Page 3 - Projector; User's Manual – Operating Guide; Thank you for purchasing this projector.; About this manual; WARNING; NOTE
1 Projector 8914 User's Manual – Operating Guide Thank you for purchasing this projector. WARNING ►Before using this product, please read th is Manual and related manuals to ensure the proper use of this product. After reading them, store them in a safe place for future reference. About this manual ...
Page 4 - Content; Go to advanced menu
2 About this manual . . . . . . . . . . 1Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Projector features . . . . . . . . . . 3Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 About contents of package . . . . . . . 3 Fastening the lens cover . . . . . . . . . Fastening the lens cover Fastening the lens co...
Page 5 - Fastening the lens cover; Projector features; small; Preparations
3 Fastening the lens cover To avoid losing the lens cover, please fasten it the lens cap to the projector using the strap. 1. Fix the strap to the strap ring of the lens cover. 2. Put the strap into the groove on the rivet. 3. Push the rivet into the strap hole. Projector features / Preparations Pro...
Page 6 - Part names
4 Y VIDEO RGB IN1 RGB IN2 RGB OUT CONTROL AUDIO 1-IN S-VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO C B /P B C R /P R R-AUDIO 2-L AUDIO-OUT Part names Lens ( 16 ) Filter cover ( 9,40 ) (Air fi lter and intake vent are inside.) Elevator button ( 8 ) Elevator foot ( 8 ) Remote sensor ( 15 ) Zoom knob ( Zo...
Page 7 - MAGNIFY; Control buttons; Cursor buttons
5 SEARCH button ( 18 ) RGB button ( 17 ) VIDEO button ( 17 ) ASPECT button ( 18 ) MAGNIFY ON button ( 20 ) OFF button ( 20 ) FREEZE button ( 21 ) POSITION button ( 19 ) ESC button ( 22 ) Part names Control buttons LAMP indicator ( 44,45 ) TEMP indicator ( ...
Page 8 - Setting up
6 Setting up Setting up WARNING ►Place the projector in a stable position horizontally. A fall or a turnover could cause an injury and/or damage to the projector. Then using damaged projector could result in a fi re and/or an electric shock. • Do not place the projector on an unstable, slant or vibra...
Page 9 - Arrangement; For the model
7 Arrangement Refer to the illustrations and tables below to determine the screen size and projection distance.The values shown in the table are calculated for a full size screen: 1024 x 768 (a) The screen size (diagonal) (b) Distance from the projector to the screen (±10%) (c) The height of the scr...
Page 10 - Adjusting the projector's elevator; Elevator feet
8 Adjusting the projector's elevator WARNING ►Do not adjust the projector’s elevator during use or immediately after use. Handling while the projector is in a high temperature could cause a burn and/or malfunction to the projector. CAUTION ►If you press the elevator button without holding the projec...
Page 11 - About the fi lter cover for bottom-up use
9 Setting up About the fi lter cover for bottom-up use WARNING ►Do not replace the fi lter cover during use or immediately after use. While the projector is connected with a power supply, or the projector is in a high temperature state, handling could cause an electric shock, a fi re, a burn and/or mal...
Page 12 - Connecting your devices; CAUTION
10 Setting up Connecting your devices CAUTION ►Turn off all devices prior to connecting them to the projector. Attempting to connect a live device to the projector may generate extremely loud noises or other abnormalities that may result in malfunction and/or damage to the device and/or projector. ►...
Page 13 - Examples of connection with a computer; Audio out; Connecting to a speaker with amplifi er (output)
11 Setting up Examples of connection with a computer Y VIDEO RGB IN1 RGB IN2 RGB OUT CONTROL AUDIO 1-IN S-VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO C B /P B C R /P R R-AUDIO 2-L AUDIO-OUT Y VIDEO RGB IN1 RGB IN2 RGB OUT CONTROL AUDIO 1-IN S-VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO C B /P B C R /P R R-AUDIO 2-L AUDIO-OUT Y VIDEO RGB IN1 R...
