Dukane 8944 manual

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    LCD Pr ojector Model 8944 USER’S MANUAL 401-8944-00[...]

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    1 Projector 8944 User's Manual – Oper ating Guide Thank you for purchasing this projector . WARNING ► Before using this product, please read this manual to ensure the proper use of this product. After reading, store in a safe place for future reference. About this manual V arious symbols are used in this manual. The meanings of these symbo[...]

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    2 About this manual . . . . . . . . . . 1 C o n t e n t .................. 2 Projector features . . . . . . . . . . 3 Prepar ations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Contents of package . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Fastening the lens cover . . . . . . . . . .3 Par t names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 P r o j e c t o r ...................... 4 C o n t [...]

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    3 F astening the lens co v er T o avoid losing the lens cover , please fasten the lens cover to the projector using the included strap. 1. Fix the strap to the strap hole of the lens cover . 2. Put one side of the strap into the groove on the rivet. 3. Push the rivet into the rivet hole. Projector features / Prepar ations Projector features This pr[...]

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    4 Par t names Part names Projector (1) Speakers (x 4) (  38 ). (2) Focus ring (  20 ) (3) Zoom ring (  20 ) (4) Lamp cover (  59 ) The lamp unit is inside. (5) Lens shift cover (  20 ) (6) Horizontal lens shift dial (  20 ) (7) V ertical lens shift dial (  20 ) (8) Front cover (9) Lens (  64 ) (10) Lens cover (  3 ) (1 1)[...]

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    5 Par t names Control panel (1) ST ANDBY/ON button (  17 ) (2) MENU button (  24 ) It consists of four cursor buttons. (3) INPUT button (  18 ) (4) POWER indicator (  17 ) (5) TEMP indicator (  66 ) (6) LAMP indicator (  66 ) R ear panel (1) Shutdown switch (  68 ) (2) Security slot (  9 ) (3) Security bar (  9 ) (4) AC i[...]

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    6 Par t names R emote control (1) Laser pointer (  14 ) It is a beam outlet. (2) LASER INDICA TOR (  14 ) (3) LASER button (  14 ) (4) ST ANDBY/ON button (  17 ) (5) VOLUME button (  18 ) (6) MUTE button (  18 ) (7) VIDEO button (  19 ) (8) RGB button (  18 ) (9) SEARCH button (  19 ) (10) AUTO button (  20 ) (1 1) ASP[...]

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    7 Setting up Setting up Install the projector according to the environment and manner the projector will be used in. WARNING ► Place the projector in a stable horizontal position. If the projector falls or is knocked over it could cause injury and/or damage to the projector . Using a damaged projector could then result in re and/or electric sh[...]

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    8 Ar rangement Refer to the illustrations and tables below to determine screen size and projection distance. The values shown in the table are calculated for a full size screen: 1024×768 (a) Screen size (diagonal) (b) Projection distance (±10%) (c) Screen height (±10%), when the vertical lens shift (  20 ) is set full upward. Setting up (a) S[...]

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    9 Adjusting the projector's eleva tor When the place to put the projector is slightly uneven to the left or right, use the elevator feet to place the projector horizontally . Using the feet can also tilt the projector in order to project at a suitable angle to the screen, elevating the front side of the projector within 8 degrees. This project[...]

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    10 Setting up Connecting your de vices Be sure to read the manuals for devices before connecting them to the projector . Make sure that all the devices are suitable to be connected with this product, and prepare the cables required to connect. Please refer to the following illustrations to connect them. WARNING ►Do not disassemble or modify the p[...]

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    1 1 Setting up NOTE • Be sure to read the manuals for devices before connecting them to the projector , and make sure that all the devices are suitable to be connected with this product. Before connecting to a PC, check the signal level, the signal timing, and the resolution. - Do not connect LAN port to any network that might have the excessive [...]

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    12 Setting up Inser ting an SD car d and USB memor y When using the projector with a wireless LAN please insert the included wireless network card. When using a commercial SD memory card in order to view images insert the SD memory card in the same manner . And when using a commercial USB memory in order to view images insert the USB memory to the [...]

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    13 Setting up How to use the slot co ver loc k 1. Open the slot cover lock, and insert it into the locking a slot. 2. Close the slot cover lock slowly , and attach a padlock or combination lock to the slot cover lock. Connecting pow er supply 1. Connect the connector of the power cord to the AC inlet of the projector . 2. Firmly plug the power cord[...]

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    14 Remote control Putting batteries Please load the batteries before using the remote control. If the remote control starts to malfunction, replace the batteries. If you will not use the remote control for an extended period, remove the batteries from the remote control and store them in a safe place. 1. Slide back and remove the battery cover in t[...]

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    15 Changing the frequency of r emote contr ol signal The accessory remote control has the choice of the mode 1 or the mode 2, in the frequency of its signal. If the remote control does not function properly , attempt to change the signal frequency . Please remember that the “REMOTE FREQ.” in SERVICE item of OPTION menu (  4 7 ) o f t h e pro[...]

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    16 Using as a wired r emote contr ol The accessory remote control works as a wired remote control, when the wired control port at the bottom of the remote control connects with the REMOTE CONTROL por t on th e ba ck of t he proj ecto r v ia a n a udio ca ble with 3. 5 diameter stereo mini plugs. When the remote control signal is hard to reach surel[...]

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    17 Po wer on/off WARNING ► A strong light is emitted when the projector ’s power is on. Do not look into the lens of the projector or look inside of the projector through any of the projector ’s openings. ► Do not touch around the lamp cover and the exhaust vents during use or just after use, since it is too hot. NO TE • T urn th e po w e[...]

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    18 Operating Operating Adjusting the v olume 1. Press the VOLUME button on the remote control. A dialog will appear on the screen to aid you in adjusting the volume. 2. Use the cursor buttons ▲/▼ to adjust the volume. T o close the dialog and complete the operation, press the VOLUME button again. Even if you do not do anything, the dialog will [...]

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    19 Operating Searching an input signal 1. Press the SEARCH button on the remote control. The projector will start to check its input ports in order to nd any input signals. When an input is found, the projector will stop searching and display the image. If no signal is found, the projector will return to the state selected before the operation. [...]

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    20 Adjusting the zoom and f ocus 1. Use the zoom ring to adjust the screen size. 2. Use the focus ring to focus the picture. Operating Focus ring Zoom ring Adjusting the lens shift 1. Use the vertical lens shift dial to shift the picture upward or downward. 2. Use the horizontal lens shift dial to shift the picture left or right. Using the automati[...]

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    21 Adjusting the position 1. Press the POSITION button on the remote control. The “POSITION” indication will appear on the screen. 2. Use the cursor buttons ▲/▼/◄/► to adjust the picture position. When you want to reset the operation, press the RESET button on the remote control during the operation. T o complete this operation, press t[...]

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    22 Operating Using the magnify feature 1. Press the ON button of MAGNIFY on the remote control. The “MAGNIFY” indication will appear on the screen (although the indication will disappear in several seconds with no operation), and the projector will go into the MAGNIFY mode. 2. Use the cursor buttons ▲/▼ to adjust the zoom level. T o move th[...]

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    23 Operating T emporaril y blanking the scr een 1. Press the BLANK button on the remote control. The blank screen will be displayed instead of the screen of input signal. Please refer to the BLANK item in SCREEN menu (  39 ). T o exit from the blank screen and return to the input signal screen, press the BLANK button again. ● The projector aut[...]

