Liesegang ddv 2300 User Manual

ddv 2300

USER’S Manual

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All rights reserved.

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respective owners/companies.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PREFACE

Protecting Your Projector

- Avoid Abusive Handling and Adverse Environment

Symbols

1. GETTING TO KNOW THE BASICS

Performance Features (1-2,3)
Supplied Accessories (1-3)
System at a Glance (1-4)

Front View (1-4)
Top View (1-5,6)
Rear View (1-7,8)
Right-Side View (1-8)
Left-Side View (1-9)
Bottom View (1-9)

Control Panel and Remote Control (1-10,11,12)

Control Panel (1-10)
Remote Control (1-11,12)
Remote Instruction Operating Range (1-13)

Projector Operation (1-13,14,15,16,17,18)

Setting Up Procedure (1-13)
Connecting Projector to Equipment (1-14,15,16)
Starting the Presentation (1-16,17)
Ceiling Mount Projection Setting Procedure (1-18)

2. ON SCREEN DISPLAY MENU DESCRIPTION

Status Signals (2-2,3)
OSD Menu (2-3)

Adjust Menu (2-4,5)
Setup Menu (2-6,7)
Color Management Menu (2-8)
Language Menu (2-9)
Utility Menu (2-10)
Status Menu (2-11)

3. CLEANING, MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING

Cleaning (3-2)

Clean The Lens (3-2)
Clean Exterior Case (3-2)

Maintenance (3-3)

Lamp Replacement (3-3,4)
Resetting the Lamp (3-5)

Troubleshooting (3-6)

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Image Problems (3-7,8,9)
Lamp Problems (3-9)
Other Problems (3-10)
LED Indicator Error Messages (3-10)

Appendix A REFERENCE

Product Specification (A-2)
Projection Distance V.S. Projection Size (A-3)
Present Timing (A-4)

Appendix B AGENCY REGULATORY NOTICES

Federal Communications Commission Notice (B-2)
Compliance Information For Canada (B-3)
User Information for all Countries (B-3)

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Preface

Using This Manual

This User’s Manual contains general information about your projector,
hardware installation and OSD setting information, troubleshooting, and
technical specifications.

Protecting Your Projector

- Avoid Abusive Handling and Adverse Environment

Follow the advice below will help ensure that you get the most out of your
Investment.

Your projector will serve you well if you take good care of it.

 Do not expose the projector to direct sunlight or place it near

sources of heat.

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 Do not subject it to temperatures below 10
 Do not expose the projector to magnetic fields.
 Do not expose the projector to moisture or rain.
 Do not spill water or liquid on the projector.
 Do not subject the appliance to adverse shock and vibration.
 Do not place the appliance to areas susceptible to excessive

dust, dirt, and smoke.

 Do not place objects on top of this product to avoid damaging it.
 Do not block the ventilation slots.
 Do not place the projector on rocky surfaces, unstable table or

shaky stand.

 Do keep the fan running for a few minutes cooling, before

powering off the product.

 Do disconnect the power plug from AC outlet if the projector

won’t be able to use for a while.

 Do operate your projector without the lamp module or lamp

module door.

Complying with safety instructions will keep you away from fire,
electric shock, bodily injury or property damage.

 To reduce the risk of causing electric shock, fire or property

damage:

 Do not assemble the projector.

If the service or repair is required, Please take it to the
customer service center nearby you.

 Do not expose the appliance to rain or moisture.
 Do not replace lamp assembly or any electronic

components unless the projector is unplugged.

C or above 35°C.

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 To reduce the bodily harm:

Do not stare directly into the lens as possible eye injury

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could occur since this projector produce intense light from
the projection lens. Be especially careful that children do
not look into the beam directly.

When cleaning the projector, observe these steps:

1. Switch off the projector and disconnect the power plug from AC
outlet.

2. Use a soft cloth dampened with mild detergent to clean the
housing. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.

Contact your dealer or see your service technician if any of the
following occurs:

 Projector has been dropped or the body has been d
 amaged.
 Liquid has been spilled into the product.
 The projector does not operate normally.

Symbols

This manual contained have been categorized in accordance with
seriousness of potential hazards through the icons. Each of the icons
represents its own meaning as below.

Note:

Note:
Text in this format and symbol
means specific instructions,
commentary, sidelights, or any
additional information or notes
that you should be aware of.

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Warning:

Warning:
Text is this format and symbol
means that failures to comply
with the given instructions or
information could result in
damage to your projector or
could cause bodily harm or
loss of life.

GETTING TO KNOW THE BASICS

GETTING TO KNOW
THE BASICS

This section introduces the features and
components of the DLP Projector.

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Performance Features

 High Resolution

By using advanced video “Digital Light
Processing” technology, it is fully compatible
with true XGA and supports SXGA. This lets
you display your clear compression images
without line omission.

 Convenient Presentation Design

With this feature, you won’t have to stand next
to your computer or give hand signal to your
partner when you require changing slides. You
can fully focus on connecting and
communicating with your audience, not with
your computer while giving presentations.

 Auto Source Selection

The projector will auto detect display signal
source from any attached equipment such as
computing system and video appliances.

 Easy Keystone Correction

If the projection position is set to the height of
line of vision, there won’t be any keystone
issue. On the contrary, when projecting above
or under the height of line of vision, image
distortion might occur. The distortion is easy
to be adjusted by using the keystone
correction.

 Auto Image Optimization

The projector will automatically optimize the
parameters and present a good image quality
adapted to the new circumstance.

