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Preface Important Safety Information ® Congratulations on purchasing the Planar DLP projector! Important: It is strongly recommended that you read this section carefully before using the projector. These safety and usage instructions will ensure that you enjoy many years of safe use of the projector. Keep this manual for future reference. Symbols Used Warning symbols are used on the unit and in this manual to alert you of hazardous situations.
DLP® Projector – User’s Manual Power Safety Only use the supplied power cord. Do not place anything on the power cord. Place the power cord where it will not be in the way of foot traffic. Remove the batteries from the remote control when storing or not in use for a prolonged period. Replacing the Lamp Replacing the lamp can be hazardous if done incorrectly. Refer to Replacing the Projection Lamp on page 35 for clear and safe instructions for this procedure.
Preface Main Features • Lightweight unit, easy to pack away and transport • Compatible with all major video standards including NTSC, PAL, and SECAM • A high brightness rating allows for presentations in daylight or in lit rooms • Supports resolutions up to WXGA at 16.
DLP® Projector – User’s Manual Table of Contents GETTING STARTED........................................................................................................................................................... 1 PACKING CHECKLIST ........................................................................................................................................................... 1 VIEWS OF PROJECTOR PARTS .........................................................................................
Preface INPUT/OUTPUT CONNECTORS ............................................................................................................................................. 44 PROJECTION DISTANCE VS. PROJECTION SIZE ................................................................................................................... 45 Projection distance and size table ...........................................................................................................................
Getting Started Packing Checklist Carefully unpack the projector and check that the following items are included: DLP® projector Remote control (with two AAA batteries) Power cord USB cable (USB type A-to-B USB) Composite video cable (RCA 3-to-RCA 3) Computer cable (VGA-VGA) Audio cable (mini jack-to-mini jack) CD-ROM (This User’s manual) Users Guide Carrying case Contact your dealer immediately if any items are missing, appear damaged, or if the unit does not work.
DLP® Projector – User’s Manual Views of Projector Parts Front-right View Item Label Description See page: 1. Focus Focuses the projected image 17 2. Lens zoom Enlarges the projected image 17 3. Screws Holds lamp to projector 35 4. See “Top view—OSD buttons and LEDs” 3 5. Front IR receiver Receiver for IR signal from remote control 7 6. Lens Slide lens cap before use. 7. Lens cover Slide across to protect lens when not in use 8.
DLP® Projector – User’s Manual Top view—On-screen Display (OSD) buttons and LEDs Item Label Description See page: 1. Keystone/ Down cursor Corrects image-trapezoid (wider top) effect Navigates and changes settings in the OSD 17, 18 2. VOL-/ Left cursor Decreases volume Navigates and changes settings in the OSD 17, 18 3. Ready LED 4. 5.
DLP® Projector – User’s Manual Rear view Item Label Description 1. Rear IR receiver Receiver for IR signal from remote control 2. DVI-I Connect a DVI-I cable (not supplied) from a computer 3. VGA IN Connect a VGA cable (supplied) from a computer 4. VGA OUT Connect to a monitor (not supplied) 5. S-video Connect the S-video cable (not supplied) from a video device 6. Video Connect a composite video cable (supplied) from a video device. 7.
DLP® Projector – User’s Manual Item Label Description See page: 13. Power Switch Turns the power on and off 13 14. Power Connect the power cord (supplied) 13 15. Security Lock Secure to permanent object with a Kensington® Lock system 40 Note: If your video equipment has both S-video and RCA jacks (composite video) connect to the S-video connector. S-video provides a better quality signal.
DLP® Projector – User’s Manual Bottom view Item Label Description See page: 1. Ceiling support holes Contact your dealer for information on mounting the projector on a ceiling. 2. Height adjuster button Push to release height adjuster 3. Height adjuster Adjuster drops down when adjuster button is pushed 4. Tilt adjuster Adjust angle of the picture Note: When installing, ensure that you use only UL Listed ceiling mounts.
