RadioShack Projector Cinego D 1000 User Manual

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playing a DVD or Kodak Picture CD with the remote
1.  Turn on the projector.
2.  Open the DVD compartment and place your DVD inside. Close the DVD compartment.
3. Press 
.
playing a DVD or Kodak Picture CD without the remote
1.  Turn on the projector.
2.  Open the DVD compartment and place your DVD inside. Close the DVD compartment.
3.  Press play. If you are viewing a picture CD, you can use the arrow keys to change the 
orientation of the pictures.
Some DVDs require that you navigate through a menu to play the DVD. Others will 
allow you to bypass the menu by pushing play.
adjusting your projector
adjusting focus and zoom
1.  Turn on the projector.
2.  Rotate the focus ring until you 
see a clear picture.
3.  Rotate the zoom ring to adjust 
picture size.

NOTE
Focus 
Ring Zoom 
Ring
operating your projector
Before operating your projector, remove the lens cap.
If a DVD is inside the compartment when you press power, the projector will 
automatically play the DVD.
powering your projector
To turn on your projector, make sure it is connected to a standard AC outlet via the power cord 
and then press power.
To turn off the projector, press the power 
button once. Push the power button once 
more to confi rm. The projector will then 
enter a cooling cycle to preserve the lamp. 
Once the projector enters its 
cooling cycle, you cannot turn 
it back on until the cooling 
cycle has completed (about 3 
minutes).
To maximize the life of the lamp, 
do not unplug the projector 
during the cooling cycle and do 
not move it or adjust its height 
until it has cooled.

NOTE

NOTE

NOTE

NOTE
Power 
Button 
						

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You have now entered the Beyond the Basics section of this User’s Guide. Here, you will fi nd 
more advanced information about your projector and its functions.
advanced connections
You can connect other devices, such as tuner, HDTV source, satellite system, gaming console, 
PC, or digital video camera to your Cinego. To prevent hum and other noise, use high-quality 
cables.
Before you make any connections, ensure that the AC power cord is not plugged in.
After you have made your connections, press SRC (source) either on the projector or 
on the remote.
connecting your satellite or HDTV system
1. Connect either the component video or the S-video adapter to your projector, as shown.
2.  Connect the adapter to your HDTV, tuner, or satellite system’s cables, as shown. (Extra 
cables not included.)
3.  Connect sound from your projector directly to your HDTV, tuner, or satellite system via the 
audio cable, as shown.
4.  Press SRC (source).

NOTE

NOTE
Audio Adapter: connect to your 
peripheral device’s audio cables. Component Adapter: connect to 
your device’s component cables.
Audio Adapter: connect to your 
peripheral device’s audio cables. S-Video Adapter: connect directly 
to your device’s S-Video cable. 
						

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connecting a digital video camera
Connect your digital video camera to your projector via the composite cable adapter, as shown.
Your digital video camera must have composite outputs in order to connect to the 
projector.
connecting a gaming console
1. Connect either the component video or composite video adapter to your projector, as 
shown.
2.  Connect the adapter to your gaming console, as shown.
3.  Connect sound to your projector from your gaming console via the audio cable, as shown.
4.  Press SRC (source).
connecting a PC
Connect your PC to your projector via a VGA cable. Cable not included.

NOTE
Audio Adapter: connect to your 
peripheral device’s audio cables. Composite Adapter: connect 
directly to your device’s composite 
cable.
Audio Adapter: connect to your 
peripheral device’s audio cables. Component Adapter: connect to 
your device’s component cables. 
						

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advanced setup
fi nding the ideal height for your projector
The size and location of your screen and projector will determine the proper height of the 
projector. To raise or lower the projector, use the foot as shown.
CAUTION: DO NOT place your projector directly on a varnished wood surface. 
This projector produces a large amount of heat over time and may discolor wood 
furniture.
CAUTION: DO NOT move your projector at all while the lamp is hot. Wait until your 
projector has cooled before you change its position or adjust its height.

NOTE connecting external computer speakers
1.  Connect the projector to the subwoofer via the audio cable.
2.  Connect your speakers to the subwoofer via audio cables, as shown below.

