Microtek VX2 User manual

INTRODUCTION
Good tools are essential for creating successful presentation. This projector
allows you to project SVGA full-color images and video onto a large screen from
28" ~ 300” either for presentation or home entertainment, and is compatible with
three video sources. For example, the projectors can be connected simulta-
neously to one PC or one Mac with D-SUB interfaces; to any video equipment that
has a common video source; or to an audio source.
Crisp, clear images of this projector are displayed in XGA full color (16,670,000
color) at a resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels. You will be impressed during presenta-
tions with how the projector produces images of such brightness that it is pos-
sible to take notes even with full overhead lighting. To enjoy audio, the built-in
1W+1W speakers of the projector provide rich and powerful sound. An external
speaker can also be connected when further amplification is required.
You may also utilize a remote control of this projector not only to select different
image sources, but also to navigate through OSD menus and adjust their values
as required. Additionally, the remote control a wireless mouse, assisting you in
controlling mouse operations on the computer screen during presentations.
This projector also features a wisdom-type chip that fully supports images for
outputting to VGA, SVGA and XGA with an extraordinary crisp, clear display. The
projector supports IBM-compatible PCs and notebook computers, as well as the
Apple Macintosh and Apple PowerBook. Supported video sources include NTSC,
PAL, or SECAM formats; supported interfaces include RCA jacks, S-Video jacks
and Component Video jacks.
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Safety Instructions
Three symbols as below shown will be used throughout the manual to remind
you when to operate or repair this projector:
Attention: Extra tips or useful indications
Caution: Steps against damages to your equipment
Warning: Steps to avoid personal injury
The following are Safety Instructions that should be followed strictly when setting
up and utilizing the projector:
Read these instructions.
Keep these instructions.
Heed all warnings.
Follow all instructions.
Do not place your projector onto an unsteady trolley, stand or table.
Do not operate your projector near a water or heat source.
Only apply accessories or attachments as recommended by this manual.
Use the exact type of power as labeled on the projector. If you are not sure of
the type, you may confirm it with your dealer or local electric company.
Plug in properly the three-pin grounded plug into a grounded socket. If you
have a two-pin grounded plug, contact your dealer or electrical technician for
a replacement. Do not touch the plug with wet hands.
Failure to take the following precautions may result in sparks or fire:
Ensure the plug is free of dust before inserting it into a socket.
Insert the plug into the socket securely.
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Never overload wall sockets, extension sockets and multiple socket
powerstrips, as this may result in sparks or fire.
Make sure that the projector is placed properly so that no one will step on the
power cord or its cables because this may damage or cause fraying.
Turn off the power of the projector and unplug its power cable from the wall
socket before cleaning. Use a damp cloth and avoid using liquid or aerosol
cleaners.
Make sure not to block the openings or slots on the projector. These open-
ings are for ventilation to keep the machine from overheating. Do not place
the projector on your sofa, carpet, any soft material, or in a closet that does
not provide ventilation.
Make sure no items or no liquid is squeezed into or spilled into the housing
slots.
Unless specially instructed in this manual, never try to do any service by
yourself. Opening the cover of the projector to perform repairs is dangerous,
especially when handling the high-voltage parts inside the machine. Be sure
to have qualified service personnel for carrying out service maintenance.
Unplug the power cord of the projector from the wall socket during a thunder-
storm or when the projector will not be operated for a long period of time. Do
not place the projector and the remote control on any heat-emitting equip-
ment or in a hot space (e.g., in a motionless car).
Under the following conditions, unplug the projector from the wall socket and
refer the problems to qualified service personnel.
If the power cable or plug is damaged or frayed,
If liquid spills into the projector or if it has been exposed to rain,
If the projector is not able to work although you have followed the
setup instructions,
If the performance of the projector has a noticeable change and
needs repair,
If the projector has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
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Transporting the Projector
Please follow strictly the steps below when transporting the projector because it
contains many components that are made of glass and precision technology.
When transporting to a service center:
Use the original packing.
If you did not keep the original carton, use an equivalent carton and
put enough cushion inside for protection.
When transporting for business use:
Put the projector in the original carrying case or bag, then pack it in
a secure box with cushioning.
We shall not be liable for any damages occurred during
transportation.
When carrying by hand:
Use a hard carrying case or a soft carrying bag for protection.
