Knoll Projector HDP410 HDP420 HDP460 User Manual
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HDP410
HDP420
HDP460
1080p DLP™ Projector
Users Manual v1.3
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FCC Warning
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to c omply 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 again st
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate rad io
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, ther e is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cau se harmful interference to radio or television rece ption,
which can be determined by turning the equipment of f and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measur es:
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 tech nician for help.
Canada
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadi an ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Safety Certifications
UL, cUL, TUV, GOST
Other specific Country Approvals may apply. Please see product certification label.
This product is RoHS compliant.
Declaration of Conformity
Knoll Systems, 12140 Horseshoe Way, Richmond, BC V7 A 4V5
We declare under our sole responsibility that this projector conforms 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/E EC
Safety: EN 60950: 2000
August 2007
Trademarks
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a trademark or registered trademark of Internationa l Business Machines, Inc. Microsoft, PowerPoint™, a nd
Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Adobe and Acrobat are
trademarks or registered trademarks of Adobe System s Incorporated. Digital Light Processing is a
trademark or registered trademark of Texas Instrume nts. Faroudja, DCDi, and TrueLife are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Faroudja. Knoll and Knöll are trademarks of Pacific Sound & Signal Inc.
WARNING: This product has a lamp, which contains a very smal l amount of mercury. Dispose of it as
required by local, state, or federal ordinances and regulations. For more information, see www.eiae.org.
Knoll Systems
12140 Horseshoe Way, Richmond, BC V7A 4V5 Canada
145 Tyee Drive, Point Roberts, WA 98281 USA
www.knollsystems.com
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Warnings 4
Introduction 5
Positioning the projector 7
Choosing the aspect ratio 8
Video connectors 8
Connecting a video device 9
Composite (RCA) video connection 9
S-video connection 9
Component (RCA) connection 9
SCART RGB connection 9
Digital connections 10
DVI connection 10
HDMI connection 10
Computer connections 10
RS-232 connections 10
Displaying an image 11
Adjusting the image 11
Shutting down the projector 12
Troubleshooting your setup 12
Using the remote control 15
Using the keypad buttons 15
Optimizing video images 16
Customizing the projector 16
Using the menus 16
Picture menu 17
Settings menu 19
Maintenance 22
Cleaning the lens 22
Replacing the projection lamp 22
Appendix
Red LED behavior and projector errors 23
Remote control discrete codes 24
Projector dimensions 24
Supported video formats 25
RS-232 terminal specs
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Warranty Information 30
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Important Operating Considerations for Safety
Place the projector in a horizontal position no gr eater than 15 degrees off axis.
Locate the projector in a well-ventilated area wit hout any obstructions to intake or
exhaust vents.
Do not place the projector on a tablecloth or othe r 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 Knoll-approved ceiling mounts.
Use only the power cord provided. A surge-protecte d power strip is recommended.
Refer to this manual for proper startup and shutdo wn procedures.
In the unlikely event of the lamp rupturing, disca rd any edible items placed in the
surrounding area and thoroughly clean the area alon g 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 mo re information see www.eiae.org.
Follow these instructions to help ensure image qual ity and lamp life over the life of the projector.
Failure to follow these instructions may affect the warranty. For complete details of the w arranty,
see the W arranty section at the end of this Users Guide.
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Introduction
Congratulations and thank you for your choice of a
superior digital image projection device. Your
new Knoll projector is specifically designed for ho me cinema applications. The projector sets a
high standard using the latest DLP™ technology and new DNX video processing from
Pixelworks™. This projector has 1920 x 1080 resolut ion (1080p). Whether you are watching
movies or High Definition broadcasts or playing the latest video game, you will enjoy amazing
image quality. The unique design and color of the p rojector make it a welcome addition to your
home.
Status indicator panel
Base
Zoom ring
Focus ring
Receiver (IR)
Product specifications
To read the latest specifications, be sure to visit our website at www.knollsystems.com as
specifications are subject to change.
Optional accessories can be found on our website at www.knollsystems.com, or at your retailer or
dealer.
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M1-DA/DVI
12 VDC triggers RS-232 IR input
HDMI
Rear Connector Panel
S-video
Composite RCA Component video
The projector provides the following connection opt ions:
• M1-DA/DVI (Digital Visual Interface) for DVI conn ection an M1-DA to DVI adaptor is required.
