Accurate Technology Model 8 Installation Manual Download

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Summary of Contents for Model 8

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Page 2: ...1 Image Shifter Setup 2 32 2 12 ACON Setup 2 37 3 Operation 3 1 Overview 3 1 3 2 Projector Basics 3 1 3 3 Source Selection 3 10 3 4 Setup Memories 3 13 3 5 Display Adjustments 3 15 3 6 Convergence Registration 3 25 3 7 Utility Features 3 31 3 8 Multiple projector Functions 3 47 4 Maintenance 4 1 Warnings and Guidelines 4 1 4 2 Cleaning 4 2 4 3 Troubleshooting 4 3 5 Specifications 5 1 Specification...

Page 3: ...interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This Class A digital apparatus meets all the requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations CAUTION Never look directly into the projector s lens The high brightness output could cause permanent eye damage Only use attachments or accessories recomm...

Page 4: ... America is for the 120 Volt position SCANNING CONFIGURATIONS FLOOR CEILING FRONT REAR WARNING THE SCANNING CONFIGURATION PROCEDURE MUST BE PERFORMED ONLY BY A QUALIFIED SERVICE TECHNICIAN Typographical Conventions Please note the following typographical conventions used throughout this manual Warnings that relate to user safety are highlighted in bold print First and second level subsection title...

Page 5: ...dard on Model 9 Optional ACON 11 automatic convergence feature Functional Description The projector accepts data graphics and video input signals from a variety of sources for projection onto flat curved or rear projection screens System inputs are processed to provide separate red green and blue image components for projection through the projector s three front lenses The three primary color com...

Page 6: ...r if you need assistance for upgrading your projector contact your dealer or Accurate Imaging 1 2 Purchaser s Record and Servicing Whether the projector is under warranty or the warranty has expired Accurate Imaging s extensive factory and dealer service network is always available Accurate Imaging service technicians are fully trained to quickly diagnose and correct projector malfunctions Complet...

Page 7: ...8 Optical Alignment Step 2 Connect the Power Cord Plug the AC line cord into the line input unit on the lower front panel of the projector Plug the three prong end of the line cord in a grounded AC outlet Notes 1 Input voltage must be between 90 VAC and 264 VAC 2 Ensure the line cord is the proper type for the AC receptacle Step 3 Connect a Source Connect a source to the projector s built in RGB i...

Page 8: ...audience May be accidentally moved necessitating realignment Front Screen Ceiling Mount Installation ADVANTAGES Does not take up audience space The projector is less noticeable The projector cannot be accidentally moved CONSIDERATIONS Installation is more permanent It is more difficult to physically access the projector Rear Screen Floor Mount Installation ADVANTAGES Projector is completely hidden...

Page 9: ... screen types are illustrated in Figures 2 1 and 2 2 Flat screens offer a gain of about 1 with a viewing angle just less than 1800 Incident light reflects equally in all directions so the audience can see the display from various angles Because of the lower gain flat screens are more effective when ambient lighting is reduced Curved screens have gains larger than 1 and viewing ogles much less than...

Page 10: ...e are interrelated See Appendices F and G As screen size increases the distance between the projector and the screen also increases During projection room design make sure that the room can accommodate the required position of the projector for the screen size you need Screen Size Screen sizes vary according to model and lens type See Appendices F and G Choose a screen size which is appropriate fo...

Page 11: ...e you an idea of what makes a good projection environment A1l walls floors and furnishings are dull colored and non reflectively finished Every effort should be made to create the best environment for your system When designing a projection room try to avoid white reflective ceilings and non directional lighting such as fluorescent lights The white ceiling spreads the light which makes the room ap...

Page 12: ...tem Proper ventilation is important The ambient temperature should be kept constant and below 35 degrees C 95 degrees F Keep the projector away from heating and or air conditioning vents Changes in temperature can cause drifts in the projector circuitry which may affect performance Keep the projector away from devices which radiate electromagnetic energy such as motors and transformers Common sour...

Page 13: ...sitioning the projector and screen in a manner which will achieve maximum audience coverage and space efficiency For example placing the screen along the larger wall in a rectangular room will reduce audience coverage 2 3 Hardware Setup This section explains how to convert the keypad from a built in keypad to a remote keypad how to change keypad protocol and backlit settings and how to determine i...

