CX6 DLP Projector User's Manual www.microtek.
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D DLP PPrrojjeecctorr — U sseerrM Maannuual Important Safety Information Congratulations on purchasing the DLP projector! Important: It is strongly recommended that you read this section carefully before using the projector. These safety and usage instructions will ensure that you enjoy many years safe use of the projector. Keep this manual for future reference. Symbols Used Warning symbols are used on the unit and in this manual to alert you of hazardous situations.
Prrefaace Remote Control The remote control has a laser for pointing out items on a screen. DANGER: Do not point the laser in the eyes. Doing so can damage the eyes permanently. General Safety Information Ø Do not open the unit case. Aside from the projection lamp, there are no user-serviceable parts in the unit. For servicing, contact qualified service personnel. Ø Follow all warnings and cautions in this manual and on the unit case. Ø The projection lamp is extremely bright by design.
D DLP PPrrojjeecctorr — U sseerrM Maannuual Table of contents GETTING STARTED ............................................................................................................................................................................. 1 PACKING CHECKLIST ..............................................................................................................................................................................1 VIEWS OF P ROJECTOR P ARTS......................................
G ETTING STARTED Packing Checklist Carefully unpack the projector and check that the following items are i ncluded: DLP PROJECTOR W ITH L ENS CAP 250V P OWER CABLE CD-ROM ( THIS U SER’S MANUAL) USB CABLE R EMOTE CONTROL (WITH TWO AAA BATTERIES ) S-V IDEO CABLE M ULTI -LANGUAGE Q UICK START G UIDE COMPUTER CABLE (DVIDB15) CARR YING CASE Contact your dealer immediately if any items are missing, appear damaged, or if the unit does not work. Caution: 1.
D DLP PPrrojjeecctorr — U sseerrM Maannuual Views of Projector Parts Front-left view 1 8 ITEM 1. 7 6 5 3 2 4 LABEL DESCRIPTION Zoom 2. Enlarges or Shrinks the projected image See OSD buttons and LEDs next page S EE PAGE: 15 3 3. Projection lamp cover Remove when changing lamp 27 4. IR receiver Receiver for IR signal from remote control 9 5. Lens/focus Remove cover, turn the lens to focus 15 6. Height adjuster Adjusters drop down when adjuster button is pushed 14 7.
Geetttiingg Sttart ed ——V Vii ewss of Pro jeeccttoor P art s Top view —OSD buttons and LEDs ITEM LABEL D ESCRIPTION SEE PAGE: 1. Volume/ left cursor Decreases volume Navigates and changes settings in the OSD 16 2. Keystone/ Up cursor Corrects image-trapezoid (narrower top) effect Navigates and changes settings in the OSD 15 3. Ready (LED) Orange Lamp ready —you can safely turn on or off the projector Flashing Lamp not ready — do not press the power button 4.
D DLP PPrrojjeecctorr — U sseerrM Maannuual ITEM LABEL D ESCRIPTION 8. Auto Optimizes image size, position, and resolution 9. Menu Opens/exits the On- Screen Display (OSD) 10. Enter Changes settings in the OSD 11.
Geetttiingg Sttart ed ——V Vii ewss of Pro jeeccttoor P art s Rear view —connectors 1 18 ITEM 2 3 17 16 15 14 4 13 12 11 10 LABEL 5 9 6 8 7 D ESCRIPTION 1. DVI-I Connect the DVI cable (supplied) from a computer 2. RGB IN Connect a VGA cable (not supplied) from a computer 3. RGB OUT Connect to a monitor 4. RS-232 Installation control and firmware upgrades 5. USB Connect the USB cable (supplied) from a computer 6.
D DLP PPrrojjeecctorr — U sseerrM Maannuual ITEM LABEL D ESCRIPTION SEE PAGE: 15. Kensington Lock Secure to permanent object with a Kensington Lock system 30 16. Pr/Cr 17. Pb/Cb Connect a component video enabled device 12 18. Y Component video in Note: If your video equipment has both S -video and RCA jacks (composite video) connect to the S-video connector. S-video provides a better quality signal.
Geetttiingg Sttart ed ——V Vii ewss of Pro jeeccttoor P art s Bottom view ITEM LABEL D ESCRIPTION SEE PAGE: 1. Height adjuster buttons Push to release height adjusters 2. Height adjusters Adjusters drop down when adjuster buttons are pushed 3. Ceiling support holes Contact your dealer for information on mounting the projector on a ceiling.
