Electrohome Marquee Ultra Series User Manual Download

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Summary of Contents for Marquee Ultra Series

Page 1: ...SerialPort Connections 2 l5 OpticalAlignment 2 16 SourceSetup 2 24 MemorySetup 2 26 ImageShifterSemp 2 32 ACONSemp 2 37 Overview 3 1 ProjectorBasics 3 l SourceSelection 3 lo SetupMemories 3 l3 DisplayAdjustments 3 l5 ConvergenceRegis ation 3 25 Utility Fea es 3 3l Multiple projectorFunctions 3 47 Warningsand Guidelines 4 l Cleaning 4 2 Troubleshooting 4 3 Specifications 5 l Glossary A 1 Menu Tree ...

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Page 3: ...T life standard on 9500LC optional ACON II automatic convergence feature Functional The projector accepts data graphics and video input signals from a variety of Description 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...

Page 4: ...anty or the warranty has expired Electrohome s extensive factory and dealer service network is always available Electrohome service technicians are filly trained to quickly diagnose and correct projector malfunctions Complete service manuals and updates are available to service technicians for all new projector models manufactured by Electrohome If you have a problem with your projector or require...

Page 5: ...r to section 2 8 Optical Alignment 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 Connect a Source Connect a source to the projector s built in RGB ...

Page 6: ...ved necessitating re Easy to access projector alignment Front Screen Ceiling Mount Installation ADVANTAGES CONSIDERATIONS Does not take up audience space Installation is more permanent The projector is less noticeable It is more difficult to physically access the The projector cannot be accidentally moved projector Rear Screen Floor Mount Installation ADVANTAGES CONSIDERATIONS Projector is complet...

Page 7: ...d 2 2 Flat screens offer a gain of about 1 with a viewing angle just less than 180 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 Figure 2 1 Audience Coverage with Flat Screen Figure 2 2 Audience Coverage with Curved Screen Curved screens have gains ...

Page 8: ...d See Appendices F and G As Throw Distance 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 for ...

Page 9: ...ve you an idea of what makes a good projection environment All 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 a...

Page 10: ...which can help you improve the design of your projection system Proper ventilation is important The ambient temperature should be kept constant and below 35 C 95 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...

Page 11: ...creen along the larger wall in a rectangular room will reduce audience coverage Figure 2 5 shows two examples of how audience coverage is maximized 2 3 Hardware Setup Keypad Conversion SQUARE ROOMS Corner placement of screen yields best audience coverage RECTANGULAR ROOMS Screen placement along short wall yields best audience coverage Figure 2 5 Screen Locations for Maximum Audience Coverage This ...

Page 12: ...g nuts then move the keypad away from the bracket See Figure 2 6 Step 2 Locate the battery compartment at the back side of the keypad Squeeze the latch to open the door See Figure 2 7 Figure 2 6 Built in Keypad Access Battery Compartment Cable Connector Figure 2 7 Battery Compartment If converting the keypad to an IR remote unplug the cable connector Locate the jumper wires next to the cable conne...

Page 13: ... the keypad to an IR remote 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 O2P is required Plug the cable into the cable c...

Page 14: ... to keypad commands if you press Qmmm If pressed accidentally press m to clear all keystroke settings Reverse Scan If the projector is not installed in a front screen floor mount configuration reverse scan setup may be required Reverse scan setup must be performed by a qualified Electrohome service technician Refer to Table 2 2 to determine if reverse scan setup is required Contact your dealer for...

Page 15: ...f 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 Refer to Figure 2 9 Projector lilt Screen TM 8S15 recommended Screen lilt Figure 2 9 Floor Mount Installa...

Page 16: ...gle and the screen tilt angle within a common reference be less than 15 See to Figure 2 11 _ l tsL_ Projector Tlt 8 _ Eye Level 8 I Projector lt Screen lilt 9 051 5 recommended IScreen Tlt Figure 2 11 Ceiling Mount Installation Instructions for adjusting projection angle are provided with the fixture kit For more information contact your dealer or Electrohome Rear Screen When installing a rear scr...

