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ii 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 residential 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.
iii Precautions Safety Instructions 1 Check that the operating voltage of your unit is identical with the voltage of your local power supply. 2 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. 3 Do not place the projector on an unstable stand or table. 4 Unplug the unit from the wall socket if it is not to be used for several days.To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug.
iv 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. Cautions: When you replace the projector lamp, never touch the new bulb with your bare hands. The invisible residue left by the oil on your hands may be shorten the bulb life. Use lintfree gloves or finger cots are recommended.
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1 Projector features and controls Projector # Item # Item 1. Zoom ring 13. Control port 2. Focus ring 14. Computer IN (D-SUB) connector 3. Lens 15. Monitor OUT 4. Ventilation holes (intake) 16. S-Video input 5. Ventilation holes (exhaust) 17. Y connector 6. Adjuster button 18. Cb connector 7. Front IR remote controller sensor 19. Cr connector 8. Speakers 20. Audio input jacks (L & R) 9. Control Panel including Power button 21. Composite Video input jack 10.
2 Control panel LED Key Description POWER Power LED indicator - indicates power to projector. LAMP Lamp LED indicator - indicates lamp power. Button Function Button Function Turns the projector and lamp ON and OFF. INPUT Manually selects an input source. AUTO Automatically adjusts frequency and phase. MENU Displays (or hides) the on-screen control menus. (+) Increases the volume of the projector's speakers. (-) Decreases the volume of the projector's speakers.
3 Button Function Cursor Controller ( ) It can be used as a navigation controller to navigate the projector menus. - Scrolls up through the menu choices. - Scrolls down through the menu choices. - Increases the value setting on the selected sub-menus, or confirms a menu selection. - Decreases the value setting on the selected sub-menus. Downloaded From projector-manual.
4 Remote controller Button Function Power Turns the projector and lamp ON and OFF. Menu Displays (or hides) the on-screen display menus. Scrolls up through the menu choices. Scrolls down through the menu choices. Increases the value setting on the selected sub-menus, or confirms a menu selection. Decreases the value setting on the selected sub-menus. Auto Automatically adjusts frequency and phase. Source Manually selects an input source. Auto Keystone This model doesn't support this function.
5 Button Function Keystone Selects vertical trapezoidal distortion. Mute Cuts off the sound temporarily. Freeze Freezes the current graphics and video image on the screen. Blank Cuts off the screen temporarily. Note: Press the KEYSTONE button to select the trapezoidal distortion. To adjust the trapezoidal distortion of the projection, press the or button.
6 Getting the most out of your projector The projector has a full set of features that allow you to control the settings for video, audio, power management, display parameters, and much more. To derive the greatest utility from your projector, read this section for a quick summary of the important features.
7 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. You may want to connect the projector to both your computer and a video source, or set up the projector for providing audio source. The audio source can be the computer, video source, or another device such as a stereo.
8 The following cables are optional accessories: Audio Cable VGA (D-SUB) to Component/HDTV (RCA) Cable Component Video Cable VGA Cable (For Monitor OUT) 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. Downloaded From projector-manual.
9 Setting Up the Projector 1 Place the projector on a sturdy, level surface within five feet of the computer or video source. Caution: Do not hold the projector by the lens. This can damage the lens. 2 Place the projector the correct distance from the screen. The distance between the projector and the screen determines the actual image size. Use the general guidelines below to determine the correct distance.
10 Connecting to a Computer Audio Cable Projector IN Computer OUT VGA Cable VGA OUT The projector will always project at SVGA (800 x 600) resolution. (SVGA 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 (1024 x 768) or SXGA (1280 x 1024) resolutions. The projector will resize VGA, XGA, and SXGA inputs for SVGA projection.
11 Connecting to a Video Source DVD Player or VCR AV Composite Cable W/R Y S-Video Cable DVD Player YPbPr (HDTV to D-SUB Cable) YCbCr (Component Video Cable) You can connect the projector to almost any common video sourceVHS 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" video jack, usually colored yellow.
12 Note: The projector is not compatible with a cable TV-style coaxial "F" connector. Using the Projector This section describes projector operations: • Turning the projector and A/V equipment on and off • Adjusting the projected image • Projector controls • Checking the projector status Turning the Audio/Visual (A/V) Equipment On and Off Always turn on the projector and related A/V equipment in the following order.
13 5 To turn off the projector, press the Power button. A message will appear on the screen for about 10 seconds: 6 Press the Power button once again (to turn off the power) while the message is stillshowing on the screen. Note: Please wait until the fan motor and the Lamp LED turn off before removing the power cord from the projector. Focusing and Positioning the Screen Image After an image appears on the screen, check to see if it is in focus and whether it fits properly on the screen.
