Summary of Contents for JVC DLA-M4000LU - D-ila Projector
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SUPER PROJECTOR INSTRUCTIONS DLA-M4000LU For customer Use: Enter below the Serial No. which is located on the side panel of the cabinet. Retain this information for future reference. QUICK ALIGN. OPERATE AV HIDE PRESET PAGE BACK DLA-M4000LU Model No. RGB/COMPUTER SHIFT ZOOM FOCUS...
Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a CAUTION: Changes or modification not approved by damp cloth for cleaning. JVC could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. – Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may be hazardous.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (Cont.) – The product should be placed more than one foot away – This product should be operated only with the type of from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, power source indicated on the label. If you are not sure stoves, and other products (including amplifiers) that of the type of power supply to your home, consult your produce heat.
Contents SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ......2 Operating the Setting Menu ....30 Making Basic Settings ......... 30 Accessories ..........5 Operating the Main Menu ....... 31 Controls and Features ......6 Configuration of the Main Menu ......31 Front Side / Top Surface / Right Side ....6 Operating the Main Menu (Basic Operation of the Left-hand side / Back Side ........
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-M4000G) AA/R6-size dry cell battery ( 2) Power code (for checking operation) [approx. 3.35 m (11 ft)] Remote control cable [approx.
Controls and Features Front Side / Top Surface / Right Side Adjustable foot AC IN (power input) terminal It is set at the shortest position when shipped from the This is the power input terminal where the supplied power factory. Turn the foot to make the projector level. Adjustment cord is connected.
Controls and Features (cont.) Left-hand side / Back Side Exhaust vents Vents for cooling fans through which warm air comes out. Control panel For details, refer to “Control Panel” (page 8 and 9). Remote sensor When operating with the remote control, aim it toward this sensor.
Controls and Features (cont.) Control Panel 3 4 5 6 TEMP SETTING QUICK OPERATE STAND BY LAMP EMERGENCY ALIGN. STAND BY Indicator EMERGENCY indicator : When in stand-by mode. Blinking: Something abnormal has occurred with the Blinking : When in cool-down mode. projector.
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Controls and Features (cont.) Control Panel (Cont.) 3 4 5 6 TEMP SETTING QUICK OPERATE STAND BY LAMP EMERGENCY ALIGN. AV button QUICK ALIGN. button Use this button to select a device such as a video deck While a menu screen is shown, use this button to adjust connected to the EXT.
Controls and Features (cont.) Connector Panel VIDEO RGB IN-1 RGB IN-2 EXT. IN /B-Y /R-Y REMOTE RGB OUT CONTROL RS-232C Y/C (S video) input terminal (Mini DIN 4 pin) RGB IN (RGB input) -2 terminal (BNC) Connect this terminal to the S video output terminal of a These are input terminals for analog RGB signals, vertical video deck, etc.
Controls and Features (Cont.) Remote Control Unit QUICK ALIGN. OPERATE AV HIDE PRESET PAGE BACK RGB/COMPUTER SHIFT ZOOM FOCUS – LENS Remote control’s signal transmitter FOCUS (+/–) button Use these buttons to adjust the focus of the projected OPERATE button picture.
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Controls and Features (Cont.) Remote Control Unit QUICK ALIGN. OPERATE AV HIDE PRESET PAGE BACK QUICK ALIGN. OPERATE AV HIDE PRESET PAGE BACK RGB/COMPUTER RGB/COMPUTER SHIFT ZOOM FOCUS – LENS SHIFT ZOOM FOCUS – VOLUME LENS – AV button QUICK ALIGN. (Quick Alignment) button Use this button to select the devices such as a video Use this button to automatically adjust TRACKING, connected to the projector’s AV IN (EXT.
Controls and Features (cont.) MENU / ENTER (Menu Operation) Button The remote control supplied with this projector has only one button to navigate through the menus. Pressing the menu operation button too strongly may cause an incorrect operation. So, before you use the button in an actual situation, have some practice to make yourself familiar with using the button.
Installing the Projector Precautions for Installation CAUTIONS • Since the projector weighs approx. 70 kg (154 lbs.), be sure to use four or more people when lifting or moving it; otherwise, the projector could possibly drop, causing personal injury and/or damage to the projector.
Installing the Projector (Cont.) Precautions for Installation (Cont.) Observe the following points when installing the projector by hanging it from the ceiling • To prevent falling or overturning, it is recommended that the projector be fixed to its stand with bolts. •...
Installing the Projector (Cont.) Lens Shift Function Change of projection screen according to aspect ratio Screen with 4 : 3 aspect ratio Screen Screen with 16 : 9 aspect ratio 90° 90° 90° Center line of the lens Install the projector so the center of the projection screen is the same height as the center of the lens.
