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Page 1: ...MP 8 MP 9 Projectors Owner s Manual...

Page 2: ...phical 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 t...

Page 3: ...___________________________ 3 10 3 4 Setup Memories _____________________________________ 3 14 3 5 Display Adjustments__________________________________ 3 16 3 6 Convergence Registration _____________...

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Page 5: ...for manual display adjustments ACON II automatic convergence feature Functional Description The projector accepts data graphics and video input signals from a variety of sources for projection onto fl...

Page 6: ...ignal switcher a video decoder a ceiling mount and floor mount acces sories For more information or if you need assistance for upgrading your projector contact your dealer or Madrigal Imaging 1 2 Purc...

Page 7: ...the projection screen See Appendix F and Appendix G for more information Note If an optical lens alignment is required refer to section 2 8 Optical Alignment Step 2 Connect the Power Cord Plug the AC...

Page 8: ...ation Installation Type Choose the installation type which suits your needs front or rear screen floor mount or ceiling mount Front Screen Floor Mount Installation Front Screen Ceiling Mount Installat...

Page 9: ...re illustrated in Figures 2 1 and 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...

Page 10: ...ow Note Screen Gain is defined in Appendix A Glossary Rear Screen Installations There are two basic types of rear screens diffused and optical A diffused screen has a surface which spreads the light s...

Page 11: ...aspect ratio onto a 10 foot 3m high screen the width of the screen must be at least 13 3 feet 4m Note Screen size is often specified as diagonal size Screens specified by diagonal size have aspect ra...

Page 12: ...between curtains on a sunny day can severely wash out an image Make sure that curtains are opaque and fit snugly Some curtains can pro vide up to 100 percent blockage of outside light Pay close attent...

Page 13: ...ons less space is required if a mirror is used to fold the optical path Choose the right screen size for your application As screen size increases magnification increases which reduces bright ness Thi...

Page 14: ...as a built in IR remote or wired remote keypad The keypad is configured at the factory for built in use It is located below the front top cover You can use the keypad as it is or re configure it for...

Page 15: ...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 Figure 2 7 Battery Comp...

Page 16: ...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 Posit...

Page 17: ...troke 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 Madriga...

Page 18: ...enter of the audi ence 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 Figure 2 9 Floor Mount...

Page 19: ...nstallation Instructions for adjusting projection angle are provided with the fixture kit For more information contact your dealer or Madrigal Rear Screen Installations When installing a rear screen s...

Page 20: ...2 14 If a diffused screen is used the projection angle should be less than 15 If an optical screen is used the optical path between the mirror and the screen should be perpendicular to the screen Muc...

Page 21: ...t 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 in...

Page 22: ...nput Interconnection cables must be terminated with BNC connectors Figure 2 17 show source connections for the built in interface Figure 2 17 Built in RGB Interface Connections 2 7 Serial Port Connect...

Page 23: ...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 performed using the in...

Page 24: ...ver is used for lens alignment Examine the lenses and hardware as shown in Figure 2 21a or for the MP 8 model see Figure 2 21b Each lens consists of a rear section and a front section The rear section...

Page 25: ...wdriver or the projector wrench supplied as necessary The securing bolts are labeled B C D Figure 2 22a MP 9 Lens Assemblies Front View For the MP 8 The lenses are secured to the projector frame by a...

Page 26: ...justs the focus between the left and right sides of the picture See Figure 2 22b Step 3 Loosen the rear wing nut on the green lens Rotate the lens using the wing nut until the picture is focused in th...

Page 27: ...he screen Adjust the feet of the projector or ceiling mount as required Step 12 A red image is displayed Loosen the rear wing nut on the red lens Rotate the lens using the wing nut until the picture i...

Page 28: ...ft and right edges of the red crosshatch match the green Step 19 On the MP 9 tighten the three bolts labeled B On the MP 8 tighten the two bolts labeled B Step 20 On the MP 9 loosen the three bolts la...

Page 29: ...e top and bottom are not becoming equally defo cused use the same technique but instead turn the TOP bolt CCW then turn the SIDE bolt CW until it stops Repeat until defocus is equal On the MP 8 adjust...

