Philips Bcool Xg1 Projector User Manual

							multimedia projector
bCool XG1Philips
User guide
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Packaging contents   4
Optional accessories   5
Ser vice accessories   5
6-9
Controls    6-7
Remote control    8
Connections    9
10-12
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
Inser ting the batteries in the remote control   12
13-16
General information   13
Computer input   13
USB connection (Universal Serial Bus)   13
Video input   13
Connecting to a computer   14
PC/Macintosh   14
Connecting to video equipment   15-16
CVBS (Video)   15
S-VHS (S-Video)   15
Scar t connection   15
Component/HDTV (YPbPr/ YCbCr)   161. Introduction
2. Functional overview
3. Set up
4. Installation
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17-23
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
24-26
Cleaning   24
Cleaning the cabinet   24
Cleaning the lens   24
Lamp   25
Lamp replacement   25
Resetting the lamplife time   26
27-295. Operation
6. Maintenance
7. Troubleshooting
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							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 your projector.
Projector - Lens cap Laser pointer  Mains Lead
remote control + batteries
2 x Alkaline 1.5 V
Audio minijack to Audio minijack to S-Video cable
minijack cable RCA cable
VESA M1-A to VGA/  Composite Video cable Softbag
USB cable
Cable pouch Quick set up Card and Cd-rom (with Projection
Safety SheetAssistant, Warranty card,
SecurityMax, User Guide,
Spec. sheet and more.)
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Packaging contents
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1. Introduction
LASER
VOolume
OK Menu
Standby
On AV Mute
D-Zoom D-Freeze SourceMouseRIGHT LEFTRIight Left6 
						

							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 Guide (Cd- rom) - 3122 435 91181
Optional accessories
Service accessories
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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 button/ring around button):
In Power on mode:
– blinks green when the projector is warming up;
– lights up green when the projector is in Power On mode;
In Power off mode:
– lights up red when the projector is in Standby mode;
– blinks red when the projector is cooling down.
Lights up red in case of temperature error.
– Fast blinks red (0.5 sec On, 0.5 sec Off) when lamp star t has failed.
– Fast blinks red (1 sec On, 1 sec Off) in case of fan error.
To select the current projection source (Auto, Computer, DVI, YPbPr, YCbCr, RGBS, S-Video or
Video). The button toggles between the seven signals.
To adjust the size of the projected image.
To adjust the focus of the projected image.Menu 1
OK 2
Cursor Control 3
Auto Image 4
Standby/
Standby indicator 5
Temperature indicator 6
Lamp indicator 7
Source 8
Zoomring 9
Focus ring 0
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Temp.OK
Menu
Source Auto Image
LampTemp.OK
Menu
Source Auto Image
Lamp
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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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Menu
Source Auto Image
LampTemp.OK
Menu
Source Auto Image
Lamp
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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 projected image. Use Corsor control to select the zoom centre and
press 
D(igital)-Zoomto select the required zoom factor : 1 x, 4 x, 9 x or 16 x.
To mute the sound of the projector and to mute the picture.
To manipulate the mouse cursor on the connected computer as long as the menu is not active.
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.
The Cursor Control can only function as a mouse cursor when the projector is connected to the USB
connector of the computer. Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows 2000 or Windows XP should be
installed on the computer when you make the USB connection.
To confirm actions in the menu when the menu is on screen.
To activate the laser pointer to indicate items on the screen.
Note: The laser pointer sends out a laser beam. Do not look into this beam!
Exit point of laser pointer.
The maximum range of the remote control is approximately 7 m (± 25 feet).
Stand by On 1
Mouse Left/Right 2
– Volume  + 3
Menu 4
Source 5
D(igital)-Freeze 6
D(igital)-Zoom 7
A(udio)/V(ideo)Mute 8
Cursor Control 9
Note
OK 0
Laser !
Laser pointer @
Note
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< Remote control 
VOLUME
OK MENU
Stand by
On  MOUSE
D-ZOOM D-FREEZE SOURCELaser
Right Left2
3 !
1
5
8
4
9
0
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AV MUTE
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Laser pointer remote control 
						

							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 socket to connect to DVD- and HDTV-video equipment
This socket can be connected to the following output sockets: YCbCr, YPbPr, RGBS
(Composite sync), RGBHV).
Video source connections
Input socket to connect to the S-Video out socket of a S-VHS video recorder, a VCR,
Laser Disc player, DVD player, video camera or TV with AV output socket.
This socket can be connected to a S-Video/S-VHS (Y/C) output socket.
Input socket to connect to the Video out socket of a video recorder, Laser Disc player, video
camera, DVD player, or TV with AV output socket.
This socket can be connected to CVBS output sockets.
Other connections
Input socket to connect to the Audio out terminal of a computer, video recorder, laser disc
player, video camera or TV with A/V output socket.
To receive the signals from the remote control.
To inser t an optional locking device (Kensington lock).
Data in 1
S-Video 2
Video 4
Audio in 3
IR sensor 5
Lock slit 6
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Data in S-Video Audio in VideoData in S-Video Audio in Video
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							3. Set up  >
• 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 when you sit directly in front of the projector screen.
• The projector can be used for both front projection, rear projection and ceiling projection
applications. As default factor y setting, the projector has been set up for front projection. You
can change to rear or ceiling projection via the ‘Mirror’ function in the ‘Setup’ menu.
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For more information on the projection proper ties of the projector, check the Projection
Assistant application on the Cd-rom.
1Inser t the mains lead into the projectors Mains inlet socket and connect it to the wall socket.
– The Standby indicator lights up red, the projector is now in the Standby mode.
2Remove the lens cap.
3Press the Standby button on projector or remote control to switch on the projector.
– The Standby indicator star ts blinking green, the projector is now warming up.
– When the projection lamp is on, the Standby indicator lights up green after the star t-up
screen appeared for several seconds.
4Press the Standby buttontwice to switch the projector back into the Standby mode.
– The Standby Warning screen will appear for 20 seconds.
– The projector will now go into Standby mode.
5To switch off the mains supply completely, disconnect the mains lead.
– Save energy! Please put the projector in the Standby position if you are not going to use the
projector for more than 15 minutes.
–When no signal inputs are detected for 15 minutes, the projector automatically switches
to Standby (Auto Standby). This setting can be changed in the Features menu
–Before disconnecting the mains lead, make sure that the cooling fan has stopped (about 1
minute after the projector has been switched to Standby).
Positioning the projector and
screen
Switching on the projector
Notes
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SCREEN
SCREEN
SCREEN
SCREENFront projection Ceiling front projection
Rear projection Ceiling rear projection
Temp.OK
Menu
Source Auto Image
LampTemp.OK
Menu
Source Auto Image
Lamp