Please read this manual before using this projector RLM W6 USER’S GUIDE User’s Guide
Contents Warning, Notices and Safety Instructions Notice Description pertaining to FCC Rules Part 15 Warning and Safety Instructions Notices you should read prior to theinstallation of the projector Projector parts and functions 4 4 5 7 10 Front view Rear view Bottom view Range of effective remote control signalreception Installing batteries in the remote control 10 10 12 13 13 Quick installation of the projector.
Contents Using the remote control 27 OSD Menu Tree 29 OSD Menu description 29 OSD Description INPUT IMAGE LAYOUT LAMP ALIGNMENT CONTROL SERVICE Lamp and filter maintenance Lamp replacement Cleaning the filter 31 31 33 40 42 44 46 49 50 50 51 Simple troubleshooting and definition of the LED indicators 52 LED STATUS 53 Projector specifications 54 3
1 Warning, Notices and Safety Instructions Notice Please write down your projector model number and serial number and keep the information for maintenance purposes in the future. Should the equipment be lost or stolen, the information could also be used for the police report. Model number: Serial number: Please check the accessories that come with the projector with the following list. Should you find any missing accessory, contact your dealer immediately.
Warning, Notices and Safety Instructions Hg 1 For more information, please contact Electronic Industries Alliance (WWW.EIAE. ORG). For information on proper lamp handling, visit WWW.LAMPRECYCLE.ORG. Warning and Safety Instructions Special Care for Laser Beams! Special care should be considered when DLP projectors and high power laser equipment are used in the same room as. Direct or indirect hit of a laser beam on to the projector lens can severely damage the Digital Mirror Devices (DMD™).
1 Warning, Notices and Safety Instructions Do not overload wall outlets/extension cords Pay attention to the current load of the outlet you are using, be it wall outlet or extension cord outlet to prevent fire or electric shock. Cleaning When cleaning the projector, be sure to unplug it from the wall outlet to prevent electric shock. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a dry/damp cloth with excessive moisture removed for cleaning.
Warning, Notices and Safety Instructions 1 Should you encounter any of the following situation, please unplug your projector from the wall outlet and contact a qualified service personnel for assistance: • Damaged power cord or power plug. • If a foreign object has fallen into the projector or if you have spilled water or other liquid into the projector. • If the projector has been dropped accidentally or damaged.
1 Warning, Notices and Safety Instructions cleaned routinely to prolong the projector's lifecycle. Cleaning of the projector's interior should only be performed by qualified service personnel dispatched by your local dealer and you should not attempt to clean the inside of the projector by yourself. If other light source is directly projected onto the projector screen, the color of the image from the projector will appear to be pale and the image quality will be lower.
Warning, Notices and Safety Instructions 1 Name and quantity of toxic/hazardous substances/elements contained in the product 9
2 Projector parts and functions Front view Adjustable foot Adjust the height and angle of the projector with the adjustable foot Infrared receiver Ventilation inlet The internal cooling fan draws cool air from the ventilation inlet into the projector. Lens Lens cover Adjustable foot Rear view  Ventilation slot Projector buttons The hot air generated inside the projector is dispersed through the ventilation slot. Make sure the ventilation slot is free from obstruction.
Projector parts and functions IR ext. Receives input signal from compatible Niles or Xantech IR repeater systems. S-VIDEO Standard S-Video input that connects to DVD players, satellite receiver or Super VHS (S-VHS) VCR. 12V TRIGGER VIDEO (3.5-mm, mini phone jack) Offers 12 (+/- 1.5) V of output for 350mA monitor relay with short circuit protection. Connects to VCR, laser disc players or other component image sources.Also connects to the composite image synchronized input from RGBS input source.
2 Projector parts and functions Bottom view Adjustable foot Adjust the height and angle of the projector with the adjustable foot Mounting bracket screw hole These screw holes are used to mount the projector to its designated mounting bracket using 3 M8x15 screws and 3 M8x40 bolts. The dimensions of the screw holes are shown in the image below. 500 8 250 147.50 M8x40 3 bolts 309 Set weight center line 532 631 25.50 263.20 45.80 157.50 Set weight center line 152.
