Knoll 1080p DLP - Manual

INTRODUCTION 4 Contents Preface .............................................................................. 1Notices .............................................................................. 2 Introduction Package Contents ............................................................. 7Featur...

5 INTRODUCTION H-V Position Function ...................................................... 41H-V Keystone Function ................................................... 42Selecting the Economy Mode.......................................... 43 Setting the Power Save.......................................

7 INTRODUCTION Package Contents Open the package and ensure that you have the following items: Optional accessories If anything is missing or appears damaged, contact your dealer immediately. Remote control Two “AAA” size batteries Power cord (By country) RS232 cable Quick Guide CD with User’s Manua...

INTRODUCTION 8 Features • Newly developed 0.65-inch 1080p DMD™ chip provides significantly improved optical effi- ciency and excellent contrast ratio. • Newly developed LVDS (Low voltage differential signal) chip eliminates Color Breaking phe- nomena common with previous generation DLP™ projectors. ...

9 INTRODUCTION Components Projector (Front and Top View) Temperature indicator The projector has an over temperature warning LED on the control panel. If the projector overheats because of a dirty filter or another problem, the LED will light up, and the projector lamp will turn off, after which a 9...

INTRODUCTION 10 WARNING! As the projector lamp becomes extremely hot, air blowing out from the ventilation slots can be uncomfortably hot. Using the Kensington Lock This projector has a Kensington Security Standard connector for use with a Kensington MicroSaver Security System. Refer to the informat...

11 INTRODUCTION Remote Control INPUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 INPUT 4 Power (ON/OFF) button For turning the power on and off. EXIT button For Exiting the OSD. Adjustment buttons ( T , S , W , X ) For displaying adjustment and setting screens. MENU button Press this button to enter the OSD menus. INPUT 1 bu...

INTRODUCTION 12 Using the Remote Control Available Range of the Remote Control „ The remote control can be used to control the projector within the ranges shown in the illustration. When using the remote control: • Be sure not to drop it, or expose it to moisture or high temperature. • The remote co...

14 CONN ECTIONS AND SETU P Connecting the Projector to Other Devices Before Setting Up Note • Before connecting, be sure to turn off both the projector and the devices to be connected. After making all connections, turn on the projector and then the other devices.When connecting a computer, be sure ...

15 CONNECTIONS AND SETUP Connecting to Video Equipment Connecting to Video Equipment Using an S-Video or a Composite Video Cable Using an S-Video or a Composite video cable, a VCR, laser disc player or other video equipment can be connected to INPUT 3 input terminals. Note • The INPUT 3 (S-VIDEO) te...

16 CONN ECTIONS AND SETU P Connecting to Component Video Equipment Using a Component Cable (INPUT 1) Use a component cable when connecting to the INPUT 1 terminal and component video equipment such as DVD players and DTV* decoders. *DTV is an umbrella term used to describe the new digital television...

17 CONNECTIONS AND SETUP Connecting the Projector to a Computer Connecting to a Computer Connect the projector to the computer using the HD 15-pin VGA to VGA cable. • Secure the connectors by tightening the thumbscrews. Note • See page 60 “Computer Compatibility Chart” for a list of computer signals...

18 CONN ECTIONS AND SETU P Connecting the Thumbscrew Cables „ Connect the thumbscrew cable making sure that it fits correctly into the terminal. Then, firmly secure the connectors by tightening the screws on both sides of the plug. „ Do not remove the ferrite core attached to the HD 15-pin VGA cable...

19 CONNECTIONS AND SETUP Using the Adjustment Feet The height of the projector can be adjusted using the adjustment feet when the surface the projector is placed on is uneven or when the screen is slanted. The projection of the image can be made higher by adjusting the projector when it is in a loca...

20 CONN ECTIONS AND SETU P Adjusting the Lens Using the Lens Shift The image is focused and adjusted to the desired size using the focus ring or zoom ring on the projector. 1 Zoom is adjusted by rotating the zoom ring. 2 Focus is adjusted by moving the focus ring. The height and width of the project...

21 CONNECTIONS AND SETUP Setting up the Screen Position the projector perpendicular to the screen with all feet flat and level to achieve an optimal image. Standard Setup (Front Projection) „ Place the projector at the required distance from the screen according to the desired picture size. (See pag...

22 CONN ECTIONS AND SETU P Screen Size and Projection Distance (Short throw lens) When using a wide screen (16:9) In case of displaying the 16:9 picture on the whole area of the 16:9 screen. When using a normal screen (4:3) In case of setting the 16:9 picture to the full horizontal width of the 4:3 ...

24 CONN ECTIONS AND SETU P Projection from behind the screen Projecting a Reversed/Inverted Image „ Place a translucent screen between the projector and the audience. „ Reverse the image by setting “Rear” for “PRJ Mode” in the “Options” menu. Projection using a mirror „ Place a mirror (normal flat t...

26 Basic Operation Image Projection Basic Procedure Connect the required external equipment to the projector before operating the following procedures. Info • The language preset at the factory is English. If you want to change the on-screen display to another language, reset the language according ...

