JVC LCT2370-003A manual

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    PR OJECT OR DLA-SH7NL INSTR UCTIONS (Lens is optional) LCT2370-003A Getting Star ted Connection and Installation Netw ork Settings Operation and Settings Others Thank you f or purchasing this JVC product. Please study this instruction manual carefully before star ting to operate the unit, in order to use the unit correctly . W e take no responsibil[...]

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    2 Getting Started IMPORTANT INFORMATION About the instal lation place Do not install the projector in a place that cannot support its weight securely. If the installation place is not sturdy enough, the projector could fall or overturn, possibly causing personal injury. IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. This [...]

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    3 - Slots and openings in the cabin et are provided for ventilation. These ensure reliabl e operation of the product and protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. (The openings should never be blocke d by placing the product on bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface. It should not be placed in a built-in installation s[...]

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    4 Getting Started POWER CONNECTION Safety Precautions (Cont’d) For USA and Canada only Use only the following power cord. Power cord The power supply voltage rating of this product is AC110V – AC240V. Use only the power cord designated by our dealer to ensure Safety and EMC. Ensure that the power cable used for the projector is the correct type[...]

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    5 EMC Supplement - This equipment is in conformity with the provisi ons and protection requi rements of the corresponding Eu ropean Directives. This equipment is d esigned for profes sional projector appliances and can be used in the following environments. ● Controlled EMC environment (for exampl e purpose built broad casting or reco rding studi[...]

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    6 Getting Started ENGLISH Info rmation for User s on Disposal of Old Equipment [Europe an Union] This symbol indicates that th e electrical and electronic equipment should not be disposed as gener al household waste at its end-of-lif e. Instead , the product should be handed over to the applicab le collection point f or the recycling of electrical [...]

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    7 ESP AÑOL / CASTELLANO Informa ción para los usuarios sobre la eliminación de equipos usados [Unión Eur opea] Este símbolo indica que los aparatos eléctricos y electrónicos no deben desechar se junto con la basura doméstica al final de su vida út il. El producto deberá lle varse al punto de recogida correspondiente para el reciclaje y el[...]

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    8 Getting Started D ANSK Brugerinf ormation om bortskaffelse af gammelt udstyr [EU] Elektriske produkter og elek troniske apparater med dette symbol må ikke afhændes på samme måde som almindeligt husholdningsaffald, når det skal smides ud. I stedet skal produktet indlev eres på det relev ante indsamlingssted for elektriske apparater og elektr[...]

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    9 РУССКИЙ Информация для по льзователей, выбрасывающих ста рое обору дование [Европейс кий Союз] Это симво л указывает , что по сле ок ончания срока службы соответствующег о электрическ ого ил?[...]

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    10 Getting Star ted Getting Star ted Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Precautions During Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Names and[...]

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    11 Burning-in of D-ILA Device o Do not allow the same still picture to be projected for a long time or an abno rmally bright video ima ge to be projected Do not project still images with a high brightn ess or high contrast on the screen for a long time. This video image could be burnt into the D-ILA device. Pay special attention when projecting vid[...]

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    12 Getting Started Front/Right/Rear Si de A Air Inlet/Filter The air inlets absorb air to cool the interior of the projector. A filter is mounted inside the projector to remove dirt in the air that en ters through the inlets. Clean the filter regularly. ( A Page 58) C A UT I O N : ● Do not block the air inlets with papers, cloth, or soft cushions[...]

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    13 Right Side I [DVI 1 to 4] Terminal This is an input terminal for video signals. Connect it to the video output terminal of the computer. ( A Page 21, 23) J [USB] Terminal Enables control of this projector by connecting it to a computer. K [LAN] Terminal Enables control of this projector using a computer that is connected to the network. L [RS-23[...]

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    14 Connection and Installation Please read the following carefully when installing this uni t. Optional Projection Lens Mount the optiona l projection lens ( A Pag e 60). For details on mounting the lens , please consult your authorized dealer. Minimum Space Required Do not use a cover tha t may enclose this unit or block the ai r inlets/ve nt hole[...]

