ACCO Brands NOBO S15E User manual

User Manual
S15E DLP™Projector
User Manual
ACCO Europe
www.accoeurope.com
Made in Taiwan
*3184/ew/july04/UK

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Usage Notice
•Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Introduction
•Product Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
•Package Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
•Product Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
•Main Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
•Control Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
•Connection Ports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
•Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Installation
•Connecting the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
•Powering On/Off the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
•Power On the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
•Power Off the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
•Adjusting the Projected Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
•Adjusting the Projector Height. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
•Adjusting the Projector Zoom/Focus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
•Adjusting Projection Image Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
User Controls
•Panel Control and Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
•On-Screen Display Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
•How to Operate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
•Language. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
•Image-I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
•Image-II (Computer Mode). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
•Image-II (Video Mode). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
•Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Appendices
•Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
•Replacing the Lamp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
•Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
•Compatibility Modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
•Ceiling Mount Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
•Throw Angle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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USAGE NOTICE
PRECAUTIONS
Follow all warnings, precautions and maintenance as recommended in this
user’s guide to maximize the life of your unit.
DO
■Turn off the product before cleaning.
■Use a soft cloth moistened with mild detergent to clean the display housing.
■Disconnect the power plug from AC outlet if the product is not being used
for a long period of time.
DON’T
■Block the slots and openings on the unit provided for ventilation.
■Use abrasive cleaners, waxes or solvents to clean the unit.
■Use under the following conditions:
■In extremely hot, cold or humid environments.
■In areas susceptible to excessive dust and dirt.
■Near any appliance that generates a strong magnetic field.
■Place in direct sunlight.
Do not look into the projector’s lens when the lamp is on. The bright light may hurt your
eyes.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.
Please do not open or disassemble the product as this may cause electric shock.
When changing the lamp, please allow unit to cool down, and follow all changing
instructions.
This product will detect the life of the lamp itself. Please be sure to change the lamp when it
shows warning messages.
Reset the “Lamp Reset” function from the On Screen Display “Management” menu after
replacing the lamp module (refer to page 28).
When switching the projector off, please ensure the projector completes its cooling cycle
before disconnecting power.
Turn on the projector first and then the signal sources.
Do not use lens cap when projector is in operation.
When the lamp reaches the end of its life, it will burn out and may make a loud popping
sound. If this happens, the projector will not turn back on until the lamp module has been
replaced. To replace the lamp, follow the procedures listed under “Replacing the Lamp”.
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INTRODUCTION
PRODUCT FEATURES
This product is an SVGA single chip 0.55” DLPTM projector.
Outstanding features include:
■True SVGA, 800 x 600 addressable pixels
■Single chip DLPTM technology
■NTSC/NTSC4.43/PAL/PAL-M/PAL-N/SECAM and HDTV compatible
■Full function remote control
■User friendly multilingual on screen display menu
■Advanced electronic keystone correction and high quality full
screen image re-scaling
■User friendly control panel
■SXGA, XGA compression and VGA, SVGA re-sizing
■160 watt user replaceable lamp
■Mac compatible

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INTRODUCTION
PACKAGE OVERVIEW
This projector comes with all the items shown below. Check to make sure
your unit is complete. Contact your dealer immediately if anything is
missing.
Projector with lens cap
Power Cord 1.8m Composite Video
Cable 1.8m
Batteries x 2
Remote Control
VGA Cable 1.8m
Carrying Case
User’s GuideQuick Start Card Warranty Card
S15E DLP™Projector
Quick Start Guide
1Remove the lens cap
2Ensure the power cord and signal cable are securely
connected
3Turn on the lamp by pressing “Power/Standby” button on
the control panel. The startup screen will be displayed for
20 seconds and the Power/Standby indicator will light solid
green.
4Turn on the source (computer,notebook, or video player,
etc.). The projector will detect your source automatically.
CONNECTING THE PROJECTOR POWERING ON THE PROJECTOR
1Make sure the projector and your computer are turned off.
2Connect one end of the projector signal cable to the
projector; connect the other end to the VGA port on the
computer and tighten the screws.
3Connect the projector to other video sources.
4Connect one end of the power cord into the side of
projector; connect the other end to an electrical outlet.
5Turn on the projector first and then the computer.
Power Cord
VGA Cable
Composite Video Cable
S-Video Cable (Optional
Accessory)
D-15 to RCA Adapter for
YPbPr (Optional Accessory)
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4
3
2
1
1
2
3
4
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Digital Tuner Output
S-Video Output
Video Output
*3184_S15EQSG UK
Warranty
Garantie
Gewährleistun
Garantie
Garanzia
Garantía
Garantia
Gwarancja
Garanti
S15E
Warranty
Garantie
Gewährleistung
Garantie
Garanzia
Garantía
Garantia
Gwarancja
Garanti
S-Video Cable
Scart adaptor

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INTRODUCTION
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
MAIN UNIT
Focus Ring
Zoom Ring
Elevator Button
Zoom Lens
Control panel
Power
Connector
Connection Ports

