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Projector CP-X205/CP-X305 User's Manual (detailed) Operating Guide Thank you for purchasing this projector. WARNING WARNING CAUTION NOTE Trademark acknowledgment...
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Incorrect handling of this product could possibly result in personal injury or physical damage. The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for any damage caused by mishandling that is beyond normal usage defined in these manuals of this projector. • The information in this manual is subject to change without notice.
• Use the caster brakes placing the projector on a stand with casters. • Do not place the projector in the side up position, the lens up position or the lens down position. • In the case of a ceiling installation or the like, contact your dealer before installation.
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• Keep a space of 30 cm or more between the sides and other objects such as walls. • Do not place the projector on a metallic table or anything weak in heat. • Do not place anything about the lens, air fans and ventilation openings of the projector.
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If the power cord or cables is damaged (exposed or broken core wires, etc.), contact your dealer. • Do not place the projector or heavy objects on the power cord and cables. Also, do not place a spread, cover, etc, over them because this could result in the inadvertent placing of heavy objects on the concealed power cord or cables.
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Do not attach anything other than specified things to the projector. Neglect could result in an injury or damage. • Some projector has a screw thread in a lens part. Do not attach anything other than specified options (such as conversion lens) to the screw thread.
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Incorrect care could have adverse influence such as discoloration, peeling paint, etc. • Use a soft cloth to clean the cabinet and control panel of the projector and the remote control. When excessively soiled dilute a neutral detergent in water, wet and wring out the soft cloth and afterward wipe with a dry soft cloth.
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Before turning on the power, make the projector cool down adequately. After turning the projector off, pushing the restart switch or interrupting of the power supply, make the projector cool down adequately. Operation in a high temperature state of the projector causes a damage of the electrode and un-lighting of the lamp.
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Lamp WARNING The projector uses a high-pressure mercury glass lamp. The lamp can break with a loud bang, or burn out, if jolted or scratched, handled while hot, or worn over time. Note that each lamp has a different lifetime, and some may burst or burn out soon after you start using them.
Some cables have to be used with the core set. Use the accessory cable or a designated-type cable for the connection. For cables that have a core only at one end, connect the core to the projector. CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Part names Remote control 14, 16 14, 22, 23 14, 22 14, 22, 23 14, 20 19, 22 14, 22, 23 VIDEO COMPUTER SEARCH ASPECT AUTO BLANK MAGNIFY HOME PAGE UP VOLUME PAGE DOWN MUTE FREEZE MY BUTTON KEYSTONE MENU POSITION ENTER RESET...
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Arrangement <CP-X205> On a horizontal surface Suspended from the ceiling Screen size Projection distance (diagonal) inch inch Screen Screen height height inch inch inch 126 123 140 137 169 165 211 206 282 274 108 353 343 135 423 411 162...
Setting up Arrangement (continued) <CP-X305> On a horizontal surface Suspended from the ceiling Screen size Projection distance (diagonal) inch inch Screen Screen height height inch inch inch 129 123 144 137 172 165 216 206 288 274 108 360 343 135 432 411 162 Projection distance Screen...
Setting up Connecting your devices Monitor AUDIO OUT RGB OUT RGB OUT RS-232C AUDIO OUT RGB IN Speakers AUDIO IN VCR/DVD VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT player WARNING CAUTION...
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Setting up Connecting your devices (continued) NOTE About Plug-and-Play capability...
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Setting up Connecting power supply WARNING Using the security bar and slot WARNING CAUTION NOTE...
Remote control Changing the frequency of remote control signal Using as a simple PC mouse & keyboard (1) HOME key: (2) END key: (3) PAGE UP key: (4) PAGE DOWN key: (5) Mouse left button: (6) Move pointer: (7) ESC key: (8) Mouse right button: CAUTION NOTE •...
Turning on the power Turning off the power WARNING NOTE • • • Power on/off VIDEO COMPUTER SEARCH ASPECT AUTO BLANK MAGNIFY HOME PAGE UP VOLUME PAGE DOWN MUTE FREEZE MY BUTTON KEYSTONE POSITION MENU ENTER RESET...
