NOBOCOOL X20P User manual

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Table of Contents
Table of Contents ......................................................................................... 1
Usage Notice................................................................................................ 2
Precautions...........................................................................................................2
Introduction................................................................................................... 4
Product Features..................................................................................................4
Package Overview................................................................................................5
Product Overview .................................................................................................6
Main Unit........................................................................................................................6
Control Panel .................................................................................................................7
Connection Ports ...........................................................................................................7
Remote Control with Laser Pointer ................................................................................8
Installation .................................................................................................... 9
Connecting the Projector......................................................................................9
Powering On/Off the Projector............................................................................10
Powering On the Projector...........................................................................................10
Powering Off the projector ........................................................................................... 11
Warning Indicator......................................................................................................... 11
Adjusting the Projected Image............................................................................12
Adjusting the Projector Image Height ..........................................................................12
Adjusting the Projector Zoom / Focus..........................................................................13
Adjusting Projected Image Size ...................................................................................13
User Controls ............................................................................................. 14
Control Panel & Remote Control ........................................................................14
On-Screen Display Menus..................................................................................16
How to Operate ...........................................................................................................16
Menu Tree ..........................................................................................................17
Language .....................................................................................................................18
Image-I ........................................................................................................................19
Image-II (Computer Mode)...........................................................................................21
Image-II (Video Mode) .................................................................................................23
Audio............................................................................................................................25
Management ................................................................................................................26
Lamp Setting................................................................................................................27
Appendices................................................................................................. 28
Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................28
Replacing the Lamp............................................................................................32
Compatibility Modes ...........................................................................................33
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Usage Notice
Precautions
Follow all warnings, precautions and maintenance as recom-
mended in this user’s guide to maximize the life of your unit.
Warning- Do not look into the projector’s lens when the lamp is
on. The bright light may hurt your eyes.
Warning- To reduce the risk of !re or electric shock, do not expose
this product to rain or moisture.
Warning- Please do not open or disassemble the product as this
may cause electric shock.
Warning- When changing the lamp, please allow unit to cool
down, and follow all changing instructions.
Warning- This product will detect the life of the lamp itself.
Please be sure to change the lamp when it shows warn-
ing messages.
Warning- Reset the “Lamp Reset” function from the On Screen
Display “Lamp Setting” menu after replacing the lamp
module (refer to page 27).
Warning- When switching the projector off, please ensure the
projector completes its cooling cycle before disconnect-
ing power.
Warning- Turn on the projector !rst and then the signal sources.
Warning- Do not use lens cap when projector is in operation.
Warning- When the lamp reaches the end of its life, it will burn
out and may make a loud popping sound. If this hap-
pens, the projector will not turn back on until the lamp
module has been replaced. To replace the lamp, follow
the procedures listed under “Replacing the Lamp”. (see
page 32)
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Usage Notice
Do:
!"Turn off the product before cleaning.
!"Use a soft cloth moistened with mild detergent to clean the
display housing.
!"Disconnect the power plug from AC outlet if the product is not
being used for a long period of time.
Don’t:
!"Block the slots and openings on the unit provided for ventila-
tion.
!"Use abrasive cleaners, waxes or solvents to clean the unit.
!"Use under the following conditions:
- In extremely hot, cold or humid environments.
- In areas susceptible to excessive dust and dirt.
- Near any appliance that generates a strong magnetic !eld.
- In direct sunlight.
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Introduction
Product Features
Congratulations and Thank You for choosing an X20P projec-
tor, an NOBO Product. This product is a XGA single chip
0.55” DLPTM projector. Outstanding features include:
#True XGA, 1024 x 768 addressable pixels
#Texas Instruments Single chip DLPTM Technology
#NTSC/NTSC4.43/PAL/PAL-M/PAL-N/SECAM and
HDTV compatible (480i/p, 576i/p, 720p, 1080i)
#Multi-Auto functions: Auto detection, Automatic saving
of user adjustments
#IR remote control with laser pointer
#User friendly multilingual on screen menu
#Advanced digital keystone correction and high quality
full screen image re-scaling
#User friendly control panel
#One built-in speaker
#UXGA, SXGA+, SXGA compression and SVGA, VGA re-
sizing
#Mac compatible
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Introduction
Power Cord 1.8m VGA Cable 1.8m
Wireless Remote
Controller
Composite Video Cable
1.8m
Projector with lens cap
Package Overview
This projector comes with all the items shown below. Check to
make sure your unit is complete. Contact your dealer immedi-
ately if anything is missing.
Documents :
$"
User’s Guide
$"
Quick Start Card
$"
Warranty Card
$"
Quick Troubleshooting Guide
SCART VGA/S-Video
Adaptor
(available in European
region only)
!"Due to the differ-
ence in applications
for each country,
some regions may
have different ac-
cessories.