Page 14 - Examples of connection with a VCR/DVD player
12 Y VIDEO RGB IN1 RGB IN2 RGB OUT CONTROL AUDIO 1-IN S-VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO C B /P B C R /P R R-AUDIO 2-L AUDIO-OUT Y VIDEO RGB IN1 RGB IN2 RGB OUT CONTROL AUDIO 1-IN S-VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO C B /P B C R /P R R-AUDIO 2-L AUDIO-OUT Y VIDEO RGB IN1 RGB IN2 RGB OUT CONTROL AUDIO 1-IN S-VIDEO COMPONEN...
Page 15 - Connecting power supply; AC inlet
13 Setting up Connecting power supply WARNING ►Please use extra caution when connecting the power cord, as incorrect or faulty connections may result in fi re and/or electrical shock. • Only use the power cord that came with the projector. If it is damaged, contact your dealer to newly get correct on...
Page 16 - Putting batteries; Remote control
14 Putting batteries WARNING ►Always handle the batteries with care and use them only as directed. Improper use may result in battery explosion, cracking or leakage, which could result in fi re, injury and/or pollution of the surrounding environment. • Be sure to use only the batteries specifi ed. Do ...
Page 17 - Using the remote control
15 Using the remote control CAUTION ►Be careful in handling the remote control. • Do not drop or expose the remote control to physical impact. • Do not get the remote control wet or place it on wet objects. It may result in malfunction. • Remove the batteries from the remote control and store them i...
Page 18 - Power switch; Turning on the power
16 Power on/off Power on/off WARNING ►When the power is on, a strong light is emitted. Do not look into the lens of projector. Also do not peep at the inside of projector through a hole. NOTE • Turn the power on/off in right order. Please power on the projector prior to the connected devices. Power ...
Page 19 - Operating
17 Operating Operating Adjusting the volume 1. Press the VOLUME button on the remote control. A dialog will appear on the screen to aid you in adjusting the volume. 2. Use the cursor buttons ▲/▼ to adjust the volume.To close the dialog and complete the operation, press the VOLUME button again. Even ...
Page 20 - Adjusting the zoom and focus; For an RGB signal; Zoom knob; Searching an input signal
18 Operating Adjusting the zoom and focus 1. Use the zoom knob to adjust the screen size. 2. Use the focus ring to focus the picture. Selecting an aspect ratio 1. Press the ASPECT button on the remote control. Each time you press the button, the projector switches the mode for aspect ratio in turn. ...
Page 21 - Using the automatic adjustment feature; Adjusting the position
19 Operating Using the automatic adjustment feature 1. Press the AUTO button on the remote control. For an RGB signal The vertical position, the horizontal position, the clock phase and the horizontal size will be automatically adjusted. And the aspect ratio will be automatically selected. Make su...
Page 22 - Using the magnify feature; Correcting the keystone distortions
20 Using the magnify feature 1. Press the ON button of MAGNIFY on the remote control. The “MAGNIFY” indication will appear on the screen (although the indication will disappear in several seconds with no operation), and the projector will enter the MAGNIFY mode. 2. Use the cursor buttons ▲/▼ to adju...
Page 24 - Multifunctional settings; In the EASY MENU; RESET button
22 VIDEO RGB SEARCH FREEZE OFF ON MAGNIFY ASPECT AUTO BLANK MUTE VOLUME KEYSTONE POSITION ESC ENTER MENU RESET VIDEO RGB SEARCH FREEZE OFF ON MAGNIFY ASPECT AUTO BLANK MUTE VOLUME KEYSTONE POSITION ESC ENTER MENU RESET Operating Multifunctional settings Using the menu function This projector has the...
Page 25 - EASY Menu; With the EASY MENU, items shown in the table below can
23 Multifunctional settings EASY Menu Item Description ASPECT Using the buttons ◄/► switches the mode for aspect ratio. See the ASPECT item in the IMAGE menu ( 28 ). MODE Using the buttons ◄/► switches the mode of picture type. The modes of picture type are combinations of a mode of GAMMA and a ...
Page 27 - PICTURE Menu; Item; With the PICTURE menu, the items shown in the table
25 Multifunctional settings PICTURE Menu Item Description BRIGHTNESS Using the buttons ▲/▼ adjusts the brightness. : Light Dark CONTRAST Using the buttons ▲/▼ adjusts the contrast. : Strong Weak GAMMA Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the GAMMA mode. #1 DEFAULT #1 CUSTOM #2 DEFAULT #3 CUSTOM ...
