Sony VPL-V800Q, VPL-V800QM Operating Instruction

3-858-857-11(1)

LCD Data Pr ojector

Operating Instructions Mode d’emploi Manual de instrucciones

EN F E

VPL-V800Q VPL-V800QM

 1997 by Sony Corporation

English

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

For the customers in the United Kingdom

WARNING THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED

IMPORTANT

The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Green-and-yellow : Earth Blue : Neutral

Brown : Live As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the 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 in the plug which is marked by the letter E or by the safety earth symbol Y 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.

Voor de klanten in Nederland

Bij dit produkt zijn batterijen geleverd. Wanneer deze leeg zijn, moet u ze niet weggooien maar inleveren als KCA.

For the customers in the USA

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

For customers in Canada

This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

The socket-outlet should be installed near the equipment

and be easily accessible.

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Table of Contents

Overview

Setting up and projecting

Adjustments and settings using the menu

Precautions................................................................ 4 (EN)

Features ..................................................................... 6 (EN)

Location and Function of Controls ......................... 7 (EN)

Installing the Projector ........................................... 16 (EN)

Connecting with a Computer or a VCR................. 17 (EN)

Projecting................................................................. 18 (EN)

Using the MENU ...................................................... 21 (EN)

The INPUT SELECT Menu ...................................... 22 (EN)

Installation/connection examples

Maintenance

The PICTURE AUDIO CTRL Menu ......................... 23 (EN)

The INPUT SETTING Menu..................................... 25 (EN)

The SET SETTING Menu......................................... 28 (EN)

The INPUT INFO Menu ............................................ 32 (EN)

Installation Examples ............................................. 34 (EN)

Floor Installation .................................................... 35 (EN)

Ceiling Installation ................................................. 36 (EN)

Connection Examples............................................. 37 (EN)

Connecting 15k RGB/Component Equipment....... 38 (EN)

Connecting the Switcher ........................................ 39 (EN)

Maintenance ............................................................ 40 (EN)

Replacing the Lamp ............................................... 40 (EN)

Cleaning the Air Filter ........................................... 40 (EN)

Troubleshooting...................................................... 41 (EN)

English

Others

Specifications.......................................................... 43 (EN)

Index......................................................................... 49 (EN)

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Precautions

On safety

•Check that the operating voltage of your unit is identical with the voltage of your local power supply. If voltage adaptation is required, consult with qualified Sony personnel.

•Should any liquid or solid object fall into the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it further.

•Unplug the unit from the wall outlet or set the MAIN POWER switch to OFF if it is not to be used for several days.

•To disconnect the cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the cord itself.

•The wall outlet should be near the unit and easily accessible.

•The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.

•Do not look into the lens while the lamp is on.

•Do not place your hand or objects near the ventilation holes — the air coming out is hot.

On installation

On illumination

•When the projector is mounted on the ceiling, the Sony PSS-800 Projector Suspension Support must be used for installation.

•Allow adequate air circulation to prevent internal heat build-up. Do not place the unit on surfaces (rugs, blankets, etc.) or near materials (curtains, draperies) that may block the ventilation holes. Leave space of more than 30 cm (11 room heat rises to the ceiling; check that the temperature near the installation location is not excessive.

•Do not install the unit in a location near heat sources such as radiators or air ducts, or in a place subject to direct sunlight, excessive dust or humidity, mechanical vibration or shock.

•To avoid moisture condensation, do not install the unit in a location where the temperature may rise rapidly.

•To obtain the best picture, the front of the screen should not be exposed to direct lighting or sunlight.

•Ceiling-mounted spot lighting is recommended. Use a cover over fluorescent lamps to avoid lowering the contrast ratio.

•Cover any windows that face the screen with opaque draperies.

•It is desirable to install the projector in a room where floor and walls are not of light-reflecting material. If the floor and walls are of reflecting material, it is recommended that the carpet and wall paper be changed to a dark color.