D DLP PPrrojjeecctorr — U sseerrM Maannuual Remote Control Parts Important: 1. Avoid using the projector with bright fluore scent lighting turned on. Certain high -frequency flu orescent lights can disrupt remote control operation. 2. Be sure nothing obstructs the path between the remote control and the projector. If the path between remote and projector is obstructed, you can b ounce the remote signal off certain reflective surfaces such as projector screens.
Geetttiingg Sttart ed ——V Vii ewss of Pro jeeccttoor P art s ITEM LABEL DESCRIPTION 1. Laser Use as on- screen pointer. DO NOT POINT IN EYES. 2. IR transmitter Transmits signals to projector 3. Status LED Lights when the remot e control is used 4. Auto Optimizes image size, position, and resolution 5. Blank Makes the screen blank 6. Enter Changes settings in the OSD 7. Up cursor SEE PAGE: 23 17 Navigates and changes settings in the OSD 8. Right cursor 9. Cursor pad 10.
D DLP PPrrojjeecctorr — U sseerrM Maannuual Projector and Remote Control Buttons The projector can be operated using the remote control or the buttons on the top of the projector. All operations can be carried out with the remote control; however the buttons on the projector are li mited in use. The following illustration shows the corresponding buttons on the remote control and on the projector. Some buttons on the projector have two functions.
SETUP AND O PERATION Inserting the Remote Control Batteries 1. 2. 3. Remove the battery compartment cover by sliding the cover in the direction of the arrow. Insert the supplied batteries taking note of the polarity (+/- ) as shown here. Replace the cover. Cauti on: 1. Only use AAA alkaline batteries. 2. Dispose of used batteries according to local ordinance regulations. 3. Remove the batteries when not using the projector for prolonged periods.
D DLP PPrrojjeecctorr — U sseerrM Maannuual Connecting Input /Output Devices A PC or notebook computer as well as video devices can be connected to the projector at the same time. Video devices include DVD, VCD, and VHS players, as well as movie camcorders and digital still cameras. Check the user manual of the connecting device to confirm it has the appropriate input/output connector.
SSeetuup annd O Ope rattiion Starting and Shutting down the Projector 1. Connect the power cord to the projector. Connect the other end to a wall outlet. (A) Turn on the power switch. (B) The Power LED and Lamp-ready LED turn on. Remove the lens cover. 3. Turn on the connected devices. 4. ON O FF 2. Ensure the Lamp-ready LED is on a steady (not flashing) orange and then press the Power button to turn on the projector. The projector splash screen displays and connected devices are detected.
D DLP PPrrojjeecctorr — U sseerrM Maannuual Warning: please keep power cord be connected, after the LED indicator of READY is not blinking, then yo u may unplug the power line. Adjusting the Projector Level Take note of th e following when setting up the projector: • The projector table or stand should be level and sturdy. • Position the projector so that it is perpendicular to the screen. • Be sure cables are not in the way or can cause the projector to be knocked over. 1.
SSeetuup annd O Ope rattiion Adjust the Zoom, Focus and Keystone 1. 2. Use the Image -zoom control (on the projector only) to resize the projected im age and screen size A . Use the Image -focus control (on the projector only) to sharpen the projected image 3. A B Use the Keystone buttons (on the projector or the remote control) to correct image-trapezoid (wider top or bottom) effect. The keystone control appears on the display.
D DLP PPrrojjeecctorr — U sseerrM Maannuual Adjusting the Volume 1. 2. 3. 4. Press the Volume +/- but tons on the projector or the remote control. The volume control appears on the display. Use the Volume +/- but tons to adjust the level. Press the Mute button (on the remote control only) to turn off the volume. Press Volume +/- or Mute on the remote control to turn off mute.
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY MEN U S ETTINGS On-Screen Display Menu Controls The projector has an On-Screen Display (OSD) that lets you make image adjustments and change various settings. Navigating the OSD You can use the remote control or the buttons on the top of the projector to navigate and make changes to the OSD. The following illustration shows the corresponding buttons on the remote control and on the projector.
D DLP PPrrojjeecctorr — U sseerrM Maannuual Setting the OSD Language You may want to reference the OSD on your projector while reading this section. Set the OSD language to your preference before continuing. (The default language is English.) 1. Press the Menu button. The Main menu appears. 2. Press 3. Press until Language is highlighted. until the language you want is highlighted. 4. Press the Enter button to select the language. 5. Press the Menu button twice to close the OSD.
