Knoll Systems Projector Hd102 User Manual

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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. There is also an audio input via the red and white 
A/V connectors. 
 
You can connect the audio directly to the projector to get sound from the built-in speaker, or you can 
connect the audio to your stereo system via the Audio Out connector. 
 
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. 
 
Before connecting your projector, you should decide which aspect ratio you want to use. The projector’s 
Aspect Ratio setting is accessed through the projector’s Picture Menu. See page 22 for more information. 
 
What is 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. This projector is not intended for use with 4:3 screens. 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 
854x480 is cropped on the 
edges. 
 
If you are projecting onto a 
screen, the size/shape of the 
screen may determine which 
aspect ratio to use. If you are 
projecting onto a blank wall, you 
don’t have the screen size 
restriction. 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 either 4:3 or Native 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. 
 
Video device connections 
Composite (RCA) video connection
    
Plug the provided composite A/V cable’s yellow 
connector into the video out connector on the video 
device. Plug the other yellow connector into the 
yellow Video 2 connector on the projector. 
 
 
 
  
						

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Plug a white connector into the left audio out connector on the video device and plug a red connector into 
the right audio out connector on the video device. Plug the remaining white connector into the white audio 
in connector on the projector, and plug the remaining red connector into the red audio in connector on the 
projector. 
 
Keep in mind that video output from composite connections are not as high quality as S-video or component 
video. 
 
S-video connection 
 
If your video device uses a round, seven-prong 
S-video connector, plug an S-video cable into 
the S-video connector on your video device and 
into the S-video connector on the projector. Use 
the A/V cable’s red and white audio connectors 
as described directly above (the yellow 
connectors on the A/V cable are not used).  
 
Keep in mind that S-video delivers higher-quality 
video output than composite, but not as high as 
component video.  
 
Component (RCA) connection 
To connect a progressive scan DVD or HD 
source, use the component connector. Connect 
a component video cable with red, green, and 
blue RCA connectors into the source device 
component connector. Connect the other three 
ends of the component cable into the 
component Video connector on the projector. 
 
Use the composite A/V cable’s red and white 
audio connectors as described on the previous 
page (the yellow connectors on the A/V cable 
are not used). 
 
Keep in mind that component video delivers higher quality video output than S-video or composite video. 
 
 
DVI connection 
 
If your video device uses a DVI connector, plug the  
DVI end of the M1-DA cable into the video-out 
connector on the video device. This connector may 
be labeled “To Monitor” on the video source. Plug 
the M1 computer end of the cable into the 
Computer In connector on the projector. Do not 
plug the USB end of this cable into the video device. 
 
Use the composite A/V cable’s red and white audio 
connectors as described on the previous page (the 
yellow connectors on the A/V cable are not used). 
 
Keep in mind that DVI video delivers the highest 
quality video output. 
 
Connect the power cord to the Power connector on the side of the projector and to your electrical outlet. 
 
NOTE: Always use the power cord that shipped with the projector. 
  
						

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Displaying video 
 
Remove the lens cap.  
 
Toggle the Power switch on the side of the 
projector to the On position. The LED 
flashes green and the fans start to run. 
When the lamp comes on, the start-up 
screen is displayed and the LED is steady 
green. It can take a minute for the image to  
achieve full brightness. 
 
? No start up screen? Get help on 
page 15. 
 
Plug in and turn on your video device. 
 
The video device’s image should appear 
on the projection screen. If it doesn’t, press the Video button on the keypad. 
 
? No image? Try pressing the Source or Auto Image Get help on 
page 15. 
 
 
 
Adjusting the image 
 
Adjust the height of the projector by 
pressing the release button to extend the 
foot.  
 
Rotate the leveling foot at the rear of the 
projector, if necessary. Position the 
projector the desired distance from the 
screen at a 90-degree angle to the 
screen. 
 
See page 27 for a table listing screen 
sizes and distances to the screen.      
Adjust the zoom and focus.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
If the image is not square, adjust the keystone using 
the buttons on the keypad. Press the top Keystone  
button to reduce the upper part of the image, and 
press the bottom Keystone button to reduce the 
lower part. 
 
