Studio Experience Projector Premier 50hd User Manual

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Package Contents
Open the package and ensure that you have the following items:
•Power Cord
• Remote control and two AAA alkaline batteries
• Warranty Card
•Cables
– Remote wired cable
– RCA cable for composite video
– VGA cable
• Users manual
• Quick Guide
• CD installation kit
If anything is missing or appears damaged, contact your dealer immediately. Do not
discard the packing materials in the event you need to ship the unit for service.
Features
The Premiere 50HD DLP Projector comes with the following advanced features:
• 1280 x 720 native resolution
• Super high contrast ratio (1700 & above), providing enhanced image depth
• Brightness control allows for excellent film viewing in different ambient lighting
conditions
• TI DLP™ Technology Premiere 50HD DMD providing superior image quality
• 5X speed color wheel with 6 color segments provides outstanding color repro-
duction
• Native 16:9 aspect ratio
• Faroudja video de-interlacing chip incorporates enhanced 3:2 pull down and
DCDi, providing you with crystal clear, high-resolution picture performance
• Anyplace™ scaling technology provides the ability to perform simultaneous
horizontal and vertical keystone (Diagonal-keystone-correction™). This tech-
nology enables the projector to be positioned almost anywhere in a room
• Wide-angle optical system design and Anyplace™ technology perform all
scaling functions, real-time geometry processing, and distortion correction
• Professional quality video conversion eliminates the image distortion that
occurs when standard television content (4:3 aspect ratio) is displayed on a
16:9 HDTV front projection display system
• User friendly backlit remote control and control panel 
						

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Components
Front View
Remote Control: Enables you to control the projector. There are infrared sensors on
the front and rear of the projector allowing you to control the color temperature, input
device, gamma correction, OSD menu items, and turn the projector on and off. You
can also connect the remote control to the Wire Remote Control jack on the back
panel. See Wired Remote Control on page 11.
Control Panel: The control panel enables you to adjust the focus and zoom of the
projector lens, set the input device, gamma, and color temperature, access the OSD
menus, and turn the projector on and off.
Remote Control Sensor: Point the remote control at this sensor to operate the pro-
jector with the remote control. There is another sensor at the rear of the projector.
Lens Cap: The lens cap protects the projector lens when the projector is not in use.
Ventilation: The projector has a strong fan to keep the lamp from becoming too hot.
Adjustment Peg: The adjusment peg enables you to adjust the image height.
Note: Ensure that the ventilation slots have enough space around them
for proper air flow.
Warning!
Because the projector lamp becomes extremely hot, air coming
from the ventilation slots can be uncomfortably hot. 
Remote
Control
Ventilation
Lens CapRemote
Control
SensorControl
Panel
Adjustment
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Top View
Focus: Turn this dial to focus the projected image on the screen.
Zoom: Turn this dial to adjust the size of the projected image on the screen.
Over Temperature Alarm LED: This LED flashes when the projector lamp becomes
too hot. 
Warning! When this LED flashes, the lamp will shut off and the cool-
ing fans will continue to run for approximately two minutes. Check
the air intakes and filter to make sure they are not clogged or
blocked. Refer to Cleaning The Air Filters on page 34 for further
information about cleaning the Air Filters. Refer to Turning Off on
page 13 for proper power down procedures.
Power on/ Standby: Press this button to put the projector into or bring it out of
standby mode. 
Note: The Power button does not turn all power off. The power switch at
the rear of the projector turns it off. See Turning Off on page 13 for
proper power down procedures.
Input: Press this button to select the input source (for example S-Video or DVI).
Color Temperature: Enables you to set the image color temperature. You can set it
to Native, 5500, 6500, or 9300 K, or User Mode for fine adjustment.
Menu: Press this button to enter the OSD menus.
Menu Controls: These buttons enable you to navigate the menus. The up and down
arrows scroll up and down through the menus, while the left and right arrows scroll
left and right. Press the Enter button to enter a value, setting, or to go into a sub-
menu. Press the left button   to exit the OSD menus or submenus.
Gamma: Enables you to set the gamma correction. Default setting is gamma 2.2.
Gamma curves for all input sources can be set using the gamma user mode. Users
can use the Gamma Manager utility to adjust or create gamma curves as desired.
The Gamma Manager can be found on the bundled CD installation kit or downloaded
from our Web site. Refer to appendix C for more information about this utility.
Focus
Zoom
Input
Menu
OSD Menu Controls
Power on/ Standby
Gamma CorrectionOver Temperature Alarm LED
Color Temperature 
						

