Digital Projection Mercury 5000gv Dmd Projector Users Manual

							
Digital Projection MERCURY 5000gv	8. Using the On-Screen Menus 
Setup 
Setup Page 1 
Selecting Projector Orientation [Orientation] This reorients your image for your type of projection. The 
options are: desktop front projection, ceiling rear projection, 
desktop rear projection, and ceiling front projection. 
Selecting a Color or Logo for Background [Background] Use this feature to display a blue/ black screen or logo 
when no signal is available. The default background is 
"Blue". You can change the logo screen using the PC Card 
Files feature. See pages 4-4. 
Setting RGB 1 or 2 for RGB OUT [RGBOUT Terminal] This option allows you to determine which RGB source is 
output from the RGBOUT connector during Idle mode. 
Last ............. The signal from  the last RGB input will be 
output to the RGBOUT connector. 
RGB 1 .......... The signal from RGB1 will be output to the  RGBOUT connector. 
RGB 2 .......... The signal from RGB2 will be output to the  RGBOUT connector. 
NOTE: •	The AUDIO OUT jack (RCA) will not output sound during the Idle mode. 
•	The RGB signal can be output even when Video, S-Video, Viewer and 
LAN is selected. 
•	When the DVI (DIGITAL) input is selected, the RGB OUTPUT terminal 
will not output signal. 
Setting Closed Caption This option sets several closed caption modes that allows 
text to be superimposed on the projected image of Video or 
S-Video. 
CAPTION 1-4 Text is superimposed. 
TEXT 1-4  ..... Text is displayed in full screen. 
OFF ............. This exits  the closed caption mode.

Sync Termination (RGB1) This function is used to select the impedance of the sync

signal.

Select " 75Ω" or "Hi-Z".

NOTE: This should be "75Ω" for normal use. Select the "Hi-Z" when 
inputting a TTL signal. 
Setup Page 2 
Setting Viewer Options Show Folder List:

If this option is checked, when the Viewer source is

selected on the projector, the folder lists will be displayed

and allows you to select the presentation from a PC card.

Auto Play:

If this option is checked, when the Viewer source is

selected on the projector any given slide will start to play

automatically.

Auto Play Interval:

You can specify interval time between 5 and 300 seconds.

NOTE: The Auto Play Interval time set on "Slide Show Settings" of the 
Dynamic Image Utility 2.0 overrides the one set here. 
Manual Play:

Views a slide manually when the Viewer source is

selected.

Selecting Capture Options (available for JPEG only)  These options are used for the Capture function that you 
can select from Tools. You have three options for JPEG 
compression quality: High quality, Normal and High 
Compression. 
High Quality .............. Gives quality of JPEG a priority.

Normal  ...................... Gives normal JPEG quality.

High Compression .... Gives  compression a priority.

Setting Mouse Button and Sensitivity This option lets you to change your USB mouse settings. 
The mouse settings feature is available for USB mouse 
only. Choose the settings you want: 
Mouse Button ........... "Right Hand" or "Left Hand"

Mouse Sensitivity ..... "Fast", "Medium" or "Slow"