14 Operational Indicator (LED) There are two LEDs on the top of the projector, the Power LED and the Lamp LED. They provide valuable information about the projector. LED TYPE COLOR STATUS MEANING Power LED Green Solid The projector is powered and ready. Power LED Red Solid The projector system has some problems with its fan, so the projector cannot start up. Lamp LED Green Solid The lamp is in good condition and is projecting at maximum brightness.
15 Projector control menus This section describes how to make various adjustments and settings using the menus. Changing a Menu Setting The projector menus can be accessed using either the Projector Control Panel or the Remote Controller. 1 2 Changing the menu display: Press the MENU button either on the Remote Controller or the Projector Control Panel.
16 Menu Options The projector is equipped with three types of on-screen display (OSD) menus. Each OSD menu interface you will see on the screen is depending on the type of input signal. Input Signal Type Menu Interface Computer YPbPr/HDTV Input, Picture, Color, Audio, Misc, Option, Language, Reset S-Video Video YCbCr Input, Color, Video, Audio, Misc, Option, Language, Reset None Input, Option, Language, Reset Downloaded From projector-manual.
17 Input Menu This menu allows 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 Controller): 1 Press the MENU button to display OSD menu. 2 Press the or button to select INPUT menu. 3 To enter the sub-menu setting, press the button or the MENU button.
18 Changing settings procedure (using either the Projector Control Panel or the Remote Controller): 1 Press the MENU button to display OSD menu. 2 Press the or button to select PICTURE menu. 3 To enter the sub-menu setting, press the button or the MENU button. 4 Press the or button to select the sub-menu item. 5 Press the item.
19 Color Menu 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 Controller): 1 Press the MENU button to display OSD menu. 2 Press the or button to select COLOR menu. 3 To enter the sub-menu setting, press the button or the MENU button. 4 Press the or button to select the sub-menu item. 5 Press the item.
20 Sub-Menu Option Gamma Description Selects a gamma correction curve. Gamma1 Improves computer's image mode. Gamma2 Improves video's image mode. Note: The color adjustment on the User setting can only be made if the Color Temp selection is "User". Audio Menu This menu allows you to control volume and mute (On/Off) the audio. Changing settings procedure (using either the Projector Control Panel or the Remote Controller): 1 Press the MENU button to display OSD menu.
21 The following table provides detail of the available sub-menu choices: Sub-Menu Option Description Volume Adjusts the volume. Mute Cuts off the sound temporarily. On Mute function is active. Off Mute function is inactive. MISC Menu This menu includes projector utilities for vertical keystone, freeze (yes/ no) and blank (yes/no) mode settings. Changing settings procedure (using either the Projector Control Panel or the Remote Controller): 1 Press the MENU button to display OSD menu.
22 The following table provides detail of the available sub-menu choices: Sub-Menu Option Description V-Keystone Adjusts trapezoidal distortion (vertically) of the picture that may occur depending the projection angle. Freeze Freezes the screen. Yes Freeze function is active. No Freeze function is inactive. Blank Blanks the screen temporarily. Yes Blank function is active. No Blank function is inactive.
23 6 After you have done with the adjustment of a sub-menu item: a To resume changing another sub-menu item: press the button. b To exit from the current menu: toggle the MENU button. or The following table provides detail of the available sub-menu choices: Sub-Menu Option Description OSD Timeout Duration OSD menu stays active (at idle state). OSD PosiH Adjusts OSD menu display position (horizontally - left & right) on the screen.
24 Sub-Menu Option Lamp Life Description Displays lamp's lifetime counter (by hour). Note: Lamp life counter is displayed in read-only format, and this setting cannot be manually adjusted. Language Menu This menu enables you to select the language used in the OSD (onscreen display) menus. Changing settings procedure (using either the Projector Control Panel or the Remote Controller): 1 Press the MENU button to display OSD menu. 2 Press the or button to select LANGUAGE menu.
25 1 Press the MENU button to display OSD menu. 2 Press the or button to select RESET menu. 3 To enter the sub-menu setting, press the button or the MENU button. 4 Press the or to select YES if you want to restore all projector settings to the factory defaults. 5 Press the 6 To exit from the current menu, toggle the MENU button. button to confirm the selection.
26 5 Press the item. • 6 or button to adjust the value of desired sub-menu On the Source sub-menu, press the the desired setting. or button to select After you have done with the adjustment of a sub-menu item: a To resume changing another sub-menu item: press the button. b To exit from the current menu: toggle the MENU button. or The following table provides detail of the available sub-menu choices: Sub-Menu Option Source Description Video format selection.
