Digital Projection HIGlite 8000 Series User manual

Rev F July 2014
USER MANUAL
INSTALLATION AND QUICK-START GUIDE
CONNECTION GUIDE
OPERATING GUIDE
MAINTENANCE GUIDE
REFERENCE GUIDE
HIGHlite 8000 Series
High Brightness Digital Video Projector
114-173F

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About This Document
Please follow the instructions in this manual carefully to ensure safe and long-lasting use of the projector.
Keep this manual handy for future reference.
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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of this Digital Projection product.
Your projector has the following key features:
• Single DVI input (HDMI compatible)
• Control of most aspects of the projector’s operation via LAN and RS232
• Ceiling mount and rear-screen installation options
• Long lamp life
• Motorised lens mount
A serial number is located on the back of the projector. Please record it here:
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CONTENTS
INSTALLATION AND QUICK-START GUIDE..............................1
WHAT’S IN THE BOX? ................................................................... 3
CONNECTING THE POWER SUPPLY ............................................. 4
PROJECTOR OVERVIEW ............................................................... 5
Front and rear views ............................................................................. 5
Control panel indicators ........................................................................ 6
REMOTE CONTROL....................................................................... 7
Infrared reception.................................................................................. 7
POSITIONING THE SCREEN AND PROJECTOR............................. 8
CHANGING THE LENS................................................................... 9
Inserting a new lens .............................................................................. 9
Removing the lens .............................................................................. 10
OPERATING THE PROJECTOR.................................................... 11
Switching the projector on................................................................... 11
Switching the projector off................................................................... 11
Selecting an input signal ..................................................................... 11
Adjusting the lens................................................................................ 12
Focus ............................................................................................... 12
Zoom................................................................................................ 12
Shift ................................................................................................. 12
CONNECTION GUIDE ............................................................................13
INPUTS AND OUTPUTS ............................................................... 15
Signal input: DVI/HDMI ....................................................................... 15
Control connections ............................................................................ 15
WIRING DETAILS......................................................................... 16
Signal input: DVI ................................................................................. 16
Control connections ............................................................................ 17
Wired remote control ............................................................................ 17
RS232 .............................................................................................. 17
LAN connection................................................................................... 17
OPERATING GUIDE ................................................................................19
THE HIGHLITE PROJECTOR CONTROL UTILITY......................... 21
The PWR button.................................................................................. 21
INFO PAGE .................................................................................. 22
Information shown on the Info page.................................................... 22
Changing the lamp mode.................................................................... 22
IMAGE PAGE ............................................................................... 23
Opening and closing the shutter ......................................................... 23
Adjusting projector orientation............................................................. 23
Brightness and Contrast sliders .......................................................... 23
Test Pattern ......................................................................................... 24
LENS PAGE ................................................................................. 25
Lens controls....................................................................................... 25
MCGD PAGE ................................................................................ 26
The MCGD measurement procedure.................................................. 27
Working with MCGD values ................................................................ 27
TCGD PAGE................................................................................. 28
Working with TCGD values ................................................................. 29

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DISCOVER PAGE......................................................................... 30
Unreachable projectors....................................................................... 30
Assign IP............................................................................................. 31
MAINTENANCE GUIDE.........................................................................33
CHANGING A LAMP MODULE...................................................... 35
CHANGING THE AIR FILTERS ..................................................... 36
REFERENCE GUIDE................................................................................37
THE DMD™.................................................................................. 39
SCREEN REQUIREMENTS........................................................... 41
Diagonal screen sizes......................................................................... 41
Fitting the image to the screen............................................................ 42
Positioning the screen and projector................................................... 43
CHOOSING A LENS ..................................................................... 44
Choosing a lens by calculation............................................................ 45
Basic calculation.................................................................................. 45
Basic calculation example ...................................................................... 46
Full lens calculation .............................................................................. 47
Full lens calculation example .................................................................. 50
Lens charts.......................................................................................... 51
How to use the lens charts ..................................................................... 51
How to nd the right lens chart ............................................................... 52
1080p (1920 x 1080 pixels) .................................................................... 52
WUXGA (1920 x 1200 pixels).................................................................. 53
DMD™ resolution 1080p / WUXGA, full DMD™ width images ......................... 54
DMD™ resolution 1080p, 1.25:1 images.................................................... 55
DMD™ resolution 1080p, 1.33:1 images.................................................... 56
DMD™ resolution 1080p, 1.6:1 images ..................................................... 57
DMD™ resolution 1080p, 1.66:1 images.................................................... 58
DMD™ resolution WUXGA, 1.25:1 images ................................................. 59
DMD™ resolution WUXGA, 1.33:1 images ................................................. 60
POSITIONING THE IMAGE........................................................... 61
Maximum offset range......................................................................... 63
INPUT CONNECTIONS................................................................. 64
Single link HDMI-compatible DVI-D .................................................... 64
EDID on the DVI input......................................................................... 65
Using HDMI/DVI switchers with the projector ..................................... 65
Connection example ........................................................................... 66
CONTROL CONNECTIONS........................................................... 67
LAN connection................................................................................... 67
RS232 connection............................................................................... 68
APPENDIX A: LENS PART NUMBERS.......................................... 69
APPENDIX B: SUPPORTED SIGNAL INPUT MODES .................... 70
APPENDIX C: GLOSSARY OF TERMS ......................................... 73
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INSTALLATION AND QUICK-START GUIDE
HIGHlite 8000 Series
High Brightness Digital Video Projector

