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Silicon Optix 50HD User's Manual

1. RED GREEN 4 i BLUE IN DEL Reset to default 5 EE ee ee ee ee ee ee ee LESS SVNRGWRW MP E EEN INPUT i Bright Displays the gamma input output levels Enables you to set the gamma curve type Exponential sets the gamma curve based on the function OUTPUT INPUT where n is the number selected from the spin box Use the up and down arrows to increase or decrease n B zier sets the gamma curve based on a mathematical formula that assures continuity with other B zier curves Enables you to set the program input signal to that of the projector Enables you to adjust the red green and blue curves or white curves When white is selected red green and blue are offset Press this button to reset all values to the factory default setting Press this button to transmit the adjusted gamma curve to the projector Displays program status Appendix C The Gamma Manager Utility Using the Gamma Manager Follow these instructions to get started using the Gamma Manager 1 Connect the projector and PC using the RS 232 cable See Connecting the Projector to a PC on page 36 2 Turn on the the projector 3 Turn on the PC 4 Set the projector Gamma Correction OSD menu to Gamma User Mode 3 Picture Gamma Correction Gamma 1 0 Gamma 155 Gamma 2 0 Gamma 22 Gamma 2 35 Gamma 2 5 Gamma 2 8 Gamma User Mode Gamma User Mode Exit t Move 5 Open the Ga
2. FREQ Hz 60 72 75 85 56 60 72 75 85 60 70 75 85 60 60 72 75 85 56 60 72 75 85 60 70 75 85 60 72 75 85 56 60 72 75 85 60 70 75 85 Chapter 2 Connections Computer Input 1 The computer port enables you to connect your computer to the projector using a standard 15 pin D sub VGA cable DVI input Input 1 The projector supports connection to a DVI Digital Visual Interface which enables you to connect any device with DVI D Digital Only output RS 232 The standard RS 232 port enables you to connect the projector to a PC and upgrade the projector firmware through a PC or control the projector using RS232 com mands See Appendix E for more information about RS232 controls Note The firmware upgrade is located on the CD that came bundled with the projector Contact your dealer for information on future upgrades Component Input 2 amp 3 The projector supports two component video devices Input 2 amp 3 Component video is typically transmitted in either YPbPr YCbCr or RGB Red Green Blue formats Component video connections provide the best picture quality and are preferable to S Video and Composite Video connections Note The PbPc YCbCr color model is used for encoding video Pb Cb is the luminosity of the black and white signal Pb Cb and Pr Cr are color difference signals Pb Cb is blue minus Y B Y and Pr Cr is red minus Y R Y The Premiere 50HD DLP Projector provides three standard RCA phono plug
3. 17 1 tj m D 4 The Status Screen displays the number of hours the lamp has been lit Advanced Status Screen Input Source Compnent 2 Resolution 0 H Frequency 0 KHZ V Frequency 0 HZ Lamp Lamp Hours 18h Usage Time When the lamp usage time reaches 2 000 hours it is time to replace the lamp 31 HONVNHLNIVIA MAINTENANCE Appendix B Maintenance Replacing the Lamp Turn off the projector and remove the power cord prior to replacing the lamp Allow the lamp to cool for at least 15 minutes prior to opening the lamp door Please see Turn Off on page 13 Follow these instructions to replace the lamp 1 Loosen the two screws on the lamp door A 2 Remove the three screws securing the lamp to the chassis B 3 Pull the lamp handle C to remove the lamp module D 4 Reverse the steps above to install the new lamp module After you have installed the lamp reset the lamp usage time in the OSD menus 1 Press Menu on the control panel or remote control 2 Select Advanced Main Menu Input Signals Select Picture Advanced Advanced L Geometry Aspect Ratio Q Language Factory Default e Exit t Move Enter 3 In the Advanced submenu select Lamp Timer Reset 00 Advanced Video System FLI De interlacing Select RS232 Band Rate Lam OSD Position mi Lamp Timer Reset Reset Color Matrix Standby Mode Status Screen Theater Mode OSD Timeout
4. Generator INPUT LEVEL 1023 0 0 0 OUTPUT LEVEL o 0 1023 a 102 Bright 0 U 768 T P U ae Previous value Z E L New value Dark blue 0 256 512 768 Dark INPUT LEVEL gt Bright The Gamma Manager Utility r Curve Type f Exponential 22 Bezier Jndac Hed m Curve Type fe Exponential f 2 Bezier 1023 Click Update Gamma Curve to display the new curve The previous curve is dis played in gray Gamma Data Generator INPUT LEVEL OUTPUT LEVEL To directly adjust the curve place the cursor over the curve where you want to adjust the gamma value The cursor turns into a hand Dark jo Gamma Data Generator Click the line The cursor Curve Type fe Exponential 2 2 C Bezier 768 j Bright INPUT LEVEL 562 0 1023 55 becomes a clenched hand Drag the line up or down to adjust the curve and release OUTPUT LEVEL 665 0 1023 gs X Undo iedo m Curve Type Exponential 22 C Bezier Update Gamma Curve 768 1023 j Bright 43 HADVYNVIA VINNVO Appendix C The Gamma Manager Utility B zier B zier sets the gamma curve based on a mathematical formula that assures conti nuity with other B zier curves Click B zier and then click Update Gamma Curve to view the B zier adjust screen Pink control point af Gamma Ma
5. air filter clean to keep the lamp operating throughout its lifetime Do not subject the projector to unnecessary vibration to excessive vibration or shock may rupture the lamp Temperature LED The over temperature alarm LED on the control panel alerts you when the projector lamp becomes too hot Over temperature alarm LED POWER INPUT COLOR TEMP MENU 7 If the LED illuminates during operation the lamp will shut off and the cooling fans will continue to run for approximatedly two minutes You should ensure that the airflow around the projector is sufficient and that the air filters are not clogged to ensure that the projector has proper ventilation Appendix B Maintenance Checking the Lamp Usage Time The projector lamp has the average life of 2 000 hours The OSD menus provide you with a utility to monitor the lamp usage time 1 Press Menu on the control panel or remote control 2 Select Advanced Main Menu Input Signals Select Picture Advanced 41H Advanced L Geometry Aspect Ratio Q Language Factory Default e Exit t Move Enter 3 In the Advanced submenu select Status Screen D Advanced Video System FLI De interlacing RS232 Band Rate OSD Position Lamp Timer Reset Color Matrix Select Standby Mode Status Status Screen Screen Theater Mode OSD Timeout OSD Blending OSD Background Reset Exit t Move j ft t t t 17 17 t t tJ Ce 17
6. for more information about this utility Chapter 1 Introduction Rear View 9 6223 OCHS 6238 SEMEN j 2 0 E a 9 gt j 6 Ventilation Back panel VO and controls Kensington lock aperture 11 10 9 8 Back panel I O and controls Ventilation This fan provides ventilation to the lamp Ensure that you do not obstruct this opening Kensington Lock Connect a Kensington MicroSaver Security System to this aper ture Refer to the information that came with the system for instructions on how to use it to secure the projector from theft Back Panel VO The back panel VO provides input and control connections The fol lowing describes each control or VO port 1 9 10 11 12VDC Outlet Power outlet for an external device such as an automatic screen This output is energized when the projector is turned on Before using this feature ensure that the polarity of the external device matches the projec tor and the current rating is less than 200 mA to avoid damage to the projec tor Wired Remote Connecting the remote control directly to the projector allows the remote control to work over greater distances and without interference from external sources such as fluorescent lighting Computer Input 1 Connect a computer s VGA output to this RGB 15 pin D sub port to project the computer display DVI D Input 1 Connect a Digital Video Interface device t
7. to run for approxi mately two minutes to cool down the lamp During this cool down period the control panel LEDs flash 3 After the fans shut off and the control panel LEDs stop flashing the projector is in standby mode The projector can be left in this state or you can set the rear panel power switch to o to remove all power from the projector This concludes this chapter The next chapter describes operation of the projector 13 SNOLLOWNNO OPERATION Chapter 3 Operation The projector can be operated using the top control panel or the remote control This chapter describes using the control panel and the remote control Operating the Control Panel and Remote Control This section describes the functions available on the top control panel and the remote control Power Menu Zoom Input Input 1 Computer DVI Color Temperature Input 2 Component 1 Input 3 Component 2 Input 4 S Composite Video Zoom and Focus The control panel has two dials to adjust the Zoom and Focus Zoom Rotate the zoom dial to change the size of the image Focus Rotate the focus dial to focus the image Power Press the Power button to turn on the projector or to put the projector into standby mode Chapter 3 Operation Input Press the input button on the control panel to switch between the inputs On the remote control press the number corresponding to the source mode you want Input 1 computer
