Philips Cbright Xg2 Impact Projector User Manual

							Connecting to a computer
Notes:
–The data input is suitable for both Apple Macintosh
computers (Power Book and Power Mac) as well as for 
IBM compatible PCs.
–The data output of IBM compatible PCs can be connected
directly to the projector using standard data cables.
–Apple Macintosh computers may need a conversion plug
(optional) added to the standard data cable.
–The figures in brackets (1) correspond to the figures in the
accessories diagram. 
The characters in brackets (a) correspond to the characters in
fig. 4 of ‘Controls and connections’.
Caution!
Always switch off the projector before making any connections.
USB connection
A USB interface is available via an upstream connector.
When the projector’s 
USB (upstream) connector is connected
to a PC or an Apple Macintosh computer equipped with a USB
downlink connection, it will identify as a USB device.
It is possible to:
–control the cursor of the computer via the projector remote
control,
–play audio information from the computer via the projector
speaker, 
and
–the display settings of the computer will be changed to fit
the capability of the projector.
Note:If you experience problems using the USB connection,
please refer to the user guide or support information of
your computer.
PC (Desk Top/Notebook)/ 
MACINTOSH (Desk Top/Power Book/Power Mac)
1.Connect the Data out terminal of the computer to the Data in
terminal (h) of the projector and secure the plugs by
tightening the thumb screws.
For this, use the VGA/USB cable 
(1) supplied.
Note:When connecting the projector to a Macintosh computer
use a VGA/MAC adaptor (optional). The adapter is only
needed if your computer is equipped with a 2 row, 15 pin
connector. If your computer is equipped with a 3 row
connector no adaptor is needed.
2.
Connect the USB (upstream) socket (b) of the projector to
the USB downstream port of the computer.
For this, use the VGA/USB cable 
(1) supplied.
–You can now manipulate the mouse cursor on the computer
and on the screen, using Cursor Control. Audio information
from the computer will be played via the projector speaker.
Notes:
If the mouse cursor does not react when using the cursor
control on the remote control:
•Check that the batteries are installed properly and/or replace
the batteries.
•Make sure that the USB cable has been properly connected.
•Check that the projector receives the signals from the
remote control (LED ring around the Standby button will fast
flash when receiving a signal).
If no audio information is heard via the projector speaker:•Check (AV) Mute setting.
•Check Volume setting.
•Connect the Audio out socket of the computer to the Data
audio-in socket 
(d) of the projector.
For this use audio/video connection cable (2) and adapter (5)supplied.
Note:You can also make an Audio out connection to an external
amplifier. See ‘Connecting to audio equipment’.
Projector
Data out
Audio outData out
Mac/PC
USBUSB
Audio out USB Video S-Video Audio out USB Video S-VideoVideo audio-inData in
Data out Video audio-in
Data outData inData audio-in Data audio-in
(1)
(1) (2) (b)(d)(h)
(5)optional Philips
VGA/MAC
adapter
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Connecting to a computer 
						

							Connecting to video equipment
Note: The figures in brackets (1) correspond to the figures in the
accessories diagram.
The characters in brackets (a) correspond to the
characters in fig. 4 of ‘Controls and connections’. 
Caution!
Always switch off the projector before making any connections.
PAL, NTSC, SECAM
1.Connect the Video out socket of a VCR, Laser Disc player,
video camera or TV to the Video socket (e) of the projector.
For this, use the video/audio connection cable (2) supplied.2.Connect the Audio out L/R sockets of the VCR, Laser Disc
player, video camera or TV to the Video audio-in socket (c) of
the projector.
For this, use audio/video connection cable 
(2) supplied.
In case your VCR, Laser Disc player, video camera or TV is
equipped with a Scart connector (depending on region):
1.
Connect the Scart/RCA Audio Video adapter (3) supplied to
the Scart connector of the VCR, Laser Disc player, video
camera or TV.
2.Plug the video/audio connection cable (2) supplied into both
the adapter and the Video (e) and Video audio-in (c) sockets
of the projector.
S-VHS
1.Connect the S-Video out socket of a S-VHS video recorder,
Laser Disc player, video camera or TV to the S-Video socket
(f) of the projector.
For this use the S-Video connection cable (4) supplied.2.Connect the Audio out L/R sockets of the S-VHS video
recorder, Laser Disc player, video camera or TV to the Video
audio-in socket 
(c) of the projector.
In case your VCR, Laser Disc player, video camera or TV is
equipped with a Scart connector (depending on region):
1.
Connect the Scart/RCA Audio Video adapter (3) supplied to
the Scart connector of the VCR, Laser Disc player, video
camera or TV.
2.Plug the audio/video connection cable (2) supplied into both
the adapter and Video audio-in socket (c) of the projector.3.Plug the S-Video connection cable supplied into the VCR and
the S-Video socket (f) of the projector.
R Audio L
outS-Video S-Video
R Audio L
outVCRVideo
out Video
out
Audio out USB Video S-Video Audio out USB Video S-Video
Projector
Data out D Data out D
video audio-in Video audio-in 
Data audio-in Data  audio-in 
(2)
(4) (c)(f)
L Audio R
outVideo
out L Audio R
outVideo
outVCR Projector
Audio out USB video audio-in Video S-Video Data out Data in Audio out USB Video audio-in  Video S-Video Data out Data inData audio-in Data  audio-in 
(2) (c)(e)
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Scart adapter
(not for USA
version)(3)
S-Video
Scart adapter
(not for USA
version) (3)
Connecting to video equipment 
						

