4 about DLP™ technology
5 playable formats
5 regional code
7 what’s included
8 remote
10 right/front view
11 right view
12 bottom view
13 left view
14 sub woofer (front)
15 sub woofer (back)
16 important safety instructions
17 Usage Notice
18 setting up your projector
18 fi nd the ideal location for your
new projector
19 connecting your projector
19 connecting power
19 connecting your sub woofer
20 operating your projector
20 powering your projector
21 playing a DVD or Kodak Picture CD
with the remote
21 playing a DVD or Kodak Picture CD
without the remote
21 adjusting your projector
21 adjusting focus and zoom
22 connecting your satellite or
HDTV system
24 connecting a digital video camera
24 connecting a gaming console
24 connecting a PC
26 connecting external computer speakers
27 advanced setup
27 fi nding the ideal height for
your projector
28 determining the ideal distance from
the screen
29 adjusting your projector
29 adjusting the shape of your picture
29 keystone
29 aspect ratio
30 using the projector setup menus
30 display
31 image
32 language
33 audio
34 management
35 about
36 customizing your system
36 using the system setup menus
40 using the language setup menus
43 using the digital setup menus
45 changing the lamp module
47 changing the remote battery
48 caring for your projector
48 service and repair
49 the FCC wants you to know
50 warranty
50 notes on copyrights
51 frequently asked questions
54 ordering information
54 ordering accessories
54 ordering replacement lamps
55 product specifi cations
55 projector
55 sub woofer
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features
about DLP™ technology
Thank you for purchasing a Cinego
projector. Cinego uses cutting-edge
technology to bring you the best quality
projection for your home theater.
clarity
DLP™ technology comes closer than any
other display solution to reproducing the
exact mirror image of its source material.
That’s why images projected by DLP™
technology are always crystal clear.
The DMD chip is probably the world’s most
sophisticated light switch. It contains a
rectangular array of up to 1.3 million hingemounted microscopic mirrors; each of these
micromirrors measures less than one-fi fth
the width of a human hair.
When a DMD chip is coordinated with a
digital video or graphic signal, a light source,
and a projection lens, its mirrors can refl ect
an all-digital image onto a screen or other
surface. The DMD and the sophisticated
electronics that surround it are what we call
Digital Light Processing™ technology.
The thousands of mirrors making up the
Digital Micromirror Device at the heart of
DLP™ technology are spaced less than one
micron apart, resulting in a very high “fi ll
factor.” By minimizing the gaps between
pixels in a projected image, DLP™ projection
systems create a seamless digital picture
that’s sharp at any size—without the
pixellation or “screen door” effect apparent
in other technologies.
color
DLP™ technology reproduces a range of
colors up to eight times greater than that of
analog projection systems.
In televisions and home theater systems,
DLP™ projection creates rich blacks and
darker shades than is possible with other
technologies.
You may notice that this unit is not quite
as bright as a computer projector. This is
because its optical color system is tailored
for a cinematic experience.
reliability
DLP™ technology makes projectors, home
theater systems and televisions more
robust and more reliable.
tried and true
DLP™ technology is in use wherever visual
excellence is in demand. In fact, it’s the
only display solution that enables movie
projectors, televisions, home theater
systems and business projectors to create
an entirely digital connection between a
graphic or video source and the screen in
front of you.
The result is maximum fi delity: a picture
whose clarity, brilliance and color must be
seen to be believed.
playable formats
Your projector will play the following types
of discs:
• CD• CD-R/RW• DVD-R• VCD
• SVCD• DVD-RW• DVD+RW • DVD+R*
• DVD• Picture CD
*Some DVD+R discs may not be supported.
regional code
This DVD player is designed and
maunfactured for playback of region “1”
encoded DVD software. This unit can play
only DVD discs labeled “1” or “ALL”.
NOTE
Clearly visible on the cover of
most DVDs, you’ll fi nd a picture
of a globe with one or more
numbers on it. This number must
match your DVD player’s regional
code. Otherwise, the disc cannot
play properly.
ZOOM: Enlarges or reduceSVideo image.
10+: ex. 11=NUM+10+1
Displays chapter/title
information.
Skips to previous track or
chapter.
Press to play or pause.
