Zenith Projector Dsv 100 User Manual

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Presentation Series 
DSV-100
operating guide 
						

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WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of
uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating
and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance
.
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARDS, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. 
POWER CORD POLARIZATION:
CAUTION: This product is equipped with a three-wire grounding type alternating current line plug. This plug will fit into
the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, contact
your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the three-wire ground type plug.
NOTE TO CABLE/TV INSTALLER (when projector is connected to tuner):
This reminder is provided to call the cable TV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the National Electric Code
(U.S.A.). The code provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be
connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of the cable entry as practical.
REGULATORY INFORMATION:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equip-
ment is operated in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency 
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equip-
ment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning 
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following mea-
sures:  • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
CAUTION:
Do not attempt to modify this product in any way without written authorization from Zenith Electronics Corporation.
Unauthorized modification could void the user’s authority to operate this product.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSImportant safeguards for you and your new product
Your product has been manufactured and tested with your safety in mind. However, improper use can result in potential elec-
trical shock or fire hazards. To avoid defeating the safeguards that have been built into your new product, please read and
observe the following safety points when installing and using your new product, and save them for future reference.
Observing the simple precautions discussed in this booklet can help you get many years of enjoyment and safe operation that
are built into your new product.
This product complies with all applicable U.S. Federal safety requirements, and those of the Canadian Standards Association.1. Read Instructions
All the safety and operating instructions should be read
before the product is operated.
2. Follow Instructions
All operating and use instructions should be followed.
3. Retain Instructions
The safety and operating instructions should be retained for
future reference.
4.Heed Warnings
All warnings on the product and in the operating instruc-
tions should be adhered to.
5. Cleaning
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.
Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp
cloth for cleaning.
6. Water and Moisture
Do not use this product near water - for example, near a
bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet
basement, or near a swimming pool.
7.Accessories
Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tri-
pod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious
injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the prod-
uct. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the prod-
uct. Any mounting of the product should follow the manu-
facturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory
recommended by the manufacturer.
8. Transporting Product
A product and cart combination should be moved with care.
Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may
cause the product and cart combination to overturn.9. Attachments
Do not use attachments not recommended by the product
manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
10. Ventilation
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventila-
tion and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to
protect it from overheating, and these openings must not
be blocked or covered. The openings should never be
blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other
similar surface. This product should not be placed in a
built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless prop-
er ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions
have been adhered to.
11. Power Sources
This product should be operated only from the type of
power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not
sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult
your product dealer or local power company. For products
intended to operate from battery power, or other sources,
refer to the operating instructions.
12. Line-Cord Polarization
This product is equipped with a 3-wire grounding type
alternating-current line plug. This plug will fit into the
power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you
are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try
reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, con-
tact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not
defeat the safety purpose of the three-wire ground-type
plug.
13. Power-Cord Protection
Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not
likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit
from the product.
PORTABLE CART WARNING
WARNING
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
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14. Outdoor Antenna Grounding
If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the
product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded
so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and
built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National
Electrical Code (U.S.A.), ANSI/ NFPA 70 provides informa-
tion with regard to proper grounding of the mast and sup-
porting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an
antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, loca-
tion of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding
electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.
15. Lightning
For added protection for this product (receiver)
during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and
unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall
outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This
will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and
power-line surges.
16. Power Lines
An outside antenna system should not be located in the
vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or
power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or
circuits. When installing an outside antenna system,
extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such
power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
17. Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this
can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
18. Object and Liquid Entry
Never push objects of any kind into this product through
openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points orshort-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.
Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
19. Servicing
Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening
or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or
other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service per-
sonnel.
20. Damage Requiring Service
Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing
to qualified service personnel under the following condi-
tions:
a. If the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into
the product.
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the product does not operate normally by following
the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that
are covered by the operating instructions as an improper
adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will
often require extensive work by a qualified technician to
restore the product to its normal operation.
e. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has
been damaged.
f. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.
21. Replacement Parts
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service
technician has used replacement parts specified by the
manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the origi-
nal part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,
electric shock, or other hazards.
22. Safety Check
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product,
ask the service technician to perform safety checks to
determine that the product is in proper operating condi-
tion.
23. Wall or Ceiling Mounting
The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as
recommended by the manufacturer.
