Meridian Audio MF-10 manual

Meridian MF-10 Digital Projector Operating Manual[...]

1 2 Getting Started Safety Precautions IMPOR T ANT INFORMA TION About the installation place Do not install the projector in a place that cannot suppor t its weight securely . If the installation place is not sturdy enough, the projector could f all or ov er turn, possibly causing personal injury . IMPOR T ANT SAFEGU ARDS Electrical energy can perf[...]

3 ENGLISH Getting Started Preparation Basic Operation Settings Troubleshooting Others - Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation. These ensure reliable operation of the product and protect it from overheati ng. These openings must not be bloc ked or cov ered. (The openings should nev er be bloc ked b y placing the product on b[...]

4 Safety Precautions (Continued) 1 Getting Started PO WER CONNECTION For USA and Canada onl y Use only the fo llowing po wer cord. Pow e r c o rd W ARN ING: THIS APP A RA TUS MUST BE EAR THED . For Eur ope only Use a cer tified main cord set complying with the national regulations of the countries and the rated voltage min. 200V , and min. dia. 0.7[...]

5 ENGLISH Getting Started Preparation Basic Operation Settings Troubleshooting Others Dear Customer , This apparatus is in conf ormance with the valid Eu ropean directiv es and standards regarding electromagnetic compatibility and electr ical saf ety . Contact: Meridian Audio Limited, 11 Latham Road, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire PE29 6YE, United King[...]

6 Main Features Supports Multiple Digital ............................................... . Devices z Comes with a dual HD MI terminal that allows digital tran smission of high definition signals. ( p P14 ) DLA-RS2_EN.book Page 6 Friday, Octob er 12, 2007 2:43 PM[...]

7 Getting Started Preparation Basic Operation Settings Troubleshooting Others ................................................................. . Beautiful Images on Big Screen z Enjoy smooth and high resoluti on video images with no visible grid, brought about by full high definit ion resolution of 1920 c 1080 pixels. ( p P20 ) ...................[...]

8 1 Getting Started .................................................. . Getting Started Safety Precautions ................................................ 2 Main Features .................. ................................... 6 Contents .............................................................. 8 How to Read this Manual/ Accessories/Optional [...]

9 Getting Started Preparation Basic Operation Settings Troubleshooting Others ENGLISH How to Read this Manual/ Accessories/Optional Accessories z Instruction manual, warranty card and other printed material s are also included. Please check with your authorized Meridian retailer for details. z Replacement Lamp: Contact your Meridian retailer (Lamp [...]

1 10 Getting Started Controls and Features  Rear Side/Top Surface Exhaust Vent To adjust the fo cus. To adjust th e size of the imag e. z Operate using the remo te control. ( p P20 ) z Do not turn the lens w ith your hands. CAUTION Lamp Cover ( p P40 ) To connect the pow er cord ( p P20 ) Remote Sensor ( p P13 )  Front Side/Left Side Remote S[...]

11 Getting Started Preparation Basic Operation Settings Troubleshooting Others ENGLISH WARNING LAMP ST ANDBY/ON HIDE INPUT ST ANDBY/ON MENU ENTER EXIT Light on (Red): Warning mode ( p P39 ) Light on/Blinking (Orange): Lamp warning ( p P39 ) To turn on/off the power To hide the image temporarily ( p P21 ) To return to the previous menu To switch inp[...]

12 Controls and Features (Continued) 1 Getting Started  Remote Control OPERA TE LIGHT TE S T EXIT S HARP - S HARP + U S ER 2 S -VIDEO VIDEO A S PECT HDMI 2 OFF ........ ........ HDMI 1 COMP . N NA TURAL CINEMA D YNAMIC COLOR TEMP GAMMA U S ER 3 D COLOR - COLOR + U S ER 1 C CONTRA S T BRIGHT HIDE INFO MENU ENTER ON To turn on the power To set the[...]

13 Getting Started Preparation Basic Operation Settings Troubleshooting Others ENGLISH How to Use the Remote Control z If the remote control has to be brought closer to the projector to operate, it means that the batte ries are wearing out. Whe n t his happens, replace the batteries. In sert the batterie s according to the +- marks. z Be sure to in[...]

2 Prepara tion 14 Selecting Connecting Devices z Do not turn on the power until connecti on is complete. z The connection pro cedures differ ac cording to the device used. For deta ils, refer to the instruction manual of the device to be connected. z For audio output, connect the device to an amplifier. z The images may not be displayed depending o[...]

