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MultiSync SX6000/SX4000 High Light Output Pr ojection System • Gr oßbildschirm MultiSync-Projektions-System User ’ s Manual • Bedienungshandbuch[...]
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MultiSync SX6000/SX4000 High Light Output Pr ojection System User’ s Manual[...]
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E – ii CAUTION: T o turn off main power , be sure to remo ve the plug from pow er outlet. The power outlet soc ket should be installed as near to the equipment as possible , and should be easily accessible. 3. GSGV Acoustic Noise Information Ordinance: The sound pressure lev el is less than 70 dB(A) according to ISO 3744 or ISO 7779. W ARNING T O[...]
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E – iii Fire and Shock Pr ecautions 1. Ensure that there is sufficient ventilation and that v ents are unob- structed to prev ent potentially dangerous concentrations of ozone and the build-up of heat inside y our projector . Allo w at least 8 inches (20cm) of space between your projector and a w all. Allow at least 20 inches (50 cm) of space bet[...]
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E – iv Précautions contre l'incendie ou la décharge 1. S'assurer qu'il y ait une ventilation suffisante et que les ouv er tures ne soient pas obstru é es afin d' é viter des concentrations potentiellement dangereuses d'ozone et l'accumulation de chaleur à l'int é rieur du projecteur. Laisser au moins 20 cm[...]
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E – v LIMIT A TION OF IMPLIED W ARRANTIES All implied warranties , including warranties of merchantability and fit- ness for a particular pur pose , are limited in duration to the length of this warranty . EXCLUSION OF DAMAGES NECTECH ’ s liability for an y defective product is limited to the repair or replacement of the product at our option. [...]
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E – vi T ABLE OF CONTENTS Video Adj ........................................................................ E-33 Noise Reduction ...................................................... E-33 Color Matrix ............................................................. E-34 Y/C Delay ................................................................. E-[...]
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E – 1 Getting Started The f astest way to get started is to take y our time and do e verything right the first time. T aking a f ew minutes now to re view the manual may sav e you hours later on. At the beginning of each section of the manual you'll find an o ver view . If the section doesn't apply , you can skip it. What's In The [...]
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E – 2 1. Part Names and Functions Stacking Pad (4 pcs) Digital Input T erminal Panel Remote Sensor PC Card Slot Insert a PC memory card here to upgrade the projector system software or copy data Lens (Optional) Input T erminal Panel Ventilation (in) Foot Release Lever (both sides) Ventilation (out) * T o turn on the main power to the projector , [...]
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E – 3 LENS SHIFT ZOOM MENU SELECT - + ENTER ON INDICATOR POWER STATUS ON/OFF OFF CANCEL FOCUS 11 10 9 8 7 5 4 2 1 3 6 1. Power Button Press to turn the projector on when the projector is in the standby con- dition (Main P o wer s witch must be on and the POWER indicator lit am- ber). Press and hold for 2 seconds to turn off the projector . 2. Pow[...]
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E – 4 INPUT3 RGB R/Cr G/Y B/Cb H/HV V R/Cr Cr Y G/Y B/Cb Cb H/HV V OPTION IN OUT REMOTE1 REMOTE2 INPUT7 INPUT8 INPUT5 S-VIDEO1 Y C S-VIDEO2 VIDEO1 VIDEO2 INPUT6 IN OUT INPUT2 INPUT1 INPUT4 56 1 2 3 4 91 0 8 7 1. INPUT 3 RGB Connector (Mini D-Sub 15 pin) Connect your PC or other analog RGB equipment such as a high-defi- nition document camera. 2. [...]
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E – 5 OUTPUT OUTPUT RGB DIGITAL INPUT9 INPUT 0 SDI 11 11. RGB Digital Input/Output Connectors (DVI-D 24 pin) These connectors are used f or double or triple stacking. Use the supplied D VI-D cable to connect the OUTPUT terminal of the first projector to the second projector's INPUT until all the projectors are connected. Push the left side o[...]