8. you can save the configuration Click File Save Gamma Data 7 File Setting About Load Gamma Data VEL 252 0 1023 VEL 252 0 1023 Save Gamma Data Jh x 25 Bright Type a name for the gamma data file Files are stored in the Gamma Manager subdirectory d with a GMA extension bes Desktop My Documents ER m iij File name gamma data 1 EC Save as type Gamma Data File gma Cancel My Network P Help Loading a Gamma Curve Configuration You can load saved gamma curve configurations for editing or sending to the proje cor Click File Load Gamma Data Click File Load Gamma Data af Gamma Manager File Setting About Save Gamma Daka VEL 252 0 1023 25 VEL 252 0 1023 25 Exit Click a configuration file and click gg 2 xj Open to load the configuration Look in 23 Gamma Bee File name gamma data 1 gma Files of type Gamma Data File gma gt Open as read only My Network Pa Appendix D Throw Ratio About the Throw Ratio Throw ratio refers to the ratio between the projector s distance from the screen or throw distance and the diagonal of the image projected on the screen The following pages provide throw ratio tables and graphics Desktop Installation The following illustration and tables explain how to calculate the throw ratio for a desktop configuration The tables provide values for screen ratios of 16 9 and 4 3 T
9. 1 Oz Size 22 SME i Microsoft MET Framework English v1 0 3705 Ea Microsoft Office 2000 SR 1 Premium Size 212ME 39 NVIDIA Windows 2000 P Display Drivers gt 5 Click Yes The program is uninstalled 39 HADVNVIA VININVO GAMMA MANAGER Appendix C The Gamma Manager Utility Using the Gamma Manager Utility This section covers basic Gamma Manager Utility operation The Gamma Manager enables you to adjust the light intensity of screen images by adjusting the display screen brightness display Gamma correction is also used to make the projector dis play match more closely the image from another monitor or other output device such as a printer Note Before starting the software make sure that the projector and the PC are correctly set up and ensure that the PC and projector are con nected Refer to Connecting the Projector to a PC on page 36 Starting the Gamma Manager Utility Click Start Shortcut to Gamma exe to open the Gamma Manager Utility 1 2 4 Gamma Manager a sl x File Setting About Gamma Data Genera 1023 Bright 40 ja bo 912 INFL Gamma Curve __ G controt point P Dark jo ro d OUTPUT LEVEL 7go 0 1023 7g 4 m Input Made LEVEL 904 0 1023 88 el H Componen Componente Unda Reda Pll amp nalog H 3 Dl Composite S Video f Exponential p O Bezier r Projector Gamma Custom
10. 133 106 80 5 794m 4829m 2538m 0 511m_ 106 as 64 4618m 3 848m 2044m 0 429m HE NE ME NE ME ME N 55 4008m 3 34m 1 788m 0 386m ae sr om asm sem emm oem Tz 58 43 337m 2614m 1422m 0 325m 48 36 2614m 2178m 1 203m 0 288m 4 aa 24 1743m 1452m 0 837m 0 227m Low ae we tam sam oim om Screen size y1 Max projection Distance z1 Upper height from Desk y2 Min projection Distance z2 Lower height from Desk y1 x 0 04356608 z1 x 0 030700699 0 105 y2 x 0 036305066 z2 x 0 003055736 0 105 49 OILVY MOUTH T THROW RATIO Appendix D Throw Ratio Ceiling Mount Installation The following illustration and tables explain how to calculate the throw ratio for a ceil ing mount configuration The tables provide values for screen ratios of 16 9 and 4 3 Ceiling level SCREEN 50 Appendix D Throw Ratio Ceiling Mount Installation 16 9 Screen Size Ceiling mount installation Diag Width Height Max Min Upper Lower 30 26 147 10 68m 89m 0 8s4m 45m 250 219 12 89m 746m 0 729m 382m 20 174 o 712m 5933m 0 604m 3095m 1 ar qe 534m 445m 048m 234m ur me es 4735m 3946m O437m 2093m 0 o 52 3773m 3145m 037m 169m 100 ar as 356m 2967m 0 355m 16m 9r sor 45 3275m 2729m 0
11. 30700699 0 105 y2 x 0 036305066 z2 x 0 003055736 0 105 52 Appendix E RS 232 communication RS 232C communication Connect the computer and projector while both are off and make sure the projector is turned on first The connector scheme from left to right is top pin 9 8 7 6 not used not used not used not used bottom pins 5 4 3 2 1 ground not used receive data send data not used RS 232C jack D sub 9 pin fa I 1 f n NS pd C14 3 6 l PES US amp 77S E EO i ae l ee LP US 1 A B Communications setting RS 232 Port Settings bits per second 5 600 Data bits 1 Command data Command data 3 Setting value 2 2 Requesting projector status Read command RS 232 Port Settings Function Command Response Brightness BRI 0 99 CON 77 030 3 Changing the projector settings Write command Write Command Examples Brightness BRI 10 Brightness Write OK CON 10 Contrast Write OK Computer Windows HyPer Terminal Command Or Read command In Hyper Terminal Press Enter Key Ex BRI 20 Sets the brightness to 20 NOLLVOIN YWIAOO CEC SA RS 232 COMMUNICATION Appendix E RS 232 communication Computer Windows EA RS232ControlAP exe Setup 232 RS232ControlAP 1 Setting Com Port 2 Connect System 54 Appendix E RS 232 communication Command data chart RS232 Control Command Min M
12. 335m 148m SP 79 a 299m 2492m 0 315m 1361m Tz er 2563m 2136m 0285m i1i8im ev sr 29 2136m 178m 0 255m 1 002m _ 4v 35 20 t42m 1187m 0 205m 0 703m om aw iw m asm etm osom Screen size z1 Long distance from ceiling mount y1 Max projection Distance bottom of the projector y2 Min projection Distance z2 Shorter distance from ceiling mount y1 x 0 035599019 z1 x 0 014949939 0 105 y2 x 0 029665849 z2 x 0 002496924 0 105 51 OILVY MOUTH T THROW RATIO Appendix D Throw Ratio Ceiling Mount Installation 4 3 Screen Size Ceiling mount installation Diag Width Height Max Min Upper Lower 300 240 180 1307m 10 892m 1022m 5594m 250 200 150 10 892m 9 076m 0 869m 4679m 200 160 120 8713m 7 261m 0716m 3 764m 150 120 90 6535m 544 m 0 563m 2 849m 133 106 80 5794m 4829m OStim 2599m 106 85 6 468m 384m 0429m 204m 100 80 60 435m 363m O4fim 1 935m mar so pamm 33m 0306m Em S 366m Fossa 1642m 3 05m Teor oae ox NEE WE NEE N o 32 24 1743m 1452m 0227m 0 837m so se sw tamm tem term esi Screen size z1 Long distance from ceiling mount y1 Max projection Distance bottom of the projector y2 Min projection Distance z2 Shorter distance from ceiling mount y1 x 0 04356608 z1 x 0 0
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14. Contrast Brightness Sharpness Use this option to adjust the overall brightness rd of your image Use this control in conjunction Color Temp with contrast to fine tune the display The scale Gamma Correction is from O to 100 The default setting is 50 Color Mode Phase Position 50 Brightness Reset le Exit Move BEnter Move Enter Contrast Use this option to adjust the contrast of your image Use this control in conjunction with brightness to fine tune the display The scale is from O to 100 The default set ting is 50 50 Contrast lt gt Move Enter Sharpness Use this option to adjust the clarity and focus of the image This item is available for both video and graphic sources The scale is from O to 11 The default setting is 9 19 SONATAL GSO OSD MENUS Chapter 4 OSD Menus 20 9 Sharpness kk lt TT Move Enter Color Use this option to adjust the color saturation of the image This item is only available for video sources The scale is from O to 100 The default setting is 50 50 Color j Move Enter Tint Use this option to adjust the tint of your image Press to make the image more green Press to make the image more purple This item is only available for video sources The scale is from O to 100 The default setting is 50 50 Tint k TT Move Enter Color Temp Use this option to adjust the Color Temperature A Picture of your image Color Temp Hig
15. D Background menu that enables you to change the OSD Menu color scheme Configuration settings are saved automatically when selected on the screen Main Menu The Main Menu allows you to access the various submenus as shown below iue 59 8 Exit The following sections cover each submenu in the Main Menu Input Signals Picture Advanced Geometry Aspect Ratio Language Factory Default Main Menu Input Signals Picture Advanced Geometry Aspect Ratio Language Factory Default t Move i spe eds SEM ces AS EE e Ent page 19 page 19 page 22 page 26 page 27 page 28 page 28 T tJ t 1 1 t tJ 7 Chapter 4 OSD Menus Input Signals The Input Signals menu lets you specify y Input Signals the signal type for the input into your pro C t 1 YPbP jector The following input signal types are cit j available Component 1 RGB Component 2 YPbPr Component 1 amp 2 YPbPr a 2 RGB Select a YPbPr SDTV or HDTV compo PC nent input source DVI Component 1 amp 2 RGB Composite Select an RGB RGBH V or RGBHV S Video input source e Exit t Move Enter PC Use this option to select the computer input DVI Use this option to select the DVI input Composite Use this option to select the Composite Video input source S Video Use this option to select the S Video input Picture Video Only The Picture menu lets you adjust the following a Picture options for your image Brightness
