Philips multimedia projector bCool XG1 English User guide Index 1. Introduction 4 Packaging contents 4 Optional accessories 5 Service accessories 5 6-9 Controls 6-7 Remote control 8 Connections 9 10-12 Positioning the projector and screen 10 Switching on the projector 10 Adjusting the focus and size of the image 11 Adjusting the vertical and horizontal angle of the projector 11 To raise the projector 11 To lower the projector 11 Keystone correction 11 Moving/transporting the projector 11 Preparation 11 Moving/transporting the projector 11 Inserting the batteries in the remote control 12 13-16 General information 13 Computer input 13 USB connection (Universal Serial Bus) 13 Video input 13 Connecting to a computer 14 PC/Macintosh 14 Connecting to video equipment 15-16 CVBS (Video) 15 S-VHS (S-Video) 15 Scart connection 15 Component/HDTV (YPbPr/ YCbCr) 16 > 2. Functional overview 3. Set up 4. Installation Philips Multimedia Projector 2 English User guide bCool XG1 Index 5. Operation 17-23 Preparation 17 General 17 Messages 17 General explanation 17 Feedback messages 17 Some examples 17 On Screen Display Menu 18-23 Menu tree 18-19 General explanation 20 Computer adjustments 21 Picture adjustments 21 Video series adjustments 21 Picture adjustments 21 General adjustments 22-23 Features adjustments 22 Setup adjustments 23 24-26 Cleaning 24 Cleaning the cabinet 24 Cleaning the lens 24 Lamp 25 Lamp replacement 25 Resetting the lamplife time 26 27-29 < 6. Maintenance 7.Troubleshooting Philips Multimedia Projector 3 English User guide bCool XG1 1. Introduction > Congratulations on your purchase of one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today. We are sure that, used properly, it will bring you years of enjoyment.You will want to keep this manual handy, as it is a convenient source of information about your projector. For your own protection and prolonged operation of your projector, please read the enclosed Safety Sheet. Packaging contents Please confirm that the following items are packed in the projector box.They are provided to help you use or set up your projector. 6 LASER Left LEFT Mouse VOolume RIight RIGHT Menu OK AV Mute Standby On Source D-Freeze D-Zoom Projector - Lens cap Laser pointer remote control + batteries 2 x Alkaline 1.5 V Mains Lead Audio minijack to minijack cable Audio minijack to RCA cable S-Video cable VESA M1-A to VGA/ USB cable Composite Video cable Softbag Cable pouch Quick set up Card and Safety Sheet Cd-rom (with Projection Assistant, Warranty card, SecurityMax, User Guide, Spec. sheet and more.) Philips Multimedia Projector 4 English User guide bCool XG1 1. Introduction Optional accessories The · · · · The · · · < following accessories are available via the dealer from which you purchased your Philips projector: LCA3125/00 - 180W replacement lamp - 8670 931 25009 LCA2218/00 - Ceiling mount - 8670 922 18009 LCA5317/00 - RCA/M1 component video adaptor cable - 8670 953 17009 LCA5318/00 - DVI + USB/M1 adaptor cable - 8670 953 17009 following accessories are available via our Service organisation only: Laser pointer remote Control - 3139 228 62631 Compact remote control - 3139 228 62641 User Guide (Cd- rom) - 3122 435 91181 Service accessories Philips Multimedia Projector 5 English User guide bCool XG1 2. Functional overview 1 Menu Controls > 2 OK 3 8 ^ Source Auto Image 4 5 ! Lamp Temp. 76 9 0 % @# $ Menu 1 OK 2 Cursor Control 3 To activate and deactivate the menu. To confirm actions in the menu when the menu is on screen. When the menu is active the Cursor Control controls the menu cursor to navigate through the OSD menu.The cursor control works with up/down and left/right button operation. To automatically adjust frequency, tracking, horizontal and vertical position. With most signal sources, Auto Image provides the best results To switch the projector in or out of the Power/Standby mode. The Standby indicator (text on button/ring around button): In Power on mode: ­ blinks green when the projector is warming up; ­ lights up green when the projector is in Power On mode; In Power off mode: ­ lights up red when the projector is in Standby mode; ­ blinks red when the projector is cooling down. Lights up red in case of temperature error. ­ ­ Fast blinks red (0.5 sec On, 