2 x AA Batteries Carry Bag
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Introduction
1. Control Panel
2. Zoom Lever
3. Power Socket
4. Speaker
5. Elevator Button
6. Zoom Lens
7. Focus Ring
8. IR Receivers
9. Connection Ports
Main Unit
Product Overview
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Control Panel
1. Enter
2. Menu (On/Off)
3. Power
4. Four Directional Select
Keys
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Connection Ports
1. VGA-In Connector (PC Analog signal/SCART RGB/
HDTV/Component Video Input)
2. Composite Video Input Connector
3. S-Video Input Connector
4. Audio Input Connector
5. Service Connector
6. KensingtonTM Lock Port
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5. Source Select
6. Resync
7. Power LED
8. Lamp Indicator LED
9. Temp Indicator LED
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Remote Control with Laser Pointer
1. Laser Button
2. Four Directional Select
Keys
3. Keystone +/-
4. Page Up
5. Page Down
6. Source Select
7. Freeze
8. Power
9. Menu
10. Enter
11. Mute
12. Resync
13. Hide
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Installation
Connecting the Projector
!"Due to the differ-
ence in applications
for each country,
some regions may
have different acces-
sories. S-Video Output
Video Output DVD Player, Settop Box,
HDTV receiver
RGB
1................................................................................................................VGA Cable
2.............................................................Audio Input Cable (Optional Accessory)
3.......................................................................................... Composite Video Cable
4.....................................................................S-Video Cable (Optional Accessory)
5......................................................... Audio Output Cable (Optional Accessory)
6.......................................SCART VGA/S-Video Adaptor (For European Only)
7..................................... D-15 to RCA Adapter for YPbPr (Optional Accessory)
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!To ensure the projector works well with your computer,
please set the display mode of your graphic card less than
or equal to 1600 x 1200 resolution. Make sure the timing of
the display mode is compatible with the projector. Refer to
the “Compatibility Modes” section on page 33.
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Powering On the Projector
1. Remove the lens cap. %
2. Ensure that the power cord and signal cable are securely
connected. The Power LED will !ash green.
3. Turn on the lamp by pressing “Power” button on the control
panel.&And the Power LED will turn green.
4. Turn on your source (computer, notebook, video player,
etc.). The projector will detect your source automatically
within “Management” menu; check that “Source Lock” has
been set to “Off”.
!"If you connect multiple sources at the same time, use the
“Source” button on the control panel or on remote control to
switch.
Powering On/Off the Projector
!"Turn on the projec-
tor !rst and then
the signal sources.
Power
Lens Cap
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Warning Indicator
!When the “LAMP” indicator lights solid red, the projector
will automatically shut itself down. Please contact your local
reseller or service center.
!When the “TEMP” indicator lights solid red for about 60
seconds, it indicates the projector has been overheated. The
projector will automatically shut itself down.
Under normal conditions, the projector can be switched on
again after it has cooled down. If the problem persists, you
should contact your local dealer or our service center.
!When the “TEMP” indicator lights solid red, it indicates the
fan failed. Please contact your local dealer or our service
center.
Powering Off the Projector
1. Press the “Power” button to turn off the projector lamp; you
will see a message
displayed on the projector’s screen. Press the “Power” but-
ton again to con!rm, otherwise the message will disappear
after 5 seconds.
Please note that if the key is pressed instead, the projec-
tor will enter the “Picture Mute” mode and no image will
be displayed. To exit the “Picture Mute” mode, press the
“Power” button again.
2. The cooling fans continue to operate for about 20 seconds
for cooling cycle and the Power LED will turn green. When
the Power LED begins "ashing, the projector has entered
standby mode.
If you wish to turn the projector back on, you must wait
until the projector has completed the cooling cycle and has
entered standby mode. Once in standby mode, simply press
“Power” button to restart the projector.
3. Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet and the
projector.
4. Do not turn on the projector immediately following a power
off procedure.
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Adjusting the Projected Image
Adjusting the Projector Image Height
Tilt Adjusting Foot
Elevator Foot
Elevator Button
The projector is equipped with elevator foot for adjusting the
image height.
To raise the image:
1. Press the elevator button %.
2. Raise the image to the desired height angle &, then release
the button to lock the elevator foot into position.
3. Use screw in feet 'to !ne-tune the display angle.
To lower the image:
1. Press the elevator button.
2. Lower the image, then release the button to lock the eleva-
tor foot into position.
3. Use screw in feet 'to !ne-tune the display angle.
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Focus Ring
Zoom Lever
Adjusting the Projector Zoom / Focus
You may turn the zoom lever to zoom in or out. To focus the
image, rotate the focus ring until the image is clear. The pro-
jector will focus at distances from 4.9 to 39.4 feet (1.5 to 12.0
meters) with mechanical travel.
Adjusting Projection Image Size
!This graph is for user’s reference only.
