Madrigal Imaging Projector MP 8 MP 9 User Manual

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Table of Contents  
Section  
Contents  
Page  
Introduction  
1.1  
1.2  
The Projector ________________________________________ 1.1  
Purchaser's Record and Servicing _________________________ 1.2  
1
2
Installation & 2.1  
Quick Setup _________________________________________ 2.1  
Installation Considerations ______________________________ 2.2  
Hardware Setup ______________________________________ 2.8  
Mounting __________________________________________ 2.12  
Power Connection ___________________________________ 2.15  
Source Connections __________________________________ 2.15  
Serial Port Connections _______________________________ 2.16  
Optical Alignment ___________________________________ 2.17  
Source Setup________________________________________ 2.26  
Setup  
2.2  
2.3  
2.4  
2.5  
2.6  
2.7  
2.8  
2.9  
2.10 Memory Setup ______________________________________ 2.29  
2.11 ACON Setup _______________________________________ 2.35  
Operation  
3.1  
3.2  
3.3  
3.4  
3.5  
3.6  
3.7  
3.8  
Overview ___________________________________________ 3.1  
Projector Basics_______________________________________ 3.1  
Source Selection _____________________________________ 3.10  
Setup Memories _____________________________________ 3.14  
Display Adjustments__________________________________ 3.16  
Convergence Registration ______________________________ 3.27  
Utility Features ______________________________________ 3.34  
Multi-projector Functions______________________________ 3.51  
3
4
Maintenance  
4.1  
4.2  
4.3  
Warnings and Guidelines _______________________________ 4.1  
Cleaning ____________________________________________ 4.3  
Troubleshooting ______________________________________ 4.3  
Specifications 5.1  
Specifications ________________________________________ 5.1  
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6
Appendices  
A
B
Glossary ____________________________________________ A.1  
Menu Tree __________________________________________ B.1  
ASR/ASI Logic Diagrams_______________________________ C.1  
Communication Cables________________________________ D.1  
Keypad Reference _____________________________________ E.1  
Throw Distance Tables _________________________________ F.1  
Lenses _____________________________________________ G.1  
Interfaces ___________________________________________ H.1  
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NOTE: Due to constant research, the information in this manual is subject to change without notice.  
Part Number: P630130 (04/00) — Software Version 4.3  
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Section 1  
Introduction  
1.1 The Projector  
The Madrigal Imaging MP-8 and MP-9 projectors are ultra high resolution  
graphics projectors compatible with virtually all input sources. Their  
superior performance and high quality projected images place them well  
above other projection systems in their class. Features include:  
color-corrected lens systems to conform to HDTV standards  
automatic lock to inputs between 14 kHz and 152 kHz  
liquid coupled (MP-9) or air coupled (MP-8) lens design  
high video bandwidth 120 Mhz (-3dB)  
multi-use touchscreen remote  
intuitive menu driven, multi-language interface with on-line help  
external computer control capability  
PHAST home automation system compatibility  
superior geometry control, contrast, astigmatism and color performance  
Contrast Modulation  
ASR and ASI to reduce the need for manual display adjustments  
ACON II automatic convergence feature  
Functional  
Description  
The projector accepts data/graphics and video input signals from a variety of  
sources for projection onto flat, curved, or rear projection screens. System  
inputs are processed to provide separate red, green, and blue image compo-  
nents for projection through the projectors three front lenses. The three  
primary color components converge on the projection screen to provide a  
high quality display output.  
Sophisticated processor-based logic and control circuitry provide many of  
the automatic features available on the MP-8 and MP-9. This circuitry  
interfaces with the keypad and remote control to provide projector control  
by the user, such as:  
turning the projector on or off  
switching input sources  
adjusting all display settings such as contrast, brightness, and size  
correcting for display effects and input noise  
displaying projector operating status screens and on-line help  
controlling projector operating settings  
1.1  
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INTRODUCTION  
Should projector servicing be required, service personnel can use the keypad  
to make service adjustments and alignments. In some cases the projector  
may be serviced without accessing the projectors internal circuitry. Projector  
settings, usually different for different sources, are stored in memory for  
each individual source. These settings are retained until changed by the user,  
even if power is removed from the projector.  
Construction ➤  
The projector body is comprised of a sturdy metal chassis, metal top covers,  
and durable plastic side covers. The front top cover can be temporarily  
removed to access the keypad and align the lenses. The rear top cover and  
rear panel are removable for servicing and projector upgrading.  
Expandability ➤  
Madrigal Imaging projectors can be expanded or upgraded to include addi-  
tional features, accessories, and input options; these include a variety of  
quick plug-in interface modules to suit the input devices you are using, a  
signal switcher, a video decoder, a ceiling mount, and floor mount acces-  
sories. For more information or if you need assistance for upgrading your  
projector, contact your dealer or Madrigal Imaging.  
1.2 Purchasers  
Record and  
Servicing  
Whether the projector is under warranty or the warranty has expired,  
Madrigal Imagings extensive factory and dealer service network is always  
available. Madrigal Imaging service technicians are fully trained to quickly  
diagnose and correct projector malfunctions. Complete service manuals and  
updates are available to service technicians for all new projector models  
manufactured by Madrigal Imaging.  
If you have a problem with your projector or require assistance, contact  
the authorized Madrigal Imaging dealer from which the projector was  
purchased. Fill out the information below for your records.  
Purchaser’s Record  
Dealer:  
Dealer Phone Number:  
Projector Serial Number:  
Purchase Date:  
Note: Display projector serial# by pressing at presentation level.  
Madrigal Imaging Service Location  
Madrigal Audio Laboratories, Inc.  
2081 South Main Street  
P.O. Box 781  
Middletown, CT 06457  
Telephone: (860) 346-0896  
Fax: (860) 346-1540  
1.2  
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Section 2  
Installation & Setup  
This section explains how to install and set up the projector. If you are familiar with the projector and want  
to quickly set it up for temporary use, follow the Quick Setup instructions in section 2.1. For a complete  
setup, skip section 2.1 and follow the instructions and guides covered in the remaining subsections.  
2.1 Quick Setup  
Follow these 7 steps for quick set up of the projector:  
Step 1 ➤  
Position the Projector  
To perform a quick setup, the projector must be positioned so that the throw  
distance is the same as that used during the most recent optical alignment;  
otherwise a detailed setup is required. The throw distance is the distance  
between the center lens on the projector and the center of the projection  
screen. See Appendix F and Appendix G for more information. Note: If an  
optical lens alignment is required, refer to section 2.8, Optical Alignment.  
