Microtek VS1 User manual


FCC Warning
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when
the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference
at his own expense.
Canada
This class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du
Canada.
Safety Certifications
UL, CUL
EN 55022 Warning
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment it may cause radio
interference,in which case the user may be required to take adequate
measures. The typical use is in a conference room, meeting room or
auditorium.
Declaration of Conformity
We declare under our sole responsibility that the Zoom Digital Projector
conform to the following directives and norms:
Directive 89/336/EEC, Amended by 93/68/EEC
EMI: EN 55022 (1992) Class A
EMC: EN 50082-1 (1992)
IEC 801-2, IEC 801-3, IEC 801-4
Directive 73/23/EEC, Amended by 93/68/EEC
Safety: EN 60950: 1992 + A1 + A2 + A3: 1995
Taiwan BSMI
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Introduction ................................................................................4
What’s in the Box .......................................................................4
Projector Features.....................................................................5
RemoteInstruction .....................................................................5
How to use Remote ...................................................................6
Remote mouse function............................................................................6
OSD Menu Funciton.................................................................................6
Connecting the Projector ...........................................................7
S-Video to S-Video Cable.........................................................................7
D-SUB 15 pin RGB Cable.........................................................................7
RCA Video Cable .....................................................................................7
USB Cable................................................................................................ 7
Mini-Stereo to Mini-stereo Audio Cable ....................................................7
Mini-Stereo to RCA Stereo Cable ............................................................. 7
Starting the Presentation ...........................................................8
Power button ............................................................................................8
Turning Off the Projector...........................................................................9
Keystone correction ............................................................................... 10
Volume ................................................................................................... 10
Brightness .............................................................................................. 10
Contrast.................................................................................................. 10
OSD Menu Format and Description........................................ 10
Basic Menu ............................................................................................ 10
Picture Menu at PC Mode ...................................................................... 10
Horizontal position (Data only)................................................................ 11
Vertical position (Data only).................................................................... 11
Tracking (Data only) ............................................................................... 11
Frequency (Data only) ............................................................................ 11
Picture Menu at Video Mode .................................................................. 11
Tint (Hue) (NTSC Video only) ................................................................. 11
Color (Saturation) (Video only)................................................................ 11
Video AGC (Video only) ......................................................................... 11
Video Type (Video only).......................................................................... 11
Table of Contents
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Digital Zoom & Pan ................................................................................ 12
Format.................................................................................................... 12
Projection Type....................................................................................... 12
Language................................................................................................ 12
Utilities - 2 Menu ..................................................................... 12
Utilities - 1 Menu ................................................................... 12
Reset All................................................................................................. 13
Auto Image ............................................................................................. 13
ColorManagement ................................................................................. 13
OSD Position ......................................................................................... 13
Auto Source ........................................................................................... 13
Status at PC Mode ................................................................. 14
Status at Video mode............................................................. 14
Lamp Hours Reset.................................................................. 15
Input source select .................................................................. 15
Auto Image In Progress .......................................................... 16
Lamp Off Control .................................................................... 16
Out of Range........................................................................... 16
Positioning the Projector......................................................... 17
Preset Timing ......................................................................... 18
Maintenance ........................................................................... 19
Change the Lamp Module....................................................................... 19
Cleaning the Projection Lens.................................................................. 20
Cleaning the Exterior Case..................................................................... 20
Cleaning the Air Filter ............................................................................. 21
Troubleshooting ...................................................................... 22
Power Indicator....................................................................................... 22
Image Quality ......................................................................................... 23
Sound ..................................................................................................... 24
Remote Control ...................................................................................... 25
Lamp ...................................................................................................... 25
Safety ..................................................................................... 27
Safety Definitions ................................................................................... 27
Projector Safety...................................................................................... 27
Battery Safety ........................................................................................ 28
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Introduction
This easy-to-use LCD Digital Projector offers superb image quality at an
affordable price, with a built-in Image Manger feature for selecting the image
display setting best suited for your specific presentation material and projec-
tion environment.
