Eiki Eip 1500t Dlp Dlp Projector Owners Manual

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Setting Up the Projector
Projecting a Reversed Image
Projection from behind the Screen
■Place a translucent screen between the projector and the audience.
■ Reverse the image by setting “Rear” in the “PRJ Mode” menu. \
(See page  52.)
Projection Using a Mirror
■ Place a mirror (normal flat type) in front of the lens.
■ When the translucent screen is placed between the mirror and audience, s\
et to “Front” in the “PRJ Mode”
menu. (See page  52.)
■ When the mirror is placed on the audience side, set to “Rear” in t\
he “PRJ Mode” menu. (See page  52.)
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•When using a mirror, ensure to carefully position both the projector and the mirror so the \
light does not
shine into the eyes of the audience.
Ceiling-mount Setup
■ It is recommended that you use the optional EIKI ceiling-mount
bracket for this installation.
■ Before mounting the projector, contact your nearest EIKI Autho-
rized Dealer or Service Center to obtain the recommended ceil-
ing-mount bracket (sold separately).
■ Invert the image by setting “Ceiling + Front” in “PRJ Mode”.\
 See
page  52 for use of this function. T
ranslucent screen
Audience
Set to “Front”
Audience T
ranslucent screen Mirror
Set to “Rear”
Audience
Mirror
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INPUT Terminals and Connectable Main Equipment
INPUT 5/DIGITAL terminalConnecting video equipment with 
component output terminal (DVD 
player, DTV decoder, DVD recorder 
with hard disc, etc.). (See pages 22, 
23 .)
Connecting the computer. (See 
pages  25, 26 .)INPUT 3 terminalConnecting video equipment with S-video 
output terminal (VCR, DVD player, etc.).
(See page  24.)
INPUT 1, 2 terminalConnecting video equipment with 
component output terminal (DVD 
player, DTV decoder, DVD recorder 
with hard disc, etc.). (See page  21.)
INPUT 4 terminalConnecting video equipment without 
S-video output terminal. (See page  24.)
RS-232C terminalConnecting the computer 
to control the projector. 
(See page  27.)
Connections
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Terminal on the
projector
INPUT 1, 2
INPUT 1, 2
INPUT 5/DIGITAL
INPUT 5/DIGITAL
INPUT 4
INPUT 4
INPUT 3
INPUT 3
RS-232C
Equipment
Audio-visual
equipment
Computer
Computer
T
erminal on
connected equipment
Component
video 
output
terminal
T erminal
for using
the
dedicated
cable
DVI output terminal
RGB output terminal
Video
output
terminal
T erminal
for using
the
dedicated
cable
S-video
output
terminal
T erminal
for using
the
dedicated
cable
RS-232C
terminal
Cable
Component cable (commercially available)
Dedicated cable attached to the connected equipment
DVI cable (commercially available)
Video cable (supplied)
Dedicated cable attached to the connected equipment
S-video cable (commercially available)
Dedicated cable attached to the connected equipment
RS-232C cable (commercially available)
Samples of Cables for Connection
•For more details of connection and cables, refer to the owner’s manual of the connecting equipment.
•Y ou may need other cables or connectors not listed below.
DVI to 15-pin D-sub adaptor
(commercially available)
RGB cable (commercially available)
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Connecting to Video Equipment
Before connecting, ensure that you have unplugged the power cord of the \
projector from the
AC outlet and turned off the devices to be connected. After making all connections, turn on
the projector and then the other devices.
Ensure that you have read the owner’s manuals of the devices to be connected before making
connections.
When connecting the component video equipment to the component input ter\
minal on the
projector (INPUT 1 or INPUT 2)
Note
•When you connect video equipment with a 21-pin RGB output (Euro-scart)\
 to the projector, use a com-
mercially available cable that fits in the projector terminal you want t\
o connect.
Component cable
(commercially available) INPUT 1 or INPUT 2 terminal
Analog component
output terminal
DVD Player,etc.
1
2
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When connecting the video equipment with RGB output terminal (INPUT 5)\
•Before connecting the cable, switch the digital input type switch to “\
VIDEO”.
INPUT 5 terminal
DVI to 15-pin D-sub adaptor(commercially available)
RGB output terminal
RGB cable
(commercially available)
DVD Player,etc.
