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PREFACE 1 ABOUT THIS MANUAL This manual is designe d for use with the Matterhorn DLP Front Projector . Information in this document has been carefully ch ecked for accuracy; ho wever , no guaran tee is given to the correctness of the contents. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. COPYRIGHT © Copyright 200 4 This do[...]

2 PREFACE Notices W ARNING! T o meet FCC requirements, a shielded power cord is required in order to prevent interference. It is essential that only the su pplied power cord is to be used. Use only shiel ded cables to connect I/O devices to this equ ipment. Y ou are cautioned that ch anges or modifications not appro ved by the party responsible for[...]

PREFACE 3 PRODUCT DISPOSAL This projector utilizes a tin-lead solder , UHP Lamp containing a small amount of mercury . Disposal of these material s may be regulated due to environment al considerations. Caution regarding the ex haust of the projector . Do not put Air Conditione rs or Flowers near the exhaust vent. Before using the projector , pleas[...]

4 INTRODUCTION Content s Preface .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. ........ 1 Notices .............. .............. .............. .............. .............. ........ 2 Introduction Package Contents .............. .............. .............. ................. .. 7 Features ....................... ......[...]

INTRODUCTION 5 Easy to Use Functions Selecting the Picture Display Mode ..................... ............ 40 H-V Position Function .......................... ................ ............ 43 White Enhance .......... .......................................... ............ 45 Selecting the Economy Mode ................ .............. ............ 45[...]

6 INTRODUCTION Introduction[...]

INTRODUCTION 7 Package Content s Open the package and ensure that you have the following items: Optional accessories If anything is missing or appears da maged, contact your dealer immediatel y . Remote control T wo “AAA” size batteries Power cord (By country) Ring cap cover set Quick Guide Operation manual (this manual) HD 15-pin VGA to HD 15-[...]

8 INTRODUCTION Features • Newly de veloped 0.63-inch DMD™ chip provides significantly improv ed optical efficiency and excellent contrast ratio. • Newly developed DDR (Double Data Rate) chip eliminates Color Breaking phenomena c ommon with previous generat ion DLP™ projectors. • Use of 250W high-outpu t lamp realizes both high color purit[...]

INTRODUCTION 9 Component s Pr ojector (F r ont and T op View) T emperatur e indicator The projector has an over temperature warning LED on t he control panel. If the pr ojector overheats because of a dirty filter o r another problem, the LED will flash, and the projector lamp will turn off, after which a 90- second cooling off period occurs. After [...]

10 INTRODUCTION W ARNING! As th e projector lamp becomes extrem ely ho t, air blowing out from the ventilati on slots can be uncomfortably hot. Using the Kensington Lock This projector has a Kensington Security S tandard conne ctor for use with a Kensington MicroSaver Security System. Refer to the informa tion that came with the system for instruct[...]

INTRODUCTION 11 R emote Contr ol COMPONENT 1 COMPONENT 2 VIDEO/S-VIDEO DVI/PC Power (ON/OFF) button For turning the power on and off. EXIT butt on For Exiting the OSD. Adjustment butto ns ( T , S , W , X ) For displaying adjustment and setting screens. MENU button Press this button to enter the OSD menus. Component 1 button Press this button to con[...]

12 INTRODUCTION Using the Remote Control A vailable Range of the Remote Control  The remote con trol can be used to control the projector within the ranges show n in the illustration. When using the remote control: • Be sure not to drop it, or expose it to moisture or high temperature. • The remote control may malfunction und er a fluorescen[...]

13 CONNECTIONS AND SETUP Connections and Setup[...]

14 CONNECTIONS AND SETUP Connecting the Projecto r to Other Devices Before Sett ing Up Note • Before connecting, be sure to turn off both the pr ojector and the devices to be connected. After making all connections, turn on the projector and then the other devices. When connecting a computer , be sure that it is the la st device to be tu rned on [...]

15 CONNECTIONS AND SETUP Connecting to V ideo Equipment Connecting to Video Equipment Using an S-vid eo or a Composite Video Cable Using an S-video or a composite video cable, a VCR, laser disc player or other video equipment can be connected to INPUT 3 inp ut terminals. Note • The INPUT 3 (S-VIDEO) terminal uses a video signal system in which th[...]

