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Projector 8420 / 8421 User Manual

1. VCR DVD Blu ray Disc player AUDIO OUT COMPONENT HDMI R L Y Cb Pb Cr Pr SERVICE co e EDP 9 CONTROL COMPUTER IN2 COMPUTER INI S VIDEO is MONITOR OUT ONLY 12 Connecting a computer or monitor Connecting a computer The projector provides two VGA input sockets that allow you to connect them to both IBM compatibles and Macintosh computers A Mac adapter is needed if you are connecting legacy version Macintosh computers To connect the projector to a notebook or desktop computer 1 Take the supplied VGA cable and connect one end to the D Sub output socket of the computer 2 Connect the other end of the VGA cable to the COMPUTER INI or COMPUTER IN2 signal input socket on the projector C Many notebooks do not turn on their external video ports when connected to a projector Usually a key combo like FN F3 or CRT LCD key turns the external display on off Locate a function key labeled CRT LCD or a function key with a monitor symbol on the notebook Press FN and the labeled function key simultaneously Refer to your notebook s documentation to find your notebook s key combination Connecting a monitor If you want to view your presentation close up on a monitor as well as on the screen you can connect the MONITOR OUT signal output socket on the projector to an external monitor with a VGA cable followi
2. 41 Care of the projector 41 Lamp information 42 Troubleshooting 47 Specifications 48 Projector specifications 48 Dimensions lenza 50 Timing chart sss 51 Regulation Statements 55 FCC statement seeseeeee 55 ICES 003 ninnan nnno 55 WEEBE ether ieien is 55 Copyright information 57 Warranty and after service 58 Entries and graphical symbols expla nation The following entries and graphical symbols are used for the manuals and the product as follows for safety purpose Please know their meanings beforehand and heed them AN WARNING This entry warns of a risk of serious personal injury or even death A CAUTION This entry warns of a risk of personal injury or physical damage Important safety instructions Your projector is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for safety of information technology equipment However to ensure safe use of this product it is important that you follow the instructions mentioned in this manual and marked on the product Safety Instructions Z WARNING 1 10 11 Please read this manual before vou operate vour projector Save it for future reference Do not look straight at the projector lens during operation The intense light beam may damage your eyes Refer servicing to qualified service personnel Always open the lens shutter or
3. Background Allows you to select which logo screen will be displayed during Color projector start up Enables or disables the Quick Cooling function Use the lt p gt buttons to select On or Off uick Coolin SURE 9 Selecting On enables the function and projector cooling time will be shortened from a normal 70 second duration to approximately 13 seconds High Altitude A mode for operation in high altitude areas See Operating in a high Mode altitude environment on page 31 for details Audio Settings The sound adjustments made as below will have an effect on the projector speaker Be sure you have made a correct connection to the projector audio input output ports See Connection on page 12 for more details Mute Mutes the sound received from AUDIO IN and HDMI Volume Adjusts the sound level received from AUDIO IN and HDMI Menu Settings Menu Display Time Sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after your last key press The range is from 5 to 30 seconds in 5 second increments Menu Position Sets the On Screen Display OSD menu position 38 Function Description NUSWw pe2ueApy ONILLAS IN31SAS S Standby Mode Use lt 4 gt to select a standby mode Normal The projector is able to provide the following functions when it is in standby mode The projector can output a VGA signal when it is in standby mode and the COMPUTER IN 1 port is correctly connected to devices
4. The projector can play sound when it is in standby mode and the corresponding ports are correctly connected to devices See Connection on page 12 for how to make the connections Saving The projector consumes less than 0 5W power during standby when this mode is selected The Monitor out and Audio out functions are disabled Lamp Settings Lamp Mode See Setting Lamp Mode as Economic or Intelligent Eco on page 42 for details Reset Lamp Timer See Resetting the lamp timer on page 45 for details Equivalent Lamp Hour See Getting to know the lamp hour on page 42 for details on how the total lamp hour is calculated Security Settings See Utilizing the password function on page 19 for details Closed Caption Closed Caption Enable Activates the function by selecting On when the selected input signal carries closed captions Captions An on screen display of the dialogue narration and sound effects of TV programs and videos that are closed captioned usually marked as CC in TV listings Cr This function is only available when a Composite video or S Video input signal is selected and its system format is NTSC Caption Version Selects a preferred closed captioning mode To view captions select CCI CC2 CC3 or CC4 CCI displays captions in the primary language in your area Reset All Settings Returns all settings to the factory preset values CT The following settings will sti
5. 9 O O e 4 3 picture gt O_O O wu Q O O 16 9 picture O_O O O Optimizing the image Selecting a preset mode The projector is preset with several predefined preset modes so that you can choose one to suit your operating environment and input signal picture type To select an operation mode that suits your need you can follow one of the following steps Press MODE ENTER on the projector remote control repeatedly until your desired mode is selected Go to the PICTURE gt Preset Mode menu and press lt gt to select a desired mode The preset modes available for different types of signals are listed below l Bright mode Maximizes the brightness of the projected image This mode is suitable for environments where extra high brightness is required such as using the projector in well lit rooms Presentation mode Is designed for presentations under daylight environment to match computer and notebook computer coloring sRGB mode Maximizes the purity of RGB colors to provide true to life images regardless of brightness setting It is most suitable for viewing photos taken with an sRGB compatible and properly calibrated camera and for viewing computer graphic and drawing applications Cinema mode Is appropriate for playing colorful movies video clips from digital cameras or DVs through the computer input for best viewing in a blackened li
6. Press MENU on the projector or MENU EXIT on the remote control to turn the OSD menu on Wall Color Aspect Ratio Keystone Position CoB e m a Digital Zoom 3D Sync 3D Sync Invert Disable 2 Use lt gt to highlight the SYSTEM 3 Press V to highlight Language and press MODE ENTER G EIE 2 Mirror Auto Power Off a Blank Timer Panel Key Lock i Sleep Timer Disable Background Color Original 4 Press 4 A V toselecta SETTING Basic menu preferred language OAG KN 5 Press MENU on the projector or Vs MENU EXIT on the remote sp Language English contr to leave and save the Sd sur Disable settings Panel Key Lock Off Sleep Timer Disable Background Color Original SYSTEM SETTING Basic DISPLAY PICTURE SOURCE SYSTEM SETTING Advanced INFORMATION 18 Utilizing the password function For security purposes and to help prevent unauthorized use the projector includes an option for setting up password security The password can be set through the On Screen Display OSD menu For details of the OSD menu operation please refer to Using the menus on page 18 CT You will be inconvenienced if you activate the password functionality and subsequently forget the password Print this user manual if necessary and write the password you used in this manual and keep it in a safe place for later use Setting a password 1 Op
7. key on the projector or remote control to restore the image You can set the blank time in the SYSTEM SETTING Basic gt Blank Timer menu to let the projector return the image automatically after a period of time when there is no action taken on the blank screen Z CAUTION Do not block the projection lens from projecting as this could cause the blocking object to become heated and deformed or even cause a fire Locking control keys With the control keys on the projector locked you can prevent your projector settings from being changed accidentally by children for example When the Panel Key Lock is on no control keys on the projector will operate except 5 1 Press on the projector or Lock on the remote control or go to the SYSTEM SETTING Basic gt Panel Key Lock menu and select On by pressing lt gt on the projector or remote control 2 Aconfirmation message is displayed Select Yes to confirm To release panel key lock press and hold gt on the projector or Lock on the remote control for 3 seconds You can also use the remote control to enter the SYSTEM SETTING Basic gt Panel Key Lock menu and press lt gt to select Off CF Keys on the remote control are still functional when panel key lock is enabled e Ifyou press 6 to turn off the projector without disabling panel key lock the projector will still be in locked status the next time it is turned on Freezing the image Press FREEZE on the remote
8. menu and highlight 3D Color Management Press MODE ENTER on the projector or remote control and the 3D Color Management page is displayed Highlight Primary Color and press lt gt to select a color from among Red Yellow Green Cyan Blue or Magenta Press V to highlight Hue and press lt q gt to select its range Increase in the range will include colors consisted of more proportions of its two adjacent colors Please refer to the illustration to the right for how the colors relate to each other For example if you select Red and set its range at 0 only pure red in the projected picture will be selected Increasing its range will include red close to yellow and red close to magenta Press V to highlight Saturation and adjust ouside its values to your preference by pressing 4 atte p gt Every adjustment made will reflect to the image immediately For example if you select Red and set its value at 0 only the saturation of pure red will be affected c Saturation is the amount of that color in a video picture Lower settings produce less saturated colors a setting of 0 removes that color from the image entirely If the saturation is too high that color will be overpowering and unrealistic 6 oo Press V to highlight Gain and adjust its values to your preference by pressing lt gt The contrast level of the primary color you select will be affected Every adjustment made will reflect to the image immedi