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 Multilanguage OSD Menu Support

Supplied Accessories

Make sure that all of the following accessories are
included in the package besides the projection unit. If
anything is missing, please contact your dealer
immediately.

GETTING TO KNOW THE BASICS

The On Screen Display Menu in 7 languages
provides users with informative data to aid
users to re-set the parameters while operated
in their own native language.

Note:
Please keep the
original packing
material for future
shipment.

Power Cord Computer Cable: M1-DA

Audio Cable S-Video Cable

Remote Controller Batteries (2x “AAA”)

Quick Start Guide CD-Wizard (User’s Guide)

Lens Cap Carrying Case

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System at a Glance

Front View

Warning:

Do not stare directly
into the lens as

ossible eye injury
could occur since
this projector

roduce intense
light from the

rojection lens. Be
especially careful
that children do not
look into the beam
directly.

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Illustration 1-1

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1. Projection Lens

This is where the beam of light projected.

2. Ventilation Grills

The fan grills are where air is exchanged in and out
of the projector for internal thermal regulation.
Restricting the airflow can cause it to overheat and
turn off. If this happens, you must wait for a couple
of minutes before attempting to turn it back on.

3. Adjusting Feet

The projector is equipped with 2 adjuster feet.
Push the adjusters to adjust its tilt angle.

1) Life the projector up and press the adjuster
button to release the adjuster.

2) The adjuster will drop into position and be
locked.

4. Remote Control Sensor

This is where the remote control signal received.

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Top View

Warning:
Do not place any
objects on the
top of projector.
That may
damage the

rojector.

Note:
Before powering
off the product,

lease keep the
cooling fan
running for a few
minutes.

GETTING TO KNOW THE BASICS

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Illustration 1-2

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1. Focus Ring

2. Zoom Ring

3. Remote Control Sensors

For convenience, this projector had built-in two IR
receivers. You may remote the projector not only
in front of but also in the rear of it.

4. Built-in Speaker

The built-in 3W speaker output the sound.

5. Control Panel

For more details, please go to page 10 “Control
Panel”.

6. Power LED

The Power LED to indicate the system-ON status of

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the projector. (See “LED Status Indicator” later in
this section for details.)

7. Lamp Ready LED

8. 4-Directional Keypads

9. Menu Button

It will activate the menu system on screen.

Press Menu again to enter the sub-menus. The

4-directional keypads help you navigate among
choices.
However, when the on-screen menu is not
activated, the

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function as Volume +/- hot keys.

10. Power/Suspend Button

The power/suspend button turns the projector on
and off and it also acts as a system suspend key.
This projector uses a one-button design. Press
momentarily to turn on the system. Press and hold
for at least 3~4 seconds or press twice continuously
to turn off the system. Press the power/suspend
button to return from the suspend mode. (For
detailed instructions, refer to page 10.)

11. Source Button

Using the button to select signal sources from
among PC, Video and S-video.

12. Auto Button

This will automatically determines the best Picture
settings for current received signals.

13. Keystone Button

When the projected image is noticeable wider at
either top or bottom. To correct this, just press
this “Keystone” button either on the control panel of
projector or the remote control.

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(Left and Right) buttons will

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Rear View

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Illustration 1-3

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1

3

2

4

1. RS-232 Port

2. Audio-Out Socket

The socket is for connecting external speakers or a
public-address system. It is also able to control
the volume via you IR remote control.

3. Audio-In Socket

This socket accepts sound from a computer or
video source.

4. Video-In Jack

The video jack is where you join the video
appliance output, such as video recorder and VCD

player.

5. M1 Port

This is where you connect the cable “M1-DA”. To
project the image, you need to connect the cable to
the D-sub port of your computing system. To
enable the presenter feature, you need to attach the
USB mouse cable from PC to projector. (For
details, please go to page 14)

6. S-Video Jack

This jack is where you join video equipment with
s-video signal, such as DVD player.

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Right-Side View

Warning:

Do not block this
grills for dissipate
the internal heat.

7. Screen Trigger Port

This is where you connect your screen remote
device if your screen supports the function. If this
function has been enabled, the screen will scroll
down automatically after activating your projector.

(For details, please refer to page 14)

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Illustration 1-4

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1. Ventilation Grill

The fan grill is where air is drawn to dissipate the
internal heat. Do not block this airway completely.

2. Kensington Lock Key Hole

A Kensington-type security lock latches to this
keyhole for anti-theft purpose.

3. Power Jack (AC-in)

The AC-in jack of the power cord connects here
and powers the projector.

4. Adjuster Button

The adjuster is where to adjust the height of
projection image.

5. Adjuster Foot

The projector is equipped with 2 adjuster feet.
Push the adjusters to adjust its tilt angle. Life the
projector up and press the adjuster button to
release the adjuster. The adjuster will drop into
position and be locked.

6. Projection Lens

This is where the beam of light projected.

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Left-Side View

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Bottom View

Warning:

Do not replace
lamp assembly
unless the

rojector is
unplugged.

GETTING TO KNOW THE BASICS

Illustration 1-5

1

2

1. Adjuster Button

The foot adjuster is where to adjust the height of
projection image.

2. Adjuster Foot

The projector is equipped with 2 adjuster feet.
Push the adjusters to adjust its tilt angle. Life the
projector up and press the adjuster button to
release the adjuster. The adjuster will drop into
position and be locked.

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Illustration 1-

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1. Lamp Cover Latch

Pull on the latch to release the cover.

2. Lamp Module Cover

Projection lamp resides underneath the cover. Do
not open the cover.

