Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product FDP-DILA2 Faroudja
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Home Theater Optimized FDP-DILA2 Installation and Operations Manual NOTICE: THIS PROJECTOR HAS BEEN SIGNIFICANTL Y MODIFIED AND OPTIMIZED TO PRODUCE VER Y HIGH QUALITY IMAGES USING THE F AROUDJA PROCESSOR. ANY CHANGES MADE TO THESE SETTINGS CAN CORRUPT THIS PROCESS.
2 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT INFORMATION About burning-in of the D-ILA device Do not allow the same still picture to be projected for a long time or an abnormally bright video picture to be projected. Do not project video images with high-intensity or high- contrast on a screen.
3 –T h is product should be operated only with the type of power source indicated on the label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or loca l power company. –T h is product is equipped with a three-wire plug.
4 Contents SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................. 2 Contents ........................................... 4 Accessories ..................................... 5 Controls and Features .................... 6 Front Side / Top Surface / Right Side ...........
5 Accessories The following accessories are included with this projector. Check for them; if any item is missing, please contact your dealer. ■ Remote control unit (RM-M160G) ■ ■ ■ ■ AA/R6-size dry cell battery ( × × × × 2) (f or checking operati on) ■ ■ ■ ■ Power cord [approx.
6 Controls and Features Front Side / Top Surface / Right Side 1 Exhaust vents Vents for cooling fans through which wa rm air comes out. CA UTION • Do not block the exhaust vents, or heat will build up inside, possibly causing a fire. Also, do not touch the vents, or this could give you a low-temperature burn.
7 Controls and Features Left-hand Side / Rear Side p Connector panel For details, refer to “Conn ector Panel” on page 11. q Rear adjustable foot (for leveling the projector) It is set at the shortest position whe n shipped from the factory. Turn the foot to make the projector level.
8 Controls and F eatures Bottom Surface t Air inlet (filter) Air is taken in through the filter to cool the light-source lamp. If the filter is blocked or if something that obs tructs the flow of air is placed around the proje ctor, heat may build up inside and could cause a fire.
9 Controls and Features Control Panel on the Projector 1 STAND BY Indicator ON : When in stand-by mo de. Blinking :When in cool-down mode. Memo About the cool-down mode: This projector has a function t o cool down the heated lamp for a fixed period of time ( approx.
10 Controls and F eatures 9 EXIT button This button will be used in the menu mode to return to the previous menu. When the main menu is displayed, this button will cause the menu to disappear. For details, refer to “Basic Menu Operation” on page 43.
11 Controls and Features Connector Panel 1 PC (computer) 1 input terminal (D-sub 3-row 15 pin) This is an input terminal dedicated to computer signals (RGB video signals and sync signals). Connect the display output terminal of the computer to this terminal.
12 Controls and F eatures Remote Control Unit On the remote control, the same buttons as on the control p anel of the projector a re provided except for the following bu ttons. For the same buttons, operation is the same in principle. For remote control only: DIGITAL ZOOM T/W, QUICK ALIGN.
13 Controls and Features r DIGITAL ZOOM T/W buttons A part of image can be ma gnified up to four times on the screen. Each time the T or W button is pressed, the image is enlarged or the enlarged image is reduced by a certa in degree. (Refer to page 37.
14 Controls and F eatures Installing Batteries Install batteries in the remote control. If the remote control has started to work erratically, replace the batteries. 1 Open the back cover. Open the back cover in the direction of the arrow. 2 Install the batteries.
15 Installing the Projector Precautions for Installation CA UTIONS 1. Before installation, do not connect the projector’s power cord. 2. Do not install the projector in the following places: •W here there is water, humidity or dust. •W here the projector may be subjected to oil, smoke or cigarette smoke.
16 Installing the Projector Adjusting the Inclination of the Projector The vertical angle and the leveling of the projector can be adjusted with the ad justable feet at the bottom of the projector. ■ Adjusting the vertical angle of the projector While pushing the levers on both sides upward, raise the projector.
