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D DLLPP® ® PPrroojjeeccttoorr— —U Usseerr’’ss M Maannuuaall Important Safety Information Congratulations on purchasing the DLP® projector! Important: It is strongly recommended that you read this section carefully before using the projector. These safety and usage instructions will ensure that you enjoy many years of safe use of the projector. Keep this manual for future reference. Symbols Used Warning symbols are used on the unit and in this manual to alert you of hazardous situations.
PPrreeffaaccee Power Safety ¾ Only use the supplied power cord. ¾ Do not place anything on the power cord. Place the power cord where it will not be in the way of foot traffic. ¾ Remove the batteries from the remote control when storing or not in use for a prolonged period. Replacing the Lamp Replacing the lamp can be hazardous if done incorrectly. Refer to “Replacing the Projection Lamp” on page 28 for clear and safe instructions for this procedure.
D DLLPP® ® PPrroojjeeccttoorr— —U Usseerr’’ss M Maannuuaall Main Features • Lightweight unit, easy to pack away and transport • Compatible with all major video standards including NTSC, PAL, and SECAM • A high brightness rating allows for presentations in daylight or in lit rooms • Supports resolutions up to SXGA at 16.
PPrreeffaaccee Table of contents GETTING STARTED .......................................................................................................................................................... 1 PACKING CHECKLIST ........................................................................................................................................................... 1 VIEWS OF PROJECTOR PARTS .........................................................................................................
D DLLPP® ® PPrroojjeeccttoorr— —U Usseerr’’ss M Maannuuaall TIMING MODE TABLE ........................................................................................................................................................ 39 PROJECTOR DIMENSIONS ................................................................................................................................................... 41 REGULATORY COMPLIANCE ....................................................................................
GETTING STARTED Packing Checklist Carefully unpack the projector and check that the following items are included: REMOTE CONTROL (WITH TWO AAA BATTERIES) DLP® PROJECTOR POWER CORD USB CABLE CD-ROM (THIS USER’S MANUAL) S-VIDEO CABLE QUICK START GUIDE AUDIO CABLE (MINI JACK-TO-RCA X 2) COMPUTER CABLE (DVI-DB15) CARRYING CASE Contact your dealer immediately if any items are missing, appear damaged, or if the unit does not work. Caution: Avoid using the projector in dusty environments.
D DLLPP® ® PPrroojjeeccttoorr— —U Usseerr’’ss M Maannuuaall Views of Projector Parts Front-right View ITEM LABEL DESCRIPTION 1. Front IR receiver Receiver for IR signal from remote control 2. Height-adjuster button Push to release height adjuster 3. Height adjuster Adjusts level of projector 4. Lens Adjust focus/zoom on top opening 5. Focus Focuses the projected image 6. Zoom Enlarges the projected image 7. Speaker Built-in mono speaker 8.
D DLLPP PPrroojjeeccttoorr –– U Usseerr’’ss M Maannuuaall Top view—On-screen Display (OSD) buttons and LEDs 1 2 3 4 5 6 KEYSTONE READY SOURCE AUTO M ENU POWER POWER KEYSTONE 7 8 ITEM LABEL 1. Source/ Left cursor Detects the input device Navigates and changes settings in the OSD 11 2. Menu Opens and exits the OSD 15 3. Keystone/ Up cursor Corrects image-trapezoid (wider top) effect Navigates and changes settings in the OSD 14 4.
D DLLPP® ® PPrroojjeeccttoorr— —U Usseerr’’ss M Maannuuaall Rear view 8 ITEM LABEL DESCRIPTION 1. Power Connect the supplied power cord 2. DVI-I Connect the computer cable (supplied) from a computer 3. Video Connect a composite video cable from a video device 4. S-video Connect the S-video cable (supplied) from a video device 5. Audio-in Connect the audio cable (supplied) from the input device 6. USB Connect the USB cable (supplied) from a computer 7. Audio-out Audio loop-thru 8.
D DLLPP PPrroojjeeccttoorr –– U Usseerr’’ss M Maannuuaall Bottom view 2 1 1 1 ITEM LABEL DESCRIPTION SEE PAGE: 1. Ceiling support holes Contact your dealer for information on mounting the projector on a ceiling. 2. Projection lamp cover Remove when changing lamp 28 Caution: For ceiling installations, use approved mounting hardware and M4 screws with a maximum screw depth of 6 mm (1/4 inch). To allow for proper ventilation, keep a distance of 50 cm (20 inches) from walls and ceiling.
