Page 2 - Safety Certifications
2 FCC Warning Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, ...
Page 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Warnings 4 Introduction 5 Positioning the projector 7 Choosing the aspect ratio 8 Video connectors 8 Connecting a video device 9 Composite (RCA) video connection 9 S-video connection 9 Component (RCA) connection 9 SCART RGB connection 9 Digital connections 10 DVI connectio...
Page 4 - Refer to this manual for proper startup and shutdown procedures.; Introduction
4 Important Operating Considerations for Safety • Place the projector in a horizontal position no greater than 15 degrees off axis. • Locate the projector in a well-ventilated area without any obstructions to intake or exhaust vents. • Do not place the projector on a tablecloth or other soft coverin...
Page 6 - ground; Setting up the Projector; To ensure adequate cable access, do not place the
6 • HDMI™ (High Definition Multimedia Interface) • Component (RCA) • SCART RGB (you must enable this connector, see page 9) • S-video • Composite video (RCA) See “Video connectors” on page 9 for details. The projector also provides the following connectors: • RS-232 for serial control (not included ...
Page 7 - Projector Positioning; Anamorphic Lens
7 Position the projector the desired distance from the screen. The distance from the lens of the projector to the screen, the zoom setting, and the video format determine the size of the projected image. Projector Positioning The projected image becomes larger as the distance between the unit and sc...
Page 8 - Choosing the aspect ratio; Video Connectors; Component RCA
8 Please note the HD404 projectors are designed for use with 16:9 screens. They also have a built in scaler for use with 2.35:1 screens. To display images at the highest definition possible in 2.35:1 or cinemascope (most major movies are filmed in 2.35:1) an anamorphic lens is required. We recommend...
Page 9 - connector on the projector.; Component; onnectors on the projector.; SCART RGB connection
9 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 quality. The best quality ranking, with 1 being the highest, is: 1. M1-DA/DVI or HDMI (both are digital inputs). ...
Page 10 - Displaying an image
10 Digital connections The M1-DA/DVI and HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) connectors are digital and yield the highest quality image. It is common for these signals to be encrypted with HDCP (high-band width digital-content protection). Your new projector ships standard with decryption co...
Page 11 - Adjusting the image; Shutting down the projector
11 When the lamp comes on, the start-up screen is displayed and the LED is steady green. It can take a minute for the image to achieve full brightness. ? No start up screen? Get help on page 13 Plug in, connect, and turn on your video device. The video device’s image should appear on the turn on vid...
Page 12 - Press the; Power
12 Sleep Timer The projector also has a sleep timer feature that automatically turns the projector off after four hours. See page 21. Turning off the projector Press the Power button on the remote or keypad to turn the projector off. The lamp turns off and the LED blinks green for one minute while t...
Page 15 - An extended
15 Still need assistance? If you need assistance, visit our website at www.knollsystems.com, or call us at 1 800 566 5579. during Pacific west coast time. This product is backed by a limited warranty . An extended warranty plan may be purchased from your retailer or dealer. When sending the projecto...
Page 16 - Optimizing video images
16 Using the remote control The remote uses two provided AA batteries. They are easily installed by sliding the cover off the remote’s back, aligning the + and - ends of the batteries, sliding them into place, and then replacing the cover. Navigation buttons To operate, point the remote at the proje...
Page 18 - Picture Menu
18 Menu options are grayed out only if the source is selected but no signal is present. For example, if the projector is set to a video source but the source, such as a DVD player, is turned off video menu options are grayed out. Picture Menu Increasing keystone To adjust the following settings, hig...
Page 23 - Avoid
23 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...
Page 24 - Remote control discrete codes; Projector dimensions for ceiling mount installations
24 7. Install the new lamp housing and tighten the screws. 8. Replace the lamp door. 9. Replace the base or ceiling mount plate, if necessary. Service menu 10. Plug in the power cord and press the Power button on the remote to turn the projector back on. 11. To reset the lamp hour timer, navigate to...
Page 25 - Supported video formats; Communication configuration
25 Supported video formats RS-232 terminal specifications Communication configuration To control the projector from and LCD control panel, connect RS-232 cable to the serial control connector on the projector and set your computer’s serial port settings to match this communication configuration. Set...
Page 26 - RS232 COMMAND FORMAT; Function
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...
Page 27 - Supported commands
27 Supported commands Function Command Range Default Aspect Ratio ARZ 0-5 1 0 = Auto 1 = Native 2 = 4:3 3 = 16:9 4 = Letterbox 5= Natural Wide Auto Ceiling Enable ACL 0-1 0 Auto Color Gamut Enable AGA 0-1 1 Auto Color Space Enable ACS 0-1 1 Auto Image AIM 0-1 0 Auto Power Enable APO 0-1 0 Auto Sourc...
Page 30 - LIMITED WARRANTY; Copyright 2008 Knoll Systems. All Rights Reserved.
30 LIMITED WARRANTY Knoll Systems, Inc. (“Knoll”) warrants that each HDP404 (“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 Product for personal...
