Knoll Systems Projector HD108 User's Manual
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1. in other sections but here is an Fr ame overview of their functions power i I 1 oR Menu opens the on screen menus em di page17 Select confirms choices made in the menus page17 Power turns the projector on and off menu navigation buttons Source changes the active source Up Down arrows navigates to and adjusts settings in the menus page 17 16 Optimizing video images Your projector has been factory optimized for very good performance no matter what the source However if you wish to make further changes you can optimize the image using onscreen menus For general information on using the menus see page 16 Adjust the Keystone Contrast Brightness Color or Tint in the Picture menu page 17 Select a Sharpness setting page 18 Use the Color Control to adjust the color gain and offset page 19 Adjust the Color Temperature Select a listed value page 19 Turn on Overscan to remove noise on the edges of the video image page 19 e Change the Aspect ratio page1 7 Aspect ratio is the ratio of the image width to image height TV screens are usually 1 33 1 also known as 4 3 HDTV and most DVDs are 1 78 1 or 16 9 the projector s default Choose the option that best fits your input source in the menus or press the Resize button on the remote to cycle through the options See page15 Select a specific Color Space See page 19 e Select a different Video Standard Auto tries to determin2. Users Manual v1 0 FCC Warning Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Canada This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB 003 du Canada Safety Certifications Ul cUL TUV GOST Other specific Country Approvals may apply Please see product certification label Declaration of Conformity Knoll Systems 12140 Horseshoe Way Richmond BC
3. 4 Ceiling Ta Auto Ceiling i High Power adjust color tint color temperature projected colors don t match source brightness contrast in the menus correct image SERRE COLOR T To YT F lamp won t tum on LED blinking red make sure vents aren t blocked turn offthe amp turns on projector and allow it to coal for ane minute Change lamp message appears at startup or LED message disappears LED stops blinking red blinking red replace lamp reset lamp timer 15 Still need assistance If you need assistance visit our website at www knollsystems com or call us See the User s Guide for support contact information This product is backed by a limited warranty An extended warranty plan may be purchased from your retailer or dealer When sending the projector in for repair we recommend shipping the unit in its original packing material or having a professional packaging company pack the unit Please insure your shipment for its full value Using the remote control The remote uses two provided AA batteries They are easily installed by sliding the cover off the remote s back aligning the and ends of the batteries sliding them into place and then replacing the cover Navigation buttons To operate point the remote at the projection screen or at the front of the projector not at the video device or computer The range of optimum operation is up to 30 feet 9 14m resize overscan source Press the re
4. Language boxes Press Select to confirm your changes Use p Service gt the arrows to navigate to another setting When your adjustments are complete navigate to Previous or Exit then press Select to go to the Source Info menu previous menu press the Menu button at any time to close the menus Active Source HDMI Signal Format Dots appear before the menu name Resolution j Vertical Refresh The number of dots indicate menu s level e ranging from one the Main menu Pixel Clock Sync Type Composite to four the most nested menus ee Source Info Previous Color Space 17 The menus are grouped by usage he Picture menu provides image adjustments The Settings menu provides set up type adjustments that are not changed often The Source Info menu provides a read only display of information about the projector and source Certain menu items may not be visible or may be grayed depending upon a particular source being connected Differences are also seen in analog versus digital video sources and interlaced versus progressive sources Menu options are grayed out only if the source is selected but no signal is present For example if the projector is set to a video source but the source such as a DVD player is turned off video menu options are grayed out Picture menu Picture menu Increasing keystone To adjust the following settings highlight the setting T 7 press Select
5. Blank Blank Screen Unable Blue Color Offset Blue Gain Blue Only Enable Brightness Ceiling Color Color Space Color Temp Contrast Display Messages Factory Reset Write only Flesh Tone Correction Gamma Table Green Color Offset Green Gain High Power Enable Horizontal Position Vertical Keystone Lamp Hours Read only Number of Lamp Resets Menu Enable Menu Navigation Command ACL ACS AIM ARZ APO ASC AVS BLK BLK BCO BCG BOE BRT CEL CLR CSM TMP Range Native 4 3 16 9 N P2 pDn rn hF l l Imummuulm o Bright Room CRT 8 PC Letterbox Natural Wide 2 Default O OO oo O 128 n a 128 28 SUPPORTED COMMANDS CONTINUED Function Language Noise Reduction Mode Noise Reduction Level Overscan Phase Power Enable Power Save Enable Presets Rear Project Red Color Offset Red Gain Sharpness Sleep Timer sync Threshold Adjust Source Source 1 Program Source 2 Program Source 3 Program Source 5 Program Startup Logo Tint Film Mode Auto Detect Tracking Total number of successful Strike Attempts Screen Trigger Enable System State Translucent OSD Test Pattern Enable Test Pattern Select Command LAN Range Default 0 11 0 0 English 1 French 2 German 3 Italian 4 Japanese 5 Korean 6 Norwegian 7 Portuguese 8 Russian 9 Chinese Simplified 10 Spanish 11
6. Chinese Traditional 0 1 0 0 Off 1 Auto 8 248 128 0 Default 1 User 1 2 User 2 4 Off 0 1 0 0 255 128 0 255 128 0 4 2 0 1 0 1 15 8 0 5 2 0 HDMI 1 M1 DA 2 Component 3 S Video 4 Composite 5 SCART RGB 5 5 CO OoOccNOCOOOCO O Q aNWWN CO C C C C C2 O L oo oO SUPPORTED COMMANDS CONTINUED Function Command Total Number of Strike TSA Attempts Vertical Position VPS Video Standard VSU White Peaking WPK Save User Preset USI Save User 2 Preset US2 Save User 3 Preset US3 Logo Capture Enable CAP Source Enable 0 CEO Source Enable 1 CE1 Source Enable 2 CE2 Source Enable 3 CE3 Source Enable 4 CE3 Source Enable 5 CE5 Logo Capture Compress COM Logo Capture Compression CPC Progress Count Current Sub source CRS Power up Source DSC Effect Key Program EFK System Error Code ERR Freeze Enabled FRZ Lamp Power IPM Time in Hours Last Bulb 1 LBI Lasted Time in Hours Last Bulb 2 LB2 Lasted Time in Hours Last Bulb 3 LB3 Lasted Illuminating State LML Lamp Total Time On LMT in hours for all bulbs Perform Lamp Reset LRT Number of times unit has O00 been turned on Number of times unit has O30 been turned on for at least 30 minutes Number of times unit has O60 been turned on for at least 60 minutes Number of times unit has O90 been turned on for at least 90 minutes Time in minutes unit has ONC been turned on Time in minutes unit is ONL c