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    24 Operating Using the menu function This projector has the following menus: PICTURE, IMAGE, INPUT , SETUP , AUDIO, SCREEN, OPTION, MIU, and EASY MENU. EASY MENU consists of functions often used, and the other menus are classied into each purpose. Each of these menus is operated using the same methods. The basic operations of these menus are as [...]

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    25 EASY Menu EASY Menu Item Description ASPECT Using the ◄/► buttons switches the mode for aspect ratio. See the ASPECT item in IMAGE menu (  30 ). AUTO KEYSTONE EXECUTE Using the ► button executes the auto keystone function. See the AUTO KEYSTONE EXECUTE item in SETUP menu (  36 ). KEYSTONE Using the ◄/► buttons corrects the vertic[...]

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    26 EASY Menu Item Description BRIGHTNESS Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the brightness. See the BRIGHTNESS item in PICTURE menu (  27 ). CONTRAST Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the contrast. See the CONTRAST item in PICTURE menu (  27 ). COLOR Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the strength of whole color . See the COLOR item in PICTURE [...]

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    27 PICTURE Menu PICTURE Menu Item Description BRIGHTNESS Using the ▲/▼ buttons adjusts the brightness. Light ó Dark CONTRAST Using the ▲/▼ buttons adjusts the contrast. Strong ó Weak GAMMA Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the gamma mode. #1 DEF AUL T ó #1 CUST OM ó #2 DEF AUL T ó #2 CUSTOM ó #3 DEF AUL T #5 CUSTOM ó #5 DEF AUL T ó[...]

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    28 Item Description COLOR TEMP Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the color temperature mode. T o adjust CUSTOM Selecting a mode whose name includes CUSTOM and then pressing the ► button or the ENTER button displays a dialog to aid you in adjusting the OFFSET and GAIN of the selected mode. OFFSET adjustments change the color intensity on the whol[...]

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    29 PICTURE Menu Item Description ACTIVE IRIS Using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons changes the active iris control mode. PRESENT A TION ó THEA TER ó TURN OFF Feature PRESENT A TION The active iris displays the best presentation image for both bright and dark scenes. THEA TER The active iris displays the best theater image for both bright and dark scen[...]

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    30 IMAGE Menu IMAGE Menu Item Description ASPECT Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the mode for aspect ratio. For an RGB or MIU signal NORMAL ó 4:3 ó 16:9 ó SMALL For an M1-D signal NORMAL ó 4:3 ó 16:9 ó 14:9 ó SMALL For a Video signal, S-video signal or Component video signal 4:3 ó 16:9 ó 14:9 ó SMALL For no signal 4:3 (xed) • The [...]

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    31 IMAGE Menu Item Description H PHASE Using the ▲/▼ buttons adjusts the horizontal phase to eliminate icker . Right ó Left • This ite m can be selected only for an RGB signa l, an MIU signal or a component video signal. (except 525i (480i), 625i (576i), SCART RGB) H SIZE Using the ▲/▼ buttons adjusts the horizontal size. Large ó Sma[...]

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    32 INPUT Menu INPUT Menu Item Description PROGRESSIVE Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the progress mode. TV ó FILM ó TURN OFF • This function is performed only for an interlaced signal of a VIDEO input, an S-VIDEO input or COMPONENT VIDEO input of 525i (480i), 625i (576i) or 1 125i (1080i) signal. • When TV or FILM is selected, the screen [...]

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    33 Item Description COMPONENT Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the function of the COMPONENT (Y , C b /P b , C r /P r ) port. COMPONENT ó SCAR T RGB When the SCART RGB is selected, the COMPONENT (Y , C b /P b , C r /P r ) and VIDEO ports will function as a SCART RGB port. A SCART adapter or SCART cable is required for a SCART RGB input to the pr[...]

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    34 Item Description FRAME LOCK Using the ▲/▼ buttons turns the frame lock function on/off. TURN ON ó TURN OFF • This item can be performed only on an RGB signal with a vertical frequency of 50 to 60 Hz. • When the TURN ON is selected, a moving pictures are displayed more smoothly . • This function may cause a certain degradation of the p[...]

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    35 INPUT Menu Item Description RESOLUTION The resolution for the RGB1 and RGB2 input signals can be set on this projector . (1) In the INPUT menu select the RESOLUTION using the ▲/▼ buttons and press the ► button. The RESOLUTION menu will be displayed. (2) In the RESOLUTION menu select the resolution you wish to display using the ▲/▼ butt[...]

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    36 SETUP Menu SETUP Menu Item Description AUTO KEYSTONE EXECUTE Selecting this item performs the Automatic keystone distortion correction. Projector automatically corrects vertical keystone distortion due to the (forward/backward) setup angle by itself. This function will be execut ed only once when selected in the menu. When the slant of the proje[...]

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    37 SETUP Menu SETUP Menu (continued) Item Description KEYSTONE Using the ▲/▼ buttons corrects the horizontal keystone distortion. Shrink the right of the image ó Shrink the left of the image • The adjustable range of this function will vary among inputs. For some input, this function may not work well. • When the zoom adjustment is set to [...]

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    38 A UDIO Menu AUDIO Menu Item Description VOLUME Using the ▲/▼ buttons adjusts the volume. High ó Low TREBLE Using the ▲/▼ buttons adjusts the treble level. High ó Low BASS Using the ▲/▼ buttons adjusts the bass level. High ó Low SRS WOW Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the mode for SRS WOW mode. HIGH ó MID ó OFF • SRS WOW™ [...]

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    39 SCREEN Menu SCREEN Menu Item Description LANGUAGE Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the OSD (On Screen Display) language. SUOMI ó POLSKI ó TÜRKÇE ENGLISH ó FRANÇAIS ó DEUTSCH ó ESP AÑOL ó IT ALIANO NORSK ó NEDERLANDS ó PORTUGUÊS ó 日本語 ó ó ó SVENSKA ó MENU POSITION Using the ◄/►/▲/▼ buttons adjusts the menu positi[...]

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    40 SCREEN Menu Item Description ST ART UP Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the mode for the start-up screen. The start-up screen is a screen displayed when no signal or an unsuitable signal is detected. MyScreen ó ORIGINAL ó TURN OFF Feature MyScreen Screen can be registered by the MyScreen item (  41 ) . ORIGINAL Screen preset as the standa[...]

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    41 SCREEN Menu Item Description MyScreen This item allows you to capture an image for use as a MyScreen image which can be used as the BLANK screen and ST ART UP screen. Display the image you want to capture before executing the following procedure. 1. Selecting this item displays a dialog titled “MyScreen”. It will ask you if you start capturi[...]

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    42 SCREEN Menu Item Description MESSAGE Using the ▲/▼ buttons turns on/off the message function. TURN ON ó TURN OFF When the TURN ON is selected, the following message function works. “AUTO IN PROGRESS” while automatically adjusting “NO INPUT IS DETECTED” “SYNC IS OUT OF RANGE” “Searching….” while searching for the input “D[...]

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    43 OPTION Menu OPTION Menu Item Description AUTO SEARCH Using the ▲/ ▼ buttons turns on/off the automatic s ignal search fun ction. TURN ON ó TURN OFF When the TURN ON is selected, detecting no signal automatically cycles through input ports in the following order . The search is started from the current port. Then when an input is found, the [...]

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    44 Item Description AUTO OFF Using the ▲/▼ buttons adjusts the time to count down to automatically turn the projector off. Long (max. 99 minutes) ó Short (min. 0 minute = DISABLE) AUTO OFF ENABLE 1 AUTO OFF DISABLE 0 When th e time is set to 0, the proje ctor is no t turned off au tomatical ly . When the time is set to 1 to 99, and when the pa[...]

