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Page 1: ...Projector CP DH300 User Manual Thank you for purchasing this product Please read this manual before you operate your projector Save it for future reference ...

Page 2: ...timer 29 Hiding the image 30 Locking control keys 30 Freezing the image 30 Operating in a high altitude environment 31 Shutting down the projector 31 Menu operation 32 Maintenance 42 Care of the projector 42 Lamp information 43 Troubleshooting 48 Specifications 49 Projector specifications 49 Dimensions 50 Timing chart 51 Regulation Statements 55 FCC statement 55 ICES 003 55 WEEE 55 Copyright infor...

Page 3: ...y turn off the lamp press BLANK on the projector or remote control 7 The lamp becomes extremely hot during operation Allow the projector to cool for approximately 45 minutes prior to removing the lamp assembly for replacement 8 Never replace the lamp assembly or any electronic components unless the projector is unplugged 9 Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand or table The product ma...

Page 4: ...projector on end vertically Doing so may cause the projector to fall over causing injury or resulting in damage to the projector 15 Do not step on the projector or place any objects upon it Besides probable physical damage to the projector doing so may result in accidents and possible injury 16 Do not place liquids near or on the projector Liquids spilled into the projector may cause it to fail If...

Page 5: ...odes providing choices for different projection purposes One key auto adjustment to display the best picture quality Digital keystone correction to correct distorted images Adjustable color management control for data video display High brightness projection lamp Ability to display 1 07 billion colors Multi language On Screen Display OSD menus Switchable normal and economic modes to reduce the pow...

Page 6: ...sing please contact your place of purchase Standard accessories The supplied accessories will be suitable for your region and may differ from those illustrated Optional accessories 1 Replacement lamp DT01463 Projector Power Cord VGA Cable Multi language user manual CD User manual Remote Control Battery GOST R Declaration ...

Page 7: ... port 17 S VIDEO port 18 VIDEO port 19 AUDIO IN port 20 AUDIO OUT port 21 Security lock slot 22 Rear elevator foot WARNING THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED When installing the unit incorporate a readily accessible disconnect device in the fixed wiring or connect the power plug to an easily accessible socket outlet near the unit If a fault should occur during operation of the unit operate the disconn...

Page 8: ...ER Selects an available picture setup mode Enacts the selected On Screen Display OSD menu item 6 SOURCE Displays the source selection bar 7 POWER indicator light Lights up or flashes when the projector is under operation 8 Toggles the projector between standby mode and on 9 Right Activates panel key lock When the On Screen Display OSD menu is activated the 3 4 and 9 keys are used as directional ar...

Page 9: ...lting from an angled projection 8 VOLUME Adjusts the sound level 9 AUTO Automatically determines the best picture timings for the displayed image 10 Right Activates panel key lock When the On Screen Display OSD menu is activated the 4 7 and 10 keys are used as directional arrows to select the desired menu items and to make adjustments 11 SOURCE Displays the source selection bar 12 MAGNIFY Magnifie...

Page 10: ... leakage which could result in fire injury and or pollution of the surrounding environment If you observe battery leakage wipe out the leakage and then replace a battery If the leakage adheres to your body or clothes rinse well with water immediately Keep the battery away from children and pets Be careful for them not to swallow a battery Avoid leaving the remote control and battery in an excessiv...

Page 11: ...your equipment Your projector is designed to be installed in one of following possible installation locations 1 Normal Select this location with the projector placed near the floor in front of the screen This is the most common way to position the projector for quick setup and portability 2 H Invert Select this location with the projector placed near the floor behind the screen Note that a special...

Page 12: ...n To obtain the clearest image possible we suggest that you keep the desired distance within 1 5 to 6 m Desired Distance m A Minimum Screen Size Min zoom Maximum Screen Size Max zoom Diagonal inch B W cm x H cm From base to top of image cm C Diagonal inch B W cm x H cm From base to top of image cm C 1 30 67 x 38 39 39 87 x 49 51 1 5 45 101 x 57 59 59 131 x 74 77 2 60 134 x 76 79 78 174 x 98 102 2 ...