16. LP Technology Premiere 50HD DMD providing superior image quality 5X speed color wheel with 6 color segments provides outstanding color repro duction Native 16 9 aspect ratio Faroudja video de interlacing chip incorporates enhanced 3 2 pull down and DCDi providing you with crystal clear high resolution picture performance Anyplace scaling technology provides the ability to perform simultaneous horizontal and vertical keystone Diagonal keystone correction This tech nology enables the projector to be positioned almost anywhere in a room Wide angle optical system design and Anyplace technology perform all scaling functions real time geometry processing and distortion correction Professional quality video conversion eliminates the image distortion that occurs when standard television content 4 3 aspect ratio is displayed on a 16 9 HDTV front projection display system User friendly backlit remote control and control panel Chapter 1 Introduction Components Front View Remote Control Control Panel Remote Control Sensor Ventilation Adjustment Peg Lens Cap Remote Control Enables you to control the projector There are infrared sensors on the front and rear of the projector allowing you to control the color temperature input device gamma correction OSD menu items and turn the projector on and off You can also connect the remote control to the Wire Remote Control jack on the back panel See Wired R
17. Manager has been sucessfully installed Click Close to exit Cancel Previous 10 Click Close to finish the installation 38 Appendix C The Gamma Manager Utility Uninstalling the Software Always uninstall the software before installing an updated version Ensure that the software is closed before proceeding Follow these instructions to uninstall the software 1 Click Start Settings then select Control Panel 2 Double click the Add Remove Programs icon File Edit dm Back mp Search Gyrolders 04 Um GS X wy E Control Panel Add Remove Programs Installs and removes programs and Windows components View Favorites Tools Help Accessibility Add Remove Options Hardware Folder Options Fonts Gaming Internet Options Options 3 Select the NEXGEN Gamma Manager entry por Lu Change ar Remove Programs Add Mew Programs Add Remove uw i n d OAS Components ER Add Remove Programs Sort by Mame Currently installed programs a Adobe Photoshop sU SIZE 142Mlb al is Adobe Svs Viewer 3 0 Size 4 Z1ME Xa Cleanit Size 160KB SE Corel Graphics Suite 11 Size 248MB in Gamma Manager Size 1 66MB Click here For support information Used rarely fiu i arene ais change _ Remove da Help Workshop Size 6 82MB es HTML Help Workshop Size 6 82MB w HtmlQA Size 2 53MB gag HyperSnap DX 4 Size 4 94MB Java 2 Runtime Environment Standard Edition v1 3
18. OSD Blending OSD Background Reset e Exit t Move j E t t 7 17 17 t t t t 17 17 1 E TI 2 p D 32 Appendix B Maintenance 4 In the Lamp Timer Reset submenu select Yes to reset the timer Lamp Timer Reset Are You Sure No Yes e Exit t Move e Enter Cleaning the Air Filters This projector is equipped with air filters to ensure the optimal operating condition of the projector Periodically clean the air filters by vacuuming them off with a vacuum cleaner The air filter should be cleaned every 100 hours of use Clean the filters more often when the projector is used in a dirty or smoky location 33 HONVNHLNIVIA MAINTENANCE Appendix B Maintenance Troubleshooting Note If you are having trouble with the display use the auto sync feature first PC input only page 21 and reset to the default factory settings page 28 If the problem persists adjust the OSD menu for better image quality Chapter 4 Problem Check No picture appears Ensure that the projector is plugged into the wall outlet Check to see if the wall outlet is connected to a wall switch and that the wall switch is on Ensure the power switch is turned on See Turning On Off on page 12 Ensure that the source setting is correct See Input Signals on page 19 Ensure that the source device cables are correctly connected See Connections on page 7 If you are using the rem
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20. S Italiano LANO4 EN Mag HEN EE 57 NOILVOINAWWOO CEC SA RS 232 COMMUNICATION Appendix E RS 232 communication RS232 Control Command Min Max Default Function Title Value Value Value 58 LIMITED WARRANTY Boxlight Boxlight warrants that each Studio Experience Premiere SOHD the Product sold hereunder will conform to and function in accordance with the written specifications of Boxlight Said limited warranty shall apply only to the first person or entity that purchases the Product for personal or business use and not for the purpose of distribution or resale Said warranty shall continue for a period of three 3 years from the date of such purchase The standard limited warranty excludes the lamps in projectors after 120 days or 500 hours whichever comes first and the accessories after one year Boxlight does not warrant that the Product will meet the specific requirements of the first person or entity that purchases the Product for personal or business use Boxlight s liability for the breach of the foregoing limited warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of the Product or refund of the purchase price of the Product at Boxlight s sole option Replacement Product may be re furbished in like new condition at Boxlight s sole discretion To exercise the Purchaser s rights under the foregoing warranty the Product must be returned at the Purchaser s sole cost and expense to Boxligh
21. T EE Ground level NM A yt y2 E Desktop Installation OILLVY MOUH TI THROW RATIO Appendix D Throw Ratio Desktop Installation 16 9 Screen Size Desk top installation Diag Width Height Max Min Upper Lower 30 261 147 1068m 89m 459m 0 854m_ 250 219 12 89m 7416m 3842m 0 729m 200 174 og 712m 5933m 3 095m 0 604m we wr we sam asm asem oem zor ne s amm 396m 2mm 0437m 100 92 527 3773m 3145m 1 69m 0 37m 10 am 49 356m 296m 16m O355m 9r Sv as 3275m 2723m 148m 0335m amp 73 am 299m 2492m 1 361m 0 315m Tz er 3s 2563m 2136m 1 18tm 0 285m e s2 025m 4v 35 2 1424m 1187m 0703m 0 205m mi EE MK EEE UM Screen size y1 Max projection Distance z1 Upper height from Desk y2 Min projection Distance z2 Lower height from Desk y1 x 0 035599019 Z1 x 0 014949939 0 105 y2 x 0 029665849 z2 x 0 002496924 0 105 48 Appendix D Throw Ratio Desktop Installation 4 3 Desk top installation Projection Dist Screen size 4 3 Height Above Desk Diag Width Height Max Min Upper Lower 300 240 180 13 07m 10 892m 5 594m 1 022m 250 200 150 10 892m 9 076m 4679m 0 860m 200 160 120 8 713m 7 261m 3764m 0 716m 150 120 90 6535m 5 446m 2849m 0 56m
22. USER S GUIDE PREMIERE 50HD HOME THEATER PROJECTOR A division af BOXLIGHT Corporation All rights reserved e copied in any media or form without the writt Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Package Contents EES SS SE SS SS SS ee Se ee CAINI ES S ce vag RE SR BIEN de eee OE EG Components RODE do EP TO NIE euh BE DE saria ADD EG e RR cc Re E ss oa DS areas wanes RE N ai d dt EE ON at Remote CONTO ss kk ac ER De EER DR SE eed Go ed Chapter 2 Connections Before Setting Up SES SS SE ES SS eee Connections SS SS SS SS SS SS SS Device COnne CONS n e n wee BESEER A OES SERE RE BE le RES OE Wired Remote Control SS SE SS eee eee eee EE VIDE OUE d Bi dia e O oc Hb AE ed aa os Tot iS ON ORE o eoe RE E eon DE DA EE Raa i e TUDE ON ses EE anes e HE oa wm WEE GE S WE EES Chapter 3 Operation Operating the Control Panel and Remote Control Zoo aid FOCUS DEE EDE EA rte bag EED e dt i Os Color Temperaire 2 240992 Alte i EE EED tay EG Nav canon BULION sas Seiki ind RES GE GE NERA The Remote Control 43 5 c oe te ace ans i ees C HU OR edd Setting Up the Projector seessn Preface Preface Chapter 4 OSD Menus About the OSD Menus S e a ca a e aa are it AC ER WI ERR SUE 18 Mam Meni ies Art ari DES GEES sata d ae eta du acida i at dn 18 OPUS IS rs cee oun omen ta ad E ia di id iat 19 Picture Video Only ee 19 PNOVANCC os voc ae sr pala a
23. aet See eee eRe ate dl eh dee ee da fa 22 WAGE SyS E I D feo dt Aa ie id as ie Ee a nape ta de rotta a a d aa a 23 FI Deiter lae IP 13 aos tien v ada aciclice it QUSE e Boe aed 23 15525 Bana BA C 6a ucis oe ta IS a tao ai af ied 23 sos MERE TED 26 NSD CCL RANG d duc qp ou Ee PA aas e dnt de ae ada e did 2 IE SEE us E E E E ea uta a iat ale n E E 28 Pactory Detfaull SEER ER pacts a RETE RED E OR AES ANE at 28 Appendix A Specifications Product Specifications eee 29 Appendix B Maintenance Maintenance 42 ye RE E d CI ELS an i ue i d a dle ide ed ata 30 Lamp Maintenance nene 30 Cleaning the Air BINELE caspa o e EERS ER VR ODE EK RR S 33 Troubleshooumns 4 orbe bee aca wee ue d doe eee thee 34 Appendix C The Gamma Manager Utility About the Gamma Manager Utility 0 0 0 0 000085 35 Required Hardware and Software sees SS SS ss eens 35 Connecting the Projector to the PC 0 0 0 eee eee 36 Connecting the Projector toa PC vada deena le RSEN ERE EO 36 Installing the Software 0 0 0 0 0 0 ccc eens 37 Uninstalling the SOIL Wale ue dude GE ER EER ER BEER RE SR EES XE KNEES 39 Using the Gamma Manager Utility 40 Appendix D Throw Ratio About the Throw Ratio 0 0 SS SS Se ss se ee ee ee 47 ii Preface D sktop InstallatlOtis sat aree x KERE EE esee bd 47 Ceiling Mount Installation dis othe do eG b Reb SS sa hte 50 Appendix E RS 232 communication R5 232C communication