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Operating Adjusting the volume Temporarily muting the sound Selecting an input signal VIDEO COMPUTER SEARCH ASPECT AUTO BLANK MAGNIFY HOME PAGE UP VOLUME MUTE PAGE DOWN FREEZE MY BUTTON KEYSTONE POSITION MENU ENTER RESET COMPUTER VIDEO SEARCH ASPECT AUTO BLANK MAGNIFY HOME PAGE UP...
Selecting an input signal (continued) Searching an input signal Selecting an aspect ratio For a computer signal For a video signal, s-video signal or component video signal 16:9 14:9 For no signal 16:9 Operating VIDEO COMPUTER SEARCH BLANK ASPECT AUTO MAGNIFY HOME PAGE UP...
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Operating Adjusting the projector's elevator CAUTION Adjusting the zoom and focus...
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Using the automatic adjustment feature For a computer signal For a video signal, s-video signal or component video signal Adjusting the position Operating VIDEO COMPUTER SEARCH ASPECT AUTO BLANK MAGNIFY HOME PAGE UP VOLUME PAGE DOWN MUTE FREEZE MY BUTTON KEYSTONE MENU POSITION...
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Operating Correcting the keystone distortions Using the magnify feature NOTE • VIDEO COMPUTER SEARCH ASPECT AUTO BLANK MAGNIFY HOME PAGE UP VOLUME PAGE DOWN MUTE FREEZE MY BUTTON KEYSTONE POSITION MENU COMPUTER VIDEO SEARCH ASPECT AUTO BLANK MAGNIFY HOME PAGE UP VOLUME PAGE DOWN MUTE...
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Freezing the screen Temporarily blanking the screen NOTE • Operating VIDEO COMPUTER SEARCH BLANK ASPECT AUTO MAGNIFY HOME PAGE UP VOLUME PAGE DOWN MUTE FREEZE MY BUTTON KEYSTONE POSITION MENU VIDEO COMPUTER SEARCH ASPECT AUTO BLANK MAGNIFY HOME PAGE UP VOLUME PAGE DOWN MUTE...
EASY MENU EASY MENU (continued) Item Description BRIGHTNESS CONTRAST COLOR TINT SHARPNESS WHISPER MIRROR RESET FILTER TIME LANGUAGE Go to Advanced Menu...
Item For a computer signal For a video signal, s-video signal or component video signal ASPECT For no signal OVER SCAN • • V POSITION • • H POSITION • Description 16:9 16:9 14:9 above above IMAGE menu...
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IMAGE menu IMAGE menu (continued) Item Description H PHASE • H SIZE • For a computer signal For a video signal, s-video signal or component video signal AUTO ADJUST EXECUTE • •...
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Item • PROGRESSIVE • VIDEO NR • • • COLOR SPACE • • COMPONENT INPUT menu Description...
OPTION menu OPTION menu (continued) Item Description AUTO OFF LAMP TIME • • FILTER TIME • •...
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OPTION menu OPTION menu (continued) Item Description • • 44, 53 MY BUTTON SERVICE FAN SPEED...
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OPTION menu OPTION menu (continued) Item Description AUTO ADJUST • GHOST SERVICE FILTER MESSAGE • •...
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OPTION menu OPTION menu (continued) Item Description KEY LOCK • REMOTE FREQ. SERVICE INFORMATION • • FACTORY RESET...
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OPTION menu OPTION menu (continued) Item Description 1. Using Security Features 1.1 Inputting the PASSWORD 8471 below SECURITY 1.2 Changing the PASSWORD...
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OPTION menu OPTION menu (continued) Item Description 1.3 If you have forgotten your PASSWORD 2. Using the MyScreen PASSWORD Function SECURITY PASSWORD 2.1 Turning on the MyScreen Function 2.2 Setting the PASSWORD...
