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DLP Projector Training Manual SP-A800B(H6HA) Development Lab 7 Development Group 3 Video Display Development Team...
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Revision History Rev. 03 Rev. 03 Revision Reviser D ate Remarks Revision Reviser D ate Remarks 1. First D raft 2007.08.24 1. First D raft 2007.08.24 M in-K yung Lee M in-K yung Lee...
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Product Overview Product Functions Product Functions W hat i s a Pr oj ect or ? A pr oj ect or pr oj ect s t he s cr een of t he ext er nal devi ce connect ed t o i t , s uch as a PC, DVD, VCR, or cam cor der ont o a m uch l ar ger s cr een.
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Product Overview Product Functions Product Functions Advant ages and Di s advant ages of each Pr oj ect or Type I t em CRT Pr oj ect or LCD Pr oj ect or DLP Pr oj ect or Operating The three CRT lenses The image displayed on the The light of the lamp reflects display and magnify the...
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High price 3 panels only High price with a resolution of 1080p (4:3) with a resolution of 1080p (4:3) (D igital) (D igital) CRT type (B arco) L CD type (Panasonic) D LP type (Samsung) L COS type (JV C)
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Product Overview Product Functions Product Functions DLP (Digital Light Processing) Digital image presentation technology developed by Texas Instruments, USA DMD (Digital Micromirror Device) panel One micromirror represents one pixel. Micromirror size: 13.68 ㎛ x 13.68 ㎛ ...
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Product Overview Product Functions Product Functions Mirror: 13.68µm x 13.68µm Yoke Landing Tip Torsion Hinge...
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Product Overview Product Functions Product Functions C lick to C lick to Animate!!! Animate!!!
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Product Overview Product Functions Product Functions Better Image A better image quality is achieved due to the structural differences of the pixels DLP™ = large ‘active’ area DLP™ = narrow distance between pixels, large effective size of pixels LCD = wide distance between ...
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Product Overview Product Functions Product Functions Better Image Quality DLP : A unit pixel has a size of 13.65 ㎛ . A clean screen is presented and no vertical lines are displayed. DLP™ = ‘Seamless’, Filmlike LCD & PDP : Vertical lines are displayed ...
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Product Overview Product Functions Product Functions No Convergence CRT, LCOS, psi LCD = 3 Single Panel, no Plasma utilizes RGB panels, or CRTs that will misalignment that will shift over misalign over time time, and due to heat LCD: 3 Elements = 1 Pixel Plasma: 3 Elements = 1 Pixel DLP™: 1 Element = 1 Pixel...
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Product Overview Product Functions Product Functions High Contrast DLP™ : Implements a high contrast ratio Comparatively simple optical structure DLP™ : High Contrast LCOS, pSi LCD Comparatively low contrast ratio Comparatively complex optical structure LCD: Low Contrast...
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Product Overview Product Functions Product Functions Greater Efficiency DLP 1 Chip: Simple optical structure Reflective structure Enhanced optical efficiency A low power usage lamp can be used Enhanced heat efficiency LCD : Complex optical structure ...
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Product Overview Product Functions Product Functions Fast Response DLP™ µs Response Time DMD: The pixel response speed is fast (several us) LCD: The pixel response speed is slow (several tens of ms) Dragging occurs on a fast moving screen. DLP™: Comparatively no dragging occurs.
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Product Overview Product Functions Product Functions True Colors Real Reds Real Reds Real Blues Real Blues Can present 35 trillion colors Can present 35 trillion colors...
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Product Overview Product Functions Product Functions Am azi ngl y cl ear i m ag e out l i nes !
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Product Overview Product Functions Product Functions Implements a clean image using progressive Implements a clean image using progressive scans scans Right Interlaced Image Left Interlaced Image DLP™ Interlaced Always ON Scans every other line 480p 1080i 720p...
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Product Overview Product Functions Product Functions Unlike CRTs and PDPs, no Burn-in occurs with DLPs. C lick to C lick to Animate!!! Animate!!!
