Knoll Systems Hdp410 Projector User Manual

 
 
            
HDP410 
HDP420 
      1080p DLP™ Projector 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
                        
Users Manual v1.2  

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FCC Warning 
Note: 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 limit s are designed to provide reasonable protection against 
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment gener ates, uses and can radiate radio 
frequency energy and, if not install ed and used in accordance with the  instructions, may cause harmful 
interference to radio communications. However, there  is no...

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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...

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Important Operating Considerations for Safety 
 
• Place the projector in a horizontal position no greater than 15 degrees off axis. 
• Locate the projector in a well-ventilated area without any obstructions to intake or 
exhaust vents.  
• Do not place the projector on a tablecloth or other 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...

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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 home cinema applications. The projector sets a 
high standard using the latest DLP™ technology and new DNX video proc\
essing from 
Pixelworks™. This projector has 1920 x 1080 resolution (1080p). Whether you are watching 
movies or High Definition broadcasts or playing the latest video game, you will enjoy amazing 
image quality. The...

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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 options: 
          
• M1-DA/DVI (Digital Visual Interface) for DVI connection an M1-DA to DVI adaptor is required. 
• HDMI™ (High Definition Multimedia Interface) 
• Component (RCA) 
• SCART RGB (you must enable this...

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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 (0.15 m) of a wall or other object. 
 
Position the projector on a flat surface (either on...

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HDP410 and HDP420 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...

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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,...

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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 yellow Composite connector on the projector. 
 
S-video connection 
If your video device uses a round, four-prong S-video 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,...