
Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGSCHAPTER 1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS
CHAPTER 1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS
CHAPTER 1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGSCHAPTER 1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS
Notice on safety ...........................................................................................................................................................................1-1
Safety Symbols ............................................................................................................................................................................ 1-1
Safety Warnings...........................................................................................................................................................................1 -1
On AC Power...............................................................................................................................................................................1-1
On Installation ..............................................................................................................................................................................1-2
On Cleaning ................................................................................................................................................................................. 1-2
CHAPTER 2 UNPACKING AND PROJECTOR DIMENSIONSCHAPTER 2 UNPACKING AND PROJECTOR DIMENSIONS
CHAPTER 2 UNPACKING AND PROJECTOR DIMENSIONS
CHAPTER 2 UNPACKING AND PROJECTOR DIMENSIONSCHAPTER 2 UNPACKING AND PROJECTOR DIMENSIONS
Unpacking .................................................................................................................................................................................... 2-1
Projector Dimensions................................................................................................................................................................... 2-2
CHAPTER 3 INSTALLATION GUIDELINESCHAPTER 3 INSTALLATION GUIDELINES
CHAPTER 3 INSTALLATION GUIDELINES
CHAPTER 3 INSTALLATION GUIDELINESCHAPTER 3 INSTALLATION GUIDELINES
Environment................................................................................................................................................................................. 3-1
What about ambient light..............................................................................................................................................................3-1
Which screen type? ..................................................................................................................................................................... 3-1
What image size? How big should the image be? ........................................................................................................................ 3-1
Where to install the projector?......................................................................................................................................................3-2
Mounting Configuration ................................................................................................................................................................ 3-2
CHAPTER 4 INSTALLATION SETUPCHAPTER 4 INSTALLATION SETUP
CHAPTER 4 INSTALLATION SETUP
CHAPTER 4 INSTALLATION SETUPCHAPTER 4 INSTALLATION SETUP
Access to Controls.......................................................................................................................................................................4-1
Opening the Top Cover ................................................................................................................................................................ 4-1
Removing the Top Cover ............................................................................................................................................................. 4-1
Reinstalling the Top Cover ........................................................................................................................................................... 4-1
Scan Adaptation...........................................................................................................................................................................4-2
Getting access to the scan switches............................................................................................................................................4-2
Horizontal scan switches ............................................................................................................................................................. 4-2
Vertical scan switch. .................................................................................................................................................................... 4-2
CHAPTER 5 PROJECTOR SETUPCHAPTER 5 PROJECTOR SETUP
CHAPTER 5 PROJECTOR SETUP
CHAPTER 5 PROJECTOR SETUPCHAPTER 5 PROJECTOR SETUP
Setting the Projector Address ...................................................................................................................................................... 5-1
Power-Up mode ........................................................................................................................................................................... 5-2
Operational mode.........................................................................................................................................................................5-2
Standby Mode .............................................................................................................................................................................. 5-2
Baud Rate for communication with a computer ............................................................................................................................ 5-3
Password mode ...........................................................................................................................................................................5-3
CHAPTER 6 SOURCE CONNECTIONSCHAPTER 6 SOURCE CONNECTIONS
CHAPTER 6 SOURCE CONNECTIONS
CHAPTER 6 SOURCE CONNECTIONSCHAPTER 6 SOURCE CONNECTIONS
Signal Input Connection. .............................................................................................................................................................. 6-1
Connecting a Composite Video source to Port 1..........................................................................................................................6-1
Connecting a S-Video (or Composite Video) source to Port 2......................................................................................................6-2
Connecting a RGB Analog source to Port 3 ................................................................................................................................. 6-2
Connecting a RGB Analog source to Port 4/5 .............................................................................................................................. 6-3
Connecting a Component Video source to Port 4/5 .....................................................................................................................6-3
Connecting a RGB Analog source with a Tri-level sync to Port 4/5............................................................... ...............................6-4
Connecting a Component Video source with a Tri-level sync Port 4/5 ......................................................................................... 6-4
CHAPTER 7 INSTALLATION ADJUSTMENT MODECHAPTER 7 INSTALLATION ADJUSTMENT MODE
CHAPTER 7 INSTALLATION ADJUSTMENT MODE
CHAPTER 7 INSTALLATION ADJUSTMENT MODECHAPTER 7 INSTALLATION ADJUSTMENT MODE
Access to Installation Adjustment Mode.......................................................................................................................................7-1
Overview flowchart of the Installation Adjustment Mode .............................................................................................................. 7-1
Projector Distance .......................................................................................................................................................................7-2
Optical Lens Focusing ................................................................................................................................................................. 7-2
Raster Centering .......................................................................................................................................................................... 7-3
CRT Projection Angle Adjustment................................................................................................................................................7-4
Scheimpfug Adjustment ............................................................................................................................................................... 7-6
CHAPTER 8 MESSAGES, WARNINGS AND FAILURE CODESCHAPTER 8 MESSAGES, WARNINGS AND FAILURE CODES
CHAPTER 8 MESSAGES, WARNINGS AND FAILURE CODES
CHAPTER 8 MESSAGES, WARNINGS AND FAILURE CODESCHAPTER 8 MESSAGES, WARNINGS AND FAILURE CODES
APPENDIX A GAMMA CORRECTIONSAPPENDIX A GAMMA CORRECTIONS
APPENDIX A GAMMA CORRECTIONS
APPENDIX A GAMMA CORRECTIONSAPPENDIX A GAMMA CORRECTIONS
APPENDIX B G2 ADJUSTMENTAPPENDIX B G2 ADJUSTMENT
APPENDIX B G2 ADJUSTMENT
APPENDIX B G2 ADJUSTMENTAPPENDIX B G2 ADJUSTMENT
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Safety instructions
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS
NOTICE ON SAFETY
Projectors are built in accordance with the requirements of the
international safety standards UL 1950 and CSA C22.2 No. 950,
which are the safety standards of information technology
equipment including electrical business equipment.