							Connecting to Component- and HDTV-video equipment
Note: The characters in brackets(a) correspond to characters in
fig. 4 of ‘Controls and connections’.
Caution! 
Always switch off external equipment and projector before
making any connections.
1.
Connect the 15 pin connector of an optional component/HD
input cable to the Data in terminal (h)of the projector.2.Connect the other end of the cable to the appropriate
outputs of your Component- or HDTV-video equipment (e.g.
DVD player, Settop Box, HDTV receiver, etc.).
Note: Connections that are not in use in your particular situation
need not be connected.
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YPb
Cb U
Red
Green Blue Grey Black
DVD player, Settop Box, 
HDTV receiver, etc.
RG B
Y/S
Red
Green Blue Grey Black
DVD player, Settop Box, 
HDTV receiver, etc.
RG B
HV
Red
Green Blue Grey Black
DVD player, Settop Box, 
HDTV receiver, etc
.
Optional
Video S-Video Video S-VideoData outData in Data outData inVideo audio-in Video audio-in
Data audio-in Data audio-in
(h)
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							Connecting to audio equipment
Note: The characters in brackets (a) correspond to the
characters in fig. 4 of ‘Controls and connections’. 
Caution!
Always switch off the projector before making any connections.
Always turn down the volume control of the connected amplifier
before switching it on, to prevent damage to the speakers.
•Connect the Audio in L/R sockets of an amplifier or stereo
system to the Audio out socket (a) of the projector.
For this use audio/video connection cable (2) supplied.
You can select fixed (‘Line’) or variable (‘Regulated’) volume
output in the ‘Audio’ menu.
Connecting to an external monitor
Note: The characters in brackets (a) correspond to characters infig. 4 of ‘Controls and connections’.
Caution! 
Always switch off PC, external monitor and projector before
making any connections.
•Connect the Data out terminal (g) of the projector to the
external monitor and secure the plugs by tightening the
thumb screws.
For this, use the monitor cable supplied with the monitor.
To obtain the audio signal on the monitor instead of on the
projector:
•Connect the Audio in sockets of the monitor to the Audio out
socket 
(a) of the projector, using the audio/video connection
cable (2) supplied.
Notes:–One external monitor or projector can be connected at a time.
– For further details on the operation with On Screen Displays
see chapter ‘8. Operation’.
Monitor cable
Audio out USB Video S-Video Audio out USB Video S-VideoData out Data outVideo audio-in Video audio-in
Data audio-in Data audio-in
(2)
(a)(g)
Projecteur
Amplifier
L Audio R
in L Audio R
in
Audio out USB Video S-Video Audio out USB Video S-VideoData out Data out
video audio-in Video audio-in 
Data audio-in Data  audio-in 
(2)(a)
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							General1.Press the Stand by button to switch on the projector.
–The Standby indicator
lights up green and the
start up screen appears
for several seconds.
–When the average
lamplife time has almost
expired and less than 
100 hours remain, the
message ‘Warning:
lamplife has almost
expired’ will be displayed
on the screen when
switching the projector
on. For this refer to the
section ‘Lamp’ under
‘Maintenance’ 
2.Select the required source (Data, Video or S-Video) by
pressing the Source button.
Note:When only one input source is connected, this source will
automatically be selected. When more input sources are
connected, the source with the highest priority will be
selected (data, video, S-video). This setting can be
changed in the ‘Settings’ menu.
3.
Switch on the computer or start video playback.
–A feedback message appears on the screen, indicating the
selected source.
Messages - General explanation
Messages are
displayed in the centre of
the screen. The problem is
described in the header of
the message display.
Suggestion(s) to solve the
problem are displayed in the
gray part of the message
display.
These messages cannot be
suppressed.
Feedback messages
Feedback messages are displayed in the top right corner of the
screen. They are displayed when:
–a signal comes up or goes down,
–when an input source is changed
–when Mute or A/V Mute is activated.
–when the Auto image function is set to On.
These messages will only be displayed when the menu option
Feedback is set to ‘On’ in the Settings menu. All messages will
be removed automatically after 4 seconds.
Some examples:
Data selected as source. Video selected as source, no
input signal.
S-Video selected as source. Video selected as source.
A/V muted. A/V muted.
On Screen Display menu - General explanation
All video and data adjustments and settings (except A/V Mute)
are done via On Screen Displays and with help of Menu, OK and
Cursor Control on the projector or the remote control.
1.Press Menu.
–The menu bar appears on the screen.
The first item
is highlighted and its sub
menu is shown.
Depending on the
selected source (Data,
Video or S-Video) some
options of the submenu
may be greyed out. This
indicates that these
functions:
– are not available in a
certain mode,
– have no function for
the selected source.
For example:–Horizontal size under menu Display when Auto image is
switched to ON.
–Hue under menu Picture when signaltype is not NTSC.

