Philips multimedia projector bCool XG1 English User guide
Index 1. Introduction 2. Functional overview 3. Set up 4.
Index 5. Operation 6. Maintenance 7.
1. Introduction > Congratulations on your purchase of one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. We are sure that, used properly, it will bring you years of enjoyment.You will want to keep this manual handy, as it is a convenient source of information about your projector. For your own protection and prolonged operation of your projector, please read the enclosed Safety Sheet. Packaging contents Please confirm that the following items are packed in the projector box.
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2. Functional overview 1 2 Menu OK Controls > 3 Source 8 ^ Auto Image 4 ! 5 Lamp Temp. 76 9 0 % @ # Menu 1 OK 2 Cursor Control 3 Auto Image 4 Standby/ Standby indicator 5 Temperature indicator 6 Lamp indicator 7 Source 8 To activate and deactivate the menu. To confirm actions in the menu when the menu is on screen. When the menu is active the Cursor Control controls the menu cursor to navigate through the OSD menu.The cursor control works with up/down and left/right button operation.
2. Functional overview 1 2 Menu OK Controls < 3 Source 8 ^ Auto Image 4 ! 5 Lamp Temp. 76 9 0 % @ # Mains inlet socket ! $ To connect the projector to the mains. Elevator button @ Elevator foot # To adjust the vertical angle of the projector. Lamp compartment $ Horizontal adjuster % Keystone corrections keys ^ Philips Multimedia Projector To adjust a possible oblique displayed picture. To correct picture distortion of the vertical keystone type by internal scaling.
2. Functional overview Remote control < @ 6 Laser ! 2 3 4 Left MOUSE Right VOLUME MENU OK 0 9 Stand by On AV MUTE 8 5 6 SOURCE D-FREEZE D-ZOOM 1 7 Laser pointer remote control Stand by On 1 Mouse Left/Right 2 – Volume + 3 Menu 4 Source 5 D(igital)-Freeze 6 D(igital)-Zoom 7 A(udio)/V(ideo) Mute 8 Cursor Control 9 Note OK 0 Laser ! Laser pointer @ Note Philips Multimedia Projector To switch the projector in or out of the Power/Standby mode.
2. Functional overview 6 5 Connections < 4 Video Video Data in 1 S-Video 2 Video 4 Audio in 3 IR sensor 5 Lock slit 6 Philips Multimedia Projector 3 2 Audio Audio in in S-Video S-Video 1 Data Data in in Data source connections – Input socket to connect to the analog (VGA) Data out terminal of a computer. – Input socket to connect to the digital (DVI) Data out terminal of a computer. – In-/Output socket to connect a PC or Apple Macintosh computer equipped with a USB downlink connection.
3. Set up Positioning the projector and screen > SCREEN SCREEN Front projection Ceiling front projection SCREEN SCREEN Rear projection • • • • • • • Switching on the projector Menu OK Source Auto Image Lamp Ceiling rear projection Place the projector on a stable, level surface, out of direct sunlight and away from sources of excessive dust, dirt, heat, water, moisture, vibration and strong magnetic fields.
3. Set up Adjusting the focus and size of the image • • > Use the Zoom ring to adjust the size of the image. Use the Focus ring to adjust the focus of the image. Zoom ring Focus ring Adjusting the vertical and horizontal angle of the projector A B C Keystone correction Moving/transporting the projector To raise the projector 1 Press the Elevator button (A). 2 Raise the projector to the desired display angle, then release the button to lock the elevator foot (B) into position.
3. Set up Inserting the batteries in the remote control Note Philips Multimedia Projector 1 2 3 < Push and slide the lid in the direction of the arrow. Install two Alkaline batteries as indicated inside the battery compartment. Replace the lid and snap it into place. The maximum range of the remote control is approximately 7 m (± 25 feet).
4. Installation General information General information < Computer input The computer input is suitable for both Apple Macintosh computers (Power Book and Power Mac) as well as for IBM compatible PCs.
4. Installation Connecting to a computer > Video Video Audio Audio in in S-Video S-Video Data Data in in Projector 1 4 3 Mac/PC COMPUTER Audio out PC/Macintosh 1 2 3 – – • – • Philips Multimedia Projector 14 USB 2 Data out Connect connector 1 of the VESA M1-A to VGA/USB cable supplied, to the Data in socket of your projector. Connect connector 2, to the Data (out) socket of the computer. Connect the USB connector (3) to the USB (downstream) socket of the computer.
4. Installation Connecting to video equipment > CVBS only Video Video 1 Audio Audio in in 2 S-Video S-Video Data Data in in Video Video Audio Audio in in S-Video S-Video Data Data in in 4 3 S-VHS only VCR Video out L Audio R out S-Video out VCR Audio out CVBS only CVBS (Video) 1 2 S-VHS (S-Video) 1 2 Connect the Video (out) socket of a VCR, Laser Disc player, video camera or TV to the Video (in) socket of the projector. For this, use the Composite video cable (1) supplied.