Step 2 ➤  
Connect the Power Cord  
Plug the AC line cord into the line input unit on the lower front panel of  
the projector. Plug the three prong end of the line cord in a grounded AC  
outlet. Notes: 1) Input voltage must be between 90 VAC and 264 VAC.  
2) Ensure the line cord is the proper type for the AC receptacle.  
Step 3 ➤  
Connect a Source  
Connect a source to the projectors RGB input. Ensure the source is on and  
properly connected.  
Step 4 ➤  
Access the Keypad  
Remove the projectors front top cover to access the keypad. See page 3-2.  
Step 5 ➤  
Turn the Projector On  
POWER  
Press  
on the keypad to turn the projector on. Hold down the power  
key for about one second. Note: If the keypad has been configured for IR  
remote operation, point it towards the screen or the front of the projector.  
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Step 6 ➤  
Select the Input  
SOURCE  
0
1
Press  
to select the source connected to the built-in RGB input.  
Step 7 ➤  
Adjust the Display  
HELP  
0
Press  
to select the Guided Source Setup tutorial.  
2.2 Installation  
Considerations  
Careful consideration should be given as to how and where the projection  
system is installed. Although the projector offers high performance, the final  
display quality will be compromised if the projector is not installed properly.  
This subsection discusses the considerations you should make before proceed-  
ing with a final installation. These considerations include the installation type  
(floor, ceiling, rear), screen size and type, room lighting, and ventilation.  
Installation Type ➤  
Choose the installation type which suits your needs: front or rear screen,  
floor mount or ceiling mount.  
Front Screen, Floor Mount Installation  
ADVANTAGES  
CONSIDERATIONS  
Easy to set up.  
Can be moved or changed quickly.  
Easy to access projector.  
Shares floor space with audience.  
May be accidentally moved, necessitating  
alignment.  
Front Screen, Ceiling Mount Installation  
ADVANTAGES  
CONSIDERATIONS  
Does not take up audience space.  
The projector is less noticeable.  
The projector cannot be accidentally moved.  
Installation is more permanent.  
It is more difficult to physically access the  
projector.  
Rear Screen, Floor Mount Installation  
ADVANTAGES  
CONSIDERATIONS  
• Projector is completely hidden from the audience.  
• Easy to access projector.  
• Requires separate room.  
• Usually good ambient light rejection.  
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Rear Screen, Ceiling Mount Installation  
ADVANTAGES  
CONSIDERATIONS  
Projector is completely hidden from the audience.  
Usually good ambient light rejection.  
Requires separate room.  
Installation cost is usually higher.  
Rear Screen, Floor Mount With Mirror  
ADVANTAGES  
CONSIDERATIONS  
Projector is completely hidden.  
Requires separate room.  
Installation cost is usually higher.  
Usually good ambient light rejection.  
Less space is required behind the screen  
than other rear screen installations.  
Screen Type ➤  
Screen type is a very important factor when designing a projection system.  
Inexperienced users or installers should always consult their dealer when  
deciding on screen type. The following guidelines may be helpful to  
understand the differences between screen types.  
Front Screen Installations  
There are two basic screen types: flat and curved. The choice between a flat  
screen versus a curved screen is dependent on audience viewing angle and  
screen gain. There is always a trade-off between viewing angle and gain.  
Viewing angles for both screen types are illustrated in Figures 2-1 and 2-2.  
Flat screens offer a gain of about 1 with a viewing angle just less than 180°.  
Incident light reflects equally in all directions so the audience can see the  
display from various angles. Because of the lower gain, flat screens are more  
effective when ambient lighting is reduced.  
Flat  
Screen  
(gain 1)  
Viewing  
Angle  
Audience Coverage  
Figure 2-1. Audience Coverage with Flat Screen  
.
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Curved  
Screen  
(gain >1)  
Audience Coverage  
Figure 2-2. Audience Coverage with Curved Screen  
Curved screens have gains larger than 1 and viewing angles much less than  
180°. Most curved screens have different horizontal and vertical viewing  
angles. Incident light does not reflect equally in all directions. The reflected  
light concentrates in a conical volume or viewing cone. Audiences within  
the viewing cone see a brighter image than that from an equal area on a flat  
screen. Audiences outside the viewing cone see a dimmer image.  
To summarize, curved screens are better suited for brightly lit rooms where  
the audience is situated within the viewing cone. Flat screens are best suited  
when a wide viewing angle is required and ambient room lighting (near the  
screen) is low.  
Note: Screen Gain is defined in Appendix A, Glossary.  
Rear Screen Installations  
There are two basic types of rear screens: diffused and optical. A diffused  
screen has a surface which spreads the light striking it. Purely diffused  
screens have a gain of less than 1. The main advantage of the diffused  
screen is its wide viewing angle, similar to that of a flat screen for front  
screen projection.  
Optical screens take light from the projector and redirect it to increase the  
light intensity at the front of the screen. This reduces it in other areas. A  
viewing cone, similar to that of a curved front screen installation, is created.  
To summarize, optical screens are better suited for brightly lit rooms where  
the audience is situated within the viewing cone. Diffused screens are best  
suited when a wide viewing angle is required but there is low ambient  
room lighting.  
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Screen Size and ➤  
Throw Distance  
Screen size and throw distance are interrelated. (See Appendices F and G.)  
As screen size increases, the distance between the projector and the screen  
also increases. During projection room design, make sure that the room  
can accommodate the required position of the projector for the screen size  
you need.  
Screen Size  
Screen sizes vary according to model and lens type. (See Appendices F  
and G.) Choose a screen size which is appropriate for your application. If  
the projector will be used to display text information it is important that  
the image size allows the audience to clearly resolve all text. The eye usually  
sees a letter clearly if eye-to-text distance is less than 150 times the height of  
the letter. Small text, located too far from the eye, may not be legible at a  
distance even though it is projected sharply and clearly on the screen.  
To fill a screen with an image, the aspect ratio of the screen must be equal  
to the aspect ratio of the image. The aspect ratio of an image is the ratio of  
its width to its height. Standard video from a VCR has a 4:3 or 1.33:1  
aspect ratio. For example, to display a VCR output with a 4:3 aspect ratio  
onto a 10 foot (3m) high screen, the width of the screen must be at least  
13.3 feet (4m).  
Note: Screen size is often specified as diagonal size. Screens specified by diagonal  
size have aspect ratios of 4:3. Screens with other aspect ratios are not typically  
specified by diagonal size.  
Throw Distance  
The throw distance (projector-to-screen distance) must be determined for  
every new installation. Throw distance, the distance between the projectors  
center lens and the center of the screen, is based on screen size. As screen  
size increases, the distance between the projector and the screen increases.  