 Picture Audio Settings Display



Digital Freeze

Digital Zoom

/ Magnification

Auto Image

/ Horizontal size

/ Phase

/ Shift











Auto Image is used to automatically adjust

Horizontal Size, Phase and Shift. Off On
Video



A/V MutedS-Video



A/V Muted
Video



No signalData





Fan error



The projector will switch off automatically.



Please contact a service centre for repair.
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Preparation 
						

							2.Use Cursor Control left
and/or right to move the
cursor to any other item
in the menu bar.
3.Select the sub menu item
to be adjusted using
Cursor Control up and/or
down. When more items
are available than can be
shown in one screen, this
will be indicated by
‘more’ at the bottom of
the list. Press OK to
move to the next list of
items. With ‘previous’
you can go back to the
first list.
4.Adjust the selected item
in the action window at
the bottom of the screen,
using Cursor Control left and/or right.
5.Select the next item to be adjusted in the sub menu and adjust
as described above.
6.Press Menu to close the On Screen Display.
Language selection
The projector can display menus in seven different languages.
1.Press Menu.
–The menu bar appears on the screen.
2.Use Cursor Control to select Settings in the menu bar.3.Use Cursor Control to select Language from the sub menu.4.Use Cursor Control to select the required language in the
action window.
5.If required, select the next item to be adjusted or press Menu
to exit.
Display and picture control
The projector’s picture is set to standard specifications at the
factory. However, you can adjust the image to suit your own
preferences.
Data only
For data signal input, the following adjustments can be made:
–Auto image
automatically sizes and positions the image to fit optimally in
the screen picture;
–Horizontal size
adjusts the computer image in a horizontal direction to make
the image completely fill the screen;
–Shift
adjusts the computer image in horizontal and vertical direction
to centre it on the screen;
–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.
Data and Video/S-Video
For both data and Video/S-Video signal input, the following
adjustments can be made:
–Digital Freeze
captures a moving picture (still picture);
–Digital Zoom
enlarges a part of the picture;
–Magnification
adjusts the zoom factor;
–Brightness
adjusts brightness of the displayed picture;
–Contrast
adjusts the overall contrast intensity;
–Sharpness
controls the contour impression of the picture;
–Colour tracking
selects between ‘Vivid’ and ‘Natural’ representation of colours
in the picture.
‘Vivid’ is automatically set when computer input is used;
‘Natural’ is automatically set when video input is used.
–Colour Temperature
adjusts the overall colour impression from warm to cool. The
various colors (red, green and blue) can also be adjusted
individually.
–Mirror
mirrors the picture for use of the projector in various positions
with respect to the user(s) and the projection screen.
Video/S-Video only
For Video/S-Video signal input, the following adjustments can be
made:
–Hue 
(only for NTSC)adjusts the tint of the projected image;
–Saturation
adjusts the colour saturation of the projected image.
–Picture Format
selects one of three picture format options (4:3, 16:9 or 16:9
enlarged);
Tip for Windows users:To adjust size and phase correctly:1.Select ‘Start’ and then ‘Shut down’ from the Windows
Taskbar.
2.Adjust the projectors size control, so that no vertical bars
are visible.
3.Now adjust the projectors phase control for maximum
brightness of the projected image.
4.Press ‘No’ in the Windows shutdown screen to cancel the
shutdown action.
Display