27 Sub-Menu Option Sharpness Description The higher the setting, the sharper the image. The lower the setting, the softer the image. Other OSD Menus Other OSD menus operation and description are the same as the previous pages. • Input Menu: refer to page 17. • Color Menu: refer to page 19. • Audio Menu: refer to page 20. • MISC Menu: refer to page 21. • Option Menu: refer to page 22. • Language Menu: refer to page 24. • Reset Menu: refer to page 24. Downloaded From projector-manual.
28 No Input Signal If there is no input signal attached with your projector, you press the MENU button (on either the Projector Control Panel or the Remote Controller), one of the following on-screen display menus will appear on the screen. Input Menu (refer to page 17) Option Menu (refer to page 22) Language Menu (refer to page 24) Reset Menu (refer to page 24) Downloaded From projector-manual.
29 Maintenance The projector needs little maintenance. You should keep the lens clean as dust, dirt or spots will project on the screen and diminish image quality. You will also need to clean the air filter located at the bottom of the projector periodically. It is important to keep the air filter clean because a clogged air filter prevents proper ventilation which is necessary to cool the projector and prevent it from overheating. The only part you should replace yourself are the lamp and the air filter.
30 To clean the air filter: 1 Switch the projector off and unplug the power cable from the wall socket. 2 Place a protective sheet (cloth) beneath the projector. Turn the projector over so you can see its underside. 3 Remove the air filter by pulling the filter tab. 4 Clean the air filter. Caution: To clean the filter, you are advised to use a small vacuum cleaner designed for computers and other office equipment. If the dirt is difficult to remove or if the filter is torn, replace it.
31 1 Turn off the projector and unplug the power cable. 2 Turn the projector over so you can access the lamp cover. 3 Remove the access panel screws and open the panel. 4 Remove the screws on the bottom of the lamp assembly. 5 Grasp the lamp handle and pull the lamp assembly directly out of the projector. 6 Replace with the new lamp. 7 Place back the screws on the bottom of lamp assembly. 8 Place the panel and screw back the screws on the lamp cover.
32 Technical specifications Item Description Projection System 3 panel 0.7" LCD projector Native Resolution 800x600 (480,000 dotx3) Image Brightness 1400 ANSI Lumens (TYP) Uniformity 85% Lens Manual Zoom (1.3X) Focal Length 21.5~28mm Contrast Ratio 500:1 (B/W) Aspect Ratio 4:3, supports 16:9 Screen Size 25.9"~331.
33 Item Description Remote Control Multifunctional OSD Language Multilanguage Operational Ambient Temperature: 5~35°C Humidity: 35~85% Certification UL, CE, FCC Class B, VCCI, C-Tick, CCC, TUVGS, PSB, S-Mark Power Supply AC 100~240V, 50~60Hz Power Consumption 240 Watts Dimension (W x D x H) 225 x 280 x 80 mm (8.86" x 11" x 3.15") Weight 3.0 kg/6.6 lb Design and Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Downloaded From projector-manual.
34 Appendix A Preset Signals Preset signal fH (kHz) fV (Hz) 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 VGA mode 1 31.469 70.086 H(+), V(-) 800 VGA VESA 85 Hz 37.861 85.080 H(+), V(-) 832 640 x 400 VGA 85Hz 37.861 85.080 H(-), V(+) 832 720 x 400 VGA mode 2 31.500 70.087 H(-), V(+) 900 VGA VESA 85 Hz 37.927 85.
35 Preset signal 1152 x 864 1280 x 960 1280 x 1024 fH (kHz) fV (Hz) Sync Size XGA VESA 75 Hz 60.023 75.029 H(+), V(+) 1312 XGA VESA 85 Hz 68.677 84.997 H(+), V(+) 1376 SXGA VESA 70 Hz 63.995 70.016 H(+), V(+) 1472 SXGA VESA 75 Hz 67.500 75.000 H(+), V(+) 1600 SXGA VESA 85 Hz 77.487 85.057 H(+), V(+) 1568 SXGA VESA 60 Hz 60.000 60.000 H(+), V(+) 1800 SXGA VESA 75 Hz 75.000 75.000 H(+), V(+) 1680 SXGA VESA 60 Hz 63.981 60.
36 Monitor OUT cable (for data) Display Set IN VGA Cable Monitor IN OUT Connecting the Computer (data) Audio Cable Projector IN Computer OUT VGA Cable VGA OUT Downloaded From projector-manual.
37 Connecting the HDTV (data) AV Composite Cable W R OUT IN Audio OUT Audio IN OUT IN Green,Blue,Red VGA to HDTV Cable Audio IN HDTV (HDTV to D-SUB Cable) Connecting to a Video Source (S-Video, Component, Composite) DVD Player or VCR AV Composite Cable W/R S-Video Cable DVD Player YCbCr (Component Video Cable) Downloaded From projector-manual.
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