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1Pull out the plug from the power outlet
●Pull out the power plug from the outlet while the [STAND
BY] indicator is still on.
2Remove the lower filter
●Withdraw the filter backwards along the rail in the direc-
tion of the arrow.
3Remove the inner filter
●Push up and lift the claw at the base of the inner filter,
followed by drawing out the filter.
4Clean the filter
●Clean the filter with water and dry it, avoiding direct sun-
light. In extremely soiled cases, use of a neutral deter-
gent is recommended.
5Reinstall the lower filter
●Reinstall the lower filter by inserting it into this unit.
6Reinstall the inner filter
●Install after engaging the 2 claws at the upper part of the
inner filter to this unit.
Cleaning and Replacing the Filter
Clean the filter regularly or air intake efficiency may deteriorate and \
malfunction may occur. If the filter is extremely dirty  and
cannot be cleaned, or if it is damaged, replace the filter with a new on\
e (lower filter: LC32087-002A / inner filter: LC32058-
002A). Otherwise, dirt may enter the unit and appear on the screen, pre\
venting you from enjoying the video fully. If dirt has
entered the unit or if you need information about the filter, please con\
sult your authorized dealer.
The air inlet filter on the right side cannot be removed. Please clean t\
his filter regularly with, for example, a vacuum
cleaner.
Lower Filter
Inner Filter
Claw
Lower FilterInner Filter
Claw
● Put on rubber gloves when using a neutral detergent.
● After washing a filter with water, make sure that the
filter is completely dry before reinstalling. Otherwise,
electric shocks or malfunctions may occur.
● Do not clean lower filters and inner filters with a vacuum
cleaner. Since these filters are soft, they may be dam-
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Lamp replacementEXIT
Warning
Lamp replacementEXIT
EXIT
1000h
No Signal DVI-D
Cause (Details)
No device is connected to the DVI terminal.
The terminal is connected but there is no signal output.
[ Input the video signals.
When lamp time reaches 1000 hours
[ A message indicating “1000 h” will be displayed on the
screen.
●Press the [EXIT] button to clear the display.
At the moment when the accumulated lamp time reaches
1900 hours, a “Lamp replacement” message will be displayed.
In addition, when the accumulated lamp time reaches
between 1900 hours to 2000 hours, the “Lamp replacement”
message will be displayed each time the projector is turned
on. ●The message can be cleared by pressing the [EXIT]
button or displaying the menu.
[ Get ready a new lamp (lamp unit) in advance or replace
as soon as possible.
The “Warning” word appears and blinks when the
accumulated lamp time exceeds 2000 hours.
The message can be cleared by pressing the [EXIT] button.
However, the same message will reappear every hour.
When the accumulated lamp time exceeds 2000 hours, the
unit cannot be turned on again once it is turned off.
If continuous projection is performed after 2000 hours, the
unit will shut down upon exceeding 2010 hours and projection
will be disabled.
[ Install a new lamp (lamp unit) and reset the lamp time.
(☞  Pages 28 - 30)
What to do when these messages are displayed
Message 
						

							
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About warning indicators
If abnormality occurs in this unit during projection, the warning mode w\
ill be triggered and the type of abnormality will be
indicated by a combination of indicators displayed on the control panel.\
 This unit will then automatically stop projection and  run
the cooling fan for about 90 seconds.
Warning
No.