Page 30: ...djustment bolts at the upper left corner of the red lens mount ing plate viewed from the front Adjust the two bolts until the left and right areas of the picture are equally defocused Use the same tec...

Page 31: ...tment bolts at the upper left corner of the blue lens mounting plate viewed from the front Adjust the two bolts until the left and right areas of the picture are equally defocused Use the same techniq...

Page 32: ...ignment 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...

Page 33: ...rved Step 7 Press or to adjust vertical bow until the horizontal line at the middle of the picture is straight Press or to adjust horizontal bow so that the vertical line at the middle of the picture...

Page 34: ...he bottom Press or until the width of each crosshatch square is equal from the left to the right The source connected to the currently selected input should now be visible If there is no picture check...

Page 35: ...75 setup memories for storing display settings of different sources Multiple setup memories are required since display settings usually vary amongst sources There are two types of setup memories Input...

Page 36: ...al source can output several different scan frequencies e g a SVGA card When a source switch is made the projector may auto matically select a Recall memory with matching scan frequencies or create th...

Page 37: ...ources will be frequently added to the system it is recommended that five or six setup memories be created expressly for the purpose of improving ASI accuracy ASI accuracy improves as more setup memor...

Page 38: ...ory Step 3 At this point a test pattern is displayed Make display adjustments as required All display settings will be stored in the Recall memory To create another Recall memory repeat the above step...

Page 39: ...lay settings for the current graphics mode will be stored in the Recall memory Repeat this step for the remaining graphics adapter operating modes storing adjustments for them in Recall memories 02 03...

Page 40: ...ct 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 Figure 2...

Page 41: ...elines for systems which include the ACON automatic convergence feature There are a few simple rules and operation fundamentals which should be understood and considered when installing a projector wh...

Page 42: ...able Extension Cable to Locator Assembly to Locator Assembly Ceiling Viewing Cone Viewing Cone 1 5 x Screen Width 50 20 VERTICAL LOCATION B preferred HORIZONTAL LOCATION Y preferred VERTICAL LOCATION...

Page 43: ...es 3 5 Display Adjustments 3 6 Convergence Registration 3 7 Utility Features 3 8 Multi projector Functions 3 2 Projector Basics Notice that the projector has no knobs or moving parts to make adjustmen...

Page 44: ...ed above the lens assemblies as shown in Figure 3 1 The built in keypad can slide out of it securing bracket but it is rec ommended that it remain in place for use When finished using the keypad posit...

Page 45: ...and some keys provide indirect function access via menus Functions which are less frequently accessed are provided through on screen menus Figure 3 2 Full Function Keypad proj color tint detail geom...

Page 46: ...vel Operation level is the normal level of operation at which a source image is or may be displayed The projector temporarily leaves operation level when menus are displayed control settings are chang...

Page 47: ...e 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 or to move the cursor bar to the desired...

Page 48: ...atch 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 returns the display to the external image Note Test...

Page 49: ...s the previous page and returns you to operation 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 sc...

Page 50: ...1 Allow the projector to warm up for 45 minutes before use Critical adjustments should be performed after the warm up period 2 Turning the projector off via a remote or built in keypad places the pro...

Page 51: ...is pressed one of three main status pages is dis played To return to operation level press Page 1 displays general projector information and operating settings which include identity software version...

Page 52: ...nel Selection and Up Down Channel Selection Sources are selected at operation level Notes 1 For systems with only one or two source connections direct input selec tion may be the only method you will...

Page 53: ...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 o...

Page 54: ...urce to a 2 digit number from 01 to 99 Once you have assigned channel numbers to your sources and the projector is at operation level you can select a source by pressing the 2 digit channel number ass...

Page 55: ...tch to the source defined by the channel Notes 1 If a channel specifies a switcher which does not exist the channel is considered invalid 2 The Channel List utility allows you to flag the channels to...

Page 56: ...ories which are locked are not affected by display adjustment changes For an explanation of Recall memories and locked memories refer to section 3 4 Setup Memories ASI Message If the ASR feature is se...

