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							WARNING: This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause 
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Declaration of ConformityWe declare under our sole responsibility that this projector conform to the following 
directives and norms:
EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, Amended by 93/68/EEC
EMC: EN 55022
           EN 55024
 EN 61000-3-2
 EN 61000-3-3
Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, Amended by 93/68/EEC
Safety: EN 60950: 2000 
February, 2004TrademarksApple, Macintosh, and PowerBook are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple 
Computer, Inc. IBM is a trademark or registered trademark of International Business 
Machines, Inc. Microsoft, PowerPoint, and Windows are trademarks or registered 
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Adobe and Acrobat are trademarks or 
registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. 
This User ’s Guide applies to model GEN101.
FCC WarningNote: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class 
B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to 
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential 
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy 
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful 
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that 
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause 
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by 
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the 
interference by one or more of the following measures:
--Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
--Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
--Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the 
receiver is connected.
--Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.CanadaThis Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.Agency ApprovalsUL, CUL, GOST
Other specific Country Approvals may apply. Please see product certification label. 
We reserve the right to alter product offerings and specifications at any time without 
notice. 
						

							4 Table of Contents
Introduction 6
Positioning the projector  8
Projector and Device Connector Guide  9
Computer connections  9
Video connections  9
Connecting a computer source  12
Required computer connections  12
Optional computer connections  12
Displaying a computer source image  13
Adjusting the image  14
Using the projector with Windows 98 for the first time  15
Connecting a video device  17
Video device connections  18
Composite video connection  18
S-video connection  18
VGA connection  19
Displaying video  20
Adjusting the image  20
Shutting down the projector  22
Troubleshooting your setup  22
Using the remote control  30
Using the audio  31
Using the keypad buttons  32
Optimizing computer images  33
Presentation features  33
Optimizing video images  34
Customizing the projector  34
Using the menus  35
Picture menu  36
Settings menu  39
Maintenance 42
Cleaning the Lens  42
Replacing the Projection Lamp  42
Cleaning the Lamp Housing Screens  44
Using the security lock  44
Appendix 45
Projected Image Size  45
Red LED Behavior and Projector Errors  45If you are experienced in setting up projection systems, use the Quick Setup 
card that is included with the projector. For complete details on connecting 
and operating the projector, refer to this User ’s Guide.  
						

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Important Operating Considerations for Safety
 Place the projector in a horizontal position no greater than 15 degrees 
off axis.
 Locate the projector in a well-ventilated area without any obstructions 
to intake or exhaust vents. Do not place the projector on a tablecloth or 
other soft covering that may block the vents. 
 Locate the projector at least 4 (1.2 m) away from any heating or cooling 
vents.
 Use only the power cord provided. A surge-protected power strip is 
recommended.
 Refer to this manual for proper startup and shutdown procedures.
 In the unlikely event of the lamp rupturing, discard any edible items 
placed in the surrounding area and thoroughly clean the area along all 
sides of the projector. Wash hands after cleaning the area and handling 
the ruptured lamp. This product has a lamp which contains a very 
small amount of mercury. Dispose of it as required by local, state or 
federal ordinances and regulations. For more information see 
www.eiae.org.
Follow these instructions to help ensure image quality and lamp life over 
the life of the projector. 
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Do not place objects or people in the 2 foot (.6m) area along the front of the projector. 
For ceiling mount applications, this area should be 5 feet (1.5m).
5 ft (1.5m) 
						

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IntroductionYour new digital projector is simple to connect, easy to use, and straightfor-
ward to maintain. It is a versatile projector that is flexible enough for busi-
ness presentations and home video viewing too. It has native SVGA 
800x600 resolution and is compatible with a wide variety of computers and 
video devices, including:
 Most standard VCRs, DVD players (progressive and interlaced), pro-
gressive DVD, HDTV sources, TV and satellite tuners, camcorders, 
video games, and laser disc players.
 IBM-compatible computers, including laptops, up to 1024x768 resolu-
tion.
 Apple
® Macintosh
® and PowerBook
® computers up to 1024x768 reso-
lution.
AccessoriesThe standard accessories that came with your projector can be found on the 
included packing list. 
keypad
adjustable foot release
focus (thin ring) remote control 
receiver (IR)
power cord
connector
power switch
zoom (thick ring) speakertethered lens cap
panelsecurity lock
lamp
housing
door
foot adjustable
connector 
						