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Rear View
Ventilation: This fan provides ventilation to the lamp. Ensure that you do not
obstruct this opening. 
Kensington Lock: Connect a Kensington MicroSaver Security System to this aper-
ture. Refer to the information that came with the system for instructions on how to
use it to secure the projector from theft.
Back Panel I/O: The back panel I/O provides input and control connections. The fol-
lowing describes each control or I/O port.
1.+12VDC Outlet: Power outlet for an external device such as an automatic
screen. This output is energized when the projector is turned on. Before using
this feature, ensure that the polarity of the external device matches the projec-
tor and the current rating is less than 200 mA to avoid damage to the projec-
tor.
2.Wired Remote: Connecting the remote control directly to the projector allows
the remote control to work over greater distances and without interference
from external sources such as fluorescent lighting.  
3.Computer / Input 1: Connect a computer’s VGA output to this RGB 15-pin D-
sub port to project the computer display.
4.DVI-D / Input 1: Connect a Digital Video Interface device to this port.
5.RS-232: Connect a serial cable to this 9-pin D-sub port and your computer to
perform firmware upgrades or to control the projector using RS232 commands
(See Appendix E).
6.S-Video / Input 4: Connect an S-Video source to this 4-pin mini-DIN port.
7.Composite Video / Input 4: Connect a standard RCA video cable to this port.
8.Rear Remote Infrared Sensor: Point the remote control at this sensor to con-
trol the projector.
9.Component / Input - 2&3: Attach component device cables to these RCA
ports. Component Video will provide the best image quality.
10.AC Power Socket: Connect the power cable to this socket.
11 .Power Switch: Turns the power to the projector on and off. Note that you
must press the Power button on the top control panel to put the projector in
operating mode. Do not set this switch to off if the projector lamp is on. Always
place the projector into standby mode prior to setting this switch to off.
Ventilation Back panel I/O and
controls
Kensington
lock aperture
Back panel I/O and controls 
						

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Remote Control
Power: Press this button to put the projector into or bring it out of standby mode. 
Note: The Power button does not turn all power off. The power switch at
the rear of the projector turns it off. See Turning Off on page 13 for
more information.
Menu: Press this button to enter the OSD menus.
Menu Controls: These buttons enable you to navigate the menus. The up and down
arrows scroll up and down through menus, while the left and right arrows scroll left
and right. Press the Enter button to enter a value or setting.
Color Temperature: Enables you to set the image color temperature. You can set it
to Native, 5500, 6500, 9300 K or User Mode.
Input: Press this button to select the type of input signal connected to the projector
– Input 1 – computer or DVI
– Input 2&3 – component 1&2
– Input 4 – S-Video/composite Video
Gamma: Enables you to set the gamma correction. Default setting is gamma 2.2.
There is gamma user mode for users to define their own gamma curve for all input
sources. Users can use the Gamma Manager utility to adjust or create gamma
curves as desired. The Gamma Manager can be found on the bundled CD installa-
tion kit or downloaded from our Web site. Refer to appendix C for more information
about this utility.
This concludes this chapter. The next chapter explains how to connect the projector
to power and different types of input devices.
Menu
Menu
Controls
Input 1 (Computer/DVI)
Input 2 (Component 1)
Input 3 (Component 2)
Color TemperatureInput 4 (S/ OSD
ExitPower on/ Standby
Composite -Video)
Gamma Correction 
						

