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© Copyright March, 2008 

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Summary of Contents for DS420

Page 1: ...ect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose The manufacturer reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation of the manufacturer to notify any person of such revision or changes Trademark Recognition Kensington is a U S registered tr...

Page 2: ...ution Alerts you to situations that may damage the unit Warning Alerts you to situations that may damage the unit create a hazardous environment or cause per sonal injury Throughout this manual component parts and items in the OSD menus are denoted in bold font as in this example Push the Menu button on the remote control to open the Main menu General Safety Information Do not open the unit case A...

Page 3: ...cing the lamp can be hazardous if done incorrectly See Replacing the Projection Lamp on page 34 for clear and safe instructions for this procedure Before replacing the lamp Unplug the power cord Allow the lamp to cool for about one hour Cleaning the Projector Unplug the power cord before cleaning See Cleaning the Projector on page 37 Allow the lamp to cool for about one hour Regulatory Warnings Be...

Page 4: ...r images Flexible setup allows for front rear projections Line of vision projections remain square with advanced keystone correction for angled projections Input source automatically detected About this manual This manual is intended for end users and describes how to install and operate the DLP projector Wher ever possible relevant information such as an illustration and its description has been ...

Page 5: ...ADJUSTING THE VOLUME 17 ON SCREEN DISPLAY OSD MENU SETTINGS 18 OSD MENU CONTROLS 18 Navigating the OSD 18 SETTING THE OSD LANGUAGE 19 OSD MENU OVERVIEW 20 OSD SUB MENU OVERVIEW 21 IMAGE MENU 22 Advanced1 Feature 23 Color Manager 24 COMPUTER MENU 25 U VIDEO AUDIO MENU 26 Audio 27 INSTALLATION I MENU 28 INSTALLATION II MENU 29 Advanced2 Feature 30 OSD Menu Setting 31 Peripheral Test 31 Lamp Hour Res...

Page 6: ...ECIFICATIONS 42 SPECIFICATIONS 42 Input Connectors 42 PROJECTION DISTANCE VS PROJECTION SIZE 43 DS420 Projection Distance and Size Table 43 DX420 Projection Distance and Size Table 43 DS420 TIMING MODE TABLE 44 DX420 TIMING MODE TABLE 45 PROJECTOR DIMENSIONS 47 REGULATORY COMPLIANCE 48 FCC WARNING 48 CANADA 48 SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS 48 EN 55022 WARNING 48 ...

Page 7: ...H ONE 3V CR2025 BATTERY RGB CABLE POWER CORD AUDIO CABLE OPTIONAL COMPONENT CABLE OPTIONAL VIDEO CABLE OPTIONAL S VIDEO CABLE OPTIONAL RGB TO COMPONENT ADAPTER OPTIONAL CARRYING CASE CD ROM THIS USER S MANUAL Contact your dealer immediately if any items are missing appear damaged or if the unit does not work It is recommend that you keep the original packing material should you ever need to return...

Page 8: ...to release height adjuster 3 Height adjuster Adjusts level of projector 15 4 Lens cap Covers lens to protect when not in use 5 Lens Remove lens cap before use 6 Focus ring Focuses the projected image 7 Zoom ring DX Series only Enlarges the projected image 16 8 Function keys See Top view On screen Display OSD buttons and LEDs 3 Important Ventilation openings on the projector allow for good air circ...

Page 9: ...Quick Menu For Keystone 5 Right cursor VOL Navigates and changes settings in the OSD Quick Menu For Volume 18 On System over temperature 6 OVER TEMP LED Off Normal State Orange Lamp is ready to be powered on 7 READY LED Flashing Lamp not ready Warm up shutting down cooling see LED Error Messages on page 40 Green Power On Off Power Off AC Off 8 POWER LED Flashing Error code 9 Down cursor KEYSTONE N...

Page 10: ...3 S VIDEO Connect the S VIDEO CABLE from a video device 4 VIDEO Connect the VIDEO CABLE from a video device 5 AUDIO IN Connect the AUDIO CABLE from the input device 6 RGB COMPONENT Connect the RGB CABLE from a computer and compo nents 10 7 Security Lock Secure to permanent object with a Kensington Lock system 38 Note If your video equipment has both S VIDEO and RCA jacks composite video connect to...

