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Summary of Contents for D5500 series

Page 1: ...ect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose The manufacturer reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation of the manufacturer to notify any person of such revision or changes Trademark Recognition Kensington is a U S registered tr...

Page 2: ...Warning Alerts you to situations that may damage the unit create a hazardous environment or cause per sonal injury Throughout this manual component parts and items in the OSD menus are denoted in bold font as in this example Push the Menu button on the remote control to open the Main menu Remote Control Some remote controls have a laser for pointing out items on a screen DANGER Do not point the la...

Page 3: ...mercury This product may contain other electronic waste that can be hazardous if not disposed of properly Recycle or dispose in accordance with local state or federal Laws For more information contact the Electronic Industries Alliance at WWW EIAE ORG For lamp specific disposal information check WWW LAMPRECYCLE ORG Cleaning the Projector Unplug the power cord before cleaning See Cleaning the proje...

Page 4: ...r images Flexible setup allows for front rear projections Line of vision projections remain square with advanced keystone correction for angled projections Input source automatically detected About this manual This manual is intended for end users and describes how to install and operate the DLP projector Wher ever possible relevant information such as an illustration and its description has been ...

Page 5: ...AGE BASIC OPERATION 25 TURNING ON THE PROJECTOR 25 Note on Startup Screen Menu Language Select screen 26 SELECTING AN INPUT SOURCE 27 ADJUSTING THE PICTURE POSITION AND PICTURE SIZE 28 Adjusting Picture Position Manually 28 Lens Shift Adjustable Range 29 From the Remote Control Unit 30 Adjusting the Projector Level 32 OPTIMIZING AN RGB IMAGE AUTOMATICALLY 33 Adjusting the Image Using AUTO 33 ADJUS...

Page 6: ...sage time 76 Input 77 Network 78 Version 79 RESET MENU DESCRIPTIONS AND FUNCTIONS 80 MAINTENANCE 81 CLEANING THE PROJECTOR 81 Cleaning the Cabinet 81 Cleaning the Lens 81 Cleaning the Filters 82 Replacing the Lamps 83 Resetting the Lamp Time Counter 86 APPENDIX 87 TROUBLESHOOTING 87 Indicator Messages 87 Common Problems and Solutions 88 Tips for Troubleshooting 88 IMAGE PROBLEMS 89 Lamp Problems 8...

Page 7: ...TION USING HTTP BROWSER 101 Overview 101 Preparation Before Use 101 Handling of the Address for Operation by Using a Browser 101 Configuring Network Settings 102 Structure of the HTTP Server 104 REGULATORY COMPLIANCE 106 FCC WARNING 106 CANADA 106 SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS 106 EN 55022 WARNING 106 ...

Page 8: ...pack the projector and check that the following items are included DLP PROJECTOR REMOTE CONTROL WITH TWO AAA BATTERIES POWER CORD VGA CABLE QUICK START GUIDE CD ROM THIS USER S MANUAL LENS HOLE CAP INSTALLED Contact your dealer immediately if any items are missing appear damaged or if the unit does not work Caution Avoid using the projector in dusty environments ...

Page 9: ...Connect various input devices 8 4 Intake vent Lamp cooling vent do not obstruct 5 Speakers Built in stereo speakers 6 Height adjuster Adjusts level of projector 32 7 Lens Remove lens cap before use 8 Lens cap Covers lens to protect when not in use 9 Lens release button Press the release button before removing the lens 10 IR receiver Receiver for IR signal from remote control 10 Important Grill ope...

Page 10: ...panel See Lens Controls 5 2 Right hand speaker Right hand speaker 3 Lamp cover Remove cover to replace lamp or color wheel 83 4 Exhaust vent Exhaust vent do not obstruct 5 Rear intake vent Rear cooling intake do not obstruct 6 OSD control panel See OSD Controls and Status LEDs 6 7 Left intake vent Left hand cooling intake do not obstruct 8 Left hand speaker Left hand speaker ...

Page 11: ...ct your dealer for information on mounting the projector on a ceiling Note When installing ensure that you use only UL Listed ceiling mounts Caution With ceiling installation use approved mounting hardware M4 screws maximum depth of screw 12 mm distance from ceiling wall 20 cm 0 7 feet for proper ventilation distance from fluorescent lamps at least 1 m 3 feet front and back of the projector For pe...

Page 12: ...r r r s s s M M Ma a an n nu u ua a al ll 5 Top Features Lens Controls ITEM LABEL DESCRIPTION SEE PAGE 1 ZOOM Increase decrease projected image size 38 2 UP CURSOR 3 RIGHT CURSOR 4 DOWN CURSOR 5 LEFT CURSOR Move image left right up or down 6 FOCUS Focus the projected image 38 ...

Page 13: ...ge settings in the OSD 47 3 RIGHT CURSOR VOLUME INCREASE Increase volume 34 4 CANCEL Exit the On Screen Display OSD 47 5 SOURCE Detects the input device 27 6 POWER Turn the projector on or off main power switch must be turned on first Press to place the projector in standby mode 25 Green 7 LAMP 2 LED Flashing See Indicator Messages 87 Green 8 LAMP 1 LED Flashing See Indicator Messages 87 Green Red...

