eVision 6500 User manual

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Copyright
This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is protected under international
copyright laws, with all rights reserved. Neither this manual, nor any of the material contained herein, may
be reproduced without written consent of the author.
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Disclaimer
The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The manufacturer makes no
representations or warranties with respect 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 trademark of ACCO Brand Corporation with issued registrations and
pending applications in other countries throughout the world.
All other product names used in this manual are the properties of their respective owners and are
acknowledged.

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Important Safety Information
Congratulations on purchasing the DIGITAL PROJECTION DLP®projector!
Important:
It is strongly recommended that you read this section carefully before using the projector. These
safety and usage instructions will ensure that you enjoy many years of safe use of the projector.
Keep this manual for future reference.
Symbols Used
Warning symbols are used on the unit and in this manual to alert you of hazardous situations.
The following styles are used in this manual to alert you to important information.
Note:
Provides additional information on the topic at hand.
Important:
Provides additional information that should not be overlooked.
Caution:
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
personal 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.”
Remote Control
Some remote controls have a laser for pointing out items on a screen.
DANGER: Do not point the laser in the eyes. Doing so can damage the eyes permanently.
General Safety Information
 Do not open the unit case. Aside from the projection lamp, there are no user-serviceable parts in
the unit. For servicing, contact qualified service personnel.
 Follow all warnings and cautions in this manual and on the unit case.
 The projection lamp is extremely bright by design. To avoid damage to eyes, do not look into the
lens when the lamp is on.
 Do not place the unit on an unstable surface, cart, or stand.
 Avoid using the system near water, in direct sunlight, or near a heating device.
 Do not place heavy objects such as books or bags on the unit.

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Power Safety
 Only use the supplied power cord.
 Do not place anything on the power cord. Place the power cord where it will not be in the way of
foot traffic.
 Remove the batteries from the remote control when storing or not in use for a prolonged period.
Replacing the Lamp
Replacing the lamp can be hazardous if done incorrectly. See Replacing the Lamps on page 83 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.
Important Recycle Instructions:
Lamp(s) inside this product contain mercury. This product may contain other electronic waste that
can be hazardous if not disposed of properly. Recycle or dispose in accordance with local, state, or
federal Laws. For more information, contact the Electronic Industries Alliance at WWW.EIAE.ORG. For
lamp specific disposal information check WWW.LAMPRECYCLE.ORG.
Cleaning the Projector
 Unplug the power cord before cleaning. See Cleaning the projector on page 81.
 Allow the lamp to cool for about one hour.
Regulatory Warnings
Before installing and using the projector, read the regulatory notices in the Regulatory Compliance section
on page 107.
Symbol Explanations
DISPOSAL: Do not use household or municipal waste collection services for
disposal of electrical and electronic equipment. EU countries require the use of
separate recycling collection services.

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Main Features
• Lightweight unit, easy to pack away and transport.
• Compatible with all major video standards including NTSC, PAL, and SECAM.
• A high brightness rating allows for presentations in daylight or in lit rooms.
• Supports resolutions up to HD 1080p at 16.7 million colors to deliver crisp, clear 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.
Wherever possible, relevant information—such as an illustration and its description—has been kept on
one page. This printer-friendly format is both for your convenience and to help save paper, thereby
protecting the environment. It is suggested that you only print sections that are relevant to your needs.

