“Limited Warranty”, “FCC Statement” and “Trademarks Copyright” 1. Limited Warranty Except as otherwise stated herein, warrants to the first end-user who purchases a Projector from a dealer ("Customer") that the Projector is free from defects in parts and labour under normal use during the warranty period. The warranty period means the twelve (12) month period from the date of the Customer's purchase of the Projector from a dealer.
promise made by Customer shall constitute a warranty that the Projector will conform to the affirmation or promise. Distributor makes no warranty that the goods are free from claims of infringement of patents, trademarks, or copyrights. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY. DISTRIBUTOR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO CUSTOMERS OR OTHERS FOR INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, OR LOST PROFITS.
ference when it is operated in a commercial environment. The Projector generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of the Projector in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Contents 4 1. Introduction............................................................................................5 2. Identifying the different parts of the Projector ..................................5 3. Important Information ...........................................................................7 4. Connecting the Projector to your computer .........................................8 5. Connecting the Projector to your video player...................................11 6.
2 Identifying the different parts of the Projector 1 Introduction Thank you for buying this Projector, and for choosing "the brighter way of presenting". The Projector will display high brightness images with vivid colours, even under normal light conditions. As input for your presentation you can use CD-I, (ask your dealer for the CD-I player),CD ROM, Photo CDs, Laser Disks, normal VCRs or computers.
If you want to use the Projector to display video information, you will need the cables for S-video or composite video, all depending on the system you use.
3 Important Information ◆ Please fill in the warranty card and return it to Customer. ◆ Always use the Projector Hardcase when you are transporting the Projector. NB! Even though the Projector is a rugged piece of presentation equipment, it is also a finely tuned optical equipment. The Projector is therefore susceptible to damage by vibration or shock. Please therefore use caution when transporting the unit.
4 Connecting the Projector to your computer This section describes how to connect the Projector to your PC, Macintosh, Powerbook or notebook in order to show computer graphics. 5. Locate the On/Off switch on the Projector. With all 1. Identify the parts needed to connect your computer 6. The Projector will now automatically display the with the Projector. 2. Identify the RGB Out connector on the back of your computer (the one that connects the monitor to the computer). 3.
Connecting to a desktop computer Connecting to an Apple Macintosh desktop computer Backpanel of computer Backpanel of computer RGB OUT RGB OUT Macintosh adapter with Macintosh Male Pin-Out Macintosh monitor cable Computer Monitor Cable Macintosh adapter with Macintosh Female Pin-Out. To DAVIS Powerbeam To Projector To DAVIS Powerbeam To Projector Fig. 3. Connecting to a desktop PC with standard RGB 9 Fig. 3.
Connecting to a standard laptop, notebook Connecting to an Apple Macintosh Powerbook Backpanel of computer Backpanel of computer RGB OUT RGB OUT Macintosh adapter with Macintosh Male Pin-Out To DAVIS Powerbeam To Projector To Projector To DAVIS Powerbeam Fig. 4. Connecting to a laptop, notebook 10 Fig. 5.
5 Connecting the Projector to your video player Using composite video video source to the Composite Audio in connectors on the Projector. Connect the red plug to the red connector, and the other plug to the white connector. Red is the right stereo channel. Plug panel LEFT RIGHT RGB INPUT Connect to video out part of VCR COMPOSITE VIDEO SUPERVIDEO MIC AUDIO IN PC/COMMON COMP.VIDEO S.VIDEO AUDIO OUT R L Connect to VCR audio out Fig. 6. Connecting to a composite video source 1.
Using Scart video 2. Make sure that the video source and the Projector The signals from the Scart connector are the same as from the Composite connector. If you have a Scart connector on your video, you will have to purchase a Scart to Composite interconnection. Connect the Scart end of the interconnection cable to your video, and then follow the procedure in the previous section, Using composite video. Using S-video Plug panel RIGHT COMPOSITE VIDEO SUPERVIDEO MIC AUDIO IN PC/COMMON COMP.VIDEO S.
Using external speakers You can connect external speakers to the Projector in two ways: 1. Powered speakers (Speakers with built in amplifier). These speakers can be connected directly to the audio out connectors on the Projector amplifier. 2. Amplifier. Connect the amplifier to the audio out on the Projector. When external speakers are connected, These can be turned on or off from the Projector. To control the internal speakers, see section on Adjust audio settings, page 44.