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    15 Projector Installation Angle You can install this projector between  90  . Images will be properly displaye d if the horizontal angle is between the range of  5  . However, you have to configure using [Install ation Style]( A Page 48) for certain instal lation orientations. A: Upward installation (+45  to +9 0  ) B: Horizontal [...]

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    16 Connection and Installation  When shift amount in the ri ght direction is +25 % Install the projector such that the center of the lens is aligned with the 1/4 position fr om the left edge of the screen.  When shift a mount in the left/right direction is 0 % Install the projector such that the center of the lens is aligned with the center o[...]

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    17  Overlaying projected images (whe n zoom lens is in use)  Projecting images by stacking projectors The lens shift feature enables you to use up to three stacked projectors at the same time. Stacking the projectors enhan ces the brightness level, and helps to project images t hat are suffi ciently bright even when the venue is relatively bi[...]

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    18 Connection and Installation Screen Size and Projection Distance Adjust the distance from the lens to the screen to achieve your desired screen size.  GL-MS4015SZG Zoom lens NO T E: ● The distance indicated in the table is an estimated value when an image with a resolution of 4096  2400 is projected. Please use them as refer ence duri ng [...]

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    19  GL-MS4011SG Short focal le ngth lens NO T E : ● The distance indicated in the table is an estimated value when an image with a resolution of 4096  2 400 is projected. Please use them as referenc e during installation. Projection Screen Size (Diagonal Le ngth) Image Width Projection distance 50" (Approx. 1.27 m) 1.10 m 1.16 m 60&quo[...]

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    20 Connection and Installation Connection During Single-Screen Mode Displ ay The single-screen mode displays si gnals (up to four signals) from a computer as a single video imag e. To select to the si ngle-screen mode, set A Display Mo de B in the Setting menu to A Single B . ( A Page 38)  Possible Input Signals and Proje cted Image NO T E: ● [...]

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    21  Connection Durin g Single-Screen Mode Display Below is the connection example for fo ur-channel si gnals from the computer. For two-channel signals from the computer, connect to th e [DVI 1] and [DVI 3] te rminals of this projector. NO T E : ● Depending on your DVI-D cable, th e signal may attenuate and the image become unstab le. ● Use [...]

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    22 Connection and Installation Connection During Two-Screen/ Four-Screen Mode Display The two-screen/four-screen mode enables simultan eous di splay of signals from two or four computers. To select the two-screen mode, set A Display Mode B i n the Setting menu to A Double B . To select the four-screen mode, set A Display Mode B to A Cross B . ( A P[...]

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    23  Connection Example During Two-Sc reen Mode  Connection Example During Fo ur-Screen Mode NO T E : ● Depending on your DVI-D cable , the signal may attenuate and the image become unstab le. ● Use of DVI-D cables compliant wit h the DDW G standard is recommended. OPERATE I/ B DVI 3 USB LAN RS-232C STANDBY/ON CONTROL LAMP WARNING DVI 4 DV[...]

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    24 Network Settings Connect this projector, the computer for controlling this projector , and the switching hub using LAN cables , follo wed by configuring the networ k. Connection Example  When assigning a st atic IP address Y ou can acquire the IP address from the control ling computer simply by configurin g a network that consists of this pro[...]

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    25 1 Check to ensure that this pr ojector , computer , and switching hub are properl y connected 2 Connect the power cor d to the power input terminal of this pr ojector Y ou can secure the power cor d to this projector . A Attach the plug holder to the power cord. B Inser t the plug holder into the proje ctor until the upper and lower securing lev[...]

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    26 Network Settings Set the IP address for this projector . There are 2 methods to set the IP address.  Assigning a stat ic IP address  Assigning an IP ad dress from th e DHCP Server Assigning a static IP address The A IP Address Setting B of this projector is set to A ST A TIC IP B (the DHCP client function is OFF) b y default. Upon tur ning[...]

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    27  Setting (Changing) th e IP address of this projec tor 1 Launch the Internet Explore r on the computer 2 Check if the pro xy has been set in the A LAN Setting B of the Internet Explore r A Click A To o l s B and select A Internet Options B B Click A Connections B and click A LAN Setting B C Check if the check f or A Use a proxy server f or yo[...]