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Table of Contents
………………………………………………….………8
Unpacking the Projector………………………………………………….…….…9
Setting Up the Projector……………………………………………………..……10
Connecting to a Computer……………………………………………….………12
Connecting to a Desktop Computer……………………………….………12
Connecting to a Notebook………………………………………….….……13
Connecting to a Macintosh Desktop Computer………………….….……14
Connecting to a Macintosh PowerBook…………………………...………15
Connecting to a Set-top Box……………………………………………...………16
Connecting to a Video Source…………………………………………...………18
Connecting to an Audio Source……………………….…………………………20
Connecting to an External Speaker……………………………………..………21
…………………....……………………………22
Turning the Equipment On and Off……………………………………...………23
How to Adjust the Projected Image………………………………………...……24
How to Operate this Projector……………………………………………………26
Remote Control Information……………………………………...…………29
Remote Control Briefing Functions…………………………………...……29
Examine the Projector Status………………………………………….…………31
…………………………....……………32
How to Access the OSD Menu…………………………………………...………33
How to Change OSD Settings………………………………………...…………33
OSD Menu…………………………………………..………………………………33
Brightness……………………………………………..………………………34
Black Level……………………………………………………….……………34
Contrast…………………………………………………………..……………34
Position…………………………………………………………...……………34
Image……………………………………………………………..……………34
Auto Configuration…………………………………………………………………35
Information…………………………………………………………...............................35
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Miscellaneous………………………………………………………………………35
Input Select………………………………………………………………….………36
Video……………………………………………………………………………36
Save……………………………………………………………………….……37
Keystone………………………………………………………………….……37
Volume…………………………………………………………………………37
Projection Mode………………………………………………………….……37
Mouse………………………………………………………………………..…38
Language………………………………………………………………………38
……………………………………………………….…39
Cleaning the Lens…………………………………………………………………40
Cleaning the Projector Case…………………………………………………..…40
Cleaning the Air Filter …………………………………………………………..…40
How to Clean the Air Filter……………………………………………………40
Replacing the Projector Lamp……………………………………………………41
How to Replace a Lamp…………………………………………………...…41
……………………………………………...44
Problems with the Projector………………………………………………………45
When the Power Led Indicator does not light up…………………….……45
When the Projector Lamp does not light up…………………………….…45
The Power Indicator remains red…………………………………………...45
The Power Indicator is blinking red…………………………………....……46
Problems with the Image or Sound…………………………………………...…46
No image appears on the screen………………………………………...…46
The words ‘No Signal’ appear on the screen………………………...……47
The following are solutions when a partial image or the entire image
is blurred or does not focus correctly………………………………....……47
Abnormal Image Coloring……………………………………………………47
No Sound………………………………………………………………………48
Unstable Image Displayed by VHS (Video Player) ………………………48
No response with remote control………………………………………...…48
……………………….....…49
General………………………………………………………………………....……50
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Optical……………………………………………………………………………......50
Projector lamp……………………………………………………………....………50
Mechanical (with lens and feet)……………………………………………......…51
Electrical…………………………………………………………………………......51
Environmental…………………………………………………………………........51
Support Modes…………………………………………………………………...…52
Computer In and Monitor Connector Pin Assignments…………………….…53
…………………………....…54
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This section provides details on unpacking and setting up the projector, as well
on connecting your projector with other equipment.
INSTALLATION
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Unpacking the Projector
Check immediately that your have the following components after unpacking your
projector:
One Projector
One Lens Cover
One Users’ Manual
One Quick Start Guide
One Remote Control
Two AAA type batteries
One Power Cord
One Computer Cable
One Control Cable
One Audio Cable
One RCA Video signal Cable (Yellow)
One RCA Audio signal Cable (Red, White)
One S-Video signal Cable
Note: Not all of the items above may be required for your particular computer
system.
Warning:
Do not expose children to the plastic bags, accessories, and any optional items
for the projector. A plastic bag may cause suffocation to a child if placed acciden-
tally over the head.
Save all the packaging material of the projector in a safe suitable place in case
you need to transport the projector in the future. You should always transport the
projector in its original packaging or equivalent.
The following items are the accessories of this projector:
USB Cable
Mac Adapter
Mac Monitor Adapter
Mac Mouse Cable
Component Video Cable
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Setting up the Projector
1. Place the projector on a sturdy, flat surface within 6 feet of a computer or
video source (e.g., video tape deck, camcorder, digital camera, or laser disk
player).
2. Place the projector at a qualified distance from the screen so as to project
the desired screen size. Refer to the following chart for suitable distances to
keep.
3. Adjust the projector so as to
keep the lens at right angles
to the screen. If the projector
is not angled correctly, the
screen image will be skewed.