24. al Ground or NO Pin D Sub 15 pin cable If there is any type of signal on pin 11 the user gamma and other fuctions will not work properly Connecting the Projector to a PC Refer to following illustration to connect the projector to a PC 220000999000000000 j e9og0 6 Connect the male end of the RS 232 cable to the female RS 232 port on the projector 36 Connect the female end of the RS 232 cable to an RS 232 port on the PC Appendix C The Gamma Manager Utility Installing the Software This software can be installed using the installation program on the CD installation kit that came with the projector Notes Ensure that your computer meets the required specifications see Required Hardware and Software on page 35 Quit all running applications before installing this software Follow these instructions 1 Insert the installation kit CD in the CD ROM drive Double click the My Computer icon Double click the CD ROM drive icon Browse to the Gamma Manager folder Double click Gamma Manager msi The Gamma Manager Setup Wizard opens ote oo N jie Gamma Manager Welcome to the Gamma Manager Setup Wizard The installer will quide you through the steps required to install Gamma Manager on your computer Click Next to continue WARNING Th
25. all items in the Advanced submenu to their factory default values 25 SONATAL GSO OSD MENUS Chapter 4 OSD Menus 26 Geometry The Geometry menu lets you configure the hori zontal and vertical keystone and projection placement settings H V Keystone This option enables you to set the horizontal and vertical keystone values The vertical and horizontal options are as fol lows e Vertical 7 7 14 Horizontal 20 20 40 y Geometry H V Keystone Projection Reset Exit t Move e Ent D H V Keystone Vertical dd EE i Horizontal el j t Move m Move Enter Chapter 4 OSD Menus Projection Enables you to configure the projector for s Geometry reversed image setup and ceiling mounting Projection The following options are available Front Tabletop Front Tabletop normal image used for Es forward facing projection Rear Ceiling P Front Ceiling Image inverted vertically Exit t Move Used for forward facing ceiling mounted projection Rear Tabletop Image reversed horizontally This is used for rear projection e Rear Ceiling Image inverted vertically and reversed horizontally This is used for rear ceiling mount projection or rear projection using a mirror The default setting is Front Tabletop Reset oelect this option to set all items in the Geometry submenu to their factory default values Aspect Ratio a gt es roses ale T mii LN standard Lett
26. ax Default Function Title Value Value Value Input signals Write SIG Component 1 YPbPr SIGO00 Component 1 RGB SIGO1 Component 2 YPbPr SIG02 Component 1 RGB SIGO3 O ems Tint Write TIN o o e Tint 62 TIN62 EM Color Temp Write CTE 4 Color Temp 7800K CTEOO Color Temp 5500K CTEO1 Color Temp 6500K CTEO2 Color Temp 9300K CTEO3 Color Temp User Mode CTE04 Color Temp User CTU Color Temp User 4000K Write CTUOO Color Temp User 4100K CTUO1 Color Temp User 13900K CTU99 5 Un NOLLVOIN YAINOO C C S I RS 232 COMMUNICATION RS232 Control Function color Temp User Read Gamma Write Gamma Read Color Mode Write Color Mode Read Clock Write Clock Read Phase Write Phase Read Menu Picture Reset MPR OSD H Position Write OSD H Position Read OSD V Position Write Lamp Timer Reset LTR Color Matrix Red Write Color Matrix Red Read Color Matrix Green Write Color Matrix Green Read Color Matrix Blue Read Color Matrix Blue Read Color Matrix Cyan Read 56 Appendix E RS 232 communication e ve ve ae SME VOS Title Value Value Value mE La Eis ps dm Do os MN NENNEN Le NN NEN poe EN TGAO4 L NENNEN MEE EE NENNEN CMO 9 Color Mode Movie CMOOO Color Mode Sports CMO001 Color Mode Vlvid CMO02 Color Mode Normal CMO03 T fer EK Clock 50 CLO50 PC Only MPR Menu P
27. e if it does not detect any input signal for 10 minutes after which a countdown begins After five minutes the system shuts down e Off standby mode function is disabled Chapter 4 OSD Menus Status Screen The status screen displays current system con figuration parameters Advanced Status Screen Input Source Compnent 2 Resolution 0 H Frequency 0 KHZ V Frequency 0 HZ Lamp Hours 18h Theater Mode Theater Mode is used to change the brightness gm Advanced of light in white portions of the image Theater Mode When Bright mode is selected the white light is Bright increased 20 more than in normal mode PC Normal signal and DVI signal Bright Mode Video sig Exit tv Move nal Normal Mode OSD Timeout Timeout is used to set how long the OSD will stay open if no buttons are pressed 40 Timeout e gt Move Enter Range is from 5 to 100 seconds The default value is 40 seconds OSD Blending Blending is used to set the transparency of the OSD menu enabling you to see the image behind the menu from O to 40 in steps of one The default setting is 0 0 Blending E Move I Enter OSD Background This item enables you to select the OSD color scheme OSD Color Mode 1 Background is Green OSD Color Mode 2 Background is Magenta OSD Color Mode 3 Background is Black Advanced OSD Background OSD Color Mode 1 OSD Color Mode 2 OSD Color Mode 3 Exit t Move Reset oelect this option to set
28. e defined curve segment is changed 1 Click the screen where you want to define a region boundary Do NOT click on the curve Gamma Data Generator INPUT LEVEL 768 0 1023 75 OUTPUT LEVEL 769 0 1023 75 7 r Curve Type 34 Exponential 1 Bezier Update Gamma Curve 0 256 512 768 1023 Dark jo INPUT j Bright The output screen turns gray 2 Drag the cursor to define the other boundary m Gamma Data Generator INPUT LEVEL 252 0 1023 25 X OUTPUT LEVEL 252 0 1023 25 X 1023 Bright jd m Curve Type 768 TI 5 Exponential fi Bezier Eo d Se M Update Gamma Curve qe EE 5 0 256 512 768 Dark jo INPUT j Bright 1023 3 Adjust the curve by dragging the adjustment The adjustment only affects the line segment defined by the boundary r Gamma Data Generator INPUT LEVEL 260 0 1023 25 OUTPUT LEVEL 281 0 1023 27 Undo Redo Curve Type Exponential 1 C Bezier Update Gamma Curve HADVNVIA VININVO 768 1023 Dak jo INPUT j Bright 45 GAMMA MANAGER Appendix C The Gamma Manager Utility 46 Undoing a Setting Click to revert the curve to its previous position Redoing a Setting Click to revert the curve to its previous position Saving a Gamma Curve Configuration After adjusting the curve to your satisfaction
29. eiling mounted projection When positioning the projector follow these tips and precautions Place the projector on a stable surface When mounting the projector on the ceiling ensure that it is securely fastened to the ceiling mount Ensure that the projector has enough space around it to provide proper venti lation Place the projector so that the power cable and device cables are out of the way of foot traffic Ensure that the infrared ports are unobstructed to ensure that you have maxi mum range with the remote control Connections This section covers connecting devices to the VO sockets and ports on the rear panel See Rear View on page 5 for the location of the ports Power The projector s power supply is a universal input 100 240VAC Connecting Power Connect the power cable to the AC socket on the rear panel esa OO O OF o EB ol ane s gt eS SNOLLOWNNO CONNECTIONS Chapter 2 Connections Device Connections The following section describes device connections The projector supports connec tions to a wide variety of multimedia output devices Refer to the illustration on the next page for device connection locations Computer Graphics Compatibility The following table lists the supported input signals and corresponding resolutions Keystone Standard Letterbox Virtual Wide Anamorphic Pixel to Pixel a e V
30. emote Control on page 11 Control Panel The control panel enables you to adjust the focus and zoom of the projector lens set the input device gamma and color temperature access the OSD menus and turn the projector on and off Remote Control Sensor Point the remote control at this sensor to operate the pro jector with the remote control There is another sensor at the rear of the projector Lens Cap The lens cap protects the projector lens when the projector is not in use Ventilation The projector has a strong fan to keep the lamp from becoming too hot Adjustment Peg The adjusment peg enables you to adjust the image height Note Ensure that the ventilation slots have enough space around them for proper air flow A Warning Because the projector lamp becomes extremely hot air coming from the ventilation slots can be uncomfortably hot NOLLO 1GO LLN INTRODUCTION Chapter 1 Introduction Top View Focus Zoom Power on Standby Over Temperature Alarm LED Input Color Temperature Menu ENXT E OSD Menu Controls SO 27 Gamma Correction Focus Turn this dial to focus the projected image on the screen Zoom Turn this dial to adjust the size of the projected image on the screen Over Temperature Alarm LED This LED flashes when the projector lamp becomes too hot AN Warning When this LED flashes the lamp will shut off and the cool ing fans will continue to run for approximately two minutes Chec