Page 14: ...r s s s M M Ma a an n nu u ua a al ll 7 ITEM LABEL DESCRIPTION SEE PAGE Green Orange 10 POWER LED Flashing See Indicator Messages 87 11 AUTO Optimize image size position and resolution 33 12 Select or change settings in the OSD 47 13 LEFT CURSOR VOLUME DECREASE Decrease volume 34 ...

Page 15: ... OUT Connect to a monitor 5 AUDIO IN COMPUTER 2 Connect the audio cable not supplied from the input device 6 AUDIO IN L MONO R COMPONENT Connect an RCA audio cables not supplied from the input device right and left channels 7 SERIAL PORT IN Installation control 97 8 SCREEN TRIGGER When connected to the screen through a commer cially available cable the screen deploys automatically on start up of t...

Page 16: ...k 23 14 COMPONENT IN Y Pb Cb Pr Cr Connect a component video enabled device 23 15 COMPUTER 2 IN R Cr G Y B Cb H V Connect RGBHV or Component signal from com puter or component video enabled device 24 16 COMPUTER 1 IN Connect a VGA cable supplied from a computer 21 17 AUDIO IN COMPUTER 1 Connect the audio cable not supplied from the input device 18 LAN Connect a LAN cable not supplied from a comput...

Page 17: ...tor is obstructed you can bounce the signal off certain reflective surfaces such as projector screens 3 The buttons and keys on the projector have the same functions as the corresponding buttons on the remote control This user s manual describes the functions based on the remote control ITEM LABEL DESCRIPTION SEE PAGE 1 Status LED Lights when the remote control is used 2 Laser Use as on screen poi...

Page 18: ...phase tracking size position 18 Menu Opens the OSD 47 19 Status Opens the OSD Status menu the menu only opens when an input device is detected 20 Keystone top bottom Corrects image trapezoid wider top bottom effect 42 21 Left cursor Navigates and changes settings in the OSD 47 22 Enter Changes settings in the OSD 47 23 Page Up Page up when connected through USB to a PC 24 Left Left arrow when conn...

Page 19: ...d 15 degrees above or below the projector level If the projector does not respond to the remote control move a little closer Projector and Remote Control Buttons The projector can be operated using the remote control or the buttons on the top of the projector All operations can be carried out with the remote control however the buttons on the projector are lim ited in use The following illustratio...

Page 20: ...ver in the di rection of the arrow 2 Insert the supplied batteries taking note of the polarity as shown here 3 Replace the cover Caution 1 Only use AAA batteries Alkaline is better 2 Dispose of used batteries according to local ordinance regulations 3 Remove the battery when not using the projector for prolonged periods ...

Page 21: ...mproper han dling during transportation Before removing or installing the lens be sure to turn off the projector wait until the cooling fans stop and turn off the main power switch Do not touch the lens surface when removing or installing the lens Keep fingerprints dust or oil off the lens surface Do not scratch the lens surface Work on a level surface with a soft cloth under it to avoid scratchin...

Page 22: ... slowly Caution When installing the lens into the projector be sure to remove the lens cap from the back of the op tional lens before installing the optional lens into the projector Failure to do so will cause damage to the projector Installing the New Lens 1 Pull out the existing lens slowly 2 Rotate the lens clock wise until it clicks into place ...

Page 23: ...85 3 115 4 2 17 2 93 114 1 151 3 2 90 3 84 84 2 13 67 1 71 50 1 28 52 6 1 34 89 6 121 3 2 28 3 08 120 0 159 0 3 05 4 04 90 2 29 72 1 83 54 1 37 56 5 1 44 96 2 130 1 2 44 3 30 128 7 170 6 3 27 4 33 100 2 54 80 2 03 60 1 52 63 0 1 60 107 0 144 7 2 72 3 68 143 3 189 8 3 64 4 82 120 3 05 96 2 44 72 1 83 75 9 1 93 128 8 174 0 3 27 4 42 172 5 228 2 4 38 5 80 150 3 81 120 3 05 90 2 29 95 3 2 42 161 5 218...

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Page 25: ...lor wheel installed An additional six segment color wheel is optional To replace the color wheel located under the lamp cover adjacent to lamp 1 refer to the following guide Note Wait until the lamp house and the color wheel cool off 1 Remove the four screws A on the lamp cover 2 Lift the lamp cover in the direction of the arrow B 3 Unscrew the retaining screws x 4 on the four segment color wheel ...

Page 26: ...D D DL L LP P P P P Pr r ro o oj jje e ec c ct tto o or r r U U Us s se e er r r s s s M M Ma a an n nu u ua a al ll 19 4 Lift the color wheel in the direction shown 5 Insert the six segment color wheel ...

