Philips multimedia projector bCool SV1 English User guide
Index 1. Introduction 2. Functional overview 3. Set up 4.
Index 5. Operation 6. Maintenance 7.Troubleshooting < 17-30 Preparation 17 General 17 Messages 17 General explanation 17 Feedback messages 17 Some examples 17 On Screen Display Menu 18-23 Menu tree 18-19 General explanation 20 Computer adjustments 21 Picture adjustments 21 Video series adjustments 21 Picture adjustments 21 General adjustments 22-23 'Features' adjustments 22 Setup adjustments 23 Theft deterrence - SecurityMax 24-30 What to do if...
1. Introduction > Congratulations on your purchase.You have selected one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. We are sure that when used properly, it will bring you years of enjoyment.You will want to keep this manual available, 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.
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2. Functional overview 1 2 Menu OK Controls > 3 8 ^ Source Auto Image 4 % 5 Lamp 0 Temp. 9 76 ! $ Menu 1 OK 2 Cursor Control 3 Auto Image 4 Standby/ Standby indicator 5 Temperature indicator 6 Lamp indicator 7 Source 8 To activate and deactivate the menu. To confirm actions in the menu when the menu is on screen. When the menu is active, use the Cursor to navigate through the OSD menu.The Cursor works with up/down and left/right button operation.
2. Functional overview 1 2 Menu OK Controls < 3 8 ^ Source Auto Image 4 % 5 Lamp 0 Temp. 9 76 ! $ Mains inlet socket ! Elevator button @ Elevator foot # @ # To connect the projector to the mains. To release the elevator foot. To adjust the vertical angle of the projector. Lamp compartment $ Horizontal adjuster % Keystone correction keys ^ Philips Multimedia Projector To adjust a possible oblique displayed picture.
2. Functional overview 1 2 3 4 Remote control < Standby On Left MOUSE Right VOLUME MENU OK ! 0 5 6 7 Stand by On 1 Mouse Left/Right 2 – Volume + 3 SOURCE A/V Mute D-FREEZE D-ZOOM 9 8 To turn the projector on or off in the Power/Standby mode. Function as the Left and Right mouse buttons of your pc when USB connection has been made. To adjust the volume.This model does not support this function. Menu 4 To activate and de-activate the menu. Mute 5 To mute the sound of the projector.
2. Functional overview 1 Data Data in in Data in 1 USB 2 S-Video 3 Video 4 IR sensor 5 Lock slit 6 Philips Multimedia Projector 2 3 4 USB USB S-Video S-Video Connections < 5 6 Video Video Data source connections – Input socket to connect to the Data out terminal of a computer. – Input socket to connect to DVD- and HDTV-video equipment This socket can be connected to the following output sockets:YCbCr,YPbPr, RGBS (Composite sync), RGBHV.
3. Set up Positioning the projector and screen > SCREEN SCREEN Front projection Ceiling front projection SCREEN SCREEN Rear projection • 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. Allow sufficient cooling of the product by keeping all air inlets and outlets clear from obstructions.
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 and horizontal angle of the projector A B C To raise the projector 1 Press the Elevator button (A). 2 Raise the projector to the desired display angle, then release the button to lock the elevator foot (B) into position. 3 Use the horizontal adjuster (C) to fine-tune the display angle.
3. Set up Inserting the batteries in the remote control Note Philips Multimedia Projector 1 2 3 < Push and slide the lid in the direction of the arrow. Install Install two AAA Alkaline batteries as indicated inside the battery compartment. Replace the lid and snap it into place. The maximum range of the remote control is approximately 7 m (± 25 feet).
4. Installation General information General information < Computer input The data input is suitable for both Apple Macintosh computers (Power Book and Power Mac) as well as for IBM compatible PCs.
4. Installation Connecting to a computer < Data in 1 USB S-Video Video 2 Computer Data out 1 2 – – • Philips Multimedia Projector 14 USB Connect the Data (out) socket of the computer to the Data in socket of the projector and secure the plugs by tightening the thumb screws. For this, use the VGA cable supplied (1). Connect the USB (upstream) socket of the projector to the USB downstream port of the computer. For this, use the USB cable supplied (2).
