Meridian DILA1080pHD - Manuals

Page 2 - About the installation place; IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS; IMPORTANT INFORMATION; SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

2 About burning-in of the D-ILA device Do not allow the same still picture to be projected for a longtime or an abnormally bright video picture to be projected.Do not project video images with high-intensity or high con-traston a screen. The video image could be burnt into the D-ILAdevice.Use specia...

Page 3 - *DO NOT allow any unqualified person to install the unit.

3 – Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventila- tion. These ensure reliable operation of the product and pro-tect it from overheating. These openings must not be blockedor covered. (The openings should never be blocked by plac-ing the product on bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface. It...

Page 4 - POWER CONNECTION

4 WARNING: THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED. IMPORTANT:The wires in the mains lead on this product are colored inaccordance with the following cord:Green-and-yellow : EarthBlue : Neutral Brown : Live As these colors may not correspond with the colored mak-ing identifying the terminals in your plug, pr...

Page 5 - Maintenance Procedures; Clean dirt on the cabinet; Dirt on the lens; Environment of Use; When mounting this unit to ceiling; Caution; Standard for gauging replacement time of components

5 Maintenance Procedures ● Clean dirt on the cabinet with a soft cloth. In case of heavy soiling, soak a cloth inneutral detergent diluted with water, wring dry and wipe,followed by wiping again using a dry cloth. ● Pay attention to the following as the cabinetmay deteriorate in condition, get damag...

Page 6 - Replacement Filter

6 The following accessories are packed together with this unit. Please confirm all items.If any item is missing, please contact your dealer. Contents Instructions ....................................................................................................................................... x...

Page 7 - Focus Ring; Zoom Ring; Controls and Features; Backup Control Panel

7 6 Remote Sensor (Front) When operating with the remote control,aim it towards this sensor. ( ☞ Page 17) • A remote sensor is also located on the rear of the unit. 7 Focus Ring Turn manually to focus the projected image.( ☞ Page 20) Remove metal cover to access lens. 8 Zoom Ring Turn manually to zo...

Page 9 - Connector Panel

9 1 [SYNC OUT] Terminal This terminal is intended for servicing purposes. Do notuse it.Using it may give rise to error or malfunction of the unit. 2 [SERVICE] Terminal This terminal is intended for servicing purposes. Do notuse it.Using it may give rise to error and malfunction of theunit. Connector...

Page 10 - Control Panel

10 7 [OPERATE] Indicator Light on : When this unit is in operation (during projec- tion). ( ☞ Page 20) 8 [OPERATE] Button When this unit is in the standby mode, pressing thisbutton for more than 1 second will turn this unit on andcause the [OPERATE] indicator to light up.Press it for 1 second or mor...

Page 11 - Indicator Display on the Control Panel; *About Cool Down Mode

11 Indicator Display on the Control Panel LAMP TEMP STAND BY OPERATE LAMP TEMP STAND BY OPERATE LAMP TEMP STAND BY OPERATE LAMP TEMP STAND BY OPERATE LAMP TEMP STAND BY OPERATE LAMP TEMP STAND BY OPERATE LAMP TEMP STAND BY OPERATE LAMP TEMP STAND BY OPERATE LAMP TEMP STAND BY OPERATE LAMP TEMP STAND...

Page 12 - Remote Control’s Signal Transmitter; Remote Control

12 1 Remote Control’s Signal Transmitter ( ☞ Page 17) 2 [OPERATE ON] Button When this unit is in the standby mode, pressing thebutton for more than 1 second will turn this unit on andcause the [OPERATE] indicator to light up. ( ☞ Page 20) 3 [LIGHT] Button Lights up illumination (light) of the remote...

Page 13 - Close the back cover

13 Precautions for Using Batteries Loading Batteries into the Remote Control 1 Open the back cover Press the back cover slightly and slide it in the direction ofthe arrow. 2 Load the batteries Insert the 2 (AAA) batteries supplied according to the  , 뵂 marks. To prevent short circuit, be sure to in...

Page 14 - Installing the Projector; Precautions for Installation; Installation Environment; Precaution for Usage

14 Installing the Projector Precautions for Installation Please read the following carefully when installing this unit. Minimum Space Required Adjusting the Inclination Vertical angle adjustment range Adjusting the vertical angle While pushing the foot lever upward, raise this unit to extend the fro...