Page 17: ...is used the projection angle 0 should be less than 15 If an optical screen is used the optical path between the mirror and the screen should be perpen dicular 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 that your dealer or an experienced installer...

Page 18: ...Slots 3 to 6 when i23 S e 6600 0 optional decoder is insta ed u T t Slot 2 slot 1 Figure 2 16 Projector Input Slots Optional interface modules are available to accommodate other signal types These include a Composite S Video Module an HDTV Input Module and a PC Analog Input Module Any one of these can be installed in slot 2 A Marquee Multi Standard Decoder may be installed to add four additiomd in...

Page 19: ...onnections for the built in interface Ill t t 65 IN AlmO OuT BNC connectors RGR and ync w Irom urce Q Lefi and Right Audio Inputs preamplifier J Left and Right Audio Outputs to Amplifier phono plugs Figure 2 17 Built in RGB Interface Connections 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 in...

Page 20: ...warmed up for at least 45 minutes prior to peq orming optical alignment 2 Optical alignment is both a mechanical and electrical adjustment Electrical adjustments are stored in the current setup memory After alignment is complete setup memories which were previously set up if any must be set up again Memory setup is explained in section 2 10 3 Factory alignment is pe ormed using the internal crossh...

Page 21: ... is optional Remove the large allen head driver from the tool kit provided with the projector The driver is used for lens alignment Examine the lenses and hardware as shown in Figure 2 21a or for the 8500 model see Figure 2 21b Each lens consists of a rear section and a front section The rear section sets the optical focus at the center of the image and is secured to the lens body by a wing nut at...

Page 22: ...ust the top plate securing bolts using the ball nose screw driver supplied with the projector Adjust the mounting plate securing bolts using either the ball nose screwdriver or the projector wrench _ a supplied as necessary The securing bolts are labelled B C D Figure 2 22a 8500LC 9500LC Lens Assemblies Front View For the 8500 The lenses are secured to the projector frame by a top plate as shown D...

Page 23: ...om of the picture and the lower left screw adjusts the focus between the left and right sides of the picture See Figure 2 22b 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 BGR Loosen the front wing nut on the green lens Rotate the front lens barrel until the picture is focused in the comers Tighten...

Page 24: ...d in the center Tighten the rear wing nut BGR Loosen the front wing nut on the red lens Rotate the front lens barrel until the picture is focused in the comers Tighten the front wing nut 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 BGR Loosen the front wing nut on the blue...

Page 25: ...green lens and slightly defocus the center of the picture BGR Step 24 On the 8500LC 9500LC locate TOP Bolt the two adjustment bolts at the upper right comer of the green y l lens mounting plate viewed from the front Adjust the two m m bolts until the top and bottom Before After areas of the pic re are equally defocused Use the following technique for the adjustment Turn the SIDE bolt 1 8 turn CCW ...

Page 26: ...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 8500 adjust the large allen head bolt located at the upper right comer of the red m n lens mounting plate Turn the Before After bolt head until the top and bottom areas of the picture are equally defocused Note On all models it may be ...

Page 27: ... and bottom areas of the picture are equally defocused Use the same technique as that used for the green and red adjustments On the 8500 adjust the large allen head bolt located at the upper right comer of the blue n n lens mounting plate Turn the Before After 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 r...

Page 28: ...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 on the projection screen To make setup easier it ...

Page 29: ...he left and right sides of the picture are straight and not curved Press a or m to adjust vertical bow until the horizontal line at the middle of the picture is straight Press lor Ill to adjust horizontal bow so that the vertical line at the middle of the picture is straight Press or m to adjust top pincushion until the horizontal line at the top of the picture is straight and not curved Press or ...

Page 30: ...ntered on the screen a After Press m or m 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 n n your picture size should be adjusted until the circle Before is round not oval The final step is convergence If the projector includes the ACON option press u to m exit the guide and alIow ACON to converge the system Otherwis...

