INTRODUCTION Good tools are essential for creating successful presentation. This projector allows you to project XGA full-color images and video onto a large screen from 30" ~ 350” either for presentation or home entertainment. They are compatible to three video sources. For example, the projectors can be connected simultaneously to one PC or one Mac that have D-SUB interfaces; to any video equipment that has common video source; or to an audio source.
Safety Instructions Three symbols as below shown will be used throughout the manual to remind you when to operate or repair this projector: Attention: Extra tips or useful indications Caution: Steps against damages to your equipment Warning: Steps to avoid personal injury The following are Safety Instructions that should be followed strictly when setting up and utilizing the projector: 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5.
11. Never overload wall sockets, extension sockets and multi-way plug boards or this may result in sparks or fire. 12. Make sure that the projector is placed properly so that no one will step on the power cord or its relative cables because this may damage or cause fraying to the lead or the plug. 13. Turn the power of the projector off and unplug its power cable from the wall socket before cleaning. Use a damp cloth and avoid using liquid or aerosol cleaners. 14.
change and needs repaired, If the projector has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. Where To Get Help We provide authorized distributors, dealers and service centers to provide maintenance to the projectors. Please contact authorized representatives in your locality for information pertaining to your product and after-sale services. When you need more information on this product, contact the appropriate distributors or dealers that you bought this machine from or contact the service center.
Transporting Your Projector Please follow strictly the following steps when transporting the projector because it contains many components that are made of glass and precision technology: When transporting to a service center: Use the original packing. If you did not keep the original carton, use the equivalent and put enough cushion inside for protection. When transporting for business use: Put it in the original carrying case or bag, then pack it in a secure box with cushioning.
Even if any one of the above conditions happens, you can always control the projector via keys on the control panels of the projector. Warning： The laser pointer feature in the remote control will emit high energy. Do not look into it directly or the red beam will injure your eyes seriously. Do not let children play with the remote control.
INSTALLATION This section depicts details on unpacking and setting up the projector as well on connecting your projector with other equipment.
Unpacking The Projector Check immediately that your have the following accessories after unpacking your projector: One Projector One Lens Cover One Users’ Manual One Remote Control Two AA type batteries One Power Cord One Computer Cable One Control Cable One Audio Cable One RCA Video signal Cable (Yellow) One RCA Audio signal Cable (Red, White) S-Video signal Cable USB Cable The above mention items may not be required for your particular computer system.
Setting Up The Projector 1. Place the projector on a sturdy, flat surface within 1.8 meters of a computer or video source (e.g. video tape deck, camcorder, digital camera, or laser disk player). 2. Place the projector at a qualified distance from the screen so as to project the desired screen size. Refer to the following chart for suitable distances to keep. 3. Adjust the projector so as to parallel the lens at right SCREEN SIZE angles to the screen.
Ensure the polarities of the batteries are placed in the correct positions. 7. Slide back the batteries' compartment cover. Please pay attention when replacing batteries: Do not mix used and new batteries. Do not recharge used batteries or expose them to fire or water. Replace new batteries as soon as possible after the old batteries have run out of power. You may use a soft cloth to remove any acid if the batteries leaked. Clean your hands immediately if the fluid gets onto your hands.
Connecting To A Computer This projector can be connected to a computer with the following video signals: VGA, SVGA, XGA and SXGA. Computers that are compatible with this projector is as below: IBM desktop PC or compatible. IBM notebook or compatible. Apple Macintosh desktop computer, including the following: Macintosh Quadra®, Macintosh Centris®, and Power Macintosh®. Any Apple PowerBook with video-out capability, including the following series: 160, 165, 180 and 500 series PowerBook.
2. Connect either end of the Computer Cable to the Computer In port of the projector. Then, connect the other end of the Computer Cable to the Monitor Out port. 3. If necessary, connect the computer monitor cable to the Computer Out port of the projector. If the functions of the wireless mouse on the Remote Control need to be operated, please make the following connections to each signal cable according to the steps numbered 4 ~ 6 below: 4.
DVI Cable DVI Source DVI Data Projector Connecting To A Notebook Before connecting this projector to a notebook, make sure that both machines have the power shut off. 1. Connect either end of the Computer Cable to the Computer In port of the projector, then connect the other end of the Computer Cable to the Monitor Out port of the notebook.
4. Connect one end of the USB Cable to the USB port of the projector, and connect the other end of the USB Cable to the USB port of your computer. 5. Tighten all connector screws to ensure secure connections. Connecting To A Macintosh Desktop Computer Before connecting this projector to a Macintosh desktop computer, make sure that both machines have the power shut off. 1. Remove the Mac monitor cable from the Mac. 2.