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    28 Network Settings Assigning a stat ic IP address (Cont’ d) 4 Enter A http://192.168.0 .2 B in the address field of the Internet Explore r , and c lick A Go B ● A login screen for this projector appears. NOTE : ● When A LAN Setting B in Inter net Explorer is set to A Use a pro xy ser ver f or yo ur LAN B it may not be possib le to designate [...]

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    29 Assigning IP Address fr om the DHCP Server The IP address is automati cally assigned by the DHCP ser ver . 1 After connecting, turn on t he main power ● Ref er to Page 24 on the details of connection. ● Ref er to P age 25 on p rocedures to tur n on the main power . 2 Set the A DHCP Client B setting of this projec tor to A DHCP B ● The A DH[...]

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    30 Operation and Settings If setting for this projector is not completed, refer to A User Settings Menu B ( A Page 33) upon turning on the power and configure the settin gs accordingly. Once the basic settings are configured, this proj ector can be used by simply performing the following operation procedures. P R EP A R A T I O N : ● Remove the l[...]

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    31 5 Adjust th e focus You can adjust the focus usin g the A Focus B item of the Lens menu.  To move the focus po int closer: Press the A + B (Near) end of A Focus B  To move the focus po int away: Press the A  B (Far) end of A Focus B N O T E : ● The focus changes each time you click on the inner buttons ( / ). (Fin e control) The outer[...]

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    32 Operation and Settings 1 Enter the IP addre ss assigned in the address field of the Internet Explorer, and click A Go B ( A Page 28) ● Example: When IP address assigned is A 192.168.0.2 B , enter A http://192.168.0.2 B . N O T E : ● When A LAN Setting B in Internet Expl or er is set to A Use a proxy server for your LAN B it may no t be possi[...]

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    33 After installation and connection are comple te , perform the necessary adjustmen t and setting. Operate the menus using the comp uter’s browser to make adjustments a nd configure settings. User Settings Menu Structure User Settings Menu Page Menu Name Page Display Item Simplified Descr iption of I tem (1) Main Power Warning Status Lamp Mode L[...]

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    34 Operation and Settings (1) Main Menu This menu displays the ON/O FF status of the power supply and informa tion on si gnals input to the projector. N O T E : ● When the power of this unit is off (main power is on), the A Main B , A Image B , A Setting B , A Convergence B , A Lens B and A Option B menus will be grayed out and will not be select[...]

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    35  indicates the factory default. Item Setting Value Description Power ON OFF For turning on/off th e lamp selected in A Lamp Mode B . ON : Turns on the lamp. OFF : Turns off the lamp. N O T E : ● The following operating modes of the projector are displayed to the right of the OFF button. STANDBY : Standby (OFF) PROJECTION : Lamp Illuminated [...]

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    36 Operation and Settings (1) Main Menu (Cont’d)  indicates the factory default. User Settings Menu (Cont’d) Item Setting Value Descriptio n Signal Status DVI Rate(Hz) Pixel H Pixel V Link ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ Displays information on the in put signals. DVI : Displays the DVI input terminal number. Rate(Hz) : Displays the vertical frequency. Pixel H : [...]

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    37 (2) Image Menu This menu is used for adju sting the picture qual ity.  indicates the factory default. Brightness Setting Convergence Lens Option Logout host PJ-1 user: root Red 0 -30 +30 Green 0 -30 +30 Blue 0 -30 +30 Contrast Gamma Hide Red 0 -30 +30 Green 0 -30 +30 Blue 0 -30 +30 Main Image ON OFF B C A Item Setting Value Description Bright[...]

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    38 Operation and Settings (3) Setting Menu This menu is used for specifying the input leve l of the terminal and the display mode.  indicates the factory default. User Settings Menu (Cont’d) Setting Convergence Lens Option Logout host PJ-1 user: root Input Level Main Image 0-255(PC) Display Mode 16-235 11 3 3 12 4 Single Double Cross Item Sett[...]