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    45 Item Description MY BUTT ON This item is to assign one of the following function to MY BUTT ON 1 and 2 on the remote control (  6 ). Choose 1 or 2 on the MY BUTT ON menu using the ◄/► button rst. Then using the ▲/▼ buttons sets one o f the following fun ctions to the chosen button. • RGB1: Sets port to RGB1. • RGB2: Sets port t[...]

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    46 Item Description SERVICE (continued) AUTO ADJUST Using the ▲/▼ buttons enables/disables the automatic adjustment.When DISABLE is selected, the automatic adjustment feature is disabled, although rough adjustment is automatically performed depending on the basic setting. ENABLE ó DISABLE • Depending on conditions, such as input image, signa[...]

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    47 Item Description SERVICE (continued) KEY LOCK Using the ▲/▼ buttons turns on/off the key lock feature. When TURN ON is selected, the buttons on the projector except the ST ANDBY/ON button are locked. TURN ON ó TURN OFF • Please use to avoid a mischief and touching accidentally . This function does not have any effect on the remote control[...]

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    48 Item Description SECURITY This projector is equipped with security functions. User registration is required before using the security functions. Please contact your local dealer . 1. Using Security Features 1.1 Inputting the P ASSWORD 1.1-1 Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the OPTION menu to select SECURITY and press the ► button. The ENTER P ASSWOR[...]

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    49 Item Description SECURITY (continued) 1.3 If you have forgotten your P ASSWORD 1.3-1 Follow the procedure in 1.1-1 to display the ENTER P ASSWORD BOX. 1.3-2 While the ENTER P ASSWORD BOX is displayed, press and hold the RESET button on the remote control for about 3 seconds or press and hold the INPUT and ► buttons on the projector for about 3[...]

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    50 Item Description SECURITY (continued) 2.2-4 Move the cursor to the right side of the CHECK P ASSWORD BOX and press the ► button to display the P ASSWORD for about 20 seconds, please make note of the P ASSWORD during this time. Pressing the ENTER button on the remote control or INPUT button on the projector will return to MyScreen P ASS WORD on[...]

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    51 Item Description SECURITY (continued) 3.1-3 Input a 4 part PIN Code using the ▲/▼/◄/► /RGB and INPUT buttons. A CONFIRMA TION BOX will appear . Reenter the same PIN Code. This will complete the PIN Code registration. • If there is no key input for about 55 seconds while the PIN BOX or the CONFIRMA TION BOX are displayed the menu will c[...]

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    52 Item Description SECURITY (continued) 4. Using the T ransition Detector Function While the T ransition Detector function is ON, when power switch is started to supply to the projector , it might react as below . • T ransition Detector alarm shown below might appear on screen, if the projector has been moved or re-installed. • T ransition Det[...]

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    53 Item Description SECURITY (continued) 4.3 Setting the T ransition Detector off 4.3-1 Follow the procedure in 4.1-1 to display the T ransition Detector on/off menu. 4.3-2 Select TURN OFF to display the ENTER P ASSWORD BOX (large). Enter the registered P ASSWORD and the screen will return to the T ransition Detector on/off menu. If an incorrect P [...]

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    54 (continued on next page) Item Description LIVE MODE Selecting this item sets the projector onto the “Live Mode”. On the “Live Mode”, the projector displays the images from the PC via Network, supported by “MIU Live Viewer”. (  1.1 Live Mode of the User ’s Manual - Network Functions , last section of this manual ) . PC-LESS PRESE[...]

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    55 (continued on next page) Item Operation e-SHOT Selecting this item displays the e-SHOT menu. Use the ▲/▼ buttons to select an item which is a still im age by the e-SHOT (  4.7 e -SHOT (Still Image T ransfer) Display of the User ’ s Manual - Network Functions) and the ► or ENTER button to display the image. • Insert the SD memory car[...]

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    56 Item Description SETUP (continued) IP ADDRESS Use the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons to enter the IP ADDRESS. This function can only be used when DHCP is set to TURN OFF . • Th e IP ADDRESS is the number that iden ties this proje ctor on the network. Y ou cannot have two devices with the same IP ADDRESS on the same network. SUBNET MASK Use the ▲[...]

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    57 Item Description SETUP (continued) MODE Use the ▲/▼ buttons to select the mode of the network communication system. Select it according to the setting of your PC. ADHOC ó INFRASTRUCTURE CH Use the ▲/▼ buttons to select the channel of the wireless LAN while using it. Select it according to the setting of your PC. The channels 1 to 1 1 ar[...]

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    58 MIU Menu Item Description INFORMA TION Selecting this item displays the MIU-INFORMA TION dialog for conrming the network setting. • Only the first 16 characters of the projector name are displayed. • Only the first 32 characters of the SSID are displayed. • When the voltage level of the battery for the built in clock decreases, the set [...]

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    59 Maintenance Lamp A lamp has nite product life. Using the lamp for long periods of time could cause the pictures darker or the color tone poor . Note that each lamp has a different lifetime, and some may burst or burn out soon after you start using them. Preparation of a new lamp and early replacement are recommended. T o prepare a new lamp, c[...]

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    60 Maintenance Lamp (continued) Lamp warning HIGH VOL T AGE HIGH TEMP ERA TURE HIGH PRESSU RE 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 s[...]

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    61 Please check and clean the air lter periodically . If the air lter becomes clogged by dust or the like, internal temperatures rise, which could cause a re, a burn or malfunction to the projector . When the indicators or a message prompts you to clean the air lter , comply with it as soon as possible. Note that the projector may shut [...]

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    62 WARNING ►Before taking care of the air lter , make sure the power switch is off and the power cable is not plugged in, then allow the projector to cool sufciently . T aking care of the air lter in a high temperature state of the projector could cause an electric shock, a burn or malfunction to the projector . ►Use only the air lt[...]

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    63 Maintenance 1. T urn the projector off, and unplug the power cord. Allow the projector to cool sufciently . 2. After making sure that the projector has cooled adequately , slowly turn over the projector , so that the bottom is facing. 3. Remove the battery cover . T urn the battery cover in the direction indicated “OPEN” using such as coi[...]

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    64 Maintenance Inside of the projector In order to ensure the safe use of your projector , please have it cleaned and inspected by your dealer about once every year . Caring for the lens If the lens is awed, soiled or fogged, it could cause deterioration of display quality . Please take care of the lens, being cautious of handling. 1. T urn the [...]

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    65 T roubleshooting R elated messages When the unit's power is on, messages such as those shown below may be displayed. When any such message is displayed on the screen, please follow the instructions described below . If the same message is displayed after the remedy , or if a message other than the following appears, please contact your deal[...]

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    66 T roubleshooting R e gar ding the indicator lamps Lighting and ashing of the POWER indicator , the LAMP indicator , and the TEMP indicator have the meanings as described in the table below . Please follow the instructions within the table. If the same indication is displayed after the remedy , or if an indication other than the following is d[...]

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    67 T roubleshooting Regarding the indicator lamps (continued) POWER indicator LAMP indicator TEMP indicator Description Blinking In Red or Lighting In Red T urned off Blinking In Red The cooling fan is not operating. Please turn the power off, and allow the projector to cool down at least 20 minutes. After the projector has sufciently cooled dow[...]

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    68 T roubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistak en for machine def ects WARNING ► Never use the projector if abnormal operations such as smoke, strange odor , excessive sound, damaged casing or elements or cables, penetration of liquids or foreign matter , etc. should occur . In such cases, immediately turn off the power switch and th[...]