9. projection screen is Pad required Set H Invert in the SYSTEM SETTING BASIC gt Mirror menu after you turn the projector on 10 Projection dimensions Refer to Dimensions on page 50 for the center of lens dimensions of this projector before calculating the appropriate position CT The screen mentioned below refers to the projection screen usually consisting of a surface and a support structure Desied Minimum Screen Size Min zoom Maximum Screen Size Max zoom Distance Diagonal From base to Diagonal From base to m inch W cm x H cm tP n inch W cm x H cm 9P Mis lt A gt lt B gt cs lt B gt 265 1 24 49 x 37 40 26 54 x 40 44 1 5 36 74 x 55 60 40 81 x 60 67 2 48 98 x 74 80 53 108 x 81 89 2 5 60 123 x 92 101 66 134 x 101 111 3 72 147 x 110 121 79 161 x 121 132 3 5 84 172x 129 141 93 188 x 141 156 4 96 196 x 147 161 106 215 x 161 178 4 5 108 221 x 165 181 119 242 x 181 199 5 120 245 x 184 201 132 269 x 202 221 6 144 294 x 221 241 159 323 x 242 267 7 168 343 x 257 282 185 376 x 282 310 8 192 392 x 294 322 212 430 x 323 355 9 216 441 x 331 362 238 484 x 363 399 10 241 490 x 368 404 265 538 x 403 444 11 265 539 x 404 444 291 591 x 444 488 12 289 588 x 441 484 318 645 x 484 533 Zoom Ratio 1 1 x CF There is 3 tolerance among these numbers due to optical component variations It is recommended that if yo
10. projector or place any objects upon it Besides probable physical damage to the projector doing so may result in accidents and possible injury Do not place liquids near or on the projector Liquids spilled into the projector may cause it to fail If the projector does become wet disconnect it from the power supply s wall socket and call your local service center to have the projector serviced When the projector is under operation you may sense some heated air and odor from its ventilation grill It is a normal phenomenon and not a product defect Do not use the security lock slot for transporting or installation It should be used with a commercially available theft prevention cable DUKANE CORP AV SERVICE DEPT 2900 Dukane Drive St Charles IL 60174 800 676 2487 Fax 630 584 5156 avservice dukane com http www dukane com av service Introduction Projector features The projector integrates high performance optical engine projection and a user friendly design to deliver high reliability and ease of use The projector offers the following features Presentation timer for better control of time during presentations Supports 3D display Color Management allowing color adjustments to your liking Less than 0 5W power consumption when standby mode is saving Wall Color correction allowing projection on surfaces of several predefined colors Quick auto search speeding up the signal detecting process Multiple sets of preset modes p
11. remote control and battery in an excessive heat or humid environment like the kitchen bathroom sauna sunroom or in a closed car Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the battery manufacturer type CR2025 Dispose of the used battery according to the manufacturer s instructions and local environment regulations for your region Never throw the battery into a fire There may be danger of an explosion Ifthe battery is dead or if you will not be using the remote control for an extended period of time remove the battery to avoid damage to the remote control from possible battery leakage Do not recharge short circuit solder or disassemble a battery Positioning your projector Choosing a location Your room layout or personal preference will dictate which installation location you select Take into consideration the size and position of your screen the location of a suitable power outlet as well as the location and distance between the projector and the rest of your equipment Your projector is designed to be installed in one of following possible installation locations 1 Normal Select this location with the projector placed near the floor in front of the screen This is the most common way to position the projector for quick setup and portability 2 H Invert Select this location with the projector placed near the floor behind the screen E Note that a special rear
12. the Equivalent lamp hour information on the menu 4 Toleavethe menu press MENU on the projector or MENU EXIT on the remote control You can also get the lamp hour information on the INFORMATION menu Extending lamp life The projection lamp is a consumable item To keep the lamp life as long as possible you can do the following settings via the OSD menu Setting Lamp Mode as Economic or Intelligent Eco Using Economic Intelligent Eco mode reduces system noise and power consumption If the Economic Intelligent Eco mode is selected the light output will be reduced and result in darker projected pictures Setting the projector in Economic Intelligent Eco mode also extends the lamp operation life To set Intelligent Eco mode go into the SYSTEM SETTING ADVANCED gt Lamp Settings gt Lamp Mode menu and press lt gt Setting Auto Power Off This function allows the projector to turn off automatically if no input source is detected after a set period of time to prevent unnecessary waste of lamp life To set Auto Power Off go into the SYSTEM SETTING BASIC gt Auto Power Off menu and press lt p gt If the preset time lengths are not suitable for your presentation select Disable The projector will not automatically shut down in a certain time period 42 Replacing the lamp To prepare a new lamp contact your dealer and tell the lamp type number Type number 456 8420 Z WARNING The projector uses a high pressure mercury g
13. the projector C3 The projector is only capable of playing mixed mono audio even if a stereo audio input is connected See Connecting audio on page 14 for details Ifthe selected video image is not displayed after the projector is turned on and the correct video source has been selected check that the Video source device is turned on and operating correctly Also check that the signal cables have been connected correctly Ifyou have already made a Component Video connection between the projector and this S Video source device using Component Video connections you need not connect to this device using an S Video connection as this makes an unnecessary second connection of poorer picture quality See Connecting Video source devices on page 14 for details Connecting a composite Video source device Examine your Video source device to determine if it has a set of unused composite Video output sockets available Ifso you can continue with this procedure Ifnot you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the device To connect the projector to a composite Video source device 1 Take a Video cable and connect one end to the composite Video output socket of the Video source device 2 Connect the other end of the Video cable to the VIDEO socket on the projector CF The projector is only capable of playing mixed mono audio even if a stereo audio input is connected See Connecting audio on page 14 for d
14. 0 832x624 75Hz MAC16 74 546 49 722 57 280 1024x768 75Hz MAC19 75 020 60 241 80 000 1152x870 75Hz MAC21 75 06 68 68 100 00 52 cr CT Supported timing for 3D signal with Frame Sequential format Supported timing for 3D signal with Top Bottom and Side by Side formats e Supported timing for 3D signal with Frame Sequential Top Bottom and Side by Side formats Horizontal Vertical Dot Clock Timing Resolution frequency frequency Frequency KHz Hz MHz 480i 720 1440 x 480 15 73 59 94 27 480p 720 x 480 31 47 59 94 27 576i 720 1440 x 576 15 63 50 27 576p 720 x 576 31 25 50 27 720 50p 1280 x 720 37 5 50 74 25 720 60p 1280 x 720 45 00 60 74 25 1080 24P 1920 x 1080 27 24 74 25 1080 30P 1920 x 1080 33 75 30 74 25 1080 50i 1920 x 1080 28 13 50 74 25 1080 60i 1920 x 1080 33 75 60 74 25 1080 50P 1920 x 1080 56 25 50 148 5 1080 60P 1920 x 1080 67 5 60 148 5 Supported timing for 3D signal with Frame Sequential format e Supported timing for 3D signal with Frame Packing and Top Bottom formats e Supported timing for 3D signal with Side by Side format Supported timing for Component YP Pr input Horizontal Vertical Dot Clock Timing Resolution frequency Frequency Frequency KHz Hz MHz 480i 720 x 480 15 73 59 94 13 5 480p 720 x 480 31 47 59 94 27 576i 720 x 576 15 63 50 13 5 576p 720 x
15. 5 008 43 269 36 000 SVGA_60 60 317 37 879 40 000 SVGA_72 72 188 48 077 50 000 SVGA_75 75 000 46 875 49 500 800 x 600 SVGA_85 85 061 53 674 56 250 SVGA_120 Reduce 119 854 77 425 83 000 Blanking XGA_60 60 004 48 363 65 000 XGA_70 70 069 56 476 75 000 XGA_75 75 029 60 023 78 750 1024 x 768 XGA_85 84 997 68 667 94 500 XGA 120 Reduce 119 989 97 551 115 500 Blanking 1152 x 864 1152 x 864 75 75 00 67 500 108 000 1280x720 1280 x 720_60 60 45 000 74 250 1280 x 768 1280 x 768_60 59 870 47 776 79 5 WXGA_60 59 810 49 702 83 500 WXGA_75 74 934 62 795 106 500 WXGA_85 84 880 71 554 122 500 1280 x 800 WXGA 120 Reduce 119 909 101 563 146 25 Blanking SXGA_60 60 020 63 981 108 000 1280 x 1024 SXGA_75 75 025 79 976 135 000 SXGA_85 85 024 91 146 157 500 1280 x 960_60 60 000 60 000 108 1290 x 960 1280 x 960_85 85 002 85 938 148 500 1360 x 768 1360 x 768_60 60 015 47 712 85 500 1440 x 900 WXGA _60 59 887 55 935 106 500 1400X1050 SXGA _60 59 978 65 317 121 750 1600x1200 UXGA 60 000 75 000 162 000 1680 x 1680 x 1050 1050 60 59 954 65 290 146 250 640 x 480 67Hz MAC13 66 667 35 000 30 240 832 x 624 75Hz MAC16 74 546 49 722 57 280 1024 x 768 75Hz MAC19 74 93 60 241 80 000 1152 x 870 75Hz MAC21 75 06 68 68 100 00 C3 Supported timing for 3D signal with Frame Sequential format 51 e Supported timing for 3D signal with Top Bottom and Side by Side formats e Supported timing for 3D signal with Frame Sequenti
