JVC DLA-G150CLE manual

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    DLA-G150CLU DLA-G150CLE DLA-G150CLU OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Mar. 2002 No. 51931 [ DLA-G150CLU / DLA-G150CLE ] DVI VIDEO COMP Y/C RM-M160 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT QUICK ALIGN. PC1 PC2 Y/C HIDE PRESET ENTER EXIT MENU FREEZE SCREEN OPERATE DIGITAL ZOOM ZOOM FOCUS W W S T W T SCREEN KEYSTONE W S PROJECTOR MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS : PROJECTEUR DLA-G150CLU INST[...]

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    DLA-G150CLU DLA-G150CLE 1-2 No.51931 3 ENGLISH FRANÇAIS – This product should be operated only with the type of power source indicated on the label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. – This product is equipped with a three-wire plug. Th is plug will fit only into a[...]

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    DLA-G150CLU DLA-G150CLE 1-3 No.51931 5 ENGLISH DEUTSH FRANÇAIS ITALIANO ESPAÑOL 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) ■ ■ ■ ■ AA/R6-size dry cell battery ( × × × × 2) (for checking operat[...]

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    DLA-G150CLU DLA-G150CLE 1-4 No.51931 7 Controls and Features ENGLISH DEUTSH FRANÇAIS ITALIANO ESPAÑOL 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 sh ipped from the factory. Turn the foot to make the [...]

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    DLA-G150CLU DLA-G150CLE 1-5 No.51931 9 Controls and Features ENGLISH DEUTSH FRANÇAIS ITALIANO ESPAÑOL Control Panel on the Projector 1 STAND BY Indicator ON : When in stand-by mode. Blinking :When in cool-down mode. Memo About the cool-down mode: This projector has a function to cool down the heated lamp for a fixed period of time (approx. 120 se[...]

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    DLA-G150CLU DLA-G150CLE 1-6 No.51931 11 Controls and Features ENGLISH DEUTSH FRANÇAIS ITALIANO ESPAÑOL Connector Panel 1 PC (computer) 1 input terminal (D-sub 3-row 15 pin) This is an input terminal dedicated to compu ter signals (RGB video signals and sync signals). Connect the display output terminal of the computer to this terminal. When a Mac[...]

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    DLA-G150CLU DLA-G150CLE 1-7 No.51931 13 Controls and Features ENGLISH DEUTSH FRANÇAIS ITALIANO ESPAÑOL 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 pre ssed, the image is enlarged or the enlarged image is reduced by a certa in degree. (Refer to page 37.) * Images which [...]

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    DLA-G150CLU DLA-G150CLE 1-8 No.51931 15 ENGLISH DEUTSH FRANÇAIS ITALIANO ESPAÑOL Installing the Projector Precautions for Installation CA UTIONS 1. Before installation, do not connect the projector’s power cord. 2. Do not install the projector in the following places: • W here there is water, humidity or dust. • Where the projector may be s[...]

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    DLA-G150CLU DLA-G150CLE 1-9 No.51931 17 Installing the Projector ENGLISH DEUTSH FRANÇAIS ITALIANO ESPAÑOL 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 follo wing figures. ■ Side view ■ Top view ■ Trapezoidal-distortion correct[...]

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    DLA-G150CLU DLA-G150CLE 1-10 No.51931 18 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 a nd you need to install the projector withi n this range. Lens type Appro[...]

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    DLA-G150CLU DLA-G150CLE 1-11 No.51931 21 Installing the Projector ENGLISH DEUTSH FRANÇAIS ITALIANO ESPAÑOL Setting the Position Selecting Screw for Ceiling Mounting When using the projector in an upside-down, ceiling-mounted position (inverted top-to-bottom and right-to-l eft), the “position selecting screw for ceiling mounting” must be turne[...]

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    DLA-G150CLU DLA-G150CLE 1-12 No.51931 23 Connecting to V arious Devices ENGLISH DEUTSH FRANÇAIS ITALIANO ESPAÑOL ■ Allowable input signals * A signal that can be inpu t by DVI (V-sync 85Hz is not supported.) Notes • The resolution for the input signals is listed in the above table. • Even signals in the frequency range that can be input may[...]