0.5 sec Off) when lamp start has failed. Fast blinks red (1 sec On, 1 sec Off) in case of fan error. Auto Image 4 Standby/ Standby indicator 5 Temperature indicator 6 Lamp indicator 7 Source 8 To select the current projection source (Auto, Computer, DVI,YPbPr,YCbCr, RGBS, S-Video or Video).The button toggles between the seven signals. To adjust the size of the projected image. To adjust the focus of the projected image. Zoomring 9 Focus ring 0 Philips Multimedia Projector 6 English User guide bCool XG1 2. Functional overview 1 Menu Controls < 2 OK 3 8 ^ Source Auto Image 4 5 ! Lamp Temp. 76 9 0 % @# $ Mains inlet socket ! Elevator button @ Elevator foot # Lamp compartment $ Horizontal adjuster % Keystone corrections keys ^ To connect the projector to the mains. To adjust the vertical angle of the projector. To adjust a possible oblique displayed picture. To correct picture distortion of the vertical keystone type by internal scaling. Philips Multimedia Projector 7 English User guide bCool XG1 2. Functional overview @ 6 Laser Remote control < ! 2 3 4 Left MOUSE VOLUME Right MENU OK 0 9 AV MUTE Stand by On 8 5 6 SOURCE D-FREEZE D-ZOOM 1 7 Laser pointer remote control Stand by On 1 Mouse Left/Right 2 ­ Volume + 3 Menu 4 Source 5 To switch the projector in or out of the Power/Standby mode. Function as the Left and Right mouse keys of your pc when USB connection has been made. To adjust the volume. To activate and de-activate the menu. To select the current projection source (Auto, Computer, DVI,YPbPr,YCbCr, RGBS, S-Video or Video).The button toggles between the seven signals. To capture a (moving) picture.The button toggles between the Freeze mode and the display situation. To magnifie the size of the projected image. Use Corsor control to select the zoom centre and press D(igital)-Zoom to select the required zoom factor: 1 x, 4 x, 9 x or 16 x. To mute the sound of the projector and to mute the picture. To manipulate the mouse cursor on the connected computer as long as the menu is not active. When the menu is active the Cursor Control controls the menu cursor to navigate through the OSD menu.The cursor control works with up/down and left/right button operation. The Cursor Control can only function as a mouse cursor when the projector is connected to the USB connector of the computer. Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows 2000 or Windows XP should be installed on the computer when you make the USB connection. To confirm actions in the menu when the menu is on screen. To activate the laser pointer to indicate items on the screen. Note: The laser pointer sends out a laser beam. Do not look into this beam! Exit point of laser pointer. The maximum range of the remote control is approximately 7 m (± 25 feet). D(igital)-Freeze 6 D(igital)-Zoom 7 A(udio)/V(ideo) Mute 8 Cursor Control 9 Note OK 0 Laser ! Laser pointer @ Note Philips Multimedia Projector 8 English User guide bCool XG1 2. Functional overview 6 5 4 3 2 Connections < 1 Video Video Audio in Audio in S-Video S-Video Data in Data in Data in 1 Data source connections ­ Input socket to connect to the analog (VGA) Data out terminal of a computer. ­ Input socket to connect to the digital (DVI) Data out terminal of a computer. ­ In-/Output socket to connect a PC or Apple Macintosh computer equipped with a USB downlink connection. When USB connection is used the mouse cursor on the connected computer can be controlled via the projector remote control. Make sure Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows 2000 or Windows XP is installed on the computer. ­ Input socket to connect to DVD- and HDTV-video equipment This socket can be connected to the following output sockets:YCbCr, YPbPr, RGBS (Composite sync), RGBHV). Video source connections Input socket to connect to the S-Video out socket of a S-VHS video recorder, a VCR, Laser Disc player, DVD player, video camera or TV with AV output socket. This socket can be connected to a S-Video/S-VHS (Y/C) output socket. Input socket to connect to the Video out socket of a video recorder, Laser Disc player, video camera, DVD player, or TV with AV output socket. This socket can be connected to CVBS output sockets. Other connections Input socket to connect to the Audio out terminal of a