Page 11: ...es Contact your dealer for information on mounting the projector on a ceiling 2 Tilt adjustor Rotate adjuster lever to adjust angle position 15 3 Lamp cover Remove when changing the lamp 34 4 Height adjustor Adjuster drops down when adjuster button is pushed 5 Height adjustor button Push to release adjustor 15 Note When installing ensure that you use only UL Listed ceiling mounts 5 ...

Page 12: ... can disrupt remote control operation 2 Be sure nothing obstructs the path between the remote control and the projector If the path be tween the remote control and the projector is obstructed you can bounce the signal off certain reflective surfaces such as projector screens 3 The buttons and keys on the projector have the same functions as the corresponding buttons on the remote control This user...

Page 13: ...ttings in the OSD 18 5 Volume Increase volume 6 Volume Decrease volume 17 7 Mute Mutes the built in speaker 8 Freeze Freeze unfreezes the on screen picture 9 Source Detects the input device 10 10 Auto Auto adjustment for frequency tracking size position RGB only 11 Keystone top Corrects image trapezoid wider top effect 12 Keystone bottom Corrects image trapezoid wider bottom effect 16 13 Down curs...

Page 14: ...et and 15 degrees above or below the projector level If the projector does not respond to the remote control move a little closer Projector and Remote Control Buttons The projector can be operated using the remote control or the buttons on the top of the projector All operations can be carried out with the remote control however the buttons on the projector are lim ited in use The following illust...

Page 15: ...over in the direction of the arrow A Pull out the cover B 2 Insert the battery with the positive side facing up 3 Replace the cover Caution 1 Only use a 3V lithium battery CR2025 2 Dispose of used batteries according to local ordinance regulations 3 Remove the battery when not using the projector for prolonged periods ...

Page 16: ... appropriate output connector ITEM LABEL DESCRIPTION A USB Service Only Connect the USB CABLE from a computer service only B S VIDEO Connect the S VIDEO CABLE from a video device C VIDEO Connect the VIDEO CABLE from a video device D AUDIO IN Connect the AUDIO CABLE from the computer s audio out connector Connect the AUDIO CABLE mini jack to RCA x 2 from a video device E RGB Connect the RGB CABLE f...

Page 17: ...e and not a flashing orange Then press the POWER button to turn on the projector The projector splash screen displays and connected devices are detected See Setting an Access Password Security Lock on page 13 if security lock is enabled 4 If more than one input device is con nected press the SOURCE button and use to scroll among devices Component is supported through the RGB to COMPONENT ADAPTER R...

Page 18: ...n n nu u ua a al ll 5 When the Power Off Press Power again message appears press the POWER button The projector turns off Caution 1 Be sure to remove the lens cap before starting projector 2 Do not unplug the power cord until the READY LED stops flashing indicating the projector has cooled down 12 ...

Page 19: ... OSD on page 18 and Setting the OSD Language on page 19 for help on using OSD menus Important Keep the password in a safe place Without the password you will not be able to use the projector If you lose the password contact your reseller for information on clearing the password 1 Press the MENU button to open the OSD menu 2 Press the cursor button to move to the Installation I menu 3 Press the cur...

Page 20: ...the same arrow five times but not less than five Press the cursor buttons in any order to set the password Push the MENU button to exit the dialog box 6 The password confirm menu appears when user presses the power on key in case the Security Lock is enabled Enter the password in the order you set it at step 5 In case you forget the password please contact the service center Service center will va...

Page 21: ...ector so that it is perpendicular to the screen Ensure the cables are in a safe location You could trip over them 1 To raise the level of the projector lift the projector A and press the height adjuster button B The height adjuster drops down C 2 To lower the level of the projector press the height adjuster button and push down on the top of the projector 3 To adjust the angle of the picture turn ...

Page 22: ...ge zoom control on the projector only to resize the pro jected image and screen size B 2 Use the Image focus control on the projector only to sharpen the pro jected image A 3 Use the KEYSTONE buttons on the projector or the remote control to correct image trapezoid wider top or bottom effect Remote control and OSD panel 4 The keystone control appears on the display 16 ...

