Page 2 - not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for; IMPORTANT SAFETY; Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
2 The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “danger- ous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. 1. Read these instructions. 2...
Page 3 - Safety Instructions; ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS!; LAMP HANDLING PRECAUTIONS:; DANGER
3 Safety Instructions ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS! WARNINGS: A. Do not remove the cover from the equipment. B. Do not insert anything into the equipment through the ventilation holes. C. Do not handle the mains lead with wet hands. D. No naked f lame sources, such as lighted candles, should be pl...
Page 4 - Additional Information:
4 Thank You Your decision to own this McIntosh MDLP2 Video Projec- tor ranks you at the very top among discriminating video viewers. You now have “The Best.” The McIntosh dedica- tion to “Quality,” is assurance that you will receive many years of viewing enjoyment from this unit. Please take a short...
Page 5 - McIntosh Component(s) should not be applied until all; Config→Remote Control→Wired.; General Information
5 CAUTION: To prevent possible damage to the Projec- tor Lens Assembly, DO NOT at any time attempt to LIFT, CARRY or RE-ORI- ENT the Projector using the Lens. 1. The Main AC Power going to the MDLP2 and any other McIntosh Component(s) should not be applied until all the system components are connect...
Page 6 - Power Control Connectors; Note: The Data and Power Control Connecting Cable is avail; Data Port Connectors; Connector and Cable Information
6 Power Control Connectors The MDLP2 Power Control Output Jacks send and Power Control Input Jacks receive Power On/Off Signals when connected to McIntosh and other non- McIntosh Components. A 1/8 inch stereo mini phone plug is used for con- nection to the Power Control Input and Outputs on the MDLP...
Page 7 - latest and largest available Digital Light Processing (DLP); Connectivity with improved Color; face) inputs accepting 1080p signals. The MDLP2 supports; Space) can display any color viewable by the human eye.
7 Introduction Performance Features •DLP Chip The McIntosh MDLP2 Video Projector incorporates the latest and largest available Digital Light Processing (DLP) Dark Chip for use in a Home Theater Projector. The large chip size is 0.95 inch and produces a High Definition Im- age of 1920 x 1080 pixels. ...
Page 8 - The following dimensions can assist in determining the; Front View of the MDLP2
8 Dimensions Dimensions The following dimensions can assist in determining the best location for your MDLP2. There is additional in- formation on the next page pertaining to installing the MDLP2 into cabinets. 20 -1/4 " 51.44cm 6- 3/4 " 17.15cm Front View of the MDLP2 Rear View of the MDLP2 ...
Page 9 - MDLP2 Bottom View; Figure 1
9 Installation For the best possible image reproduction by the McIntosh MDLP2 Video Projector, it is important to observe the fol- lowing: CAUTION: The MDLP2 Video Projector weight is 40 pounds (18.14 kilograms). When mounting the projector to a building structure it is important to follow all of th...
Page 14 - Background) will appear on the screen; Initial Setup; Figure 5; Figure 7; Figure 3
14 5. Rotate clockwise or counterclockwise the Knurled Ring surface on the front section of the projector lens to perform an initial fo- cus adjustment. Refer to figures 5 and 6. Note: Figure 6 is an example of an out of focus image. Do not be concerned at this time if the image doesn’t fill the scr...
Page 15 - Figure 8; Figure 9
15 11. Using the Knurled Ring surfaces on the projector lens, adjust the size and focus of the image. Refer to figure 7. 12. Rotate the projector clockwise or counterclockwise about the center horizontal axis to minimize any horizontal keystone distortion. The top and bottom horizontal lines of the ...
Page 16 - Rear Panel Connections and Switch
16 2 Connect the MDLP2 power cord to a live AC outlet. Refer to informa- tion on the back panel to determine the correct voltage COMPONENT INPUTS receive Com- ponent Video (Y, PR and PB) Signals from Component Video Sources RS232 connector for connection to a com- puter or other control device HDMI ...
Page 17 - Power Control Connections:; trol Centers; AC Power Cord Connections:
17 How to Connect the MDLP2 How to Connect the MDLP2 The MDLP2 has the ability to automatically switch power On/Off to McIntosh Components via the Power Control and Trigger Connections. The Data Port Connections allow for the remote operation of the MDLP2 from other McIn- tosh Components. With an ex...
Page 18 - Remote Control Push-Buttons; Note: Push-buttons whose function is not identified above
18 Remote Control Push-Buttons Changes the film frame pro- cessing from Auto to Off Used to change the Gamma settings Press to adjust the selected function Selects which component, either the VP1000 Processor or the MDLP2 Projector, the remote control com- mands are sent to Note: Push-buttons whose ...
