DLP Projector User's Manual

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Copyright This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is protected under international copyright laws, with all rights reserved. Neither this manual, nor any of the material contained herein, may be reproduced without written consent of the author. © Copyright January, 2007 Disclaimer The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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D DLLPP PPrroojjeeccttoorr— —U Usseerr’’ss M Maannuuaall 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 of 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.
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PPrreeffaaccee Power Safety Only use the supplied power cord. Do not place anything on the power cord. Place the power cord where it will not be in the way of foot traffic. Remove the batteries from the remote control when storing or not in use for a prolonged period. Replacing the Lamp Replacing the lamp can be hazardous if done incorrectly. Refer to “Replacing the Projection Lamp” on page 30 for clear and safe instructions for this procedure. Before replacing the lamp: Unplug the power cord.
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D DLLPP PPrroojjeeccttoorr— —U Usseerr’’ss M Maannuuaall Main Features • Lightweight unit, easy to pack away and transport • Compatible with all major video standards including NTSC, PAL, and SECAM • A high brightness rating allows for presentations in daylight or in lit rooms • Supports resolutions up to SXGA at 16.
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PPrreeffaaccee Table of contents GETTING STARTED .......................................................................................................................................................... 1 PACKING CHECKLIST ........................................................................................................................................................... 1 VIEWS OF PROJECTOR PARTS .........................................................................................................
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D DLLPP PPrroojjeeccttoorr— —U Usseerr’’ss M Maannuuaall Projection distance and size table (0.7 inches)............................................................................................................. 40 TIMING MODE TABLE ........................................................................................................................................................ 41 PROJECTOR DIMENSIONS ....................................................................................................
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GETTING STARTED Packing Checklist Carefully unpack the projector and check that the following items are included: REMOTE CONTROL (WITH TWO AAA BATTERIES) DLP PROJECTOR USB CABLE CD-ROM (THIS USER’S MANUAL) POWER CORD COMPUTER CABLE (VGA-VGA) QUICK START GUIDE Contact your dealer immediately if any items are missing, appear damaged, or if the unit does not operate normally. Caution: Avoid using the projector in dusty environments.
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D DLLPP PPrroojjeeccttoorr— —U Usseerr’’ss M Maannuuaall Views of Projector Parts Front-right View ITEM LABEL DESCRIPTION SEE PAGE: 1. Focus Focuses the projected image 15 2. Lens zoom Enlarges the projected image 15 3. Screws Secure lamp cover 15 4. See “Top view—OSD buttons and LEDs” 3 5. Front IR receiver Receiver for IR signal from remote control 15 6. Lens Slide lens cap before use 7. Lens cover Slide across to protect lens when not in use 8.
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D DLLPP PPrroojjeeccttoorr –– U Usseerr’’ss M Maannuuaall Top view—On-screen Display (OSD) buttons and LEDs ITEM LABEL DESCRIPTION SEE PAGE: 1. Keystone/ Down cursor Corrects image-trapezoid (wider bottom) effect Navigates and changes settings in the OSD 16 2. VOL-/ Left cursor Decreases volume Navigates and changes settings in the OSD 16 3. Ready LED 4. Keystone/ UP cursor 5.
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D DLLPP PPrroojjeeccttoorr— —U Usseerr’’ss M Maannuuaall Rear view 1 16 ITEM 15 2 14 13 3 4 5 12 11 10 9 8 6 1 7 16 LABEL 15 3 14 4 11 10 9 5 8 DESCRIPTION 6 7 SEE PAGE: 1. Rear IR receiver Receiver for IR signal from remote control 8 2. DVI-D Connect the computer cable from a computer (Optional) 10 3. VGA IN Connect a VGA cable (supplied) from a computer 4. VGA OUT Connect to a monitor 5.
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D DLLPP PPrroojjeeccttoorr –– U Usseerr’’ss M Maannuuaall Bottom view ITEM LABEL DESCRIPTION SEE PAGE: 1. Ceiling support holes Contact your dealer for information on mounting the projector on a ceiling. 2. Height adjuster button Push to release height adjuster 3. Height adjuster Adjuster drops down when adjuster button is pushed 4.
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D DLLPP PPrroojjeeccttoorr— —U Usseerr’’ss M Maannuuaall Remote Control Parts Important: 1. Avoid using the projector with bright fluorescent lighting turned on. Certain high-frequency fluorescent lights can disrupt remote control operation. 2. Be sure nothing obstructs the path between the remote control and the projector. If the path between the remote control and the projector is obstructed, you can bounce the signal off certain reflective surfaces such as projector screens. 3.
