Dukane 8971 manuel d'utilisation

1 Projector 8970/8971/8972W/8973W / 8976SX/8974WU/8975WU C User's Manual (detailed) Operating Guide Thank you for purchasing this projector . ►Before using this product, please read all manuals for this product. Be sure to read Safety Guide rst. After reading them, store them in a safe place for future reference. WARNING • The informati[...]

2 Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Features ...................... 3 Checking the contents of package .... 3 P a r t n a m e s .................... 4 Projector , Control panel and Indicators, Ports, Remote control Setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 A r r a n g e m e n t ................... 7 Connecting with your dev[...]

3 Introduction • Keep the original packing materials, for future reshipment. Be sure to use the original packing materials when moving the projector . Use special caution for the lens. • The projector may make a rattling sound when tilted, moved or shaken, since a ap to control the air ow inside of the projector has moved. Be aware that t[...]

4 Introduction Par t names Projector (1) Lamp cover (  111 ) The lamp unit is inside. (2) Speakers (x2) (  25 , 55 ) (3) Filter cover (  1 13 ) The air  lter and intake vent are inside. (4) Elevator feet (x2) (  28 ) (5) Elevator buttons (x2) (  28 ) (6) Remote sensors (x2) (  18 , 69 ) (7) Lens (8) Lens cover (9) Indicators ( [...]

5 Control panel and Indicators (1) ST ANDBY/ON button (  24 ) (2) INPUT button (  26 , 37 ) (3) MENU button (  37 ) (4) LENS SHIFT button (  29 ) (5) ZOOM button (  29 ) (6) FOCUS - / + buttons (  29 ) (7) SHADE button (  36 ) (8) FUNCTION button (  22 , 29 ) (9) FIL TER indicator (  120 ) (10) SHADE indicator (  36 ) [...]

6 Introduction Part names (continued) • Any button marked with “*” is not supported on this projector (  1 17 ) . • Any button marked with “ ○ ” is available only for 8974WU and 8975WU . • Each time you press any button (except ID buttons), the ID button of current selected ID number will light (  17 ) . NO TE Back of the remo[...]

7 Setting up Setting up In sta ll t he pr oj ect or a cco rd in g t o th e e nv ir onm en t and m an ner t he pr oj ec tor w il l b e used in. For the case of installation in a special state such as ceiling mount, the specied mounting accessories (  Specications in the User ’ s Manual (concise) ) and service may be required. Before insta[...]

8 Setting up Arrangement (continued) WARNING (continued on next page) ► Install the projector where you can access the power outlet easily . If an abnormality should occur , unplug the projector urgently . Otherwise it could cause a re or electric shock. ► Do not subject the projector to unstable conditions. If the projector falls or topples[...]

9 Setting up Arrangement (continued) ► Place the projector in a cool place with sufcient ventilation. The projector may shutdown automatically or may malfunction if its internal temperature is too high. Using a damaged projector could result in a re and an electric shock. • Do not place the projector in direct sunlight or near hot objects[...]

10 Setting up Connecting with your de vices Before connecting the projector to a device, consult the manual of the device to conrm that the device is suitable for connecting with this projector and prepare the required accessories, such as a cable in accord with the signal of the device. Consult your dealer when the required accessory did not co[...]

11 Setting up Connecting with your devices (continued) • Before connecting the projector to a computer , consult the computer ’s manual and check the compatibility of the signal level, the synchronization methods and the display resolution output to the projector . - Some signal may need an adapter to input this projector . - Some computers hav[...]

12 Setting up Connecting with your devices (continued) (continued on next page) • If an oversized USB storage device blocks the LAN port, use only the further USB TYPE A port from the LAN port or a USB extension cable to connect the USB storage device. NO TE ► Before connecting the projector to a network system be sure to obtain the consent of [...]

13 Setting up • The HDMI ports of this model are compatible with HDCP (High-band- width Digital Content Protection) and therefore capable of displaying video signals from HDCP compatible DVD players or the like. - The HDMI ports support the following signals: Video signal : 480i@60, 480p@60, 576i@50, 576p@50, 720p@50/60, 1080i@50/60, 1080p@50/60 [...]

14 T o get together the signal cables and prevent them from co ming of f, fasten them to the projector using a commercially available plastic cable tie. Use a cable tie of size 2.0x5.0mm or smaller . It is recommended to curl the end of the tie slightly before you thread it to the tie holder to enable it to get through easily . Setting up Connectin[...]

15 Using the security bar and slot A commercially available anti-theft chain or wire can be attached to the security bar on the projector . Refer to the  gure to choose an anti-theft chain or wire. Also this product has the security slot for the Kensington lock. For details, see the manual of the security tool. When using the USB wireles s adapt[...]

16 Connecting to a pow er suppl y 1. Put the connector of the power cord into the AC IN (AC inlet) of the projector . 2. Firmly plug the power cord’s plug into the outlet. In a couple of seconds a fter the p ower supply connection, the POWER indicator will light up in steady orange. ►Do not connect the projector to a power supply while no lens [...]