Page 14: ...y then pull straight out from the center of the projector The keypad is mounted to a securing bracket located above the lens assemblies Loosen the two bracket wing nuts then move the keypad away from the bracket Step 2 Locate the battery compartment at the backside of the keypad Squeeze the latch to open the door See Figure 2 7 If converting the keypad to an IR remote unplug the cable connector Lo...

Page 15: ...emote move the JP4 jumper from between pins 2 and 3 to between pins 1 and 2 Step 3 For an IR remote keypad place four AA size 1 5V alkaline batteries in the compartment ensuring that the orientation of each battery is correct Position the compartment door into place For a wired remote keypad an optional accessory cable 03 001106 02P is required Plug the cable into the cable connector then position...

Page 16: ...or disable press BRITE TINT DETAIL then 3 To return all configuration settings to the jumper settings press BRITE TINT DETAIL then 0 Note The projector will not respond to keypad commands you press BRITE TINT DETAIL then 2 If pressed accidentally press BRITE TINT DETAIL then 0 to clear all keystroke settings Reverse Scan If the projector is not installed in a front screen floor mount configuration...

Page 17: ...ocation with the projector pointing towards the center of the projection screen The angle of projection combined with the tilt angle of the screen should direct the reflected image towards the center of the audience It is recommended that the difference between the projection angle and the screen tilt angle within a common reference be less than 15 degree Refer to Figure 2 9 You can adjust project...

Page 18: ...owards the center of the audience It is recommended that the difference between the projection angle and the screen tilt angle within a common reference be less than 15 degrees See to Figure 2 11 Instructions for adjusting projection angle are provided with the fixture kit For more information contact your dealer or Accurate Imaging Rear Screen Installations When installing a rear screen system th...

Page 19: ...in Figure 2 14 If a diffused screen is used the projection angle 0 should be less than 15 degrees If an optical screen is used the optical path between the mirror and the screen should be perpendicular to the screen Much attention must be given to the positioning of the projector and the mirror This can be quite difficult for installers unfamiliar with this type of installation It is recommended t...

Page 20: ...ilt in interface is not removable Optional interface modules are available to accommodate other signal types These include a Composite a video Module an HDTV Input Module and a PC Analog Input Module Any one of these can be installed in slot 2 A Multi standard Decoder may be installed to add four additional inputs to the system slots 3 to 6 To further increase the number of inputs a signal switche...

Page 21: ...the vertical sync input to the VERT input Interconnection cables must be terminated with BNC connectors Figure 2 17 show source connections for the built in interface To control audio levels in an audio visual system pre amplified line level audio inputs are connected to the left and right channel audio inputs on the interfaces Audio outputs from the built in interface are then connected to extern...

Page 22: ...he factory at a fixed screen size and a fixed projector to screen distance See Appendices F and G for the specific details needed for your projector model and lens If the throw distance has changed since the last setup proceed as follows Notes 1 The projector must be warmed up for at least 45 minutes prior to performing optical alignment 2 Optical alignment is both a mechanical and electrical adju...

Page 23: ...ews and gently pull the case off the backside straight out Case Placement The placement of the case back on the projector is just as simple as its removal Just be sure to put the rear section of the case on the projector before the front portion Examine the lenses and hardware as shown in Figure 2 21a or for the model 8 see Figure 2 21b Each lens consists of a rear section and a front section The ...

Page 24: ...e ball nose screwdriver supplied with the projector Adjust the mounting plate securing bolts using either the ball nose screwdriver or the projector wrench supplied as necessary The securing bolts are labeled B C D For the Model 8 The lenses are secured to the projector frame by a top plate as shown During optical alignment adjust the securing bolts as instructed refer to Figures 2 21b and 2 22b T...

Page 25: ...3 Loosen the rear wing nut on the green lens Rotate the lens using the wing nut until the picture is focused in the center Tighten the rear wing nut Step 4 Loosen the front wing nut on the green lens Rotate the front lens barrel until the picture is focused in the comers Tighten the front wing nut Step 5 Steps 6 to 8 require that you look directly into the lenses for adjustment Before you continue...

Page 26: ...ing nut on the red lens Rotate the front lens barrel until the picture is focused in the corners Tighten the front wing nut Step 14 A blue image is displayed Loosen the rear wing nut on the blue lens Rotate the lens using the wing nut until the picture is focused in the center Tighten the rear wing nut Step 15 Loosen the front wing nut on the blue lens Rotate the front lens barrel until the pictur...