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OPTION menu (continued) Item • • • • 2.3 Turning the PASSWORD off SECURITY 2.4 If you have forgotten your PASSWORD 3. Using the PIN LOCK Function 3.1 Registering the PIN Code OPTION menu Description...
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OPTION menu OPTION menu (continued) Item • SECURITY • 3.2 Turning Off the PIN LOCK Function 3.3 If you have forgotten your PIN Code • Description...
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OPTION menu OPTION menu (continued) Item Description 4. Using the Transition Detector Function 4.1 Turning On the Transition Detector Function SECURITY 4.2 Setting the Transition Detector PASSWORD...
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OPTION menu OPTION menu (continued) Item Description 4.3 Setting the Transition Detector off SECURITY 4.4 If you have forgotten your PASSWORD...
NETWORK menu NETWORK menu (continued) Item Operation DEFAULT GATEWAY TIME DIFFERENCE DATE AND TIME “Date/Time Settings section of the User’s Manual - Network Guide) e-SHOT • •...
WARNING Related messages NO INPUT IS DETECTED SYNC IS OUT OF RANGE kHz fV CHECK THE AIR FLOW REMINDER *** HRS PASSED AFTER THE LAST FILTER CHECK. FILTER MAINTENANCE IS ESSENTIAL TO REMOVE WARNING MESSAGE, RESET FILTER TIMER. SEE MANUAL FURTHER INFO. There is no input signal.
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The projector is warming up. The projector is in an on state. The projector is cooling down. The projector is cooling down. A certain error has been detected. The lamp does not light, and there is a possibility that interior portion has become heated.
Green blinking in Blinking in Green NOTE • Shutting the projector down Resetting all settings There is a possibility that the interior portion has become heated. There is a possibility that the interior portion has become overcooled. At least 1 Power ON schedule is saved to the projector.
Troubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects Phenomenon The electrical power cord is not plugged in. The main power source has been interrupted during operation such as by a power outage (blackout), etc. Either there is no lamp and/or lamp cover, or either The signal cables are not correctly connected.
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Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued) Phenomenon The computer cannot detect the projector as a plug and play monitor. The BLANK screen is displayed. The FREEZE function is working. Color settings are not correctly adjusted.
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Item <CP-X205> <CP-X305> 320 W Computer input port Computer output port Video input port Audio input/output port Others Lamp : MU04951...
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Projector CP-X205/CP-X305 User’s Manual (detailed) Network Guide This manual is only intended to explain Network Functions. For safety, operations or any other issues, refer to the Safety Guide or Operating Guide. WARNING • Before using this product, please read all manuals for this safe place for future reference.
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Network Functions This projector is equipped with the following network functions. You can change the settings of or control the projector via a network by using a web browser from a PC that is connected to the same network. E-mail Alerts the projector requires maintenance or has encountered an error.
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User's Manual - Operating Guide). DHCP IP ADDRESS : Enter an appropriate IP address for the projector to connect to your network. SUBNET MASK : Enter an appropriate subnet mask for the projector to connect to your network.
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You can adjust or control the projector via a network from a web browser on a PC that is connected to the same network. NOTE for your web browser for details on how to enable JavaScript. browser. window. Please do not close this small, blank window. If this window is closed, operation is being performed.
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( Schedule Settings settings. ( Date/Time Settings time settings. ( Security Settings and other security settings. ( Projector Control Controls the projector. ( Projector Status projector status. ( Restarts the projector’s network Network Restart connection. ( Item Administrator...
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Example: If the IP address of the projector is set to 192.168.1.10: 1) Enter "http://192.168.1.10/" into the address bar of the web browser and press "Enter" key or click "Go" button. The screen in Fig. 1 will be displayed. [Logon].
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descriptions in each table. Item Description DHCP IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway MAC Address Firmware Date Firmware Version...
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NOTE restart the network connection. You can restart the network connection by clicking [Network Restart] on the main menu. • If you connect the projector to an existing network, consult a network administrator before setting server addresses. Description be used.