O On--Sccrreen Diisppl aayy M Meennu Seettti nngs Main Menu Press the Menu button to open the OSD menu. If necessary, press to move to the Main menu. Press to move up and down in the Main menu. Press to change values for settings, and then press Enter to confirm the new setting. ITEM D ESCRIPTION DEFAULT Brightness Press to adjust the brightness. (Range: 0 — 100) 50 Contrast Press to adjust the contrast.
D DLP PPrrojjeecctorr — U sseerrM Maannuual Main Menu Items Supported for Each Input Source Depending on the video source not all items in the OSD are available. Items that are available for each input source are marked with “X”. Items that are not available can not be selected in the OSD.
O On--Sccrreen Diisppl aayy M Meennu Seettti nngs Setup Menu Press the Menu button to open the OSD menu. Press to move to the Setup menu. Press to move up and down in the Setup menu. Press to change values for settings, and then press Enter to confirm the new setting. ITEM DESCRIPTION DEFAULT Horizontal Position Press to move the image left or right. (Range: 0 —100) 50 Vertical Position Press to move the image up or down.
D DLP PPrrojjeecctorr — U sseerrM Maannuual ITEM DESCRIPTION DEFAULT Keystone Press to correct distortion of the projected image. (Range: -50 —50) Aspect Ratio Press to toggle between the 4:3 standard format and 16:9 High Definition TV (HDTV) format. 0 4:3 Advance Feature Reset Resets Keystone and Aspect Ratio to default values Setup Menu Items Supported for Each Input Source Depending on the video source not all items in the OSD are available.
O On--Sccrreen Diisppl aayy M Meennu Seettti nngs Config Menu Press the Menu button to open the OSD menu. Press to move to the Config menu. Press to move up and down in the Config menu. Press to change values for settings, and then pr ess Enter to confirm the new setting.
D DLP PPrrojjeecctorr — U sseerrM Maannuual Utility Menu Press the Menu button to open the OSD menu. Press to move to the Utility menu. Press to move up and down in the Utility menu. Press to change values for settings, and then press Enter to confirm the new setting. ITEM D ESCRIPTION Video Type Press to select the video standard. (Range: Auto —NTSC —PAL — SECAM) Video AGC Press to enable or disable aut omatic gain control for the video source.
O On--Sccrreen Diisppl aayy M Meennu Seettti nngs Language Menu Press the Menu button to open the OSD menu. Press to move up and down in the Language menu. ITEM to move to the Language menu. Press D ESCRIPTION D EFAULT English French German Italian Spanish Press the cursor menu. button to move up and down in the English Swedish Chinese Simplified Press the Enter button to select the language.
D DLP PPrrojjeecctorr — U sseerrM Maannuual Status Menu Press the Menu button to open the OSD menu. Press to move to the Status menu. Press to move up and down in the Status menu. Press to change values for settings, and then press E nter to confirm the new setting. ITEM DESCRIPTION Video Information Displays the resolution and refresh rate of the connected video device. Active Source Displays the active source. Software Version Information about the firmware version.
MAINTENANCE AND SECURITY Replacing the Projection Lamp The projection lamp should be replaced when it burns out. It should only be replaced with a certified replacement part, which you can order from your local dealer. Important: 1. The lamp contains a certain amount of mercury and should be disposed of according to local ordinance regulations. 2. Avoid touching the glass surface of the new lamp: Doing so may shorten its operation life. Warning: 1.
D DLP PPrrojjeecctorr — U sseerrM Maannuual 4. Reverse Steps 1 to 4 to install the new lamp module. Note: The lamp module should be oriented as shown here when replacing. Resetting the Lamp After replacing the lamp, reset the lamp hour counter to zero. Refer to the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press the Menu button to open the Main menu. Press the cursor button to move to the Status menu. Press the cursor button to move to Lamp Hour Reset. Press the Enter button. A message screen appears.
M Maaiintteennaannce and Se curriity Cleaning the Projector Cleaning the projector to remove dust and grime will help ensure tro uble-free operation. Warning: 1. Be sure to turn off and unplug the projector at least an hour before cleaning. Failure to do so could result in a severe burn. 2. Use only a dampened cloth when cleaning. Do not allow water to enter the ventilation openings on the projector. 3.
