DLP PROJECTOR
USER’S GUIDE
Thank you for purchasing the DLP Projector.
Please read this user’s guide to ensure correct use of the device. Save this user’s
guide for future reference.
OUTLINE
This DLP Projector can display various computer signals and NTSC/PAL/SECAM video
signals.
FEATURES
1. High Brightness
2. High Resolution
3. Compact Size, Feather Weight for Portability
4. Durable Magnesium Alloy Body
5. RGB input Terminal
6. One Touch Auto-Adjustment Function
7. Easy Keystone Adjustment
Copyright
Copyright © 2002. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced,
transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or
computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical,
chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the company.
Disclaimer
The company makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with
respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties, merchantability or
fitness for any particular purpose. Furthermore, the company reserves the right to revise this
publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents hereof without obligation of
the company to notify any person of such revision or changes.
Table of Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
FCC Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Shipping Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Projector Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
External Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Adjuster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Projector Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Remote Control Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Installing or Replacing Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Screen Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Connecting to Various Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Start Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Digital Keystone Correction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Auto Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Source Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Menu System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
1. Display Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
2. Image Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3. Source Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4. Control Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
5. PIP Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Lamp Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Use and Replacement of the Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Lamp LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Lamp Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Temp Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Status Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Projector Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Timing Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
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INTRODUCTION
Caution
TO PREVENT SHOCK, DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET. NO USER –SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL. PLEASE READ THIS USER’S GUIDE BEFORE YOU OPERATE YOUR PROJECTOR. SAVE THIS USER’S GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE .
Safety Instructions
1. Read this user’s guide before you operate your projector and save it for
future reference.
2. The lamp becomes extremely hot during operation. Allow the projector to
cool for approximately 45 minutes prior to removing the lamp assembly for
replacement. Do not operate lamps beyond the rated lamp life. Excessive
operation of lamps beyond the rated life could cause them to explode on
rare occasions.
3. Never replace the lamp assembly or any electronic components unless the
projector is unplugged.
4. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble this appliance.
Take it to a qualified technician when service or repair is required. Incorrect
reassembly can cause electric shock when the appliance is subsequently
used.
5. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The product
may fall, sustaining serious damage.
6. This product is capable of displaying inverted images for ceiling mount
installation. Please use suitable equipment for mounting the unit and
ensure it is securely installed.
Caution
• Always open the lens shutter or remove the lens cap when the projec-
tor lamp is on.
• Do not look straight at the projector lens during operation. The
intense light beam may damage your eyes.
• In some countries, the line voltage is NOT stable. This projector is
designed to operate safely within a bandwidth of 110 to 230 volts, but
could fail if power cuts or surges of more than10 volts occur. In these
high-risk areas, it is recommended that a power stabilizer unit be used
in conjuction with this projector.
• Do not place this projector on the top of cloth or carpet.
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• Do not touch the ventilation grill when the projector is under operation.
Save this user’s guide: The information contained in this manual will assist you
in operating and maintaining your personal projector.
FCC Statement
FCC STATEMENT - CLASS A: This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause interference to radio communications. It has been
tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class “A” computing device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC Rules, which are designed to provide
reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial
environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause
interference, in which case the user at his/her own expense will be required to
take whatever measures may be required to correct the interference.
FCC STATEMENT - CLASS B: 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 distance 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.
EEC STATEMENT: This machine was tested against the 89/336/EEC (European
Economic Community) for EMC (Electro Magnetic Compatibility) and fulfills these
requirements.
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Shipping Contents
The Projector is shipped with the cables required for connection to standard PC
or laptop computers. Carefully unpack and verify that you have all the items
shown below. If any of these items are missing, please contact personnel at the
place of purchase.
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Start
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User's
Guide
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Projector
HDTV Cable
Audio Cable
User’s Guide
3-2 Converter
Batteries
India Power (S.A)
Quick Start Guide
Deluxe Soft Carry Case
220V
240V
Power Cord
Remote Control
110 V
VGA Cable
USB Cable
Optional Accessories
1. Macintosh adapter
2. 210W Lamp module
AV Cable
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S-Video Cable
3
External Control Panel
4
2
1
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6
7
8
9
Power
1
Presses the Power key to turn
the projector on or off.
Auto
2
Automatically determines the
best picture settings for current
received signals.
Left/ Keystone -
3
Right/ Keystone +
5
4
6
Exit
Menu
Menu will display the menu
system on screen. Press Menu
again to access the sub-menus.
Left and Right help you navigate
among choices and settings in the
menus and sub-menus. However,
when the on-screen menu is not
activated, the Left and Right
buttons will function as Keystone
+/- hot keys.
Press the Exit button to go back
to the main menu. Press Exit
again to leave the menu system.
Source
7
Selects signal sources from
among PC, YP
, Video and S-
BPR
Video.
Lamp Indicator
8
The Lamp Indicator will light up
when the lamp needs service,
cooling or replacement. See
“Lamp Information” on page 20
for more detailed information.
Temp indicator
9
The Temp indicator will flash
when the system temperature is
too high, which may occur if the
projector is operated improperly.
See "Temp Information" on page
21 for more detailed information.
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