Page 13: ... the projector see Shipping contents on page 5 They are commercially available from electronics stores The connection illustrations below are for reference only The rear connecting ports available on the projector vary with each projector model For detailed connection methods see pages 13 16 HDMI AUDIO OUT RGB IN R L RGB OUT R L COMPONENT Cb Pb Y Cr Pr AUDIO OUT R L L R VIDEO S VIDEO AUDIO OUT AUD...

Page 14: ...n the notebook Press FN and the labeled function key simultaneously Refer to your notebook s documentation to find your notebook s key combination Connecting a monitor If you want to view your presentation close up on a monitor as well as on the screen you can connect the MONITOR OUT signal output socket on the projector to an external monitor with a VGA cable following the instructions below To c...

Page 15: ...to a component video device Better video quality The S Video method provides a better quality analog video than standard composite Video If you have both composite Video and S Video output terminals on your Video source device you should elect to use the S Video option See Connecting an S Video source device on page 16 for how to connect the projector to an S Video device Least video quality Compo...

Page 16: ... if it has a set of unused Component Video output sockets available If so you can continue with this procedure If not you will need to reassess which method you can use to connect to the device To connect the projector to a Component Video source device 1 Take a VGA D Sub Component adaptor cable and connect the end with 3 RCA type connectors to the Component Video output sockets of the Video sourc...

Page 17: ...using an S Video connection as this makes an unnecessary second connection of poorer picture quality See Connecting Video source devices on page 14 for details Connecting a composite Video source device Examine your Video source device to determine if it has a set of unused composite Video output sockets available If so you can continue with this procedure If not you will need to reassess which me...

Page 18: ...tructions Language See Using the menus on page 18 for details High Altitude Mode See Operating in a high altitude environment on page 31 for details 4 Switch all of the connected equipment on 5 The projector will start to search for input signals The current input signal being scanned appears in the upper left corner of the screen If the projector doesn t detect a valid signal the message No Signa...

Page 19: ...to leave and save the settings DISPLAY PICTURE SOURCE SYSTEM SETTING Basic SYSTEM SETTING Advanced INFORMATION Current input signal Main menu icon Sub menu Highlight Go to the previous page or to exit Status Wall Color 3D Sync Invert 3D Sync Digital Zoom H Size Phase Position Keystone Aspect Ratio Analog RGB Off Auto Disable 15 15 MENU Exit Wall Color 3D Sync Invert 3D Sync Digital Zoom H Size Pha...

Page 20: ... to select On When the Power on Lock function is activated you have to enter the correct password to turn on the projector 6 To leave the OSD menu press MENU on the projector or MENU EXIT on the remote control Once a password has been set the projector cannot be used unless the correct password is entered every time the projector is started The digits being input will be displayed as asterisks on ...

Page 21: ...d error message is displayed lasting for three seconds and the message INPUT CURRENT PASSWORD is displayed for your retry You can press MENU on the projector or MENU EXIT on the remote control to cancel the change or try another password 4 Enter a new password 5 Confirm the new password by re entering the new password 6 You have successfully assigned a new password to the projector Remember to ent...

Page 22: ...ly select the desired signal by pressing one of the source selection keys on the remote control or cycle through the available input signals Once you have done this the Quick Auto Search function will be turned off automatically 1 Press SOURCE on the projector or remote control A source selection bar is displayed 2 Press until your desired signal is selected and press MODE ENTER on the projector o...

Page 23: ... front adjuster foot as it is close to the exhaust vent where hot air comes from Auto adjusting the image In some cases you may need to optimize the picture quality To do this press AUTO on the remote control or activate the Auto Adjustment function in the SOURCE menu Within 3 seconds the built in Intelligent Auto Adjustment function will re adjust the values of Frequency and Clock to provide the ...

Page 24: ...e image Magnifying and searching for details If you need to find the details on the projected picture magnify the picture Use the direction arrow keys for navigating the picture Using the remote control 1 Press Magnify Magnify on the remote control to display the Zoom bar 2 Press Magnify on the remote control or on the projector repeatedly to magnify the picture to a desired size 3 To navigate the...