Stop
Skip
forward
AUTO
SLOW
Fast
Backward
Fast
Forward
ANGLE
FREEZE
ESC
PLAYER
SETUP
PROJECTOR
SETUP
Press once to hold at present
playing point.
Press twice to stop playing.
Skips to next track or chapter.
Automatically adjusts projector
settings.
Slow forward.
Scans track or chapter, going
forward.
Scans track or chapter, going
backward.
Selects DVD camera angle.
Pauses screen image or quits
the OSD menu.
Press to enter the DVD player’s
setup menu.
Press to enter the projector’s
setup menu.
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right/front view
Push to
Open
Power
Push to
adjust height
adjuster
SRC
(source)
Skip
forward
Play
Skip
back
Stop
Zoom
Ring
Focus
Ring
Lens
right view
SUB
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
VIDEO
AUDIO
IN
IN
VGA
IN
Speakers
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bottom view
Rear
leveling
foot
left view
Height
adjuster
Lamp module
compartment
AC
INPUT
DOLBY 5.1
OUT
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sub woofer (front)sub woofer (back)
Speaker
output
Line In
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VOLUME
14
AC power
cord with
polarized
plug
BASS
Power Switch
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important safety instructions
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings.
Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifi ers) that produce
heat.
9. Protect the power cord from being walked
on or pinched particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.
10. Only use attachments/accessories specifi ed
by the manufacturer.
11. Unplug this apparatus during lightning
storms or when unused for long periods of
time.
12. Use only with the cart,
stand, tripod, bracket,
or table specifi ed by the
manufacturer, or sold with
the apparatus. When a cart
is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid
injury from tip-over.
13. Refer all servicing to qualifi ed service
personnel. Servicing is required when
the apparatus has been damaged in any
way, such as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus
has been exposed to rain or moisture, does
not operate normally, or has been dropped.
14. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fi re or
electric shock, do not expose this apparatus
to rain or moisture.
15. Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping
or splashing and no objects fi lled with
liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the
apparatus.
Usage Notice
Please read and follow these safety
instructions carefully. Inappropriate operation
may result in fi re, electrical shock, or personal
injury and shorten the life span of your
projector or sub woofer.
1. Do not cover the lens while the lamp
lights up.
2. To protect your eyes, do not look directly
into the projector’s light source.
3. Make sure that you provide adequate
ventilation for the projector and sub
woofer. Do not block the ventilation holes
in the case.
4. To prevent electrical shock, never open
the projector or sub woofer case.
5. Before using the projector or sub woofer,
make sure the power cord is connected
to an AC outlet with a protective safety
ground terminal.
6. To replace the lamp, turn off the projector
and sub woofer and unplug the power
cord. To avoid burns, wait at least one
hour before opening the lamp door. Refer
to page 51 for instructions on how to
change the lamp.
7. Use only the power cord provided and
make sure you use an AC outlet with a
protective safety ground terminal.
8. Do not block the ventilation openings.
9. Do not place any drinks on top of your
projector or sub woofer. Spilled liquids
may damage the projector or sub woofer.
10. Do not place the projector or sub woofer
on a hot surface.
11. Keep your projector or sub woofer away
from moisture and direct sunlight.
12. Handle the projector or sub woofer
carefully during transportation. Avoid
dropping it.
13. The lamp inside this product contains
mercury and must be recycled or disposed
of according to local, state, or federal laws.
14. Do not use the projector continuously for
more than four hours.
15. WARNING: Hot surface! Allow the
projector to cool for one hour before
touching its surface.
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setting up your projector
fi nd the ideal location for your new projector
Before you use your projector, be sure you carefully consider where you are going to place
it. Think about the size and shape of your screen, location of power outlets, and the distance
between the projector and the rest of your equipment.
NOTE
NOTE
• Place your projector on a surface with adequate ventilation. Do not put it on thick carpeting,
which can restrict air fl ow, or near a heat source such as a heater vent or radiator, which can
cause it to overheat.
• Position your projector on a fl at surface at a right angle to the screen. The projector must be
at least 39 inches from the projection screen.
• Your desired picture size will determine how far away from the screen you should position
your projector. The farther back you place the projector, the larger your picture will be (see
page 27).
CAUTION: DO NOT place your projector directly on a varnished wood surface. This
projector produces a large amount of heat over time and will discolor wood furniture.
