Philips Home Cinema Projector Garbo English User guide
Index 1. Introduction 2. Functional overview 3. Set up 4.
Index 5. Operation 6. Maintenance 7.
1. Introduction < Congratulations on your purchase of one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. We are sure that, used properly, it will bring you years of enjoyment.You will want to keep this manual handy, as it is a convenient source of information about your projector. For your own protection and prolonged operation of your projector, please read the enclosed Safety Sheet. Packaging contents Please confirm that the following items are packed in the projector box.
2. Functional overview 1 2 AV Mute Controls > 34 5 Source Menu OK Lamp Stand by Temp 6 7 8 9 0 ! A(udio)/V(ideo) Mute 1 Source 2 –/+3 Menu 4 OK 5 Standby/ Standby indicator 6 @ To mute the sound of the projector and to mute the picture. To select the current projection source (Computer, Component, S-Video or Video). The button toggles between the four signals. To adjust the volume. To activate and deactivate the menu. To confirm actions in the menu when the menu is on screen.
2. Functional overview # % Height/Level adjuster # Controls < $ ^ & To adjust the vertical angle of the projector. Dust filter $ Mains inlet socket % Lock slit ^ To connect the projector to the mains. To insert an optional locking device (Kensington lock).
2. Functional overview 1 2 3 4 Remote control < Stand by On Left Mouse MOUSE Right Volume VOLUME Menu MENU OK ! 0 5 6 7 Stand by On 1 Mouse Left/Right 2 – Volume + 3 AVMUTE Mute AV Mute MUTE Source SOURCE D-Freeze D-FREEZE D-Zoom D-ZOOM 9 8 AV MUTE To switch the projector in or out of the Power/Standby mode. Function as the Left and Right mouse keys of your PC when USB or PS/2 connection has been made. To adjust the volume. Menu 4 To activate and de-activating the menu.
2. Functional overview Connections < 1 23 4 5 S-Video Component in 1 Video 2 Audio L/R 3 S-Video 4 Computer 5 Audio in Computer 6 USB (upstream) 7 PS/2 8 Philips Home Cinema Projector Data Pr R Video Y G Audio L Pb B Audio R 67 8 Audio in Data USB PS/2 Video source connections Input sockets to connect to DVD- and HDTV-video equipment These sockets can be connected to the following output sockets: RGB-Y, YCbCr, YPbPr (480p, 720p, 1080 i).
3. Set up Positioning the projector and screen > SCREEN SCREEN Front projection Ceiling front projection SCREEN SCREEN Rear projection • • • • • • Switching on the projector AV Mute Source Menu OK Lamp Stand by Temp Ceiling rear projection Place the projector on a stable, level surface, out of direct sunlight and away from sources of excessive dust, dirt, heat, water, moisture, vibration and strong magnetic fields.
3. Set up Adjusting the focus and size of the image • • > Use the Zoom ring to adjust the size of the image. Use the Focus ring to adjust the focus of the image. Zoom ring Focus ring Adjusting the vertical angle of the projector Data S-Video Pr R Video Y G Audio L Pb B Audio R Audio in Data USB PS/2 A To • – To • • raise: Keep knob A pressed and lift to raise the projector. The Height/Level Adjuster B will come out. Lower: Keep knob A pressed and gently lower the projector.
4. Installation General information General information < Video input The projector accepts the input signal of all major video formats, including NTSC 3.58, 4.43, PAL B, G, D, H, I, N, M and SECAM signals.The projector will recognize these standards and adapt to them automatically. With the ‘Picture Format’ feature you can select one of six picture format options: wide screen, super zoom 4:3, 4:3, movie expand 14:9, movie expand 16:9, 16:9 subtitles.
4. Installation Connecting to video equipment > CVBS only CVBS only S-Video 1b 1a S-Video Computer Pr R Video Pr R Video Y G Audio Y L G Audio L Pb B AudioPb R B Audio R 2 Audio in Computer USB PS/2 S-VHS only VCR Video out L Audio R out S-Video out CVBS CVBS only only CVBS 1 2 S-VHS 1 2 Scart connection Connect the Video (out) socket of a VCR, Laser Disc player, video camera or TV to the Video (in) socket of the projector.
