Meridian America D-ILA User Manual
D-ILA 1080MF1
HD D-ILA Digital Video Projector
PRELIMINARY
Installation and Operation Manual
INSTALLERS: Please review this manual carefully before contacting Technical Support.
PRODUCT OWNERS: Please contact your authorised Meridian/Faroudja dealer for product or
installation questions.
For Customer use :
Enter the serial number of your unit – located on the side panel of the cabinet – below.
Retain this information for future reference.
Safety precautions
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
NOTICE
This product has a High Intensity Discharge
(HID) lamp that contains a small amount of
mercury. It also contains lead in some components. Disposal of these materials may be
regulated in your community due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling
information please contact your local authorities.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARDS, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
WARNING: THIS APPARATUS MUST BE
EARTHED.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock,
do not remove cover. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
off and on, the user is encourage 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.
MACHINE NOISE INFORMATION
(Germany only)
Machine Noise Information Ordinance 3.
GSGV, January 18, 1991: The sound pressure
level at the operator position is equal or less
than 70 dB (A) according to ISO 7779.
Avoid burning-in of the D-ILA device
Do not allow the same still picture to be projected for a long time or an abnormally bright
video picture to be projected. Do not project
video images with high-intensity or high contrast on a screen. The video image could be
burnt into the D-ILA device.
This projector is equipped with a 3-pin earthed
(grounded) plug. If you are unable to insert the
plug into the outlet, contact your electrician.
FCC INFORMATION (U.S.A. only)
CAUTION: Changes or modification not approved by Meridian could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for Class B
digital devices, 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
Use special care when projecting video games
or computer program images. There is no
problem with ordinary videocassette playback
images.
Installation location considerations
Do not install the projector in a location that
cannot support its weight securely.
If the installation mounting is not sturdy
enough, the projector could fall or overturn,
possibly causing personal injury.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
This unit has been engineered and manufactured to ensure your personal safety under
normal operating conditions. However, IMPROPER USE CAN RESULT IN POTENTIAL ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD. In order not
to defeat the safeguards incorporated into
this product, observe the following basic rules
for its installation, use and service. Please read
these Important Safeguards carefully before
use.
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• All the safety and operating instructions should
be read before the product is operated.
• The safety and operating instructions should be
retained for future reference.
• All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
• All operating instructions should be followed.
• Place the projector near a wall outlet where the
plug can be easily unplugged.
• Unplug this product from the wall outlet before
cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol
cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
• Do not use attachments not recommended by
the product manufacturer, as they may be hazardous.
• Do not use this product near water. Do not use
immediately after moving from a low temperature to high temperature, as this causes condensation, which may result in fire, electric shock,
or other hazards.
• Do not place this product on an unstable cart,
stand, or table. The product may fall, causing
serious injury to a child or adult, and serious
damage to the product. The product should
be mounted according to the manufacturer’s
instructions, and should use a mount recommended by the manufacturer.
• When the product is used on a
cart, care should be taken to avoid
quick stops, excessive force, and
uneven surfaces which may cause
the product and cart to overturn,
damaging equipment or causing
possible injury to the operator.
• Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided
for ventilation. These ensure reliable operation
of the product and protect it from overheating, and must not be blocked or covered. (The
openings should never be blocked by placing
the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface. The unit should not be placed in a built-in
installation such as a bookcase or rack unless
proper ventilation is provided and the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.) For
proper ventilation, separate the product from
other equipment which may prevent ventilation
by a distance of at least 1ft (30 cm).
• This product should be operated only with the
type of power source indicated on the label. If
you are not sure of the type of power supply to
your home, consult your product dealer or local
power company.
• This product is equipped with a three-pin plug.
This plug will fit only into an earthed (grounded)
power outlet. If you are unable to insert the
plug into the outlet, contact your electrician
to install the proper outlet. Do not defeat the
safety purpose of the grounded plug.
• Power-supply cords should be routed so that
they are not likely to be walked on or pinched
by items placed upon or against them. Pay
particular attention to cords at doors, plugs,
receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the product.
• For added protection of this product during a
lightning storm, or when it is left unattended
and unused for long periods of time, unplug it
from the wall outlet and disconnect the cable
system. This will prevent damage to the product
due to lightning and/or power line surges.
• Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or
power outlet receptacles on other equipment as
this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
• Never push objects of any kind into this product
through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could
result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid
of any kind on the product.
• Do not attempt to service this product yourself
as opening or removing covers may expose you
to dangerous voltages and other hazards. Refer
all service to qualified service personnel.
