Microtek CX6 User manual

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User's Manual
CX6 DLP Projector

Copyright
This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is protected under international copy-
right laws, with all rights reserved. Neither this manual, nor any of the material contained herein, may be
reproduced without written consent of the author.
© Copyright September, 2004
Disclaimer
The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The manufacturer makes no repre-
sentations 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
All 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 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 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 boxes 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 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.”
MainFeatures
•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 toSXGA at 16.7 million colors to deliver crisp, clear images
•Flexible setup allows for front rear and ceiling projection
•Line-of-vision projections remain square, with advanced keystone correction for angled
projections
•Input source automatically detected

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RemoteControl
The remote control has 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
ØDo 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.
ØFollow all warnings and cautions in this manual and on the unit case.
ØThe projection lamp is extremely bright by design. To avoid damage to eyes, do not look into the
lens when the lamp is on.
ØDo not place the unit on an unstable surface, cart, or stand.
ØAvoid using the system near water, in direct sunlight, or near a heating device.
ØDo not place heavy objects such as books or bags on the unit.
Power Safety
ØOnly use the supplied power cord.
ØDo not place anything on the power cord. Place the power cord where it will not be in the way of
foot traffic.
ØRemove the batteries from the remote control when storing or not in use for a prolonged period.
ReplacingtheLamp
ØReplacing the lamp can be hazardous if done incorrectly. Refer to “Replacing the Projection Lamp”
on page 27 for clear and safe instructions for this procedure.
ØUnplug the power cord.
ØAllow the lamp sufficient time to cool.
CleaningtheProjector
ØUnplug the power cord before cleaning. Refer to “Cleaning the Projector” on page 29.
ØAllow the lamp sufficient time to cool.
RegulatoryWarnings
ØBefore installing and using the projector, read the regulatory notices in the “Regulatory Compli-
ance” section on page 40.
Aboutthismanual
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 kept on one
page. This printer-friendly format is both for your convenience and to help save paper and thereby protect
the environment. It is suggested that you only print sections that are relevant to your needs.

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Table of contents
GETTING STARTED.............................................................................................................................................................................1
PACKING CHECKLIST ..............................................................................................................................................................................1
VIEWS OF PROJECTORPARTS.................................................................................................................................................................2
Front-left view ....................................................................................................................................................................................2
Top view—OSD buttons and LEDs.................................................................................................................................................3
Rear view—connectors......................................................................................................................................................................5
Bottom view.........................................................................................................................................................................................7
REMOTE CONTROL PARTS......................................................................................................................................................................8
REMOTE CONTROL OPERATING RANGE...............................................................................................................................................9
PROJECTOR AND REMOTE CONTROL BUTTONS................................................................................................................................10
SETUP AND OPERATION.................................................................................................................................................................11
INSERTING THE REMOTE CONTROL BATTERIES................................................................................................................................11
CONNECTING INPUT /OUTPUT DEVICES..............................................................................................................................................12
STARTING AND SHUTTING DOWN THE PROJECTOR...........................................................................................................................13
ADJUSTING THEPROJECTOR LEVEL....................................................................................................................................................14
ADJUST THE ZOOM,FOCUS AND KEYSTONE.....................................................................................................................................15
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME.....................................................................................................................................................................16
ON -SCREEN DISPLAY MENUSETTINGS.................................................................................................................................17
ON-SCREENDISPLAY MENU CONTROLS...........................................................................................................................................17
Navigating the OSD.........................................................................................................................................................................17
Setting the OSDLanguage .............................................................................................................................................................18
Main Menu........................................................................................................................................................................................19
Setup Menu........................................................................................................................................................................................21
Config Menu......................................................................................................................................................................................23
Utility Menu......................................................................................................................................................................................24
Language Menu................................................................................................................................................................................25
Status Menu.......................................................................................................................................................................................26
MAINTENANCE AND SECURITY .................................................................................................................................................27
REPLACING THE PROJECTION LAMP...................................................................................................................................................27
Resetting the Lamp...........................................................................................................................................................................28
CLEANING THE PROJECTOR..................................................................................................................................................................29
Cleaning the Lens.............................................................................................................................................................................29
Cleaning the Case............................................................................................................................................................................30
USING THEKENSINGTON LOCK...........................................................................................................................................................30
TROUBLESHOOTING........................................................................................................................................................................31
COMMON PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS................................................................................................................................................31
TIPS FOR TROUBLESHOOTING..............................................................................................................................................................31
LED ERROR MESSAGES.......................................................................................................................................................................32
IMAGE PROBLEMS..................................................................................................................................................................................32
LAMPPROBLEMS...................................................................................................................................................................................33
REMOTE CONTROL PROBLEMS............................................................................................................................................................33
AUDIOPROBLEMS.................................................................................................................................................................................33
HAVING THE PROJECTOR SERVICED...................................................................................................................................................34
SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................................................................................................................35
SPECIFICATIONS.....................................................................................................................................................................................35
Input/output connectors..................................................................................................................................................................36
PROJECTION DISTANCE VERSUS PROJECTION SIZE...........................................................................................................................37
TIMING MODE TABLE...........................................................................................................................................................................38
DIMENSIONS...........................................................................................................................................................................................39
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE......................................................................................................................................................40
FCCWARNING......................................................................................................................................................................................40
CANADA ..................................................................................................................................................................................................40
SAFETYCERTIFICATIONS.....................................................................................................................................................................40
EN 55022WARNING.............................................................................................................................................................................40