Page 27: ...ed D Step 23 A green image is displayed Loosen the rear wing nut on the green lens and slightly defocus the center of the picture Step 24 On the Model 9 locate the two adjustment bolts at the upper right comer of the green lens mounting plate viewed from the front Adjust the two bolts until the top and bottom areas of the picture are equally refocused Use the following technique for the adjustment...

Page 28: ... right corner of the red lens mounting plate viewed from the front Adjust the two bolts until the top and bottom areas of the picture are equally defocused Use the same technique as that used for the green adjustment step 24 On the Model 8 adjust the large allen head bolt located at the upper right comer of the red lens mounting plate Turn the bolt head until the top and bottom areas of the pictur...

Page 29: ...op and bottom areas of the picture are equally defocused Use the same technique as that used for the green and red adjustments On the Model 8 adjust the large allen head bolt located at the blue lens mounting plate Turn the bolt head until the top and bottom sides of the picture are equally defocused Note On all models it may be necessary to readjust the lens rear wing nut to keep the center defoc...

Page 30: ... the projector for a selected external source For a complete setup repeat these steps as required for each source connected to the projector Before starting ensure that the projector is optically and mechanically aligned If optical alignment is required follow the setup instructions in section 2 8 Optical Alignment Select the source to be set up using the Source command and make sure it is visible...

Page 31: ...LEFT or RIGHT to adjust side pincushion until the left and right sides of the picture are straight and not curved Step 7 Press UP or DOWN to adjust vertical bow until the horizontal line at the middle of the picture is straight Press LEFT or RIGHT to adjust horizontal bow so that the vertical line at the middle of the picture is straight Step 8 Press UP or DOWN to adjust top pincushion until the h...

Page 32: ...OWN LEFT or RIGHT to adjust the size of the picture Ensure that objects in your picture have the correct shape For example if there is a circle in your picture size should be adjusted until the circle is round not oval Step 14 The final step is convergence lf the projector includes the ACON option press EXIT CONV then 4 to exit the guide and allow ACON to converge the system Otherwise press EXIT C...

Page 33: ... setup memory is locked Note If the ASR feature explained below is turned on during setup memory selection the selected memory may not be the current setup memory To display the Recall memories stored in the projector press UTIL 3 then 1 Press UTIL then 4 to display the Input memories Unused setup memories are not displayed About ASI and ASR ASI Automatic Source Interpolation is a feature which au...

Page 34: ...he display appearance may improve based on the settings stored in other setup memories If the Input memory is new ASI with Save will have already been performed when the input was selected Step 3 Make display adjustments as required Adjustment changes will automatically be saved in the Input memory Recall Memory Setup Follow these steps to prepare a Recall memory Step 1 Select the input connected ...

Page 35: ... display adjustments are made the display settings are stored in the current setup memory Prepare a Recall memory using the generator as follows Step 1 Select a Recall memory to be the current setup memory For example to make Recall memory 90 the current setup memory press RECALL 9 then 0 Recall memory numbers may be any number from 01 to 99 lf the selected Recall memory did not previously exist i...

Page 36: ...em follow these steps Step 1 Select the input using the Source command Press SOURCE 0 then 1 to select projector slot 1 Step 2 Press twice to display the Current Input Parameters status page Check to see if ASR is off for the current input If it is on press UTIL 1 then 4 to turn ASR off for the input It is usually easier to prepare setup memories when ASR is turned off Step 3 At the computer switc...

Page 37: ...ver if ASR is turned on for the input and a Recall memory has been set up for each source device the projector will detect the external source switch and automatically select the appropriate Recall memory Even if Recall memories have not been set up but ASR is on ASR will try to adjust the display settings based on the settings of other Input or Recall memories To prepare setup memories for this s...

Page 38: ...ut The projector s display settings will automatically adjust to match the source selected by the switcher 2 11 Image Shiner Setup This section provides setup and usage information about the Image Shifter Module ISM which can be installed in slot 2 of the projector and which is standard on the Model 9 The Image Shifter The Image Shifter Module ISM is an RGB input interface with an image shift feat...

Page 39: ...one of the following sync types sync on green 3 wire composite 4 wire and separate H V 5 wire To connect a source connect the red green and blue outputs to the RED GREEN and BLUE inputs on the interface module If the source uses sync on green no additional cables are required If the source provides a composite sync output connect it to the HOR COMP input lf the source provides separate horizontal ...

Page 40: ... The slave units are those in the chain that have a cable connected to MULTI IN The unit with only MULTI OUT connected is the master See Figure 2 27 below Note It is recommended that a rough setup be performed on each ISM before linking them together When linked the FAST SLOW switch on each slave unit is not functional During setup set the FAST SLOW switch on each slave unit to SLOW this reduces p...