Page 23: ...n n nu u ua a al ll Adjusting the Volume 1 Press the Volume buttons on the remote control The volume control appears on the display 2 Press the Left or Right Cursor buttons on the keypad to adjust Volume 3 Press the MUTE button to turn off the volume This feature is available only on the remote 17 ...

Page 24: ...n the re mote control and on the projector 1 To enter the OSD press the MENU button 2 There are five menus Press the cursor button to move through the menus 3 Press the cursor button to move up and down in a menu 4 Press to change values for settings 5 Press MENU to close the OSD or leave a submenu Note Depending on the video source not all items in the OSD are available For example the Horizon ta...

Page 25: ...the OSD Language Set the OSD language to your preference before continuing 1 Press the MENU button Press the cursor button to navigate to Installation I 2 Press the cursor button until Language is highlighted 3 Press the cursor button until the language you want is highlighted 4 Press the MENU button twice to close the OSD 19 ...

Page 26: ...erscan Front Rear Ceiling Rear Ceiling Film Mode English Deutsch Français Italiano Español Português Polski Svenska Norsk Suomi Ελληνικά 繁體中文 简体中文 한국어 Английский Magyar Čeština ا ﻟ ﻌ ﺮ ﺑ ﻴ ﺔ Inglês Smart Picture Mode Brilliant Color Presentation Bright Game Movie TV sRGB User Auto Off Language Projection Aspect Ratio Keystone Digital Zoom Fill 4 3 16 9 LetterBox Installation Ⅱ Fan Speed Auto Power...

Page 27: ...er 6800 K 9300 K 10500 K Auto RGB YCbCr YPbPr Volume Mute OSD Menu Setting Peripheral Test Lamp Hour Reset Image Advanced 1 Video Audio Audio Installation II Advanced 2 Installation II Advanced 2 OSD Menu Setting Menu Position Menu Display Translucent Menu Center Down Up Left Right 0 25 50 75 100 0 8 On Off 10 20 99 99 0 199 0 199 Green Hue Saturation Gain 99 99 0 199 0 199 Blue Hue Saturation Gai...

Page 28: ...e Press the cursor button to set the Smart Picture Mode Brilliant Color Press the cursor button to adjust the Brilliant Color value Brightness Press the cursor button to adjust the display brightness Contrast Press the cursor button to adjust the display contrast Sharpness Press the cursor button to adjust the display sharpness level Gamma Press the cursor button to adjust the gamma correction of ...

Page 29: ...ed1 menu and then press Enter or Press to move up and down in the Advanced1 menu ITEM DESCRIPTION Color Space Press the cursor button to adjust the color space Range Auto RGB YPbPr YCbCr Color Temperature Press the cursor button to adjust the color temperature Range 6800 K 10500 K Color Manager Press Enter to enter the color manager menu Range Red Green Blue Cyan Magenta Yellow White See page 24 f...

Page 30: ...ttons to adjust the Hue Saturation and Gain Blue Select to enter the Blue Color Manager Press the buttons to adjust the Hue Saturation and Gain Cyan Select to enter the Cyan Color Manager Press the buttons to adjust the Hue Saturation and Gain Magenta Select to enter the Magenta Color Manager Press the buttons to adjust the Hue Saturation and Gain Yellow Select to enter the Yellow Color Manager Pr...

Page 31: ...in the computer menu Press to change values for settings ITEM DESCRIPTION Horizontal Position Press the cursor button to adjust the display position to left or right Vertical Position Press the cursor button to adjust the display position to up or down Frequency Press the cursor button to adjust the A D sampling clock Tracking Press the cursor button to adjust the A D sampling dot Auto Image Press...

Page 32: ... to enable or disable the Automatic Gain Control for video source Video Saturation Press the buttons to adjust the video saturation Video Tint Press the buttons to adjust the video tint hue Film Mode Press the buttons to select a different film mode Video Overscan Press the buttons to enable or disable video over scan Audio Press Enter to enter the Audio menu See Audio on page 27 Reset Press Enter...

Page 33: ...to o or r r U U Us s se e er r r s s s M M Ma a an n nu u ua a al ll Audio Press Enter to enter the Audio sub menu ITEM DESCRIPTION Volume Press the buttons to adjust the audio volume Range 0 8 Mute Press the buttons to turn on or off the speaker 27 ...

