Knoll Systems Hdp420 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 guarantee that interference will not occur in a 
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmf ul 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 diffe rent from that to which the receiver is 
connected.  
•  Consult the dealer or an experienc ed 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, TUV, GOST 
 
Other specific Country Approvals may appl y. Please see product certification label. 
 
This product is RoHS compliant. 
 
Declaration of Conformity 
 
Knoll Systems, 12140 Horseshoe Way, Richmond, BC V7A 4V5 
 
We declare under our sole responsibility that this pr ojector conform 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 
 
August 2007 
 
Trademarks 
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a trademark or registered trademark of  International Business Machines, Inc. Microsoft, PowerPoint™, and 
Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.  Adobe and Acrobat are 
trademarks or registered trademarks  of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Digital Light Processing is a 
trademark or registered trademark of  Texas Instruments. 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  small 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      25 
       
 
Warranty Information      30 
 
 
 
 
 
  
						

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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 surge-protected power strip is recommended. 
• Refer to this manual for proper startup and shutdown procedures. 
• In the unlikely event of the lamp rupturing, discard any edible items placed in the 
surrounding area and thoroughly clean the area along all sides of the pr\
ojector.  
• 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 more information see www.eiae.org. 
 
 
 
 
Follow these instructions to help ensure image quality and lamp life over the life of the projector. 
Failure to follow these instructions may affect the warranty. For complete details of the warranty, 
see the Warranty 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 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 unique design and color of the projector make it a welcome addition to your 
home. 
 
 
               Status indicator panel 
 
 
 
 
 
  
        Base 
                                                                                          Zoom ring 
    
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                 Focus ring 
                                                                    
                                       
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   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 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 connector, see page 9) 
• S-video  
• Composite video (RCA) 
 
See “Video connectors” on page 9 for details.  
 
The projector also provides the following connectors: 
 
• RS-232 for serial control (not included on the HD108) 
• 12-volt DC output (see below) 
 
 
 
12-volt DC output 
 
The 3.5mm mini-jack trigger provides a 12-volt, 0.25 amp DC output. It provides a constant output 
while the projector is on. It has numerous uses. For 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 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 a table or ceiling mounted) 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 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 recommends use of the mount shipped with the 
projector or the deluxe swivel Knoll CM26 ceiling mount. The addition of a CM20+6 extension bar 
lowers the projector 6” per bar as required. The CM25EX 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 the 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 minim\
um 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 the image starts about below the lens center with a 
horizontally or flat mounted projector.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
						

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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 screen calculator (in Microsoft Excel format) is available at:  
www.knollsystems.com/prod-hdp420-throw.html 
Anamorphic Lens 
Please note the HD410 and HDP420 projector are designed for use with 16:9 
screens. It also has a built in scaler for use with 2.35:1 screens. To display 
images at the highest definition possible in 2.35:1 or cinemascope (most major 
movies are filmed in 2.35:1) an anamorphic lens is required. We recommend the 
Panamorph brand, which has fixed, movable and motorized anamorphic lens for 
use with the HDP410 and HDP420. 
 
 
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. When 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 Wide 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 HDP420 has 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 players, 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. You can connect the projector to most video 
devices that can output video. 
 
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. 
 
A composite video cable is provided with your projector so you can quickly and easily connect a 
video source to the projector and see the amazing image that is displayed. Once you have 
determined a more permanent location for your projector, 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 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, plug a component video cable with red, green, and 
blue RCA connectors into the source  device’s component connectors and the  Component 
c onnectors on the projector. 
 
SCART RGB connection 
SCART (from Syndicat des Constr ucteurs dAppareils Radiorécepteurs et Téléviseurs) is a 
French-originated standard and connector for connecting audio and video equipment to display 
devices. The video signal is separated into its pr imary components for brighter, more accurate 
colors and sharper detail. You must enable this connector in the Source Enable menu to use it, 
see page 20. You will also need a SCART to 4-RCA  adapter to connect to your SCART device. 
 
Digital connections 
 
The M1-DA/DVI and HDMI (High-Definition Multimedi a Interface) connectors are digital and yield 
the highest quality image. It is common for thes e signals to be encrypted with HDCP (high-band 
width digital-content protection). Your new proj ector ships standard with decryption codes so you 
can enjoy these high quality, all digital images. 
 
This projector uses the M1-DA connec tor, 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 audi o/video interface. HDMI provides an interface 
between sources, such as set-top boxes, DVD pl ayers, and receivers and your projector. Plug an 
HDMI cable into the video-out connector on the video device and into the\
  HDMI connector on 
the projector. To display HDMI 1.3 with its deep color and 30-bit detail, a HDMI 1.3 source is 
needed. Please note the HDP410 and HDP420 hav e 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 be 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.