7. The software determines the differences between successive image frames and averages the changes out to reduce the noise Settings menu Sources allows programming of source buttons enables autosource and enables the SCART RGB source When Autosource is selected the Source Enable feature indicates which sources the projector attempts to lock onto You can use the Source Enable feature to eliminate certain sources from this search which will speed the search By default the check boxes for all sources are checked except SCART RGB Uncheck a source box to eliminate it from the search 19 Color space eeee Color Space Previous Auto RGB REC709 REC601 eere uN Color Temperature eeee Color Temperature Previous 6500K 7500K 9300K 3 NE NE Native Color Control eeee Color Control Previous Red Gain Green Gain Blue Gain Red Offset Green Offset F t ft Blue Offset Video Standard sees Video Standard Previous Overscan eeee Video Standard Auto NTSC PAL SECAM ua Noise reduction eeee Noise Reduction Enable E Fd Level 0 Settings Sources E System Startup Logo C Blank Screen Jz Custom Key Language f Service Y Y Y VY Y Y Y 20 When Autosource is not checked the projector defaults to Component initially then defaults to whatever the last active source was when the projector was powered
8. down To display another source you must manually select one by pressing the Source button on the remote or keypad This cycles through all the sources that are selected in the Source Enable menu The Source 1 2 and 3 menus in the Sources menu allow Sources Source Enable you to assign a source to the Source 1 2 and 3 buttons on the remote The Source 4 menu selection would apply to the Custom key if that option is chosen in the 5 E 3 jae Custom key menu see page 21 m anea E A comaa r Q Source 3 S Video E To use the SCART RGB source you must first select Source 4 gt Composite m amp Source Enable 9 SCART RGB L itin the Source Enable menu the projector cannot automatically detect this source Enabling SCART will disable Component and Composite Sources System gt Rear reverses the image so you can project from behind a translucent screen El M system menu Ceiling turns the image upside down for 4 Ceiling ceiling mounted projection Auto Ceiling Tu Auto Ceiling L f ij High Power E uses an internal sensor to automatically turn GD Aut an o Power a on ceiling mount mode if the projector Display Messages is inverted High Power maximizes the light E Translucent OSD E output of the lamp Auto Power When Auto TASET 9 Power Save Power is checked the projector automatically goes into the startup state after the projector receives power This allows control of cei
9. used wait 60 minutes g turn off and unplug projector UU en A 23 The lamp housing is designed to contain these fragments but use caution when removing the lamp housing Before replacing the lamp clean the lamp compartment and dispose of cleaning materials Make sure to wash your hands after lamp replacement This product has a lamp which contains a very small amount of mercury Dispose of it as required by local state or federal ordinances and regulations For more information see www eiae org 7 Carefully remove the lamp housing Dispose of the lamp in an environmentally proper manner 8 Install the new lamp housing and tighten the screws 9 Re attach the lamp connector to the projector The locking tab should engage when the connector is fully plugged in 10 Replace the lamp door 11 Replace the base or ceiling mount plate if necessary Service menu i 12 Plug in the power cord and press the Power button on the remote or keypad to turn the projector back on Factory Reset s Reset Lamp Hours 13 To reset the lamp hour timer navigate to the Test Pattern m Settings gt Service menu and select Reset odii Lamp Hours See page 21 for details Service Info amp Service Code gt Appendix Red LED behavior and projector errors If the projector is not functioning properly and the LED is blinking red consult Table 4 to determine a possible cause There are two second pauses be
10. you have determined a more permanent location for your projector we recommend purchasing higher quality cables in the proper length to get the best image from your particular video equipment 10 Composite RCA video connection Plug the composite video cable s yellow connector into the video out connector on the video device Plug the other yellow connector into the yellow Composite connector on the projector S video connection If your video device uses a round four prong S video connector plug the S video cable into the S video connector on your video device and into the S video connector on the projector Component RCA connection If your device uses component connectors plug a component video cable with red green and blue RCA connectors into the source device s component connectors and the Component connectors on the projector SCART RGB connection SCART from Syndicat des Constructeurs d Appareils Radior cepteurs et T l viseurs is a French originated standard and connector for connecting audio and video equipment to display devices The video signal is separated into its primary components for brighter more accurate colors and sharper detail You must enable this connector in the Source Enable menu to use it see page 20 You will also need a SCART to 4 RCA adapter to connect to your SCART device Digital connections The M1 DA DVI and HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface connectors are digital and yield the highes