GETTING STARTED
Packing Checklist
Carefully unpack the projector and check that the following items are included:
DLP PROJECTOR WITH LENS CAP REMOTE CONTROL
(WITH TWO AAABATTERIES)
250VPOWER CABLE USBCABLE S-VIDEO CABLE COMPUTER CABLE(DVI-
DB15)
CD-ROM (THISUSER’S MANUAL)MULTI-LANGUAGEQUICK STARTGUIDE CARR YING CASE
Contact your dealer immediately if any items are missing, appear damaged, or if the unit does not work.
Caution:
1. Avoid using the projector in dusty environments.
2. Leave the power cable plugged in (for 5-10 minutes) until the projector returns to room temperature before
placing the projector inside the soft case. Placing the projector into the case soon after switching off the power
could cause the projector to break down. Be sure to attach the lens cap and place the projector into the soft
case.

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Views of Projector Parts
Front-left view
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ITEM LABEL DESCRIPTION SEE PAGE:
1. Zoom Enlargesor Shrinksthe projected image 15
2. See OSD buttons and LEDs nextpage 3
3. Projection lamp cover Remove when changing lamp 27
4. IRreceiver Receiver for IR signal from remote control 9
5. Lens/focus Remove cover, turn the lens to focus 15
6. Heightadjuster Adjusters drop down when adjuster button is
pushed
7. Height adjuster button Pushtorelease height adjuster
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8. Speaker Built-in mono speaker
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 —OSD buttons and LEDs
ITEM LABEL DESCRIPTION SEE PAGE:
1. Volume/
left cursor Decreases volume Navigates and changes settings in the OSD 16
2. Keystone/
Upcursor Corrects image-trapezoid (narrower top) effect Navigates and changes settings in the OSD 15
Orange Lampready —you can safely turn on or off the projector
3. Ready(LED)
Flashing Lampnotready—do not press the power button
4. Power Turns the projector on or off (main power switch must
be turned on first, see item 8 on page5)13
Green Unit is powered on and working correctly
Off Unit is powered off
5. Power(LED)
Flashing Operational error code
(refer to “LED Error Messages” on page32)
6. Source Detects the input device 13
7. Volume/
rightcursor Increases volume Navigates and changes settings in the OSD 16