 
 
Adjust the volume on the keypad or remote.  
 
  
						

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Adjust the Contrast, Brightness, 
Color, Tint, or   
Aspect Ratio in the Picture menu. 
See page 22 
for help with the menus and these 
adjustments. 
 
 
 
For Aspect Ratio, keep in mind that DVD players must be configured for 16:9 in order to view the highest 
quality image. For more information regarding Aspect Ratio, see page 11. 
 
 
Shutting down the projector 
 
The projector automatically displays a black screen after no active source is detected for 30 minutes. This 
black screen helps preserve the life of the projector. The image returns when an active source is detected or 
a remote or keypad button is pressed.  
 
Screen Save 
 
You can make the black screen appear after a preset number of minutes by turning on the Screen Save 
feature in the Settings>System menu. See page 24. 
 
Power Save 
 
The projector also has a Power Save feature that automatically turns the lamp off after no active sources are 
detected and no user interaction with the projector is performed for 20 minutes. By default, this feature is off. 
See page 24. 
 
Turning off the projector  
 
You can turn the projector off simply by toggling the power switch to the off position. 
 
You can also press the remote’s Power button to place the projector in the Off state while it is running. 
When the Power button is pressed twice (once to start the power-down process and a second time to verify 
that you want to power the projector off), the lamp turns off and the LED blinks green for one (1) minute 
while the fans continue to run to cool the lamp. While the LED is blinking green, the projector does not 
accept any keypad and remote control input. 
 
When the lamp has cooled, the LED lights solid green and the fans slow down to minimal speed. To turn off 
the projector, toggle the power switch to the off position. NOTE: Once the projector has been toggled off, 
you must wait for one (1) minute before turning the projector on again. This allows the lamp to properly cool. 
However, if the remote was used to power the projector to the Off state you do not need to wait one minute 
to turn it on again. 
 
Troubleshooting your setup 
 
If your image appears correctly on the screen, skip to the next section. If it does not, troubleshoot the setup. 
 
The LED on top of the projector indicates the state of the projector and can help you troubleshoot. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
						

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Table 1: LED behavior and meaning 
 
LED color/behavior Meaning 
 Solid Green  The power switch has been toggled on and the software has initialized or the projector has been powered off via the remote.  
 Blinking Green  The power switch has been toggled on and the software is initializing, or the projector is powering down and the fans are running to cool the lamp.  
 Blinking Red  See page 18 for more information 
 A fan or lamp failure has occurred. Make sure the vents aren’t blocked (see page 18). Turn off the projector and wait one minute, then turn the projector on again. If the projector exceeds its lamp life (page 25), replace the lamp and reset the lamp timer. Contact Technical Support if the problem persists.   
 Solid Red  An unidentifiable error; please contact Technical Support.  
 
 
 
 
The following tables show common problems. In some cases, more than one possible solution is provided. 
Try the solutions in the order they are presented. When the problem is solved, you can skip the additional 
solutions. 
 
 
  
						

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If you still need assistance, visit our website or call us. See the inside of the back cover for support contact 
information. This product is backed by a limited warranty. When sending the projector in for repair, we 
recommend shipping the unit in its original packing material, or having a professional packaging company 
pack the unit. Please insure your shipment for its full value. 
 
 
 
  
						

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Using the remote control 
The remote uses two (2) provided AAA batteries. They 
are easily installed by sliding the cover off the remote’s 
back, aligning the + and - ends of the batteries, sliding 
them into place, and then replacing the cover. 
 