In just minutes, you can have your LCD Digital Projector ready to go. Just
connect the projector to an image source such as a computer, DVD, VCR, or
digital camera.
If you are familiar with connecting and using digital projectors, refer to the
Quick Start Guide included with the projector. If not, follow the directions in
this user guide to connect your projector and run your presentation.
What’s in the Box
Make sure that all of the following components below are included with the
projector. Contact your dealer immediately if anything is missing.
• Soft carrying case
• Lens cap
• Analog RGB (15 Pin HD) cable
• S-video cable
• Composite video cable
• Stereo audio cable – 1/8” mini-plug
• RCA audio cable to 1/8” mini plug
• USB cable
• Power cord
• User Manual
• Quick Start Guide
• Remote control
• MACINTOSH adapter
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Projector Features
I/O connection
panel
keypad
remote control sensor
focus ring
zoom ring
adjustable feet foot release button (2)
Projector Features
Remote Instruction Cursor Key
Status
Press to get projector operation
status information
Enter button of the remote
mouse. (back of remote)
Function is the same as
mouse right key
Keystone
Press to adjust the image
vertically and make a
squarer image
Auto
Press to auto adjust picture
quality
Mute
Volume
Blank
Press to make screen blank
Freeze
Press to freeze video screen
LED
Power
Press to power on
projector or prower
off projector
Input Source
Press for input source
selection
Keystone
Press to adjust the
image vertically and
make a squarer image
OSD Menu
Zoom function
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How to use the Remote
Install two AAA batteries into the remote.
Remote mouse function
The flip cover must be crosed and the remote mouse function must be
working.
OSD Menu Funciton
• The flip cover must be open.
• Press “Menu” to enter the OSD menu.
• Up/down arrow of the cursor key is the same as / shown in the
OSD menu.
• Left / right arrow of the cursor key is the same as - / + function.
• Exit is the same as to exit OSD menu.
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Mini-Stereo to Mini-stereo
Audio Cable
Connecting the Projector
The cables are color coded to assist you in making the connections. When
you connect the power cable to the projector, the Power LED on the keypad
will be turned on.
You can connect more than one image source at a time. The image source
can be either automatically selected, or you can switch the “AUTO SOURCE”
function in the OSD menu and change to manual selection. Manual selection
is operated by pressing the“INPUT” key.
If you are using an older MACINTOSH computer, you may need to use the
MACINTOSH adapter that was included with your projector.
Warning: Always turn off the image source (computer or video source) and
projector before connecting or disconnecting cables.
D-SUB 15 pin RGB Cable
USBCable
Mini-Stereo to RCA Stereo Cable
RCA Video Cable
S-Video to S-Video Cable
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Starting the Presentation
We recommend turning on the projector and image sources in the order
listed here.
1. Connect the signal cable to the computer or video source.
2. Connect the power cord to the projector and to a power source. The Power
light begins to blink.
3. Turn on the presentation components in the order listed. To turn on the
projector, remove the lens cap and press the Power button on either the
remote control or the keypad when the lamp ready LED is on.
Note: Not all these components may be needed for your presentation, but an
exhaustive list is presented below for reference.
• Video source such as VCR, VCD, DVD or digital camera
• Audio source if different from your video source or computer
• Projector
• Computer
Note : Many laptop computers do not automatically turn on their external
video port when another display device is connected. Refer to your
computer’s user guide for the function key or command that activates
the port. MAC users may need to turn on SimulSCAN or monitor mirror-
ing. Refer to the computer manual.
Power button
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4. Position the projector by using the adjustable feet on the bottom of the
projector. Press the foot release buttons in the front of the projector to raise
or lower the feet.
5. Turn the focus ring to focus the image and turn the zoom ring to zoom in or
zoom out on the image.
6. Make any necessary image adjustments by using the on-screen menus.
Turning Off the Projector
Turn off the projector and image sources in the order listed here.
To turn off the projector:
1. Press the Power button on the keypad or remote control.
A confirmation screen appears.
