1 English Table of Contents Usage Notice Precautions .......................................................................................... 2 Introduction Product Features .................................................................................. 3 Package Overview ............................................................................... 4 Product Overview ................................................................................. 5 Installation Connecting the Projector to Desktop Computer ................................... 8 Connecting the Projector to Portable Computer ................................... 9 Connecting the Projector to Other Video Sources ............................... 10 Powering On/Off the Projection Display ............................................... 12 Adjusting the Projected image .............................................................. 14 User Controls Panel Control & Remote Control .......................................................... 16 On-Screen Display Menus ................................................................... 18 Appendices Troubleshooting .................................................................................... 22 Changing the Lamp ............................................................................... 25 Specifications ....................................................................................... 26 Compatibility Modes ............................................................................. 27 2 English Usage Notice WarningWarning- Do not look into the lens. The bright light may hurt your eyes. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. Please do not open or disassemble the product as this may cause electric shock. When changing the lamp, please allow unit to cool down, and follow all changing instructions. This product will detect the life of the lamp itself. Please be sure to change the lamp when it shows warning messages. After changing a new lamp, please reset the lamp life from OSD menu. Before switching off the product, please keep the cooling fan running for a few minutes. Warning- Warning- Warning- Warning- Warning- Precautions Follow all warnings, precautions and maintenance as recommended in this user's manual to maximize the life of your unit. Do: q q q Turn off the product before cleaning. Use a soft cloth moistened with mild detergent to clean the display housing. Disconnect the power plug from AC outlet if the product is not being used for a long period of time. Don't: q q q Block the slots and openings on the unit provided for ventilation. Use abrasive cleaners, waxes or solvents for your cleaning. Use under the following conditions: - Extremely hot, cold or humid environment. - In areas susceptible to excessive dust and dirt. - Near any appliance generating a strong magnetic field. - Place in direct sunlight. 8 English Installation Connecting the Projector to Desktop Computer 1. Make sure the projector and your computer are turned off. 2. Connect one end of the projector signal cable to the projector; connect the other end to the VGA connector on the computer and tignten the screws. 3. Connect one end of the power cord into the back of projector; connect the other end to an electrical outlet. Computer Output VGA Cable Power Cord v To ensure the projection display works well with your computer, please configure the display mode of your graphic card to make it less than or equal to 800 X 600 resolution. Make sure timimg of the display mode is compatible with the projection display. Refer to the"Compatibility Modes"section on page 26. 9 English Connecting the Projector to Portable Computer 1. Make sure the projector and your notebook are turned off. 2. Connect one end of the projector signal cable to the projector; connect the other end to the VGA connector on the notebook and tignten the screws. 3. Connect one end of the power cord into the back of projector; connect the other end to an electrical outlet. Notebook Output VGA Cable COMPUTER IN IN OUT AUDIO S-VIDEO VIDEO Power Cord 10 English Connecting the Projector to Other Video Sources v If your video player uses a round, one-prong composite video connector, you'll need the video cable. If your video player uses a round, four-prong s-video connector, you'll need the s-video cable ( See page 11 for detail information). Both cables are shipped with the projector. If you use the video cable: 1. Plug the video cable connector into the "Video out"port on your video player; plug the other end into the "Video"port on your projector. 2. Plug the audio cable white connector into the left "Audio out" port on your video player; plug the cable's red connector into the right "Audio out" port on the video player; plug the other end into the "Audio in" port on your projector. 3. If you need to use an external speaker (built in amplifier), plug the audio cable white connector into the "Audio in" port on your speaker; plug the cable's red connector into the red "Audio in" port on the speaker; plug the other end into the "Audio out" port on the projector. 4. Connect one end of the power cord into the back of projector; connect the other end to an electrical outlet. Video Output Audio Output Audio In Port Audio Cable Video Cable Power Cord Video Port Audio Cable Audio Out Port 11 English If you use the s-video cable: 1. Plug the s-video cable connector into the "S-Video"port on your video player; plug the other end into the "S-Video" port on your projector. 2. Plug the audio cable white connector into the left "Audio out" port on your video player; plug the cable's red connector into the right "Audio out" port on the video player; plug the other end into the "Audio in" port on your projector. 3. If you need to use an external speaker (built in amplifier), plug the audio cable white connector into the white "Audio in" port on your speaker; plug the cable's red connec tor into the red "Audio in" port on the speaker; plug the other end into the "Audio out" port on your projector. 4. Connect one end of the power cord into the back of projector; connect the other end to an electrical outlet. S-Video Output Audio Output Audio Cable S-Video Cable Audio in port COMPUTER IN Audio Cable Audio out port S-VIDEO VIDEO IN OUT AUDIO S- Video port Power Cord 12 English Power On/Off the Projection Display u Powering On the Projection Display 1. Remove the lens cap. 2. Ensure that the power cord and signal cable are securely connected. 