High Brightness Monochrome Mode If you want to present information in black and white you have the option of pulling the colour filter of the Projector out of the light path. By pulling the handle up you take away the colour filter, and the light goes unobstructed to the DMD (Digital Mirror Device) chip. This results in a projected image with much greater light output. WARNING! Never use the Projector if the cooling fan is not working. Using the Projector without cooling can seriously damage the projector.
Using the Interactive Remote Control The Interactive Remote Control has two purposes: 1. To access the MAIN MENU and control the various image adjustment and utility functions of the Projector. NOTE To ensure smooth operation, the combined distance from the remote control to the screen and back to the Projectorshould not exceed 10 meters (33 ft). If the distance via the screen is longer, you should point the remote control directly towards one of the IR receivers. 2.
This remote control works with Macintosh and with Microsoft Windows version 3.1 and higher, for interactive distance control of your computer. A unique pressure sensing pad on the remote control makes it very easy to control the computer, and to perform the exact same operations as you would with a normal mouse. The six keys are: Key underneath the Control: Left mouse key. Small grey key: Interrupt/break an action (Right mouse key) Menu: Press the Menu key to access the menu control functions.
Hints for using the Interactive Remote Control The Interactive Remote Control is unlike any other mouse device you have used before, and we therefore suggest that you take a few minutes to become accustomed to the new sensation of controlling the cursor by rocking your thumb. Below we have included some suggestions to help you get started. With a little practice, you will quickly become a skilled user.
To drag an item Simply press and hold the primary button (button underneath) while moving the cursor to the desired location. Release this button to complete the drag operation. If your computer has Windows installed, you may wish to practice this function by playing the game of solitaire. Backpanel of computer Backpanel of computer RGB OUT RGB OUT To COM port To COM port Computer Monitor Cable Computer Monitor Cable To Projector To DAVIS Powerbeam Fig. 10.
"Using the Interactive Remote Control to control your PC or Apple Macintosh computer." Follow the easy steps below to set-up your computer to communicate with the products. Setup procedure ◆ Turn all units off ◆ Follow the User Manual's guide for connecting the product to a PC. If you have a PC The products will tell your computer that a serial mouse is connected, and this will make the Interactive Remote Control work just like your ordinary mouse.
Projector: Special considerations If the Interactive Remote Control does not work when you have followed the above steps please try the following 1. Make sure that your mouse driver in Windows Setup is "Microsoft, or IBM PS/2" in Windows 3.1 and 3.11 and "Microsoft serial mouse" or “standard serial mouse” in windows95 and WindowsNT. If another driver is installed please change it and restart Windows.
If you have an Apple Macintosh computer The products will tell your Macintosh that a serial communications device is connected. This means that the Interactive Remote Control together with the Apple Macintosh driver will work just like your ordinary mouse. Setup procedure ◆ Follow the User Manuals guide for connecting the ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ product to a Macintosh. Connect the serial data cable (8 pin) to the serial connector on the buffer box of your 5m buffer cable.
Special considerations: The communication with the hardware is handled via a serial communications connection to your Macintosh. As with all communication devices, extra care must be taken both in connecting the device and using it. Here are some points to remember: 1. The hardware serial connection must be connected to either the MODEM or PRINTER port of your Macintosh. If you connect to the printer port, you must check the Use Printer Port option in the control panel. 2.
AppleTalk: Using the Remote Controller: To turn off AppleTalk do the following: 1) Select Chooser from the Apple menu 2) Select the Inactive radio button in the AppleTalk area (lower righthand side of the window) 3) You may have to restart your Macintosh Make sure to complete the procedures above. To open the Remote Controller (control panel) double click on the icon in the control panel folder. Each time you open the control panel, it will check to see if the mouse driver is installed in the system.
The window is divided into 4 main sections. The two checkboxes allow you to control certain basic features. 1. The logo (upper left) 2. The primary controls area (upper right) 3. The remote controller picture, options popup menu 1. Placing a checkmark in Use Printer Port will instruct and custom setting input area (centre) 4.