Make sure that the room can accommodate the required position of the  
projector for the chosen screen size.  
Once your screen size is known you can determine the required throw dis-  
tance for your projector model and lens by using the formulas in Appendix  
G and tables in Appendix F.  
Notes: 1) Calculated values are for reference only. It is good practice to simulate  
the setup to determine the necessary throw distance. 2) Display size is affected by  
input signal characteristics. Once the projector is set, use the Size function to fine  
tune display size.  
Throw distance and projection angle: Keep in mind that the ability to  
properly focus all areas of the image is limited if a significantly tilted  
projector is too close to the screen.  
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Lighting ➤  
Proper lighting is another important factor when designing a projection  
room. Visiting a movie theatre can give you an idea of what makes a good  
projection environment. All walls, floors and furnishings are dull colored  
and non-reflectively finished. Every effort should be made to create the best  
environment for your system.  
When designing a projection room, try to avoid white, reflective ceilings  
and non-directional lighting such as fluorescent lights. The white ceiling  
spreads the light which makes the room appear brighter. You want to keep  
the lighting and reflections to a minimum. Spot lighting is a better way to  
obtain illumination. Installing light dimmers allows you to control your  
lighting environment.  
Outside windows are undesirable in any projection environment. A small  
crack between curtains on a sunny day can severely wash-out an image.  
Make sure that curtains are opaque and fit snugly. Some curtains can pro-  
vide up to 100 percent blockage of outside light. Pay close attention to the  
curtain material facing inside the room. It should have a matte finish.  
Even with no external light at all, reflections from room surfaces can  
degrade the image. Light from the screen should be absorbed by surfaces so  
that it will not be reflected back to the screen. Keep reflective surfaces to a  
minimum.  
To minimize the effects caused by unwanted light from door and aisle ways,  
carefully choose the position of your projector and screen. Figure 2-3 shows  
an installation where poor screen placement has allowed too much unwanted  
light to enter the screen. In Figure 2-4, the screen and the projector are  
positioned so that unwanted light is minimized.  
Prime Audience  
Area  
window  
Figure 2-3. Poor Screen Placement  
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Prime Audience  
Area  
window  
Figure 2-4. Good Screen Placement  
Other ➤  
Considerations  
Here are some other considerations and tips which can help you improve  
the design of your projection system.  
Proper ventilation is important. The ambient temperature should be kept  
constant and below 35° C (95° F). Keep the projector away from heating  
and/or air conditioning vents. Changes in temperature can cause drifts in  
the projector circuitry which may affect performance.  
Keep the projector away from devices which radiate electromagnetic  
energy such as motors and transformers. Common sources of these  
are slide projectors, speakers, power amplifiers, elevators, etc. Keep 35  
mm slide projectors at least 2 feet away from the projector. Even if both  
are not used at the same time, the magnetic fields created by the slide  
projector can cause permanent magnetization of the projector.  
For rear screen applications, less space is required if a mirror is used to  
fold the optical path.  
Choose the right screen size for your application:  
As screen size increases, magnification increases which reduces bright-  
ness. This reduces the contrast ratio which affects legibility. Sharp  
defined edges become soft and fuzzy. Consider whether screen size is  
more important than these other vital picture characteristics.  
Installing a large screen in a small room is similar to watching televi-  
sion close up; too large a screen can overpower a room. A good rule  
of thumb is to be no closer than two times the height of the screen.  
Larger screens require greater attention to lighting conditions.  
When laying out your projection room, consider positioning the projector  
and screen in a manner which will achieve maximum audience coverage  
and space efficiency. For example, placing the screen along the larger wall  
in a rectangular room will reduce audience coverage. Figure 2-5 shows two  
examples of how audience coverage is maximized.  
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SQUARE ROOMS  
RECTANGULAR ROOMS  
Corner placement of screen  
yields best audience coverage.  
Screen placement along short  
wall yields best audience coverage.  
Prime Audience  
Area  
Prime Audience  
Area  
Figure 2-5. Screen Locations for Maximum Audience Coverage  
2.3 Hardware  
Setup  
This section explains: how to convert the keypad from a built-in keypad to  
a remote keypad, how to change keypad protocol and backlit settings, and  
how to determine if reverse scan setup is required.  
Keypad ➤  
Conversion  
The projector includes a multi-use full-function keypad which may be  
configured for use as a built-in, IR remote, or wired remote keypad. The  
keypad is configured at the factory for built-in use. It is located below the  
front top cover. You can use the keypad as it is or re-configure it for  
remote operation. You can also hard wirethe keypad to be a protocol A  
or protocol B keypad (see section 3.7, Utility Features for information  
about keypad protocols).  
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Follow the steps below to convert the keypad to a remote keypad and  
change its protocol setting.  
Step 1  
Unplug the projector then lift the  
front top cover to access the built-in  
keypad. To lift the cover, grasp it  
above the red and blue lenses then lift  
it until the keypad is exposed. The  
keypad is mounted to a securing  
bracket located above the lens assem-  
blies. Loosen the two bracket wing  
nuts then move the keypad away  
from the bracket. See Figure 2-6.  
Step 2  
Locate the battery compartment at  
the back side of the keypad. Squeeze  
the latch to open the door. See  
Figure 2-7.  
Figure 2-6. Built-in Keypad Access  
Figure 2-7. Battery Compartment  
If converting the keypad to an IR remote, unplug the cable connector.  
Locate the jumper wires next to the cable connector location. See Figure  
2-8. The jumper wires control the keypads operating settings.  
3 2 1  
3 2 1  
PROTOCOL A  
JP1  
JP1  
3 2 1  
3 2 1  
JP2  
PROTOCOL B  
3 2 1  
JP3  
JP4  
3 2 1  
JP2  
JP3  
(ALWAYS)  
(ALWAYS)  
3 2 1  
3 2 1  
3 2 1  
3 2 1  
BUILT-IN OR  
WIRED KEYPAD  
JP4  
IR REMOTE KEYPAD  
Figure 2-8. Jumper Settings  
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JP1  
This jumper setting is important if the keypad is configured for remote  
operation. There are two keypad protocols: A and B. These protocols are  
available to allow two projectors in the same room to be independently con-  
trolled by separate remote keypads. The protocol setting of the keypad must  
UTIL  
6
7
match that set in the projectors Keypad Options menu (  
). For  
more information about keypad protocols, refer to the Remote Control  
Options entry in section 3.7, Utility Features.  