3. Turn on the main power switch on the back of the projector and allow the projector to warm up for 1-2 minutes. 4. Turn on the lamp by pressing "Power/Standby" button on the Panel Control. The startup screen will display for 30 seconds and the Power/Standby indicator will light solid green. 5. Turn on your source (computer, notebook, or video player ,etc.). The projector will detect your source automatically. * If the screen displays "No Signal" , please make sure the signal cables are securely connected. * If you connect multiple sources at the same time, use the "Source" button on the Remote Control or Panel Control to switch. Power/ Standby Lens cap Power Switch 13 English u Powering Off the Projection Display 1. Press the "Power/Standby" button to turn off the projector lamp. 2. After pressing the "Power/Standby" button, you will see a message " Power off the lamp? " on the on-screen display. Press the "Power/Standby" button again to confirm. Otherwise the message will disappear after 5 seconds. 3. "LAMP " LED indicator will flash amber for about one minute. After the "LAMP" LED indicator stops flashing , you can turn off the main power switch on the back of the projector. *If you want to turn on the main power switch immediately, you must allow about 10 minutes for thermal dissipation. 4. Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet and the projector. * When the "LAMP" indicator lights solid amber; please change the lamp module immediately. * When the "TEMP" indicator lights solid amber, it indicates the display has been overheated. The display will automatically shut itself down. Under normal conditions, the display can be switched on again for your presentation. If the problem persists, you should contact your local dealer or our service center. 14 English Adjusting the Projected Image u Adjusting the Projector Height The projector is equipped with an elevator foot for adjusting the projector height. To raise the projector: 1. Press and hold the elevator button . 2. Raise the projector to the desired display angle , then release the button to lock the elevator foot into position. To lower the projector: 1. Press and hold the elevator button. 2. Lower down the projector, then release the button to lock the elevator foot into position. Elevator Button Elevator Foot * When you adjust the projector height; please place the projector on a flat surface and avoid falling down of the projector. * For safety purpose, when you adjust the projector height; please loosen the wheels under the elevator foot and pull the stands out . 15 English u Adjusting the Projector Focus You may adjust zoom ring to zoom in / out. Rotate the room ring counter-clockwise to zoom in and clockwise to zoom out. To focus the image, rotate the focus ring until the image is clear. The projector will focus at distances from 3.3 feet to 33 feet (1m to 10m). Focus Ring Zoom Ring u Image Size Adjustment Screen Distance Screen Siz e Max. Min. 22" 17" 3.3' 87" 67" 13.1' 67" 53.6 x 40.2 111" 83" 16.4' 111" 88.8 x 66.6 154" 120" 23.0' 120" 96 x 72 173" 134" 26.2' 173" 138.4 x 103.8 217" 165" 32.8' 217" 173.6 x 130.2 inch WxH 17" 13.6 x 10.2 *This graph is for user's reference only. 16 English User Controls There are two ways for you to control the functions: Remote Control and Panel Control. Remote Control Panel Control Power / Standby 4 Power the lamp on and off when the main power switch is turned on. Menu 4 Press "Menu" to open the on-screen display (OSD) menus and to switch among different menus. To exit OSD, press the "Freeze/CLR" button or select the " Exit Menu" icon and press "Enter" button. The projector saves any changes you made automatically. Source 4 Press "Source" to choose between video and computer sources. Reset 4 When you press the "Reset" button, the OSD menus displays a message "Reset All Yes/NO ? ". Select "Yes" to confirm or select " No" to cancel.This function will reset all user adjustable parameters to factory default settings. 17 English Enter 4 Press "Enter" to confirm your selection. Four Directional Select Keys 4 Use Volume or to select items. Use or to make adjustments for your selection. 4 To increase the volume, press 4 To decrease the volume, press 4 To mute the volume, press "Mute" Resync 4 Automatically synchronizes the projector to the input source. Freeze/CLR 4 Press the "Freeze/CLR" button to still the screen image. 4When the OSD is displayed, press the "Freeze/CLR" button to exit the OSD. PIP (Picture in Picture) 4 Display a video source image on a small screen. (Computer mode only). Please refer to "Page 20" for more information. Zoom In (Computer mode only) 4 Magnifies an image up to a factor of 32 times on the projection screen. 4 When the "Zoom" icon is displayed, you can use the four directional select keys to change the vertical or horizontal positioning of the image. Zoom Out (Computer mode only) 4 Diminishes the zoom in image. 4 When the "Zoom" icon is displayed, you can use the four directional select keys to change the vertical or horizontal positioning of the image. Keystone 4 Adjusts image distortion caused by tilting the projector. 18 English OSD Menus How to operate 4 The Projector has a multilingual On-Screen Display(OSD) menu that allows you to make image adjustments and change a variety of settings. In computer source, the OSD will be the "Computer OSD". In video source, the OSD will be the " Video OSD". The projector will detect the source automatically. 4To open the OSD menu, press the "menu" button on the Remote Control or Panel Control. 4 To select among different menus, press the" Menu" button again. Then use to select different items and use to adjust your selection. 4 To exit the OSD, choose the "Exit Menu" and press the enter button. 4When the OSD is displayed, press the "Freeze/CLR" button to exit the OSD. Language 4Language You can display the multilingual OSD menu . Use the " Up" and " Down" key to select the language you prefer. The menus redrew immediately. Display 4Brightness Adjusting the brightness of the image. l Press the left key to darken the image. l Press the right key to lighten the image. 4Contrast The contrast controls the degree of difference between the lightest and darkest parts of the picture. Adjusting the contrast changes the amount of black and ...