Digital Projection Mercury Hd Users Manual
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8-15 Digital Projection MERCURY HD8. 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 1-4Text 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 wheninputting 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 theDynamic 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
8-16 8. Using the On-Screen Menus Digital Projection MERCURY HD 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 Projections 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.
8-17 Digital Projection MERCURY HD8. Using the On-Screen Menus 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 modeor 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 Ratio 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.
8-18 8. Using the On-Screen Menus Digital Projection MERCURY HD 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 the CANCEL button for about 10 seconds will change the setting to enable. Lamp Settings 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). NOTE: The Mercury HD projector is designed to accept only one lamp (Lamp 1), so the Lamp Select and Interval settings below will be ignored. 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.
8-19 Digital Projection MERCURY HD8. Using the On-Screen Menus Link Mode Status Page Displaying Current Status of Link Mode When selecting the tab Status, you will get the following dialog box. Master I D .................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 I D ............................. Indicates I D 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 Projections 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 effective. • 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. NOTE: Once you have selected OK on the Advanced screen, youcannot cancel the changes using Cancel on the LAN Mode screen.
8-20 8. Using the On-Screen Menus Digital Projection MERCURY HD Advanced 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.Network Type (required for wireless only) 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 whichcountry you live in. TX rate: Select a wireless transmission speed. Normally leave it as Automatic. Try another transmission speed when the connection fails.
8-21 Digital Projection MERCURY HD8. Using the On-Screen Menus WEP (for Wireless only) 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 controlSource/Input buttons. DHCP Depending on your network environment, acquiring an IP ad- dress from a DHCP server may not be possible. Should this happen, consult your network administrator to make changes to the following settings. Host Name option Select whether or not to add option hostname for DHCP. None......................... Not add Request....................Add at the time of DHCP_REQUEST. Discover/Request.... Add at the time of DHCP_DISCOVER and DHCP_REQUEST. Host Name Type in a hostname. This field is available only when “Request” or “Discover/Request.” Client-identifier option Select whether or not to add option client identifier for DHCP. None......................... Not add Request....................Add at the time of DHCP_REQUEST. Discover/Request.... Add at the time of DHCP_DISCOVER and DHCP_REQUEST. Use MAC address Turn on to use MAC address for Client-identifier. Client-identifier Type in a client identifier.
8-22 8. Using the On-Screen Menus Digital Projection MERCURY HD LAN Mode Mail Page NOTE: To the Mail Alert feature on wireless LAN connection, selectInfrastructure 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] Senders 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. Recipients Address 1 to 3: Type in your recipients address. Up to 60 alphanumeric and symbols characters can be used.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 Recipients Address is correctly set. NOTE: Unless any one of the Senders Address, SMTP Servers Name or Recipients Address 1-3 is selected, Test Mail is not available. NOTE: Be sure to highlight “OK” and press the ENTER button beforeexecuting “Test Mail”.
8-23 Digital Projection MERCURY HD8. Using the On-Screen Menus 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. When a password is set, doing any one of the following four op- erations will display the Password input screen. For Menu: * Changing the menu to Advanced * Editing the custom menu For Logo:* Changing the background * Changing the logo data in PC Card Files Procedures for Password setting apply to both Menu and Logo. Entry To assign your password: NOTE: Up to 15 alphanumeric characters can be assigned. • Only numbers can be entered when you use the remote control Source/Input buttons. 1. Type a password. Highlight Entry and press the ENTER button. The Enter the Password screen will be displayed. Make sure that is highlighted and then press the ENTER button. The Software keyboard appears. Use the Software keyboard to type a password and then highlight OK on the “Enter the Password” screen and press the ENTER button. The [Confirm Password] screen will be displayed. 2. Type the same password again. Highlight OK on the “Enter the Password” screen and press the ENTER button. Your password will be assigned.Delete To delete your password: 1. Highlight [Delete] and press the ENTER button. The Current Password screen will be displayed. 2. Use the Software keyboard to type your password. Highlight OK on the “Current Password” screen and then press the ENTER button. Your password will be deleted. In case you forget your password, follow the steps below to de- lete it. 1. Select the Advanced menu from the Basic menu. The Password entry screen will be displayed. 2. Use the Software keyboard to type 1111. Highlight OK on the “Password” entry screen and then press the ENTER button. The Password Warning!! message will be displayed. 3. Use the Software keyboard to type 3333. Highlight OK on the “Password” entry screen and then press the ENTER button. The Password Warning!! message will be displayed. 4. Use the Software keyboard to type 5555. Highlight OK on the “Password” entry screen and then press the ENTER button. The Delete Password. Are you sure? Yes/No dialog box will be displayed. 5. Use the SELECT or button to highlight Yes and press the ENTER button. Your password will be deleted.