3. Ceiling Mounting Holes

If you required having your projector mounted, here
shows you the position to place your ceiling mount.
For details, refer to “Ceiling Mount Installation”.

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Control Panel and Remote Control

Control Panel

Illustration 1-7

Keypad Definition

Power To switch power on or off

Note:
It takes 60sec for
lamp to cool
down.

Note:

OSD Menus:

djust, Setup,
ColorMgr,
Language, Utility,
Status.

Source Source selection
Auto Auto image
Keystone Keystone adjustment selection
Menu

▲
▼
►

◄

To enter or exit menu

OSD item up-toward selection
OSD item down-toward selection

1. OSD menu right-toward selection

2. Parameter setting increment

3. Hot key for volume up

1. OSD menu left-toward selection

2. Parameter setting decrement

3. Hot key for volume down

LED Status Indicators

The LED Status Indicator displays the operating status
of your projector.

Status Power LED

Plug in power cord Steady light Steady light
Power on without source Blink Light off
Power on with active source Steady light Light off
Power off in cooling stage Fast flash light Light off
System warming up Flash light Light off

Symptom

Lamp LED
Symptom

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Remote Control

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Warning:

To reduce the
risk of injury to
the eyes, do not
look directly into
the laser light
emitted from the
aperture on the
Remote Control
and do not point
the laser light into
anyone’s eyes.
This remote
control is
equipped with a
Class IIIA laser
that emits
radiation.

Note:

Do not leave the
remote control
close to the
cooling fan outlet
of the projector.

GETTING TO KNOW THE BASICS

Remote Instruction

The optimum range of operation for the remote control is
less than or equal to 33 feet (10m). Install AAA battery
x2 into the remote.

Illustration 1-8

Laser Pointer

Mouse

Keypads

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Control Panel)

Remote Mouse Function

This function will assist you to change your slide
without giving hand signal to your colleague while
presenting to your customers. To activate this
function, simply attach the USB side on the M1
cable to your computer.

OSD Menu Function

• Press “Menu” to enter OSD menu.

• Up/down arrow of the cursor key will be same
as/ showed in the OSD menu.

• Left / right arrow of the cursor key will be same as

- / + function.

• Press “Menu” again to exit OSD menu.

Power Key

This is the button to switch power on or off.

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Laser Key

Take this red key is used as regular laser pointer function
while giving presentations.

Zoom In/Out Hotkey

• Press “Zoom+”, the center of the picture will be
magnified. Press “Zoom-”, the size of the image
will be reduced.

• Press “Menu” to return to normal display mode.

Mute Hotkey

• Press “Mute” to turn on the speaker.

• Use “Mute” to turn off the speaker.

Blank Hotkey

• Press “Blank” is not only to blank the image but
also mute the audio function.

• Press “Blank“ again to disable the function.

Freeze Hotkey

• Press “Freeze” to freeze the image.

• The “Freeze” icon will appear in the lower right
corner of the screen for few seconds.

• Press “Freeze” again to unfreeze the image.

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Keystone Hotkey

• Press “Keystone ” enable the

selection.

keystone adjustment

• Press “Menu” to exit.

Volume Hotkey

• Press “Volume” enable the volume adjustment.

• Press “Menu” to exit.

Remote Instruction Operating Range

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Note:

The signal from the
remote control can
be reflected off a
screen for easy
operation. The
maximum remote
distance is about
10M which
including the
reflected distance.
However, the
effective distance of
the signal may diffe
due to the screen
material.

GETTING TO KNOW THE BASICS

The remote control can be used to control the
projector within the range shown as following
illustration.

Illustration 1-9

Projector Operation

Setting Up Procedure

1. Place the projector on a flat surface.

2. Position the projector the desired distance from
your screen.

3. Plug on the power cable.

When you connect the power cable to the projector,
the Power LED & Lamp Ready LED on the keypad
will be turned on to green steady light in normal
status.

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Connecting Projector to Various Equipments

Note:

lways turn off
the image source
(computer or
video) and

rojector before
connecting or
disconnecting
cable.

It takes a few seconds to connect your projector to your
PC or laptop, VCR and so on.

Connecting Projector to Your Laptop or Desktop

RGB

USB
Mouse

Illustration 1-10

M1-DA

Connecting Projector to Your Screen

Trigger
12VDC

0.1Amax

Illustration 1-11

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GETTING TO KNOW THE BASICS

Connecting Projector to Your DVD Player

Audio-In S-Video

Illustration 1-12

Connecting Projector to Your VHS Recorder/Player

Audio-In Video

Illustration 1-13

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Starting the Presentation

Note:

The projector will
go standby as the

ower cord is
lugged. When

owered on, both
the fans & lamp
will be turned on.
Power LED begins
to flash until an
input source is
found, and the
Lamp Ready LED
will extinguish
when lamp is in
normal status.

Connecting Projector to Your Speakers

Audio-Out

Illustration 1-14

Power on

1. Remove the lens cap.

2. Make sure Lamp Ready LED is in steady green
light of normal status. Press Power on the
remote control, or on top of the unit, to turn on
the unit.

Turn on the source

1.

Turn on the source.

2. Selecting the source (PC or Video).

The Auto-sourcing function will detect an input signal
automatically by pressing “Source” keypad on the top
of the unit or the remote control.

3. If a source cannot be found within 10 minutes, the

system will be shut down automatically.

Power off

1. Turn off the projector and input sources in
order as follow:

1) PC

2) Projector

3) Audio Source, such as speaker / Video
Source, such as VCR, DVD, or digital camera.

