Faroudja Fdp-Dila2 Installation And Operations Manual

Home Theater Optimized
FDP-DILA2
Installation and 
Operations Manual
NOTICE: THIS PROJECTOR HAS BEEN SIGNIFICANTLY
MODIFIED AND OPTIMIZED TO PRODUCE VERY HIGH
QUALITY IMAGES USING THE FAROUDJA PROCESSOR.
ANY CHANGES MADE TO THESE SETTINGS CAN CORRUPT
THIS PROCESS. RESETTING THE OPTIMIZATION IS NOT
COVERED UNDER WARRANTY.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
About burning-in of the D-ILA device
Do not allow the same still picture to be projected for a long 
time or an abnormally bright video picture to be projected.
Do not project video images with high-intensity or high-
contrast on a screen. The video image could be burned in to 
the D-ILA device.
Use special care when projecting video games or computer 
program images. There is no problem with ordinary 
video-cassette playback images.
About the installation...

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–This product should be operated only with the type of 
power source indicated on the label.  If you are not sure 
of the type of power supply to your home, consult your 
product dealer or local power company.
–This product is equipped with a three-wire plug.  This 
plug will fit only into a grounded power outlet.  If you are 
unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact your 
electrician to install the proper outlet.  Do not defeat the 
safety purpose of the grounded plug.
–Power-supply cords...

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Contents
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................. 2
Contents ........................................... 4
Accessories ..................................... 5
Controls and Features .................... 6
Front Side / Top Surface / Right Side .....................6
Left-hand Side / Rear Side ......................................7
Bottom Surface .......................................................8
Control Panel on the Projector ................................9
Connector Panel...

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Accessories
The following accessories are included with this projector. Check for them; if any item is missing, please 
contact your dealer.
■Remote control unit (RM-M160G)
■
■■ ■AA/R6-size dry cell battery (×
×× ×2)
(forchecking operation)
■
■■ ■Power cord
[approx. 8.2 ft (approx. 2.5 m)]
■
■■ ■Ferrite core (×
×× ×2)■
■■ ■Personal computer connection cable
[approx. 6.56 ft (approx. 2 m)]
(D-sub, 3-row 15 pin)
■
■■ ■Video cable
[approx. 6.56 ft (approx. 2 m)]
■
■■ ■Conversion adapter for Mac
(for...

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Controls and Features
Front Side / Top Surface / Right Side
1Exhaust vents
Vents for cooling fans through which warm air comes out.
CAUTION
•Do not block the exhaust vents, or heat will build up inside, 
possibly causing a fire. Also, do not touch the vents, or this 
could give you a low-temperature burn.
2Carrying handle
Raise this handle when carrying the projector.
CAUTIONS
•When carrying the projector, do not transmit shocks to it. 
Also be careful to keep it balanced.
•Do not carry it while the...

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Controls and Features
Left-hand Side / Rear Side
pConnector panel
For details, refer to “Connector Panel” on page 11.
qRear adjustable foot (for leveling the projector)
It is set at the shortest position when shipped from the 
factory. Turn the foot to make the projector level. 
Adjustment can be made in the range of +1.5° and –1.5°
from the horizontal position. For details, refer to 
“Adjusting the Inclination of the Projector” on page 16.
wAir inlet
This is the air inlet. Do not cover or obstruct...

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Controls and Features 
Bottom Surface
tAir inlet (filter)
Air is taken in through the filter to cool the light-source 
lamp. If the filter is blocked or if something that obstructs 
the flow of air is placed around the projector, heat may 
build up inside and could cause a fire. For required 
space, refer to “Precautions for Installation” on page 15.
CAUTIONS
•Be careful as paper, cloth or soft cushion could be drawn in 
if placed nearby. Do not block the filter, or heat may build 
up and could cause a...

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Controls and Features
Control Panel on the Projector
1STAND BY Indicator
ON : When in stand-by mode.
Blinking :When in cool-down mode.
Memo
About the cool-down mode:
This projector has a function to cool down the heated lamp for a 
fixed period of time (approx. 120 seconds) after projection is 
finished. This feature is referred to as the cool-down mode.
The purpose of the cool-down mode is to prevent inner parts 
from being deformed or broken by heat from the heated lamp 
as well as to prolong the...

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Controls and Features 
9EXIT button
This button will be used in the menu mode to return to the 
previous menu. When the main menu is displayed, this 
button will cause the menu to disappear. For details, refer 
to “Basic Menu Operation” on page 43.
pPRESET button
This PRESET button only works as a reset button for the 
direct button adjustment of the KEYSTONE button of the 
control panel and the DIGITAL ZOOM button of the 
remote control. When adjusting the keystone or digital 
zoom (when the setting...