17 Remote control Installing the batteries Please insert the batteries into the remote control before using it. If the remote control starts to malfunction, try to replace the batteries. If you will not use the remote control for long period, remove the batteries from the remote control and store them in a safe place. 1. Holding the hook part of th[...]

18 30° 3m 30° 30° 30° 3m (approx.) About the remote contr ol signal The remote control works with the projector ’s remote sensor . This projector has two remote sensors on the front and back sides. The sensors can sense signals within the following range: 60 degrees (30 degrees to the left and right of the sensor) within 3 meters about. • Y[...]

19 Using as a simple PC mouse & k eyboar d The accessory remote control works as a simple mouse and keyboard of the computer , when the projector ’s USB TYPE B port and the computer’s type A USB port are connected and MOUSE is selected for the USB TYPE B item in the OPTION menu (  65 ). (1) P AGE UP key: Press P AGE UP button. (2) P AGE [...]

20  In a normal state The Status Monitor displays the condition of the projector in three lines. : Displays the condition of the projector . While the lamp is on, the selected port is displayed. Displayed conditions are as below; ST ANDBY : The projector is in standby mode. W ARM UP: The projector is warming up. SEARCHING: The projector is searc[...]

21 Status Monitor <Only for 8971 , 8972W and 8975WU >  In error state The Status Monitor displays a warning of an error with larger letters. Resolve the errors referring to the table of the sections " Related messages " (  1 17 ) and " Regarding the indicator lamps " (  1 18 , 1 19 ) when the warning is displayed.[...]

22 When the projector is in a normal condition, or dislays one of the warnings of AIR FLOW , COLD or FIL TER errors, press the FUNCTION button on the control panel or press the ENTER button on the remote control for three seconds. The backlight of the monitor turns on.  T o display the setup information including usage time Use the ◄/► butto[...]

23 A C 2 4 0 V 3 5 ° C 7 F I L T E R E R R O 1 P R E V I O U S  T o display error history Press the ▲ button to display previous error log. If a warning has been displayed, the rst previous error log is the present error currently occurring. The Status Monitor displays the log number , occurred error , the supplied voltage and peripheral t[...]

24 1. Make sure that the power cord is rmly and correctly connected to the projector and the outlet. T ur ning on the power 2. Make sure that the POWER indicator is lighted in steady orange (  1 18 ). Then remove the lens cover . 3. Press ST ANDBY/ON button on the projector or the ON button on the remote control. The projection lamp will ligh[...]

25 Operating Operating 1. Adjusting the v olume Use the VOL + / - buttons to adjust the volume. A dialog will appear on the screen to aid you in adjusting the volume. If you do not do anything, the dialog will automatically disappear after a few seconds. • When is selected for current picture input port, the volume adjustment is disabled. Please [...]

26 Operating 1. Press INPUT button on the projector . Each time you press the button, the projector switches its input port from the current port as below . Selecting an input signal 1. Press COMPUTER 1 / 2, LAN , USB TYPE A / B , HDMI 1 / 2, COMPONENT , S-VIDEO or VIDEO button on the remote control. The port corresponding to each button is selecte[...]

27 Operating Selecting an aspect ratio  For a computer signal 8970 , 8971 : NORMAL  4:3  16:9  16:10 8972W , 8973W , 8976SX , 8974WU , 8975WU : NORMAL  4:3  16:9  16:10  NA TIVE  For a video signal, s-video signal or component video signal 8970, 8971 : 4:3  16:9  14:9 8976SX : 4:3  16:9  14:9  NA TIVE 8970,[...]

28 Operating Adjusting the projector’s ele vator When the place to put the projector is slightly uneven to the left or right, use the elevator feet to place the projector horizontally . Using the feet can also tilt the projector in order to project at a suitable angle to the screen, elevating the front side of the projector within 9 degrees. This[...]

29 Operating The ZOOM or FOCUS dialog will appear when you press any of the buttons from ZOOM , ZOOM - , ZOOM + , FOCUS + and FOCUS - . 1. Use the ZOOM + / - buttons on the remote control or ZOOM button and ◄/► cursor buttons on the projector to adjust the screen size. 2. Use the FOCUS + / - buttons to focus the picture. Adjusting the lens Adju[...]

30 Operating • The projector may ignore operation by buttons while moving the lens. • Y ou can perform the LOAD function using LENS MEMORY button. NO TE Adjusting the lens (continued) This projector is equipped with memory functions for the lens adjustments (LENS SHIFT and LENS TYPE). Up to 3 sets of adjustments can be stored. T o utilize the l[...]

31 Operating 1. Press POSITION button on the remote control when no menu is indicated. The “POSITION” indication will appear on the screen. Adjusting the position 2. Use the ▲/▼/◄/► cursor buttons to adjust the picture position. When you want to reset the operation, press RESET button on the remote control during the operation. T o comp[...]

32 Operating AUTO: performs the automatic vertical keystone correction. (  52 ) MANUAL: allows you to adjust the vertical and horizontal keystone. PERFECT FIT : allows you to adjust each of the screen corners and sides to correct the distortion. • The menu or dialog will automatically disappear after several seconds of inactivity . Press the K[...]