16 CONNECTIONS AND SETUP Connecting to Component Video Equipment Using a Component Cable (INPUT 1 or 2) Use a component cable when connecting to the INPUT 1 or 2 terminal and component video equipment such as DVD players and DTV* decoders. *DTV is an umbrella term used to describe the new digital television system in the United S tates. The compone[...]

17 CONNECTIONS AND SETUP Connecting by Using a D VI - D to HDMI Cable Use a DVI to HDMI cable when connecting HDMI video equipment such as DVD players to INPUT 4 terminal. 1 Connect a DVI -D to HDMI cable to the projector . • Secure the connectors by tightening the thumbscrews. 2 Connect the above cable to the video equipment. Note • Select the[...]

18 CONNECTIONS AND SETUP Connecting the Projector to a Computer Connecting to a Computer Connect the projector to the co mputer using the HD 15-pin VGA cable. • Secure the connectors by tighteni ng the thumbscrews. Note • See page 60 “Computer Compatibility Chart” for a list of computer signals compatible with the projector . Use with compu[...]

19 CONNECTIONS AND SETUP Connecting the Thumbscrew Cables  Connect the thumbscrew cable making su re that it fits correctly into the terminal. Then, firmly secure the c onnectors by tightening the screws on both sides of the plug.  Do not remove the ferri te core attached to th e HD 15-pin VGA cable. “Plug and Play” Function  This proj[...]

20 CONNECTIONS AND SETUP Using the Adjustment Feet The height of the projector can be adjusted using th e adjustmen t feet wh en the surf ace the projector is placed on is uneven or when the screen is slanted. The projection of the image can be made higher by adjusting the projector when it is in a location lower than the screen. 1 Press the foot r[...]

21 CONNECTIONS AND SETUP Adjusting the Lens Using the Lens Shif t The image is focused and adjus ted to the desired size using the focus ring or zoom ring on the projector . 1 Zoom is adjusted by rot at ing the zoom ring. 2 Focus is adjusted by mov ing the focus ring. The height an d width of the projected image can be adjusted to be within the shi[...]

22 CONNECTIONS AND SETUP Setting up the Screen Position the projector perpendicular to the screen with all feet flat and le vel to achieve an optimal image . St andard Setup (Front Projection)  Place the projector at the r equire d distance from the screen according to the desired picture size. (See page 23) An Example of St a ndard Setup Note ?[...]

23 CONNECTIONS AND SETUP Screen Size and Pr ojection Distance 　 When using a wide screen (16:9) In case of displaying the 16:9 picture on the whole area of the 16:9 screen. When using a no rmal screen (4:3) In case of setting the 16:9 picture to the full horizontal width of the 4:3 screen. z x y The formula for screen size and projection distance[...]

24 CONNECTIONS AND SETUP Projection fr om behind the s creen Projecting a Re versed/Inverted Image  Place a translucent screen b etween the projector and the audience.  Reverse the image by setting “Rear” for “PRJ Mode” in the “Options” menu. Projection using a mirror  Place a mirror (normal flat type) in front of the lens. [...]

25 Basic Operation Basic Operation[...]

26 Basic Operation Image Projection Basic Procedur e Connect the required external equipment to the projector before o perating the following procedures. Info • The language preset at the factory is English. If you want to change the on- screen display to another language, reset the language according to the procedure on page 28 . 1 Plug the powe[...]

27 Basic Operation 3 Press on the projector to select the INPUT mode. Note • When a signal is not received, “Searching” will be displayed. Note • If you select “Auto” as the input source, then the correct input source is selected automa tically . 4 Press on the remote cont rol or on the projector , then press Enter to turn off the proje[...]

28 Basic Operation Selecting the On-screen Display Language • The on-screen display languag e of the projector can be set to English, Français, Italiano, Deutsch, Esp a ñol, 中文 , 日本語 , 한국어 . 1 Press “MENU”. • The menu will be displayed. 2 Press or X to select “Language”. 3 Press S or T to select d esired language, and [...]