DLP® Projector – User’s Manual Remote Control Parts Important: 1. Avoid using the projector with bright fluorescent lighting turned on. Certain high-frequency fluorescent lights can disrupt remote control operation. 2. Be sure nothing obstructs the path between the remote control and the projector. If the path between the remote control and the projector is obstructed, you can bounce the signal off certain reflective surfaces such as projector screens. 3.
DLP® Projector – User’s Manual Item Label 8. Right cursor 9. Down cursor 10. Description See page: Navigates and changes settings in the OSD 18 Volume +/- Adjusts volume 17 11. Mute Mutes the built-in speaker 12. Zoom+ Zoom in 13. Zoom- Zoom out 14. Freeze Freeze/unfreezes the on-screen picture 15. Blank Makes the screen blank 16. Source Detects the input device 17. Auto Auto adjustment for phase, tracking, size, position 18. Menu Opens the OSD 19.
DLP® Projector – User’s Manual Remote Control Operating Range The remote control uses infrared transmission to control the projector. It is not necessary to point the remote directly at the projector. Provided you are not holding the remote perpendicular to the sides or the rear of the projector, the remote will function well within a radius of about 10 meters (33 feet) and 30 degrees above or below the projector level. If the projector does not respond to the remote control, move a little closer.
Setup and Operation Inserting the Remote Control Batteries 1. 2. 3. Remove the battery compartment cover by sliding the cover in the direction of the arrow. Insert the supplied batteries taking note of the polarity (+/-) as shown here. Replace the cover. Caution: 1. Only use AAA batteries. (Alkaline is better) 2. Dispose of used batteries according to local ordinance regulations. 3. Remove the batteries when not using the projector for prolonged periods.
DLP® Projector – User’s Manual Connecting Input Devices A PC or notebook computer as well as video devices can be connected to the projector at the same time. Video devices include DVD, VCD, and VHS players, as well as movie camcorders and digital still cameras. Check the user manual of the connecting device to confirm it has the appropriate output connector. Item Label Description A Rear IR Receiver for IR signal from remote control. B DVI-I Connect DVI-I cable (not supplied) from a computer.
DLP® Projector – User’s Manual Item Label Description Audio-out Audio loop-thru USB Connect the supplied USB cable (supplied) from a computer for USB mouse function and firmware upgrades. RS-232 Reserved for installation control. Warning: As a safety precaution, disconnect all power to the projector and connecting devices before making connections.
DLP® Projector – User’s Manual Starting and Shutting down the Projector 1. 2. 3. 4. Slide the lens cover. Connect the power cord to the projector [A] Connect the other end to a wall outlet. Switch [B] from off (O) to on ( — ) The POWER and READY LEDs on the projector turn on. Turn on the connected devices. Ensure the Ready LED is on a steady (not flashing) orange and then press the Power button to turn on the projector. The projector splash screen displays and connected devices are detected.
DLP® Projector – User’s Manual 6. 7. When the “Power Off?/Press Power again” message appears, press the Power button. The projector turns off. Turn off the main Power switch when the Ready LED stops flashing. Caution: Do not unplug the power cord until the Ready LED stops flashing, indicating the projector has cooled down.
DLP® Projector – User’s Manual Setting an Access Password (Security Lock) You can use the cursor (arrow) buttons to set a password and prevent unauthorized use of the projector. When enabled, the password must be entered after you power on the projector. (See “Navigating the OSD” on page 18 and “Setting the OSD Language” on page 19 for help on using OSD menus.) Important: Keep the password in a safe place. Without the password, you will not be able to use the projector.
DLP® Projector – User’s Manual Adjusting the Projector Level Take note of the following when setting up the projector: • The projector table or stand should be level and sturdy. • Position the projector so that it is perpendicular to the screen. • Be sure cables are not in the way or can cause the projector to be knocked over. 1. To raise the level of the projector, lift the projector [A] and press the heightadjuster button [B]. The height adjuster drops down [C]. 2. 3.
DLP® Projector – User’s Manual Adjusting the Zoom, Focus and Keystone 1. 2. 3. Use the Image-zoom control (on the projector only) to resize the projected image and screen size B . Use the Image-focus control (on the projector only) to sharpen the projected image A . Press the Keystone button on the remote control or keypad. The keystone control appears on the display. Note: When using the keypad, the OSD menu must be off. 4. Use the Keystone button to correct image distortion.
