Microtek MS4 User manual

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User's Manual
MS4 DLP Projector

Copyright
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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 July, 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.

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 to XGA 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

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 24for clear and safe instructions for this procedure.
ØUnplug the power cord.
ØAllow the lamp sufficient time to cool.
Spent lamp management
ØThis product contains a Metal Halide Lamp, which contains Mercury. Dispose of it a required by
local ordinances and regulations.
ØThe USA restrict or prohibit the dispos al of some or all mercury containing lamps in the municipal
waste stream. Please visit www.lamprecycle.orgfor more information on specific state disposal
requirements and recycling facilities.
CleaningtheProjector
ØUnplug the power cord before cleaning. Refer to “Cleaning the Projector” on page 27.
ØAllow the lamp sufficient time to cool.
About this manual
This manual is intended for end users and describes how to install and operate the DLP projector. Wher-
ever possible, relevant information —such as an illustration and its description—has been 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.

Table of contents
GETTING STARTED.............................................................................................................................................................................1
PACKING CHECKLIST ..............................................................................................................................................................................1
VIEWS OF PROJECTORPARTS.................................................................................................................................................................2
Front-right view.................................................................................................................................................................................2
Top view...............................................................................................................................................................................................3
Top view—OSD buttons and LEDs.................................................................................................................................................4
Connectors view.................................................................................................................................................................................5
Bottom view.........................................................................................................................................................................................6
REMOTE CONTROL PARTS ......................................................................................................................................................................7
REMOTE CONTROL OPERATING RANGE...............................................................................................................................................9
PROJECTOR AND REMOTE CONTROL BUTTONS..................................................................................................................................9
SETUP AND OPERATION.................................................................................................................................................................10
INSERTING THE REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY...................................................................................................................................10
CONNECTING INPUT DEVICES..............................................................................................................................................................11
STARTING AND SHUTTING DOWN THE PROJECTOR...........................................................................................................................12
ADJUSTING THEPROJECTOR LEVEL....................................................................................................................................................13
ADJUST THE ZOOM,FOCUS AND KEYSTONE.....................................................................................................................................14
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME.....................................................................................................................................................................15
ON -SCREEN DISPLAY MENUSETTINGS.................................................................................................................................16
ON-SCREENDISPLAY MENU CONTROLS...........................................................................................................................................16
Navigating the OSD.........................................................................................................................................................................16
Setting the OSD Language .............................................................................................................................................................17
Main Menu........................................................................................................................................................................................18
Setup Menu........................................................................................................................................................................................19
Config Menu......................................................................................................................................................................................20
Utility Menu......................................................................................................................................................................................21
Language Menu................................................................................................................................................................................22
Status Menu.......................................................................................................................................................................................23
MAINTENANCE AND SECURITY .................................................................................................................................................24
REPLACING THE PROJECTION LAMP...................................................................................................................................................24
Resetting the Lamp...........................................................................................................................................................................26
CLEANING THE PROJECTOR..................................................................................................................................................................27
Cleaning the Lens.............................................................................................................................................................................27
Cleaning the Case............................................................................................................................................................................28
USING THEKENSINGTON LOCK...........................................................................................................................................................28
TROUBLESHOOTING........................................................................................................................................................................29
COMMON PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS................................................................................................................................................29
TIPS FOR TROUBLESHOOTING..............................................................................................................................................................29
LED ERROR MESSAGES.......................................................................................................................................................................30
IMAGE PROBLEMS..................................................................................................................................................................................30
LAMP PROBLEMS...................................................................................................................................................................................31
REMOTE CONTROL PROBLEMS............................................................................................................................................................31
AUDIOPROBLEMS.................................................................................................................................................................................31
HAVING THE PROJECTOR SERVICED...................................................................................................................................................31
SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................................................................................................................33
SPECIFICATIONS.....................................................................................................................................................................................33
Input/output connectors..................................................................................................................................................................34
PROJECTION DISTANCE V.S. PROJECTION SIZE ................................................................................................................................35
TIMING CHARTS.....................................................................................................................................................................................36
DIMENSIONS...........................................................................................................................................................................................37
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE......................................................................................................................................................38
FCCWARNING......................................................................................................................................................................................38
CANADA ..................................................................................................................................................................................................38
SAFETYCERTIFICATIONS.....................................................................................................................................................................38
EN 55022WARNING.............................................................................................................................................................................38