D DLLPP® ® PPrroojjeeccttoorr— —U Usseerr’’ss M Maannuuaall Remote Control Parts Important: 1. Avoid using the projector with bright fluorescent lighting turned on. Certain high-frequency fluorescent lights can disrupt remote control operation. 2. Be sure nothing obstructs the path between the remote control and the projector. If the path between the remote control and the projector is obstructed, you can bounce the signal off certain reflective surfaces such as projector screens. 3.
D DLLPP PPrroojjeeccttoorr –– U Usseerr’’ss M Maannuuaall ITEM LABEL DESCRIPTION 4. Up Up arrow when connected through USB to a PC 5. Right Right arrow when connected through USB to a PC 6. Down Down arrow when connected through USB to a PC 7. Page Down Page down when connected through USB to a PC 8. Up cursor 9. Right cursor 10. Down cursor 11. SEE PAGE: Navigates and changes settings in the OSD 15 Volume +/- Adjusts volume 14 12. Mute Mutes the built-in speaker 13.
D DLLPP® ® PPrroojjeeccttoorr— —U Usseerr’’ss M Maannuuaall Note: The remote control can only interface with a computer when connected to the computer through a USB cable connection. The computer cable connects a computer to the projector for display purposes only. Remote Control Operating Range The remote control uses infrared transmission to control the projector. It is not necessary to point the remote directly at the projector.
SETUP AND OPERATION Inserting the Remote Control Batteries 1. 2. 3. Remove the battery compartment cover by sliding the cover in the direction of the arrow. Insert the supplied batteries taking note of the polarity (+/-) as shown here. Replace the cover. Caution: 1. Only use AAA batteries.(Alkaline is better) 2. Dispose of used batteries according to local ordinance regulations. 3. Remove the batteries when not using the projector for prolonged periods. –9– Downloaded From projector-manual.
D DLLPP® ® PPrroojjeeccttoorr— —U Usseerr’’ss M Maannuuaall Connecting Input Devices A PC or notebook computer as well as video devices can be connected to the projector at the same time. Video devices include DVD, VCD, and VHS players, as well as movie camcorders and digital still cameras. Check the user manual of the connecting device to confirm it has the appropriate output connector. ITEM LABEL DESCRIPTION A DVI-I Connect the supplied computer cable from a computer.
D DLLPP PPrroojjeeccttoorr –– U Usseerr’’ss M Maannuuaall Starting and Shutting down the Projector 1. 2. 3. Connect the power cord to the projector. Connect the other end to a wall outlet. The POWER and READY LEDs on the projector turn on. Turn on the connected devices. Ensure the Ready LED is on a steady (not flashing) orange and then press the Power button to turn on the projector. The projector splash screen displays and connected devices are detected.
D DLLPP® ® PPrroojjeeccttoorr— —U Usseerr’’ss M Maannuuaall Setting an Access Password (Security Lock) You can use the four cursor (arrow) buttons to set a password and prevent unauthorized use of the projector. When enabled, the password must be entered after you power on the projector. (See “Navigating the OSD” on page 15 and “Setting the OSD Language” on page 16 for help on using OSD menus.) Important: Keep the password in a safe place. Without the password, you will not be able to use the projector.
D DLLPP PPrroojjeeccttoorr –– U Usseerr’’ss M Maannuuaall Adjusting the Projector Level Take note of the following when setting up the projector: • The projector table or stand should be level and sturdy. • Position the projector so that it is perpendicular to the screen. • Be sure cables are not in the way or can cause the projector to be knocked over. A B 1. C To raise the level of the projector, lift the projector [A] and press the height-adjuster button [B].
D DLLPP® ® PPrroojjeeccttoorr— —U Usseerr’’ss M Maannuuaall Adjusting the Zoom, Focus and Keystone 1. 2. 3. A Use the Image-focus control (on the projector only) to sharpen the projected image A . B Use the Image-zoom control (on the projector only) to resize the projected image and screen size B . Use the Keystone buttons (on the projector or the remote control) to correct image-trapezoid (wider top or bottom) effect. KEYSTONE SOURCE KEYSTONE The keystone control appears on the display.