31. erbox Virtual Wide Anamorphic Pixel to pixel Exi tt Move The following options are available Exit V Standard e Resolution 960 x 720 e 4 3 input scaled to fit display height e Width scaled to maintain 4 3 aspect ratio Black bars on left and right taking up 25 of the whole display Letterbox Resolution 1280 x 720 4 3 input scaled to fit display width Height scaled to maintain 4 3 aspect ratio 1280 x 960 25 of the entire image on the top and bottom is cropped 27 SONATAL GSO OSD MENUS Chapter 4 OSD Menus Virtual Wide e Resolution 1280 x 720 Correct geometry in middle stretches edges of image Anamorphic Resolution 1280 x720 e 4 3 input is stretched to fit 16 9 display Stretches entire image Pixel to Pixel Maintains input signal resolution May have black borders around image Language This menu sets the OSD display language The following languages are available e English Spanish e German French e Italian Factory Default 3 Language English Spanish German French Italian e Exit t Move This item sets all menu and submenu items to their factory defaults This concludes this chapter 28 Appendix A Specifications Product Specifications Model No Premiere 50HD DLP Projector Display M DMD Panel with five speed six segment color whee Display Type single Panel HD2 DMD Chip by Texas Instruments 1280 x 720 dois Lens Manual Zo
32. evice pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installa tion This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful inter ference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful inter ference 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 e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Preface NOTICES gt Warning To meet FCC requirements a shielded power cord is required in order to prevent interference It is essential that only the supplied power cord be used Use only shielded cables to connect VO devices to this equipment You are cautioned that changes or modifications not approved by the party responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment gt Warning The projector cooling fan continues to run for approx
33. he distance from the projector to the screen is between 0 9 to 10 6 meters Geometry Projection e Slide Shot Left and Right Ensure that you have selected the best provides 40 horizontal and mode for your environment 14 vertical keystone correction E Geometry e Front Desktop projecting forward from a Projection desktop or table Front Tabletop Front Ceiling projecting forward from a Front Ceiling ceiling mount Inverts the image vertically Hear Tabletop Rear Tabletop projecting from a table Rear Ceiling onto a rear projection screen Inverts the e Exit ti Move image Horizontally Rear Ceiling projecting from a ceiling mount onto a rear projection screen Inverts the image horizontally and verti cally This concludes this chapter The next chapter covers the On Screen Display OSD menus 17 NOILVAAdO OSD MENUS About the OSD Menus Chapter 4 OSD Menus You can configure the Premiere 50HD DLP Projector by using the On Screen Dis play OSD Menus The OSD menus enable you to set advanced features of the pro jector including setting the input signal type brightness contrast sharpness color tint and display language among other things To access the OSD Menus press the OSD Menu button on your remote control unit or the control panel You can navigate through the OSD Menus by using the Up Down Right and Left buttons Currently selected items are highlighted in yellow There is an OS
34. her color temperatures make the image look Native cool with a bluish hue Lower color tempera 9900 K tures make the image look warmer with a red UE dish hue The native ed temperature usually CCA falls between 7200 8800 K e Exit t Move Enter Select User Mode and press Enter to adjust the color temperature manually The default setting is Native 5300 K e JI Move Enter Press and to raise and lower the color temperature in steps of 100 degrees The minimum value is 4000 degrees the maximum value is 14000 degrees Select CCA and press Enter to adjust the X Y Color temperature CCA 50 b 50 X j gt 9 Move Move e Enter Chapter 4 OSD Menus Gamma Correction Use this option to adjust the Gamma Correction Picture of your image Default setting is gamma 2 2 Gamma Correction Gamma curves for all input sources can be set Gamma 10 using gamma user mode Users can use the Gamma 1 5 Gamma Manager utility to adjust or create Gamma 2 0 gamma curves as desired The Gamma Man Gamma 22 ager can be found on the bundled CD installa Gamma 2 35 tion kit or downloaded from our Web site Refer Gamma 2 5 to Appendix C for more information on installing Gamma 2 8 and using the utility Gamma User Mode e Exit t Move Gamma correction provides one linear gamma and six non linear gamma corrections 1 0 1 5 2 0 2 2 2 35 2 5 2 8 default setting is Gamma 2 2 Color Mode Use this op
35. i mately two minutes after the projector is turned off using the Power button on the control panel or remote control Never turn off the projector using the power switch on the projector while the lamp is lit This can damage the lamp or power supply gt Warning High brightness light source Do not stare into the beam of light or view directly Do not allow children to stare directly into the beam of light gt Warning To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this product to rain or moisture Caution For minimal servicing and to maintain high image quality we rec ommend that you use the projector in an environment that is smoke and dust free When used in areas where there is a lot of smoke or dust the filter and lens should be cleaned often to lengthen the ser vice life of the projector gt Warning The ventilation slots lamp and objects next to them may get extremely hot during operation Do not touch these areas until they have sufficiently cooled down gt Warning When replacing the lamp turn off the power switch and disconnect the input power Allow the lamp to cool at least 15 min utes prior to opening the lamp door A Warning Be careful when removing the lamp In the event of a lamp rupture there may be small fragments of glass in the lamp housing and the projector Clean out the fragments as much as possible tak ing care not to touch the fragments Alternately you can contac
36. icture Reset MPROO OPH 100 OSD H Position 0 OPHOO Lamp Timer Reset Yes LTRO1 OSD V Position 0 OPVOO Color Matrix Red 3 CMG30 CMR Color Matrix Blue 30 CMB30 Color Matrix Green 30 CMG30 Color Matrix Cyan 30 CMC30 EE RS232 Control Function Color Matrix Cyan Read Color Matrix Magenta Read Color Matrix Magenta Read Color Matrix Yellow Read Color Matrix Yellow Read TimeOut Write TimeOut Read Blending Write Blending Read BLE OSD Background Write OSD Background Read Menu Advanced Reset H KeyStone Write H KeyStone Read V KeyStone Write V KeyStone Read Projection Write Projection Read Menu Geometry Reset Aspect Ratio Write Language Read Factory Default Power On Appendix E RS 232 communication Command Min Max Default Title Value Value Value CMM 30 30 Color Matrix Magenta 30 CMM30 CMY30 Theater Bright THMOO DEED Theater Normal THMO1 THM TimeOut40 TIO40 TIO Blending 0 BLEOO OSD Background 0 OPAOO NE ui enu Advanced Reset EE L NEN NEN XN NNNM EE EM mum NEN o 4 J H KeyStone 0 HKS00 EN Lone US pur Ee sepe MU E ee NEM eee EE Me Mg EE GN id PE N ad DEED N EEN Rear Tabletop TABO2 EE IERE DEFOO ONNOO Factory Default Power On MGR Menu Geometry Reset qo MGROO English LANOO O Espanola LANO1 mmm Deutsch LANO2 m Francois LANO3 N
37. igger an external device when the projec tor power is turned on The maximum output current is 200mA Please use an adap tor plug with polarity 2 5 mm inside diameter and polarity 5 5 mm outside diameter and cable length as needed 12VDC OUTPUT PR N A DUCCOODU 43 m a ur 3 ant DOIDO 1 gt If Em GH Nooceaaao Es eds day sw Ta E NUTS a eJ J We ar Uu T Wey X ij co j wers a a W l Zi 11 SNOLLOANNOZ CONNECTIONS Chapter 2 Connections Turning On Off Follow these instructions to turn on projector 1 Press the power switch on the rear panel to supply power to the projector 88883 o 6 PS neces Om Press this switch to supply power to the projector 2 Press the Power button on the control panel or remote control Press the power button The fan starts running and the projector warms up After the projector warms up approximately 30 sec the image appears on the screen 12 Chapter 2 Connections Turning Off AN Warning Follow these procedures exactly as written to avoid damage to the lamp and projector 1 Press the power button on the control panel or remote to open the Power Down Menu Select Yes and and press Enter Alternately you can press the power button three times 2 The lamp shuts off and the cooling fans continue