15 ENGLISH Getting Started Preparation Basic Operation Settings Troubleshooting Others Connecting z Set “COMP” in the setting m enu to “Y Pb/Cb Pr/C r”. ( p P28 - Q ) Connecting via Video Cable and S-video Cable Connecting via Component Video Cable S-VIDEO HD RS-232C OMPONENT VIDEO SYNC Y C B /P B C R /P R GBR H D R S - 2 3 2 C O M P O N E [...]

16 Connecting (Continued) 2 Prepara tion Connecting via HDMI Cable Connecting via HDMI-DVI Conversion Cable S-VIDEO HDMI 2 HDMI 1 RS-232C COMPONENT VIDEO SYNC Y C B /P B C R /P R GBR S - V I D E O R S- 2 3 2 C C O M P O N E N T V I D E O S Y N C Y C B / P B C R / P R G B R C O HDMI output terminal HDMI cable (sold separate ly) DVD recor der To HDMI[...]

17 ENGLISH Getting Started Preparation Basic Operation Settings Troubleshooting Others z Set “COMP” in the setting menu to “SCART”. ( p P28 - Q ) z Set “COMP” in the setting menu to “RGB ”. ( p P28 - Q ) z For information on compatible input signals, see “Specifi cations”. ( p P52 ) Connecting via SCART-RCA Cable Connecting via [...]

2 Prepara tion 18 Installing the Projector and Screen Install this unit and the screen. Place this unit and the sc reen perpendicula r to each other. Failing to do so may give rise to trapez oida l distortion of the projected image. A Install the projector and screen 80% 34% 34% 80% S-VIDEO MDMI2 MDMI 1 RS-232C COMPONENT VIDEO SYNC Y C B /P B C R /[...]

19 ENGLISH Getting Started Preparation Basic Operation Settings Troubleshooting Others B Adjust such that the projected im age is in the center of the screen z It may be necessary to set “Pixel Adjust” in the setting menu afte r adjusting the image position. ( p P27 - J ) Determine the distance from the lens to the screen to achieve your desire[...]

20 3 Basic Operat ion Projecting Image ...................................................................... . Preparation z Remove the lens cap. A Insert the power plug to the power outlet B Turn on the power C Project the image a Select input mode b Play back the selected device D Adjust the position of the projection screen E Adjust the image s[...]

21 Getting Started Preparation Basic Operation Settings Troubleshooting Others ENGLISH b Adjust the focus c Adjust the image size (zoom) d To end F Turn off the power z Switches between “Focus” and “Zoom” whenever the [ENTER] button is pressed. z The power cannot be turned off withi n approximately 90 seconds after it has been turned on. St[...]

22 3 Basic Operat ion Convenient Features during Projection The projected ima ge can be set to a most app ropriate screen size ( aspect ratio). z The screen size ca n also be set from “Aspect” of the setting menu. ( p P29 - S ) z When high definition images are input, the “V-Stretch” setting will be available instead. ( p P29 - T ) z When P[...]

23 Getting Started Preparation Basic Operation Settings Troubleshooting Others ENGLISH B Mask the image a Display the setting menu b Select “Setup” g “Mask” c Set a mask value C To end z Masking is available only wh en high definition images are input. MEMO Setup Image Source Install. Func. Info. Image Adjust Color Temp. Gamma Offset Pixel [...]

24 4 Settings Setting Menu Example: When changing “Aspect” from “4:3” to “16:9” A Display the setting menu B Select “Source” g “Aspect” C Set to “16:9” D To end Projected im ages can be adjusted to a desired view by changi ng the default set tings. Procedures for Menu Operation OPERA TE LIGHT TEST EXIT SHARP - SHARP + USER 2[...]

25 ENGLISH Getting Started Preparation Basic Operation Settings Troubleshooting Others Item values show n in are factor y settings. z Items that can be configured differ according to the input signals. z “Contrast”, “Brightness” , “Color” an d “Sharpness” can also be configur ed from the remote contro l. ( p P12 ) z “Tint” can o[...]

4 26 Setting Menu (Continued) Settings z “Normal” is suitable for normal circumstances but other se ttings can be selected ac cording to your preferences. z This setting can also be co nfig ured from the remote control. ( p P12 ) * “Gamma Adjust” A Select the reference gamma curve coefficient (1.8 f 2.6) in “Correction Value”. B Select [...]

