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QUICK SET UP

SVGA DLP PROJECTOR

SETTING UP

POWER OFF (1)

Switch off all equipment before
connecting.

COMPUTER (2)

Connect the computer to the
COMPUTER input using the SVGA
cable and applicable computer and
monitor adapters if needed.

VIDEO (3)

Connect video, using the AV cable,
to the VIDEO and SOUND inputs.
Use a SCART adapter if
necessary.

MOUSE (4)

Connect the mouse cable to the
MOUSE connector of the projector.
Use an applicable mouse adapter
at the computer end.

MAINS

  (5)

Connect the power cords to the
various equipment.

POWER ON  (6)

First switch on the projector, then
the source equipment to facilitate
correct recognition of the projector
as a peripheral unit to the
computer.

USE

ZOOM , FOCUS AND POSITION

Zoom the lens for image size desired,
focus the lens for an optically sharp
image and tilt the unit using the
integral adjustable feet to position the
image on screen.

WIDTH

Invoke the menu and select SETUP,
then FREQUENCY. Use a patterned
background and adjust until the
pattern is stable all over the screen.

STABILITY

In SETUP, select TUNE to stabilize
the image.

SCALING

If desired, press the SCALE button to
fit the image to the full screen.

POSITION

In SETUP, select POSITION to fit the
image within the screen borders.

CONTRAST AND BRIGHTNESS

Adjust CONTRAST and
BRIGHTNESS as preferred.

COLOR , TINT AND SHARPNESS

In the menu, select PICTURE, then
adjust COLOR, TINT (NTSC only)
and SHARPNESS as desired.

ENGLISH

Summary of Contents for Impression 8300

Page 1: ...rect recognition of the projector as a peripheral unit to the computer USE ZOOM FOCUS AND POSITION Zoom the lens for image size desired focus the lens for an optically sharp image and tilt the unit using the integral adjustable feet to position the image on screen WIDTH Invoke the menu and select SETUP then FREQUENCY Use a patterned background and adjust until the pattern is stable all over the sc...

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Page 3: ...S VIDEO ONLY 22 8 3 3 THE SOUND SELECTIONS 23 8 3 4 THE OPTIONS SELECTIONS 23 8 3 5 THE HELP SELECTIONS 24 9 CEILING MOUNTING 25 9 1 SELECTING A MOUNT 25 9 2 MOUNTING IN THE CEILING 25 9 3 WIRING 26 10 YOUR PROJECTOR IN DETAIL 27 10 1 SLB SMALL LIGHT AND BRIGHT 28 10 2 DMD TECHNOLOGY 28 10 3 DLP OPTICAL SYSTEM 28 10 4 TRACKBALL REMOTE CONTROL 28 10 5 MENU SYSTEM 29 10 6 OSD SYSTEM 29 10 7 SET UP M...

Page 4: ...ROJECTOR UNIT 40 14 3 POWER SUPPLY 41 14 4 REMOTE CONTROL 41 14 5 COMPATIBILITY 41 14 6 PROJECTION DISTANCES 42 15 CONNECTORS 43 15 1 COMP 1 AND COMP 2 43 15 2 MOUSE 44 15 3 S VIDEO 44 15 4 VIDEO 44 15 5 AUDIO 44 16 ENVIRONMENTAL HANDLING 45 17 FCC STATEMENT 46 This publication is printed on recycled paper The information contained in this User Guide is preliminary and the products described herei...

Page 5: ...side the product High voltages may constitute electric shock and may be lethal WARNING This symbol alerts the user of important operating maintenance servicing and safety related instructions HOT This symbol indicates hot surfaces i e fan ventilation grill NOTE This symbol is used to highlight specific information for the user ...

Page 6: ...aterial damage and personal injury as the internal wiring in the cables may be different 5 LAMP LIFE See the Technical Data section for lamp life time The high pressure lamp may explode if improperly used When the lamp life time is exceeded the projector will fail to turn on the lamp and a red indicator ALARM on the projector will light up Change lamp with an identical spare part as described else...

Page 7: ...ector in an enclosed unit unless it is properly ventilated by a separate cooling system 11 HEAT The projector should be situated away from heat sources such as sunlight radiators stoves or other strong heat sources Do not operate the projector outside the maximum temperature specifications 12 OBJECT OR LIQUID ENTRY Care should be taken so that objects are not put or do not fall into the projector ...

Page 8: ...placement 20 SERVICING The user should not attempt to perform unusual or technical service to the projector Do not open the unit except for the lamp replacement door Refer all servicing to authorized personnel only Replace damaged cords or cables with original replacement parts only 21 DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE The projector should be serviced by authorized personnel when objects have fallen or liq...