16. 576 31 25 50 27 720 50p 1280 x 720 37 5 50 74 25 720 60p 1280 x 720 45 00 60 74 25 1080 50 1920 x 1080 28 13 50 74 25 1080 60i 1920 x 1080 33 75 60 74 25 1080 24P 1920 x 1080 27 24 74 25 1080 30P 1920 x 1080 33 75 30 74 25 1080 50P 1920 x 1080 56 25 50 148 5 1080 60P 1920 x 1080 67 5 60 148 5 vibration 53 Cz Displaying a 1080i 1125i 60Hz or 1080i 1125i 50Hz signal may result in slight image Supported timing for Video and S Video inputs Vi eb rno Horizontal Vertical Frequency Color sub carrier Frequency kHz Hz Frequency MHz NTSC 15 73 60 3 58 PAL 15 63 50 4 43 SECAM 15 63 50 4 25 or 4 41 PAL M 15 73 60 3 58 PAL N 15 63 50 3 58 PAL 60 15 73 60 4 43 NTSC4 43 15 73 60 4 43 54 Regulation Statements FCC statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation 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 in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instr
17. Control panel on page 7 for details Lamp cover Vent heated air exhaust Front elevator foot Zoom ring Focus ring Vent cool air intake Front IR remote sensor Projection lens AC power cord inlet CONTROL port SERVICE port HDMI port COMPUTER INI port COMPUTER IN2 port MONITOR OUT port S VIDEO port VIDEO port AUDIO IN port AUDIO OUT port Security lock slot Rear elevator foot When installing the unit incorporate a readily accessible disconnect device in the fixed wiring or connect the power plug to an easily accessible socket outlet near the unit If a fault should occur during operation of the unit operate the disconnect device to switch the power supply off or disconnect the power plug Controls and functions Control panel 1 2 E Ame TEMP POWER O to C 1 TEMPerature indicator light 7 Lights up red if the projector s temperature becomes too high LAMP indicator light Indicates the status of the lamp Lights up or flashes when the lamp has developed a problem Keystone Arrow keys AW Up V ADown Manually corrects distorted images resulting from an angled projection ALeft Used to hide the screen picture 10 MODE ENTER Selects an available picture setup mode Enacts the selected On Screen Display OSD menu item SOURCE Displays the source selection bar POWER indicator light Lights up or flashes when the projector is under operation o Toggles th
18. OMPUTER INI port COMPUTER IN2 port D Sub 15 pin female x 2 Video signal input S VIDEO port Mini DIN 4 pin x 1 VIDEO port RCA x 1 SD HDTV signal input Analog D Sub Component RCA x 3 through COMPUTER IN1 COMPUTER IN2 input port Digital HDMI x 1 Audio signal input AUDIO IN port Stereo minix 1 48 Output terminal MONITOR OUT port D Sub 15 pin female x 1 AUDIO OUT port Stereo mini X 1 Speaker 2 watt x 1 Control terminal CONTROL port RS 232 serial control 9 pin X 1 IR receiver X 1 Front Service terminal SERVICE port USB mini x 1 Environmental Requirements Operating temperature 0 C 40 C at sea level Operating relative humidity 10 90 without condensation Operating altitude e 0 1499 m at 5 C 35 C with High Altitude Mode 2 Normal e 1500 3000 m at 5 C 25 C with High Altitude Mode 1 High 49 Dimensions 265 mm W x 81 5 mm H x 223 mm D ___ 265 a fm 223 Unit mm 50 Timing chart Supported timing for PC input Refresh rate H frequenc Clock Resolution Mode Hz kHz y MHz VGA 60 59 940 31 469 25 175 VGA 72 72 809 37 861 31 500 640x480 VGA_75 75 000 37 500 31 500 VGA_85 8
19. Projector 8420 8421 User Manual Thank you for purchasing this product Please read this manual before you operate your projector Save it for future reference Table of contents Important safety instructions 2 Introduction 4 Projector features ssssesss 4 Shipping contents esses 5 Projector exterior View 6 Controls and functions 7 Positioning your projecto scsisssisssesvessassssenee LU Choosing a location 10 Projection dimensions 11 Connection 12 Connecting a computer or monitor 13 Connecting Video source devices 14 Operation 17 Starting up the projector 17 Using the menus 18 Utilizing the password function 19 Switching input signal 21 Adjusting the projected image 22 Magnifying and searching for details 23 Selecting the aspect ratio 24 Optimizing the image 26 Setting the presentation timer 29 Hiding the image 30 Locking control keys 30 Freezing the Image 30 Operating in a high altitude environment sseseeeeeeeeene 31 Shutting down the projector 31 Menu operation sese 32 Maintenance
20. al Top Bottom and Side by Side formats Supported timing for HDMI input Refresh rate H frequency Resolution Mode Hz kHz Clock MHz VGA_60 59 940 31 469 25 175 VGA_72 72 809 37 861 31 500 640x489 VGA_75 75 000 37 500 31 500 VGA_85 85 008 43 269 36 000 SVGA_60 60 317 37 879 40 000 SVGA_72 72 188 48 077 50 000 SVGA_75 75 000 46 875 49 500 800 x 600 SVGA_85 85 061 53 674 56 250 SVGA_120 Reduce 119 854 77 425 83 000 Blanking XGA_60 60 004 48 363 65 000 XGA_70 70 069 56 476 75 000 XGA_75 75 029 60 023 78 750 1024 x 768 XGA_85 84 997 68 667 94 500 XGA_120 Reduce 119 989 97 551 115 500 Blanking 1152 x 864 1152 x 864_75 75 00 67 500 108 000 1280 x 720 1280x720_60 60 45 000 74 250 1280 x 768 1280 x 768_60 59 870 47 776 79 5 WXGA_60 59 810 49 702 83 500 WXGA_75 74 934 62 795 106 500 WXGA_85 84 880 71 554 122 500 1280 x 800 WXGA 120 Reduce 119 909 101 563 146 25 Blanking SXGA 60 60 020 63 981 108 000 1280 x 1024 SXGA_75 75 025 79 976 135 000 SXGA_85 85 024 91 146 157 500 1280 x 960_60 60 000 60 000 108 1280X 390 1280 x 960_85 85 002 85 938 148 500 1360 x 768 1360 x 768_60 60 015 47 712 85 500 1440 x 900 WXGA _60 59 887 55 935 106 500 1400 x 1050 SXGA _60 59 978 65 317 121 750 1600 x 1200 UXGA 60 000 75 000 162 000 1680 x 1050 1680x1050_60 59 954 65 290 146 250 640x480 67Hz MAC13 66 667 35 000 30 24
21. altitude environment on page 31 for details Switch all of the connected equipment on The projector will start to search for input signals The current input signal being scanned appears in the upper left corner of the screen If the projector doesn t detect a valid signal the message No Signal will continue to be displayed until an input signal is found You can also press SOURCE on the projector or remote control to select your desired input signal See Switching input signal on page 21 for details If the frequency resolution of the input signal exceeds the projector s operating range you will see the message Out of Range displayed on a blank screen Please change to an input signal which is compatible with the projector s resolution or set the input signal to a lower setting See Timing chart on page 51 for details OSD languages and user manual languages may not match 17 Using the menus The projector is equipped with On Screen Display OSD menus for making various adjustments and settings CF The OSD screenshots below are for reference only and may differ from the actual design Below is the overview of the OSD menu Main menu icon Highlight Keystone Position ii l Status Sub menu oo Digital Zoom 3D Sync 3D Sync Invert Disable i Go to the Gurrent input 1 previous page signa or to exit To use the OSD menus please set them to your familiar language first 1
22. annot be adjusted Images cannot be magnified 3D Sync Invert When you discover the inversion of the image depth enable this function to correct the problem 36 Function Description Preset Mode Pre defined preset modes are provided so you can optimize your projector image set up to suit your program type See Selecting a preset mode on page 26 for details Adjusts the brightness of the image See Adjusting Brightness on Brightness page 26 for details Contrast Adjusts the degree of difference between dark and light in the image See Adjusting Contrast on page 27 for details Adjusts the color saturation level the amount of each color in a Color video image See Adjusting Color on page 27 for details N ET This function is only available when a Video S Video or 3 Component Video signal is selected o6 Adjusts the red and green color tones of the image See Adjusting Tint Tint on page 27 for details D CF The function is only available when a Video or S Video signal 3 with NTSC system is selected 2 Adjusts the image to make it look sharper or softer See Adjusting e Sharpness Sharpness on page 27 for details T This function is only available when a Video S Video or Component Video signal is selected n Adjusts white peaking while maintaining correct color presentation Brilliant Color See Adjusting Brilliant Color on page 27 for details Color Tempera
23. ately Repeat steps 3 to 6 for other color adjustments Make sure you have made all of the desired adjustments Press MENU on the projector or MENU EXIT on the remote control to exit and save the settings 28 Setting the presentation timer CF This function is only available when an input signal is selected and active Presentation timer can indicate the presentation time on the screen to help you achieve better time management when giving presentations Follow these steps to utilize this function 1 Press TIMER SET UP on the remote control to access the Presentation Timer menu or go to the SYSTEM SETTING Basic gt Presentation Timer menu and press MODE ENTER to display the Presentation Timer page 2 Highlight Timer Period and decide the time period by pressing lt gt The length of time can be set from 1 to 5 minutes in 1 minute increments and 5 to 240 minutes in 5 minute increments CT If the timer is already on the timer will restart whenever the Timer Period is reset 3 Press V to highlight Timer Display and choose if you want the timer to show up on the screen by pressing lt gt Selection Description Always Displays the timer on screen throughout the presentation time 1 min 2 min 3 min Displays the timer on screen in the last 1 2 3 minute s Never Hides the timer throughout the presentation time 4 Press V to highlight Timer Position and set the timer position by pr
24. control to freeze the image The word FREEZE will be displayed in the upper left corner of the screen To release the function press any key on the projector or remote control Even if an image is frozen on the screen the pictures are running on the video or other device If the connected devices have active audio output you will still hear the audio even though the image is frozen on screen 30 Operating in a high altitude environment We recommend you use the High Altitude Mode when your environment is between 1500 m 3000 m above sea level and temperature is between 0 C 35 C Z CAUTION Do not use the High Altitude Mode if your altitude is between 0 m and 1500 m and temperature is between 0 C and 35 C The projector will be over cooled if you turn the mode on under such a condition To activate the High Altitude Mode 1 Press MENU on the projector or MENU EXIT HighAltitudeMode _ Select 1 or 2 on the remote control and then press lt gt until Snell e e the SYSTEM SETTING Advanced menu is highlighted 2 Press V to highlight High Altitude Mode and press lt q gt to select 1 or 2 3 Aconfirmation message is displayed 4 Highlight 1 and press MODE ENTER on the projector or remote control Operation under High Altitude Mode may cause a higher decibel operating noise level because of increased fan speed necessary to improve overall system cooling and performance If you use this projecto