JP2  
This jumper must always be set between pins 1 and 2 as shown; otherwise,  
the projector will not respond correctly to keypad commands.  
JP3  
This jumper must always be set between pins 1 and 2 as shown; otherwise,  
the backlit feature will be disabled and the projector will not respond  
correctly to keypad commands.  
JP4  
The JP4 jumper setting sets the keypad type. If you are converting the key-  
pad to an IR remote, move the JP4 jumper from between pins 2 and 3 to  
between pins 1 and 2.  
Step 3  
For an IR remote keypad, place four AA size, 1.5V alkaline batteries in the  
compartment ensuring that the +/orientation of each battery is correct.  
Position the compartment door into place.  
For a wired remote keypad, an optional accessory cable (#03-001106-02P)  
is required. Plug the cable into the cable connector then position the door  
into place. Plug the cable jack into the remote jack input on the projector.  
WARNING: DO NOT INSTALL BATTERIES IN THE KEYPAD IF A  
BUILT-IN OR WIRED REMOTE CABLE IS ATTACHED TO IT. THIS MAY  
CAUSE THE BATTERIES TO EXPLODE.  
Keypad Operating ➤  
The keypad includes its own memory to store keypad operating settings. With  
a few simple keystrokes you can over-ride the hard wireprotocol setting  
(explained earlier) and enable or disable the backlit feature. Keypad battery life  
is increased if the backlit feature is disabled. The new operating settings are  
stored in the keypad until the batteries are replaced (IR remote keypad) or the  
keypad connection cable is unplugged (wired or built-in keypad).  
Settings  
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If the keypad is configured for IR remote operation, make sure the batteries  
are installed. If it is configured for built-in or wired remote operation, make  
sure its extension cable is properly connected to the projector. Perform the  
following keystroke sequences to change its operating settings:  
To toggle the keypads protocol setting (A or B),  
BRITE  
DETAIL  
TINT  
1
press  
.
To toggle the backlit feature (enable or disable),  
BRITE  
DETAIL  
TINT  
3
press  
.
To return all configuration settings to the jumper settings,  
BRITE  
DETAIL  
TINT  
0
press  
.
Note: The projector will not respond to keypad commands if you press  
BRITE  
DETAIL  
BRITE  
DETAIL  
TINT  
TINT  
2
0
. If pressed accidentally, press  
all keystroke settings.  
to clear  
Reverse Scan ➤  
If the projector is not installed in a front screen, floor mount configuration,  
reverse scan setup may be required. Reverse scan setup must be performed by a  
qualified Madrigal Imaging service technician. Refer to Table 2-2 to determine  
if reverse scan setup is required. Contact your dealer for assistance.  
Table 2-2. Operating Configurations  
HORIZONTAL  
SCAN  
VERTICAL  
SCAN  
OPERATING CONFIGURATION  
Front Screen,  
Floor Mount  
(default configuration)  
NORMAL  
REVERSED  
REVERSED  
NORMAL  
NORMAL  
REVERSED  
NORMAL  
Front Screen,  
Ceiling Mount  
Rear Screen,  
Floor Mount  
Rear Screen,  
Ceiling Mount  
REVERSED  
NORMAL  
Rear Screen,  
Floor Mount,  
With Mirror  
NORMAL  
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2.4 Mounting  
The projector should be mounted after the system design has been  
established and reverse scan setup (if required) is complete.  
Front Screen ➤  
Installations  
Floor Mount  
Mount the projector on a secured table or cart. Position the projector at the  
chosen room location with the projector pointing towards the center of the  
projection screen. The angle of projection, combined with the tilt angle of  
the screen should direct the reflected image towards the center of the audi-  
ence. It is recommended that the difference between the projection angle  
and the screen tilt angle (within a common reference) be less than 15°.  
Refer to Figure 2-9.  
Figure 2-9. Floor Mount Installation  
You can adjust projection angle and level by adjusting the height of the  
projector legs. See Figure 2-10.  
Figure 2-10. Leg Adjustment  
Ceiling Mount  
Mounting the projector to the ceiling requires the use of a projector ceiling  
mount fixture. The fixture is shipped from the factory in kit form (with  
assembly instructions) for assembly and installation by the dealer/installer.  
For more information, contact your dealer or Madrigal.  
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Position the projector so that it is pointing toward the center of the projection  
screen. The angle of projection combined with the tilt angle of the screen  
should direct the reflected image towards the center of the audience. It is rec-  
ommended that the difference between the projection angle and the screen tilt  
angle (within a common reference) be less than 15°. See to Figure 2-11.  
Figure 2-11. Ceiling Mount Installation  
Instructions for adjusting projection angle are provided with the fixture kit.  
For more information, contact your dealer or Madrigal.  
Rear Screen ➤  
Installations  
When installing a rear screen system, the vertical positioning of the projec-  
tor is dependent on the type of rear screen being used. There are two basic  
types of rear screens: optical and diffused.  
Optical Rear Screen Systems  
If the system includes an optical rear screen, mount the projector along the  
center axis of the screen as shown in Figure 2-12.  
Projection Angle = 0  
90  
Figure 2-12. Optical Rear Screen Installation  
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Diffused Rear Screen Systems  
If the system includes a diffused rear screen, floor mount or ceiling mount  
the projector so that the image is directed to the center of the audience.  
Projection tilt should be less than 15°. See Figure 2-13.  
Figure 2-13. Diffused Rear Screen Installation  
In situations where the space behind the projector is limited, a mirror may  
be used to fold the optical path as illustrated in Figure 2-14. If a diffused  
screen is used, the projection angle Ø should be less than 15°. If an optical  
screen is used, the optical path between the mirror and the screen should be  
perpendicular to the screen. Much attention must be given to the position-  
ing of the projector and the mirror. This can be quite difficult for installers  
unfamiliar with this type of installation. It is recommended that your dealer  
or an experienced installer perform the installation.  
Note: When using a mirror as shown in Figure 2-14, the calculated throw  
distance (D) is the summation of D1 and D2.  
Figure 2-14. Folded Optics  
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2.5 Power  
Connection  
To apply power to the projector, plug  
the AC line cord into the line input  
socket located at the front panel of  
the projector. Plug the three prong  
end of the line cord in a grounded  
AC outlet. Input voltage to the pro-  
jector must be between 90 and 264  
VAC, 50 or 60 Hz. The power source  
must supply 650 watts of power to  
the projector.  
