IBM iLV300 User Manual

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IBM iLV300 Value Data/Video Projector

User’ s Guide

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IBM iLV300 Value Data/Video Projector

User’ s Guide

Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, read the information in Appendix D, “Warranty information”, Appendix E, “European Union warranty information”, and Appendix F, “Notices”.

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Safety

Before installing this product, read the Safety Information.

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Contents

Safety ...............iii

Preface ..............vii

Registering your option ..........viii

Chapter 1. Introduction .......1-1

Chapter 2. Setting up the projector . . 2-1

Positioning the projector ..........2-1

Connecting a computer source ........2-2

Required computer connections ......2-2

Optional computer connections ......2-3

Using the projector with Windows 98 .....2-4

Displaying a computer source image......2-5

Adjusting the image ...........2-5

Projected image size ...........2-7

Chapter 3. Using the projector with a

video device ............3-1

Connecting a video device .........3-1

Video connections ............3-1

Video device connections .........3-2

Composite video connection .......3-2

S-video connection...........3-3

Component video connection .......3-3

VGA connection ...........3-3

Displaying video ............3-4

Adjusting the image ...........3-4

Chapter 4. Using the projector features 4-1

Using the remote control..........4-1

Troubleshooting the remote ........4-4

Using the audio.............4-4

Troubleshooting audio .........4-4

Using the keypad buttons .........4-5

Optimizing computer images ........4-5

Presentation features ...........4-6

Optimizing video images .........4-6

Customizing the projector .........4-6

Shutting down the projector ........4-7

Screen Save .............4-7

Power Save .............4-7

Turning off the projector .........4-7

Chapter 5. Using the menus .....5-1

Picture menu .............5-2

Advanced menu ...........5-3

Settings menu .............5-5

About menu ..............5-7

Appendix A. Maintenance ......A-1

Cleaning the lens ............A-1

Replacing the projection lamp ........A-1

Cleaning the lamp housing screens ......A-3

Using the security lock ..........A-4

Appendix B. Troubleshooting ....B-1

Projector LEDs .............B-2

Appendix C. Specifications .....C-1

Appendix D. Warranty information . . D-1

Warranty period ............D-1

Service and support ...........D-1

Warranty information on the World Wide Web D-1

Online technical support ........D-1

Telephone technical support .......D-1

IBM Statement of Limited Warranty Z125-4753-06

8/2000 ...............D-3

Part 1 - General Terms .........D-3

Part 2 - Country-unique Terms ......D-5

Appendix E. European Union warranty

information ............E-1

Appendix F. Notices.........F-1

Trademarks ..............F-2

Electronic emission notices .........F-2

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

statement ..............F-2

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Preface

The IBM®iLV300 Value Data/Video Projector can be used for both business presentations and home entertainment and is easy to connect, use, and maintain.

In addition to this user’s guide, your option package contains the following:

Figure 1. Standard Accessories

1 Projector with lamp housing included 2 Lens cap 3 Power cord 4 Audio cable 5 S-video cable 6 Computer cable 7 Audio adapter 8 Remote control and batteries 9 Quick start manual 10 User’s guide and installation CD 11 Projector case

If any of the items listed above are missing or damaged, contact your place of purchase. Be sure to retain your proof of purchase; it might be required to receive warranty service.

For information on optional accessories for your projector, go to the http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/ IBM Web site.

Registering your option

Thank you for purchasing this IBM product. Take a few moments to register your product and provide us with information that will help IBM to better serve you in the future. Your feedback is valuable to us in developing products and services that are important to you, as well as in developing better ways to communicate with you. Register your option on the http://www.ibm.com/pc/register/ IBM Web site.

IBM will send you information and updates on your registered product unless you indicate on the Web site questionnaire that you do not want to receive further information.

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Chapter 1. Introduction

The IBM iLV300 Value Data/Video Projector has native SVGA 800x600 resolution and is compatible with a wide variety of computers and video devices, including:

v IBM-compatible computers, including laptops. v Most standard VCRs, DVD players (progressive and interlaced), HDTV sources

(1080i, 1035i, and 720P HDTV formats), TV and satellite tuners, camcorders, video games, and laser disc players.

v Apple Macintosh and PowerBook computers.

