D-ILA 1080MF1 HD D-ILA Digital Video Projector PRELIMINARY Installation and Operation Manual INSTALLERS: Please review this manual carefully before contacting Technical Support. PRODUCT OWNERS: Please contact your authorised Meridian/Faroudja dealer for product or installation questions.
For Customer use : Enter the serial number of your unit – located on the side panel of the cabinet – below. Retain this information for future reference.
Safety precautions off and on, the user is encourage to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.
• All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. • The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. • All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. • All operating instructions should be followed. • Place the projector near a wall outlet where the plug can be easily unplugged. • Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
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 Information for Users on Disposal of Old Equipment (EU Only) Avoid Burning-in of the D-ILA Device Attention: This symbol is only valid in the European Union. Do not allow the same still picture to be projected for a long time or an abnormally bright video image to be projected. Do not project still images, etc. with a high intensity or high contrast on the screen for a long time. This video image could be burnt into this D-ILA device.
To avoid damage to the cabinet, please observe the following precautions: • Do not clean with an abrasive cloth or cleaner • Do not use excessive force when cleaning • Do not attempt to clean the unit with paint thinner, benzene or other solvents that may attack the enclosure.
Contents SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Caution Accessories Optional Accessories Controls and Features Front, top & underside Rear & right side Control panel Indicators Indicator display Remote control Loading batteries into the remote Installing the Projector Considerations for installation Mounting the projector Minimum space requirements Projector and screen Installation Screen size and projection distance Lens Shift setting Interfacing the projector Connecting to devices Connecting the power Basic Operation Adjustm
Controls & Features Front, top and underside A F B B Underside G C D E H G A Indicator Please refer to ‘Indicators’ (Page 12) for details. E Lens Cap • Fit the cap on the lens when this unit is not in use. B Air Inlets (2 in front and 1 at bottom surface) The air inlets absorb air to cool the interior of the unit. Do not block or allow warm air to blow into them. This may cause the unit to malfunction.
Rear & Right Side D E SCREEN TRIGGER F SERVICE G H RS-232C DVI B Removing the control panel cover C Release Lock A A Control Panel Cover Remove this cover when operating this unit or when replacing the lamp unit. E Screen Trigger socket This socket is used for controlling a motorised screen. An output at DC +12 V/100 mA (max.) is produced when the power is on. • Unlock the cover, followed by sliding it downwards to remove it. • Please refer to page 11 for details on the control panel.
Control Panel A B C Rx Tx EXIT OPERATE ON + MENU OPERATE OFF FOCUS ZOOM T RS232C - W HIDE D E A Rx/Tx Indicators This indicator lights up during communication with a remote control system or computer connected to the serial port. Rx : Lights up when unit is receiving RS-232C data. Tx : Lights up when unit is sending RS-232C data. F H I J G G ENTER Button Press this button to show the next hierarchical menu (for example, to enter a submenu from the main menu).
Indicators STANDBY OPERATE LAMP TEMP FAN HIDE A Standby Indicator Light on: Unit is in standby mode. Blinking: Unit is cooling down. A B C D E F D TEMP Indicator Light on: The internal temperature of the unit is abnormally high. Blinking : The lamp needs to be replaced soon or immediately, or a failure has occurred in the unit. B OPERATE Indicator Light on: Illuminated when unit is currently operating (projecting). E FAN Indicator Light on : The internal fan has unintentionally stopped running.
Indicator Display Table The projector employs different patterns of indicator illumination to indicate its various operational states, as shown by the tables below.
Remote Control How effective this method of operation is will depend on your screen and its reflectivity to infrared. The sensors on the projector have an acceptance angle of about 30 degrees either side of a centre line running through the unit from front to back. Outside this angle, operation of the remote control will be less reliable. The Meridian/Faroudja infra-red remote control is used to operate both DILA projectors and digital video processors (DVP) made by Meridian.
