Knoll HD292 User Manual

HD108
HD178
HD290
HD292

DLP™ Projector

Users Manual v1.1

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FCC Warning

Note: 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 in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Canada

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

Safety Certifications

UL, cUL, TUV, GOST

Other specific Country Approvals may apply. Please see product certification label.

This product is RoHS compliant.

Declaration of Conformity

Knoll Systems, 12140 Horseshoe Way, Richmond, BC V7A 4V4

We declare under our sole responsibility that this projector conform to the following directives and norms:

EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, Amended by 93/68/EEC
EMC: EN 55022
EN 55024
EN 61000-3-2
EN 61000-3-3
Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, Amended by 93/68/EEC
Safety: EN 60950: 2000

October 2006

Trademarks

Apple, Macintosh, and PowerBook are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. IBM is
a trademark or registered trademark of International Business Machines, Inc. Microsoft, PowerPoint™, and
Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Adobe and Acrobat are
trademarks or registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Digital Light Processing is a
trademark or registered trademark of Texas Instruments. Faroudja, DCDi, and TrueLife are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Faroudja. Knoll and Knöll are trademarks of Pacific Sound & Signal Inc.

WARNING: This product has a lamp, which contains a very small amount of mercury. Dispose of it as

required by local, state, or federal ordinances and regulations. For more information, see www.eiae.org.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety Warnings 4
Introduction 5
Positioning the projector 7
Choosing the aspect ratio 8

Video connectors 8
Connecting a video device 9
Composite (RCA) video connection 9
S-video connection 9
Component (RCA) connection 9
SCART RGB connection 9

Digital connections 10
DVI connection 10
HDMI connection 10

Computer connections 10
RS-232 connections (HD178, HD290, HD292 only) 10

Displaying an image 11
Adjusting the image 11
Shutting down the projector 12

Troubleshooting your setup 12

Using the remote control 15
Using the keypad buttons 15
Optimizing video images 16
Customizing the projector 16

Using the menus 16
Picture menu 17
Settings menu 19

Maintenance 22
Cleaning the lens 22
Replacing the projection lamp 22

Appendix
Red LED behavior and projector errors 23
Remote control discrete codes 24
Projector dimensions 24
Supported video formats 25
RS-232 terminal spec for HD178, HD290, HD292 25
HD292 Special ISF calibration features 30

Warranty Information 31

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Important Operating Considerations for Safety

• Place the projector in a horizontal position no greater than 15 degrees off axis.

• Locate the projector in a well-ventilated area without any obstructions to intake or

exhaust vents.

• Do not place the projector on a tablecloth or other soft covering that may block the vents.

• Locate the projector at least 4' (1.2 m) away from any heating or cooling vents.

• Use only Knoll-approved ceiling mounts.

• Use only the power cord provided. A surge-protected power strip is recommended.

• Refer to this manual for proper startup and shutdown procedures.

• In the unlikely event of the lamp rupturing, discard any edible items placed in the

surrounding area and thoroughly clean the area along all sides of the projector.

• Wash hands after cleaning the area and handling the ruptured lamp. This product has a

lamp, which contains a very small amount of mercury. Dispose of it as required by local,
state or federal ordinances and regulations. For more information see www.eiae.org.

Follow these instructions to help ensure image quality and lamp life over the life of the projector.
Failure to follow these instructions may affect the warranty. For complete details of the warranty,
see the Warranty section at the end of this User's Guide.

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Introduction

Congratulations and thank you for your choice of a superior digital image projection device. Your
new Knoll projector is specifically designed for home cinema applications. The projector sets a
high standard using the latest DLP™ technology and new DNX video processing from
Pixelworks™. Whether you are watching movies or High Definition broadcasts or playing the
latest video game, you will enjoy amazing image quality. The unique design and color of the
projector make it a welcome addition to your home.

Zoom (outer ring)

Focus

Remote control
Receiver (IR)

This projector is available in three different resolutions:

• HD108 has 854x480 resolution (480p)

• HD178 has 1024x576 resolution (576p)

• HD290 has 1280x720 resolution (720p Darkchip2)

• HD292 has 1280x720 resolution (720p Darkchip3)

Keypad This advanced reference guide covers
all four models. Differences between
The models are noted.
Connector
Panel

Base

Product specifications

To read the latest specifications, be sure to visit our website at www.knollsystems.com as
specifications are subject to change.