Projector parts and functions 2 Range of effective remote control signal reception The diagram below illustrates the range of effective remote control signal reception. 12 m 40° 40° 12 m Note: Avoid placing the remote control at places of high temperature or humidity as it could cause the remote control to malfunction. Installing batteries in the remote control Remove the cover by sliding it in the direction indicated by the arrow. Insert two new AA batteries (observe the polarity).
3 Quick installation of the projector Quick installation of the projector. 1. Orient the projector towards the screen Screen 12V TRIGGER RS-232 HDMI I 350mA II RGB-S IR ext. S-VIDEO RGB-HV/SOG HDMI G/Y VIDEO YUV 1 B/Pb R/Pr H V RGBHV / YUV 2 Desk Top or Notebook 2. Connect the power cord to the projector AC MAINS 100-240 Volts 50/60Hz AC POWER SWITCH 12V TRIGGER RS-232 Connect to a wall outlet I 350mA II RGB-S IR ext.
Quick installation of the projector 3 5. Adjusting the projector's angle a. Please use the adjustable feet to change the angle of the projector in order to achieve the most suitable angle for projection on the screen. ▼ ▲ b.
3 Quick installation of the projector b. Press the MENU button on the remote control and choose Alignment Lens Control; then use the ▼▲ buttons to adjust the size of the image that is projected onto the screen. Original image size Zoom out Zoom in  7. Correcting keystoning caused by projection angle ▲ ▼ a. To adjust horizontal keystoning, press the MENU button on the remote control and choose ALIGNMENT Keystone Horizontal Keystone and use the buttons to adjust the image. b.
Installing the projector 4 Throw distance Throw Distance (TD) = Screen Width (W) x Throw Ratio (TR) Scree n Width ce row Th an ist (W) ) (TD D Coupled with the available projection lenses, the projector offers the following throw ratios: • • • • • • • R9832740-RLD Lens (0.77 : 1) R9832741-RLD Lens (1.16 : 1) R9832742-RLD Lens (1.45 - 1.74: 1) R9832743-RLD Lens (1.74 - 2.17: 1) R9832744-RLD Lens (2.17 - 2.90: 1) R9832745-RLD Lens (2.90 - 4.34: 1) R9832746-RLD Lens (4.34 - 6.
4 Installing the projector Frontal projection - ceiling mode Rear projection - ceiling installation Advantage: d oes not occupy floor space does not draw attention to it. Eliminates the possibility that someone would accidentally move the projector. Disadvantage: stricter installation requirements and conditions; care should be taken during the installation to ensure the projector has been securely mounted. operation of the projector becomes inconvenient without the remote control.
Installing the projector 4 Horizontal and vertical lens shift In addition to using the adjustable feet to adjust projection angle, you can also use the Lens Shift function to adjust the projected image. Moving the lens vertically The distance of vertical lens movement is 100% of half the screen height in both directions. For instance, if you are using a 80" × 50" screen, you will be able to move the image upwards or downwards by no more than 25" (0.635m).
4 Installing the projector Connecting the projector to other devices HDMI / DVI connection Signals from image source offer the best projection image quality when sent through HDMI. Therefore, try to use input devices with HDMI output as the source of image. 12V TRIGGER RS-232 HDMI HDMI I 350mA II RGB-S IR ext.
Installing the projector 4 RGB connection Connect your PC or other devices with RGB output to the RGB input connectors on the projector to be used as the source of image input. 12V TRIGGER RS-232 HDMI I 350mA II RGB-S IR ext. RGB-HV/SOG HDMI S-VIDEO G/Y VIDEO YUV 1 B/Pb R/Pr H V RGBHV / YUV 2 Desk Top or Notebook 12V TRIGGER RS-232 I 350mA II RGB-S IR ext.
4 Installing the projector RGBs connection If the source equipment uses composite image synchronized connectors to output RGB, please connect the green, blue and red connectors to the Y, Pb, Pr jacks at the COMPONENT1/SCART inputs and the synchronized output to the VIDEO jack. Synchronize Green Blue Red 12V TRIGGER RS-232 HDMI HDMI I 350mA II DVD DVD player or SCART other RGBS SCART RGB-S IR ext.