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Product Overview Product Functions Product Functions Technological Superiority of DLP over LCD 1) Narrow distance between pixels. Large active areas. L CD Panel & M agnified Image D L P Panel & M agnified Image 2) Due to the high contrast, the color black is represented outstandingly in dark environments.
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Product Overview Product Functions Product Functions 1) Home Theater projector: For creating a Home Theater environment and watching movies 2) D ata projector : For displaying PC documents at presentations and conferences 3) D ifferences when used in a bright environment: - Home Theater projector: A s movies contain various color tones, the representation of dark areas is degraded when this type of projector is used in a bright room.
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Product Overview Product Functions Product Functions 1) It is difficult to popularize CRT projectors - D ue to the high price, large size, huge weight (40~90 K g), as well as the difficult installation and adjustment methods, only some home theater ‘fanatics’ are currently using them. 2) A ppearance of digital projectors - A s LCD , D L P, and L COS products, which use micro display technology appear, the price drops, the size and weight decrease, and installation and adjustment methods become simpler.
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Product Overview Product Functions Product Functions Item Home Theater Projector Data Projector Item Home Theater Projector Data Projector Aspect 16:9 (DVD and digital broadcasting Aspect 16:9 (DVD and digital broadcasting 4:3 (PC screen specifications) 4:3 (PC screen specifications) Ratio specifications) Ratio specifications) Brightness...
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Product Overview Projector for High-End Home Theaters Projector for High-End Home Theaters Projector for High-End Home Theaters Projector for High-End Home Theaters • I m pl em ent i ng a f ul l HD qual i t y pr oduct wi t h a 1080p DLP panel •...
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Product Overview Product Features Product Features Product Features Product Features I t em Rem ar ks 1080p HD product Enhanced clearness Enhanced convenience with a user adjustment mode and User adjustment mode and custom mode custom mode Digital signal processing minimizes image quality HDMI input terminal...
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Product Overview Product Structure Product Structure 1. Pr oj ect i on s ys t em ( Lens & t unnel ) 2. I l l um i nat i on s ys t em 3. Col or wheel 4. Fan ( Mai n) 5.
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Product Overview Optical Engine Structure Optical Engine Structure Si de Vi ew Fr ont Vi ew Vi ewi ng di r ect i on Pr oj ect i o n l ens ▶ Lam p: Col l ect s whi t e r adi ant beam s f r om t he l i ght s our ce at a poi nt us i ng an el l i pt i c r ef l ect i ng m i r r or .
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Product Overview M ajor Specifications M ajor Specifications M ajor Specifications M ajor Specifications Model SP-A800B Model Size 0.95" DMD Panel Size Panel Panel 1920 x 1080 (Progressive) Resolution Resolution Light source Light source LAMP (300W UHP) Power Power Less than 410 W Consumption Consumption Power...
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Component Name Code Remarks Installation Guide BP68- 00652B W arranty BP68- 00570B User Manual BP59- 00131A Samsung Electronics Power Cord 3903- 000212 Service Center Cleaning Cloth BN63- 01798A Remote Control BP59- 00130A Battery...
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Product Overview Comparative Specifications with Competitors Comparative Specifications with Competitors Comparative Specifications with Competitors Comparative Specifications with Competitors Maker Samsung Sony Optoma Epson Maker Samsung Sony Optoma Epson Des i gn Des i gn Di m ens i ons Di m ens i ons...
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Product Overview Control Panel Control Panel Name Name LED indicators LED indicators ① ① Focus ring Focus ring ② ② Lens Lens ③ ③ Lens positioning dial Lens positioning dial ④ ④ Remote control signal Remote control signal ⑤ ⑤ receiver receiver Height adjustment legs...
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Product Overview Control Panel Functions Control Panel Functions Name Description Name Description LED indicators LED indicators Displays the operating status of the product. Refer to the LED Indicators. ① ① Focus ring Focus ring Used to adjust the image focus. ②...