							7 Connector Panel
The projector provides both computer and video connection options, 
including: 
 M1 for computer and video
 S-video
 Composite RCA audio/video
The projector also provides the following connectors:
 Monitor out
 Audio out
 12 volt DC output (see below)12 volt DC outputThe 3.5mm mini-jack trigger provides a 12 volt DC output. It provides a 
constant output while the projector is on. It has numerous uses. For exam-
ple, if you connect your projection screen to the 12 volt DC output with the 
cable that came with your screen, when you turn on the projector the screen 
will move down; when you turn the projector off, the screen will return to 
the storage position. To use the 12 volt DC output, you must first remove 
the safety plug.
M1computer
monitorS-videoRCA
12 volt 
audio
DC output
out
audio/visual
12 volt DC output +12v
ground
3.5mm plug
to, for example , screen relay (see screen manufacturer
for details) 
						

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Positioning the projectorTo determine where to position the projector, consider the size and shape of 
your screen, the location of your power outlets, and the distance between 
the projector and the rest of your equipment. Here are some general guide-
lines:
 Position the projector on a flat surface at a right angle to the screen. The 
projector must be at least 4.9 feet (1.49m) from the projection screen.
 Position the projector within 10 feet (3m) of your power source and 
within 6 feet (1.8m) of your video device (unless you purchase exten-
sion cables). To ensure adequate cable access, do not place the projector 
within 6 inches (.15m) of a wall or other object.
 If you are installing the projector on the ceiling, refer to the installation 
guide that comes with the Ceiling Mount Kit for more information. To 
turn the image upside down, see “Ceiling” on page 39. We recommend 
using an authorized ceiling mount.
 Position the projector the desired distance from the screen. The distance 
from the lens of the projector to the screen, the zoom setting, and the 
video format determine the size of the projected image. The top illus-
tration to the right shows three projected image sizes. For more infor-
mation about image sizes at different distances, see “Projected Image 
Size” on page 45.
 The image exits the projector at a given angle. This image offset is 
112.2% when the projector is in 4:3 mode (default mode). This means 
that if you have an image 10’ high, the bottom of the image will be 1.22’ 
above the center of the lens. 
 This image offset is 132.9% when the projector is in 16:9 mode. This 
means that if you have an image 10’ high, the bottom of the image will 
be 3.29’ above the center of the lens. 
 See “Connecting a video device” on page 17 for additional information 
on 16:9 and 4:3 modes.
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bottom of image
1.22 ft above center10 ft high
image
Projection angle in 4:3 mode (default)
lens center
of lensbottom of image
3.29 ft above center10 ft high
image
Projection angle in 16:9 mode
lens center
of lens 
						

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Projector and Device Connector GuideThe following illustration and table should help you find the connectors to use and obtain the best resolution possible from your input devices, such as com-
puters, standard VCRs, DVD players (progressive and interlaced), HDTV sources, TV and satellite tuners, camcorders, video games (progressive and inter-
laced), and laser disc players.Computer connectionsComputer connections involve attaching the VGA and USB ends of the provided computer cable to a computer and connecting the other end (M1) to the 
Computer In input on the projector. The USB part of the computer cable allows you to advance slides in a PowerPoint™ presentation via a remote control. 
See page 12 for computer/projector setup information.Video connectionsThe first step for connecting video is deciding what type of output connector you want to connect to the projector. If there is more than one output on your 
video device, select the one with the highest quality. Your options are S-video (higher quality) and Composite video (lesser quality).
If you are connecting the projector to HDTV sources, the projector ’s M1 computer connector, labeled Computer In, should be used. Keep in mind that 
HDTV and progressive sources should only be handled through the projector ’s computer connector. You can also use an M1 to Component adapter (avail-
able as an optional accessory) to connect a progressive source’s component connectors to the projector. The S-video port does not function with progressive 
sources.
computer in
monitor
S-video projector input connectors
(out) (HDTV and
progressive
sources)audio/visual
12 volt 
audio out
DC output
(composite)