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SUPER PROJECTOR DLA-M4000LU INSTRUCTIONS QUICK ALIGN. AV HIDE OPERATE PRESET PAGE BACK RGB/COMPUTER SHIFT ZOOM FOCUS LENS – RM-M4100G REMOTE CONTROL UNIT VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED...
CAUTION: Changes or modification not approved by – Use only the accessory cord designed for this product to damp cloth for cleaning. JVC could void the user's authority to operate the prevent shock. – Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening equipment.
Accessories Contents The following accessories are included with this projector. Check for them; if any item is missing, please contact your dealer. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ......2 Operating the Setting Menu ....30 Making Basic Settings ......... 30 Accessories ..........5 Operating the Main Menu .......
Controls and Features Controls and Features (cont.) Front Side / Top Surface / Right Side Left-hand side / Back Side Adjustable foot AC IN (power input) terminal Exhaust vents It is set at the shortest position when shipped from the This is the power input terminal where the supplied power Vents for cooling fans through which warm air comes out.
Controls and Features (cont.) Controls and Features (cont.) Control Panel Control Panel (Cont.) 3 4 5 6 3 4 5 6 TEMP TEMP SETTING QUICK SETTING QUICK STAND BY OPERATE LAMP EMERGENCY STAND BY OPERATE LAMP EMERGENCY ALIGN. ALIGN. AV button STAND BY Indicator EMERGENCY indicator QUICK ALIGN.
Controls and Features (cont.) Controls and Features (Cont.) Connector Panel Remote Control Unit QUICK ALIGN. OPERATE AV HIDE VIDEO PRESET PAGE BACK RGB IN-1 RGB IN-2 EXT. IN /B-Y RGB/COMPUTER /R-Y SHIFT ZOOM FOCUS – REMOTE LENS RGB OUT CONTROL RS-232C Y/C (S video) input terminal (Mini DIN 4 pin) RGB IN (RGB input) -2 terminal (BNC)
Controls and Features (Cont.) Controls and Features (cont.) MENU / ENTER (Menu Operation) Button Remote Control Unit 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 Installing the Projector (Cont.) Precautions for Installation 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. CAUTIONS •...
Installing the Projector (Cont.) Installing the Projector (Cont.) Lens Shift Function Lens Shift Function (Cont.) Change of projection screen according Screen after shifted Py(%) to aspect ratio Maximum amount of shift The maximum amount of vertical shift is restricted by the amount Screen with 4 : 3 aspect ratio of horizontal shift made.
Connecting to Various Devices Installing the Projector (Cont.) * Before connection, be sure to turn off the projector and connected devices. Projection Distances and Screen Sizes * Read the manual which comes with each device thoroughly. 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 Signals that Can Be Input to the Projector latitude in selecting projection distance and installation space than with a fixed lens.
Connecting to Various Devices (Cont.) Connecting to Various Devices (Cont.) Examples of System Configuration Connecting to Computer Devices Before connection, be sure to turn off both the projector and the equipment to be connected. Before connection, be sure to turn off both the projector and computer devices. •...
Connecting to Various Devices (Cont.) Connecting to Various Devices (Cont.) Connecting to Devices which Control the Projector 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 Before connection, be sure to turn off both the projector and devices to be connected.
Basic Operations Connecting to Various Devices (Cont.) Projector’s buttons The following describes the basic procedure for normal use of When Turning On the Devices Connected to the Projector the projector. STAND BY indicator 1. Turning on the Power Turn on the switches of the projector and the devices connected in the following order. OPERATE indicator Skip over unconnected devices if there is any.
Basic Operations (Cont.) Basic Operations (Cont.) Projector’s buttons Projector’s buttons 2. Select the video input to be projected 4. Adjust focus AV button Press the AV button or the RGB button to switch the Adjust focus with the remote control’s FOCUS (+/–) input.
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Basic Operations (Cont.) Basic Operations (Cont.) To display the SETTING menu To display “CHANNEL” on the screen The setting menu is used to make basic adjustments and settings While no menu is displayed, pressing the PAGE BACK button (TRACKING, PHASE, H. POS., V. POS., FOCUS and ZOOM) of causes the channel now being used to appear.