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Product Overview Ext er nal Ext er nal I nput Li s t I nput Li s t Component1 / Component2 / S- Video / Video / Component1 / Component2 / S- Video / Video / PC /HDMI1 / HDMI2 PC /HDMI1 / HDMI2 Edi t Ext er nal Edi t Ext er nal...
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Product Overview Front Floor / Front Ceiling / Rear Floor / Rear Ceiling I ns t al l at i on Front Floor / Front Ceiling / Rear Floor / Rear Ceiling I ns t al l at i on Theater Mode / High luminance Mode Li ght Sour ce Theater Mode / High luminance Mode...
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Product Overview LED Indicators LED Indicators ●: On ◐: Blinking ○: Off STANDBY L AM P TEM P Description The power is being supplied normally. If you press the Power button on your remote control or projector to turn it ●...
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Circuit Description Block Diagrams Block Diagrams Di gi t al Boar d: Digital Board: Receives various video signals and control signals CV BS and controls the formatter board, DMD board, cooling fans, and SMPS board, etc., and processes video signals and transmits them to the formatter board. For m at t er Boar d : Processes the video signals received from the digital board and operates the DMD panel through the DMD board.
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Circuit Description Digital Board Digital Board 1. MST3386: 2- por t HDMI Recei ver : Recei ves HDMI s i gnal s , conver t s t hem t o di gi t al vi deo s i gnal s , and t r ans m i t s t hem t o t he Scal er . 2.
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Circuit Description Formatter Board Formatter Board 1. DDP3021 ( DMD Dr i ver ) : Tr ans m i t s var i ous cont r ol s i gnal s f or oper at i ng t he DMD panel and t he s i gnal s r ecei ved f r om t he TMDS r ecei ver t o t he DMD panel .
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Circuit Description DMD Board DMD Board 1. DMD Panel: Displays the image signals received from DDP3021 as an image 2. DAD1000: Supplies the various power supplies for operating the DMD panel.
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Disassembly and Assembly Preparations Preparations W arning: As this projector has parts that are sensitive to static electricity, be careful when handling them. Caution: Turn the projector off before beginning the disassembly. Disassemble the projector carefully as directed in the following procedures. W hen disassembling the projector, do not use any metal tools except for the provided jig.
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Disassembly and Assembly – Normal Disassembly Removing the Lamp Removing the Lamp ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ① Remove the projection lens cover by pressing the left and right hooks on the cover. ② Remove the screw (1) holding the lamp replacement cover in place at the bottom left of the back of the product.
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Disassembly and Assembly – Normal Disassembly Removing the Top Cover Removing the Top Cover ① ② ③ ④ ① Lower the height of the projection lens by turning the knob at the bottom of the front of the product. ② Remove the two (2) screws on the left and right at the back of the product. ③...
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Disassembly and Assembly – Normal Disassembly Removing the Digital Board - 1 Removing the Digital Board - 1 ① ② ③ ④ ① Unfasten the hooks placed on the left and right by moving them left and right and lifting the top cover of the product.
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Disassembly and Assembly – Normal Disassembly Removing the Digital Board -2 Removing the Digital Board -2 ① ② ③ ④ ① Remove the cables connected to the SMPS and unfasten the screw of the GND. ② Remove the digital board located at the back of the product by lifting it slightly. ③...
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Disassembly and Assembly – Normal Disassembly Removing the Digital Board -3 Removing the Digital Board -3 ① ② ③ ① Remove the four (4) screws holding the digital board in place at the back of the rear panel. ② Remove the five (5) screws holding the digital board and the shield case in place. ③...
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Disassembly and Assembly – Normal Disassembly Removing the LED Board Removing the LED Board ① Remove the LED board assembly from the SMPS shield by turning it clockwise.
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Disassembly and Assembly – Normal Disassembly Removing the SMPS Removing the SMPS ① ② ③ ④ ① Remove the two (2) screws holding the product in place. ② Remove the two (2) SMPS power output cables. ③ Remove the four (4) screws holding the SMPS and product in place. ④...