DLP® Projector – User’s Manual On-Screen Display (OSD) Menu Settings OSD Menu Controls The projector has an OSD that lets you make image adjustments and change various settings. Navigating the OSD You can use the remote control cursor buttons or the buttons on the top of the projector to navigate and make changes to the OSD. The following illustration shows the corresponding buttons on the remote control and on the projector. 1. To open the OSD, press the Menu button. 2. There are five menus.
DLP® Projector – User’s Manual Setting the OSD Language You may want to reference the OSD on your projector while reading this section. Set the OSD language to your preference before continuing. (The default language is English.) 1. Press the Menu button. Press the cursor ◄► button to navigate to Installation I. 2. Press the cursor ▼▲ button until Language is highlighted. 3. Press the ◄► button until your language is displayed. 4. Press the Menu button to close the OSD.
DLP® Projector – User’s Manual OSD Menu Overview Use the following illustration to quickly find a setting or determine the range for a setting.
DLP® Projector – User’s Manual OSD Sub-Menu Overview – 21 –
DLP® Projector – User’s Manual Image Menu Press the Menu button to open the OSD menu. Press the cursor button to move to the Image button to move up and down in the Image menu. Press to change menu. Press the cursor values for settings. Item Description Display Mode Press the cursor ◄► button to set the display mode. Source: Presentation, Bright, Game, Movie, TV, sRGB, User Brilliant Color Press the cursor ◄► button to adjust the Brilliant Color value.
DLP® Projector – User’s Manual Image Menu Functions Available for Connected Source Function RGB Component Video Composite Video S-video DVI Display Mode x x x x x Brilliant Color x x x x x Brightness x x x x x Contrast x x x x x Sharpness x x x x x Gamma x x x x x Advanced x x x x x Reset x x x x x x = available to video source – 23 –
DLP® Projector – User’s Manual Advanced Feature Press the Menu button to open the OSD menu. Press ◄► to move to the Image menu. Press ▼▲ to move to the Advanced menu and then press Enter or ►. Press ▼▲ to move up and down in the Advanced menu. Press ◄► to change values for settings. Item Description Color Space Press the cursor ◄► button to adjust the color space. (Range: Auto – RGB – YPbPr- YCbCr) Color Temperature Press the cursor ◄► button to adjust the color temperature.
DLP® Projector – User’s Manual Color Manager Press Enter / ► to enter the color manager submenu. Item Description Red Press Enter / ► button to adjust the red color level. Range: Hue (-99 ~ 99), Saturation (0 ~ 199), Gain (0 ~ 199) Green Press Enter / ► button to adjust the green color level. Range: Hue (-99 ~ 99), Saturation (0 ~ 199), Gain (0 ~ 199) Blue Press Enter / ► button to adjust the blue color level.
DLP® Projector – User’s Manual Computer Menu Press the Menu button to open the OSD menu. Press the cursor ◄► button to move to the Computer menu. Press the cursor ▲▼ button to move up and down in the Computer menu. Press ◄► to change values for settings. Item Description Horizontal Position Press the cursor ◄► button to move the image left or right. (Range: -5 ~ +5) Vertical Position Press the cursor ◄► button to move the image up or down.
DLP® Projector – User’s Manual Video/Audio Menu Press the Menu button to open the OSD menu. Press the cursor ◄► button to move to the Video/Audio menu. Press the cursor ▲▼ button to move up and down in the Video/Audio menu. Press ◄► to change values for settings. Item Video AGC Description Press the cursor ◄► button to enable or disable automatic gain control for the video source. (Range: On – Off) Video Saturation Press the cursor ◄► button to adjust the video saturation.
DLP® Projector – User’s Manual Video/Audio Menu Functions Available for Connected Sources Function RGB Component Video Composite Video S-video x x Video AGC Video Saturation x x x Video Tint x x x Film Mode x x x Video Overscan x x x DVI Audio x x x x x Reset x x x x x x = available to video source Audio Press Enter / ► to enter the audio submenu. Item Description Volume Press the cursor ◄► button to adjust the audio volume.
