Microtek Cx6 Plus DLP Projector User Manual

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Users Manual
CX6 DLP Projector 
						

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© Copyright September, 2004 
Disclaimer 
The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The manufacturer makes no repre-
sentations or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any implied 
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revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation of 
the manufacturer to notify any person of such revision or changes. 
Trademark Recognition 
All product names used in this manual are the properties of their respective owners and are acknowledged.  
						

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ii — Important Safety Information 
Congratulations on purchasing the DLP projector! Important: It is strongly recommended that you read this section carefully before using the projector. These safety and usage instructions will ensure that you enjoy many years safe use of the projector. Keep this manual for future reference. Symbols Used 
Warning symbols are used on the unit and in this manual to alert you of hazardous situations.  
The following boxes are used in this manual to alert you to important information. Note: Provides additional information on the topic at hand.  Important: Provides additional information that should not be overlooked.  Caution: Alerts you to situations that may damage the unit.   Warning: Alerts you to situations that may damage the unit, create a hazardous environment, or cause per-sonal injury.  Throughout this manual, component parts and items in the OSD menus are denoted in bold font as in this 
example:  
“Push the Menu button on the remote control to open the Main menu.” 
Main Features 
· Lightweight unit, easy to pack away and transport 
· Compatible with all major video standards including NTSC, PAL, and SECAM 
· A high brightness rating allows for presentations in daylight or in lit rooms 
· Supports resolutions up to SXGA at 16.7 million colors to deliver crisp, clear images  
· Flexible setup allows for front rear and ceiling projection 
· Line-of-vision projections remain square, with advanced keystone correction for angled 
projections 
· Input source automatically detected 
  
						

							   
 
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 Remote Control 
The remote control has a laser for pointing out items on a screen.  
DANGER: Do not point the laser in the eyes. Doing so can damage the eyes permanently. 
General Safety Information 
Ø
 Do not open the unit case. Aside from the projection lamp, there are no user-serviceable parts in 
the unit. For servicing, contact qualified service personnel. 
Ø Follow all warnings and cautions in this manual and on the unit case. 
Ø The projection lamp is extremely bright by design. To avoid damage to eyes, do not look into the 
lens when the lamp is on.  
Ø Do not place the unit on an unstable surface, cart, or stand. 
Ø Avoid using the system near water, in direct sunlight, or near a heating device. 
Ø
 Do not place heavy objects such as books or bags on the unit. 
Power Safety 
Ø
 Only use the supplied power cord. 
Ø Do not place anything on the power cord. Place the power cord where it will not be in the way of 
foot traffic. 
Ø Remove the batteries from the remote control when storing or not in use for a prolonged period. 
Replacing the Lamp 
Ø
 Replacing the lamp can be hazardous if done incorrectly. Refer to “Replacing the Projection Lamp” 
on page 27 for clear and safe instructions for this procedure. 
Ø Unplug the power cord. 
Ø Allow the lamp sufficient time to cool. 
Cleaning the Projector 
Ø
 Unplug the power cord before cleaning. Refer to “Cleaning the Projector” on page 29. 
Ø Allow the lamp sufficient time to cool. 
Regulatory Warnings 
Ø Before installing and using the projector, read the regulatory notices in the “Regulatory Compli-
ance” section on page 40. 
About this manual 
This manual is intended for end users and describes how to install and operate the DLP projector. Wher-
ever possible, relevant information—such as an illustration and its description—has been kept on one 
page. This printer-friendly format is both for your convenience and to help save paper and thereby protect 
the environment. It is suggested that you only print sections that are relevant to your needs. 
  
						

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iv — Table of contents 
GETTING STARTED.............................................................................................................................................................................1
 
PACKING CHECKLIST..............................................................................................................................................................................1
 
VIEWS OF PROJECTOR PARTS.................................................................................................................................................................2
 
Front-left view....................................................................................................................................................................................2 
Top view—OSD buttons and LEDs.................................................................................................................................................3 
Rear view—connectors......................................................................................................................................................................5 
Bottom view.........................................................................................................................................................................................7
 
REMOTE CONTROL PARTS......................................................................................................................................................................8
 
REMOTE CONTROL OPERATING RANGE...............................................................................................................................................9
 
PROJECTOR AND REMOTE CONTROL BUTTONS................................................................................................................................10 
SETUP AND OPERATION.................................................................................................................................................................11
 
INSERTING THE REMOTE CONTROL BATTERIES................................................................................................................................11
 
CONNECTING INPUT/OUTPUT DEVICES..............................................................................................................................................12 
STARTING AND SHUTTING DOWN THE PROJECTOR...........................................................................................................................13 
ADJUSTING THE PROJECTOR LEVEL....................................................................................................................................................14 
A
DJUST THE Z
OOM,
 F
OCUS AND K
EYSTONE.....................................................................................................................................15
 
A
DJUSTING THE V
OLUME.....................................................................................................................................................................16
 
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY MENU SETTINGS.................................................................................................................................17 
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY MENU CONTROLS...........................................................................................................................................17 
Navigating the OSD.........................................................................................................................................................................17
 
Setting the OSD Language.............................................................................................................................................................18
 
Main Menu........................................................................................................................................................................................19
 
Setup Menu........................................................................................................................................................................................21 
Config Menu......................................................................................................................................................................................23 
Utility Menu......................................................................................................................................................................................24 
Language Menu................................................................................................................................................................................25 
Status Menu.......................................................................................................................................................................................26
 