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Disassembly and Assembly – Normal Disassembly Removing the DVI Cable / Light Effect Removing the DVI Cable / Light Effect ① ② ① Remove the DVI cable located at the bottom of the product. ② Remove the two (2) screws at the left and right of the light effect. Take care with the cable holder.
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Disassembly and Assembly – Normal Disassembly Removing the Ballast Removing the Ballast ③ ② ① ④ ① Remove the three (3) screws on the ballast cover. ② Remove the ballast cover by holding the top of the cover and first lifting and tilting it to the right.
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Disassembly and Assembly – Normal Disassembly Removing the Cooling Fan Removing the Cooling Fan ② ③ ① ③ ③ ④ ④ ① Remove the three (3) screws holding the cooling fan structure in place. ② Remove the structure by holding and lifting it with hand. ③...
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Disassembly and Assembly – Precision Disassembly Removing the Color Wheel Removing the Color Wheel W arning: The following precision disassembly procedures should be processed in a clean room or comparable facility as the product performance may be degraded or an abnormal symptom may occur on the screen if any foreign material enters the optical engine while disassembling the product.
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Disassembly and Assembly – Precision Disassembly Removing the Optical Engine Removing the Optical Engine ① ② ③ ④ ① Pull and remove the hook of the structure covering the projection lens. ② Remove the knob through the bottom hole of the projection lens first. ③...
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Disassembly and Assembly – Precision Disassembly Removing the Formatter Board – 1 Removing the Formatter Board – 1 ① ① Remove the two (2) screws holding the formatter board in place and remove the formatter board from the DMD board. - You should pay careful attention during all the disassembly steps as the bottom of the optical engine is not flat.
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Disassembly and Assembly – Precision Disassembly Removing the Formatter Board – 2 Removing the Formatter Board – 2 ① ② ① Remove the two (2) hexagonal screws. ② Remove the seven (7) screws holding the board in place and remove the formatter board from the shield case.
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Disassembly and Assembly – Precision Disassembly Removing the DMD Board - 1 Removing the DMD Board - 1 During the disassembly procedures, take care that the DMD panel is not stained by foreign material and that you do not touch the panel. ①...
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Disassembly and Assembly – Precision Disassembly Removing the DMD Board - 2 Removing the DMD Board - 2 During the disassembly procedures, take care that the DMD panel is not stained by foreign material and that you do not touch the panel. ①...
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Disassembly and Assembly Assembly Assembly ★ The assembly is in the reverse order of the disassembly.
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Troubleshooting and Adjustment Actions to Take according to LED Indications - 1 Actions to Take according to LED Indications - 1 STANDB L AM P TEM P Description The cooling system inside the projector including the cooling fan is not operating normally. See Action 1 ◐...
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Troubleshooting and Adjustment Actions to Take according to LED Indications - 2 Actions to Take according to LED Indications - 2 A ction Status D escription Disconnect the power cord and connect it again. Then run your projector. If the The cooling system inside the projector including the Action 1 same symptom persists, contact your local product distributor or service center.
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Troubleshooting and Adjustment Attachment!!! Attachment!!! Troubleshooting – When the Stand-by LED Does Not Turn On Troubleshooting – When the Stand-by LED Does Not Turn On ② ① ③ Is the power cable connected correctly? Connect it correctly. ① Is the SMPS connected correctly? Connect it correctly.
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Troubleshooting and Adjustment Attachment!!! Attachment!!! Troubleshooting - When the Power Does Not Turn On Troubleshooting - When the Power Does Not Turn On ① ② Is the power cable connected correctly? Connect it correctly. ① Is the SMPS connected correctly? Connect it correctly.
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Troubleshooting and Adjustment Attachment!!! Attachment!!! Troubleshooting 1. The Stand-by and TEMP LEDs Blink Troubleshooting 1. The Stand-by and TEMP LEDs Blink ① ② ③ Is the fan rotating? ① Is the operating voltage of the fan greater than 8V? (Pin 5 of CN1300 and pin 5 of CN1302) Replace the fan.