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    DLA-G150CLU DLA-G150CLE 1-13 No.51931 25 Connecting to V arious Devices ENGLISH DEUTSH FRANÇAIS ITALIANO ESPAÑOL Connecting to Hi-Vision Devices/DVD Players Before connecting, be sure to turn off both the projector and Hi-Vision devices/DVD players. • Thorou ghly read the manual that comes with each Hi-Vision device or DVD player. • Use sep a[...]

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    DLA-G150CLU DLA-G150CLE 1-14 No.51931 27 Connecting to V arious Devices ENGLISH DEUTSH FRANÇAIS ITALIANO ESPAÑOL Connecting to Devices which Control the Projector Before connection, be sure to turn off both the projector and devices to be connected. • Read thoroughly the manual that comes with each device to be co nnected. • By connecting a c[...]

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    DLA-G150CLU DLA-G150CLE 1-15 No.51931 29 Connecting to V arious Devices ENGLISH DEUTSH FRANÇAIS ITALIANO ESPAÑOL Connecting to DVI Before connection, be sure to turn off both the projector and computer devices. • Re ad thoroughly the manual that comes with each device. Note • Oth er connections are the same as in the connection exa mple for I[...]

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    DLA-G150CLU DLA-G150CLE 1-16 No.51931 31 ENGLISH DEUTSH FRANÇAIS ITALIANO ESPAÑOL Basic Operations ■ Lamp control settings After turning the power on, first perform the lamp control settings on the setting menu referring to “Setting and Adjusting Oth er Functions (OPTIONS)” on page 54. There are 3 modes in the lamp control settings. 1: NORM[...]

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    DLA-G150CLU DLA-G150CLE 1-17 No.51931 33 Basic Operations ENGLISH DEUTSH FRANÇAIS ITALIANO ESPAÑOL ■ Projector’s buttons ■ Remote control unit ■ Language display The display languages of the menus, direct bu ttons (DIGITAL ZOOM, KEYSTONE, etc) and messages is set to “ENGLISH” when the projector is bought. The display language can be s[...]

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    DLA-G150CLU DLA-G150CLE 1-18 No.51931 35 Basic Operations ENGLISH DEUTSH FRANÇAIS ITALIANO ESPAÑOL ■ Projector’s buttons ■ Remote control unit Turning off Image (HIDE) Video image can be temporarily turned off. Press the HIDE button once: Video image instantly turn off. Press the HIDE button again: Video image come on again. Note • When t[...]

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    DLA-G150CLU DLA-G150CLE 1-19 No.51931 37 Basic Operations ENGLISH DEUTSH FRANÇAIS ITALIANO ESPAÑOL ■ Remote control unit FREEZE message FREEZE inhibit message DIGIT AL ZOOM inhibit message Displaying a Still Picture (FREEZE) While projecting an image, a still picture is obtained at any time by using the FR EEZE button on the remote con trol. Wh[...]

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    DLA-G150CLU DLA-G150CLE 1-20 No.51931 39 Menu Operations ENGLISH DEUTSH FRANÇAIS ITALIANO ESPAÑOL ■ Menu Transition Diagram in Video Menu Mode Set up 1 Position Gamma Aspect ratio Page 2 ENTER ENTER Cinema 4:3 Down Up 16:9 Lamp control Normal LPC LOC Keystone 123 12,12 Ye s Color temp. All reset? No Menu Image adj. Set up Color temp. Options La[...]

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    DLA-G150CLU DLA-G150CLE 1-21 No.51931 41 Menu Operations ENGLISH DEUTSH FRANÇAIS ITALIANO ESPAÑOL ■ Menu Transition Diagram in PC Menu Mode Menu Image adj. Set up Color temp. Options Language Information T racking Phase Position Resize Clamp Menu Image adj. Set up Color temp. Options Language Information Menu display Line display Lamp time disp[...]

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    DLA-G150CLU DLA-G150CLE 1-22 No.51931 43 Menu Operations ENGLISH DEUTSH FRANÇAIS ITALIANO ESPAÑOL Basic Menu Operation When the MENU button is pressed, the projector enters Video or PC menu mode by responding to the input signal being received. Video menu mode: Enters this mode when video-device-related sig nals are input from the following devic[...]