Accessories

The standard accessories that came with your projector are listed on the included User’s Guide.
Optional accessories can be found on our website at www.knollsystems.com or at your retailer or
dealer.

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Component RCA

S-Video

Rear Connector Panel

12-volt DC output

HDMI M1/DA/DVI

Composite RCA

RS-232 (not on HD108)

The projector provides the following connection options:

• M1-DA/DVI (Digital Visual Interface) for DVI connection an M1-DA to DVI adaptor is required.

• HDMI™ (High Definition Multimedia Interface)

• Component (RCA)

• SCART RGB (you must enable this connector, see page 9)

• S-video

• Composite video (RCA)

See “Video connectors” on page 8 for details.

The projector also provides the following connectors:

• RS-232 for serial control (not included on the HD108)

• 12-volt DC output (see below)

12-volt DC output

The 3.5mm mini-jack trigger provides a 12-volt, 0.25 amp DC output. It provides a constant output
while the projector is on. It has numerous uses. For example, if you connect your projection
screen to the 12-volt DC output with the cable that came with your screen, when you turn on the
projector the screen will move down; when you turn the projector off, the screen will return to the
storage position.

12V+
ground

3.5mm plug 12VDC output

screen relay (see
screen manufacturer for details)

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Setting up the Projector

There are a number of factors to consider when determining where to set up the projector,
including 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. But here are some general guidelines.

NOTE: To ensure adequate cable access, do not place the
projector within 6 inches (0.15 m) of a wall or other object.

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

The projector should be within 10 feet (3 m) of your power source and within 6 feet (1.8 m) of
your video source(s), unless good quality extension cables are to be used.

When installing the projector on the ceiling, refer to the installation guide that comes with the
Ceiling Mount Kit for more information. Knoll recommends use of the mount shipped with the
projector or the deluxe swivel Knoll CM26 ceiling mount. The addition of a CM20+6 extension bar
lowers the projector 6” per bar as required. The CM25EX is an adjustable extender that can lower
the projector 6.75” to 11” (17-28 cm). The ceiling mount kit may be sold separately.

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.

Projector Positioning

The projected image becomes larger as the distance between the unit and screen increases.

The manual zoom allows the distance from the screen to be within a minimum and maximum
range. See the chart on the next page for details. The example below defines the screen height,
width, diagonal, offset, etc. Note the bottom of the image starts about below the lens center with a
horizontally or flat mounted projector.

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HD108 Projection Throw Distance 16:9 Video Screen:

Screen Diagonal 92" 103" 106" 110" 122.5" 146.75"

Minimum Distance 142" 158" 163" 169" 188" 225"

Maximum
Distance

Screen offset 12.6" 14.1" 14.5" 15" 16.8" 20.7"

Viewing Area 45"x80" 50.5"x89.75" 52"x92" 54"x96" 60"x107" 72"x128"

MAXIMUM DISTANCE TO SCREEN (16:9) = 1.848 x SCREEN DIAGONAL SIZE
MINIMUM DISTANCE TO SCREEN (16:9) = 1.534 x SCREEN DIAGONAL SIZE
SCREEN OFFSET (IMAGE DROP OR RISE) (16:9) = 0.137 x SCREEN DIAGONAL SIZE

170" 190" 195" 203" 226" 271"

HD178, HD290 and HD292 Projection Throw Distance 16:9 Video Screen:

Screen Diagonal 92" 103" 106" 110" 122.5" 146.75"

Minimum Distance 122" 137" 141" 146" 163" 195"

Maximum
Distance

Screen offset 6.7" 7.5" 7.7" 8" 9" 10.7"

Viewing Area 45"x80" 50.5"x89.75" 52"x92" 54"x96" 60"x107" 72"x128"

153" 172" 177" 184" 205" 245"

MAXIMUM DISTANCE TO SCREEN (16:9) = 1.673 x SCREEN DIAGONAL SIZE
MINIMUM DISTANCE TO SCREEN (16:9) = 1.325 x SCREEN DIAGONAL SIZE
SCREEN OFFSET (IMAGE DROP OR RISE) (16:9) = 0.073 x SCREEN DIAGONAL SIZE

Choosing the aspect ratio

Aspect ratio is the ratio of the image width to
image height. HDTV and most DVDs are 16:9,
which is the default for this projector. When in
4:3 mode the projector places black bars on
both sides of the image. Native mode centers
the image and turns off the internal scaler so
that any resolution larger than the native
projector resolution is cropped on the edges.
Letterbox expands the image to fill the screen.