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Troubleshooting and Adjustment Attachment!!! Attachment!!! Troubleshooting 2. The LAMP and TEMP LEDs Blink) Troubleshooting 2. The LAMP and TEMP LEDs Blink) ① Is the lamp replacement cover closed Close the cover correctly. correctly? Is the sensing switch operating normally? Replace the switch. (A short- circuit occurs when the switch is pressed.) (The circuit is open when the switch is in the middle position.)
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Troubleshooting and Adjustment Attachment!!! Attachment!!! Troubleshooting 3. The TEMP LED Blinks Troubleshooting 3. The TEMP LED Blinks ① Is the temperature detector operating normally? Replace the temperature detector. (Remove the temperature detector and leave it at room temperature. Check whether a short- circuit has occurred.) ①...
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Troubleshooting and Adjustment Attachment!!! Attachment!!! Troubleshooting 4. The Stand-by LED Is Turned On and the LAMP and TEMP Troubleshooting 4. The Stand-by LED Is Turned On and the LAMP and TEMP LEDs Blink LEDs Blink ① ① Is the color wheel rotating? ①...
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Troubleshooting and Adjustment Troubleshooting 5. The Stand-by, LAMP, and TEMP LEDs Blink - 1 Troubleshooting 5. The Stand-by, LAMP, and TEMP LEDs Blink - 1 ⑤ ③ ② ④ ① ① Check the lamp. Replace the lamp. Does the lamp have any problem? (Refer to the Lamp Error.) ①...
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Troubleshooting and Adjustment Attachment!!! Attachment!!! Troubleshooting 5. The Stand-by, LAMP, and TEMP LEDs Blink - 2 Troubleshooting 5. The Stand-by, LAMP, and TEMP LEDs Blink - 2 ④ Is power supplied to the ballast board normally? Replace the SMPS. Be careful of high voltage: 380V ⑤...
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Troubleshooting and Adjustment Attachment!!! Attachment!!! Troubleshooting – When a Blank Screen Is Displayed Troubleshooting – When a Blank Screen Is Displayed Check the video output of the digital Replace the digital board. board. Check the connections between the DMD Connect the connections correctly. board and the formatter board.
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Troubleshooting and Adjustment Troubleshooting – When an Input Screen Error Occurs Troubleshooting – When an Input Screen Error Occurs Check the OSD screen. Is there an input screen with no screen Does an error occur? error?. Replace the digital board. Check the test pattern of the DDP in Factory mode.
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Troubleshooting and Adjustment Product Installation Product Installation 1. Pr oj ect or I ns t al l at i on .Install the projector so that the projected image is perpendicular to the screen. - Adjust the focus of the lens so that the center of the projected image is at the center of the screen. - If not installed perpendicular to the screen, the projected image may not be shown as a rectangle.
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Troubleshooting and Adjustment Product Installation - 2 Product Installation - 2 2. Adj us t i ng t he zoom i ng and f ocus - .You can resize the projected image within the zoom range by rotating the zoom handle. - Rotate the focus ring until the image on the screen is clear.
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Troubleshooting and Adjustment Screen Size and Projection Distance Screen Size and Projection Distance Screen Size W idth (X : mm) Height (Y : mm) Maximum Minimum Offset Screen Size W idth (X : mm) Height (Y : mm) Maximum Minimum Offset (mm) (mm)
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Troubleshooting and Adjustment Screen Size and Projection Distance Screen Size and Projection Distance Screen Size (mm) Screen Size (mm) W idth (X : mm) W idth (X : mm) Height (Y : mm) Height (Y : mm) Maximum Maximum Minimum Minimum Offset (Y’...
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Troubleshooting and Adjustment Adjustments When Replacing a Board Adjustments When Replacing a Board 1. W hen r epl aci ng t he di gi t al boar d - Before replacing: Enter or run Factory Mode - Service - EEPROM Copy - Digital to Formatter to copy the white balance data to the formatter board, and then replace the digital board.
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Troubleshooting and Adjustment Entering the Factory Mode and the Initial Screen Entering the Factory Mode and the Initial Screen 1. Ent er i ng Fact or y Mode ▶ W hen using the factory remote control for the projector provided : Press the factory button within 3 seconds of pressing the Info button.