4
32
Switch to “VIDEO”1
Connecting to Video Equipment
Note
•
For this connection, select “RGB” for “Signal Type” on the OSD menu or press  on the remote control.
(See page  48.)
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DIGITAL terminal
DVI output terminal
DVI cable
(commercially available)
Switch to “VIDEO”DVD Player,etc.
2
3 1
Note
•
Select DIGITAL mode when connecting to video equipment with the digital output termina\
l. (See page
29 .)
When connecting the video equipment with DVI output terminal (DIGITAL INPUT)
•Before connecting the cable, switch the digital input type switch to “\
VIDEO”.
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When connecting video equipment with S-video output terminal (INPUT 3)\
When connecting video equipment with video output terminal (INPUT 4)
S-video cable
(commercially available)
S-video output terminal
INPUT 3 terminal
DVD Player,etc.
2
1
INPUT 4 terminal
Video output terminal
Video cable(supplied)
DVD Player,etc.
1
2
Connecting to Video Equipment
V
ideo cable
Supplied
accessory
Note
• When you connect video equipment with a 21-pin RGB output (Euro-scart)\
 to the projector, use a com-
mercially available cable that fits in the projector terminal you want t\
o connect.
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Connecting to a Computer
Connecting to a computer (INPUT 5)
•Before connecting the cable, switch the digital input type switch to “\
PC”.
RGB output terminal INPUT 5 terminal
RGB cable (commercially available)
DVI to 15-pin D-sub adaptor (commercially available)
Computer
4
32
Switch to “PC”1
Note
•Refer to “Computer Compatibility Chart” on page 
61 for a list of computer signals compatible with the projector. Use
with computer signals other than those listed may cause some of the func\
tions not to work.
•When connecting the projector to a computer in this way, select “RGB” for “Signal Type” on the OSD menu or press
 on the remote control. (See page  48.)
•A Macintosh adaptor may be required for use with some Macintosh computers.\
 Contact your nearest EIKI Autho-
rized Dealer or Service Center.
•Depending on the computer you are using, an image may not be projected u\
nless the signal output setting of the
computer is switched to the external output. Refer to the owner’s manual of the computer for switching the computer
signal output settings.
When connecting a computer, ensure that it is the last device to be turned on after all the
connections are made.
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Connecting to a computer with DIGITAL RGB output Terminal (DIGITAL)
•Before connecting the cable, switch the digital input type switch to “\
PC”.
INPUT 5 terminal
DVI output terminal
DVI cable
(commercially available)
Switch to “PC”
Computer
2
3 1
Note
•
Select DIGITAL mode when connecting to digital output terminal of the computer. (See page  29.)
• Before switching “Digital input type switch” and connecting, ensur\
e to unplug the power cord of the pro-
jector from the AC outlet and turn off the computer to be connected. After making all connections, turn on
the projector and then the computer.
“Plug and Play” function
■ This projector is compatible with VESA-standard DDC 1/DDC 2B. The projector and a VESA DDC com-
patible computer will communicate their setting requirements, allowing f\
or quick and easy setup.
■ Before using the “Plug and Play” function,  be sure to turn on the projector first and the connected
computer last.
Note
• The DDC “Plug and Play” function of this projector operates only w\
hen used in conjunction with a VESA
DDC compatible computer.
Connecting to a Computer
When connecting a computer, ensure that it is the last device to be turned on after all the
connections are made.
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Controlling the Projector by a Computer
When the RS-232C terminal on the projector is connected to a computer, the computer can be used to control
the projector and check the status of the projector.
When connecting to a computer using an RS-232C serial control cable
Note
•The RS-232C function may not operate if your computer terminal is not co\
rrectly set up. Refer to the
owner’s manual of the computer for details.
• See “RS-232C Specifications and Command Settings” on page 60 for d\
etails.
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•Do not connect the RS-232C cable to a port other than the RS-232C termin\
al on the computer. This may
damage your computer or projector.
• Do not connect or disconnect an RS-232C serial control cable to or from \
the computer while it is on. This
may damage your computer.
2 1
RS-232C terminal
RS-232C serial control cable (cross type, commercially available)
RS-232C terminal
Computer
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