Brightness

Contrast

Hue

Saturation

Sharpness

Mirror

(more)





min





Move pointer left or right to adjust the contrast level.PictureAudio Settings
max


PictureDisplay



Brightness

Contrast

Hue

Saturation

Sharpness

Mirror

(more)
Audio Settings
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Preparation/Display and picture control 
						

							Note: A(audio)/V(video)-mute can only be selected with the 
AV mute button on the projector or on the remote control.
A/V mute then appears on the screen. 
For example:
The following adjustments procedures follow a slightly
different sequence of actions, or may need some further
explanation.
Digital Zoom
Digital Zoom is used to enlarge a part of the picture.
1.Press Menu.
–The menu bar will appear.
Display is highlighted and its sub menu is shown.
2.Use Cursor Control to move the cursor to Digital Zoom.3.Select On to switch Digital Zoom on.
• Press OK to continue, or
• Press Menu to exit and continue with the previous Zoom
settings.
4.Use the zoom target to select centre of the screen area you
wish to enlarge.
• Press OK to confirm.
5.Use the Magnification slider to adjust the Zoom factor.
• Press OK to confirm and exit the menu.
6.Use Cursor Control to select another section of the enlarged
area (Panning).
Note: By pressing the D(igital) Zoom button on the remote
control you enter directly into the zoom centre selection
screen (step 4). When Digital Zoom is already active,
pressing the D(igital) Zoom button will show the
Magnification slider; pressing the D(igital) Zoom button
twice will turn off Digital Zoom.
Horizontal size 
The Horizontal size function is used to size a computer image to
make it fit the projected picture. When the OSD menu is active
and the horizontal size option is selected, the level will be
indicated graphically on a linear scale (slider).
Shift
The Shift function adjusts the computer image in horizontal and
vertical direction to centre it on the screen. This function is only
active when Auto image is set to OFF.
1.Press Menu.
–The menu bar appears
on the screen.
Display is highlighted
and its sub menu is
shown.
2.Use Cursor Control to
move the cursor to
Shift.
3.Press OK to activate
Shift.
4.Use Cursor Control to
position the computer
image.
5.Press OK to confirm and
store the adjustment.
6.If required, select the
next item to be adjusted
or press MENU to exit.
Auto Image
The Auto Image function automatically sizes and positions the
image to fit optimally in the screen picture. In addition it takes
care for phase adjustment. It does not affect the selected
picture format. When Auto Image is set to ON, the Horizontal
size, Shift and Phase options are greyed out.


























Move pointer to position the image.

Press OK key when done.


Shift////












Display



Digital Freeze

Digital Zoom

/ Magnification

Auto Image

/ Horizontal size

/ Phase

/ Shift











Shift is used to adjust the position of the image.

Press OK key to activate Shift.


Picture Audio Settings
Data



A/V Muted
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Display and picture control 
						