These safety standards impose important requirements on the
use of safety critical components, materials and isolation, in order
to protect the user or operator against the risk of electric shock
and energy hazard, and having access to live parts.
Safety standards also impose to the internal and external
temperature variations, radiation levels, mechanical stability and
strength, enclosure construction and protection against risk of
fire.
Simulated single fault condition testing ensures the safety of the
equipment to the user even when the equipment's normal
operation fails.
The lightning flash with an arrowhead within a
triangle is intended to tell the user that parts inside
this product risk electrical shock to persons.
The exclamation point within a triangle is intended
to tell the user that important operating and/or
servicing instructions are included in the technical
documentation for this equipment.
SAFETY WARNINGS
After re-assembly of the set, always m\perform an AC test on all
exposed metallic parts of the cabinet to be sure that set is safe to
operate without danger of electrical shock. DO NOT USE A LINE
ISOLATION TRANSFORMER DURING THIS TEST. Use an AC
voltmeter having 5000 ohms per volt or more sensitivity in the
following manner: Connect a 1500 ohm, 10 watt resistor,
paralleled by a 0.15 mfd 150V AC type capacitor between a
known good earth ground (water pipe, conduit, etc.) and the
exposed metallic parts, one at a time. Measure the AC voltage
across the combination of 1500 ohm resistor and 0.15 mfd
capacitor. Reverse the AC plug by using a non-polarized adaptor
and repeat AC voltage measurements for each exposed metallic
part. Voltage measured must not exceed 5.25 volts RMS. This
corresponds to 3.5 milliamp AC. Any value exceeding this limit
constitutes a potential shock hazard and must be corrected
immediately.
1500 OHM
Place this probe
on each exposed
meta l p a rt.
0.15 uF
10 WATT
ipe, Conduit, etc.
A.C. Voltm eter
RISK OF ELECTR IC SHOC K
DO NOT OPEN
WARNING
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS IN SIDE
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL

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thinner or benzine, or abrasive cleaners, since these will damage
the cabinet.
To ensure the highest optical performance and resolution, the
projection lenses are specially treated with an anti-reflective coating,
therefore : 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.
On AC Power
1. This product should be operated from an AC power source
only.
This product is designed to operate from either a nominal
system voltage of 120V or 240V.
However, this product has been shipped from the factory
equipped with a standard three conductor North American
power supply cordset for connection to a 15 A, 125 V, 60 Hz
branch circuit receptacle outlet.
If you are not sure of the type of AC power available, consult
your dealer or local power company.
If the power supply is not the correct one, consult your dealer.
2.THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE GROUNDED (EARTHED) via the
supplied 3 conductor AC power cable. (If the supplied power
cable is not the correct one, consult your dealer.)
3. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate
this product where people will walk on the cord. To disconnect
the cord, pull it out by the plug. Never pull the cord itself.
4. If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that
the total of the ampere ratings on the products plugged into the
extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere
rating. Also make sure that the total of all products plugged into
the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes.
On installation
* Before operating your projector please read this manual thoroughly,
and retain it for future reference.
* Installation and preliminary adjustments should be performed by
qualified ZENITH personnel or authorized ZENITH service dealers.
* Do not place this projector on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The
projector may fall, causing serious damage to it.
* Do not use this projector near water.
* Use only the power cord supplied with your projector. While
appearing to be similar, other power cords have not been safety
tested at the factory and may not be used to power the projector.
For a replacement power cord, contact your dealer.
* Slots and openings in the cabinet and the sides are provided for
ventilation; to ensure reliable operation of the projector and to
protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or
covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the
product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product
should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This
projector should not be placed in a built-in installation or enclosure
unless proper ventilation is provided.
On Cleaning
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do
not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth
for cleaning.
To keep the cabinet looking brand-new, periodically clean it with a soft
cloth. Stubborn stains may be removed with a cloth lightly dampened
with mild detergent solution. Never use strong solvents, such as

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INSTALLATION GUIDELINES
Installation guidelines
Careful consideration of things such as image size, ambient light
level, projector placement and type of screen to use are critical
to optimize the use of the projection system.