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D DLLPP PPrroojjeeccttoorr –– U Usseerr’’ss M Maannuuaall ITEM LABEL DESCRIPTION 5. Right Right arrow when connected through USB to a PC 6. Down Down arrow when connected through USB to a PC 7. Page Down Page down when connected through USB to a PC 8. Up cursor 9. Right cursor 10. Down cursor 11. SEE PAGE: Navigates and changes settings in the OSD 16 Volume +/- Adjusts volume 15 12. Mute Mutes the built-in speaker 13. Zoom+ Zoom in 14. Zoom- Zoom out 15.
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D DLLPP PPrroojjeeccttoorr— —U Usseerr’’ss M Maannuuaall Remote Control Operating Range The remote control uses infrared transmission to control the projector. It is not necessary to point the remote directly at the projector. Provided you are not holding the remote control perpendicular to the sides or the rear of the projector, the remote control functions within a radius of about 7 meters (23 feet) and 15 degrees above or below the projector level.
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SETUP AND OPERATION 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. Caution: 1. Only use AAA batteries (Alkaline batteries are recommended). 2. Dispose of used batteries according to local ordinance regulations. 3. Remove the batteries when not using the projector for prolonged periods.
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D DLLPP PPrroojjeeccttoorr— —U Usseerr’’ss M Maannuuaall Connecting Input 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 output connector. ITEM LABEL DESCRIPTION A Rear IR Receiver Receiver for IR signal from remote control.
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D DLLPP PPrroojjeeccttoorr –– U Usseerr’’ss M Maannuuaall Starting and nd Shutting down the Projector 1. 2. 3. 4. Slide the lens cover. Connect the power cord to the projector (A). Connect the other end to a wall outlet. Switch (B) from off (O) to on (-). The Power and Ready LEDs on the projector light. Turn on the connected devices. Ensure the Ready LED is on a steady (not flashing) orange and then press the Power button to turn on the projector.
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D DLLPP PPrroojjeeccttoorr— —U Usseerr’’ss M Maannuuaall 8. Turn off the main Power switch when the Ready LED stops flashing. Caution: Do not unplug the power cord until the Ready LED stops flashing, indicating the projector has cooled down.
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D DLLPP PPrroojjeeccttoorr –– U Usseerr’’ss M Maannuuaall Setting an Access Password (Security Lock) You can use the cursor (arrow) buttons to set a password and prevent unauthorized use of the projector. When enabled, the password must be entered after you power on the projector. (See “Navigating the OSD” on page 16 and “Setting the OSD Language” on page 17 for help on using OSD menus.) Important: Keep the password in a safe place. Without the password, you will not be able to use the projector.
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D DLLPP PPrroojjeeccttoorr— —U Usseerr’’ss M Maannuuaall Adjusting the Projector Level Take note of the 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. To raise the level of the projector, lift the projector [A] and press the height-adjuster button [B]. The height adjuster drops down [C]. 2. 3.
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D DLLPP PPrroojjeeccttoorr –– U Usseerr’’ss M Maannuuaall Adjusting the Zoom, Focus and Keystone 1. 2. 3. 4. Use the Image-zoom control (on the projector only) to resize the projected image and screen size B . Use the Image-focus control (on the projector only) to sharpen the projected image A . Press the Keystone button on the remote control. The keystone control appears on the display. (See page 15 to adjust keystone with the Quick Menu button on the projector.
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ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) MENU SETTINGS OSD Menu Controls The projector has an OSD that lets you make image adjustments and change various settings. Navigating the OSD You can use the remote control cursor buttons 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. A. To open the OSD, press the Menu button. B. There are six menus.
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D DLLPP PPrroojjeeccttoorr –– U Usseerr’’ss M Maannuuaall 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 the cursor W X button until Tool is highlighted. 3. Press the cursor ST button until Language is highlighted. 4. Press the W X until your language is displayed.
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D DLLPP PPrroojjeeccttoorr— —U Usseerr’’ss M Maannuuaall OSD Menu Overview Use the following illustration to quickly find a setting or determine the range for a setting.
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D DLLPP PPrroojjeeccttoorr –– U Usseerr’’ss M Maannuuaall Main Menu Press the Menu button to open the OSD menu. Press the cursor W X button to move to the Main menu. Press the cursor ST button to move up and down in the Main menu. Press W X to change values for settings, and then press Enter or X to confirm the new setting. ITEM DESCRIPTION DEFAULT Brightness Press the cursor W X button to adjust the brightness. (Range: 0 – 100) 50 Contrast Press the cursor W X button to adjust the contrast.