• Unplug this product from the wall outlet and
refer service to qualified service personnel under
the following conditions: a) When the power
supply cord or plug is damaged. b) If liquid
has been spilled, or objects have fallen on the
product. c) If the product has been exposed to
rain or water. d) If the product does not operate
normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by this Operation Manual, as an improper
adjustment of controls may result in damage
and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal
operation. e) If the product has been dropped
or damaged in any way. f) When the product
exhibits a distinct change in performance - this
indicates a need for service.
• When replacement parts are required, be sure
the service technician has used replacement
parts specified by the manufacturer or with the
same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric
shock, or other hazards.
• Upon completion of any service or repairs to this
product, ask the service technician to perform
safety checks to determine that the product is in
proper operating condition.
• The product should be placed more than one
foot away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, and other products
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
• When connecting other products such as VCR’s,
and personal computers, you should turn off
the power of this product for protection against
electric shock.
• Do not place combustibles behind the cooling
fan. For example, cloth, paper, matches, aerosol
cans or gas lighters that present special hazards
when over heated.
• Do not look into the projection lens while the
illumination lamp is turned on. Exposure of your
eyes to the strong light can result in impaired
eyesight.
• Do not look into the inside of this unit through
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vents (ventilation holes), etc. Do not look at the
For United Kingdom For European countries
Power cable
Power supply voltage: AC 120 V
illumination lamp directly by opening the cabinet while the illumination lamp is turned on.
The illumination lamp also emits ultraviolet rays
and the light is so powerful that your eyesight
can be impaired.
• Do not drop, hit, or damage the light-source
(lamp unit) in any way. It may cause the lamp
to break and lead to injuries. Do not use a
damaged lamp. If the lamp is broken, ask your
dealer to repair it. Fragments from a broken
lamp may cause injuries.
• The lamp used in this projector is a high pressure mercury lamp. Be careful when disposing
of the lamp. In case of doubt on how to do this,
please consult your dealer.
• Do not ceiling-mount the projector to a place
which tends to vibrate; otherwise, the mounting
fixture of the projector could be broken by the
vibration, possibly causing it to fall or overturn,
which could lead to personal injury.
Use only the accessory cord designed for this
product to prevent shock. The power supply voltage rating of this product is AC120
V, AC100 V – AC240 V, and the power cord
attached conforms to the appropriate power
supply voltage. Use only the power cord designated by your dealer to ensure Safety and
EMC. When used on an alternative power
supply voltage, the power cable may need to
be changed. Ensure that the power cable used
for the projector is the correct type for the AC
outlet in your country. If necessary, consult
your product dealer.
WARNING:
Do not cut off the main plug from this equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for the
power points in your home or the cable is too
short to reach a power point, then obtain an
appropriate safety approved extension lead or
adapter or consult your dealer. If nonetheless
the mains plug is cut off, remove the fuse and
dispose of the plug immediately, to avoid a
possible shock hazard by inadvertent connection to the main supply. If a new mains plug
has to be fitted, then follow the instructions
given below:
WARNING: THIS APPARATUS MUST BE
EARTHED.
IMPORTANT: The wires in the mains lead on
this product are coloured in accordance with
the following code:
Green/yellow: Earth.
Blue : Neutral.
Brown : Live.
As these colours may not correspond with
coloured markings identifying the terminals in
your plug, proceed as follows:
• The wire which is coloured green-and-yellow
must be connected to the terminal which is
marked with the Earth/Ground symbol, the
letter E or the safety earth or coloured green or
green-and-yellow.
• The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the
letter N or coloured black.
• The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the
letter L or coloured red.
DO NOT allow any unqualified person to install
the unit. Be sure to ask your dealer to install
the unit (e.g. attaching it to the ceiling) since
special technical knowledge and skills are required for installation. If an unqualified person
performs installation, it may result in personal
injury or electric shock.
When replacing the fuse, be sure to use only
a correctly rated, approved type, and re-fit the
fuse cover.
IF IN DOUBT, CONSULT A COMPETENT
ELECTRICIAN.
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Information for Users on Disposal of
Attention:
This symbol is only
valid in the European
Union.
Old Equipment (EU Only)
[European Union]
This symbol indicates that the electrical and
electronic equipment should not be disposed
as general household waste at its end-of-life.
Instead, the product should be handed over to
the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment
for proper treatment, recovery and recycling
in accordance with your national legislation.
By disposing of this product correctly, you will
help to conserve natural resources and will
help prevent potential negative effects on the
environment and human health which could
otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste
handling of this product. For more information
about collection point and recycling of this
product, please contact your local authority,
your household waste disposal service or the
shop where you purchased the product. Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of
this waste, in accordance with national legislation.