To operate, point the remote at the projection screen or at 
the projector (not at the video device or computer). The 
range of optimum operation is up to 30 feet (9.14m). 
Press the remote’s Menu button to open the projector’s 
menu system. Use the arrow buttons to navigate, and the 
Select button to select features and adjust values in the 
menus. See page 21 for more info on the menus. The 
remote also has: 
•  Power button to turn the projector on and off (see page   
14 for shutdown info)  
•  Backlight button to light the remote’s buttons in the 
dark 
•  Brightness and Contrast buttons to adjust the image 
•  Blank button to display a blank screen instead of the     
current image (to change the color of the screen, see 
page 24) 
•  Source buttons to switch among sources (to assign a particular source 
to a source button, see page 23) and a source toggle  
•  Resize button to change the Aspect Ratio (see page 22) 
•  Auto Image button to resynch the projector to the source 
•  Preset button to restore stored settings (see page 22) 
•  Overscan button to remove noise in a video image (page 23) 
 
Troubleshooting the remote 
 
• Ensure the batteries are installed in the proper orientation and are not dead. Ensure you’re pointing the 
remote at the projector or the screen, not at the video device or the computer, and are within the remote 
range of 30 feet (9.14m). 
 
Using the audio 
 
Using the projector’s speakers 
 
To use the projector’s speaker, connect your 
source to the Audio In connectors (L and/or R) 
on the projector’s composite connectors. To 
adjust the volume, press the Volume buttons 
on the keypad or remote. To mute the sound, 
press the Mute button on the remote. 
 
 
 
Troubleshooting Audio 
 
If you aren’t hearing the audio, check the 
following:  
• Make sure the audio cable is connected. 
• Make sure mute is not active (press the Mute 
button on the remote). 
• Make sure the volume is turned up enough.  
• Press the Volume button on the keypad or  
remote. 
• Make sure the correct source is active. 
• Adjust the audio source. 
• If playing a video, make sure the playback has not been paused. 
 
  
						

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Connecting external speakers 
 
The projector can be attached to external 
speakers that have their own power source by 
plugging a speaker cable (not included) into the 
projectors Audio Out connector. 
 
 
 
 
Using the keypad buttons 
 
Most buttons are described in detail in other sections, but here is an overview of their functions: 
 
Menu–opens the on-screen menus (page 21).  
Select–confirms choices made in the menus (page 
21). 
Up/Down arrows–navigates to and adjusts settings 
in the menus (page 21). 
Auto Image–resets the projector to the source. 
Presets–cycles through the available preset settings  
(page 22). 
Keystone–adjusts squareness of the image (page 
9). 
Volume–adjusts sound (page 19). 
Video and Computer–changes the active source. 
Optimizing computer images 
 
After your computer is connected properly and the computer’s image is on the screen, you can optimize the 
image using the onscreen menus. For general information on using the menus, see page 21. 
 
• Adjust the Keystone, Contrast, or Brightness in the Picture menu (page 22). 
• Change the Aspect Ratio. Choose the option that best fits your input source (page 22). 
• Adjust the Color Temperature in the Advanced menu (page 21). 
• Adjust the Phase, Tracking, or Horizontal or Vertical position in the Advanced menu (page 23). 
• Once you have optimized the image for a particular source, you can save the settings using 
Presets. This allows you to quickly recall these settings later (page 22). 
 
Optimizing video images 
 
After your video device is connected properly and the image is on the screen, you can optimize the image 
using the onscreen menus. For general information on using the menus, see page 21.  
 
• Adjust the Keystone, Contrast, Brightness, Color, or Tint in the Picture menu (page 22). 
• Select a Sharpness setting (page 22). 
• Use the Color Control to adjust the color gain (page 22). 
• Adjust the Color Temperature. Select a listed value (page 22). 
• Turn on Overscan to remove noise on the edges of the video image (page 23). 
• Change the Aspect ratio (page 21). Aspect ratio is the ratio of the image width to image height. TV 
screens are usually 1.33:1, also known as 4:3. HDTV and most DVDs are 1.78:1, or 16:9 (the 
projector’s default). 
• Choose the option that best fits your input source in the menus, or press the Resize button on the 
remote to cycle through the options. See page 19. 
• Select a specific Color Space. See page 22. 
• Select a different Video Standard. Auto tries to determine the standard of the incoming video.