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Item Network Control Port1 Port open Authentication Network Control Port2 Port open Authentication Image Transfer Port Port open Authentication SNMP Port Port open Trap address SMTP Port Port open Click the [Apply] button to save the settings. NOTE restart the network connection. You can restart the network connection by clicking [Network Restart] on the main menu.
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Click the [Apply] button to save the settings. NOTE [Send Test Mail] button. Please enable Send mail setting before clicking [Send Test Mail]. • If you connect the projector to an existing network, consult a network administrator before setting server addresses. Description Click the [Enable] Settings.
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Alert Item Cover Error Fan Error Lamp Error Temp Error Air Flow Error Lamp Time Error Cold Error Filter Error Other Error Schedule Execution Error Lamp Time Alarm Filter Time Alarm Transition Detector Alarm “CHANGE THE LAMP” is displayed. Cold Start Authentication Failure Refer to "Troubleshooting"...
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Alert Settings (Continued) Setting Item Alarm Time SNMP Trap Send Mail Mail Subject Mail Text Click the [Apply] button to save the settings. NOTE Manual - Operating Guide) sent out. Description Click the [Enable] check box to enable SNMP trap alerts. Click the [Enable] (Except Cold Start and Authentication Failure.) characters.
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Schedule Settings (Continued) The daily and weekly event items are shown below. Item Schedule Schedule List Item Schedule Date (Month/Day) Schedule List Click the [Apply] button to save the settings. To add additional functions and events click the [Add] button and set the following items.
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Item Current Date Current Time Daylight Savings Time Start Month Week Time hour minute Month Week Time hour minute Description Click the [ON] check box to enable daylight savings time and set the following items. (Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat). (Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat).
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You can restart the network connection by clicking [Network Restart] on the main menu. • If you connect the projector to an existing network, consult a network administrator before setting server addresses. • To enable the SNTP function, the time difference must be set.
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Item Administrator authority Administrator ID Administrator Password Re-enter Administrator Password User authority User ID User Password Re-enter User Password Description characters. characters. characters. characters.
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Security Settings (Continued) Item Network Control Authentication Password Re-enter Authentication Password SNMP Community Name Click the [Apply] button to save the settings. NOTE restart the network connection. You can restart the network connection by clicking [Network Restart] on the main menu. Description control.
Sharpness MyMemory Save MyMemory Recall The items shown in the table below can be performed using the Projector Control menu. Select an item using the up and down arrow keys on the PC. Most of the items have a submenu.
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Projector Control (Continued) Item Image Aspect Over Scan V Position H Position H Phase H Size Auto Adjust Execute Input Progressive Video NR Color Space Component C-Video Format S-Video Format Frame Lock Computer in-1 Computer in-2 Setup Auto Keystone Execute Performs the automatic keystone distortion correction.
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Projector Control (Continued) Item Screen Language Menu Position V Menu Position H Blank Startup MyScreen Lock Message Option Auto Search Auto Keystone Auto on Auto off My Button-1 My Button-2 Remote Freq. Normal Remote Freq. High Description Selects the Blank mode.
Restarts the projector’s network connection. Item Restart NOTE • the projector via a web browser. Wait 1 minute or more after clicking [Restart] button When [Logoff] is clicked, the logon screen is displayed ( Description Description Restarts the projector’s network connection in order to 6 : Fig.
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NOTE power. through a web browser. Example: If the IP address of the projector is set to 192.168.1.10: 1) Enter "http://192.168.1.10/" into the address bar of the web browser. [Port Settings] on the main menu. 4) Click the [Enable] check box to open the SMTP Port.
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E-mail Alerts Mail Settings (Continued) on the main menu. and Controlling the Projector via a Web Browser" for further information ( 11). [Apply] button to save the settings. Subject line : <Mail title> Text : <Mail text> Time Alert Settings in <Projector name>...
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Projector Management using SNMP The SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) enables to manage the projector information, which is a failure or warning status, from the computer on the network. The SNMP management software will be required on the computer to use this function.