11. CA video connection S video connection Component RCA connection SCART RGB connection Digital connections DVI connection HDMI connection Computer connections RS 232 connections HD178 and HD290 only Displaying an image Adjusting the image Shutting down the projector Troubleshooting your setup Using the remote control Using the keypad buttons Optimizing video images Customizing the projector Using the menus Picture menu Settings menu Maintenance Cleaning the lens Replacing the projection lamp Appendix Red LED behavior and projector errors Remote control discrete codes Projector dimensions Supported video formats RS 232 terminal specifications for HD178 and HD290 CON O1 gt A OOO O O CO Important Operating Considerations for Safety Place the projector in a horizontal position no greater than 15 degrees off axis Locate the projector in a well ventilated area without any obstructions to intake or exhaust vents Do not place the projector on a tablecloth or other soft covering that may block the vents Locate the projector at least 4 1 2 m away from any heating or cooling vents Use only Knoll approved ceiling mounts Use only the power cord provided A surge protected power strip is recommended Refer to this manual for proper startup and shutdown procedures In the unlikely event of the lamp rupturing discard any edible items placed in the surrounding area and thoroughly clean the area along all sides
12. RIES FROM STATE TO STATE Copyright 2006 Knoll Systems All Rights Reserved Knoll Systems 12140 Horseshoe Way Richmond BC V7A 4V4 Canada 145 Tyee Drive point Roberts WA 98281 USA www knollsystems com
13. V7A 4V4 We declare under our sole responsibility that this projector conform to the following directives and norms EMC Directive 89 336 EEC Amended by 93 68 EEC EMC EN 55022 EN 55024 EN 61000 3 2 EN 61000 3 3 Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC Amended by 93 68 EEC Safety EN 60950 2000 February 2006 Trademarks Apple Macintosh and PowerBook are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc IBM is a trademark or registered trademark of International Business Machines Inc Microsoft PowerPoint and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Adobe and Acrobat are trademarks or registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated Digital Light Processing is a trademark or registered trademark of Texas Instruments Faroudja DCDi and TrueLife are trademarks or registered trademarks of Faroudja Knoll and Knoll are trademarks of Pacific Sound amp Signal Inc WARNING This product contains chemicals including lead known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm Wash hands after handling WARNING This product has a lamp which contains a very small amount of mercury Dispose of it as required by local state or federal ordinances and regulations For more information see www eiae org TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Warnings Introduction Positioning the projector Choosing the aspect ratio Video connectors Connecting a video device Composite R
14. ations To read the latest specifications be sure to visit our website at www knollsystems com as specifications are subject to change Accessories The standard accessories that came with your projector are listed on the included User s Guide Optional accessories can be found on our website at www knollsystems com or at your retailer or dealer Component RCA S Video Rear Connector Panel a e HDMI M1 DA DVI Composite RCA RS 232 not on HD108 The projector provides the following connection options M1 DA DVI Digital Visual Interface HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface Component RCA SCART RGB you must enable this connector see page 9 S video Composite video RCA See Video connectors on page 8 for details The projector also provides the following connectors e RS 232 for serial control not included on the HD108 12 volt DC output see below 12 volt DC output The 3 5mm mini jack trigger provides a 12 volt 0 25 amp DC output It provides a constant output while the projector is on It has numerous uses For example if you connect your projection screen to the 12 volt DC output with the cable that came with your screen when you turn on the projector the screen will move down when you turn the projector off the screen will return to the storage position 12V ground 3 5mm plug 12VDC output screen relay see screen manufacturer for details Setting
15. e distance from the screen to be within a minimum and maximum range See the chart on the next page for details The example below defines the screen height width diagonal offset etc Note the bottom of the image starts about below the lens center with a horizontally or flat mounted projector FROJECTION OT ANCE SCREEN OFFSET CREEN DIAGONAL A SCREEN w ILITH SCREEN HEIGHT HD108 Projection Throw Distance 16 9 Video Screen Screen Diagonal 92 103 Minimum Distance 142 158 iyd 170 190 Screen offset 12 6 14 1 Viewing Area 45 x80 50 5 x89 75 106 110 122 5 146 75 163 169 188 225 195 203 226 271 14 5 15 16 8 20 7 52 x92 54 x96 60 x107 72 x128 MAXIMUM DISTANCE TO SCREEN 16 9 1 848 x SCREEN DIAGONAL SIZE MINIMUM DISTANCE TO SCREEN 16 9 1 534 x SCREEN DIAGONAL SIZE SCREEN OFFSET IMAGE DROP OR RISE 16 9 0 137 x SCREEN DIAGONAL SIZE HD178 and HD290 Projection Throw Distance 16 9 Video Screen Screen Diagonal 92 103 Minimum Distance 122 137 o ir Qo um Screen offset 6 7 Teo Viewing Area 45 x80 50 5 x89 75 106 110 122 5 146 75 141 146 163 195 177 184 205 245 Jad 8 a 10 7 52 x92 54 x96 60 x107 72 x128 MAXIMUM DISTANCE TO SCREEN 16 9 1 673 x SCREEN DIAGONAL SIZE MINIMUM DISTANCE TO SCREEN 16 9 1 325 x SCREEN DIAGONAL SIZE SCREEN OFFSET IMAGE DROP OR RISE 16 9 0 073 x SCREEN DIAGONAL SIZE Choosing the aspect ratio Asp
16. e the standard of the incoming video Select a different standard if necessary See page 19 Make sure your DVD player is set for a 16 9 television See your DVD player s user s guide for instructions Customizing the projector You can customize the projector for your specific setup and needs See page 19 to page 21 for details on these features e For rear projection turn rear mode on in the Settings System menu For ceiling mounted projection turn ceiling mode on in the Settings System menu Turn the projector s display messages on and off Turn on power saving features Specify blank screen colors and start up logos e Specify the language viewed on the menus e Save the settings for the active source as a preset Picture Settings gt i Source Info Using the menus To open the menus press the Menu button on the keypad or remote The menus automatically close after 60 seconds if no buttons are pressed The Main menu appears Use the arrow buttons Picture Menu Dots to move up and down to highlight the desired submenu then press the Select button V7 Keystone 58 S Sources 9 Contrast 44 To change a menu setting highlight it and press x Brightness 32 E System d Select then use the up and down arrow buttons to Calor 56 E Startup Logo Tint 50 C Blank Screen gt adjust the value select an option using radio RE E T IM buttons or turn the feature on or off using check E Aspect Ratio