Page 41: ...Next reduce the left right top and bottom blanking levels as much as possible to maximize the visible display area Adjust the H CENT and V CENT controls to center the image within the display raster To clearly see the raster edges set the brightness control on the display device to maximum There should be a small gap around the image so that there is enough room within the raster area to allow the...

Page 42: ...SLOW switch to SLOW The image will now slowly shift its position between the left edge and right edges and top and bottom edges of the raster The left or right shift duration is approximately 125 seconds and the top to bottom shift duration is approximately 166 seconds Note For lower resolution source signals vertical shying between horizontal lines may be more noticeable than when displaying high...

Page 43: ...Locator Assembly analyzing this data then adjusting the vertical and horizontal positions of the red and blue colors until optimum convergence with the green is achieved This process requires that the view of the display screen by the Locator Assembly be totally unobstructed ACON S performance can be adversely affected if the projector s optical and system functions are not properly set Ensure the...

Page 44: ...INSTALLATION SETUP Figure 2 29 ACON Installation Examples 2 38 ...

Page 45: ...lti projector Functions 3 2 Projector Basics Notice that the projector has no knobs or moving parts to make adjustments or change control settings This is because all user adjustments are digitally controlled via the projector s keypad Adjustment settings are retained in the projector s internal memory even when the projector is unplugged Keypads Four types of keypads may be used with the projecto...

Page 46: ...ck in place IR Remote Keypad When the keypad is configured for IR remote operation you can control the projector from a distance without a wired connection to the projector The keypad includes a battery powered infrared IR transmitter Wired Remote Keypad When the keypad is configured as a wired remote keypad you can control the projector from a distance by way of a 25 ft extension cable accessory ...

Page 47: ...ll function keypad As you may notice from the figure some keys provide direct access to specific functions such as POWER to turn the projector on or off and some keys provide indirect function access via menus Functions which are less frequently accessed are provided through on screen menus 3 3 ...

Page 48: ...jector is turned on it begins operation at Presentation Level Presentation level is the normal level of operation at which a source image is or may be displayed The projector temporarily leaves presentation level when menus are displayed control settings are changed or online help is accessed The screen display changes to reflect the operation or function being performed One or more of the followi...

Page 49: ...or bar Selection items may include adjustment functions control settings or other menus To make a selection from the menu either Press the number key corresponding to the item number or Press UP or DOWN to move the cursor bar to the desired item then press ENTER If a menu item includes control options for example items 5 7 and 8 above the control option setting can be changed by pressing the numbe...

Page 50: ...s to assist you during projector setup Press to display the first test pattern a crosshatch Each subsequent press of changes the test pattern as shown below If a test pattern is the only graphic displayed i e no overlayed text pressing EXIT returns the display to the external image Note Test patterns are normally generated at the scan frequencies of the current input signal Using Help The projecto...

Page 51: ...hrough the tutorial Notes 1 During the tutorial RECALL displays the previous page and EXIT returns you to presentation level this includes when slidebars are displayed 2 If the display cannot be focused ensure that the throw distance is correct see section 2 2 If the screen distance is correct but the display cannot be focused follow the Guided Mechanical Setup tutorial 2 Guided Mechanical Setup T...

Page 52: ...ritical adjustments should be performed after the warm up period 2 Turning the projector off via a remote or built in keypad places the projector in a wait to operate mode To remove power from the projector unplug the power cord Standby Mode Standby Mode allows you to blank the display and mute the audio output while keeping the projector in a warmed up and ready state To enter standby mode hold d...

Page 53: ...d time keypad type scan configuration auto power up setting message display setting switchers numbers connected installed options and mute setting Operating settings are explained in the following entries in this section Page 2 displays current input parameters These parameters defined later in this section relate specifically to the currently selected input Page 3 lists the display settings curre...

Page 54: ...irect input selection may be the only method you will use If your system includes many sources all methods will be of interest 2 Internal sources are also selectable for use during setup and testing To select an internal source refer to section 2 10 Memory Setup and section 3 7 Utility Features Input selection This method is the most basic of the three source selection methods A source is selected...

Page 55: ...1 when a switcher is connected to slot 1 of the projector Another example of an invalid input would be to select a switcher which does not physically exist Example 1 Slot 1 on the projector has the output from a computer workstation connected to it To display the workstation output press SOURCE 0 then 1 Example 2 A single signal switcher is connected to the projector and a computer is connected to...