CAUTION: DO NOT move your projector at all while the lamp is hot. Wait until your
projector has cooled before you change its position or adjust its height.
connecting your projector
connecting power
Connect your projector to a standard
AC wall outlet via the power cable.
connecting your sub woofer
Connect your projector to your sub woofer
to experience higher-quality audio, via the
audio cable, as shown.
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operating your projector
NOTE
NOTE
powering your projector
To turn on your projector, make sure it is connected to a standard AC outlet via the power cord
and then press power.
To turn off the projector, press the power
button once. Push the power button once
more to confi rm. The projector will then
enter a cooling cycle to preserve the lamp.
NOTE
NOTE
Before operating your projector, remove the lens cap.
If a DVD is inside the compartment when you press power, the projector will
automatically play the DVD.
Power
Button
Once the projector enters its
cooling cycle, you cannot turn
it back on until the cooling
cycle has completed (about 3
minutes).
To maximize the life of the lamp,
do not unplug the projector
during the cooling cycle and do
not move it or adjust its height
until it has cooled.
playing a DVD or Kodak Picture CD with the remote
1. Turn on the projector.
2. Open the DVD compartment and place your DVD inside. Close the DVD compartment.
3. Press
.
playing a DVD or Kodak Picture CD without the remote
1. Turn on the projector.
2. Open the DVD compartment and place your DVD inside. Close the DVD compartment.
3. Press play. If you are viewing a picture CD, you can use the arrow keys to change the
orientation of the pictures.
NOTE
Some DVDs require that you navigate through a menu to play the DVD. Others will
allow you to bypass the menu by pushing play.
adjusting your projector
adjusting focus and zoom
1. Turn on the projector.
2. Rotate the focus ring until you
see a clear picture.
3. Rotate the zoom ring to adjust
picture size.
Zoom
Focus
Ring
Ring
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Beyond the Basics
You have now entered the Beyond the Basics section of this User’s Guide. Here, you will fi nd
more advanced information about your projector and its functions.
advanced connections
You can connect other devices, such as tuner, HDTV source, satellite system, gaming console,
PC, or digital video camera to your Cinego. To prevent hum and other noise, use high-quality
cables.
NOTE
NOTE
connecting your satellite or HDTV system
1. Connect either the component video or the S-video adapter to your projector, as shown.
2. Connect the adapter to your HDTV, tuner, or satellite system’s cables, as shown. (Extra
cables not included.)
3. Connect sound from your projector directly to your HDTV, tuner, or satellite system via the
audio cable, as shown.
4. Press SRC (source).
Before you make any connections, ensure that the AC power cord is not plugged in.
After you have made your connections, press SRC (source) either on the projector or
on the remote.
Component Adapter: connect to
your device’s component cables.
Audio Adapter: connect to your
peripheral device’s audio cables.
S-Video Adapter: connect directly
to your device’s S-Video cable.
Audio Adapter: connect to your
peripheral device’s audio cables.
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connecting a digital video camera
Connect your digital video camera to your projector via the composite cable adapter, as shown.
NOTE
Your digital video camera must have composite outputs in order to connect to the
projector.
connecting a gaming console
1. Connect either the component video or composite video adapter to your projector, as
shown.
2. Connect the adapter to your gaming console, as shown.
3. Connect sound to your projector from your gaming console via the audio cable, as shown.
4. Press SRC (source).
connecting a PC
Connect your PC to your projector via a VGA cable. Cable not included.
Composite Adapter: connect
directly to your device’s composite
cable.
Audio Adapter: connect to your
peripheral device’s audio cables.
Component Adapter: connect to
your device’s component cables.
Audio Adapter: connect to your
peripheral device’s audio cables.
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connecting external computer speakers
1. Connect the projector to the subwoofer via the audio cable.
2. Connect your speakers to the subwoofer via audio cables, as shown below.
To speakers
advanced setup
fi nding the ideal height for your projector
The size and location of your screen and projector will determine the proper height of the
projector. To raise or lower the projector, use the foot as shown.
NOTE
NOTE
CAUTION: DO NOT place your projector directly on a varnished wood surface.
This projector produces a large amount of heat over time and may discolor wood
furniture.
CAUTION: DO NOT move your projector at all while the lamp is hot. Wait until your
projector has cooled before you change its position or adjust its height.