Figure 1-1, Figure 1-2, and Figure 1-3 identify the projector features.

1 Remote control receiver (IR) 2 Keypad 3 Power cord connector 4 Power switch 5 Adjustable foot release 6 Zoom (thick ring) 7 Focus (thin ring)

Figure 1-1. Front angle of projector

1 Connector panel 2 Adjustable foot 3 Security lock 4 Lamp housing door

Figure 1-2. Back angle of projector

1 Monitor 2 Computer 3 S-video 4 Composite video 5 Audio 6 USB

Figure 1-3. Connectors on back of projector

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Chapter 2. Setting up the projector

This chapter provides information on positioning the projector, connecting a computer source, using the projector with Windows®98, and displaying and adjusting a computer source image.

Note: You can use your projector with Presentation Director to plan and give

presentations with confidence. You can ensure that your computer and display will not turn off or go blank during a presentation, be sure your graphics and text will be as crisp and clear, and save important display settings for future presentations with the same equipment. For additional information on Presentation Director, go to the http://www.ibm.com/pc/support Web site and search on ″Presentation Director.″

Positioning the projector

To determine where to position the projector, consider the size and shape of your screen, the location of your power outlets, and the distance between the projector and the rest of your equipment. Following are some general guidelines:

v Position the projector on a flat surface at a right angle to the screen. The

projector must be at least 4.9 feet (1.5 m) from the projection screen.

v Position the projector within 10 feet (3m) of your power source and within 6 feet

(1.8m) of your video device (unless you purchase extension cables). To ensure adequate cable access, do not place the projector within 6 inches (.15m) of a wall or other object.

v Position the projector the desired distance from the screen. The distance from the

lens of the projector to the screen, the zoom setting, and the video format determine the size of the projected image, as shown in Figure 2-1.

12.5 ft

5 ft

3.3 ft

19 ft

7.5 ft

4.9 ft

Figure 2-1. Projection distances

For more information about image sizes at different distances, see “Projected image size” on page 2-7.

v The image exits the projector at a given angle, as shown in Figure 2-2 on

page 2-2. The image offset is 112.2% when the projector is in 4:3 default mode. This means that if you have an image 10 ft high, the bottom of the image will be

1.22 ft above the center of the lens.

1 Top of image (10 ft high) 2 Bottom of image (1.22 ft above lens) 3 Lens center

Figure 2-2. Projection angle in 4:3 default mode

v This image offset is 124.7% when the projector is in 16:9 mode. This means that

if you have an image 10 feet high, the bottom of the image will be 2.47 feet above the center of the lens. For additional information on 16:9 and 4:3 mode, see “Connecting a video device” on page 3-1.

v Do not place the projector on tablecloths or other soft coverings that may block

the front or back vents.

v Do not place objects within 2 feet of the front of the projector.

Connecting a computer source

This section provides information on required and optional computer connections.

Required computer connections

To connect a computer source to the projector, complete the following procedure:

1. Connect one end of the computer cable to the dark blue Computer In connector on the projector, as shown in Figure 2-3.

Figure 2-3. Connecting the projector to a computer

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2. Connect the other end to the video port on your computer, as shown in Figure 2-3 on page 2-2. If you are using a desktop computer, you will need to disconnect the monitor cable from the computer video port first.

3. Connect the black power cord to the Power connector on the side of the projector and to your electrical outlet, as shown in Figure 2-4.

Note: Only use the power cord that was shipped with the projector.

Figure 2-4. Connecting the projector to an electrical outlet

For more information on using the projector with a video device, see “Connecting a video device” on page 3-1.

Optional computer connections

To have sound with your presentation, connect the audio cable to your computer and to the Audio In connector on the projector, as shown in Figure 2-5.

Figure 2-5. Connecting the audio cable

If you are using a desktop computer and want to see the image on your computer screen as well as on the projection screen, connect the monitor cable from your computer to the Computer In connector. Then, connect the computer monitor cable to the Monitor Out connector on the projector, as shown in Figure 2-6 on page 2-4.

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Figure 2-6. Connecting the monitor cables

To control your computer mouse using the projector remote control, connect the projector to the computer with a USB cable (not included), as shown in Figure 2-7. USB drivers must be installed to use the USB feature. For more information, see “Using the projector with Windows 98”.