GETTING STARTED
Packing Checklist
Carefully unpack the projector and check that the following items are included:
Power
Menu
Keystone
Auto
Enter
Source
Volume
Mute
Freeze
12
DLP PROJECTOR REMOTE CONTROL
(WITH TWO AAABATTERIES )
POWER CORD USB CABLE S-VIDEO CABLE AUDIO CABLE
(MINI JACK-TO-RCA X
2)
COMPUTER CABLE
(DVI-DB15)
CD-ROM(THIS USER’SMANUAL)QUICKSTARTGUIDE CARR YING CASE
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.

Views of Projector Parts
Front-right view
ITEM LABEL DESCRIPTION SEE PAGE:
1. Lens/focus turnthelenstofocus 14
2. IRreceiver Receiver for IR signal from remote control 9
3. Connectors Connect input/output devices 5
4. AC socket Socket for power cord 12
5. Side foot
6. Heightadjuster
Adjustslevelofprojector
7. Height adjuster button Push to release height adjuster
13
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.

Top view
ITEM LABEL DESCRIPTION SEE PAGE:
1. Image-focuscontrol 14
2. Zoom Enlarge or shrink the projected image 14
3. Power Turns the projector on or off 12
4. System status LEDs (next page)
5. OSD navigation buttons (next page)
4
6. Source Detects the input device 12
7. Menu OpenstheOn-Screen Display (OSD) 16
8. Auto Optimizes image size, position, and resolution
9. Speaker Built-in mono speaker

Top view —OSD buttons and LEDs
ITEM LABEL DESCRIPTION SEE PAGE:
Green Unit is powered on and working correctly
Off Unit is powered off
1. Power(LED)
Flashing Operational error code
(refer to “LED Error Messages” on page30)
Orange Lampready —you can safely turn on or off the projector
2. Ready(LED)
Flashing Lampnotready —do not press the power button
3. Keystone/
Upcursor Corrects image-trapezoid (wider top) effect Navigates and changes settings in the OSD
4. Volume;
/rightcursor Increases volume Navigates and changes settings in the OSD
5. Enter Changes settings in the OSD
6. Keystone/
Downcursor Corrects image-trapezoid (wider bottom) effect Navigates and changes settings in the OSD
7. Volume;
left cursor Decreases volume Navigates and changes settings in the OSD
16

Connectors view
ITEM LABEL DESCRIPTION SEE PAGE:
1. Audio-in Connect the audio cable (supplied) from the input device 11
2. RS-232 Reserved service port for firmware upgrades
3. DVI-I Connect the DVI cable (supplied) from a computer 11
4. KensingtonLock Secure to permanent object with a Kensington Lock system 28
5. USB Connect the USB cable (supplied) from a computer
6. S-video Connect the supplied S-video cable from a video device
7. Video Connect a composite video cable from a video device
11
8. Power Connect the supplied power cord 12
Note:
If your video equipment has bothS-video and RCA jacks (composite video) connect to the S-video
connector.
S-video provides a better quality signal.

Bottom view
ITEM LABEL DESCRIPTION SEE PAGE:
1. Projection lamp
cover Remove when changing lamp 24
2. Heightadjuster
3. Side foot
Adjust level of the projector
13
4. Ceiling support
holes Contact your dealer for information on mounting the projector on a ceiling.
CAUTION:
With ceiling installation, use approved mounting hardware & M4 screw.Maximum screw depth ( inside
bolt ): 4mm. Distance from ceiling/ wall: 50/50 cm, 20/20 inch for proper ventilation. For permanent instal-
lations, follow local codes.

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.
3. The buttons and keys on the projector have the same functions as the corresponding buttons on
the remote control. This user’s manual describes the functions based on the remote control.