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E – 6 OFF + - PICTURE ADJUST ABC DEF GHI JKL MNO PQR STU ,. UNDO CANCEL TEST PICTURE KEYSTONE AMPLITUDE ENTRYLIST SOUND OSD MUTE MAGNIFY HELP INFO. POSITION AUTO PIXEL VWX YZ/ WHITE BAL. IMAGE ON POWER MENU ENTER 12 3 45 6 7 0 8 9 ADDRESS PROJECTOR R G B LENS SHUTTER BS + - + - FOCUS ZOOM CTL LENS 2 5 6 7 9 10 12 13 17 20 21 22 24 26 2 5 2 3 1 9 [...]
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E – 7 17 POSITION Press to displa y the Blanking screen; press again to displa y the P osi- tion screen. While pressing and holding CTL, pressing this button displa ys the Lens Shift adjustment screen. 18 MUTE SOUND (av ailable only when using with the ISS -6020 or IPS4000) T ur ns off the sound f or a shor t period of time. Press again to restor[...]
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E – 8 2. INST ALLA TION Formulas: Screen Width H (5:4) (m) = Screen Height V x 5/4 x 0.0254 Screen Height V (5:4) (m) = Screen Width H x 4/5 x 0.0254 Screen Diagonal (5:4) (m) = Screen Height V x 6.4/4 x 0.0254 Screen Width H (5:4) (inch) = Screen Height V x 5/4 Screen Height V (5:4) (inch) = Screen Width H x 4/5 Screen Diagonal (5:4) (inch) = Sc[...]
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E – 9 Lens Shift Adjustable Range Lens Shift Adjustable Range f or Desktop and Ceiling Mount Application The diagram belo w shows the location of the image position in the lens . The lens can be shifted within the shaded area as sho wn using the normal projection position as a star ting point. Maximum Possible Range for TL-1Z/1ZH, TL-2Z and TL-4Z[...]
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E – 10 Pulling Out the Handles Pull out the handle until it clicks into place . Retracting the Handles 1) Push the lever to unloc k and 2) r etract the handle . Selecting A Location The fur ther your projector is from the screen or w all, the larger the im- age. The minimum siz e the image can be projected is 80" (2 m) mea- sured diagonally [...]
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E – 11 O F F P O W E R O N Connecting the Power Cable and T ur n on the Projector Before y ou turn on your projector , ensure that the computer or video source is turned on and that your lens cap is remov ed. 1. Connect the supplied power cable to the projector . Plug the supplied power cable into the A C outlet. 3. BASIC OPERA TION 2. T urn On T[...]
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E – 12 CANCEL About Startup Screen (Menu Language Select scr een) When you first turn on the projector , you will get the Star tup screen. This screen giv es you the oppor tunity to select one of the se ven menu languages: English, German, F rench, Italian, Spanish,Swedish and J apanese. T o select a menu language, f ollow these steps: 1. Use the[...]
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E – 13 Set up the projector 1. T urn on the projector 2. Select your type of pr ojection: Desktop fr ont, ceiling rear , desktop r ear , and ceiling front. 3. Display the test pattern by pr essing the TEST button on the r e- mote contr ol or using the menu. TEST 4. Adjust the ima ge position and the image size . (1) Press and hold the CTL button [...]
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E – 14 Keystone Keystone distortion Normal K eystone is the distor tion of a projected image that usually creates a wider top than bottom. Aiming a projector upward on a wall rather than straight at a w all creates this distor tion. Use the 䊴 or 䊳 buttons on the slide bar to correct this k e ystone (trapezoidal) distor tion. NOTE: The keyston[...]
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E – 15 3-1-6-3. Remove the PC card from the sla ve projector . NOTE: If you select the RGB1 input on the master projector , you must select the same input on the slave projector and the RGB2 on the master projector and the slave projector . NOTE: After adjusting and registering signals as mentioned above, you must change the input to RGB on the E[...]