Page 27: ...a a an n nu u ua a al ll 20 6 Close the lamp cover and secure the retaining screws as shown Storing Unused Color Wheel Keep the unused color wheel in the zipper bag in which the 6 segment color wheel not supplied was packaged This bag prevents dust from falling or collecting on the color wheel ...

Page 28: ...he projector through one of the three available input data connections before turning on the PC or the projector The best signal order from best to least suitable is as follows Computer 3 in see Terminal Panel Features on page 8 is a digital signal and offers the best connection to your computer Note The DVI DIGITAL connector COMPUTER 3 accepts VGA 640 x 480 1152 x 864 XGA 1024 x 768 SXGA 1280 x 1...

Page 29: ...e Failure to follow the above steps may not activate the digital output of the graphics card resulting in no picture being displayed Should this happen restart your PC Connecting an External Monitor Connect an external monitor to the projector through RGB out connections as shown below see Terminal Panel Features on page 8 ...

Page 30: ...efer to the following guide 1 Connect the DVD Player to the projector as shown below before turning on the Player or the pro jector 2 Turn on the projector and select Component from the source menu before turning on the DVD Player see Selecting an Input Source on page 27 3 Turn on the DVD Player Note Refer to your DVD player s user s manual for more information about your DVD player s video output...

Page 31: ...connect your VCR or Laser Disc Player refer to the following diagram Note Refer to your VCR or laser disc player user s manual for more information about your device s re quirements Images may not be displayed correctly when using an S Video or Video connection to fast forward or fast rewind scanning The AUDIO IN RCA jack is shared between VIDEO IN and S VIDEO IN ...

Page 32: ...tch to the on I position as shown B All four LEDs light orange then the Lamp1 and 2 LEDs turn off and the Warning LED lights green B A 2 Press the POWER button once see OSD Controls and Status LEDs on page 6 The Power LED flashes green and the internal cooling fan starts 3 After approximately 10 seconds the Lamp1 and Lamp2 LEDs light green and the Power LED flashes more rap idly 4 Once the power L...

Page 33: ...tance of powering on the projector the language menu is displayed to select the default language Select the required default language using the or buttons on the OSD menu panel or the remote control unit and press Note The language select screen only appears on the first instance of power on All subsequent operations assume the selected default language To change the default see page 65 ...

Page 34: ...lected from the projector s control panel or from the remote control unit Refer to the following guide to select the Input Source 1 Press Menu on the OSD control panel or on the remote control unit to display the Main Menu Scroll to the Input menu using or and press Note Return to the projected image by pressing Cancel twice 2 Select the required source using or and press ...

Page 35: ...efer to the following guides to adjust Picture Position manually Adjusting Picture Position Manually 1 Press the Lens Shift keypad on the projector in any direction to bring up the Lens Shift window 2 Press the directional key as re quired to shift the image Releasing the directional arrow will re center the cursor 3 To alter the picture size press Menu and select the Adjust menu using or Press to...

Page 36: ...e Screen window is displayed Select the desired picture size us ing or and press 5 When finished press Cancel to return to the projected image Lens Shift Adjustable Range The adjustable range for lens shift is tabulated below and subject to the conditions listed Note The drawings below apply to the standard lens GB940G only ...

Page 37: ...he Remote Control Unit 1 Press Menu and select the Set ting menu using or Press to open the Setting menu Press or to select Basic fol lowed by or to select Lens Shift Press 2 The Lens Shift window displays 3 Press the directional buttons as required to shift the image Re leasing the directional arrow will re center the cursor ...

Page 38: ... u ua a al ll 31 4 To alter the picture size press Menu and select the Adjust menu using or Press to open the Adjust menu Press or to select Image Options followed by or to select Screen Press 5 Select the desired picture size using or and press 6 When finished press Menu to return to the projected image ...

Page 39: ... r U U Us s se e er r r s s s M M Ma a an n nu u ua a al ll 32 Adjusting the Projector Level 1 To raise the level of the projector twist the adjusters clockwise 2 To lower the level of the projector lift the projector and twist the adjusters counter clockwise ...

Page 40: ...tically Adjusting the Image Using AUTO To optimize an RGB image automatically refer to the following guide Press the Auto button on the remote control see Remote Control Parts on page 10 or the AUTO button on the OSD control panel to optimize an RGB image automatically This adjustment may be necessary when you connect your computer for the first time ...

Page 41: ...nd Down The volume can be adjusted from the OSD Control Panel or with the Remote Control unit Refer to the following as a guide 1 Press the Volume buttons on the remote control or the buttons on the OSD control panel The volume level is dis played on screen 2 Use the Volume buttons or the buttons on the OSD control panel to adjust the level ...

Page 42: ...er strip equipped with a switch and a breaker Do not turn off the AC power supply within 10 seconds of making adjustment or setting changes and closing the menu Doing so can cause loss of adjustments and settings and return to default Refer to the following guide to shut down the projector 1 Press the POWER button once The Power Off window displays 2 Press the POWER button or again on the OSD cont...