Operating the Main Menu Operating the Setting Menu Making Basic Settings Configuration the Main Menu (AV Input) For computer inputs, see the following page. In this section, we are making basic picture adjustments which Projector’s buttons You can adjust video quality (PICTURE) and etc. using the menus. should be performed after installation (connection).
Operating the Main Menu (Cont.) Operating the Main Menu (Cont.) Configuration of the Main Menu (Computer-related input) 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 Main menu (Computer-related inputs : During COMPUTER IN-1 or -2 input signal) available.
Operating the Main Menu (Cont.) Operating the Main Menu (Cont.) Changing the Color System Changing the Language Display Remote control unit Remote control unit AUTO is set for the color system when the projector is shipped from The language in the menu display is set to English when shipped the factory.
Operating the Main Menu (Cont.) Operating the Main Menu (Cont.) Adjusting the Pixel Clock Adjusting the Screen Position Remote control unit The pixel clock should be adjusted mainly for computer-related inputs. Remote control unit Adjust the position of the screen if it is displaced. (Normally, it does not need to be adjusted for video inputs.) If a wide QUICK QUICK...
Operating the Main Menu (Cont.) Operating the Main Menu (Cont.) Adjusting Picture Quality Adjusting Picture Quality (Cont.) Press MENU/ENTER toward the 2 or 3 Remote control unit Remote control unit Adjust brightness, contrast, etc. so you have the desired screen. Adjustment items (on the PICTURE menu) are different when video- mark to adjust the selected item.
Operating the Main Menu (Cont.) Operating the Main Menu (Cont.) Adjusting Picture Quality (Cont.) Setting and Adjusting Other Functions (OPTIONS) Remote control unit Remote control unit The following optional functions can be set (adjusted). Adjustment item Button Adjustment content • MENU AUTO OFF •...
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Operating the Main Menu (Cont.) Operating the Main Menu (Cont.) Setting and Adjusting Other Functions (OPTIONS) (Cont.) Setting and Adjusting Other Functions (OPTIONS) (Cont.) Press MENU/ENTER toward the 2 or 3 Remote control unit Remote control unit Adjustment item Button Adjustment content mark to select an item to set (adjust).
Operating the Main Menu (Cont.) Operating the Main Menu (Cont.) Changing (Setting) the Source Changing (Setting) the Source (Cont.) Remote control unit Normally, use the source setting in AUTO. If use in AUTO is unstable Remote control unit Press MENU/ENTER to set (fix). such as color not appearing, the screen being disturbed or the screen being intermitted, set to the dedicated source (forced mode) in QUICK...
Operating the Main Menu (Cont.) Operating the Main Menu (Cont.) Changing (Setting) the Source (Cont.) Setting Up Channels Remote control unit When a source setting “USER” is selected: Remote control unit When you set up channels, you can select a line and a multiple of sources (up to 30) for each channel.
Operating the Main Menu (Cont.) Operating the Main Menu (Cont.) Setting Up Channels (LINE setup) Setting Up Channels (SOURCE setup) Remote control unit Remote control unit When “SOURCE” is selected : When LINE is selected: The “SOURCE registration” screen appears. The “LINE selection menu”...
Operating the Main Menu (Cont.) Operating the Main Menu (Cont.) Setting Up Channels (SOURCE setup) (Cont.) Setting Up Channels (SWNo. setup) Remote control unit 2.Press the MENU/ENTER button. Remote control unit When a switcher number “SWNo” is selected : • When the item is set, a check mark is placed next to its user The “Switcher number setup menu”...
Operating the Main Menu (Cont.) Operating the Main Menu (Cont.) Changing Channels (CH Change) Changing Channels (CH Change) (Cont.) Remote control unit Remote control unit To switch on the “CHANNEL setup selection” Channels which have lines and sources registered can be switched. •...
Operating the Main Menu (Cont.) Operating the Main Menu (Cont.) Setting Up (or Changing) User Sources Setting Up (or Changing) User Sources (Cont.) Remote control unit Remote control unit To change the registered user source name. A maximum of 10 types of information can individually be registered regarding the source being input and projected through the line QUICK connection.
Operating the Main Menu (Cont.) Operating the Main Menu (Cont.) Setting Up (or Changing) User Sources (Cont.) Setting Up (or Changing) the Display Size Remote control unit Press the MENU/ENTER button to set. Remote control unit In this section, the number of horizontal effective dots and that of vertical effective lines of the source being input are set.