Page 9: ...given Failing to do so may cause product failure that could void any warranties given and in some cases be harmful and dangerous to people For the experienced user a quick set up guide is included at the beginning of this manual Please retain this user guide for future reference All references to video video interface video connections made in this document only applies to the multimedia version o...

Page 10: ...tness image Compact light and portable User replaceable Metal Halide lamp True SVGA 800 x 600 resolution 640 x 480 to 1152 x 870 image compatibility 16 7 million colors Stereo sound Infrared remote control with trackball mouse Motorized Zoom and Focus lens Comprehensive menu system On screen display OSD User and source settings memorized Low noise cooling system False light blocking ...

Page 11: ...Adapter Y Split serial RS232 3 SCART Adapter 10 MAC Mouse Adapter 4 SVGA Y Split Cable 11 Power Cord 5 MAC computer adapter 12 Remote Control 6 MAC monitor adapter 13 Batteries 7 Mouse Cable 14 User Guide Soft Case not shown in drawing Multimedia version only 5 2 OPTIONAL MATERIAL Optional cables adapters and accessories are available Consult your dealer for further information ...

Page 12: ...s supplied with long cables for high flexibility in placement Various cables are supplied or optionally available to connect to different sources Follow the list below in numerical order for a trouble free set up 1 SWITCH OFF Switch off all equipment before making all the connections 2 COMPUTER GRAPHICS ADAPTER Computer graphics adapters use different connectors depending on the actual computer sy...

Page 13: ...ter for video and audio output The SCART adapter supplied provides connection to the AV cable RGB VIDEO Some high end video sources have component red green and blue video outputs for a best possible image Some systems use BNC type connectors other systems use the older CGA or the VGA connector Contact your dealer for an adapter that is suitable for your source Use the AV cable for stereo sound co...

Page 14: ...on the serial port instead to be able to run your local mouse in parallel This will require a different mouse driver setting Please consult your computer documentation or local dealer for details MAC Use the MAC mouse adapter to connect to the mouse port on your MAC computer 5 MAINS POWER Connect the mains cord to the projector and all other equipment in the set up 6 SWITCH ON Switch on the projec...

Page 15: ...ontrols are directly accessible on the projector keyboard or on the remote control by invoking the menu system SET UP ZOOM or FOCUS and press ENTER Place the projector at a suitable distance to the projection screen alternatively zoom the image to obtain the desired screen size See the Technical Data section for max and min projection distances Focus the image and observe that the picture elements...

Page 16: ...a by enlarging a lower resolution or compressing a higher resolution image If you do not scale a higher resolution image you may choose to PAN around instead in order to view parts of the image 5 POSITION Position the image correctly by accessing SET UP POSITION then press ENTER and adjust position with the trackball or keyboard cursor controls 6 CONTRAST and BRIGHTNESS Contrast and brightness may...

Page 17: ...ol and with special presentation tools The remote control may be pointed directly at the projector front or rear where the receivers are situated or indirectly by pointing at the projection screen When pointing at the screen point at an angle that reflects the beam towards the projector The trackball is by default controlling the computer mouse if the mouse cable is connected properly With some fu...

Page 18: ... low contrast image is preferred Yes VOLUME Volume of the audio output can be altered to suit local conditions Yes ON OFF Turns the projector into standby mode Switches the projection lamp off but leaves power on to the rest of the projector RESET Defaults to the standard settings for the active mode COMP 1 Selects the computer 1 as the active source COMP 2 Selects the computer 2 as the active sou...

Page 19: ... When SCALE MASK PAN or MENU is invoked mouse control is disabled as the trackball is used to control these functions instead Trackball sensitivity except for the mouse is set under OPTIONS in the menu system Mouse sensitivity is set at your computer as with the standard mouse RIGHT Emulates the right mouse key DRAG This emulates the click and hold function of the desktop mouse Use DRAG instead of...

Page 20: ...l For details on CONTR BRIGHT VOLUME MENU see the remote control section above KEY FUNCTION MEM ZOOM Zoom is used to obtain the desired screen size of the image FOCUS Focus is adjusted until the image pixels becomes sharp on the screen SOURCE Toggles between computer 1 computer 2 S video and video as the active source CURSOR KEYS The cursor keys are used to navigate in the menu system ENTER Emulat...

Page 21: ...therefore is not available for mouse control etc at the same time The ENTER left key is used to activate or deactivate a function The PROG key may be assigned to any of the menu functions Toggle functions like OSD REAR etc are tagged when active and untagged when not active Increase decrease functions like TUNE and FREQUENCY etc are adjusted using the trackball or keyboard cursor controls The OSD ...