(Business users)
If you wish to dispose of this product, contact
your Meridian dealer or distributor or Meridian Audio Ltd to obtain information about the
take-back of the product.
[Other Countries outside the European
Union]
If you wish to dispose of this product, please
do so in accordance with applicable national
legislation or other rules in your country for
the treatment of old electrical and electronic
equipment.
Caution
Avoid Burning-in of the D-ILA Device
Do not allow the same still picture to be projected for a long time or an abnormally bright
video image to be projected.
Do not project still images, etc. with a high
intensity or high contrast on the screen for a
long time. This video image could be burnt
into this D-ILA device.
Pay special attention when projecting video
games and computer program images.
There is no problem with ordinary videocassette playback images.
Viewing Conditions
Avoid direct exposure of the screen to direct
sunlight and illumination. Image quality will be
maximised by reducing room illumination.
Do not view screen for prolonged hours. Looking at the screen continually for a prolonged
time will cause your eyes to get tired. Allow
your eyes to rest at intervals.
Do not use this unit if the image flickers, as
this may cause your eyesight to deteriorate.
Operating Environment
Do not use this unit in rooms with cigarette
smoke or oily smoke. Ingress of smoke may
cause the unit to malfunction.
When mounting this unit to the ceiling, check
temperature around the unit.
When a heater is in use, the ceiling may reach
a temperature higher than anticipated, leading
to malfunction of the unit.
Maintenance Procedures
Remove dirt from the projector enclosure with
a soft cloth. In case of heavy soiling, soak a
cloth in a neutral detergent diluted with water,
wring dry and wipe, followed by wiping again
using a dry cloth.
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To avoid damage to the cabinet, please observe the following precautions:
• Do not clean with an abrasive cloth or cleaner
• Do not use excessive force when cleaning
• Do not attempt to clean the unit with paint
thinner, benzene or other solvents that may attack the enclosure.
• Do not spray volatile chemicals such as insecticide on the unit
• Do not allow prolonged contact with rubber or
plastic products
Dirt on the lens should be removed using
commercial blowers, lens cleaning papers or
microfibre cloths (designed for cleaning glasses
and cameras). Do not use fluid-type cleaning agents, as this may lead to peeling of the
surface coating film. The lens surface is fragile:
avoid rubbing it hard or knocking it.
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Contents
Accessories
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 3
Caution 6
Accessories 8
Optional Accessories 8
Controls and Features 9
Front, top & underside 9
Rear & right side 10
Control panel 11
Indicators 12
Indicator display 13
Remote control 14
Loading batteries into the remote 15
Installing the Projector 16
Considerations for installation 16
Mounting the projector 16
Minimum space requirements 16
Projector and screen Installation 17
Screen size and projection distance 18
Lens Shift setting 19
Interfacing the projector 20
Connecting to devices 20
Connecting the power 21
Basic Operation 22
Adjustments and Settings Using Menus 23
Menu structure 23
Menu operation buttons 24
Accessing the menus 30
Menu configuration 25
Replacing the Lamp 27
The lamp and lamp usage time 27
Lamp replacement procedure 28
Resetting lamp time 30
Cleaning and replacing the filter 30
On-screen Warnings 31
Warning Indicator combinations 32
Troubleshooting 33
Interface Sockets 34
RS-232C External Control 35
Specifications 37
The following accessories are packed together
with this unit. Please confirm all items. If any
item is missing, please contact your dealer.
Instructions x1
Power Cord x1
Remote Control x1
AAA size Batteries for remote control x3
Optional Accessories
Please contact your authorised dealer for details:
Replacement Lamp : BHL5008-S (Lamp Unit)
Replacement Filter : LC32058-002A (Inner
Filter)
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Front, top and underside
A
B
F
B
C
D
E
G
H
G
Underside
Controls & Features
A Indicator
Please refer to ‘Indicators’ (Page 12) for details.
B Air Inlets
(2 in front and 1 at bottom surface)
The air inlets absorb air to cool the interior of
the unit. Do not block or allow warm air to
blow into them. This may cause the unit to
malfunction.
C Power Zoom Lens
1.9x ‘normal’ power zoom lens
(model DILA1080MF1)
1.4x ‘short-throw’ power zoom lens
(model DILA1080MF1S)
• Before projection, remove the lens cap.
D Remote Sensor (Front)
When operating with the remote control, aim
it towards the sensor. (Also see page 14)
• A remote sensor is also located on the rear of
the unit.
E Lens Cap
• Fit the cap on the lens when this unit is not in
use.
F Lens Shift Cover
Remove this cover when using the Lens Shift
feature for shifting the projecting position in
the vertical direction.
