Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product HD178 Knoll
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HD108 HD178 HD290 HD292 DLP™ Projector Users Manual v1.1.
2 FCC Warning Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply w ith the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limit s are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Warnings 4 Introduction 5 Positioning the projector 7 Choosing the aspect ratio 8 Video connectors 8 Connecting a video device 9 Composite (RCA) video connection 9 S-video c.
4 Important Operating Considerations for Safety • Place the projector in a horizontal pos ition no greater than 15 degrees off axis. • Locate the projector in a well-ventilated ar ea without any obstructions to intake or exhaust vents. • Do not place the projector on a tablecloth or other soft covering that may block the vents.
5 Introduction Congratulations and thank you for your choice of a superior digital image projection device. Your new Knoll projector is specifically designed for home cinema applications. The projector sets a high standard using the latest DLP™ technology and new DNX video processing from Pixelworks™.
6 Component RCA S - V i d e o Rear Connector Panel 12-volt DC output HDMI M1/DA/DVI Composite RCA RS-232 (not on HD108) The projector provides the following connection options: • M1-DA/DVI (Digital Visual Interface) for DV I connection an M1-DA to DVI adaptor is required.
7 Setting up the Projector There are a number of factors to consider w hen determining where to set up the projector, including the size and shape of your screen, the lo cation of your power outlets, and the distance between the projector and the rest of your equipment.
8 HD108 Projection Throw Distance 16:9 Video Screen: Screen Diagonal 92" 103" 106" 110" 122.5" 146.75" Minimum Distance 142" 158" 163" 169" 188" 225" Maximum Distance 170" 190" 195" 203" 226" 271" Screen offset 12.
9 Video Connectors Component RCA S - V i d e o 12-volt DC output HDMI M1/DA/DVI Composite RCA RS-232 (not on HD108) The first step for connecting video is determini ng what type of output connectors your video Component RCA device has. If there is more t han one output, select the one with the highest quality.
10 S-video connection If your video device uses a round, four-prong S-video connector, plug the S-video cable into the S-video connector on your video device and into the S-video connector on the projector.
11 Computer connections You can connect a computer’s VGA connector to the M1-DA/DVI input on the projector using an M1-A cable. RS-232 connections (HD178, HD290 and HD292 only) You can control the projector from an LCD c ontrol panel or computer by connecting an RS-232 cable to the projector’s Serial control connector.
12 Your projector has been factory optimized for adjust Picture menu options excellent performance no matter what the source . including Aspect Ratio However, if you wish to make further changes you can optimize the image using on screen menus. Adjust the Contrast, Brightness, Color, Tint, or Aspect Ratio in the Picture menu.
13 The following tables show common problems. In some cases, more than one possible solution is provided. Try the solutions in the order they are presented.
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15 Still need assistance? If you need assistance, visit our website at www.knollsystems.com, or call us at 1 800 566 5579. during Pacific west coast time. This product is backed by a limited warranty . An extended warranty plan may be purchased fr om your retailer or dealer.
16 Optimizing video images Your projector has been factory optimized for ve ry good performance no matter what the source. However, if you wish to make further changes you can optimize the image using onscreen menus. For general information on using the menus, see page 16.
17 The menus are grouped by usage: • The Picture menu provides image adjustments. • The Settings menu provides set-up type adjustments that are not changed often. • The Source Info menu provides a read-only display of information about the projector and source.
18 Presets Presets : This allows you to customize settings and save the settings to be restored later. To restore the factory default settings, choose Factory Reset in the Settings>Service menu. To set a preset for the current source, adjust the image, select Save Settings in the Presets menu, then choose Save User 1, 2, or 3.
19 Color Space : this option applies to computer and Color space component video sources. It allows you to select a color space that has been specifically tuned for the input signal. When Auto is selected, the projector automatically determines the standard.
20 When Autosource is not checked, the projector defaults to Component initially, then defaults to whatever the last active source was when t he projector was powered down. To display another source, you must manually select one by pressing the Source button on the remote or keypad.
21 Custom key: allows you to assign a different function to the Custom key on the remote, allowing you to quickly and easily use the effect. Highlight an Custom Key effect and press Select to choose a different one. • Blank Screen : displays a solid blank image.
22 Maintenance Cleaning the lens 1 Apply a non-abrasive camera lens cleaner to a soft, dry cloth. • Avoid using an excessive amount of cleaner, and don’t apply the cleaner directly to the lens. Abrasive cleaners, solvents or other harsh chemicals might scratch the lens.
23 The lamp housing is designed to contain these fragments, but use caution when removing the lamp housing. Before replacing the lamp, cl ean the lamp compartment and dispose of cleaning materials. Make sure to wash your hands after lamp replacement. This product has a lamp, which contains a very small amount of mercury.
24 Remote control discrete codes You can use these codes to program another remote to learn the projector’s remote functions. To activate discrete mode, press and hold the Custom button on the remote for 10 seconds. The backlight blinks twice when discrete mode is ent ered.
25 Supported video formats Connector Signal Type Supported formats HDMI M1-DA Digital RGB and YCrCb Digital RGB video via M1- to-DVI cable Analog RGB video via M1- to-VESA cable YPrPb video via M1-to-.
26 RS232 COMMAND FORMAT All commands consist of 3 alpha characters followed by a reques t, all enclosed in parentheses. The request can be a read request (indicated by a “?”) or a write request (indicated by 1 to 4 ASCII digits).
27 Supported commands Function Command Range Default Auto Ceiling Enable ACL 0-1 0 Auto Color Space Enable ACS 0-1 1 Auto Image AIM 0-1 0 Aspect Ratio ARZ 0-4 1 0 = N a t i v e 1 = 4 : 3 2 = 16:9 3 = .
28 SUPPORTED COMMANDS (CONTINUED) Function Command Range Default Language LAN 0-11 0 0 = E n g l i s h 1 = French 2 = G e r m a n 3 = I t a l i a n 4 = Japanese 5 = Korean 6 = Norwegian 7 = Portuguese.
29 SUPPORTED COMMANDS (CONTINUED) Function Command Range Default Total Number of Strike TSA 0-65535 0 Attempts Vertical Position VPS 0-100 50 Video Standard VSU 0-9 0 0 = A u t o 1 = N T S C 2 = P A L.
30 HD292 Special ISF Calibration Features These special features are only for the Knoll HD292 and are not found on other models New Feature Location Description M1-DA to HDMI adapter In the shipping box Plugs into HD292 M1-DA connector. Allow s a second HDMI source to be connected.
31 LIMITED WARRANTY Knoll Systems, Inc. (“Knoll”) w arrants that each HD102, HD178, HD290 and HD292 (“the Product”) sold hereunder will conform to and function in accordance w ith the w ritten specifications of Knoll.
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