25. cted to the projector repeat steps 1 2 to search for another signal The brightness level of the projected image will change accordingly when you switch between different input signals Data graphic computer presentations using mostly static images are generally brighter than Video using mostly moving images movies The input signal type effects the options available for the Preset Mode See Selecting a preset mode on page 26 for details Please see Projector specifications on page 48 for the native display resolution of this projector For best display picture results you should select and use an input signal which outputs at this resolution Any other resolutions will be scaled by the projector depending upon the aspect ratio setting which may cause some image distortion or loss of picture clarity See Selecting the aspect ratio on page 24 for details 21 Adjusting the projected image Adjusting the projection angle The projector is equipped with two adjuster feet SS They change the image height and vertical n projection angle Screw the adjuster feet to fine O j tune the angle until the image is positioned where you want it l z E T If the projector is not placed on a flat surface or Em the screen and the projector are not perpendicular t t to each other the pr
26. ctivates or displays an on screen timer based on your own timer setting TIMER SET UP Enters presentation timer setting directly Battery cover CT Please follow the illustrated instructions Push and hold Remote control effective range The Infra Red IR remote control is located on the front of the projector The remote control must be held at an angle within 30 degrees perpendicular to the projector s IR remote control sensor to function correctly The distance between the remote control and the sensor should not exceed 4 meters 13 feet of PA 4m jA approx Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote control and the IR sensor on the projector that might obstruct the infra red beam Replacing the remote control batterv 1 Pull out the battery holder the locking arm while pulling out the battery holder 2 Insert the new battery in the holder Note the positive polarity should face outward 3 Push the holder into the remote control AN WARNING Improper use may result in battery explosion cracking or leakage which could result in fire injury and or pollution of the surrounding environment If you observe battery leakage wipe out the leakage and then replace a battery If the leakage adheres to your body or clothes rinse well with water immediately Keep the battery away from children and pets Be careful for them not to swallow a battery Avoid leaving the
27. don t need it select Off When Off is selected the Color Temperature and 3D Color Management functions are not available Selecting a Color Temperature Highlight the PICTURE gt Color Temperature menu and press lt gt The options available for color temperature settings vary according to the signal type selected 1 Cool Makes images appear bluish white 2 Normal Maintains normal colorings for white 3 Warm Makes images appear reddish white About color temperatures 27 There are many different shades that are considered to be white for various purposes One of the common methods of representing white color is known as the color temperature A white color with a low color temperature appears to be reddish white A white color with a high color temperature appears to have more blue in it Color Management Only in permanent installations with controlled lighting levels such as boardrooms lecture theaters or home theaters should color management be considered Color management provides fine color control adjustment to allow for more accurate color reproduction should you require it If you have purchased a test disc which contains various color test patterns and can be used to test the color presentation on monitors TVs projectors etc you can project any image from the disc on the screen and enter the 3D Color Management menu to make adjustments To adjust the settings 1 2 Go to the DISPLAY
28. e Password menu Press MODE ENTER on the projector or remote control The message INPUT CURRENT PASSWORD is displayed Enter the old password If the password is correct another message INPUT NEW PASSWORD is displaved If the password is incorrect the password error message is displaved lasting for three seconds and the message INPUT CURRENT PASSWORD is displaved for vour retrv Vou can press MENU EXIT on the projector or Exit on the remote control to cancel the change or try another password Enter a new password Confirm the new password by re entering the new password You have successfully assigned a new password to the projector Remember to enter the new password next time the projector is started To leave the OSD menu press MENU on the projector or MENU EXIT on the remote control CT The digits being input will be displayed as asterisks on screen Write your selected password down here in this user manual in advance or right after the password is entered so that it is available to you should you ever forget it Password Keep this user manual in a safe place 20 Disabling the password function To disable password protection go back to the SYSTEM SETTING Advanced gt Security Settings gt Power on Lock menu after opening the OSD menu system Select Off by pressing lt gt The message INPUT PASSWORD is displayed Enter the current password If the password is correct the OSD menu returns to t
29. e projector between standby mode and on p Right Activates panel key lock When the On Screen Display OSD menu is activated the 3 4 and 9 keys are used as directional arrows to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments MENU Turns on the On Screen Display OSD menu Goes back to previous OSD menu exits and saves menu settings Remote control 1 HITACHI 2 l m it 3 Imm Am 10 6 maam 1 7 12 EG3EBEL 13 BEE cz 14 d 9 Toggles the projector between standbv mode and on MENU EXIT Turns on the On Screen Displav 10 OSD menu Goes back to previous OSD menu exits and saves menu settings FREEZE Freezes the projected image A Left MODE ENTER lili Selects an available picture setup 12 mode BLANK Used to hide the screen picture 13 Keystone Arrow keys AW Up VADown Manually corrects distorted images iii resulting from an angled projection VOLUME is Adjusts the sound level Ee i ee 15 AUTO Automatically determines the best picture timings for the displayed image gt Right Activates panel key lock When the On Screen Display OSD menu is activated the 3 4 and 9 keys are used as directional arrows to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments SOURCE Displays the source selection bar MAGNIFY Magnifies or reduces the projected picture size TIMER ON A
30. eassess which method you can use to connect to the device To connect the projector to a Component Video source device 1 Take a VGA D Sub Component adaptor cable and connect the end with 3 RCA type connectors to the Component Video output sockets of the Video source device Match the color of the plugs to the color of the sockets green to green blue to blue and red to red Connect the other end of the VGA D Sub Component adaptor cable with a D Sub type connector to the COMPUTER IN1 or COMPUTER IN2 socket on the projector The projector is only capable of playing mixed mono audio even if a stereo audio input is connected See Connecting audio on page 14 for details If the selected video image is not displayed after the projector is turned on and the correct video source has been selected check that the Video source device is turned on and operating correctly Also check that the signal cables have been connected correctly 15 Connecting an S Video source device Examine your Video source device to determine if it has an unused S Video output socket available Ifso you can continue with this procedure Ifnot you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the device To connect the projector to an S Video source device 1 Take an S Video cable and connect one end to the S Video output socket of the Video source device 2 Connect the other end of the S Video cable to the S VIDEO socket on
31. emarks of Texas Instruments Others are copyrights of their respective companies or organizations Registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries Mac and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Inc Microsoft and PowerPoint are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U S and or other countries All other trademarks are the properties of their respective owners 57 Warranty and after service If an abnormal operation such as smoke strange odor or excessive sound should occur stop using the projector immediately Otherwise if a problem occurs with the projector first refer to Troubleshooting and run through the suggested checks If this does not resolve the problem please consult your dealer or service company They will tell you what warranty condition is applied DUKANE CORP AV SERVICE DEPT 2900 Dukane Drive St Charles IL 60174 800 676 2487 Fax 630 584 5156 avservice dukane com http www dukane com av service 58
32. en the OSD menu and go to the SYSTEM SETTING Advanced gt Security Settings menu Press MODE ENTER on the projector or remote control The Security Settings page is displayed 2 Highlight Change Password and press MODE ENTER 3 As pictured to the right the four arrow keys lt A V P respectively represent 4 digits 1 2 3 4 According to the password you desire to set press the arrow keys to enter six digits for the password 4 Confirm the new password by re entering the new password Once the password is set the OSD menu returns to the Security Settings page NEW PASSWORD 5 To activate the Power on Lock function press A V to highlight Power on Lock and press lt d gt to select On When the Power on Lock function is activated you have to enter the correct password to turn on the projector 6 Toleave the OSD menu press MENU on the projector or MENU EXIT on the remote control CF Once a password has been set the projector cannot be used unless the correct password is entered every time the projector is started The digits being input will be displayed as asterisks on screen Write your selected password down here in this user manual in advance or right after the password is entered so that it is available to you should you ever forget it Password Keep this user manual in a safe place If you forget the password If the password function is activated you will be asked to enter