4. Connect one end of the power
cable (include with your
projector) to its power
connector. Connect the
other end to a grounded
electrical socket.
Warning:
Never look into the lens of the projector and never let children look into the
lens of the projector.
5. To insert the batteries in the remote control device, slide off the battery compart-
ment cover as shown below.
SCREEN
SIZE
300”
200”
100”
80”
60”
40”
30”
HORIZONTAL DISTANCE
BETWEEN THE PROJECTOR
AND THE SCREEN
36’
24’
13’
10’
7’
6’
The Longest
Distance
The Shortest
Distance
49’
30’
16’
12’
10’
7’
5’
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6. Install two AAA type batteries (included with your packing) as shown in the
diagram. Make sure that the battery polarities in the remote are correctly
positioned.
7. Slide back the battery compartment cover.
Please pay attention when replacing batteries:
Do not mix used and new batteries.
Do not recharge used batteries or expose them to fire or water.
Replace new batteries as soon as possible after the old batteries have
run out of power. You may use a soft cloth to remove any acid if the
batteries leaked. Clean your hands immediately if the fluid gets onto your
hands.
If you do not intend to operate the projector for a long period of time, take
out the batteries.
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Connecting To A Computer
This projector can be connected to a computer with the following video signals:
VGA,SVGAandXGA.
Computers that are compatible with this projector include:
IBM desktop PC or compatible.
IBM notebook or compatible.
Apple Macintosh desktop computer, including the following:
Macintosh Quadra®, Macintosh Centris®, and Power Macintosh®.
Any Apple PowerBook with video-out capability, including the following
series: 160, 165, 180 and 500 series PowerBook.
HDTV signal in ATSC broadcast systems. (U.S.A., Canada, S. Korea, Taiwan,
Argentina)
Connecting to a Desktop Computer
Before connecting this projector to a desktop computer, make sure that both
machines have their power shut off.
1. Remove the computer monitor cable from the computer.
2. Connect either end of the Computer Cable to the Computer In port of the
projector. Then, connect the other end of the Computer Cable to the Monitor
Out port.
3. If necessary, connect the computer monitor cable to the Computer Out port
of the projector.
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If the functions of the wireless mouse on the Remote Control need to be
operated, please make the following connections to each signal cable according
to the steps numbered 4 ~ 6 below:
4. Connect the control cable to the Control port of the projector.
5. Remove the computer mouse cable.
6. Connect the PS/2 mouse connector of the control cable to the PS/2 port of
the computer.
You may connect your computer to the USB interface of the projector to enable the
function of the wireless mouse on the remote control. Please follow step 7 below for
connection.
7. Connect one end of the USB Cable to the USB port of the projector, and
connect the other end of the USB Cable to the USB port of your computer.
8. Tighten all connector screws to ensure secure connections.
9. For DVI, insert one end of the DVI Cable into the DVI jack of the projector.
Insert the other end of the DVI Cable into the video-out jack on the DVI
source.
Connecting to a Notebook
Before connecting the projector to a notebook, make sure that both machines
have their power shut off.
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1. Connect either end of the Computer Cable to the Computer In port of the
projector, then connect the other end of the Computer Cable to the Monitor
Out port of the notebook.
If the functions of the wireless mouse on the Remote Control need to be
operated, please make the connections to each signal cable according to steps 2
and 3 below:
2. Connect the Control Cable to the Control port of the projector.
3. Connect the PS/2 Mouse connector of the Control Cable to the PS/2 mouse
port of the notebook.
You may connect your computer to the USB interface of the projector to enable the
function of the wireless mouse on the remote control. Please follow step 4 below for
connection.
4. Connect one end of the USB Cable to the USB port of the projector, and
connect the other end of the USB Cable to the USB port of your computer.
5. Tighten all connector screws to ensure secure connections.
Connecting to a Macintosh Desktop Computer
Before connecting the projector to a Macintosh desktop computer, make sure that
both machines have their power shut off.
1. Remove the Mac monitor cable from the Mac.
2. Set the DIP switches of the Mac Adapter in accordance with the desired
resolution (i.e. 19” mode).
3. Connect the Computer Cable to one end of the Mac Adapter.
4. Tighten all connector screws to ensure secure connections.
5. Connect the other end of the Mac Adapter to the Mac.
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6. Connect the other end of the Computer Cable to the Computer In port of the
projector.
7. If necessary, connect the Mac monitor to the Computer Out port of the
projector.