17. eature that automatically turns the projector off after four hours See page 20 Turning off the projector Press the Power button on the remote or keypad to turn the projector off The lamp turns off and the LED blinks green for one minute while the fans continue to run to cool the lamp While the LED is blinking green the projector does not accept any user input Once the cooling process is complete the LED lights solid green and you can turn the projector back on if desired NOTE Once the projector has been turned off you must wait for one minute before turning the projector on again This allows the lamp to properly cool and extend the lamp life up to 3000 hours The LED lights solid green when the cooling process is complete Troubleshooting your setup If your image appears correctly on the screen skip to the next section If it does not troubleshoot the setup The LED on top of the projector indicates the state of the projector and can help you troubleshoot Table 3 LED behavior and meaning LED color behavior po Meaning O Solid Green The power button has been pressed and the software has initialized or the projector has been powered off Blinking Green The power button has been pressed and the software is initializing or the projector is powering down and the fans are running to cool the lamp Blinking Red A fan or lamp failure has occurred Make sure the vents aren t blocked see page 14 Turn off the project
18. ect ratio is the ratio of the image width to image height HDTV and most DVDs are 16 9 which is the default for this projector When in 4 3 mode the projector places black bars on both sides of the image Native mode centers the image and turns off the internal scaler so that any resolution larger than the native projector resolution is cropped on the edges Letterbox expands the image to fill the screen What you plan to project will also help you choose between 4 3 and 16 9 For example most TV shows are 4 3 while most movies are 16 9 If you have a 16 9 screen then you should select an aspect ratio of 16 9 for anamorphic movies and HDTV and Native for 4 3 content If you have a 4 3 screen you should still use 16 9 for anamorphic movies or HDTV but you also have the option of using 4 3 Native or Natural Wide for 4 3 content Keep in mind that anamorphic movies only appear correctly if the DVD player is set to output to a 16 9 television Natural Wide stretches a 4 3 image to fill the entire 16 9 screen The center two thirds of the image is unchanged the edges of the image are stretched 1 amp 9 Image Input 1 amp 9 image aspect ratio 16 l 4 3 irage input 4 3 Image on amp 9 screen 4 3 aspect ratio 3 E 5 gq E z i a 2 4 l letterbox Image input 16 9 Image fills 6 2 screen letter boo 3 9 aspect ratio 1 l 4 3 Image Input 4 3 image fills 169 screen ratural wide 3 v a 4 l Video Con
19. ew condition at Knoll sole discretion To exercise the Purchaser s rights under the foregoing warranty the Product must be returned at the Purchaser s sole cost and expense to Knoll or to any authorized Knoll service center provided and the Product must be accompanied by a written letter explaining the problem and which includes i proof of date of purchase ii the dealer s name and iii the model and serial number of the Product When sending your unit in for repair please ship your unit in its original packing material or a Knoll approved ATA Shipping Case or have a professional packaging company pack the unit Please insure your shipment for its full value A return authorization number issued by the Knoll customer service department must also be clearly displayed on the outside of the shipping carton containing the Product Note Remanufactured Products are exempt from the foregoing Limited Warranty Please refer to the Remanufactured Product Warranty for applicable warranty information WARRANTY LIMITATION AND EXCLUSION Knoll shall have no further obligation under the foregoing limited warranty if the Product has been damaged due to abuse misuse neglect accident unusual physical or electrical stress unauthorized modifications tampering alterations or service other than by Knoll or its authorized agents causes other than from ordinary use or failure to properly use the Product in the application for which said Product is in
20. he image Adjust the height of the image by tilting the projector adjust height up or down Position the projector the desired distance from the screen at a 90 degree angle to the screen See page 8 for a table listing screen sizes and distances adjust distance to the screen Adjust the zoom and focus adjust zoom outer ring and focus If the image is not square adjust the keystone adjust keystone using the Picture menu See page 17 for details Adjust the volume on your stereo receiver adjust volume c 12 Your projector has been factory optimized for adjust Picture menu options excellent performance no matter what the source including Aspect Ratio However if you wish to make further changes you menu can optimize the image using on screen menus fees Adjust the Contrast Brightness Color Tint or Aspect Ratio d n aed in the Picture menu See page1 for help with the menus and these adjustments EN For Aspect Ratio keep in mind that DVD players must be configured for 16 9 in order to view the highest quality image For more information regarding Aspect Ratio see page 8 Shutting down the projector Power Save The projector also has a Power Save feature that automatically turns the lamp off after no active sources are detected and no user interaction with the projector is performed for 20 minutes By default this feature is on See page 20 Sleep Timer The projector also has a sleep timer f
21. he lamp hours timer in the Service Info menu counts the number of hours the lamp has been in use Twenty hours before the lamp life expires a message appears on the screen at startup indicating that you should change the lamp The LED on top of the projector also blinks red twice to indicate that the lamp should be changed Use only a replacement lamp with the same type and rating as the original lamp 1 Turn off the projector and unplug the power cord If ceiling mounted disconnect all cables and detach the projector from the ceiling mount Wait 60 minutes to allow the projector to cool thoroughly Turn the projector upside down on a soft cloth so that the lamp door is facing you Remove the base or ceiling mount plate if attached by removing the three screws Push the 2 tabs on the lamp door toward the front of the projector and lift the lamp door off lamp door Loosen the three captive screws that attach the lamp housing to the projector Detach the lamp connector from the projector by depressing the locking tab on the connector and lightly pulling it free WARNING To avoid burns allow the projector to cool for at least 60 minutes before you replace the lamp Be extremely careful when removing the lamp housing In the unlikely event that the bulb ruptures small glass fragments may be generated captive screws DLP Configuration lamp connector eeee Service Info Previous Lamp hours