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    39 (4) Convergence Menu This menu is used for correcting co lor shifts in the optical system.  indicates the factory default. Red Setting Convergence Lens Option Logout host PJ-1 user: root LR U D Main Image Blue LR U D Test Pattern SET OFF OFF Item Setting Value Description Red ^ For adjusting the horizon tal/vertical position of red and blue c[...]

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    40 Operation and Settings (5) Lens Menu This menu is used for adjusting the projection lens. User Settings Menu (Cont’d) Zoom Setting Convergence Lens Option Logout host PJ-1 user: root Main Image w T Focus + _ Shift LR U D Test Pattern SET OFF OFF Item Setting Value Descriptio n Zoom ^ For adjusting the zoom ratio (screen size). N O T E : ● Th[...]

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    41 (6) Option Menu This menu is used for specifying settings for the meth od of screen display, lamp brightness and others.  indicates the factory default. Main Image Setting Conver gence Lens Option Logout host PJ-1 user: root Flip ON OFF Back Color Blue Black Lamp P ower Horz. ON OFF Ve r t . T est Pattern SET OFF OFF High Low Message Display [...]

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    42 Memo :[...]

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    43 After installation and connection are comple te , perform the necessary adjustmen t and setting. Operate the menus using the comp uter’s browser to make adjustments a nd configure settings. Administrator Settings Menu Structure For details on page menu (1) to (6), refer to A User Settings Menu B ( A Page 33 to 41). Administrator Settings Menu [...]

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    44 Operation and Settings (7) Admin.Network Menu For configuring the network settings.  indicates the factory default. Administrator Settings Menu (Cont’d) Main Image Setting Convergence Lens Option Admin.Option Admin.Signal Admin.Network Admin.Mail Logout host PJ-1 user: advanced Host Name Setting SET Host Name PJ ZZZZZZ IP Address Setting SE[...]

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    45 Item Setting Valu e Description User Login Name/ Password Change User Name New Password Confirm New Password Initialize root ^ ^ ^ For changing the l ogin name and pa ssword. User Name : For changing the logi n name. New Password : For changing the login password. Confirm New Password : Re-enter the new password. (For confirmation) Initialize : [...]

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    46 Operation and Settings (8) Admin.E-mail Menu This menu is for configuring the mail settings, which sends out an error message to the computer of the pr e set address when an abnormality o ccurs within this projector.  Error message sen t from this projector (Example) When error occurs at the DD-RB board Sender Mail title Message N O T E : ●[...]

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    47  indicates the factory default. Item Setting Value Description E-Mail Setting E-Mail ON Q OFF For configu ring the e-mail feat ure. ON : Use the mail feat ure. OFF : Do not use the mai l feature. E-Mail Sender ^ (Default Value: lower 3 bytes of the MAC addre ss) For specifying the destina tion e-mail address of this projector. E-Mail Address [...]

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    48 Operation and Settings (9) Admin.Option Menu This menu is used for specifying settings including image and option, and for resetting the lamp.  indicates the factory default. Administrator Settings Menu (Cont’d) Logout host PJ-1 user: advanced Color Depth 8bit 12bit Mech. Shutter ON Installation Style A B C OFF Lamp Time Reset Reset Frame L[...]

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    49 (10) Admin.Signal Menu This menu is for configuring settings such as display format, and for rewriting EDID.  indicates the factory default. Logout host PJ-1 user: advanced Display Mode 11 3 3 12 4 Main Image Setting Convergence Lens Option Admin.Network Admin.Option Admin.Signal Admin.E-Mail EDID SET Browse Force Signal SET OFF OFF DVI Rate([...]

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    50 Operation and Settings (10) Admin.Signal Menu (Cont’d)  indicates the factory default. Administrator Settings Menu (Cont’d) Item Setting Value Description Signal Status DVI Rate(Hz) Pixel H Pixel V Link ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ Displays information on the input signal s. Same as A Signal Status B in the User Menu. DVI : Displays the DVI input terminal n[...]

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    51 Others Check the following points before send ing this product for repair. The following phenomen a are not malfunctions.  If there is no abno rmality on the screen when the phenome na below appear, they are not m alfunctions. ● The top or front part as well as the rear of the projector unit is hot ● A creaking sound is heard from the pro[...]