Page 22: ...ations in graphic cards the horizontal and vertical position may need adjustment Select POSITION then press LEFT and use the cursor keys REAR inverts the image for use in rear projection arrangements i e projection from the back of a screen CEILING switches between an upright and an upside down projection by flipping the image vertically FACTORY RESET This function resumes factory settings of all ...

Page 23: ...1 COMPUTER 2 S VIDEO and then VIDEO If SOURCE SEARCH is off not tagged the manually selected source is maintained regardless of signal presence If SOURCE SEARCH is active the projector will switch to the next priority active source regardless of manual selection TRACKBALL SENSITIVITY Controls the response of the remote control trackball in the menu system It does not affect the response of the com...

Page 24: ...NS SOURCE INFO provides a status list of parameters relating to the source selected ABOUT provides system information about the projector It shows TOTAL TIME that the projector has been used since it was manufactured LAMP LIFE TIME USED and SOFTWARE REVISION ...

Page 25: ...rates more than 5 mm into the screw mounts and do not overtighten the screws as this may cause damage to internal parts of the projector 9 2 MOUNTING IN THE CEILING An improperly mounted projector is a potential danger to people and equipment A projector and mount falling down may cause personal injury and material damage Such damage caused by bad workmanship in mounting and operation may lead to ...

Page 26: ...signals should be wired using high quality coaxial cable The cables usually need to be customized Some vendors have specialized in this field Contact your dealer for further detail If the signal cables run over a longer distance from the source to the projector a line buffer distribution amplifier may be needed available from third party vendors For potential fire reasons the power wiring should b...

Page 27: ... controlled return of packaging material To allow for flexible operation and installation the unit may be operated from the tabletop ceiling mounted or in a rear projection arrangement Safe thermal operation is secured through a temperature controlled well dimensioned cooling system that is minimizing fan noise and stray light Compatibility is wide including most popular computer sources from VGA ...

Page 28: ...at is perceived as a continuous analog set of colors 10 3 DLP OPTICAL SYSTEM The DMD chip is part of the Digital Light Processing DLP which is the complete optical system from illumination lamp all the way to projection lens that enables the projection of high quality digital images In the DLP the light from the illumination lamp is directed onto the DMD Light is then reflected off each mirror thr...

Page 29: ...d settings that are made with the remote control the projector keypad and the menu system are automatically memorized for future reference Most settings are related to the actual source in use so when switching between sources or between modes within sources the individual settings are recalled accordingly The memory can store up to 40 different sources and mode characteristics Some sources are pr...

Page 30: ...operating in the ceiling under high ambient temperatures the fan runs at a higher speed to maintain cooling while the noise level increases The light leakage out of the vents is minimized by a special light blocking design of the vent flanges 10 9 MONOCHROME MODE In some presentations where colors are not required i e word processing documents or spreadsheets the monochrome mode can be used to inc...

Page 31: ...es a group of people actively involved in discussions round the table The projector usually is connected to a networked computer As the meeting evolves various documents are continuously updated and corrected Information is downloaded from the Internet or the company Intranet for up to date processing in the group Video may be played back any time with high quality stereo sound By the end of the s...

Page 32: ...tem for the best possible projected image 11 6 CONTROL ROOMS Large screen projection of critical information enables a quicker and more consistent reaction to any change that needs immediate attention This includes both manufacturing process control as well as operational control in private public and military situations Several projectors may be cascaded or grouped to simultaneously project over ...

Page 33: ...ceiling mounted or used for rear projection Since control over lighting conditions is difficult at trade shows arranging two projectors on top of each other projecting the same image on the same screen will help by increasing the brightness 11 9 SIMULATORS Simulators are used in various applications for training and entertainment Professional use includes car driving air plane and ship vessel cont...

Page 34: ...he ventilation slots being covered while the projector was in use Also ensure that the ambient temperature is within spec Check the air inlet as it may need vacuuming Wait until the unit has completely cooled down before using again The projected image is completely black but the fans are running The lamp may have burned out and needs to be changed If the red alarm LED is lit see the Lamp Replacem...

Page 35: ...k the batteries by pressing LIGHT on the remote control The keypad shall then be backlighted by a red light Check that the green LED on the projector is blinking when you press any one of the keys on the remote control Make sure you point the remote control at the projection screen or directly at the IR receiver The maximum range of the IR transmitters is 15m 50 feet Are you standing close enough ...

Page 36: ...th a damp non abrasive cloth using just water or a standard lens cleaning solution available from photographic dealers Vacuum the air inlets periodically especially when build up of dust is observed This will ensure cool operation of the unit Do not scratch the lens surface Use the lens cap when the projector is not in use for added protection Remember to remove the lens cap before operating the u...