computer, video recorder, laser disc player, video camera or TV with A/V output socket. To receive the signals from the remote control. To insert an optional locking device (Kensington lock). S-Video 2 Video 4 Audio in 3 IR sensor 5 Lock slit 6 Philips Multimedia Projector 9 English User guide bCool XG1 3. Set up Positioning the projector and screen Front projection SCREEN SCREEN SCREEN > Ceiling front projection SCREEN Rear projection Ceiling rear projection · · · · · · · Place the projector on a stable, level surface, out of direct sunlight and away from sources of excessive dust, dirt, heat, water, moisture, vibration and strong magnetic fields. Allow sufficient cooling of the product by keeping all air inlets and outlets clear from obstructions. Position the projector in such way that the viewers cannot watch into the projector light beam. Choose a screen size suitable for the number of viewers and the size of the room. Picture quality is best when you sit directly in front of the projector screen. The projector can be used for both front projection, rear projection and ceiling projection applications. As default factory setting, the projector has been set up for front projection.You can change to rear or ceiling projection via the `Mirror' function in the `Setup' menu. For more information on the projection properties of the projector, check the Projection Assistant application on the Cd-rom. Insert the mains lead into the projectors Mains inlet socket and connect it to the wall socket. The Standby indicator lights up red, the projector is now in the Standby mode. Remove the lens cap. Press the Standby button on projector or remote control to switch on the projector. The Standby indicator starts blinking green, the projector is now warming up. Switching on the projector Menu OK Source Auto Image 1 ­ 2 3 ­ Lamp Temp. ­ When the projection lamp is on, the Standby indicator lights up green after the start-up screen appeared for several seconds. 4 ­ ­ Press the Standby button twice to switch the projector back into the Standby mode. The Standby Warning screen will appear for 20 seconds. The projector will now go into Standby mode. 5 To switch off the mains supply completely, disconnect the mains lead. Save energy! Please put the projector in the Standby position if you are not going to use the projector for more than 15 minutes. When no signal inputs are detected for 15 minutes, the projector automatically switches to Standby (Auto Standby). This setting can be changed in the Features menu Before disconnecting the mains lead, make sure that the cooling fan has stopped (about 1 minute after the projector has been switched to Standby). English User guide bCool XG1 Notes ­ ­ ­ Philips Multimedia Projector 10 3. Set up Adjusting the focus and size of the image Zoom ring Focus ring > · · Use the Zoom ring to adjust the size of the image. Use the Focus ring to adjust the focus of the image. Adjusting the vertical and horizontal angle of the projector To raise the projector 1 Press the Elevator button (A). 2 Raise the projector to the desired display angle, then release the button to lock the elevator foot (B) into position. 3 Use the horizontal adjuster (C) to fine-tune the display angle. To lower the projector 1 Press the Elevator button (A). 2 Lower the projector to the desired display angle, then release the button to lock the elevator foot (B) into position. 3 Use the horizontal adjuster (C) to fine-tune the display angle. A B C Keystone correction If projector and screen are not properly placed, the picture will be distorted, producing a keystoned image (picture top width larger than picture bottom width or vice versa). When a keystoned image occurs the 4:3 ratio will still be guaranteed.This is especially important when the projector is being used together with an `intelligent whiteboard'. `Keystone correction' allows you to correct picture distortion of the vertical keystone type by internal scaling. · Use Keystone to widen the image. · Use Keystone to narrow the image. This correction function is also accessible through the `Keystone' option in the `Setup' menu of the On Screen Display (OSD) menu. Preparation 1 Press the Standby button twice to put the projector in Power/Standby. ­ The Standby ...