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Event Scheduling The scheduling function enables to setup scheduled events including power on / NOTE • You can schedule the following control events: Power ON/OFF, Input • The power on / off event has the lowest priority among the all events that are 27).
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• When the schedule function is used, the power cord must be connected to the projector and the outlet and the power switch must be turned on, [ | ]. The schedule function does not work when the power switch is turned off, [ the breaker in a room is tripped.
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Example: If the IP address of the projector is set to 192.168.1.10: 1) Enter "http://192.168.1.10/" into the address bar of the web browser. 2) Click [Date/Time Settings] Refer to the Date/Time Settings item in Projector via a Web Browser" for further information.
The projector can display a still image that is transferred via the network. Communication Port NOTE 9) which are used for the command control. Example: If the IP address of the projector is set to 192.168.1.10: 1) Enter "http://192.168.1.10/" into the address bar of the web browser.
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e-SHOT (Still Image Transfer) Settings (Continued) When the authentication setting is enabled, the following settings are required. [Security Settings] on the main menu. 7) Select [Network Control] and enter the desired authentication password. 8) Click the [Apply] button to save the settings. NOTE Port (Port: 9716).
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The following two ports are assigned for the command control. NOTE Example: If the IP address of the projector is set to 192.168.1.10: 1) Enter "http://192.168.1.10/" into the address bar of the web browser. [Port Settings] on the main menu.
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Command Control Settings (Continued) When the authentication setting is enabled, the following settings are required. 7) Click [Security Settings] on the main menu. 8) Click [Network Control] and enter the desired authentication password. [Apply] button to save the settings. NOTE Port (Port: 9716).
Command Format Command formats differ among the different communication ports. will be sent back in the event of authentication failure when authentication is enabled. <Reply in the event of an authentication error> Reply Error code Data Header length lower 8 bits from the header to the checksum. the reply data) Connection Checksum...
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The TCP connection will be automatically disconnected after there is no Authentication The projector does not accept commands without authentication success when authentication is enabled. The projector uses a challenge response type commands to send. 1) Select the projector. send the data.
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• Depending on the input signal, full-size display may not be possible in some cases. Refer to the number of display pixels above. • Although the projector can display signals with resolution up to UXGA (1600x1200), the signal will be converted to the projector’s panel resolution before being displayed.
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Initial set signals Initial set signals The following signals are used for the initial settings. The signal timing of some PC models may be different. In such case, adjust the items V POSITION and H POSITION in IMAGE menu. Back porch (B) Active video (C) Data H.
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Connection to the ports COMPUTER IN1, COMPUTER IN2, D-sub 15pin mini shrink jack terminated (positive) • H/V. sync. Signal: TTL level (positive/negative) • Composite sync. Signal: TTL level Signal Video Red Video Green Video Blue (No connection) Ground Ground Red Ground Green Ground Blue (No connection)
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Connection to the ports (continued) COMPONENT VIDEO RCA jack x3 • System: 525i(480i), 525p(480p), 625i(576i), 750p(720p),1125i(1080i) Port Pb/Cb Pr/Cr S-VIDEO Mini DIN 4pin jack Ground Ground VIDEO RCA jack • System: NTSC, PAL, SECAM, PAL-M, PAL-N, NTSC4.43 Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr Signal Signal...
SCART connector (jack) SCART cable (plug) To input SCART RGB signal to the projector, use a SCART to RCA cable. Connect the plugs refer to above ex.. For more reference, please consult your dealer. Connection to the ports (continued) RCA plugs...
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Connection to the ports (continued) USB B type jack Signal 1 +5V 2 - Data 3 + Data 4 Ground CONTROL D-sub 9pin plug • About the details of RS-232C communication, please refer to the following page. Signal (No connection) RJ-45 jack Signal (No connection)
Connecting the cable Turn off the projector and the computer. Connect the CONTROL port of the projector with a RS-232C port of Turn the computer on, and after the computer has started up turn the projector on.
