User manual DREAMVISION DL-500

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Before you start.........................................................................................2 Important information ...............................................................................5 Connecting a computer to the DreamVision DL500 ..............................6 Connecting a video source to the DreamVision DL500 ......................10 Connecting a TV-source to the DreamVision DL500 ..........................12 Using the DreamVision DL500 ..............................................................14 Using the menus .....................................................................................19 Maintenance ............................................................................................33 What do I do if (Trouble shooting).........................................................34 Limited Warranty, `FCC Statement' and `Trademarks Copyright'........36 Page 1 1 1 Before you start Thank you for choosing the DreamVision DL500 projector The DreamVision DL500 will display high brightness images with vivid colors, even under normal light conditions. As input for your presentation you can use CD-I, (ask your dealer for the DreamVision CD-I player) CDROM, Photo CDs, Laser Disks, DVD, normal VCRs or computers. You can have multiple input connected simultaneously for high impact multimedia presentation. Thanks to the unique DreamVision Graphical User Interface, the DreamVision DL500 offers true plug and play operation from remote control, which by the way also can control your computer. 1.1 Color coding for ease of use All connectors, plugs and buttons on the product are colored to make the connection and use as easy and intuitive as possible. The following colors are used: x Computer - gray (PC) /black (MAC OPTIONAL) x TV/channel - purple x Video (Composite) - yellow x S-video - dark blue x Stand by - red x Auto setup - green x Audio - red/white 2 Contents 1.2 Accessories Please take a few minutes to make sure that your DreamVision DL500 contains all the necessary parts: 1.2.2 Video accessories x Super-video cable x Composite video cable x Audio cable 1.2.1 Computer accessories for external PC/(MAC OPTIONAL) x Computer cable Enhanced Video Connector (EVC), 1.2.3 Other cables/accessories x Dual soft bag x Power cable, 4m/12 ft. x Remote control including batteries male at both ends, 3 m/9.8 ft. x Cable for PC / (MAC OPTIONAL) audio (Stereo jack, 0.3m/1 ft.) x PC adapter x RS-232 mouse cable for PC x PS/2 mouse cable for PC x (MAC OPTIONAL) adapter x Apple Desktop Bus (ADB) mouse cable for (type AAA/LR03 1.2.4 (MAC OPTIONAL) cables and accessories x EVC cable, 10-15m x Ceiling mount kit (MAC OPTIONAL) 3 Contents Softbag Batteries S-V V ZOOM TV FOCUS PC CHAN Interactive Remote Control Diskette EVC cable PC adapter Super-video cable PS/2 mouse for PC Composite video cable RS232 mouse for PC (Mac Optional) adapter Audio cable Stereo jack cable ADB mouse for (Mac Optional) 4 Figure 1: Product and accessories Contents 1.3 Insert batteries in the remote control Figure 2 shows the remote control with the battery lid removed. Slide off the battery lid and insert the batteries with the + and - poles correct. Slide the battery lid back on again. 2. Important information The warranty card or copy of invoice is your proof of purchase. Please make sure that the warranty card is returned in order to get the warranty service you are entitled to. Failure to return the warranty card may void your warranty. NOTE! Please use caution when transporting the unit. WARNING! Tampering with or opening the DreamVision DL500 can be dangerous. For replacement of the lamp, see the instructions support with the replacement lamp. Leave maintenance to authorized DREAMVISION service personnel. Please contact your local dealer with any service or maintenance questions you may have. Figure 2: Inserting batteries in remote control 5 Contents 3. Connecting a computer to the DreamVision DL500 The procedure for connecting a computer to the DreamVision DL500 is the same for all types of computers. 1. Make sure the computer, monitor and DreamVision DL500 are switched off. 5. If you want to use the remote control to control your computer, connect the correct mouse cable from the computer to the adapter box. See figures 7 and 8. When your computer is connected to the DreamVision DL500 with the EVC cable (with EVC connector on the computer), the remote mouse control will automatically function as a regular mouse on your PC or (MAC OPTIONAL). 2. Identify the RGB out connector on the back of your computer (where you connect a monitor to the computer). 6. If you want to use sound with your computer, connect the stereo jack cable to the computer audio connection and to the PC or (MAC OPTIONAL) adapter box. 3. Connect the computer to the DreamVision DL500 using the EVC cable and the adapter for the computer you are using. See figures 3 and 4. 7. Turn on the DreamVision DL500 and the then the computer. The computer image should now be projected from the DreamVision DL500 and the remote control should now work as a regular mouse. If the computer's image is not displayed simultaneously on the monitor, or the mouse is not working, see the section `What do I do if'. 4. If you have a desktop computer and want to display the image on your computer monitor, connect the cable from your monitor to the adapter. See figure 5 and 6. 