4. Installation Connecting to video equipment > Video Video Audio Audio in in 2 S-Video S-Video Data Data in in 1 Component/HDTV Equipment 3b DVD player, Settop Box, HDTV receiver, ect. L Audio R out Component/HDTV Philips Multimedia Projector Cr Pr R Y Y G Cb Pb B YPbPr,YCbCr 1 Connect an optional RCA/M1 component video adaptor cable (1) to the Data in socket of the projector.
5. Operation General Menu OK Source Preparation < 1 – Press the Standby button to switch on the projector. The Standby indicator starts blinking green. – When the projection lamp is on, the Standby indicator lights up green after the start-up screen appeared for several seconds. 2 Select the required source (Auto, Computer, DVI,YPbPr,YCbCr, RGBS, S-Video or Video) by pressing the Source button. Auto Image Lamp Temp.
5. Operation Menu tree Menu OK Source Auto Image On Screen Display Menu > All video and data adjustments and settings (except A/V Mute) are done via On Screen Displays and with help of Menu, OK and Cursor Control on the projector or the remote control. The projector is set to standard settings at the factory. However, you can adjust these settings to suit your own preferences. The projector menu screens allow you to adjust the various projector settings (for both Computer and Video).
5. Operation GENERAL ADJUSTMENTS/SETTINGS Setup Sub menu Language Keystone Mirror Source Factory settings Picture format Volume System information Feedback Lamp counter Smart Dimmer Philips Multimedia Projector 19 Setting Eng. Deu. Esp. Fra. Ita. Ned. Por. Chi.
5. Operation General explanation Menu On Screen Display Menu > 1 Press Menu. – 2 The menu bar appears on the screen. Use Cursor Control left and/or right to move the cursor to any other item in the menu bar. 3 Use Cursor Control Down to enter sub menu. 4 5 Select the sub menu item to be adjusted using Cursor Control up and/or down. When more items are available than can be shown in one screen, move the cursor down to go to the next list of items.
5. Operation Computer adjustments Menu For computer signal input, the following ‘Picture’ adjustments can be made. OK Source Auto Image Lamp On Screen Display Menu > Temp. Video series adjustments Picture adjustments • Press Menu and select ‘Picture’ in the menu bar.
5. Operation General adjustments Menu OK Source Auto Image Lamp Temp. Philips Multimedia Projector On Screen Display Menu > Features adjustments Press Menu and select ‘Features’ in the menu bar.The following ‘Features’ adjustments can now be made according to the instructions under ‘General explanation’: – PIP (Picture In Picture) switches the PIP window on and off. PIP enables projection from a second source in the currently projected computer or component video picture.
5. Operation Menu OK Source Auto Image Lamp Temp. Philips Multimedia Projector On Screen Display Menu < Setup adjustments • Press Menu and select Setup in the menu bar.
6. Maintenance Cleaning Caution OK Menu Source Auto Image Lamp Temp. > Switch off and disconnect the projector before cleaning. 1 Press the Standby button twice to switch off the projector. – The Standby indicator starts lights up red. 2 Wait until the cooling fan has stopped (about 1 minute after the projector has been put in Standby) and disconnect the mains lead and all other cables. Cleaning the cabinet • When the cabinet is dusty, clean it by gently wiping with a soft cloth.
6. Maintenance Lamp > When operation time reaches the last 1400 hours of the average lamplife, the message ‘Lamp life has almost exceeded’ will be displayed on the screen, When operation time reaches 1500 hours, the message ‘Lamp life has exceeded’ will be displayed. The lamplife remaining can be checked using the OSD menu. 1 Press Menu. 2 Use Cursor Control to move the cursor to ‘Setup’. 3 Use Cursor Control to select ‘Lamp counter’.
6. Maintenance Resetting the lamplife time Menu > 1 Press Menu. – The menu bar appears on the screen. 2 3 Use cursor control to select ‘Setup’ in the menu bar. Use cursor control to select ‘Lamp counter’ in the sub menu. 4 5 Press OK to reset the lamp counter. If required, select another item you wish to adjust or press Menu to exit. OK Source Auto Image Lamp Temp.
7.Troubleshooting > If a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before taking the projector for repair. If you are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or service organisation. Warning Under no circumstances should you try to repair the projector yourself as this could invalidate the guarantee. Read as follows Problem Image is not or incorrectly displayed – • Possible cause Solution General – Mains lead is not correctly connected.
7.Troubleshooting Poor colour • Adjust ‘Brightness’, ‘Contrast or ‘Colour tracking’ (see ’Picture adjustment’ under ‘Operation’ ‘On Screen Display Menu’). Reset all projector settings in the ‘Setup’ menu (‘Factory settings’). – • Image is not focused. Adjust focus ring. – • Distance between projector and screen is not correct. Adjust the distance between the projector and the screen. – • Signal cable is not correctly connected. Connect signal cable correctly.
7.Troubleshooting No reaction when pressing keys on local keyboard or remote control The mouse cursor does not react when using the cursor control on the remote control – ’Childlock’ active. • Switch off ‘Childlock’ in the ‘Features’ menu. • • • • • • • Check that the batteries are installed properly in the remote control and/or replace the batteries. Check that the projector receives the signals from the remote control. Check that the USB cable has been properly connected.