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D DLLPP PPrroojjeeccttoorr— —U Usseerr’’ss M Maannuuaall Main Menu Functions Available for Connected Source Function RGB DVI Component Video Composite Video S-video Brightness O O O O O Contrast O O O O O Sharpness O O O O O Color Temp O O O O O Color Saturation O O O Color Tint O O O Gamma O O O O O Color Space O O O O O Reset O O O O O O = available to video source – 20 –
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D DLLPP PPrroojjeeccttoorr –– U Usseerr’’ss M Maannuuaall Setup Menu Press the Menu button to open the OSD menu. Press the cursor W X button to move to the Setup menu. Press the cursor ST button to move up and down in the Setup menu. Press W X to change values for settings, and then press Enter or X to confirm the new setting. ITEM DESCRIPTION DEFAULT Horizontal Position Press the cursor W X button to move the image left or right.
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D DLLPP PPrroojjeeccttoorr— —U Usseerr’’ss M Maannuuaall Advance Feature Press the Menu button to open the OSD menu. Press W X to move to the Setup menu. Press ST to move to the Advance Feature menu and then press Enter or X. Press ST to move up and down in the Advance Feature menu. Press W X to change values for settings, and then press Enter or X to confirm the new setting.
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D DLLPP PPrroojjeeccttoorr –– U Usseerr’’ss M Maannuuaall ITEM DESCRIPTION DEFAULT Press the cursor W X button to enable or disable Security Lock. When you enable Security Lock a Register Password dialog box appears: — Security Lock You can only use the following three cursor buttons, STW X in the password fields. Press the cursor buttons five times in any order and confirm to set the password. When the password is enabled, it must be entered every time after you power on the projector.
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D DLLPP PPrroojjeeccttoorr— —U Usseerr’’ss M Maannuuaall User Color Press the Menu button to open the OSD menu. Press W X to move to the Setup menu. Press ST to move to the Advance Feature menu and then press Enter or X. Press ST to move to the User Color menu and then press Enter or X. Press ST to move up and down to select a color. Press W X to change values for settings, and then press Enter or X to confirm the new setting.
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D DLLPP PPrroojjeeccttoorr –– U Usseerr’’ss M Maannuuaall Config Menu Press the Menu button to open the Main menu. Press the cursor W X button to move to the Config menu. Press the cursor ST button to move up and down in the Config menu. Press W X to change values for settings, and then press Enter or X to confirm the new setting. ITEM DESCRIPTION DEFAULT Blank Screen Press the cursor W X button to select a background color for the blank screen.
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D DLLPP PPrroojjeeccttoorr— —U Usseerr’’ss M Maannuuaall Utility Menu Press the Menu button to open the Main menu. Press the cursor W X button to move to the Utility menu. Press the cursor ST button to move up and down in the Utility menu. Press W X to change values for settings, and then press Enter or X to confirm the new setting.
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D DLLPP PPrroojjeeccttoorr –– U Usseerr’’ss M Maannuuaall ITEM DESCRIPTION DEFAULT Digital operation for zoom and pan adjustment. Press Enter or X. The Zoom menu appears. Digital Zoom Press S to zoom in; press T to zoom out. Press Enter or X to open the Pan menu. (You must zoom in before you can open the Pan menu.) — Use the cursor buttons to pan the zoomed image. Press the Menu button to exit.
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D DLLPP PPrroojjeeccttoorr— —U Usseerr’’ss M Maannuuaall Tool Menu Press the Menu button to open the Main menu. Press the cursor W X button to move to the Tool menu. Press the cursor ST button to move up and down in the Tool menu. Press Enter or X to confirm the new setting. ITEM DESCRIPTION DEFAULT Language Press the cursor W X to select the desired language Remote control test Follow on-screen prompts to carry out the remote control test.
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D DLLPP PPrroojjeeccttoorr –– U Usseerr’’ss M Maannuuaall Status Menu Press the Menu button to open the Main menu. Press the cursor W X button to move to the Status menu. Press the cursor ST button to move up and down in the Status menu. ITEM DESCRIPTION Video Information Displays the resolution and refresh rate for RGB/DVI mode. Displays the color standard for video mode. Active Source Displays the active source. Software Version Lamp Hours Displays information about the software version.
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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. Caution: When removing the lamp from a ceiling-mounted projector, make sure that no one is under the projector. Glass fragments could fall if the lamp has been burned out. Important: 1.
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D DLLPP PPrroojjeeccttoorr –– U Usseerr’’ss M Maannuuaall 2. 3. 4. Open the lamp compartment cover (B). Remove the two screws from the lamp module (C). Lift the module handle up (D).