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ITEM LABEL DESCRIPTION SEE PAGE:
8. Auto Optimizes image size, position, and resolution
9. Menu Opens/exitstheOn-Screen Display (OSD)
10. Enter Changes settings in the OSD
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11. Keystone/
Downcursor Corrects image-trapezoid (narrower bottom) effect Navigates and changes settings in the OSD 15

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Rear view —connectors
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ITEM LABEL DESCRIPTION SEE PAGE:
1. DVI-I Connect the DVI cable (supplied) from a computer
2. RGB IN Connect a VGA cable (not supplied) from a computer
3. RGB OUT Connect to amonitor
4. RS-232 Installation control and firmware upgrades
5. USB Connect the USB cable (supplied) from a computer
6. Audio-in Connect the audio cable (supplied) from the input device
7. Power connector Connect the supplied power cord
8. Main power Turns the main power on or off
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9. IRreceiver Receiver for IR signal from remote control 9
10. Audio-out Audio loop-thru
11. Audio-in-RConnect an RCA audio cable (not supplied) from the input
device right channel
12. Audio-in-LConnect an RCA audio cable (not supplied) from the input
device left channel
13. Video Connect a composite video cable (not supplied)from a
video device
14. S-video Connect the supplied S-video cable from a video device
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ITEM LABEL DESCRIPTION SEE PAGE:
15. KensingtonLock Secure to permanent object with a Kensington Lock system 30
16. Pr/Cr
17. Pb/Cb
18. Y
Component
videoin Connect a component video enabled device 12
Note:
If your video equipment has both S-video and RCA jacks (composite video) connect to the S-video
connector.
S-video provides a better quality signal.

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Bottom view
ITEM LABEL DESCRIPTION SEE PAGE:
1. Height adjuster buttons Push to release height adjusters
2. Heightadjusters Adjusters drop down when adjuster buttons
arepushed
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3. Ceiling support holes Contact your dealer for information on mounting the projector on a
ceiling.

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Remote Control Parts
Important:
1. Avoid using the projector with bright fluorescent lighting turned on. Certain high-frequency fluo-
rescent lights can disrupt remote control operation.
2. Be sure nothing obstructs the path between the remote control and the projector. If the path be-
tween remote and projector is obstructed, you can bounce the remote signal off certain reflective
surfaces such as projector screens.

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ITEM LABEL DESCRIPTION SEE PAGE:
1. Laser Use as on-screen pointer. DO NOT POINT IN EYES.
2. IRtransmitter Transmits signals to projector
3. StatusLED Lights when the remot e control is used
4. Auto Optimizes image size, position, and resolution
5. Blank Makes the screen blank 23
6. Enter Changes settings in the OSD
7. Up cursor
8. Right cursor Navigates and changes settings in the OSD17
9. Cursorpad Moves the on-screen cursor when connected to a PC
10. Keystonetop
11. Keystone bottom Corrects image-trapezoid (narrower top/bottom) effect 15
12. Mute Mutes the built-in speaker
13. Rightmouse Functions as right mouse button when connected to a PC
14. Leftmouse Functions as left mouse button when connected to a PC
15. Volume down
16. Volume up
Adjustsvolume 16
17. Downcursor
18. Left cursor
Navigates and changes settings in the OSD
19. Menu OpenstheOn-Screen Display (OSD)
17
20. Freeze Freeze/unfreezestheon-screen picture
21. Source Detects the input device 13
22. Power Turns the projector on or off 13
Remote Control Operating Range
The remote control uses infrared transmission to control the projector. It is not necessary to point the
remote directly at the projector. Provided you are not holding the remote perpendicular to the sides or
the rear of the projector, the remote functions within a radius of about (7) meters (23 feet) and 30 de-
grees above or below the projector level. If the projector does not respond to the remote control,
move a little closer.