24. Heat
The product should be situated away from heat sources
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Antenna Lead in Wire
Antenna Discharge Unit
(NEC Section 810-20)
Grounding Conductor
(NEC Section 810-21)
Ground Clamps
Power Service Grounding
Electrode System (NEC
Art 250, Part H)
Ground Clamp
Electric Service
Equipment
Example of Grounding According to
National Electrical Code InstructionsNEC - National Electrical Code
Contents
Page
Before you start
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1.1 Color coding for ease of use  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
1.2 Accessories  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
1.2.1 Computer accessories for external PC  . . . . . . . .7
1.2.2 Video accessories  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
1.2.3 Other cables/accessories  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
1.2.4 Optional cables and accessories  . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
1.3 Insert batteries in the remote control  . . . . . . .1 1
1.4 Connect projector to power supply  . . . . . . . . .1 1
Important information
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Connecting a computer to the projector
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Connecting a video source to the projector 
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4.1 Using external speakers  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 4
Connecting a TV-source to the projector
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Using the projector
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6.1 Different program modes for the projector  . . . .1 5
6.2 Remote control  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 6
6.3 Using the touch panel on the projector  . . . . . .1 8
6.4 Adjusting the height and angle of the projector 1 9
6.5 Aspect Ratio  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 9
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Using the menus
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7.1 The Menu System  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 9
7.1.1 Main menu  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 9
7.2 Set-up Menu  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 1
7.2.1 Picture orientation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 1
7.2.2 Language  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 2
7.2.3 Mouse system  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 2
7.2.4 Quick menu  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 2
7.2.5 Zap menu  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 3
7.2.6 Show accumulated lamp time  . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 4
7.2.7 Television programs  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 4
7.3 Control Panel Menu  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 5
7.3.1 Picture control  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 5
7.3.2 Audio control  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 6
7.3.3 Zoom/Focus adjustments  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 7
7.3.4 Color manager  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 7
7.3.5 Picture positioning  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 7
7.3.6 Synchronization Adjustments  . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 8
Maintenance
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What do I do if (Trouble shooting)
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1. Before you startThank you for choosing a
Zenith projectorYour Zenith projector will display high bright-
ness images with vivid colors, even under nor-
mal light conditions. As input for your presen-
tation you can use CD-ROM, Photo CDs, Laser
Disks, DVD, normal VCRs or computers. You can
have multiple inputs connected simultaneously
for a high impact multimedia presentation.
Thanks to the unique Graphical User Interface,
the projector offers true plug-and-play opera-
tion from the remote control, allowing the
remote control to emulate the mouse on your
computer. 1.1 Color coding for 
ease of useAll connectors, plugs and buttons on the prod-
uct are color coded to make the connections
and operation easy and intuitive. The follow-
ing colors are used:
¥ Computer-gray (PC)
¥ TV/channel-purple
¥ Video (Composite)-yellow
¥ S-video-dark blue
¥ Stand by-red
¥ Auto setup -green
¥ Audio-red/white
1.2 AccessoriesPlease take a few minutes to make sure that
your Zenith projector contains all the
necessary parts: 1.2.1 Computer accessories for external
PC• Computer cable (Enhanced Video
Connector (EVC), male at both ends, 
3 m/9.8 ft.
• Cable for PC audio 
(Stereo jack, 0.3m/1 ft.)
• PC adapter 
• RS-232 mouse cable for PC
• PS/2 mouse cable for PC 1.2.2 Video accessories• Super-video cable
• Composite video cable
• Audio cable1.2.3 Other cables/accessories• Dual soft bag (DSV-100 only)
• Power cable
• Remote control including batteries (type
AAA/LR03)1.2.4 Optional accessories
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Figure 2:Connecting to a 
laptop, notebook• Back panel of computer
• PC adapter
• EVC cableFigure 2.
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Figure 3: Connecting to a desktop PC
with standard RGB• Back panel of computer
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Figure 4.
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Figure 4: Connecting the mouse cable
and stereo jack (PC)• Back panel of computer
• PC monitor
• EVC cable
• PC adapter
• Stereo jack cable
• PS/2 mouse for PC
• RS232 mouse for PC1234567
1.3 Insert batteries in the
remote control Figure 5 shows the remote control with the
battery lid removed. Slide off the battery lid
and insert the batteries with the + and - poles
correct. Slide the battery lid back on again.1.4 Connect projector to
power supply Plug in your projector. Do not plug it into a
switched outlet. Your Zenith projector is
designed to operate on standard current, 120-
volt, 60 Hertz AC. Do not attempt to operate it
on DC current.The registration card or copy of invoice is your
proof of purchase. Please make sure that the
registration card is returned in order to get the
warranty service you are entitled to
NOTE! Please use caution when
transporting the unit.WARNING! Tampering with or opening
the unit can be dangerous. For replace-
ment of the lamp, see the instructions
support with the replacement lamp.