33 Operating  PERFECT FIT : When PERFECT FIT is pointed at, pressing the ► or ENTER button displays the KEYSTONE_ PERFECT FIT dialog. This projector is equipped with a test pattern for PERFECT FIT . Select the test pattern icon shown in the lower left o f the dialog with the ◄/▼ buttons. When you press the ENTER or INPUT button, the test p[...]

34 Operating Correcting the distortion (continued) 4. This projector is equipped with a memory feature for PERFECT FIT adjustment. Up to 3 sets of adjustments can be stored. ● SA VE: T o store the current PERFECT FIT adjustment, select one of the SA VE icons numbered 1 to 3 (number of the memory) with the ◄ /▲/▼ buttons and press the ENTER [...]

35 Operating 1. Using the magnify feature 2. 3. 4. Press the MAGNIFY ON button on the remote control. The picture will be magnied, and the MAGNIFY dialog will appear on the screen. When the MAGNIFY ON button is pressed for the rst time after the projector is turned on, the picture will be zoomed by 1.5 times. On the dialog, triangle marks to [...]

36 Operating 1. Press the SHADE button on the control panel. The mechanical lens shade closes and the screen turns to black. The SHADE indicator on the projector blinks in yellow while the shade is closed. T o open the shade and restore the screen, press the SHADE button again. T empor arily shading the scr een • The projector will turn off autom[...]

37 Operating 1. T o start the MENU, press the MENU button. The MENU you last used (EASY or ADV ANCED) will appear . EASY MENU has priority to appear just after powered on. Using the menu function 2. (1) Use the ▲/▼ cursor buttons to select an item to operate. If you want to change it to the ADV ANCED MENU, select the ADV ANCED MENU. (2) Use the[...]

38 Operating Using the menu function (continued) 3. T o close the MENU, press the MENU button again or select EXIT and press the ◄ cursor button or ENTER button. Even if you do not do anything, the dialog will automatically disappear after about 30 seconds. ● If you want to move the menu position, use the cursor buttons after pressing the POSIT[...]

39 Operating Using the menu function (continued) Containing items of each menu The items contained in the menus are as below; Menu Items EASY MENU (  40 ) ASPECT , AUTO KEYST ONE, KEYSTONE, KEYSTONE, PERFECT FIT , PICTURE MODE, ECO MODE, INST ALLA TION, RESET , FIL TER TIME, LANGUAGE, ADV ANCED MENU, EXIT PICTURE (  42 ) BRIGHTNESS, CONTRAST [...]

40 EASY MENU EASY MENU From the EASY MENU, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons. Then perform it according to the following table. Item Description ASPECT Using the ◄/► buttons switches the mode for aspect ratio. See the ASPECT item in IMAGE menu (  45 ) . AUTO KEYST ONE Using the ?[...]

41 EASY MENU Item Description PICTURE MODE (continued) GAMMA COLOR TEMP NORMAL 1 DEF AUL T 2 MID CINEMA 2 DEF AUL T 3 LOW DYNAMIC 3 DEF AUL T 1 HIGH BOARD(BLACK) 4 DEF AUL T 4 Hi-BRIGHT -1 BOARD(GREEN) 4 DEF AUL T 5 Hi-BRIGHT -2 WHITEBOARD 5 DEF AUL T 2 MID DA YTIME 6 DEF AUL T 6 Hi-BRIGHT -3 DICOM SIM. 7 DEF AUL T 2 MID • When the combination of[...]

42 PICTURE menu PICTURE menu From the PICTURE menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons, and press the ► cursor button or ENTER button to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table. Item Description BRIGHTNESS Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the brightness. Dar[...]

43 PICTURE menu Item Description COLOR TEMP Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the color temperature mode. T o adjust CUSTOM Selecting a mode whose name includes CUSTOM and then pressing the ► button or the ENTER button displays a dialog to aid you in adjusting the OFFSET and GAIN of the selected mode. OFFSET adjustments change the color intensit[...]

44 PICTURE menu Item Description SHARPNESS Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the sharpness. Weak ó Strong • There may be some noise and/or the screen may icker for a moment when an adjustment is made. This is not a malfunction. ACTIVE IRIS Using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons changes the active iris control mode. PRESENT A TION ó THEA TER ó OFF[...]

45 IMAGE menu IMAGE menu From the IMAGE menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons, and press the ► cursor button or ENTER button to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table. for selected port Item Description ASPECT Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the mode f[...]

46 IMAGE menu Item Description OVER SCAN Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the over-scan ratio. Small (It magnies picture) ó Large (It reduces picture) • This item can be selected only for a video, s-video and component video signal. • For an HDMI TM signal, this item can also be selected if either (1) or (2) applies. (1) HDMI FORMAT item i[...]

47 IMAGE menu Item Description H PHASE Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the horizontal phase to eliminate icker . Right ó Left • This item can be selected only for a computer signal or a component video signal. This function is unavailable for a signal from the LAN , USB TYPE A / B or HDMI 1 / 2 port. H SIZE Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts[...]