Figure 2-7. Connecting the projector and computer with a USB connector

Using the projector with Windows 98

The first time you connect a computer running Windows 98 to the projector, the computer recognizes the projector as “new hardware” and the Add New Hardware Wizard screen appears. To use the Wizard to load the correct driver (which was installed with your Windows operating system), complete the following procedure:

Note: If you are running Windows 2000 or Windows ME, skip these steps and

continue with “Adjusting the image” on page 2-5. If you are running Windows 2000, Windows ME, and Windows XP and you connected the USB cable, the USB drivers are automatically installed.

1. After the Add New Hardware Wizard screen appears, click Next to begin searching for the driver.

2. Select Search for the best driver.

3. Click Next.

4. Uncheck any checked boxes, then click Next. Windows automatically locates

the driver. If this driver has been removed, reload the driver using your Windows operating system CD.

5. When Windows finds the driver, click Next to install the driver.

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If you are running Windows 98 and you connected the USB cable, the Add New Hardware Wizard appears again. Drivers must be installed to use the USB

functionality. The Wizard launches three times:

v The first time it detects a USB Composite Device. v The second time a USB Human Interface Device (for the keyboard). v The third time it detects a USB Human Interface Device (for the mouse).

Displaying a computer source image

To display a computer source, complete the following procedure:

1. Remove the lens cap.

2. Toggle the power switch on the side of the projector to the on position.

The LED flashes green and the fans start to run. When the lamp comes on, the start up screen displays and the LED is steady green. It can take a minute for the image to achieve full brightness.

3. Turn on your computer. The computer image should appear on the projection screen. If it does not,

press the Computer button on the projector keypad. If your computer has Windows 98 as its operating system, see “Using the

projector with Windows 98” on page 2-4 regarding the driver setup process.

4. Make sure your laptop external video port is active. Many laptops do not automatically turn on their external video port when a

projector is connected. Usually a key combination like FN + F7 is used to turn the external display on and off. Refer to your laptop documentation to learn your laptop’s key combination.

Adjusting the image

To adjust the image, complete the following procedure:

1. Adjust the height of the projector, if necessary, by pressing the release button to extend the foot, as shown in Figure 2-8.

1 Elevator foot 2 Release button

Figure 2-8. Adjusting the height of the projector

2. If necessary, rotate the leveling foot located at the rear of the projector, as shown in Figure 2-9 on page 2-6.

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Note: Avoid placing your hands near the hot exhaust vent in front of the

Figure 2-9. Rotating leveling foot

3. Position the projector the desired distance from the screen at a 90° angle to the screen. See Table 2-1 on page 2-7 for a listing of screen sizes and distances.

4. Adjust the zoom or focus on the projector.

projector.

1 Zoom (thick ring) 2 Focus (thin ring)

Figure 2-10. Zoom and focus

5. If the image is not square, adjust the keystone using the buttons on the keypad.

Figure 2-11. Adjusting the keystone

Press the top Keystone button to reduce the upper part of the image, and press the bottom Keystone button to reduce the lower part. Figure 2-12 on page 2-7 shows an illustration of the Keystone buttons on the projector keypad.

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Figure 2-12. Keystone buttons

6. Press the menu button (see Figure 2-13) to adjust the Contrast or Brightness in the Picture menu. See “Picture menu” on page 5-2 for help with these menu adjustments.

Figure 2-13. Menu button

Projected image size

Table 2-1 provides details on the projected image size.

Table 2-1. Range of distance to the screen for a given screen size

Diagonal screen size

Image width

Maximum distance

to screen

Minimum distance

to screen

(inches/m)

40/1 32/0.8 5.8/1.8 4.9/1.5 50/1.3 40/1 7.8/2.4 6.5/2.0 60/1.5 48/1.2 8.8/2.7 7.5/2.3

100/2.5 80/2 14.6/4.5 12.4/3.8 150/3.8 120/3.1 22.6/6.9 19.03/5.8 200/5.1 160/4.1 30.5/9.3 25.2/7.7

(inches/m)

(feet/m)

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Chapter 3. Using the projector with a video device

This chapter provides information on using the Value Data/Video Projector with a video device.