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    69 Pheno mena that m ay be easy t o be mistak en for machi ne def ects (conti nued) Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect Reference page Sound does not come out. The signal cables are not correctly connected. Correctly connect the audio cables. 10 The MUTE function is working. Restore the sound pressing the MUTE or VOLUME button on the re[...]

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    70 Pheno mena that m ay be easy t o be mistak en for machi ne def ects (conti nued) Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect Reference page Pictures appear dark. The brightness and/or contrast are adjusted to an extremely low level. Adjust BRIGHTNESS and/or CONTRAST settings to a higher level using the menu function. 26, 27 The WHISPER funct[...]

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    71 Warr anty And After-Ser vice / Specication W arranty and after-service If a problem occurs with the equipment, rst refer to the “T roubleshooting” and run through the suggested checks. If this does not resolve the problem, please contact your dealer or service company . They will tell you what warranty condition is applied. Specicat[...]

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    72 Specications Specications (continued) 418 319 154 139 [unit: mm][...]

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    Model 8944 73[...]

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    1 Projector 8944 User's Manual T echnical Example of computer signal Resolution (H x V) H. frequency (kHz) V . frequency (Hz) Rating Signal mode 720 x 400 37.9 85.0 VESA TEXT 640 x 480 31.5 59.9 VESA VGA (60Hz) 640 x 480 37.9 72.8 VESA VGA (72Hz) 640 x 480 37.5 75.0 VESA VGA (75Hz) 640 x 480 43.3 85.0 VESA VGA (85Hz) 800 x 600 35.2 56.3 VESA S[...]

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    2 Initial set signals Initial set signals The following signals are used for the initial settings. The signal timing of some computer models may be different. In such case, adjust the items V POSITION and H POSITION in the IMAGE menu. Back porch (B) Front porch (D) Back porch (b) Front porch (d) Di sp la y in t er va l (C ) D is pl ay i nt er va l [...]

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    3 Connection to the ports A RGB IN1, B RGB IN2, C RGB OUT D-sub 15pin mini shrink jack • Video signal: RGB separate, Analog, 0.7Vp-p, 75Ω terminated (positive) • H/V . sync. Signal: TTL level (positive/negative) • Composite sync. Signal: TTL level At RGB signal Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 Video Red 9 (No connection) 2 Video Green 10 Ground 3 Vid[...]

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    4 VIDEO CONTROL AUDIO IN 1 AUDIO IN 2 REMOTE CONTROL S-VIDEO AUDIO OUT R L R L AUDIO IN 3 AUDIO IN 4 RGB OUT RGB1 RGB2 M1-D C B /P B Y C R /P R LAN AUX I/O DC 5V 0.5A S D C A R D Connection to the por ts (continued) 4 3 2 1 I VIDEO RCA jack • System: NTSC, P AL, SECAM, P AL-M, P AL-N, NTSC4.43 • 1.0±0.1Vp-p, 75Ω terminator H S-VIDEO Mini DIN [...]

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    5 VIDEO CONTROL AUDIO IN 1 AUDIO IN 2 REMOTE CONTROL S-VIDEO AUDIO OUT R L R L AUDIO IN 3 AUDIO IN 4 RGB OUT RGB1 RGB2 M1-D C B /P B Y C R /P R LAN AUX I/O DC 5V 0.5A S D C A R D J AUDIO IN 1, K AUDIO IN 2 Ø3.5 stereo mini jack • 500 mV rms 47kΩ terminator AUDIO IN 3 L R, M L, AUDIO IN 4 N R, O L RCA jack x2 • 500 mV rms 47kΩ terminator P [...]

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    6 Connection to the por ts (continued) S LAN RJ-45 jack Pin Signal Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 TX+ 4 - 7 - 2 TX- 5 - 8 - 3 RX+ 6 RX- 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 VIDEO CONTROL AUDIO IN 1 AUDIO IN 2 REMOTE CONTROL S-VIDEO AUDIO OUT R L R L AUDIO IN 3 AUDIO IN 4 RGB OUT RGB1 RGB2 M1-D C B /P B Y C R /P R LAN AUX I/O DC 5V 0.5A S D C A R D T S U T AUX I/O USB A type j[...]

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    7 RS-232C Communication RS-232C Communication 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 CONTROL port RS-232C cable (Cross) RS-232C port of the projector of the computer - (1) (1) CD RD (2) (2) RD TD (3) (3) TD - (4) (4) DTR GND (5) (5) GND - (6) (6) DSR RTS (7) (7) RTS CTS (8) (8) DTS - (9) (9) RI Connecting the cable 1. T urn off the projector and the c[...]

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    8 RS-232C Communication (continued) Requesting projector status (Get command) (1) Send the request code Header + Command data (‘02H’+‘00H’ + type (2 bytes)+ ‘00H’ +‘00H’) from the computer to the projector . (2) The projector ret urns the response code ‘1DH’+ data (2 bytes) to the computer . Changing the projector settings (Set [...]

  • Page 84

    9 Names Operation T ype Header Command Data CRC Action T ype Setting Code Power Set Turn of f BE EF 03 06 00 2A D3 01 00 00 60 00 00 Turn on BE EF 03 06 00 BA D2 01 00 00 60 01 00 Get BE EF 03 06 00 19 D3 02 00 00 60 00 00 [Example return] 00 00 01 00 02 00 [Off] [On] [Cool down] Input Source Set RGB1 BE EF 03 06 00 FE D2 01 00 00 20 00 00 RGB2 BE [...]

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    10 Names Operation T ype Header Command Data CRC Action T ype Setting Code User Gamma Pattern Set Off BE EF 03 06 00 FB FA 01 00 80 30 00 00 9 step gray scale BE EF 03 06 00 6B FB 01 00 80 30 01 00 15 steps gray scale BE EF 03 06 00 9B FB 01 00 80 30 02 00 Ramp BE EF 03 06 00 0B FA 01 00 80 30 03 00 Get BE EF 03 06 00 C8 FA 02 00 80 30 00 00 User G[...]

  • Page 86

    1 1 Names Operation T ype Header Command Data CRC Action T ype Setting Code COLOR TEMP GAIN B Get BE EF 03 06 00 8C F5 02 00 B3 30 00 00 Increment BE EF 03 06 00 EA F5 04 00 B3 30 00 00 Decrement BE EF 03 06 00 3B F4 05 00 B3 30 00 00 COLOR TEMP OFFSET R Get BE EF 03 06 00 04 F5 02 00 B5 30 00 00 Increment BE EF 03 06 00 62 F5 04 00 B5 30 00 00 Dec[...]

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    12 Names Operation T ype Header Command Data CRC Action T ype Setting Code ASPECT Set 4:3 BE EF 03 06 00 9E D0 01 00 08 20 00 00 16:9 BE EF 03 06 00 0E D1 01 00 08 20 01 00 14:9 BE EF 03 06 00 CE D6 01 00 08 20 09 00 SMALL BE EF 03 06 00 FE D1 01 00 08 20 02 00 NORMAL BE EF 03 06 00 5E DD 01 00 08 20 10 00 Get BE EF 03 06 00 AD D0 02 00 08 20 00 00[...]

  • Page 88

    13 Names Operation T ype Header Command Data CRC Action T ype Setting Code M1-D Set NORMAL BE EF 03 06 00 3E D9 01 00 20 20 00 00 ENHANCED BE EF 03 06 00 AE D8 01 00 20 20 01 00 Get BE EF 03 06 00 0D D9 02 00 20 20 00 00 RGB 1 Set SYNC ON G OFF BE EF 03 06 00 5E D7 01 00 10 20 02 00 SYNC ON G ON BE EF 03 06 00 CE D6 01 00 10 20 03 00 Get BE EF 03 0[...]