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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION..............................................................................................................................................................1
PACKING CHECKLIST ........................................................................................................................................................ 1
VIEWS OF PROJECTOR PARTS ............................................................................................................................................ 2
Front-right View...........................................................................................................................................................2
Top view ....................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Bottom view ..................................................................................................................................................................4
TOP FEATURES ..................................................................................................................................................................5
Lens Controls ............................................................................................................................................................... 5
OSD Controls and Status LEDs ...................................................................................................................................6
TERMINAL PANEL FEATURES ............................................................................................................................................8
REMOTE CONTROL PARTS............................................................................................................................................... 10
REMOTE CONTROL OPERATING RANGE ..........................................................................................................................12
PROJECTOR AND REMOTE CONTROL BUTTONS ............................................................................................................... 12
Remote Control ..........................................................................................................................................................12
SETUP AND OPERATION ............................................................................................................................................13
INSERTING THE REMOTE CONTROL BATTERIES...............................................................................................................13
INSTALLING OR REMOVING THE OPTIONAL LENS............................................................................................................14
Removing the Existing Lens From the Projector........................................................................................................ 14
Installing the New Lens ..............................................................................................................................................15
THROW DISTANCE AND SCREEN SIZE ............................................................................................................................. 16
INSTALLING THE OPTIONAL COLOR WHEEL.................................................................................................................... 18
MAKING CONNECTIONS .................................................................................................................................................. 21
Connecting Your PC or Macintosh Computer............................................................................................................21
Connecting an External Monitor................................................................................................................................ 22
Connecting Your DVD Player with Component Output.............................................................................................23
Connecting Your VCR or Laser Disc Player.............................................................................................................. 24
PROJECTING AN IMAGE (BASIC OPERATION) ...................................................................................................25
TURNING ON THE PROJECTOR.......................................................................................................................................... 25
Note on Startup Screen (Menu Language Select screen) ...........................................................................................26
SELECTING AN INPUT SOURCE ........................................................................................................................................ 27
ADJUSTING THE PICTURE POSITION AND PICTURE SIZE ..................................................................................................28
Adjusting Picture Position Manually .........................................................................................................................28
Lens Shift Adjustable Range.......................................................................................................................................29
From the Remote Control Unit................................................................................................................................... 30
Adjusting the Projector Level.....................................................................................................................................32
OPTIMIZING AN RGB IMAGE AUTOMATICALLY ..............................................................................................................33
Adjusting the Image Using AUTO.............................................................................................................................. 33
ADJUSTING VOLUME UP AND DOWN .............................................................................................................................. 34
TURNING OFF THE PROJECTOR ........................................................................................................................................ 35
About Direct Power Off..............................................................................................................................................36
After Use..................................................................................................................................................................... 36
CONVENIENT FEATURES........................................................................................................................................... 37
TURNING OFF THE IMAGE AND SOUND ........................................................................................................................... 37
FREEZING A PICTURE ......................................................................................................................................................37
ADJUSTING THE FOCUS/ZOOM MANUALLY..................................................................................................................... 38
Adjusting by Using the OSD Control Panel ............................................................................................................... 38
CHANGING LAMP MODE .................................................................................................................................................39
Changing Lamp Mode by Using the Projector's OSD Control Panel ........................................................................ 39
GETTING INFORMATION .................................................................................................................................................. 40
ADJUSTING POSITION/TOTAL DOTS/FINE SYNC ..............................................................................................................41
Adjusting Position/Total Dots/Fine Sync by using the OSD Control Panel ...............................................................41
Correcting Keystone by Using the Remote Control....................................................................................................42
PREVENTING THE UNAUTHORIZED USE OF THE PROJECTOR............................................................................................ 44
Locking the Projector.................................................................................................................................................44
Unlocking the Projector .............................................................................................................................................45

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USING THE PHYSICAL LOCK............................................................................................................................................ 46
Using the Kensington Lock......................................................................................................................................... 46
USING ON-SCREEN DISPLAY ....................................................................................................................................47
USING THE MENUS .......................................................................................................................................................... 47
Navigating the OSD....................................................................................................................................................47
MENU TREE ....................................................................................................................................................................49
MENU ELEMENTS............................................................................................................................................................ 51
INPUT MENU DESCRIPTIONS AND FUNCTIONS.................................................................................................................52
ADJUST MENU DESCRIPTIONS AND FUNCTIONS ..............................................................................................................53
Image menu ................................................................................................................................................................ 53
Image options menu....................................................................................................................................................54
Video menu................................................................................................................................................................. 56
DETAIL SETTING MENU DESCRIPTIONS AND FUNCTIONS ................................................................................................59
Basic........................................................................................................................................................................... 59
White balance............................................................................................................................................................. 61
Color correction......................................................................................................................................................... 62
SETTING MENU DESCRIPTIONS AND FUNCTIONS............................................................................................................. 63
Basic........................................................................................................................................................................... 63
Installation .................................................................................................................................................................66
Network setting...........................................................................................................................................................71
Option.........................................................................................................................................................................72
Input ...........................................................................................................................................................................76
INFORMATION MENU DESCRIPTIONS AND FUNCTIONS.................................................................................................... 77
Usage time..................................................................................................................................................................77
Network ......................................................................................................................................................................78
Version .......................................................................................................................................................................79
RESET MENU DESCRIPTIONS AND FUNCTIONS ................................................................................................................80
MAINTENANCE .............................................................................................................................................................81
CLEANING THE PROJECTOR .............................................................................................................................................81
Cleaning the Cabinet.................................................................................................................................................. 81
Cleaning the Lens....................................................................................................................................................... 81
Cleaning the Filters....................................................................................................................................................82
Replacing the Lamps .................................................................................................................................................. 83
Resetting the Lamp Time Counter ..............................................................................................................................86
TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................................................................................................ 87
Indicator Messages.....................................................................................................................................................87
Common Problems and Solutions ..............................................................................................................................88
Tips for Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................................ 88
IMAGE PROBLEMS ...........................................................................................................................................................89
Lamp Problems ..........................................................................................................................................................89
Remote Control Problems ..........................................................................................................................................90
Audio Problems ..........................................................................................................................................................90
HAVING THE PROJECTOR SERVICED ................................................................................................................................90
SPECIFICATIONS..........................................................................................................................................................91
PROJECTOR SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................................................... 91
Optical Specifications................................................................................................................................................. 91
Electrical Specifications.............................................................................................................................................92
Mechanical Specifications..........................................................................................................................................93
Environmental Considerations................................................................................................................................... 93
Optional Parts ............................................................................................................................................................93
CABINET DIMENSIONS ....................................................................................................................................................94
PIN ASSIGNMENTS OF MINI D-SUB 15 PIN INPUT CONNECTOR .......................................................................................95
COMPATIBLE INPUT SIGNAL LIST....................................................................................................................................96
PC CONTROL CODES AND CABLE CONNECTIONS............................................................................................................98
PC Control Connector (DIN-9P) ............................................................................................................................... 98
Control Command Diagram....................................................................................................................................... 99
Control Sequence .......................................................................................................................................................99