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    DLA-G150CLU DLA-G150CLE 1-23 No.51931 45 Menu Operations ENGLISH DEUTSH FRANÇAIS ITALIANO ESPAÑOL Changing the Color System (Video Menu Mode Only) This function is available only in Video menu mode. The menu is only displayed when there is a signal for the AV IN (Y/C, VIDEO and COMP) terminal. Normally, use the color system in AUTO. If operation [...]

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    DLA-G150CLU DLA-G150CLE 1-24 No.51931 47 Menu Operations ENGLISH DEUTSH FRANÇAIS ITALIANO ESPAÑOL Adjusting Tracking/Phase Normally, tracking and phase adjustments are automatically carrie d out when a video signal is input to the pro jector for the first time, or when the QUICK ALIGN. button on the remote control is pressed. However, you can man[...]

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    DLA-G150CLU DLA-G150CLE 1-25 No.51931 49 Menu Operations ENGLISH DEUTSH FRANÇAIS ITALIANO ESPAÑOL Adjusting Picture Quality In the “Image adj.” submenu, adjust brightness, contrast, sharpness, etc. to obtain the desired picture quality. Note that the adjustment items differ in Video menu mode and PC menu mode . 1 Press the MENU button. The ma[...]

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    DLA-G150CLU DLA-G150CLE 1-26 No.51931 51 Menu Operations ENGLISH DEUTSH FRANÇAIS ITALIANO ESPAÑOL Adjusting the Video Screen/Menu Position The position of the video screen and the menu on the video screen can be adjusted. You can fine ly adjust the video screen position. The menu will move widely on the video screen . 1 Press the MENU button. The[...]

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    DLA-G150CLU DLA-G150CLE 1-27 No.51931 53 Menu Operations ENGLISH DEUTSH FRANÇAIS ITALIANO ESPAÑOL Changing the Image Size - Resize Function (PC Menu Mode Only) The picture image projected can be selectable with the Resize function which is available only in PC menu mode. You can choose the video image size projected from the following: (Factory s[...]

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    DLA-G150CLU DLA-G150CLE 1-28 No.51931 55 Menu Operations ENGLISH DEUTSH FRANÇAIS ITALIANO ESPAÑOL * Factory set value 5 Press the EXIT button to return to the previous menu or press the MENU button to exit the menu mode. Note • Refer to “Removing the Trapezoidal Distortio n of the Image” on page 35 for more details about adjustin g the keys[...]

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    DLA-G150CLU DLA-G150CLE 1-29 No.51931 57 ENGLISH DEUTSH FRANÇAIS ITALIANO ESPAÑOL Replacing the Fuse A fuse is used to protect the power source of the projector. If the fuse is blown, replace it. When the power switch is turned on but no power is supplied to the projector, check the fuse. If there are any unclear points, contact the dealer where [...]

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    DLA-G150CLU DLA-G150CLE 1-30 No.51931 59 Replacing the Light-Source Lamp ENGLISH DEUTSH FRANÇAIS ITALIANO ESPAÑOL ■ Projecting after the lamp has been used for more than 1000 hours (LIGHT OUTPUT CONTROL MODE) (LAMP POWER CONTROL MODE) CA UTIONS • If the projector is set up in a constricted place which is unsuitable for work, and if you perfor[...]

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    DLA-G150CLU DLA-G150CLE 1-31 No.51931 61 Replacing the Light-Source Lamp ENGLISH DEUTSH FRANÇAIS ITALIANO ESPAÑOL 3 Insert the new light-source lamp fully inside and fasten the screws. Fasten the two screws with a flat-end screwdriver. CA UTION • Do not touch the glass surface of the light-source lamp directly with your hand as well a s stainin[...]

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    DLA-G150CLU DLA-G150CLE 1-32 No.51931 63 ENGLISH DEUTSH FRANÇAIS ITALIANO ESPAÑOL Cleaning and Replacing the Filter Cover Clean the filter regularly. If the filter is heavily stained and does not clean, or if it is damaged, replace the filter with a new filter. Otherwise, dirt may get inside and appear on the screen, preventing you from fully enj[...]