Page 43: ...n when projecting an image using a power strip equipped with a switch and a breaker Note Before using Direct Power Off be sure to allow at least 20 minutes immediately after turning on the projector and starting to display an image After Use Preparation Make sure that the projector is turned off 1 Unplug the power cable 2 Disconnect any other cables 3 Return the height adjusters to their original ...

Page 44: ... projection press the Blank button once more Note For extended periods of time it is recommended that the projector be powered off Freezing a Picture The projected image can be frozen for short periods of time by using the remote control This feature is useful for capturing still images from movies or freezing an animation at a particular point To freeze the projected image refer to the following ...

Page 45: ... adjusted manually from the projector focus zoom panel Refer to the fol lowing guides to adjust the focus and zoom manually Adjusting by Using the OSD Control Panel 1 Press the Focus or Zoom button on the projector panel to display the appro priate window 2 Adjust the Focus Zoom us ing the increase and decrease buttons as re quired 3 Press Cancel to return to the projected image ...

Page 46: ...e To change the Lamp Mode refer to the following guides Changing Lamp Mode by Using the Projector s OSD Control Panel 1 Press Menu on the projec tor s OSD control panel to display the Main menu Scroll to the Setting menu using or and press 2 Select the Basic tab using or and select Lamp control using or Press 3 From the Lamp control window select Normal or Eco using or Select OK and press Note Whe...

Page 47: ...well as other information such as software version To access the Information screen refer to the following guide 1 Press Menu on the projec tor s OSD control panel or remote control to display the Main Menu Scroll to the Information menu us ing or and press 2 The Usage time menu is displayed as the default view The menu items in this screen are for display and cannot be modified 3 Press Cancel or ...

Page 48: ...following guides to adjust the Keystone Distortion manually Adjusting Position Total Dots Fine Sync by using the OSD Control Panel 1 Press the Menu button to display the Main menu Se lect the Adjust menu using or and press to display the Adjust menu 2 From the Adjust menu press or to select Im age Options and scroll using or to Horizontal Vertical Total dots or Fine sync 3 Adjust the Horizontal Ve...

Page 49: ...ing position Horizontal set to the lens center Vertical set to the maximum top 1 Press the Keystone button to display the Keystone window 2 Adjust the Horizontal and Vertical sliding bars using the select but tons 3 Adjust the slide bars until the screen trapezoid is a regular shape see dia gram 4 Press Cancel or Menu to return to the projected im age Note Holding down the Keystone button for 2 se...

Page 50: ...d When the lens shift is set to H for center and V for 0 5 shift When the lens shift is used and yet you do not get the above mentioned condition H for center and V for 0 5 shift you cannot adjust the lens shift correctly Image is projected in Wide mode Resolution is XGA Note Higher resolution than XGA narrows the adjustable range Menu items should be set as follows Aspect Ratio 4 3 Horizontal and...

Page 51: ...yword in the first instance of enabling the security feature the user must define a keyword Locking the Projector To setup the security keyword refer to the following guide 1 Press Menu on the OSD control panel on the projec tor or remote control to display the Main menu Scroll to the Setting menu using or and press 2 The Setting menu is dis played Select the Installation tab using or 3 Select PIN...

Page 52: ...s played Select Cancel or Menu to return to the Set ting menu or select OK to enable security Caution When you have set or changed the PIN code take a memo and keep it securely If you forget your PIN code the projector can no longer be started Contact your dealer or the service center Unlocking the Projector To unlock the projector refer to the following guide 1 When the projector is locked either...

Page 53: ... tto o or r r U U Us s se e er r r s s s M M Ma a an n nu u ua a al ll 46 Using the Physical Lock Using the Kensington Lock If you are concerned about security attach the projector to a permanent object with the Kensington slot and a security cable ...

Page 54: ...control or the buttons on the top of the projector to navigate and make changes to the OSD The following illustration shows the corresponding buttons on the remote control and on the projector 1 To open the OSD press the Menu button on the OSD control panel or remote control There are six initial menus Press the cursor or buttons to move through the initial menus and to enter the desired menu ...

Page 55: ...e e er r r s s s M M Ma a an n nu u ua a al ll 48 2 Press the cursor or button to move through secondary menus 3 Press or to select menu items and or to change values for settings Press to confirm the new setting 4 Press Cancel or Menu to close the OSD or leave a submenu ...

Page 56: ... P P P P Pr r ro o oj jje e ec c ct tto o or r r U U Us s se e er r r s s s M M Ma a an n nu u ua a al ll 49 Menu Tree Use the following illustrations to quickly find a setting or determine the range for a setting ...

Page 57: ...D D DL L LP P P P P Pr r ro o oj jje e ec c ct tto o or r r U U Us s se e er r r s s s M M Ma a an n nu u ua a al ll 50 ...

Page 58: ...de to navigate through options more easily Menu windows or dialog windows typically contain the following elements ITEM LABEL DESCRIPTION 1 Title Indicates the menu title 2 Highlight Indicates the selected menu or item 3 Radio button Click this round button to select an option in a dialog box 4 Slide bar Indicates a representation of adjustable values 5 Exit Return to the previous menu Highlight T...