Page 37: ...timer is available in the menu system under HELP ABOUT that may be used to track lamp operating time The timer may be reset by the user To change lamp remove the lamp lid by unscrewing the three screws indicated below A safety switch will cut off the power supply to the lamp completely Twist the handle on the small screw to unlock the lamp holder Fold out the large handle and pull out the lamp hol...

Page 38: ... that you actually intend to reset the lamp timer or cancel if you accidentally invoked the function 13 3 THE REMOTE CONTROL The infrared remote control requires little maintenance The trackball element may be cleaned occasionally with a damp not wet cloth To take out the ball twist the ring holding the ball anti clockwise Having taken out the ball you may also clean the trackball interior using a...

Page 39: ... may lead to permanent damage and will violate any warranties 14 1 GENERAL ENVIRONMENTAL LIMITS Storage temperature 20 60 C 4 140 F sea level Storage humidity 10 90 relative humidity non condensing Operating temperature 10 30 C 50 86 F ambient sea level Operating humidity 20 80 relative humidity Allow for slow acclimatization after storing at extreme temperatures and humidities to avoid condensati...

Page 40: ...de 0 5 4 2 m 20 165 inches tele PROJECTION DISTANCE 1 7 5 m 3 3 25 ft DISPLAY Digital Micro mirror Device 800 x 600 pixel resolution COLOR RESOLUTION 16 7 million CONTRAST RATIO 200 1 PIXEL RESOLUTION 800x600 SVGA DEFECTIVE PIXELS Max 3 at delivery 1 per 1000 hours of operation VIDEO FREQUENCY 14 150 MHz HORIZONTAL SYNC 14 100 kHz VERTICAL SYNC 50 120 Hz NTSC SYSTEM M 4 43 NTSC PAL SYSTEM B G H D ...

Page 41: ... which are predefined However since different varieties of these exist a frequency adjustment may be needed MODE RESOLUTION MAXIMUM VERTICAL FREQUENCY Hz Generic 640 x 350 640 x 400 640 x 480 720 x 480 800 x 600 1024 x 768 compressed 1152 x 870 compressed 85 85 120 85 120 100 90 SVGA 800 x 600 120 XGA 1024 x 768 compressed 100 MAC 640 x 480 832 x 624 1024 x 768 compressed 1152 x 870 compressed 120...

Page 42: ...IDTH 0 48m 19 1 37m 55 2 27m 89 3 37m 133 HEIGHT 0 37m 15 1 03m 41 1 71m 67 2 53m 100 DISTANCE 1 02m 40 3 00m 118 5 00m 197 7 50m 295 MINIMUM MAXIMUM DISTANCE 1 17m 46 3 00m 118 5 00m 197 7 50m 295 DIAGONAL 1 04m 41 2 59m 102 4 28m 169 6 35m 250 WIDTH 0 83m 33 2 07m 81 3 43m 135 5 08m 200 HEIGHT 0 63m 25 1 57m 62 2 57m 101 3 81m 150 WIDE TELE Please consider the values given as nominal with a vari...

Page 43: ... projector COMPUTER2 LINE OUT VIDEO AUDIO S VIDEO VIDEO COMP1 S VIDEO MOUSE COMPUTER1 COMP2 15 1 COMP 1 AND COMP 2 These computer connectors relays all signals from the computer to the projector and also back to a local CRT monitor if required 1 2 3 4 5 ANALOG R IN ANALOG G IN ANALOG B IN NOT USED 6 7 8 ANALOG R OUT 1 10 19 9 18 26 26 PIN HIGH DENSITY DSUB FEMALE FRONT VIEW 9 10 11 12 14 15 ANALOG...

Page 44: ...S232 RXD RS232 CTS 6 7 8 PS 2 DATA MAC ADB GND 15 3 S VIDEO This connector is used as S VHS video input 4 PIN MINIDIN FEMALE FRONT VIEW 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 GND GND LUMA CHROMA 15 4 VIDEO This connector is used as composite video input PHONO RCA FEMALE FRONT VIEW STEM SHIELD GND COMPOSITE 15 5 AUDIO This connector is used for stereo sound line input and output 3 5 mm JACK FRONT VIEW TIP STEM COMMON RIG...

Page 45: ... possible recyclable materials have been used to minimize the environmental impact The delivery packaging can be recycled without further ado With respect to the projector unit itself thought should be given to the eventual disposal of the unit in the most environmentally friendly manner considering the mechanical electronic and chemical components inside If possible return the unit to a specialli...

Page 46: ...ply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of the FCC rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause interference to radio or tele...

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