17 Installing the Projector Installing the Projector against the Screen The projector should be placed so that the center line of the lens is at a right ang le to the screen as shown in the following figures.
18 Installing the Projector Projection Distance and Screen Size •T he range of projection distances that can be focused depends on the lens unit (opti onal) to be used. When the aspect ratio of the screen is 4:3, the range is as follows and you need to install the proj ector within this range.
19 Installing the Projector Setting the Amount of Lens Shifting When the lens unit (optional) with the lens shi fting function is used, the projected screen can be shifted up and down in position. Notes • The amount of shifting is within the range of approx.
20 Installing the Projector Effective Range and Distance of the Remote Control Unit The remote control unit can be used as either a wireless remote control unit or a wired one. ■ Using as a wireless remote control unit Aim the remote control unit toward the remote sensor on the front or the rear of the projector.
21 Installing the Projector Setting the Position Selecting Screw for Ceiling Mounting When using the projector in an upside-down, ceiling-mounted position (invert ed top-to-bottom and ri ght-to-left), the “p osition selecting screw for ceiling mounting” must be turned to switch to ceiling mounting.
22 Connecting to Various Devices Before connection, be sure to turn off the projector and connected devices. Read the manual which comes with each device thoroughly.
23 Co nnecting to V ar ious Devices ■ Allowable input signals *A signal that can be inpu t by DVI (V-sync 85Hz is not supported.) Notes • The resolution for the input signals is listed in the above table. • Even signals in the frequency range that can be input may not be displayed normally de pending on the type of the signal.
24 Co nnecting to V ar ious Devices Connecting to Video Devices Before connection, be sure to turn off both the projector and video device. • Read thoroughly the manual that comes with each video device . • Use the supplied video cable. An video cable with an S-video (Y/C ) terminal is not supplied.
25 Co nnecting to V ar ious Devices Connecting to H DTV Devices/DVD Players Before connecting, be sure to turn off both the projector and HDTV devices/DVD players. • Thoroughly read the manual that comes with each HDTV device or DVD player. • Use separately available BNC cables to connect H DTV device s and DVD players.
2 6 Co nnecting to V ar ious Devices Connecting to Devices which Control the Projector Before connection, be sure to turn off both the projector and devices to be connected. •R e ad thoroughly the manual that comes with each device to be conne cted.
2 7 Co nnecting to V ar ious Devices Connecting to Computer Devices Before connection, be sure to turn off both the projector and computer devices. • Read thoroughly the manual that comes with each de vice. ■ Connection to an IBM PC or IBM-compatible computer •U se the supplied personal computer connection cabl e.
2 8 Co nnecting to V ar ious Devices Connecting to DVI Before connection, be sure to turn off both the projector and computer devices. •R e ad thoroughly the manual that comes with each device. Note • Other connections are the sa me as in the connection exa mple for IBM PC or IBM compatible PCs.
29 Co nnecting to V ar ious Devices Connecting the Power Cord After all devices have been finished being connected, conn ect the supplied power cord. At this time, do not yet turn on the MAIN POWER switch .
3 0 Basic Operations ■ Lamp control settings After turning the power on, fi rst perform the lamp control settings on the setting menu refe rring to “Setting and Ad justing Oth er Functions (OPTIONS)” on page 54. There are 3 modes in the lamp control settings.
3 1 Basic Operatio ns ■ Projector’s buttons ■ Remote control unit The following describes the basic procedure for normal u se of the projector. 1. Turning on the Power 1 Turn on the MAIN POWER switch. ON [ ❙ ❙ ❙ ❙ ] :The main power turns on and the STAND BY indicator comes on.
3 2 Basic Operations ■ Projector’s buttons ■ Remote control unit ■ Language display The display languages of the menus, direct buttons (DIGITAL ZOOM, KEYSTONE, etc) and messages is set to “ENGLISH” when the projector is bought.
3 3 Basic Operatio ns ■ Projector’s buttons ■ Remote control unit 3. Adjust the Screen Size (Zooming) How to adjust the projected screen size differs depending on the lens unit (optional) you are using. GL-M2910G (without zooming function): The projected screen size can not be changed.