8-24 8. Using the On-Screen Menus Digital Projection MERCURY HD Enable/Disable.........This turns the Security function on or off. Keyword..................Enter an appropriate keyword when you use the Security function. (Up to 10 characters can be used.) The Security function is available only when your keyword is entered. Use Protect key ....... Check this box to lock your projector when using a PC card. To use a keyword without a PC card, do not check this box. Drive .........................Switches between PC Card slots. Read......................... Reads data of a PC card. Register.................... Registers data of the PC card. The Security function is not available unless at least one PC card is registered. (if the “Use Protect key” check box is selected) Up to 5 PC cards can be registered. Delete....................... Deletes data of a registered PC card. To set up a keyword to enable the Security function without using a registered PC card. NOTE: Only numbers can be entered when you use the remote controlSource/Input buttons. 1. Use the SELECT button to select “Keyword” and use the software keyboard to enter a keyword. NOTE: Please make a note of your keyword. 2. Use the SELECT button to select “Enable” and use the SELECT button to select “OK”, then the Security function will be enabled. An “Are you sure?” message will appear. Use the SELECT button and press the ENTER button. The Security function takes effect. Security The Security function enables you to protect your projector so that the projector will not project a signal unless you enter a key- word. There is also an option to lock the projector by using a registered PC card as a protect key. Once you have registered your PC card as a protect key, you are required to insert the registered PC card into the PC card slot of the projector each time you turn on the projector. You can enable the Security func- tion by using a keyword only.To register a PC card as a protect key. 1. Insert a PC card into the PC card slot of the projector. 2. Use the SELECT button to select “Use Protect key” and press the ENTER button. A check mark will be placed. 3. Use the SELECT button to select Read and press the ENTER button. Data of the PC card will be read into the projector. 4. Use the SELECT button to select Register and press the ENTER button. Downloaded data will be registered and be displayed in the list window. 5. Use the SELECT button to select Keyword and use the software keyboard to enter a keyword. NOTE: To use a PC card as a protect key, you must also set up akeyword. Please make a note of your keyword. This completes registration of your PC card. To enable Security, use the SELECT button to select En- able and use the SELECT button to select OK and Se- curity function will be enabled. An “Are you sure? message will appear. Use the SELECT button and press the ENTER button. The Security function takes effect. To turn on the projector when Security is enabled (when using your keyword only). NOTE: Only numbers can be entered when you use the remote controlSource/Input buttons. 1. Press and hold the POWER button for a minimum of two seconds. The projector will be turned on and display a message to the effect that the projector is security-protected. 2. Select [Projector Options] → [Security] from the menu and press the ENTER button. The Release Code input screen will be displayed. 3. Enter your keyword in the Release Code input screen. You can view the projected image. NOTE: Do not forget your keyword. However, if you forget your keyword, Digital Projection or your dealer will provide you with your Release Code. See more information at the end of this section. To turn on the projector when Security is enabled (when using a PC card as a protect key). 1. Insert your registered PC card into the PC card slot. 2. Press and hold the POWER button for a minimum of two seconds. The projector will turn on and then recognize the PC card. Once the image has been projected, it will stay on without the PC card. • The security disable mode is maintained until the main power is turned off (by setting the main power switch to O or unplugging the power cable). In the following cases you will be asked to check the protect key or input the keyword: (1) When OK is selected at an image for which security is set and the power is turned off then back on (2) When the main power is turned off then back on while the security function is enabled (3) When you attempt to display an image for which security is set while the security function is enabled • Blanks (spaces) cannot be used in the Keyword section.