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E – 16 Projector Orientation An image can be projected from in front or behind a screen, and the projector can be installed on the ceiling*. Ceiling Front Pr ojection Use [Projector Options] → [Setup] → [P age 1] → [Orientation] to select "Ceiling F ront". (See page E-38.) Ceiling Rear Projection Use [Projector Options] → [Setup[...]
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E – 17 When used in standalone operation Connecting Y our PC Or Macintosh Computer Connecting your PC or Macintosh computer to SX6000/SX4000 Pro- jector will enable y ou to project your computer's screen image f or an impressiv e presentation. T o connect to a PC or Macintosh : 1. T urn off the power to your projector and computer . 2. Use a[...]
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E – 18 INPUT3 RGB R/Cr G/Y B/Cb H/HV V R/Cr Cr Y G/Y B/Cb Cb H/HV V OPTION IN OUT REMOTE1 REMOTE2 INPUT7 INPUT8 INPUT5 S-VIDEO1 Y C S-VIDEO2 VIDEO1 VIDEO2 INPUT6 IN OUT INPUT2 INPUT1 INPUT4 When Used with One Switcher (ISS-6020/ISS-6020G) Up to 10 input signals can be accepted when the projector is connected to one Switcher . Using the projector [...]
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E – 19 When Used with T wo or Mor e Switchers (100 Inputs) Up to 100 inputs can be accepted using the NEC ISS-6020 Switcher . How to make connections: 1. Connect the REMO TE 1 terminal of the master Switcher to the RE- MO TE 1 of the projector using the optional control cable (15p-15p/ CTL-6010). 2. Ne xt connect the REMO TE 2 terminal of the mas[...]
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E – 20 Set the DIP switch (S8601) of the Switcher as follows: The Projector Slot 1 of the Master Slot 2 of the Master Slot 3 of the Master Slot 4 of the Master Slot 5 of the Master Slot 6 of the Master Slot 7 of the Master Slot 8 of the Master Slot 9 of the Master Slot 10 of the Master Master Slave 1 Slave 2 Slave 3 Slave 4 Slave 5 Slave 6 Slave [...]
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E – 21 REMOTE 1 Connector Pin Configuration of Optional CTL-6010 Cable REMOTE 1 connector of the Switcher mini D- sub 15 pin (female) REMOTE 1 connector of the Projector mini D-sub 15 pin (female) Shield (frame ground) Pins without a number are open. 51 42 3 10 11 12 13 14 15 6 97 8 This connector is used f or either connecting the ISS-6020/ISS-6[...]
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E – 22 When used in stand alone operation. Pin No. 14 5 10 4,8,12,11 SHORT/OPEN SHORT OPEN SHORT OPEN SHORT OPEN FUNCTION External control mode ON External control mode OFF POWER ON POWER OFF PICTURE MUTE ON PICTURE MUTE OFF * When the combinations other than specified in the abov e table are selected, the input will be f orcefully switched to RG[...]
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E – 23 REMOTE2 INPUT7 S-VIDEO1 Y C IN OUT Operating Multiple Projectors with Remote Contr ol Y ou can operate multiple projectors with the same remote control in wireless operation. T o do so: 1. Select [Menu] → [Projector Options] → [Setup] → [P age 5] → [Projector ID] and assign an ID number to each projector . See also page E-39. 2. On[...]
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E – 24 Using the RGB DIGIT AL connectors (SX6000 only) The Link mode function allows y ou to adjust or set multiple projectors using the RGB DIGIT AL and OPTION connectors. The D VI DIGIT AL input accepts up to the SXGA (1280 x 1024 @75Hz) signal. NOTE: The Auto Adjust feature does not work for DVI digital signal. When DVI signal is selected and [...]
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E – 25 NOTE: The change is stored automatically when any one of the following proce- dures is performed: * The on-screen dissapears. * The projector goes into standby . * One input is switched to another . 7. Repeat steps 2-5 to adjust an additional item, or press the CANCEL button on y our remote control to quit. Shutter mechanism The projector [...]