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    DLA-G150CLU DLA-G150CLE 1-33 No.51931 65 T roubleshoo ting ENGLISH DEUTSH FRANÇAIS ITALIANO ESPAÑOL * This device uses a computer. External noise may cause it to malfunction. If this happens, turn the powe r off, remove the electric plug from the wall outlet. Then insert the electric plug back into the wall outlet, turn the power back on and chec[...]

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    DLA-G150CLU DLA-G150CLE 1-34 No.51931 67 ENGLISH DEUTSH FRANÇAIS ITALIANO ESPAÑOL Warning Messages The following shows the warning messages that can be displayed on the screen. When a warning message is displayed, take the corrective action describe d here. Message Cause Corrective action Page • No device is connected to th e input terminal. ?[...]

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    DLA-G150CLU DLA-G150CLE 1-35 No.51931 69 Warning Messages ENGLISH DEUTSH FRANÇAIS ITALIANO ESPAÑOL Memo The message display language corresponds to the menu display language setting. This is set to “English (English) ” when the projector is bought. The display language can be selected from 6 lang uages. (Refer to page 46.) However, the input [...]

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    DLA-G150CLU DLA-G150CLE 1-36 No.51931 70 Specifications ■ Optical mechanism system ■ Electrical system ■ Input terminals ■ Output terminal • Projection method D-ILA ® (Direct Drive Image Light Amplifier) me thod (Reflective-type active-matrix method) • D-ILA ® device 0.9" (2.3 cm) measured diagonally (1365 pixels × 1024 pixels) [...]

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    DLA-G150CLU DLA-G150CLE 1-37 No.51931 71 Specifications ENGLISH DEUTSH FRANÇAIS ITALIANO ESPAÑOL ■ General * Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. * D-ILA devices are manufactured with a very high-precision technology, allowin g 99.99% of the pixels to be effective. Only 0.01% or less of the pixels are missing or alway[...]

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    DLA-G150CLU DLA-G150CLE 1-38 No.51931 73 Specifications ENGLISH DEUTSH FRANÇAIS ITALIANO ESPAÑOL Pin assignment (Specifications for terminals) ■ Y/C terminal ■ RS-232C terminal ■ PC1 terminal/PC OUT terminal ■ DVI terminal 1 2 3 4 Pin number Signal name 1G N D ( Y ) 2 GND (C) 3Y 4C 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 8 9 Pin number Signal name Pin number Signa[...]

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    DLA-G150CLU DLA-G150CLE 1-39 No.51931 75 RS-232C external control ENGLISH DEUTSH FRANÇAIS ITALIANO ESPAÑOL 2-3 Parameters used for the data format The following three kinds of parameters are prepared for the co ntrol command and response data. (1) Numeric value Designates the 2-byte hexadecimal value w ith the sign as the 4-digit (byte) character[...]

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    DLA-G150CLU DLA-G150CLE 1-40 No.51931 77 Appendix ENGLISH DEUTSH FRANÇAIS ITALIANO ESPAÑOL For lens unit GL-M2920ZG (2 to 3:1): For lens unit GL-M2930SZG (2.9 to 5.5:1): Projection screen size (Diagonal length) Approximate projection distance unit: ft (m) For 4:3 aspect-ratio screens For 16:9 aspect-ration screens Wide end Tele end Wide end Tele [...]

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    DLA-G150CLU DLA-G150CLE 1-41 No.51931 QUICK ALIGN. PC1 PC2 Y/C VIDEO HIDE PRESET ENTER EXIT MENU FREEZE SCREEN OPERATE DIGITAL ZOOM ZOOM FOCUS W W S T W T RM-M150 REMOTE CONTROL UNIT SCREEN KEYSTONE W S PROJECTOR BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG : PROJEKTOR MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS : PROJECTEUR MANUALE D’ISTRUZIONI : PROIETTORE MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES : PROYEC[...]

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    DLA-G150CLU DLA-G150CLE 1-42 No.51931 2 – This product should be operate d only with the type of power source indicated on the label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. – This product is equipped wi th a three-wire plug. This plug will fit only into a grounded power [...]

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    DLA-G150CLU DLA-G150CLE 1-43 No.51931 4 Contents SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................. 1 Contents ........................................... 4 Accessories ..................................... 5 Controls and Features .................... 6 Front Side / Top Surface / Right Side .................. ... 6 Left-hand Side / Rear Side ....................[...]