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) MENU SETTINGS OSD Menu Controls The projector has an OSD that lets you make image adjustments and change various settings. Navigating the OSD You can use the remote control cursor buttons or the buttons on the top of the projector to navigate and make changes to the OSD. The following illustration shows the corresponding buttons on the remote control and on the projector. 4 3 5 2 1 5 1 4 2 KEYSTONE 3 SOURCE M ENU AUTO POWER KEYSTONE 1.
D DLLPP® ® PPrroojjeeccttoorr— —U Usseerr’’ss M Maannuuaall Setting the OSD Language You may want to reference the OSD on your projector while reading this section. Set the OSD language to your preference before continuing. (The default language is English.) 1. Press the Menu button. The Main menu appears. 2. Press the cursor 3. Press the cursor 4. Press the cursor button until Language is highlighted. button until the language you want is highlighted. or Enter button to confirm the language. 5.
D DLLPP PPrroojjeeccttoorr –– U Usseerr’’ss M Maannuuaall Main Menu Press the Menu button to open the OSD menu. Press the cursor button to move to the Main button to move up and down in the Main menu. Press to change menu. Press the cursor values for settings, and then press Enter or to confirm the new setting. ITEM DESCRIPTION DEFAULT Brightness Press the cursor button to adjust the brightness. (Range: 0 – 100) 50 Contrast Press the cursor button to adjust the contrast.
D DLLPP® ® PPrroojjeeccttoorr— —U Usseerr’’ss M Maannuuaall ITEM Reset DESCRIPTION DEFAULT Resets all Main settings to default values — Main Menu Functions Available for Connected Source Function RGB DVI Component Video Composite Video S-video Brightness O O O O O Contrast O O O O O Sharpness O O O O O Color Temp O O O O O Color Saturation O O O Color Tint O O O Gamma O O O O O Color Space O O O O O Reset O O O O O O = available to video source –
D DLLPP PPrroojjeeccttoorr –– U Usseerr’’ss M Maannuuaall Setup Menu Press the Menu button to open the OSD menu. Press the cursor button to move to the Setup button to move up and down in the Setup menu. Press to change menu. Press the cursor values for settings, and then press Enter or to confirm the new setting. ITEM DESCRIPTION DEFAULT Horizontal Position Press the cursor button to move the image left or right.
D DLLPP® ® PPrroojjeeccttoorr— —U Usseerr’’ss M Maannuuaall Function RGB DVI Component Video Composite Video S-video Advance Feature O O O O O Reset O O O O O O = available to video source Advance Feature to move to the Setup menu. Press to Press the Menu button to open the OSD menu. Press to move up and down in move to the Advance Feature menu and then press Enter or . Press the Advance Feature menu. Press to change values for settings, and then press Enter or to confirm the new setting.
D DLLPP PPrroojjeeccttoorr –– U Usseerr’’ss M Maannuuaall ITEM Security Lock DESCRIPTION Press the cursor button to enable or disable Security Lock. When you enable Security Lock a Register Password dialog box appears: DEFAULT — You can only use the cursor buttons in the password fields. Press the cursor buttons in any order and confirm to set the password. When the password is enabled, it must be entered every time after you power on the projector.
D DLLPP® ® PPrroojjeeccttoorr— —U Usseerr’’ss M Maannuuaall User Color to Press the Menu button to open the OSD menu. Press to move to the Setup menu. Press to move to the User move to the Advance Feature menu and then press Enter or . Press to move up and down to select a color. Press Color menu and then press Enter or . Press to change values for settings, and then press Enter or to confirm the new setting. ITEM DESCRIPTION DEFAULT Red Green Press the cursor button to adjust the red color level.
D DLLPP PPrroojjeeccttoorr –– U Usseerr’’ss M Maannuuaall Config Menu Press the Menu button to open the Main menu. Press the cursor button to move to the Config button to move up and down in the Config menu. Press to change menu. Press the cursor values for settings, and then press Enter or to confirm the new setting. ITEM DESCRIPTION DEFAULT Blank Screen Press the cursor button to select a background color for the blank screen.