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Selecting Operation Mode Set the operation mode of the USB mouse connected to the 
USB port (MOUSE/HUB) on the projector 
Auto ............ Depending on  connection of the USB port 
(PC) on the projector and a USB port (type A) 
on your PC, the USB mouse is operated in the 
following way: 
* When connecting the projector to your PC 
The USB mouse connected to the projector 
can be used as a PC mouse. 
* When not connecting the projector to your PC 
The USB mouse connected to the projector 
can perform menu operation of the 
projector. 
Projector  ...... The USB mouse connected to the projector 
can perform menu operation of the projector. 
Setup Page 3 
Selecting Signal Format RGB1/2 
Allows you to choose "RGB" for an RGB source such as a 
computer, or "Component" for a component video source 
such as a DVD player. 
Normally select "RGB/Component" and the projector 
automatically detects an either incoming signal. However 
there may be some component signals that the projector is 
unable to detect. If this is the case, select "Component". 
Select "Scart" in RGB 1 or 2 for the European Scart. 
VIDEO, S-VIDEO and RGB1 (Video and S-Video) 
This feature enables you to select composite video 
standards manually. 
Normally select "Auto". Select the video standard from the 
pulldown menu. This must be done for Video and S-Video 
separately and "VIDEO" or "S-VIDEO" for RGB1 connector. 
Setup Page 4 
Enabling Auto Adjust [Auto Adjust] When "Auto Adjust" is set to "On", the projector 
automatically determines the best resolution for the current 
RGB input signal to project an image using Digital 
Projection's DigiScale Intelligent Pixel Blending Technology. 
The image can be automatically adjusted for position and 
stability; "Horizontal Position", "Vertical Position", "Clock", 
"Phase", and "Resolution". 
On  ...............  Automatically adjusts image "Horizontal 
Position", "Vertical Position", "Clock", "Phase" 
and "Resolution". 
O f f ............... User can adjust  the image display functions 
("Horizontal Position", "Vertical Position", 
"Clock", "Phase" and "Resolution") manually. 
Enabling Auto Start [Auto Start] Turns the projector on automatically when the power cable 
is inserted into an active power outlet and the main power 
switch is turned on. 
This eliminates the need to always use the "Power" button 
on the remote control or projector cabinet. 
Enabling Power Management [Power Management] When this option is on and there is no input for five minutes 
or more, the projector will automatically turn itself off. 
Enabling Power Off Confirmation [Power Off Confirmation] This option determines whether a confirmation dialog for 
turning off the projector will appear or not. 
Enabling Horizontal and Vertical Keystone Correction Save 
[3D Reform Save] 
This option enables you to save your current 3D Reform 
settings. Saving your change once affects all sources. The 
changes are saved when you turn off the projector. 
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Enabling Last Memory [Last Memory] The projector stores the last signal data in memory for each 
input (RGB1, RGB2, DVI DIGITAL, Video, S-Video and Slot 
1/2). 
This feature will reduce switching time between sources. If 
a commercially available switcher is connected, turning on 
this feature may cause the image to appear incorrectly. 
Should this happen, turn this feature off to mute the screen 
during switching. 
Enabling Idle Mode [Idle Mode] The projector has two standby modes: Standby and Idle.

Standby mode consumes less power than the idle mode.

The projector is preset for Standby at the factory.

When this check box is turned on, you allow the RGB OUT

connector to output RGB signal during Idle mode.

NOTE: * The RGB OUT connector will not output signal during the Standby mode. 
* Via the USB interface the projector can be turned on from your PC using Dynamic Image Utility 2.0 during the Standby or Idle mode. On 
the LAN connection the projector can be controlled or monitored from 
your PC using Dynamic Image Utility 2.0 only in the Idle mode. 
* The HTTP server functions are not available during Standby mode. 
See page 10-11. 
Turning on or off the Back Light [Back Light] This function turns on or off the backlight of the buttons on 
the cabinet. 
NOTE: The Back Light feature is available in the normal operating mode 
or the idle mode only. 
Enabling Screen Trigger [Screen Trigger] When "Screen Trigger" is selected and the projector is 
powered ON, the screen trigger output sends a low 
voltage trigger to the screen controller and the screen will 
go down. When the projector is powered OFF the screen 
trigger stops sending a low voltage trigger to the screen 
controller and the screen will go up. Use a commercially 
available stereo mini cable. 
Setup Page 5 
Remote Sensor This option determines which remote sensors on the 
projector are enabled in wireless mode. 
The options are: front, rear, right, or left. All checked boxes 
indicate that they can accept the infrared signal from the 
supplied remote control. 
S-Video Mode Select: This feature is used to select the S-Video signal detection 
mode. 
This allows identifying of the S-Video signals with different 
aspect ratio (16:9 and 4:3). 
O f f ............... Does not  identify any S-video signal.

S2 ................ Identifies the  16:9 or 4:3 signal.