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Installing the Projector (Cont.) Lens Shift Function (Cont.) Screen after shifted Py(%) Maximum amount of shift The maximum amount of vertical shift is restricted by the amount of horizontal shift made. Vertical screen size The amount of shift is defined as follows: Screen with zero (0) shift (y): 100% With the screen width taken as 1, horizontal shift is defined as a...
Installing the Projector (Cont.) Projection Distances and Screen Sizes Lenses that can be used are a 3 : 1 ~ 7 : 1 zoom lens and a 1.5 : 1 fixed-focus lens. With a zoom lens used, you have a wider latitude in selecting projection distance and installation space than with a fixed lens.
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 input to the projector: Video signals (1) Response to color systems Color system...
Connecting to Various Devices (Cont.) Examples of System Configuration Before connection, be sure to turn off both the projector and the equipment to be connected. • Also, read the manuals which came with the equipment. Example of a basic system •...
Connecting to Various Devices (Cont.) Connecting to Computer Devices Before connection, be sure to turn off both the projector and computer devices. • Read the manual which comes with each device thoroughly. • Use the separately available computer connection cable. Also, prepare cables required for connecting the devices connected. •...
Connecting to Various Devices (Cont.) Connecting to Devices which Control the Projector Before connection, be sure to turn off both the projector and devices to be connected. • Read the manual thoroughly which comes with each device to be connected. •...
Connecting to Various Devices (Cont.) Connecting the Power Cord (Supplied) After all devices have finished being connected, connect the projector’s power cord. At this time, do not turn on the MAIN POWER switch yet. 1 Insert the supplied power cord into the power input terminal (AC ) of the projector.
Connecting to Various Devices (Cont.) When Turning On the Devices Connected to the Projector Turn on the switches of the projector and the devices connected in the following order. Skip over unconnected devices if there is any. Power switch of the monitor of the computer which provides input to the projector Peripheral devices of the computer which provides input to the projector (Hard disk, magneto optical disk, scanner, etc.) Power switch of AV devices which provide input to the projector...
Basic Operations Projector’s buttons The following describes the basic procedure for normal use of the projector. STAND BY indicator 1. Turning on the Power OPERATE indicator 1 Turn on the MAIN POWER switch of the projector. ON [ ]:The main power turns on and the STAND BY indicator comes on.
Basic Operations (Cont.) Projector’s buttons 2. Select the video input to be projected AV button Press the AV button or the RGB button to switch the input. • Each time you press either button, the selected input changes as follows. When you press VIDEO: TEMP LAMP...
Basic Operations (Cont.) Projector’s buttons 4. Adjust focus Adjust focus with the remote control’s FOCUS (+/–) buttons. When adjusting the focus with the FOCUS buttons, set the LENS LOCKÔUNLOCK switch to the UNLOCK position. MERGENCY SETTING QUICK ALIGN. Remote control unit FOCUS QUICK ALIGN.
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Basic Operations (Cont.) To display the SETTING menu The setting menu is used to make basic adjustments and settings (TRACKING, PHASE, H. POS., V. POS., FOCUS and ZOOM) of Projector’s button the video picture being projected after installation (connection) or after inputs are switched.
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Basic Operations (Cont.) To display “CHANNEL” on the screen While no menu is displayed, pressing the PAGE BACK button causes the channel now being used to appear. Remote control unit You can also switch channels. For details, refer to “Switching AV HIDE button Channels with a Direct Channel”...
Operating the Setting Menu Making Basic Settings In this section, we are making basic picture adjustments which Projector’s buttons should be performed after installation (connection). SETTING button Notes • The setting menu is displayed when you press the SETTING button on the projector.
Operating the Main Menu Configuration the Main Menu (AV Input) For computer inputs, see the following page. You can adjust video quality (PICTURE) and etc. using the menus. The menus are configured as follows: Main menu (AV inputs : During EXT. IN input signal) PIXEL CLOCK TRACKING : Normally, no adjustment is required.
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Operating the Main Menu (Cont.) Configuration of the Main Menu (Computer-related input) Main menu (Computer-related inputs : During COMPUTER IN-1 or -2 input signal) PIXEL CLOCK TRACKING : The lateral size and display area of video image are adjusted. PHASE : Flickering or dim video image is adjusted.
Operating the Main Menu (Cont.) Operating the Main Menu (Basic Operation of the Main Menu) Remote control unit For projector’s menus, the setting menu and the main menu are available. QUICK Here, we explain about the operation of the main menu. ALIGN.
Operating the Main Menu (Cont.) Changing the Color System Remote control unit AUTO is set for the color system when the projector is shipped from the factory. Normally, use it in AUTO. If operation in AUTO is unstable such as with color not being shown, set to a dedicated color system QUICK ALIGN.
