Philips Bcool Xg1 Projector User Manual
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For computer signal input, the following ‘Picture’ adjustments can be made. Picture adjustments •Press Menu and select ‘Picture’ in the menu bar. The following ‘Picture’ adjustments can now be made according to the instructions under ‘General explanation’: – Brightness adjusts brightness of the displayed picture; – Contrast adjusts the overall contrast intensity; – Sharpness controls the contour impression of the picture: – Frequency changes the display data frequency to match the frequency of your computer’s graphic card. If you experience a ver tical flickering bar, use this function to make an adjustment. – Phase minimises picture imperfections. When connecting the projector to your PC for the first time, be sure to adjust the phase control for optimal readability of the projected text; – Colour tracking adjusts the degamma settings. Adjustment of the setting will change the colour performance of the display; – Colour Temperature adjusts the colour temperature.The higher the temperature the cooler the screen will look. The lower the temperature the warmer the screen will look. – Auto sync automatically adjusts frequency, tracking, horizontal and ver tical position. With most signal sources, Auto sync provides the best results. For YPbPr, YCbCr, RGBS, S-Video or Video signal input, the following ‘Picture’ adjustments can be made. Picture adjustments •Press Menu and select ‘Picture’ in the menu bar. The following ‘Picture’ adjustments can now be made according to the instructions under ‘General explanation’: – Brightness adjusts brightness of the displayed picture; – Contrast adjusts the overall contrast intensity; – Sharpness controls the contour impression of the picture: – Colour adjusts a video image form black and white to fully saturated colour ; – Tint adjusts the colour balance of red and green; – Colour tracking adjusts the degamma settings. Adjustment of the setting will change the colour performance of the display; – Colour Temperature adjusts the colour temperature.The higher the temperature the cooler the screen will look. The lower the temperature the warmer the screen will look.Computer adjustments Video series adjustments Philips Multimedia Projector21English User guide bCool XG1 5. OperationOn Screen Display Menu > Temp.OK Menu Source Auto Image LampTemp.OK Menu Source Auto Image Lamp
Features adjustments Press Menu and select ‘Features’ in the menu bar. The following ‘Features’ adjustments can now be made according to the instructions under ‘General explanation’: – PIP (Picture In Picture) switches the PIP window on and off. PIP enables projection from a second source in the currently projected computer or component video picture. The currently projected computer or component video picture can also be used as input source. Please note that the second source can only be displayed in the PIP window when the main screen is displaying a computer or component video source (or no source at all). Any invalid combination will result in a black PIP window for the main screen has priority. – PIP location selects the location of the PIP window in the main screen; – Zoom enlarges a par t of the picture. Use Corsor control to select the zoom centre and select the required zoom factor : 1 x, 4 x, 9 x or 16 x. – Freeze captures a moving picture (still picture); – Child lock de-activates the control keypad of the projector ; – Sleep timer switches Sleep timer mode off or selects the delay time after which the projector automatically switches to Standby.General adjustments Philips Multimedia Projector22English User guide bCool XG1 5. OperationOn Screen Display Menu > Temp.OK Menu Source Auto Image LampTemp.OK Menu Source Auto Image Lamp
Setup adjustments •Press Menu and select Setup in the menu bar. The following Setup adjustments can now be made according to the instructions under ‘General explanation’: – Language selects the required menu language; – Keystone corrects picture distor tion of the ver tical keystone type by internal scaling; – Mirror mirrors the picture for use of the projector in various positions with respect to the user(s) and the projection screen; -- Source selects the current projection source (Auto, Computer, DVI, YPbPr, YCbCr, RGBS, S-Video or Video). If you select ‘Auto’, the projector will always automatically search for available input signals. – Factor y settings resets all user settings to the default factor y settings; – Picture Format selects one of five picture format options (4:3, 16:9, letter box, pan & scan and 4:3 original). Due to the scaling of the image when