2. Press the Power button again to confirm.
The lamp turns off immediately but the fan continues to run until the
projector cools down (within 60 seconds).
Note: Not all these components may be needed for your presentation, but an
exhaustive list is presented below for reference.
• Computer
• Projector
• Audio source if different from your video source or computer
• Video source such as VCR, DVD or digital camera
Starting the Presentation
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OSD Menu Format and Description
Basic Menu
How to navigate the menus :
Use the up /down keys to select function items.
Use the - and + keys to adjust value.
Hit to exit.
Keystone correction
Description: Use the - and + keys to adjust the keystone level of
display.
Volume
Description: Use the - and + keys to adjust the volume level.
Brightness
Description: Use the - and + keys to adjust the display brightness.
Contrast
Description: Use the - and + keys to adjust the display contrast.
Picture Menu at PC Mode
Description : Use the up and down keys to select item.
Use the - and + keys to adjust value.
Hit to exit.
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Horizontal position (Data only)
Description: Use the - and + keys to adjust the display position
horizontally .
Vertical position (Data only)
Description: Use the - and + keys to adjust the display position
vertically.
Tracking (Data only)
Description: Use the - and + keys to adjust the sampling number.
Frequency (Data only)
Description: Use the - and + keys to adjust the sampling clock.
Picture Menu at Video Mode
Description: Use the up and down keys to select item.Use the-and+
keys to adjust value.Hit to exit.
Tint (Hue) (NTSC Video only)
Description: Use the - and + keys to adjust the video tint/hue.
Color (Saturation) (Video only)
Description: Use the - and + keys to adjust the video saturation.
Video AGC (Video only)
Description: Use the - and + keys to adjust the video automatic gain
control.
Video Type (Video only)
Description: Use the - and + keys to adjust the video source type.
DVD mode: Best quality mode.
VTR mode: Enable the video tape player mode for best compatibility.
OSD Menu Format and Description
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Utilities - 1 Menu
Description : Use the up and down keys to select item.
Use the - and + keys to adjust value.
Hit to exit.
Digital Zoom & Pan
Description : Press + to enter zoom mode.
Zoom: Use “+” key to zoom.
Pan: 1. Press “Menu” to enter panning.
2. Press “+ “ to pan to right; “-” pan to right
3. Press to pan upward; to pan downward.
Format
Description : Use the -and + keys to adjust the video aspect ratio.
Projection Type
Description : Press – and + to select different projection type.
Language
Description : Press + to select language.
Utilities - 2 Menu
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Utilities - 2 Menu
OSD Position
Description:Showing the OSD position .
Use the - and + keys to adjust OSD position.
On top-left, top-right, center, bottom-left, bottom-right
Hit to exit.
Auto Image
Description : Press + key to adjust “Auto Image” setting.
ON: Enable automatic fine tuning of image.
OFF: Disable automatic fine tuning of image.
Auto Source
Description: Automatically search the input source.
Reset All
Description : PC mode: Press + to reset all adjustable PC settings.
Video mode: Press + to reset all adjustable Video settings.
Color Management
Description:Press up and down key to select different gamma correction
values.
Press + key to execute.
PC photos: Best for viewing PC photos.
MAC photos: Best for viewing MAC photos.
Rich colors: Best for colorful graphics.
B&W: Best for B&W text and spreadsheet presentations.
Graphic: Best for graphic presentations.
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Status at PC Mode
Description: Showing the input signal status and the detected PC mode
with model number and firmware version information.
Use + key to reset lamp hours to zero.
Hit to exit.
Status at Video mode
Description: Showing the input signal status and the detected Video
standard with aspect ration and firmware version information.
Use + key to reset lamp hours to zero.
Hit to exit.
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Lamp Hours Reset
Description: Use the - to confirm lamp hours reset.
Hit to exit.
Input source select
Description: Press up , down and INPUT keys to select different input
source.
Press + key to execute.
PC: Select PC / MAC input port.
S-Video: Select the S-Video input port.
Video: Select the Composite video input port.