48 INPUT menu INPUT menu From the INPUT menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons, and press the ► cursor button or ENTER button to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table. Item Description PROGRESSIVE Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the progress mode. TV ?[...]

49 INPUT menu Item Description VIDEO FORMA T The video format for S-VIDEO port and VIDEO port can be set. (1) Use the ▲/▼ buttons to select the input port. (2) Using the ◄/► buttons switches the mode for video format. AUTO ó NTSC ó P AL ó SECAM N-P AL ó M-P AL ó NTSC4.43 • This item is performed only for a video signal from the VIDEO[...]

50 INPUT menu Item Description COMPUTER IN The computer input signal type for COMPUTER IN1 and IN2 ports can be set. (1) Use the ▲/▼ buttons to select the COMPUTER IN port to be set. (2) Use the ◄/► buttons to select the computer input signal type. AUTO ó SYNC ON G OFF • Selecting the AUTO mode allows you to input a sync on G signal or c[...]

51 INPUT menu Item Description RESOLUTION The resolution for the COMPUTER IN1 and COMPUTER IN2 input signals can be set on this projector . (1) In the INPUT menu select the RESOLUTION using the ▲/▼ buttons and press the ► button. The RESOLUTION menu will be displayed. (2) In the RESOLUTION menu select the resolution you wish to display using [...]

52 SETUP menu Item Description AUTO KEYST ONE Selecting this item performs the Automatic keystone distortion correction. Projector automatically corrects vertical keystone distortion due to the (forward/backward) setup angle by itself. This function will be executed only once when selected in the menu. When the slant of the projector is changed, ex[...]

53 SETUP menu Item Description KEYSTONE Using the ◄/► buttons corrects the horizontal keystone distortion. Shrink the right of the image ó Shrink the left of the image • The adjustable range of this function will vary among inputs. For some input, this function may not work well. • When the horizontal lens shift is not set to the center , [...]

54 SETUP menu Item Description ST ANDBY MODE Using ▲/▼ buttons switches the standby mode setting between NORMAL and SA VING. NORMAL ó SA VING When SA VING is selected, the power consumption in the standby mode is lowered with some functional restriction as below: • When SA VING is selected, the RS-232C communication control except to turn th[...]

55 A UDIO menu AUDIO menu From the AUDIO menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons, and press the ► cursor button or the ENTER button to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table. Item Description VOLUME Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the volume. Low ó High [...]

56 A UDIO menu Item Description HDMI AUDIO The mode of HDMI TM audio from the HDMI 1 and 2 ports can be set. (1) Use the ▲/▼ buttons to select the HDMI port to be set. (2) Use the ◄/►buttons to select the mode of HDMI TM audio. Check each of the two modes provided and select the suitable one for your HDMI TM audio device.[...]

57 SCREEN menu SCREEN menu From the SCREEN menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons, and press the ► cursor button or ENTER button to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table. Item Description LANGUAGE Using the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons switches the OSD (On Scr[...]

58 SCREEN menu Item Description MyScreen This item allows you to capture an image for use as a MyScreen image which can be used as the BLANK screen and ST ART UP screen. Display the image you want to capture before executing the following procedure. (1) Selecting this item displays a dialog titled “MyScreen”. It will ask you if you start captur[...]

59 SCREEN menu Item Description MyScreen Lock Using the ▲/▼ buttons turns on/off the MyScreen lock function. ON ó OFF When the ON is selected, the item MyScreen is locked. Use this function for protecting the current MyScreen. • This function cannot be selected when the ON is selected to the MyScreen P ASSWORD item in SECURITY menu (  86 [...]

60 SCREEN menu Item Description SOURCE NAME Each input port for this projector can have a name applied to it. (1) Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the SCREEN menu to select SOURCE NAME and press the ► or ENTER button. The SOURCE NAME menu will be displayed. (2) Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the SOURCE NAME menu to select the port to be named and press the[...]

61 SCREEN menu Item Description SOURCE NAME ( continued ) (6) The current name will be displayed on the rst line. Use the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons and the ENTER or INPUT button to select and enter characters. T o erase 1 character at one time, press the RESET button or press the ◄ and INPUT button at the same time. Also if you move the cursor t[...]

62 SCREEN menu Item Description C.C. (Closed Caption) The C.C. is the function that displays a transcript or dialog of the audio portion of a video, les or other presentation or other relevant sounds. It is required to have NTSC format video or 480i@60 format component video source supporting C.C. feature to utilize this function. It may not wor[...]

63 OPTION menu OPTION menu From the OPTION menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons, and press the ► cursor button or ENTER button to execute the item, except for the items LAMP TIME and FIL TER TIME. Then perform it according to the following table. Item Description SOURCE SKIP The po[...]

64 OPTION menu Item Description DIRECT POWER ON Using the ▲/▼ buttons turns on/off the DIRECT POWER ON function. ON ó OFF When set to the ON, the lamp in projector will be automatically turned on without the usual procedure (  24 ) , only when the projector is supplied with the power after the power was cut while the lamp was on. • This f[...]