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determining the ideal distance from the screen
The size and location of your screen and projector will determine the proper height of the
projector. Use the table below to approximate the distance between the screen and projector.
The farther away from the screen you place your projector, the larger the picture will be.
NOTE
CAUTION: DO NOT place your projector directly on a varnished wood surface.
This projector produces a large amount of heat over time and may discolor wood
furniture.
Diagonal Screen Size
(inches)
2239
2848
5596
70120
approximate Projection
Distance (inches)
adjusting your projector
On Screen Display (OSD) Menus vary depending on what type of source you are using.
adjusting the shape of your picture
NOTE
keystone
Keystone is a term we use to describe what happens when a projector is not aligned
properly with the screen, or when the projection screen has an angled surface. The
image shape resembles a trapezoid rather than a square.
aspect ratio
Aspect ratio is the ratio of the projected picture’s width to its height. For example,
the ratio of this rectangle is w:h.
Widescreen pictures have an aspect ratio of 16:9 (or sixteen by nine). Full screen
pictures have an aspect ratio of 4:3 (or four by three). DVD movies should be marked
either wide screen or full screen. We suggest that you set your aspect ratio to 16:9
for wide screen movies and 4:3 for full screen movies.
To adjust keystone and aspect ratio, access the Display menu as described below.
h
w
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using the projector setup menus
NOTE
display
Video menus will appear when you are using any source, except for PC. VGA menus
will appear when your projector is connected to a PC.
1. Press to access the DISPLAY menu.
2. Use and to select brightness,
contrast, keystone, or aspect ratio of the
picture. See Glossary for defi nitions.
3. Use and to make adjustments.
4. Press once to access another menu
and twice to exit.
image
Video Menu (IMAGE)
1. Press and then to access the
IMAGE menu.
2. Use and to select image
settings.
3. Use and to make adjustments.
VGA Menu (IMAGE)
4. Press once to access another
menu and twice to exit.
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language
1. Press and then to access the
LANGUAGE menu.
2. Use and to select your favorite
menu language.
3. Press once to access another menu
and twice to exit.
audio
1. Press and then to access the
AUDIO menu.
2. Use and to select volume,
bass, treble, or to mute the projector.
3. Use and to make adjustments.
4. Press once to access another
menu and twice to exit.
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management
1. Press and then to access the
MANAGEMENT menu.
2. Use and to make advanced
adjustments to the picture.
3. Press once to access another
menu and twice to exit.
• E
CONOMY MODE: Decreases lamp brightness, makes the unit run more quietly, and makes the
lamp last longer. In Economy Mode, the lamp will last for about 3000 hours. In normal mode,
the lamp will last for about 2000 hours.
• G
AMMA: Allows you to select the type of picture and coloring you prefer.
• A
UTO SOURCE SELECT: Automatically selects your source.
• R
EAR: Projects a backwards image for rear projection application.
• L
AMP RESET: After you replace the lamp, select this to reset the lamp life. (Does not reset
display hours, for warranty purposes.)
ACTORY RESET: Select to return to factory settings. (Does not reset lamp life counter.)
• F
about
The ABOUT menu contains information regarding your Cinego. Access this screen to see how
many hours you have operated your projector and when the lamp needs to be changed.
1. Press to access the ABOUT menu.
2. Press once to access another
menu and twice to exit after you have
noted the necessary information.
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customizing your system
using the system setup menus
1. Press to access the SYSTEM SETUP
menu.
2. Use and to make your
selection. See below for a description of
each selection.
3. Use and to make adjustments.
4. Press once to exit.
• SCREEN SAVER : Turn the screen saver ON
or OFF. In screen saver mode, the screen
saver will turn on when the projector has
been set on pause for about 3 minutes.
NOTE
NOTE
Your projector is not susceptible to
screen burn-in of images.
ASSWORD: Lock or unlock the parental
• P
presets (ratings). Set the password by
pressing NUM and then each digit you
choose for your personalized password.
Go to R
(block certain ratings).
ATI NG to create parental presets
If you forget your password, turn to
page 50. Clip these instructions out of
the User’s Guide and keep them in a
safe place.
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• R
ATI NG: Select the movie rating you would
like your projector to allow. Choose from
the following:
Security
Level
1Kid Safe
2G
3PG
4PG13
5PG-R
6R
7NC-17
8Adult (Default-will play anything)
Rating allowed
• DEFAULT: Select RESTORE to return to
default settings.