							Mirror
The projector can be used in various positions with respect to
the viewers and the projection screen. With the Mirror function
the picture can be displayed in a way that is suitable for your
specific application.
Front projection
Rear projection
Ceiling front projection
Ceiling rear projection
Audio Control
The projector’s sound is set to standard specifications at the
factory. However, you can adjust the sound to suit your own
preferences by using the Audio control feature.
The following adjustments can be made:
–Vo l u m e  – adjusts the sound level;
–Bass – adjusts the bass tones;
–Treble – adjusts the high tones;
–Mute – mutes the sound of the projector (or an externally
connected loudspeaker);
–Audio out – switches between fixed and variable volume on
the audio output (Audio out).
1.Select the required input (Data, Video or S-Video).2.Press Menu.
–The menu bar appears on the screen.
3.Use Cursor Control to select Audio in the menu bar.4.Use Cursor Control to select the item to be adjusted.5.Use Cursor Control to make the required adjustment in the
action window.
6.If required, select the next item to be adjusted or press
Menu to exit.
Note: The volume can also be adjusted with the – Volume + keys
on the remote control.
Caution!
Always reduce/check the volume setting of connected amplifiers
before switching off (A/V) mute, to prevent damage to speakers.
SCREEN
SCREEN
SCREEN
SCREEN
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							Other Settings
The projector is equipped with the following functions to
optimize its use and handling:
Start-up screen
This function allows you to display or suppress the default
Philips start-up screen upon the projector’s start up and to select
and store a start up screen of your own choice.
1.Press Menu.
–The menu bar appears on the screen.
2.Use Cursor Control to move the cursor to Settings.3.Select Start-up screen by using Cursor Control.4.Select:Default - to display the default Philips start-up screen;Black - to suppress the default screen;Custom - to display a start-up screen of your own choice (if
loaded);
Load.. - to load the currently shown image and store it as
start-up screen.
5.Press Menu to close the On Screen Display.
System information
The System Information sub menu contains an overview of the
most relevant projector settings, including information on the
hardware and software configuration.
1.Press Menu.
–The menu bar appears on the screen.
2.Use Cursor Control to move the cursor to Settings.3.Use Cursor Control to move the cursor to System
Information and press OK.
–The System Information overview appears on the screen.
4.Press OK to return to the menu or press Menu to close the
On Screen Display.
Factory reset
This function is used to reset all user settings to the default
factory settings.
1.Press Menu.
–The menu bar appears on the screen.
2.Use Cursor Control to move the cursor to Settings.3.Select Factory reset by using Cursor Control.4.Press OK for 3 seconds to reset all user settings.5.Select the next item to be adjusted in the sub menu or press
Menu to close the On Screen Display.
Auto Standby
This function allows you to switch off Auto Standby mode or to
select the delay time after which the projector automatically
switches to Standby.
Auto Source
This function allows you to switch automatic source selection on
or off.
Keystone correction
Adjusts the shape of the displayed picture, when projecting
upwards or downwards.
Lamp counter
Shows the operating time of the lamp, which can be reset after
a new lamp has been installed. This menu item also shows the
total number of hours that the projector has been used, which
cannot be reset.
Data input
Selects between Computer and Component video input via the
Data in connector.
Feedback
This function allows you to suppress OSD messages. Warning or
error messages however are never suppressed.
Key lock
Key lock is used to de-activate all remote and local controls. To
disable the keylock function keep the OK button pressed for 10
seconds.
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Other settings 
						

							NOTICE:The product you have purchased contains the latest in high-
quality optical components.
Like all products equipped with an optical function - like e.g.
camera lenses, slide projectors and binoculars - these
components are sensitive to polluted environments. Small
contaminations like dust and smoke particles can easily attach to
the surfaces of the optical components, degrading the
performance and reducing the lifetime of the product.
Cleaning
Caution!
Switch off and disconnect the projector before cleaning.
1.
When the cabinet is dusty, clean it by gently wiping with a
soft cloth.
2.A chamois leather slightly moistened with water is sufficient
for cleaning the housing.
3.Do not use cleaning agents as they may harm the housing.
Always keep the lens clean
1.When the lens is dirty 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.
2.The lens is likely to become mouldy if left dirty.
Cleaning the dust filter
Important!
Make sure to clean the dust filter regularly.
1.
Press the Stand by On button to switch off the projector.
–The standby indicator lights up red.
2.Wait until the cooling fan has stopped (about 3 minutes and
disconnect the mains lead and all other cables.
3.Turn the projector over. Never place the projector on the side
where the connections are located!
4.
Press tab A and lift up the cover.
5.Turn the cover upside down. The filter is located on the cover
underside.
6.Carefully remove the filter
from the cover.
7.While firmly holding the filter, gently remove any
accumulated dust with a vacuum cleaner.
8.Replace the filter.
Firmly press the filter edges 
in place.
Check if the filter is firmly
tightened by turning the
cover upside down.
9.Replace the cover.
Notes:
–We advise you to clean the filter every 100 hours.
–Operating the projector without filter or with a torn or damaged
filter may seriously damage the projector.
–When the filter is damaged replace it with a filter of the same type
(12 nc:  3122 434 01180).
–The projector power cannot be switched on again unless the filter
holder is installed correctly.
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FILTER
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