The options popup menu: Figure 2 shows control panel: The Options Menu software will link your choice to the secondary button. Now, every time you press the secondary button the driver will pass that action, (in this example, enter key pressed) to the front application. The Custom Settings area: Selecting Custom from the options popup menu will activate the Custom Settings area.
very useful when doing click-drags in either the Finder or word-processor. To release, press the secondary button again. The On-Line help area: Moving the mouse over different items of the window will activate the on-line help for that item. In figure 1, the mouse is over the controller graphic, and the on-line help is giving you some information pertinent to it (notice that the on-line help for includes the driver version, this way you can easily check if you have the latest driver installed).
VOLUME + The VOLUME + is used to control the sound when the Projector is used together with a video source or a computer with a sound card. Press the VOLUME + to increase the volume. TV-TUNER: VOLUME – The VOLUME – is used to control the sound when the Projector is used together with a video source or a computer with a sound card. Press the VOLUME – to reduce the volume. COMP.
Using the menus A menu overview Enter the MAIN MENU With the Interactive Remote Control or the Control Panel, press the MENU key to get the MAIN MENU. Then use the pressure sensing pad to move the mouse pointer to a menu icon and click the button (left mouse) underneath the Interactive Remote Control or the Enter key on the Control Panel. You click once to select the icon and once more to activate it. If the icon has a level 2 window, this will now appear on the screen.
Picture Adjust brightness/ contrast Adjust image settings Configuration Run automatic Change system setup picture orientation Adjust Adjust product/source picture synchroniposition sation Adjust Zoom / Focus Advanced Choose menu Change to picture adjust- language alternative ments picture mode Expand image Compress image Show accumulated lamp time Utilities Dedicate func- Info tion to the ZAP button Show test picture Source Select external computer as source Turn off projector Audio Select
How to change the settings The window above also has two slide controls and a check box. You change the slide controls by moving the mouse pointer over the arrow buttons and press the button underneath the Interactive Remote control, or the Enter key on the Control Panel. To change the state of the check box, move the mouse pointer over it, and press the button underneath the Interactive Remote control, or by pressing the Enter key on the Control Panel.
The MAIN MENU functions Adjusting brightness and contrast This icon will only appear when connected to a computer source. Select the above icon from the MAIN MENU. You will get the window below. Adjust brightness and contrast with the two slider controls. If you want the Projector always to use the optimal contrast, switch on the check box “Auto contrast”. When the check box is on it is not possible to adjust the contrast with the slider.
Adjust image settings This icon will only appear when connected to a video source. Select the above icon from the MAIN MENU. You will get one of the windows below depending on the video system connected. Adjust image settings The window above is the one you get if you have connected NTSC video standard as source, and the window to the left is the one you get if you have connected PAL or SECAM video standards as source.
need to show SECAM video you must change this setting by clicking in the SECAM box. Adjust product/source synchronization Both windows have the Colour Manager which is a system where you can select how you want the Projector to treat colours. We have programed the Projector for four different modes which are: This icon will only appear when connected to a computer source. True colours, High brightness, Warm colours I and Warm colours II. Select the above icon from the MAIN MENU.
Adjust picture position Select the above icon from the MAIN MENU. You will get the window below. Adjust vertical and horizontal position of the picture on the screen with the two sliders. If you want the Projector always to select the optimal position, switch on the check box "Auto position". When this check box is on it is still possible to adjust the position with the two sliders. This will result in the auto position function being disabled.
Projector VGA: Zoom / Focus Adjustments Expand / compress image vertically Select the above icon from the MAIN MENU. You will get the window below. One of these icons will appear if resolution is higher or lower than 640x480. Select one of the above icons from the MAIN MENU. This function will expand or compress the screen image vertically. This is useful if you are displaying software that has lower resolution than 640x480 or PAL video with resolution higher than 640x480.
Projector SVGA: Run automatic system setup Expand / compress image vertically One of these icons will appear if resolution is lower than 800x600. Select the icon above to run an automatic system setup. This optimizes the Projectorsettings to fit the selected source. Expand image If you have a computer resolution of less than 800 x 600, or a NTSC Video image you can expand it to fill the screen by clicking on the expand icon.
Change picture orientation The Projector is designed for rear projection and ceiling mounting upside down. These adjustments let you easily set up the correct image for your application. Switch on the leftmost check box to rotate the screen image 180° (front ceiling mounting). Switching on the rightmost check box will mirror the screen image (rear projection). Switch on both for rear ceiling mounting. Select OK to save your changes and exit, or select Cancel to exit without saving your changes.