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Note:

Many laptops do
not automatically
turn on the
external video port
when another
display device is
connected. Refe
to its user guide
for the Fn key or
command to
activate the port.
MAC users may
need to turn on
SimulSCAN or
monitor mirroring,

lease also refer

to the user guide.

Restart

GETTING TO KNOW THE BASICS

2. Press the Power button on the top of the
unit or remote control to turn off the power.

A confirmation request will appear on the
screen asking for reconfirmation on power off
request.

3. Press the Power button again to confirm.

The lamp will turn off immediately but the fan
will continue running for 1 minute to cool down
the unit. The Power Indicator will continue
flashing as long as the live power cord is
connected to the projector. The unit is still
remained hot status in 45 minutes upon power
off. User should watch out the hot surface and
prevent being hurt.

To restart the unit shortly after powering off, the
user must be waiting for 1 minute to cool down the
unit till lamp ready LED light on again and then
press power button to restart projector.

Warning:

 To reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the equipment:
 Do not disable the power cord-grounding plug. The grounding plug is an

important safety feature.

 Plug the power cord into a grounded (earthed) electrical outlet that is easily

accessible at all times.

 Disconnect power from the projector by unplugging the power cord from the

electrical outlet.

 Do not place anything on top of power cords or cables. Arrange them so that no

one may accidentally step on or trip over them.

 Do not pull on a cord or cable. When unplugging from the electrical outlet, grasp

the cord by the plug.

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Ceiling Mount Projection Setting Procedure

1. It’s recommended that you use the optional
ceiling-mount bracket for the installation.

2. Before mounting the projector, contact the
nearest dealer or distributor to obtain a
recommended ceiling mount kit.

3. Observe the mounting installation procedures
described in the ceiling mount user’s guide.
For the ceiling mounting holes in the projector
unit, go to page 9.

4. The projector must be within 4.92”-32.8”
(1.5m-10 m) to the projection screen. Also,
the projector required ventilation space shown
as following illustration for thermal regulation.

5. Activate the menu system to select the
appropriate projection type: Ceiling Front.

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Illustration 1-15

Section 2 On Screen Display Menu Description

SECTION 2

On Screen Display Menu Description

In this section, you will learn how to adjust the
projector by using the On Screen Display Menu
and manipulate various hardware control settings.

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OSD Menu

Status Signals

The On Screen Display (OSD) Menu is a configuration
program built into your projector and allows you to easily
configure and change the settings.

It contains manufacture default settings for the
projector’s standard operations. However, there are
occasions when you need to be required to modify the
default settings. For example, you may need to
activate the OSD menu when the input sources change,
or when you decide to customize the settings to suite
your own specific needs.

You may activate the OSD menu by pressing the “Menu”
button either on the panel control of the projector or the
remote control. (More info, refer to Sec. 1)

Power on

The splash screen will be displayed in
10-15 seconds upon power-on.

Power off

The pup-up screen will be displayed for 6
sec. requesting power off confirmation.

Input Source

To select your input source signal, press
“Source” button on the top cover of the
projector or on the remote control. And
you will see the pop-up screen as shown.
Press “bc” or “Source” to select the
desired input source.
Press “Menu” to exit.

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OSD Menu

Section 2 On Screen Display Menu Description

No Input Signal

“No Input Signal” will pop up on the
screen when there is no active signal
within 16 seconds.

Signal Lost

When input signal lost for 16 seconds,
the display will be blanked.

You may activate the OSD menu by pressing the “Menu”
button either on the panel control of the projector or the
remote control. (More info, refer to Sec. 1)

Use the OSD

menus shown below to adjust the
projected image. To access and adjust the OSD screens
by observing following instructions:

1. Press the Menu button on the projector control

panel or on the remote control to select one of 6
on-screen menus: Status Menu, Main Menu, Setup
Menu, Color Manager Menu, Language Menu and
Utility Menu.

2. Press the arrow key of

selection, and use arrow key of

◄ ► for main menu

▲▼for sub-menu or

for adjustment selection.

3. Press the “”Menu” button to exit.

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Adjust Menu

Illustration 2-1: Adjust Menu shown if in PC Mode

Illustration 2-2: Adjust Menu shown if in Video Mode

Item Default Value Description PC

Mode

Keystone

Press ► (+) to enter this

Yes Yes

function
Press ▲▼ to adjust the

 Default:

factory
calibrated to
center.

vertical keystone;
Press ◄ ► to adjust the
horizontal keystone.
Adjustment range: “different
side.”
Press <exit> key to quit this
function.

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Video
Mode

Section 2 On Screen Display Menu Description

Item Default Value Description PC

Mode

Volume

Brightness

Contrast

Horizontal
Position

 Default:

factory
calibrated
to center.

 Default:

factory
calibrated
to center.

 Default:

factory
calibrated
to center.

 Default:

factory
calibrated
to center.

Press ◄ ► to adjust the
volume.
Adjustment range: from
weak–strong (0-100).
Press ◄ ► to adjust the
brightness.
Adjustment range: from
dark–light (0-100).
Press ◄ ► to adjust the
contrast.
Adjustment range: from
weak–strong (0-100).
Press ◄ ► to adjust the
display position in horizontal
direction.
Adjustment range: from left –

Yes Yes

Yes Yes

Yes Yes

Yes No

right (0-100).

Vertical
Position

 Default:

factory
calibrated
to center.

Press ◄ ► to adjust the
display position in vertical
direction.
Adjustment range: from left –

Yes No

right (0-100).