the picture format is changed, it might be possible that a part of the actual image is missing at the top or the bottom of the screen. With Cursor Control you can adjust the position of the projected image upwards or downwards. – Volume adjusts the sound level; – System information the System Information sub menu contains an over view of the most relevant projector settings, including information on the hardware and software configuration; -- Feedback To suppress OSD messages. Warning or error messages however are never suppressed. -- Lamp counter To show the operating time of the lamp, which can be reset after a new lamp has been installed; -- SmartDimmer switches on the power saving mode by reducing the lamp power from 180W to 150W. When Smar tDimmer is switched on (150W), the audible (fan) noise will be reduced and gray scales in the picture are optimized. When Smar tDimmer is switched off (180W), peak brightness in the picture is obtained. Default setting for data and component sources (Data in) is Off; default setting for video sources (Video, S-Video) is On. Philips Multimedia Projector23English User guide bCool XG1 5. OperationOn Screen Display Menu < Temp.OK Menu Source Auto Image LampTemp.OK Menu Source Auto Image Lamp
Switch off and disconnect the projector before cleaning. 1Press the Standby button twiceto switch off the projector. – The Standby indicator star ts lights up red. 2Wait until the cooling fan has stopped (about 1 minute after the projector has been put in Standby) and disconnect the mains lead and all other cables. Cleaning the cabinet •When the cabinet is dusty, clean it by gently wiping with a soft cloth. •A chamois leather slightly moistened with water is sufficient for cleaning the housing. •Do not use cleaning agents as they may harm the housing. Cleaning the lens •When the lens is dir ty or dusty, first blow the dust off and then gently wipe with a soft brush or lens cleaning paper. Never touch the lens with your fingers. – The lens is likely to become mouldy if left dir ty. Cleaning Caution Philips Multimedia Projector24English User guide bCool XG1 6. Maintenance > Temp.OK Menu Source Auto Image LampTemp.OK Menu Source Auto Image Lamp
> When operation time reaches the last 1400 hours of the average lamplife, the message ‘Lamp life has almost exceeded’ will be displayed on the screen, When operation time reaches 1500 hours, the message ‘Lamp life has exceeded’ will be displayed. The lamplife remaining can be checked using the OSD menu. 1Press Menu. 2Use Cursor Control to move the cursor to ‘Setup’. 3Use Cursor Control to select ‘Lamp counter’. 1Switch off the projector and wait until the lamp has cooled down before disconnecting the projector. Remove the mains lead from both projector and wall socket. 2Press tab A and remove the lamp door. 3Unscrew the screws B. 4Grasp the lamp holder handle and carefully pull the lamp holder out of the projector. •Do not tilt. If the inner tube is broken glass par ticles may fall out. •Keep lamp holder opening to your right. Do not touch lamp or point lamp holder opening at anyone. 5Carefully remove the new lamp housing from its package. •Always use the same type of lamp: See ‘Optional accessories’ for the correct type of lamp for your projector. •Do not touch lamp or point lamp housing opening at anyone. •Do not drop, as the impact may cause the lamp to break. 6Place the lamp holder in the guiding slots and inser t into the lamp compar tment. 7Tighten screws B again. 8Put the lamp door back in place and press tab A back in its original position. 9Inser t the mains lead into both the projector Mains inlet socket and the wall socket. 10Press the Standby button to switch on the projector. 11Reset the lamp life time (see ‘Resetting the lamplife time’). 12Dispose of the old lamp in special chemical disposal bins.Lamp Lamp Replacement Philips Multimedia Projector25English User guide bCool XG1 6. Maintenance A BB BB Temp.OK Menu Source Auto Image LampTemp.OK Menu Source Auto Image Lamp A
> 1Press Menu. – The menu bar appears on the screen. 2Use cursor control to select ‘Setup’ in the menu bar. 3Use cursor control to select ‘Lamp counter’ in the sub menu. 4Press OK to reset the lamp counter. 5If required, select another item you wish to adjust or press Menu to exit.Resetting the lamplife time Philips Multimedia Projector26English User guide bCool XG1 6. Maintenance Temp.OK Menu Source Auto Image LampTemp.OK Menu Source Auto Image Lamp