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Operation Commands.................................................................................................................................................99
Remote Commands..................................................................................................................................................... 99
Set Value Command ................................................................................................................................................. 100
Data Range............................................................................................................................................................... 100
Query Command ...................................................................................................................................................... 100
Response message .................................................................................................................................................... 100
SCREEN TRIGGER .......................................................................................................................................................... 101
OPERATION USING HTTP BROWSER............................................................................................................................. 102
Overview................................................................................................................................................................... 102
Preparation Before Use............................................................................................................................................ 102
Handling of the Address for Operation by Using a Browser ................................................................................... 102
Configuring Network Settings .................................................................................................................................. 103
Structure of the HTTP Server................................................................................................................................... 105
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE................................................................................................................................. 107
FCC WARNING ............................................................................................................................................................. 107
CANADA........................................................................................................................................................................ 107
SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS .............................................................................................................................................. 107
EN 55022 WARNING..................................................................................................................................................... 107

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I NTRODUCTION
Packing Checklist
Carefully unpack the projector and check that the following items are included:
DLP PROJECTOR REMOTE CONTROL
(WITH TWO AAA BATTERIES)
POWER CORD
(FOR CHINA REGION ONLY)
POWER CORD
(US)
6 SEGMENT COLOR
WHEEL
VGA CABLE
CD-ROM
(THIS USER’S MANUAL)
LENS HOLE CAP
(INSTALLED)
WARRANTY CARD
Contact your dealer immediately if any items are missing, appear damaged, or if the unit does not work.
Caution:
Avoid using the projector in dusty environments.

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Views of Projector Parts
Front-right View
ITEM LABEL DESCRIPTION SEE PAGE:
1. Lamp cover Remove cover to replace lamp or color wheel 83
2. OSD control panel See OSD Controls and Status LEDs 6
3. I/O connector panel Connect various input devices 8
4. Intake vent Lamp cooling vent – do not obstruct
5. Speakers Built-in stereo speakers
6. Height adjuster Adjusts level of projector 32
7. Lens Remove lens cap before use
8. Lens cap Covers lens to protect when not in use
9. Lens release button Press the release button before removing the lens
10. IR receiver Receiver for IR signal from remote control 10
Important:
Grill openings on the projector allow for good air circulation, which keeps the projector lamp cool.
Do not obstruct any of the grill openings.

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Top view
ITEM LABEL DESCRIPTION SEE PAGE:
1. Lens control panel See Lens Controls 5
2. Right-hand speaker Right-hand speaker
3. Lamp cover Remove cover to replace lamp or color wheel 83
4. Exhaust vent Exhaust vent – do not obstruct
5. Rear intake vent Rear cooling intake – do not obstruct
6. OSD control panel See OSD Controls and Status LEDs 6
7. Left intake vent Left-hand cooling intake – do not obstruct
8. Left-hand speaker Left-hand speaker