/8 inches) between the wall and the projector. Be aware that

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On preventing internal heat build-up

•After turning off the power, the cooling fan runs for about two minutes while the POWER indicator flashes in green. The indicator flashes quickly for the first minute. During that time, you will not be able to turn the power back on with the POWER ON key.

•Do not press the MAIN POWER switch while the fan is still running.

Caution

The projector is equipped with ventilation holes (intake) at the bottom/ right side and ventilation holes (exhaust) at the front/left side on the rear. Do not block or place anything near these holes, or internal heat build-up may occur, causing picture degradation or damage to the projector.

On cleaning

•To keep the cabinet looking new, periodically clean it with a soft cloth. Stubborn stains may be removed with a cloth lightly dampened with a mild detergent solution. Never use strong solvents, such as thinner, benzene, or abrasive cleansers, since these will damage the cabinet.

•Avoid touching the lens. To remove dust on the lens, use a soft dry cloth. Do not use a damp cloth, detergent solution, or thinner.

•Clean the filter at regular intervals.

Overview

On repacking

•Save the original shipping carton and packing material; they will come in handy if you ever have to ship your unit. For maximum protection, repack your unit as it was originally packed at the factory.

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Features

High brightness, high picture quality

•High brightness

Adopting the 400 W, metal halide lamp and newly developed optical system allow high brightness (light output 800 of ANSI lumen) and excellent uniformity on the picture.

•High resolution

By using three 1.3-inch VGA 640 × 480 pixels for RGB input and 500 horizontal TV lines for composite video input.

•Superior color reproduction

The superior characteristics of the metal halide lamp and the optical design of the projector allow superior color reproduction.

Accepts various input signals

Adopting the scan converter allows this projector to detect various kinds of inputs automatically and to project suitable picutres, such as the video, component, VGA signal, or horizontal frequencies of 15 to 65 kHz and vertical frequencies of 38 to120 Hz-RGB signal.

System expandability and versatility

The projector has the RS-422A interface connectors for communication. By combining the optional IFB series interface boards and signal interface switcher, VPL-V800Q/QM projection system can be greatly expanded. This projector also has an index function for using multiple projectors in one system.

panels, this projector offers resolution of

Easy setup

•Easy setup with external equipment

This projector automatically recognizes the input signal and selects an appropriate display mode from preset data held in the memory. You can get an optimum picture by simply connecting an equipment.

•Flexible setup

The picture shift function allows you to install the projector in a wide range of positions, without the worry of keystone distortion (the picture going out of square). The power focus and power zoom functions also let you change the size of the projection screen without having to move the projector.

•Twin-stack compatible

The brightness of the image can be doubled by stacking two projectors.

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1) VGA is a registered trademark of the International Business Machines Corporation, U.S.A.

Location and Function of Controls

Front

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1 Remote Commander pocket

Houses the supplied Remote Commander. When inserting the Remote Commander, make sure the infrared transmitter is facing forwards and push it until it clicks. To take out the Remote Commander from the pocket, push it once and pull it out.

2 Front remote control detector

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8 Handle lever

Use the lever for putting away the carrying handle.

9 Carrying handle

Pull out the handle for carrying the projector.

0 Right side ventilation holes (exhaust)

Do not block the holes.

3 Lens

Remove the lens cap before projection.

4 Front ventilation holes (intake)

Do not place anything within the 50 cm (19 range from these holes or block them.

5 Adjusters

Use the adjusters to keep the projector level if it is installed on an uneven surface.

6 Bottom ventilation holes (exhaust)

Do not block the holes.

7 Adjuster screw

Adjusts the height of the adjuster.

/4 inches)

!¡ Speaker

!™ Lamp cover

!£ Left side ventilation holes (intake)

Do not place anything within the 30 cm (11 range from these holes or block them.

Notes

•Do not block the ventilation holes, or internal heat build-up may occur, causing fire or damage to the projector.