D DLP PPrrojjeecctorr — U sseerrM Maannuual Cleaning the Case Refer to the following to clean the projector case. 1. Wipe off dust with a clean dampened cloth. 2. Moisten the cloth with warm water and mild detergent (such as used to wash dishes), and wipe the case. 3. Rinse all detergent from the cloth and wipe the projector again. Caution: To prevent discoloration or fading of the case, do not use abrasive alcohol-based cleaners.
TROUBLESHOOTING Common problems and solutions These guidelines provide tips to deal with problems you may encounter while using the projector. If the problem remains unsolved, contact your dealer for assistance. Often after time spent troubleshooting, the problem is traced to something as simple as a loose connection. Check the following before proceeding to the problem -specific solutions. • Use some other electrical device to confirm that the electrical outlet is working.
D DLP PPrrojjeecctorr — U sseerrM Maannuual LED Error Messages S TATUS/ NUMBER OF LED FLASHES Power Flashing DESCRIPTION REMEDY Lamp not ready Do not press the power button. 3 System overheated Allow the projector to cool down. 4 System interface err or Contact your dealer for assistance. 5 Lamp error Replace the lamp module. 6 Fan error Refer to Ready LED status in this table to determine which fan. 7 Lamp cover open Close the lamp cover.
TTroubbl eesshooottiingg 1. Set the Frequency and Tracking settings on the Utility menu of the OSD to the default settings. 2. To ensure the problem is not caused by a connected PC’s video card, connect to another computer. Problem: The image is flat with no contrast 1. Adjust the Contrast setting on the Main menu of the OSD. Problem: The color of the projected image does not match the source image. 1. Adjust the Color Temperature a n d Gamma settings on the Main menu of the OSD.
D DLP PPrrojjeecctorr — U sseerrM Maannuual Having the Projector Serviced If you are unable to solve the problem, you should have the projector serviced. Pack the projector in the original carton. Include a description of the problem and a checklist of the steps you took when trying to fix the problem. The information may be useful to the service personnel. Return the projector to the place you purchased it.
SPECIFICATIONS Specifications XGA SVGA Power consumption < 350 watts < 280 watts < 350 watts < 280 watts Lamp 250W 200W 250W 200W (ECO mode 200W) (ECO mode 160W) (ECO mode 200W) (ECO mode 160W) Display type TI DMD 0.7- inch, 12 deg. DDR TI DMD 0.55-inch, 12 deg. DDR Resolution XGA 1024 x 768 native SVGA 800 x 600 native Bandwidth Up to SXGA 1280 x 1024 @ 60 Hz Up to XGA 1024x 768 @ 60 Hz Color 16.7 Million (24-bits/pixel) Weight 3.55 kg (7.8 lbs) Projection distance 1.
D DLP PPrrojjeecctorr — U sseerrM Maannuual Input/output connectors PC DVI-I RGB in RGB out USB Video Composite video (RCAx1) S-Video (Mini-DIN) Component video Y,Pb/Cb,Pr/Cr (RCAx3) Audio Mini- jack in Mini- jack out Right and left in (RCAx2) Service/upgrades RS- 232 Security Kensington slot – 36 –
SSpeci ffi ccaatti oonns Projection Distance versus Projection Size Max. Screen Size Min. Screen Size Projection Distance Diagonal Width Height Diagonal Width Height L 1.5m 1.14m A 0.91m C 0.68m 0.94m B 0.75m D 0.56m 4.92' 45" 36" 27" 36.88" 29.5" 22.1" 2m 1.52m 1.22m 0.91m 1.25m 1m 0.75m 6.56' 60" 48" 36" 49.18" 39.34" 29.51" 2.4m 1.83m 1.46m 1.1m 1.5m 1.20m 0.90m 7.87' 72" 57.6" 43.2" 59" 47.2" 35.4" 2.8m 2.13m 1.71m 1.28m 1.75m 1.4m 1.05m 9.
D DLP PPrrojjeecctorr — U sseerrM Maannuual Timing Mode Table The native resolution is 800 x 600 for the SVGA series and 1024 x 768 for the XGA series. Resolution other than native mode may display with uneven size of text or lines. The following table shows the supported timing modes. Signal Resolution Frequency H. Frequency V. ( KHz ) ( Hz ) Video Digital Analog NTSC -- 15.734 60.0 Ο -- -- PAL / SECAM -- 15.625 50.0 Ο -- -- 640 x 350 37.9 85.1 -- Ο Ο 720 x 400 31.5 70.
SSpeci ffi ccaatti oonns Dimensions – 39 –
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE FCC Warning 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 when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