Screen
(Diagonal)
Max. 38.1”(96.8cm) 76.2”(193.6cm) 127.1”(322.7cm) 177.9”(451.8cm) 228.7”(580.9cm) 304.9”(774.5cm)
Min. 34.7”(88.1cm) 69.3”(176.1cm) 115.6”(293.5cm) 161.8”(410.9cm) 208.0”(528.3cm) 277.3”(704.4cm)
Screen
Size
Max.
(WxH)
30.5”x 22.9”
77.4 x 58.1cm
61.0” x 45.7”
154.9 x 116.2cm
101.7” x 76.3”
258.2 x 193.6cm
142.3” x 106.7”
361.4 x 271.1cm
183.0” x 137.2”
464.7 x 348.5cm
243.9” x 182.9”
619.6 x 464.7cm
Min.
(WxH)
27.8” x 20.8”
70.5 x 52.9cm
55.4” x 41.6”
140.9 x 105.7cm
92.5” x69.4”
234.8 x 176.1cm
129.4” x 97.1”
328.7 x 246.5cm
166.4” x 124.8”
422.6 x 317.0cm
221.8” x 166.4”
563.5 x 422.6cm
Hd Max. 3.4” (8.7cm) 6.9” (17.4cm) 11.4” (29.0cm) 16.0” (40.7cm) 20.6” (52.3cm) 27.4” (69.7cm)
Min. 3.1” (7.9cm) 6.2” (15.9cm) 10.4” (26.4cm) 14.6” (37.0cm) 18.7” (47.6cm) 25.0” (63.4cm)
Distance 4.9’ (1.5m) 9.8’ (3.0m) 16.4’ (5.0m) 22.3’ (7.0m) 29.5’ (9.0m) 39.4’ (12.0m)
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User Controls
Using the Control Panel
Power Refer to the “Power On/Off the Projector” section
on pages 10-11.
Source 1Press “Source” to select an input signal.
Menu Turns the menu On or Off.
Four Direc-
tional Select
Keys
Use to navigate through the menus.
Enter Con!rm your item selection.
Resync 2Automatically synchronizes the projector to the
input source.
Control Panel & Remote Control
There are two ways for you to control the functions: Remote
Control and Control Panel.
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User Controls
Using the Remote Control
Power Refer to the “Power On/Off the Projector” section
on pages 10-11.
Resync Automatically synchronizes the projector to the
input source.
Laser Button Aim the remote at the viewing screen, press and
hold this button to activate the laser pointer.
Source Press “Source” to select an input signal.
Keystone Adjusts image distortion caused by tilting the
projector (±16 degrees).
Mute Momentarily turns off the audio.
Hide Momentarily turns off the picture.
Freeze Press “Freeze” to pause the screen image.
Page Up Use this button to page up.
Page Down Use this button to page down.
Four Direc-
tional Select
Keys
Use to navigate through the menus.
Menu Display or exits the on-screen display menus for
projector.
Enter Con!rm your item selection.
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User Controls
The Projector has multilingual On Screen Display menus that
allow you to make image adjustments and change a variety of
settings. The projector will automatically detect the source.
How to Operate
1. To open the OSD menu, press “Menu” on the Remote Control or
Control Panel.
2. When OSD is displayed, use keys to select any item in the
main menu. While making a selection on a particular page, press
key to enter sub menu.
3. Use keys to select the desired item and adjust the settings
by key.
4. Select the next item to be adjusted in the sub menu and adjust as
described above.
5. Press “Menu” to con!rm, and the screen will return to the main
menu.
6. To exit, press “Menu” again. The OSD menu will close and the
projector will automatically save the new settings.
On Screen Display Menus
Main Menu
Sub Menu Setting
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Menu Tree
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Language
Language
Choose the multilingual OSD menu. Use the or key to select
your preferred language.
Press “Enter” to !nalize the selection.
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Display Mode
There are many factory presets optimized for various types of im-
ages.
!PC: For computer or notebook. (brightest image)
!Movie: For home theater.
!sRGB: For standard PC color. (best color reproduction)
!Bright: For bright mode.
!User: Memorize user’s settings.
Brightness
Adjust the brightness of the image.
!Press the to darken image.
!Press the to lighten the image.
Contrast
The contrast controls the degree of difference between the lightest
and darkest parts of the picture. Adjusting the contrast changes the
amount of black and white in the image.
!Press the to decrease the contrast.
!Press the to increase the contrast.
Keystone (Keystone Correction)
Adjusts image distortion caused by tilting projector. (±16 degrees)
Color
Press “Enter” to adjust the red, green and blue colors.
White Peaking
Use the white peaking control to set the white peaking level of
DMD chip. 0 stands for minimal peaking, and 10 stands for maxi-
Image-I
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mum peaking. If you prefer a brighter image, adjust towards the
maximum setting. For a smooth and more natural image, adjust
towards the minimum setting.
Color Temp.
Adjusts the color temperature. At higher temperature, the screen
looks colder; at lower temperature, the screen looks warmer.
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