Installing the projector 4 S-Video/Video connection If the image input device offers both S-Video and Video connection, it is recommended that you choose S-Video to obtain better image quality.If both the S-Video and Video inputs are connected to the projector, the projector will prioritize S-Video signal input and image from the Video input will not be played. 12V TRIGGER I RS-232 HDMI 350mA II RGB-S S-VIDEO IR ext.
4 Installing the projector Turning on the projector Refer to the instructions covered in Chapter III on "Quick installation of the projector". Changing OSD language By factory default, the OSD menu of the projector is displayed in English. If you wish to switch to a different language, you can go to MENU CONTROL Language and choose the language you prefer for the OSD.
Installing the projector 4 Adjusting screen orientation By default, the projector is configured for "frontal projection - desktop installation". If you choose to install your projector in other setups, be sure to adjust the screen orientation to achieve the correct projection mode. Frontal projection - ceiling mode Press MENU ALIGNMENT Ceiling Mode and choose ON; the projector is now configured for "frontal projection - ceiling mode".
4 Installing the projector Rear projection - desktop installaion Press MENU ALIGNMENT Rear Projection and choose ON; the projector is now configured for "rear projection - desktop installation".
Using the remote control 1 2 3 3 2 5 4 You can configure the input source that corresponds to each button in the OSD Menu. To do so: When press MENU > CONTROL > Button 1~5; use the ▼▲ buttons to choose from diffferent sources of input. You can choose from: HDMI 1,HDMI 2,RGB D-15,YUV 1,RGBHV/YUV 2,Composite Video,S-Video and RGB-S.
5 Using the remote control AUTO IMAGE This button is used to Resync the image; when the image signal becomes unstable or image quality deteriorates simply press this button and the projector will automatically adjust the screen dimension, phase, timing and so forth.(The adjustments also apply to PIP input). CONTRAST Adjust the level of white in the image to increase or decrease image contrast. BRIGHTNESS Adjust the level of black in the image to increase or decrease image brightness.
OSD Menu description OSD Menu TreeOSD Menu Zoom Off Crop Zoom Main Select HDMI1 HDMI2 RGB D-15(RGB-HV/ SOG)YUV1(RGB-S) YUV2(RGBHV/YUV2) Composite Video(Video) S-Video RGB-S PIP Select HDMI1 HDMI2 RGB D-15(RGB-HV/ SOG)YUV1(RGB-S) YUV2(RGBHV/YUV2) Composite Video(Video) S-Video RGB-S PIP Position Top Left Top Right Botton Left Botton Right Split L-R Tree Input Selection INPUT IMAGE HDMI1 HDMI2 RGB D-15(RGB-HV/ SOG)YUV1(RGB-S) RGBHV/YUV2 Composite Video(Video) S-Video RGB-S LAYOUT Input Locking
6 OSD Menu description ALIGNMENT Rear Projection On Off Ceiling Mode On Off Lens Control Zoom/Focus Shift Keystone Horizontal Keystone Vertical Keystone Dynamic Contrast On (1~12 Pattern) Off (0 off) Model Gamma 1.8 2.35 Software Version Internal Patterns On Off Color Space Native, EBU, SMPTE Custom Signal Format Execute Lamp1 Run Time Lens To Midposition Language Serial Number 2.
OSD Menu description 6 OSD Description 1. Press the MENU button on the remote control or on the back of the projector to bring up the OSD Menu. 2. You will see seven functional menus (Input, Image, Layout, Lamp, Alignment, Control and Service). Press or to select the desired sub menu. 3. Press or to select the desired sub menu. 4. Your current selection in each of the sub menu will be displayed in yellow text and highlighted in blue.
6 OSD Menu description frequency in order to achieve optimal image output. If the frequency of the input signal falls between 24~31Hz, the projector will automatically double the vertical refresh frequency. If the frequency of the input signal falls between 31~48Hz or exceeds 62Hz, the projector will automatically set the frequency to 60Hz. • 50Hz Choose this option to set image output frequency at 50Hz. • 60Hz Choose this option to set image output frequency at 60Hz.
OSD Menu description 6 Auto Image Adjust You can configure the Auto Image Adjust function to one of the following three modes: • Off =NEVER • Auto =When not done before(or when done first time) • Always =When new source selected or new source connected. For more information on Auto Image Adjust, refer to Chapter VI Image Auto Image. IMAGE Contrast Use to adjust the contrast of the projected image.