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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 illustration shows the corresponding buttons on the remote control and on
the projector.
Some buttons on the projector have two functions. For example, item 7/10 on the projector functions
both as the volume down button and as the left cursor key in OSD menus.

SETUP AND OPERATION
Inserting the Remote Control Batteries
1.
Remove the battery compartment cover
by sliding the cover in the direction of
thearrow.
2.
Insert the supplied batteries taking note
of the polarity (+/-) as shown here.
3.
Replacethecover.
Cauti on:
1. Only use AAA alkaline batteries.
2. Dispose of used batteries according to local ordinance regulations.
3. Remove the batteries when not using the projector for prolonged periods.

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Connecting Input/Output Devices
A PC or notebook computer as well as video devices can be connected to the projector at the same time.
Video devices include DVD, VCD, and VHS players, as well as movie camcorders and digital still cameras.
Check the user manual of the connecting device to confirm it has the appropriate input/output connector.
DVI-I IN
YCOMPONENT VIDEO IN
P/CBS P/CRR
RGB IN
S-VIDEO IN VIDEO IN L-AUDIONIN-R AUDIO OUT
RGB OUT RS-232C USB AUDIO-IN
BCADEF
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ITEM LABEL DESCRIPTION
A
DVI-I Connect the supplied DVI cable from a computer.
B
RGB in Connect a VGA cable (not supplied) from a computer.
C
RGB out Connect a VGA cable (not supplied) to a monitor.
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RS-232 Reserved for installation control and firmware upgrades.
E
USB Connect the supplied USB cable from a computer.
E
F
Audio-in Connect an audio cable (not supplied) from the computer’s audio-out connector.
Audio-out Audio loop-thru
L-Audio in-RConnect the audio cable (not supplied) from an audio input device.
Video Connect a composite video cable (not supplied) from a video device.
S-video Connect the supplied S-video cable from a video device.
Component
video in Connect a component video cable (not supplied) from a video device.
Warning:
As a safety precaution, disconnect all power to the projector and connecting devices before making
connections.

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Starting and Shutting down the Projector
1.
Connect the power cord to the projec-
tor. Connect the other end to a wall
outlet.(A)
Turn on the power switch. (B)
The Power LED and Lamp-ready LED
turnon.
2.
Remove the lens cover.
3.
Turn on the connected devices.
ON OFF
4.
EnsuretheLamp-ready LED is on a
steady(not flashing) orange and then
pressthePower button to turn on the
projector.
The projector splash screen displays
andconnected devices are detected.
If the connected device is a PC, press
theappropriate Fn hot keys on the
computer keyboard to switchthe dis-
playoutputtotheprojector. (Check the
PC user manual to determine the ap-
propriate Fn hot keys to change display
output.)
5.
If more than one input device is con-
nected, press theSource button
repeatedly to switch among devices.
6.
To turn off the projector, press the
Powerbutton. The projector prepares
for shutdown and a “Wait a moment
please…”messageappears.
7.
When the “Power Off?/Press Power
again” message appears, press the
Powerbutton. The projector turns off.
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Warning: please keep power cord be connected,after the LED indicator of READY is not blinking,
then youmay unplug the power line.
Adjusting the Projector Level
Take note of the following when setting up the projector:
•The projector table or stand should be level and sturdy.
•Position the projector so that it is perpendicular to the screen.
•Be sure cables are not in the way or can cause the projector to be knocked over.
1. To raise the level of the projector, lift the projector[A] and press the height-adjuster
buttons[B].
The height-adjusters drop down [C].
2. To lower the level of the projector, press the height-adjuster buttons and push down
on the top of the projector.

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Adjust the Zoom, Focus and Keystone
1.
Use theImage -zoom con-
trol (on the projector only)
to resize the projected im-
age and screen size
A
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2.
Use theImage -focuscon-
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to sharpen the projected
image
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(onthe projector or the
remote control) to correct
image-trapezoid (wider
top or bottom) effect.
The keystone control ap-
pears on the display.