27 ENGLISH Getting Started Preparation Basic Operation Settings Troubleshooting Others z The horizontal and verti cal directions are reversed when the im age is flipped to the le ft or right, or flippe d up or down. z To adjust, use still images with distinct ou tlines. z As the adjustments are minor, the effect may be difficult to see for some ima[...]

4 28 Setting Menu (Continued) Settings z The display position value varies with the input signal. z This adjustment is available for analog input signals, or for COMPONENT and HDMI-1/2 input signals when “V-Stretch” is set to “On”. z This setting is availabl e only when projecting the HDMI input. z Masking is available only when high defini[...]

29 ENGLISH Getting Started Preparation Basic Operation Settings Troubleshooting Others z This setting can also be configur ed from the remote control. ( p P12 , 22 ) z This setting is not available when PC signals are input to HDMI terminal. Source > Aspect (When SD video signals are being input) S Aspect Configures the screen size (aspect ratio[...]

4 30 Setting Menu (Continued) Settings z This setting is availabl e only when projecting the video or S-video input. z This setting can only be adjusted when NT SC signals are input to the video or S-video input terminal. Source > Color System W Color System Configures the color system. Auto Configures the color system automatically. NTSC Select[...]

31 ENGLISH Getting Started Preparation Basic Operation Settings Troubleshooting Others Install. > Line D isplay a Line Display Sets whether to display the input when sw itching input. 5 sec Displays for 5 seconds. Off Do not display. Install. > Flip H b Flip H Select this when the image is projected from the back of the screen or when th e pr[...]

4 32 Setting Menu (Continued) Settings z Changing the lamp power will not change the lamp time (l amp life). z The setting cannot be changed with in approximately 90 seconds afte r this unit has been turned on. z Settings cannot be changed within approx imately 60 seconds after they are made . z This can also be displayed from the remote control. ([...]

33 ENGLISH Getting Started Preparation Basic Operation Settings Troubleshooting Others z This can also be displayed from the remote co ntrol. ( p P12 ) z This can also be displayed from the remote co ntrol. ( p P12 ) Info. (During video sign al input) k Input Displays the currently selected video input. l Format Displays the types of the current in[...]

34 4 Settings Customizing Projected Images “Contrast”, “Brightness”, “Color”, “Sharpn ess”, “DNR”, “C olor Temp.”, “Gamma” and “Offset” are registered in the image profile. A Select the image profile B Adjust image quality Example: To adjust “Contrast ” a Display the setting menu b Select “Image” g “Image A[...]

35 ENGLISH Getting Started Preparation Basic Operation Settings Troubleshooting Others A Select the image profile B Adjust image quality C To end A Adjust image quality B Display the setting menu C Select “Setup” g “Profile Memo ry” g “Save User1” D Register the setting Registering User-def ined Image Profiles z See “Changing the Defa[...]

5 36 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Before sending the unit to your authorized d ealer for repair, check th e following poin ts. The following situations ar e not malfunctions.  You do not need to worry under the following si tuat ions if there is no abnormality on the screen . z Part of the top surfac e or front of the unit i s hot. z A creaki[...]

37 ENGLISH Getting Started Preparation Basic Operation Settings Troubleshooting Others Video image is fuzzy Is the focus correctly adjusted? Adjust th e focus. p P21 Is the unit placed too near or too far away from the screen? Set the unit at a correct distance from the screen. p P18 , 19 Video images are missin g Has setting been performed for scr[...]

5 38 Troubleshooting What to Do When These Messages Are Displayed Message Cause (Detail s) No device is connecte d to the input terminal. The input terminal is connecte d but there is no signal. g Input the video signals. A video signal that cannot be used in this unit has been input. g Input video signals that can be used. The message is displayed[...]

39 ENGLISH Getting Started Preparation Basic Operation Settings Troubleshooting Others About Warning Indicators The accumulated lamp time or warning mode of this unit is displayed by the indicators. For information on indicator display du ring normal operation, see “Controls and Feat ures” ( p P10 ). When the unit enters in to warning mode (No.[...]

40 5 Troubleshooting Replacing the Lamp A Remove the lamp cover B Loosen the screws on the lamp unit C Pull out the lamp unit The lamp is a cons umable item. If the image is dark or the lamp is tur ned off, replace t he lamp unit. z When the lamp replacement time approach es, a message is disp layed on the screen and the con dition is indicated by [...]

41 ENGLISH Getting Started Preparation Basic Operation Settings Troubleshooting Others D Install the new lamp unit E Tighten the screws of the lamp unit F Attach the lamp cover z Fasten the screws with a + screwdriver. z Insert the top part (with 2 claws) of the lamp cover into the unit. z Fasten the screws with a + screwdriver. z Use only genuine [...]

