VS400 Projector User's Guide

Contents

Introduction to Your Projector ..... 7
Projector Features ..... 7
Product Box Contents ..... 7
Additional Components ..... 8
Optional Equipment and Replacement Parts ..... 9
Registration and Warranty Information ..... 10
Notations Used in the Documentation ..... 10
Where to Go for Additional Information ..... 10
Projector Parts Locations ..... 11
Projector Parts - Front/Top ..... 11
Projector Parts - Rear ..... 12
Projector Parts - Base ..... 13
Projector Parts - Control Panel ..... 14
Projector Parts - Remote Control ..... 15
Setting Up the Projector ..... 17
Projector Placement ..... 17
Projector Setup and Installation Options ..... 17
Projection Distance ..... 19
Projector Connections ..... 22
Connecting to Computer Sources ..... 22
Connecting to a Computer for USB Video ..... 23
Connecting to a Computer for VGA Video ..... 24
Connecting to a Computer for USB Mouse Control ..... 25
Connecting to Video Sources ..... 26
Connecting to a Component-to-VGA Video Source ..... 27
Connecting to an RGB VGA Video Source ..... 27
Connecting to an S-Video Video Source ..... 27
Connecting to a Composite Video Source ..... 28
Installing Batteries in the Remote Control ..... 28
Opening the Lens Cover ..... 30

Using Basic Projector Features ..... 32
Turning On the Projector ..... 32
Turning Off the Projector ..... 34
Selecting the Language for the Projector Menus ..... 36
Adjusting the Image Height ..... 36
Image Shape ..... 37
Correcting Image Shape With the Keystone Buttons ..... 38
Resizing the Image With the Zoom Ring ..... 38
Focusing the Image Using the Focus Ring ..... 39
Remote Control Operation ..... 40
Using the Remote Control as a Wireless Mouse ..... 41
Using the Remote Control as a Presentation Pointer ..... 42
Selecting an Image Source ..... 43
Projection Modes ..... 45
Changing the Projection Mode Using the Remote Control ..... 46
Changing the Projection Mode Using the Menus ..... 46
Image Aspect Ratio ..... 47
Changing the Image Aspect Ratio ..... 48
Available Image Aspect Ratios ..... 48
Color Mode ..... 49
Changing the Color Mode ..... 49
Available Color Modes ..... 50
Turning On Auto Iris ..... 50
Adjusting Projector Features ..... 52
Shutting Off the Picture Temporarily ..... 52
Stopping Video Action Temporarily ..... 53
Zooming Into and Out of Images ..... 53
Projector Security Features ..... 54
Password Security Types ..... 55
Setting a Password ..... 55
Selecting Password Security Types ..... 56
Entering a Password to Use the Projector ..... 57
Saving a User's Logo Image to Display ..... 58

Locking the Projector's Buttons ..... 61
Unlocking the Projector's Buttons ..... 61
Installing a Security Cable ..... 62
Projector Identification System for Multiple Projector Control ..... 62
Setting the Projector ID ..... 63
Setting the Remote Control ID ..... 63
Matching Multiple-Projector Display Quality ..... 64
Adjusting the Menu Settings ..... 66
Using the Projector's Menus ..... 66
Image Quality Settings - Image Menu ..... 68
Input Signal Settings - Signal Menu ..... 70
Projector Feature Settings - Settings Menu ..... 74
Projector Setup Settings - Extended Menu ..... 75
Projector Information Display - Info Menu ..... 78
Projector Reset Options - Reset Menu ..... 81
Maintaining and Transporting the Projector ..... 82
Projector Maintenance ..... 82
Cleaning the Lens ..... 82
Cleaning the Projector Case ..... 83
Air Filter and Vent Maintenance ..... 83
Cleaning the Air Filter and Vents ..... 83
Replacing the Air Filter ..... 84
Projector Lamp Maintenance ..... 87
Replacing the Lamp ..... 88
Resetting the Lamp Timer ..... 93
Replacing the Remote Control Batteries ..... 94
Transporting the Projector ..... 96
Solving Problems ..... 97
Projection Problem Tips ..... 97
Projection Light Status ..... 98
Using the Projector Help Displays ..... 100
Solving Image Problems ..... 100
Solutions When No Image Appears ..... 101

Solutions When "No Signal" Message Appears ..... 101
Displaying From a PC Laptop ..... 102
Displaying From a Mac Laptop ..... 102
Solutions When "Not Supported" Message Appears ..... 102
Solutions When Only a Partial Image Appears ..... 103
Solutions When the Image is Not Rectangular ..... 103
Solutions When the Image Contains Noise or Static ..... 104
Solutions When the Image is Fuzzy or Blurry ..... 104
Solutions When the Image Brightness or Colors are Incorrect ..... 105
Solving Projector or Remote Control Operation Problems ..... 106
Solutions to Projector Power or Shut-Off Problems ..... 106
Solutions to Problems With the Remote Control ..... 107
Solutions to Password Problems ..... 107
Where to Get Help ..... 108
Technical Specifications ..... 110
General Projector Specifications ..... 110
Projector Lamp Specifications ..... 111
Remote Control Specifications ..... 112
Projector Dimension Specifications ..... 112
Projector Electrical Specifications ..... 112
Projector Environmental Specifications ..... 113
Projector Safety and Approvals Specifications ..... 113
Supported Video Display Formats ..... 113
Notices ..... 116
Important Safety Information ..... 116
Important Safety Instructions ..... 116
FCC Compliance Statement ..... 119
Trademarks ..... 120
Copyright Notice ..... 120
Copyright Attribution ..... 121

Introduction to Your Projector

Refer to these sections to learn more about your projector and this manual.

Projector Features

Notations Used in the Documentation

Where to Go for Additional Information

Projector Parts Locations

Projector Features

The VS400 projector includes these special features:

• Up to 4000 lumens of brightness (white light output and color light output)

• Native resolution of 1024 X 768 pixels (XGA)

• Plug-and-play USB projection

• 2000:1 contrast ratio and Auto Iris