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• Provide an interval of at least 40ms between the response code and any other code. • The projector outputs test data when the power supply is switched ON, and when the lamp is lit. Ignore this data.
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RS-232C communication command table Names Operation Type Power Turn off Turn on Input Source COMPUTER1 COMPUTER2 COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO Error Status BRIGHTNESS Increment Decrement BRIGHTNESS Reset Execute CONTRAST Increment Decrement CONTRAST Reset Execute PICTURE MODE NORMAL CINEMA DYNAMIC BOARD(BLACK) BOARD(GREEN) WHITEBOARD DAYTIME GAMMA...
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RS-232C Communication (continued) RS-232C communication command table (continued) Names Operation Type User Gamma Pattern 9 step gray scale 15 steps gray scale Ramp User Gamma Point 1 Increment Decrement User Gamma Point 2 Increment Decrement User Gamma Point 3 Increment Decrement User Gamma Point 4 Increment...
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RS-232C communication command table (continued) Names Operation Type COLOR TEMP GAIN B Increment Decrement COLOR TEMP OFFSET R Increment Decrement COLOR TEMP OFFSET G Increment Decrement COLOR TEMP OFFSET B Increment Decrement COLOR Increment Decrement COLOR Reset Execute TINT Increment Decrement TINT Reset Execute...
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RS-232C Communication (continued) RS-232C communication command table (continued) Names Operation Type OVER SCAN Increment Decrement OVER SCAN Reset Execute V POSITION Increment Decrement V POSITION Reset Execute H POSITION Increment Decrement H POSITION Reset Execute H PHASE Increment Decrement H SIZE Increment Decrement H SIZE Reset...
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RS-232C communication command table (continued) Names Operation Type COMPUTER IN1 SYNC ON G ON SYNC ON G OFF COMPUTER IN2 SYNC ON G ON SYNC ON G OFF KEYSTONE V Increment Decrement KEYSTONE V Reset Execute AUTO KEYSTONE Execute EXECUTE WHISPER NORMAL WHISPER...
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RS-232C Communication (continued) RS-232C communication command table (continued) Names Operation Type AUDIO-COMPUTER1 Set AUDIO1 AUDIO2 AUDIO3 Turn off AUDIO-COMPUTER2 Set AUDIO1 AUDIO2 AUDIO3 Turn off AUDIO-COMPONENT Set AUDIO1 AUDIO2 AUDIO3 Turn off AUDIO-S-VIDEO AUDIO1 AUDIO2 AUDIO3 Turn off AUDIO-VIDEO AUDIO1 AUDIO2 AUDIO3 Turn off...
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RS-232C communication command table (continued) Names Operation Type LANGUAGE ENGLISH FRANÇAIS DEUTSCH ESPAÑOL ITALIANO NORSK NEDERLANDS PORTUGUÊS SVENSKA SUOMI POLSKI TÜRKÇE MENU POSITION H Increment Decrement MENU POSITION H Reset Execute MENU POSITION V Increment Decrement MENU POSITION V Reset Execute BLANK MyScreen...
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RS-232C Communication (continued) RS-232C communication command table (continued) Names Operation Type AUTO KEYSTONE TURN OFF TURN ON AUTO ON TURN OFF TURN ON AUTO OFF Increment Decrement LAMP TIME LAMP TIME Reset Execute FILTER TIME FILER TIME Reset Execute MY BUTTON-1 COMPUTER1 COMPUTER2 COMPONENT...
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RS-232C communication command table (continued) Names Operation Type e-SHOT IMAGE1 IMAGE2 IMAGE3 IMAGE4 e-SHOT IMAGE1 Delete Execute e-SHOT IMAGE2 Delete Execute e-SHOT IMAGE3 Delete Execute e-SHOT IMAGE4 Delete Execute RS-232C Communication (continued) Header BE EF 06 00 BE EF 06 00 BE EF 06 00 BE EF...
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