Projector: Advanced picture adjustments When you select this icon you get the window below. In this window you can tune the values for the parameters Htot, Hsize and Vsize. The Projector has 15 different set-ups to choose, and will automatically configure the Projector to the correct mode. The purpose of these Advanced Adjustments is that you, as a user can manually override all parameters, and fine tune settings to make them fit your particular application exactly. This is very useful if you, eg.
Choose menu language Select the above icon from the MAIN MENU. You will get the window below. Change to alternative picture mode This icon will only appear if alternative picture mode is available. You will have the option of selecting an alternative picture mode, if the system recognizes a graphics mode which has the exact characteristics of a different mode, and where the system is not able to distinguish between the two.
Show accumulated lamp time WARNING! Do not reset the lamp indicator unless you have just installed a new lamp Selecting the above icon gives you the window below. Resetting the lamp when it is not warranted may cause you to use the lamp longer than recommended, and may cause damage to the Projector Show accumulated lamp time In this window you can see the accumulated time that the lamp has been used. You also use this window to reset the accumulated lamp time when you have changed the lamp.
Dedicate function to the ZAP button Select the above icon from the MAIN MENU. You will get the window below. Info By selecting this icon you will get information about, the Projector and Support service. Dedicate function to the ZAP button Activate the check box that represent the function you will dedicate to the ZAP button on the Interactive Remote Control. Select OK to save your changes and exit, or select Cancel to exit without saving your changes.
Projector VGA: Turn off Projectorin Stand By mode Show test picture Select the above icon from the MAIN MENU to display a reference picture on the screen. The reference picture is meant to serve as a reference image to ensure that you have correct set-up, that the projected image displays full 640x480 and that product/source synchronization is correct. Projector SVGA: Select the above icon from the MAIN MENU. This will set the Projectorin standby position.
Select S-video as source Select the above icon from the MAIN MENU to select S-video as signal source. 43 TV-Tuner icon If a TV-Tuner is installed in your Projector, you can see the above icon in the source section of the MAIN MENU. If you activate this icon the Projector will tell you that you have selected the picture section. TV-Tuner as source. To enter the TV-Tuner menu you simply press the MENU key again. You will now see the TV-Tuner addition to the MAIN MENU in the picture section.
Projector Adjust audio settings Select the above icon from the MAIN MENU. You will get the window below. Adjust audio settings Use this function when you have connected an audio signal to the “Audio in” connectors or the microphone connector on the Projector.
adjust Volume, Bass, Treble and Balance until you have a satisfying sound. When common audio source is selected, only the PC/common audio in channel is activ. The Adjust Audio Settings menu also has five checkboxes. The first three control the speakers and the sound functions. You can turn Internal speakers, external speakers, and the Sound on or off. Deactivating the internal speakers does not have any influence on the External speakers.
7 Maintenance Changing batteries in the remote control Changing/installing the lamp Figure 13 shows the remote control with the battery lid removed. Slide off the battery lid, remove the batteries, and replace them with fresh batteries of the same type. Be sure to insert the new batteries with the + and poles correct. Slide the battery lid back on again. Figure 14 illustrates how to remove the lamp module from the Projector.
2. Open the lamp lid, using a coin or similar tool, by turning the lock 90º anti-clockwise. 6. Close the lamp lid by turning the lock 90º clockwise. It is not possible to switch on the Projector without the lid closed. 3. Turn the screw of the lamp module anti-clockwise, and pull the lamp module out of the Projectorusing the small handle. 7. When the lamp module has been replaced, reset the lamp counter by selecting the icon with the lamp in the MAIN MENU. Select the Reset button. 4.
Changing fuses WARNING! Never work inside the Projector if it is connected to the mains! Always unplug it from the wall outlet when changing fuse! The fuse is next to the On/Off switch at the back of the Projector. User spare parts You should always have the following spare parts available: ◆ Lamp ◆ Batteries for the remote controls ◆ Fuses 1. Remove the thin plastic lid covering the voltage selector. Do not use excessive force, the lid can easily be damaged. 2.