90 - 264 VAC  
50 - 60 Hz  
Figure 2-15. Power Connection  
2.6 Source  
Connections  
The projector includes a built-in RGB input interface for connection of  
external RGB sources and audio equipment. This input interface is shown  
in Figure 2-16. The built-in interface is not removable.  
to projector's  
RS-232 in port  
control ports  
P
H
A
S
T
L
i
n
k
compatible  
Figure 2-16. Projector Input Slots  
Optional interface modules are available to accommodate other signal  
types. These include a Composite/S-Video Module, an HDTV Input  
Module, and a PC Analog Input Module. Any one of these can be installed  
in slot 2. A Multi-Standard Decoder may be installed to add four additional  
inputs to the system (slots3 to 6). To further increase the number of  
inputs, a signal switcher may be connected to the RGB interface in slot 1  
to add 8 more sources to the system (9 switcher inputs replace one RGB  
input). Other switchers may be connected to the first switcher for more  
inputs. Brief descriptions of the above mentioned optional modules are  
given in Appendix H, Interfaces. For additional details, contact your dealer  
or Madrigal.  
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The RGB interface allows connection of an RGB source having one of the  
following sync types: sync on green, composite sync, or separate H & V sync.  
To connect a source, connect the red, green, and blue outputs to the RED,  
GREEN, and BLUE inputs on the interface. If the source uses sync on green,  
no additional cables are required. If the source provides a composite sync out-  
put, connect it to the HOR/COMP input. If the source provides separate  
horizontal and vertical sync outputs, connect the horizontal sync signal to the  
HOR/COMP input, and connect the vertical sync input to the VERT input.  
Interconnection cables must be terminated with BNC connectors. Figure 2-17  
show source connections for the built-in interface.  
Figure 2-17. Built-in RGB Interface Connections  
2.7 Serial Port  
Connections  
Serial port connections are required when the projector is to be controlled  
by a computer/controller other than PHAST.  
The projectors serial ports are located on the back panel. See Figure 2-18.  
Figure 2-18. Serial Port Connections  
If the projector is to be controlled by a computer or controller which has an  
RS-232 serial port, connect an RS-232 serial cable between the computer  
and the projector serial port labeled IN. After the connection is made, set  
the serial port baud rate as described in the Projector Setup entry in section  
3.7, Utilities.  
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Notes: 1) All serial connections require a 9 pin D connector at the projector end.  
Refer to Appendix D for cable wiring requirements. 2) For computer/controller  
control, PC software is required. 3) The RS-232 serial port labeled “OUT” is  
provided for projector networking applications.  
2.8 Optical  
Alignment  
Optical alignment is required when the throw distance changes or the pro-  
jector cannot be focused using the focus controls. The projector is optically  
aligned at the factory at a fixed screen size and a fixed projector-to-screen  
distance. See Appendices F and G for the specific details needed for your  
projector model and lens. If the throw distance has changed since the last  
setup, proceed as follows:  
Notes: 1) The projector must be warmed up for at least 45 minutes prior to  
performing optical alignment. 2) Optical alignment is both a mechanical and  
electrical adjustment. Electrical adjustments are stored in the current setup  
memory. After alignment is complete, setup memories which were previously set  
up (if any) must be set up again. Memory setup is explained in section 2.10. 3)  
Factory alignment is performed using the internal crosshatch with a 61.8 kHz  
signal applied.  
It is recommended that optical alignment be performed using the projectors  
Guided Mechanical Setup tutorial. This tutorial displays step-by-step  
instructions during the alignment. The instructions in this section require  
use of the Guided Mechanical Setup tutorial.  
To access and use the Guided  
Mechanical Setup tutorial, turn on  
POWER  
HELP  
the projector (  
) then press  
at operation level. The Help menu  
2
is displayed. Next press to select  
Guided Mechanical Setup. The first  
page of the guide will be displayed on  
the projection screen. When using  
HELP  
the guide, press  
next page, press  
to display the  
to display the  
RECALL  
previous page. When complete, press  
EXIT  
to end Help.  
Step 1  
If you have not already done so, calculate the throw distance and set the  
projector position as explained in section 2.4, Mounting. Turn power off  
before moving the projector.  
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Step 2 ➤  
Locate the front top  
cover of the projector.  
See Figure 2-19. Next,  
position your hands above  
the red and blue lenses  
then grasp the cover.  
Front Top  
Cover  
Gently lift it until it is  
released from its securing  
latch. Slide the cover away  
from the projector as shown  
in Figure 2-20 below.  
Foam Piece  
Figure 2-19. Front Top Cover  
a) Lift front cover until  
latch is released.  
b) Slide cover forward.  
Figure 2-20. Front Top Cover Removal  
Also remove the black decorative foam piece at the front of the lenses  
(removal is optional). Remove the large allen head driver from the tool kit  
provided with the projector. The driver is used for lens alignment.  
Examine the lenses and hardware as shown in Figure 2-21a (or, for the  
MP-8 model, see Figure 2-21b). Each lens consists of a rear section and a  
front section. The rear section sets the optical focus at the center of the  
image and is secured to the lens body by a wing nut at the top rear of the  
lens assembly. The front section sets the focus at the corners and is secured  
to the rear section by a wing nut at the top front of the lens assembly.  
Top Plate  
Securing Bolts  
D
C
C
B
Center  
Focus Adjust  
Corner  
Focus Adjust  
Blue  
Green  
Red  
Figure 2-21a. MP-9 Lens Assemblies - Top View  
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Top Plate  
Lens/CRT  
Securing Bolts  
A
A
A
A
B
D
D
C
C
B
Center  
Focus Adjust  
Corner  
Focus Adjust  
Blue  
Green  
Red  
Figure 2-21b. MP-8 Lens Assemblies - Top View  
For the MP-9: The lenses are secured to the projector frame by a top plate  
and individual mounting plates as shown in Figures 2-21a and 2-22a.  
During optical alignment, adjust the top plate securing bolts using the ball  
nose screw driver (  
) supplied with the projector. Adjust the  
mounting plate securing bolts using either the ball nose screwdriver or the  
projector wrench (  
are labeled B-C-D.  
) supplied, as necessary. The securing bolts  
Top/Bottom  
Focus Adjust  
Blue  
Green  
Red  
Left/Right  
Focus Adjust  
Lens  
Mounting  
Plate  
D
C
B
Figure 2-22a. MP-9 Lens Assemblies - Front View  
For the MP-8: The lenses are secured to the projector frame by a top plate as  
shown. During optical alignment, adjust the securing bolts as instructed —  
refer to Figures 2-21b and 2-22b. The securing bolts are labeled A-B-C-D.  