65 OPTION menu Item Description USB TYPE B Using the ▲/▼ buttons selects the function of USB TYPE B port. T o use this function, you need to connect the USB TYPE B port of the projector and the type A USB port of a computer . MOUSE ó USB DISPLA Y MOUSE: The accessory remote control works as the simple mouse and keyboard of the computer . USB D[...]

66 OPTION menu Item Description MY BUTT ON This item is to assign one of the following functions to MY BUTT ON ( 1 to 4 ) on the remote control (  6 ) . (1) Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the MY BUTT ON menu to select a button from MY BUTT ON - 1 to 4 and press the ► or ENTER button to display the MY BUTT ON setup dialog. (2) Then using the ▲/?[...]

67 OPTION menu Item Description SERVICE Selecting this item displays the SERVICE menu. Select an item using the ▲/▼ buttons, and press the ► button or the ENTER button on the remote control to execute the item. AL TITUDE Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the rotation speed of the cooling fans. It is recommended to leave it at AUTO usually . [...]

68 OPTION menu Item Description SERVICE (continued) FIL TER MESSAGE Use the ▲/▼ button to set the timer for notifying by the message when to replace the lter unit C 8970 , 8972W , 8976SX , 8974WU : 1000h ó 2000h ó 5000h ó 10000h ó 15000h ó OFF 8970 , 8973W , 8975WU : 1000h ó 2000h ó 5000h ó 10000h ó 15000h ó 20000h ó OFF After cho[...]

69 OPTION menu Item Description SERVICE (continued) KEY LOCK (1) Use the ▲/▼ buttons to choose the operations control. CONTROL P ANEL ó REMOTE CONTROL (2) Use the ◄/► buttons to select ON or OFF . ON ó OFF Selecting ON in Step 2 locks the buttons except ST ANDBY , ON and ST ANDBY/ON on the operations control selected in Step 1. Selecting [...]

70 OPTION menu Item Description SERVICE (continued) COMMUNICA TION Selecting this item displays COMMUNICA TION menu. In this menu, you can congure the serial communication settings of the projector using the CONTROL port. • Select an item using the cursor buttons ▲/▼. Then pressing the ► button opens the submenu for the setting item you [...]

71 OPTION menu Item Description SERVICE (continued) COMMUNICA TION (continued) SERIAL SETTINGS Select the serial communication condition for the CONTROL port. BAUD RA TE 4800bps ó 9600bps ó 19200bps ó 38400bps P ARITY NONE ó ODD ó EVEN • The BAUD RA TE is xed to 19200bps and P ARITY is xed NONE when the COMMUNICA TION TYPE is set to OF[...]

72 OPTION menu Item Description SERVICE (continued) COMMUNICA TION (continued) RESPONSE LIMIT TIME Select the time period to wait for receiving response data from other de vice comm unicating by the NETWORK BRIDGE and the HALF-DUPLEX through the CONTROL port. OFF ó 1s ó 2s ó 3s OFF: Select this mode if it is not required to check the responses f[...]

73 OPTION menu Item Description SERVICE (continued) INFORMA TION Selecting this item displays a dialog titled “INPUT_INFORMA TION”. It shows the information about the current input. • The “FRAME LOCK” message on the dialog means the frame lock function is working. • The “SCAR T RGB” message means the COMPONENT ports are working as a[...]

74 NETWORK menu Remember that incorrect network settings on this projector may cause trouble on the network. Be sure to consult with your network administrator before connecting to an existing access point on your network. Select “NETWORK” from the main menu to access the following functions. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons on t[...]

75 NETWORK menu Item Description WIRELESS SETUP (continued) DHCP (Dyna mic H ost Conguration Protocol) Use the ▲/▼ buttons to turn DHCP on/of f. ON ó OFF Select OFF when the network does not have DHCP enabled. T o save the setting, press the ► button. • When the “DHCP” setting changes to “ON”, it takes a little time to obtain IP[...]

76 NETWORK menu Item Description WIRELESS SETUP (continued) DA TE AND TIME Use the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons to enter the Y ear (last two digits), Month, Date, Hour and Minute. • When this item is set, the same item in the WIRED SETUP menu is overwritten with the same setting (  80 ). • Th e project or will ov erride thi s setting and retri ev[...]

77 NETWORK menu Item Description WIRELESS SETUP (continued) SSID Use the ▲/▼ buttons to select the SSID to display the SSID menu. #1 DEF AUL T ó #2 DEF AUL T ó #3 DEF AUL T #5 CUSTOM ó #4 DEF AUL T Select one of the DEF AUL T (#1~#4) and press ► or ENTER button. T o adjust CUSTOM Press the ► or ENTER button when the # 5 CUSTOM is selecte[...]

78 NETWORK menu Item Description WIRELESS INFORMA TION Selecting this item displays the WIRELESS INFORMA TION dialog for viewing the wireless LAN settings. Use the ▲/▼ buttons to switch the page. The rst page shows the wireless LAN settings. The second and subsequent pages display the signal information of wireless LAN connection devices. ?[...]

