Knoll Systems Hd177 Projector User Manual

							       
           
HD177 
      
   HDTV 
  DLP Projector 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Users Manual v2.0 
  
						

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FCC Warning This equipment has been tested and found to comply 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 against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: 
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 technician for help. 
Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-\
003 du Canada. 
Safety Certifications 
UL, CUL, TÜV, NOM, IRAM, GOST, CCC, MIC, S-JQA 
Declaration of Conformity  
Knoll Systems, 11791 Machrina Way, #120, Richmond, BC V7A 4V3 Canada 
We declare under our sole responsibility that the HD177 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/EEC  Safety: EN 60950: 2000   
October 2002 
Australian Certification C-tick mark 
 
 
Trademarks Apple, Macintosh, and PowerBook are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. IBM is a trademark or registered trademark of International Business Machines, Inc. Microsoft, PowerPoint, and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Digital Light Processing is a trademark or registered trademark of Texas Instruments. Faroudja, DCDi, and TrueLife are trademarks or registered trademarks of Faroudja. Knöll is a trademark or registered trademark of Pacific Sound & Signal Inc. 
 
WARNING: This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.  WARNING: 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 more information, visit www.eiae.org. 
 
 
 
 
 
  
						

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 
 
Safety Warnings     2 
Safety Instructions     4 
 
Introduction/Usage guidelines    5 
 
Setting up and positioning the projector     6 
Projection distances     7 
Video device connections         8 
 
Displaying a video image         10 
 
Connecting a computer         11  
 
Shutting down the projector         12 
 
Troubleshooting your setup         12 
 
Using the keypad buttons         15 
Using the remote control         16 
Optimizing video images         17 
Customizing the projector         17 
 
Using the menus        17 
Picture menu         18 
Settings menu         22 
 
Maintenance      24 
Cleaning the lens        24 
Replacing the projection lamp       25 
 
Specifications      26 
Red LED behavior and projector errors     27 
Source compatibility         27 
Projector dimensions for ceiling mount installations  29 
RS-232 terminal specifications       30 
Warranty    34 
 
  
						

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
 
Please read and follow all safety instructions provided BEFORE using your new projector. Failure to 
comply with safety instructions may result in fire, electrical shock, or personal injury and may damage or 
impair protection provided by equipment. Please save all safety instructions. 
 
Safety Definitions: 
 
Warning: Statements identify conditions or practices that could result in personal injury. 
 
Caution: Statements identify conditions or practices that could result in damage to your equipment. 
 
Safety Symbols: 
Attention: For information about usage of a feature, please refer to the User’s Guide.  
Warning: Hot surface. Do not touch. 
 
An arrow pointing to the lamp door on the projector. 
 
Safety Terms: 
 
Warning: Don’t look directly into the lens when the lamp is turned on. 
 
Warning: To replace the lamp, turn off the projector and unplug the power cord. To avoid burns, wait 
30 minutes before opening the lamp door. Follow all instructions provided in this User’s Guide. 
 
 Warning: Please use the power cord provided. Connect the power cord to a receptacle with a 
protective safety (earth) ground terminal. 
 
Warning: Refer all service to qualified service personnel. Servicing your own projector will void the 
warranty. See the following page for the technical support contact information. 
 
Caution: Don’t block ventilation openings. Use of an unauthorized ceiling mount may lead to ventilation 
blockage and/or personal injury. 
 
Caution: Don’t subject projector to prolonged exposure to smoke. 
Caution: Don’t set liquids on the projector. Spilled liquids may damage your projector. 
Caution: Don’t place the projector on a hot surface or in direct sunlight. 
Caution: Do not drop the projector. Transport the projector in a Knöll approved shipping carton. 
 
Important Operating Considerations 
Do not place any objects along the side or 
the front of the projector for at least 2 feet 
(0.6m) 
Do not place the projector on a tablecloth or 
other soft covering that may block the 
vents.  
Do not use a non-Knöll ceiling mount. In 
the unlikely event of the bulb rupturing, 
thoroughly clean the area around the 
projector and discard any edible items 
placed in that area. 
 