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Lens Mounting Plate  
Blue  
Green  
Red  
Top/Bottom  
Focus Adjust  
Left/Right  
Focus Adjust  
Factory/Service  
Adjust Only  
Figure 2-22b. MP-8 Lens Assemblies - Front View  
For the MP-9, each CRT is attached to its lens by socket head allen screws  
located at each lens mounting plate. For each lens, the upper left screws  
(when facing the lens) adjust the focus between the left and right sides of  
the picture, and the upper right screws adjust the focus between the top and  
bottom of the picture. Use the supplied ball nose screw driver for these  
adjustments.  
For the MP-8, each CRT is attached to its lens by 3 socket head allen screws  
located at each lens mounting plate. For each lens, the upper right screw  
(when facing the lens) adjusts the focus between the top and bottom of the  
picture, and the lower left screw adjusts the focus between the left and right  
sides of the picture. See Figure 2-22b.  
Step 3 ➤  
Step 4 ➤  
Step 5 ➤  
Loosen the rear wing nut on the green lens. Rotate the lens  
using the wing nut until the picture is focused in the center.  
Tighten the rear wing nut.  
B
G
R
Loosen the front wing nut on the green lens. Rotate the  
front lens barrel until the picture is focused in the corners.  
Tighten the front wing nut.  
B
G
R
Steps 6 to 8 require that you look directly into the lenses for adjustment.  
Before you continue, press to reduce contrast to a low level (less than  
10%).  
WARNING: DO NOT LOOK INTO THE LENSES IF CONTRAST IS SET  
TO NORMAL VIEWING LEVEL.  
Step 6 ➤  
Look directly into the red lens. Press  
crosshatch on the face of the picture tube.  
,
,
or to center the displayed  
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Step 7 ➤  
Look directly into the green lens. Press  
displayed crosshatch on the face of the picture tube.  
,
,
or to center the  
Step 8 ➤  
Look directly into the blue lens. Press  
displayed crosshatch on the face of the picture tube.  
,
,
or to center the  
Step 9 ➤  
Press to increase contrast to a normal viewing level.  
Step 10 ➤  
Pivot the projector and  
move it side to side as  
necessary to display a  
symmetrical crosshatch  
pivot  
point  
centered left-to-right on  
the screen. The pivot  
point should be at the  
After  
Before  
rear wing nut of the green lens to avoid changing the throw distance.  
Step 11 ➤  
Tilt the projector until  
B
G
R
the center horizontal line  
is level and centered with  
the screen. Adjust the feet  
After  
Before  
of the projector or ceiling mount as required.  
Step 12 ➤  
A red image is displayed. Loosen the rear wing nut on the  
red lens. Rotate the lens using the wing nut until the picture  
is focused in the center. Tighten the rear wing nut.  
B
B
B
B
G
R
R
R
R
Step 13 ➤  
Loosen the front wing nut on the red lens. Rotate the front  
lens barrel until the picture is focused in the corners.  
Tighten the front wing nut.  
G
G
G
Step 14  
Step 15  
A blue image is displayed. Loosen the rear wing nut on  
the blue lens. Rotate the lens using the wing nut until the  
picture is focused in the center. Tighten the rear wing nut.  
Loosen the front wing nut on the blue lens. Rotate the  
front lens barrel until the picture is focused in the corners.  
Tighten the front wing nut.  
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Step 16  
Step 17  
Press or to adjust for best electrical focus at the center of the picture.  
On the MP-9, loosen the three bolts labeled  
B
G
R
B. One is located on the top plate. The  
other two are below the red lens.  
B
G
R
On the MP-8, loosen the four bolts  
labeled A.  
Loosen the two bolts labeled B.  
Step 18 ➤  
A red and green crosshatch is displayed. Move  
the red lens so that the left and right edges of the  
red crosshatch match the green.  
After  
Before  
Step 19 ➤  
On the MP-9, tighten the three bolts  
labeled B.  
B
G
R
B
G
R
On the MP-8, tighten the two  
bolts labeled B.  
B
G
R
Step 20  
On the MP-9, loosen the three bolts  
labeled D. One is located on the top plate.  
B
G
R
The other two are below the blue lens.  
B
G
R
On the MP-8, tighten the two bolts labeled D.  
B
G
R
Step 21  
A blue and green crosshatch is displayed. Move the  
blue lens so that the left and right edges of the blue  
crosshatch match the green.  
After  
Before  
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Step 22  
Step 23  
On the MP-9, tighten the three bolts  
labeled D.  
B
G
R
B
G
R
On the MP-8, tighten the two bolts labeled D.  
B
G
R
A green image is displayed. Loosen the rear wing nut on the  
green lens and slightly defocus the center of the picture.  
B
G
R
Step 24 On the MP-9, locate the two  
adjustment bolts at the upper  
TOP Bolt  
SIDE  
Bolt  
right corner of the green lens  
mounting plate (viewed from  
the front). Adjust the two bolts  
until the top and bottom areas  
G
After  
Before  
of the picture are equally defocused. Use the following technique for the  
1
adjustment: Turn the SIDE bolt 1 8 turn CCW. Turn the TOP bolt about  
8
turn CW until it stops. If defocus at the top and bottom are equalizing,  
repeat until equal. If the top and bottom are not becoming equally defo-  
cused, use the same technique but instead turn the TOP bolt CCW then  
turn the SIDE bolt CW until it stops. Repeat until defocus is equal.  
On the MP-8, adjust the  
B
G
R
large allen head bolt located  
at the upper right corner of  
the green lens mounting plate.  
After  
Before  
Turn the bolt head until the top and bottom areas of the picture are  
equally defocused.  
NOTE: On all models, it may be necessary to readjust the lens’ rear wing nut to  
keep the center defocused.  
Step 25 ➤  
Rotate the green lens using the rear wing nut until the  
picture is focused in the center. Tighten the rear wing nut.  
B
G
R
If necessary, loosen the front wing nut, rotate the front lens  
barrel to readjust the focus in the corners, then re-tighten the wing nut.  
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Step 26 ➤  
A red image is displayed. Loosen the rear wing nut on the  
red lens and slightly defocus the center of the picture.  
B
G
R
Step 27 ➤  
On the MP-9, locate the two  
adjustment bolts at the upper  
TOP Bolt  
SIDE  
Bolt  
right corner of the red lens  
mounting plate (viewed from  
the front).  
R
After  
Before  
Adjust the two bolts until the top and bottom areas of the picture are  
equally defocused. Use the same technique as that used for the green  
adjustment (step 24).  
On the MP-8, adjust the large  
allen head bolt located at the  
B
G
R
upper right corner of the red  
lens mounting plate. Turn the  
After  
Before  
bolt head until the top and bottom areas of the picture are equally defocused.  