Actions to be taken upon warning indications
Please follow the procedures below.
For Nos. 1-3
No. 1: Perform procedures to turn on/off the power again.
No. 2: After checking if an impact shock has not occurred during operation, per\
form procedures to turn on/off the power again.
When the warning on lamp time is displayed, remove the power plug when t\
he [STAND BY] indicator is still on,
followed by installing a new lamp.
No. 3: Perform procedures to turn on/off the power again.
For Nos. 4-7 Remove the power plug when the [STAND BY] indicator is on. After that, c\
heck No. 4 - No. 7.
No. 4: Ensure that the lamp unit is correctly mounted onto this unit. Next, ens\
ure that the lamp cover is correctly mounted. After that, restart according to the basic operation procedures\
.
No. 5: Check that nothing is blocking the air inlets, and wait until the inside\
 cools down. After that, restart according to the basic operation procedures.
No. 6: Check the ambient temperature. If it is normal, leave the unit until it \
cools down. After that, restart according to the basic operation procedures.
No. 7: Leave the unit until it cools down. After that, restart according to the\
 basic operation procedures.
If the warning indication is displayed again, wait for the cooling fan t\
o stop. Check that the [STAND BY] indicator is on, foll owed
by removing the plug from the power outlet. Call your authorized dealer \
for repair.
Warning Indication
Lamp does not light up and unit is unable to project
Lamp turned off during projection
Lamp usage time has exceeded 2010 hours
Circuits are not functioning properly (Circuit Operation Error)
Lamp cover is not installed
Internal temperature is abnormally high (Internal Temperature Error)
Temperature at air inlets are high (External Temperature Error)
Inner fan has stopped (Fan Locked)
[TEMP]
[LAMP]
1
2
3
4
5
6
7 Blinking
Blinking
Blinking[OPERATE]
Indicator
● For details on individually blinking indicators, please refer to Page 28\
. Blinking
Blinking
Blinking
Blinking
Blinking
Blinking
Blinking
Blinking
Blinking[STAND BY]
Blinking
Blinking
Blinking
Blinking Alternately
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●This unit uses a microcomputer. External noise may cause it to malfuncti\
on. If this happens, turn off the power and remove
the plug from the power outlet. Insert plug again into the outlet and ch\
eck operation of the unit. (See Pages 20, 21 on how to
turn on/off the power of the unit.)
•Is the power cord disconnected?
• Is the lamp cover properly shut?
• Is the filter cover properly shut?
• Has the lamp life expired? (Has the lamp
usage time reached 2000 hours?)
• Is the lens cap removed?
• Is the lamp near exhaustion?
• Are the air suction openings (air inlets)
and exhaust vents blocked?
• Are the filters dirty?
• Are devices properly connected?
• Are signals being output from the con-
nected devices?
• Is the video image temporarily turned off
when the [HIDE] button is being pressed?
• Is the focus correctly adjusted?
• Is the unit placed too near or too far away
from the screen?
• Has setting been performed for screen
mask?
• Has setting been performed for picture
shift?
• Are batteries installed correctly?
• Are batteries exhausted?
• Is there an obstructive object between the
remote control unit and remote sensor?
• Is the remote control held too far away
from the screen? 19
21, 29
21, 31
11, 28-30
19
22, 25, 28-30
7, 8, 14 31
18
21
20
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27
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13
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17
•
Insert the power cord (plug) firmly.
• Remove the plug when the [STAND BY]
indicator is on. Close the lamp cover prop-
erly and insert the plug again.
• Remove the plug when the [STAND BY]
indicator is on. Close the filter cover prop-
erly and insert the plug again.
• Remove the plug when the [STAND BY]
indicator is on. Install a new lamp (lamp unit)
and insert the plug again. Reset the lamp
time after installing a new lamp (lamp unit).
• Remove the lens cap.
• Check the lamp time on the menu. Prepare
a new lamp (lamp unit) or replace as soon
as possible when the lamp (lamp unit) is
near exhaustion.
• Remove the plug when the [STAND BY]
indicator is on. Remove any blocking ob-
ject and insert the plug again.
• Clean the filters.
• Connect devices correctly.
• Set connected devices correctly.
• Press the [HIDE] button to display the video
image again.
• Adjust accordingly using the focus ring.
• Set the unit at a correct distance from the
screen.
• Set the “Mask” value in the “Set up” menu
to “OFF”.
• Alter the “Picture Shift” value in the “Op-
tions” menu to ensure that images are not
missing.
• Match the polarities (+ or -) correctly when
inserting the batteries.
• Replace with new batteries.
• Remove any obstructive objects.
• Hold the remote control closer to the sen-
sor when using.
Before sending the unit to your authorized dealer for repair, check the \
following points.Power is not
supplied.
Light is not
emitted or light
is dim.
Unit works
when power is
turned on but
stops abruptly
after a few
minutes.
Video image
does not
appear
Video image is
fuzzy.
Video images
are missing.
Remote
control unit
does not work.
Troubleshooting
Symptom
Probable Cause Corrective ActionReference Page 
						

							
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Pin Arrangement
TMDS = Transition Minimized Differential Signaling
DDC = Display Data Channel
Terminal Description
Pin No. 1
2
3
4
5 Signal Name
N/CRDTD
N/C
GND Pin No.
6
7
8
9 Signal Name
N/C
N/C
N/C
N/C
Pin No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12 Signal Name
TMDS data 2-
TMDS data 2+
TMDS data 2/4 shield
N/C
N/C
DDC clock
DDC data
N/C
TMDS data 1-
TMDS data 1+
TMDS data 1/3 shield
N/C Pin No.
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24 Signal Name
N/C
TMDS +5 V power supply
Earth (+5 V)
Hot plug detection
TMDS data 0-
TMDS data 0+
TMDS data 0/5 shield
N/C
N/C
TMDS clock shield
TMDS clock +
TMDS clock -
  RS-232C Terminal
  DVI Terminal 
						

