Philips Bcool Xg1 Projector User Manual

multimedia projector
bCool XG1Philips
User guide
English 

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Packaging contents   4
Optional accessories   5
Ser vice accessories   5
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Controls    6-7
Remote control    8
Connections    9
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Positioning the projector and screen   10
Switching on the projector   10
Adjusting the focus and size of the image   11
Adjusting the ver tical and horizontal angle of the projector   11
To raise the projector   11
To lower the projector   11
Keystone correction   11
Moving/transpor ting the projector   11
Preparation   11
Moving/transpor ting the projector   11...

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Preparation   17
General   17
Messages   17
General explanation   17
Feedback messages   17
Some examples   17
On Screen Display Menu    18-23
Menu tree   18-19
General explanation   20
Computer adjustments   21
Picture adjustments   21
Video series adjustments   21
Picture adjustments   21
General adjustments   22-23
Features adjustments  22
Setup adjustments  23
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Cleaning   24
Cleaning the cabinet   24
Cleaning the lens   24
Lamp   25
Lamp replacement   25
Resetting the lamplife time   26...

Congratulations on your purchase of one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the
market today. We are sure that, used properly, it will bring you years of enjoyment. You will want
to keep this manual handy, as it is a convenient source of information about your projector.
For your own protection and prolonged operation of your projector, please read the enclosed
Safety Sheet.
Please confirm that the following items are packed in the projector box. They are provided to
help you use or set up...

The following accessories are available via the dealer from which you purchased your Philips projector :
• LCA3125/00 - 180W replacement lamp 
- 8670 931 25009 
• LCA2218/00 - Ceiling mount - 8670 922 18009 
• LCA5317/00 - RCA/M1 component video adaptor cable - 8670 953 17009
• LCA5318/00 - DVI  + USB/M1 adaptor cable - 8670 953 17009
The following accessories are available via our Ser vice organisation only:
• Laser pointer remote Control - 
3139 228 62631
• Compact remote control -3139 228 62641
• User...

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To activate and deactivate the menu.
To confirm actions in the menu when the menu is on screen.
When the menu is active the Cursor Control controls the menu cursor to navigate through the 
OSD menu. The cursor control works with up/down and left/right button operation.
To automatically adjust frequency, tracking, horizontal and ver tical position. With most signal
sources, Auto Image provides the best results
To switch the projector in or out of the Power/Standby mode.
The Standby indicator (text on...

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To connect the projector to the mains.
To adjust the ver tical angle of the projector.
To adjust a possible oblique displayed picture.
To correct picture distor tion of the ver tical keystone type by internal scaling.Mains inlet socket !
Elevator button @
Elevator foot #
Lamp compartment $
Horizontal adjuster %
Keystone corrections
keys ^
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2. Functional overview
To switch the projector in or out of the Power/Standby mode.
Function as the Left and Right mouse keys of your pc when USB connection has been made.
To adjust the volume.
To activate and de-activate the menu.
To select the current projection source (Auto, Computer, DVI, YPbPr, YCbCr, RGBS, S-Video or
Video). The button toggles between the seven signals.
To capture a (moving) picture. The button toggles between the Freeze mode and the display
situation.
To magnifie the size of the...

Data source connections
– Input socket to connect to the analog (VGA) Data out terminal of a computer.
– Input socket to connect to the digital (DVI) Data out terminal of a computer.
– In-/Output socket to connect a PC or Apple Macintosh computer equipped with a USB
downlink connection. When USB connection is used the mouse cursor on the connected
computer can be controlled via the projector remote control. Make sure Windows 98,
Windows ME, Windows 2000 or Windows XP is installed on the computer.
– Input...

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• Place the projector on a stable, level surface, out of direct sunlight and away from sources of
excessive dust, dir t, heat, water, moisture, vibration and strong magnetic fields.
• Allow sufficient cooling of the product by keeping all air inlets and outlets clear from
obstructions.
• Position the projector in such way that the viewers cannot watch into the projector light beam.
• Choose a screen size suitable for the number of viewers and the size of the room.
• Picture quality is best...