22. he projector automatically determines the standard To choose a different setting turn off Auto then choose RGB for computer sources choose either REC709 or REC601 for component video sources Color Temperature changes the intensity of the colors Select a value Native means an uncorrected unchanged color temperature Other values change the white point of the colors 6500K is generally used for film content and 9300K is used for TV video Color Control allows you to individually adjust the gain and offset of the red green and blue colors These advanced controls have the same effect as contrast and brightness but each controls a single color only Video Standard when it is set to Auto the projector attempts to automatically pick the video standard based on the input signal it receives The video standard options may vary depending on your region of the world If the projector is unable to detect the correct standard the colors may not look right or the image may appear torn If this happens manually select a video standard by selecting NTSC PAL or SECAM from the Video Standard menu Overscan removes noise around the edges of the video image Select Zoom to remove the outer 3 percent of the image and scale the image back up to its original size Select Crop to remove the outer 3 percent of the image without rescaling the image Noise Reduction adjusts signal noise reduction Choose Enable then adjust the level
23. ions of the input allowing you to properly adjust the color balance with a SMPTE color bar pattern HDMI DDC turns off the EDID extension Some graphic cards cannot recognize the projector s EDID Uncheck this box if you have trouble using HDMI or DVI sources Service Info provides information about the projector s software serial number and lamp eee Service Factory Reset e Reset Lamp Hours Test Pattern Blue Only HDMI DDC Service Info amp Service Code Y w Y Service info eeee Service Info Model Name Firmware Configuration Boot DLP Configuration Unit S N Lamp Hours 0 Total Lamp Hours 0 Lamp Resets Source info menu ee Source Info Service Code only used by authorized service personnel Source Info provides information about the active source Previous Active Source HDMI Signal Format Resolution Vertical Refresh Horizontal Refresh Pixel Clock Sync Type Color Space Composite 22 Maintenance Cleaning the lens 1 Apply a non abrasive camera lens cleaner to a Modden soft dry cloth Firmware Avoid using an excessive amount of cleaner E and don t apply the cleaner directly to the lens Abrasive cleaners solvents or other harsh Unit S N chemicals might scratch the lens Lamp Hours Total Lamp Hours 2 Lightly wipe the cleaning cloth over the lens in a Lamp Resets circular motion Replacing the projection lamp T
24. ling mounted projectors with a wall power switch Display Messages displays status messages such as Searching in the lower left corner of the screen Translucent OSD makes the menus translucent This prevents the image from being completely covered by the menus while you are making image adjustments Sleep Timer automatically turns off the projector after 4 hours Power Save automatically turns the lamp off after no signals are detected for 20 minutes After 10 additional minutes with no signal the projector powers down If an active signal is received before the projector powers down the image is displayed Startup Logo allows you to display a blank screen or eee Blank Screen a custom captured image HD108 only instead of the default screen at startup C e ER Mise IPSE m White E To capture a new image display the image and select Capture New i Bie E Capture New A message appears Select Captured in Startup logo Blank Screen the Startup Logo menu to display your new image Note that this feature will not work on interlaced signals English e Blank Screen determines what color is displayed when Deutsch c you select Blank Screen in the Startup Logo menu Espa ol C and when no source is displayed Francais C Italiano C Language allows you to select a language for the Norsk onscreen display Portugu s Language Pycckui C HAE C er30 c REPL C ffr ox c 21 eee Custom Key Custom key allows yo
25. mote s Menu button to open the projector s menu wwe UC system Use the arrow buttons to navigate and the Select button to e 3 select features and adjust values in the menus See page 17 for more info on the menus custom autoimage presets AA The remote also has Fr ey m Power button to turn the projector on and off see page 12 for shutdown info Lage ed e Backlight button to light the remote s buttons in the dark 1 2 4 Source buttons to switch among sources to assign a particular a Na f source to a source button see page 20 and a source toggle Resize button to change the Aspect Ratio see page 17 Auto Image button to resynchronize the projector to the source Preset button to select stored settings see page 18 Overscan button to remove noise at the edge of a video image page 19 T Custom button that can be assigned to a special function like fknua Blank Screen or Freeze see page 21 Backlight Flashlight button on the remote underside Press this button once to light up the remote press amp hold to turn on the flashlight Troubleshooting the remote Make sure the batteries are installed properly and are not dead e Make sure you re pointing the remote at the front of the projector or at the screen not at the video device or the computer and are within the remote range of 30 feet 9 14m Using the keypad buttons Most buttons are described in detail a
26. nectors Component RCA S Video DO O 90 HDMI M1 DA DVI Composite RCA RS 232 not on HD108 The first step for connecting video is determining what type of output connectors your video Component RCA device has If there is more than one output select the one with the highest quality The best quality ranking with 1 being the highest is 1 M1 DA DVI or HDMI both are digital inputs 2 Component SCART RGB video RCAs 3 S video 4 Composite Video RCA If your device has a VGA connector you can use the M1 DA DVI connector for a high quality image Many PC game systems have VGA connectors Connecting a video device You can connect video devices such as VCRs DVD players camcorders digital cameras video game consoles HDTV receivers and TV tuners to the projector Connect the audio from your video device to your stereo system to get sound You can connect the projector to most video devices that can output video You cannot directly connect the coaxial cable that enters your house from a cable or satellite company the signal must pass through a tuner first Examples of tuners are digital cable boxes VCRs digital video recorders and satellite TV boxes Basically any device that can change channels is considered a tuner A composite video cable is provided with your projector so you can quickly and easily connect a video source to the projector and see the amazing image that is displayed Once