38. is button to enter the OSD menus Menu Controls These buttons enable you to navigate the menus The up and down arrows scroll up and down through menus while the left and right arrows scroll left and right Press the Enter button to enter a value or setting Color Temperature Enables you to set the image color temperature You can set it to Native 5500 6500 9300 K or User Mode Input Press this button to select the type of input signal connected to the projector Input 1 computer or DVI Input 2 amp 3 component 1 amp 2 Input 4 S Video composite Video Gamma Enables you to set the gamma correction Default setting is gamma 2 2 There is gamma user mode for users to define their own gamma curve for all input sources Users can use the Gamma Manager utility to adjust or create gamma curves as desired The Gamma Manager can be found on the bundled CD installa tion kit or downloaded from our Web site Refer to appendix C for more information about this utility This concludes this chapter The next chapter explains how to connect the projector to power and different types of input devices Chapter 2 Connections Before Setting Up The Premiere 50HD DLP Projector is extremely flexible when considering installation locations The keystone feature enables you to place the projector at an angle to the screen and digitally corrects the distortion of the skewed image You can configure the image for rear mirror or c
39. is computer program is protected by copyright law and international treaties Unauthorized duplication or distribution of this program or any portion of it may result in severe civil or criminal penalties and will be prosecuted to the maximum extent possible under the law Cancel M annann ana voy jie Gamma Manager Select Installation Folder The installer will install Gamma Manager in the following folder To install in this folder click Next To install to a different new or existing folder enter one below or click Browse Folder C Program Files Gamma Manageri Browse You can install the software on the following drives Volume 7 Select the default location or browse to an alternate location 8 Click Next You are prompted to confirm the installation 37 YWADVNVI VAIVO GAMMA MANAGER Appendix C The Gamma Manager Utility p none Y ue je Gamma Manager Confirm Installation The installer is ready to install Gamma Manager on your computer Click Next to start the installation Cancel Previous 1 9 Click Next The wizard installs the program im Gamma Manager E r1 x Installing Gamma Manager e X Gamma Manager is being installed Writing system registry values Previous After the Wizard installs the Gamma Manager the following screen is dis played je Gamma Manager Installation Complete Gamma
40. k the air intakes and filter to make sure they are not clogged or blocked Refer to Cleaning The Air Filters on page 34 for further information about cleaning the Air Filters Refer to Turning Off on page 13 for proper power down procedures Power on Standby Press this button to put the projector into or bring it out of standby mode Note The Power button does not turn all power off The power switch at the rear of the projector turns it off See Turning Off on page 13 for proper power down procedures Input Press this button to select the input source for example S Video or DVI Color Temperature Enables you to set the image color temperature You can set it to Native 5500 6500 or 9300 K or User Mode for fine adjustment Menu Press this button to enter the OSD menus Menu Controls These buttons enable you to navigate the menus The up and down arrows scroll up and down through the menus while the left and right arrows scroll left and right Press the Enter button to enter a value setting or to go into a sub menu Press the left button 4 to exit the OSD menus or submenus Gamma Enables you to set the gamma correction Default setting is gamma 2 2 Gamma curves for all input sources can be set using the gamma user mode Users can use the Gamma Manager utility to adjust or create gamma curves as desired The Gamma Manager can be found on the bundled CD installation kit or downloaded from our Web site Refer to appendix C
41. k with your sales agent The Gamma Manager Utility enables you to send user defined gamma correction values to the projector from your PC Gamma correction provides more precise con trol over the brightness contrast and color This software operates under the Microsoft Windows XP Me 2000 98SE 98 NT oper ating systems This manual references only these Microsoft Windows Operating Systems Refer to the Microsoft Windows operation manual for details Required Hardware and Software Gamma Manager requires the following hardware and software for operation e PC running under Microsoft Windows XP Me 2000 98SE 98 NT 233 MHz Pentium CPU or higher is recommended e 800 x 600 display capable of displaying 65 536 colors or more Atleast 32 MB of memory e Atleast 10 MB hard disk free space e RS 232C serial port CD ROM drive to install the software Note This software may not operate normally if the computer configura tion and serial port settings are not set correctly or other serial devices are connected to the computer HADVNVIA VININVO GAMMA MANAGER Appendix C The Gamma Manager Utility Connecting the Projector to the PC This software requires the use of an RS 232C serial cable CAUTION Before connecting be sure to turn both the projector and the computer off After making the connection turn the projector on first The computer should always be turned on last CAUTION The VGA cable pin NO 11 should be Digit
42. mage to the unit Note The projector has an over temperature warning LED on the control panel If the projector overheats because of a dirty filter or other problem the LED will flash and the projector lamp will turn off after which a 2 minute cooling off period occurs If after correcting the over temperature condition and restarting the projector the projector still doesn t function properly contact technical support to arrange for service Chapter 1 Introduction Congratulations on selecting the Premiere 50HD DLP Projector The Premiere 50HD DLP is the first mainstream projector to offer Silicon Optix AnyPlace technology which provides flexibility in projector place ment while displaying a high definition image The projector is equipped with a full set of VO connectors enabling you to attach a wide variety of input devices including Composite Video S Video Digital Video Interface DVI Computer VGA and Component Video The control panel and remote control enable you to easily set up functions such as input source aspect gamma correction and color temperature The keystone fea ture provides maximum flexibility in projector placement while still providing a flat image The menu driven OSD On Screen Display provides a suite of functions that enable you to set such items such as the source input device gamma brightness contrast clock and phase The RS 232 port enables easy upgrades to ensure that the pr
43. mma Manager 6 Click Setting COM Port i Gamma Manager File Setting About Gan T LEWEL OUTPUT LEVEL 102 Bright jd FRA 7 In the COM Port Setting dialog select the COM port from the drop down list that your projector is connected to AA COM Port Setting E x Settings Port Baud hate ar 8 Select the input mode Input Made Component Component PC A nalog C Dwl Composite 41 YWADVNVI VAIVO GAMMA MANAGER Appendix C The Gamma Manager Utility Note You must select the same input mode that the projector is set at If you select a different input mode you will receive the following warning message Input Mode Error 9 Select Projector Gamma Custom to customize the gamma curve for a single color Projector Gamma Custom C RED C GREEN fs BLUE HITE Transmit 10 Adjust the curve You can adjust the curve in the Curve Type section or you can directly adjust it by using the mouse to drag the adjustment point 42 Appendix C Adjusting the Gamma Curve You can adjust the gamma curve using an exponential or B zier function Exponential Exponential sets the gamma curve based on the func tion OUTPUT INPUT where n is the number selected from the spin box Use the up and down arrows to increase or decrease n The following illus tration shows what happens when the exponential is set at 3 2 and the color is blue Gamma Data