6 OSD Menu description Brightness Use to adjust the brightness of the projected image.You can connect the projector to an external image source to display an image resembling the one shown (PLUGE, Picture LineUp Generation Equipment) for adjustment. Although there are numerous versions of PLUGE image, they are typically comprised of blocks of black, white and gray on top of a black background.
OSD Menu description 6 Tint Use to adjust the tint (balance between magenta and green) of the projected image. Lowering the value will make the image appear redder; increasing the value will make the image appear greener.  Original image Enhanced tint Reduced tint Sharpness The adjustment of sharpness primarily changes the value of high frequency detail. You can connect the projector to an external image source to display an image resembling the one shown below to adjust the image sharpness.
6 OSD Menu description Noise Reduction Use to adjust the noise of the projected image. This function is suitable for the elimination of image noise from interleaving SD input.Generally speaking, reducing image noise will lower the value of high frequency detail and make the image appear more mellow. noise reduction  Color Temperature You can choose from 3200K, 5400K, 6500K, 9300K and Native.
OSD Menu description 6 Gain This refers to the control of color imbalance in the brighter areas of the projected image.It is recommended that you use an external test image with many areas of white (i.e. an image of 80IRE-window). If you notice minimal amount of red, green or blue in the gray areas, lower the gain of the corresponding color accordingly.This function is used to increase or decrease the range of color input for the entire image.
6 OSD Menu description Native input 4:3 Output aspect ratio 5:4 Output aspect ratio 4:3 Output aspect ratio 16:9 Output aspect ratio 1.88 Output aspect ratio 2.
OSD Menu description 6 • H Start Use to adjust the projected image's horizontal position. If the projected image is not at the center of the screen (i.e. shifted to right or left) and ends up being cropped, use this function to adjust the image's horizontal position.The following image is an example of test image from an external signal source: Native picture Skewed left Skewed right • H Phase Use to adjust the projected image's phase.
6 OSD Menu description LAYOUT Zoom Due to the fact that some consumers may still be using older television systems, some TV programs may not display the edges of the image. Use this function to hide the image edge by choosing one of the following three options: • Off Setting it to off makes no change to the projected image. • Crop Setting it to "Crop" will add two "masks" equivalent to 3% of horizontal resolution on either side of the image and two similar masks above and below the projected image.
OSD Menu description PIP Select Sub picture Use this function to select the source for the sub window. You can choose from HDMI1, HDMI2, RGB D-15(RGB-HV/SOG), YUV1, RGBHV/YUV2, Composite Video(Video), S-Video, RGB-S and so forth. 6 Main picture PIP Position You can choose to display sub window in five different location over the main picture according to your preference.
6 OSD Menu description LAMP This chapter covers information on the projector lamp. Mode • ECO When set to Eco mode, the wattage of the lamp will be at 230W. If the surrounding environment is sufficiently dark or if you do not require intense brightness, you can set the lamp to Eco mode to prolong its usage life. • Normal When set to Normal mode, the wattage of the lamp will be at 280W.
OSD Menu description 6 High Altitude Mode Use this function to control the projector's cooling fan. You can set it to Off or On. The default setting is Off. Under normal circumstances, the projector will operate normally with this function set to Off. By default, the projector will detect the temperature of the surrounding environment to regulate the speed of the cooling fan.
6 OSD Menu description ALIGNMENT Rear Projection The default setting is Off. Whenyou have set up the projector for rear projection, please set it to ON. For more information on different modes of projection, refer to Chapter IV _ Projector installation. Ceiling Mode The default setting is Off. Whenyou have set up the projector for ceilingmode (hung from the ceiling in reverse), please set it to ON.For more information on different modes of projection, refer to Chapter IV _ Projector installation.
OSD Menu description 6 Dynamic Contrast Use this function to configure the projector to automatically adjust image contrast from the source upon start up or shut down. When activated, the projector will dynamically adjust the image contrast from the beginning of the projection until the content has ended. Gamma Different Gamma settings will affect viewers' perception of the image.
6 OSD Menu description Control IR Address Use this function to configure the projector's IR code receive commands from the remote control. The default value is 1.If you have other equipment in your home that could pick up the command from the projector's remote control, it is recommended that you set the remote control code to 2. When you are running two projectors via serial connection, you can set the code on one projector as "1" and "2" for the other projector.