XIT SETUP: Select to exit Player Setup
• E
menus and return to your movie.
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using the language setup menus
1. Press to access the LANGUAGE
SETUP menu.
2. Use and to make your
selection. See below for a description
of each selection.
3. Use and to make adjustments.
4. Press once to exit.
• OSD LANGUAGE: Select the language
you prefer for your on screen display
menus.
UDIO LANG: Select the language in
• A
which you prefer to listen to movies.
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• SUBTITLE LANG: Select the language you
prefer for subtitles.
ENU LANG: Select the language in
• M
which you prefer to read your Player
Setup menus.
using the digital setup menus
1. Press to access the DIGITAL SETUP
menu.
2. Use and to make your selection.
See below for a description of each
selection.
3. Use and to make adjustments.
4. Press once to exit.
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• STEREO/MONO: Determine how you
would like the sound to be distributed.
S
TEREO means different sounds will
come out of both speakers.
ONO means all sound will come
M
out of both speakers. (May be more
suitable for instructional or other
types of videos that have voice only.)
changing the lamp module
When the lamp has reached maximum lamp life (about 2000 hours), the projector will display
the following message automatically: “Lamp has reached its end of life! Lamp replacement is
suggested!” When this message appears, change the lamp immediately.
NOTE
NOTE
WARNING: Hot surface! Allow the projector to cool for at least one hour before
changing the lamp.
When changing the lamp module, be sure not to touch the lamp itself, as the oils
from your skin may damage the lamp.
1. Turn off the projector and allow to cool
for at least one hour.
1
2. Disconnect the power cord.
3. Open the compartment.
4. Remove the 3 screws from the lamp
module.
NOTE
Make sure that you do not drop
any of the screws into the lamp
compartment.
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5. Pull out the lamp module. Replace it with
the new one. Make sure the new module
snaps in place and fully seats inside
compartment.
6. Reverse above steps to replace all of the
components you just removed.
7. Connect power and turn the projector back
on.
8. Press and then to access the
M
ANAGEMENT menu.
9. Use and to select LAMP RESET.
10. Press twice to exit.
NOTE
The lamp inside this product contains
mercury. Recycle or dispose of it
according to local, state, or federal laws.
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5
3
changing the remote battery
Your projector requires one CR2025 button-cell battery (supplied).
1. Remove the battery compartment. Replace when fi nished. Remove the battery
insulation strip.
2. Place the battery in the compartment its positive (+) end facing up.
• When the remote stops operating properly,
replace the battery.
• Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly.
Do not burn or bury them.
• Use only fresh batteries of the required size and
recommended type.
• Do not use batteries of different types,
capacities, or chemistries.
• If you do not use your remote for a month or
longer, remove the batteries. Batteries can leak
chemicals that may destroy electronic parts.
• Keep batteries out of reach of children. Can be
fatal if swallowed.
Push tab in.Pull compartment
out.
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caring for your projector
• Keep your projector dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately.
• Use and store your projector only in room temperature environments.
• Handle your projector carefully. Do not drop it.
• Keep your projector away from dust and dirt. Wipe it with a damp cloth occasionally to keep
it looking new.
service and repair
If your projector is not performing as it should, call 1-866-249-4042 for assistance. Modifying
or tampering with your projector’s internal components can cause a malfunction and might
invalidate its warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it.
the FCC wants you to know
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 from whom you purchased this product or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
If you cannot eliminate the interference, the FCC requires that you stop using your phone. Changes or modifi cations not expressly approved by the manufacturer
ProductCinego
ModelD-1000
Responsible Party
Phone1-866-249-4042
Innovation One, Inc
350 North Henderson Street
Fort Worth, TX 76102
may cause interference and void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
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warranty
Your projector is warranted by Innovation One against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under
normal use for two (2) years from the date of purchase from authorized Innovation One dealers. The lamp inside your
projector is warranted by Innovation One against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal
use for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase from authorized Innovation One dealers, or fi ve hundred (500)
hours of normal use. For complete warranty details and exclusions, call 1-866-249-4042.
Innovation One, Inc.