Page 56: ...igits the preceding zero shown in the example above does not have to be entered For more information refer to the Preferences entry in Section 3 7 Up Down Channel Selection This method of source selection also takes advantage of the Channel List feature It lets you quickly switch between channels programmed in the Channel List by using the up and down arrow keys on the keypad To make a selection P...

Page 57: ...ch are locked are not affected by adjustments to display settings For an explanation of Input memories and locked memories refer to section 3 4 Setup Memories Recall Memory Number When a Recall memory is in use the Recall memory number is displayed otherwise this line is blank If the Recall memory is locked a key icon is displayed Setup memories which are locked are not affected by display adjustm...

Page 58: ...each physical input i e switcher 0 slot 1 When an input is selected the Input memory for that input becomes the current setup memory and its display settings are used unless ASR is on and is triggered If the input is being selected for the first time a new Input memory is created Recall Memories Recall memories provide an alterative to using the display settings stored in the Input memory of the s...

Page 59: ...s locked and selected then brightness is adjusted the new brightness setting is only temporary If the setup memory is then reselected the original brightness setting will be restored Note When a locked setup memory is selected a key icon is displayed in the Source Message To lock or unlock the current setup memory select option 3 from the Source Setup menu UTIL 1 then 3 Option 3 indicates the curr...

Page 60: ...ing many picture or geometry adjustments press ENTER after each adjustment to return the Cursor back to its previous menu item position Primary Display Adjustments Brightness The Brightness function is used to adjust the black level of the image To adjust brightness press BRITE then UP or DOWN If video or data is displayed with a black background adjust until the background just disappears black b...

Page 61: ...n here shows the selection variations Tint The Tint function is used to adjust color hue to obtain true color reproduction of NTSC signals when using the optional Multi standard Decoder To adjust tint press TINT then UP or DOWN until an optimum display is attained It is best to adjust tint while displaying an image with natural flesh tones Note Tint is not adjustable for PAL or SECAM video sources...

Page 62: ...o select or adjust the white balance select White Balance from the Picture menu From the White Balance menu select item 1 2 or 3 to use a standard color temperature Select option 4 to use the service adjusted user setting Select option 5 to make a custom white balance adjustment The current selection is indicated by a check mark lf option 5 is selected a White Balance slidebar is displayed Press U...

Page 63: ...ignals auto clamp should be on However if one or more of the red green or blue color components is abnormally bright turn auto clamp off An abnormally bright color component can occur if the input signal contains more than one sync type e g both sync on green and composite sync If you are using a composite video source with VCR and are connected to an RGB interface turn the Auto Clamp off To toggl...

Page 64: ...o and As RGB The current selection is indicated by a check mark Auto detect is the default When Auto detect is the selected option the projector determines whether the input signal requires routing through the decoder According to the type of interface used For example if the source is an RGB input connected to the RGB interface the signal will bypass the decoder since video decoding is not requir...

Page 65: ... the Decoder Similarly the system allows you to connect S video Y C signals to the Red for Y and Blue for C BNCs where they are routed to the Decoder if the Recall or input memory assigned to the S video source is set for routing as S video From the PIC menu select Signal Routing item 9 Then select As S video item 3 in order to force the routing to the Decoder The IC at the U41 location on the Vid...

Page 66: ... It is usually easier to adjust display geometry while a test pattern is displayed GEOM 1 Size The Size function is used to adjust the horizontal and vertical size of the display image This adjustment is also available through the Picture menu To adjust size select Size from the Geometry menu Two slidebars are displayed a Horizontal Size sliders and a Vertical Size sliders Press UP or DOWN to adju...

Page 67: ...ry menu and press LEFT or RIGHT To adjust top pincushion press UP or DOWN until the top half of the image is as curved or as straight as desired GEOM 5 Bottom The Bottom function adjusts the level Bottom Key and pincushion Bottom Pin of the bottom half of the display image The four displays shown at right demonstrate Bottom adjustments To stretch the lower left or right corner up or down select Bo...

Page 68: ...at the left middle and right of the screen have the same horizontal size GEOM 8 S Linearity The S Linearity function corrects for vertical and horizontal non linearities which extend from the center of the display to the top and bottom or left and right Examples are shown below Notice how the top and bottom or left and right characters are much smaller in size than the center characters Select S L...