8 Trouble shooting Symptom: Symptom: No image on the Projectorscreen Low brightness Possible causes and remedies: Possible causes and remedies: 1. The unit has not been switched on. Check the ON/OFF switch on the plug panel. 2. No mains connected. Check that the mains cable is connected to the plug panel and the wall outlet. 3. Unit left in Standby mode. Press Menu key on the interactive remote control, or ENTER key on the Control Panel 4. Unit left in BLANK mode.
Symptom: Symptom: Overheating of the Projector. (projector turns itself off) Let the Projector cool for 10 minutes, and then check the following: Poor response from the Interactive Remote Control 1. Check that the fan is running. 2. Check that nothing is blocking the air inlet or outlets. 3. Leave the Projector running. If the unit turns itself off again you should disconnect the Projectorfrom the mains and contact your dealer. 50 Possible causes and remedies: 1.
9 Projector: TV-Tuner Using the menus The TV-Tuner can be purchased as an optional add-on to the Projector.You can easily install the TV-Tuner yourself. See fig. 15. This user manual will, in connection with the main user manual for the Projector, give you all the information necessary to operate the TV-Tuner. 1. If you click OK you store the displayed settings and exit from the menus. 2.
How to Change the settings Read the section in the main user manual (page 30) on adjusting the settings in a level 2 window. In the chapter on the TV-Tuner Setup Menu we will explain in detail how to use this specific menu. Removing the MAIN MENU To remove the MAIN MENU from the screen press the MENU key on the Interactive Remote Control, or on the Control Panel of the Projector. It will also automatically disappear after 20 seconds.
TV-Tuner MAIN MENU Above you see the MAIN MENU with the TV-Tuner icons present. TV-Tuner settings Activating this icon will open the TV-Tuner Setup Menu where you can adjust the TV-Tuner settings. Select the above icon from the MAIN MENU. You will get the window below. 53 The TV-Tuner Setup Menu has five main parts: TV System: First you should select the right TV System for your tuner.
TV Program: Here you can program your TV channels. Using the up and down arrows you can select between programs 1 30. Each of these programs can be assigned to TV channels. Assign button: If this button is pushed the TV Channel shown will be assigned to the TV Program shown. The User will get feedback in the form of a TV Channel name change in the TV Program box (if there is a change), and that arrows above and under the assign button gives a short green blink.
also use the LEFT and RIGHT arrows in the Control Panel to move between channels. This menu will not dissappear until closed by the user, so you can keep it on the screen for as long as you want. If you want to close the menu you just press Menu on the interactive remote control or the touch panel. Operational Tips The Projector TV-Tuner will behave just like a normal TV.
Satellite dish: This works like the cable decoder meaning that you easily select the channel that reads the signals from the satellite dish, and then you use the decoders remote control to switch between channels. Follow the explanation under cable to set up the correct channel, and then use your decoder for the satellite dish to switch between the different channels. Follow the instructions in the TV-Tuner Setup Menu to assign channels to the different TV Programs.
INDEX A adjust picture position, .......34 adjust Zoom / Focus ..........35 adjusting brightness,..........31 adjusting contrast, .............31 advanced picture adjustments ....................38 alternative picture mode ....39 audio adjustments,............44 automatic system setup .....36 B balance, ............................44 bass, .................................44 batteries, changing, ..........46 brightness, ........................30 brightness, adjusting, ........31 C ceiling mounting, .....
• IDENTIFYING THE DIFFERENT PARTS OF THE PROJECTOR.......................................................................5 • Before you start ....................................................................
• CONNECTING THE PROJECTOR PROJECTOR TO YOUR COMPUTER..............................8 • Connecting to a desktop computer ....................................9 • Connecting to an Apple Macintosh desktop computer....9 • Connecting to a standard laptop, notebook ....................10 • Connecting to an Apple Macintosh Powerbook..............
• CONNECTING THE PROJECTOR PROJECTOR TO YOUR VIDEO PLAYER .....................11 • Using composite video ......................................................11 • Using Scart video ...............................................................12 • Using S-video......................................................................
• USING THE PROJECTOR ....................................................................13 • Evaluating the environmental conditions .........................................................13 • Light conditions...................................................................................................13 • High Brightness Monochrome Mode.................................................................14 • Projection screen.............................................................................
• MAINTENANCE ................................................................46 • Changing batteries in the remote control........................46 • Changing/installing the lamp ............................................46 • Changing fuses ..................................................................48 • User spare parts .................................................................