4. Installation Connecting to video equipment > S-Video 1 Computer Pr R Video Y G Audio L Pb B Audio R Audio in Computer USB PS/2 2 Component/HDTV equipment DVD player, Settop Box, HDTV receiver, etc. Cr Pr R Component/HDTV Philips Home Cinema Projector Y Y G Cb Pb B Audio out R L Pr,Y, Pb/Cr,Y, Cb 1 Connect the Component in sockets of the projector to the appropriate output sockets of your Component- or HDTV-video equipment (Pr,Y, Pb / Cr,Y, Cb).
4. Installation Connecting to video equipment < S-Video Computer Pr R Video Y G Audio L Pb B Audio R Audio in Computer USB PS/2 3 2 1 Component/HDTV equipment 4 Audio out R Scart connection Component DVD player, Settop Box, etc. RGBS 1 Connect the Scart/RCA Component Video adapter (1) to the Scart connector of your Component- or HDTV-video equipment 2 Connect the Component in sockets of the projector to the R, G and B outputs of the adapter.
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4. Installation AV Mute Source Menu OK Lamp Stand by Temp Connecting to a computer < Connecting to an external monitor 1 Connect the VGA Y connector marked ‘Projector’ (5a), of an optional VGA Y-cable, to the Computer (in) socket of your projector. 2 Connect the VGA cable supplied (1) between the computer and the VGA Y connector marked ‘Computer’ (5b). 3 Connect the VGA Y connector marked ‘Monitor’ (5c) to the VGA cable (6) of the monitor. 4 Switch on your Computer. 5 Switch on the projector.
5. Operation General AV Mute Source Menu Preparation < 1 Press the Standby button to switch on the projector. – – The Standby indicator lights up orange. When the projection lamp is on, the Standby indicator lights up green and the start-up screen (when enabled) appears for several seconds. OK Lamp Stand by Temp p j PHILIPS Home Cinema Projectors 2 Note Messages Fan error The projector will switch off automatically.
5. Operation Menu tree AV Mute Source Menu OK Lamp Stand by Picture Temp Display Audio All video and data adjustments and settings (except A/V Mute) are done via On Screen Displays and with help of Menu, OK and Cursor Control on the projector or the remote control. The projector is set to standard specifications at the factory. However, you can adjust these specifications to suit your own preferences.
5. Operation Menu tree Picture Display Audio Settings On Screen Display Menu > GENERAL ADJUSTMENTS/SETTINGS Main menu Sub menu Audio Volume Bass Treble Mute Setting Min Min Min Off Max Max Max On Volume Bass Settings Treble Language Mute Eng. Esp. Deu. Fra. Por. Ita. Chi.
5. Operation General explanation AV Mute Source Menu On Screen Display Menu < 1 Press Menu. – The menu bar appears on the screen. The first item is highlighted and its sub menu is shown. OK Lamp Stand by Picture Temp Display Audio Settings Brightness Contrast Hue Saturation Sharpness Mirror (more) Picture Display Audio Depending on the selected source (Computer, Component,Video or S-Video) some options of the submenu may be greyed out.
5. Operation Video/S-Video adjustments AV Mute Source Menu Picture Temp Display Audio Settings Brightness Contrast Hue Saturation Sharpness Mirror (more) min max Move pointer left or right to adjust the contrast level. Picture Display Audio Settings (previous) Picture format Colour tracking Colour temperature ; Red ; Green ; Blue min max Move pointer left or right to adjust the Red level.
5. Operation Computer adjustments Picture Display Audio Settings Brightness Contrast Hue Saturation Sharpness Mirror (more) min max Move pointer left or right to adjust the contrast level. Picture Display Audio Settings (previous) Picture format Colour tracking Colour temperature ; Red ; Green ; Blue On Screen Display Menu > For computer signal input, the following ‘Picture’ and ‘Display’ adjustments can be made.
5. Operation On Screen Display Menu > Some examples The following ‘Display’ adjustment procedures, follow a slightly different sequence of actions, or may need some further explanation. Picture Format ‘Picture Format’ is used to select one of six picture format options (wide screen, super zoom 4:3, 4:3, movie expand 14:9, movie expand 16:9, 16:9 subtitles). Default mode for computer signal input at each start up of the projector is 4:3.
