Meridian D-ILA 1080MF1 - Manuals

11 A Rx/Tx Indicators This indicator lights up during communication with a remote control system or computer connected to the serial port. Rx : Lights up when unit is receiving RS-232C data. Tx : Lights up when unit is sending RS-232C data. B MENU Button Press this button to display the menu. Pressi...

12 A STANDBY Indicator Light on: Unit is in standby mode. Blinking: Unit is cooling down. B OPERATE Indicator Light on: Illuminated when unit is currently operating (projecting). C LAMP Button Light on indicates that: • the lamp needs to be replaced soon or immedi- ately; • the lamp cover is removed...

1 Note: Cool Down Mode After projection, the hot lamp goes through a 60-second cool-down process known as ‘cool down mode’. This mode is designed to prevent damage and deformation that heat from the heated lamp may cause to the internal com-ponents of the projector. It also minimises the chance of l...

1 Remote Control The Meridian/Faroudja infra-red remote control is used to operate both DILA projectors and digital video processors (DVP) made by Merid-ian. As a result, the remote control unit’s but-tons often have a dual function. To operate the appropriate device, press its Se-lect button (label...

1 F MENU Button Press this button to display the menu. Pressing this button when the menu is displayed clears the menu. G EXIT Button (main label Bypass) Press this button to return to the previous level up in an hierarchical menu (for example, to return from submenu to main menu). Pressing this but...

1 Projector and Screen Installation The optimum image can be obtained when the centre of the projector’s lens and the screen are placed perpendicular to each other. Take note of the projection angle when placing both items. Failing to do so may give rise to trapezoidal distortion of the projected im...

1 Screen Size and Projection Distance Adjust the distance from the lens to the screen to achieve your desired screen size. You will need to have specified the Normal Throw (DILA1080MF1) or Short Throw (DILA1080MF1S) version of this projector when ordering. The Normal Throw version uses a 1.9x power ...

1 Lens Shift Setting This unit comes with a Lens Shift feature that enables upward/downward adjustment of the projection screen position. Adjust accordingly depending on the installation conditions. • The shift level is between 0 % and 60 %. The shift level is set to 50 % as the default. • The posit...

20 Connecting to Devices Before connection, be sure to turn off both the projector and the device to be connected. • Thoroughly read the manual that is supplied with the device to be connected. Connecting a Video Processor • A Meridian/Faroudja Digital Video processor is the ideal companion for your...

21 Connecting the Power Cable (Supplied) Before plugging in the power cable/cord, en-sure that all devices have been connected. 1 2 Power Cable (Supplied) 1 Connect the supplied power cable to the power input terminal of this unit 2 Connect the earth wire to the earth terminal available in the build...

22 Basic Operation After installation, the projector will require initial set-up, adjustment, alignment and con-figuration (see next page). Once this has been done, the unit can be used simply by following these basic operational procedures. T W ZOOM + - FOCUS MENU EXIT OPERATE ON OPERATE OFF HIDE R...

2 Menu Operation Buttons T W ZOOM + - FOCUS MENU EXIT OPERATE ON OPERATE OFF HIDE RS232C Rx Tx Menu Operation Buttons Menus can be accessed via the projector control panel (above) or via the correspond-ing buttons on the remote – see table below. Examples refer to the menu screens on the previous pa...

2 Menu Configuration 1 Image Adjust Menu Permits image adjustment Gamma Switches the gradation characteristics of the image. Select your preference setting values according to the image to be viewed. Setting Values: Normal, A, B, Custom Default Value: Normal • Setting to ‘Custom’ enables you to set ...

2 The life of light-source lamps used for this unit is about 2000 hours. • The lamp life of 2000 hours is merely the aver- age life span of light-source lamps and we do not provide any guarantee for this figure. The lamp life may not reach 2000 hours depend- ing on the operating conditions. Deterior...

2 Lamp Replacement Procedure 1 Remove the control panel cover • See page 10 for details on removing the control panel cover. 2 Loosen the screw and remove the lamp cover • Undo the retaining screw with a ‘+’ screwdriver. 3 Loosen the screws on the lamp unit and lift up the handle • Loosen the 2 scre...

0 Resetting Lamp Time After installing a new lamp unit, the lamp time must be reset before the projector can be used. Resetting the lamp time resets the inter-nal counter to zero hours. NOTE: if the previous lamp had accumulated over 2,000 hours of use, the projector will not operate until the lamp ...

2 Warning Indicators About warning indicators If a problem occurs in the unit during projection, the warning mode will be triggered and the type of problem will be identified by a combination of indicators displayed on the top surface of the projector. • The projector will then automatically cease p...

Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name 1 N/C 6 N/C 2 RD 7 N/C 3 TD 8 N/C 4 N/C 9 N/C 5 GND 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 8 1624 7 1523 6 1422 3 1119 2 1018 5 1321 4 1220 1 9 17 Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name 1 TMDS data 2- 13 N/C y l p p u s r e w o p V 5 + S D M T 4 1 + 2 a t a d S D M T 2 ) V 5 + ( ...

Model Meridian Faroudja D-ILA1080MF1 Home Theatre Projector Emission Method D-ILA (Direct drive Image Light Amplifier) (Reflective Active Matrix Principle) Display Panel/Size: D-ILA Device / 0.82in (1920 pixels 1080 pixels) x 3 (Total no. of pixels: Approx. 6,220,000) D-ILA devices are manufactured ...

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