OSD Menu description 6 Network To control the projector via network, after connecting the network cables for a PC and the projector, you can use this OSD function to view the relevant network information (such as IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway and DHCP) of the projector. Please configure the PC to be connected to the projector with a proper IP address with the same subnet mask, gateway as the projector. The default IP address of the projector is 192.168.0.100.
6 OSD Menu description Trigger1 ~2 The projector comes with two sets of Trigger output. You can configure two different devices connected to the projector via the trigger ports to be automatically turned on when the projector is on. There will be a 2-3 second delay prior to activation to prevent operation of this function when the user is choosing the desired aspect ratio. 5:4 Outputs 12V of power on Trigger1 or 2 when the user chooses the 5:4 aspect ratio.
OSD Menu description 6 Service BARCO RLM W6 INPUT IMAGE LAYOUT LAMPS ALIGNMENT CONTROL Model : Serial Number : Software Version : Active/PIP Source : Pixel Clock : Signal Format : H/V Refresh Rate : Lamp1 Run Time : Lamp2 Run Time : Lamp Hour Reset Projector Run Time : Blue only Factory Reset SERVICE RLM W6 1688886661220 MP02-GP02-0001-00 HDMI 1 / RGB D-15 153.97 MHz 1920x1200@60Hz H: 74.
7 Lamp and filter maintenance Lamp replacement The lifecycle of ordinary projection lamp typically lasts for 1500-2000 hours before requiring replacement (different lamp configurations will affect lamp life). From the OSD Menu, you can go to LAMPS Lamp1 or 2 Run Time to check how long a lamp has been used. You should also replace the lamp when the projected image gets noticeably darker. Contact your local dealer to purchase new certified lamps for your projector. To replace the projector lamp 1.
Lamp and filter maintenance 7 Cleaning the filter In order to keep the interior of the projector clean, the projector is equipped with a filter to keep out dust and other small particles. It is recommended that you clean the projector's filter around 500 hours of projector operation. If you are operating the projector in a dusty environment, it is recommended that you clean the filter more often. Dust clogs at the filter will prevent the projector from drawing cool air to lower the internal temperature.
8 Simple troubleshooting and definition of the LED indicators The following table offers a list of common problems with projectors and how to troubleshoot. If the recommended solutions fail to resolve your problem, contact your local dealer to arrange for servicing; do not attempt to service the projector by yourself. Problem You cannot turn on the projector You cannot turn on the projector after turning it off The remote control does not operate normally Possible cause Solution 1.
Simple troubleshooting and definition of the LED indicators 1. During projection, the lamp suddenly goes off and the picture disappears. 2. The lamp does not turn on even when the projector has been turned on. The lamp might have been damaged; check the LED indicator on the rear panel of the projector and see if it is blinking in red. 8 The lamp has reached the end of its service life; please replace it.
9 Projector specifications Specifications Description Specifications Brightness - Standard 5400 ANSI lumens Resolution 1920 × 1200 (Native) Micro display 3 × DLP 0.67" DMD Contrast - Standard 1800 : 1 Full view Luminence uniformity Standard 85% Lamp 2 × 280W UHP Projection lens - projection ratio Input/Output ports 54 Zoom lens: 1.45~1.74 1.74~2.17 2.17~2.90 2.90~4.34 4.34~6.76 Fix lens: 0.77 1.
640×480 640×480 640×480 800×600 800×600 800×600 848×480 848×480 1024×768 1024×768 1024×768 PC 1280×720 1280×1024 1280×1024 1280×1024 1400×1050 1600×1200 1920×1080 1680×1050 1920×1200 1920×1200 RB 1920×1200 RB 640×480 Apple Mac 832×624 NTSC NTSC (M, 4.43) PAL (B,G,H,I) PAL PAL (N) PAL (M) SECAM SECAM (M) RGBS 1440x480i 1440x576i SDTV 480i 576i 480p EDTV 576p 1035i 1080i 1080i (Aus) 1080i 1080i 720p 720p 720p HDTV 1080p 1080p 1080p 1080p 1080p 1080p 1080p 1080p 59.94 74.99 85 60.32 75 85.06 47.95 59.
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