® ® HOME THEATER PROJECTOR DLA-HD2KU/DLA-HD2KE ON OPERATE OFF FOCUS LIGHT TEST MENU INSTRUCTIONS EXIT ENTER PRESET HIDE For Customer Use: Enter below the Serial No. which is located on the side panel of the cabinet. Retain this information for future reference. Model No. DLA-HD2KU Serial No.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT INFORMATION NOTICE (For USA) Language for Manuals of Products using HID Lamps (that contains mercury) This product has a High Intensity Discharge (HID) lamp that contains a small amount of mercury. It also contains lead in some components. Disposal of these materials may be regulated in your community due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information please contact your local authorities, or the Electronics Industries Alliance: http:// www.eiae.org.
– Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation. These ensure reliable operation of the product and protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. (The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface. It should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided and the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.
Safety Precaution (continued) POWER CONNECTION WARNING: Do not cut off the main plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the power points in your home or the cable is too short to reach a power point, then obtain an appropriate safety approved extension lead or adapter or consult your dealer. If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off, remove the fuse and dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid a possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the main supply.
Caution About Burning-in of D-ILA Device Maintenance Procedures ● Do not allow the same still picture to be projected for a long time or an abnormally bright video image to be projected. ● Clean dirt on the cabinet Do not project video images with a high intensity or high contrast on a screen. This video image could be burnt into this D-ILA device. Pay special attention when projecting video games and computer program images. There is no problem with ordinary video cassette playback images.
Contents SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .......................................... 2 Caution ...................................................................... 5 Accessories .............................................................. 6 Controls and Features ............................................. 7 Adjustments and Settings Using Menus ............. 22 Front Side/ Top Surface/ Left Side ...................................... 7 Rear Side/ Right Side/ Bottom Surface ...............................
Controls and Features Front Side/Top Surface/Left Side p 9 1 8 7 4 2 3 6 4 5 Using the carrying handle 1 Control Panel For details, please refer to ‘Control Panel’. (☞ Page 10) 2 AC Power Input Terminal This is the AC power input terminal. Connect the supplied power cord to this terminal. (☞ Page 19) 3 Carrying Handle Use this handle when carrying this unit. 4 Foot Lever (for front adjustable foot) Use when extending or retracting the front adjustable foot. (☞ Page 14) 5 Lens This is a 1.
Controls and Features (continued) Rear Side/Right Side/Bottom Surface r q e Bottom Surface 7 t w 7 y u Blocked as it is not in use. Opening it forcibly will cause damage to the unit. q Connector Panel For details, please refer to ‘Connector Panel’. (☞ Page 9) w Lamp Cover Remove this cover when replacing the lamp. (☞ Page 28) e Exhaust Vent Warm air is expelled through this vent to keep the system cool. Do not block the exhaust vents.
Connector Panel 1 2 3 SYNC OUT SERVICE RS-232C CONTROL 1 [SYNC OUT] Terminal This terminal is intended for servicing purposes. Do not use it. Using it may give rise to error or malfunction of the unit. 2 [SERVICE] Terminal This terminal is intended for servicing purposes. Do not use it. Using it may give rise to error and malfunction of the unit. 4 DVI VIDEO IN 3 [RS-232C] Terminal (D-sub 9 Pin) This is the RS-232C interface-specific terminal.
Controls and Features (continued) Control Panel 1 6 STAND BY 2 LAMP TEMP OPERATE 7 8 EXIT MENU 3 4 5 ENTER p PRESET 1 [TEMP] Indicator Blinking : Indicates that temperature inside this unit is abnormally high. (☞ Pages 11, 33) 2 [LAMP] Indicator Light on: Indicates that lamp has been used for more than 1900 hours. (☞ Pages 11, 28) Blinking : Indicates that lamp usage time (about 2000 hours) is exceeded. Replace the lamp.
Indicator Display on the Control Panel In addition to the standby mode, operate mode and cool down mode*, this unit also displays other operational states using different combination of indicators. ● Please refer to Page 28 for explanations on warning indication for *1and Page 33 for *2.
Controls and Features (continued) Remote Control 5 [MENU] Button Press this button to display the menu. Pressing this button when the menu is displayed clears the menu. (☞ Pages 23, 24) 1 6 Cursor [5/∞/2/3] Buttons 2 3 4 5 ON OPERATE OFF 8 FOCUS LIGHT TEST 9 EXIT p MENU q 6 7 7 [PRESET] Button Use this button to reset the values to factory settings when the “Gamma”, “Color temp.”, “Mask” or “Picture shift” item in the menu is selected.
Loading Batteries into the Remote Control Load batteries into the remote control. If the remote control starts to function erratically, replace the batteries. 1 Open the back cover Press the back cover slightly and slide it in the direction of the arrow. Precautions for Using Batteries If batteries are incorrectly used, they may crack or leak. This could cause fire, burn, malfunction, and staining or damaging of the surroundings. Beware of the following: • Do not mix new and old batteries.