Page 31: ...unless the setup memory is locked Note If the ASR feature explained below is turned on during setup memoty selection the selected memory may not be the current setup memory To display the Recall memories stored in the projector press l J Press l to display the Input memofies Unused setup memofies Me not displayed About ASI and ASR ASI Automatic Source Interpolation is a feature which automatically...

Page 32: ...perform ASZwith Save me 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 Follow these steps to prepare a Recall memory Step 1 Select the input connected...

Page 33: ...he 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 l 1 a Recall memory numbers may be any number from 01 to 99 If the selected Recall memory did not previously exist it will be created automatically Step 2 Pr...

Page 34: ... 0 kHz 03 4 Graphics 110 0 kHz 04 Figure 2 23 ASR System Example l To prepare setup memories for the above system follow these steps Step 1 Select the input using the Source command Press E ZEElill 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 fil 1 1 B to turn ASR off for the inp...

Page 35: ...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 syste...

Page 36: ...during an ASR search Step 5 Press o E to lock Input memory 01 to prevent display or frequency changes to the Input memory Step 6 PressF l j to turn ASR on for the input The projector s display settings will automatically adjust to match the source selected by the switcher 2 11 Image Shifter This section provides setup and usage information about the Image Shifter Setup Module ISM which can be inst...

Page 37: ...cal sync signals with respect to incoming sync Since the incoming RGB video and incoming sync are generated at their source in phase with each other regenerating the sync with a shifting phase relationship shifts the RGB video on the display device which is locked to the output horizontal and vertical sync of the ISM Hook up As mentioned the ISM accepts RGB video signals with any one of the Connec...

Page 38: ...he first ISM to the MULTI IN jack of the next ISM in the chain This continues to the last ISM in the chain 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 pe orrned on each ISM before linking them together When linked the FAST SLOW switch on each sl...

Page 39: ...s Step 2 Adjust both the horizontal and vertical phase to center the image within the visible display area 1 1IFl 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 max...

Page 40: ... Repeat this process for the vertical controls Lastly switch the FAST 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 approximate y 166 seconds Note For lower resolution source signals vertical shifiing b...

Page 41: ...ts Locator Assembly analysing 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 finctions are not properly set Ensure ...

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Page 43: ... 3 7 Utility Features 3 8 Multi projector Functions 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 Four types of keypads may be used with the projector...

Page 44: ...s 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 Ill 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 cable required Wired remot...

Page 45: ...r off Standby to turn both picture and audio on or off Utilities Menu To access the following utilites Source Setup o Remote Options Channel List Cl ClockA ents Memories Display o Sewice O Preferences 1 I J I Fr t7 000 0 o t 2 3 RECAU 00010 J 000E ooo o MIRE STSY POWEF ZILEICTROHOME Picture Menu Toadjustorset O Phase II Blanking O Size Clamping o White Balance Q Retrace Focus o Decoder Sync Option...

Page 46: ...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 following may be display...

Page 47: ... include adjustment functions control settings or other menus To make a selection from the menu either l laml 2 Size 3 White Balance 4 Focus 5 Sync Slow 6 Blanking 7 Auto Clamp Off 8 Retrace Long 9 Oecoder Options Cursor Bar press the number key corresponding to the item number or press g or to move the cursor bar to the desired item then press If a menu item includes control options for example i...

Page 48: ...first test pattern a crosshatch Each subsequent press of lZlchanges the test pattern as shown below If a test pattern is the only graphic displayed i e no overlayed text pressing returns the display to the external image Presentation Presentation Level Level A h J t Standar Dots D Grey White D Fine Crosshatch Scale Screen Crosshatch mmn Note Test patterns are normally generated at the scan jl eque...

Page 49: ...ick setup of the projector with the currently selected external source Setup maybe performed while proceeding through the tutorial Notes l During the tutorial displays the previous page and 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 th...

Page 50: ...r 45 minutes before use Critical adjustments should be pe ormed 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 e...