Page 25: ...ices like this projector can dynamically stretch and scale the image output to a different aspect than that of the image input signal To change the projected image ratio no matter what aspect the source is 1 Press MENU on the projector or MENU EXIT on the remote control and then press until the DISPLAY menu is highlighted 2 Press to highlight Aspect Ratio 3 Press to select an aspect ratio to suit ...

Page 26: ...ill display smaller than if resized to full screen You could adjust the zoom setting or move the projector towards the screen to increase the image size if necessary You may also need to refocus the projector after making these adjustments 3 4 3 Scales an image so that it is displayed in the center of the screen with a 4 3 aspect ratio This is most suitable for 4 3 images like computer monitors st...

Page 27: ...drawing applications 4 Cinema mode Is appropriate for playing colorful movies video clips from digital cameras or DVs through the computer input for best viewing in a blackened little light environment 5 Game mode Suitable for all types of entertainment media including gaming and movies 6 User mode Recalls the settings customized based on the current available preset modes See Setting the User mod...

Page 28: ...the picture becomes The lower the value the softer the picture becomes This function is only available when a Video S Video or Component Video signal is selected Adjusting Brilliant Color Highlight the PICTURE Brilliant Color menu and press This feature utilizes a new color processing algorithm and system level enhancements to enable higher brightness while providing truer more vibrant colors in t...

Page 29: ...Magenta 4 Press to highlight Hue and press to select its range Increase in the range will include colors consisted of more proportions of its two adjacent colors Please refer to the illustration to the right for how the colors relate to each other For example if you select Red and set its range at 0 only pure red in the projected picture will be selected Increasing its range will include red close...

Page 30: ...sition and set the timer position by pressing 5 Press to highlight Timer Counting Direction and select your desired counting direction by pressing 6 Press to highlight Sound Reminder and decide if you want to activate sound reminder by pressing If you select On a double beep sound will be heard at the last 30 seconds of counting down up and a triple beep sound will be produced when the timer is up...

Page 31: ...ren for example When the Panel Key Lock is on no control keys on the projector will operate except 1 Press on the projector or Lock on the remote control or go to the SYSTEM SETTING Basic Panel Key Lock menu and select On by pressing on the projector or remote control 2 A confirmation message is displayed Select Yes to confirm To release panel key lock press and hold on the projector or Lock on th...

Page 32: ...e of increased fan speed necessary to improve overall system cooling and performance If you use this projector under other extreme conditions excluding the above it may display auto shut down symptoms which is designed to protect your projector from over heating In cases like this you should switch to High Altitude Mode to solve these symptoms However this is not to state that this projector can o...

Page 33: ...ssible Main menu Sub menu Options 1 DISPLAY Wall Color Off Light Yellow Pink Light Green Blue Blackboard Aspect Ratio Auto Real 4 3 16 9 Keystone Position Phase H Size Magnify 3D Sync Auto Frame Sequential Frame Packing Top Bottom Side by Side Off 3D Sync Invert Disable Invert 2 PICTURE Preset Mode Bright Presentation sRGB Cinema Game User Brightness Contrast Color Tint Sharpness Brilliant Color O...

Page 34: ... Left Top Right Bottom Right Timer Counting Direction Count Down Count Up Sound Reminder On Off On Off Language Multi language OSD selection Mirror Normal H Invert V Invert H V Invert Auto Power Off Disable 5 min 10 min 15 min 20 min 25 min 30 min Blank Timer Disable 5 min 10 min 15 min 20 min 25 min 30 min Panel Key Lock On Off Sleep Timer Disable 30 min 1 hr 2 hr 3 hr 4 hr 8 hr 12 hr Background ...

Page 35: ...u Position Center Top Left Top Right Bottom Left Bottom Right Standby Mode Normal Saving Lamp Settings Lamp Mode Normal Economic Intelligent Eco Reset Lamp Timer Equivalent Lamp Hour Security Settings Change Password Power on Lock On Off Closed Caption Closed Caption Enable On Off Caption Version CC1 CC2 CC3 CC4 Reset All Settings Reset Cancel 6 INFORMATION Current System Status Model name Source ...

Page 36: ...tio on page 24 for details Keystone Corrects any keystoning of the image See Correcting keystone on page 23 for details Position Displays the position adjustment page To move the projected image use the directional arrow keys The values shown on the lower position of the page change with every key press you made until they reach their maximum or minimum This function is only available when a compu...