  
						

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INTRODUCTION 
The Knöll™ HD177 Introduction 
Congratulations and thank you for your choice of a superior digital image projection device. Your 
new Knöll HD177 is specifically designed for home cinema applications. The HD177 sets the 
standard for enhanced definition digital perfection, featuring true Enhanced Definition 1024x576 
resolution using the latest DLP™ technology and new DCDi video proces\
sing from Faroudja™. 
Calibrated to D65 color mastering standards, the HD177 reproduces colors and details the way 
the director intended. Whether you are watching movies or High Definition broadcasts or playing 
the latest video game, you will enjoy breathtaking image quality.  
 
Usage Guidelines 
1.  Do not look directly into the projection lens when the lamp is turned on. The bright light may 
harm your eyes. 
2.  Do not block the grills on the projector. Restricting the airflow can cause it to overheat and turn 
off. If this happens, you must wait a minute before turning it back on. \
3.  Handle the projector as you would any product with glass components. Be especially careful 
not to drop it. 
4.  Avoid leaving the projector in direct sunlight or extreme cold for extended periods of time. If 
this happens, allow it to reach room temperature before use. 
5. Transport the 
projector in a 
vendor-approved 
hard or soft case.   
 
6. Do not subject 
projector to 
prolonged 
exposure to 
smoke. Smoke 
may cause 
damage to the 
projector. 
 
 
  
						

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SETTING UP THE PROJECTOR 
There are a number of factors to consider when determining where to set up the projector, 
including the size and shape of your screen, the location of your power outlets, and the distance 
between the projector and the rest of your equipment. But here are some general guidelines. 
                 NOTE: To ensure adequate cable access, do not place the  
             projector within 6 inches (.15m) of a wall or other object. 
Position the projector on a flat surface at a right angle to the screen. 
The projector should be within 10 feet (3 m) of your power source and within 6 feet (1.8 m) of 
your video source(s), unless good quality extension cables 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. Knöll recommends use of an authorized Knöll CM25 
ceiling mount. The addition of a CM20+6 extension bar lowers the projector 6” per bar as 
required. The ceiling mount kit may be sold separately. 
Position the projector the desired distance from the screen. 
 
NOTE: The projector must be at least 5.6 feet (1.7 m) from the projection 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 HD177 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 on the right shows a 
very large image 10’ high by 
17.8’ wide. Note the bottom of 
the image starts about 1.6’ above 
the lens center with a horizontally 
or flat mounted projector.  
     
 
 
 
 
 
  
						

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HD177 Projection Distances 16:9 Image 
 
Screen 
Diagonal 92 103 106 110 122.5146.75 165.25”
Min. Distance 167 187 192 200 223 267 300” 
Max. Distance 208 233 239 249 278 332 374” 
Drop or Rise 14.8” 16.7”17.1”17.8”19.8”23.8” 26.7” 
 
Note:  Maximum distance to screen is about 2.27 x screen diagonal.  
Minimum distance to screen is about 1.82 x screen diagonal. 
  Image drop or rise = 0.162 x screen diagonal (16:9) 
 
 
Rear Connector Panel 
 
The projector provides eight discreet video connectors:  
two component RCA, two S-video, one composite RCA, one M1-DA (HD, DVI, and computer),   
one VESA (HD, HD component, and computer) and one component D5 
It also has a mini-jack input for a Knöll, Niles or Xantech-compatible IR repeater and an RS-232 connector 
for serial control. The Command Line Interface (CLI) specifications and commands are listed in the 
Appendix.. 
Two 3.5 mm mini-
jack triggers 
provide 12 volt 
current. Trigger 1 
provides a con-
stant output while 
the projector is on. 
If you connect your 
projection screen 
to Trigger 1, 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. 
Trigger 2 provides 
a 4:3 aspect 
trigger. When you 
select 4:3 in the 
Aspect Ratio menu 
or from the Resize 
button on the 
remote, a 12v 
signal will be sent 
after a five second 
delay. Use this 
trigger for screens 
with 4:3 aspect 
curtains. When 
you switch back to 
16:9 format, the 
curtains open to 
reveal the entire screen. 
  