6 Contents Connecting to a laptop, notebook Back panel of computer Connecting to an Apple PowerBook (Mac Optional) Back panel of computer PC adapter (MAC OPTIONAL) adapter EVC cable EVC cable Figure 3: Connecting to a laptop, notebook Figure 4: Connecting to an Apple PowerBook (Mac Optional) Contents 7 Connecting to a desktop PC with standard RGB Back panel of computer Connecting to an Apple Optionalintosh desktop computer (Mac Optional) Back panel of computer PC adapter PC monitor (MAC OPTIONAL) adapter PC monitor EVC cable EVC cable Figure 5: Connecting to a desktop PC with standard RGB Figure 6: Connecting to an Apple Optionalintosh desktop computer (Mac Optional) Contents 8 Connecting the mouse cable and stereo jack (PC) Back panel of computer Connecting the mouse cable and stereo jack (Mac Optional) Back panel of computer Stereo jack cable PS/2 mouse for PC Stereo jack cable RS232 mouse for PC PC adapter PC monitor (MAC OPTIONAL) adapter (MAC OPTIONAL) monitor EVC cable EVC cable Figure 7: Connecting the mouse cable and stereo jack (PC) Figure 8: Connecting the mouse cable and stereo jack (Mac Optional) Contents 9 ADB mouse for Optionalintosh 4. Connecting a video source to the DreamVision DL500 The procedure for connecting a video source to the DreamVision DL500 is the same for S-video and Composite video SECAM, PAL N and PAL M modes are manually selected by pressing "Green Button". If the right format is not found first time, press again. The video format is stored separately for each connector. 4. When all the connections are done and verified, switch on the video source and the DreamVision DL500. 5. The DreamVision DL500 will now automatically display the pictures from the video source. If not, see the section `What do I do if'. 1. Make sure that the video source and the DreamVision DL500 are switched off. 2. Connect the video cable from the Video out connector of the video source to the correct video connector on the DreamVision DL500 plug panel. 3. Connect the audio cable from the Audio out connectors of the video source to the Audio in connectors on the DreamVision DL500. Connect the red plug to the red connector, and the other plug to the white connector. Red is the right stereo channel. 10 Figure 9: Connecting to video sources Contents 4.1 Using external speakers In order to use external speakers with the DreamVision DL500 you need an amplifier. Connect the amplifier to the audio out on the DreamVision DL500. When external speakers are connected, these can be turned on or off from the DreamVision DL500. To control the internal speakers, see section on Adjust audio settings, section 7.3.3. Figure 10: Using external speakers 11 Contents 5. Connecting a TV- source to the DreamVision DL500 A TV-tuner is (Mac Optional) for the DreamVision DL500 The DreamVision DL500 behaves just like a normal TV. See the menus section 7.2.6 on how to adjust the TV settings. There are basically three ways of receiving the TV signals to the DreamVision DL500: x Antenna (Terrestrial) x Cable x Set-up box for satellite These three work differently and it is important to consider the options of each when adjusting the DreamVision DL500 settings. Antenna When you adjust your TV to signals from an antenna you must store each channel in a different program. . The same is true for the DreamVision DL500 TV-tuner. When connected to an antenna you assign the different channels to the programs in the Television Setup Menu. Then you use the Up and Down arrows in the menu, remote control or the channel up/down button on the control panel to switch between channels. Figure 11: Connecting to TV- source NOTE! Requires TV tuner to be installed. In order to use the DreamVision DL500 as a TV output; connect the TV antenna to the TV connector on the DreamVision DL500 plug panel. 12 Contents Cable When you are connected to a cable system you have two options. If you have a cable decoder you set your TV to the channel for the cable, and then you use the remote control for the decoder to switch between channels. If you do not have a decoder you simply set your TV up just like you would with an antenna. This is also the same with the DreamVision DL500. You must scroll the channel name in the TV Setup menu until you find the correct channel for your cable system. When this channel has been assigned to one of the program numbers you simply select this program and use the remote control or control panel to switch between channels. Satellite This works like the cable decoder meaning that you select the channel that reads the signals from the atellite dish. Then you use the remote control of the decoder to switch between channels. 