33. essing lt gt Top Left Bottom Left Top Right Bottom Right 5 Press W to highlight Timer Counting Direction and select your desired counting direction by pressing lt gt Selection Description Count Up Increases from 0 to the preset time Count Down Decreases from the preset time to 0 6 Press W to highlight Sound Reminder and decide if you want to activate sound reminder by pressing lt gt If you select On a double beep sound will be heard at the last 30 seconds of counting down up and a triple beep sound will be produced when the timer is up 7 To activate the presentation timer press W and press lt q gt to highlight On and press MODE ENTER 8 A confirmation message displays Highlight Yes and press MODE ENTER on the projector or remote control to confirm You will see the message Timer is On displaying on the screen The timer starts counting when the timer is on To cancel the timer perform the following steps 29 1 Go to the SYSTEM SETTING Basic gt Presentation Timer menu and highlight Off Press MODE ENTER A confirmation message displays 2 Highlight Yes and press MODE ENTER to confirm You will see the message Timer is Off displaying on the screen Hiding the image In order to draw the audience s full attention to the presenter you can use lt q on the projector or BLANK on the remote control to hide the screen image Press any
34. etails Ifthe selected video image is not displayed after the projector is turned on and the correct video source has been selected check that the Video source device is turned on and operating correctly Also check that the signal cables have been connected correctly You need only connect to this device using a composite Video connection if Component Video and S Video inputs are unavailable for use See Connecting Video source devices on page 14 for details 16 Operation Starting up the projector 1 Cc Cc Plug the power cord into the projector and into a wall socket Turn on the wall socket switch where fitted Press 5 on the projector or remote control to start the projector The POWER indicator light stays blue when the projector is on If necessary Rotate the focus ring to adjust the image clearness If the projector is still hot from previous activity it will run the cooling fan for approximately 60 seconds before energizing the lamp To maintain the lamp life once you turn the projector on wait at least 5 minutes before turning it TAT off ams Also do not turn the projector on for about 10 nee minutes or more after turning off ew If the projector is activated for the first time select vour OSD language and High Altitude Mode following the on screen instructions Language See Using the menus on page 18 for details High Altitude Mode See Operating in a high
35. fail Please contact your dealer for assistance Red Scaler shutdown fail Please contact your dealer for l Off Off Flashing assistance Lamp Error Messages Off Off Red Lamp error Please contact your dealer for assistance Off Off Red Lamp is not lit up Please contact your dealer for Flashing assistance Thermal Error Messages Red Red Off Fan error Please contact your dealer for assistance Red Red Off Fan2 error Please contact your dealer for assistance Flashing Blue Red Off Over heated Please contact your dealer for assistance Blue Red Off Sensor open Please contact your dealer for assistance Flashing Blue Blue Off Sensor short Please contact your dealer for assistance Blue Blue Off Sensor no detection Please contact your dealer for Flashing assistance Off Off Error detected Disconnect power to reset If repeats contact dealer 46 Troubleshooting The projector does not turn on Cause Remedy There is no power from the power cord Plug the power cord into the AC inlet on the projector and plug the power cord into the power outlet If the power outlet has a switch make sure that it is switched on Attempting to turn the projector on again during the cooling process Wait until the cooling down process has completed No picture Cause Remedy The video source is not turned on or connected correctly Turn the
36. he Securitv Settings page with Off shown in the row of Power on Lock You will not have to enter the password next time you turn on the projector If the password is incorrect the password error message is displaved lasting for three seconds and the message INPUT PASSWORD is displayed for your retry You can press MENU on the projector or MENU EXIT on the remote control to cancel the change or trv another password CT Though the password function is disabled you need to keep the old password in hand should you ever need to re activate the password function by entering the old password Switching input signal The projector can be connected to multiple devices at the same time However it can only display one full screen at a time Be sure the Quick Auto Search function in the SOURCE menu is On if you want the projector to automatically search for the signals You can also manually select the desired signal by pressing one of the source selection keys on the remote control or cycle through the available input signals Once you have done this the Quick Auto Search function will be turned off automatically 1 Cc Press SOURCE on the projector or remote control A source selection bar is displayed Press A V until your desired signal is selected and press MODE ENTER on the projector or remote control Once detected the selected source information will be displayed on the screen for seconds If there are multiple devices conne
37. input if provided is mixed into a common mono audio output through the projector speaker If you wish you can make use of the projector mixed mono speaker in your presentations and also connect separate amplified speakers to the Audio Out socket of the projector The audio output is a mixed mono signal and controlled by the projector Volume and Mute settings 14 If you have a separate sound system you will most likely want to connect the audio output of your Video source device to that sound system instead of to the mono audio projector Cr The audio output only works when a signal source is connected to the projector When an audio cable is connected to the AUDIO OUT port the projector s speaker will be muted Connecting an HDMI device You should use an HDMI cable when making connection between the projector and HDMI devices To connect the projector to an HDMI device 1 2 Take an HDMI cable and connect one end to the HDMI output port of the video device Connect the other end of the cable to the HDMI input port on the projector CF The projector is only capable of playing mixed mono audio even if a stereo audio input is connected See Connecting audio on page 14 for details Connecting a Component Video source device Examine your Video source device to determine if it has a set of unused Component Video output sockets available If so you can continue with this procedure If not you will need to r
38. key press you made until they reach their maximum or minimum Cr This function is only available when a computer signal analog RGB is selected Phase H Size Magnify Adjusts the clock phase to reduce image distortion CF This function is only available when a computer signal analog RGB is selected Adjusts the horizontal width of the image Magnifies or reduces the projected image See Magnifying and searching for details on page 23 for details 35 nusW AV 1dSId L Function 3D Sync Description This projector features 3D function which enables you to enjoy 3D movies videos and sporting events in a more realistic way by presenting the depth of the images You need to wear a pair of 3D glasses to view 3D images 1 Press the MODE ENTER button to display the 3D Sync menu 2 Use the V A buttons to select a 3D sync mode When Auto is selected the projector detects the input signal and determines a suitable 3D sync mode automatically In case the 3D sync mode is not detected correctly and the 3D image is not displayed properly select another 3D sync mode until the image is displayed correctly If Off is selected the 3D function will be turned off cr The 3D function is only available when the refresh rate of the Video source is 60Hz and computer source is 120Hz CF When the 3D Sync function is on The brightness level of the projected image will decrease The Preset Mode c
39. lass lamp The lamp can break with a loud bang or burn out if jolted or scratched handled while hot or worn over time Note that each lamp has a different lifetime and some may burst or burn out soon after you start using them Hg Lamp contains mercury Manage in accordance with local disposal laws See www lamprecycle org To reduce the risk of electrical shock always turn the projector off and disconnect the power cord before changing the lamp To reduce the risk of severe burns allow the projector to cool for at least 45 minutes before replacing the lamp To reduce the risk of injuries to fingers and damage to internal components use caution when removing lamp glass that has shattered into sharp pieces Before replacing the lamp clean the lamp compartment and dispose of cleaning materials Be careful of sharp edges in the lamp compartment Wash hands after lamp replacement If the lamp should break it will make a loud bang when it does ventilate the room well and make sure not to inhale the gas or fine particles that come out from the projector s vent holes and not to get them into your eyes or mouth Only certified lamps are tested with this projector Use of other lamps may cause electrical shock and fire Be sure to place the projector on a flat surface to replace the lamp Turn the power off and disconnect the power cord from the wall socket If the lamp is hot avoid burns by waiting for approximately 45 minutes