Page 20 - Front Panel Push-buttons, Indicators and Control
20 2 Standby Power On Indicator IR Sensor receives commands from a Remote Control STANDBY/ ON Push-button switches the MDLP2 ON or OFF (Standby) Selects one of four Video Sources available and indicates the selected video input Activates the On-Screen Menus for changing the settings Power ON Indicat...
Page 22 - How to Operate the MDLP2; Power
22 Source Selection The default Source Select for the MDLP2 Projector is the COMPonent 1 Input. There is an additional Component Video Input (COMP 2) along with two HDMI Inputs. Select the desired source using the push-buttons located on the Projector Control Panel or on the PROJ INPUT Push- buttons...
Page 23 - Control may also used.
23 5. Press the ◄LEFT or ►RIGHT Navigation Push-button to adjust the image so the left and right vertical sides of the image are parallel to the sides of the screen. Refer to figures 19 and 20. Note: The ADJUST + and - Push-buttons on the Remote Control may also used. In order to see the sides of th...
Page 24 - Picture Adjust Menu; HB; Using the Navigation ►RIGHT Push-button plus the; Note: The SELECT Push-button on the Remote Control; Picture Mode Selection
24 3. Reselect the memory location from step one and then press the SELECT/ENTER Push-button. Picture Adjust Menu There are various image adjustments available as follows: Refer to figure 24. Gamma - There are eight different settings changing a narrow range of the gray scale. Color Temp. - The Colo...
Page 25 - How to Operate the MDLP2, con’t; Fine Menu 1 Adjust; Note : The settings made in Fine Menu 1 are saved in the cur; Fine Menu 2 Adjust; Definition) types of video signals the MDLP2 is capable of
25 How to Operate the MDLP2, con’t Fine Menu 1 Adjust In the Fine Menu 1 there are two user type adjustments, image sharpness and noise reduction. The remaining adjustments are best performed by a professional with the necessary video signal generators and optical measurement equipment. Refer to fig...
Page 26 - ASPECT RATIO OPTIONS; Images are actual pixel size
26 RGB/HD Adjust The RGB/HD allow for fine adjustments to be made to HD (High Resolution) Video Signals. Refer to figure 29. Mode - Auto: Automatically adjusts each of the RGB/HD Menu items. Memory: Allows for manual adjustments of the 1-3 RGB/HD Menu items and the adjustments can be stored in one o...
Page 27 - HDMI Menu Adjust; Note: Before using the electronic adjustments, make sure all
27 How to Operate the MDLP2, con’t input signal. The remaining adjustments are for RGB signals and are thus “grayed out”. HDMI Menu Adjust The HDMI Menu provides adjustments for matching the Color Space and Deep Color settings of the MDLP2 to the source component. Refer to figure 30. CSC HDMI 1/2 - ...
Page 28 - masking) and/or the addition of an external lens
28 Status Info. - Displays On-Screen information about the status of the video input signal and when other operational modes are selected. This occurs when the INFO Push-button or other push-buttons are pressed on the Remote Control. Enable: Displays the current status for a set amount of time in th...
Page 29 - Note: When making a change to the cur; Lamp Life Setting), select the Reset All from; Reset of Microprocessors
29 How to Operate the MDLP2, con’t Wireless: Selects external sensor(s) only. Wired: Selects the two internal sensors and any external sensor(s) connected to the MDLP2. Note: When making a change to the cur - rent menu setting, the ENTER Push- button on the MDLP2 Control Panel must be used to effect...
Page 30 - Video Inputs; Note: Refer to the rear panel of the MDLP2 for the correct
30 Specifications Optical Specifications Digital Micromirror Device 0.95 inch (16:9) 1920 x 1080 pixels Lamp Super High Pressure 200W DC Lens f: 30.7 – 44.5mm (medium throw lens) f: 44.5 – 66.75mm (long throw lens) F: F3.0/F6.0 Projected Image Size 70 to 250 inches (medium throw lens, 1.77:1 aspect ...
Page 31 - carton or any of the interior part(s) are needed, please call; CAUTION: To prevent possible damage to the Projec-; Packing Instructions
31 Packing Instructions In the event it is necessary to repack the equipment for shipment, the equipment must be packed exactly as shown on this page, with the protective cover installed on the projector lens. Failure to do this will result in shipping damage. Use the original shipping carton and in...