Page 28 - To adjust CUSTOM
26 Multifunctional settings Item Description COLOR TEMP Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the mode of color temperature. HIGH MIDDLE LOW CUSTOM To adjust CUSTOM Selecting the CUSTOM and then pressing the button ► or the ENTER button displays a dialog to aid you in adjusting the OFFSET and/or GAIN...
Page 30 - IMAGE Menu; With the IMAGE menu, items shown in the table below can
28 Multifunctional settings IMAGE Menu Item Description ASPECT Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the mode for aspect ratio. For an RGB signal 4:3 16:9 NORMAL For a For For video signal / no signal 4:3 16:9 SMALL • The NORMAL mode keeps the original aspect ratio of the signal.• For an HDTV signa...
Page 32 - INPUT Menu; With the INPUT menu, the items shown in the table below
30 Multifunctional settings INPUT Menu Item Description COLOR SPACE Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the mode for color space. AUTO RGB SMPTE240 REC709 REC601 • This item can be selected only for an RGB signal or a component video signal (except signals of 525i(480i)/625i(576i) from the compon...
Page 34 - SETUP Menu
32 Multifunctional settings SETUP Menu Item Description WHISPER Using the buttons ▲/▼ turns off/on the whisper mode. NORMAL WHISPER • When the WHISPER is selected, acoustic noise and screen brightness are reduced. MIRROR Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the mode for mirror status. NORMAL H:INVERT ...
Page 35 - SCREEN Menu; MENU POSITION; With the SCREEN menu, the items shown in the table
33 Multifunctional settings SCREEN Menu Item Description LANGUAGE Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the OSD (On Screen Display) language. SUOMI POLSKI TÜRKÇE ENGLISH FRANÇAIS DEUTSCH ESPAÑOL ESP ESP ITALIANO NORSK NEDERLANDS PORTUGUÊS 日本語 SVENSKA 日本語 MENU POSITION Using the bu...
Page 36 - below; MyScreen
34 Multifunctional settings Item Description START UP Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the mode for the start-up screen. The start-up screen is a screen displayed when no signal or an unsuitable signal is detected. MyScreen ORIGINAL TURN OFF MyScreen is a screen you can register as a desired scree...
Page 38 - OPTION Menu
36 Multifunctional settings OPTION Menu Item Description AUTO SEARCH Using the buttons ▲/▼ turns on/off the automatic signal search function. TURN ON TURN OFF This function works with INPUT, RGB, and VIDEO buttons. When the TURN ON is selected, detecting no signal automatically cycles through inpu...
Page 40 - Maintenance; About disposal of a lamp
38 Maintenance Maintenance Lamp WARNING HIGH VOLTAGE HIGH TEMPERATURE HIGH PRESSURE ►The projector uses a high-pressure mercury glass lamp. The lamp can break with a loud bang, or burn out with a loud bang, or burn out, if jolted or scratched, handled while hot, or worn over time. Note that each lam...
Page 41 - In the case of replacement by yourself,; Loosen the 2 screws (marked by arrow) of
39 Lamp (continued) When the indicators or a message prompt you to replace the lamp, replace the lamp as soon as possible. 1. Turn the projector off, and unplug the power cord. Allow the lamp to cool for at least 45 minutes. 2. To prepare a new lamp, contact your dealer and tell the lamp type number...
Page 42 - Air fi lter; Filter cover’s claws
40 Maintenance When the indicators or a message prompts you to clean the air filter, clean the air filter as soon as possible. Please check and clean the air fi lter periodically, even if there is no message. If the air fi lter becomes clogged by dust or the like, internal temperatures rise and the po...
Page 43 - Inside of the projector; inspected by your dealer about once every year.; Caring for the lens; quality. Please take care of the lens, being cautious of handling.; Caring for the cabinet and remote control; Other care
41 Maintenance WARNING ►Before caring, make sure the power switch is off and the power cable is not plugged in, and then allow the projector to cool suffi ciently. The care in a high temperature state of the projector could cause a burn and/or malfunction to the projector. ►Never try to care for the ...
Page 44 - Troubleshooting; Related messages; When the unit's power is on, messages such as those shown below may be
42 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Related messages When the unit's power is on, messages such as those shown below may be displayed. When any such message is displayed on the screen, please follow the instructions described below. If the same message is displayed after the remedy, or if a message o...