4. Installation Connecting to video equipment > CVBS only Data in S-Video USB 2 Video 1 S-VHS only VCR S-Video out Video out CVBS only CVBS (Video) 1 Connect the Video (out) socket of a VCR, Laser Disc player, video camera or TV to the Video (in) socket of the projector. For this, use the Composite video cable (1) supplied. S-VHS (S-Video) 1 Connect the S-Video (out) socket of a S-VHS video recorder, Laser Disc player, video camera or TV to the S-Video (in) socket of the projector.
4. Installation Data in Connecting to video equipment < USB S-Video Video 1 Component/HDTV Equipment 3b Cr Pr R Component/HDTV Philips Multimedia Projector Y Y G Cb Pb B DVD player, Settop Box, HDTV receiver, etc. Pr,Y, Pb / Cr,Y, Cb 1 Connect an optional D-sub to HDTV/Component cable (1) to the Data in socket of the projector. Connect the plugs at the other end of the cable to the appropriate output sockets of your Component- or HDTV-video equipment (Pr,Y, Pb / Cr,Y, Cb).
5. Operation General Menu OK Source Preparation < 1 – Press the Standby button to turn on the projector. The Standby indicator starts blinking green. – When the projection lamp is on, the Standby indicator lights up green after the start-up screen is on for several seconds. 2 Select the required source (Computer,YPbPr,YCbCr, RGBS, S-Video or Video) by pressing the Source button. Auto Image Lamp Temp.
5. Operation Menu tree Menu OK Source Auto Image On Screen Display Menu > All video and data adjustments and settings (except A/V Mute) are done through On Screen Displays with the help of Menu, OK and Cursor Control on the projector or the remote control. The projector is set to standard settings at the factory. However, you can adjust these settings to suit your own preferences. The projector menu screens allow you to adjust the various projector settings (for both Computer and Video).
5. Operation GENERAL ADJUSTMENTS/SETTINGS Setup Sub menu Language Keystone Mirror Source Factory settings Picture format System information Feedback Lamp counter Smart Dimmer SecurityMax Philips Multimedia Projector 19 Setting Eng. Deu. Esp. Fra. Ita. Ned. Por. Chi.
5. Operation General explanation Menu On Screen Display Menu > 1 Press Menu. – 2 The menu bar appears on the screen. Use Cursor to navigate left or right to any other item in the menu bar. 3 Use Cursor down to enter the sub menu. 4 5 Select the item to be adjusted by moving the Cursor up or down. When more items are available than can be shown in one screen, move the cursor down to go to the next list of items. When you want to go back to the first list, move the cursor up.
5. Operation Computer adjustments Menu For computer signal input, the following ‘Picture’ adjustments can be made: OK Source Auto Image Lamp On Screen Display Menu > Temp. Video series adjustments Picture adjustments • Press Menu and select ‘Picture’ in the menu bar.The following ‘Picture’ adjustments can now be made according to the instructions under ‘General explanation’: – Brightness adjusts brightness of the displayed picture. – Contrast adjusts the overall contrast intensity.
5. Operation General adjustments Menu OK Source Auto Image Lamp Temp. Philips Multimedia Projector On Screen Display Menu > 'Features' adjustments Press Menu and select ‘Features’ in the menu bar.The following ‘Features’ adjustments can now be made according to the instructions under ‘General explanation’: – PIP (Picture In Picture) turns the PIP window on and off. PIP enables projection from a second source in the currently projected computer or component video picture.
5. Operation Menu OK Source Auto Image Lamp Temp. Philips Multimedia Projector On Screen Display Menu > Setup adjustments • Press Menu and select Setup in the menu bar.The following Setup adjustments can now be made according to the instructions under ‘General explanation’: – Language selects the required menu language. – Keystone corrects picture distortion of the vertical keystone type by internal scaling.
5. Operation Theft deterrence SecurityMax On Screen Display Menu > When handled with care, your projector offers you years of enjoyment. And of course handling with care also means preventing your valuable projector from being stolen. As a useful protection aid, Philips offers you SecurityMax. • SecurityMax is a menu item that works as a theft deterring feature. Unauthorized use of your projector is prevented once you have set up the projector with the remote control.
5. Operation On Screen Display Menu > Setting up SecurityMax 1 Make sure the projector is properly connected (see the user manual on the manual CD-ROM). 2 Turn on the projector. – The projector Startup screen will be projected. 3 Press Menu and select ‘Setup’ in the menu bar. Select the SecurityMax item. – The SecurityMax main window appears. Each tab represents a specific SecurityMax feature. Setting a Security code 1 Click the Security code tab in the main window.