Page 51: ...s occurred the display settings shown may not be identical to those stored in the setup memory Notes To view help pages pertaining to the status pages and their contents press during status page display Time does not updute on screen Presentation Level A Page 1 Electr aiwm Pr Jectton Wt Marquee Xxxx SO I al Mo 123456729 Projector Mo 000 sOftw r Vx x 1P Sensor A Date XX x xlxx RemoteJack A Time 05 ...

Page 52: ...ces 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 This method is the most basic of the three source selection methods A source Selection is selected by specifying the input to which the source is connected defined by a switcher number and slot number For the purposes of input selection the...

Page 53: ...er 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 L l n a II m INPUT The workstation output SOURCE is connected to slot 1 of the projector Example 2 A single Marquee signal switcher is connected to the projector and a computer is connected to slot 3 of the switcher To display the c...

Page 54: ...receding zero shown in the example above does not have to be entered For more information refer to the Preferences entry in Section 3 7 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 Press m followed by or m Each time an ...

Page 55: ...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 adjustment cha...

Page 56: ... or Unlocked o ASR lastused Signal Frequencies Horizontal Fequency Vertical Frequency Picture Parameters u Phase Focus Cl Size O Sync White Balance o Blanking Primary Display Param Color Contmst l 7int Brightness Detail Geometry Parameters USize o Boftom o Keystone D Bow O Side Pin O Linearity o Top o Skew Convergence Parameters U Convergence settings at all 45 zones Control Settings ASR OnlOff In...

Page 57: ...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 1 Fl m Option 3 indicates the current set...

Page 58: ...s press afier each adjustment to return the cursor back to its previous menu item position UNADJUSTED IMAGE Primary Adjustments Picture A rnen13 Geometry A stments Convergence Re ration FULLY ADJUSTED IMAGE Primary Display Brightness Adjustments The Brightness function is used to adjust the black level of the image To adjust brightness press Z l then El or lZ1 If video or data is displayed with a ...

Page 59: ...int The Tint function is used to adjust color hue to obtain true color reproduction of NTSC signals when using the optional Marquee Multi standard Decoder To adjust tint press l then B or 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 Picture Functions Picture functions are...

Page 60: ...t 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 If option 5 is selected a White Balance slidebar is displayed Press B or lZlto adjust white balance O is 3200K ...

Page 61: ...most input 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 ASR and are connected to an RGB interface turn the Auto Clamp o...

Page 62: ...te As S Video 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 v 1 Auto detect 2 As Composite 3 As S Video 4 As RGB I fndicates active is an RGB input connected to the...

Page 63: ...g item 9 then select As Composite item 2 in order to force the routing to the Marquee 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 Marquee 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 ...

Page 64: ...just display geometry while 1 Size a test pattern is displayed 2 Keystone 3 Side Pin 4 Top Size 5 Bottom The Size ti mction is used to adjust the horizontal and 6 BOW 7 C Linearity vertical size of the display image This adjustment is also available through the Picture menu 8 S Linearity 9 Skew To adjust size select Size from the Geometry menu Two slidebars are displayed a Horizontal Size slidebar...

Page 65: ...eometry menu and press m or m To adjust top pincushion press g or until the top half of the image is as curved or as straight as desired 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 comer up or down select Bottom from the Ge...

Page 66: ...ers at the left middle and right of the screen have the same horizontal size EiElczl 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 Selec...

Page 67: ... press to display the Convergence menu Select one of the convergence options from the menu 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 the image requires minor convergence alignment and you wish to be guided through the 45 convergence zones 1 Guided 2 Interpolated 3 Random Access 4 ACON 5 S...

Page 68: ... menu to select Guided Convergence An Convergence 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 a lZl and D to move the red onto the green in the zone Press to similarly move the blue onto the green These fust two adjustments adjust the position of the red and blue ima...

Page 69: ...cribed for Guided convergence 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 Interpolate...

Page 70: ...f there is one E I 4 Auto Learn Screen Note The A CON Auto Convergence Menu is 5 Manual Learn Screen available only if the projector includes the status message optional A CON feature I Before using ACON for the fwst 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 Boar...