27. of the projector Wash hands after cleaning the area and handling the ruptured lamp This product has a lamp which contains a very small amount of mercury Dispose of it as required by local state or federal ordinances and regulations For more information see www eiae org Follow these instructions to help ensure image quality and lamp life over the life of the projector Failure to follow these instructions may affect the warranty For complete details of the warranty see the Warranty section at the end of this User s Guide Introduction Congratulations and thank you for your excellent choice of a superior digital image projection device Your new Knoll projector is specifically designed for home cinema applications The projector sets a high standard using the latest DLP technology and new DNX video processing from Pixelworks Whether you are watching movies or High Definition broadcasts or playing the latest video game you will enjoy amazing image quality The unique design and color of the projector make it a welcome addition to your home Zoom outer ring Focus Remote control Receiver IR This projector is available in three different resolutions HD108 has 854x480 resolution 480p HD178 has 1024x576 resolution 576p HD290 has 1280x720 resolution 720p Keypad This advanced reference guide covers all 3 models Differences between the models are noted Connector Panel Base Product specific
28. or and wait one See page 14 for more information minute then turn the projector on again If the projector exceeds its lamp life page 22 replace the lamp and reset the lamp timer Contact Technical Support if the problem persists Solid Red An unidentifiable error please contact Technical Support 13 The following tables show common problems In some cases more than one possible solution is provided Try the solutions in the order they are presented When the problem is solved you can skip the additional solutions no start up screen plug power cord in back of projector correct image press power button press power button only start up screen appears connect active source image projected press the Source button Frablem image not centered on screen tilt the projector up or down or adjust image not square Keystone in Picture menu square image 14 image not sharp adjust Sharpness in the Picture Advanced menu Rd Phase AB L1 Horizontal Position Vertical Position aff Sync Threshold Adjust FJ Flesh Tone Gorection Film Mode A Sharpness ap Color Space B Color Temperature HN Color Control EA Video Standard 7 Noise Reduction correct image image upside down turn off ceiling in Settings gt System menu correct image ee aysien eo Lis dv oS AB T High Power KIJ Auto Power image reversed left to right turn off rear in Settings System menu correct image een Sylar ore VIOUS AB
29. r two thirds of the image is unchanged the edges of the image are stretched For more information regarding Aspect Ratio see page 8 18 Presets Presets This allows you to customize settings and save the settings to be restored later To restore the factory default settings choose Factory Reset in the Settings gt Service menu Previous Default User Preset 1 User Preset 2 User Preset 3 Presets Off Save Settings EE EMEN To set a preset for the current source adjust the image select Save Settings in the Presets menu then choose Save User 1 2 or 3 You can recall these settings in the future by selecting the appropriate user presets All settings in the Picture menu except Keystone are saved and recalled Save User Settings Save User Preset 1 Save User Preset 2 Gamma Gamma tables contain preset intensity Save User Preset 3 configurations optimized for the input source You can select a gamma table that has been Gamma Specifically tuned for either film CRT Cathode Ray Tube Video PC or Bright eie i i e CRT C Room input Film input is material originally P captured on a film camera like a movie video Video c input is material originally captured on a video PC c camera like a TV show or sporting event Bright Room 9 White Peaking 0 White Peaking increases the brightness of whites that are near 100 percent eeee Save Settings NOTE Your viewing preferences may
30. remote for 10 seconds The remote also returns to normal mode automatically if no activity is detected for two minutes Table 5 Remote control discrete codes Function Descripion Remote Button 234 5 126 5 Projector dimensions for ceiling mount installations All values in millimeters mm 25 Supported video formats Signal Type Supported formats HDMI Digital RGB and YCrCb 480i 50Hz 60Hz 480p 50Hz 60Hz Digital RGB video via M1 576i 50Hz 60Hz to DVI cable o 6p 50Hz 60Hz 720p 50Hz 60Hz Analog RGB video via M1 1080i 50Hz 60Hz to VESA cable 1080i 50Hz Australia YPrPb video via M1 to Component adapter Analog Computer via M1 All industry standard analog and digital computer to VESA cable formats conforming to VESA standards Digital Computer via M1 to DV1 Cable Component YPrPb 480i p 50Hz 60Hz 5 6i p 50Hz 60Hz 720p 50Hz I60Hz 1080i 50Hz 60Hz 1080i 50Hz Australia 1080p 24 1080p 60 sub sampled Composite Composite Video NTSC M 4 43 S VHS Y C SECAM M Scart to 4 wire RGB adapter cable RS 232 terminal specifications for HD178 and HD290 Communication configuration To control the projector from and LCD control panel connect RS 232 cable to the serial control connector on the projector and set your computer s serial port settings to match this communication configuration Setting Value Bits per second 19 200 Da
