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Page 2 - Setting input ports; Contents

2   1. Introduction ........................3 1.1 Basic information and preparations ............................. 3 Instant Stack ........................................ 3 Intelligent Stack and Simple Stack ...... 3 Remote control for Intelligent Stack and Simple Stack .............................

Page 3 - Basic information and preparations; Instant Stack; Important Information for Intelligent Stack; CAUTION

3 (continued on next page) 1. Introduction 1.1 Basic information and preparations Instant Stack Instant Stack is a feature that allows you to easily superimpose images projected from two projectors. Intelligent Stack and Simple Stack Instant Stack includes the following two features: When two projec...

Page 4 - Introduction; NOTICE; ► Intelligent Stack can be only be used with pairs of the same model

4 Introduction 1.1 Basic information and preparations (continued) NOTICE ► Intelligent Stack can be only be used with pairs of the same model projectors.► A maximum of two projectors can be used in an Intelligent Stack.► Depending on the installation and surrounding environment, images projected fro...

Page 5 - Preparing for Intelligent Stack; in

5 For safety reasons, read 1.1 Basic information and preparations (  3, 4 ) carefully before installation. In addition, review the following for proper use of Instant Stack.• Use the same model projectors.• Arrange the projectors side by side.• Verify the projection screen is perpendicular to the p...

Page 6 - Deciding the installation position; NOTE; WARNING

6 Installation NOTE • Set the tilt angle of Set A within 9 degrees of the level line. (continued on next page) Deciding the installation position Decide the position of Set A and its projection angle. (  User’s Manual (concise) → Arrangement and Adjusting the projector’s elevator ) 2.2 Installing t...

Page 7 - Installation; MENU

7 Installation 4. Press the MENU button to display the menu. (  Operating Guide → Using the menu function ) 5. Use the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons to go into the following menu. ADVANCED MENU > OPTION > SERVICE > COMMUNICATION > STACK The STACK menu will appear on screen. (  Operating Guide → OPTI...

Page 8 - Installing the second projector (Set; Connecting projectors; Setting up Set; and; and

8 Installation 2.3 Installing the second projector (Set B ) Connecting projectors To use Intelligent Stack, connect an RS-232 null modem cable between the CONTROL port of Set A and Set B . (continued on next page) NOTE • KEYSTONE cannot be selected when PERFECT FIT is in use. To reset both functions...

Page 9 - DUAL; using functions such as

9 Installation 8. After pressing the ► button, a dialog to confirm whether or not to save the setting is displayed. Press the ► button to save the setting. (  19 ) 6. Use the ▲/▼ buttons to highlight STACK MODE, and press the ► button to display the STACK MODE dialog. Highlight MAIN with the ▲/▼ bu...

Page 10 - Confirming Main and Sub settings

10 Installation 2.4 Confirming Main and Sub settings NOTE • When Intelligent Stack is in use, only Main will be able to receive remote control signals. Sub will not respond to remote control signals. 2. The following dialogs appear on the lower right screen. Main (Set B ) Sub (Set A ) 3. If you pres...

Page 11 - Fine adjusting image position; Using; For Intelligent Stack users; or

11 Installation 2.5 Fine adjusting image position To superimpose the images of Main (Set B ) and Sub (Set A ), fine adjust the im- age size and position of Main (Set B ) using PERFECT FIT . 3. Using PERFECT FIT on Main (Set B ), adjust the im- age size and position of Main (Set B ) to superimpose on...

Page 12 - AUTO

12 Installation NOTES for all users • For details on PERFECT FIT, refer to PERFECT FIT in the EASY MENU or SETUP menu as described in the Operating Guide . • We strongly recommend using a flat screen. If a curved or skewed screen is used, it is very difficult to align the two images even if you use ...

Page 13 - Displaying STACK menu; STACK menu settings

13 3.1 Displaying STACK menu Use the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons to go into the fol- lowing menu.ADVANCED MENU > OPTION > SERVICE > COMMUNICATION > STACK STACK menu will appear on screen. (  Operating Guide → OPTION menu ) The setting for Intelligent Stack operation starts from this menu. Set up In...

Page 14 - Network Guide; OFF

14 STACK menu settings NOTE • After setting Main or Sub, the setting information can be checked on Projector Web Control. (  Network Guide → Projector Web Control ) Select Projector Status in the main menu of Projector Web Control. Even if STACK MODE is set to OFF, the Stack Mode item shows whether...

Page 15 - Selecting lamp operation mode

15 STACK menu settings 3. Press the ◄ button to return to the previous menu, or press the ► button to save the setting. (  19 ) NOTE • If DUAL is selected, a menu to select MAIN or SUB appears on screen when a button on the projector's control panel or remote control is pressed. Select the projecto...

Page 16 - STACK menu settings

16 STACK menu settings NOTE • When DUAL is selected for LAMP MODE, the images projected from the Main and Sub projectors can be different. We recommend setting up the projectors as follows: - Select the same image for TEMPLATE and START UP on the Main and Sub projectors. - Capture the same image for...

