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MAGINON 2500X Manual

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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in commercial installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to following
two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC Notice
Projector
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  • Page 1 Projector FCC Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in commercial installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
  • Page 2 Precautions Safety Instructions Read this manual before you operate your projector and keep it for future reference. Check that the operating voltage of your unit is identical with the voltage of your local power supply. Should any liquid or solid object fall into the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it checked by the qualified personnel before operating it further.
  • Page 3 Projector 13. The lamp becomes extremely hot during the operation. Allow the projector to cool for approximately 45 minutes prior to removing the lamp assembly for replacement. Do not operate lamps beyond the rated lamp life. Excessive operation of lamps beyond the rated life could cause them to explode on rare occasions.
  • Page 4 Cautions The projector is equipped with ventilation holes (intake) and ventilation holes (exhaust). Do not block or place anything near these slots, or internal heat build-up may occur, causing picture degradation or damage to the projector. When you replace the projector lamp, never touch the new bulb with your bare hands.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Projector TABLE OF CONTENTS Projector Features and Controls ..........7 Projector ......................7 External Control Panel ................8 Remote Control ....................9 Button Function ..................9 Getting the Most Out of Your Projector ........11 Remote Control ....................11 External Control Panel ..................11 Setup ....................
  • Page 6 Audio ....................... 39 Keystone ......................40 System ......................41 Main System ................... 42 OSD Properties ..................43 Notes on Factory Default Sub-Menu ............44 Notes on Lamp Reset Sub-Menu ............44 Language ......................45 Maintenance ................46 Cleaning the Lens ................... 46 Cleaning the Projector Case ................

  • Page 7: Projector Features And Controls

    Projector Projector Features and Controls Projector 1. Zoom Ring 2. External Control Panel i n c l u d i n g t h e P o w e r Button (see next page) 3. Ventilation Grill 4. Focus Ring 5.

  • Page 8: External Control Panel

    External Control Panel LED Indicator Indicates the state of the projector. Control Panel Button Turns the projector (or lamp) ON or OFF. MENU Displays (or hides) the on-screen control menus. AUTO Automatically adjusts frequency and phase in VGA mode. SOURCE Manually selects an input source.

  • Page 9: Remote Control

    Projector Remote Control Button Function POWER Turns the projector and lamp ON or OFF. SOURCE Manually selects an input source. BY-PASS Selects the Computer or other Video modes throughout to Monitor (during Lamp OFF). MENU Displays (or hides) the on-screen control menus.
  • Page 10 VOLUME Adjusts the volume of the projector’s speaker. ZOOM Digitally zooms the current image window. AUTO Automatically adjusts frequency and phase. KEYST ONE Selects vertical or horizontal trapezoidal distortion. FREEZE Freezes the current graphics and video image on the screen. BLANK Cuts off the screen temporarily.

  • Page 11: Getting The Most Out Of Your Projector

    Projector Getting the Most Out of Your Projector The projector comes with a full set of features that allows you to control the settings for the image display both in video and audio. To derive the greatest utility from your projector, read the following sections for a summary of these important features.

  • Page 12: Setup

    Setup This section tells you how to unpack and set up your projector and connect it to other equipment. The projector must be connected to a computer or a video source such as a video tape deck, camcorder, digital camera or laser disk player in order to make a projection.

  • Page 13: Installation

    Projector Many of the above optional items may not be required for your particular installation. Retain packaging materials in case you need to move or ship the projector in the future. It should always be transported in its original protective packaging or the equivalent.
  • Page 14 Projection Screen Size (for 4 : 3 aspect-ratio diagonal length) Distance(m) Zoom W ide Zoom T ele 45" 37.5" 60" 50" 75" 62.5" 120" 100" 150" 125" 240" 200" 300" 250" 3. When replacing batteries, take the following precautions: Do not recharge used batteries or expose batteries to fire or water. Replace batteries as soon as they run out.

  • Page 15: Connecting To A Computer

    Projector Connecting to a Computer Projector Computer Audio IN Audio OUT Computer IN VGA OUT The projector will always project at XGA (1024 x 768) resolution. (XGA is the native resolution of the projector.) However, you can connect the projector to a computer source capable of displaying VGA (640 x 480), SVGA (800 x 600), XGA, or SXGA (1280 x 1024) resolutions.The projector will resize VGA, SVGA, and SXGA inputs for XGA projection.
  • Page 16 Connecting One Computer (data)
  • Page 17 Projector Connecting T wo Computers (data)

  • Page 18: Connecting To A Video Source

    Connecting to a Video Source You can connect the projector to almost any common video source - VHS player, DVD player, camcorder, laser disc player or any other compatible video image source. The projector can accept composite, component, or S-Video signals: Composite video is characterized by a single-pin “RCA-type”...
  • Page 19 Projector will automatically detect and identify the video format. Note, however, whereas the projector can accept multiple simultaneous sources it can only accept one video format at a time. Each of the three video types require their respective cable. Composite video and S-Video cables are normally provided with the projector.
  • Page 20 Connecting to Composite V ideo Source Connecting to S-V ideo Source...
  • Page 21 Projector Connecting to Component V ideo Source...