Maintenance should be performed by an
authorized Zenith dealer or service cen-
ter. Please contact your local dealer
with any service or maintenance ques-
tions you may have.
Figure 5 Inserting batteries in remote con -
trol
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The procedure for connecting
a video source to the projec-
tor is the same for S-Video
and Composite video.SECAM, PAL N and PAL M modes are manually
selected by pressing the “Green Button“. If the
right format is not found the first time, press
again. The video format is stored separately
for each connector.
1.Make sure that the video source 
and the projector are switched off. 2.Connect the video cable from the Video
out connector of the video source to the
correct video connector on the projector
plug panel. 
3.Connect the audio cable from the Audio
out connectors of the video source to the
Audio in connectors on the projector.
Connect the red plug to the red connector,
and the other plug to the white connector.
Red is the right stereo channel.
4.When all the connections are done and
verified, switch on the video source and
the projector.
5.The projector will now automatically dis-
play the pictures from the video source. If
not, see the section ‘What do I do if’.4. Connecting a video
source to the projec-
torFigure 6: Connecting to video sources
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The procedure for connecting
a computer to the projector is
the same for all types of com-
puters.1.Make sure the computer, monitor and pro-
jector are switched off.
2.Identify the RGB out connector on the
back of your computer (where you connect
a monitor to the computer).
3.Connect the computer to the projector
using the EVC cable and the adapter for the
computer you are using. See figure 2.
4.If you have a desktop computer and want
to display the image on your computer
monitor, connect the cable from your mon-
itor to the adapter. See figure 3.5.If you want to use the remote control to
control your computer, connect the correct
mouse cable from the computer to the
adapter box. See figure 4. When your com-
puter is connected to the projector with
the EVC cable (with EVC connector on the
computer), the remote mouse control will
automatically function as a regular mouse
on your PC.
6.If you want to use sound with your com-
puter, connect the stereo jack cable to the
computer audio connection and to the PC
adapter box.
7.Turn on the projector and the then the
computer. The computer image should now
be projected from the projector and the
remote control should now work as a regu-
lar mouse. If the computer’s image is not
displayed simultaneously on the monitor,
or the mouse is not working, see the sec-
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These three work differently and it is impor-
tant to consider the options of each when
adjusting the projector settings.AntennaWhen you adjust your TV to signals from an
antenna you must store each channel in a dif-
ferent program. . The same is true for the pro-
jector TV-tuner. When connected to an anten-
na you assign the different channels to the
programs in the Television Setup Menu. Then
you use the Up and Down arrows in the menu,
remote control or the channel up/down button
on the control panel to switch between chan-
nels.CableWhen you are connected to a cable system
you have two options. If you have a cable
decoder, you will set your TV to the channel
for the cable, and then use the remote control
for the decoder to switch between channels. If
you do not have a decoder you simply set your
TV up just like you would with an antenna.
This is also the same with the Zenith projec-
tor. You must scroll the channel name in the
TV Settings menu until you find the correct
channel for your cable system. When this
channel has been assigned to one of the pro-
gram numbers you simply select this program
and use the remote control or control panel to
switch between channels.SatelliteThis works similar to the cable decoder. You
select the channel that reads the signals from
the satellite dish. Then use the remote control
of the decoder to switch between channels. 
6. Using Your Zenith
projector
6.1 Different program modes
for your Zenith projectorThe projector has the following modes of oper-
ation:•
Stand-by mode
•
Normal mode
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Quick mode
•
Menu mode
•
Pointer mode
•
Blank mode
Stand-by mode (see section 6.3)In stand-by mode the projector is turned off
and can be turned on by using defined keys.Normal modeIn normal mode a picture will be shown on
the screen. The mouse will function as a nor-
mal PC mouse.Quick mode (see section 7.2.4)Quick mode is used with the interactive
remote control (quick key). You assign func-
tionality for the quick key on the remote con-
trol in the quick menu (see section 7.2.5).
When clicking on the Quick key you will be
able to switch between all the functions you
have selected in this menu.Menu mode In menu mode the menu system is activated
and you use the mouse pad and the mouse
buttons on the remote control to navigate in
the menu. 
4.1 Using external
speakersIn order to use external speakers with the pro-
jector you will need an amplifier. Connect the
amplifier to the audio out on the projector. 
When external speakers are connected, these
can be turned on or off from the projector. To
control the internal speakers, see the section
on adjusting audio settings, section 7.3.2.Figure 7: Using external speakers
5. Connecting a TV-source
to the projectorA TV-tuner is optional for the
projector (Please consult your
Zenith dealer for availability
of this option).Note: Requires TV tuner to be installed.
