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6 Troubleshooting
If the projector is not operating properly, note the symptoms and use this guide to assist you. If you cannot 
resolve the problems yourself, contact your dealer for assistance.
NOTE: A qualified service technician is required when opening the projector to diagnose any “probable 
cause”.
6.1 Displays
The projector is on but there is no display
1. Was a lens cover accidentally left on? Remove lens cover.
2. Is the lamp ignited? It could take up to 5 attempts to strike a lamp. With a 30 second wait period in between 
each attempt it could take a total of 2 minutes to turn the lamp on. Check 
LAMP STATUS. 
NOTE: After striking the lamp, it can take up to 5 minutes to achieve full brightness.
3. Is the correct input selected?
4. Is the source connected properly? Check the cable connections and make sure the correct source is 
selected.
5. Can you access test patterns? Make sure there is not a full black test pattern selected for display—press 
   to access test patterns, then cycle patterns with 
 keys.
Severe motion artifacts 
There is a synchronization problem with reversed 3/2 pull-down in 60Hz-to-24Hz film-to-digital conversion in 
your source. Correct at the source.
The display is jittery or unstable
1. Make sure that the source is properly connected and of adequate quality for detection. With a poor quality 
or improperly connected source, the projector will repeatedly attempt to display an image, however briefly.
2. The horizontal or vertical scan frequency of the input signal may be out of range for the projector. Refer to 
Section 6, Specifications for scan frequency ranges.
3. The sync signal may be inadequate. Correct the source problem.
The display is faint
1. Brightness and/or contrast may be set very low.
2. The source may be double terminated. Make sure the source is terminated only once.
3. The source (if non-video) may need a different sync tip clamp location.
4. Adjust 
LAMP POSITION to optimize the position of the lamp for maximum brightness. 
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The upper portion of the display is waving, tearing or jittering
This can sometimes occur with video or VCR sources. Check your source.
Portions of the display are cut off or wrap to the opposite edge
Resizing and/or blanking may need adjustment.
The display appears compressed (vertically stretched)
1. The frequency of the pixel sampling clock is incorrect for the current source.
2. Resizing, vertical stretch and positioning options may be improperly adjusted for the incoming source 
signal.
Data is cropped from edges
1. Check settings for Blanking.
2. If incoming data is still missing from the image, reduce the image size to within the display area available 
in the projector. 
Display quality appears to drift from good to bad, bad to good
1. The source input signal may be of low quality.
2. The H or V frequency of the input may have changed at the source end.
The display has suddenly frozen
If the screen blacks out inexplicably, it is possible that excessive voltage noise on the AC or ground input has 
interrupted the projector’s ability to lock on to a signal. Power down the projector and disconnect from AC. 
Then plug in again and power up as usual.
Colors in the display are inaccurate
1. The color, tint, color space, color temperature and/or other settings may require adjustment.
2. Make sure you are using the proper channel for this source.
3. Check Color Wheel Calibration. 
The display is not rectangular
1. Check leveling of the projector. Make sure that the lens surface and screen are as parallel to each other as 
possible.
2. Is the vertical offset correct? Adjust as necessary using the vertical offset knob.
3. Check if Keystone is incorrectly set.
The display is “noisy”
1. Display adjustment at your input source may be required. Adjust pixel tracking, phase and filter. Noise is 
particularly common on YPbPr signals from a DVD player. (If using a PC source, adjust using a high-
frequency test pattern with one pixel on/off throughout.)
2. The video input may not be terminated. Make sure the video input is terminated (75Ohms). If it is the last 
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3. The input signal and/or signal cables carrying the input signal may be of poor quality.
4. If the distance between the input source device and the projector is greater than 25 feet, signal amplifica-
tion/conditioning may be required.
5. If the source is a VCR or off-air broadcast, detail may be set too high.
6.2 Lamps 
For more information on lamp operation modes and auto-switching, refer to 4.10.1 The Lamp Menu.