Note: On all models, it may be necessary to readjust the lens’ rear wing nut to  
keep the center defocused.  
TOP Bolt  
Step 28 ➤  
On the MP-9, locate the two  
adjustment bolts at the upper  
left corner of the red lens mount-  
SIDE  
Bolt  
ing plate (viewed from the front).  
R
After  
Before  
Adjust the two bolts until the  
left and right areas of the picture are equally defocused. Use the same  
technique as that used for the previous adjustment (step 27).  
On the MP-8, adjust the large  
B
G
R
allen head bolt located at the  
lower left corner of the red  
lens mounting plate. Turn the  
After  
Before  
bolt head until the left and right sides of the picture are equally defocused.  
Note: On all models, it may be necessary to readjust the lens’ rear wing nut to  
keep the center defocused.  
Step 29 ➤  
Rotate the red lens using the rear wing nut until the picture is focused in  
the center. Tighten the rear wing nut. If necessary, loosen the front wing nut,  
rotate the front lens barrel to readjust the focus in the corners, then re-tighten  
the wing nut.  
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Step 30 A blue image is displayed. Loosen the rear wing nut on the  
blue lens and slightly defocus the center of the picture.  
B
G
R
TOP Bolt  
Step 31 On the MP-9, locate the two  
adjustment bolts at the upper  
right corner of the blue lens  
mounting plate (viewed from  
the front).  
SIDE  
Bolt  
B
After  
Before  
Adjust the two bolts until the top and bottom areas of the picture are  
equally defocused. Use the same technique as that used for the green and  
red adjustments.  
On the MP-8, adjust the large  
allen head bolt located at the  
B
G
R
upper right corner of the blue  
lens mounting plate. Turn the  
After  
Before  
bolt head until the top and bottom sides of the picture are equally defocused.  
Note: On all models, it may be necessary to readjust the lens’ rear wing nut to  
keep the center defocused.  
TOP Bolt  
Step 32 On the MP-9, locate the two  
adjustment bolts at the upper  
left corner of the blue lens  
mounting plate (viewed from  
the front).  
SIDE  
Bolt  
B
After  
Before  
Adjust the two bolts until the left and right areas of the picture are equally  
defocused. Use the same technique as that used for the previous adjustment  
(step 31).  
On the MP-8, adjust the large  
B
G
R
allen head bolt located at the  
lower left corner of the blue  
lens mounting plate. Turn the  
After  
Before  
bolt head until the left and right sides of the picture are equally defocused.  
Note: On all models, it may be necessary to readjust the lens’ rear wing nut to  
keep the center defocused.  
Step 33 Rotate the blue lens using the rear wing nut until the picture is focused in  
the center. Tighten the rear wing nut.  
If necessary, loosen the front wing nut, rotate the front lens barrel to readjust  
the focus in the corners, then re-tighten the wing nut. See Step 15.  
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Step 34 ➤  
For the MP-9, optical alignment is now complete. If you had removed the  
foam insert, reinstall it now. Install the front top cover. Proceed to set up each  
source by following the source setup procedure in section 2.9, Source Setup.  
On the MP-8, tighten the bolts labeled A. Optical  
alignment is now complete. If you had removed the foam  
insert, reinstall it now. Install the front top cover. Proceed to  
B
G
R
set up each source by following the source setup procedure  
in section 2.9, Source Setup.  
2.9 Source Setup  
This section gives step-by-step instructions for quick setup of the projector  
for a selected external source. For a complete setup, repeat these steps as  
required for each source connected to the projector.  
Before starting, ensure that the projector is optically and mechanically  
aligned. If optical alignment is required, follow the setup instructions in  
section 2.8, Optical Alignment. Select the source to be set up using the  
Source command and make sure it is visible on the projection screen.  
To make setup easier, it is  
recommended that you use  
the projectors Guided Source  
Setup tutorial. It provides source  
setup instructions on screen to  
guide you through the adjustments.  
HELP  
To access the tutorial, first press  
at operation level. The Help menu  
1
is displayed. Next press to select  
Guided Source Setup. The first page  
of the guide will be displayed on the  
projection screen. When using the  
HELP  
guide,press  
page, press  
to display the next  
to display the previous page. When complete, press  
RECALL  
EXIT  
.
BRITE  
Step 1 ➤  
Press  
then or to increase or decrease the brightness setting until  
black areas in the image just disappear.  
CONT  
Step 2 ➤  
Press  
then or to adjust the contrast of the image to a suitable level.  
Step 3 ➤  
Press or to adjust electrical focus for best overall sharpness.  
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Step 4 ➤  
Press or to adjust skew until the vertical line through the center of the  
image is not tilted (perpendicular to the horizontal line). Press or until  
the center horizontal line is perpendicular to the vertical.  
Step 5 ➤  
Step 6 ➤  
Step 7 ➤  
Press or to adjust keystone until the width at the top of the picture is  
equal to the width at the bottom.  
After  
Before  
Press or to adjust side pincushion until the left and right sides of the  
picture are straight and not curved.  
After  
Before  
Press or to adjust vertical bow until the horizontal line at the middle  
of the picture is straight. Press or to adjust horizontal bow so that the  
vertical line at the middle of the picture is straight.  
Step 8 ➤  
Press or to adjust top pincushion until the horizontal line at the top of  
the picture is straight and not curved. Press or to adjust top keystone so  
that the top edge is level.  
Step 9 ➤  
Press or to adjust bottom pincushion until the horizontal line at the  
bottom of the picture is straight and not curved. Press or to adjust  
bottom keystone so that the bottom edge is level.  
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Step 10 ➤  
Adjust C linearity as follows:  
Press or until the horizontal line through the center of the crosshatch  
is equally distant from the lines at the very top and bottom.  
After  
Before  
Press or until the center of the crosshatch is equally distant from the  
vertical lines at the left and right edges.  
Step 11 ➤  
Adjust S linearity as follows:  
Press or until the height of each crosshatch square is equal from the top  
to the bottom.  
After  
Before  
Press or until the width of each crosshatch square is equal from the left  
to the right.  
The source connected to the currently selected input should now be visible.  
If there is no picture, check to see if the source is active.  
Step 12 ➤  
Press , , or to adjust phase until the picture is centered on  
the screen.  
After  
Before  
Step 13 ➤  
Press , , or to adjust the size of the picture. Ensure that objects in  
your picture have the correct shape. For example, if there is a circle in your  
picture, size should be adjusted until the circle is round, not oval.  