Page 71: ...es 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 analysing and adjusting the convergence Full automatic convergence takes approximately three minutes to complete ACON touchup also converges at all 45 convergence zones It is different than ACON full in that as each zone is converged surrounding z...

Page 72: ...y required only once for each new installation A Learn Screen MUST be performed when one of the following conditions exist o 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 project...

Page 73: ...inue 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 fi mctions processing halts and an error message is displayed Refer to section 4 3 Troubleshooting for assistance Also if during a Learn Screen you want...

Page 74: ...h the settings of the originating memory 1 Copy Setup 2 AS I with Save 3 Current Setup Unlocked 4 ASR Off 5 Clear Current Setup 6 Select Internal Frequency Current Setup Memory Input 12 Recall 01 To copy a setup memory press 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 E From S12 memories are entere...

Page 75: ... As this knowledge increases ASI accuracy improves ELla zl Current Setup LockecYUnlocked 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 r...

Page 76: ...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 L Input 01 Recall 13 Se e ted Memory IInput 01 Mem ies Selected for Interpolation settings created by the ASI feature the new settings will ...

Page 77: ...in Recall Figure 3 7 An Installation using the ASR Feature Kl is pressed to turn on the ASR feature for the projector s SIOt1 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 Marquee Sync Routing System in Section...

Page 78: ...setups To select an internal frequency press lZl 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 and to move the cursor bar to the item you want then press When a selection is made a crosshatch test Horiz Vert 15 73 59 94 2 31...

Page 79: ...channel list press 1 or m 1 Note When the cursor is positioned on a edit field the jield may be cleared by pressing Q NOTE If 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...

Page 80: ...o not speci switcher 1 if switcher 1 does not exist in the system 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 Recall memory A check mark is displayed in the ASR column next to the memories which ASR may use If two or more Recall memories have identical scan fre...

Page 81: ... set various preferences which affect the behaviour of the projector To display the Preferences menu press ma lfrom the Utilities menu Six preference items are displayed with their current settings Select an item to change its setting Defaults shown I 4 Channel Select 2 diaits I Auto Power up On Off 5 Language English 6 Programmable Events On If Auto Power up is set to On the projector automatical...

Page 82: ...ge 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 within 5 ...

Page 83: ...te jack are disabled only the built in keypad can be used to re enable will only respond if the keypad is set for protocol A operation If set to B the projector wifi 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 two protocols av...

Page 84: ...9 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 another proje...

Page 85: ...ode 2 Years from 1990 to 2089 are assumed and handled Date To edit the date stored in the real time clocldcalender press lZlfrom 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 yeadmontiday When the proper date ...

Page 86: ... type a example shown Each line contains a type of event a frequency of occurrence interval time and an enable disable flag a start To program or modify an event first use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the field you want to modify for example the Type field Next use atdor the number keys to modify that field Details for field modification are provided on the following pages Modify each fiel...

Page 87: ...ter last channel is selected Cycles to the last channel after the first channel is selected Exit from warm up occurs after 15 minutes or when the EXIT key is pressed Other keys which stop warm up are PROJ UTIL CONV and RECALL When 3 Display white field for 15 min warm up stops all original 4 Restore original display settings display settings are restored Only valid entries are accepted The Interva...

Page 88: ...nd event is scheduled to begin before the f st 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 If the projector is not at presentation level when an event is scheduled to begin that event will be ignored unless presentation le...

Page 89: ... resume ji om that channel 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 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 mu...

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Page 91: ...bol within the equilateral triangle is 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 A persons 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 s...

Page 92: ...rvice technician If any of the following 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 ...

Page 93: ... X LED on the back panel is lit 1 2 3 4 5 El may not have been held down kw enough tO initiate projector power up Hold down for at least one second to initiate power up If using an IR keypad ensure it is pointed at the screen or the front of the projector If the keypad is configured for built in or wired usage make sure it is properly connected to the projector If using an IR keypad the batteries ...