Installing the Projector Precautions for Installation Please read the following carefully when installing this unit. Installation Environment Precaution for Usage This unit is a precision device. Do not install it at the following places. Doing so may cause fire or malfunction of the unit.
Projector and Screen Installation The optimum image can be obtained when the center of this unit lens and the screen are placed perpendicular to each other. Take note of the projection angle when placing them. Failing to do so may give rise to trapezoidal distortion of the projected image. ● This unit does not come with a function to correct trapezoidal distortion.
Installing the Projector (continued) Screen Size and Projection Distance ● This unit uses a 1.3x manual zoom lens for projection. ● Although the focusable projection distance is about 1.5 m to 12 m, the projection distance recommendable for performance is about 2 m to 8 m. Install this unit within this range and adjust the screen size when the aspect ratio of the screen is 16:9.
Effective Range of Remote Control Unit The operable distance of the remote control unit is about 7 m for direct reception. The remote control unit can be used by having the transmission signal reflected off a screen. ● If the fluorescent lamp is lit, the remote control unit might not function properly. When reflecting off a screen Ensure that total of distance A between this unit and screen and distance B between remote control and screen is within 7 m.
Connecting to Various Devices Connecting to Devices Before connection, be sure to turn off both the projector and the device to be connected. 䡵 Connecting to digital video processors ● Read the manual that is supplied with the digital video processor thoroughly. ● The signal may attenuate and the image may become unstable depending on the DVI cable. Use the high quality DVI cable below 5 m. When using DVI cable above 5 m, use a split system or optical fiber cable.
Connecting the Power Cord (supplied) After all devices have been connected, connect the supplied power cord. 1 Connect the supplied power cord to the power input terminal of this unit 1 2 Insert the main plug of the supplied power cord into the wall outlet 2 Power Cord (supplied) (e.g.) Cautions Against Fire and Electric Shock ● ● ● ● ● Since the power requirement of this unit is high, insert the power plug directly into a wall outlet.
Basic Operation Procedures If setting for this unit is not completed, please refer to “Adjustments and Settings Using Menus”(☞ Page 22) upon turning on the power and perform the required setting accordingly. Once the basic setting is completed, this unit can be used by simply performing the following operation procedures. 1 Turning on the power 1 Insert the power plug to the power outlet. ● The main power turns on and the [STAND BY] indicator on the unit lights up.
4 Hiding the image temporarily Press [HIDE] ● The displayed image will disappear. ● Press [HIDE] again to restore the image. 5 Turning off the power STAND BY LAMP TEMP 1 Press the [OPERATE] button on this unit (or the [OPERATE OPERATE 5-1 EXIT MENU OFF] button on the remote control unit) for 1 second or more ● The [OPERATE] indicator turns off, the [STAND BY] indicator starts blinking and this unit switches to the cool down mode.
Adjustments and Settings Using Menus The menus displayed on the screen are used to perform adjustment and setting for this unit. Menu Structure The menus of this unit have the following structure. Main Menu Image adjust Gamma NORMAL A D65 Color temp.
Menu Operation Buttons The menus are operated using buttons on this unit or remote control unit. Button Function This Unit Remote Control Unit MENU MENU STAND BY LAMP TEMP ENTER ENTER OPERATE EXIT MENU EXIT EXIT Menu Operation Buttons ENTER PRESET Displays the main menu. ● Press to clear the menu screen when the menu is displayed. Confirm the selected item on the main menu. ● Press [ENTER] when the “Test Pattern” item is selected to project the test pattern on the screen.
Adjustments and Settings Using Menus (continued) Procedures for Menu Operation 1 Press the [MENU] button ● The main menu is displayed on the screen. Image adjust Gamma Color temp. temp Set up Options Information NORMAL D65 A B USER1 CUSTOM CUST OM USER2 RED Display of the menu item currently selected becomes solid and icon of the selected menu item is highlighted. GREEN BLUE Details of the currently selected menu item will be displayed. ENTER Test pattern STAND BY LAMP TEMP E.g.
Menu Configuration Item values shown in { } are factory settings. 3 “Options” Menu The following items can be set at the “Options” menu. 1 “Image adjust” Menu To adjust images. On the “Image adjust” menu, you can adjust the following items. “Menu display” Adjusts the display duration of the menu screen. “Gamma” Switches the gradation characteristics of the image. Select your preference setting values according to the image to be viewed.
Screen Masking Images for which quality at the outer area has deteriorated can be projected by masking (hiding) the outer area of the projected image. 1 Project image onto the screen Image for which the outer area has deteriorated 2 Press the [MENU] button 2, 5 ● The main menu is displayed on the screen. EXIT MENU Image adjust Gamma Color temp temp.