Connecting a video device

You can connect VCRs, DVD players, camcorders, digital cameras, video games, HDTV receivers, and TV tuners to the projector. There is also an audio input. You can connect the audio directly to the projector to get sound from the onboard speaker, or you can connect it to your stereo’s receiver to get sound from your own speakers.

Before connecting your projector, you should decide which aspect ratio you want to use. Aspect ratio is the ratio of the image width to image height. TV screens are usually 4:3, which is the default for this projector. HDTV and most DVDs are 16:9. If you are projecting onto a screen, the size and shape of the screen may answer this question for you. If you are projecting onto a blank wall, you do not have the screen size restriction. What you plan to project will also help you choose between 4:3 and 16:9. Most regular TV shows are 4:3, while most movies are 16:9.

If you select 4:3 and play TV, the image will fill the screen. If you select 16:9 and play HDTV, the image will fill the screen. However, if you select 4:3 and play a 16:9 DVD, the image may be compressed horizontally or have black bars along the top and bottom. If you select 16:9 and play regular TV, the image may be stretched horizontally or have black bars along the sides. This is shown in Figure 3-1. You can make this selection later using the onscreen menus (see “Picture menu” on page 5-2), but for now you just need to know which format you will use most often.

black bars

16:9 image in

Figure 3-1. Image sizes

a 4:3 space

black bars

4:3 image in a 16:9 space

black bars

You can connect the projector to most video devices that can output video. You cannot directly connect the coaxial cable that enters your house from a cable or satellite company, the signal must pass through a tuner first. Examples of tuners are digital cable boxes, VCRs, digital video recorders, and satellite TV boxes. Basically, any device that can change channels is considered a tuner.

Video connections

The next step is to figure out what type of connectors/output the equipment you want to connect has. If there is more than one output, select the one with the highest quality. Component video has the best quality, followed by S-video, then composite video.

If you are connecting the projector to HDTV, the projector’s computer connector should be used.

Keep in mind that HDTV and progressive sources can only be handled through the projector’s VGA connector. The optional component to S-video adapter does not function with progressive sources. With progressive sources, the component video connector requires the optional component to VESA adapter.

Here is a list of possible input signals and the connectors that should be connected to the projector:

Input signal Connector Connector label on projector

Standard Broadcast TV (not HDTV), via cable, digital cable, satellite TV, DVD, VCR, DirectTV

HDTV, Progressive DVD, Progressive Video Game

Video Camera, Video Game Composite video

Composition S-video Component video

VGA Component video

S-video

Video In S-video S-video (via the optional Component to S-video adapter

Computer In Component video (via the optional Component to VESA adapter)

Video In S-video

Video device connections

This section provides instructions for using different video device connections.

Composite video connection

For a composite video connection, follow Figure 3-2 and the procedure below:

Figure 3-2. Composite video connection

1. Plug the video cable’s connector (sold separately) into the video-out connector on your video device.

2. Plug the other video cable’s connector into the yellow Video In connector on the projector.

3. Plug the included audio adapter’s white connector into the left audio out connector on your video device.

4. Plug the audio adapter’s red connector into the right audio out connector on the video device.

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5. Plug the included audio cable into the black connector on the audio adapter.

6. Plug the other end of the audio cable into the blue Audio In connector on the

projector.

S-video connection

If your video device uses a round, four-prong S-video connector, plug an S-video cable (included) into the S-video connector on your video device and into the S-video connector on the projector, as shown in Figure 3-3. Use the audio adapter as described in “Composite video connection” on page 3-2.

Keep in mind that S-video delivers higher quality video output than composite, but not as high quality video output as component.

Figure 3-3. S-video connection

Component video connection

If your video device has component connectors, use the optional Component to S-video adapter or the optional Component to VESA adapter (for HD and progressive sources). Plug the component cable into the video device. Plug the other end of the component cable into the adapter and plug the adapter into the projector’s S-video (for S-video) or Computer in (for VESA) connector. Use the audio adapter as described in “Composite video connection” on page 3-2.

Component connection offers the highest quality video output.

VGA connection

If your video device has a 15-pin VGA output, plug one end of the included computer cable to the VGA connector on your video source. This connector may be labeled ″To Monitor″ on the video source. Plug the other end of the cable into the Computer In connector on the projector, as shown in Figure 3-4 on page 3-4.

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