Page 59: ...mputer on page 21 Computer 2 Select the source connected to the Computer 2 input see Connecting Your PC or Macintosh Computer on page 21 Computer 3 Select the source connected to the Computer 3 input see Connecting Your PC or Macintosh Computer on page 21 Component Select the source connected to the Component input see Connecting Your DVD Player with Component Output on page 23 Video Select the so...

Page 60: ...lect Select a set of preset values using or from the list Notice that the below val ues will change depending on the preset selection Detail setting See Detail Setting Menu Descriptions and Functions on page 59 Contrast Adjust the Contrast value using or to highlight the differences between light and dark areas of the picture Brightness Adjust the Brightness value using or to lighten or darken the...

Page 61: ...and the default setting LABEL DESCRIPTION Screen Select Screen using or from the list see page 55 Overscan Set the Overscan value using or see page 55 PC adj Adjust the position values using the slides Horizontal Adjusts the image location horizontally using or Vertical Adjusts the image location vertically using or Total dots Fine tune a computer image or remove any vertical banding that might ap...

Page 62: ... three units high no matter the size of the screen 16 9 A wide screen aspect ratio for video Side cut Crops the image True Displays the current image in its true resolution Normal Displays the current image in its aspect ratio Overscan Video images normally exceed the size of the display screen The edge of the picture may or may not be displayed correctly The border area that is cropped can be adj...

Page 63: ...b in the Adjust menu The following table lists all functions with a description and the default setting A detailed description follows the table LABEL DESCRIPTION Noise reduction Select Noise reduction mode see page 57 3D Y C separation Select 3D Y C separation mode see page 57 Progressive Select Progressive mode see page 57 Color matrix Select Color matrix mode see page 58 Film Select Film mode s...

Page 64: ...ite signal to Y brightness signal and C color signal and can help to produce clearer and sharper images without overlapping colors rainbow effect Set 3D Y C Separation On or Off Progressive Progressive converts an interlaced image to a progressive scan image Select the form of Deinterlacing required from Still Select for stills such as slide projections or screen shots Normal Select Normal for non...

Page 65: ...aging SDTV Sets the color matrix to SDTV use for Standard Definition imaging HDTV Sets the color matrix to HDTV use for High Definition imaging Film Film aids in converting motion picture film images into video The process adds additional frames to the picture in order to increase the frame rate Note This feature is only available when Progressive is turned on and SDTV signal is selected Select fr...

Page 66: ...mma correction and color temperature Access to the Basic tab is through the Detail setting menu The following table lists all functions with a brief description LABEL DESCRIPTION Gamma Select Gamma Correction mode see page 60 Color temp Move the slider bar left or right to set the color temperature value in Kelvin K Compensate for the amount of light available Daylight is approximately 5500K Brill...

Page 67: ...he light intensity brightness of an image in order to match the source more closely Select from the following Dynamic Allows the projector to alter the gamma correction automatically Natural Attempts to emulate the original source as closely as possible Black detail Black detail highlights boundaries between light and dark areas of the image more clearly ...

Page 68: ...llowing table lists all functions with a brief description LABEL DESCRIPTION Red Set the value to compensate for red light sources Green Set the value to compensate for green light sources Blue Set the value to compensate for blue light sources Contrast R Set the Contrast R value to compensate for red light sources Contrast G Set the Contrast G value to compensate for green light sources Contrast ...

Page 69: ...functions with a brief description LABEL DESCRIPTION Red Increase or decrease the amount of red in the projected output using and Green Increase or decrease the amount of green in the projected output using and Blue Increase or decrease the amount of blue in the projected output using and Yellow Increase or decrease the amount of yellow in the projected output using and Magenta Increase or decreas...

Page 70: ...he projector control panel or with the remote control unit The following table lists all functions with a brief description LABEL DESCRIPTION Keystone Adjust the Keystone trapezoid see Keystone page 64 Lamp control Select Lamp control Range Normal or Eco Lamp mode Select Lamp configuration Range Dual Lamp1 or Lamp2 Lamp interval Select Lamp interval Range Off 1 week 4 weeks or 2000 hours Language ...

Page 71: ...e appearance as required Note When adjusting the keystone place the projector in the following position Horizontal set to the lens center Vertical set to the maximum top Lamp control Select Normal or Eco from the lamp mode window The lamp life can be extended by using the Eco mode and the fan noise can be reduced Lamp mode Select the lamps to be used for projection Select from the following Dual U...

Page 72: ...nu u ua a al ll 65 Lamp interval The period of time for regulating lamp usage when not in dual lamp mode Select from the following Off 1 week 4 weeks and 2000H Language Select the OSD language to be used Select from the following English German French Italian Spanish Swedish Japanese Simplified Chinese ...

Page 73: ...nding on projection site see Ceiling Rear page 67 Communication speed Select Communication speed Range 4800bps 9600bps 19200bps 38400bps Display time Select Display time Range Manual Auto 5s Auto 15s Auto 45s Background Select Background appearance when there is no signal Range blue black or logo PIN code lock Set PIN code lock On Off see PIN Code Lock on page 68 Key lock Set Control panel lock On...