D DLLPP® ® PPrroojjeeccttoorr— —U Usseerr’’ss M Maannuuaall Utility Menu Press the Menu button to open the Main menu. Press the cursor button to move to the Utility button to move up and down in the Utility menu. Press to change menu. Press the cursor values for settings, and then press Enter or to confirm the new setting.
D DLLPP PPrroojjeeccttoorr –– U Usseerr’’ss M Maannuuaall ITEM DESCRIPTION DEFAULT Noise Reduction Press the cursor button to reduce noise for sources of Video , S-Video , 480i and 576i On Reset Resets Video Type, Video AGC, Projection, and Noise Reduction to default values — Utility Menu Functions Available for Connected Source Function RGB Composite Video S-video Video Type O O Video AGC O O O O O O O O O O Projection O Frequency O Tracking O Digital Zoom O Reset O DVI
D DLLPP® ® PPrroojjeeccttoorr— —U Usseerr’’ss M Maannuuaall Language Menu Press the Menu button to open the Main menu. Press the cursor button to move to the button to move up and down in the Language menu. Press Language menu. Press the cursor Enter or to confirm the new setting. ITEM DESCRIPTION DEFAULT English French German Italian Spanish Swedish Press the cursor menu. button to move up and down in the English Chinese Simplified Chinese Traditional Press the Enter or to confirm the language.
D DLLPP PPrroojjeeccttoorr –– U Usseerr’’ss M Maannuuaall Status Menu Press the Menu button to open the Main menu. Press the cursor button to move to the Status button to move up and down in the Status menu. menu. Press the cursor ITEM DESCRIPTION Video Information Displays the resolution and refresh rate for RGB/DVI mode. Displays the color standard for video mode. Active Source Displays the active source. Software Version Displays information about the software version.
MAINTENANCE AND SECURITY Replacing the Projection Lamp The projection lamp should be replaced when it burns out. It should only be replaced with a certified replacement part, which you can order from your local dealer. Important: 1. The lamp contains a certain amount of mercury and should be disposed of according to local ordinance regulations. 2. Avoid touching the glass surface of the new lamp: Doing so may shorten its operation life.
D DLLPP PPrroojjeeccttoorr –– U Usseerr’’ss M Maannuuaall 3. Remove the two screws from the lamp module (A). A A 4. Lift the module handle up (B). B 5. Pull firmly on the module handle to remove the lamp module. 6. Reverse steps 1 to 5 to install the new lamp module. – 29 – Downloaded From projector-manual.
D DLLPP® ® PPrroojjeeccttoorr— —U Usseerr’’ss M Maannuuaall Resetting the Lamp After replacing the lamp, you should reset the lamp hour counter to zero. Refer to the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. Press the Menu button to open the Main menu. Press the cursor button to move to the Status menu. Press the cursor button to move down to Lamp Hour Reset. Press the cursor or Enter button. A message screen appears. 5. Press the cursor buttons in this order: ; ; ; .
D DLLPP PPrroojjeeccttoorr –– U Usseerr’’ss M Maannuuaall Cleaning the Lens You can purchase optic lens cleaner from most camera stores. Refer to the following to clean the projector lens. 1. Apply a little optic lens cleaner to a clean soft cloth. (Do not apply the cleaner directly to the lens.) 2. Lightly wipe the lens in a circular motion. Caution: 1. Do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents. 2. To prevent discoloration or fading, avoid getting cleaner on the projector case.
TROUBLESHOOTING Common problems and solutions These guidelines provide tips to deal with problems you may encounter while using the projector. If the problem remains unsolved, contact your dealer for assistance. Often after time spent troubleshooting, the problem is traced to something as simple as a loose connection. Check the following before proceeding to the problem-specific solutions. • Use some other electrical device to confirm that the electrical outlet is working.
D DLLPP PPrroojjeeccttoorr –– U Usseerr’’ss M Maannuuaall LED Error Messages LED STATUS/ NUMBER OF FLASHES Ready Flashing Power DESCRIPTION Lamp not ready—do not press the power button 1 T1 sensor error / Ballast Fan error / Lamp off(Option) 2 Burner Fan error 3 Ballast UART error / Lamp Fan error 4 Power Fan error 2 Environment Task Created Fail 3 System overheating 4 T1 sensor error 5 Ballast UART error / Lamp off(Option) 6 Fan Error Image Problems Problem: No image appears on the
D DLLPP® ® PPrroojjeeccttoorr— —U Usseerr’’ss M Maannuuaall 2. To ensure the problem is not caused by a connected PC’s video card, connect to another computer. Problem: The image is flat with no contrast Adjust the Contrast setting on the Main menu of the OSD. Problem: The color of the projected image does not match the source image. Adjust the Color Temperature and Gamma settings on the Main menu of the OSD. Lamp Problems Problem: There is no light from the projector 1.