Picture Shift Setting When projecting images with black bands at the top and bottom (cinema image), use this to move the image up or down while retaining one of the black bands at the upper or lower end. 1 Project image onto the screen 2.35:1 Cinema Image 2 Press the [MENU] button 2, 5 ● The main menu is displayed on the screen. EXIT MENU Image adjust Gamma NORMAL 3, 4 ENTER Options Information A D65 Color temp.
Replacing the Lamp Light-source Lamp and Lamp Usage Time The light-source lamp has a service life. The life of lamps used for this unit is about 2000 hours. ● The lamp life of 2000 hours is merely the average life span of lamps and we do not provide any guarantee for this figure. The lamp life may not reach 2000 hours depending on the operating conditions. When the light-source lamp approaches the end of its service life, deterioration progresses rapidly.
2 Loosen the screws on the lamp unit and Handle lift up the handle ● Loosen the 2 screws with a ª screwdriver. 3 Pull out the lamp unit Lamp Unit 4 Insert the new lamp unit until it is fully in Caution Do not touch the glass surface of the lamp directly with your hand or stain it. Touching it with a bare hand may dirty the surface, hence shortening the lamp life, causing marked performance deterioration such as darkened screens, lamp blowout as well as malfunction.
Replacing the Lamp (continued) Resetting Lamp Time After installing a new lamp (lamp unit), reset the lamp time. The lamp time counter will be reset and a new count will start. If display of the accumulated lamp time has reached 2000 hours, this unit will not work (lamp does not light up) unless the lamp time is reset. 1 Insert plug into the power outlet ● The [STAND BY] indicator on the unit lights up when the main power is turned on.
Cleaning and Replacing the Filter Clean the filter regularly or air intake efficiency may deteriorate and malfunction may occur. If the filter is extremely dirty and cannot be cleaned, or if it is damaged, replace the filter with a new one (lower filter: LC32087-002A / inner filter: LC32058002A). Otherwise, dirt may enter the unit and appear on the screen, preventing you from enjoying the video fully.
What to do when these messages are displayed Message Cause (Details) No device is connected to the DVI terminal. The terminal is connected but there is no signal output. [ Input the video signals. No Signal DVI-D When lamp time reaches 1000 hours [ A message indicating “1000 h” will be displayed on the screen. ● Press the [EXIT] button to clear the display.
Warning Indication About warning indicators If abnormality occurs in this unit during projection, the warning mode will be triggered and the type of abnormality will be indicated by a combination of indicators displayed on the control panel. This unit will then automatically stop projection and run the cooling fan for about 90 seconds. No.
Troubleshooting Before sending the unit to your authorized dealer for repair, check the following points. Symptom Power is not supplied. Probable Cause Reference Page 19 21, 29 • 21, 31 • Light is not • emitted or light • is dim. Unit works when power is turned on but stops abruptly after a few minutes. Corrective Action • Is the power cord disconnected? • Is the lamp cover properly shut? • • • Insert the power cord (plug) firmly. • Remove the plug when the [STAND BY] indicator is on.
Terminal Description Pin Arrangement RS-232C Terminal 9876 Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name 1 N/C 6 N/C 2 RD 7 N/C 3 TD 8 N/C 4 N/C 9 N/C 5 GND 54321 DVI Terminal 8 7 6 5 4 3 Signal Name Pin No. 2 1 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 Signal Name Pin No.
Terminal Description (continued) RS-232C External Control Control of this unit via a computer is possible by connecting the computer to this unit with a RS-232C cross cable (D-sub 9 pins). The commands to control this unit and the response data format against the received commands are explained here. For details, please consult your authorized dealer. 1.
3 Special parameters Parameters for input video image format Character 0 1 Meaning 60p 50p Hex 30 31 Operation mode parameters Character 0000 0001 0002 0004 Hex 30h 30h 30h 30h 30h 30h 30h 31h 30h 30h 30h 32h 30h 30h 30h 34h Meaning Standby mode Power-on mode Cool down mode Emergency mode 3.
Specifications Model Name/ Article Name DLA-HD2KU/DLA-HD2KE D-ILA Home Theater Projector Emission Method D-ILA*1(Reflective Active Matrix Principle) Display Panel/Size D-ILA Device*2/0.82" (1920 pixels x 1080 pixels) x 3 (Total no. of pixels: Approx. 6,220,000) Projection Lens x 1.3 zoom lens (1.8:1 to 2.35:1) (Zoom/Focus adjustment: manual) Light-source Lamp 250 W Ultra-high Pressure Mercury Lamp [Part No.: BHL5006-S / Rating: 250 W] Screen Size Approx.
Dimensions (Unit: mm) Bottom 20 298 181 38.2 360 300 Top 8.2 M6 (Depth: 10 mm) 92.3 67.5 Mounting screw should be more than 6 298 7 Center of Lens mm but less than 10 mm in length. 2 Side Front 109 15 267 25~56 65.4 115.9 89 36.
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