29 Basic Operation Menu Bar Items This list shows the items that can be set in the projector .  Composite V ideo/S-Video , DVI Mode Picture Brightness -50 ~ +50 Contrast -50 ~ +50 Color -64 ~ +64 (DVI hide) Tint -64 ~ +64 (DVI hide) Sharpness Softest, Soft, Normal, S harp, Sharpest Gamma 1.0/1.5/1.8/2.0/2.2/2.35/2. 5/2.8 Color T emp Color T emp [...]

30 Basic Operation  PC/Component 1&2 Mode Picture Brightness -50 ~ +50 Contrast -50 ~ +50 Color -64~+64 (PC Hide) Tint - 64~+64 (PC Hide) Sharpness Softest, Soft, Normal, Sharp, Sharpest Gamma 1.0/1.5/1.8/2.0/2.2/2. 35/2.5/2.8 Color T emp Color T emp 5000k ~ 10000k, Native x -30 ~ +30 y -30 ~ +30 Reset this C T Color T ype S tandard/Custom1/[...]

31 Basic Operation Using the Menu Screen This proje ctor has o ne set of menu screens that allow you to adjust the image and various projector se ttings. Y ou can operate the menus fr om the projector or remote control using t he following procedure. Menu Selections (Adjustments) 1 Press on remote or on keyp ad. • The menu screen is displayed . N[...]

32 Basic Operation Adjusting the Picture Y ou can adjust the projector's pict ure to your preferences with the following picture settings. Adjusting Image Pr eferences Use this option to adjust the overall brightness of the im age. Use this control in conjunction with contrast to fine-tune the display . The scale is fr om -5 0 to 50.The defaul[...]

33 Basic Operation Use this option to adjust the color in tensity of the image. Use this option to adjust the tint of your i mage. Press X to make the image more green. Press W to make the image more purple. Use this option to adjust the clarity and focus of the image. Use this option to set the color temperature of the image. Higher color temperat[...]

34 Basic Operation Use this option to adjust the gamma correction of th e image. Default setti ng is 2.2. Gamma correction provides s even non-linear gamma corrections 1.0, 1.5, 1.8, 2.0, 2.2, 2. 35, 2.5, and 2.8. This function allows yo u to individually ad just the display characteristics of si x colors (R:Red, Y :Y ellow , G:Green, C:Cyan, B:Blu[...]

35 Basic Operation Select “Lightness” from the “C ol or Ty p e ”menu. Select “Saturation” from the “C olor T ype ” menu . Select “Tint” from th e “C olor T ype ” menu . Select “Reset (This Colo r)” or “Reset (All Colors)” from the “C olor T ype ” menu on the menu screen. For operating the men u screen, see p age [...]

36 Basic Operation Picture setting This function store s Brightness, Co ntrast, Color , Tint, Sharpnes s , Gamma, Color T emp, Color T ype, and White Enhance set in “Picture”. Each stored se tting is reassigned to each input mode. Select “Picture Setting” fr om the “Picture” menu on the menu scre en.  For operating the me nu screen, [...]

37 Basic Operation Adjusting Computer Images (Computer Source Signal Only) Use the Fine Sy nc function in case of irreg ulari ties such as vertical stripes or flickering in portions of the screen. When Auto T une is OFF When “Auto T une” is “OFF”, interference such as flickering or vertical strip es may occur when displaying tilings or vert[...]

38 Basic Operation NOTES[...]

Easy to Use Functions 39 Easy to Use Functions[...]

40 Easy to Use Functions Selecting the Picture Display Mode This function allows you to mo dify or customize the picture dis play mode to enhance the input image. Depending on the in put signal, you can choose “St andard”, “Letter B ox ”, “Anam o rphic” or “Pixel to P ixel” image. Switching the Picture Display Using Different input [...]

Easy to Use Functions 41 VIDEO S tandard Letterbox Anamorphic Pixel to Pixel For 4:3 aspect ratio 480i 480P 576i 576P NTSC PA L SECAM 768X576 1024X576 1024X576 640X480i 640X48 0P 768X576i 768X576P 640X480 768X576 768X576 For 16:9 aspect ratio 480P 576P 768X576 768X576 1024X576 1024X576 1024X576 720X480 720X576 720P - - 1024 X576 - 1080i - - 1024X57[...]