13 Contents 6. Using the DreamVision DL500 6.1 Different program modes for the DreamVision DL500 DreamVision DL500 has different modes of operation: x Stand-by mode x Normal mode x Quick mode x Menu mode x Pointer mode x Blank mode Stand-by mode In stand-by mode the projector is turned off and can be turned on by using defined keys, see section 6.3 Normal mode In normal mode a picture will be shown on the screen. The mouse will function as a normal PC/(MAC OPTIONAL) mouse. Quick mode Quick mode is used with the interactive remote control (quick key). You assign functionality for the quick key on the remote control in the quick menu (see section 7.2.5). When clicking on the Quick key you will be able to switch between all the functions you have selected in this menu. Menu mode In menu mode the menu system is activated and you use the mouse pad and the mouse buttons on the remote control to navigate in the menu. Pointer mode In pointer mode you can move a pointer cursor on the screen by using the mouse function. Blank mode In blank mode the screen is blanked out (black). Contents 14 6.2 DreamVision Remote control The DreamVision Remote control has two purposes: 1. To access the Main Menu and control the various image adjustments and utility functions of the DreamVision DL500 2. To allow remote control of your computer Pointing it towards the projection screen operates the remote control. An infra red beam bounces from the screen to an infrared receiver on the DreamVision DL500. NOTE! Make sure nothing is blocking the IR receiver in front of projector located beside the lens, as this will prevent the communication between the remote control and the DreamVision DL500. To ensure smooth operation, the combined distance from the remote control to the screen and back to the projector should not exceed 10 meters (33 ft). If the distance via the screen is longer, you should point the remote control directly towards the IR receiver. 15 Figure 12: DreamVision remote control The remote control works with Optionalintosh and with Microsoft Windows, for interactive distance control of your computer. A unique pressure-sensing pad on the remote makes it very easy to control the computer and to perform the exact same operations as you would with a normal mouse. Contents The Remote control is very easy to operate. It has only six keys in addition to the pressure sensing mouse pad. The six keys are: Key underneath the control Left mouse key Small gray key Interrupt/break an action (right mouse key) Menu The menu key gives access to the DreamVision menu control functions. To move within the various menu functions, position the arrow cursor by pressing the sensitive mouse pad and click with the left mouse button which is located underneath the remote control. If you are in menu mode and press the menu key you will return to normal mode Zap The two zap keys can be programmed to perform an assigned function. To assign a function to the zap keys, select the Zap icon from the menu. The zap keys can be programmed to do the same function e.g. volume up/down. See section 7.2.5 for further explanations of the zap menu. Quick When pressing the Quick key you can switch between all selected functions for the Quick key. See section 7.2.4 for how to select functions for the Quick key. Figure 13: The remote mouse communicates with the DreamVision DL500 projector via the projection screen 16 Contents 6.3 Using the touch panel on the DreamVision DL500 The touch panel gives you direct access to the most important functions of the DreamVision DL500. It is very handy to use when the remote control has low batteries, or you simply have forgotten to bring it with you. The key functions are as follows: Source The DreamVision DL500 has direct keys for four sources: Functionality Text/color x Computer (PC/(MAC OPTIONAL)) (PC) x TV (TV) x Composite video (V) x S-video (S-V) The TV source button will only work when a TV-tuner is installed. PC TV CHAN V FOCUS S-V ZOOM Figure 14: The keys on the touch panel on the DreamVision DL500 projector 17 Contents Volume (+/-) The Volume key is used to control the sound level when the DreamVision DL500 is connected to an audio source. Channel Click on the arrows left/right to switch between pre-programmed TV channels when TV is selected as source. Focus Press the Focus key to focus the projected image after zooming to the correct size. Zoom Press the Zoom key to zoom the projected image to the desired size. Stand by The stand by key will set the DreamVision DL500 in stand by mode. The lamp will turn off, and the fans will run for a little while cooling the projector before stopping. To return to normal mode, press the Stand by key once more, or press the Menu key on the remote control. Automatic set-up The automatic set-up key will set up the projector with optimal settings for the connected source. If you want to do manual adjustments you can do this by using the menus (see section 7). Note! You can not access the screen menu system without the remote control. 18 Contents 6.4 Adjusting the height and angle of the DreamVision DL500 You can adjust the height and angle of the DreamVision DL500 by adjusting the four small feet underneath the product. NOTE! The DreamVision DL500 should never be left with an angle of more than 15 degrees over a longer period of time. This will shorten the lifetime of the lamp. 7. Using the menus 7.1 The menu system Main menu. Menu with video option installed. Menu with video and TV tuner option installed. Contents 19 7.1.1 Main menu The main menu is divided into two parts: x Icons x Help text Stand by Icons The icons illustrate a function and are grouped into groups with similar functionality. Clicking an icon activates it. Some icons have a direct function and some will activate a second level menu. Help text By moving the cursor over the icons the text area will give a short description of the icon. This function sets the projector in stand-by mode Auto set-up Auto set-up will do automatic set-up of the projector: x Horizontal and vertical position x Sampling clock x Phase x Chooses between available video formats and NTSC/PAL auto detection 20 Contents