Reset

To use ►/+ buttons to reset

Yes No
keystone and volume to
default value.
In PC mode to auto image
the H-V position, contrast,
brightness at perfection.
In Video mode to auto detect
contrast, brightness

Video
Mode

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Setup Menu

Illustration 2-3: Setup Menu shown if in PC Mode

Illustration 2-4: Setup Menu shown if in Video Mode

Item Default Value Description PC

Mode

Frequency

 Default:

Auto
Detected.

Press ◄ ► to adjust sampling
clock to eliminate flicker.
Adjustment range: from

Yes No

low–high (Clock 0º – 180º).

Tracking

Color

 Default:

Auto
Detected.

 Default:

1.0 CCIR
level.

Press ◄ ► to adjust sampling
number. Adjustment range:
from low–high (Clock 0 – 100).
Press ▲▼ to adjust video
saturation. Adjustment range:
from color off to CCIR level

Yes No

No Yes

(0 – 1.99).

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Video
Mode

Item Default

Value

Tint

 Default:

0º.

Scaling

 Default:

4:3.

Projection

 Default:

Type

Desktop
Front

Video
AGC
Video
Type
Reset

 Default:

On.

 Default:

DVD.

To use ►/+ buttons to reset

Section 2 On Screen Display Menu Description

Description PC

Mode

Press ▲▼ to adjust the video

No Yes

Video
Mode

tint/hue.
Adjustment range: from red to
green (-180º – +178.6º).
Press ◄ ► to select the video

Yes Yes

aspect ratio.
Selection item: 4:3 & 16:9.

projection type.

Press ◄ ► to select different

Yes Yes

Selections:

：Desktop Front
：Desktop Rear
：Ceiling Front
：Ceiling Rear

Press ▲▼ to active/disable the

No Yes

video automatic gain control.
Press ▲▼ to select the video

No Yes

source from DVD or VTR.

Yes Yes

keystone and volume to default
value.
In PC mode, will reset scaling
and projection items to default.
In Video mode, press reset will
reset the above item to default.

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Color Management Menu

Item Default

Value
Color
Temp.

 Default:

Auto
detected.

User Red

This will be activated if “User” is selected.

User
Green
User Blue
Gamma

 Default:

PC.

Reset

Reset color temp, gamma at default value.

Illustration 2-5: Color Management Menu

Description

Press ◄ ► to select the different color
temperature.
Selections: from Cool, Normal, Warm and User.
While “User” is selected, you may able to adjust
R/G/B level.

Press ◄ ► to select the different gamma
correction.
Selection item:
PC, MAC, Graphic, Video and Black & White.

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Section 2 On Screen Display Menu Description

Language Menu

Illustration 2-6: Language Menu

Item Default Value Description
Chinese -Simplified

Chinese-Traditional

 Default:

English.

Press W X to select the desired
language.

English
French

German
Portuguese
Spanish

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Utility Menu

Illustration 2-7: Utility Menu

Item Default Value Description
PIP Size

 Default:

Off.

Press ◄ ► to select different picture in picture
size.
Selections: Off, Small, Medium, and Large.

PIP
Position

 Default:

Bottom
Right.

Press ◄ ► to select different picture in picture
position.
Adjustment range: from Upper Left to Bottom
Right.

PIP Input

 Default:

Auto.

Press ◄ ► to select different picture in picture
source.
Selections: Auto, S-video, Comp.

Blank
Color
OSD
Position

 Default:

Black.

 Default:

Center.

Press ◄ ► to select different blanking color.
Selections: Black, Red, Green, Blue.
Press ◄ ► to select different OSD location.
Adjustment range: from Upper Left to Bottom
Right.

OSD
Display

 Default:

15.

Press ▲▼ to select auto timeout parameters.
Adjust range: from 10 to 30 seconds.

Time
Reset

To use ►/+ buttons to reset to default value.

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Status Menu

Illustration 2-7: Status Menu

Item Description

Auto Source

To turn on or off the function for automatically searching
all the input port to find out the valid source.
If “On”, it will auto search for input source.

Auto Image
Level

To turn on or off the function for automatically detecting
the input signal level. This function is for PC Data
(RGB) only.
If “On”, it will auto detect the input signal Level.

Auto Power Off
Time

To turn on or off the function for automatically lamp off
when no active signal.
If “On”, it will auto turn on lamp off when signal is not
detected for couples of minutes.

Video
Information

It shows:
PC mode: Resolution and H, V information.

Video mode: Color standard.

Software

Software revision information.

Revision
Lamp Hour
Lamp Hour
Reset

Lamp hour used information.
After changing the lamp, please reset lamp hour by
pressing ▼▲◄ ►. For more information regarding
lamp-changing process, see “Lamp Replacement” in
“Section 3 – Cleaning, Maintenance, and
Troubleshooting”.

Section 2 On Screen Display Menu Description

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Section 3 CLEANING, MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING

SECTION 3

CLEANING, MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING

In this section, you will learn how to maintain your
projector and keep it in good condition as well as
solve common hardware problems.

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A

p

t

Cleaning

Clean The Lens

Follow these steps to clean the projection lens:

Note:

lways keep lens

capped as the

rojector is not in

use.

Warning:
Do not spill any
camera lens
cleaner on the
exterior case as i
may fade, deform
or melt the
exterior case.

In this part, you will find the correct ways to:

 Clean the lens.
 Clean exterior case
 Replace the projection lamp.