G Foot
It is set at the lowest position when shipped
from the factory. This unit does not come with
a function to adjust the gradient.
H Filter
Cleans air drawn in from the air inlet. Please
clean this filter regularly. (Page 30)
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Rear & Right Side
DVI
RS-232C
SCREEN TRIGGER SERVICE
A
C
B
E F G HD
Removing the control
panel cover
Lock
Release
A Control Panel Cover
Remove this cover when operating this unit or
when replacing the lamp unit.
• Unlock the cover, followed by sliding it downwards to remove it.
• Please refer to page 11 for details on the control panel.
Handling the Control Panel Cover
• The gap between the body of the unit and the
control panel cover is narrow. Be careful not to
stick your finger into the gap between the body
of the unit and the control panel cover.
• After attaching the control panel cover, check
that the lock is fastened securely.
B Exhaust Vent
Warm air is expelled through this vent to keep
the system cool. Do not block the exhaust
vents as this may cause the unit to overheat
and fail.
C AC Power Input Socket
This is the AC power input socket. Connect
the supplied power cable to this socket.
E Screen Trigger socket
This socket is used for controlling a motorised
screen. An output at DC +12 V/100 mA (max.)
is produced when the power is on.
• Consult a qualified technician for a connection
with the screen.
F Service Connector
This connector is intended for servicing purposes and should not normally be used.
G RS-232C Serial Port (D-sub 9 Pin)
The projector can be controlled by serial commands from a computer or home automation
control system connected to this port.
• For details, please check with your authorized
dealer.
H DVI input (DVI-D 24 Pin)
This is the input socket for video signals.
1080/50p and 1080/60p signals are supported
and HDCP content protection capability is
provided.
D Remote Sensor (Rear)
When operating with the remote control, aim
it towards the sensor. (Page 14)
• A remote sensor is also located at the front of
the unit.
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Control Panel
TW
ZOOM
+
-
FOCUS
MENU EXIT
OPERATE
ON
OPERATE
OFF
HIDE
RS232C Rx
Tx
A B C
D E F G
H
I
J
A Rx/Tx Indicators
This indicator lights up during communication
with a remote control system or computer
connected to the serial port.
Rx : Lights up when unit is receiving RS-232C
data.
Tx : Lights up when unit is sending RS-232C
data.
B MENU Button
Press this button to display the menu. Pressing
this button when the menu is displayed clears
the menu.
C EXIT Button
Press this button to return to the previous
hierarchical menu (for example, to return from
submenu to main menu). Pressing this button
when the main menu is displayed clears the
menu.
D ZOOM Tele/Wide Buttons
Use these buttons to change the size of the
projected image.
E FOCUS +/- Buttons
Use these buttons to adjust focus of the projected image.
F Cursor Buttons
Use these buttons when selecting and adjusting menu options.
G ENTER Button
Press this button to show the next hierarchical
menu (for example, to enter a submenu from
the main menu). It is also used when ENTER is
displayed against a selection item on the menu
screen.
H OPERATE ON Button
When this unit is in the standby mode, pressing this button for more than 1 second will
turn the unit on. The OPERATE indicator will
illuminate to confirm this status.
I OPERATE OFF Button
When the unit is operating (projecting), pressing this button for more than 1 second switches the unit to the cool down mode, which
will automatically switch to the standby mode
after about 60 seconds.
• The OPERATE OFF button will not work within
approximately 1 minute of the light source
being turned on. In this case, wait at least a
minute before pressing this button.
J HIDE Button
Use this button to temporarily turn off the
video image. Press again to resume.
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Indicators
STANDBY
OPERATE
LAMP
TEMP
FAN
HIDE
A
B
C
D
E
F
A STANDBY Indicator
Light on: Unit is in standby mode.
Blinking: Unit is cooling down.
B OPERATE Indicator
Light on: Illuminated when unit is currently
operating (projecting).
C LAMP Button
Light on indicates that:
• the lamp needs to be replaced soon or immediately;
• the lamp cover is removed;
• the lamp has failed and the unit is unable to
project; or
• when the lamp fails during projection.
D TEMP Indicator
Light on: The internal temperature of the unit
is abnormally high.
Blinking : The lamp needs to be replaced soon
or immediately, or a failure has occurred in the
unit.
E FAN Indicator
Light on : The internal fan has unintentionally
stopped running.
Blinking : The lamp has reached the end of
its life and it is time to replace the lamp, or a
failure has occurred in this unit.
F HIDE Indicator
Light on : The video image has been temporarily cleared by pressing the HIDE button.
Blinking : A fault has occurred.
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