Page 34: ...ess the cursor button to select a different localization Menu Blank Screen Press the cursor button to select different color to blank the screen Projection Press the cursor button to choose from four projection methods Security Lock Press the cursor button to enable or disable security lock function Aspect Ratio Press the cursor button to adjust the video aspect ratio Keystone Press the cursor but...

Page 35: ...sable automatic shutdown of lamp when no signal Auto Power On Press the cursor button to enable or disable automatic power On when AC power is supplied Fan Speed Press the cursor button to toggle between Normal and High fan speeds Note We recommend selecting high speed in high temperatures high humidity or high altitude areas Lamp Mode Press the cursor button to select the lamp mode for higher bri...

Page 36: ...n press Enter or Press to move up and down in the Advanced2 menu Press to change values for setting ITEM DESCRIPTION OSD Menu Setting Press Enter to enter the OSD setting menu See page 31 for more information on OSD Menu Setting Peripheral Test Press Enter to enter the Peripheral Test menu See page 31 for more information on Periph eral Test Lamp Hour Reset After replacing the lamp this item shoul...

Page 37: ...elect different OSD location Translucent Menu Press button to select OSD background translucent level Menu Display Press button to select OSD timeout delay Peripheral Test ITEM DESCRIPTION Remote Control Test Press Enter to test the IR remote controller for diagnostic Button Test Press Enter to test the button on keypad Color Test Press Enter to select different colors on screen 31 ...

Page 38: ...L L LP P P P P Pr r ro o oj jje e ec c ct tto o or r r U U Us s se e er r r s s s M M Ma a an n nu u ua a al ll Lamp Hour Reset Please refer to Resetting the Lamp on page 36 to reset the lamp hour counter 32 ...

Page 39: ...l the menu items to the factory default values Status Press the cursor button to move up and down in the Installation II menu Select the Installation II sub menu and press Enter to enter the Status sub menu ITEM DESCRIPTION Active Source Display the activated source Video Information Displays resolution video information for RGB source and color standard for Video source Lamp Hours Lamp hour used ...

Page 40: ... your local dealer Important a The fluorescent lamp used in this product contains a small amount of mercury b Do not dispose this product with general household waste c Disposal of this product must be carried out in accordance with the regulations of your local authority Warning Be sure to turn off and unplug the projector at least 30 minutes before replacing the lamp Failure to do so could resul...

Page 41: ...ift the module handle up 5 Pull firmly on the module handle to remove the lamp module 6 Reverse steps 1 to 5 to install the new lamp module While installing align the lamp module with the connector and ensure it is level to avoid damage Note The lamp module must sit securely in place and the lamp connector must be con nected properly before tightening the screws 35 ...

Page 42: ...to zero Refer to the following 1 Press the MENU button to open the OSD menu 2 Press the cursor button to move to the Installation II menu Press the cursor button to move down to Advanced2 3 Press the cursor button to move down to Lamp Hour Reset 4 Press the cursor or Enter button A message screen appears 5 Press buttons to reset the lamp hour 6 Press the MENU button to get back to Installation II ...

Page 43: ...e projector interior when cleaning have the projector serviced Cleaning the Lens You can purchase optic lens cleaner from most camera stores Refer to the following to clean the pro jector lens 1 Apply a little optic lens cleaner to a clean soft cloth Do not apply the cleaner directly to the lens 2 Lightly wipe the lens in a circular motion Caution 1 Do not use abrasive cleaners or solvents 2 To pr...

Page 44: ...attach the projector to a permanent object with the Kensington slot and a security cable Note Contact your vendor for details on purchasing a suitable Kensington security cable The security lock corresponds to Kensington s MicroSaver Security System If you have any com ment contact Kensington 2853 Campus Drive San Mateo CA 94403 U S A Tel 800 535 4242 http www Kensington com 38 ...

Page 45: ...y attached Ensure the attached device is turned on Ensure a connected PC is not in suspending mode Ensure a connected notebook computer is configured for an external display This is usually done by pressing an Fn key combination on the notebook Tips for Troubleshooting In each problem specific section try the steps in the order suggested This may help you to solve the problem more quickly Try to p...