DLP® Projector – User’s Manual Installation I Menu Press the Menu button to open the OSD menu. Press the cursor ◄► button to move to the Installation I menu. Press the cursor ▲▼ button to move up and down in the Installation I menu. Press ◄► to change values for settings. Item Description Language Press the cursor ◄► to select the desired language.
DLP® Projector – User’s Manual Installation I Menu Functions Available for Connected Sources Function RGB Component Video Composite Video S-video DVI Language x x x x x Blank Screen x x x x x Projection x x x x x Security Lock x x x x x Aspect Ratio x x x x x Keystone x x x x x Digital Zoom x x x x x Reset x x x x x x = available to video source – 30 –
DLP® Projector – User’s Manual Installation II Menu Press the Menu button to open the OSD menu. Press the cursor ◄► button to move to the Installation II menu. Press the cursor ▲▼ button to move up and down in the Installation II menu. Press ◄► to change values for settings. Item Description Auto Source Press the cursor ◄► button to enable or disable automatic source detection.
DLP® Projector – User’s Manual Advanced Feature Press the Menu button to open the OSD menu. Press ◄► to move to the Installation II menu. Press ▲▼ to move to the Advanced menu and then press Enter or ►. Press ▲▼ to move up and down in the Advanced menu. Press ◄► to change values for settings. Item Description OSD Menu Setting Press Enter / ► to enter the OSD setting menu. Peripheral Test Press Enter/ ► to enter the Peripheral Test menu.
DLP® Projector – User’s Manual Item Description Translucent Menu Press ◄► to set menu screen translucency (Range: 0%, 25%, 50%, 75%, 100%) Menu Display Press ◄► to determine timeout delay of OSD (Range: 10 - 20 sec.) Peripheral Test Press Enter or ► to enter the Peripheral Test menu. Item Description Remote Control Test Press Enter or ► and follow the on-screen prompts to carry out the Remote Control Test. Press the Menu button twice to return to the Peripheral Test menu.
DLP® Projector – User’s Manual Status Press the Menu button to open the OSD menu. Press ◄► to move to the Installation II menu. Press ▲▼ to move to the Status menu and then press Enter or ►. Item Description Active Source Displays the active source. Video Information Displays the resolution and refresh rate for RGB mode. Displays the color standard for video mode. Lamp Hours (Eco, Normal) Shows the number of hours the lamp has been in use for Eco and Normal modes.
Maintenance and Security Replacing the Projection Lamp The projection lamp should be replaced when it burns out. It should only be replaced with a certified replacement part, which you can order from your local dealer. Important: 1. The lamp contains a certain amount of mercury and should be disposed of according to local ordinance regulations. 2. Avoid touching the glass surface of the new lamp: Doing so may shorten its operation life.
DLP® Projector – User’s Manual 2. Open the lamp compartment cover (B). B 3. 4. Remove the two screws from the lamp module (C). Lift the module handle up (D).
DLP® Projector – User’s Manual 5. 6. Pull firmly on the module handle to remove the lamp module (D) D Reverse steps 1 to 5 to install the new lamp module.
DLP® Projector – User’s Manual Resetting the Lamp After replacing the lamp, you should reset the lamp hour counter to zero. Refer to the following: 1. 2. 3. 4. Press the Menu button to open the Image menu. Press the cursor ◄► button to move to the Installation II menu. Press the cursor ▲▼ button to move down to Advanced. Press the cursor ▼▲ button to move down to Lamp Hour Reset. Press the cursor ► or Enter button. A message screen appears. 5. Press the cursor buttons in this order: ▼▲◄►.
DLP® Projector – User’s Manual Cleaning the Projector Cleaning the projector to remove dust and grime will help ensure trouble-free operation. Warning: 1. Be sure to turn off and unplug the projector at least an hour before cleaning. Failure to do so could result in a severe burn. 2. Use only a dampened cloth when cleaning. Do not allow water to enter the ventilation openings on the projector. 3.