1. Be sure the projector is power-off and cooled
down.

2. Unplug the projector.

3. Release the lens cap.

4. Apply a non-abrasive optic lens cleaner to a soft,
dry cloth.

◆ Avoid using an excessive amount of cleaner.

◆ Don’t directly apply the cleaner to the optic

lens.

◆ Abrasive cleaners, solvents or other harsh

chemicals might scratch the lens.

5. Lightly wipe the cleaning cloth over the lens in a
circular motion.

6. Please replace the lens cap after cleaning if you
don’t attempt to use it right away.

Clean Exterior Case

Observe these steps to clean the projector housing:

Warning:

Do not use
alcohol, benzene,
thinner or other
chemical
cleaners, which
may fade, deform
or melt the
exterior case.

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1. Be sure the projector is power-off and cooled
down.

2. Unplug the projector.

3. Wipe off the dirt or dust on the case with a soft,
dry, and lint-free cloth.

4. Moisten a soft cloth with water and a neutral
detergent is recommended to clean off stubborn
dirt or stains.

Maintenance

p

Lamp Replacement

Comply with the instructions as below to replace lamp module
as your lamp went off:

Warning:

When replacing
the lamp be sure
to turn off power
and unplug the

ower cord. To
avoid any burn,
wait 45 minutes
before opening
the lamp module
cover and do not
touch any hot
surface inside.
Do not loosen or
remove any
screw other than
lamp module or
its cover.

Section 3 CLEANING, MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING

The lamp contains a certain amount of mercury. Some
governments required special disposal of lamps
containing mercury. Dispose of lamps in accordance
with the law and any applicable local regulations.

The lamp module should be replaced with a certified
replacement part. To order a new lamp, contact your
local dealer. After changing the lamp module you
should reset the lamp hours in accordance with the
lamp hour reset instructed hereafter.

1. Power off the projector and wait the unit had
cooled down and unplug the power cord.

2. Turn the projector upside down.

3. Loosen the fixing screw by the screwdriver.

4. Pull on the latch toward the arrow shown to
release the cover. (Refer to Illustration 3-2
shown as next page)

5. Locate and remove 2 fixing screws on the lamp
module. (Refer to Illustration 3-3).

6. Note the orientation of the lamp module and
carefully remove it from lamp module bay. (Refer
to Illustration 3-4)

7. Carefully place the new lamp module into the
projector with the glass portion facing to optic lens
in the unit. Insert the lamp module securely.
(See illustration 3-5)

8. Tighten two screws back shown in illustration 3-3.

9. Reinstall the cover back to the bay and pull the
latch back toward the arrow shown to lock on.
(See Illustration 3-7)

10. Tighten the screw back shown in illustration 3-2
and reset the lamp hours from OSD menu.

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6

Fixing Screws

Observe the
arrow to
place the
lamp
module
back to bay.

Lamp Module Cover

Illustration 3-1

Lamp Module

Illustration 3-3

Illustration 3-7

Fixing ScrewCover Latch

Illustration 3-2

Lamp Module Bay

Illustration 3-4

PLEASE DO
NOT
TOUCH THE
GLASS.

Illustration 3-

Note:

Do not touch any glass surface of lamp
module. Doing so may damage and shorten
its operation life of the lamp.

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Section 3 CLEANING, MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING

Resetting the Lamp

After replacing the lamp, you should reset the lamp
hour counter to zero. Refer to the following:

1. Press the Menu button to open the Main menu.

2. Press the cursor button

to move to the

Status menu.

3. Press the cursor

button to move down to

Lamp Hour Reset.

4. Press the

button. A message screen

appears.

5. Press the cursor buttons in this order:

, .

The Status menu appears again showing the
Lamp Hours reset to zero.

, ,

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Troubleshooting

Your

with the system specifications before shipping.
However, incorrect operations and/or mishandling
during shipment may cause problems.

This section provides a reference for identifying and
correcting common hardware and software problems
that you may encounter.

When you encounter a problem, you should first try to
go through the recommendations in this section.
Instead of returning the projector and waiting for repair,
you may easily solve the problems by considering the
following problems and possible solutions. If the error
continues, contact your reseller for service information.

Before taking further actions, consider the
following suggestions:

 Check to see if the problem persists when all the
 Check to see the power cord is properly plugged to
 Check to see the power indicator of the projector is
 Check to see if your connected equipment is
 Check for any incorrect or loose cable connections.

 Be sure that your laptop or desktop has turn on the

projector has been fully tested and complies

external devices are removed.
the wall outlet and to the projector.
on.
powered on.
Make sure the latches on the connectors latch

securely on to the receptor end.
external RGB port when your projector is

connected.

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Image Problems

No image on the screen–

 Check the power connections to the projector.
 Verify the settings on your laptop or computer.
 Be sure that the blank function has disabled.

Press “Blank” button on the remote control for
further verification.

 Make sure that the lens cap is not mounted.
 Make sure that the M1-DA cable is not damaged,

if it is connected to a computing system.

 Be sure that the cables are connected correctly

and not damaged.

 Turn off all the attached equipment and power

up again in the proper process.

 Make sure that the image source is turned on.
 Be sure that the PIP function has disabled.
 Check the PIP input selection by going into the

Utility Menu in OSD.

 Adjust the brightness and contrast in OSD

menu.

The projected image is blurred–

 Ensure that the projection distance from the

projector to the screen is within the projection
range specified.

 Adjust the focus ring on the projection lens.
 Make sure that the projection lens is clean.
 Check if the projector is correctly aligned with

the projection screen.

 Press “Auto” button on the control panel of the

unit or on the remote control.