NOTE: The Aspect Ration is not available when S2 signal is detected. 
Resetting the Filter Usage Hours [Clear Filter Usage Meter] Resets the filter usage back to zero. Pressing this button 
appears a confirmation dialog box. To reset the filter usage 
hours, press "OK". 
Setup Page 6 
Selecting Communication Speed [Communication Speed] This feature sets the baud rate of the PC CONTROL port 
(D-Sub 9 Pin). It supports data rates from 4800 to 38400 
bps. 
The default is 38400 bps. Select the appropriate baud rate 
for your equipment to be connected (depending on the 
equipment, a lower baud rate may be recommended for 
long cable runs). 
Enabling and Disabling Projector ID Each projector needs its own unique addresses when 
used in serial communication mode. You can choose one of 
64 unique address using the spin box. First select Enable. 
Keep pressing 
 button increases the number. To make 
your setting available, select OK. 
Selecting Default Source [Default Source Select] You can set the projector to default to any one of its inputs 
each time the projector is turned on. 
Last  ............. Sets the projector  to default to the previous or 
last active input each time the projector is 
turned on. 
Auto  ............ Searches for an active  source in order of 
RGB1  → RGB2  → DVI(DIGITAL) →  Video → S-
Video  → Viewer  → Slot 1  → Slot 2  → 
RGB1(Video)  → RGB1(S-Video)  → RGB1 and 
displays the first found source. 
Select  .......... Displays the  selected source input every time 
the projector is started up. Select an input 
from the pull-down menu. 
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Disabling the Cabinet Buttons [Control Panel Key Lock] This option turns on or off the Control Panel Key Lock function. 
NOTE: * This Control Panel Key Lock does not affect the remote control
functions. 
* When the cabinet buttons are disabled, pressing and holding theCANCEL button for about 10 seconds will change the setting to 
enable. 
Lamp Settings 
The projector is designed to accept two lamps (dual lamp 
system). 
Lamp Mode This feature enables you to select two modes of the lamp: 
Normal and Eco. The lamp life can be extended by using the 
Eco mode. 
Normal Mode . This is the default setting (100% Brightness). 
Eco Mode .... Select this mode to increase the lamp life
 (80% Brightness).

Lamp Select This feature allows you to select which lamp to be used. 
NOTE: This option is not displayed in the Basic menu. 
*	Changes to these options will not take effect for 90 seconds 
immediately after the lamp is turned off. 
*	The lamp cannot be turned off for 60 seconds immediately after 
the lamp is turned on. Changes to these options cannot take 
effect until then. 
Dual  ............. Select to use the two  lamps at the same time 
to increase brightness. 
Lamp1/2  ......  Select to use one lamp of the two lamps. 
(Lamp 1 on the right side and Lamp 2 on the 
left side when viewed from the front) 
Interval This allows you to specify the time for switching between 
the two lamps alternately. This option is available only 
when “Lamp1” or “Lamp2” is selected. When Auto is 
selected and one lamp has reached the end of its usable 
life, the other lamp is turned on. The lamp cannot be turned 
off for 60 seconds immediately after the lamp is turned on. 
NOTE: This option is not displayed in the Basic menu. 
Lamp Type: The lamp type you use and its information are displayed

here.

The information displayed here is:

Light on or off.

Link Mode 
Link Mode Settings Page Selecting Standalone/Master/Slave This feature is used for multiple projector connection. The 
master projector is set to Master. The other slave 
projectors are set to Slave. When not using Link mode, set 
to Standalone. See page 7-5 for setting up for double 
stacking in link mode. 
Selecting Communication Speed [Communication Speed] This feature sets the baud rate of the PC CONTROL port 
(D-Sub 9 Pin). This is the same procedure as in “Page 6” of 
“Setup”. 
Enabling and Disabling Projector ID: Each projector needs its own unique addresses when used in serial communication mode. This is the same procedure as in “Page 6” of “Setup”. 
Copying Signals in the Entry List Press the Entry List Copy button to copy all of the signals 
recorded in the Entry List from one projector to another. 
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Link Mode Status Page 
Displaying Current Status of Link Mode When selecting the tab "Status", you will get the following 
dialog box. 
Master ID .................. Indicates the Master projector 
Status  ....................... Indicates the status  of the master 
projector 
Connected PJ ........... Indicates number of connected slave  projectors 
Slave No  ...................  Indicates serial number of the slave 
projector

ID .............................. Indicates  ID of a slave projector

Status  ....................... Indicates the  status of the slave

projector

Reconnect  button .... Confirms connection of all linked
 projectors

Status items Running ....................  The projector is now working

Cooling Lamp  ........... The fan is now cooling the lamp

Standby .................... The projector  is in stand-by or idle.