Environment
Do not install the projection system in a site near heat sources such
as radiators or air ducts, or in a place subject to direct sunlight,
excessive dust or humidity. Be aware that room heat rises to the
ceiling; Make sure the temperature near the installation site is not
excessive.
What about ambient light ?
The ambient light level of any room is made up of direct or indirect
sunlight and the light fixtures in the room. The amount of ambient light
will determine how bright the image will appear. So, avoid direct light
on the screen as much as possible.
Windows that face the screen should be covered by opaque drapery
while the set is being viewed. It is desirable to install the projecting
system in a room whose walls and floor are of non-reflecting material.
The use of recessed ceiling lights and a method of dimming those
lights to an acceptable level is also important. Too much ambient light
results in a ‘wash out’ of the projected image. This appears as less
contrast between the darkest and lightest parts of the image. With
bigger screens, the ‘wash out’ becomes more important. As a general
rule, darken the room to the point where there is just sufficient light to
read or write comfortably. Spot lighting is desirable for illuminating
small areas so that interference with the screen is minimal.
What image size? How big should the image
be?
The projector is designed for projecting an image width from 1.4m
(4.6') to 6m (20') with an aspect ratio of 4 to 3. It leaves the factory,
adjusted as a ceiling/front projector for a screen width of 2.4m (7.8').
Changing the image size from the factory preset size requires a
realignment of the projector.
Which screen type?
There are two major categories of screens used for projection
equipment. Those used for front projected images and those for rear
projection applications.
Screens are rated by how much light they reflect (or transmit in case
of rear projection systems) given a determined amount of light
projected toward them. The ‘GAIN’ of a screen is the term used. Front
and rear screens are both rated in terms of gain. The gain of screens
range from a white matte screen with a gain of 1 (x1) to a brushed
aluminized screen with a gain of 10 (x10) or more. Another important
consideration is the degree the screen's gain varies with the horizontal and vertical viewing angle. The choice between higher and lower
gain screens is largely a matter of personal preference.
In considering the type of screen to choose, determine where the
viewers will be located and go for the highest gain screen possible.
A high gain screen will provide a brighter picture but reduce the
viewing angle.
For more information about screens, contact your local screen
supplier.

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Where to install the projector ?
To indicate a correct installation position it is necessary to know :
• The distance from projector to ceiling in case of Ceiling
mounted or the distance from projector to floor in case of Table
mounted;
• The distance from projector to screen.
To find the correct position for the projector, use the following
formulas:
Abbreviations used in the calculations and the drawings :
• Install the projector water levelled in both directions
• Install the projector perpendicular to the screen
A
CD
PD
B
Screen
Projector
Ceiling
Screen width
SW
Front view
Top view
PD[inch] = 1.269 x SW[inch] + 7.12
A[inch] = 0.12 x SW[inch] - 9.70
In metric :
In inch :
PD[cm] = SW[cm] x 1.1358 + 18.53[cm]
A[cm] = SW[cm] x 0.142 - 25.26[cm]
B = Distance between ceiling and top of the screen (Ceiling
mounted) or distance between floor and bottom of the screen
(Table mounted).
A = Correction Value, extra value to be added to B to obtain the
correct installation position (In some cases the A value can be
negative).
CD = Total distance between projector and ceiling (Ceiling mounted)
or total distance between projector and floor (Table mounted).
CD = A + B.
Ceiling Mounted : when the result is negative, enlarge the
distance between ceiling and top of the screen, mount screen
lower, until CD becomes zero or positive.
Table Mounted : when the result is negative, enlarge the
distance between floor and bottom of the screen, mount
screen higher, until CD becomes zero or positive.
SW= Screen width.
PD = Perpendicular distance between screen and projector's mount.
To obtain the right values, you can make use of the new option
included in the Installation Adjustment Mode to let the projector
calculate the parameters automatically. Please refer to Chapter 8 for
details.
11.5 cm
green phospho
Used phosphor width on the CRT faceplate (e.g. green CRT)
Mounting Configuration
Ceiling Mount
To install the ZENITH PRO 1200x in the Ceiling configuration, use
ZENITH'S Ceiling Mount Kit (PJR1200CE). Installation instructions
are included with this kit.
Table Mount
ZENITH offers a heavy-duty projection table with adjustable height
which allows the projector to be correctly positioned perfectly to the
installation requirements.
(4.5 inch)
Green phosphor
On illumination
In order to obtain the best quality for the projected image, it is essential
that the ambient light which is allowed to fall on the screen be kept
to an absolute minimum.
When installing the projector and screen, care must be taken to avoid
exposure to ambient light directly on the screen. Avoid adverse
illumination on the screen from direct sunlight or fluorescent lighting
fixtures.
The use of controlled ambient lighting, such as incandescent spot
light or a dimmer, is recommended for proper room illumination.
Where possible, care should also be taken to ensure that the floors
and walls of the room in which the projector is to be installed are nonreflecting, dark surfaces. Brighter surfaces will tend to reflect and
diffuse the ambient light and hence reduce the contrast of the
projected image on the screen.