Page 46: ...just the Focus on the projector 2 Press the Auto button on the remote control or projector 3 Ensure the projector to screen distance is within the 10 meter 33 feet specified range 4 Check that the projector lens is clean Problem The image is wider at the top or bottom trapezoid effect 1 Position the projector so it is as perpendicular to the screen as possible 2 Use the Keystone button on the remo...

Page 47: ...trol 1 Direct the remote control towards remote sensor on the projector 2 Ensure the path between remote and sensor is not obstructed 3 Turn off any fluorescent lights in the room 4 Check the battery polarity 5 Replace the batteries 6 Turn off other Infrared enabled devices in the vicinity 7 Have the remote control serviced Audio Problems Problem There is no sound 1 Adjust the volume on the remote...

Page 48: ... Mac SDTV EDTV HDTV 480i 576i 480p 576p 720p 1080i Video compatibility NTSC NTSC 4 43 PAL B G H I M N 60 SECAM H Sync 15 30 80 kHz V Sync 43 87 Hz Safety certification FCC B UL cUL TUV CB CE PCT SASO and CCC Operation temperature 5 35 C Dimensions 280 mm W x 88 mm H x 205 mm D AC Input AC Universal 100 240 Typical 110VAC 100 240 10 Power consumption Typical 230W Normal mode Typical 200W Eco mode S...

Page 49: ...Image Height mm 457 2 1219 2 1524 3749 04 Image Width mm 609 6 1625 6 2032 4998 72 A mm 64 01 170 69 213 36 524 87 DX420 Projection Distance and Size Table DX 420 TELE WIDE Distance m 1 32 3 51 4 39 8 78 1 57 3 14 3 92 10 00 Diagonal inches 30 80 100 200 40 80 100 255 Keystone degree 12 53 12 53 12 53 12 53 13 97 13 97 13 97 13 97 Image Height mm 457 2 1219 2 1524 3048 609 6 1219 2 1524 3886 2 Ima...

Page 50: ... 640 x 400 37 9 85 0 O 720 x 400 37 9 85 0 O 640 x 480 31 5 60 0 O 640 x 480 37 9 72 0 O 640 x 480 37 5 75 0 O 640 x 480 43 3 85 0 O 800 x 600 35 2 56 0 O 800 x 600 37 9 60 0 O 800 x 600 48 1 72 0 O 800 x 600 46 9 75 0 O 800 x 600 53 7 85 0 O 1024 x 768 48 4 60 0 O 1024 x 768 56 5 70 0 O 1024 x 768 60 0 75 0 O 1024 x 768 68 7 85 0 O 1440 x 900 55 6 60 0 O 1280 x 1024 63 98 60 0 O 1280 x 1024 79 98...

Page 51: ...an native resolution may display with uneven size of text or lines HDTV timing DVD player main source VG828 secondary source DX420 Timing Mode Table SIGNAL RESOLUTION H SYNC KHZ V SYNC HZ COMPOSITE S VIDEO COMPONENT RGB NTSC 4 43 15 734 60 0 O PAL B G H I M N 60 SECAM 15 625 50 0 O 640 x 350 31 5 70 0 O 640 x 350 37 9 85 0 O 640 x 400 37 9 85 0 O 640 x 480 31 5 60 0 O 640 x 480 37 9 72 0 O 640 x 4...

Page 52: ... 64 7 60 0 O 640 x 480 34 98 66 66 O 640 x 480 35 0 66 68 O 832 x 624 49 725 74 55 O 1024 x 768 60 24 75 0 O Apple Mac 1152 x 870 68 68 75 06 O 480i 15 734 60 O SDTV 576i 15 625 50 O 480p 31 469 60 O EDTV 576p 31 25 50 O 720p 37 5 50 O 720p 45 0 60 O 1080i 33 8 60 O HDTV 1080i 28 1 50 O O Frequency supported Frequency not supported Displayable level The resolution of the panel for the DX420 is 102...

Page 53: ...D D DL L LP P P P P Pr r ro o oj jje e ec c ct tto o or r r U U Us s se e er r r s s s M M Ma a an n nu u ua a al ll Projector Dimensions 47 ...

Page 54: ...unica tions Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his her own expense Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the parties responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Canada This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian...

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