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    14 Names Operation T ype Header Command Data CRC Action T ype Setting Code VOLUME-Component Get BE EF 03 06 00 01 CC 02 00 65 20 00 00 Increment BE EF 03 06 00 67 CC 04 00 65 20 00 00 Decrement BE EF 03 06 00 B6 CD 05 00 65 20 00 00 VOLUME – MIU Get BE EF 03 06 00 45 CC 02 00 66 20 00 00 Increment BE EF 03 06 00 23 CC 04 00 66 20 00 00 Decrement [...]

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    15 RS-232C Communication (continued) Names Operation T ype Header Command Data CRC Action T ype Setting Code BASS – MIU Get BE EF 03 06 00 85 FB 02 00 86 20 00 00 Increment BE EF 03 06 00 E3 FB 04 00 86 20 00 00 Decrement BE EF 03 06 00 32 FA 05 00 86 20 00 00 SRS WOW – RGB1 Set TURN OFF BE EF 03 06 00 FE FF 01 00 90 20 00 00 MID BE EF 03 06 00[...]

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    16 RS-232C Communication (continued) Names Operation T ype Header Command Data CRC Action T ype Setting Code AUDIO - RGB2 Set TURN OFF BE EF 03 06 00 CE DC 01 00 34 20 00 00 Audio1 BE EF 03 06 00 5E DD 01 00 34 20 01 00 Audio2 BE EF 03 06 00 AE DD 01 00 34 20 02 00 Audio3 BE EF 03 06 00 3E DC 01 00 34 20 03 00 Audio4 BE EF 03 06 00 0E DE 01 00 34 2[...]

  • Page 92

    17 Names Operation T ype Header Command Data CRC Action T ype Setting Code IR REMOTE FREQ. HIGH Set Off BE EF 03 06 00 03 3C 01 00 31 26 00 00 On BE EF 03 06 00 93 3D 01 00 31 26 01 00 Get BE EF 03 06 00 30 3C 02 00 31 26 00 00 LANGUAGE Set ENGLISH BE EF 03 06 00 F7 D3 01 00 05 30 00 00 FRANÇAIS BE EF 03 06 00 67 D2 01 00 05 30 01 00 DEUTSCH BE EF[...]

  • Page 93

    18 Names Operation T ype Header Command Data CRC Action T ype Setting Code MESSAGE Set TURN OFF BE EF 03 06 00 8F D6 01 00 17 30 00 00 TURN ON BE EF 03 06 00 1F D7 01 00 17 30 01 00 Get BE EF 03 06 00 BC D6 02 00 17 30 00 00 AUTO SEARCH Set TURN OFF BE EF 03 06 00 B6 D6 01 00 16 20 00 00 TURN ON BE EF 03 06 00 26 D7 01 00 16 20 01 00 Get BE EF 03 0[...]

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    19 Names Operation T ype Header Command Data CRC Action T ype Setting Code MY BUTTON-2 Set RGB1 BE EF 03 06 00 C6 32 01 00 01 36 00 00 RGB2 BE EF 03 06 00 06 30 01 00 01 36 04 00 M1-D BE EF 03 06 00 36 32 01 00 01 36 03 00 COMPONENT BE EF 03 06 00 96 31 01 00 01 36 05 00 S-VIDEO BE EF 03 06 00 A6 33 01 00 01 36 02 00 VIDEO BE EF 03 06 00 56 33 01 0[...]

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    1 Projector 8944 User’ s Manual – Network Functions Section This section is only intended to explain Network Functions. • The information in this manual is subject to change without notice. • The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this manual. • The reproduction, transfer or copy of all or any part of[...]

  • Page 96

    2 Contents Caution …………………………………………………………………………………… 3 1. Main Functions ……………………………………………………………………… 5 1.1 Live Mode ………………………………………………………………………… 5 1.2 PC-LESS Presentation …?[...]

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    3 Caution Caution [Restriction in terms of inserts or pulls memory card and wireless LAN card] Do not pull out the memory card and the wireless card while the power is on. The memory card can be pulled out only while the card access LED (Red) is off. CA UTION n The accompanying 802.1 1g wireless LAN card uses the 2.4GHz radio frequency band. Y o[...]

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    5 1. Main functions 1. Main functions 1.1 Liv e Mode (Project ima ges fr om PC ) The main function of MIU (Multi Information processing Unit) is the Live Mode. On Live Mode, the projector displays the screen appearing on the PC via network, supported by “MIU Live Viewer” (Fig.1.1.a). The “MIU Live Viewer” captures PC screen image using dedi[...]

  • Page 100

    6 1. Main functions Other main function is “PC-LESS Presentation”. (Fig. 1.2.a) “PC-LESS Presentation” has 4 kinds of display modes. 1.2 PC-LESS Presentation (Display the images stor ed in SD car d/USB memor y .) 1) Thumbnail display: Display many stored images in SD card and USB memory at once. (From now on, it is called “memory card” [...]

  • Page 101

    7 1. Main functions 1.2 PC-LESS Presentation (Display the images stored in SD card/USB memory .) (Continued) Fig. 1.2.b Remote Control • There are following limitations for le name and directory name in PC-LESS Presentation. (1) The projector's language setting is Japanese. Only alpha-numeric characters and Japanese are supported. (2) The[...]

  • Page 102

    8 Followings are required for 1 projector and 1 PC connection. Multiple PC connection is described in section 4.1. 2. Equipment connection and network setting 2. Equipment connection and network setting 2.1 R equired equipment pr epar ation Projector: 1 unit PC: 1 set (“MIU Live Viewer” installation is required for “MIU Live V iewer” usage.[...]

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    9 2. Equipment connection and network setting 2.2 Network connection using “One-Click-Communication” function (Continued) e Press the Reset key on remote control. Then Reset Menu will be displayed. r Press the ▲ button to reset the Network settings. /+7 4'5'6 %#0%'. • SSID, WEP KEY will be set to factory default settings. •[...]

  • Page 104

    10 2. Equipment connection and network setting 4) Click “One-Click” button in g. 2.2.a. Projector is found. Then capture start button is pushed and real time display is started automatically . 2.2 Network connection using “One-Click-Communication” function (Continued) [Wireless LAN connection] 1) When projector network settings such as I[...]

  • Page 105

    1 1 2. Equipment connection and network setting This is the explanation of network connection settings for Windows XP and Internet Explorer . 1) Log on to Windows XP as administrator authority . (*) 2) Open “Control Panel” from “Start” menu. 3) Open “Network and Internet Connections” in “Control Panel”. (Fig. 2.3.2.a) * Administrato[...]

  • Page 106

    12 2. Equipment connection and network setting 2.3 Manual network connection setting – In case of wired LAN - (Continued) 5) When more than 2 usable network devices exist, make only one device “valid” that you want to use and the rest of devices “invalid”. (In this case, “Local Area Connection” is selected.) 6) Open “Local Area Conn[...]

  • Page 107

    13 2. Equipment connection and network setting 2.3 Manual network connection setting – In case of wired LAN - (Continued) [About IP address] Network address portion of PC IP address should be common with projector’s one but the PC total IP address should not be overlapped with other networked equipments. For example, projector initial settings [...]