Filter Maintenance and Light-Source Lamp Replacement Operating the Main Menu (Cont.) Setting Up (or Changing) the Display Size (Cont.) 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 Remote control unit Adjustment item Contents of adjustment...
Troubleshooting Filter Maintenance and Light-Source Lamp Replacement (Cont.) Solutions to common problems related to your projector are described here. If none of the solutions presented here solves the Cleaning and Replacing the Filter (Cont.) problem, unplug the projector and consult a authorized dealer or service center. Clean the filters.
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Troubleshooting (Cont.) Troubleshooting (Cont.) Symptom Probable cause Corrective action Page Symptom Probable cause Corrective action Page During video replay, Lens shift adjustment • Is the shift center lock pin for shipment • Remove the shift center lock pin, and • have Installation adjustment been •...
Specifications Specifications (Cont.) Horizontal sync/composite sync signal (H/Cs) Optical mechanism system : 1V(p-p) to 5V(p-p), high impedance (positive/negative polarity) • Projection method 3D-ILA device, 1 lens, 3 primary color optical shutter method 0.9" measured diagonally (1365 ×1024 pixels) × 3 (Total number of pixels : 4,193,280) : 1V(p-p) to 5V(p-p), high impedance (positive/negative polarity) •...
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Specifications (Cont.) Specifications (Cont.) Outside dimensions Pin assignment (Specifications for terminals) Y/C terminal Unit: mm (inch) Pin number Signal name GND (Y) 30 (1- GND (C) RS-232C terminal Pin number Signal name Pin number Signal name 688 (27- 30 (1- COMPUTER IN-1 (PC) / COMPUTER OUT Terminal 687 (27- Pin number...
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Thank you for purchasing this projector. Before using it, read and follow all instructions carefully to take full SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (Cont.) advantage of the projector?s capabilities. – The product should be placed more than one foot away – This product should be operated only with the type of SAFETY PRECAUTIONS power source indicated on the label.
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Contents SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (Cont.) SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ......2 Operating the Setting Menu ....30 Making Basic Settings ......... 30 POWER CONNECTION Accessories ..........5 Operating the Main Menu ....... 31 (United Kingdom only) Controls and Features ......6 Configuration of the Main Menu ......31 Front Side / Top Surface / Right Side ....
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Controls and Features Controls and Features (cont.) Front Side / Top Surface / Right Side Left-hand side / Back Side AC IN (power input) terminal Adjustable foot Exhaust vents This is the power input terminal where the supplied power It is set at the shortest position when shipped from the Vents for cooling fans through which warm air comes out.
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Controls and Features (cont.) Controls and Features (cont.) Control Panel Control Panel (Cont.) 3 4 5 6 3 4 5 6 TEMP TEMP OPERATE SETTING QUICK OPERATE SETTING QUICK STAND BY LAMP EMERGENCY STAND BY LAMP EMERGENCY ALIGN. ALIGN. STAND BY Indicator AV button QUICK ALIGN.
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Controls and Features (cont.) Controls and Features (Cont.) Connector Panel Remote Control Unit QUICK ALIGN. OPERATE AV HIDE VIDEO PRESET PAGE BACK RGB IN-1 RGB IN-2 EXT. IN /B-Y RGB/COMPUTER /R-Y SHIFT ZOOM FOCUS – REMOTE LENS CONTROL RGB OUT RS-232C Y/C (S video) input terminal (Mini DIN 4 pin) RGB IN (RGB input) -2 terminal (BNC)
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Controls and Features (Cont.) Controls and Features (cont.) Remote Control Unit 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.
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Installing the Projector Installing the Projector (Cont.) Precautions for Installation 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. CAUTION •...
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Installing the Projector (Cont.) Installing the Projector (Cont.) Lens Shift Function Lens Shift Function (Cont.) Change of projection screen according Py(%) Screen after shifted to aspect ratio Maximum amount of shift The maximum amount of vertical shift is restricted by the amount Screen with 4 : 3 aspect ratio of horizontal shift made.
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Connecting to Various Devices Installing the Projector (Cont.) * Before connection, be sure to turn off the projector and connected devices. Projection Distances and Screen Sizes * Read the manual which comes with each device thoroughly. 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 Signals that Can Be Input to the Projector latitude in selecting projection distance and installation space than with a fixed lens.