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    DLA-G150CLU DLA-G150CLE 1-44 No.51931 6 Controls and Features Front Side / Top Surface / Right Side 1 Exhaust vents Vents for cooling fans through which warm air comes out. CA UTION • Do not block the exhaust vents, or heat will build up inside, possibly causing a fire. Also, do not touch the vents, or this could give you a low-temperature burn. [...]

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    DLA-G150CLU DLA-G150CLE 1-45 No.51931 8 Controls and F eatures Bottom Surface 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 projecto r, heat may build up inside and could cause a fire. For required space, refer to ?[...]

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    DLA-G150CLU DLA-G150CLE 1-46 No.51931 10 Controls and F eatures 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 b[...]

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    DLA-G150CLU DLA-G150CLE 1-47 No.51931 12 Controls and F eatures Remote Control Unit On the remote control, the same buttons as on the control panel of the projector are p rovided except for the following buttons. For the same buttons, operation is the same in principle. For remote control only: DIGITAL ZOOM T/W, QUICK ALIGN., FREEZ E, ZOOM T/ W, FO[...]

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    DLA-G150CLU DLA-G150CLE 1-48 No.51931 14 Controls and F eatures 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. Open the back cover in the direction of the arrow. 2 Install the batteries. Place the two supplied batteries (AA/R6-size) i[...]

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    DLA-G150CLU DLA-G150CLE 1-49 No.51931 16 Installing the Projector Adjusting the Inclination of the Projector The vertical angle and the leveling of the proje ctor 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 project[...]

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    DLA-G150CLU DLA-G150CLE 1-50 No.51931 18 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 a nd you need to install the projector withi n this range. Lens type Appro[...]

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    DLA-G150CLU DLA-G150CLE 1-51 No.51931 20 Installing the Projector Effective Range and Distance of the Remote Control Unit The remote control unit can be used as either a wireless remote contro l 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 proje[...]

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    DLA-G150CLU DLA-G150CLE 1-52 No.51931 22 Connecting to Various Devices Before connection, be sure to turn off the projector and connected devices. Read the manual which comes with each device thoroughly. Signals that Can Be Input to the Projector The following signals can be inp ut to the projector: ■ Video signals (1) Response to color systems *[...]

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    DLA-G150CLU DLA-G150CLE 1-53 No.51931 24 Connecting to V arious Devices Connecting to Video Devices Before connection, be sure to turn off both the projector and video device. • Read th oroughly the manual that comes with each video device. • Use the supplied video cable. An video cable with an S-vi deo (Y/C) terminal is not supplied. Notes •[...]

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    DLA-G150CLU DLA-G150CLE 1-54 No.51931 26 Connecting to V arious Devices Connecting to Other Devices Before connection, be sure to turn off both the projector and other devices to be connected. • Read th oroughly the manual that comes with the device to be connecte d. • Use the supplied video cable or the cable supplied with the game device. Y P[...]

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    DLA-G150CLU DLA-G150CLE 1-55 No.51931 28 Connecting to V arious Devices Connecting to Computer Devices Before connection, be sure to turn off both the projector and computer devices. • Read th oroughly the manual that comes with each device. ■ Connection to an IBM PC or IBM-compatible computer • Use the supplied personal computer connection c[...]

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    DLA-G150CLU DLA-G150CLE 1-56 No.51931 30 Connecting to V arious Devices Connecting the Power Cord After all devices have been finished being connected , connect the supplied power cord. At this time, do not yet turn on the MAIN POWER switch . CA UTIONS To prevent fire and electric shock, observe the following: • When you do not use devices, pull [...]

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    DLA-G150CLU DLA-G150CLE 1-57 No.51931 32 Basic Operations ■ Projector’s buttons ■ Remote control unit The following describes the basic procedure for normal use of the projector. 1. Turning on the Power 1 Turn on the MAIN POWER switch. ON [ ❙ ❙ ❙ ❙ ] :The main power turns on and the STAND BY indicator comes on. 2 Press the OPERATE but[...]

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    DLA-G150CLU DLA-G150CLE 1-58 No.51931 34 Basic Operations ■ Projector’s buttons ■ Remote control unit 3. Adjust the Screen Size (Zooming) How to adjust the projected screen size differs depending on the lens unit (optional) you are using. GL-M2910G (without zooming function): The projected screen size cannot be changed. GL-M2915SG/GL-M2920ZG/[...]