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Chapter 2
Connections
Before Setting Up
The Premiere 50HD DLP Projector is extremely flexible when considering installation
locations. The keystone feature enables you to place the projector at an angle to the
screen and digitally corrects the distortion of the skewed image. You can configure
the image for rear, mirror, or ceiling mounted projection.
When positioning the projector, follow these tips and precautions:
• Place the projector on a stable surface. When mounting the projector on the
ceiling, ensure that it is securely fastened to the ceiling mount.
• Ensure that the projector has enough space around it to provide proper venti-
lation.
• Place the projector so that the power cable and device cables are out of the
way of foot traffic.
• Ensure that the infrared ports are unobstructed to ensure that you have maxi-
mum range with the remote control.
Connections
This section covers connecting devices to the I/O sockets and ports on the rear
panel. See “Rear View” on page 5 for the location of the ports.
Power
The projector’s power supply is a universal input (100-240VAC) 
Connecting Power
Connect the power cable to
the AC socket on the rear
panel.
AC socket 
						

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Device Connections
The following section describes device connections. The projector supports connec-
tions to a wide variety of multimedia output devices. Refer to the illustration on the
next page for device connection locations.
Computer Graphics Compatibility
The following table lists the supported input signals and corresponding resolutions.
Keystone Input Resolution V. FREQ (Hz)
StandardNTSC 720 x 480 —
PAL 720 x 580 —
VGA 640 x 480 60/72/75/85
SVGA 800 x 600 56/60/72/75/85
XGA 1024 x 768 60/70/75/85
SXGA 1280 x 1024 60
LetterboxNTSC 720 x 480 —
PAL 720 x 580 —
Virtual WideNTSC 720 x 480 —
PAL 720 x 580 —
AnamorphicNTSC 720 x 480 —
PAL 720 x 580 —
VGA 640 x 480 60/72/75/85
SVGA 800 x 600 56/60/72/75/85
XGA 1024 x 768 60/70/75/85
720P 1280 x 720 —
1080i 1920 x 1080 —
Pixel to Pixel VGA 640 x 480 60/72/75/85
SVGA 800 x 600 56/60/72/75/85
XGA 1024 x 768 60/70/75/85 
						

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Computer/Input 1
The computer port enables you to connect your computer to the projector using a
standard 15-pin D-sub VGA cable. 
DVI input/Input 1
The projector supports connection to a DVI (Digital Visual Interface), which enables
you to connect any device with DVI-D (Digital Only) output. 
RS-232
The standard RS-232 port enables you to connect the projector to a PC and upgrade
the projector firmware through a PC or control the projector using RS232 com-
mands. See Appendix E for more information about RS232 controls.
Note: The firmware upgrade is located on the CD that came bundled with
the projector. Contact your dealer for information on future upgrades.
Component/ Input 2 & 3 
The projector supports two component video devices (Input 2&3). Component video
is typically transmitted in either YPbPr/YCbCr or RGB (Red/Green/Blue) formats.
Component video connections provide the best picture quality and are preferable to
S-Video and Composite Video connections.
Note: The PbPc/YCbCr color model is used for encoding video. Pb/Cb is
the luminosity of the black and white signal. Pb/Cb and Pr/Cr are color
difference signals. Pb/Cb is blue minus Y (B-Y), and Pr/Cr is red minus Y
(R-Y). The Premiere 50HD DLP Projector provides three standard RCA
phono plugs (x 2) to support YPbPc/YCbCr component video output.
S-Video/Input 4
Connect a DVD, VCR, or DTV decoder source device with the S-Video cable to this
socket. S-video separates pictures into chrominance and luminance signals provid-
ing a high quality image that is preferable to a composite video connection. 
Composite Video/Input 4
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DVI
Computer
ComponentS-Video
To computer 
serial port.
RS-232
Composite 
     Video 
						

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Wired Remote Control
The wired remote control jack enables you to connect the remote control to the pro-
jector using the included cable. When using the wire remote control feature, you do
not have to be in the line of sight of the IR sensors to operate the projector. Also, the
remote control is powered by the projector which saves battery power.
+12VDC Outlet
The +12VDC Outlet jack enables you to trigger an external device when the projec-
tor power is turned on. The maximum output current is 200mA. Please use an adap-
tor plug with + polarity 2.5 mm inside diameter and - polarity 5.5 mm outside
diameter and cable length as needed.  Connect the
remote control
to this jack using
the included 
remote control
cable.