> If a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before taking the projector for repair. If you are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints, consult your dealer or ser vice organisation. Under no circumstances should you tr y to repair the projector yourself as this could invalidate the guarantee. – Possible cause •Solution General – Mains lead is not correctly connected. •Correctly connect mains lead. – Lamp holder cover is not closed correctly or the lamp holder is damaged. •Close the cover correctly (see ‘Lamp replacement’ under ‘Maintenance’). – Signal cable not correctly connected. •Connect signal cable correctly. – The projector is in Off position. •Press Standby to switch on the projector. – A/V Mute active. •Cancel A/V Mute. In Video series mode – Keystoning is applied on a high resolution component signal. •Decrease keystoning until the image is correctly displayed. For this use the ‘Keystone’ option in the ‘Setup’ menu. In Data mode -- Partial, scrolling or incorrectly displayed image. •Use the ‘Autosync’ option in the ‘Picture’ menu. – Input resolution is too high (and keystoning is applied). •If you wish to keep the keystone correction, decrease the input resolution until the image is correctly displayed. For this, refer to the User Guide or suppor t information of the computer. •If you wish to keep the input resolution as it is, decrease keystoning until the image is correctly displayed. For this, use ‘Keystone correction’ option in the ‘Settings’ menu. – Input resolution is too high (and no keystoning is applied). •Decrease the input resolution until the image is correctly displayed. For this, refer to the User Guide or suppor t information of the computer. Warning Read as follows Problem Image is not or incorrectly displayed Philips Multimedia Projector27English User guide bCool XG1 7. Troubleshooting
> •Adjust ‘Brightness’, ‘Contrast or ‘Colour tracking’ (see ’Picture adjustment’ under ‘Operation’ - ‘On Screen Display Menu’). •Reset all projector settings in the ‘Setup’ menu (‘Factor y settings’). – Image is not focused. •Adjust focus ring. – Distance between projector and screen is not correct. •Adjust the distance between the projector and the screen. – Signal cable is not correctly connected. •Connect signal cable correctly. – Signal cable is not correctly connected. •Connect signal cable correctly. – Audio cable is not correctly connected. •Connect audio cable correctly. – Volume is not adjusted properly. •Adjust volume. – (A/V-)Mute active. •Cancel (A/V-)Mute. – Distance is too great. •Reduce distance. – Batteries are exhausted. •Replace batteries (see ‘Inser ting the batteries in the remote control’). – IR sensor is obstructed. •Remove obstacle. Lamp indicator – Red blinking (0.5sec. On, 0.5sec. Off): lamp star t has failed. • Disconnect projector from the mains. Reconnect and restar t. If this does not solve the problem, replace the lamp. See ’Maintenance.’ – Red blinking (1sec. On, 1sec. Off): the fans are locked. • The projector will automatically shut down. If this problem persists, contact ser vice center. Temp. (temperature) indicator – Lights up red: temperature error. • Disconnect projector from the mains. Reconnect and restar t. If this does not solve the problem, contact your ser vice centre. Standby indicator (text on Standby button/ring around Standby button) – Lights up green: Power on mode. – Green blinking: warming up in Power on mode. – Lights up red:: Standby mode. – Red blinking: cooling down in Power off mode. Poor colour Image is blurred Picture rolls No sound The projector does not react to commands from the remote control Indicators Philips Multimedia Projector28English User guide bCool XG1 7. Troubleshooting
– ’Childlock’ active. •Switch off ‘Childlock’ in the ‘Features’ menu. •Check that the batteries are installed properly in the remote control and/or replace the batteries. •Check that the projector receives the signals from the remote control. •Check that the USB cable has been properly connected. •Check that both projector and computer are switched on. •Unplug the USB cable and then reconnect. •Connect another USB device (mouse, scanner, webcam, etc.) and see if it works. If it does not work there is a problem with the computer. •Also refer to the User Guide or suppor t information of the computer. – ‘Windows’ did not manage to install the driver correctly. In this case the ‘Device manager’ will contain a catagor y ‘Other devices. • Disconnect the projector. • Remove all items listed under ‘Other devices’ in the ‘Device manager’. • Restar t the computer. • Reconnect the projector. No reaction when pressing keys on local keyboard or remote control The mouse cursor does not react when using the cursor control on the remote control Philips Multimedia Projector29English User guide bCool XG1 7. Troubleshooting >