31. rojector Plug an HDMI cable into the video out connector on the video device and into the HDMI connector on the projector Note that the projector has no audio capabilities so audio signals transferred through HDMI will not be audible 11 Computer connections You can connect a computer s VGA connector to the M1 DA DVI input on the projector using an M1 A cable RS 232 connections HD108 and HD178 only You can control the projector from an LCD control panel or computer by connecting an RS 232 cable to the projector s Serial control connector Displaying an image Connect the power cord to the Power connector plug in power cord on the back plug in Power cord of the projector A and to your electrical outlet Bie NOTE Always use the power cord that shipped with the projector Press the Power button on the remote or keypad The LED flashes green and the fans start to run press power button When the lamp comes on the start up screen is displayed f and the LED is steady green It can take a minute for the image to achieve full brightness No start up screen Get help on page 13 Plug in connect and turn on your video device The video device s image should appear on the turn on video device projection screen If it doesn t press the Source button on the keypad until the image appears No image Try pressing the Auto Image button on the remote Get help on page 13 Adjusting t
32. t quality image It is common for these signals to be encrypted with HDCP high band width digital content protection Your new projector ships standard with decryption codes so you can enjoy these high quality all digital images This projector uses the M1 DA connector which has the following advantages allows connection to a digital DVI source allows connection to a component source allows connection to an analog computer source carries a USB control signal which allows you to easily update your projector s software as enhancements become available has output pins that can power accessories The HD290 is a HDTV High Definition Television monitor meaning it has vertical scanning lines of 720 progressive 1080 interlaced or higher The HD108 and HD178 are EDTV Enhanced Definition Television monitors meaning they have vertical scanning lines of 480 progressive or higher EDTV monitors can display HD content but the resolution is less than that of HDTV DVI connection If your video device uses a DVI connector plug the DVI end of an M1 DA cable into the video out connector on the video device This connector may be labeled To Monitor on the video device Plug the M1 DA end of the cable into the M1 DA DVI connector on the projector HDMI connection HDMI is a standard uncompressed all digital audio video interface HDMI provides an interface between sources such as set top boxes DVD players and receivers and your p
33. ta bits 8 Parity None Stop bits 1 Flow control None Emulation VT100 26 RS232 COMMAND FORMAT All commands consist of 3 alpha characters followed by a request all enclosed in parentheses The request can be a read request indicated by a or a write request indicated by 1 to 4 ASCII digits A read request format AAA where starts the command denotes the command denotes the read request ends the command A read command returns the range and the current setting for example Function Command Response Brightness BRT 0 22 10 Lamp hours LMP 0 9999 421 A write request example AAA where starts the command AAA denotes the command HHH denotes the value to be written leading in zeros not necessary ends the command Some commands have ranges while others are absolute If a number greater than the maximum range is received it is automatically set to the maximum number for that function If a command is received that is not understood a is returned With absolute settings 0 is off 1 999 is on The one exception is the Power command where 0 is off and 1 is on Function Command Response Brightness BRT10 Sets brightness to 10 Power PWRO Turns power off Power PWR1 Turns power on Power PWR9999 Supported commands Function Auto Ceiling Enable Auto Color Space Enable Auto Image Aspect Ratio Auto Power Enable Auto Source Enable Auto Video Standard Enable
34. tended DISCLAIMER OF UNSTATED WARRANTIES THE WARRANTY PRINTED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PURCHASE ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED THERE ARE NO WARRANTIES THAT EXTEND BEYOND THE FACE HEREOF AND THE FOREGOING WARRANTY SHALL NOT BE EXTENDED ALTERED OR VARIED EXCEPT BY WRITTEN INSTRUMENT SIGNED BY KNOLL SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY MAY LAST SO SUCH LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU LIMITATION OF LIABILITY IT IS UNDERSTOOD AND AGREED THAT KNOLL LIABILITY WHETHER IN CONTRACT IN TORT UNDER ANY WARRANTY IN NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE RETURN OF THE AMOUNT OF THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY PURCHASER AND UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL KNOLL BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL INDIRECT INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOST PROFITS LOST REVENUES OR LOST SAVINGS THE PRICE STATED FOR THE PRODUCT IS A CONSIDERATION IN LIMITING KNOLL LIABILITY NO ACTION REGARDLESS OF FORM ARISING OUT OF THE AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE THE PRODUCT MAY BE BROUGHT BY PUR CHASER MORE THAN ONE YEAR AFTER THE CAUSE OF ACTION HAS ACCRUED SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHT WHICH VA
35. tween the blinking cycles Visit Knoll System s website for more details on the red LED error codes Table 4 LED Behavior Red LED Behavior Explanation The lamp won t strike after five 5 attempts Check the lamp and lamp door installations for One 1 blink loose connections The lamp counter hours have exceeded lamp life hours Replace the lamp and reset the lamp Two 2 blinks hours counter The projector has shutdown Check to see if the lamp door is open If the lamp door is closed Three 3 blinks toggle off the projector and wait one minute and then toggle the projector on again If the lamp does not strike after one minute replace the lamp Contact Technical Support see page 22 for repair if replacing the lamp does not solve the problem Four 4 blinks The fan has failed Contact Technical Support for repair or replacing the fan Five 5 blinks The projector is overheating Check for a blocked air vent Contact Technical Support see page 14 for repair if clearing the air vents does not solve this problem 24 Remote control discrete codes You can use these codes to program another remote to learn the projector s remote functions To activate discrete mode press and hold the Custom button on the remote for 10 seconds The backlight blinks twice when discrete mode is entered The remote buttons are now remapped to new functions as listed below To return to normal remote mode press and hold the Custom button on the