44. nnger File Setting Help Pink end point r Gamma Data Generator INPUT LEVEL 496 0 1023 4 OUTPUT LEVEL 766 0 1023 1 E E Input Mode f Component Component i PC Analog Curve Type DI Exponential Bezier Composite C Svideo Projector Gamma Custom C RED f GREEN C BLUE te WHITE 256 qm E EER 1023 Bright Reset to default Transmit d Yellow Yellow control point end point Click and drag the control points to change the curve s starting and ending poinis Note When clicking the Bezier curve control points and end points the hand icon turns yellow Click the adjustment points and drag them to adjust the shape of the Bezier curve T Gamma Data Generator INPUT LEVEL 9300 0 1023 Ba x c OUTPUT LEVEL 579 0 1023 57 4 E 1023 QG Bright Und ef jo r Curve Type P o Ren nm ES i n C Exponential 2 2 LI gt We Cc LI T M RT POI IM Pe N TCI EDEN Update Gamma Curve ja z Dark NI NI NI NI NI NI s Dark j INPUT j Bright 44 Appendix C The Gamma Manager Utility Setting a Gamma Curve Range You can set a curve range for adjusting the gamma When adjusting the gamma only th
45. nter to reset the picture settings to the factory defaults Advanced The Advanced menu lets you configure the OSD position reset the lamp timer set the standby mode view a status screen and set other options ap Advanced Video System FLI De interlacing RS232 Band Rate OSD Position Lamp Timer Reset Color Matrix Standby Mode Status Screen Theater Mode OSD Timeout OSD Blending OSD Background Reset e Exit t Move e Enter E E 1 1 t7 1 E t7 t t7 1 1 1 22 Chapter 4 OSD Menus Video System This option allows you to manually select the video standard for the composite and S Video inputs aD Advanced Video System Auto NTSC PAL SECAM 4 43 NTSC PAL M PAL N PAL 60 NTSC JAPAN It m D e Exit t Move le FLI De interlacing This option allows you to control how the projector processes video signals oetting DcDi to on helps to smooth the edges of objects in progressive scan and interlaced images Setting Film Mode to on optimizes how 3 2 and 2 2 pull down conversions are per formed oetting CCS to on helps prevent the cross color contamination that can be found in some composite and S Video inputs By default all of these settings are on 00 Advanced FLI De interlacing DcDi On Film Mode On CCS On Exit t Move e Enter RS232 Baud Rate This option allows you to change the RS232 Baud Rate for serial communciations Refer to Appendix E for more informati
46. o this port RS 232 Connect a serial cable to this 9 pin D sub port and your computer to perform firmware upgrades or to control the projector using RS232 commands See Appendix E S Video Input 4 Connect an S Video source to this 4 pin mini DIN port Composite Video Input 4 Connect a standard RCA video cable to this port Rear Remote Infrared Sensor Point the remote control at this sensor to con trol the projector Component Input 2 amp 3 Attach component device cables to these RCA ports Component Video will provide the best image quality AC Power Socket Connect the power cable to this socket Power Switch Turns the power to the projector on and off Note that you must press the Power button on the top control panel to put the projector in operating mode Do not set this switch to off if the projector lamp is on Always place the projector into standby mode prior to setting this switch to off NOLLO 1GO LLN INTRODUCTION Chapter 1 Introduction Remote Control Power on Standby Menu OSD Exit Menu Controls Input 1 Computer DVI Input 2 Component 1 Input 3 Component 2 Input 4 S Composite Video Color Temperature Gamma Correction Power Press this button to put the projector into or bring it out of standby mode Note The Power button does not turn all power off The power switch at the rear of the projector turns it off See Turning Off on page 13 for more information Menu Press th
47. ojec tor firmware is always up to date The Silicon Optix image processor is incorporated in the design with its unique Any Place technology which adjusts for the vertical and horizontal projection angles to the screen allowing users to place the projector anywhere in the room and still dis play a perfect image This eliminates the need for room remodelling and enables the projector to naturally blend into a room In addition to AnyPlace placement flexibility the Premiere 50HD DLP projector delivers superior keystone and scaling image quality The Premiere 50HD DLP Projector is supported by a standard two year limited war ranty NOLLO 1GO LLN INTRODUCTION Chapter 1 Introduction Package Contents Open the package and ensure that you have the following items Power Cord Remote control and two AAA alkaline batteries Warranty Card Cables Remote wired cable RCA cable for composite video VGA cable User s manual Quick Guide CD installation kit If anything is missing or appears damaged contact your dealer immediately Do not discard the packing materials in the event you need to ship the unit for service Features The Premiere 50HD DLP Projector comes with the following advanced features 1280 x 720 native resolution Super high contrast ratio 1700 amp above providing enhanced image depth Brightness control allows for excellent film viewing in different ambient lighting conditions TI D
48. om amp Focus Zoom ratio 1 1 2 F 2 4 f 24 28 8 mm 200 W VIF Ife 2 000 hours Brightness 1000 ANSI Lumen Bright Mode 800 ANSI Lumen Normal Mode Contrast Ratio 1700 1 or Above Horizontal Scan Line 720 lines for DTV amp 480 lines for NTSC 30 300 inches Throw Ratio 16 9 1 34 1 1 608 1 Aspect Ratio 16 9 Native and 4 3 Supports Letterbox Standard Virtual Wide Anamorphic Pixel to Pixel Power Requirement AC 100V AC 240V 50 60Hz Power Consumption 300W max 6 0W standby Operation Temperature 5 C 35 C oor Storage Temperature 20 C 60 C Whisper quiet 31 dBA Video System Digital TV 480p 576p 720p 1080i NTSC M N 60 4 43 Japan PAL M N 60 SECAM Computer Format SXGA XGA SVGA VGA MAC640 480 67 MAC832 624 75 MAC1024 768 75 High Clarity image compression VO Connectors Component Video Y Pb Pr 5RCA 2 Y Cb Cr R G B H V R G B Sync on Green Graphic e DVI D e PC VGA 15 pin D Sub Standard Video e S Video e Composite Video Others e RS 232 9 pin D Sub e Mini Jack for Wire Control e DC12V Output for Motorized Screen Control Front Rear SNOLLVDIHALDAdS MAINTENANCE Appendix B Maintenance Maintenance The Premiere 50HD DLP Projector has been constructed to provide years of opera tion Refer to the following sections to maintain and troubleshoot your projector Lamp Maintenance The projector lamp has an average life of 2 000 hours Maintain proper ventilation and keep the
49. on 00 Advanced RS232 Baud Rate 4800 9600 19200 38400 57600 Exit t Move 23 SONATAL GSO OSD MENUS Chapter 4 OSD Menus 24 OSD Position Enables you to set the position of the OSD Position OSD menu 50 Vertical Press to move the OSD display HI Is upward Press Y to move the display downward Press to move the display 50 Horizontal to the left Press to move the display to N gt the right The OSD vertical and horizontal f Move ex Move Enter position can be set from 1 to 100 in 5 increment steps Lamp Timer Reset Lamp Timer Reset is used to reset the lamp counter Lamp Timer Reset You should reset the counter after you POTIS install a new lamp The cumulative lamp usage time is shown in the Status Screen No Yes Exit t Move e Enter Color Matrix Color Matrix is used to adjust the primary Red gq Advanced Green and Blue and secondary Cyan Color Matrix Magenta and Yellow color saturation The Red default setting is 30 Select a color and press I Green Enter to view the settings bar Blue Cyan Magenta j 2 GS MOVS Enter Exit tt Move Enter Press to decrease the color saturation Press m to increase the saturation Standby Mode Standby Mode enables you to set the system to gy Advanced power off automatically if no input is detected Standby Mode The following options are available On Off e On the system goes into standby mode Exit 4 Mov
50. or DVI Mode Input 2 amp 3 component video 1 amp 2 Input 4 S Video Composite Video A screen at the bottom of the image shows which mode is currently selected See Input Signals on page 19 for more information Menu Press this button to open the OSD menus Refer to Chapter 4 for a full description of the OSD menu functions Main Menu Input Signals Picture 10 Advanced L Geometry Aspect Ratio Q Language 2 Factory Default e Exit t Move Enter Color Temperature Press this button to set the color temperature of the image See Color Temp on page 20 for more information R Picture Color Temp Native 5500 K 6500 K 9300 K CCA Exit t Move I Enter Gamma Press the Gamma button on the remote control to adjust the gamma correction See Gamma Correction on page 21 for more information A Picture Gamma Correction Gamma 1 0 Gamma Gamma Gamma Gamma Gamma Gamma Gamma User Mode Exit t Move d e A be e 0 w N OU Oi 15 NOILV IId OPERATION Chapter 3 Operation Navigation Buttons Press the up and down arrow buttons to scroll vertically through the menus Press the Enter button to open submenus and enter Use the Exit button to go to the pre vious menu The Remote Control The remote control provides a convenient way to control the projector Installing Remote Control Batteries Refer to the following illustrations and instructions on in