42 Easy to Use Functions . COMPUTER S tandard Anamorphic Pix el to Pix el For 4:3 aspect ratio VGA(640X480) 768X576 1024X576 640X480 SVGA(800X600) 768X576 1024X576 800X600 XGA(1024X768) 768X576 1024X576 1024X768 Input Signal Output screen image S tandard Anamorphic Pixel to Pixel VGA For 4:3 aspect ratio (640x480) SVGA For 4:3 aspect ratio (800x600[...]

Easy to Use Functions 43 H-V Position Function This function enables you to center the display vertically a nd horizonta lly . 1 Press “ W ” or “ X ” of the H Position, the display will move to the lef t or the right. 2 Press “ W ” or “ X ” of the V Position, the display will move upward or dow nward. Main Menu Main Menu[...]

44 Easy to Use Functions H-V Keystone Function Correcting T rapezoidal Distortion and Adjusting V ertical Size of the pi cture. This function allows for Keystone correction. Note • When the image is proj ec ted either from top or from bottom toward the screen at an angle, the image becomes distorted trapezoidally . The function for correcting tra[...]

Easy to Use Functions 45 White Enhance Selecting the Economy Mode These functions allow you to reduce t he power consumption of the projector . Use this option to adjust: the color: white bright or dark. Note • ON Emphasizes the bright portions of imag es. • OFF Disables “White Enhance”. Setting the P ower Sa ve Select “ON” from the “[...]

46 Easy to Use Functions Automatic Power Off Function Source Select When an input signal is not detected or you don't press any inpu t button on Keypad or remote for more than 15 minutes, the projector will automatically turn off if set to “ON”. Auto Power Off function will be disabled when it is set to “OF F”. Select “Auto Power Off[...]

Easy to Use Functions 47 OSD T imeout Setting a Background Image This function allows you to select the image displa ye d when a signal is not being sent to the projector . OSD T i meout is used to set how long the OSD will stay open if no buttons are pressed. Selecting a Background Image Select “Background” from the “Options” me nu on th e[...]

48 Easy to Use Functions OSD Blending This function allows yo u to set the transparency of the OSD menu. W hen set to transparent, you can see the image behind th e menu. Reversing/Inverting Projected Images This projector is equi pped with a reve rse/invert ima ge function that allows you to reverse or invert the projected image for va rious appli[...]

Easy to Use Functions 49 Deinterlace This function allows you to determine the type of incoming video content-film, static interl aced video and moving inte rlaced video. Di fferent algorithms are applied fo r each of the content types. Select “Deinterlace” f rom the “Options” me nu on th e menu screen .  For operating the me nu screen, [...]

50 Easy to Use Functions Reset Select this option to set all items in the “Option” menu to the factory default values. Lamp T imer Reset Lamp T imer Reset is used to re set the lamp counter . Y ou should reset the Ti m e r after you install a new lamp. The cumulative lamp usage time is shown in the S tatus Screen. Main Menu Main Menu[...]

Easy to Use Functions 51 S t atus Screen The S tatus screen displ ays information about the curren t input signal. Factory rese t The Logo will be shown for ab out 20 seconds, then the projecto r will be reset. Note • The Logo will be shown about 20 seconds, and then the projector will be reset. Main Menu Screen display during Facto ry Reset Main[...]

52 Easy to Use Functions NOTES[...]

Appendix 53 Appendix[...]

54 Appendix Maintenance Cleaning th e projector  Unplug the power cord before cleaning the proj ector .  Avoid using benzene or thinner , as these can da mage th e finish on the cabinet and operation panel.  Do not use volatile agents such as insecticides on the projector .  Do not leave rubber or plastic objects in contact with th e pr[...]

Appendix 55 Cleaning the V entilative Holes • This projector is equipped with ventilative holes to ensure the optima l operating condition of the projector . • Periodically clean the ventilative ho le by vacuuming it off with a va cuum cleaner . • The ventilative hol es should be clean ed every 100 hours of use. Clean the ventilative holes mo[...]