• HDMI™ (High Definition Multimedia Interface)
• Component (RCA)
• SCART RGB (you must enable this connector, see pa ge 9)
• S-video
• Composite video (RCA)
See “Video connectors” on page 9
for details.
The projector also provides the following connector s:
• RS-232 for serial control (not included on the HD 108)
• 12-volt DC output (see below)
12-volt DC output
The 3.5mm mini-jack trigger provides a 12-volt, 0.2 5 amp DC output. It provides a constant output
while the projector is on. It has numerous uses. Fo r example, 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.
12V+
ground
3.5mm plug 12VDC output
screen relay (see
screen manufacturer for details)
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Setting up the Projector
There are a number of factors to consider when dete
rmining where to set up the projector,
including the size and shape of your screen, the lo cation of your power outlets, and the distance
between the projector and the rest of your equipmen t. But here are some general guidelines.
NOTE: To ensure adequate cable access, do not place the
projector within 6 inches (0.15 m) of a w all or other object.
Position the projector on a flat surface (either on a table or ceiling mounted) at a right angle to the
screen.
The projector should be within 10 feet (3 m) of you r power source and within 6 feet (1.8 m) of
your video source(s), unless good quality extension cables or baluns are to be used.
When installing the projector on the ceiling, refer to the installation guide that comes with the
Ceiling Mount Kit for more information. Knoll recom mends use of the mount shipped with the
projector or the deluxe swivel Knoll CM26 ceiling m ount. The addition of a CM20+6 extension bar
lowers the projector 6” per bar as required. The CM 25EX is an adjustable extender that can lower
the projector 6.75” to 11” (17-28 cm). The ceiling mount kit may be sold separately.
Position the projector the desired distance from th e 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.
Projector Positioning
The projected image becomes larger as the distance between the unit and screen increases.
The manual zoom allows the distance from the screen to be within a minimum and maximum
range. See the chart on the next page for details. The example below defines the screen height,
width, diagonal, offset, etc. Note the bottom of th e image starts about below the lens center with a
horizontally or flat mounted projector.
8 HDP410, HDP420 and HDP460 Projection Throw Distance 16:9 Video Screen: Screen Diagonal 92 103 106 110 122.5 146.75 Minimum Distance 149 166 171 178 198 237 Maximum Distance 178 199 205 212 237 284 Screen offset 16 18 19 20 23 26 Viewing Area 45x80 50.5x89.75 52x92 54x96 60x107 72x128 MAXIMUM DISTANCE TO SCREEN (16:9) = 1.935 x SCREEN DIAGONAL SIZE MINIMUM DISTANCE TO SCREEN (16:9) = 1.612 x SCREEN DIAGONAL SIZE SCREEN OFFSET (IMAGE DROP OR RISE) (16:9) = 0.177 x SCREEN DIAGONAL SIZE An interactive screen calculator (in Microsoft Exce l format) is available at: www.knollsystems.com/prod-hdp420-throw.html Anamorphic Lens Please note the HD410, HDP420 and HDP460 projectors are designed for use with 16:9 screens. They also have a built in scaler for use with 2.35:1 screens. To display images at the highest definition possible i n 2.35:1 or cinemascope (most major movies are filmed in 2.35:1) an anamorphic le ns is required. We recommend the Panamorph brand, which has fixed, mov able and motorized anamorphic lens for use with the HDP410, HDP420 and HDP460. Choosing the aspect ratio Aspect ratio is the ratio of the image width to image height. HDTV and most DVDs are 16:9, which is the default for this projector. W hen in 4:3 mode the projector places black bars on both sides of the image. Native mode centers the image and turns off the internal scaler so that any resolution larger than the native projector resolution is cropped on the edges. Letterbox expands the image to fill the screen. What you plan to project will also help you choose between 4:3 and 16:9. For example, most TV shows are 4:3, while most movies are 16:9. If you have a 16:9 screen, then you should select an aspect ratio of 16:9 for anamorphic movies and HDTV, and Native for 4:3 content. If you have a 4:3 screen you should still use 16:9 for anamorphic movies or HDTV, but you also have the option of using 4:3, Native, or Natural Wide for 4:3 content. Keep in mind that anamorphic movies only appear correctly if the DVD player is set to output to a 16:9 television. Natural W ide stretches a 4:3 image to fill the entire 16:9 screen. The center two-thirds of the image is unchanged; the edges of the image are stretched.