9. Remove the mouse cable from the Mac Mouse port, and connect the Mac Mouse Cable to the Mac Mouse port. 10. Connect the other end of the Mac Mouse Cable to the PS/2 mouse connector of the Control Cable. You may connect your computer to the USB interface of the projector so to enable the function of the wireless mouse on the remote control. Please follow the step numbered 11 for connection. 11.
projector. If the functions of the wireless mouse on the Remote Control need to be operated, please make the connections to each signal cable according to the steps numbered 6 ~ 8 below: 6. Connect the Control Cable to the Control port of the projector. 7. Connect the Mac Mouse Cable to the PS/2 Mouse connector of the Control Cable. 8. Connect the other end of the Mac Mouse Cable to the mouse port of the PowerBook.
both machines have been shut off. 1. Connect either end of the Computer Cable to the Computer In port of the projector. Then, connect the other end of the Computer Cable to the Monitor Out port of the Set-top Box. Note: This projector is compatible with ATSC broadcast system. (U.S.A., Canada, S. Korea, Taiwan, Argentina) Note: The ATSC broadcast system uses AC-3 sound decoding mode. For the best audio quality, we do no suggest you connecting the audio signal with the projector.
Video signals. If the video source has a Component Video jack, it can be connected to transmit video signals to the projector. Note: The projector is not compatible with a cable TV-style F connector. A connection can be made to all Component Video, S-Video and composite video sources at the same time. To select a signal source, you may use the Video key on the remote control or the Source key on the projector for your selection.
3. For S-Video, insert one end of the S-Video Cable into the S-Video jack of the projector. Insert the other end of the S-Video Cable into the video-out jack on the S-Video source. (An adapter is needed if the S-Video source has a larger S terminal.) 4.
Connecting To An Audio Source The projector has two types of inputs for audio: one single-jack inputs for a computer and a two-jack input for the video audio. The video audio source input has an L jack that controls the left speaker and an R jack that controls the right speaker. If a video audio source is connected with only one plug, connect it to the L Audio In jack. Connection of an audio cable from a computer source 1. Shut off the projector and computer source if they are on. 2.
Connection of an audio cable from a video audio source 1. Shut off the projector and video source if they are on. 2. Connect one end of the RCA Cable (Audio) to the Audio In jacks on the projector. Insert the white plug into the L Audio In jack and the red plug into the R Audio In jack. 3. Connect the other end of the RCA Cable (Audio) to the Audio Output jacks on the video audio source. Connect the white plug to the left channel and the red plug to the right channel.
Connecting To An External Speaker Though the internal speakers of the projector are enough for most small size or medium-size rooms, an external speaker can be connected to achieve the best results for large room presentations. The Steps of connecting the projector to an External Speaker: 1. 2. Check to ensure that both the projector and all sources are turned off. Connect the 3.5 mm stereo mini-plug of the Audio Cable to the Audio Out jack of the projector. 3.
HOW TO OPERATE THIS PROJECTOR This chapter provides the following information about using your projector.
Turning The Equipment On And Off Turn on the projector and any video players in the following sequence: 1. 2. Video Signal Source equipment Audio Signal Source equipment (If it is different with a computer or video signal source) 3. Projector 4. External Speaker 5. Computer Remove the lens cover before the projector is turned on. When the power source is connected, the Power Led Indicator will first blink for a few seconds and will be fully lit when the connection of the power source is completed.
Due to the design of the projector, the projector will not turn on immediately when the Projection Lamp Led Indicator turns green and blinks. Please wait for a moment until the lamp is ready.
How To Adjust The Projected Image The Focus and Zoom Functions When an image is displayed on the screen, first examine whether the image is focused, and whether it is located on the screen accurately. To focus the display image, you may adjust the Focus Ring by turning left or right. The Focus Ring is fixed on the outer rim of the projector lens. To enlarge of minimize the screen size, adjust the Zoom Ring by turning left or right so to project the desired screen size.
The Auto Key If the image projected is from the computer, project it on the screen and then press the AUTO key to automatically adjust the set up of this projector with the computer signal. Press the AUTO key when the image is displayed in a WINDOWS-like screen of a computer. Sometimes a certain computer input signal may not be able to match the functions set up by the AUTO key, then the OSD Menu must be utilized for further adjustments.
How To Operate This Projector Generally, the remote control will be used to control the projector.