Page 94: ...n the key long enough to initiate the action Like m and must be pressed down for at least one second The projector does not respond to an IR Remote keypad 1 The projector s IR keypad listening status may be turned off Press RI 1 1 to turn on the listening status of all projectors or press followed by the projector s identity number to turn on the listening status of the projector you want to respo...

Page 95: ... no blanking 2 A phase adjustment may be required Select Phase from the Picture Adjust menu Zl Adjust phase so that the entire picture is visible and centered One side of the display is cut off 1 A left or right blanking adjustment may be required Select the appropriate blanking adjustment option from the Picture Adjust menu Zl then adjust the amount of blanking A O slidebar level indicates no bla...

Page 96: ...et the projector s scan configuration The display is not sharp or clean 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 brightne...

Page 97: ...re not being saved in the active setup memory 1 Is the active setup memory locked Press l l to display the Source Message If a is displayed unlock the setup Press ml 1 1 Q 2 ASR is set to On for the current input memory and an ASI was automatically performed due to mismatched scan frequencies The display is OK when displaying the crosshatch test pattern or status screen B but when trying to displa...

Page 98: ...performed ti 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 o The screen type has changed s The source has changed If the problem cannot be resolved call your dealer for servicing 4 8 ...

Page 99: ...I lumens 9500LC 240 ANSI lumens Electronic geometry 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 15 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 bl...

Page 100: ...pical Maximum Range Setting Deflection Her Blanking kHz Retrace ps Of Projector 14 30 Long Or 5 3 7 5 Short 30 45 Long 5 0 5 9 30 60 Short 2 8 3 6 60 100 Long 2 5 3 1 60 70 Short 1 4 1 85 70 120 Short 1 4 1 6 120 152 Short 1 4 1 5 With left and right blanking control set to O Notes 1 Blanking can be increased with left and right blanking controls 2 Retrace fixed as Short in ranges 45 60 kHz and 10...

Page 101: ...ts 78 Control Features I Multi language software user selectable Menu driven interface with on screen help I Built in set up tutorials I Auto power up after power interruption Six built in test patterns Internal frequency generator CI Programmable events and real time clock Servicing I Modular design for ease of servicing Most service adjustments are made using the keypad Environment Maximum Opera...

Page 102: ...witcher Marquee Case Power Supply to allow input modules to be used as stand alone interfaces Adapter cables P43 short persistence phosphor CRTs Ceiling mount and rear screen equipment RETRO III large screen projection Castered cart Marquee Librarian software Marquee Encyclopedia software Contact your dealer or Electrohome for more information about the above products and accessories Also refer to...

Page 103: ...ing to its signal parameters horizontal and vertical frequencies For more information about ASR refer to the ASR entry in section 3 7 Utility Features The time inside one horizontal scan line during which video is generated The ability of a screen to reflect ambient light in a direction away from the line of best viewing Curved screens usually have good ambient light rejection Flat screens usually...

Page 104: ... setups The change in the tint of a white field across an image This term refers to the coloration reddish white bluish etc of a white image It does not refer to the brightness of a white image The Kelvin K temperature scale is used to measure color temperature The accuracy of color temperature at any location This term refers to the output of video tape players and some computers Synchronization ...

Page 105: ...ge reflecting off a 10 gain screen appears 10 times brighter than it would if reflected off a matte white wall Curved screens usually have larger gain than flat screens A feature provided on Marquee Ultra Series 9500DM and 8500SM models which boosts the blue color output when required to provide improved picture intensity and color uniformity The reproduction of a straight and rectangular image A ...

Page 106: ...ojector installation If the ACON Locator Assembly or screen is moved i e the projector installation changes to ceiling mount the Learn Screen function must be repeated Note ACON is an optional projector feature The reproduction of the horizontal and vertical size of characters and or shapes over the entire screen When light from a projector is incident on a screen the light reflects from the scree...