42 Replacing the Lamp (Continued) 5 Troubleshooting After installin g a new lamp unit, reset the lamp time. A Insert the power plug to the power outlet B Reset lamp time Resetting Lamp Time z The [LAMP] indicator and [STANDBY/ON] indicator blink alternately for 3 seconds. After that, the unit switches to standby mode. PROJECT OR OPERA TE LIGHT TEST[...]

43 ENGLISH Getting Started Preparation Basic Operation Settings Troubleshooting Others Cleaning and Replacing the Filter A Remove the inner filter B Clean the filter C Reinstall the inner filter Clean the filt er regularly or air inta ke efficiency ma y deteriorate and malfunction may occur . z Wash the filter with wa ter and dry it in a shaded are[...]

6 44 Others RS-232C Interface Control of this unit via a comput er is possible by connecting the comput er to this unit with a RS-2 3 2C cross cable (D-Sub 9 pin). The command between this un it and the computer consists of “Header”, “Unit ID”, “Command”, “Da ta” and “End”. z Header (1 byte), Unit ID (2 b ytes), Comman d (2 byte[...]

45 ENGLISH Getting Started Preparation Basic Operation Settings Troubleshooting Others  Command and data Operating command and da ta (Binary code) Command Type Data description 0000 Conne ction check Checks whether communication is available between this unit an d the PC during standby. 5057 Power supply During stan dby 31 : Turns on the power. [...]

46 RS-232C Interface (Continued) 6 Others Reference command and data (Binary co de)  End This code indicates the end of communicat ion. The binary code is fixe d at “0A”. Command Type Data description 5057 Power supply During standby or power on 30 : Standby mode 31 : Power-on mode 32 : During Cool Down mode 34 : Warning mode 4950 Input Duri[...]

47 ENGLISH Getting Started Preparation Basic Operation Settings Troubleshooting Others  Remote control code z Binary code is sent during communicati on. Remote control button name Binary code Remote control button name Binary code J 37 33 30 31 USER1 37 33 36 43 K 37 33 30 32 USER2 37 33 36 44 EXIT 37 33 30 33 USER3 37 33 36 45 OPERATE ON 37 33 [...]

6 48 Others This section shows the communication examples of RS-232C.  Operating command RS-232C Communication Examples Type Command Description Connection check PC  T h i s u n i t :2 18 90 10 00 00 A This unit  PC: 06 89 01 00 00 0A Checks connecti on Power (On) PC  This unit: 21 8 9 01 50 57 31 0A This unit  PC: 06 89 01 50 57 0A [...]

49 ENGLISH Getting Started Preparation Basic Operation Settings Troubleshooting Others  Reference command Type Command Description Power (On) PC  This unit: 3F 89 01 50 57 0A This unit  P C :0 68 90 15 0 5 70 A This unit  P C :4 08 90 15 05 73 10 A When information on power-on mode is acquired Input (S-VIDEO ) PC  This unit: 3F 89 01[...]

6 50 Others Copyright and Caution z HDMI, HDMI logo and high definiti on multimedia interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LC C. z This product uses Ricoh Tr ueType fonts manufactured and sold by Ricoh Co., Ltd. .................................................. D-ILA Device Characteristics Do not project still pictures[...]

51 ENGLISH Getting Started Preparation Basic Operation Settings Troubleshooting Others Measures to prevent the unit from top pling or dropping shou ld be taken for safety r easons and accident preve ntion during emergen cies including earthquakes. When mounting this unit on a pedesta l or ceiling, remove the 4 feet on the bottom surface and use all[...]

6 52 Others Specifications * 1 D-ILA is the abbreviation for Di rect drive Image L ight Amplifier. * 2 D-ILA devices are manufactured using extr emely high-precision technology. Pixel eff ectiveness is 99.99 %. Only 0.01 % or less of the pixels are either missing or would remain permanently lit up. * 3 HDCP is the abbreviation for High -bandwi dth [...]

53 ENGLISH Getting Started Preparation Basic Operation Settings Troubleshooting Others  PC compatible signals Images may not be displayed if the above timings are not met. (Unit: mm) No. Resolution fh [kHz] fv [kHz] dot CLK [MHz] Polarity Total no. of dots [dot] Total no. of lines [line] No. of effective dots [dot] No. of effective lines [line] [...]

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