NOTE
To speakers 
						

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adjusting your projector
On Screen Display (OSD) Menus vary depending on what type of source you are using.
adjusting the shape of your picture
To adjust keystone and aspect ratio, access the Display menu as described below.
keystone
Keystone is a term we use to describe what happens when a projector is not aligned 
properly with the screen, or when the projection screen has an angled surface. The 
image shape resembles a trapezoid rather than a square.
aspect ratio
Aspect ratio is the ratio of the projected picture’s width to its height. For example, 
the ratio of this rectangle is w:h.
Widescreen pictures have an aspect ratio of 16:9 (or sixteen by nine). Full screen 
pictures have an aspect ratio of 4:3 (or four by three). DVD movies should be marked 
either wide screen or full screen. We suggest that you set your aspect ratio to 16:9 
for wide screen movies and 4:3 for full screen movies.

NOTE
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determining the ideal distance from the screen
The size and location of your screen and projector will determine the proper height of the 
projector. Use the table below to approximate the distance between the screen and projector. 
The farther away from the screen you place your projector, the larger the picture will be.
CAUTION: DO NOT place your projector directly on a varnished wood surface. 
This projector produces a large amount of heat over time and may discolor wood 
furniture.
Diagonal Screen Size 
(inches)approximate Projection 
Distance (inches)
22 39
28 48
55 96
70 120

NOTE 
						

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image
1. Press  and then  to access the 
IMAGE menu.
2. Use  and  to select image 
settings.
3. Use  and  to make adjustments.
4. Press  once to access another 
menu and twice to exit.
Video Menu (IMAGE)
VGA Menu (IMAGE)
using the projector setup menus
Video menus will appear when you are using any source, except for PC. VGA menus 
will appear when your projector is connected to a PC.
display
1. Press  to access the DISPLAY menu.
2. Use  and  to select brightness, 
contrast, keystone, or aspect ratio of the 
picture. See Glossary for defi nitions.
3. Use  and  to make adjustments.
4. Press  once to access another menu 
and twice to exit.

NOTE 
						

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audio
1. Press  and then  to access the 
AUDIO menu.
2. Use  and  to select volume, 
bass, treble, or to mute the projector.
3. Use  and  to make adjustments.
4. Press  once to access another 
menu and twice to exit.
language
1. Press  and then  to access the 
LANGUAGE menu.
2. Use  and  to select your favorite 
menu language.
3. Press  once to access another menu 
and twice to exit. 
						

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about
The ABOUT menu contains information regarding your Cinego. Access this screen to see how 
many hours you have operated your projector and when the lamp needs to be changed.
1. Press   to access the ABOUT menu.
2. Press  once to access another 
menu and twice to exit after you have 
noted the necessary information.
management
1. Press   and then  to access the 
MANAGEMENT menu.
2. Use  and  to make advanced 
adjustments to the picture.
3. Press  once to access another 
menu and twice to exit.
• E
CONOMY MODE: Decreases lamp brightness, makes the unit run more quietly, and makes the 
lamp last longer. In Economy Mode, the lamp will last for about 3000 hours. In normal mode, 
the lamp will last for about 2000 hours.
• G
AMMA: Allows you to select the type of picture and coloring you prefer.
• A
UTO SOURCE SELECT: Automatically selects your source.
• R
EAR: Projects a backwards image for rear projection application.
• L
AMP RESET: After you replace the lamp, select this to reset the lamp life. (Does not reset 
display hours, for warranty purposes.)
• F
ACTORY RESET: Select to return to factory settings. (Does not reset lamp life counter.) 
						

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• SCREEN SAVER: Turn the screen saver ON 
or OFF. In screen saver mode, the screen 
saver will turn on when the projector has 
been set on pause for about 3 minutes.
Your projector is not susceptible to 
screen burn-in of images.
• P
ASSWORD: Lock or unlock the parental 
presets (ratings). Set the password by 
pressing NUM and then each digit you 
choose for your personalized password. 
Go to R
AT I N G to create parental presets 
(block certain ratings).
customizing your system
using the system setup menus
1. Press  to access the SYSTEM SETUP 
menu.
2. Use  and  to make your 
selection. See below for a description of 
each selection.
3. Use  and  to make adjustments.
4. Press  once to exit.
If you forget your password, turn to 
page 50. Clip these instructions out of 
the User’s Guide and keep them in a 
safe place.
NOTE

NOTE 
						

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• DEFAULT: Select RESTORE to return to 
default settings.
• E
XIT SETUP: Select to exit Player Setup 
menus and return to your movie. • R
AT I N G: Select the movie rating you would 
like your projector to allow. Choose from 
the following:
Security 
LevelRating allowed
1 Kid Safe
2G
3PG
4 PG13
5PG-R
6R
7NC-17
8 Adult (Default-will play anything)