Operating the Main Menu (Cont.) Changing the Language Display Remote control unit The language in the menu display is set to English when shipped from the factory. When you want to change to another language, set QUICK it as follows. ALIGN.
Operating the Main Menu (Cont.) Adjusting the Pixel Clock Remote control unit The pixel clock should be adjusted mainly for computer-related inputs. (Normally, it does not need to be adjusted for video inputs.) If a wide QUICK stripe appears on the screen, adjust the lateral size of video image ALIGN.
Operating the Main Menu (Cont.) Adjusting the Screen Position Remote control unit Adjust the position of the screen if it is displaced. QUICK Press the MENU/ENTER button. ALIGN. OPERATE AV HIDE • The main menu appears on the screen. PRESET PAGE BACK PAGE BACK button Press MENU/ENTER toward the 5 or ∞...
Operating the Main Menu (Cont.) Adjusting Picture Quality Remote control unit Adjust brightness, contrast, etc. so you have the desired screen. Adjustment items (on the PICTURE menu) are different when video- QUICK related signals are input and when computer-related signals are input. ALIGN.
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Operating the Main Menu (Cont.) Adjusting Picture Quality (Cont.) Press MENU/ENTER toward the 2 or 3 Remote control unit mark to adjust the selected item. QUICK ALIGN. OPERATE AV HIDE For video system input PRESET PAGE BACK PAGE BACK button •...
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Operating the Main Menu (Cont.) Adjusting Picture Quality (Cont.) Remote control unit Adjustment item Button Adjustment content Gets darker. QUICK (–30 +30) ALIGN. OPERATE BRIGHTNESS AV HIDE Gets brighter. PRESET PAGE BACK PAGE BACK button (–30 +30) Gets lower. (–30 +30) CONTRAST Gets higher.
Operating the Main Menu (Cont.) Setting and Adjusting Other Functions (OPTIONS) Remote control unit The following optional functions can be set (adjusted). • MENU AUTO OFF • LINE DISPLAY • RIGHT LEFT REV. QUICK • TOP BOTTOM INV. • CLAMP •...
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Operating the Main Menu (Cont.) Setting and Adjusting Other Functions (OPTIONS) (Cont.) Press MENU/ENTER toward the 2 or 3 Remote control unit mark to select an item to set (adjust). QUICK ALIGN. OPERATE • To adjust multiple items, repeat steps 4 and 5. AV HIDE PRESET PAGE BACK...
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Operating the Main Menu (Cont.) Setting and Adjusting Other Functions (OPTIONS) (Cont.) Remote control unit Adjustment item Button Adjustment content Sets background color when there is no input signal. (Factory setting : BLUE) QUICK ALIGN. OPERATE AV HIDE BLUE CYAN BLACK GREEN BACK COLOR...
Operating the Main Menu (Cont.) Changing (Setting) the Source Remote control unit Normally, use the source setting in AUTO. If use in AUTO is unstable such as color not appearing, the screen being disturbed or the screen being intermitted, set to the dedicated source (forced mode) in QUICK ALIGN.
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Operating the Main Menu (Cont.) Changing (Setting) the Source (Cont.) Remote control unit Press MENU/ENTER to set (fix). QUICK ALIGN. OPERATE AV HIDE When a source setting “AUTO” is selected: PRESET PAGE BACK PAGE BACK button Under “SOURCE” shown at the top of the screen, AUTO is displayed in ( ), and the menu will automatically be cleared, finishing the setting procedure.
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Operating the Main Menu (Cont.) Changing (Setting) the Source (Cont.) Remote control unit When a source setting “USER” is selected: The “USER SOURCE setup menu” is displayed. QUICK ALIGN. OPERATE • On the “USER SOURCE setup menu (user)”, a source created AV HIDE by the user can be selected.
Operating the Main Menu (Cont.) Setting Up Channels Remote control unit When you set up channels, you can select a line and a multiple of sources (up to 30) for each channel. If you are using a switcher and set switcher numbers, you can also select each channel from the QUICK ALIGN.
Operating the Main Menu (Cont.) Setting Up Channels (LINE setup) Remote control unit When LINE is selected: The “LINE selection menu” screen appears. QUICK ALIGN. OPERATE AV HIDE PRESET PAGE BACK PAGE BACK button L I N E Y / C V I D E O Y P B P R R G B 1...
Operating the Main Menu (Cont.) Setting Up Channels (SOURCE setup) Remote control unit When “SOURCE” is selected : The “SOURCE registration” screen appears. QUICK • To be able to display a menu, a “LINE” needs to be already registered. ALIGN. OPERATE AV HIDE •...