56 Appendix About the Lamp The projector lamp has a life of 2000 hours. Maintain proper ventilation to kee p the lamp operating throughout it s lifetime. Do not subject the projec tor to unnecessa ry vibration to ensure that the lamp does not break.  It is recommended that the lamp (sold separately) be replaced after approximately 2,000 cumula t[...]

Appendix 57 Removing and Inst alling the Lamp Unit Follow these instructions to replace the lamp. • Be sure to remove the lamp unit by the handle. Be sure not to touch the glass su rface of the lamp unit or the inside of th e projector . • T o av oid injur ing yourself and dama ge to the lamp, be sure to carefull y follow the steps below . • [...]

58 Appendix 4. Remove the la mp unit. • Loosen the securing screws from the lamp unit. Hold th e lamp unit by the handle and pu ll it in the d irection of the arrow . 5. Insert the new lamp un it. • Press the lamp unit firmly into the lamp unit compartment. Fasten the securing screws. • Attach the lamp unit cover . • Close the lamp unit cov[...]

Appendix 59 Connecting Pin Assignment s DVI- D port: 2 5 pin connector • DVI Digit al INP UT RS-232C Port: 9-pin D-sub Fe male connector of the DIN-D-sub RS-232C cable Pin No. Signal Pin No. Signal 1 T .M.D.S data 2- 16 Hot plug detection 2 T .M.D.S data 2+ 17 T .M.D.S data 0– 3 T .M.D.S data 2 shield 18 T .M.D.S data 0+ 4 Not connected 19 T .M[...]

60 Appendix Computer Comp atibility Chart Computer • Multiple signal support Horizontal Frequency: 25–75 kHz, V ertical Frequency: 50–85 Hz, Pixel Clock: 25– 108 MHz • Compatible with sync on gre en and composite sync signals • XGA compatible with advanced i ntelligent compression The following is a list of modes that con form to VESA. [...]

Appendix 61 V ideo Comp atibility Chart 1. Component 1/2 support signal formats are Y/Pb/Pr , Y/Cb/Cr 2. VGA port support signal format s are RGsyncB, RGBHV or RGBCsysc 3. “ U ” means manual setting is needed DTV T roubleshooting Resolution H-Freq (kHz) V -Freq (Hz) Comp1 Support Comp2 Support S-Video Support Compos - ite Support VGA Support DV[...]

62 Appendix Color is faded Picture adjustments are incorrectly set. Picture is blurred Adjust the focus The projection distance exceeds the focus range. Picture noise appears. (PC input only) Perform "Fine Sync" adjustments ("Execute Auto tune") Perform "Fine Sync" adjustments ("Clock" adjustment) also in com[...]

Appendix 63 Product S pecifications Item Description Model No. Matt erhorn DLP F ront Projector DLP Panel Pane l size: 0.63'' W-P AL Display method: D MD by T exas Instruments Device method: Digital Light Processing (DLP TM ) Display T ype DLP Chip, RGB optical shutter method Resolution 1024 x 576 pixels Lens 1-1.25 x zoom lens, F2.4~2.5,[...]

64 Appendix Dimensions Units: inches (mm) Temp led STANDBY MENU INPUT KEYSTONE Focus Zoom LENS SHIFT (H) LENS SHIFT (V) ENTER 307.1 mm 12 1 16 inch 341.8 mm 13 7 16 inch 144.8 mm 5 11 16 inch 125.7 mm 4 15 16 inch 160.8 mm 6 5 16 inch 283.4 mm 11 3 16 inch 85.7 mm 3 3 8 inch 216.1 mm 8 1 2 inch 41.6 mm 1 5 8 inch 44.2 mm 1 3 4 inch 208.9 mm 8 1 4 i[...]

LIMITED W ARRANTY Boxlight ("Boxlight") wa rrants that each S tudio Experien ce Premiere 30HD ("the Product" ) sold hereunder will conform to and function in accordance with the written spe cifications of Bo xlight. Said limited wa rranty shall ap ply only to the f irst person or entit y that purchase s the Product for personal [...]