•Do not place anything near the ventilation holes or touch these holes as it may cause internal heat buildup.

/8 inches)

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Location and Function of Controls

Using the carrying handles

Pull out to use for carrying the projector. To put away the handle, slide the handle lever backward.

Using the adjusters

To raise the projector

When turning the screw counterclockwise, the adjuster comes out.

To lower the projector

1 While lifting the projector, turn the screw

counterclockwise. The adjuster comes out.

2 Turn the screw to adjust the height so that the

projector becomes level.

Note

Be careful not to let the projector down on your fingers.

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Control panel

!∞ !¢ !™ 4!¡

MUTING

VOLUME

PICTURE

AUDIO

MEMORY

+ –

RESET

ENTER

SHIFT

+ –

1 POWER keys

ON : Press to turn on the power when the projector is

in the standby mode. The POWER indicator lights in green when the power is turned on.

OFF : Press to turn off the power.

2 Indicators

POWER: Lights in green when the power is turned

on. Flashes in green while the cooling fan runs after turning off the power with the POWER OFF key. The fan runs for about two minutes after turning off the power. The POWER indicator flashes quickly for the first minute. During this time, you will not be able to turn the power back on with the POWER ON key.

STANDBYu: Lights in red when the MAIN

POWER switch at the rear of the projector is turned on. Once in the standby mode, you can turn on and off the projector with the POWER ON/OFF keys on the Remote Commander or the control panel.

Note

When the MAIN POWER switch is turned off, there will be a slight delay before the STANDBY indicator goes off.

3 Error code display window

Displays the error codes.

For details on the error codes, see “Error codes” on page 42 (EN).

LENS CONTROL ZOOM

+ –

PATTERNFOCUS

+ –

VIDEO

SELECT

INPUT SELECT

VIDEO/S VIDEO

LIGHTB

STANDBY u

Note

When the lamp is warm, it may not light up easily. In this case, 88 appears in the error code display window, but this is not malfunction. If 88 remains lit for more than three minutes after turning on the power, never open the lamp cover if the projector is installed on the ceiling.

4 Rear remote control detector

5 LIGHT key

Lights the back lighting for the keys on the control panel when the projector is turned on. Press again to turn off the back lighting. If you do not press any key for 30 seconds, back lighting turns off automatically.

6 INPUT SELECT keys

Select the input signal.

VIDEO: Selects the video signal input from the

VIDEO or S VIDEO connectors and the audio signal input from the AUDIO IN L/R jacks. To switch the S VIDEO and VIDEO connectors, use the SELECT key.

SELECT: Each time you press this key, the input

video signal is switched between the VIDEO and S VIDEO connectors.

A: Selects the audio and video signals input from the

INPUT A connectors.

B: Selects the signal input from the connectors on the

optional interface board (other than IFB-40) which is installed in the INPUT B section.

7 PATTERN key

Displays an H pattern on the screen for focus, zoom, and shift adjustments. Press again to clear the H pattern.

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POWER

OFF

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Location and Function of Controls

8 FOCUS +/– keys

Adjusts the focus.

+ : Picture focuses forward. – : Picture focuses farther back.

9 ZOOM +/– keys

Adjusts the zoom.

+ : Picture size is enlarged. – : Picture size is reduced.

0 SHIFT +/– keys

Adjusts the vertical position of the picture.

+ : Picture moves upward. – : Picture moves downward.

!¡ ENTER key

Press to enter the settings of items in the menu system.

!™ MENU key

Press to display the on-screen menu. Press again to clear the menu.

!£ Arrow keys (V/v/B /b)

Used to move the on-screen cursor or to make various adjustments.

!¢ RESET key

Press to restore the value of an item back to its factory preset value. This key functions when the menu or a setting item is displayed on the screen.

!∞ MEMORY key

Stores various adjustment data into memory.

!§ VOLUME +/– keys

Adjust the volume of the built-in speaker and output level of the AUDIO OUT jacks.