  • Page 108

    14 2.3 Manual network connection setting – In case of wired LAN - (Continued) 2. Equipment connection and network setting 1) Click “Internet Options” in “Network and Internet Connections” window (Fig. 2.3.3.a) to open “Internet Properties” window . (Fig. 2.3.3.b) 2.3.3 “Inter net Option” setting Fig. 2.3.3.a “Network and Interne[...]

  • Page 109

    15 2. Equipment connection and network setting 2.3 Manual network connection setting – In case of wired LAN - (Continued) Fig. 2.3.3.c “Local Area Network (LAN) Settings” window 3) Uncheck all bo xes in “Local Area Network (LAN) Setti ngs” window . (Fig. 2.3.3.c ) Check PC and projector are connected properly here. If it is not connected,[...]

  • Page 110

    16 2. Equipment connection and network setting By installing SD-Link1 1g card, PC and wireless LAN are able to communicate in both Ad-Hoc and Infrastructure modes. How to set up wireless LAN connection manually . 2.4 Manual netw or k connection setting – For wireless LAN 2.4.1 Prepar ation f or wir eless LAN connection Fig. 2.4.1.a Without access[...]

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    17 2. Equipment connection and network setting 2.4 Manual network connection setting – For wireless LAN (Continued) Using wireless LAN utility for Windows XP standard. Wireless LAN initial settings for the projector is as follows. Connection Control : Ad-Hoc SSID : wireless Channel : 1ch Encryption rating : None Communication speed : AUT O IP add[...]

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    18 2. Equipment connection and network setting 2.4 Manual network connection setting – For wireless LAN (Continued) 4) Set used protocol as “TCP/IP” and open TCP/IP property . Set IP address and other settings as same as wired LAN connection set up. (  12 ) 5) Open “Wireless Networks” tab. (Fig. 2.4.2.c) Fig. 2.4.2.c “Wireless Networ[...]

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    19 2. Equipment connection and network setting 2.4 Manual network connection setting – For wireless LAN (Continued) 8) Set each item as follows. Network name (SSID): wireless Data encryption: Invalid (Default setting is invalid.) * This explanation meets the projector default setting. If access point is used or data encryption is used, if needs t[...]

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    20 When conguring or controlling the projector via a web browser , an ID and password are required. There are two types of IDs, Administrator IDs and User IDs. The following chart describes the dif ferences between user and administrator IDs. Below are the factory default settings for administrator IDs, user IDs and passwords. Item Description A[...]

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    21 2. Equipment connection and network setting Refer to the follo wing for conguring or c ontrolling the projector via 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 an d the screen in Fig. 2.5.a will be displayed. 2) Enter your ID and pa[...]

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    22 2. Equipment connection and network setting 2.5.1 Network Infor mation All screen images displayed in this manual are screens of a logon using an administrator ID. Any administrator only functions will not be displayed when using a user ID. Refer to the descriptions in each table. Displays the projector ’s current network conguration settin[...]

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    23 2. Equipment connection and network setting 2.5.2 Network Settings Displays and congures network settings. Item Description NETWORK MODE Select Network mode "wired" or "wireless". IP Conguration Congures network settings. DHCP ON Enables DHCP . DHCP OFF Disables DHCP . IP Address Congures the IP address when DHCP [...]

  • Page 118

    24 Click the [Apply] button to save the settings. • The new conguration settings are activated after restarting the network connection. When the conguration settings are changed, you must restart the network connection. Y ou can restart the network connection by clicking [Network Restart] on the main menu. • If you connect the projector t[...]

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    25 2. Equipment connection and network setting 2.5.3 P or t Settings Displays and congures communication port settings. Click the [Apply] button to save the settings. • The new conguration settings are activated after restarting the network connection. The network connection must be restarted when the conguration settings are changed. Th[...]

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    26 2. Equipment connection and network setting 2.5.4 Mail Settings Displays and congures e-mail addressing settings. Click the [Apply] button to save the settings. • Y ou can conrm whether the mail settings work correctly using the [Send T est Mail] button. • If you connect the projector to an existing network, consult a network administr[...]

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    27 2. Equipment connection and network setting 2.5.5 Aler t Settings Displays and congures failure & warning alerts. Item Description Cover Error Congures Cover Error alert settings. SNMP T rap Click the [Enable] check box to enable SNMP T rap alerts for this item. Send Mail Click the [Enable] check box to enable e-mail alerts for this it[...]

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    28 2. Equipment connection and network setting 2.5.5 Alert Settings (Continued) Item Description Lamp Error Congures Lamp Error alert settings. SNMP T rap Click the [Enable] check box to enable SNMP T rap alerts for this item. Send Mail Click the [Enable] check box to enable e-mail alerts for this item. Mail Subject Congures the subject line [...]

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    29 2. Equipment connection and network setting 2.5.5 Alert Settings (Continued) Item Description Lamp Time Error Congures Lamp T ime Error alert settings. SNMP T rap Click the [Enable] check box to enable SNMP T rap alerts for this item. Send Mail Click the [Enable] check box to enable e-mail alerts for this item. Mail Subject Congures the su[...]

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    30 2. Equipment connection and network setting 2.5.5 Alert Settings (Continued) Item Description Other Error Congures Other Error alert settings. SNMP T rap Click the [Enable] check box to enable SNMP T rap alerts for this item. Send Mail Click the [Enable] check box to enable e-mail alerts for this item. Mail Subject Congures the subject lin[...]

  • Page 125

    31 2. Equipment connection and network setting 2.5.5 Alert Settings (Continued) Item Description Filter Time Alarm Congures Filter T ime Alarm alert settings. Alarm Time Congures the lter time to alert. SNMP T rap Click the [Enable] check box to enable SNMP T rap alerts for this item. Send Mail Click the [Enable] check box to enable e-mail[...]

  • Page 126

    32 2. Equipment connection and network setting 2.5.6 Schedule Settings Displays and congures schedule settings. Item Description Daily Congures the daily schedule. Schedule Click the [Enable] check box to enable daily scheduling. Schedule List Displays the current daily schedule. Sunday Congures the Sunday schedule. Schedule Click the [Ena[...]

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    33 2. Equipment connection and network setting 2.5.6 Schedule Setting (Continued) Item Description Specic date No1 Congures the specic date (No.1) schedule. Schedule Click the [Enable] check box to enable specic date (No.1) scheduling. Month/Day Congures the Month and date. Schedule List Displays the current specic date (No.1) sch[...]

  • Page 128

    34 2. Equipment connection and network setting T o add additional functions and events click the [Add] button and set the following items. Item Description Time Congures the time to execute commands. Command Congures the commands to be executed. Power Parameter Congures the parameters for power control. Input Source Parameter Congures t[...]

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    35 2. Equipment connection and network setting 2.5.7 Date/Time Settings (Continued) Click the [Apply] button to save the settings. Item Description Daylight Savings Time Click the [ON] check box to enable daylight savings time and set the following items. SNTP Server IP Address Congures the SNTP server address in IP format. Cycle Congures the[...]

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    36 2. Equipment connection and network setting 2.5.8 Security Settings Item Description Administrator authority Congures the Administrator ID and Password. Administrator ID Congures the Administrator ID. The length of the text can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters. Administrator Password Congures the Administrator Password. The length of[...]

  • Page 131

    37 2. Equipment connection and network setting Click the [Apply] button to save the settings. Authentication Password Congures the Authentication Password. The length of the text can be up to 16 alphanumeric characters. Re-ent er Auth enticat ion Password Used to re-enter the above password for verication. SNMP Congures the community name [...]

  • Page 132

    38 2. Equipment connection and network setting 2.5.9 Projector Contr ol 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. Refer to the table below for details. Controls the projector . Item Description Main Power T urns[...]