350 North Henderson Street
Fort Worth, TX 76102
11/04
notes on copyrights
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that
is protected by method claims of certain US patents and other
intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation
and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection
If you forget your password, you can
always use 3308. To unlock, press
NUM + 3, NUM + 3, NUM + 0, and
then NUM + 8, followed by ENTER.
technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation
and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only
unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation.
Revers engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby,”
“Pro Logic,” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories.
frequently asked questions
I have just connected my TV or VCR. Why isn’t my picture quality as good
as when I play a DVD?
Most TVs and VCRs produce analog pictures. Your projector is designed to give you crystal
clear graphics when you use it in conjunction with a device that produces a digital picture.
Try using the built-in DVD player or a satellite or HDTV system. Also consider purchasing the
HDTV tuner that was specially designed for use with your projector.
I have just connected my gaming console, digital video camera, PC, tuner,
HDTV, or satellite TV system. Why won’t my projector work now?
You may need to change your video source manually, especially if you have more than one
source connected to your projector. Press SRC (source) on the remote or projector. Choose
the source associated with the peripheral device you have connected and want to use.
I was just using my projector and noticed it gets hot!
Your projector produces a lot of heat over time. Allow the projector to cool down for three
minutes after using it before you touch it or try to put it away. Do not attempt to change the
lamp until you have allowed the projector to cool for about one hour.
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Why is the picture fuzzy?
First, make sure the projector is at least 39 inches away from the screen. Then, try focusing it.
Why can’t I see the picture very well? It looks washed out and it’s barely
visible.
If there is too much ambient light in the room, the picture may become diffi cult to see. For
example, if you are trying to operate the projector during the day or in a well lit room, the
light can interfere with the projected image. Try turning off the lights, closing the drapes, or
moving to a darker room.
How do I know when to change the lamp?
Access the About menu and look at the lamp life counter. When the lamp life counter nears
2000 hours, we suggest you replace the lamp. After you have done so, access the Advanced
menu and reset the lamp life counter.
Why does the message, “Lamp life time up/Replacement suggested”
keep fl ashing every fi ve minutes?
This message automatically pops up when you have reached 2000 lamp hours. Replace the
lamp and then access the Management menu to reset the lamp life counter.
Why does my projector keep making noise after I turn it off?
The projector must complete its power down sequence. Included in the power down
sequence is an auto cooling cycle to preserve the lamp. Do not unplug your projector during
this cycle. By doing so, you will shorten the lamp life.
Why is the picture wider on the top than on the bottom?
Keystone is a term we use to describe what happens when a projector is not aligned
properly with the screen, or when the projection screen has an angled surface. The image
that results is a trapezoid rather than a square. Try adjusting the height adjuster to correct
the image or go to page 29 to learn how to adjust the keystone itself.
Why is the picture stretched out or scrunched up?
Check your DVD to fi nd out if it is wide screen or full screen. For wide screen, set your
aspect ratio to 16:9. For full screen, 4:3. See pages 28 and 29 for more information.
I have my projector set to Economy Mode. Why is it telling me to replace
the lamp after only 2000 hours? Isn’t it supposed to last for 3000 hours in
Economy Mode?
When your projector is set to Economy Mode, it calculates only fractions of hours. For
example, three hours in Economy Mode will be calculated as only two hours.
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Beyond the Basics
Beyond the Basics
ordering information
ordering accessories
Call 1-866-249-4042 to order a wide variety of accessories. Some examples are listed below.
55” screen (wall or ceiling mount)Custom soft case that carries the projector only
92” screen (wall or ceiling mount)DVD cleaner
106” screen (wall or ceiling mount)A wide array of audio cables
55” portable screenHDTV tuner
Tilting platformsNTSC TV tuner
Point Source SpeakerMaintenance Kit
Projection alignment kitA/V sender
Cable Management systemWireless headphone with surround sound
Custom hard case that carries both projector and subwoofer
ordering replacement lamps
Call 1-866-249-4042 to order replacement lamps. The specifi cations for the lamp module are
listed on the next page.
product specifi cations
projector
Picture format ................................................. True 16:9
Color Reproduction ......................... 16.7 million colors
Contrast Ratio ..................................................... 1500:1
Connections ...................................................... Video In
Audio In
Audio Out L/R
Subwoofer Out
Dolby 5.1 Out
VGA
Built-in Audio ...................Stereo 2 x 2¾” 5W speakers
Operating noise .......................34 dB (economy mode)