Page 17 - Selecting lamp switching mode

17 STACK menu settings 3. Press the ◄ button to return to the previous menu, or press the ► button to save the setting. (  19 ) NOTE • The ALTERNATE MODE dialog can be operated on the Main projector when ALTERNATE is selected in the LAMP MODE dialog.• To maintain the quality and reliability of the ...

Page 18 - Selecting input source for Sub

18 STACK menu settings 3. Press the ◄ button to return to the previous menu, or press the ► button to save the setting. (  19 ) NOTE • <Only for IN5135 and IN5145 > When the projectors are in the PbyP mode, the SUB INPUT SOURCE is set to FOLLOW MAIN UNIT.• If FIXED (COMPUTER IN 1) is selected...

Page 19 - Exiting Intelligent Stack menu; Dialog from STACK menu; Operating Guide

19 STACK menu settings Before exiting menu operation for Intelligent Stack, we recommend checking all the settings in the STACK menu. For dialogs that are associated with the STACK menu, you can press the ◄ button to return to the STACK menu. Refer to the following to exit menu operation for Intelli...

Page 20 - Important information for Intelligent Stack

20 STACK menu settings (continued on next page) 3.7 Important information for Intelligent Stack This section provides important information related to setting up the Main and Sub projectors. It does not contain explanations on menu operation. Read all information carefully.● To use Intelligent Stack...

Page 21 - SERVICE; USB TYPE A

21 STACK menu settings SUB on both projectors in the STACK MODE dialog, or turn both projectors off and on again. ● The Main and Sub projectors share these settings: - AV MUTE (  Operating Guide → Temporarily turning off the screen and audio ) - Magnifying feature (  Operating Guide → Using the ma...

Page 23 - CONTROL; Connecting with your devices

23 To superimpose two images onto one screen, the same image must be input to the Main and Sub projectors. There are various methods to input the image to the projectors. This chapter describes different ways to connect the cables. Read this chapter to find a method that meets your needs. 4.1 Connec...

Page 24 - Connecting cables; Inputting the image to Sub and Main individually; Inputting the image from Main to Sub; Connecting signal cables; NOTES for Intelligent Stack; NOTES for Simple Stack

24 Connecting cables Inputting the image to Sub and Main individually 1. Split the output signal from your image device into two with a device such as a signal splitter. 2. Connect the output ports of the image output device to the same input ports on the Main and Sub projectors. NOTES for Simple St...

Page 25 - Preparing for menu operations; INPUT; Checking Main projector's operating status; Go to; Setting input ports using menu

25 5.1 Preparing for menu operations If Simple Stack without an RS-232 connection is used, press the related source button on the remote control or press the projector's INPUT button to select the port which has the connected cable. For setting up MONITOR OUT, refer to SETUP menu in Operating Guide ...

Page 26 - Setting input ports using menu; Starting up Main projector; STANDBY

26 Setting input ports using menu 5.3 Starting up Main projector After completing section 5.2 Checking Main projector's operating status , the two projectors should be set to ALTERNATE mode and the Sub projector should be operating. Because the settings for Intelligent Stack can only be changed when...

Page 27 - Setting the menu; Inputting image from Main to Sub - Computer signal; COMPUTER IN1; COMPUTER IN2

27 Setting input ports using menu 5.4 Setting the menu If Intelligent Stack with RS-232 connection is used, observe the following. When inputting image signals to Sub via Main, the operations differ between using computer signals and video signals such as component and video signals. Inputting image...

Page 28 - Inputting image from Main to Sub; Inputting image to Sub and Main individually

28 Setting input ports using menu Inputting image from Main to Sub - Video signal (either component or video) 1. If the STACK menu is already displayed on the screen, proceed to 3 below. Otherwise press the MENU button on the remote control. If the MENU dialog is displayed, use the ▲/▼ buttons to hi...

Page 29 - LAN; USB TYPE B

29 Setting input ports using menu 5.4 Setting the menu - Inputting image to Sub and Main individually (continued) 3. Use the ▲/▼ buttons to highlight SUB INPUT SOURCE, and press the ► button to display the SUB INPUT SOURCE dialog. 4. Use the ▲/▼ buttons to highlight FOLLOW MAIN UNIT, and press the ►...

Page 30 - Restrictions on Schedule function; Network; Restrictions on the Main projector; Restrictions on the Sub projector

30 6. Restrictions on Schedule function This model supports the Projector Web Control Schedule function. (  Network Guide → 3.1.7 Schedule Settings ) There are some restrictions on the functions when Intelligent Stack with an RS-232 connection is used. There are no restric- tions when using Simple ...

Page 33 - Troubleshooting; The projectors are not set up for the

33 Troubleshooting The STACK menu is not functioning. The projectors are not set up for the Intelligent Stack feature. Check the following settings on the Main and Sub projectors. - STANDBY MODE in SETUP menu: NORMAL - COMMUNICATION TYPE under COMMUNICATION in SERVICE menu: OFF - STACK LOCK in SECUR...