Page 45 - Message; The internal temperature is rising.; A note of precaution when cleaning the air fi lter.
43 Troubleshooting Related messages (continued) Message Description CHECK THE AIR FLOW The internal temperature is rising. Please turn the power off, and allow the projector to cool down at least 20 minutes. After having confi rmed the following items, please turn the power ON again. • Is there block...
Page 46 - Regarding the indicator lamps; Green; Orange; Red; Red; Red
44 Troubleshooting Regarding the indicator lamps Lighting and fl ashing of the POWER indicator, the LAMP indicator, and the TEMP indicator have the meanings as described in the table below. Please follow the instructions within the table. If the same indication is displayed after the remedy, or if an...
Page 47 - Regarding the indicator lamps (continued); The cooling fan is not operating.; There is a possibility that the interior portion; It is time to clean the air fi lter.
45 Troubleshooting Regarding the indicator lamps (continued) POWER indicator LAMP indicator TEMP indicator Description Blinking In Red or Lighting In Red Turned off Blinking In Red The cooling fan is not operating. Please turn the power off, and allow the projector to projector projector cool down a...
Page 48 - Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects; Phenomenon
46 Troubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects WARNING ►Never use the projector if abnormal operations such as smoke, strange odor, excessive sound, damaged casing or elements or cables, penetration of liquids or foreign matter, etc. should occur. In such cases, imm...
Page 50 - Warranty and after-service; Specifi cations
48 Warranty And After-Service Warranty and after-service If a problem occurs with the equipment, fi rst refer to the “Troubleshooting” and run through the suggested checks. If this does not resolve the problem, please contact your dealer or service company. They will tell you what warranty condition ...
Page 53 - Example of computer signal
1 Projector 8914 User's Manual – Operating GuideTechnical Example of computer signal Resolution (H x V) H. frequency (kHz) V. frequency (Hz) Rating Signal mode 720 x 400 37.9 85.0 VESA TEXT 640 x 480 31.5 59.9 VESA VGA (60Hz) 640 x 480 37.9 72.8 VESA VGA (72Hz) 640 x 480 37.5 75.0 VESA VGA (75Hz) 64...
Page 54 - Initial set signals; and H POSITION in the IMAGE menu.
2 Example of computer signal Initial set signals The following signals are used for the initial settings. The signal timing of some computer models may be different. In such case, adjust the items V POSITION and H POSITION in the IMAGE menu. Back porch (B) Front porch (D) Back porch (b) Front porch ...
Page 55 - RGB OUT
3 Connection to the ports A A RGB IN 1, B RGB IN 2, C RGB OUT D-sub 15pin mini shrink jack• Video signal: RGB separate, Analog, 0.7Vp-p, 75Ω terminated (positive) • H/V. sync. Signal: TTL level (positive/negative) • Composite sync. Signal: TTL level At RGB signal At component video signal Pin Signal...
Page 56 - VIDEO
4 Connection to the ports 444 333 22 11 H VIDEO RCA jack• System: NTSC, PAL, SECAM, PAL-M, PAL-N, NTSC4.43, PAL60• 1.0±0.1Vp-p, 75Ω terminator G G S-VIDEO Mini DIN 4pin jack Pin Signal Signal Signal Signal 1 Color signal 0.286Vp-p (NTSC, burst), 75Ω terminator Color signal 0.300Vp-p (PAL/SECAM, burs...
Page 57 - CONTROL; I J
5 M M CONTROL D-sub 9pin plug • About the details of RS-232C communication, please refer to the following page. Pin Signal Signal Signal Signal Pin Signal Signal Signal Signal Pin Signal Signal Signal Signal 1 (No connection) 4 (No connection) 7 RTS 2 RD 5 Ground 8 CTS 3 TD 6 (No connection) 9 (No c...
Page 58 - RS-232C Communication
6 RS-232C Communication RS-232C Communication 66 777 88 999 1 2 33 44 5 66 777 88 999 1 2 3 44 5 CONTROL port RS-232C cable (Cross) RS-232C port of the projector of the computer - (1) (1) CD RD (2) (2) RD TD (3) (3) TD - (4) (4) DTR GND (5) (5) GND - (6) (6) DSR RTS (7) (7) RTS CTS (8) (8) DTS - (9)...
Page 68 - Audio Visual Products
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