In order to use the projector as a TV output;
connect the TV antenna to the TV connector
on the projector plug panel. 
The projector behaves just like a normal TV.
See the menus section 7.2.7 on how to adjust
the TV settings.
There are basically three ways of receiving the
TV signals to the projector:•Antenna (Terrestrial)•Cable •Set-Top box for satelliteFigure 8: Connecting to TV- source 
						

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tion to the zap keys, select the Zap icon from
the menu. The zap keys can be programmed to
do the same function e.g. volume up/down.
See section 7.2.5 for further explanations of
the zap menu.QuickWhen pressing the Quick key you can switch
between all selected functions for the Quick
key. See section 7.2.4. for how to select func-
tions for the Quick key.
Pointer mode (see section 7.2.5)In pointer mode you can move a pointer cursor
on the screen by using the mouse function.Blank mode (see section 7.2.5)In blank mode the screen is blanked out
(black). 6.2 Remote controlThe remote control has two purposes:
1.To access the Main Menu and control the
various image adjustments and utility
functions of the projector
2.To allow remote control of your computer
Point the remote control towards the projec-
tion screen. An infra-red beam bounces from
the screen to an infra-red receiver on the pro-
jector.Note!
Make sure nothing is blocking the IR
receiver in front of projector located
beside the lens, as this will prevent the
communication between the remote con-
trol and the projector.
To ensure smooth operation, the combined
distance from the remote control to the
screen and back to the projector should
not exceed 33 feet (10 m). If the distance
via the screen is longer, you should point
the remote control directly towards the IR
receiver. The remote control works with Microsoft
Windows, for interactive control of your comput-
er. A unique pressure-sensing pad on the
remote makes it very easy to control the com-puter and to perform the same operations as
you would with a normal mouse.
The Remote control is very easy to operate. It
has only six keys in addition to the pressure
sensing mouse pad. 
The six keys are:
Key underneath the controlLeft mouse keySmall gray keyInterrupt/break an action (right mouse key)MenuThe menu key gives access to the menu control
functions. To move within the various menu
functions, position the arrow cursor by press-
ing the sensitive mouse pad and click with the
left mouse button which is located underneath
the remote control.
If you are in menu mode and press the menu
key you will return to normal mode.ZapThe two zap keys can be programmed to per-
form an assigned function. To assign a func-
MENU
QUICK
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6.4  Adjusting the height and
angle of the projectorYou can adjust the height and angle of the
projector by adjusting the four small feet
underneath the product. Note!
The projector should never be left with an
angle of more than 15 degrees over a long
period of time. Doing so will shorten the
lifetime of the lamp.6.5  Aspect Ratio Selection
(TheaterLite DSV-110
only)Aspect Ratio selection.In this menu you can select the aspect
ratio of 4:3 or 16:9.7.1 The menu systemMain menu. Menu with video input.
Menu with TV tuner option installed.
7.1.1 Main menuThe main menu is divided into two parts:•
Icons
•
Help text
IconsThe icons illustrate a function and are grouped
into groups with similar functionality. Clicking
an icon activates it. Some icons have a direct
function and some will activate a second level
menu.Help textBy moving the cursor over the icons the text
area will give a short description of the icon.Stand-byThe stand-by key will set the projector in
stand-by mode. The lamp will turn off, and the
fans will run for a little while cooling the pro-
jector before stopping. To return to normal
mode, press the Menu key on the remote
control.
7. Using the menus
6.3 Using the touch panel on
the projectorThe touch panel gives you direct access 
to the most important functions of the
projector. The key functions are as follows:SourceThe projector has direct keys for four sources:
Functionality•
Computer (PC)
•
TV
•
Composite video
•
S-video
The TV source button will only work when
an optional TV-tuner is installed.
Volume (+/-)The Volume key is used to control the sound
level when the projector is connected to an
audio source.
Channel (+/-)Click on the +/- to switch between pre-pro-
grammed TV channels when TV is selected as
source.FocusPress the Focus key to focus the projected
image after zooming to the correct size.ZoomPress the Zoom key to zoom the projected
image to the desired size.Stand byThe stand by key will set the projector in
stand by mode. The lamp will turn off, and the
fans will run for a short period cooling the
projector before stopping. To return to normal
mode, press the Stand by key once more, or
press the Menu key on the remote control.Automatic set-upThe automatic set-up key will set up the pro-
jector with optimal settings for the connected
source. If you want to do manual adjustments
you can do this by using the menus (see sec-
tion 7). Note!
You can not access the screen menu sys-
tem without the remote control.
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volume
channelfocus
power lampzoom
source
Figure 10: The keys on the touch panel on
the projector