40. ll remain Language Mirror High Altitude Mode Security Settings 39 nuswW NOILVINYOSANI 9 Function Description Current System Status Shows current system status Source Shows the current signal source Preset Mode Shows the selected mode in the PICTURE menu Current Color System System Status Shows input system format NTSC PAL SECAM or RGB Resolution Shows the native resolution of the input signal Equivalent Lamp Hour Displays the number of hours the lamp has been used Serial Number Shows the serial number of the projector 40 Maintenance Care of the projector Your projector needs little maintenance The only thing you need to do on a regular basis is to keep the lens clean Never remove any parts of the projector except the lamp Contact your dealer if other parts need replacing Cleaning the lens Clean the lens whenever you notice dirt or dust on the surface Use a canister of compressed air to remove dust Ifthereis dirt or smears use lens cleaning paper or moisten a soft cloth with lens cleaner and gently wipe the lens surface Z CAUTION Never rub the lens with abrasive materials Cleaning the projector case Before you clean the case turn the projector off using the proper shutdown procedure as described in Shutting down the projector on page 31 and unplug the power cord To remove dirt or dust wipe the case with a soft lint free cloth To remove stubborn dirt or
41. nc Packing Top Bottom Side by Side Off 3D Sync Invert Disable Invert Preset Mode Bright Presentation sRGB Cinema Game User Brightness Contrast Color Tint 2 Sharpness PICTURE Brilliant Color On Off Color Temperature Cool Normal Warm Primary Color R G B C M Y 3D Color Management Hue Saturation Gain 32 Main menu Sub menu Options Quick Auto Search Off On S SAURE Auto Adjustment Timer Period 1 240 minutes Timer Display Always 1 min 2 min 3 min Never l va Top Left Bottom Left Top iet Timer Position Right Bottom Right Timer Counting Count Down Count Up Direction Sound Reminder On Off 4 On Off SYSTEM Language Multi language OSD selection SETTING Normal H Invert V Invert H amp V Mirror Basic Invert Auto Power Off Disable 5 min 10 min 15 min 20 min 25 min 30 min Blank Timer Disable 5 min 10 min 15 min 20 min 25 min 30 min Panel Kev Lock Sleep Timer On Off Disable 30 min 1 hr 2 hr 3 hr 4 hr 8 hr 12 hr Background Color Black Blue Original 33 Main menu Sub menu Options Quick Cooling On Off 1 High Equal or higher l than 1500 m High Alfitude Meds 2 Normal Lower than 1500 m Mut On Off Audio Settings inis n Volume l 5 sec 10 sec 15 sec 20 Menu Display time sec 25 sec 30 sec 5 Menu Settings Center Top Left Top SYSTEM Menu Position Right Bottom Left SETTING Bottom Right Ad
42. ng the instructions below To connect the projector to a monitor 1 Connect the projector to a computer as described in Connecting a computer on page 13 2 Take a suitable VGA cable only one supplied and connect one end of the cable to the D Sub input socket of the video monitor Or if your monitor is equipped with a DVI input socket take a VGA to DVI A cable and connect the DVI end of the cable to the DVI input socket of the video monitor 3 Connect the other end of the cable to the MONITOR OUT socket on the projector CF The MONITOR OUT output only works when COMPUTER IN1 connection is made to the projector 13 Connecting Video source devices You can connect your projector to various Video source devices that provide any one of the following output sockets HDMI Component Video S Video Video composite You need only connect the projector to a Video source device using just one of the above connecting methods however each provides a different level of video quality The method you choose will most likely depend upon the availability of matching terminals on both the projector and the Video source device as described below Best video quality The best available video connection method is HDMI If your source device is equipped with a HDMI socket you can enjoy uncompressed digital video quality See Connecting an HDMI device on page 15 for how to connect the projector to a HDMI source device and other de
43. nus can be displayed on those unused black areas l Auto Scales an image proportionally to fit the projector s native resolution in its horizontal width This is suitable for the incoming image which is neither in 4 3 nor 16 9 and you want to make most use of the screen without altering the image s aspect ratio Real The image is projected as its original resolution and resized to fit within the display area For input signals with lower resolutions the projected image will display smaller than if resized to full screen You could adjust the zoom setting or move the projector towards the screen to increase the image size if necessary You may also need to refocus the projector after making these adjustments 4 3 Scales an image so that it is displayed in the center of the screen with a 4 3 aspect ratio This is most suitable for 4 3 images like computer monitors standard definition TV and 4 3 aspect DVD movies as it displays them without aspect alteration 16 9 Scales an image so that it is displayed in the center of the screen with a 16 9 aspect ratio This is most suitable for images which are already in a 16 9 aspect like high definition TV as it displays them without aspect alteration 25 JO O O 16 10 picture o O O O O Cu O O 15 9 picture L M O_O O O 1 O O 4 3 picture Q O_O O O 16 9 picture Ol O o O Q
44. ojected image becomes E trapezoidal To correct this situation see u u Correcting keystone on page 23 for details A Do not look into the lens while the lamp is on The strong light from the lamp may cause damage to your eyes Be careful when you screw the front adjuster foot as it is close to the exhaust vent where hot air comes from Auto adjusting the image In some cases you may need to optimize the picture quality To do this press AUTO on the remote control or activate the Auto Adjustment function in the SOURCE menu Within 3 seconds the built in Intelligent Auto Adjustment function will re adjust the values of Frequency and Clock to provide the best picture quality The current source information will be displayed in the upper left corner of the screen for 3 seconds CF The screen will be blank while AUTO is functioning This function is only available when computer signal analog RGB is selected Fine tuning the image clarity 1 Adjust the projected image to the size that you need using the zoom ring l J 2 Ifnecessary sharpen the image Rm A by rotating the focus ring FOCUS ring l ZOOM ring iN M J Nu J 22 Correcting keystone Keystoning refers to the situation where the projected image is noticeably wider at either the top or b
45. ottom It occurs when the projector is not perpendicular to the screen To correct this besides adjusting the height of the projector you will need to manually correct it following one of these steps Using the remote control Press w m on the projector or remote control to display the Keystone correction page Press m to correct keystoning at the top of the image Press w to correct keystoning at the bottom of the image Press a V Press W A Using the OSD menu 1 Press MENU on the projector or MENU EXIT on the remote control and then press lt gt until the DISPLAY menu is highlighted 2 Press V to highlight Keystone and press MODE ENTER on the projector or remote control The Keystone correction page is displayed 3 Press m to correct keystoning at the top of the image or press wr to correct keystoning at the bottom of the image Magnifying and searching for details If you need to find the details on the projected picture magnify the picture Use the direction arrow keys for navigating the picture Using the remote control l Press Magnify Magnify on the remote control to display the Zoom bar 2 Press Magnify on the remote control or A on the projector repeatedly to magnify the picture to a desired size 3 To navigate the picture press the directional arrows 4 4 V gt 4 To reduce size of the picture press Magnify on the remote control or W on the projector You can also restore the pic
46. r under other extreme conditions excluding the above it may display auto shut down symptoms which is designed to protect your projector from over heating In cases like this you should switch to High Altitude Mode to solve these symptoms However this is not to state that this projector can operate under any and all harsh or extreme conditions Shutting down the projector 1 Press d and a confirmation message is displayed prompting you If you don t respond in a few seconds the message will disappear 2 Press Il a second time 3 Disconnect the power cord from the wall socket if the projector will not be used in an extended period of time NCAUTION To protect the lamp the projector will not respond to any commands during the cooling process Donotunplug the power cord before the projector shutdown sequence is complete 31 Menu operation Menu system Please note that the on screen display OSD menus vary according to the signal type selected The menu items are available when the projector detects at least one valid signal If there is no equipment connected to the projector or no signal detected limited menu items are accessible Main menu Sub menu Options Off Light Yellow Pink Light Wall Solet GiesnBlueBlackfioard d Aspect Ratio Auto Real 4 3 16 9 Keystone Position d Phase DISPLAY H Size Magnify Auto Frame Sequential Frame 3D Sy
47. remove the lens cap when the projector lamp is on In some countries the line voltage is NOT stable This projector is designed to operate safely within a mains voltage between 100 to 240 volts AC but could fail if power cuts or surges of 10 volts occur In areas where the mains voltage may fluctuate or cut out it is recommended that you connect your projector through a power stabilizer surge protector or uninterruptible power supply UPS Do not block the projection lens with any objects when the projector is under operation as this could cause the objects to become heated and deformed or even cause a fire To temporarily turn off the lamp press BLANK on the projector or remote control The lamp becomes extremely hot during operation Allow the projector to cool for approximately 45 minutes prior to removing the lamp assembly for replacement Never replace the lamp assembly or any electronic components unless the projector is unplugged Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand or table The product may fall sustaining serious damage Do not attempt to disassemble this projector There are dangerous high voltages inside which may cause death if you should come into contact with live parts The only user serviceable part is the lamp which has its own removable cover Under no circumstances should you ever undo or remove any other covers Refer servicing only to suitably qualified professional service personnel Do not place thi
