GEHA Compact 218 User Manual
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents ......................................................................................... 1
Usage Notice ................................................................................................ 2
Precautions ..........................................................................................................2
Introduction .................................................................................................. 4
Product Features ..................................................................................................4
Package Overview ...............................................................................................5
Product Overview .................................................................................................6
Main Unit ........................................................................................................................ 6
Control Panel .................................................................................................................7
Connection Ports ...........................................................................................................8
Remote Control ..............................................................................................................9
Installation .................................................................................................. 10
Connecting the Projector ....................................................................................10
Powering On/Off the Projector ...........................................................................11
Powering On the Projector ...........................................................................................11
Powering Off the projector ...........................................................................................12
Warning Indicator .........................................................................................................
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Adjusting the Projected Image ...........................................................................13
Adjusting the Projector Image Height ..........................................................................13
Adjusting the Projector Zoom / Focus ..........................................................................14
Adjusting Projected Image Size ...................................................................................14
User Controls ............................................................................................. 15
Control Panel & Remote Control ........................................................................15
On-Screen Display Menus .................................................................................18
How to operate ............................................................................................................18
Menu Tree ....................................................................................................................
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Language .....................................................................................................................20
Image-I ........................................................................................................................ 21
Image-II (Computer Mode) ...........................................................................................23
Image-II (Video Mode) .................................................................................................
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Audio ............................................................................................................................ 27
Management ................................................................................................................28
Lamp Setting ...............................................................................................................30
Appendices ................................................................................................ 31
Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................31
Replacing the lamp .............................................................................................35
Compatibility Modes ...........................................................................................36
Regulation & Safety notices ...............................................................................37
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Usage Notice
Precautions
Follow all warnings, precautions and maintenance as recommended in this user’s guide to maximize the life of your unit.
Warning- Do not look into the projector’s lens when the lamp is
on. The bright light may hurt your eyes.
Warning- To reduce the risk of fi re or electric shock, do not expose
this product to rain or moisture.
Warning- Please do not open or disassemble the product as this
may cause electric shock.
Warning- When changing the lamp, please allow unit to cool
down, and follow all changing instructions.
Warning- This product will detect the life of the lamp itself.
Please be sure to change the lamp when it shows warning messages.
Warning- Reset the “Lamp Reset” function from the On Screen
Display “Lamp Setting” menu after replacing the lamp
module (refer to page 30).
Warning- When switching the projector off, please ensure the
projector completes its cooling cycle before disconnecting power.
Warning- Turn on the projector fi rst and then the signal sources.
Warning- Do not use lens cap when projector is in operation.
Warning- When the lamp reaches the end of its life, it will burn
out and may make a loud popping sound. If this happens, the projector will not turn back on until the lamp
module has been replaced. To replace the lamp, follow
the procedures listed under “Replacing the Lamp”.
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Usage Notice
Do:
Turn off the product before cleaning.
Use a soft cloth moistened with mild detergent to clean the
display housing.
Disconnect the power plug from AC outlet if the product is not
being used for a long period of time.
Don’t:
Block the slots and openings on the unit provided for ventila-
tion.
Use abrasive cleaners, waxes or solvents to clean the unit.
Use under the following conditions:
- In extremely hot, cold or humid environments.
- In areas susceptible to excessive dust and dirt.
- Near any appliance that generates a strong magnetic fi eld.
- Place in direct sunlight.
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Introduction
Product Features
This product is an XGA single chip 0.55” DLP
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projector. Out-
standing features include:
True XGA, 1024 x 768 addressable pixels
Single chip Dark Chip2TM DLP® technology
NTSC/NTSC4.43/PAL/PAL-M/PAL-N/SECAM and
HDTV compatible (480i/p, 576i/p, 720p, 1080i)
Multi-Auto functions: Auto detection, Auto image and
Auto saving the adjustments
High-tech DVI connection for digital signal with HDCP
function and supports 480p, 576p, 720p and 1080i (For
compact 218 only)
Full function remote control
User friendly multilingual on screen display menu
Advanced digital keystone correction and high quality
full screen image re-scaling
User friendly control panel
Built-in one speaker with 2W amplifi er
SXGA+, SXGA compression and VGA, SVGA re-sizing
Mac compatible
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Introduction
Package Overview
This projector comes with all the items shown below. Check to
make sure your unit is complete. Contact your dealer immediately if anything is missing.