79 NETWORK menu Item Description WIRED SETUP Selecting this item displays the WIRED SETUP menu for the wired LAN. Use the ▲/▼ buttons to select an item, and the ► or ENTER button on the remote control to perform the item. DHCP (Dyna mic H ost Conguration Protocol) Use the ▲/▼ buttons to turn DHCP on/of f. ON ó OFF Select OFF when the [...]

80 NETWORK menu Item Description WIRED SETUP (continued) TIME DIFFERENCE Use the ▲/▼ buttons to enter the TIME DIFFERENCE. Set the same TIME DIFFERENCE as the one set on your computer . If unsure, consult your IT manager . Use the ► button to return to the menu after setting the TIME DIFFERENCE. • When this item is set, the same item in the[...]

81 NETWORK menu Item Description PROJECTOR NAME (1) Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the NETWORK menu to select the PROJECTOR NAME and press the ► button. The PROJECT OR NAME dialog will be displayed. (2) The current PROJECTOR NAME will be displayed on the rst 3 lines. Particular projector name is pre-assigned by default. Use the ▲/▼/◄/► but[...]

82 NETWORK menu Item Description MY IMAGE Selecting this item displays the MY IMAGE menu. Use the application to transfer the image data. It can be downloaded from the Hitachi web site. (http://www .hitachi-america.us/digitalmedia or http://www . hitachidigitalmedia.com). Use the ▲/▼ buttons to select an item which is a still image by the MY IM[...]

83 NETWORK menu Item Description PRESENT A TION Selecting this item displays the PRESENT A TION menu. Use ▲/▼ buttons to select one of the following items, then press ► or ENTER button to use the function. • T o use Network Presentation, an exclusive application, “LiveViewer” is required. It can be installed from the bundled application[...]

84 SECURITY menu Item Description PRESENT A TION (continued) MUL TI PC MODE (continued) • T o change from Single PC mode to Multi PC mode, press ► button to choose OK in the dialog and press the ENTER or INPUT button. The display mode is changed. • For details on how to switch the display mode to Multi PC mode on your computer , refer to the [...]

85 SECURITY menu This projector is equipped with security functions. From the SECURITY menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. T o use SECURITY menu: User registration is required before using the security functions. Enter to the SECURITY menu 1. Press the ► button. The ENTER P ASSWORD box will be displayed. 2. Use the ▲/▼/◄/[...]

86 SECURITY menu Item Description MyScreen P ASSWORD The MyScreen P ASSWORD function can be used to prohibit access to the MyScreen function and prevent the currently registered MyScreen image from being overwritten. 1 T urning on the MyScreen P ASSWORD 1-1 Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the SECURITY menu to select MyScreen P ASSWORD and press the ► [...]

87 SECURITY menu Item Description PIN LOCK PIN LOCK is a function which prevents the projector from being used unless a registered Code is input. 1 T urning on the PIN LOCK 1-1 Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the SECURITY menu to select PIN LOCK and press the ► button or the ENTER button to display the PIN LOCK on/off menu. 1-2 Use the ▲/▼ buttons[...]

88 SECURITY menu Item Description TRANSITION DETECTOR If this function is set to ON and the vertical angle of the projector or the INST ALLA TION setting is different from the previous recorded setting, the TRANSITION DETECTOR ON alarm will be displayed and the input signal will not be displayed. • T o display the signal again, set this function [...]

89 SECURITY menu Item Description MY TEXT P ASSWORD The MY TEXT P ASSWORD function can prevent the MY TEXT from being overwritten. When the password is set for the MY TEXT ; • The MY TEXT DISPLA Y menu will be unavailable, which can prohibit changing the DISPLA Y setting. • The MY TEXT WRITING menu will be unavailable, which can prevent the MY [...]

90 SECURITY menu Item Description MY TEXT DISPLA Y (1) Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the SECURITY menu to select the MY TEXT DISPLA Y and press the ► or ENTER button to display the MY TEXT DISPLA Y on/off menu. (2) Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the MY TEXT DISPLA Y on/off menu to select on or off. ON ó OFF When it is set ON, the MY TEXT will be displa[...]

91 SECURITY menu Item Description SECURITY INDICA TOR Selecting this item displays the SECURITY INDICA TOR dialog. Use the ▲/▼ buttons to select ON or OFF . ON ó OFF When ON is selected while PI N LOCK or T RANSITION DETECT OR is ON, the SECURITY indicator blinks in yellow in the standby mode (  87 , 88 ) . ST ACK LOCK Selecting this item d[...]

92 Presentation tools Presentation tools The PC-LESS Presentation reads image and audio data from the storage media inserted into the USB TYPE A ports and displays the image in the following modes. The PC-LESS Presentation can be started by selecting the USB TYPE A as the input source. This feature allows you to make your presentations without usin[...]

93 Presentation tools • Files with a resolution larger than the following are not supported. 8970, 8971 : 1024 x 768 (Still) ， 768 x 576 (Movie) 8972W 8973W : 1280 x 800 (Still) ， 768 x 576 (Movie) 8976SX : 1400 x 1050 (Still) ， 768 x 576 (Movie) 8974WU , 8975WU : 1920 x 1200 (Still) ， 768 x 576 (Movie) (* Some computers may not support a[...]