Communication Error ....A communication error has occurred

Connecting ...............  The projector is now verifying for

connection 
Error Standby ........... An error caused the projector to enter  the stand-by mode. 
LAN Mode This feature allows you to set various setting items when the

projector is used on your network.

Consult with your network administrator about these settings.

NOTE: •	Connect an Ethernet LAN cable to the LAN port (RJ-45) of the 
projector for network connection. 
•	Digital Projection's optional wireless LAN card is available. For more  information on inserting or ejecting a LAN card, see page 5-2. 
•	Either PC Card Slots 1 or 2 can accept LAN card. If two LAN cards  are inserted into both PC card slots, the first inserted one is effectiv\
e. 
•	The standard built-in LAN feature and a commercially LAN card are available for network connection, but only one can be used at a time 
(mutual exclusion). 
CAUTION: Make sure that the LAN card is removed during 
Standby mode (NOT Idle mode)or with the main power 
off.Failure to do so may cause damage to the LAN card,or 
may cause the projector to malfunction.Should a malfunction 
occur, turn off the main power and turn it back on. 
LAN Mode Status Page 
LAN Card  This option selects to use either LAN feature between the 
standard LAN port (RJ-45) and an optional LAN card 
inserted in the PC CARD slot. 
Projector Name Specify a unique projector name. Press to display the 
software keyboard and type in. Up to 16 alphanumeric 
characters can be used. 
IP Address  ............... Indicates the IP address of the
projector.

Subnet Mask ............ Indicates the subnet mask of the
 projector.

Gateway ..................  Indicates the gateway of network 
connected to the projector. 
MAC Address  .......... Indicates the MAC  address of the LAN 
card. 
Advanced  ................ Displays the IP Address setting 
window. 
Reconnect  ............... Use this button  to connect the 
projector to a network. 
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Advanced  Network Type (required for wireless only) 
IP Address 
An IP address can be automatically assigned to this 
projector by your DHCP server. If your network does not 
automatically assign IP address, ask your network 
administrator for an address, and then register it manually. 
Automatic  .... Automatically assigns an IP address to the 
projector from a DHCP server. 
Manual  ......... Provides a space for you to register the IP 
address or subnet mask number obtained 
from your network administrator. 
IP Address  .. Set your IP address. Press to display the 
software keyboard and type in 12 numeric 
characters. 
Subnet Mask Set your subnet mask number. Press to 
display the software keyboard and type in 12 
numeric characters. 
Gateway  ..... Set the default gateway of the network

connected to the projector. Press 
to 
display the software keyboard and type in 12 
numeric characters. 
Checking this box will make the set default route valid. 
When data is sent from the LAN card, the 
transfer location will be searched according 
to the previously set routing information; 
however, when the transfer location has not 
been found as a result of the search, the data 
will be sent to the device that holds the IP 
address set here. The IP address that is set 
here must be one that can be identified by a 
search of the routing information. 
DNS Configuration  .................... Type in the IP  address of DNS server on the 
network connected to the projector. 
12 numeric characters are used. 
Domain Name 
.................... Type in domain name of the network
 connected to the projector. Up to 60

alphanumeric characters can be used.