Page 107: ...tion level when an image is or may be displayed and no control dialog error or help messages are displayed For example if a help page is displayed the projector is not at presentation level Also called Throw Distance the distance between the front of the projector s green lens and the screen The type of code format utilized by IR keypad s The standard code is Protocol A By using two different prot...

Page 108: ...ar physical input i e switcher O slot 1 and Recall memories can be used with any input A slidebar is a graphical display of an adjustment setting The setting is displayed on a percentage scale A device such as a computer or VCR which may be connected to the projector for display The diameter of the smallest dot that can be generated on the face of a CRT This term refers to the part of the video si...

Page 109: ...quee Multi standard Decoder Screens 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 refers to the color temperature of white used ...

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Page 111: ...w mm WI CM 1 5 I 1 Source Setup 2 Channel Li St 3 Recal 1 14emori es 4 Input Heuml es 5 Preferences 6 Remote Control Options see next page i c1 000 000 000 w Sm 000 0 mull 1 Guided 2 Interpolated 3 Randon Access 4 ACON 5 Service 2 ACCN touchup l 3 ACCN center only 4 Auto Laarn Screen I cow o I 5 Ihnu al Learn Screm Last ACIM Status I onlY f ACONoptfOtI fnstaf Id r 1 Guided Source Setup 2 Guided me...

Page 112: ... z Vert 35 50 M1 oo 31 50 60 00 r o 1 Auto Pouer up Off 2 Screen Hessages On 3 Blank ingTim Auto 4 Channel Select 2 digits 5 Language English 6 Programmable Events On r I l Keypad Options I I 2 CommnicatiOn Setup I 3 1 Set Clock 2 ProgrammableEvents Time 12 34 p m Oate 01 29 97 1 o 2 31 47 59 94 3 47 71 71 90 4 62 50 66 67 5 39 30 70 00 6 126 84 60 00 1 IR Sensor A or B 2 Remote Jack A or B cENTER...

Page 113: ...urce do not match that of the selected setup memory no yes yes 4 Do nothing match Input memory of the currently selected input for m matching H V scan v Change the current match setup memory to e mdahed Input memory Asl Logic ASR Logic Diagram ASI Functions G Create new dfspfey aat dngs by iMe a ng the Iwo ctoseat setup m6m affe s fim q Q nat Updi Wselup nmlnaty c 1 ...

Page 114: ... com madon boxi yes match Input memory of the currantfy se ecfed input for match with matching H V scan v sem ngsin the matched with matching HSVscan ASI with Save Logic Diagram El Selecttwo setup mamoffes for fnmrpolmion and store the resuitfng display settihgs in the wrent selup memory c 2 ...

Page 115: ... Pin D Connector Cable Wiring Shield Shield Application For connection between the projector and a switcher For connection between projectors For connection to a computer with a 9 pin A7 type RS 232 port Cable Type Cable Wiring Application RS 232 9 Pin Male to 25 Pin Female d Shielded IJ I Multi conductor Cable 7 L 9 Pin D Connector 25 Pin D Connector Male forprojector end Female 1 F 3 n i IIIIIIH...

Page 116: ...m phono plugs is required between each module Cable details are provided below Cable Type 3 Conductor Phono Shielded 3 Conductor Phono Cable S ndard 3 Conductor Standard 3 Conductor 3 5mm Phono Plug 3 5mm Phono Plug 1 0 Cable Wiring z Q 4 I I 2 s Application I For connection between Image Shifter Modules for multi display image shift synchronization D 2 s S Shield Ground 1 H Shifi dc I el 2 V Shil...

Page 117: ...0JD ENTER 000 000 7 8 9 000 MUfE STSY o 1 Soui cf m RECALL HELP FQWEU LECTROHONIll Picture Menu To adjustor set Phase Blanking Size Clamping o White Balance Retrace n Focus Decoder Sync Options Geometty Menu To adjust Bottom Size o Bow O Keystone C Lineatity CI Side Pin o S Linearity o Top Skew Convergence Menu O to adjust red green and blue convergence Exit 0 to exit from a menu or fund on Source...