Page 16 - Screen Installation; Screen Size and Projection Distance

16 Projection Screen Size (Diagonal Length) of Aspect Ratio 16:9 40" (Approx. 101.6 cm)50" (Approx. 127.0 cm)60" (Approx. 152.4 cm)70" (Approx. 177.8 cm)80" (Approx. 203.2 cm)90" (Approx. 228.6 cm)100" (Approx. 254.0 cm)110" (Approx. 279.4 cm)120" (Approx. 304.8 c...

Page 17 - Effective Range of Remote Control Unit; When reflecting off a screen

17 Effective Range of Remote Control Unit The operable distance of the remote control unit is about 7 m for direct reception. The remote control unit can be used by havingthe transmission signal reflected off a screen. ● If the fluorescent lamp is lit, the remote control unit might not function prop...

Page 18 - Connecting to Various Devices; Connecting to Devices; Connecting to digital video processors

18 Connecting to Various Devices Connecting to Devices Before connection, be sure to turn off both the projector and the device to be connected. Connecting to digital video processors ● Read the manual that is supplied with the digital video processor thoroughly. ● The signal may attenuate and the i...

Page 19 - Cautions Against Fire and Electric Shock

19 2 1 1 Connect the supplied power cord to the power in-put terminal of this unit 2 Insert the main plug of the supplied power cordinto the wall outlet Connecting the Power Cord (supplied) After all devices have been connected, connect the supplied power cord. Power Cord (supplied) ● Since the powe...

Page 20 - Basic Operation Procedures; Adjusting focus; Turning on the power

20 LAMP TEMP STAND BY OPERATE ON ENTER OFF FOCUS TEST MENU EXIT PRESET HIDE LIGHT OPERATE 1- 2 LAMP TEMP STAND BY OPERATE 2 3 If setting for this unit is not completed, please refer to “Adjustments and Settings Using Menus”( ☞ Page 22) upon turning on the power and perform the required setting accor...

Page 21 - Hiding the image temporarily; Turning off the power; Note

21 ON ENTER OFF FOCUS TEST MENU EXIT PRESET HIDE LIGHT OPERATE 5- 1 4 LAMP TEMP STAND BY OPERATE 4 Hiding the image temporarily Press [HIDE] ● The displayed image will disappear. ● Press [HIDE] again to restore the image. 5 Turning off the power 1 Press the OPERATE OFF button on this unitfor 1 secon...

Page 22 - Menu Structure; Adjustments and Settings Using Menus

22 Image adjust Set up Options Information GREEN BLUE RED Gamma NORMAL NORMAL A CUST CUSTOM OM B Color temp. Test pattern USER2 USER2 USER1 USER1 D65 D65 ENTER Image adjust Options Information Men Menu P u Position osition Mask Off Off 5% 5% 2.5% 2.5% Source 50P 50P 60P 60P Set up Image adjust Set u...

Page 23 - Menu Operation Buttons

23 ON ENTER OFF FOCUS TEST MENU EXIT PRESET HIDE LIGHT OPERATE LAMP TEMP STAND BY OPERATE PRESET MENU EXIT ENTER HIDE MENU MENU ENTER ENTER EXIT EXIT ENTER ENTER Menu Operation Buttons The menus are operated using buttons on this unit or remote control unit. Button Function Displays the main menu. ●...

Page 24 - to confirm; to change the setting value; Repeat procedures 2 to 4 to set other items; Adjustments and Settings Using Menus (continued); Procedures for Menu Operation

24 LAMP TEMP STAND BY OPERATE MENU EXIT ENTER 4 4 ON ENTER OFF FOCUS TEST MENU EXIT PRESET HIDE LIGHT OPERATE 1, 6 1, 6 2, 3 2, 3 1 Press the [MENU] button ● The main menu is displayed on the screen. 2 Press [  / ] to select a main menu item and [ENTER] to confirm ● The “Information” menu does not ...

Page 25 - Menu Configuration

25 Item values shown in { } are factory settings. 1 “Image adjust” Menu To adjust images.On the “Image adjust” menu, you can adjust the following items. “Gamma” Switches the gradation characteristics of the image. Selectyour preference setting values according to the image to beviewed. Setting Value...

Page 26 - Screen Masking; Project image onto the screen; ] to select the setting value

26 PRESET MENU EXIT ENTER HIDE ON ENTER OFF FOCUS TEST MENU EXIT PRESET HIDE LIGHT OPERATE 2, 5 2, 5 3, 4 3, 4 Screen Masking Images for which quality at the outer area has deteriorated can be projected by masking (hiding) the outer area of the projectedimage. 1 Project image onto the screen 2 Press...