Mode: Select communication method when using wireless LAN. 
Infrastructure 
.................... Select this option  when communicating with 
one or more equipment connected to the 
wireless or wired LAN network via an 
access point. 
802.11 Ad Hoc  .................... Select this option  when using the wireless 
LAN to communicate with a computer in a 
one-to-one correspondence. This is a method 
that meets the IEEE802.11 wireless standard. 
Ad Hoc ........ Select this option when using the wireless  LAN to communicate with a computer in a 
one-to-one correspondence. 
Easy Connection  .................... This allows you to  easily set up wireless LAN 
connection. See the Software Utility 
Installation section for more information. 
See chapter 6 “Using the Projector in a 
Network”. 
SSID (Network name): 
Enter an identifier (SSID) for wireless LAN. Communication 
can be done only with equipment whose SSID matches 
SSID for your wireless LAN. Up to 32 alphanumeric 
characters can be used (Case sensitive). 
NOTE: To disable SSID, select a space (null) or "ANY"(All caps). 
Channel: Set this option when selecting [802.11 Ad Hoc] or [Ad Hoc] 
in [Mode]. 
Select a channel number from the pull-down list. The 
channel must match for all wireless devices communicating 
on your wireless LAN. 
NOTE: Channels in the pull-down list are different depending on which 
country you live in. 
TX rate: Select a wireless transmission speed. Normally leave it as 
Automatic. 
Try another transmission speed when the connection fails. 
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WEP (for Wireless only) DHCP 
Select this option whether using the WEP (Wired Equivalent 
Privacy) key for encryption or not. To use encryption, specify 
WEP key. 
Disable ........ Will not turn on the encryption feature. Your 
communications may be monitored by 
someone. 
64bit ............ Uses 64-bit datalength for secure
 transmission.

128bit .......... Uses 128-bit  datalength for secure 
transmission. This option will increase privacy 
and security when compared to use of 64bit 
datalength encryption. 
NOTE: The WEP settings must be the same as communication devices 
such as PC or access point in your wireless network. When you use 
WEP, your image transmission speed will slow down.
Key Select:  Selects one key from the four keys below when selecting 
[64bit] or [128bit] in [WEP]. 
Key1-4: Enter encryption key when selecting [64bit] or [128bit] in 
[WEP]. 
Up to 5 characters can be set in 64 bit and up to 13 
characters in 128 bit. Press the “HEX” button to change to 
“ASCII” to set the key in ASCII digit. You can toggle this 
button between “ASCII” and “HEX”. 
The key can also be set in hexadecimal digit. * Hexadecimal uses 0 to 9 and A to F. * Up to 10 characters can be set in 64 bit and up to 26 
characters in 128 bit. 
NOTE: Only numbers can be entered when you use the remote control 
Source/Input buttons. 
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LAN Mode Mail Page  Test Mail: 
Send a test mail to check if your settings are correct. 
NOTE: If you entered an incorrect address in a test, you may not 
receive an Alert mail. Should this happen, check if the Recipient's 
Address is correctly set. 
NOTE: Unless any one of the "Sender's Address", "SMTP Server's 
Name" or "Recipient's Address 1-3" is selected, "Test Mail" is not 
available. 
NOTE: Be sure to highlight “OK” and press the ENTER button before \
executing “T est Mail”. 
NOTE: To the Mail Alert feature on wireless LAN connection, select 
"Infrastructure" for "Mode" in "Network Type." . 
Alert Mail: 
Checking this box enables Alert Mail feature. 
This option notifies your computer of an error message via 
e-mail when using wireless or wired LAN. The error 
message will be notified when the projector lamp has 
reached the end of its usable life or an error occurs in the 
projector. 
Sample of a message sent from the projector: The lamp is at the end of its usable life. Please replace the 
lamp. 
Projector Name: X X X X

Lamp 1 Hour Meter: xxxx [H]

Lamp 2 Hour Meter: xxxx [H]

Projector Usage: xxxxxx [H]

Sender's Address: Specify the senders address. Use the Software keyboard. 
Up to 60 alphanumeric and symbols characters can be 
used. See "Using Software Keyboard" in Appendix for 
more details. 
SMTP Server Name: Type in the SMTP server name to be connected to the 
projector. Up to 60 alphanumeric characters can be used. 
Recipient's Address 1 to 3: Type in your recipient's address. Up to 60 alphanumeric 
and symbols characters can be used. 
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Password A password can be set for your projector to avoid operation by 
an unauthorized person. 
There are two password options: one for menu and the other for 
logo. 
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Security The Security function enables you to protect your projector so 
that the projector will not project a signal unless you enter a key