Operating the Main Menu (Cont.) Setting Up Channels (SOURCE setup) (Cont.) Remote control unit 2.Press the MENU/ENTER button. • When the item is set, a check mark is placed next to its user name, which is registered as a “SOURCE”. QUICK ALIGN.
Operating the Main Menu (Cont.) Setting Up Channels (SWNo. setup) When a switcher number “SWNo” is selected : Remote control unit The “Switcher number setup menu” is displayed. QUICK • To be able to display a menu, a “SOURCE” needs to be already set. ALIGN.
Operating the Main Menu (Cont.) Changing Channels (CH Change) Remote control unit Channels which have lines and sources registered can be switched. The channels can be switched by using either a direct channel or the “CHANNEL setup selection” menu. QUICK •...
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Operating the Main Menu (Cont.) Changing Channels (CH Change) (Cont.) Remote control unit To switch on the “CHANNEL setup selection” • menu : QUICK ALIGN. OPERATE AV HIDE Press the MENU/ENTER button. PRESET PAGE BACK PAGE BACK button • The main menu appears on the screen. Press MENU/ENTER toward the 5 or ∞...
Operating the Main Menu (Cont.) Setting Up (or Changing) User Sources Remote control unit A maximum of 10 types of information can individually be registered regarding the source being input and projected through the line connection. QUICK ALIGN. OPERATE AV HIDE PRESET PAGE BACK Memo...
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Operating the Main Menu (Cont.) Setting Up (or Changing) User Sources (Cont.) Remote control unit To change the registered user source name. QUICK ALIGN. OPERATE AV HIDE Press the MENU/ENTER button. PRESET PAGE BACK PAGE BACK button • The main menu appears on the screen. Press MENU/ENTER toward the 5 or ∞...
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Operating the Main Menu (Cont.) Setting Up (or Changing) User Sources (Cont.) Press the MENU/ENTER button to set. Remote control unit • The “USER NAME setup menu” is displayed. QUICK ALIGN. OPERATE AV HIDE PRESET PAGE BACK PAGE BACK button U S E R N A M E 777777777 MENU/ENTER button...
Operating the Main Menu (Cont.) Setting Up (or Changing) the Display Size Remote control unit The image display size (the numbers of horizontal /vertical effective dots and horizontal /vertical display positions) of the input signals QUICK (sources) registered in the user source setup can be adjusted. ALIGN.
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Operating the Main Menu (Cont.) Setting Up (or Changing) the Display Size (Cont.) Remote control unit Adjustment item Contents of adjustment H PIXEL Adjusts the number of horizontal effective dots. QUICK ALIGN. OPERATE Adjustment value (640Ô1360) AV HIDE PRESET PAGE BACK V PIXEL Adjusts the number of vertical effective dots.
Filter Maintenance and Light-Source Lamp Replacement Cleaning and Replacing the Filter The filters should be cleaned periodically. If they are heavily stained, do not become clean if cleaned, or are damaged, replace them with new filters (Parts number: LC30505); otherwise, dirt and dust may get inside, possibly causing an adverse effect on the screen and preventing you from enjoying clear pictures.
Filter Maintenance and Light-Source Lamp Replacement (Cont.) Cleaning and Replacing the Filter (Cont.) Clean the filters. Wash the filter in water with neutral detergent, and dry it in the shade. Reinstall the filters. CAUTIONS To reinstall the filters to the projector, reverse the procedure •...
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 a authorized dealer or service center. Symptom Probable cause Corrective action Page Power is not supplied. •...
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Troubleshooting (Cont.) Symptom Probable cause Corrective action Page During video replay, • have Installation adjustment been • For installation, consult the dealer video image performed? where you purchased the projector or a –––– sometimes is local service center. disturbed Image color is poor or •...
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Troubleshooting (Cont.) Symptom Probable cause Corrective action Page Lens shift adjustment • Is the shift center lock pin for shipment • Remove the shift center lock pin, and is not possible. left attached? then make adjustments. (For how to remove the shift center lock pin, consult the dealer where you purchased the projector or a local service center.)
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Specifications (Cont.) Horizontal sync/composite sync signal (H/Cs) : 1V(p-p) to 5V(p-p), high impedance (positive/negative polarity) : 1V(p-p) to 5V(p-p), high impedance (positive/negative polarity) Vertical sync signal (V) : 1V(p-p) to 5V(p-p), high impedance (positive/negative polarity) * Some connected devices may not correspond to composite sync (Cs) or G on sync signal. [RGB OUT (RGB OUTPUT)] •...
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Specifications (Cont.) Pin assignment (Specifications for terminals) Y/C terminal Pin number Signal name GND (Y) GND (C) RS-232C terminal Pin number Signal name Pin number Signal name COMPUTER IN-1 (PC) / COMPUTER OUT Terminal Pin number Signal name Pin number Signal name Green GND (SYNC)