Page 74: ...ling Rear enables you to set how the projected image is displayed Select from the following Desktop Front Standard forward facing projection Default setting Desktop Rear Standard rear projection Enables the projector to produce the image from behind the screen by reversing the image Ceiling Front Forward facing ceiling mounted projection Enables ceiling mounted projection by in verting the image C...

Page 75: ...n screen until the Menu button is pressed again Auto 5 secs Menu is displayed for 5 seconds Auto 15 secs Menu is displayed for 15 seconds Auto 45 secs Menu is displayed for 45 seconds Background Background enables you to display a blue black screen when there is no signal The default back ground is blue Select from the following Blue Black Logo PIN Code Lock See Preventing the Unauthorized Use of ...

Page 76: ... affect the remote control functions When the control panel is locked press and holding the Cancel button on the projector cabinet for about 10 seconds The setting will change to Off DynamicBlack DynamicBlackTM enables you to improve the black level of the projector RC sensor Set the operating range for the wireless remote control Select from the following Both Front Back Network Setting See Netwo...

Page 77: ...ons are not available during Power saving mode The MONITOR OUT function is not available during Power saving mode Control through the PC Control connector and Network mode is not available during Power saving mode For PC control and Network mode of the projector it is recommended to leave the projector in the Normal mode Normal mode POWER indicator Orange light WARNING indicator Green light Power ...

Page 78: ...functions with a description and the default setting LABEL DESCRIPTION DHCP Select either a static IP Disable or DHCP IP Enable setting by selecting the appropriate radio button IP address Displays the IP address Subnet Displays the subnet mask Gateway Enable or disable the network gateway setting Click on the radio button to change the setting DNS Enable or disable the DNS server settings Click o...

Page 79: ...o On to enable the projector to automatically lower the projection screen when powering on Range On or Off Fan control Select Fan control Range Normal or Max see Fan control page 73 Default input select Select the default input for projection Range Last Auto Computer1 Computer2 Computer3 Component Video S Video Video select the Video Color System from Auto NTSC PAL and SECAM Color System S Video s...

Page 80: ... enable the projector to automatically lower the projection screen when powering on When powering off Screen trigger stops sending a low voltage trigger to the screen controller and the screen goes up Fan control Fan control is used to set the speed of the internal cooling fan Set Fan Speed to Max in altitudes over 1500 meters 5000 feet The Fan control option default is Normal which enables the pr...

Page 81: ...age source Auto Auto detects the default image source Computer1 2 3 Uses Computer1 2 or 3 as the default image source Component Uses last component as the default image source Video Uses last video input as default image source S Video Uses last S video input as default image source Message This option turns on or off messages Even though selecting Off the following message will appear Projector i...

Page 82: ...ows when this function is activated Search mode This feature sets the Auto Adjust mode so that the RGB image can be automatically or manually ad justed for noise and stability You can automatically make adjustments in two ways Normal and Fine Normal The RGB image will be automatically adjusted Normally select this option Default Fine Select this option if fine adjustment is needed It takes more ti...

Page 83: ...age time tab displays information about lamp usage and remaining lamp life The following table lists all items with a description LABEL DESCRIPTION Lamp1 life remaining Displays the Lamp1 life remaining as a percentage Lamp2 life remaining Displays the Lamp2 life remaining as a percentage Lamp1 time Displays the Lamp1 total usage in hours Lamp2 time Displays the Lamp2 total usage in hours PJ time ...

Page 84: ...ms with a description LABEL DESCRIPTION Input name Displays the Input Terminal that is presently being used see Default input select on page 74 Signal Displays the Source name of the signal presently being used H sync freq Displays Horizontal frequency in KHz V sync freq Displays Vertical frequency in Hz Video type Displays Video type Sync type Displays Sync type Sync polarity Displays Sync polari...

Page 85: ... LP P P P P Pr r ro o oj jje e ec c ct tto o or r r U U Us s se e er r r s s s M M Ma a an n nu u ua a al ll 78 Network The Network tab displays LAN settings as previously defined see Network setting on page 71 ...

Page 86: ...79 Version The Version tab displays all the version and product details of the projector and associated software for display only The following table lists all items with a description LABEL DESCRIPTION Model name Displays Product ID Firmware Displays Firmware version and Color Wheel currently installed 4 seg or 6 seg ...

Page 87: ...ms with a description LABEL DESCRIPTION Current signal Reset the adjustments for current signal to factory preset levels All items in Ad just can be reset All data Resets all options to factory default regardless of when they were changed Reset all the adjustments and settings for all the signals to the factory preset ex cept Language Background Key lock Security Network Mode Communication Speed L...

Page 88: ...d wipe the projector again Caution To prevent discoloration or fading of the case do not use abrasive alcohol based cleaners Cleaning the Lens Refer to the following guide to clean the projector lens 1 Apply a little optic lens cleaner to a clean lint free cloth do not apply the cleaner directly to the lens 2 Lightly wipe the lens in a circular motion Caution Do not use abrasive cleaners or solven...