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    39 2. Equipment connection and network setting 2.5.9 Projector Control (Continued) Item Description Image Aspect Selects the Aspect setting. Over Scan Selects the Over Scan setting. V Position Adjusts the V Position. H Position Adjusts the H Position. H Phase Adjusts the H Phase. H Size Adjusts the H Size. Auto Adjust Performs Auto Adjustment. Inpu[...]

  • Page 134

    40 2. Equipment connection and network setting Option Language Selects the Language for the OSD. Menu Position V Adjusts the vertical Menu Position. Menu Position H Adjusts the horizontal Menu Position. Blank Selects the Blank mode. Startup Selects the Startup screen mode. MyScreen Lock T urns MyScreen Lock On/Off. Message T urns the Message functi[...]

  • Page 135

    41 2. Equipment connection and network setting 2.5.11 Network Restar t Restarts the projector ’s network connection. Item Description Restart Restarts the projector ’s network connection in order to activate new conguration settings. • Restarting requires you to re-log on in order to further control or congure the projector via a web br[...]

  • Page 136

    42 Open browser when it is possible to communicate with projector . Corresponding browser is Internet Explorer 5.5 or later . Specify http://(projector IP address)/ to start. For example, http://192.168.1.10/ (Input this URL when IP address is not changed.) After start up, enter your ID and password, and click [Logon]. Following window appears as s[...]

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    43 2.6 Utilize Web Remote Control (Continued) Click “Remote Control” in this window to display Web Remote Control as shown in g.2.6.b. The same operation as the bundled remote control will done. UP/LEFT/RIGHT/DOWN corresponds to ▲/◄/►/▼ respectively . Each mode will be activated by clicking these buttons. • LIVE MODE • THUMBNAIL [...]

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    44 3. How to use Projector software – Basics - This section explains how to use the “MIU Live Viewer”. 3.1 How to use “MIU Liv e V iewer” 3.1.1. Install “MIU Live Viewer” In order to use the projector with a PC for Live Mode, you will rst need to install the accompanying software on all the PCs you will be using. • OS: Windows 20[...]

  • Page 139

    45 3. How to use Projector software – Basics - 3.1.2. Software Installation Procedure 1) T urn on the PC. 2) Shut down all applications. 3) Insert the accompanying CD-ROM into the PC's CD-ROM drive. 4) After a moment, the Welcome to MIU Utilities Setup dialog will appear as shown on the rig ht. Press Next. If the W elcome to MIU Utilities Se[...]

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    46 3.1 How to use “MIU Live V iewer” (Continued) Fig. 3.1.3.a “MIU Live Viewer” Window 3.1.3 Explanation of “MIU Live Viewer” Double click “LiveViewer .exe” to start up. Fig. 3.1.3.a appears on your screen. w r q e s y u t a o i 3. How to use Projector software – Basics - 8) The Hardware Installation dialog appears. Press Continue[...]

  • Page 141

    47 3. How to use Projector software – Basics - [“MIU Live Viewer” window: Fig. 3.1.3.a] 1) “File” button Display le menu. 2) “Help” button Display “MIU Live Viewer” information. 3) Stop button Disconnect projector connection. 4) Capture start button Start real time display . 5) Minimize button Close “MIU Live Viewer” window[...]

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    48 3. How to use Projector software – Basics - 3.1 How to use “MIU Live V iewer” (Continued) 1) CPU Share Set up any capturing performance on the PC screen by using control bar Low (At the far left): Set this position when many CPU resources are required by applications other than “MIU Live Viewer”. This setting is not good for displaying[...]

  • Page 143

    49 3. How to use Projector software – Basics - 1) JPEG Quality When “MIU Live Viewer” is used, it captures PC screen image. Then that is compressed as JPEG and sent to projector . By control bar in this tab, you can set compression rate. Low (At the far left, Low picture quality): Make JEPG compression rate high. Screen refresh interval becom[...]

  • Page 144

    50 3. How to use Projector software – Basics - This section explains basic of how to use “MIU Live Viewer” functions. • Before start up the MIU Live Viewer , you have to set the projector into LIVE MODE by either of following way . 1) from Web Remote Control (1) Select LIVE MODE 2) from OSD Menu (1) Set the port into MIU menu by remote cont[...]

  • Page 145

    51 3. How to use Projector software – Basics - 2) Start Web Remote Control (refer to 2.6 Utilize W eb Remote Control), and click “LIVE MODE” button on Web Remote Control to change projector mode to “MIU Live Viewer”. After changing, screen of the output monitor connected with projector turn all blue. 3) Perform following operations on “[...]

  • Page 146

    52 3. How to use Projector software – Basics - (3) Click Capture start button. 3.1 How to use “MIU Live V iewer” (Continued) Fig. 3.1.4.d Start capturing Based on the above operation, if captured picture of PC screen is displayed real time on monitor connected with projector , it is succeeded. Much easier to connect if you utilize “One-Clic[...]

  • Page 147

    53 3. How to use Projector software – Basics - Y ou can also activate “PC-LESS Presentation” from the OSD Menu. 1) Open the OSD Menu from the Menu button on the remote control or ▲/◄/►/▼ button on Keypad. 2) Select “PC-LESS Presentation” on the MIU Menu. And press the Enter button on the remot e control or ► button on Keyp ad. T[...]

  • Page 148

    54 4. Utilize projector – Advanced - 4. Utilize projector – Advanced - This section explains how to connect multiple PCs. 4.1. Utilize “MIU Liv e Viewer” – Advanced - 4.1.1. Connect multiple PCs with one projector (Multiple PCs connection) A projector can be connected with up to 4 PCs to display multiple windows. Fig. 4.1.1.a Multiple PCs[...]

  • Page 149

    55 4. Utilize projector – Advanced - 4.1. Utilize “MIU Live V iewer” – Advanced - (Continued) [Connection] 1) Connect all PCs and projector using LAN cables and hub as shown in g. 4.1.1.a. Connect projector and output monitor with RGB cable. 2) Start up “MIU Live Viewer” in each PC. Check the IP address in PCs and conrm xxx of [19[...]

  • Page 150

    56 “PC-LESS Presentation” reads image data from memory cards inserted into SD or USB slot and perform followings. SD Memory and SD Wireless card can not be inserted at the same time. - Thumbnail display (Section 4.2.1) - Display in full screen (Section 4.2.2) - Slide show (Section 4.2.3) - Directory display (Section 4.2.4) 4.2 Utilize “PC-LES[...]

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    57 6*7/$0#+.=5&? +O C IG  ;'5 '06'4 5.+&'5*19 2%.'55 24'5'06#6+10 /'07 +06'48#.5 5612 /1&' 10'6+/[...]

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    58 4.2 Utilize “PC-LESS Presentation” – Advanced - (Continued) Following operations can be accessible while thumbnail is displayed. * These operations are not accessible while projector OSD menu is displayed. • Thumbnail display shows 12 pictures in 1 page as maximum. • It is not possible to c hange the input port by INPUT button when THU[...]

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    59 4.2.2 Display in full screen Full screen display (g.4.2.2) shows a full display image on the PC. T o make Full- screen display , click [MENU] button in the Web Remote Control menu on the screen. When select [PC-LESS Presentation], then [Thumbnail] from the menu, click [ENTER] so that moves to be full-screen display . Fig.4.2.2 Full-screen Dis[...]