B lank Source The Buttons on the Operation Panel of the Projector & Their Functions Buttons Functions POWER MENU AUTO ENTER SOURCE BLANK KEYSTONE+/- Turns the projector on or off. Enter or exit the OSD Menu. Adjusts automatically the video signal received from the computer in order to have the best effects for the display. When you enter the OSD Menu, the Enter key is used as a confirmation key. Switches between the video signal sources (Computer In, Video Signal).
The Buttons on the Remote Control & Their Functions Buttons POWER MENU SOURCE AUTO RESIZE FREEZE DIGITAL ZOOM VOLUME (+ –) BLANK BRIGHTNESS (+ –) CONTRAST (+ –) DIRECTION KEY CLICK 1 CLICK 2 Functions Turn the projector on or off. Enter or exit the OSD Menu. Switches between the video signal sources (Computer In, Video Signal).. Adjusts automatically the video signal received from the computer in order to have the best effects for the display.
Examine The Projector Status The projector is designed with Power Led Indicator and a Lamp Led Indicator. Both indicators enable an immediate inspection of the status of the projector. Attention: When both the indicators blink or remain lit, it means that the projector has a serious problem(s). If so, please follow the instructions on page 45 in this manual for necessary solutions.
USING THE OSD MENU The functions offered by the OSD menu of this projector are as follows: Adjusts the input signal of the projected image in its brightness, black level, contrast, position and the interface of the remote-control mouse. Adjusts the input signal of the projected image in its phase & tracking (Image), sharpness, saturation, hue and Flash Tone(Video). Adjusts the volume and to select the type of input signal.
How To Access The OSD Menu Press the MENU key (on the top control panel of the projector or the remote control) and the main menu window will be displayed at the left top of the projected image. Press the MENU key again (on the top control panel of the projector or the remote control) to close the main menu window and cease OSD setting. The icon you select on the OSD menu will be marked in blue.
Black Level Adjusts the scale of the black color in the projected image. The higher the value of Black Level is and the darker the image will be. Contrast Adjusts the contrast between the bright and gloomy regions in the projected image. If the value of Contrast is higher, the bright regions will be brighter and the gloomy regions will be darker. If the value is lower, then the contrast between bright and gloomy regions will be not that obvious.
Auto Configuration Entering the “Auto Config.” icon under OSD menu, the projector will automatically select the frequency and image position for the analog signal. Information Entering the “Information” icon under OSD menu, it will present the state of the image: current resolution (1024*768 or 720*240), Hf (horizontal scanning frequency) & Vf (vertical scanning frequency) and lamp age (the consumed hours).
installed lamp. Select the “Auto Color” bar and the projector will do the adjustment automatically. Select the “Screen Aspect” bar to select “16:9” or “4:3” screen ratio. Input Select Selects the type of input signals. Entering “Input Select”, you may see the “Computer”, “DVI”, “Video”, “S-Video” and “YCbCr” bars. Select the “Computer” bar and the projector will process and display images deriving from the computer input (Computer In, D-sub 15 pins).
Keystone Modifies the shape of projected image if it is a little trapezium-like. Volume Selects the volume, which can adjust the volume of the audio output from the speakers. When entering the “Volume” icon, you will see the “Volume” and “Mute” in the box. Volume item can adjust the volume of the audio output from the speakers. Mute item can mute the volume of the audio output from the speakers. Projection Mode Selects the projection mode, which can be front, ceiling, rear and ceiling & rear projection.
“Mouse” icon for the interface of mouse device. In the “Mouse” box, you will see the “PS2”, “USB” and “MAC” bars. When the interface of mouse device is PS2, then just select “PS2”. When the interface of mouse device is USB, then just select “USB”. If it is the MAC mouse, the Control Cable (for PS2) needs to connect with a MAC Mouse Cable and then select “MAC”. Language The whole OSD menu can be in complicated Chinese, simplified Chinese and English versions.
MAINTENANCE This projector only needs simple maintenance. 1. Keep the lens clean so that the shadow of dust or stains will not appear on the screen. 2. Clean the air filter located at the bottom of the projector. If the air filter is blocked by dust, this will cause bad ventilation. Thus, the life of the projector will be shortening, and malfunctions will occur due to overheating.
Cleaning the Lens Any dirt or stains on the lens surface should be cleaned off immediately with a piece of soft, dry cloth not made of cotton or velvet material. You may also clean the projector by wiping gently the lens surface with a soft cloth moisten with a mixture of water and a neutral detergent. Cleaning the Projector Case Unplug the power cord of the projector before cleaning the projector case. Then, wipe away any dirt or stains with a soft, non-cotton or non-velvet cloth.