94 Presentation tools PC-LESS Presentation (continued) The SETUP menu for the selected image Item Functions SETUP Use the ◄/► cursor buttons to switch each setting or use the ► cursor button to execute the functions as follows. RETURN Press the ► cursor button or ENTER to return to the Thumbnail screen. ST ART Switch to ON to set the select[...]

95 Presentation tools Y ou can also control the images by using the menu on the Thumbnail screen. PC-LESS Presentation (continued) Operating by the Thumbnail menu Item Functions Moves to an upper folder . SORT Allows you to sort les and folders as following. RETURN Press the ► cursor button or ENTER to return to the Thumbnail screen. NAME UP S[...]

96 Presentation tools PC-LESS Presentation (continued) • These operations are not accessible while the projector OSD is displayed. • The Thumbnail mode is able to display up to 20 les in one page. • It is not possible to change the input port by using the INPUT button when the Thumbnail screen, Slideshow , or Full Screen image is displayed[...]

97 Presentation tools PC-LESS Presentation (continued) The Full Screen mode shows a full display image. T o display in Full Screen mode, select an image in the Thumbnail screen. Then press the ENTER button on the remote control, the INPUT button on the control panel or click [ ENTER] on the Web Remote Control. Full Screen Mode Button operation Func[...]

98 Presentation tools PC-LESS Presentation (continued) Button operation Functions Remote control Control panel Web Remote Control ▲ ▲ [▲] (Play) / (Pause) toggle ► ► [►] (FF) Fast-forward ◄ ◄ [◄] (REW) Fast-rewind ENTER INPUT [ ENTER ] (Stop), Displays Thumbnail. P AGE DOWN – [ P AGE DOWN ] Shows the next le. P AGE UP – [ P[...]

99 Presentation tools PC-LESS Presentation (continued) Slideshow Mode While the Slideshow is displayed, the following button operations are enabled when still images are displayed, and the same button operations in the Full Screen mode are enabled when movies are displayed. • These operations are not accessible while the projector OSD is displaye[...]

100 Presentation tools PC-LESS Presentation (continued) Y ou can play the Slideshow at your desired conguration. Congure the SLIDESHOW item in the Thumbnail menu (  95 ) . Item Functions SLIDESHOW RETURN Returns to the Thumbnail mode. PLA Y Play the Slideshow . ST ART Set the beginning number of the Slideshow . STOP Set the end number of t[...]

101 Presentation tools PC-LESS Presentation (continued) Playlist The Playlist is a DOS format text le, which decides the order of displayed still image les in the Thumbnail mode or Slideshow . The playlist le name is “playlist.txt” and it can be edited on a computer . It is created in the folder that contains the selected image les [...]

102 Presentation tools Drawing function enables you to draw on the projector's screen with 'XDQH Pen tablet or USB mouse connected to the USB TYPE A ports. This function is an interactive tool, that offers ef fective features for making classroom and business presentations more fun and easier to understand. ü Drawing on projected images [...]

103 Presentation tools Connect the 'XNDQH Pen tablet or USB mouse to the USB TYPE A port on the projector . T o save an image that has been drawn, a USB storage device must also be connected to a USB TYPE A port of the projector . If the projector only has one availabe USB TYPE A port, use a USB hub to connect both devices. In order to use the[...]

104 Presentation tools Using the Drawing function T ouching or clicking the connected 'XNDQH Pen tablet / USB mouse starts up drawing mode. A tool bar like the  gure below is displayed on the projector screen while in the drawing mode. T ouching/clicking an icon on the tool bar enables the following functions. T ouching anywhere on the tool[...]

105 Presentation tools 4. Eraser Switches the electronic pen function to that of an eraser and speci es its size. The cursor turns into an Eraser ; dragging it erases previously drawn lines. Speci es a 12-dot Eraser . Speci es a 20-dot Eraser . Speci es a 28-dot Eraser . 5. Erase Erases all the lines drawn with the pen. Projector 6. Ope[...]

106 Presentation tools Projector 6. Operation (continued) T emporarily blanks out the display . Another touching or clicking recovers the display . T oggles between display/hide the Pattern (grid lines). Cycles through the display source signals. It can be used in the same way as the • INPUT button on the control panel. However , images cannot be[...]

107 Presentation tools USB Display The projector can display images transferred fro m a computer via an USB cable (  11 ) . Hardware and software requirement for computer • OS : One of the following. (32 bit version only) Windows ® XP Home Edition /Professional Edition Windows Vista ® Home Basic /Home Premium /Business /Ultimate /Enterprise [...]

108 Presentation tools This application will appear as an icon in the Windows notication area once it starts. Y ou can quit the application from your computer by selecting “Quit” on the menu. • The “LiveV iewer” (refer to the Network Guide ) and this application cannot be used at the same time. If you connect your computer to the proje[...]