 Reposition the unit to improve its projection

angle.

The projected image is trapezoid–

 This keystone effect is caused by the projection

angle not being perpendicular to the screen.

 Reposition the projector to improve its angle on

the screen by rising or lowering the front legs or
propping up the back of the projector.

 Activate keystone correction function by

pressing “Keystone” key on the remote control or

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on the control panel of the unit.

The projected image is centered on the screen–

 Reposition the projector to improve its angle on

the screen.

 Make sure that your projector is at a 90° angle to

the screen.

The projected image is upside-down–

 Check main menu of Setup to make sure

projection type is correct in accordance with the
projection status.

 If projecting from a ceiling mount, make sure that

the ceiling projection function is selected.

 If projecting from an upright position, make sure

that Front or Rear projection is selected.

The projected image is reverse from left to right–

 Check main menu of Setup to make sure

projection type is correct in accordance with the
projection status.

 If projecting is from behind a screen, make sure

that Rear Projection is selected.

 If projection is in front of a screen, make sure

that Front or Ceiling Projection is selected.

The projected image is noisy and streaked–

 Adjust the frequency:

1. Press Menu to go into main menu of “Setup”

2. Adjust “ Frequency” and “Tracking” to an
optimal setting

 Try connecting with another computer. The

problem might cause by the video card of the
connected computer itself.

The image appears flat with no contrast–

 Adjust the contrast function.
 Press Menu key on the remote and go into main

menu of Adjust.

 Select “contrast” and use the cursor keys of +/-

to increase or decrease the contrast to the
desired level.

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The color of image doesn’t match the computer or
the video–

 Press Menu and go to Menu “Color Manager”.
 Adjust the color temperature and gamma to

optimize the colors.

Lamp Problems

No Light–

 Be sure that the power cable is properly

connected to a fully functional AC electric outlet.

 Ensure that the power cord is properly

connected to the projector.

 Make sure that you have removed the lens cap

on the projector lens at the front of the projector.

 Make sure you have pressed the power button

and the power LED light is a steady green.

 Check the projector’s lamp to make sure that it is

securely connected in the lamp module.

 Make sure that the lamp module door is fully

closed.

 Be sure that the cable connectors do not have

any bend pins.

 Replace the lamp.

Lamp goes off–

 A minor power surge may cause the lamp to

shut off. Press the power button twice to turn off
the projector. (The power light continues to
blink and the fan continues to run until the
projector cools down.) Wait at least one minute,
and then press the power button again.

 Replace the lamp module.

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Note:
Every blink is
lasted for 1/2
second and
the interval
for every
blink is
lasted 1
second.

Other Problems

No Sound–

 Make sure that the audio cable is connected

well.

 Be sure that the audio cable is functional.
 Adjust the volume.
 Adjust the audio source.

Press “Blank” button is on the remote control for
further verification.

 Make sure that the lens cap is not mounted.

Remote Control Does Not Respond–

 Ensure that the batteries are inserted in the

remote control.

 Replace the batteries with new ones.
 Make sure there is no obstacle between remote

control and projector.

 Be sure that there is nothing blocking the front

and rear sensors.

LED Indicator Error Messages

The power and lamp indicator on the keypad provides
you with information about the condition of the projector.

Indicator Light

Status

Lamp

LED

Blinking ∙ Lamp is off but live power cord is

connected to the projector.

∙ Projector is in standby mode.
∙ Lamp is off and fan is running.
∙ Projector is cooling down.

Power

LED

2 Blinks Scaling chip is in malfunction.
3 Blinks System is over temperature.
4 Blinks IC bus is in malfunction.
5 Blinks Lamp is in malfunction.
6 Blinks Fan is in malfunction.
7 Blinks Top case was opened.
8 Blinks DMD board failed. Call for service.

Condition

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Appendix B AGENCY REGULATORY NOTICES

APPENDIX B

AGENCY REGULATORY
NOTICES

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Appendix A REFERENCE

APPENDIX A

REFERECE

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Product Specification

Display Type

Resolution

Compressed

Native

Projection Distance
Projection Screen Size
Projection Method
Aspect Ratio
Keystone
Correction

Horizontal

Vertical
Data Interface
Mac Compatible
SDTV Compatible
EDTV Compatible
HDTV Compatible
Video Inputs
Lamp Wattage
Dimensions (WxDxH)
Weight
Input/Out

Terminals

Data

Video

S-Video

Audio

USB

RS-232

Screen Control
Build-in Speaker
Security Lock

On-Screen Display (OSD)

Temperature
Range

Altitude Range

Humidity Range

Storage
Operating

Storage

Operating
Storage
Operating

0.7" DLP Projection System

XGA: 1024x768
SXGA: 1280x1024

1.5 to 10 meters

35.4" to 283.5"
Front / Rear / Desktop / Ceiling
4:3 & 16:9

±10°
±15°

Digital (M1) + Analog
Macintosh (13", 16")
480i (thru RGB HV, S-video, Video)
480p, 720p (thru RGB HV)
1080i (thru RGB HV)
Composite & S-Video
200w Lamp
285mm x 220mm x 86mm

6.8 lbs
Yes, M 1 - DA
Yes
Yes
Yes (mini jack)
Yes
Yes (PS2 Mini Din)
Yes
3W speaker
Kensington Lock
English, French, Spanish, German,
Portuguese, Simplified Chinese,
Traditional Chinese