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    52 Others Troubleshooting (Cont’d) Symptom Probable Cause Corrective Action Reference Page Video imag e is blur ● Is the projector out of focus? ● Adjust the focu s using A Focus B of the Lens menu. A Page 31, 40 ● Is the projection distance too short or too long? ● Set it to a correct distance. A Page 18, 19 Image is unusually dark or br[...]

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    53 Messages are displaye d when the lamp l ife has expired a nd when there is input of signals that cannot be used. NO T E : ● The messages will not be displayed und er factory default conditions. ● Set A Message Di splay B in the Option menu to A ON B . ( A Pag e 41) What to do when these messages are displayed Message Cause (Details) Lamp Tim[...]

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    54 Others The lamp time and warning mode are indicated usi ng the indicator. For indicator displays during normal operation, refer to the note belo w. *1: The indicator lig hts up in red when in the stand by mode, and in gre en when in the operating mode. *2: The indicator lig hts up in red when in the warning mod e, and blinks in red when in the c[...]

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    55 The latest error code (Warning Status) appears in the Main Menu when an abnormality occurs in the projector. Error details are as follows: Warning Status Error Code Meaning 1 Lamp 1 does not turn on. 2 Accumulated lamp ti me for Lamp 1 has exceeded 2000 hours. 6 Lamp 1 goes off during proje ction. 8 Abnormally hig h temperature in the projector.[...]

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    56 Others You can control this projector via a computer by connectin g t he computer to this unit usin g a RS-232C cross cable (D-sub 9 pins). The commands to control this unit and the response data format against the received commands are explained here. For details, please consult your au thorized dealer. Communication Specifications Communicatio[...]

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    57  Parameters used for the data format The following 2 types of parameters are used fo r command and response data: (1) ON/OFF (2) Special Parameter Each parameter is as follo ws: (1) ON/OFF Shows the status (ON or OFF) of the unit, su ch as POWER and HIDE. (2) Special paramete rs Operation mode parameters DHCP client parameters IP address para[...]

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    58 Others Cleaning and Replacing the Filter Clean the filter regularly. If the filter is soiled, air intake efficiency may dete riorate, thus resulting in malfunction of th e product. Replace with a new one if the filter fails to remove dust thoroughly or if it is damage d. Failure to do so may cause dust to enter the projector and shado ws to appe[...]

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    59 1 Remove the filter cover The filter is loca ted at t he front side of the projector unit. 2 Remove the sponge and filt er Hold the center of the filter using your fingers, and pull the filter toward you to remove it. 3 Clean the sponge and filter Remove any dirt or dust using a vacuum cleane r. C A UT I O N : ● Do not clean using a flammable [...]

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    60 Others  General Power supply AC 110 V to AC 240 V 50 Hz/60 Hz Power consumption 1100 W (Standby mode: 6 W) Current consumption Max 9.5 A Calorific power 3960 kJ/h (946 kcal/h) Air capacity Intake: Approx. 3 m 3 /min Exhaust: Approx. 3 m 3 /min Allowable operating temperature range 10 f to 35 f Allowable operating humidity ra nge Less than 80 [...]

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    61  Pin Arrangement  RS-232C Terminal  DVI-D Terminal TMDS = Transition Minimized Differential Signaling DDC = Display Data Channel 5 1 9 6 Pin No. Signal Action Signal Direction 2 RxD Incoming Data This Projector  PC 3 TxD Outgoing Data This Projector  PC 5 GND Signal Ground ^ 1, 4, 6 - 9N C ^^ Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal 1 TMDS D[...]

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    62 Others Dimensional Outline Drawing C A UT I O N : ● Using screws with dimensions other than those specified in the abo ve diagram may cause the projector to drop or malfunction. Specifications (Cont’d) 660 30 127 783 30 688 OPERATE I/ B DVI 3 USB LAN RS-232C STANDBY/ON CONTROL LAMP WARNING DVI 4 DVI 1 DVI 2 677 35 199 59.5 59.5 660 156 181 2[...]

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    63 Memo :[...]

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