Documents :
User’s Guide
Quick Start Card
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Remote Control
Composite Video Cable
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Projector with lens cap
Carrying Case
2 x AAA Batteries
S-Video Cable 1.8m
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Introduction
1. Control Panel
2. Zoom Lever
3. Focus Ring
4. Power Socket
5. Elevator Foot
6. Elevator Button
7. Zoom Lens
8. IR Receiver
9. Connection Ports
10. Tilt Adjusting Feet
Main Unit
Product Overview
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Control Panel
1. Power Indicator LED
2. Temp Indicator LED
3. Lamp Indicator LED
4. Keystone Correction
5. Power/Standby
6. Re-Sync
7. Source
8. Four Directional Select Keys
9. Menu (On/Off)
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Connection Ports
1. IR Receiver
2. RS232 Connector
3. Monitor Loop-through Output Connector
4. Composite Video Input Connector
5. S-Video Input Connector
6. Audio Input Connector
7. PC Analog signal/SCART RGB/HDTV/Component Video
Input Connector
8. Audio Output Connector
9. KensingtonTM Lock Port
10. DVI Input Connector (for compact 218 only)
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Remote Control
1. Power
2. IR LED
3. Hide
4. Freeze
5. D-Zoom
6. Display Mode
7. Menu
8. Keystone Correction
9. Re-Sync
10. Volume +
11. Volume -
12. Reset
13. Enter
14. Four Directional Select
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Installation
Connecting the Projector
Due to the differ-
ence in applications
for each country,
some regions may
have different accessories.
To ensure the projector works well with your computer,
please set the display mode of your graphic card less than or
equal to 1280 X 1024 resolution. Make sure the timing of the
display mode is compatible with the projector. Refer to the
“Compatibility Modes” section on page 36.
1. .............................................................................................................Power Cord
2. ..............................................................................................................VGA Cable
3. ........................................................................................ Composite Video Cable
4. .........................................................................................................S-Video Cable
5. ................................... D-15 to RCA Adapter for YPbPr (Optional Accessory)
S-Video Output
Video Output
DVD Player, Set-
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HDTV receiver
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Installation
Powering On the Projector
1. Remove the lens cap.
2. Ensure that the power cord and signal cable are securely
connected. The Power LED will fl ash green.
3. Turn on the lamp by pressing “Power/Standby” button on
the control panel. And the Power LED will turn green.
The fi rst time you use the projector, you can select your
preferred language from quick menu after the startup screen
display.
4. Turn on your source (computer, notebook, video player,etc.).
The projector will detect your source automatically.
If you connect multiple sources at the same time, use the
“Source” button on the control panel or use the “VGA“, ”SVideo”, “Composite“ button on the remote control to switch.
Powering On/Off the Projector
Turn on the projector
fi rst and then the signal
sources.
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Warning Indicator
When the “LAMP” indicator lights solid red, the projector
will automatically shut itself down. Please contact your local
reseller or service center. See page 33~34.
When the “TEMP” indicator lights solid red for about 60
seconds, it indicates the projector has been overheated. The
projector will automatically shut itself down.
Under normal conditions, the projector can be switched on
again after it has cooled down. If the problem persists, you
should contact your local dealer or our service center. See
page 33~34.
When the “TEMP” indicator fl ashes red for about 5 seconds,
it indicates the fan failed. Please contact your local dealer or
our service center. See page 33~34.
Powering Off the Projector
1. Press the “Power/Standby” button to turn off
the projector lamp, you will see a message “
” displayed on the projector’s screen. Press the “Power/Standby” button again to
confi rm, otherwise the message will disappear after 5 seconds.
Please note that if the
key is pressed instead, the projector will enter the “Picture Mute” mode and no image will
be displayed. To exit the “Picture Mute” mode, press the
“Power/Standby” button again.
2. The cooling fans continue to operate for about 30 seconds
for cooling cycle and the Power LED will turn green. When
the Power LED begins fl ashing, the projector has entered
standby mode.
If you wish to turn the projector back on, you must wait
until the projector has completed the cooling cycle and has
entered standby mode. Once in standby mode, simply press
“Power/Standby” button to restart the projector.
3. Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet and the
projector.
4. Do not turn on the projector immediately following a power
off procedure.
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