Digital Projection HIGHlite 8000 Series IN THIS GUIDE Installation and Quick-Start Guide
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IN THIS GUIDE
What’s In The Box?............................................................................................. 3
Connecting The Power Supply........................................................................ 4
Projector Overview............................................................................................. 5
Front and rear views ...................................................................................................5
Control panel indicators.............................................................................................6
Remote Control.................................................................................................... 7
Infrared reception........................................................................................................7
Positioning The Screen And Projector......................................................... 8
Changing The Lens............................................................................................. 9
Inserting a new lens....................................................................................................9
Removing the lens ....................................................................................................10
Operating The Projector ................................................................................. 11
Switching the projector on.......................................................................................11
Switching the projector off.......................................................................................11
Selecting an input signal..........................................................................................11
Adjusting the lens .....................................................................................................12
Focus ..............................................................................................................................12
Zoom...............................................................................................................................12
Shift.................................................................................................................................12

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What’s In The Box?
VGA HDMI DVI 3GSDI
CVBS1 SVIDEO
CLOSE
12 3 4
COMP CVBS2
5 6 7 8
9 0 10+ #
MAIN SUB DUAL HD-T
OFF ON
ALT ROLL
PITCH YAW
FOCUS CAL
SHIFT ZOOM
EYE
SWAP
MAIN/PIP
SWAP
BRI CON GAMMA 3D
ON/OFF
PIP
ON/OFF
LOAD SAVE TEST ADDR
BACKLIGHT
RGB
PRESET
SHUTTER
OPEN
POWER
MENU
OK
EXIT INFO
Remote control
(105-023)
4x AAA batteries
Notes
Make sure your box contains
everything listed. If any pieces are
missing, contact your dealer.
You should save the original box
and packing materials, in case you
ever need to ship your projector.
The projector is shipped without a
lens.
Only one power cable - dependent
on the destination territory - will be
supplied with the projector.
Super High Brightness Digital Video Projector
3 Important Information
Super High Brightness Digitaler Videoprojektor
7 Wichtige Informationen
Vidéo projecteur numérique à forte luminosité
11 Informations importantes
Vídeo-proyector digital de alta luminosidad
15 Información importante
Proiettore video digitale ad alta luminosità
19 Informazioni importanti
Digital videoprojektor Super High Brightness
23 Viktig information
超高亮度数字投影机
27重要信息
HIGHlite 8000 Series
Important Information (114-174)
Power cable, Europe
(102-163)
Power cable, North America
(102-165)
Projector
DVI cable (111-316)
User Manual on disc
(115-759)
Power cable, United Kingdom
(102-180)

Digital Projection HIGHlite 8000 Series CONNECTING THE POWER SUPPLY Installation and Quick-Start Guide
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Connecting The Power Supply
Lift the cable lock up, push the mains connector in rmly and
push the lock down to secure the cable.
1AC mains inlet with cable lock
Notes
Use only the power cable
provided.
Ensure that the power outlet
includes a ground connection as
this equipment MUST be earthed.
Handle the power cable carefully
and avoid sharp bends. Do not
use a damaged power cable.
Rear view of the projector
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Projector Overview
Front and rear views
1Front infrared window
2Lens
3Air outlet
4Adjustable feet
5Control panel
6Rear infrared window
7Connection panel
8Power switch and power connection
9Air inlet
Front view
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12 3
9
5
8
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Rear view
Notes