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Video Connectors
Component RCA
M1-DA/DVI
12 VDC triggers RS-232 IR input
HDMI
Rear Connector Panel
S-video
Composite RCA Component video
The first step for connecting video is determining what type of output connectors your video
Component RCA device has. If there is more than one output, select the one with the highest
quality. The best quality ranking, with 1 being the highest, is:
1. M1-DA/DVI or HDMI (both are digital inputs).
With a M1-DA to HDMI adaptor the HDP410, HDP420 and HDP460 have two HDMI inputs.
2. Component /SCART RGB video (RCAs)
3. S-video
4. Composite Video (RCA)
If your device has a VGA connector, you can use the M1-DA/DVI connector for a high-quality
image. Many PC game systems have VGA connectors.
Connecting a video device
You can connect video devices such as VCRs, DVD pla yers, camcorders, digital cameras, video
game consoles, HDTV receivers, and TV tuners to the projector. Connect the audio from your
video device to your stereo system to get sound. Yo u can connect the projector to most video
devices that can output video.
You cannot directly connect the coaxial cable that ente rs your house from a cable or
satellite company ; the signal must pass through a tuner first. Examp les of tuners are digital
cable boxes, VCRs, digital video recorders, and sat ellite TV boxes. Basically, any device that can
change channels is considered a tuner.
A composite video cable is provided with your proje ctor so you can quickly and easily connect a
video source to the projector and see the amazing i mage that is displayed. Once you have
determined a more permanent location for your proje ctor, we recommend purchasing higher
quality cables in the proper length to get the best image from your particular video equipment.
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Composite (RCA) video connection
Plug the composite video cable’s yellow connector into the video-out connector on the video
device. Plug the other yellow connector into the ye llow Composite connector on the projector.
S-video connection
If your video device uses a round, four-prong S-vid eo connector, plug the S-video cable into the
S-video connector on your video device and into the S-video connector on the projector.
Component (RCA) connection
If your device uses component connectors, plug a co mponent video cable with red, green, and
blue RCA connectors into the source device’s compon ent connectors and the Component
c onnectors on the projector.
SCART RGB connection
SCART (from Syndicat des Constructeurs dAppareils Radiorécepteurs et Téléviseurs) is a
French-originated standard and connector for connec ting audio and video equipment to display
devices. The video signal is separated into its pri mary components for brighter, more accurate
colors and sharper detail. You must enable this con nector in the Source Enable menu to use it,
see page 20. You will also need a SCART to 4-RCA ad apter to connect to your SCART device.
Digital connections
The M1-DA/DVI and HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) connectors are digital and yield
the highest quality image. It is common for these s ignals to be encrypted with HDCP (high-band
width digital-content protection). Your new project or ships standard with decryption codes so you
can enjoy these high quality, all digital images.
This projector uses the M1-DA connector, which has the following advantages:
• allows connection to a digital DVI source
• allows connection to a component source
• allows connection to an analog computer source
• carries a USB control signal, which allows you to easily update your projector’s software as
enhancements become available
• has output pins that can power accessories
HDMI 1.3 connection
HDMI is a standard, uncompressed, all-digital audio /video interface. HDMI provides an interface
between sources, such as set-top boxes, DVD players , and receivers and your projector. Plug an
HDMI cable into the video-out connector on the vide o device and into the HDMI connector on
the projector. To display HDMI 1.3 with its deep co lor and 30-bit detail, a HDMI 1.3 source is
needed. Please note the HDP410, HDP420 and HDP460 h ave no audio capabilities at all.
DVI connection
If your video device uses a DVI connector, plug the DVI end of an M1-DA cable into the video-out
connector on the video device. This connector may b e labeled “To Monitor” on the video device.
Plug the M1-DA end of the cable into the M1-DA/DVI connector on the projector.
Note that the projector has no audio capabilities , so audio signals transferred through HDMI
will not be audible.