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Home Theater Optimized
FDP-DILA2
Installation and
Operations Manual
NOTICE: THIS PROJECTOR HAS BEEN SIGNIFICANTLY
MODIFIED AND OPTIMIZED TO PRODUCE VERY HIGH
QUALITY IMAGES USING THE FAROUDJA PROCESSOR.
ANY CHANGES MADE TO THESE SETTINGS CAN CORRUPT
THIS PROCESS. RESETTING THE OPTIMIZATION IS NOT
COVERED UNDER WARRANTY.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. This WARNING : unit has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety. But IMPROPER USE CAN RESULT IN TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO POTENTIAL ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD. In NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR order not to defeat the safeguards incorporated into this MOISTURE. product, observe the following basic rules for its installation, use
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–This product should be operated only with the type of –When connecting other products such as VCR’s, and power source indicated on the label. If you are not sure personal computers, you should turn off the power of this of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product for protection against electric shock. product dealer or local power company. – Do not place combustibles behind the cooling fan. For –This product is equipped with a three-wire plug. This example, cloth, paper
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Contents Setting for Watching Image Software SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................. 2 (Video Menu Mode Only) ..................................... 47 Contents........................................... 4 Adjusting Picture Quality ...................................... 48 Adjusting Color temperature................................. 49 Accessories ..................................... 5 Adjusting the Video Screen/Menu Position .......... 50 Controls and Features .................... 6 Changing the
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Accessories The following accessories are included with this projector. Check for them; if any item is missing, please contact your dealer. ■ Remote control unit (RM-M160G) ■ ■ ■ ■ Personal computer connection cable [approx. 6.56 ft (approx. 2 m)] (D-sub, 3-row 15 pin) P l u s o n e D V I , 9 f t. ■ ■ ■ ■ Video cable ■ ■ ■ ■ AA/R6-size dry cell battery (× × × ×2) [approx. 6.56 ft (approx. 2 m)] (for checking operation) ■ ■ ■ ■ Conversion adapter for Mac ■ ■ ■ ■ Power cord (for Macintosh)
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Controls and Features Front Side / Top Surface / Right Side 1 9 8 7 Cabinet Design Subject to Change without notice. 6 5 4 3 2 1 Exhaust vents 6 Adjustable feet (for adjusting the height and Vents for cooling fans through which warm air comes out. angle) By extending the feet, the projector angle can be CAUTION adjusted up to +7°. For details, refer to “Adjusting the Inclination of the • Do not block the exhaust vents, or heat will build up inside, Projector” on page 16. possibly causing a f
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STAND BY LAMP TEMP OPERATE HIDE PC KEYSTONE VIDEO PRESET MENU EXIT ENTER DOWN UP Controls and Features Left-hand Side / Rear Side p Connector panel For details, refer to “Connector Panel” on page 11. q Rear adjustable foot (for leveling the projector) It is set at the shortest position when shipped from the factory. Turn the foot to make the projector level. Adjustment can be made in the range of +1.5° and –1.5° from the horizontal position. For details, refer to “Adjusting the Inclination of
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Controls and Features Bottom Surface t y u i t Air inlet (filter) Air is taken in through the filter to cool the light-source lamp. If the filter is blocked or if something that obstructs the flow of air is placed around the projector, heat may build up inside and could cause a fire. For required space, refer to “Precautions for Installation” on page 15. CAUTIONS • Be careful as paper, cloth or soft cushion could be drawn in if placed nearby. Do not block the filter, or heat may build up
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A AN H A N C I R L M P T E M P ST D BY ID E O PER T E KEYS TO E P PRES ET M EV NU ID E O EX T ENTE DOWN P U Controls and Features Control Panel on the Projector r 1 e STAND BY LAMP TEMP 2 OPERATE HIDE 3 w PC 4 KEYSTONE q VIDEO 5 PRESET MENU p 6 9 7 EXIT ENTER 8 1 STAND BY Indicator Memo ON : When in stand-by mode. While in the cool-down mode (STAND BY indicator is blinking): Blinking :When in cool-down mode. Even if you press the OPERATE button, the projector is not turned on. Wait until the pr
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Controls and Features 9 EXIT button This button will be used in the menu mode to return to the previous menu. When the main menu is displayed, this button will cause the menu to disappear. For details, refer to “Basic Menu Operation” on page 43. p PRESET button This PRESET button only works as a reset button for the direct button adjustment of the KEYSTONE button of the control panel and the DIGITAL ZOOM button of the remote control. When adjusting the keystone or digital zoom (when the
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S T AND B Y L A M P T E M P O PER AT E K EYS TO N E H I D E PC PR ESE T M EN IV UD E O EIX T EN T ER DOWN UP Controls and Features Connector Panel 4 5 R Y 1 Y/C 6 G PB/B-Y VIDEO 7 B PR/R-Y 2 REMOTE H 8 V IN 3 9 IN OUT 1 PC (computer) 1 input terminal (D-sub 3-row 15 5 Component terminal pin) Component signals (Y, B-Y, R-Y) or DTV-format (Y, PB, PR) signals. (Devices which have component output This is an input terminal dedicated to computer signals terminals can be connected.) (RGB video signal
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Controls and Features Remote Control Unit On the remote control, the same buttons as on the control 5 VIDEO button panel of the projector are provided except for the following Use this button to select a device such as a video deck buttons. For the same buttons, operation is the same in connected to the AV IN terminal (VIDEO, Y/C or COMP principle. input terminal) of the projector. Each time you press the button, the selection alternates among Y/C, VIDEO and For remote control only: DVI.