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Control panel indicators
1Power indicator
Behavior Meaning
Off The projector is switched off.
On (amber) The projector is in Standby mode.
On (green) The projector is switched on (Normal mode).
2Shutter indicator
Behavior Meaning
On (amber) The shutter is closed.
On (green) The shutter is open.
3Error indicator
Behavior Meaning
On (red) Voltage Error
Flashing Temperature Error
4Lamp 1 and Lamp 2 indicators
Behavior Meaning
On (green) The lamp is switched on (100%).
On (amber) The lamp is switched on (85-99%).
Flashing (green) The lamp is warming up.
Flashing (amber) The lamp is cooling down.
Flashing (red) Lamp Error
5Infrared indicator
Behavior Meaning
Flashing (blue) The projector is receiving input from the remote control.
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1 2
4 5
Notes
Only the controls shown highlighted
are used on this projector.
During startup all LEDs light up
at the same time to indicate the
projector is carrying out a self-test.
Control panel buttons are identical
to buttons on the remote control. For
information about button functions,
see the Remote Control section.

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Remote Control
1Transmit indicator
Flashes when the remote control sends a signal to the projector.
2Power ON / OFF
3Shutter OPEN / CLOSE
4Arrow buttons
Control lens movement.
5EXIT button
Exits a lens control mode entered by pressing one of the lens control buttons.
6Remote control backlight ON / OFF
Make the remote control buttons glow in the dark, or switch this feature off.
7Lens control buttons
Use with the arrow buttons to adjust lens position, zoom and focus.
Infrared reception
The projector has infrared sensors at the front and back.
The angle of acceptance is 40°. Make sure that the remote control is within the angle of acceptance
when trying to control the projector.
VGA HDMI DVI 3GSDI
CVBS1 SVIDEO
CLOSE
12 3 4
COMP CVBS2
5 6 7 8
9 0 10+ #
MAIN SUB DUAL AUX
OFF ON
ALT ROLL
PITCH YAW
FOCUS CAL
SHIFT ZOOM
EYE
SWAP
MAIN/PIP
SWAP
BRI CON GAMMA 3D
ON/OFF
PIP
ON/OFF
LOAD SAVE TEST ADDR
BACKLIGHT
RGB
PRESET
SHUTTER
OPEN
POWER
MENU
OK
EXIT INFO
1
2
6
37
4
5
Remote control
40°
40°
Infrared reception
Notes
Only the controls shown highlighted
are used on this projector.
When any of the three lens control
buttons is pressed, the projector will
enter LENS ADJUSTMENT mode
and the blue transmit indicator on
the remote control will light for 10
seconds:
When no adjustment has been
made for 10 seconds, the LED will
go out and the projector will exit
LENS ADJUSTMENT mode. Press
the lens control button again to
resume adjustment.
To end the adjustment before 10
seconds has elapsed, press the
EXIT button.
All other adjustments will be locked
out until the lens adjustment is
ended.
For more information about
LENS ADJUSTMENT mode, see
Adjusting the lens further in this
guide.
Infrared reception is conrmed by
the blue IR LED ashing on the
control panel.
The infrared receivers are disabled
when a remote control is connected
via a cable. For more information,
see Control Connections in the
Connection Guide.

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Positioning The Screen And Projector
1. Install the screen, ensuring that it is in the best position for
viewing by your audience.
2. Mount the projector, ensuring that it is at a suitable distance
from the screen for the image to ll the screen. Set the
adjustable feet so that the projector is level, and perpendicular
to the screen.
The drawing below shows the positions of the feet for table
mounting, and the xing holes for ceiling mounting.
1Four adjustable feet
2Six M6 holes for ceiling mount
The screws should not penetrate more than 15 mm
(0.6 in.) into the body of the projector.
Notes
Always allow the projector to
cool for ve minutes before
disconnecting the power or
moving the projector.
Ensure that there is at least
30 cm (12 in.) of space between
the ventilation outlets and any
wall, and 10 cm (4 in.) on all other
sides.
Do not stack more than three
projectors.
Do not tilt the projector more than
±12° from side to side when in
use, as this may cause serious
lamp failure, damage the lamp
module and cause extra cost on
replacement.
±12° 360°
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
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Changing The Lens
Inserting a new lens
1. Remove the six screws 1securing the front cover to the body of
the projector.
2. Remove the front cover 2from the projector.
3. Remove the lens from its packaging and remove the two protective
caps from the front and back of the lens.
4. Insert the lens 3into the lens aperture, making sure that the plug
on the zoom drive mechanism lines up with the socket 4on the
right of the lens aperture.
5. Push the lens in rmly as far as it will go.
6. Rotate the lens clockwise as far as it will go.
7. Replace the front cover and secure it with the six screws.
Notes
Before changing the lens,
always make sure the projector
is switched off and fully
disconnected from its power
supply.
Always allow the lamp to cool for
ve minutes before:
- disconnecting the power
- moving the projector
When changing the lens, avoid
using excessive force as this may
damage the equipment.
Avoid touching the surface of the
lens as this may result in image
impairment.
Take care to preserve the original
lens packaging and protective caps
for future use.
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1
4
3