109 Presentation tools The menu shown in the right will be displayed when you right-click the application icon in the Windows notication area. Display : The Fl oatin g m en u i s d ispla yed , a nd the icon disappears from the Windows notication area. Quit : The application is closed, and the icon disappears from the Windows notication are[...]

1 10 Presentation tools If you select the Option button on the Floating menu, the Options window is displayed. Optimize P erfor mance The “LiveViewer Lite for USB” captures screenshots in JPEG data and sends them to the projector . The “LiveViewer Lite for USB” has two options that have different compression rate of JPEG data. T ransmission[...]

111 Maintenance Maintenance A lamp has nite product life. Using the lamp for long periods of time could cause the pictures darker or the color tone poor . Note that each lamp has a different lifetime, and some may burst or burn out soon after you start using them. Preparation of a new lamp and early replacement are recommended. T o prepare a new[...]

1 12 Maintenance Lamp war ning Replacing the lamp (continued) HIGH VOL T AGE HIGH TEMPERA TURE HIGH PRESSURE ► The projector uses a high-pressure mercury glass lamp. The lamp can break with a loud bang, or burn out, if jolted or scratched, handled while hot, or worn over time. Note that each lamp has a different lifetime, and some may burst or bu[...]

1 13 Maintenance Please check and clean the air lter periodically . When the indicators or a message prompts you to clean the air lter , comply with it as soon as possible. The lter unit with 2 sheets of lters is inside of the lter cover . In addition, the extra air lter is attached to inner side of the l ter cover of 8971 , 87[...]

1 14 Maintenance ► Before taking care of the air lter , make sure the power cable is not plugged in, then allow the projector to cool sufciently . ►Use only the air lter of the specied type. Do not use the projector without the air lter or the lter cover . It could result in a re or malfunction to the projector . ►Clean t[...]

1 15 Maintenance Other care In order to ensure the safe use of your projector , please have it cleaned and inspected by your dealer about once every year . 1. T urn the projector off, and unplug the power cord. Allow the projector to cool sufciently . 2. After making sure that the projector is cool adequately , lightly wipe the lens with a comme[...]

1 16 T r oubleshooting T roubleshooting If an abnormal operation should occur , stop using the projector immediately . Otherwise if a problem occurs with the projector , the following checks and measures are recommended before requesting repair . If this does not resolve the problem, please contact your dealer or service company . They will tell yo[...]

1 17 Message Description The horizontal or vertical frequency of the input signal is not within the specied range. Please conrm the specs for your projector or the signal source specs. An improper signal is input. Please conrm the specs for your projector or the signal source specs. The internal temperature is rising. Please turn the power[...]

1 18 T r oubleshooting R e garding the indicator lamps When operation of the LAMP , TEMP and POWER indicators differs from usual, check and cope with it according to the following table. POWER indicator LAMP indicator TEMP indicator Description Lighting In Orange T urned off T urned off The projector is in a standby state. Please refer to the secti[...]

1 19 T r oubleshooting Regarding the indicator lamps (continued) POWER indicator LAMP indicator TEMP indicator Description Blinking In Red or Lighting In Red T urned off Blinking In Red The cooling fan is not operating. Please turn the power off, and allow the projector to cool down at least 20 minute s. After the projector has sufciently cooled[...]

120 • When the interior portion has become overheated, for safety purposes, the projector is automatically shut down, and the indicator lamps may also be turned off. In such a case, disconnect the power cord, and wait at least 45 minutes. After the projector has sufciently cooled down, please make conrmation of the attachment state of the l[...]

121 T r oubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistak en for machine def ects About the phenomenon confused with a machine defect, check and cope with it according to the following table. Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect Reference page Power does not come on. The electrical power cord is not plugged in. Correctly connect the [...]

122 T r oubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued) Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect Reference page Sound does not come out. (continued) The mode selected for HDMI AUDIO is not suitable. Check each of the two modes provided and select the suitable one for your HDMI TM audio device. 56 The S[...]

123 Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect Reference page The remote control does not work. The batteries in the remote control are near the end. Replace the batteries. 17 The ID numbers set in the projector and the remote control are different. Press the ID button with the same ID number as the projector , then perform the desired operati[...]

124 Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect Reference page Some kind of image degradation such as ickering or stripes appear on screen. When the projector is operating in Eco mode, ickering may appear on screen. Set ECO MODE to NORMAL, and set AUTO ECO MODE to OFF , in the SETUP menu. 53 The OVER SCAN ratio is too big. Adjust OVER SCA[...]

125 • Although bright spots or dark spots may appear on the screen, this is a unique characteristic of liquid crystal displays, and it does not constitute or imply a machine defect. NO TE Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect Reference page NETWORK BRIDGE function does not work The NETWORK BRIDGE function is turned off. Select NETWORK B[...]

126 Specications Specications Please see the Specications in the User ’ s Manual (concise) which is a book. End User License Agr eement for the Projector Software • Sof twa re in th e pro jec tor c ons ist s of the p lur al numbe r o f i ndepe nde nt so ftw are modules and there exist our copyright or/and third party copyrights for eac[...]