F MENU Button Press this button to display the menu. Pressing this button when the menu is displayed clears the menu. Before use, load 3 AAA size batteries into the remote control. If the remote control starts to function erratically, replace the batteries. Press the circular depression in the back cover slightly with your thumb and slide the cover downwards towards the bottom of the remote control unit.
Installing the Projector Considerations for projector installation Operating Precautions This unit uses a light source that reaches high temperatures during projection. Do not allow projection under the following conditions, as doing so may cause fire or failure of the unit: Please read the following carefully before installing this unit.
Projector and Screen Installation The optimum image can be obtained when the centre of the projector’s lens and the screen are placed perpendicular to each other. Take note of the projection angle when placing both items. Failing to do so may give rise to trapezoidal distortion of the projected image. • Note: this unit does not come with a function to correct trapezoidal distortion or adjust horizontal gradient.
Screen Size and Projection Distance Adjust the distance from the lens to the screen to achieve your desired screen size. You will need to have specified the Normal Throw (DILA1080MF1) or Short Throw (DILA1080MF1S) version of this projector when ordering. The Normal Throw version uses a 1.9x power zoom lens, while the Short Throw version has a 1.4x power zoom lens.
Lens Shift Setting This unit comes with a Lens Shift feature that enables upward/downward adjustment of the projection screen position. Adjust accordingly depending on the installation conditions. • The shift level is between 0 % and 60 %. The shift level is set to 50 % as the default. • The position of the projection screen may be out of alignment due to the gear movement. • When lens shift setting (adjustment) is completed, mount the lens shift cover to this unit.
Interfacing the Projector Connecting to Devices Before connection, be sure to turn off both the projector and the device to be connected. • Thoroughly read the manual that is supplied with the device to be connected. Connecting a Video Processor • A Meridian/Faroudja Digital Video processor is the ideal companion for your projector. It is capable of processing and upscaling all your video sources to HD quality and will give you the maximum image quality from any source.
Connecting the Power Cable (Supplied) Precautions Against Fire and Electric Shock Before plugging in the power cable/cord, ensure that all devices have been connected. • Since the power consumption of this unit is high, insert the power plug directly into a wall outlet and not into a multiway adaptor. • When not using devices, remove the power plug from the wall outlet. • Do not use power cords for connection other than those supplied. • Do not use a power voltage different from that which is indicated.
Basic Operation 4 Adjusting zoom (image size) and focus • These adjustments should normally be carried out as part of initial set-up. If the message ‘not available’ is displayed on-screen, these features have been locked out, and you will need to go to the Options menu to unlock them. After installation, the projector will require initial set-up, adjustment, alignment and configuration (see next page). Once this has been done, the unit can be used simply by following these basic operational procedures.
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. Characters on the screen are displayed in English only. NOTE: Press the ENTER button to switch to the test pattern image. There are 10 types of test patterns. Press the ENTER or TEST button to alter the test pattern to be projected. Press the EXIT button to clear the menu screen.
Menu Operation Buttons Accessing the Menus 1 Press the MENU button • The main menu is displayed on the screen. Display of the menu item currently selected becomes solid and icon of the selected menu item is highlighted. Details of the currently selected menu item are displayed. RS232C Tx Rx EXIT OPERATE ON T + MENU 2 Press the Up/Down buttons to select a main menu item and press the ENTER button to confirm FOCUS ZOOM OPERATE OFF • The Information menu does not have a setting menu (submenu).
Menu Configuration NOTE: ‘H/V Pixel Adjust’ allows fine-tuning of images in the horizontal and vertical directions up to ±3 pixels, at intervals of 1 pixel for each of Red, Green and Blue. Display a still image with a clear outline during adjustment. This feature is intended for fine-tuning of images and therefore the effect upon adjustment may not be visible to the eye. 1 Image Adjust Menu Permits image adjustment Gamma Switches the gradation characteristics of the image.