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E – 26 Customizing Basic/Custom Menu The Basic/Custom menu can be customized to meet y our requirements. Selecting a menu item from the "Basic/Custom Menu Edit" list, allo ws you to custom tailor the men u items to your needs. 1. Select "Basic/Custom Menu Edit" to displa y the "Basic/Custom Menu Edit" screen. 2. Use [...]
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E – 27 A List of Direct Key Combinations CTL+ INPUT (1-10) Switches to any selected signal f ound in the Entr y List. T o enable this combination, y ou must first assign specific remote k eys f or direct input selection in the Entry Edit window . CTL+ ENTER (While displaying Entry list) Displa ys the Entr y Edit Command window . CTL+ MUTE PICTURE[...]
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E – 28 Menu T ree 0 – 100 NTSC, Graphics NTSC, PAL/SECAM2.8, PAL/SECAM, Natural 1/Natural 2 Advanced Menu Source Select Adjust (Source) Ref Adj Factory Default Projector Options Help Test Pattern RGB1 RGB2 RGB3 Component (YCbCr) Video1 Video2 S-Video1 S-Video2 RGB (DIGITAL) SDI Entry List Switcher Entry List When Switcher Control is turned on: [...]
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E – 29 SX6000: Auto / High-Bright / Variable SX4000: Auto / Variable Advanced Menu Source Select Adjust (Source) Ref Adj Factory Default Projector Options Help Test Pattern All Data / Current Signal Including Entry List Keystone Lamp Ref. White Bal. Contents Source Information Projector Information Lamp Mode Lamp Output Brightness R/G/B, Contrast[...]
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E – 30 Menu windows or dialog boxes typically have the following elements: Title bar : Indicates the menu title. Highlight: Indicates the selected menu or item. Solid triangle: Indicates fur ther choices are av ailable . A highlighted tr iangle indicates the item is activ e. T ab: Indicates a group of f eatures in a dialog box. Selecting on any t[...]
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E – 31 Menu Descriptions & Functions Source Select Enables y ou to select a video source such as a VCR, D VD play er , laser disc pla yer , computer or document camera depending on what is connected to your inputs . Press the up/down b uttons on your remote control or the projector cabi- net to highlight the menu f or the item you want to adj[...]
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E – 32 Picture Select "List" and press ENTER to display the direct K e y assignment list. Select "OK" and press ENTER to close the window . T o close the List window , press CANCEL on the remote. Adjust (Source) This option corrects gamma. Select the appropr iate item. NTSC .......................... Setting for NTSC signals G[...]
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E – 33 Horizontal/V ertical Position (when Auto Adjust is off): Adjusts the image location from left to right. This adjustment is made automatically when the Auto Adjust is turned on. Aspect Ratio (not available for RGB) : Y ou can select the aspect ratio for input signal and displa y area re- spectively . Select the appropriate aspect ratio usin[...]
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E – 34 Color Matrix First, select an appropriate color matrix for your input signal, either HDTV or SDTV . Then select an appropriate matrix type from B-Y/R- Y , Cb/Cr, Pb/Pr or IVX. NOTE: The Color Matrix feature is available for component video signal only. Y/C Delay (not available for RGB) Adjusts Y/C dela y lev el. T elecine Use 3:2 pull down[...]
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E – 35 Select either the RGB signal type or the Component signal type. RGB ............. RGB signal Component .. Composite signals such as YCbCr/YPbPr NOTE: This feature is available on RGB 1 and 2 only . Switcher Gain This feature adjusts the input le vel of the signal. This m ust be done to each color :R, G, and B. V olume This feature adjusts [...]
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E – 36 Lamp Output When selecting "V ariable", use the slidebar to adjust f or desired pro- jector light output. Refer ence White Balance This feature adjusts the white balance that is used as a ref erence. This adjustment affects all sources . The Ref.White Bal. is av ailable for test pattern only . Factory Default Returns all adjustme[...]
