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Packaging contents   4
Optional accessories   5
Service accessories   5

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Controls    6-7
Remote control    8
Connections    9

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Positioning the projector and screen   10
Switching on the projector   10
Adjusting the focus and size of the image   11
Adjusting the vertical and horizontal angle of the projector   11

To raise the projector   11
To lower the projector   11

Keystone correction   11
Moving/transporting the projector   11

Preparation   11
Moving/transporting the projector   11

Inserting the batteries in the remote control   12

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General information   13

Computer input   13
USB connection (Universal Serial Bus)   13
Video input   13

Connecting to a computer   14

PC/Macintosh   14

Connecting to video equipment   15-16

CVBS (Video)   15
S-VHS (S-Video)   15
Scart connection   15
Component/HDTV (YPbPr/ YCbCr)   16

1. Introduction

2. Functional overview

3. Set up

4. Installation

Philips Multimedia Projector

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English 

User guide 

bCool XG1

Index

Summary of Contents for bCool XG1

Page 1: ...multimedia projector bCool XG1 Philips User guide English ...

Page 2: ...11 Keystone correction 11 Moving transporting the projector 11 Preparation 11 Moving transporting the projector 11 Inserting the batteries in the remote control 12 13 16 General information 13 Computer input 13 USB connection Universal Serial Bus 13 Video input 13 Connecting to a computer 14 PC Macintosh 14 Connecting to video equipment 15 16 CVBS Video 15 S VHS S Video 15 Scart connection 15 Comp...

Page 3: ...ments 21 Picture adjustments 21 Video series adjustments 21 Picture adjustments 21 General adjustments 22 23 Features adjustments 22 Setup adjustments 23 24 26 Cleaning 24 Cleaning the cabinet 24 Cleaning the lens 24 Lamp 25 Lamp replacement 25 Resetting the lamplife time 26 27 29 5 Operation 6 Maintenance 7 Troubleshooting Philips Multimedia Projector 3 English User guide bCool XG1 Index ...

Page 4: ...acked in the projector box They are provided to help you use or set up your projector Projector Lens cap Laser pointer Mains Lead remote control batteries 2 x Alkaline 1 5 V Audio minijack to Audio minijack to S Video cable minijack cable RCA cable VESA M1 A to VGA Composite Video cable Softbag USB cable Cable pouch Quick set up Card and Cd rom with Projection Safety Sheet Assistant Warranty card ...

Page 5: ...A M1 component video adaptor cable 8670 953 17009 LCA5318 00 DVI USB M1 adaptor cable 8670 953 17009 The following accessories are available via our Service organisation only Laser pointer remote Control 3139 228 62631 Compact remote control 3139 228 62641 User Guide Cd rom 3122 435 91181 Optional accessories Service accessories Philips Multimedia Projector 5 English User guide bCool XG1 1 Introdu...

Page 6: ...mode In Power off mode lights up red when the projector is in Standby mode blinks red when the projector is cooling down Lights up red in case of temperature error Fast blinks red 0 5 sec On 0 5 sec Off when lamp start has failed Fast blinks red 1 sec On 1 sec Off in case of fan error To select the current projection source Auto Computer DVI YPbPr YCbCr RGBS S Video or Video The button toggles bet...

Page 7: ...istortion of the vertical keystone type by internal scaling Mains inlet socket Elevator button Elevator foot Lamp compartment Horizontal adjuster Keystone corrections keys Philips Multimedia Projector 7 English User guide bCool XG1 2 Functional overview Controls 9 0 6 Temp OK Menu Source Auto Image Lamp Temp OK Menu Source Auto Image Lamp 1 2 3 4 8 5 7 ...

Page 8: ...rols the menu cursor to navigate through the OSD menu The cursor control works with up down and left right button operation The Cursor Control can only function as a mouse cursor when the projector is connected to the USB connector of the computer Windows 98 Windows ME Windows 2000 or Windows XP should be installed on the computer when you make the USB connection To confirm actions in the menu whe...

Page 9: ... connect to the S Video out socket of a S VHS video recorder a VCR Laser Disc player DVD player video camera or TV with AV output socket This socket can be connected to a S Video S VHS Y C output socket Input socket to connect to the Video out socket of a video recorder Laser Disc player video camera DVD player or TV with AV output socket This socket can be connected to CVBS output sockets Other c...

Page 10: ...e 2 Remove the lens cap 3 Press the Standby button on projector or remote control to switch on the projector The Standby indicator starts blinking green the projector is now warming up When the projection lamp is on the Standby indicator lights up green after the start up screen appeared for several seconds 4 Press the Standby button twice to switch the projector back into the Standby mode The Sta...

Page 11: ...paration 1 Press the Standby button twice to put the projector in Power Standby The Standby indicator lights up red 2 Wait until the cooling fan has stopped about 1 minute after the projector has been put in Standby and disconnect the mains lead and all other cables 3 Put the lens cap back in place to prevent dust dirt or other contamination from harming or damaging the front of the projector lens...

Page 12: ...tteries as indicated inside the battery compartment 3 Replace the lid and snap it into place The maximum range of the remote control is approximately 7 m 25 feet Inserting the batteries in the remote control Note Philips Multimedia Projector 12 English User guide bCool XG1 3 Set up ...

Page 13: ...y gets installed You can now manipulate the mouse cursor on the computer and on the screen using Cursor Control on the remote control The Mouse Left Right keys on the remote control function as Left and Right mouse keys of your pc Theft deterrence The SecurityMax application supplied on the CD ROM allows you take a number of precautions against unauthorized use of your projector Once the applicati...