Page 37: ...ble 3D sync mode automatically In case the 3D sync mode is not detected correctly and the 3D image is not displayed properly select another 3D sync mode until the image is displayed correctly If Off is selected the 3D function will be turned off The 3D function is only available when the refresh rate of the Video source is 60Hz and computer source is 120Hz When the 3D Sync function is on The brigh...

Page 38: ...ted Tint Adjusts the red and green color tones of the image See Adjusting Tint on page 27 for details The function is only available when a Video or S Video signal with NTSC system is selected Sharpness Adjusts the image to make it look sharper or softer See Adjusting Sharpness on page 27 for details This function is only available when a Video S Video or Component Video signal is selected Brillia...

Page 39: ...a set period of time Use the to select the period of time Background Color Allows you to select which logo screen will be displayed during projector start up Quick Cooling Enables or disables the Quick Cooling function Use the buttons to select On or Off Selecting On enables the function and projector cooling time will be shortened from a normal 70 second duration to approximately 13 seconds High ...

Page 40: ...tails Equivalent Lamp Hour See Getting to know the lamp hour on page 43 for details on how the total lamp hour is calculated Security Settings See Utilizing the password function on page 19 for details Closed Caption Closed Caption Enable Activates the function by selecting On when the selected input signal carries closed captions Captions An on screen display of the dialogue narration and sound e...

Page 41: ...eset Mode Shows the selected mode in the PICTURE menu Color System Shows input system format NTSC PAL SECAM or RGB Resolution Shows the native resolution of the input signal Equivalent Lamp Hour Displays the number of hours the lamp has been used Serial Number Shows the serial number of the projector 6 INFORMATION menu ...

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Page 43: ... in Shutting down the projector on page 31 and unplug the power cord To remove dirt or dust wipe the case with a soft lint free cloth To remove stubborn dirt or stains moisten a soft cloth with water and a neutral pH detergent Then wipe the case CAUTION Never use wax alcohol benzene thinner or other chemical detergents These can damage the case Storing the projector If you need to store the projec...

Page 44: ...INFORMATION menu Extending lamp life The projection lamp is a consumable item To keep the lamp life as long as possible you can do the following settings via the OSD menu Setting Lamp Mode as Economic or Intelligent Eco Using Economic Intelligent Eco mode reduces system noise and power consumption If the Economic Intelligent Eco mode is selected the light output will be reduced and result in darke...

Page 45: ...compartment and dispose of cleaning materials Be careful of sharp edges in the lamp compartment Wash hands after lamp replacement If the lamp should break it will make a loud bang when it does ventilate the room well and make sure not to inhale the gas or fine particles that come out from the projector s vent holes and not to get them into your eyes or mouth Only certified lamps are tested with th...

Page 46: ...le materials Do not insert your hands into the projector after the lamp is removed If you touch the optical components inside it could cause color unevenness and distortion of the projected images 7 Insert the new lamp into the lamp compartment and make sure it fits in the projector Connect the new lamp s wire connector to the projector 8 Tighten the screw that secures the lamp CAUTION Loose screw...

Page 47: ...d press MODE ENTER on the projector or remote control A warning message is displayed asking if you want to reset the lamp timer 17 Highlight Reset and press MODE ENTER on the projector or remote control The lamp time will be reset to 0 CAUTION Do not reset if the lamp is not new or replaced as this could cause damage 11 Replace the lamp cover on the projector 12 Tighten the screw that secures the ...

Page 48: ...Flashing Off Off Scaler shutdown fail Please contact your dealer for assistance Lamp Error Messages Off Off Red Lamp error Please contact your dealer for assistance Off Off Red Flashing Lamp is not lit up Please contact your dealer for assistance Thermal Error Messages Red Red Off Fan 1 error Please contact your dealer for assistance Red Red Flashing Off Fan 2 error Please contact your dealer for ...

Page 49: ...al cable is connected correctly The projector is not correctly connected to the input signal device Check the connection The input signal has not been correctly selected Select the correct input signal with the SOURCE key on the projector or remote control Cause Remedy The projection lens is not correctly focused Adjust the focus of the lens using the focus ring The projector and the screen are no...