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Controls and Features r DIGITAL ZOOM T/W buttons A part of image can be magnified up to four times on the screen. Each time the T or W button is pressed, the image is enlarged or the enlarged image is reduced by a certain degree. (Refer to page 37.) * Images which are enlarged with the digital zoom become less clear. * Depending on the video signal source (UXGA, etc.), this button does not work. t PC buttons Use these buttons to select a device connected to the PC 1, PC 2 or DVI terminals.
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Controls and Features Installing Batteries Install batteries in the remote control. If the remote control has started to work erratically, replace the batteries. 1 Open the back cover. Precautions for using batteries Open the back cover in the direction of the arrow. If batteries are used incorrectly, they may crack or leak liquid. This could cause a fire, burn, malfunction, or staining or damaging of the surroundings. Beware of the following: •Do not mix new and old batteries. •Do not mix d
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Installing the Projector Precautions for Installation CAUTIONS 1. Before installation, do not connect the projector’s power cord. 2. Do not install the projector in the following places: •Where there is water, humidity or dust. •Where the projector may be subjected to oil, smoke or cigarette smoke. • On a soft surface such as a carpet or cushion. •Where the projector may be subjected to direct sunlight. •Where temperature is high or humidity is low. Allowable operation temperature range: 41°F to
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Installing the Projector Adjusting the Inclination of the Projector The vertical angle and the leveling of the projector can be adjusted with the adjustable feet at the bottom of the projector. ■ Adjusting the vertical angle of the projector While pushing the levers on both sides upward, raise the projector. The adjustable feet automatically extend. To retract the feet, push the levers and lower the projector slowly; the projector is fixed at the position where you release the levers. lever Adj
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Installing the Projector Installing the Projector against the Screen The projector should be placed so that the center line of the lens is at a right angle to the screen as shown in the following figures. ■ Side view ■ Top view ■ Trapezoidal-distortion correctable maximum angle The projector has a function to correct the trapezoidal distortion of the projected image on the screen. To correct this distortion, use the KEYSTONE buttons on the projector. (Refer to “Removing the Trapezoidal Distorti
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Installing the Projector Projection Distance and Screen Size •The range of projection distances that can be focused depends on the lens unit (optional) to be used. When the aspect ratio of the screen is 4:3, the range is as follows and you need to install the projector within this range. Lens type Approximate projection distance GL-M2910G 0.77 m to 4.03 m Note: There is a 7% drop (for ceiling mount) using the GL-M2915SG 1.76 m to 4.50 m GL-M2920ZG 2.77 m to 19.71 m anamorpich lens. Calculat
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Installing the Projector Setting the Amount of Lens Shifting When the lens unit (optional) with the lens shifting function is used, the projected screen can be shifted up and down in position. Notes • The amount of shifting is within the range of approx. 30% to 55%. • After finishing the lens shift setting, tighten the SHIFT LOCK fixing bolt firmly so that the lens will not move. 1 Turn the cap on the top of the projector to open it. 2 Loosen the SHIFT LOCK fixing bolt. Use the hex. wrench supp
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Installing the Projector Effective Range and Distance of the Remote Control Unit The remote control unit can be used as either a wireless remote control unit or a wired one. ■ Using as a wireless remote control unit Aim the remote control unit toward the remote sensor on the front or the rear of the projector. The operable distance of the remote control unit is about 10 m for direct reception. The remote control unit can be used by having it reflected on the screen. In this case, the total dis