48. roviding choices for different projection purposes One key auto adjustment to display the best picture quality Digital keystone correction to correct distorted images Adjustable color management control for data video display High brightness projection lamp Ability to display 1 07 billion colors Multi language On Screen Display OSD menus Switchable normal and economic modes to reduce the power consumption Component HDTV compatibility YPbPr The apparent brightness of the projected image will vary depending on the ambient lighting conditions selected input signal contrast brightness settings and is directly proportional to projection distance The lamp brightness will decline over time and may vary within the lamp manufacturers specifications This is normal and expected behavior Shipping contents Carefully unpack and verify that you have all of the items shown below If any of these items are missing please contact your place of purchase Standard accessories CT The supplied accessories will be suitable for your region and may differ from those illustrated Projector Power Cord VGA Cable 9 se m Multi language user manual CD User manual Remote Control amp Battery GOST R Declaration Optional accessories 1 Replacement lamp DT01461 Projector exterior view Front upper side AN WARNING THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED Control panel See
49. s projector in any of the following environments Space that is poorly ventilated or confined Allow at least 50 cm clearance from walls and free flow of air around the projector Locations where temperatures may become excessively high such as the inside of a car with all windows rolled up Locations where excessive humidity dust or cigarette smoke may contaminate optical components shortening the projector s life span and darkening the picture Locations near fire alarms Locations with an ambient temperature above 40 C 104 F Locations where the altitudes are higher than 3000 m 10000 feet 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Do not block the ventilation holes If the ventilation holes are seriously obstructed overheating inside the projector may result in a fire Do not place this projector on a blanket bedding or any other soft surface Do not cover this projector with a cloth or any other item Do not place inflammables near the projector Always place the projector on a level horizontal surface during operation Do not use if tilted at an angle of more than 10 degrees left to right nor at angle of more than 15 degrees front to back Using the projector when it is not fully horizontal may cause a malfunction of or damage to the lamp Do not stand the projector on end vertically Doing so may cause the projector to fall over causing injury or resulting in damage to the projector Do not step on the
50. sh to discard electrical and electronic equipment please contact your dealer or supplier for further information Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union 55 This symbol is only valid in the European Union If you wish to discard this product please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal 56 Copyright information Copyright Copyright 2012 All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language in any form or by any means electronic mechanical magnetic optical chemical manual or otherwise without the prior written permission of this company Disclaimer This company makes no representations or warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose Further this company reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents hereof without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes The illustrations in this manual are for illustrative purposes They may differ slightly from your projector The reproduction transfer or copy of all or any part of this document is not permitted without express written consent DLP and Digital Micromirror Device DMD are trad
51. stains moisten a soft cloth with water and a neutral pH detergent Then wipe the case Z CAUTION Never use wax alcohol benzene thinner or other chemical detergents These can damage the Storing the projector If you need to store the projector for an extended time please follow the instructions below Make sure the temperature and humidity of the storage area are within the recommended range for the projector Please refer to Specifications on page 48 or consult your dealer about the range Retract the adjuster feet Remove the battery from the remote control Pack the projector in its original packing or equivalent Transporting the projector It is recommended that you ship the projector with its original packing or equivalent 41 Lamp information Getting to know the lamp hour When the projector is in operation the duration in hours of lamp usage is automatically calculated by the built in timer The method of calculating the equivalent lamp hour is as follows Total lamp hour hours used in Normal mode hours used in Economic mode hours used in Intelligent Eco mode To obtain the lamp hour information 1 Press MENU on the projector or MENU EXIT on the remote control and then press lt gt until the SYSTEM SETTING ADVANCED menu is highlighted 2 Press V to highlight Lamp Settings and press MODE ENTER on the projector or remote control The Lamp Settings page is displayed 3 You will see
52. tails If no HDMI source is available the next best video signal is Component video not to be confused with composite video Digital TV tuner and DVD players output Component video natively so if available on your devices this should be your connection method of choice in preference to composite video See Connecting a Component Video source device on page 15 for how to connect the projector to a component video device Better video quality The S Video method provides a better quality analog video than standard composite Video If you have both composite Video and S Video output terminals on your Video source device you should elect to use the S Video option See Connecting an S Video source device on page 16 for how to connect the projector to an S Video device Least video quality Composite Video is an analog video and will result in a perfectly acceptable but less than optimal result from your projector being the least video quality of the available methods described here See Connecting a composite Video source device on page 16 for how to connect the projector to a composite Video device Connecting audio The projector has one built in mono speaker which is designed to provide basic audio functionality accompanying data presentations for business purposes only It is not designed for nor intended for stereo audio reproduction use as might be expected in home theater or home cinema applications Any stereo audio
53. ted B ELE input and viewing environment o O i Adjusting Color Highlight the PICTURE gt Color menu and press lt gt Lower setting produces less saturated colors If the setting is too high colors on the image will be overpowering which makes the image unrealistic CT This function is only available when a Video S Video or Component Video signal is selected Adjusting Tint Highlight the PICTURE gt Tint menu and press lt gt The higher the value the more reddish the picture becomes The lower the value the more greenish the picture becomes CT This function is only available when a Video S Video with NTSC signal is selected Adjusting Sharpness Highlight the PICTURE gt Sharpness menu and press lt gt The higher the value the sharper the picture becomes The lower the value the softer the picture becomes C This function is only available when a Video S Video or Component Video signal is selected Adjusting Brilliant Color Highlight the PICTURE gt Brilliant Color menu and press lt gt This feature utilizes a new color processing algorithm and system level enhancements to enable higher brightness while providing truer more vibrant colors in the projected picture It enables a greater than 50 brightness increase in mid tone images which are common in video and natural scenes so the projector reproduces images in realistic and true colors If you prefer images with that quality select On If you
54. ten the screw 10 Ensure the handle is fully laid flat and locked in place 11 Replace the new protection film that comes with the new lamp 44 12 Replace the lamp cover on the projector 13 Tighten the screw that secures the lamp cover Z CAUTION Loose screw may cause a bad connection which could result in malfunction Do not over tighten the screws 14 Restart the projector Z CAUTION Do not turn the power on with the lamp cover removed Resetting the lamp timer 15 After the startup logo open the On Screen t Notice Display OSD menu 16 Gotothe SYSTEM SETTING Reset Lamp umor ADVANCED gt Lamp Settings menu Press Reset Cancel MODE ENTER on the projector or remote control The Lamp Settings page is displayed 17 Press W to highlight Reset lamp timer and press MODE ENTER on the projector or remote control A warning message is displayed asking if you want to reset the lamp timer 18 Highlight Reset and press MODE ENTER on the projector or remote control The lamp time will be reset to O Z CAUTION Do not reset if the lamp is not new or replaced as this could cause damage 45 Indicators Light Status amp Description POWER TEMP LAMP System Messages Purple Off Off Stand by Blue s Flashing off Off Powering up Blue Off Off Normal operation Purple Off Off X Power down cooling Flashing Blue Off Red CW start
55. the six digit password every time you turn on the projector If you enter the wrong password the password error message as pictured to the right is displayed lasting for three seconds and the message INPUT PASSWORD follows You can retry by entering another six digit password or if you did not record the password in this user manual and you absolutely do not remember it you can use the password recall procedure See Entering the password recall procedure on page 20 for details Password Error Please try again If you enter an incorrect password 5 times in succession the projector will automatically shut down in a short time 19 Entering the password recall procedure 1 2 Open the OSD menu and go to the SYSTEM SETTING Advanced gt Security Settings gt Change Password menu Press MODE ENTER on the projector or remote control The message INPUT CURRENT PASSWORD is displayed Press and hold AUTO on the remote control RECALL PASSWORD for 3 seconds The projector will display a TITTI coded number on the screen and contact the dealer Write down the number and turn off vour proj ector Recall Code Seek help from the local dealer to decode the number You may be required to provide proof of purchase documentation to verify that you are an authorized user of the projector Changing the password L om Open the OSD menu and go to the SYSTEM SETTING Advanced gt Security Settings gt Chang