5. Operation On Screen Display Menu > 3 Enter your new code in the second field by using the 4-directional Cursor Control to select characters in the selection table and press the OK button to save.The code may consist of any combination of 4 characters and/or digits. 4 To confirm, also enter your new code in the third field. 5 Click the OK button. 6 Click the Menu button to close this window. Changing your Security code 1 Click the Security code tab in the main window.
5. Operation On Screen Display Menu > Entering your personal start-up text 1 Click the Personal start-up text tab in the main window. – The Personal start-up text window appears, followed by the Characters Selection table. 2 Enter your start-up text directly in the text field with a maximum of 4 lines of 25 characters each. E.g. This projector belongs to... Use Cursor Control to select characters in the selection table. 3 Click the OK button. 4. Click the Menu button to close this window.
5. Operation On Screen Display Menu > 3 Click the OK button. – The shutdown timer value has been changed. 4 Click the Menu button to close this window. Note The end user is responsible for the consequences of setting the Shutdown timer. – When less than 10 operating hours are left, the Shutdown warning screen will be projected each time the projector is turned on.
5. Operation On Screen Display Menu > Update the shutdown timer 1 Make sure the projector is properly connected (see the user manual on the manual CD-ROM). 2 Turn on the projector. – The Locked warning screen will be projected. 3 Click the Menu button. – The Security code query window appears. 4 Enter your security code. 5 Click the OK button. – The projector is now unlocked. Note You may follow the same procedure as described in "Setting the Shutdown timer" to set the Shutdown timer again.
5. Operation On Screen Display Menu < Removing SecurityMax protection 1 Click the Remove protection tab in the main window. – The Remove protection window appears. 2 3 4 5 Select the item you want to disable by using the Cursor Control up/down. Select Yes/No by using the Cursor Control left/right. Click the OK button. Click the Menu button to close this window. Exit SecurityMax 1 Exit SecurityMax by pressing the Menu button.
6. Maintenance Cleaning Caution OK Menu Source > Turn off and disconnect the projector before cleaning. 1 Press the Standby button twice to turn off the projector. – The Standby indicator light turns red. 2 Wait until the cooling fan has stopped (about 1 minute after the projector has been put in Standby) and disconnect the mains lead and all other cables. Auto Image Lamp Temp. Cleaning the cabinet • When the cabinet is dusty, clean it by gently wiping with a soft cloth.
6. Maintenance Lamp > When operation time reaches the last 100 hours of the average lamplife, the message ‘Lamp life has almost exceeded’ will be displayed on the screen. When operation time reaches 1500 hours, the message ‘Lamplife has exceeded’ will be displayed. The lamplife remaining can be checked using the OSD menu. 1 Press Menu. 2 Use Cursor Control to move the cursor to ‘Setup’. 3 Use Cursor Control to select ‘Lamp counter’.
6. Maintenance Resetting the lamplife time Menu > 1 Press Menu. – The menu bar appears on the screen. 2 3 Use Cursor Control to select ‘Setup’ in the menu bar. Use Cursor Control to select ‘Lamp counter’ in the sub menu. 4 5 Press OK to reset the lamp counter. If required, select another item you wish to adjust or press Menu to exit. OK Source Auto Image Lamp Temp.
7.Troubleshooting > If a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before taking the projector for repair. If you are unable to correct a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or service center. Warning Under no circumstances should you try to repair the projector yourself as this could void your warranty. Read as follows Problem Image is not or incorrectly displayed – • Possible cause Solution General – Mains lead is not correctly connected.
7.Troubleshooting Poor color • Adjust ‘Brightness’, ‘Contrast or ‘Colour tracking’ (see ’Picture adjustment’ under ‘Operation’ ‘On Screen Display Menu’). Reset all projector settings in the ‘Setup’ menu (‘Factory settings’). – • Image is not focused. Adjust focus ring. – • Distance between projector and screen is not correct. Adjust the distance between the projector and the screen. – • Signal cable is not correctly connected. Check signal cable connection.
7.Troubleshooting No reaction when pressing keys on local keyboard The mouse cursor does not react when using the cursor control on the remote control – ’Childlock’ active. • Switch off ‘Childlock’ in the ‘Features’ menu. • • • • • • • Check proper installation of the batteries in the remote control and/or replace the batteries. Check the projector to make sure it is receiving signal from the remote control. Check that the USB cable has been properly connected.