+ : Increases the volume. – : Decreases the volume.

!¶ MUTING keys

Cuts off the picture or sound temporarily.

PICTURE: Press to cut off the picture. Press again

to restore the picture.

AUDIO: Press to cut off the sound. Press again or

press the VOLUME + key to restore the sound.

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Rear

–

45 67

CONTROL S

PLUG IN POWER

OUT

S VIDEO

AUDIO OUT

L R

REMOTE RS-422A

VIDEO

AUDIO IN INPUT A L R

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1 Control panel

You can turn the control panel by 180 degrees when installing the projector upside-down, such as for ceiling installation. For details, consult with qualified Sony personnel.

For details on the control panel key arrangement, see “Control panel” on pages 9 (EN) and 10 (EN).

2 MAIN POWER switch (OON/oOFF)

Turns the main power on and off.

3 AC IN socket

Connect the supplied AC Power cord.

4 CONTROL S IN/OUT jacks (stereo minijack)

Connect to the control S jacks of other Sony equipment.

CONTROL S IN/PLUG IN POWER (DC 5 V

output) jack: Connects to the CONTROL S OUT

jack of the supplied Remote Commander when using as a wired Remote Commander. In this case, you do not need to install the batteries in the Remote Commander, since the power is supplied from this jack.

CONTROL S OUT jack: Outputs the control S

signal.

+–+–+

–

G/Y B/B-Y SYNC/HDY IN C IN IN OUT IN OUT VD AUDIO IN

R/R-Y

0 0

REMOTE 1

INDEX TRIG

(MONO)(MONO)

MODE

OUT

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Note

When connecting the remote commander cable to the CONTROL S IN jack, the remote control detectors will not work.

5 REMOTE RS-422A connector (D-sub 9-pin, female)

Connect to a computer to operate the projector from a computer. This expands system capability via the RS422A interface. Before using this connector, remove the red cap attached at the factory.

6 INDEX switches

Set the index number of the projector when using multiple projectors. You can set the numbers between “01” and “99”. It is set to “01” at the factory.

Notes

•Do not set the index number to “00”. If it is set to “00”, the projector cannot be controlled with the Remote Commander.

•Do not set the index number to “9” if you use the supplied Remote Commander for controlling the projector.

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Location and Function of Controls

7 TRIG (trigger output) jack (monaural minijack)

The signal is transmitted from this jack to the connected equipment whether the projector is on or off. (This is not a power source for external equipment.) A singal of approximately 5 V DC is output when the projector power is on. The signal is not output when the projector power is off.

8 S VIDEO connectors

Connect to external video equipment, such as a VCR. The OUT connector can be used as loop-through output via the Y/C IN or IN connectors.

Y IN/C IN (BNC-type): Connect to the Y and C

video outputs of the video equipment.

IN (mini DIN 4-pin): Connects to the Y/C video

output of the video equipment.

OUT (mini DIN 4-pin): Used as loop-through output

via the Y/C IN connectors or the IN connector.

Note

If you have video equipment connected to both the Y/ C IN and IN connectors, the signal from the Y/C IN connectors are selected prior to the IN connector. When showing a video connected to the IN connector, be sure not to connect any cable to the Y/C IN connectors.

9 AUDIO OUT L/R jacks (phono type)

Connect to external active speakers. The volume of the speakers can be controlled by the VOLUME keys on the Remote Commander or the control panel.

0 VIDEO connectors (BNC-type)

Connect to external video equipment, such as a VCR. The VIDEO OUT connector can be used as loopthrough output via the VIDEO IN connector.

IN: Connects to the composite video output

connector of the video equipment.

OUT: Used as loop-through output of the VIDEO IN

connector.

!™ INPUT A connectors

RGB input connectors (R/R-Y, G/Y, B/B-Y,

SYNC/HD, VD) (BNC-type): Connect to such as

the video outputs of a computer or a video camera. According to the connected equipment, the RGB or component (R-Y, Y, B-Y) signal is selected.