3 4 Basic Operations ■ Projector’s buttons ■ Remote control unit Turning off Image (HIDE) Video image can be temporarily turned off. Press the HIDE button once: Video image instantly turn off. Press the HIDE button again: Video image come on again.
3 5 Basic Operatio ns ■ Remote control unit Quick Alignment Function (QUICK ALIGN.) The Quick Alignment function automatically adjusts (sets) the screen settings of the image input from the PC1, PC2 or DVI input terminals. This can only be performed from the remote control.
3 6 Basic Operations ■ Remote control unit FREEZE message FREEZE inhibit message DIGIT AL ZOOM inhibit message Displaying a Still Picture (FREEZE) While projecting an image, a still picture is obtained a t any ti me by using the FREEZE button on the remote cont rol.
3 7 Menu Operations You can adjust picture quality, set functions, get information on the input video signal, etc. using the menus. From the following menu transiti on diagrams, you can see the overall menus and basi c button operation in menu mod e. Note that there ar e three menu modes, No signal menu mode, video me nu mode and PC menu mode.
3 8 Menu Operations ■ Menu Transition Diagram in Video Menu Mode Set up 1 Position Gamma Aspect ratio Page 2 ENTER ENTER Cinema 4:3 Down Up 16:9 Lamp control Normal LPC LOC Ke ystone 123 12,12 Ye s Color temp. All reset? No Menu Image adj. Set up Color temp.
39 Menu Oper ations . ■ Quick Reference Guide for Video Me nu Mode *: Factory set value. Main Menu in Video Menu Mode (While receiving video-device-related signals) Image adj. → (Refer to page 49) Contrast: Contrast of the video image being projected can be adjusted.
4 0 Menu Operations ■ Menu Transition Diagram in PC Menu Mode Menu Image adj. Set up Color temp. Options Language Information Tr acking Phase Position Resize Clamp Menu Image adj. Set up Color temp. Options Language Information Menu display Line display Lamp time display Ke ystone Lamp control Ye s Image adj.
4 1 Menu Oper ations ■ Quick Reference Guide for PC Menu Mode *: Factory set value. Main Menu in PC Menu Mode (While receiving computer-related signals) Image adj. → (Refer to pag e 49) Contrast: Contrast of the picture image being projected can be adjusted.
4 2 Menu Operations Basic Menu Operation When the MENU button is pressed, the projector enters Video or PC menu mode by respon ding to the input signal being received. Video menu mode: Enters this mode when video-devi ce-related signals are input from the following devices.
4 3 Menu Oper ations Basic Menu Operation (Cont.) ■ Basic Button Functions in the Menu Mode ■ Remote control unit ■ Projector ■ Video menu mode ■ PC menu mode Button Function MENU Enters the main menu or exits the menu mode . Cursor button 5 / ∞ Selects an item in the menu.
4 4 Menu Operations Changing the Color System (Video Menu Mode Only) This function is available only in Video menu mode. The menu is only displayed when there is a signal for the AV IN (Y/C, VIDEO and COMP) terminal. Normally, use the color system in AUTO.
4 5 Menu Oper ations Changing the Language Display The on-screen language is set to “English” when sh ipped from the factory. When you want to change to another language, set it as follows. 1 Press the MENU button. The main menu appears on the screen.
4 6 Menu Operations Adjusting Tracking/Phase Normally, tracking and phase adjustme nts are automatically carried out when a video signal is input to the projector for the first time, or when the QUICK ALIGN. button on the remote control is pressed. However, you can manually adjust the tracking and phase on th e menu.
4 7 Menu Oper ations Set up for Watching Image Software (Video Menu Mode Only) This unit has a function which allows you to project movies, wh ich were recorded on film, in the best possible conditions. (Function to convert 2-3 pull-down interlace scans to progressive sca ns) Normally use set to AUTO.