6. The cleaning process is finished at this moment. Please follow the proper operations indicated in this manual when using this projector. Replacing The Projector Lamp A new lamp should be replaced according to the following conditions: Replace the lamp when the image displayed by this projector seems too dark or too dim. When the Red and Orange Indicator LED of this projector blinks alternately, this indicates that the lamp life is going to end soon.
Caution: Any invisible greasy residue or perspiration on the hands will shorten the life of the bulb. Therefore, do not replace the lamp with your bare hands. Please put clean gloves on your hands or handle the bulb with a clean cloth during the replacement. 1. 2. Turn the power of the projector off and unplug the power cord. Loosen the screws on the lamp cover with a coin or screw driver, take off the lamp cover. 42 3. Loosen the screws on the lamp case with a coin or screw driver. 4.
5. Loosen the screws used to position the electricity outlet on the lamp with a coin or a screw driver. 6. Gently insert the new lamp and tighten the screws you loosed in step5. 7. Tighten the lamp case you took off in step 3. 8. Position the lamp cover you took off in step 2. 9. Check again whether all the screws have been tighten. This completes the process of the lamp replacement.
TROUBLESHOOTING The following paragraphs depict problems indicate by the Led Indicator and provide information on troubleshooting. General problems with the projector: Read carefully this section when the projector is not working or when you need to find out what does this Led Indicator indicate. Problems with the image displayed: Read carefully this section when the projector is not able to project images or when the image displayed is of poor quality.
Problem With The Projector If a problem occurs with the projector, check first the Indicators on it. Each Led Indicator represents the following messages: Power Led Indicator Color Status Green Remains Lit Red Remains Lit Red Blinks Lamp Led Indicator Color Status Indication Led remains off Green Remains Lit Green Blinks Orange/Red Blinks Alternately Orange Blinks Red Remains Lit Red Blinks Meaning The projector system is operating normally. The projector is over heated, and the Power is off.
shown in the steps on page 42. If the projector remains overheated after the filters have been cleaned, please contact the dealer of this projector to request service for checking the cooling fan and the internal circuitry. The Power Indicator is blinking red: There is a problem with the internal circuitry. Please contact the dealer of this projector for service. The Lamp Led Indicator remains red: The life of the lamp has ended, please replace with a new lamp now.
The words ‘No Signal’ appear on the screen: Check to ensure whether the video signal source is connected to the projector. Check whether this video signal source is outputting a signal. If the projector does not receive any video input signal in 30 minutes, the projector will automatically turn the power off. The following are solutions when a partial image or the entire image is blurred or does not focus correctly: Try to adjust the focus.
No Sound Check whether the audio output is in the Mute status. Press the MUTE button on the operation panel. Check to ensure that the volume is not turned all the way down. Check to ensure that the RCA Cable (Audio) is connected securely to the Audio source and the projector. Check to ensure that a wrong source has not been selected. If so, press the SOURCE button on the operation panel or on the remote control for a right selection.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 49
General Display Type Size of liquid Crystal panels Resolution Image size Projection distance Remote control range Maximum volume Liquid Crystal Panel Thin Film Transistor (TFT) 22.9 mm (0.9 inches) 1024 (horizontal) X 768 (vertical) pixels 30 inches～350 inches 1.5 meter～15 meter 7 meter (23 feet ) 2 + 2 W stereo Optical Aspect ratio Zoom ratio 4 X 3 (horizontal X vertical) 1：1.
Mechanical (with lens and feet) Height Width Depth Weight 8.5cm 31.5 cm 24.5 cm 4.
Supported Monitor Displays This projector displays images at an XGA resolution (1024 X 768 pixels). To display a higher resolution (SXGA) at 1280 X 1024 pixels, the projector will compress the image to 1024 X 768 pixels.
Support Modes The following table lists the display modes supported by this projector Format PC/AT NECPC400 VGA 60 DOS/V VESA 72 VESA 75 VESA 85 SVGA 56 SVGA 60 SVGA72 SVGA75 SVGA 85 XGA 60 XGA 70 XGA 75 XGA 85 SXGA 70 SXGA 75 SXGA 60 SXGA 75 Mac MAC 13” MAC 16” MAC 19” MAC 19” MAC 21” Video NTSC PAL SECAM Hor Pix (Pixels) 640 640 640 640 640 800 800 800 800 800 1024 1024 1024 1024 1152 1152 1280 1280 640 832 1024 1024 1152 640 Ver Pix (Lines) 400 480 480 480 480 600 600 600 600 600 768 768 768 768 864 86
Computer In and Monitor Connector Pin Assignments The connectors of the Computer In are video RGB 15-pin micro D-type connectors.