Page 89: ...rs must be cleaned Note When the Please clean filter message is displayed please clean all three filters at the same time to synchronize the Filter time display The Filter Message item should be enabled in the Options menu Refer to Option on page 72 Refer to the following guide to clean the filters 1 The left side and rear filters can be cleaned as demonstrated in the fol lowing images Note Only c...

Page 90: ...lamp and according to the environment of use There is no guar antee of the same life for each lamp Some lamps may fail or terminate their life in a shorter period of time than other similar lamps If the projector indicates that the lamp should be replaced i e if LAMP 1 and or LAMP 2 light up replace the lamp with a new one IMMEDIATELY after the projector has cooled down Follow care fully the instr...

Page 91: ...sposed of according to local ordi nance regulations b Avoid touching the glass surface of the new lamp Doing so may shorten its operation life Warning Be sure to turn off and unplug the projector at least 30 minutes before replacing the lamp Failure to do so could result in a severe burn Note Safety glasses should be worn when replacing the lamp while the projector is ceiling mounted 1 Remove the ...

Page 92: ...ec c ct tto o or r r U U Us s se e er r r s s s M M Ma a an n nu u ua a al ll 85 3 Pull firmly on the module handle in the direction shown to remove the lamp 4 Reverse steps 1 to 3 to install the new lamp module s and re place the lamp cover ...

Page 93: ...ould be reset to zero Refer to the following guide 1 Press the Menu button on the OSD control panel or Remote Control to open the Main menu 2 Press the or button to move to the Reset menu and press 3 The Reset menu is displayed Select Clear lamp1 time or Clear lamp2 time as required using or and press 4 A confirmation box is displayed Select OK using or and press to reset the selected Lamp hours t...

Page 94: ... 0 5 secs on 0 5 secs off After power off Power up sequence Green blink 0 5 secs on 0 5 secs off Start up Standby Orange on On Standby Power on Green on On On The WARNING LED PROJECTOR STATUS LED CONDITION LED SEQUENCE PROJECTOR CONDITION Normal condition Off Off Power on Cover ERROR Red 1 time blink repeatedly 0 5 secs on 2 5 secs off ERROR Temperature ERROR Red 2 times blink repeatedly 0 5 secs ...

Page 95: ...act your dealer for assistance Often the problem is something as simple as a loose connection Check the following before proceed ing to the problem specific solutions Use some other electrical device to confirm that the electrical outlet is working Ensure the projector is turned on Ensure all connections are securely attached Ensure the attached device is turned on Ensure a connected PC is not in ...

Page 96: ... the default settings 2 To ensure the problem is not caused by a connected PC s video card connect to another computer Problem The image is flat with no contrast 1 Adjust the Contrast setting on the Adjust menu of the OSD 2 Adjust the Brightness setting on the Adjust menu of the OSD Problem The color of the projected image does not match the source image Adjust the Color temp and Gamma settings on...

Page 97: ...ch in the compartment lid on back of the remote control is set to use position Audio Problems Problem There is no sound 1 Adjust the volume on the remote control 2 Adjust the volume of the audio source 3 Check the audio cable connection 4 Test the source audio output with other speakers 5 Have the projector serviced Problem The sound is distorted 1 Check the audio cable connection 2 Test the sourc...

Page 98: ... diagonal 50 200 1 27m 5 08m GC805G 40 500 1 02m 12 7m GB942G GB940G GB949G GB957G Lens options GC805G Power focus throw ratio 0 77 1 F2 0 f 11 4 mm GB942G Power zoom and focus throw ratio 1 33 1 79 1 F1 8 2 3 f 19 3 25 8 mm GB940G Power zoom and focus throw ratio 1 78 2 35 1 F1 7 1 9 f 26 34 mm GB949G Power zoom and focus throw ratio 2 22 4 43 1 F2 1 2 9 f 32 63 mm GB957G Power zoom and focus thr...

Page 99: ...eo Compatibility NTSC NTSC4 43 PAL PAL 60 N M B G H I SECAM HDTV 1080i 720p SDTV 576p 576i 480p 480i Scan Rate Horizontal 15 kHz 31 to 90 kHz RGB 31 kHz or over Vertical 50 Hz to 85 Hz Video Bandwidth RGB 100 MHz 3dB Color Reproduction 16 7 million colors simultaneously Full color Horizontal Resolution NTSC NTSC4 43 PAL PAL M PAL N PAL60 540 TV lines SECAM 300 TV lines RGB 1024 dots H x 768 dots V...

Page 100: ...kg Environmental Considerations ITEM DESCRIPTION Operational Temperatures 41 to 104 F 5 to 40 C 10 to 90 humidity non condensing Storage Temperatures 14 to 140 F 10 to 60 C 5 to 90 humidity non condensing Optional Parts The parts listed below are optionally available When ordering those parts specify the item name and Model No to the sales dealer Standard Zoom Lens GB940G Long Zoom Lens GB949G Ult...