If the functions of the wireless mouse on the Remote Control need to be
operated, please make the connections to each signal cable according to steps 8
to 10 below:
8. Connect the Control Cable to the Control port of the projector.
9. Remove the mouse cable from the Mac Mouse port, and connect the Mac
Mouse Cable to the Mac Mouse port.
10. Connect the other end of the Mac Mouse Cable to the PS/2 mouse connector
of the Control Cable.
You may connect your computer to the USB interface of the projector to enable the
function of the wireless mouse on the remote control. Please follow step 11 below
for connection.
11. Connect one end of the USB Cable to the USB port of the projector, and
connect the other end of the USB Cable to the USB port of your computer.
12. Tighten all connector screws to ensure secure connections.
Connecting to a Macintosh PowerBook
Before connecting the projector to a Macintosh PowerBook, make sure that both
machines have their power shut off.
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1. Set the DIP switches of the Mac adapter in accordance with the desired
resolution (i.e. 19” mode)
2. Connect one end of the Mac Adapter to the PowerBook Monitor Out port.
3. Tighten all connector screws to ensure secure connections.
4. Connect the other end of the Mac Adapter to the Computer Cable.
5. Connect the other end of the Computer Cable to the Computer In port of the
projector.
If the functions of the wireless mouse on the Remote Control need to be
operated, please make the connections to each signal cable according to steps 6
to 8 below:
6. Connect the Control Cable to the Control port of the projector.
7. Connect the Mac Mouse Cable to the PS/2 Mouse connector of the Control
Cable.
8. Connect the other end of the Mac Mouse Cable to the mouse port of the
PowerBook.
You may connect your computer to the USB interface of the projector to enable the
function of the wireless mouse on the remote control. Please follow step 9 below for
connection.
9. Connect one end of the USB Cable to the USB port of the projector, and con-
nect the other end of the USB Cable to the USB port of your computer.
10. Tighten all connector screws to ensure secure connections.
Connecting to a Set-top Box
Before connecting the projector to a Set-top Box, make sure that the power of both
machines has been shut off.
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Connect either end of the Computer Cable to the Computer In port of the projector.
Then, connect the other end of the Computer Cable to the Monitor Out port of the
Set-top Box.
Note: This projector is compatible with ATSC broadcast systems. (U.S.A., Canada,
S. Korea, Taiwan, Argentina)
Note: The ATSC broadcast system uses the AC-3 sound decoding mode. For the
best audio quality, we do not recommend connecting the audio signal with the
projector. Please read the manual of your Set-top Box to connect to an external
speaker.
Note: When connecting to an HDTV Set-top Box, take note that this projector is
compatible with RGBHV connectors (compatible also with VGA D-Sub
connectors).
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Connecting to a Video Source
The following procedures can be used to make connections to a video tape deck,
camcorder, laser disc player or any other compatible video image source of the
projector. The projector can receive composite video signals, S-Video signals and
Component Video signals. If the video source has an RCA video jack, it receives
composite video signals. If the video source has an S-Video jack, it receives
S-Video signals. If the video source has a Component Video jack, it can be
connected to transmit video signals to the projector.
Note: The projector is not compatible with a cable TV-style F connector.
A connection can be made to all Component Video, S-Video and composite video
sources at the same time. To select a signal source, you may use the Video key
on the remote control or the Source key on the projector for your selection. Cables
can be connected to the Component Video, S-Video and the Composite Video
connectors at the same time. Press the Video key or the Source key for the
selection of an input signal. The selections in order are the following: Component
Video signal first, then S-Video signal, and then Composite Video signal.
The projector supports NTSC, PAL and SECAM video formats. By default, it
automatically detects and identifies the video format.
Connecting the projector to the video source
1. Shut off the projector and its video source if they are on.
2. To receive the composite video signal, connect the yellow RCA plug at one
end of the RCA Cable (Video) to the Video In jack of the projector. Connect the
other yellow RCA plug to the video-out jack on the video source. (Connect the
red and white RCA Cable (Audio) plugs, which carry audio signals, to the
projector and any video player according to the method indicated above. If the
red and white RCA Cable (Audio) plugs are not connected, the projector will
only show images; no sound will be heard.)
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3. For S-Video, insert one end of the S-Video Cable into the S-Video jack of the
projector. Insert the other end of the S-Video Cable into the video-out jack on
the S-Video source. (An adapter is needed if the S-Video source has a larger
S terminal.)
4. When you apply the Component Video jacks as a transmission interface,
connect the three Component Video Cables (Green, Blue, Red) of a video
source to the three Component Video ports (Green, Blue, Red) on the
projector by matching their colors accurately.
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