Page 69: ...l be saved in the current setup memory Next press CONV to display the Convergence menu Select one of the convergence options from the menu Note If the projector does not include the ACON automatic Convergence feature item 4 is ACON not installed Guided Convergence provides a complete guided convergence of the red and blue images onto the green image in all 45 convergence zones Use this option if t...

Page 70: ...nu to select Guided Convergence An internally generated crosshatch is displayed for the alignment Initially a red and green crosshatch is displayed and a rectangular box surrounds the center convergence zone Use UP DOWN LEFT and RIGHT to move the red onto the green in the zone Press ENTER to similarly move the blue onto the green These first two adjustments adjust the position of the red and blue ...

Page 71: ...rgence The primary difference between Guided Convergence and Interpolated Convergence is noticed during adjustment In Interpolated convergence adjustments are not limited to single zones but will affect larger regions of the raster Response is greatest within the displayed box and decreases linearity towards zones which have already been converged in the sequence Interpolated convergence is recomm...

Page 72: ...essage if there is one Note The ACON Auto convergence Menu is available only if the projector includes the optional ACON feature Before using ACON for the first time it is important to understand how ACON operates ACON consists of two primary components a Locator Assembly normally mounted to the front of the projector and an ACON Control Board located inside the projector The Locator Assembly incl...

Page 73: ...ON S proprietary interpolation software This software provides fast accurate convergence adjustment of poorly converged images During automatic convergence you will notice a small red green or blue square briefly displayed at each zone location It is at that time that ACON is analyzing and adjusting the convergence Full automatic convergence takes approximately three minutes to complete ACON touch...

Page 74: ...usually required only once for each new installation A Learn Screen MUST be performed when one of the following conditions exist The throw distance has changed since the last Learn Screen The ACON Locator Assembly mounting position has changed since the last time Learn Screen was performed The screen type or size has changed The source has changed Before performing a Learn Screen make sure the pro...

Page 75: ...to continue with the Learn Screen operation The remainder of the Learn Screen process is handled automatically by ACON Wait until it is complete at which time the ACON Auto convergence Menu is returned If an error occurs during either of the Learn Screen functions processing halts and an error message is displayed Refer to section 4 3 Troubleshooting for assistance Also if during a Learn Screen yo...

Page 76: ...he originating memory remains unchanged and the destination memory is overwritten with the settings of the originating memory To copy a setup memory press 1 from the Source Setup menu A dialog box is displayed Enter the setup memory you want to copy from and the setup memory you want to copy to Input memories are entered by pressing SOURCE followed by a switcher and slot number Recall memories are...

Page 77: ...reases ASI accuracy improves UTIL 1 3 Current Setup Locked unlocked This utility allows you to lock or unlock the current setup memory Locking a setup memory prevents changes to display settings from being saved in that memory For example if a locked Recall memory is selected and then brightness is adjusted the new brightness setting is only temporary If the Recall memory is reselected the origina...

Page 78: ... If an Input memory with matching scan frequencies was found by ASI its settings are used and its identity is displayed If an interpolation was performed the two setup memories selected for the interpolation are displayed and the resulting settings are used If adjustments are made to settings created by the ASI feature the new settings will NOT be saved in the current setup memory a message is dis...

Page 79: ...or s slot 1 input When ASR is on and a source is selected by the switcher the projector automatically adjusts its display settings for the new source by switching to the Recall memory set up for that source For additional information see About the Accurate Sync Routing System in Section 3 5 subsection Decoder Options UTIL 1 then 5 Clear Current Setup This utility is used to clear the current setup...

Page 80: ...nterpolations between setups To select an internal frequency press 6 Select Internal Frequency from the Source Setup menu The resulting menu allows you to choose the scan frequencies of the internal generator Select one of the displayed items To make a selection enter an item number or use UP and DOWN to move the cursor bar to the item you want then press ENTER When a selection is made a crosshatc...

Page 81: ...he held may be cleared by pressing NOTE lf a channel is selected and ASR is on for the same input and the incoming frequency does not match the selected setup memories frequency it may cause the following ASR may be triggered the setup memory may change and the channel number may be changed to reflect the new memory Example If Channel 4 shows input 1 3 and no recall number and input 1 3 switcher 1...

Page 82: ...nter a check mark press a number key 0 9 To clear a check mark press Note Channels should contain valid inputs For example do not specify switcher 1 if switcher 1 does not exist in the system RECALL MEMORIES Listing The Recall Memories utility provides a list of the Recall memories stored in the projector Recall memories are explained in section 3 4 The list includes the scan frequencies of each R...