AUDIO IN L (MONO) /R jacks (phono type):

Connect to the audio output jacks of equipment. For stereo equipment, use both the L and R jacks; for monaural equipment, use the L (MONO) jack only.

!£ Signal interface board attachment part (INPUT B)

The IFB-40 Signal Interface Board is installed at the factory. Other optional signal interface boards can be attached to this section instead of the IFB-40.

For details on installing the interface boards, consult with qualified Sony personnel.

Indicator (red): Lights up when the REMOTE 1 IN

connector is selected.

REMOTE 1 IN connector (14-pin multi-

connector): Connect to the optional signal

interface switcher. When using two projectors and this unit is used as the first one, connect to the REMOTE 1 OUT connector on the IFB-40 installed on the other projector.

REMOTE 1 OUT connector (14-pin multi-

connector): Connect to the REMOTE 1 IN

connector on IFB-40 installed on another projector when using two projectors and this unit is used as second one.

MODE selector: Turn the control switch of the

MODE selector to the appropriate position according to the length of the cable connecting to the REMOTE 1 OUT connector.

Cable length up to 2 m Type of cable SIC-M-1 SIC-M-5 SIC-M-15 SIC-M-50

CCQ-2BRS CCQ-10BRS

Position 1 2 3 4

up to 10 m up to 25 m up to 50 m

CCQ-5BRS CCQ-25BRS CCQ-50BRS

SIC-M-25

!¡ AUDIO IN L (MONO) /R jacks (phono type)

Connect to the audio output jacks of equipment. For stereo equipment, use both the L and R jacks; for monaural equipment, use the L (MONO) jack only.

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Remote Commander

The Remote Commander can be used as a wireless or wired Remote Commander. The functions of the keys on the Remote Commander are the same as those on the control panel of the projector.

For details on control panel keys on the projector, see pages 9 (EN) and 10 (EN).

!™ !£

POWER

OFF

!¡ !º

MUTING

AUDIO

INPUT SELECT

SELECT

VIDEO/S VIDEO

SWITCHER

4/ – 5/ – 6/

PATTERN

MEMORY

RESET

PIC

AVIDEO

2/ + 3/

ZOOMSHIFT

87 ALL

/ LENS /INDEX

FOCUS

–

SECOND

VOLUME

–

1 2

6 7

If you use the optional RM-PJ20/PJ21 Mouse Receiver, you can use the Remote Commander as a mouse for a connected computer.

For details, refer to the instruction manual supplied with the RM-PJ20/PJ21 Mouse Receiver.

INDEX

LENS SWITCHER

MOUSE MENU

!¢

LIGHT

!∞

Front Rear Side (R) Side (L)

1 POWER ON/OFF keys

2 MUTING PIC/AUDIO keys

The MUTING PIC key has the same function as the MUTING PICTURE key on the control panel.

3 INPUT SELECT/ VIDEO/A/B/SELECT keys

4 SWITCHER/INDEX/LENS selector

Switches the function of the SWITCHER/INDEX/ LENS keys.

SWITCHER: For designating the input from the

optional switcher.

INDEX: For selecting the projector to be operated

when multiple projectors are used in one system.

LENS: For adjsting the focus, zoom, shift, and

displaying or clearing the H pattern.

5 SWITCHER/INDEX/LENS keys

These keys function as follows depending on the position of the SWITCHER/INDEX/LENS selector.

When the SWITCHER/INDEX/LENS selector is set to SWITCHER position

Designate the input from the switcher when the optional signal interface switcher is connected. The SECOND key is used when two switchers are connected. To select the input from the second switcher, press a number key between 1 and 8 within two seconds after pressing the SECOND key.

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Location and Function of Controls

6 VOLUME +/– keys

7 MENU key

Designate the input from the switcher.