28 Basic Operation Selecting the On-screen Display Language • The on-screen display language of the projector can be set to English, Francis, Italiano, Deutsch, Spanish, 中文 , 日本語 , 한국어 . 1 Press “MENU”. • The menu will be displayed. 2 Press or X to select “Language”. 3 Press S or T to select desired...

29 Basic Operatio n Menu Bar Items This list shows the items that can be set in the projector. Picture Brightness -50 ~ +50 Contrast -50 ~ +50 Color -64 ~ +64 Tint -64 ~ +64 Sharpness Softest, Softer, Normal, Sharper, Sharpest Gamma 1.0/1.5/1.8/2.0/2.2/2.35/2.5/ 2.8 Color Temp Warm, D65, Native, Coo...

30 Basic Operation Using the Menu Screen This projector has one set of menu screens that allow you to adjust the image and various projector settings. You can operate the menus from the projector or remote control using the following procedure. Menu Selections (Adjustments) 1 Press on remote or on k...

31 Basic Operatio n Adjusting the Picture You can adjust the projector's picture to your preferences with the following picture settings. Adjusting Image Preferences Use this option to adjust the overall brightness of the image. Use this control in conjunction with contrast to fine-tune the display....

33 Basic Operatio n This control compensates for incoming elevated black levels present in certain video signals. For some types of video, you may want to override the setting. Set it to 0 IRE if blacks appear elevated (dark gray). If blacks appear “crushed” (too dark), set it to 7.5 IRE. Black Leve...

34 Basic Operation Select this menu to access Dynamic Black, Brilliant Color and Detail Enhancement functions. Advance Dynamic Black: This function utilizes the contrast of colors to enable black colors to appear blacker on screen while significantly enhancing the performance of black scenes. • To e...

35 Basic Operatio n (Component / PC only) Use the Fine Sync function in case of irregularities such as vertical stripes or flickering in portions of the screen. Select “Clock”, “Phase”, “Execute Auto Tune”, and “Auto Tune” in the “Fine Sync” menu on the menu screen. For operating the menu screen, se...

37 Easy to Use Functions Selecting the Picture Display Mode This function allows you to modify or customize the picture display mode to enhance the input image. Depending on the input signal, you can choose “Anamorphic”, “Standard”, “LetterBox”, or “Virtual Wide”. Switching the Picture Display Using...

Easy to Use F unctions 38 VIDEO Anamorphic Standard LetterBox Virtual Wide For 4:3 aspect ratio 480i 480p 576i 576p NTSC PAL SECAM 1920x1080 1440x1080 1920x1080 1920x1080 For 16:9 aspect ratio 480p576p 1920x1080 1440x1080 1920x1080 1920x1080 720p 1920x1080 1440x1080 1920x1080 1920x1080 1080i/p 1920x...

39 Easy to Use Functions . COMPUTER Anamorphic Standard LetterBox Virtual Wide For 4:3 aspect ratio VGA(640X480) 1920X1080 1440X1080 N.A. 1920X1080 SVGA(800X600) 1920X1080 1440X1080 N.A. 1920X1080 XGA(1024X768) 1920X1080 1440X1080 N.A. 1920X1080 SXGA(1280X1024) 1920X1080 1440X1080 N.A. 1920X1080 UXG...

Easy to Use F unctions 40 This function enables you to remove some edges of the image. Select “Overscan Type” from the “Layout” menu on the menu screen. For operating the menu screen, see page 30. The following options are available: This function enables you to adjust the image display on screen. A...

41 Easy to Use Functions H-V Position Function This function enables you to center the display vertically and horizontally. 1 Press “ W ” or “ X ” of the Horizontal Position, the display will move to the left or the right. 2 Press “ W ” or “ X ” of the Vertical Position, the display will move upward...

Easy to Use F unctions 42 H-V Keystone Function Correcting Trapezoidal Distortion and Adjusting Vertical Size of the picture. This function allows for Keystone correction. Note • When the image is projected either from top or from bottom toward the screen at an angle, the image becomes distorted tra...

43 Easy to Use Functions Selecting the Economy Mode These functions allow you to reduce the power consumption of the projector. Setting the Power Save Select “ON” from the “Economy Mode” under the “Options” menu on the menu screen. For operating the menu screen, see page 30. Note • Although noise is...

Easy to Use F unctions 44 Sync Threshold Automatic Power OFF Function This function is only available on Component input. The projector is compatible with EDTV(480p and 576p) and HDTV(720p,1080i and 1080p) video signals. If a hardware device, such a DVD player, is not syncing properly with the proje...

45 Easy to Use Functions Source Select OSD Time Out Used to select the input source automatically when there is no signal in the current input. Select “source select” from the “Options” menu on the menu screen. For operating the menu screen, see page 30. OSD Time Out is used to set how long the OSD ...

Easy to Use F unctions 46 This function allows you to determine the type of incoming video content-film. Different algorithms are applied for each of the content types. When this function is enabled, the OSD is transparently displayed on the screen to blend with the image. Select “ON” from the “OSD ...

47 Easy to Use Functions This function allows you to set the LTI and CTI level. Select “STI” from the “Options” menu on the menu screen. For operating the menu screen, see page 30. STI Selected Item Description LTI(Luminance Transient Image) Adjusts the LTI level to enhance luminance, filter fuzzy e...