51. ote control ensure that the batteries are good If necessary replace the batteries See Installing Remote Control Batteries on page 16 Ensure that the contrast and brightness settings are not set to the minimum position See Brightness and Contrast on page 19 Ensure the lamp is installed Color is faded or poor Ensure that the color and tint settings are correct See Color and Tint on page 20 Ensure that the video system settings are correct See Video System on page 23 Picture is blurred Adjust the zoom and focus See Zoom and Focus on page 14 Ensure that the projection distance is not too long or too short to allow for proper focus See Adjusting the Projection Distance on page 17 No OSD appears Ensure that the projector is plugged in If you are using the remote control ensure that the batteries are good If necessary replace the batteries See Installing Remote Control Batteries on page 16 Over temperature alarm LED The projector is overheating See Temperature LED on page 30 lights up Picture noise appears Adjust the phase See Phase on page 22 Check the input cables Image is green on Change the component input signal type See Input Signals on INPUT 2 amp 3 COMPONENT page 19 Ensure the component cables are connected correctly Appendix C The Gamma Manager Utility About the Gamma Manager Utility Gamma Manager may be an optional item for your projector please chec
52. s x 2 to support YPbPc YCbCr component video output S Video Input 4 Connect a DVD VCR or DTV decoder source device with the S Video cable to this socket S video separates pictures into chrominance and luminance signals provid ing a high quality image that is preferable to a composite video connection Composite Video Input 4 Connect a DVD VCR or DTV decoder source device to this socket SNOLLOWNNO CONNECTIONS Chapter 2 Connections To computer serial port Computer Jam 00000 uda Laser disk player Video deck DVD player 10 Chapter 2 Connections Wired Remote Control The wired remote control jack enables you to connect the remote control to the pro jector using the included cable When using the wire remote control feature you do not have to be in the line of sight of the IR sensors to operate the projector Also the remote control is powered by the projector which saves battery power 9899375 o UL ff 7 wl power lea dos se em 100 Connect the OCD 6 2 remote control s 9 to this jack using e ROM the included Es J e remote control g ed E WIRED REMOTE 12VDC Outlet The 12VDC Outlet jack enables you to tr
53. ssa ep d EG eed PARE HERR GR REA dr di E 53 Communications SEL ES cs o Da DR HE odo ti ala at d duos 53 Computer Windows HyPer Terminal 0 0 ss Es ss ee 53 Command Or Read command 53 Computer Windows RS232ControlAP exe SESSE EE eee 54 Command ala Cha s BEER faber ta een arene AE DO en 55 iii Preface About this manual This manual is designed for use with the PREMIERE 50HD DLP Projector Informa tion in this document has been carefully checked for accuracy however no guaran tee is given to the correctness of the contents The information in this document is subject to change without notice Copyright Copyright 2003 This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright All rights are reserved No part of this manual may be reproduced by any mechanical electronic or other means in any form without prior written permission of the manufacturer Trademarks All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective own ers FCC COMPLIANCE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the fol lowing two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Federal Communications Commission FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital d
54. stalling the remote control batteries 1 Press the battery cover latch and pull the battery cover open 2 Insert two AAA batteries into the battery compartment observing the polarity marks in the battery compartment casing Using as a Wired Remote Control To save battery power and use the remote control when line of sight access to the remote control sensors is inconvenient connect the included remote control cable between the remote control and the projector using the Wire Remote Jack on the rear panel Refer to Wired Remote Control on page 11 16 Chapter 3 Operation Setting Up the Projector Follow these tips when setting up the projector Adjustment Peg Use the adjustment peg on the base of the projector to adjust the height of the pro jected image 1 Push and hold the adjustment peg release 2 Raise the front of the projec Adjustment peg tor release 3 Let go of the peg release to Adjustment secure the agjustment peg peg 4 Turn the adjustment peg foot pad to fine tune the height Keystone Correction Choose the keystone function in the Geometry submenu to adjust the image shape when the projector is at an angle to the screen Adjusting the Projection Distance Position the projector perpendicular to the screen with all feet flat to achieve optimal image quality Move the projector forward if the edges of the image are distorted Ensure that t
55. t Technical Support to have the projector serviced Preface Precautions When using the projector refer to the following instructions Read and follow all instructions and warnings provided Save these instructions for future use When servicing or replacement parts are required ensure work is done by a qualified technician Do not use this unit near water or in a rainy moist environment or near heat sources such as radiators stoves or space heaters Use supplied cables only Never insert any objects through ventilation holes The projector power cable is equipped with a three prong plug for grounding Do not alter the plug and defeat this safety feature If your outlet does not accommodate a three prong grounding type plug contact an electrician to replace it Only mount the projector on a tabletop or ceiling as recommended by the manufacturer Do not place the projector on an unstable cart or stand Allow at least 0 3 foot 10 cm space between the ventilation slots and the nearest object or wall When the ventilation slots are obstructed the projector lamp automatically turns off as a safety precaution When this happens the over temperature alarm LED will light Remove the obstruction and push the power button again to return the projector to normal operating condition Any electrical equipment is hazardous if handled improperly Ensure that you follow the preceding safety instructions to avoid harm to yourself and da
56. t or to any authorized Boxlight service center provided and the Product must be accompanied by a written letter explaining the problem and which includes i proof of date of purchase 11 the dealer s name and iii the model and serial number of the Product When sending your unit in for repair please ship your unit in its original packing material or a Boxlight approved ATA Shipping Case or have a professional packaging company pack the unit Please insure your shipment for its full value A retu rn authoriz ation number issued by the Boxlight Cust omer Service departm ent must also be clearly displaye d on the outside of the shipping carton containing the Product WARRANTY LIMITATION AND EXCLUSION Boxlight shall have no further obligation under the foregoing limited warranty if the Product has been damaged due to abuse misuse neglect accident unusual physical or electrical stress unusual physical and electrical stress includes unusually long operation exposure to smoke and other airborne contaminants unauthorized modifications tampering alterations or service other than by Boxlight or its authorized agents causes other than from ordinary use or failure to properly use the Product in the application for which said Product is intended DISCLAIMER OF UNSTATED WARRANTIES THE WARRANTY PRINTED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PURCHASE ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WA
57. tion to adjust the Color Mode of your ga Picture image Four different modes are available with Color Mode preset values for brightness contrast sharp Movie ness color and tint for video input signals Sports The table below shows the presets for the differ Vivid ent settings Normal e Exit t Move Auto Tune Computer Source Signal only Auto tune automatically adjusts the clock phase and position settings to match the PC input Select Auto Tune and press Enter The following message is displayed on the screen while the projector adjusts the settings Auto Sync Please Wait Wait for the message to disappear before continuing Clock Computer Source Signal only Clock enables you to adjust the display pixel number to help stabilize the display Use this function in conjunction with phase to adjust the display quality Scale is from 0 to 100 The default setting is 50 50 Clock m gt Move Enter 21 SONATAL GSO OSD MENUS Chapter 4 OSD Menus Phase Phase lets you adjust the focus and clarity of the display Scale is from O to 31 16 Phase TO Move Enter Position Position enables you to center the display vertically and horizontally Position i 05 6 e EEN tyMove Move Enter Press to move the display upward Press to move the display downward Press to move the display to the left Press m to move the display to the right Reset Select Reset and press E

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