							
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[[
[[
Control of this unit via a computer is possible by connecting the comput\
er to this unit with a RS-232C cross cable (D-sub 9
pins). The commands to control this unit and the response data format a\
gainst the received commands are explained here.
For details, please consult your authorized dealer.
1. Communication SpecificationsCommunication specification for this unit are as follows:
2. Command Format
 2-1. Command data format When sending a control command to this unit, use the following data form\
at:
2-2. Response data format Upon executing a control command it has received, this unit sends back t\
he following response data to the com-
puter:
2-3. Parameters used for the data format The following 3 types of parameters are used for command and response da\
ta:1 Numeric value  2 ON/OFF  3 Special parameters
Each parameter is as follows: 1 Numeric value
A 2-byte hexadecimal value (sign included) is represented by a set of \
4-digit (4-byte) characters.
Assignable range: 8000H to 7FFFH
2 ON/OFF
Shows the status (ON or OFF) of the unit, such as POWER and HIDE.
*[   ] is not necessary for Asking command.
Header :Designates the head of data and the data type.
! (21h): Assigns command to the projector
? (3Fh): Query to the projector (Asking command)
ID :1: Identification number of the projector (Factory setting is 1)
SP:Designates the delimiter for ID, Command and Parameter.  (20h)
CR :Designates the terminal of the data. (0Dh)
Header :Designates the head of the data.
@ (40h): Fetches data from the projector
ID :1: Identification number of the projector (Factory setting is 1)
SP :Designates the delimiter for ID, Command and Parameter.  (20h)
Normal Termination Status :0 (30h)
CR :Designates the terminal of the data. (0Dh)
Baud Rate
Data Length
Parity
Stop Bit
Flow Control
9600/19200 bps
8 bit
None
1 bit
None
Character
0
1 Hex
30
31 Meaning
OFFON
Terminal Description (continued)
RS-232C External Control
Header SP
ID Parameter CR
SP
Command
Header SP ID Parameter CR SP
Normal Termination Status 
						

							
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3Special parameters
Parameters for input video image format
Operation mode parameters
3. External control command table
Operation mode: Only Asking command is possible
Character0000
0001
0002
0004 Hex
30h 30h 30h 30h
30h 30h 30h 31h
30h 30h 30h 32h
30h 30h 30h 34h Meaning
Standby mode
Power-on mode
Cool down mode
Emergency mode
Operate HIDE
Left/Right Reversal
Top/Bottom Inversion Operation Mode U0F
U00
U17
U18 Z03 Power On



 ELSE



 Numeric Value




 ON/OFF





Asking Data Type
Character
0
1 Hex
30
31 Meaning
60p
50p
Function Command Special Data



 
						

							
38D-ILAD-ILA1080MF2 D-ILA Home Theatre Projector

D-ILA*
1(Reflective Active Matrix Principle)
D-ILA Device*2/0.82 (1920 pixels x 1080 pixels) x 3 (Total no. of pixels: Approx. \
6,220,000)
x 1.3 zoom lens (1.8:1 to 2.35:1) (Zoom/Focus adjustment: manual)
250 W Ultra-high Pressure Mercury Lamp
[Part No.: BHL5006-S / Rating: 250 W]
Approx. 40 to 200 (Aspect ratio: 16:9)
Approx. 1.5 m to 12 m
1080/60p signal, 1080/50p signal
1920 dots x 1080 dots
Horizontal : 56.25 kHz, 67.43 kHz, 67.5 kHz
Vertical : 50 Hz, 59.94 Hz, 60 Hz
DVI 1-line, DVI-D (single-24pin) terminal, HDCP-compatible*
3
RS-232C 1-line, D-sub 9 pin x 1 (External control)
SERVICE 1-line, stereo mini-jack x 1 (For Service)
SYNC OUT 1-line, stereo mini-jack x 1 (For Service)
AC 100 V - 240 V, 50 Hz/60 Hz
3.5 A (100V AC) - 1.4 A (240V AC)
Temperature 41 °F to 95 °F (+5 °C to +35 °C)
Humidity 20% to 80% (No condensation)
Storage Temperature 14 °F to 140 °F (-10 °C to +60 °C)
Approx. 11
7/10x
 approx. 53/10x  approx. 141/5(Approx. 298 mm x 134 mm x 360 mm)
(Excluding carrying handle, lens and protrusion portion)
Approx. 13.7 lbs (Approx. 6.2 k g)
( ☞  Page 6)
Specifications
*1D-ILA is the abbreviation for Direct drive Image Light Amplifier.
*2D-ILA devices are manufactured using extremely high-precision technology\
. Pixel effectiveness is 99.99%. Only 0.01% or
less of the pixels would either not lit up or remain permanently lit up.\
*
3The image of DVI-D input terminal may not be displayed due to HDCP speci\
fication change.
● Design and specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
● Please note that some of the pictures and illustrations may have been ab\
ridged, enlarged or contextualized in order to aid
comprehension. Images may differ from the actual product.

Model Name/ Article Name
 Emission Method
 Display Panel/Size
 Projection Lens
 Light-source Lamp
 Screen Size
 Projection Distance
 Input Signal
 Resolution
 Input Sync Frequency
 Input Terminals
VIDEO IN
CONTROL
 Output Terminal
CONTROL
 Power Requirements
 Rated Power
 Operation Environment
 Dimensions
(Width x Height x Depth)
 Mass
 Accessories 
						

							
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181 2067.5
298
89
26715 2
7
38.2 298
300
360
292
92.38.2
115.9
65.4
25~56 109
36.2
Dimensions (Unit: mm)
Top
Front Side
Bottom
M6 (Depth: 10 mm)
Mounting screw should be more than 6
mm but less than 10 mm in length. Center of Lens 
						

							
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Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Note that some of the pictures and 
illustrations may have been abridged, enlarged or contextualised in orde\
r to aid comprehension. Images may 
differ from the actual product.