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Troubleshooting and Adjustment Factory Mode _ Service - 1 Factory Mode _ Service - 1 1. Service User Reset DB Deep DDC W rite Enable EEPROM Reset DB Middle Checksum W B Reset Select DB Light DMD ARM App.
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Troubleshooting and Adjustment Factory Mode _ Service - 2 Factory Mode _ Service - 2 1. Us er Res et - This is the same function as the [Reset] function in the user menu and resets the items in the user menu to the factory defaults.
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Troubleshooting and Adjustment Factory Mode _ Service - 3 Factory Mode _ Service - 3 7. Col or W heel I ndex Del ay - Compensates the reference point of the rotating color wheel. If it is distorted, color is distorted for all input signals.
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Troubleshooting and Adjustment Factory Mode _ Service - 4 Factory Mode _ Service - 4 11. DB Deep - Adjusts the position of the DB (Dynamic Black). Adjusts the “ Deep” position in the user menu. - Dynamic Black is a function that allows a dynamic screen to be displayed by adjusting the moving iris inside the projection lens.
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Troubleshooting and Adjustment Factory Mode _ Service - 5 Factory Mode _ Service - 5 19. Pr ot ect i on Er r or - Displays the logs of the errors that occurred while the product operated. - Fan1, Fan2, TEMP (Temperature), COVER (Lamp replacement cover), Lamp (Lamp lifetime, etc.), Color W heel, DDP - Fan2 is the reserved item.
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Installing Flash Downloader_v3.0 Attachment!!! Attachment!!! Preparations Preparations A computer used for downloading A DLP Projector An RS232 cable (Both ends should be female. Pins 2 and 3 must be twisted.) setup.exe The Flash Downloader_v3.0 program...
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Installing Flash Downloader_v3.0 Program Installation – 1 Program Installation – 1 Save the Flash Downloader_v0.3 program and run the Setup.exe file. Follow the steps below. Click Next. Select the installation folder and click Next. Click Next.
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Installing Flash Downloader_v3.0 Program Installation – 2 Program Installation – 2 Click Next. Click Install. The program is being installed.
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Installing Flash Downloader_v3.0 Program Installation – 3 Program Installation – 3 Click Next. The program installation is completed. Click Finish.
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Software Code Update Update Sequence - 1 Update Sequence - 1 Caution: Make sure to begin updating after the power cord is disconnected. 1. Save the software code file to update. 2. Run Flash Downloader_v3.0. 3. Set the Flash Size to 1MB (M32C). 4.
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Software Code Update Update Sequence - 2 Update Sequence - 2 6. Connect your computer and product using the RS- 232C cable, and connect the power cord to your product and turn it on. (Enter Download Mode… - > Ready is displayed sequentially.) 7.
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Software Code Update Update Sequence - 3 Update Sequence - 3 8. The code update is completed. 9. Disconnect the power cord from the product. Then connect it again after one (1) second, turn the product on. 10. Enter Factory mode and check whether the code has been updated correctly by checking the software code version. ※...
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DDC (EDID) Input DDC Download DDC Download 1. Turn on the product, enter Factory mode, and set DDC W rite Enable to ON. 2. Run the W inDDC program, and set “ Station” to “ W rite Station” by selecting the Sys Config at the top of the Environment Setup window.
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Reference Misconceptions Regarding Connecting to Other Products - Misconceptions Regarding Connecting to Other Products - ① ① Problem D escription This may occur in a Brown tube, PDP or LCD TV. If a still image is displayed continuously, traces and afterimages such as spots remain because of the physical characteristics of this kind of panel.
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Reference Misconceptions Regarding Connecting to Other Products - ② Misconceptions Regarding Connecting to Other Products - ② W hen connected to HD or SD digital broadcasts, this product cannot display images with a resolution greater than its display device. W hen receiving digital Therefore, even though it is possible to view digital broadcasts, the broadcasts images may be distorted due the converted resolution.