36. u to assign a different function to the Custom key on the remote allowing you to Previous quickly and easily use the effect Highlight an Blank Screen Custom Key effect and press Select to choose a different one 4 Freeze r i Source Info c Blank Screen displays a solid blank image Conc dnm r Source 4 C Freeze takes a snapshot of the projected image If you re watching video the source video continues to run but the image is frozen Source Info the default effect It opens a window with projector and source information Service Info opens the Service info window Source 4 selects source 4 by default Source 4 is the Composite input This gives you four direct source options on the remote See page 20 Service To use these features highlight them and press Select Factory Reset restores all settings to their default Service menu Reset Lamp Hours resets the lamp hours used counter in the Service Info menu to zero Do this only after changing the lamp Test Pattern displays a test pattern To display test patterns first you must assign Blank Screen to the Custom key page 21 then click the Test pattern check box in the Service menu to turn the option on exit the menus then press the Custom button on the remote To select the patterns use the up down arrows on the remote or keypad To exit the test patterns press the Custom button Blue Only turns off the Red and Green port
37. up the Projector There are a number of factors to consider when determining where to set up the projector including the size and shape of your screen the location of your power outlets and the distance between the projector and the rest of your equipment But here are some general guidelines NOTE To ensure adequate cable access do not place the projector within 6 inches 0 15 m of a wall or other object Position the projector on a flat surface at a right angle to the screen The projector should be within 10 feet 3 m of your power source and within 6 feet 1 8 m of your video source s unless good quality extension cables are to be used When installing the projector on the ceiling refer to the installation guide that comes with the Ceiling Mount Kit for more information Knoll recommends use of the mount shipped with the projector or the deluxe swivel Knoll CM26 ceiling mount The addition of a CM20 6 extension bar lowers the projector 6 per bar as required The CM25EX is an adjustable extender that can lower the projector 6 75 to 11 17 28 cm The ceiling mount kit may be sold separately Position the projector the desired distance from the screen The distance from the lens of the projector to the screen the zoom setting and the video format determine the size of the projected image Projector Positioning The projected image becomes larger as the distance between the unit and screen increases The manual zoom allows th
38. urrently on Time in minutes unit was ONP previously turned on Fog gd gd C C0C00000C00C00000000 00 CO CP A A 1222 1 Co oO OOOO 0 O 5 1 1 1 65535 0 65535 0 65535 0 2 0 65535 0 1 0 65535 0 66535 0 66535 0 66535 0 4294967295 0 4294967295 0 4294967295 Default 0 50 0 OOOOoocococcoccococococOoco OOOOAN O 29 30 LIMITED WARRANTY Knoll Systems Inc Knoll warrants that each HD102 HD178 and HD290 the Product sold hereunder will conform to and function in accordance with the written specifications of Knoll Said limited warranty shall apply only to the first person or entity that purchases the Product for personal or business use and not for the purpose of distribution or resale Said warranty shall continue for a period of one 1 year on models HD108 and HD290 and two 2 years on model HD178 from the date of such purchase The standard limited warranty excludes the lamps in projectors after 90 days or 500 hours and the accessories after one year Knoll does not warrant that the Product will meet the specific requirements of the first person or entity that purchases the Product for personal or business use Knoll liability for the breach of the foregoing limited warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of the Product or refund of the purchase price of the Product at Knoll sole option Replacement Product may be re furbished in like n
39. use the up and down arrows to adjust e the values then press Select to confirm the changes CD Contrast 44 Keystone adjusts the image vertically and makes a X Brightness 32 squarer image Tilt the projector up or down to adjust Color i for keystone before using the digital keystone correction PEN 5 in the menu Aspect Ratio E Presets Contrast controls the degree of difference between as ua T B the lightest and darkest parts of the picture 3 Advanced Decreasing keystone Brightness changes the intensity of the image Color adjusts a video image from black and white to fully saturated color Tint adjusts the red green color balance in the image of NTSC video images The tint setting applies to NTSC video sources only Aspect Ratio Aspect ratio is the ratio of the image width Aspect ratio to image height TV screens are usually 4 3 HDTV and most DVDs are 16 9 The projectors default is 16 9 See Choosing the aspect ratio on page 8 for more information Nativ Select Native to see the unmodified input with no resizing by is i i 16 9 C the projector Select 16 9 to watch enhanced widescreen B M DVDs Select Letterbox to preserve the 16 9 aspect ratio Ae If you have a 16 9 source and screen the image fills we E Ill Natural Wide E the screen If your source is letterboxed the image is expanded to fill the screen Select Natural Wide to stretch a 4 3 image to fill the entire 16 9 screen The cente
40. vary Cycle through the gamma options and pick the one you like the best Advanced menu Advanced menu Remember that not all options in the menus are available for all sources signals Phase adjusts the horizontal phase of a computer source Tracking adjusts the vertical scan of a computer source Horizontal Vertical Position adjusts the position of a computer source Sync Threshold Adjust progressive signals only If a hardware device such as a DVD player is not syncing properly with the projector adjust this option to help it to sync when connected to the projector Flesh Tone Correction this modifies colors to make the skin complexion better Film Mode controls de interlacing and is On by default When checked it assumes the incoming signal is film material and optimizes the image accordingly Sharpness video sources only changes the clarity of the edges of a video image Select a sharpness setting M4 Phase bI4 Tracking Horizontal Position E3 Vertical Position af Sync Threshold Adjust EF Flesh Tone Correction ILI Film Mode amp Sharpness a Ve Color Space YFYVFVFF VF loooococeo Sharpness eee Sharpness Sharpest Sharper Standard Softer Softest e NE NE NE Color Space this option applies to computer and component video sources It allows you to select a color space that has been specifically tuned for the input signal When Auto is selected t
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