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D DLLPP PPrroojjeeccttoorr— —U Usseerr’’ss M Maannuuaall 5. 6. Pull firmly on the module handle to remove the lamp module (D) Reverse steps 1 to 5 to install the new lamp module.
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D DLLPP PPrroojjeeccttoorr –– U Usseerr’’ss M Maannuuaall Resetting the Lamp After replacing the lamp, you should reset the lamp hour counter to zero. Refer to the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. Press the Menu button to open the Main menu. Press the cursor W X button to move to the Status menu. Press the cursor ST button to move down to Lamp Hour Reset. Press the cursor X or Enter button. A message screen appears. 5. Press the cursor buttons in this order: T; S; W; X.
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D DLLPP PPrroojjeeccttoorr— —U Usseerr’’ss M Maannuuaall Cleaning the Lens You can purchase optic lens cleaner from most camera stores. Refer to the following to clean the projector lens. 1. Apply a little optic lens cleaner to a clean soft cloth. (Do not apply the cleaner directly to the lens.) 2. Lightly wipe the lens in a circular motion. Caution: 1. Do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents. 2. To prevent discoloration or fading, avoid getting cleaner on the projector case.
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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.
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D DLLPP PPrroojjeeccttoorr— —U Usseerr’’ss M Maannuuaall LED Error Messages ERROR CODE MESSAGE POWER LED/FLASHES READY LED/FLASHES Lamp usage task created error 2 1 Environment usage task created error 2 2 Thermal break status error 3 0 T1 temperature over temperature 3 1 T1 sensor status fail 4 1 Lamp lit error 5 1 Ballast SCI error 5 2 Ballast UART error 5 3 Fan1 error (Lamp) 6 1 Fan2 error (Ballast) 6 2 Fan3 error (Burner) 6 3 Fan4 error (Power) 6 4 Lamp door senso
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D DLLPP PPrroojjeeccttoorr –– U Usseerr’’ss M Maannuuaall Problem: The image is streaked 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 Adjust the Contrast setting on the Main menu of the OSD. Problem: The color of the projected image does not match the source image.
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D DLLPP PPrroojjeeccttoorr— —U Usseerr’’ss M Maannuuaall Problem: The sound is distorted 1. Check the audio cable connection. 2. Test the source audio output with other speakers. 3. Have the projector serviced. 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.
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Projection Distance V.S. Projection Size Projection distance and size table (0.55 inches) Max. Screen Size (Wide) Projection Distance L Diagonal Width A 1.89 Height C Max. Screen Size (Tele) Diagonal Width B 2.18 Height D 1.00 m 0.66 m 0.53 m 0.40 m 0.57 m 0.46 m 0.34 m 3.28 ' 26.04 '' 20.83 '' 15.62 '' 22.57 '' 18.06 '' 13.54 '' 1.50 m 0.99 m 0.79 m 0.60 m 0.86 m 0.69 m 0.52 m 4.92 ' 39.06 '' 31.25 '' 23.43 '' 33.86 '' 27.09 '' 20.32 '' 2.40 m 1.59 m 1.27 m 0.95 m 1.
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D DLLPP PPrroojjeeccttoorr— —U Usseerr’’ss M Maannuuaall Projection distance and size table (0.7 inches) Max. Screen Size (Wide) Projection Distance L Diagonal Width A 1.8 Height C Max. Screen Size (Tele) Diagonal Width B 2.1 Height D 1.00 m 0.69 m 0.56 m 0.42 m 0.60 m 0.48 m 0.36 m 3.28 ' 27.34 '' 21.87 '' 16.40 '' 23.43 '' 18.75 '' 14.06 '' 1.50 m 1.04 m 0.83 m 0.63 m 0.89 m 0.71 m 0.54 m 4.92 ' 41.01 '' 32.81 '' 24.61 '' 35.15 '' 28.12 '' 21.09 '' 2.40 m 1.67 m 1.
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D DLLPP PPrroojjeeccttoorr –– U Usseerr’’ss M Maannuuaall Timing Mode Table The projector can display several resolutions. The following table outlines the resolutions that can be displayed by the projector. Signal Resolution NTSC PAL/SECAM VESA Apple Macintosh SDTV HDTV Frequency H. Frequency V. Video Digital Analog 60.0 Ο －－ 15.625 50.0 Ο －－ 640 x 350 37.9 85.1 － Ο Ο 720 x 400 31.5 70.0 － Ο Ο 720 x 400 37.9 85.0 － Ο Ο 640 x 480 31.5 60.0 － Ο Ο 640 x 480 37.
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D DLLPP PPrroojjeeccttoorr— —U Usseerr’’ss M Maannuuaall Projector Dimensions – 42 –
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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.