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INTRODUCTION
PANEL CONTROL
CONNECTION PORTS
Power/Standby
Temp Indicator LED
Lamp Indicator LED
Keystone Correction
Keystone Correction
Four Directional Select Keys
Re-sync
Enter
Source
PC Analog Signal/HDTV/Component Video Input Connector
Monitor Loop-through Output Connector
Composite Video Input Connector
Kensington™ Lock Port
S-Video Input Connector
USB Input Connector
Remote Control Receiver

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INTRODUCTION
REMOTE CONTROL
Page Up / Page Down
Keystone Correction
Menu
Enter
Four Directional Select Keys
VGA Source
Composite Video Source
S-Video Source
Freeze
Volume ( + / - )
Reset
Re-Sync
Mute
Transmit Indicator Light
Power

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INSTALLATION
CONNECTING THE PROJECTOR
To ensure the projector works well with your computer, please set the
display mode of your graphic card less than or equal to 800 X 600
resolution. Make sure the timing of the display mode is compatible with
the projector. Refer to the “Compatibility Modes” section on page 30.
Power Cord
VGA Cable
Composite Video Cable
S-Video Cable
D-15 to RCA Adapter for
YPbPr (Optional Accessory)
5
4
3
2
1
1
2
3
4
5
Digital Tuner Output
S-Video Output
Video Output

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INSTALLATION
POWERING ON THE PROJECTOR
1Remove the lens cap .
2Ensure that the power cord and signal cable are
securely connected. The “Power/Standby” button will
flash green.
3Turn on the lamp by pressing “Power/Standby”
button on the control panel. And the
“Power/Standby” button will turn green .
The startup screen will display for 30 seconds.
4Turn on your source (computer, notebook, video
player ,etc.). The projector will detect your source
automatically.
2
1
Turn on the projector
first and then the
signal sources.
If you connect
multiple sources at
the same time, use
the “Source”
button on the remote
control or control
panel to switch.
If the screen displays
“No Signal”, please
make sure the signal
cables are securely
connected.
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INSTALLATION
POWERING OFF THE PROJECTOR
1Press the “Power/Standby” button to turn off the projector lamp, you will see a
message “Power off the lamp?” on the on-screen display.
2Press the “Power/Standby” button again to confirm. Otherwise the message will
disappear after 5 seconds.
3The cooling fans continue to operate for about 60 seconds for cooling cycle and
the “Power/standby” button will turn orange. When the light begins flashing, the
projector has entered standby mode.
If you wish to turn the projector back on, you must wait until the projector has
completed the cooling cycle and has entered standby mode. Once in standby
mode, simply press “Power/ Standby” button to restart the projector.
4Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet and the projector.
5Do not turn on the projector immediately following a power off procedure.
Warning Indicator
When the “LAMP” indicator lights solid orange for about
2 minutes, the projector will automatically shut itself
down. Please contact your local reseller or service center.
When the “TEMP” indicator lights solid orange, it
indicates the projector has been overheated. You will
see a message “Projector Overheated.” on the on-screen
display. The projector will automatically shut itself
down. Under normal conditions, the projector can be
switched on again after it has cooled down. If the
problem persists, you should contact your local dealer or our service center.
When the “TEMP” indicator flashs orange for about 10
seconds, you will see a message “Fan fail. Lamp will
automatically turn off soon.” on the on-screen display.
Please contact your local dealer or our service center.

The projector is equipped with an elevator foot for adjusting
the image height.
To raise the projector
1Press the elevator button
.
2Raise the image to the desired height angle , then release the button to lock
the elevator foot into position.
3Use to fine-tune the display angle.
To lower the image
1Press the elevator button.
2Lower the image, then release the button to lock the elevator foot into position.
3Use to fine-tune the display angle.
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3
2
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INSTALLATION
ADJUSTING THE PROJECTED IMAGE
ADJUSTING THE PROJECTOR IMAGE HEIGHT
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2

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INSTALLATION
You may turn the zoom ring to zoom in or out. To focus the image, rotate
the focus ring until the image is clear. The projector will focus at distances
from 1.4 to 12.0 meters.
ADJUSTING THE PROJECTOR ZOOM / FOCUS
ADJUSTING PROJECTION IMAGE SIZE
Focus Ring
Zoom Ring
82.5cm
176.9cm
294.8cm
471.7cm
589.6cm
707.5cm
100.0cm
214.3cm
357.1cm
571.4cm
714.3cm
857.1cm
1.4m
12.0m
10.0m
8.0m
5.0m
3.0m
This graph is for
User’s reference only
Screen
(Diagonal)
Screen
Size
Distance (m)
Max (cm)
Min (cm)
100,0
82,5
80,0 x 60
141,5 x 106,1
1.4
214,3
176,9
171,4 x 128,6
141,5 x 106,1
3,0
357,1
294,8
285,7 x 214,3
235,8 x 176,9
5,0
571,4
471,7
457,1 x 342,8
377,4 x 283,0
8,0
714,3
589,6
571,4 x 428,6
471,7 x 353,8
10,0
857,1
707,5
685,7 x 514,3
566,0 x 424,5
12,0
Max (W x H cm)
Min (W x H cm)