Easy to Use F unctions 48 Noise Reduction This function is only available for SDTV (480i/576i) and EDTV (480p/576p) signals. Noise Reduction is useful for clearing up noisy images. Turn it On to keep in mind that reducing noise (which reduces high frequencies) may also “soften” the image. Blank Scre...

49 Easy to Use Functions Reset Select this option to set all items in the “Options” menu to the factory default values except PRJ Mode and Lamp Reset. Reversing/Inverting Projected Images This projector is equipped with a reverse/invert image function that allows you to reverse or invert the project...

Easy to Use F unctions 50 Lamp Timer Reset Lamp Timer Reset is used to reset the lamp counter. You should reset the Timer after you install a new lamp. The cumulative lamp usage time is shown in the Status Screen. Status The Status screen displays information about the current input signal, Lamp Tim...

51 Easy to Use Functions In the Main menu, press the S or T button to select Input Source, and press the Enter button to confirm. This process will set all the items to Factory default settings except PRJ Mode and Lamp Reset. Note • If you select “Auto” as the Input source, then the correct input so...

53 Appendix Maintenance Cleaning the projector „ Unplug the power cord before cleaning the projector. „ Avoid using benzene or thinner, as these can damage the finish on the cabinet and operation panel. „ Do not use volatile agents such as insecticides on the projector. „ Do not leave rubber or plas...

Appendix 54 Cleaning the Ventilative Holes • This projector is equipped with ventilative holes to ensure the optimal operating condition of the projector. • Periodically clean the ventilative hole by vacuuming it off with a vacuum cleaner. • The ventilative holes should be cleaned every 100 hours of...

55 Appendix About the Lamp The projector lamp has a life of 2000 hours. Maintain proper ventilation to keep the lamp operating throughout its lifetime. Do not subject the projector to unnecessary vibration to ensure that the lamp does not break. „ It is recommended that the lamp (sold separately) be...

57 Appendix Removing and Installing the Lamp Unit Follow these instructions to replace the lamp. • Be sure to remove the lamp unit by the handle. Be sure not to touch the glass surface of the lamp unit or the inside of the projector. • To avoid injuring yourself and damage to the lamp, be sure to ca...

Appendix 58 4. Remove the lamp unit. • Loosen the securing screws from the lamp unit. Hold the lamp unit by the handle and pull it in the direction of the arrow. 5. Insert the new lamp unit. • Press the lamp unit firmly into the lamp unit compartment. Fasten the securing screws. • Attach the lamp un...

59 Appendix Connecting Pin Assignments RS-232C Port: 9 pin Mini pin plug connector to D-Sub Female connector HDMI Port: 19 pin male connector of the High Definition Multimedia Interface Pin No. Signal Name I/O Reference 1 Not connected 2 SD Send Data Input Connected to internal circuit 3 RD Receive ...

Appendix 60 Computer Compatibility Chart Computer • Multiple signal support Horizontal Frequency: 25-91 kHz, Vertical Frequency: 24-85 Hz, Pixel Clock: 25-162 MHz • XGA, SXGA, UXGA compatible with advanced intelligent compression The following is a list of modes that conform to VESA. However, this p...

61 Appendix Video Compatibility Chart 1. Component supports signal formats are Y/Pb/Pr, Y/Cb/Cr. 2. VGA port support signal formats are RGBHV, RGsB, and RGBCs. DTV IR Remote Key Discrete Codes Resolution H-Freq (kHz) V-Freq (Hz) Component Support S-Video Support Composite Support HDMI Support SD Vid...

Appendix 62 Troubleshooting Problem Check Projector does not start Projector power cord is not plugged into the wall outlet. Remote control batteries have run out. No picture The selected input mode is wrong. Cables may be incorrectly connected to the rear panel of the projector. Power to the extern...

Appendix 64 Product Specifications Item Description Model No. 1080p DLP Front Projector DLP Panel Panel size: 0.65''Display method: DMD by Texas InstrumentsDevice method: Digital Light Processing (DLP™) Display Type DLP™ Chip, RGB optical shutter method Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels Short Throw Lens...

65 Appendix Short Throw Lens Dimension [13.22 inch] 335.85 [1 1.9 inch] 302.31 [14.96 inch] 380 [10.02 inch] 254.4 [1.64 inch] 41.55 [5.01 inch] 127.35 [1.74 inch] 44.25 [7.05 inch] 179 [4.94 inch] 125.58 [3.37 inch] 85.72 [4 inch] 101.68 [6.44 inch] 163.66 Rear View Side View Side View Front View B...

Appendix 66 Long Throw Lens Dimension [13.22 inch] 335.85 [12.48 inch] 317.06 [14.96 inch] 380 [10.02 inch] 254.4 [1.64 inch] 41.55 [5.01 inch] 127.35 [1.74 inch] 44.25 [7.05 inch] 179 [4.94 inch] 125.58 [3.37 inch] 85.72 [4 inch] 101.68 [6.44 inch] 163.66 Rear View Side View Side View Bottom View F...