MAINTENANCE AND SECURITY.................................................................................................................................................27 
R
EPLACING THE P
ROJECTION L
AMP...................................................................................................................................................27
 
Resetting the Lamp...........................................................................................................................................................................28 
C
LEANING THE P
ROJECTOR..................................................................................................................................................................29
 
Cleaning the Lens.............................................................................................................................................................................29
 
Cleaning the Case............................................................................................................................................................................30 
USING THE KENSINGTON LOCK...........................................................................................................................................................30 
TROUBLESHOOTING........................................................................................................................................................................31
 
COMMON PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS................................................................................................................................................31
 
TIPS FOR TROUBLESHOOTING..............................................................................................................................................................31 
LED ERROR MESSAGES.......................................................................................................................................................................32 
IMAGE PROBLEMS..................................................................................................................................................................................32 
LAMP PROBLEMS...................................................................................................................................................................................33
 
REMOTE CONTROL PROBLEMS............................................................................................................................................................33
 
AUDIO PROBLEMS.................................................................................................................................................................................33
 
HAVING THE PROJECTOR SERVICED...................................................................................................................................................34 
SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................................................................................................................35
 
SPECIFICATIONS.....................................................................................................................................................................................35 
Input/output connectors..................................................................................................................................................................36 
PROJECTION DISTANCE VERSUS PROJECTION SIZE...........................................................................................................................37 
T
IMING M
ODE T
ABLE...........................................................................................................................................................................38
 
D
IMENSIONS...........................................................................................................................................................................................39
 
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE......................................................................................................................................................40
 
FCC WARNING......................................................................................................................................................................................40 
CANADA..................................................................................................................................................................................................40 
S
AFETY C
ERTIFICATIONS.....................................................................................................................................................................40
 
EN 55022 WARNING.............................................................................................................................................................................40
 
  
						

							 
 GETTING STARTED 
Packing Checklist 
Carefully unpack the projector and check that the following items are included: 
    
DLP PROJECTOR WITH LENS CAP REMOTE CONTROL  
(WITH TWO AAA BATTERIES) 
     
250V POWER CABLE
 USB CABLE S-VIDEO CABLE COMPUTER CABLE (DVI-
DB15) 
 
    
CD-ROM (THIS USER’S MANUAL) MULTI-LANGUAGE QUICK START GUIDE  CARRYING CASE 
Contact your dealer immediately if any items are missing, appear damaged, or if the unit does not work. Caution: 1. Avoid using the projector in dusty environments.  2. Leave the power cable plugged in (for 5-10 minutes) until the projector returns to room temperature before placing the projector inside the soft case. Placing the projector into the case soon after switching off the power could cause the projector to break down. Be sure to attach the lens cap and place the projector into the soft case.  
						

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Front-left view 12345678 ITEM
 LABEL
 DESCRIPTION
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: 1.  Zoom  Enlarges or Shrinks the projected image 
15 2.  See OSD buttons and LEDs next page 
3 3.  Projection lamp cover Remove when changing lamp 
27 4.  
IR receiver Receiver for IR signal from remote control 
9 5.  
Lens/focus Remove cover, turn the lens to focus 
15 6.  
Height adjuster Adjusters drop down when adjuster button is 
pushed 7.  
Height adjuster button Push to release height adjuster  
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 8.  Speaker Built-in mono speaker Important: Grill openings on the projector allow for good air circulation, which keeps the projector lamp cool. Do not obstruct any of the grill openings.  
						

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 Top view—OSD buttons and LEDs  ITEM
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: 1.  Volume/ 
left cursor Decreases volume  
Navigates and changes settings in the OSD 16 2.  Keystone/ 
Up cursor Corrects image-trapezoid (narrower top) effect 
Navigates and changes settings in the OSD 15  Orange Lamp ready—you can safely turn on or off the projector 3.  Ready (LED) 
Flashing Lamp not ready—do not press the power button 4.  Power Turns the projector on or off (main power switch must 
be turned on first, see item 8 on page 5) 13 Green Unit is powered on and working correctly Off Unit is powered off 5.  Power (LED) 
Flashing Operational error code  
(refer to “LED Error Messages” on page 32) 6.  Source Detects the input device 
13 7.  Volume/ 
right cursor Increases volume  
Navigates and changes settings in the OSD 16  
						

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Down cursor Corrects image-trapezoid (narrower bottom) effect  
Navigates and changes settings in the OSD 15  
						

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789101112131415161718 ITEM LABEL DESCRIPTION SEE PAGE: 1.  DVI-I Connect the DVI cable (supplied) from a computer 2.  RGB IN Connect a VGA cable (not supplied) from a computer 3.  RGB OUT Connect to a monitor 4.  RS-232 Installation control and firmware upgrades 5.  USB Connect the USB cable (supplied) from a computer 6.  Audio-in Connect the audio cable (supplied) from the input device 7.  Power connector Connect the supplied power cord 8.  Main power Turns the main power on or off 12 9.  IR receiver Receiver for IR signal from remote control 
9 10.  Audio-out Audio loop-thru 11.  Audio-in-R Connect an RCA audio cable (not supplied) from the input 
device right channel 12.  Audio-in-L Connect an RCA audio cable (not supplied) from the input 
device left channel 13.  Video Connect a composite video cable (not supplied)from a 
video device 14.  S-video Connect the supplied S-video cable from a video device 12