What you plan to project will also help you
choose between 4:3 and 16:9. For example,
most TV shows are 4:3, while most movies are
16:9. If you have a 16:9 screen, then you should
select an aspect ratio of 16:9 for anamorphic
movies and HDTV, and Native for 4:3 content. If
you have a 4:3 screen you should still use 16:9
for anamorphic movies or HDTV, but you also
have the option of using 4:3, Native, or Natural
Wide for 4:3 content. Keep in mind that
anamorphic movies only appear correctly if the
DVD player is set to output to a 16:9 television.
Natural Wide stretches a 4:3 image to fill the
entire 16:9 screen. The center two-thirds of the
image is unchanged; the edges of the image are
stretched.

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Video Connectors Component RCA

S-Video

12-volt DC output

HDMI M1/DA/DVI

Composite RCA

RS-232 (not on HD108)

The first step for connecting video is determining what type of output connectors your video
Component RCA device has. If there is more than one output, select the one with the highest
quality. The best quality ranking, with 1 being the highest, is:

1. M1-DA/DVI or HDMI (both are digital inputs)

2. Component /SCART RGB video (RCAs)

3. S-video

4. Composite Video (RCA)

If your device has a VGA connector, you can use the M1-DA/DVI connector for a high-quality
image. Many PC game systems have VGA connectors.

Connecting a video device

You can connect video devices such as VCRs, DVD players, camcorders, digital cameras, video
game consoles, HDTV receivers, and TV tuners to the projector. Connect the audio from your
video device to your stereo system to get sound. 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.

A composite video cable is provided with your projector so you can quickly and easily connect a
video source to the projector and see the amazing image that is displayed. Once you have
determined a more permanent location for your projector, we recommend purchasing higher
quality cables in the proper length to get the best image from your particular video equipment.

Composite (RCA) video connection

Plug the composite video cable’s yellow connector into the video-out connector on the video
device. Plug the other yellow connector into the yellow Composite connector on the projector.

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S-video connection

If your video device uses a round, four-prong S-video connector, plug the S-video cable into the
S-video connector on your video device and into the S-video connector on the projector.

Component (RCA) connection

If your device uses component connectors, plug a component video cable with red, green, and
blue RCA connectors into the source device’s component connectors and the Component

connectors on the projector.

SCART RGB connection

SCART (from Syndicat des Constructeurs d'Appareils Radiorécepteurs et Téléviseurs) is a
French-originated standard and connector for connecting audio and video equipment to display
devices. The video signal is separated into its primary components for brighter, more accurate
colors and sharper detail. You must enable this connector in the Source Enable menu to use it,
see page 20. You will also need a SCART to 4-RCA adapter to connect to your SCART device.

Digital connections

The M1-DA/DVI and HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) connectors are digital and yield
the highest quality image. It is common for these signals to be encrypted with HDCP (high-band
width digital-content protection). Your new projector ships standard with decryption codes so you
can enjoy these high quality, all digital images.

This projector uses the M1-DA connector, which has the following advantages:

• allows connection to a digital DVI source

• allows connection to a component source

• allows connection to an analog computer source

• carries a USB control signal, which allows you to easily update your projector’s software as

enhancements become available.

• has output pins that can power accessories.

The HD290 and HD292 are HDTV (High Definition Television) monitors, meaning it has vertical
scanning lines of 720 progressive, 1080 interlaced or higher. The HD108 and HD178 are EDTV
(Enhanced Definition Television) monitors, meaning they have vertical scanning lines of 480
progressive or higher. EDTV monitors can display HD content, but the resolution is less than that
of HDTV.

DVI connection

If your video device uses a DVI connector, plug the DVI end of an M1-DA cable into the video-out
connector on the video device. This connector may be labeled “To Monitor” on the video device.
Plug the M1-DA end of the cable into the M1-DA/DVI connector on the projector.

HDMI connection

HDMI is a standard, uncompressed, all-digital audio/video interface. HDMI provides an interface
between sources, such as set-top boxes, DVD players, and receivers and your projector. Plug an
HDMI cable into the video-out connector on the video device and into the HDMI connector on
the projector.

Note that the projector has no audio capabilities, so audio signals transferred through HDMI
will not be audible.