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E – 37 5. T o enable your setting, select Active on the Execute Switch. 6. Select OK and press the ENTER button on the remote control to complete the setting. NOTE: When On Timer is set and the projector is in the standby mode, the Status indicator flashes green to show that On Timer program is active. The projector must be in stand-by mode at th[...]
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E – 38 Setup Enables y ou to set operating options . Press "OK" to sav e your changes f or all the features of P age1, Page2, P age3, Page 4 and P age5. [P age 1] Orientation This reorients your image f or your type of projection. The options are: desktop front projection, ceiling rear projection, desk- top rear projection, and ceiling [...]
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E – 39 Keystone Save This option enables y ou to sav e your current keystone settings . Saving y our change once affects all sources . The changes are sav ed when you turn off the projector . Doubler (V ideo / S-V ideo Only) This sets double speed interpolation of the video signal. On ................ Non-interlaced display Off ................ I[...]
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E – 40 Sour ce Information Displays the status of the current signal. This dialog box has three pages . Projector Information Displa ys the information for y our projector such as lamp usage, ser ial number and v ersion number etc.. [P age 4] Link Mode Displaying Current Status of Link Mode When selecting the tab "P age 4 ", you will ge[...]
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E – 41 6. SPECIFICA TIONS Optical P anel * 1 DMD TM .9" x 3 1280 x 1024 nativ e resolution up to 1600 x 1200 with advanced AccuBlend TM T echnology Lamp 1.0kW Bubb le T ype Shor t Arc Xenon Built in: Ov erheat Protection Lamp Over-Usage Protection Light Output SX6000 : 5000 ANSI Lumens (High Br ight mode) 4300 ANSI Lumens (Normal mode) SX400[...]
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E – 42 External Control RS232C (1) D-sub 9 pin Contact Closure Switcher (2) D-sub 15 pin In/Out Addressable Remote Control (wired / wireless) P ower Requirement 100-120 / 200-240 V AC, 50/60Hz Input Current 11 / 7.5 A P ower Consumption 1.1 / 1.5 kW Mechanical Installation Orientation: Floor/F ront, Floor/Rear , Ceiling/F ront, Ceiling/Rear Stac [...]
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E – 43 7. Optional Accessories Lens TL-08SF (Short Focal Lens 0.84) : 10kg TL-1Z/1ZH (Zoom Lens 1.5 - 2.5:1) : 5.5kg TL-2Z (Zoom Lens 2.5 - 4.0:1) : 4.5kg TL-4Z (Zoom Lens 4.0 - 7.0:1) : 4.5kg Interface Board XT SDI BOARD SX HDSDI X DIGIT AL RGB BOARD Ceiling Mount Kit XT CMKIT Switcher ISS-6020 Video/RGB Switcher Three Interf ace boards are opti[...]
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E – 44 8. Compatible Input Signal List Compatible Input Signal List NOTE 1: The VGA, SVGA, XGA and UXGA signals are displayed with Advanced AccuBlend. NOTE 2: UXGA can be supported for separate sync signal only . NOTE 3: DVI digital signal can support a maximum resolution of SXGA@75Hz. NOTE 4: Digital signals are indicated in shaded areas. SX4000[...]
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E – 45 List of Menu Items A vailable on Link Mode 9. Function Link mode Menu Source Select L Adjust(Source) Picture L White Balance L Image Pix el Adjust L P osition N Aspect Ratio L Resolution L Ov erscan L Video Filter L Blanking N Video Adj N Option Adj N Lens Memor y N Signal T ype N Switcher N Ref Adj K eystone N Lamp N Ref. White Bal. N F a[...]
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E – 46 506 (19.92) 326 (12.83) 174 (6.85) 682 (26.85) 35.5 (1.40) 300 (11.81) 30 (1.18) 54 (2.13) The drawings do not include the lens part. Unit: mm (inch) Appendix Dimensions[...]
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Printed in Japan 7N8P0142[...]