SECOND

When the SWITCHER/INDEX/LENS selector is set to INDEX

Used to designate the projector to be operated when multiple projectors are used in one system. You can designate the projector by pressing the index number which you have set on the projector.

Example: When pressing [5] first and then [ENTER],

the next operation will be effective only on the projector on which the index number has been set to “5”. When operating all the projectors at the same time, press [ALL] first, then [ENTER].

1 23

Designate the projector to be operated.

87 ALL

8 ENTER keys

9 Joy stick

Used to move the on-screen cursor or to make various adjustments.

0 RESET key

!¡ MEMORY key

!™ CONTROL S OUT jack (stereo minijack)

Connect to the CONTROL S IN jack on the projector when using the Remote Commander as a wired Remote Commander. In this case, you do not need to install the batteries since the power is supplied from the CONTROL S IN jack on the projector.

!£ Infrared transmitter

!¢ MOUSE/MENU switch

Normally, set to MENU. Set to MOUSE when you operate the mouse function of a computer connected to the optional RM-PJ20/PJ21 Mouse Receiver from the Remote Commander. When the MOUSE/MENU switch is set to MOUSE, the MENU, ENTER keys, and joy stick function as follows.

Function

2), 3)

Macintosh

When the SWITCHER/INDEX/LENS selector is set to LENS

Used to adjust focus, zoom, shift and to display or clear the H pattern on the screen.

Adjust the shift.

Adjust the zoom.

Adjust the focus.

–

PATTERN

Displays or clears the H pattern.

FOCUSZOOMSHIFT

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Key

IBM PC/AT compatible, NEC

MENU Left button Mouse button ENTER (front) Right button Mouse button ENTER (rear) Right button Mouse button Joy stick

Corresponds with the movements of the mouse

!∞ LIGHT switch

Lights the back lighting for the keys on the Remote Commander. Press again to turn off the back lighting. If you do not press any key for 30 seconds, back lighting turns off automatically.

1) IBM PC/AT is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation, USA.

2) NEC is a registered trademark of NEC Corporation.

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3) RM-PJ21 does not function with NEC computers.

4) Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.

Battery installation

1 Push and slide to open the lid.

•The remote control detectors on the projector do not operate when connecting the remote commander cable to the CONTROL S IN jack. If you wish to use the Remote Commander as a wireless Remote Commander, be sure to remove the remote commander cable from both the Remote Commander and the projector.

To connect the Remote Commander to the projector

2 Install the two size AA (R6) batteries (supplied)

with the correct polarity.

Be sure to install the battery from the ’ side.

3 Replace the lid.

Notes on batteries

•Be careful that the battery orientation is correct when inserting batteries.

•Do not mix old battery with new one, or different types of batteries.

•If you do not intend to use the Remote Commander for a long time, remove the batteries to avoid damage from battery leakage. If a battery has leaked, remove the batteries, wipe the battery compartment dry and replace the batteries with new ones.

Notes on wireless Remote Commander operation

•Be sure that there is nothing to obstruct the infrared beam between the Remote Commander and the projector.

•The operation range is limited. The shorter the distance between the Remote Commander and the projector, the wider the angle within which the commander can control the projector.

Rear

CONTROL S

OUT

PLUG IN POWER

to CONTROL S IN

Stereo remote commander cable (supplied)

S VIDEO

AUDIO OUT

L R

REMOTE RS-422A

VIDEO

AUDIO IN INPUT A L R

G/Y B/B-YSYNC/HDY IN C IN IN OUT IN OUT VD AUDIO IN

R/R-Y

REMOTE 1

to CONTROL S OUT

INDEX TRIG

(MONO)(MONO)

MODE

OUT

Remote Commander

Note on wired Remote Commander operation using the supplied stereo remote commander cable

If the MOUSE/MENU switch is set to MENU to operate the projector, you do not need to install the batteries since the power is supplied from the CONTROL S IN jack on the projector. In this case, the batteries are not consumed.

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