Page 83: ...f the projector To display the Preferences menu press 5 from the Utilities menu Six preference items are displayed with their current settings Select an item to change its setting Defaults shown UTIL 5 1 AUTO POWER UP On Off If Auto Power up is set to On the projector automatically powers itself up when line power is removed then re applied For example if power is temporarily interrupted due to a ...

Page 84: ...nu to change its setting 1 Digit Only allows only one digit to be entered after which the projector switches immediately to the selected channel This method can select only channels 1 to 9 2 Digits requires two digits to be entered Both digits must be entered within 5 seconds Channel 1 is entered as 01 etc 1 or 2 Digits allows either one or two digits to be entered If a second digit is not entered...

Page 85: ...ent setting Four settings are available A or B A B and Off If set to A the projector will only respond if the keypad is set for protocol A operation lf set to B the projector will only respond if the keypad is set for protocol B operation If set to A or B the projector will respond to both protocol settings If set to Off the projector will not respond to IR keypad commands The reason for having tw...

Page 86: ...00 to 999 If there is only one projector in the installation 000 is the recommended projector number For more information about multi projector control refer to section 3 8 Multi projector Functions Baud Rate This item contains the projector s RS 232 serial port baud rate The RS 232 serial port located at the back of the projector provides a means to control the projector using a computer or anoth...

Page 87: ...e assumed and handled Date To edit the date stored in the real time clock calendar press 2 from the Set Clock menu This puts you in date editing mode A flashing cursor is positioned at the first digit of the date field Use the number keys to enter the current date per the format displayed in item 4 month day year day month year or year month day When the proper date has been entered and is display...

Page 88: ... move the cursor to the field you want to modify for example the Type field Next use ENTER and or the number keys to modify that field Details for field modification are provided on the following pages Modify each field in the row as necessary making sure all fiends for the event are valid and logical When all modifications have been made press EXIT to display the Exit dialog box When the Exit box...

Page 89: ...rough the available events Press to clear the entire event line Events are described in Table 3 1 below The Interval Field The Interval field shows a date or interval at which the event is to take place With the cursor positioned on the Interval field press ENTER to cycle through the available options See Table 3 2 below for details 3 45 ...

Page 90: ... event is scheduled to begin before the first event is complete otherwise the second event may be ignored For example do not schedule an event to take place one minute after a full ACON auto convergence A full ACON convergence takes longer than one minute to complete 4 If the projector is not at presentation level when an event is scheduled to begin that event will be ignored unless presentation l...

Page 91: ...In a multi projector installation it is usually desired to have a single IR keypad control all the projectors in the system This section explains the special control functions available for such installations The Projector The Projector function allows you to select which projector in a group will respond to IR keypad commands To use this function each projector in the installation must first be a...

Page 92: ...intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the projector s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons Projector Location Operate the projector in an environment which meets the operating range specifications in Section 5 Do not operate the projector close to water for example near a swimming pool Do not pl...

Page 93: ...g conditions exist unplug the projector from the power outlet and refer service to qualified service personnel The power cord has been damaged Liquid has been spilled into the projector The projector has been exposed to excessive moisture The projector does not operate normally The projector has been dropped or the case has been damaged Projector performance has deteriorated Do not attempt to serv...

Page 94: ...rojector power up Hold down POWER for at least one second to initiate power up 2 If using an IR keypad ensure it is pointed at the screen or the front of the projector lf the keypad is configured for built in or wired usage make sure it is properly connected to the projector 3 If using an IR keypad the batteries may need replacement Remove the batteries from the battery compartment on the back sid...

Page 95: ... initiate the action Like POWER STBY and MUTE must be pressed down for at least one second Symptom The projector does not respond to an IR Remote keypad Cause Remedy 1 The projector s IR keypad listening status may be turned off Press PROJ then to turn on the listening status of all projectors or press PROJ followed by the projector s identity number to turn on the listening status of the projecto...

Page 96: ... from the Picture Adjust menu PIC Adjust phase so that the entire picture is visible and centered Symptom One side of the display is cut off Cause Remedy 1 A left or right blanking adjustment may be required Select the appropriate blanking adjustment option from the Picture Adjust menu PIC then adjust the amount of blanking A 0 sliders level indicates no blanking 2 A phase adjustment may be requir...