Projector Delayed on Power Up
The projector enforces a 60 second delay between powering down and up again, because a hot lamp is more 
difficult to ignite. 
NOTE: It can take 2 minutes to cool a lamp sufficiently enough before re-striking it. 
Powered Up, But No Light on the Wall
It takes approximately 60 seconds for the projector to power up and strike a lamp. A UHP lamp may not strike 
on the first attempt. In this case, the projector will wait 30 seconds before striking the lamp again. It will try a 
total of five times before it declares the lamp as “Failed to Strike”. Therefore it could take up to 2 minutes 
before light is seen on the wall. You can check the status of either lamp in the projector by checking 
LAMP 
STATUS
 in the Lamp Menu, refer to 4.10.1 The Lamp Menu.
Incorrect Lamp Serial Number on Status Page 
When replacing a lamp in a projector with a new lamp, remember to replace the lamp card (PCB). This card 
contains key information about your lamp, such as serial number, and factory default color primaries. If not 
installed, this can lead to incorrect lamp histories and difficulty with projector color matching.
6.3 Ethernet
1. Make sure the Ethernet settings are valid for your site—all network devices should have the same subnet 
mask and unique IP addresses.
2. Save any address change, and re-boot to implement.
3. If you still have trouble establishing communications with a projector added to an existing Ethernet 
network, the projector’s IP address is likely in conflict with another address already in use. Contact your 
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7 Specifications
Due to continuing research, specifications are subject to change without notice. 
Specifications apply to all models unless otherwise noted. 
7.1  Display 
RPMSP-D132URPMX-D132URPMSP-D180U
RESOLUTION
SXGA+ (1400x1050) XGA (1024 x 768)  SXGA+ (1400x1050)
BRIGHTNESS 
132W White Boost ON 2320 lumens 790 lumens
132W White Boost OFF 1390 lumens 465 lumens
120W White Boost ON 2100 lumens 660 lumens
120W White Boost OFF  1225 lumens 365 lumens
160W 1259 lumens
180W1422 lumens
CONTRAST RATIO 
2365:1 1180:1 2009:1
BRIGHTNESS 
UNIFORMITY
90% 90% 90%
COLORS AND GRAY 
SCALE
Resolution 8 bits  8 bits  8 bits
Displayable Colors 16.8 million 16.8 million 16.8 million
COLOR WHEEL
TypeRGWB RGWB RGBRGB
COLOR TEMPERATURE
Range of Adjustment3200K – 9600K 3200K – 9600K 3200K – 9600K
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7.2 Inputs 
Applies to RPMX/RPMSP-D132U and RPMSP-D180U
NOTES: 1)Value specifies frame rate of non-interlaced sources and field rate for interlaced sources. Frame/
field rates higher than the maximum refresh rate of the panels will be displayed at a lower rate.
2) Does not apply to sync-on-green/luma.
3) As the horizontal frequency increases and/or as the vertical scaling ratio of input lines to output lines 
increases many sources will run into the internal 180Mpix/s processing which limits the number of pixels that 
can be processed.
ANALOG RGB OR YPRPB(Interlaced or Progressive Scan Format)
Pixel Clock Rate 13 – 210 MHz max
Color Space RGB or YPbPr
Input Levels:  R, G, B, - with sync: 1.0Vp-p ±2dB
R, G, B, - without sync: 0.7Vp-p ±2dB
Pb, Pr 0.7p-p ±2dB
DC Offset±2V
Nominal Impedance 75 ohms
SYNC (Interlaced or Progressive Scan Format)
Horizontal Frequency Range 15 – 120 kHz
Vertical Frequency Range 
1,323.97 – 150 Hz
Sync Type Separate H and V 
Composite (bi-level, tri-level, XOR)
Sync-On-Green/luma (bi-level, tri-level)
Serrations and/or Equalization pulses
MarcoVision™ compatible
Polarity
2Positive or Negative 
Input Levels
20.5Vpp – 4.0Vpp
DC Operating Range2±3V
Nominal Impedance
275 ohms
Horizontal Sync Duty Cycle3% 
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COMPOSITE VIDEO 
AND S-VIDEO
Signal Formats Composite-video (CVBS)S-video (Y/C) 
Video Standards NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL M, PAL N, PAL60, SECAM
Input Levels  Composite-video 1.0Vp-p ±3db (including sync tip)
S-video luma (Y):1.0Vp-p ±3dB (including sync tip)
S-video chroma (C) 630mV nominal (burst)
DC Offset±2V
Nominal Impedance 75 ohms
DVI-I – ANALOG
Input Characteristics Same as Analog RGB except as noted below.