4 8 Menu Operations Adjusting Picture Quality In the “Image adj.” submenu, adjust brightness, contrast, sharpness, etc. to obta in the desired picture quality. Note that the adjustment items differ in Video menu mode and PC menu mode. 1 Press the MENU button.
49 Menu Oper ations . 5 Press the EXIT button to return to the previous menu or press the MENU button to exit the menu mode. Memo In some adjustments, the level bar changes according to the set value. (The setting value is also displayed at the left of the level bar.
5 0 Menu Operations Adjusting the Video Screen/Menu Position The position of the video screen and the menu on the video screen can be adjusted . You can finely adjust the video screen position. The menu will move widely on the video screen. 1 Press the MENU button.
5 1 Menu Oper ations Changing the Image Gamma/Aspect Ratio (Video Menu Mode Only) The image Gamma (Down, Cinema or Up) and the aspect ratio (4:3 or 16:9) are selectabl e in Video menu mode. 1 Press the MENU button. The main menu appears on the screen.
5 2 Menu Operations Changing the Image Size - Resize Function (PC Menu Mode Only) The picture image projected can be selectable with the Resize function which is available only in PC menu mode. You can choose the video image size projected from the following: (Factory setting is “Aspect”.
5 3 Menu Oper ations Setting and Adjusting Other Functions (OPTIONS) Various functions are provided as sho wn in the “Options 1” and “Options 2” submenus. You can set or adjust each function, as required. 1 Press the MENU button. The main menu appears on the screen.
5 4 Menu Operations * Factory set value 5 Press the EXIT button to return to the previous menu or press the MENU button to exit the menu mode. Note •R efer to “Removing the Trapezoidal Distortion of the Image” on page 35 for more details about adju sting the keystone.
5 5 Menu Oper ations Getting Information You can get information on the input signal, accumulated used hours of light-source lamp, etc. 1 Press the MENU button. The main menu appears on the screen. 2 Select “Information” with the cursor button 5 5 5 5 or ∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ .
5 6 Replacing the Fuse A fuse is used to protect the power sou rce of the projector. If th e fuse is blown, replace it. When the power switch is turned on but no power is supplied to the projector, check the fuse. If there are any unclear points, contact th e dealer where you purchased your projector, or consult th e Service center.
5 7 Replacing the Light-Source Lamp ■ Light-source lamp and lamp use time The light-source lamp has a service life of approximately 1000 hours. [Average lamp life: 1000 h ours (brightness half-life)] When the light-source lamp approaches the end of its service li fe, degradation progresses rapidly.
5 8 Replacing the Ligh t-Source Lamp ■ Projecting after the lamp has been used for more than 1000 hours (LIGHT OUTPUT CONTROL MODE) (LAMP POWER CONTROL MODE) CA UTIONS • If the projector is set up in a constricted place which is unsuitable for work, and if you perform replacement work th ere, thi s could cause injury.
59 Replacing the Light -Source Lamp ■ Be sure that the power cord is unplugged from the wall outlet. 1 Remove the lamp-replacement opening cover by loosening screws. Loosen the two screws with a flat-end screwdriver. Note •T he scre ws are fitted so that th ey do not come off the lamp- replacement opening cover .
6 0 Replacing the Ligh t-Source Lamp 3 Insert the new light-source lamp fully inside and fasten the screws. Fasten the two screws with a flat-end screwdriver. CA UTION •D o no t touch the glass surface of the light-source lamp directly with your ha nd as well as staining it.
6 1 Replacing the Light -Source Lamp ■ Resetting the Lamp Use Time After replacing with a new light-source lamp, reset the lamp-time co unter inside the projector to cle ar the accumulated lamp time to zero (0). After resetting, a new count wil l start for the new light-source lamp.
6 2 Cleaning and Replacing the Filter Cover Clean the filter regul arly. If the filter is heavily stai ned and does not clean, or i f it is damaged, replace the filter with a new filter. Otherwise, dirt may get inside and appear on the screen, preve nting you from fully enjoying the video imag e.