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USER CONTROLS
There are two ways for you to control the functions: Remote Control and
Control Panel.
CONTROL PANEL & REMOTE CONTROL
USING THE CONTROL PANEL
Power / Standby
■Refer to the “Power On/Off the Projector” section on pages 11.
Source
■Press “Source” to choose RGB, Component-p, Component-i, S-Video, Composite
Video and HDTV sources.
Menu
■Press “Menu” to launch the on screen display (OSD) menu. To exit OSD, press
“Menu” again.
Keystone
■Adjusts image distortion caused by tilting the projector (±16 degrees).
Four Directional Select Keys
■Use to select items or make adjustments to your selection.
Enter
■Confirm your selection of items.
Re-Sync
■Automatically synchronizes the projector to the input source.
Control Panel Remote Control

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USER CONTROLS
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL
Power / Standby
■Refer to the “Power On/Off the Projector” section on pages 11.
Re-Sync
■Automatically synchronizes the projector to the input source.
Volume + / -
■Increases/decreases speaker volume.
Reset
■Changes the adjustments and settings to the factory default value.
Mute
■Momentarily turns off the audio and video.
Keystone
■Adjusts image distortion caused by tilting the projector (±16 degrees).
Page Up (Computer mode only)
■Use this button to page up. This function is only available when the projector is
connected to a computer via an USB cable.
Page Down (Computer mode only)
■Use this button to page down. This function is only available when the projector
is connected to a computer via an USB cable.
Freeze
■Press “Freeze” to pause the screen image.
Four Directional Select Keys
■Use to select items or make adjustments to your selection.
Menu
■Press “Menu” to launch the on screen display menu. To exit OSD, press “Menu”
again.
Enter
■Confirm your selection of items.
VGA
■Press “VGA” to choose Analog RGB, component and HDTV source.
S-Video
■Press “S-Video” to choose S-Video source.
Composite
■Press “composite” to choose Composite video source.

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USER CONTROLS
ON SCREEN DISPLAY MENUS
The Projector has multilingual On Screen Display menus that allow you to
make image adjustments and change a variety of settings. The projector will
automatically detect the source.
How to Operate
1To open the OSD menu, press “Menu” on the Remote Control or Control Panel.
2When OSD is displayed, use keys to select any item in the main menu. While
making a selection on a particular page, press “Enter ” key to enter sub menu.
3Use keys to select the desired item and adjust the settings by key.
4Select the next item to be adjusted in the sub menu and adjust as described above.
5Press “Menu” to confirm, and the screen will return to the main menu.
6To exit, press “Menu”again. The OSD menu will close and the projector will
automatically save the new settings.
Main Menu
Sub Menu
Settings

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USER CONTROLS
Computer / Video Mode
LANGUAGE
Choose the multilingual OSD menu.
■Use the or key to select your prefered language.
■Press “Enter” to finalize the selection.
Image-I Image-II Audio
Language Management

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USER CONTROLS
Computer / Video Mode
IMAGE-I
Brightness
Adjusting the brightness of the image.
■Press the to darken image.
■Press the to lighten the image.
Contrast
The contrast controls the degree of difference between the lightest and
darkest parts of the picture. Adjusting the contrast changes the amount of
black and white in the image.
■Press the to decrease the contrast.
■Press the to increase the contrast.
Colour Temp.
Adjust the color temperature. At higher temperature, the screen looks
colder; at lower temperature, the screen looks warmer.
Colour
Adjust the red, green and blue colors.
Keystone (Keystone Correction)
Adjust image distortion caused by tilting projection. (±16 degrees)
White Segment
Use the white segment control to set the white peaking level of DMD chip. 0
stands for minimal peaking, and 10 stands for maximum peaking. If you
prefer a stronger image, adjust towards the maximum setting. For a smooth
and more natural image, adjust towards the minimum setting.

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USER CONTROLS
Computer Mode
IMAGE-II (COMPUTER MODE)
Frequency
Frequency” changes the display data frequency to match the frequency of
your computer’s graphic card. If you experience a vertical flickering bar, use
this function to make an adjustment.
Tracking
“Tracking” synchronizes the signal timing of the display with the graphic
card. If you experience an unstable or flickering image, use this function to
correct it.
Horizontal Position
■Press the to move the image left.
■Press the to move the image right.
Vertical Position
■Press the to move the image down.
■Press the to move the image up.
Degamma
This allows to you to choose a degamma table that has been finetuned to
bring out the best image quality for the input.
16 : 9 / 4 : 3
Use this function to choose your desired aspect ratio.
■1:1 : Original image pixel.
■4:3 : The input source will be scaled to fit the projection screen.
■16:9 : The input source will be scaled to fit the width of the screen.
Reset
Choose “Yes” to return the display parameters (except for Lamp Hour) on all
menus to their factory default settings.