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    DLA-G150CLU DLA-G150CLE 1-59 No.51931 36 Basic Operations ■ Remote control unit Quick Alignment Function (QUICK ALIGN.) The Quick Alignment function automatically adjusts (sets) the screen settings of the image input from the PC1, PC 2 or DVI input terminals. This can only be performed from the remote control. While projecting an image on the scr[...]

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    DLA-G150CLU DLA-G150CLE 1-60 No.51931 38 Menu Operations You can adjust picture quality, se t functions, get information on the input video signal, etc. using the menus. From the following menu transition diagrams, you can see the overall menus and basic button operation in menu mode. Note that there are three menu modes, No signal menu mode, video[...]

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    DLA-G150CLU DLA-G150CLE 1-61 No.51931 40 Menu Operations . ■ Quick Reference Guide for Video Menu Mode * : Factory set value. Main Menu in Video Menu Mode (While receiving video-device-related signals) Image adj. → (Refer to page 49) Contrast: Contrast of the video image being projected can be adjusted . (–30 to +30, 0*) Brightness: Brightnes[...]

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    DLA-G150CLU DLA-G150CLE 1-62 No.51931 42 Menu Operations ■ Quick Reference Guide for PC Menu Mode * : Factory set value. Main Menu in PC Menu Mode (While receiving computer-related signals) Image adj. → (Refer to page 49) Contrast: Contrast of the pictu re image being projected can be adjusted. (–30 to +30, 0*) Brightness: Brightness of the p[...]

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    DLA-G150CLU DLA-G150CLE 1-63 No.51931 44 Menu Operations Basic Menu Operation (Cont.) ■ Basic Button Functions in the Menu Mode ■ Remote control unit ■ Projector ■ Video menu mode ■ PC menu mode Button Function MENU Enters the main menu or exits the menu mode . Cursor button 5 / ∞ Selects an item in the menu. Pressing ∞ or 5 will scro[...]

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    DLA-G150CLU DLA-G150CLE 1-64 No.51931 46 Menu Operations Changing the Language Display The on-screen language is set to “English” when shipped from the factory. When you want to change to another language, set it as follows. 1 Press the MENU button. The main menu appears on the screen. 2 Select “Language” with the cursor button 5 or ∞ ∞[...]

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    DLA-G150CLU DLA-G150CLE 1-65 No.51931 48 Menu Operations Set up for Watching Image Software (Video Menu Mode Only) This unit has a function which allows you to project movies, which were recorded on film, in the best possible conditions. (Function to convert 2-3 pull-down interlace scans to progre ssive scans) Normally use set to AUTO. 1 Press the [...]

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    DLA-G150CLU DLA-G150CLE 1-66 No.51931 50 Menu Operations . 5 Press the EXIT button to return to the previous menu or press the MENU button to exit the menu mode. Memo In some adjustments, the level bar changes acco rding to the set value. (The setting value is also displayed at the left of th e level bar.) Adjusting Color temperature 1 Press the ME[...]

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    DLA-G150CLU DLA-G150CLE 1-67 No.51931 52 Menu Operations Changing the Image Gamma/Aspect Ratio (Video Menu Mode Only) The image Gamma (Down, Cinema or Up) and the aspect ratio (4:3 or 16:9) a re selectable in Video menu mode. 1 Press the MENU button. The main menu appears on the screen. 2 Select “Set up” with the cursor button 5 5 5 5 or ∞ ?[...]

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    DLA-G150CLU DLA-G150CLE 1-68 No.51931 54 Menu Operations Setting and Adjusting Other Functions (OPTIONS) Various functions are provided as shown in the “Options 1” and “Options 2 ” submenus. You can set or adjust each function, as required. 1 Press the MENU button. The main menu appears on the screen. 2 Select “Options” with the cursor [...]

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    DLA-G150CLU DLA-G150CLE 1-69 No.51931 56 Menu Operations Getting Information You can get information on the input signal, accumulated used hours of light-source lamp, etc. 1 Press the MENU button. The main menu appears on the screen. 2 Select “Information” with the cursor button 5 5 5 5 or ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ . The “Information” will be display[...]