  • Page 22: Operation

    Operation This section describes the following information about using your projector: Turning the projector and A/V equipments on and off Adjusting the projected image Controlling the projector Checking the status of the projector Turning the Audio/Visual (A/V) Equipments On and Off Always turn on the projector and related A/V equipments in the following order.

  • Page 23: Turning The Projector Off

    Projector Warning: Never look into the lens when the lamp is on. This can damage your eyes. It is especially important that do not let children to look into the lens. Turning the Projector Off 1. To turn off the projector, press the Power button (on either the Remote Control or the Projector Control Panel).

  • Page 24: Operational Indicator (Led)

    Operational Indicator (LED) There is one LED on the top of the projector to indicate the state of the projector and the lamp. It provides valuable information about the projector: LED COLOR STATUS MEANING Green Solid The projector is powered and ready. The lamp is currently on and is projecting at maximum brightness.
  • Page 25 Projector LED COLOR STATUS MEANING Flashing Error messages as the following: 1. There is a problem with the projector fan - the projector cannot start up. 2. The projector lights failed after lighting 3 times by itself. 3. The lamp has reached its end of life and must be changed soon.

  • Page 26: Menu System

    Menu System There are eight main functions listed in the main menus for you to control the projector: Picture - adjusts the image: the Brightness, Contrast, Position(Horizontal/Vertical), Phase, Frequency, Sharpness, Auto Image,Size and Space (in Video YPbPr in- put only). Color Adjust - adjusts the image's color: color channel balance (Custom Red, Custom Green and Custom Blue) and different type Gamma.

  • Page 27: Accessing The Main Menu

    Projector Accessing the Main Menu The projector menus can be accessed using either the Projector Control Panel or Remote Control. To display the Main Menu, press the MENU button . The Main Menu appears: Note: This Main Menu interface with PIP option will only appear if there is two input sources.

  • Page 28: Changing A Menu Setting

    Changing a Menu Setting 1. Press the MENU button to display the on-screen menu. Press the MENU button once again to exit from the current menu. 2. Press the button to confirm the menu selection. 3. Press the button to select the desired setting item. 4.

  • Page 29: Picture

    Projector Picture This menu provides precise control of the projected image including: brightness, contrast, position (horizontal & vertical), saturation, phase, frequency, sharpness, auto image, screen size and space (in YPbPr input only). The menu interface will be different depending on the input source. RGB Picture DVI Picture YPbPr Picture...
  • Page 30 Changing settings procedure (using either the Projector Control Panel or the Re- mote Control): 1. Press the MENU button to display OSD menu. 2. Press the button to select PICTURE menu. 3. To enter the sub-menu setting, press the button. 4.
  • Page 31 Projector Sub-menu Option Description Sharpness Computer The higher the setting, the sharper the computer’s projection. The lower the setting, the softer the computer’s projection. Video The higher the setting, the sharper the video’s projection. The lower the setting, the softer the video’s projection. Color Adjusts a projected image from black and white to fully saturated color.
  • Page 32 Sub-menu Option Description Size Fill Size Displays the projected image in the full screen size by (RGB Picture) squeezing or elongating the image. (DVI Picture) Fill The aspect ratio is the ratio between an image’s length AspectRatio and its height. Displays the standard image in 4:3 aspect ratio.

  • Page 33: Color Adjust

    Projector Color Adjust This menu provides precise control of the color settings including: color temperature (preset & user define) and gamma. Changing settings procedure (using either the Projector Control Panel or the Remote Control): 1. Press the MENU button to display OSD menu. 2.

  • Page 34: Pip

    The following table provides details of the available sub-menus choices: Sub-menu Option Description Color Temp Adjusts the whiteness of the screen. User Manually adjusts color temperature. Warm (6500K) Give white colors a red tint. Normal (7300K) Give white colors a neutral tint. Cool (9300K) Give white colors a blue tint.
  • Page 35 Projector 1. Press the MENU button to display OSD menu. 2. Press the button to select PIP menu. 3. To enter the sub-menu setting, press the button. 4. Press the button to select the sub-menu item. 5. Press the button to adjust the value of desired sub-menu item. On the PIP Size, Source, and Video Type sub-menus, press the button to select the desired setting.
  • Page 36 Sub-menu Option Description Color Adjusts a video image from black and white to fully saturated color. Tint Adjusts shade and variety of the picture between red color and green color. Sharpness The higher the setting, the sharper the picture. The lower the setting, the softer the picture. PIP-MORE Sub-menu Option...