D DLLPP PPrroojjeeccttoorr –– U Usseerr’’ss M Maannuuaall Having the Projector Serviced If you are unable to solve the problem, you should have the projector serviced. Pack the projector in the original carton. Include a description of the problem and a checklist of the steps you took when trying to fix the problem: The information may be useful to service personnel. For servicing, return the projector to the place you purchased it. – 35 – Downloaded From projector-manual.
SPECIFICATIONS Specifications Display type TI DMD 0.65”, 720P-WXGAx1, LVDS DLP® with DDP 3020 ASIC controller Resolution WXGA 1280 x 768 native Color 16.7 Million (30-bits/pixel) Bandwidth Up to 170 MHz Weight 2.0 kg (4.4 lbs.) Projection distance 1.5 to 7 meters (59 to 276 inches) Projection screen size 0.8 to 4.39 meters (31.51 to 172.73 inches) Brightness uniformity Typical 80%; minimum 70% Projection lens Manual and digital zoom; manual focus Zoom ratio 1.
D DLLPP PPrroojjeeccttoorr –– U Usseerr’’ss M Maannuuaall Audio speaker 1W mono speaker Input/output connectors PC DVI-I USB Video Composite video (RCAx1) S-video (Mini-DIN) Audio-in Mini-jack Audio-out Mini-jack Security Kensington slot – 37 – Downloaded From projector-manual.
D DLLPP® ® PPrroojjeeccttoorr— —U Usseerr’’ss M Maannuuaall Projection Distance V.S. Projection Size C D A B L Projection Distance 0.65” WXGA Projection Distance L Max. Screen Size Diagonal Width A Min. Screen Size Height C Diagonal Width B Height D 1.00 m 0.63 m 0.55 m 0.31 m 0.53 m 0.47 m 0.26 m 3.28 ' 24.68 '' 21.51 '' 12.10 '' 21.00 '' 18.31 '' 10.30 '' 1.50 m 0.94 m 0.82 m 0.46 m 0.80 m 0.70 m 0.39 m 4.92 ' 37.01 '' 32.27 '' 18.15 '' 31.51 '' 27.47 '' 15.
D DLLPP PPrroojjeeccttoorr –– U Usseerr’’ss M Maannuuaall Timing Mode Table The projector can display several resolutions. The following table outlines the resolutions that can be displayed by the projector. Signal Resolution NTSC Frequency H. Frequency V. Video Digital Analog 60.0 Ο -- -- 15.625 50.0 Ο -- -- 640 x 350 31.5 70.1 -- Ο Ο 640 x 350 37.9 85.1 -- Ο Ο 720 x 350 31.5 70.0 -- Ο Ο 640 x 400 31.5 70.1 -- Ο Ο 640 x 400 37.9 85.1 -- Ο Ο 720 x 400 31.
D DLLPP® ® PPrroojjeeccttoorr— —U Usseerr’’ss M Maannuuaall Apple Macintosh HDTV SDTV 1280 x 768 47.4 60 -- ○ ○ 1600 x1200 75.0 60 -- ○ ○ 640 x 480 35.0 66.7 -- Ο Ο 832 x 624 49.7 74.5 -- Ο Ο 1024 x 768 60.2 74.9 -- Ο Ο 1152 x 870 68.7 75.1 -- Ο -- 1920 x 1080 33.8 30.0 Ο -- -- 1920 x 1080 28.1 25.0 Ο -- -- 1280 x 720 45.0 60.0 Ο -- -- 720 x 576 31.3 50.0 Ο -- -- 720 x 480 31.5 60.
D DLLPP PPrroojjeeccttoorr –– U Usseerr’’ss M Maannuuaall Projector Dimensions 25.9cm (10.2 inches) 6.9 cm (2.7 inches) 19.3 cm (7.6 inches) – 41 – Downloaded From projector-manual.
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE FCC Warning This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