5. Operation AV Mute Source Menu On Screen Display Menu > Digital Zoom/Magnification ‘Digital Zoom’ is used to enlarge a part of the picture. 1 Press Menu. OK Lamp Stand by Temp Picture Display Audio – 2 3 4 Settings Digital Freeze Digital Zoom ; Magnification Auto Image ; Horizontal size ; Phase ; Shift... 5 off on Digital Zoom is used to enlarge part of the picture. 6 7 Note The menu bar will appear.
5. Operation AV Mute Source Menu OK Lamp Stand by Shift The Shift function adjusts the computer image in horizontal and vertical direction to centre it on the screen.This function is only active when ‘Auto image’ is set to ‘Off ’. 1 Press Menu. Temp Picture Display Audio Settings Digital Freeze Digital Zoom ; On Screen Display Menu > – 2 3 4 The menu bar will appear. Use Cursor Control to move the cursor to ‘Display’. Use Cursor Control to move the cursor to ‘Shift’.
5. Operation General adjustments AV Mute Source Menu OK Lamp Stand by Temp Picture Display Audio Settings Volume Bass Treble Mute On Screen Display Menu < Audio adjustments • Press Menu and select Audio in the menu bar.
6. Maintenance Cleaning Caution AV Mute Source Menu OK Lamp Stand by Temp > Switch off and disconnect the projector before cleaning. 1 Press the Standby button twice to switch off the projector. – The Standby indicator starts blinking orange. 2 Wait until the cooling fan has stopped (about 3 minutes after the projector has been put in Standby) and disconnect the mains lead and all other cables. Cleaning the cabinet • When the cabinet is dusty, clean it by gently wiping with a soft cloth.
6. Maintenance Lamp Warning: > When operation time reaches the last 100 hours of the average lamplife, the message ‘Warning: lamplife has almost expired’ will be displayed on the screen, each time the projector is switched on.The lamp indicator lights up orange. Lamplife has almost expired It is suggested to have a spare lamp available. The lamp type is indicated in the user guide.
6. Maintenance Lamp replacement 5 6 • • < 7 • • • 8 9 Unscrew screw B. Grasp the lamp holder handle and carefully pull the lamp holder out of the projector. Do not tilt. If the inner tube is broken glass particles may fall out. Keep lamp holder opening to your right. Do not touch lamp or point lamp holder opening at anyone. Carefully remove the new lamp housing from its package. Always use the same type of lamp: LCA3116/00 (132 W), 12nc: 8670 931 16009.
7.Troubleshooting > If a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before taking the projector for repair. If you are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or service organisation. Warning Under no circumstances should you try to repair the projector yourself as this could invalidate the guarantee. Read as follows Problem Image is not or incorrectly displayed – • Possible cause Solution General – Mains lead is not correctly connected.
7.Troubleshooting > In Data mode – Input resolution is too high (and keystoning is applied). • If you wish to keep the keystone correction, decrease the input resolution until the image is correctly displayed. For this, refer to the User Guide or support information of the computer. • If you wish to keep the input resolution as it is, decrease keystoning until the image is correctly displayed. For this, use the ‘Keystone correction’ option in the ‘Settings’ menu.
7.Troubleshooting The projector does not react to commands from the remote control Indicators – • Distance is too great. Reduce distance. – • Batteries are exhausted. Replace batteries (see ‘Inserting the batteries in the remote control’). – • IR sensor is obstructed. Remove obstacle. > Lamp indicator – green: normal lamp condition. – orange: lamp life has almost expired (less than 100 hours to go). • See warning messages on the start up screen for details. – red: lamp life has expired.
7.Troubleshooting The mouse cursor does not react when using the cursor control on the remote control < General: • Check that the batteries are installed properly in the remote control and/or replace the batteries. • Check that the projector receives the signals from the remote control. • Check that the USB cable or PS/2 cable has been properly connected. • Check that both projector and computer are switched on. • Unplug the USB cable or PS/2 cable and then reconnect.