  • Page 37: Source

    Projector Source This menu allows you to specify the signal source that you wish to project. This is particularly useful if you have several sources (video and/or computer) connected to your projector. Changing settings procedure (using either the Projector Control Panel or the Remote Control): 1.
  • Page 38 The following table provides details of the available sub-menus choices: Option Description Auto Source (ON/OFF) Automatically scan the input source (if selection is ON). Analog RGB Analog RGB signal from computer (desktop or note book). DVI Analog DVI Analog signal from DVI (Digital Visual Interface) device. DVI Digital DVI Digital signal from DVI (Digital Visual Interface) device.

  • Page 39: Audio

    Projector Audio This menu allows you to control volume and mute (on/off) the audio. Audio Picture Bringhtness Volume Color Adjust Mute Source Audio Keystone System Language Changing settings procedure (using either the Projector Control Panel or the Remote Control): 1. Press the MENU button to display OSD menu. 2.

  • Page 40: Keystone

    Keystone This menu allows you to adjust image distortion caused by tilting the projector by using the Vertical and Horizontal Keystone function. Changing settings procedure (using either the Projector Control Panel or the Re- mote Control): 1. Press the MENU button to display OSD menu. 2.

  • Page 41: System

    Projector System These menus include projector utilities for projection type, blank, freeze frame, OSD properties, factory default, lamp reset and lamp life. Projection Type System: Main Menu Changing settings procedure (using either the Projector Control Panel or the Remote Control): 1.

  • Page 42: Main System

    The following table provides details of the available sub-menus choices: Main System Sub-menu Option Description Projection Type Sets the projection display mode. Normal Front Front-desktop projection - the factory default setting. Ceiling Front The projector turns the image upside down for ceiling- mounted.

  • Page 43: Osd Properties

    Projector CAUTION: To ceiling-mount and adjust the projector, special expertise and technique are necessary. Be sure to ask your dealer or a specialist to perform this work. OSD Properties Normal Front Projection Type System: OSD Properties Sub-menu Option Description OSD Timeout 5 - 60 Automatically turns off the projector lamp after a seconds...

  • Page 44: Notes On Factory Default Sub-Menu

    Notes on Factory Default Sub-Menu After you select the Factory Default sub-menu and press the button, a confirma- tion message will appear on the screen. Press the button to reset the factory default setting or press the Menu key to cancel the action.

  • Page 45: Language

    Projector Language This menu enables you to select the language used in the OSD (on-screen display) menus. Changing settings procedure (using either the Projector Control Panel or the Remote Control): 1. Press the MENU button to display OSD menu. 2. Press the button to select Language menu.

  • Page 46: Maintenance

    Maintenance The projector needs little maintenance. You should always keep the lens clean as dust or stains will project on the screen and diminish the image quality. The only part you should replace yourself is the lamp. If any other parts need replacing, contact your dealer or qualified service personnel. When cleaning any part of the projector, always switch off and unplug the projector power cord first.

  • Page 47: Lamp Replacement

    Projector Lamp Replacement The projector lamp used for the light source has a certain life. It is time to replace the lamp when: The projected image gets darker or starts to deteriorate. The projector lamp indicator flashing the Red lit. The projector lamp always lighting failed.

  • Page 48: Product's Specifications

    Product’s Specifications Projection System 0.7" 12 deg DLP Native Resolution 1024 x 768 Pixels Image Brightness 2500 ANSI Lumens Contrast Ratio 2000 : 1 (Full On/ Off) Aspect Ratio 4:3, supports 16:9 Screen Size 40"~300"inches Projection Distance 1.5 ~ 10m Projection Lens F=2.2~2.64, f=23.6~28.2 mm Manual Focus and Manual Zoom...

  • Page 49: Preset Timings

    Projector APPENDIX A Preset Timings Preset Signal fH (kHz) fV (Hz) Sync Size Video 60 Hz 15.734 59.940 Video 50 Hz 15.625 50.000 Component 60 Hz 15.734 59.940 S on G/Y or Composite Sync Component 50 Hz 15.625 50.000 S on G/Y or Composite Sync 640 x 350...
  • Page 50 Preset Signal fH (kHz) fV (Hz) Sync Size 832 x 624 Macintosh 16" 49.724 74.550 H(-), V(-) 1152 1024 x 768 XGA VESA 60 Hz 48.363 60.004 H(-), V(-) 1344 Macintosh 19" 48.192 59.278 H(-), V(-) 1328 XGA VESA 70 Hz 56.476 70.069 H(-), V(-)

  • Page 51: Hdtv Preset Timings

    Projector HDTV Preset Timings Preset Signals Horizontal Vertical fH(kHz) fV(Hz) Active Pixel Active Pixel 480p 31.469 59.940 720p 1280 45.000 60.000 1080i 1920 1080 33.716 29.970...

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