Knoll HD178 - Manual

5 Introduction Congratulations and thank you for your excellent choice of a superior digital image projection device. Your new Knoll projector is specifically designed for home cinema applications. The projector sets a high standard using the latest DLP™ technology and new DNX video processing from ...

7 Setting up the Projector There are a number of factors to consider when determining where to set up the projector, including the size and shape of your screen, the location of your power outlets, and the distance between the projector and the rest of your equipment. But here are some general guide...

8 HD108 Projection Throw Distance 16:9 Video Screen: Screen Diagonal 92" 103" 106" 110" 122.5" 146.75" Minimum Distance 142" 158" 163" 169" 188" 225" Maximum Distance 170" 190" 195" 203" 226" 271" Screen offset 12.6" 14.1...

9 Video Connectors Component RCA S-Video 12-volt DC output HDMI M1/DA/DVI Composite RCA RS-232 (not on HD108) The first step for connecting video is determining what type of output connectors your video Component RCA device has. If there is more than one output, select the one with the highest quali...

10 Composite (RCA) video connection Plug the composite video cable’s yellow connector into the video-out connector on the video device. Plug the other yellow connector into the yellow Composite connector on the projector. S-video connection If your video device uses a round, four-prong S-video conne...

11 Computer connections You can connect a computer’s VGA connector to the M1-DA/DVI input on the projector using an M1-A cable. RS-232 connections (HD178 and HD290 only) You can control the projector from an LCD control panel or computer by connecting an RS-232 cable to the projector’s Serial contro...

12 Your projector has been factory optimized for adjust Picture menu options excellent performance no matter what the source. including Aspect Ratio However, if you wish to make further changes you can optimize the image using on screen menus. Adjust the Contrast, Brightness, Color, Tint, or Aspect ...

22 Maintenance Cleaning the lens 1 Apply a non-abrasive camera lens cleaner to a soft, dry cloth. • Avoid using an excessive amount of cleaner, and don’t apply the cleaner directly to the lens. Abrasive cleaners, solvents or other harsh chemicals might scratch the lens. 2 Lightly wipe the cleaning c...

23 The lamp housing is designed to contain these fragments, but use caution when removing the lamp housing. Before replacing the lamp, clean the lamp compartment and dispose of cleaning materials. Make sure to wash your hands after lamp replacement. This product has a lamp, which contains a very sma...

26 RS232 COMMAND FORMAT All commands consist of 3 alpha characters followed by a request, all enclosed in parentheses. The request can be a read request (indicated by a “?”) or a write request (indicated by 1 to 4 ASCII digits). A read request format (AAA?) where ( starts the command AAA denotes the...

27 Supported commands Function Command Range Default Auto Ceiling Enable ACL 0-1 0 Auto Color Space Enable ACS 0-1 1 Auto Image AIM 0-1 0 Aspect Ratio ARZ 0-4 1 0 = Native 1 = 4:3 2 = 16:9 3 = Letterbox 4 = Natural Wide Auto Power Enable APO 0-1 0 Auto Source Enable ASC 0-1 1 Auto Video Standard Ena...

30 LIMITED WARRANTY Knoll Systems, Inc. (“Knoll”) warrants that each HD102, HD178 and HD290 (“the Product”) sold hereunder will conform to and function in accordance with the written specifications of Knoll. Said limited warranty shall apply only to the first person or entity that purchases the Prod...