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    DLA-G150CLU DLA-G150CLE 1-70 No.51931 58 Replacing the Light-Source Lamp ■ Light-source lamp and lamp use time The light-source lamp has a service life of approximately 1000 hours. [Average lamp life: 1000 hours (brightness half-life)] When the light-source lamp approaches the end of its service life, degradation progresses rapidly. In NORMAL MOD[...]

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    DLA-G150CLU DLA-G150CLE 1-71 No.51931 60 Replacing the Light-Source Lamp ■ Be sure that the power cord is unplugged from the wall outlet. 1 Remove the lamp-replacement opening cover by loosening screws. Loosen the two screws with a flat-end screwdriver. Note • The screws are fitted so that the y do not come off the lamp- replacement opening cov[...]

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    DLA-G150CLU DLA-G150CLE 1-72 No.51931 62 Replacing the Light-Source Lamp ■ Resetting the Lamp Use Time After replacing with a new light-source lamp, reset the lamp-time coun ter inside the projector to clear the accumulated lamp time to zero (0). After resetting, a new count will start for the new light-source lamp. ■ Projector’s button 1 Tur[...]

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    DLA-G150CLU DLA-G150CLE 1-73 No.51931 64 Troubleshooting Solutions to common problems related to your projector are described here. If none of the solutions presented here solves the problem, unplug the projector and consult an authorized dealer or Service Center. Symptom Probable cause Corrective action Page Power is not supplied. • Is the power[...]

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    DLA-G150CLU DLA-G150CLE 1-74 No.51931 66 Warning Indication If something abnormal has occurred w ith the projector, the warning status will be indica ted by the combination of lighting the indicators on the control panel as shown in the following table. Then, the projector automatically stops projection and runs th e cooling fan for about 120 secon[...]

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    DLA-G150CLU DLA-G150CLE 1-75 No.51931 68 Warning Messages • When the DIGITAL ZOOM button is pressed for the video signals that cannot be zoomed (UXGA 60Hz, SXGA 60Hz.), this message appears for a few seconds to notify that the image cannot be digitally zoomed. * To forcibly clear the message, press the EXIT button. • Digital-zoom functi on does[...]

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    DLA-G150CLU DLA-G150CLE 1-76 No.51931 70 Specifications ■ Optical mechanism system ■ Electrical system ■ Input terminals ■ Output terminal • Projection method D-ILA ® (Direct Drive Image Light Amplifier) method (Reflective-type active-matrix method) • D-ILA ® device 2.3 cm measured diagonally (1365 pixels × 1024 p ixels) × 3 (Total [...]

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    DLA-G150CLU DLA-G150CLE 1-77 No.51931 72 Specifications Outside dimensions ■ Top ■ Front ■ Side Unit: mm *1: Protrusion excluded *2: Lens excluded LAMP TEMP STAND BY HIDE PC VIDEO MENU KEYSTONE PRESET EXIT ENTER OPERATE 133 505 *1 369 393 *2 505 *1 392 52 53 212 265 393 *2 256 70 265 71 Specifications ENGLISH DEUTSH FRANÇAIS ITALIANO ESPAÑO[...]

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    DLA-G150CLU DLA-G150CLE 1-78 No.51931 74 RS-232C external control By connecting a computer to the RS-232C terminal, you can control the projector. Use a reverse connection ca ble as the RS- 232C connection cable. The commands to control the projector and the response d ata against the received commands are explained here. For further information, p[...]

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    DLA-G150CLU DLA-G150CLE 1-79 No.51931 76 Appendix ■ Relationship between Projection Distances and Projection Screen Sizes Notes • The relatio nship between the projection distances and proj ection screen sizes differs depending on the lens unit (optional ) you are using. • The projection distance and projection screen sizes listed here are on[...]

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    DLA-G150CLU DLA-G150CLE VP0203 DP2051 Printed in Japan 0202-Y-CR-VP © 2002 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED 77 Appendix ENGLISH DEUTSH FRANÇAIS ITALIANO ESPAÑOL For lens unit GL-M2920ZG (2 to 3:1): For lens unit GL-M2930SZG (2.9 to 5.5:1): Projection screen size (Diagonal length) Approximate projection distance u[...]