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Auto Image In Progress
Description: Message for auto image in progress
Lamp Off Control
Press the <Power> key again to turn lamp off, otherwise this screen will
disappear automatically in 10 seconds.
Out of Range
Description: Message for input signal out of range.
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Distance Width x Height Diagonal
5' (1.5 m) 23~ 30"x 17~ 23" (0.58~0.76 x0.43~0.58 m) 28.6~37.9" (0.7~1.0 m)
6.5' (2.0 m) 30~ 40"x 23~ 30" (0.76~1.02 x0.58~0.76 m) 38.1~50.5" (1.0~1.3 m)
8' (2.4 m) 37~ 48"x 27~ 36" (0.94~1.22 x0.69~0.91 m) 45.8~60.6" (1.2~1.5 m)
9' (2.8 m) 43~ 57"x 32~ 42" (1.09~1.45 x0.81~1.07 m) 53.4~70.7" (1.4~1.8 m)
10.5' (3.2 m) 49~ 65"x 37~ 48" (1.24~1.65 x0.94~1.22 m) 61.0~80.8" (1.5~2.1m)
12' (3.6 m) 55~ 73"x 41~ 55" (1.40~1.85 x1.04~1.40 m) 68.6~90.9" (1.7~2.3 m)
13' (4.0 m) 61~ 81"x 46~ 61" (1.55~2.06 x1.17~1.55 m) 76.3~101.0" (1.9~2.6 m)
14.5' (4.4 m) 67~ 89"x 50~ 67" (1.70~2.26 x1.27~1.70 m) 83.9~111.1" (2.1~2.8 m)
16' (4.8 m) 73~ 97"x 55~ 73" (1.85~2.46 x1.40~1.85 m) 91.5~121.2" (2.3~3.1 m)
17' (5.2 m) 79~105"x 59~ 79" (2.01~2.67 x1.50~2.01 m) 99.1~131.3" (2.5~3.3 m)
18' (5.6 m) 85~113"x 64~ 85" (2.16~ 2.87 x1.63~2.16 m) 106.8~141.4" (2.7~3.6 m)
20' (6.0 m) 92~121"x 69~121" (2.34~3.07 x1.75~2.34 m) 114.4~151.5" (2.9~3.8 m)
33' (10 m) 153~202"x114~151" (3.89~5.13 x2.90~3.84 m) 190.7~252.4" (4.8~6.4 m)
Positioning the Projector
The projector should be at least 2.5 feet (.9 m) from the screen but no more
than 32 feet (10 m) away from the screen.
Screen sizes are:
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Preset Timing
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dradnatSASEV084x04672.34-10.58-
ytilibitapmoCCAM084x0460.53766.66
dradnatSASEV004x02774.13-80.07+
dradnatSASEV004x02739.73-40.58+
dradnatSASEV006x00888.73+23.06+
dradnatSASEV 006x00880.84+91.27+
dradnatSASEV006x00888.64+00.57+
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Maintenance
Change the Lamp Module
Important: The lamp contains trace amounts of mercury. Some government
required special disposal of lamps containing mercury. Special disposal
procedures for lamps containing mercury. Be sure disposal of lamps are
carried out in accordance with all applocable local and government laws in
your area.
The lamp module should be replaced with a certified replacement part. To
order a new lamp, contact your local dealer.
After changing the lamp module, see “Lamp Hours Reset” on page 15 to
reset lamp hours.
Warning:
1.When replacing the lamp, be sure to turn off power and unplug the power
cord. To avoid burns, wait 45 minutes before opening the lamp module
door,and do not touch any hot surfaces inside.
2.Do not loosen or remove any screw other than the lamp module or its door.
Doing otherwise may cause electric shock.
To replace the lamp module:
1.Turn off the projector and let the unit cool down at least 45 minutes.
2.Unplug the power cord from projector.
3.Turn the projector upside down. Loosen the screw with a flat head screw-
driver then lift up to remove the lamp module door and keep screw on the
door carefully.
Maintenance
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Cleaning the Air Filter
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