6 3 Troubleshooting Solutions to common problems related to your projector are described here. If none of the solutions presented here solves the pr oblem, unplug the projector and consult an authorized deale r or Service Center. Symptom Probable cause Corrective action Page Power is not supplied.
6 4 T roubleshooting * Th is device uses a computer. External noise may cause it to malfunction. If this happens, turn the powe r off, remove the electric plug from the wall outlet. Then in sert the electric plug back into the wall outlet, turn the power back on an d check t he operation.
6 5 Warning Indication If something abnormal has occurred with the projector, the warning status will be indicated by the combination of lighting the i ndicators on th e control panel as shown in the following table. Th en, the projector automatically stops projection and runs th e cooling fan for about 120 seconds.
6 6 Warning Messages The following shows the warn ing messages that can be displayed on th e screen. When a warning message i s displayed, take the corrective ac tion described here. Message Cause Corrective action Page • No device is connected to the input terminal.
6 7 Wa rn ing Messages • When the DIGITAL ZOOM button is pressed for the video signals that cannot be zoomed (UXGA 60Hz, SXGA 60Hz.), this message appears for a few seconds to notify that the image cannot be digitally zoo med. *T o forcibly clear the message, press the EXIT button.
6 8 Wa r ni n g Mess ages Memo The message display lang uage corresponds to the menu display langu age setting. This is set to “English (English)” when the projector is bought. The display language can be selected from 6 languag es. (Refer to page 46.
69 Specifications ■ Optical mechanism system ■ Electrical system ■ Input terminals ■ Output terminal • Projection method D-IL A ® (Direct Drive Image Light Amplifier) metho d (Reflective-type active-matrix method) • D-ILA ® device 0.9" (2.
7 0 Specifications ■ General *D esign and specifications are sub ject to change without notice. * D-ILA devices are manufactured with a very high-precision technolog y, allowing 99.99% of the pixels to be effective. Only 0.01% or less of the pixels are missing or a lways on.
7 1 Sp ecifications Outside dimensions ■ Top ■ Front ■ Side Unit: inch LAMP TEMP STAND BY HIDE PC VIDEO MENU KEYSTONE PRESET EXIT ENTER OPERATE 5- 1 / 4 (133) 2 2.430 1 8.444 1 9.300 22.430 15- 1 / 2 2- 1 / 8 2- 1 / 8 ( 53) 10.605 11.703 19.300 10- 1 / 8 ( 256) 2- 7 / 8 ( 70) 1 11.
7 2 Specifications Pin assignment (Specifications for terminals) ■ Y/C terminal ■ RS-232C terminal ■ PC1 terminal/PC OUT terminal ■ DVI terminal 1 2 3 4 Pin number Signal name 1G N D ( Y ) 2G .
7 3 RS-232C external control By connecting a computer to the RS-232C terminal, you can con trol the projector. Use a reverse connection cable as the RS- 2 32C connection cable. The commands to control the projector and the response data against the received comma nds are explained here.
7 4 RS-232C e xter nal control 2-3 Parameters used for the data format The following three kinds of parameters are prepared for the control co mmand and response data. (1) Numeric value Designates the 2-byte h exadecimal value with the sig n as the 4-digit (byte) characters.
7 5 Appendix ■ Relationship between Projection Distances and Projection Screen Sizes Notes •T he relationship between the projection distances and proj ection screen sizes differs depending on the lens unit (opti onal) you are using. •T he projection distance and projection screen sizes listed here are only for a guide.
7 6 Appendix Fo r lens unit GL-M2920ZG (2 to 3:1): F or lens unit GL-M2930SZG (2.9 to 5.5:1): Projection screen size (Diagonal length) Approximate projection distance unit: ft (m) For 4:3 aspect-ratio screens For 16:9 aspect-ration screens Wide end Tel e end Wide end Tele end 40" (approx.
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WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY Faroudja Laboratories, Inc. ("Far oudja") warrants that its products will be fr ee of defects in workmanship and material and conform substantially to published specifications under normal use and service.
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