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Page 124: ...idth or diagonal then find it in the table The required throw distance is ahown Notes 1 All dimensions are in centimeters See reverse side for imperial table 2 Throw Distance is measured from the projector s center lens to the center of the screen 3 Use the Size function to adjust image size 4 Diagonal sizes shown are baaed on a 43 aspect ratio w 31u 312 aYu u 40Y 314 392 5 492 I 5 The above throw...

Page 125: ...64 105 1 49 X W 4 8 1 54XW 0 S T 93 I 300 I 74 I 240 11s 1 71 300 I 5T I 24V 87 363 I 102 1 51Xw o w I Notes 1 Factory refers to the throw distance used at the factory for optical setup and testing 2 All diagonal screen sizes are based on a 4 3 aspect ratio W in the throw distance formula represents horizontal screen width All dimensions are in inches 3 Calculated values are for reference only It ...

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Page 127: ...udes control features which are accessed through projector s user interface Marquee Signal Switcher 38 801 OOO XX Features 2 composite video inputs 2 S video inputs 4 audio inputs automatic video standard identification passive loop through on composite 03 and S video 05 inputs n switchable termination for composite and S video inputs luminance detail and color saturation control for all video sta...

Page 128: ... of the CRT face plate By continuously shifting the image position degradation of the phosphor is spread out thus reducing the noticeable effects of phosphor bum NOTE Standard on the 9500LC v Lng L CENT RANGE CEMT J Q f tiR RED HOlwxMP nm r AlmO M hmOuLE s miIm Features accepts 3 4 or 5 wire RGB video sync on green composite sync or separate horizontal and vertical sync vertical and horizontal ran...

Page 129: ...alog RGB input signals from computers or other RGB source devices Video inputs are 75Cl terminated Video outputs are provided for buffered loop thr ugh to another display device s Features accepts 3 4 or 5 wire RGB video sync on green composite sync or separate horizontal and vertical sync BNC connectors for RGB signal inputs RCA connectors for left and right channel audio inputs buffered loop thr...

Page 130: ...parate tri level composite sync BNC connectors for RGB signal inputs u RCA connectors for left and right channel audio inputs The PC Analog Input Module may be installed in a Marquee projector Marquee signal switcher or Marquee Case Power Supply It is designed to receive analog RGB input signals from IBM PC compatibles or Macintosh computers Video inputs are 75 2 terminated Video outputs are provi...

Page 131: ...voltage 38 801023 96 and the other for use with 220 volt line voltage 38 801026 96 Both models include a 15 Vdc 500 mA AC adapter POwm la Features easy installation no tools required can be used with the following Marquee input modules Image Shifter RGB Loop Thru PC TTL Composite S Video HDTV and PC Analog retaining clip to secure AC adapter non slip feet supplied with 110 or 220 volt AC adapter H...

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Page 133: ...val 3 2 D Decoder definition A 2 described G 1 selecting options 3 19 signal route selection 3 20 use of 2 14 video standard 3 20 Detail 3 16 Dialog Boxes 3 5 Diffused Screens 2 13 Display Adjustments 3 15 convergence 3 25 geometry 3 22 picture 3 17 primary 3 16 Display Settings list of 3 9 E Error Messages ACON 3 30 Expandability 1 2 F Fast Slow Sync 3 18 Focus electrical 3 18 optical 2 16 G Geom...

Page 134: ...listing of 3 38 Regulatory Approvals 5 3 Remote Control preference options 3 40 Remote Jack 3 42 Retrace Time 3 19 Reverse Scan setup 2 10 RGB Interface 2 14 s Screen aspect ratio 2 4 diffused 2 13 gain A 3 optical 2 12 A 5 size 2 4 types 2 3 Screen Messages 3 39 Serial Port cables D 1 connections 2 15 Service locations 1 2 manuals 1 2 when to 4 2 Setup ASI 2 29 guided 3 7 of Input memories 2 28 o...

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