Page 14: ...e computer The display settings of the computer will be changed to fit the capability of the projector If required you can connect the Audio out socket of the computer to the Audio in socket of the projector For this use the Audio minijack to minijack cable 4 supplied Audio information from the Computer will then be played via the projector speaker When switching on first switch on the projector a...

Page 15: ... 1 Connect an optional Scart RCA Audio Video adapter to the Scart connector of the VCR Laser Disc player video camera or TV 2 Plug the Composite video cable supplied into both the adapter and the Video in socket of the projector 3 Plug the Audio minijack to RCA cable supplied into both the adapter and the Audio in socket of the projector S VHS S Video 1 Plug the S video cable supplied into the S V...

Page 16: ...mponent or HDTV video equipment to the Audio in socket of the projector For this use the Audio minijack to RCA cable 2 supplied Audio information from the Component or HDTV video equipment will be played via the projector speaker Component HDTV Philips Multimedia Projector 16 English User guide bCool XG1 4 Installation Data in S Video Audio in Video Data in S Video Audio in Video Component HDTV Eq...

Page 17: ...selected source General explanation Messages are displayed in the centre of the screen The problem is described in the header of the message display Suggestion s to solve the problem are displayed in the lower part of the message display These messages cannot be suppressed Feedback messages Feedback messages are displayed in the top right corner of the screen They are displayed when a signal comes...

Page 18: ...g Picture Brightness 0 100 Contrast 0 100 Sharpness 0 4 Frequency 500 2000 Phase 0 31 Color tracking 0 5 Color temperature 5000K 6500K 7300K 9300K Auto sync OK VIDEO S VIDEO MODE Main menu Sub menu Setting Picture Brightness 0 100 Contrast 0 100 Sharpness 0 4 Colour 0 100 Tint 50 50 Colour tracking 0 5 Colour temperature 5000K 6500K 7300K 9300K GENERAL ADJUSTMENTS SETTINGS Main menu Sub menu Setti...

Page 19: ...o Computer DVI YPbPr YCbCr RGBS S Video Video Factory settings OK Picture format 4 3 16 9 Letter box Pan Scan 4 3 original Volume 0 23 System information Description Feedback Off On Lamp counter OK Smart Dimmer Off On AB AB A B AB Menu tree Philips Multimedia Projector 19 English User guide bCool XG1 5 Operation On Screen Display Menu ...

Page 20: ... in one screen move the cursor down to go to the next list of items When you want to go back to the first list move the cursor up 5 Adjust the selected item using Cursor Control left and or right 6 Select the next item to be adjusted in the sub menu and adjust as described above 7 Press Menu to close the On Screen Display General explanation Philips Multimedia Projector 20 English User guide bCool...

Page 21: ... warmer the screen will look Auto sync automatically adjusts frequency tracking horizontal and vertical position With most signal sources Auto sync provides the best results For YPbPr YCbCr RGBS S Video or Video signal input the following Picture adjustments can be made Picture adjustments Press Menu and select Picture in the menu bar The following Picture adjustments can now be made according to ...

Page 22: ...ponent video source or no source at all Any invalid combination will result in a black PIP window for the main screen has priority PIP location selects the location of the PIP window in the main screen Zoom enlarges a part of the picture Use Corsor control to select the zoom centre and select the required zoom factor 1 x 4 x 9 x or 16 x Freeze captures a moving picture still picture Child lock de ...

Page 23: ...issing at the top or the bottom of the screen With Cursor Control you can adjust the position of the projected image upwards or downwards Volume adjusts the sound level System information the System Information sub menu contains an overview of the most relevant projector settings including information on the hardware and software configuration Feedback To suppress OSD messages Warning or error mes...

Page 24: ... by gently wiping with a soft cloth A chamois leather slightly moistened with water is sufficient for cleaning the housing Do not use cleaning agents as they may harm the housing Cleaning the lens When the lens is dirty or dusty first blow the dust off and then gently wipe with a soft brush or lens cleaning paper Never touch the lens with your fingers The lens is likely to become mouldy if left di...

Page 25: ...holder opening to your right Do not touch lamp or point lamp holder opening at anyone 5 Carefully remove the new lamp housing from its package Always use the same type of lamp See Optional accessories for the correct type of lamp for your projector Do not touch lamp or point lamp housing opening at anyone Do not drop as the impact may cause the lamp to break 6 Place the lamp holder in the guiding ...

Page 26: ...to select Lamp counter in the sub menu 4 Press OK to reset the lamp counter 5 If required select another item you wish to adjust or press Menu to exit Resetting the lamplife time Philips Multimedia Projector 26 English User guide bCool XG1 6 Maintenance Temp OK Menu Source Auto Image Lamp Temp OK Menu Source Auto Image Lamp ...

Page 27: ...mponent signal Decrease keystoning until the image is correctly displayed For this use the Keystone option in the Setup menu In Data mode Partial scrolling or incorrectly displayed image Use the Autosync option in the Picture menu Input resolution is too high and keystoning is applied If you wish to keep the keystone correction decrease the input resolution until the image is correctly displayed F...

Page 28: ...ructed Remove obstacle Lamp indicator Red blinking 0 5sec On 0 5sec Off lamp start has failed Disconnect projector from the mains Reconnect and restart If this does not solve the problem replace the lamp See Maintenance Red blinking 1sec On 1sec Off the fans are locked The projector will automatically shut down If this problem persists contact service center Temp temperature indicator Lights up re...

Page 29: ...d see if it works If it does not work there is a problem with the computer Also refer to the User Guide or support information of the computer Windows did not manage to install the driver correctly In this case the Device manager will contain a catagory Other devices Disconnect the projector Remove all items listed under Other devices in the Device manager Restart the computer Reconnect the projec...

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