Page 50: ...Lamp 210 W lamp Electrical Power supply AC 100 120V 2 9 A AC 220 240V 1 4 A Power consumption AC 100 120V 280W AC 220 240V 260W Mechanical Weight Approx 2 2 kg Input terminal Computer input COMPUTER IN1 port COMPUTER IN2 port D Sub 15 pin female x 2 Video signal input S VIDEO port Mini DIN 4 pin x 1 VIDEO port RCA x 1 SD HDTV signal input Analog D Sub Component RCA x 3 through COMPUTER IN1 COMPUTE...

Page 51: ... port RS 232 serial control 9 pin x 1 IR receiver x 1 Front Service terminal SERVICE port USB mini B x 1 Environmental Requirements Operating temperature 0 C 40 C at sea level Operating relative humidity 10 90 without condensation Operating altitude 0 1499 m at 0 C 35 C with High Altitude Mode 2 Normal 1500 3050 m at 0 C 30 C with High Altitude Mode 1 High 265 223 91 7 Unit mm ...

Page 52: ... 864 1152 x 864_75 75 00 67 500 108 000 1280x720 1280 x 720_60 60 45 000 74 250 1280 x 768 1280 x 768_60 59 870 47 776 79 5 1280 x 800 WXGA_60 59 810 49 702 83 500 WXGA_75 74 934 62 795 106 500 WXGA_85 84 880 71 554 122 500 WXGA_120 Reduce Blanking 119 909 101 563 146 25 1280 x 1024 SXGA_60 60 020 63 981 108 000 SXGA_75 75 025 79 976 135 000 SXGA_85 85 024 91 146 157 500 1280 x 960 1280 x 960_60 6...

Page 53: ...5 84 997 68 667 94 500 XGA_120 Reduce Blanking 119 989 97 551 115 500 1152 x 864 1152 x 864_75 75 00 67 500 108 000 1280 x 720 1280x720_60 60 45 000 74 250 1280 x 768 1280 x 768_60 59 870 47 776 79 5 1280 x 800 WXGA_60 59 810 49 702 83 500 WXGA_75 74 934 62 795 106 500 WXGA_85 84 880 71 554 122 500 WXGA_120 Reduce Blanking 119 909 101 563 146 25 1280 x 1024 SXGA_60 60 020 63 981 108 000 SXGA_75 75...

Page 54: ...94 27 576i 720 1440 x 576 15 63 50 27 576p 720 x 576 31 25 50 27 720 50p 1280 x 720 37 5 50 74 25 720 60p 1280 x 720 45 00 60 74 25 1080 24P 1920 x 1080 27 24 74 25 1080 30P 1920 x 1080 33 75 30 74 25 1080 50i 1920 x 1080 28 13 50 74 25 1080 60i 1920 x 1080 33 75 60 74 25 1080 50P 1920 x 1080 56 25 50 148 5 1080 60P 1920 x 1080 67 5 60 148 5 Timing Resolution Horizontal frequency KHz Vertical Freq...

Page 55: ...nputs Video mode Horizontal Frequency kHz Vertical Frequency Hz Color sub carrier Frequency MHz NTSC 15 73 60 3 58 PAL 15 63 50 4 43 SECAM 15 63 50 4 25 or 4 41 PAL M 15 73 60 3 58 PAL N 15 63 50 3 58 PAL 60 15 73 60 4 43 NTSC4 43 15 73 60 4 43 ...

Page 56: ...ne 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 CAUTION Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer void the user ...

Page 57: ...56 This symbol is only valid in the European Union If you wish to discard this product please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal ...

Page 58: ...vise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents hereof without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes The illustrations in this manual are for illustrative purposes They may differ slightly from your projector The reproduction transfer or copy of all or any part of this document is not permitted without express written consent DLP and Digital Microm...

Page 59: ...should occur stop using the projector immediately Otherwise if a problem occurs with the projector first refer to Troubleshooting and run through the suggested checks If this does not resolve the problem please consult your dealer or service company They will tell you what warranty condition is applied ...

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