Page 27 - Picture Shift Setting; wards

27 PRESET MENU EXIT ENTER HIDE ON ENTER OFF FOCUS TEST MENU EXIT PRESET HIDE LIGHT OPERATE 2, 5 2, 5 3, 4 3, 4 Image adjust Set up Options Information GREEN BLUE RED Color temp. Test pattern USER2 USER1 D65 ENTER ENTER Gamma NORMAL A CUSTOM B Image adjust Set up Information Picture Shift Sleep time ...

Page 28 - Light-source Lamp and Lamp Usage Time; Procedure for Lamp Replacement; Replacing the Lamp; About Lamp Replacement

28 Light-source Lamp and Lamp Usage Time The light-source lamp has a service life. The life of lamps used for this unit is about 2000 hours. ● The lamp life of 2000 hours is merely the average life span of lamps and we do not provide any guarantee for this figure. Thelamp life may not reach 2000 hou...

Page 29 - Pull out the lamp unit

29 Handle Lamp Unit 2 Loosen the screws on the lamp unit andlift up the handle ● Loosen the 2 screws with a screwdriver. 3 Pull out the lamp unit 4 Insert the new lamp unit until it is fully in 5 Tighten the screws of the lamp unit andclose the handle ● Fasten the 2 screws with a screwdriver. 6 Atta...

Page 30 - Resetting Lamp Time; To ensure the lamp time has been reset; Caution During Reset Work

30 EXIT PRESET HIDE Resetting Lamp Time After installing a new lamp (lamp unit), reset the lamp time. The lamp time counter will be reset and a new count will start.If display of the accumulated lamp time has reached 2000 hours, this unit will not work (lamp does not light up) unless the lamptime is...

Page 31 - Cleaning and Replacing the Filter

31 1 Pull out the plug from the power outlet ● Pull out the power plug from the outlet while the [STANDBY] indicator is still on. 2 Remove the lower filter ● Withdraw the filter backwards along the rail in the direc-tion of the arrow. 3 Remove the inner filter ● Push up and lift the claw at the base...

Page 32 - What to do when these messages are displayed

32 L a m p r e p l a c e m e n t EXIT W a r n i n g L a m p r e p l a c e m e n t EXIT EXIT 1000h No Signal DVI-D Cause (Details) No device is connected to the DVI terminal.The terminal is connected but there is no signal output. [ Input the video signals. When lamp time reaches 1000 hours [ A messa...

Page 33 - About warning indicators; Actions to be taken upon warning indications; Warning Indication

33 About warning indicators If abnormality occurs in this unit during projection, the warning mode will be triggered and the type of abnormality will beindicated by a combination of indicators displayed on the control panel. This unit will then automatically stop projection and runthe cooling fan fo...

Page 34 - Troubleshooting

34 ● This unit uses a microcomputer. External noise may cause it to malfunction. If this happens, turn off the power and removethe plug from the power outlet. Insert plug again into the outlet and check operation of the unit. (See Pages 20, 21 on how toturn on/off the power of the unit.) • Is the po...

Page 35 - Pin Arrangement; Terminal Description; DVI Terminal

35 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 Arrangement TMDS = Transition Minimized Differential Signaling DDC = Display Data Channel Terminal Description Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 Signal Name N/C RD TD N/C GND Pin No. 6 7 8 9 Signal Name N/C N/C N/C N/C Pin No. 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 36 - RS-232C External Control

36 [ [ [ [ Control of this unit via a computer is possible by connecting the computer to this unit with a RS-232C cross cable (D-sub 9pins). The commands to control this unit and the response data format against the received commands are explained here.For details, please consult your authorized dea...

Page 38 - Specifications

38 DILA1080pHD Home Theater Projector D-ILA* 1 (Reflective Active Matrix Principle) D-ILA Device* 2 /0.82" (1920 pixels x 1080 pixels) x 3 (Total no. of pixels: Approx. 6,220,000) x 1.3 zoom lens (1.8:1 to 2.35:1) (Zoom/Focus adjustment: manual) 250 W Ultra-high Pressure Mercury Lamp [Part No.: ...

Page 40 - FAROUDJA WARRANTY STATEMENT; Faroudja

FAROUDJA WARRANTY STATEMENT Faroudja ® , a division of Genesis Microchip Inc. warranties that its products will substantially conform to published specifications, subject to the terms and conditions below. These warranties are limited to the first purchaser of the products ("Purchaser") for ...