Page 57: ...he current setup memory 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...

Page 58: ...ay settings from being saved in that memory For example if Recall memory 08 is locked and selected then brightness is adjusted the new brightness setting is only temporary If the setup memory is then...

Page 59: ...is recommended that adjustments be made using the sequence illustrated above When making picture or geometry adjustments follow the sequence displayed in the adjustment menu Tip When making many pict...

Page 60: ...ess then or until the desired color satura tion level is displayed If Color is set to a 0 level the result will be a black and white picture If Color is set too high the color levels in the picture wi...

Page 61: ...rizontal size until the objects within your picture have the proper shape For example if there is a circle in your picture size should be adjusted so that the circle is round not oval Note The Size fu...

Page 62: ...nts may be required when the source is a VCR or video signal To adjust blanking select Blanking from the Picture menu From the Blanking menu select item 1 2 3 or 4 to adjust the amount of blanking at...

Page 63: ...r operation select Decoder Options from the Picture menu From the Decoder Options menu select item 1 to set the decoding method to use for the current source signal input to the decoder Select item 2...

Page 64: ...for processing If As Composite is the selected option the projector assumes the input signal is composite video and processes it through the decoder If As S Video is the selected option the projector...

Page 65: ...sync The VIM also includes Sync On Green circuitry which strips sync information from signals connected to the Green BNC The IC then outputs the appropriate sync from the VIM to the Deflection Process...

Page 66: ...e used to compensate for aspect ratio mis matches between source images and the projection screen Not all sources use the same aspect ratio therefore it may not always be possible to fill the entire s...

Page 67: ...plays shown at right demonstrate Bottom adjustments To stretch the lower left or right corner up or down select Bottom from the Geometry menu and press or To adjust bottom pincushion press or until th...

Page 68: ...right characters are much smaller in size than the center characters Select S Linearity from the Geometry menu It is best to have a screen full of characters displayed Or use one of the internal test...

Page 69: ...vergence settings will be saved in the current setup memory Next press to display the Convergence menu Select one of the convergence options from the menu Guided Convergence provides a complete guided...

Page 70: ...w the projector to warm up for at least forty five minutes prior to convergence registration Guided Convergence Press from the Convergence menu to select Guided Convergence An internally generated cro...

Page 71: ...r to Continue Adjust then press To discard your changes move the cursor bar to No Save then press or Interpolated Convergence Press from the Convergence Menu to select Interpolated Convergence Interpo...

Page 72: ...nt press The caption above the box changes to MOVE Use the arrow keys to move to another zone for convergence Press to converge the zone When all zones requiring adjustment are converged press to disp...

Page 73: ...sor is analyzed and convergence adjustments are made accordingly The lens of the Locator Assembly can be observed to move about as each convergence zone is analyzed and adjusted No user intervention i...

Page 74: ...full red and blue image positions are adjusted based on the misconvergence at the center of the display When convergence is complete an Exit dialog box is displayed with the cursor bar positioned on...

Page 75: ...the installation It is important that all focus and geometry adjustments have been made Two Learn Screen options are available Manual Learn Screen and Auto Learn Screen Manual Learn Screen menu option...

Page 76: ...een you want to interrupt ACON press Shortly thereafter an Exit dialog box will be displayed Follow the screen instructions to exit or continue 3 7 Utility Features The projector s utility features al...

Page 77: ...the settings of the originating memory 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 c...

Page 78: ...t be effective However if many Input and Recall memories have been used and adjusted for a variety of sources the projector has more knowl edge in its database for performing an ASI As this knowledge...

Page 79: ...nel List the matching channel is used and displayed in the source message Display adjustments if made are stored in the new memory unless it is locked If on the other hand an ASI is performed a source...

Page 80: ...ources have the same frequencies Figure 3 7 An Installation using the ASR Feature is pressed to turn on the ASR feature for the projector s slot 1 input When ASR is on and a source is selected by the...