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    60 4.2 Utilize “PC-LESS Presentation” – Advanced - (Continued) Y ou can display the image le with your desired size. 1) Select the DISPLA Y SIZE in PC-LESS PRESENT A TION Menu. 2) Press the Enter button on the remote control or ► button on the Keypad. 3) Then DISPLA Y SIZE menu appears. 4) Select your desired DISPLA Y SIZE. • REAL : Di[...]

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    61 4.2.3. Slide show Slide show (g.4.2.3) displays a full screen image and move to the next interval. Click the “SLIDE SHOW” button in Web Remote Control, then Slide show will be played. Display time can be set by the Playlist (refer to section 4.3) and menu. Fig. 4.2.3 Slide show 4.2 Utilize “PC-LESS Presentation” – Advanced - (Contin[...]

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    62 4.2 Utilize “PC-LESS Presentation” – Advanced - (Continued) Y ou can also play the Slide show with the projector Menu. Select “SLIDE SHOW” on PC-LESS PRESENT A TION Menu. And press the Enter button on the remote control or ► button on Keypad. Then Slide show will start. Y ou can play the Slide show at your desired conguration. Con[...]

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    63 4.2.4 Director y display Directory display (Fig.4.2.4) shows saved directories and les including undisplayable les in the memory card on the tree structure. Click the “DIRECTOR Y” button in the Web Remote Control, then the directory tree will be displayed. While displaying directory , preview picture of selected le is shown on the t[...]

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    64 4.2 Utilize “PC-LESS Presentation” – Advanced - (Continued) Following operations can be accessible while directory is displayed. * These operations are not accessible while projector OSD menu is displayed. • It is not possible to change the input port by INPUT button when THUMBNAIL, SLIDE SHOW , or DIRECTORY is displayed. • Displays th[...]

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    65 4.2 Utilize “PC-LESS Presentation” – Advanced - (Continued) Y ou can also display the directory with the projector Menu. Select “DIRECTOR Y” in PC-LESS PRESENT A TION Menu. And press the Enter button on remote control or ► button on Keypad. Then directory will be displayed. [File information display] File information display shows fo[...]

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    66 4.2.5 “PC-LESS Presentation” er r or message Error message is displayed at a specic condition while “PC-LESS Presentation” mode. It appears at the bottom and the gray area of screen. Fig. 4.2.5 “PC-LESS Presentation” error message 4.2 Utilize “PC-LESS Presentation” – Advanced - (Continued) “PC-LESS Presentation” error me[...]

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    67 Playlist is a DOS format text le, which decides the order of displayed still image les or moving image les in the thumbnail or the slide show . Playlist le name is [imagelistdir .txt]. It is created in each folder when “PC-LESS Presentation” is displayed. The timing of playlist creation is when “PC-LESS Presentation” is displ[...]

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    68 4. Utilize projector – Advanced - The projector can automatically send an alert to specied e-mail addresses when the projector requires maintenance or has encountered an error . • Up to ve e-mail addresses can be specied. • The projector may be not able to send e-mail if the projector suddenly loses power . NO TE Mail Settings ( ?[...]

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    69 4. Utilize projector – Advanced - 8) Congure the Failure/W arning Alerts via E-mail settings. Click [Alert Settings] on the main menu. 9) Select and congure each alert item. Refer to [Alert Settings] in [Conguring and Controlling the Projector via a Web Browser] for further information. 10) Click the [Apply] button to save the setting[...]

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    70 When SNMP is enabled, the projector is able to send Failure/W arning Alerts to a specied PC. • It is recommended that SNMP functions be carried out by a network administrator . • SNMP management software must be installed on the computer to monitor the projector via SNMP . NO TE SNMP settings (  25 ) Congure the following items via [...]

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    71 The projector can be automatically controlled via scheduling. • Y ou can schedule the following control events: Power ON/OFF , Input Source and T ransferred Image Display . • There are 3 types of Scheduling, 1) daily 2) day of the week 3) specic date. • The priority for scheduled events is as follows 1) specic date 2) day of the week[...]

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    72 Date/Time Settings (  34 ) The Date/T ime setting can be adjusted via a web browser . Example: If the IP address of the projector is set to 192.168.1.10/: • A Network Restart is required after the Daylight Savings T ime or SNTP conguration settings have been changed. • The battery for the built in clock may be dead if the clock loses t[...]

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    73 Schedule Settings (  32 ) Schedule settings can be congured from a web browser . Example: If the IP address of the projector is set to 192.168.1.10: There are three types of scheduling. 1) Daily: Perform the specied operation at a specied time every day . 2) Sunday ~ Saturday: Perform the specied operation at the specied time o[...]

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    74 The projector can display a still image that is transferred via the network. e-SHOT transmission requires an exclusive application for your PC. Y ou can download it from the Hitachi web site (http://hitachi.us/digitalmedia). Refer to the manual for the application for instructions. 4. Utilize projector – Advanced - 4.7 e-SHO T (Still Ima ge T [...]

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    75 Y ou can congure and control the projector via the network using RS-232C commands. Communication P or t The following two ports are assigned for the command control. TCP #23 TCP #9715 Command Control Settings (  25 ) Congure the following items from a web browser when command control is used. Example: If the IP address of the projector [...]

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    76 Command Control Settings (Continued) When the authentication setting is enabled, the following settings are required. (  36 ) 7) Click [Security Settings] on the main menu. 8) Click [Network Control] and enter the desired authentication password. * See NOTE1. 9) Click the [Apply] button to save the settings. * See NOTE2. • The Authenticatio[...]

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    77 Command for mat Command formats differ among the dif ferent communication ports. TCP #23 Y ou can use the RS-232C commands without any changes. The reply data format is the same as the RS-232C commands. However , the following reply will be sent back in the event of authentication failure when authentication is enabled. <Reply in the event of[...]

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    78 Reply Da ta for mat The connection ID (the data is same as the connection ID data on the sending data format) is attached to the RS-232C commands reply data. <ACK reply> Reply Connection ID 0x06 1 byte <NAK reply> Reply Connection ID 0x15 1 byte <Error reply> Reply Error code Connection ID 0x1C 2 bytes 1 byte <Data reply>[...]

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    79 Automa tic Connection Break The TCP connection will be automatically disconnected after there is no communication for 30 seconds after being established. Authentication The projector does not accept commands without authentication success when authentication is enabled. The projector uses a challenge response type authentication with an MD5 (Mes[...]

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    80 5. T roubleshooting 5. T roubleshooting Problem Likely Cause Things to Check Reference Page Number No image The projector is not turned on. Is the projector's lamp on? *17 The projector's input source isn't switched to MIU. Is the projector switched to MIU? *18 Wireless / Wired Live Mode The projector that you want to connect to i[...]

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    81 5. T roubleshooting Problem Likely Cause Things to Check Reference Page Number Wireless / Wired Live Mode Lots of interference in the images The compression rate being used for transferring the images is too high. T ry setting the image compression to "High." • Y ou may experience a drop in speed. 49 T wo cursors appear Cursor of the[...]

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    82 6. Specications 6. Specications Item Specifications Product name Liquid crystal projector File format JPEG, PNG, BMP and MPEG4 Control software Dedicated PC application and Web browser Corresponding protocol TCP/IP , DHCP client and HTTP server Firmware OS μITORN4.0 compliance Network Wireless LAN (IEEE802.1 1g) (Ad-Hoc and Infrastructure[...]

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    83 7. Warr anty and After-sales ser vice 7. W arranty and After-sales service If a problem occurs with the equipment, rst refer to the “5. T roubleshooting” (  80 ) section and run through the suggested checks. If this does not resolve the problem, contact your dealer or service company . They will tell you what warranty condition is appl[...]

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