Formats RGB or YPbPr – video signal cannot be routed to the decoder
Sync Types Separate H and V 
(direct or swapped)
Bi-level – TTL levels only 
Composite (XOR, OR)
Sync-on-green
Serrations and/or Equalization pulses
MacroVision™ (standard & progressive)
Analog Sync Logic Low 0V – 0.8v
Analog Sync Logic High 2.4V – 5V
Analog Sync Input 
Impedance1kΩ
DVI-I – DIGITAL
Input Characteristics
meets DVI spec
DVI Cable Length
5m
Max Pixel Rate165 MPix/s
EDIDSupported
RS-232/RS-422 SERIAL 
INPUT
Connector Type
Maximum Baud Rate
2 male DB9 (RS-232 OUT, GPIO)
2 female DB9 (RS-232 IN, RS-422 IN)
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7.3 Power Requirements
 
NETWORK 
CONTROL
Ethernet
1 RJ45 connector
REMOTE CONTROL
TypeLow Frequency IR with wired ability 
Range
30 Meters
Laser PointerIncluded
Battery Type (2 Required)AA, 1.5V Alkaline
WIRED CONTROL
Connector Type3.5mm plug
Input Levels High: 2.2V min.
Low: 0.9V max.
Power: 500mA @ 5V
GENERAL
RPMX-D132URPMSP-D132URPMSP-D180U
Voltage Range 100 – 240 VAC nominal 100 – 240 VAC nominal 100 – 240 VAC nominal
Line Frequency  50 – 60 Hz nominal 50 – 60 Hz nominal 50 – 60 Hz nominal
Maximum Inrush Current 30A max. 30A max. 75A max.
Current Rating (typical) 2.13A @ 100VAC 2.26A @ 100VAC  2.95A@100 VAC
0.89A @ 240VAC 0.94A @ 240VAC  1.21A@240 VAC
Power Consumption  213W  226W  276W 
						

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7.4 Lamps 
NOTE: The projector uses two identical lamps; however only one lamp operates at any given time.
7.5 Size and Weight
Dimensions with adjuster in nominal position (Depth x Length x Height)
90-degree configuration 15.5” DP x 33.5” LG x 15.6” HT
0-degree configuration 14.9” DP x 33.5” x 17.7” HT
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EN61000-4-11 Voltage Dips, Short Interruptions and Voltage Variations Immunity
7.7 Environmental
Operating Environment
Temperature 5°C to 30°C (40°F to 86°F)
Humidity 20% - 80% non-condensing
Altitude 0 - 10,000ft, -5°C to 50°C
Non-Operating Environment
Temperature -25°C to 70°C with relative humidity varying between 0% to 95%
Altitude 30,000ft, -25°C to 70°C
7.8 Standard Components
• Line Cord (rated, North American)
• Configuration bracket (shipped loose, for vertical configuration)
• (6) M6 screws (for installation of configuration bracket)
• EM mounting bracket
7.9 Optional Accessories
User’s Kit (includes User Manual, IR Remote Keypad, Setup and Adjustment Tools)
Service manual
Dual frequency IR remote keypad
Optional Input Modules
RGB500 Input Module
RGB400 Active Loop-Through Input Module
RGB400 Buffered Amplifier Input Module
PC250 Analog Input Module 
Serial Digital Input Module
DVI/DFP Input Module
Dual SD/HD-SDI Module