Page 81: ...ical frequencies are provided If one of the preset frequency sets closely match a source you will be using you can set up an Input or Recall memory for the source before it is available for connection...

Page 82: ...he channel number on the keypad Entering the channel number also allows you to select display edit channels beyond the first ten Next press to move the cursor to the Name field While in the Name colum...

Page 83: ...Memory Field The Recall Memory field contains the number of the Recall memory to be used when the channel is selected If the field does not contain a number a blank or dash is shown no Recall memory w...

Page 84: ...nput memory The ASR column indicates if the ASR feature is on or off for each memory A check mark is displayed in the ASR column next to the memories which may be chosen for use by ASI during an ASR I...

Page 85: ...set to Off Note It is still possible to display a screen message such as a slidebar while Screen Messages is set to Off To do this press just before selecting the function Blanking Time Auto 0 5s to 5...

Page 86: ...ress from the Utilities menu Two selection items are displayed Keypad Options and Communication Setup Keypad Options Press from the Remote Control Options menu to display the Keypad Options menu Use t...

Page 87: ...ol B operation If set to A or B the projector will respond to both protocol settings for keypads using the REMOTE jack If set to Off the REMOTE jack is disabled Communication Setup Press from the Remo...

Page 88: ...ts The current time and date setting is displayed at the bottom of the menu Set Clock Press from the Clock Events menu to display the Set Clock Menu Use menu to set the current time and date and their...

Page 89: ...change the date display format The format may be month day year MM DD YY day month year DD MM YY or year month day YY MM DD All references to date by the projector will use the format displayed this i...

Page 90: ...ed event Turn Standby mode on Turn Standby mode off Turn Power off Select a channel from the Channel List Select an input Perform an ACON full auto convergence Perform an ACON touchup auto convergence...

Page 91: ...ck and 0 1 or 2 when using a 24 hour clock The Enabled Field The Enabled field allows you to enable or disable a programmable event When enabled the event is performed as programmed When disabled the...

Page 92: ...val field The process begins at the start time set by the Start field This feature is provided for applications such as surveillance or status display systems where multiple sources are sharing one pr...

Page 93: ...remote key pad Once each projector has its own unique projector number projectors in the installation can be individually controlled using the same IR keypad To select a projector to solely respond t...

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Page 95: ...ting and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the projector The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within the equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the...

Page 96: ...ess proper ventilation is provided Do not push objects of any kind into the projector through the ventilation openings They may touch dangerous voltages or short out parts resulting in a fire or shock...

Page 97: ...Rub gently in a circular motion 4 3 Trouble shooting If the projector is not operating properly note the symptoms of the problem and use the following guide to assist you If you cannot resolve the pro...

Page 98: ...Symptom The projector s green POWER LED is lit and all other LEDs are off yet no picture is displayed Cause Remedy 1 Contrast or brightness may be set too low Press to activate the status screen If th...

Page 99: ...oser to the projector or screen Also ensure the keypad is pointed directly at the screen or the front of the projector 4 The viewing path between the IR keypad and the projector or screen or switcher...

Page 100: ...s no blanking 2 A position adjustment may be required Select Position from the Picture Adjust menu Adjust phase so that the entire picture is visible and centered 3 The retrace time of the projector m...

Page 101: ...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...

Page 102: ...the projector away from devices which radiate electromagnetic energy such as motors and transformers Common sources of these are slide projectors speak ers power amplifiers elevators etc Keep 35 mm s...

Page 103: ...the ambient lighting especially at the projection screen Is the view path of the Locator Assembly completely unobstructed The view path between the photosensor lens of the Locator Assembly and the en...

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Page 105: ...ic 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 sc...

Page 106: ...equency Range 39 5 Hz to 185 Hz autolock Size automatically regulated over frequency range and adjustable from 15 underscan to 15 overscan Retrace Time less than 300 microseconds Horizontal Deflection...

Page 107: ...s 90 VAC to 264 VAC universal input Line Frequency 50 to 60 Hz nominal Power 650 watts maximum Power factor corrected Inputs Built in RGBHV interface Optional interface modules install in interface sl...