3 Options Menu Source Automatically identifies the input video signal at the projector’s DVI input, and displays the signal name (‘1080p50’ or ‘1080p60’). Menu Display Adjusts the display duration of the menu screen. Setting Values: 15sec, On Default Value: 15sec • No signal name will be displayed if no signal is present, or if the signal is not one of the above types (‘Out of range’ will be displayed in the latter case). • The menu screen display will not disappear automatically when this is set to On.
Replacing the Lamp When the lamp usage time exceeds 2000 hours (but is under 2010 hours): The life of light-source lamps used for this unit is about 2000 hours. • The lamp life of 2000 hours is merely the average life span of light-source lamps and we do not provide any guarantee for this figure. The lamp life may not reach 2000 hours depending on the operating conditions. Deterioration progresses rapidly when the remaining lamp usage time is short.
Lamp Replacement Procedure 1 Remove the control panel cover • See page 10 for details on removing the control panel cover. Control Panel Cover 2 Loosen the screw and remove the lamp cover • Undo the retaining screw with a ‘+’ screwdriver. Lamp Cover Handle 3 Loosen the screws on the lamp unit and lift up the handle • Loosen the 2 screws with a ‘+’ screwdriver.
5 Slide in the new lamp unit until it is fully inserted Handling the new Lamp Unit 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, image darkening, lamp blowout and other problems. 6 Tighten the screws of the lamp unit and fold down the handle • Fasten the 2 screws with a ‘+’ screwdriver.
Cleaning and Replacing the Filter Resetting Lamp Time Clean the filter regularly. Otherwise, air intake efficiency may deteriorate and the projector may overheat. If the filter is extremely dirty and cannot be cleaned, or if it is damaged, replace the filter with a new one. (inner filter: LC32058•002A). After installing a new lamp unit, the lamp time must be reset before the projector can be used. Resetting the lamp time resets the internal counter to zero hours.
On-screen warning messages 4 Reinstall the inner filter • Check that the 2 clips at the left and right of the inner filter are locked to the body of the projector. What the messages mean ‘No Signal DVI-D’ No device is connected to the DVI interface. The DVI-D cable is connected to the DVI terminal but there is no signal input. CAUTION: • If you are using a detergent to clean the filter, we recommend wearing rubber gloves. • After cleaning the filter, do not reinstall it until it is perfectly dry.
Warning Indicators About warning indicators If a problem occurs in the unit during projection, the warning mode will be triggered and the type of problem will be identified by a combination of indicators displayed on the top surface of the projector. • The projector will then automatically cease projection and run the cooling fan for about 60 seconds. No.
Troubleshooting Before sending the unit for repair, check the following chart.
Interface Sockets Pinouts RS-232C Port 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 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 DVI-D Interface 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 Pin No. Signal Name Pin No.
RS-232C External Control Control of this unit is possible via a computer, control system or other device by connecting the device to the projector 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 as follows. For details, please consult your authorized dealer.
Numeric value A 2-byte signed hexadecimal value is represented by a set of 4-digit (4-byte) characters. The range that can be specified is from 8000h to 7FFFh ON/OFF Shows the status (ON or OFF) of the unit, such as POWER and HIDE.
Specifications Model Meridian Faroudja D-ILA1080MF1 Home Theatre Projector Emission Method D-ILA (Direct drive Image Light Amplifier) (Reflective Active Matrix Principle) Display Panel/Size: D-ILA Device / 0.82in (1920 pixels 1080 pixels) x 3 (Total no. of pixels: Approx. 6,220,000) D-ILA devices are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology. Pixel effectiveness is 99.99 %. Only 0.01% or less of the pixels would either not illuminate up or remain permanently illuminated.
Projector Dimensions All dimensions in millimetres 280 Bottom 116.5 343 558.5 Top 10 513 193.7 282.5 42 202 25.2 16.5 110 Lens Centre Side 256.5 152.5 Front Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Note that some of the pictures and illustrations may have been abridged, enlarged or contextualised in order to aid comprehension. Images may differ from the actual product.