						

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Video Connections 
 
1. Place the projector on a flat surface or using a ceiling mount kit, o\
n the ceiling. 
If you want to project from behind a rear projection screen, set up the \
projector behind 
your screen.  
 
2. Position the projector the desired distance from the screen. 
The distance from the lens of the projector to the screen and the zoom s\
etting determine 
the size of the projected image. See the table on page 7 for maximum and\
 minimum 
distances for a given screen size. 
 
3. Make sure the projector and source equipment and/or computer are turn\
ed off.  
Make sure the projector is unplugged and your equipment is turned off. 
 
 
WARNING: Do not place the projector on a tablecloth or other soft covering that may block the vents. 
Do not use a non-Knöll ceiling mount. In the unlikely event of the bulb rupturing, thoroughly clean the 
area in front of the projector and discard any edible items placed in that area. 
 
Connecting a Video Device 
You can connect VCRs, DVD players, camcorders, digital cameras, video games, HDTV receivers, and TV 
tuners to the projector. (You cannot directly connect the coaxial cable that enters your house from a cable or 
satellite company; the signal must pass through a tuner first. Examples of tuners are digital cable boxes, 
VCRs, digital video recorders, and satellite TV boxes. Basically, any device that can change channels is 
considered a tuner.) Audio must be provided by your own speakers, as the projector has no separate audio 
controls. If 
there is more 
than one 
output, select 
the highest 
quality one. 
DVI 
Component 
video and 
RGB (M1, 
HD15) have 
the best 
quality, 
followed by S-
video, and 
then 
composite 
video. 
 
 
 
 
 
  
						

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Connecting a Video Device 
If your video device has more than one output, select the highest quality one. DVI video has the best quality, 
followed by Component video, S-video, and then composite video.  
If the video 
device uses 
component 
cable 
connectors, 
plug the cable’s 
green con-
nectors into the 
green 
component-out 
connector on 
the video device 
and into the 
green 
component 
connector 
(labeled “Y”) on 
the projector. 
Plug the 
component 
cable’s blue 
connectors into 
the blue 
component-out 
connector on 
the video device 
and into the 
blue component 
connector 
(labeled “Pb”) 
on the projector. 
Plug the 
component 
cable’s red 
connectors into 
the red 
component-out 
connector on 
the video device 
and into the red 
component                                             
connector 
(labeled “Pr”) on 
the projector.  
 
If the video device uses a round, four-prong S-video connector, plug an  S-video cable into the S-video 
connector on the video device and into the S-video connector on the projector.  
 
If the video device uses a yellow composite video connector, plug a composite video cable’s yellow 
connector into the video-out connector on the video device. Plug the other yellow connector into the yellow 
Video connector on the projector.  
 
If the video device uses a DVI connector, plug an M1-D cable into the video-out connector on the video 
device. Plug the other connector into the M1-DA connector on the projector.  
 
 
 
 
 
  
						

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If the video device uses a VESA connector, plug a VESA cable into the video-out connector on the video 
device. Plug the other connector into the VESA connector on the projector.  
 
 
Connecting the power cable 
 
Connect the power cable to the connector on the back of the projector and to your electrical outlet. The 
Power LED on the keypad turns solid green.  
NOTE: Always use the power cable that shipped with the projector. 
 
Displaying an Image (Video or Computer) 
Displaying a video image 
Remove the lens cap.  
Press the Power button on the top of the projector or the power button on the remote 
The projector chimes if the chime feature is enabled. The LED flashes green and the fans start to run. When 
the lamp comes on, the startup screen displays and the LED is steady green. It can take a minute for the 
image to achieve full brightness.  
 . 
Plug in and turn on the video device. 
An image from the video device should appear on the projection screen. If it doesn’t, press the Source 
button on the keypad.  
 
Adjust the height of the projector by pressing the release button to extend the elevator foot. Rotate the 
leveling foot, if necessary.  
 
Position the projector the desired distance from the screen at a 90-degree angle to the screen. See page 34 
for a table listing screen projected image sizes and distances to the screen. 
Adjust the zoom and/or focus rings by rotating them until the desired image size and sharpness are 
produced.