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 remote is used
4. Auto Auto adjustment for phase, tracking, size, position
5. Blank Makes the screen blank 20
6. Enter Changes settings in the OSD
7. Up cursor Navigates and changes settings in the OSD
8. Right cursor Navigates and changes settings in the OSD
USB PageUp key when OSD off
16
9. Cursorpad Moves the on-screen cursor when connected to a PC
10. Keystonetop Corrects image-trapezoid (wider top) effect
11. Keystone bottom Corrects image-trapezoid (wider bottom) effect
14
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 Adjustsvolume
16. Downcursor Navigates and changes settings in the OSD 16
17. Volume up Adjusts volume
18. Left cursor Navigates and changes settings in the OSD USB
PageDn key when OSD off 16
19. Menu OpenstheOn-Screen Display (OSD) 16
20. Freeze Freeze/unfreezes the on-screen picture
21. Source Detects the input device
22. Power Turns the projector on or off
12

Remote Control Operating Range
The remote control uses infrared transm ission 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 will function well within a radius of about (10) meters (33 feet)
and 30 degrees above or below the projector level. If the projector does not respond to the remote
control, move a little closer.
Projector and Remote Control Buttons
The projector can be operated using the remote control or the buttons on the top of the projector. All
operations can be carried out with the remote control; however the buttons on the projector are lim-
ited in use. The following illustration shows the corresponding buttons on the remote control and on
the projector.
Some buttons on the projector have two functions. For example, item 5 on the projector functions
both as the volume down button and also as the left cursor key in OSD menus.

SETUP AND OPERATION
Inserting the Remote Control Battery
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.
Caution:
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.

Connecting Input 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 output
connector.
ITEM LABEL DESCRIPTION
1Audio-in Connect an audio cable (not supplied) from the computer’s audio-outcon-
nector.
Connect the supplied audio cable (mini jack-to-RCA x 2) from a video de-
vice.
2RS-232 Reserved service port for firmware upgrades.
3DVI-I Connect the supplied DVI cable from a computer.
4Video Connect a composite video cable (not supplied) from a video device.
5S-video Connect the supplied S-video cable from a video device.
6USB Connect the supplied USB cable from a computer.
Warning:
As a safety precaution, disconnect all power to the projector and connecting devices before making
connections.

Starting and Shutting down the Projector
1.
Connect the power cord to the projec-
tor. Connect the other end to a wall
outlet.
The Power LED and Lamp-ready LED
turnon.
2.
Turn on the connected devices.
3.
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 an IBM PC,
press [Fn] + [F7] on the computer key-
board to switch the display output to
theprojector. (Check the user manual
of non-IBM PCs to determine the ap-
propriate Fn hot keys to change display
output.)
4.
If more than one input device is con-
nected, press theSource button
repeatedly to switch among devices.
(DVD and HDTV are supported
through the DVI-I connector.)
5.
To turn off the projector, press the
Powerbutton. The projector prepares
for shutdown and a “Wait a moment
please…”messageappears.
6.
When the “Power Off?/Press Power
again” message appears, press the
Powerbutton. The projector turns off.

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 raisethe level of the projector, lift the projector[A] and press the height-adjuster
button[B].
The height-adjuster drops down[C].
2. To make minor adjustments, rotate the side foot[D].
3. To lower the level of the projector, press the height-adjuster button and push down
on the top of the projector.

Adjust the Zoom, Focus and Keystone
1.
Use theImage-focuscon-
trol (on the projector only)
to sharpen the projected
image .
2.
Use theImage-zoom con-
trol (on the projector only)
to resize the projected im-
age and screen size .
3.
Use theKeystone buttons
(on the projector or the
remote control) to correct
image-trapezoid (wider
top or bottom) effect .
The keystone control ap-
pears on the display.

Adjusting the Volume
1.
Press theVolume +/-but-
tons on the projector or
the remote control.
The volume control ap-
pears on the display.
2.
Use theVolume +/-but-
tons to adjust the level.
3.
Press theMute button (on
the remote control only)
to turn off the volume.
4.
Press anyVolume +/-
buttons on the projector or
the remote control to turn
offmute.