Page 108: ...ce in less than 3 minutes Options Accessories Various interfaces RGB Input Module RGB Loop Thru Module Composite S Video Module HDTV Input Module and PC Analog Input Module Signal Switcher Adapter cab...

Page 109: ...Physical Figure 5 1 Projector Dimensions SPECIFICATIONS 5 5...

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Page 111: ...or a given source is chosen from memory according to its signal parameters horizontal and vertical frequencies For more information about ASR refer to the ASR entry in section 3 7 Utility Features Act...

Page 112: ...assigned source input information This infor mation includes a physical input switcher slot a setup memory input or recall and a name or description Assignments are made through the Channel List Chan...

Page 113: ...dience viewing angles are increased Display Setting The level of a display adjustment Some display adjustments are Contrast Brightness Blanking Bow Size Keystone Pincushion Focus and Convergence Flick...

Page 114: ...een The hot spot always appears located along the line of sight and moves with the line of sight High gain screens and rear screens designed for slide or movie projection usually have a hot spot Input...

Page 115: ...he Locator Assembly situated on the front of the projector is the eye of the ACON system It includes a photosensor lens component which mechanically scans the projected display at each convergence poi...

Page 116: ...t discernable element of a computer generated image Projector to Screen Distance Also called Throw Distance the distance between the front of the projector s green lens and the screen Protocol The typ...

Page 117: ...display SECAM A video output format of some video tape and disk players used primarily in France SECAM Sequential Couleur M moire signals are similar in resolution and frequency to PAL signals The pr...

Page 118: ...o with digital characteristics Terminated A wire connecting a single video source to a display device such as a projector must be terminated by a resistance usually 75 for video Throw Distance Also ca...

Page 119: ...ness 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 col...

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Page 121: ...Appendix B Menu Tree proj color tint detail geom 1 2 3 recall 4 5 6 help 7 8 9 0 stby menumute power cont brite conv enter exit source util pic B 1...

Page 122: ...MENU TREE B 2...

Page 123: ...not match that of the selected setup memory Is ASR set to On for the selected input Search for a Recall memory with matching H V scan frequencies match match no match ASI Logic Begins Change the curre...

Page 124: ...for matching H V scan frequencies Search for an Input memory with matching H V scan frequencies Copy the display settings in the matched memory to the current setup memory Do nothing Return to presen...

Page 125: ...bles RS 232 Serial Communications When connecting the projector to a signal switcher another Madrigal imaging projector or a computer a standard RS 232 serial communication cable is required Cable det...

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Page 127: ...tocol setting A or B press 2 DETAIL TINT BRITE 1 DETAIL TINT BRITE proj color tint detail geom 1 2 3 recall 4 5 6 help 7 8 9 0 stby menumute power cont brite conv enter exit source util pic Mute to te...

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Page 133: ...EEN WIDTH RANGE THROW DISTANCE RANGE THROW DISTANCE FORMULA 1 33 SCREEN 1 2875 x W 1 1 286 x W THROW DISTANCE FORMULA 1 78 SCREEN 1 253 x W 1 1 252 x W G 1 Notes 1 Factory refers to the throw distance...

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Page 135: ...ion A 3 described H 1 selecting options 3 21 signal route selection 3 22 use of 2 15 video standard 3 21 Detail 3 18 Dialog Boxes 3 5 Diffused Screens 2 14 Display Adjustments 3 16 convergence 3 27 ge...

Page 136: ...Approvals 5 4 Remote Control preference options 3 44 Remote Jack 3 45 Retrace Time 3 21 Reverse Scan setup 2 11 RGB Interface 2 15 S Screen aspect ratio 2 5 diffused 2 14 gain A 3 optical 2 13 A 6 siz...

Page 137: ...warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state This warranty is applicable in the United States and Canada only Outside of the U S and Cana...

Page 138: ...ddletown Connecticut 06457 USA Telephone 860 346 0896 Fax 860 346 1540 http www madrigal com is a registered trademark of Madrigal Audio Laboratories Inc a Harman International company P630130 4 2000...

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