-20°~+70°C
10°~35°C
0 to 40,000 feet
0 to 10,000 feet
5% to 95%
5% to 90%

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t

Projection Distance V.S. Projection Size

Screen Width

Screen

Heigh

Distance

L

1.5m 1.1m 0.9m 0.7m 0.9m 0.7m 0.5m

4.92' 42.5" 33.8" 25.6" 35.4" 28.3" 21.2"

2.0m 1.4m 1.2m 0.9m 1.2m 1.0m 0.7m

6.56' 56.7" 45.3" 34.0" 47.2" 37.8" 28.3

2.4m 1.7m 1.4m 1.0m 1.4m 1.2m 0.9m

7.87' 67.7" 53.9" 40.5" 56.7" 45.3" 34"

2.8m 2.0m 1.6m 1.2m 1.7m 1.3m 1.0m

9.18' 79.1" 62.9" 47.4" 66.1" 52.7" 39.7"

3.2.m 2.3m 1.8m 1.4m 1.9m 1.5m 1.2m

10.5' 90.5" 72.4" 54.3" 75.6" 60.6" 45.3"

3.6m 2.6m 2.1m 1.6m 2.2m 1.7m 1.3m

11.81' 101.9" 81.5" 61.0" 85.0" 68.1" 51.2"

4.0m 2.9m 2.3m 1.7m 2.4m 1.9m 1.4m

13.12' 113.4" 90.6" 68.1" 94.5" 75.6" 56.7"

4.4m 3.2m 2.5m 1.9m 2.6m 2.1m 1.6m

14.43' 124.8" 99.6" 74.8" 103.9" 83.1" 62.2"

4.8m 3.5m 2.8m 2.1m 2.9m 2.3m 1.7m

15.74' 135.8" 108.7" 81.6" 113.4" 90.6" 67.7"

5.2m 3.7m 3.0m 2.2m 3.1m 2.5m 1.9m

17.06' 147.2" 117.7" 88.2" 122.8" 98.4" 73.6"

5.6m 4.0m 3.2m 2.4m 3.4m 2.7m 2.0m

18.37' 158.7" 126.8" 95.3" 132.3" 105.9" 79.1"

6.0m 4.3m 3.5m 2.6m 3.6m 2.9m 2.2m

19.68' 170.1" 135.8" 101.9" 141.7" 113.4" 85.0"

10.0m 7.2m 5.8m 4.3m 6.0m 4.8m 3.6m

32.8' 283.5" 226.8" 170.1" 236.2" 188.9" 141.7"

Max. Screen Size Min. Screen Size Projection

Diagonal Width Height Diagonal Width Height

A C

B D

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Present Timing

The projector can display several resolutions. The
following table outlines the resolutions that can be
displayed by the projector.

Mode Name(s) Used Resolution H. Frequency

(K Hz)

VESA Standard

VGA Comp atibility 640 x 480 -31.47 -59.94
PAL TV Mode 700 x 625 15.6 50
NTSC TV Mode 700 x 525 15.75 60
HDTV 720p

(RGB only)

640 x 350 37.86 -85.08

640 x480 -37.86 -72.81
640 x 480 -37.5 -75
640 x 480 -43.27 -85.01
720 x 400 -31.47 70.08
720 x 400 -37.93 85.04
800 x 600 37.88 60.32
800 x 600 48.08 72.19
800 x 600 46.88 75
800 x 600 53.67 85.06

1024 x 768 -48.36 -60
1024 x 768 -56.48 -70.07
1024 x 768 60.02 75.03

1024 x 768 68.68 85
1280 x 1024 63.98 60.02
1280 x 1024 79.98 75.02

640 x 480 35 66.667 MAC Compatibility
832 x 624 49.7 74.6

1280 x 720 45 60

V. Frequency

(Hz)

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Federal Communications Commission Notice

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 the

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 or

television technician for help.

FCC Warning

To assure continued FCC compliance, the user must
use grounded power supply cord and the provided
shielded video interface cable with bonded ferrite cores.
If a BNC cable is going to be used, use only a shielded
BNC (5) cable. Also, any unauthorized changes or
modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate this device.

Instructions to Users

This equipment complies with the requirements of FCC
(Federal Communications Commission) Equipment
provided that the following condition is met. Use the
cable, which are included with the projector or specified.

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Appendix B AGENCY REGULATORY NOTICES

Compliance Information For Canada

Notice: This class B digital apparatus complies with
Canadian ICES-003.

CE Conformity

The device complies with the requirements of the EEC
directive 89/336/EEC as amended by 92/31/EEC and
93/68/EEC art.5 with regard to “Electromagnetic
compatibility,” and 73/23/EEC as amended by
93/68/EEC art. 13 with regard to “Safety.”

EN 55022 Warning

This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment it
may cause radio interference, in which case the user
may be required to take adequate measures. The typical
use is in a conference room, meeting room or
auditorium.

D

ECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

We declare under our sole responsibility that this Zoom
Digital Projector conform to the following directives and
norms:
Directive 89/336/EEC, Amended by 93/68/EEC
EMI: EN 55022 (1992) Class B
EMC: EN 50082-1 (1992)
EMC: EN 55024 : 1998

IEC61000-4-2, IEC61000-4-3, IEC61000-4-4,
IEC61000-4-5, IEC61000-4-6, IEC61000-4-11

Directive 73/23/EEC, Amended by 93/68/EEC
Safety: EN 60950: 2000,IEC 60950 Third edition,
UL 60950 Third edition

Canadian Notice

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits
for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set
out in the radio

User Information for all Countries/Districts

Taiwan BSMI.

Notice: Use the cables which are included with the
projector or specified.

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