DLP® Projector – User’s Manual Using the Kensington® Lock If you are concerned about security, attach the projector to a permanent object with the Kensington slot and a security cable. Note: Contact your vendor for details on purchasing a suitable Kensington security cable. The security lock corresponds to Kensington’s MicroSaver Security System. If you have any comment, contact: Kensington, 2853 Campus Drive, San Mateo, CA94403, U.S.A. Tel: 800-535-4242, http://www.Kensington.com.
Troubleshooting Common problems and solutions These guidelines provide tips to deal with problems you may encounter while using the projector. If the problem remains unsolved, contact your dealer for assistance. Often after time spent troubleshooting, the problem is traced to something as simple as a loose connection. Check the following before proceeding to the problem-specific solutions. • Use some other electrical device to confirm that the electrical outlet is working.
DLP® Projector – User’s Manual LED Error Messages Error code message Power LED/flashes Ready LED/flashes Over temperature 3 0 Thermal Break 4 0 G794 fail 4 4 T1 fail 4 5 Lamp error 5 0 Ballast Over Temperature 5 1 Ballast short circuit in output detected 5 2 End of lamp lift detected 5 3 Ballast lamp did not ignite 5 4 Lamp extinguished during normal operation 5 5 Lamp extinguished during run-up phase 5 6 Fan1 error (Lamp Fan) 6 1 Fan2 error (Ballast Fan) 6 2 Fan3
DLP® Projector – User’s Manual 2. To ensure the problem is not caused by a connected PC’s video card, connect to another computer. Problem: The image is flat with no contrast Adjust the Contrast setting on the Main menu of the OSD. Problem: The color of the projected image does not match the source image. Adjust the Color Temperature and Gamma settings on the Main menu of the OSD. Lamp Problems Problem: There is no light from the projector 1. Check that the power cable is securely connected. 2.
DLP® Projector – User’s Manual Specifications Input/output connectors Connector Description Data in DVI-I RGB HD-15 Data out Video RGB HD-15 Composite video (RCAx1) S-video Audio in Stereo RCAx2 (L+R) Stereo Mini-jack Audio out Stereo Mini-jack Control RS-232 USB Security Kensington lock – 44 –
DLP® Projector – User’s Manual Projection Distance vs. Projection Size C D A B L Projection Distance Projection distance and size table Max. Screen Size (Wide) Projection Distance L 1.5m Max. Screen Size (Tele) 1.16m Width A 0.99m Height C 0.62m 1.01m Width B 0.86m Height D 0.54m 4.92’ 46” 38.97” 24.4” 40'' 33.85” 21.25” 2m 1.55m 1.32m 0.83m 1.35m 1.15m 0.72m 6.56’ 61.4” 51.96” 32.67” 53.3” 45.27” 28.34” 3m 2.33m 1.99m 1.24m 2.032 1.72m 1.08m 9.84’ 92” 78.34” 48.
DLP® Projector – User’s Manual Timing Mode Table The projector can display several resolutions. The following table outlines the resolutions that can be displayed by the projector. Frequency H. Frequency V. (KHz) (Hz) Signal Resolution NTSC － 15.73 PAL/SECAM VESA Apple Macintosh Video Digital Analog 60.0 Ο － － － 15.62 50.0 Ο － － 640 x 350 37.9 85.1 － Ο Ο 640 x 400 37.9 85.1 － Ο Ο 720 x 400 37.9 85.0 － Ο Ο 640 x 480 31.5 60.0 － Ο Ο 640 x 480 37.9 72.
DLP® Projector – User’s Manual SDTV HDTV 720 x 576 31.3 50.0 Ο － － 720 x 480 31.5 60.0 Ο － － 1920 x 1080 33.8 30.0 Ο － － 1920 x 1080 28.1 25.0 Ο － － 1280 x 720 45.0 60.0 Ο － － Ο: Frequency supported - : Frequency not supported The native resolution is 1280X800. Resolution other than native mode may be displayed with uneven size of text or lines.
DLP® Projector – User’s Manual Projector Dimensions 300 mm(11.8") 96 mm(3.8") 244 mm(9.
Regulatory Compliance FCC Warning This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
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