Page 101: ...D D DL L LP P P P P Pr r ro o oj jje e ec c ct tto o or r r U U Us s se e er r r s s s M M Ma a an n nu u ua a al ll 94 Cabinet Dimensions ...

Page 102: ...evels Video signal 0 7Vp p Analog Sync signal TTL level PIN NUMBER RGB SIGNAL ANALOG YCBCR SIGNAL 1 Red Cr 2 Green or Sync on Green Y 3 Blue Cb 4 Ground 5 Ground 6 Red Ground Cr Ground 7 Green Ground Y Ground 8 Blue Ground Cb Ground 9 No Connection 10 Sync Signal Ground 11 No Connection 12 Bi directional DATA SDA 13 Horizontal Sync or Composite Sync 14 Vertical Sync 15 Data Clock ...

Page 103: ... MAC D 1024 x 768 60 24 74 93 VESA D 1024 x 768 60 02 75 03 VESA D 1024 x 768 68 68 85 00 VESA D 1152 x 864 67 50 75 00 VESA D 1280 x 960 60 00 60 00 VESA D 1280 x 1024 63 98 60 02 VESA D 1400 x 1050 65 30 60 00 HDTV 1080i 1125i 1920 x 1080 33 75 60 00 Interlace HDTV 1080i 1125i 1920 x 1080 28 13 50 00 Interlace HDTV 720p 750p 1280 x 720 45 00 60 00 Progressive HDTV 720p 1280 x 720 37 50 50 00 Pro...

Page 104: ... IN on the projector and serial port on the PC Launch a communication software pro vided with PC and setup the communication condition as follows Baud rate 38400 bps Parity check none Stop bit 1 Flow control none Data bit 8 2 Type the command for controlling the projector and then enter the Enter key 3 Example When you want to change the input to Computer 2 Type C 0 6 Enter The below table shows t...

Page 105: ...ointer UP C06 Selects Computer 2 C3D Pointer DOWN C07 Selects Computer 3 C3F Enter C08 Selects Component C46 Zoom DOWN C09 Volume UP C47 Zoom UP C0A Volume DOWN C4A Focus DOWN C0B Audio mute ON C4B Focus UP C0C Audio mute OFF C5D Lens shift UP C0D Video mute ON C5E Lens shift DOWN C0E Video mute OFF C5F Lens shift LEFT C0F Aspect 4 3 C60 Lens shift RIGHT C10 Aspect 16 9 C89 Auto PC Adj C1C Menu ON...

Page 106: ...mand Table COMMAND FUNCTION CR0 Status Read CR6 Temperature Read PC Control Connector DIN 9P Note 1 Pin 1 4 6 and 9 are not used 2 Jumper Request to Send and Clear to Send together on both ends of the cable to simplify the cable connection 3 For long cables it is recommended to set communication speed within projector menus to 9600 bps ...

Page 107: ... controller and the screen will go down When the projector is powered OFF the screen trigger stops sending a low voltage trigger to the screen controller and the screen will go up Note To use this feature you must turn on the Screen Trigger function See Screen Trigger on page 73 for more information Note Screen controllers are supplied and supported by screen manufacturers Note Do not use this jac...

Page 108: ...ponse turn off and back on the projector Preparation Before Use Make network connections set up the projector and confirm that it is complete before engaging in browser operations see Network setting on page 69 for more information Operation with a browser that uses a proxy server may not be possible depending on the type of proxy server and the setting method Although the type of proxy server wil...

Page 109: ... the entries MAIL Alert Mail Click Enable to enable Alert Mail feature This option notifies your computer of an error message via e mail when using wired LAN The error message will be notified when the projector lamp has reached the end of its usable life or an error occurs in the projector Sender s Address Specify the sender s address Up to 60 alphanumeric and symbols characters can be used SMTP ...

Page 110: ...pient s Address is correctly set Unless any one of the Sender s Address SMTP Server s Name or Recipient s Address 1 3 is se lected Test Mail is not available PJLINK This option allows you to set a password when you use the PJLink feature On Off Enable or disable the password Password Enter a password up to 32 characters Note PJLink is a standardization of protocol used for controlling projectors o...

Page 111: ...on screen display ALL ON Mutes each of the video audio and on screen display func tions ALL OFF Cancels the muting of each of the video audio and on screen display functions This controls the mute functions of the projec tor PICTURE Panel BRIGHTNESS Increases or decreases the brightness adjust ment value CONTRAST Increases or decreases the contrast adjustment value COLOR Increases or decreases the...

Page 112: ...isplays the remaining life of Lamp 2 as a per centage Lamp1 time Displays the number of hours Lamp 1 has been used Lamp2 time Displays the number of hours Lamp 2 has been used PJ time Displays the number of hours the project has been used Error Status Displays the status of errors occurring within the projector This displays the status of selected projector functions Note The functions that can be...

Page 113: ...ons 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 her own expense Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the parties responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Canada This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian IECS 00...

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