Page 97: ...rp or clean Cause Remedy 1 Display adjustment may be required Adjust the brightness contrast focus and detail settings 2 Is a BNC T connector being used Use a distribution amplifier to boost signal levels 3 Is the input signal properly terminated 4 The screen size may be too large As screen size increases magnification increases which reduces brightness This then reduces the contrast ratio which a...

Page 98: ...se Remedy 1 Is the active setup memory locked Press SOURCE to display the Source Message If a key is displayed unlock the setup Press UTIL 1 3 2 ASR is set to On for the current input memory and an ASI was automatically performed due to mismatched scan frequencies Symptom The display is OK when displaying the crosshatch test pattern or status screen but when trying to display a source nothing is v...

Page 99: ... performed if The throw distance has changed since the last time Learn Screen was performed The ACON Locator Assembly mounting position has changed since the last time Learn Screen was performed The screen type has changed The source has changed If the problem cannot be resolved call your dealer for servicing 4 8 ...

Page 100: ...etry circuits separately correct top bottom and sides for flat curved or rear screens up to 25 feet diagonal Keystone circuitry to correct pictures for angles greater than 150 vertically from screen axis dependent on throw distance Color temperature adjustment for precise setup S and C vertical and horizontal linearity Adjustable top bottom and side blanking 9 zone electronic astigmatism correctio...

Page 101: ... 14 kHz to 152 kHz autolock Size automatically regulated over frequency range and adjustable by 15 With left and right blanking control set to 0 Notes 1 Blanking can be Increased with left and right blanking controls 2 Retrace fixed as Short in ranges 45 60 kHz and 100 152 kHz despite user setting 3 Defl retrace time must be less than the max blanking duration 4 Horizontal blanking duration of the...

Page 102: ... of Inputs 78 Control Features Multi language software user selectable Menu driven interface with on screen help Built in set up tutorials Auto power up after power interruption Six built in test patterns Internal frequency generator Programmable events and real time clock Servicing Modular design for ease of servicing Most service adjustments are made using the keypad Environment Maximum Operatin...

Page 103: ...pprovals FCC Class A DHHS and HWC requirements EN55022 Class B CSA UL EN 60 950 EU Directives 73 23 EEC 89 336 EEC CE marked Further information Proceed to the Accurate website for further technical diagrams and documentation 5 4 ...

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Page 106: ...ry in section 3 7 Utility Features Active Line Time The time inside one horizontal scan line during which video is generated Ambient Light The ability of a screen to reject ambient light in a direction away from the Rejection line of best viewing Curved screens usually have good ambient light rejection Flat screens usually have less ambient light rejection Analog Video The video output of most com...

Page 107: ...image It does not refer to the brightness of a white image The Kelvin K temperature scale is used to measure color temperature Color Temperature Uniformity The accuracy of color temperature at any location Composite Video This term refers to the output of video tape players and some computers Synchronization luminance and color signals are combined on one output cable Contrast ratio The ratio of b...

Page 108: ...ed off a matte white wall Curved screens usually have larger gain than flat screens Gamma Correction A feature provided on Accurate Series 9 and 8 models which boosts the blue color output when required to provide improved picture intensity and color uniformity Geometry The reproduction of a straight and rectangular image Help Page A display of help information on the projection screen Horizontal ...

Page 109: ...tor installation changes to ceiling mount the Learn Screen function must be repeated Note ACON is an optional projector feature Linearity The reproduction of the horizontal and vertical size of characters and or shapes over the entire screen Line of Best Viewing When light from a projector is incident on a screen the light reflects from the screen such that the angle of reflection equals the angle...

Page 110: ...resentation level Projector to screen Also called Throw Distance the distance between the front of the projector s Distance green lens and the screen Protocol The type of code format utilized by IR keypad s The standard code is Protocol A By using two different protocols two projectors may be used side by side while being controlled independently by their remote IR keypads Rear Screen A translucen...

Page 111: ...bar A slider is a graphical display of an adjustment setting The setting is displayed on a percentage scale Source A device such as a computer or VCR which may be connected to the projector for display Spot Size The diameter of the smallest dot that can be generated on the face of a CRT Sync This term refers to the part of the video signal that is used to stabilize the picture Sync can take three ...

Page 112: ...reens do not reflect equally in all directions Most light is reflected in a conical volume which is centered around the line of best viewing Maximum brightness is seen when you are positioned within the viewing cone The horizontal and vertical viewing angles are the horizontal and vertical angles of the cone White Balance White Balance refers to the color temperature of white used by the projector...

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