56. ttle light environment Game mode Suitable for all types of entertainment media including gaming and movies User mode Recalls the settings customized based on the current available preset modes See Setting the User mode on page 26 for details Setting the User mode l Press MENU on the projector or MENU EXIT on the remote control to open the On Screen Display OSD menu Go to the PICTURE gt Preset Mode menu Press lt gt to select User The adjustments you make in the Brightness Contrast Color Tint Sharpness Brilliant Color Color Temperature and 3D Color Management will automatically be saved as the User mode Fine tuning the image quality in user modes According to the detected signal type there are some user definable functions available when User mode is selected You can make adjustments to these functions based on your needs Adjusting Brightness Highlight the PICTURE gt Brightness menu and press lt gt The higher the value the brighter the image And the lower the setting the darker the image Adjust this control so the black areas of the image appear just as black and that detail in the dark areas is visible 26 Adjusting Contrast Highlight the PICTURE gt Contrast menu and press lt p gt The higher the value the greater the contrast Use this EJ to set the peak white level after you have previously ter mA A adjusted the Brightness setting to suit your selec
57. ture See Selecting a Color Temperature on page 27 for details 3D Color Management See Color Management on page 28 for details uick Auto iens See Switching input signal on page 21 for details w o o c AI m Aut uto 3 See Auto adjusting the image on page 22 for details E Adjustment 37 nu w oiseg ONILLAS IN31SAS Y nueui pe2ueApy ONILLIS NALSAS S Function Description Presentation Reminds the presenter to finish the presentation within a certain time Timer frame See Setting the presentation timer on page 29 for details Sets the language for the On Screen Display OSD menus See Language Using the menus on page 18 for details Mirror See Choosing a location on page 10 for details Auto Power Allows the projector to turn off automatically if no input signal is Off detected after a set period of time See Setting Auto Power Off on page 42 for details Blank Timer Sets the image blank time when the Blank feature is activated once elapsed the image will return to the screen See Hiding the image on page 30 for details Panel Key Lock Disables or enables all panel key functions except POWER on the projector and keys on the remote control See Locking control keys on page 30 for details Sleep Timer This function allows the projector to turn off automatically if there is no user operation after a set period of time Use the lt 4 gt to select the period of time
58. ture to its original size by pressing the AUTO button on the remote control Using the OSD menu 1 Press MENU on the projector or MENU EXIT on the remote control and then press lt gt until the DISPLAY menu is highlighted 2 Press V to highlight Magnify and press MODE ENTER on the projector remote control The Zoom bar is displayed 3 Repeat steps 2 4 in the section of Using the remote control above CT The picture can only be navigated after the picture is magnified You can further magnify the picture while searching for details 23 Selecting the aspect ratio The aspect ratio is the ratio of the image width to the image height Most analog TV and computers are in 4 3 ratio and digital TV and DVDs are usually in 16 9 ratio With the advent of digital signal processing digital display devices like this projector can dynamically stretch and scale the image output to a different aspect than that of the image input signal To change the projected image ratio no matter what aspect the source is 1 Press MENU on the projector or MENU EXIT on the remote control and then press lt gt until the DISPLAY menu is highlighted 2 Press W to highlight Aspect Ratio 3 Press lt q to select an aspect ratio to suit the format of the video signal and your display requirements 24 About the aspect ratio C3 In the pictures below the black portions are inactive areas and the white portions are active areas OSD me
59. u intend to permanently install the projector you should physically test the projection size and distance using the actual projector in situ before you permanently install it so as to make allowance for this projector s optical characteristics This will help you determine the exact mounting position so that it best suits your installation location e To obtain the clearest image possible we suggest that you keep the desired distance within 1 5 to 6 m 11 Connection When connecting a signal source to the projector be sure to 1 2 3 Cc Turn all equipment off before making any connections Use the correct signal cables for each source Ensure the cables are firmly inserted In the connections shown below some cables may not be included with the projector see Shipping contents on page 5 They are commercially available from electronics stores The connection illustrations below are for reference only The rear connecting ports available on the projector vary with each projector model For detailed connection methods see pages 13 16 Speakers Computer with an amplifier seo 0 Qo OUT AUDIO R L HDMI RI Le I service HOW emo eoo CONTROL COMPUTERIN COMPUTER 3 so vio MONTOROUT ON um 3 Dh ES
60. uctions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures s Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected s Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help CAUTION Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer void the user s authority to operate the equipment ICES 003 This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil numerique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada WEEE Disposing of this product correctly will help save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling Please contact your local authority for further details of your nearest designated collection point Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste in accordance with you national legislation For business users in the European Union If you wi
61. until the lamp has cooled Prepare a new lamp If the projector is mounted in a high position or if the lamp has broken also ask the dealer to replace the lamp Loosen the screw of the lamp cover Refer to the right figure to identify the screw 4 Z WARNING Remove the lamp cover from the projector Do not turn the power on with the lamp cover removed Do not insert your fingers between the lamp and the projector It may cause injuries 43 5 Remove the protection film Loosen the screw that secures the lamp Refer to the right figure to identify the screw 6 Disconnect the lamp s wire connector from 7 the projector and then slowly pick up the lamp by the handle N CAUTION e Pulling it too quickly may cause the lamp to break and scatter broken glass in the projector Do not place the lamp in locations where water might splash on it children can reach it or near flammable materials Do not insert your hands into the projector after the lamp is removed If you touch the optical components inside it could cause color unevenness and distortion of the projected images 8 Insert the new lamp into the lamp compartment and make sure it fits in the projector Connect the new lamp s wire connector to the projector 9 Tighten the screw that secures the lamp Z CAUTION Loose screw may cause a bad connection which could result in malfunction Do not over tigh
62. vanced Standby Mode Normal Saving Normal Economic Lamp Mode i Set Intelligent Eco S er Ign Reset Lamp Timer Equivalent Lamp Hour Change Password S ity Setti iat dac s Power on Lock On Off Closed Caption Enable On Off Closed Capti Vica e bb Caption Version CCA CC2 CC3 CCA Reset All Settings Reset Cancel Current System Status Source Preset Mode b Color System INFORMATION y Resolution Equivalent Lamp Hour Serial Number 34 Description of each menu Function Description nuswW Avidsida L Wall Color In the situation where vou are projecting onto a colored surface such as a painted wall which mav not be white the Wall Color feature can help correct the projected picture colors to prevent possible color difference between the source and projected pictures Use the lt q gt buttons to select a color which is closest to the color of the projection surface CF This function is only available when a computer signal analog RGB is selected Aspect Ratio There are three options to set the image s aspect ratio depending on your input signal source See Selecting the aspect ratio on page 24 for details Keystone Position Corrects any keystoning of the image See Correcting keystone on page 23 for details Displays the position adjustment page To move the projected image use the directional arrow keys The values shown on the lower position of the page change with every
63. video source on and check that the signal cable is connected correctly The projector is not correctly connected to the input signal device The input signal has not been correctly selected Check the connection Select the correct input signal with the SOURCE key on the projector or remote control Blurred image Cause Remedy The projection lens is not correctly focused Adjust the focus of the lens using the focus ring The projector and the screen are not aligned properly Adjust the projection angle and direction as well as the height of the projector if necessary Remote control does not work Cause Remedy The battery is out of power Replace the battery with a new one There is an obstacle between the remote control and the projector Remove the obstacle You are too far away from the projector Stand within 4 meters 13 feet of the projector 47 Specifications Projector specifications C7 Allspecifications are subject to change without notice Not all models can be purchased in your region General Product name Projector Optical Resolution 1024 x 768 XGA Display system 1 CHIP DMD Lamp 196 W lamp Electrical Power supply AC 100 120V 2 9 A AC 220 240V 1 4 A Power consumption AC 100 120V 250W AC 220 240V 235W Mechanical Weight Approx 2 2 kg Input terminal Computer input C

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