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Removing the lens
1. Remove the six screws 1securing the front cover to the body of
the projector.
2. Remove the front cover 2from the projector.
3. Push down the lens holder tab 3.
4. Rotate the lens anti-clockwise
5. Pull the lens forward to remove it from the lens aperture.
2
1
3
Notes
Before changing the lens,
always make sure the projector
is switched off and fully
disconnected from its power
supply.
Always allow the lamp to cool for
ve minutes before:
- disconnecting the power
- moving the projector
When changing the lens, avoid
using excessive force as this may
damage the equipment.
Avoid touching the surface of the
lens as this may result in image
impairment.
Take care to preserve the original
lens packaging and protective caps
for future use.

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Operating The Projector
Switching the projector on
1. Connect the power cable between the mains supply and the projector. Switch on at the switch next to the power connector.
2. Wait until the self-test has completed and the standby indicator on the projector control panel shows amber. The lamp will be off and the
projector will be in STANDBY mode.
3. Press ON on the remote control or the control panel and hold for three seconds, to switch the projector ON. The power indicator on the
control panel will show green, the lamp will light and the shutter will open.
Switching the projector off
1. Press OFF on the remote control or the control panel, and hold for three seconds. The power indicator on the control panel will show
amber, the lamp will go out and the cooling fans will run for a short time until the projector enters STANDBY mode.
2. If you need to switch the projector off completely, switch off at the mains power switch next to the power connector and then disconnect
the power cable from the projector
Selecting an input signal
Connect an image source to the projector. The signal should be automatically detected by the projector, and should be displayed within two or
three seconds.
Notes
The self-test is running when all the
LEDs on the control panel are lit.
Always allow the lamp to cool for
ve minutes before:
- disconnecting the power
- moving the projector

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Adjusting the lens
Focus
1. Press the FOCUS button on the remote control. The blue transmit LED on the remote will light, indicating that the remote control is in
LENS FOCUS mode.
2. Within 10 seconds, press and hold the UP or DOWN arrow button to adjust the focus. Release the arrow button to stop the movement.
3. When the projector is in focus, press the EXIT button on the remote to exit LENS FOCUS mode.
Zoom
1. Press the ZOOM button on the remote control. The blue transmit LED on the remote will light, indicating that the remote control is in
LENS ZOOM mode.
2. Within 10 seconds, press and hold the UP or DOWN arrow button to adjust the zoom. Release the arrow button to stop the movement.
3. When the zoom has been set, press the EXIT button on the remote to exit LENS ZOOM mode.
Shift
1. Press the SHIFT button on the remote control. The blue transmit LED on the remote will light, indicating that the remote control is in
LENS SHIFT mode.
2. Within 10 seconds, press and hold the UP, DOWN, LEFT or RIGHT arrow button to adjust the image position. Release the arrow button
to stop the movement.
3. When the position has been set, press the EXIT button on the remote to exit LENS SHIFT mode.
Notes
When any of the three lens control
buttons is pressed, the projector will
enter LENS ADJUSTMENT mode
and the blue transmit indicator on
the remote control will light for 10
seconds:
When no adjustment has been
made for 10 seconds, the LED will
go out and the projector will exit
LENS ADJUSTMENT mode. Press
the lens control button again to
resume adjustment.
To end the adjustment before 10
seconds has elapsed, press the
EXIT button.
All other adjustments will be locked
out until the lens adjustment is
ended.

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CONNECTION GUIDE
HIGHlite 8000 Series
High Brightness Digital Video Projector

Digital Projection HIGHlite 8000 Series IN THIS GUIDE Connection Guide
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Inputs And Outputs........................................................................................... 15
Signal input: DVI/HDMI .............................................................................................15
Control connections .................................................................................................15
Wiring Details ..................................................................................................... 16
Signal input: DVI .......................................................................................................16
Control connections .................................................................................................17
Wired remote control.......................................................................................................17
RS232 .............................................................................................................................17
LAN connection...............................................................................................................17