After  
Before  
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Step 14 The final step is convergence. If the projector includes the ACON option,  
EXIT  
CONV  
4
press  
to exit the guide and allow ACON to converge the system.  
EXIT CONV  
1
Otherwise, press  
to enter Guided Convergence.  
Reminder: Remember that all of the adjustments above should be repeated for  
other sources in the system.  
2.10 Memory  
Setup  
This section explains how to set up projector memories to improve the per-  
formance of the projectors ASI and ASR features. If you are not familiar  
with setup memories, read section 3, Operation, prior to memory setup; in  
particular, read section 3.4, Setup Memories, and the ASI with Save and Turn  
ASR On/Off entries in section 3.7, Utility Features. If the projectors setup  
memories are properly set up, the projector will be easier to use and operate.  
Note: Memory setup should be performed when the projector is in its final oper-  
ating position. If the physical position of the projector changes, memory setup  
must be repeated.  
Here is a brief summary of the setup memory, ASR, and ASI discussions in  
Section 3.  
About Setup Memories ...  
The projector has 75 setup memories for storing display settings of different  
sources. Multiple setup memories are required since display settings usually  
vary amongst sources. There are two types of setup memories: Input and  
Recall. Both memory types store the same parameters. The only difference is  
that Input memories store display settings for a particular physical input  
(e.g., switcher 0, slot 1) while Recall memories can be used with any input.  
At any one time, one setup memory is the current setup memory. The dis-  
play settings in the current setup memory are used for the current display.  
When a source is selected by entering its input number, the Input memory  
for the selected input becomes the current setup memory*. If a Recall mem-  
ory is selected, it becomes the current setup memory*. Display adjustments  
are automatically saved in the setup memory which is current at the time of  
adjustment (unless the setup memory is locked).  
* Note: If the ASR feature (explained below) is turned on during setup memory  
selection, the selected memory may not be the current setup memory.  
UTIL  
3
To display the Recall memories stored in the projector, press  
Press  
.
UTIL  
4
to display the Input memories. (Unused setup memories are  
not displayed).  
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About ASI and ASR ...  
ASI (Automatic Source Interpolation) is a feature which automatically  
adjusts display settings based on the settings of other setup memories stored  
in the projector. When a setup memory is first created, ASI automatically  
generates its initial display settings. These settings will be created by copying  
another setup memory or by interpolating multiple setup memories.  
ASI is activated when:  
A new setup memory is created.  
An ASR is performed and its logic has activated an ASI.  
An ASI with Saveis specified by the user (see section 3.7).  
ASR (Automatic Source Recall) is a feature which, when turned on for a  
given input, provides automatic Recall memory selection or ASI adjustment.  
ASR processing can activate when: 1) a change in scan frequencies is detected  
at the input, 2) an input is selected, 3) a Recall memory is selected, or 4) a  
channel is selected. This feature is primarily intended for use when many dif-  
ferent sources must share the same input (via a third party switcher, for  
example) or when a signal source can output several different scan frequencies  
(e.g., a SVGA card). When a source switch is made, the projector may auto-  
matically select a Recall memory with matching scan frequencies or create the  
display settings based on the settings in other setup memories.  
(Refer to Appendix C for ASI/ASR logic diagrams.)  
Input Memory ➤  
Follow these steps to prepare an Input memory for a source.  
Setup  
Note: To assure proper setup of an existing Input memory, ASR must be off  
(default) for the memory.  
Step 1  
Connect the source to the input to be set up, then select the input using the  
Source command. For example, if the source is connected to slot 1 of the  
SOURCE  
0
1
projector, press  
. If the Input memory did not previously exist, it  
will be created automatically.  
Step 2  
The source should be displayed on the projection screen. If much adjustment  
UTIL  
0
2
is required, press  
to perform an ASI with Save. The display appear-  
ance may improve based on the settings stored in other setup memories. (If  
the Input memory is new, ASI with Save will have already been performed  
when the input was selected.)  
Step 3  
Make display adjustments as required. Adjustment changes will automatically  
be saved in the Input memory.  
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Recall Memory ➤  
Follow these steps to prepare a Recall memory.  
Setup  
Step 1  
Select the input connected to the source. For example, if the source is  
SOURCE  
1
5
connected to switcher 1, slot 5, press  
displayed on the projection screen.  
. The source should be  
Note: To assure proper setup of a Recall memory, ASR must be off (default) for  
the current input.  
Step 2  
Select a Recall memory as the current setup memory. For example, to make  
RECALL  
0
3
Recall memory 03 the current setup memory, press  
. If the Recall  
memory did not previously exist, it will be created automatically.  
Step 3  
UTIL  
0
2
If much adjustment is required, press  
to perform an ASI with  
Save. (If the Recall memory is new, ASI with Save will have already been  
performed when the memory was selected.)  
Step 4  
Make display adjustments as required. Adjustment changes will automatically  
be saved in the Recall memory.  
ASI Improvement ➤  
If the projector will be used with many sources, or new sources will be  
frequently added to the system, it is recommended that five or six setup  
memories be created expressly for the purpose of improving ASI accuracy.  
ASI accuracy improves as more setup memories are created and stored, and  
the variations amongst horizontal and vertical scan frequencies increases.  
For example, if you always use the same input and you never use Recall  
memories (thus only one setup memory has ever been created), ASI will not  
be effective. However, if many Input and Recall memories have been used  
and adjusted for a variety of sources, the projector has more knowledge”  
in its database for performing an ASI. As this knowledgeincreases, ASI  
accuracy improves.  
An easy way to add setup memories at various scan frequencies is to use the  
projectors internal frequency generator. The internal frequency generator  
can display a test pattern using the scan frequencies you select. When dis-  
play adjustments are made, the display settings are stored in the current  
setup memory. Prepare a Recall memory using the generator as follows:  
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Step 1  
Select a Recall memory to be the current setup memory. For example, to  
RECALL  
9
0
make Recall memory 90 the current setup memory, press  
. (Recall  
memory numbers may be any number from 01 to 99). If the selected Recall  
memory did not previously exist, it will be created automatically.  
Step 2  
UTIL  
6
1
Press  
to access the Internal  
Frequency Selection menu. Items one  
to six contain preset scan frequencies  
covering the scan range of the projector.  
It is recommended that Recall memories  
be created for each. To make a selection,  
enter an item number or use and to  
move the cursor bar to the item you want,  
ENTER  
then press  
.
Tip: It is recommended that Recall memories for the two extreme frequencies  
be set up first (items 1 and 4). When other Recall memories are created, their  
initial display settings will be based on the settings already stored in memory.  
Step 3  
At this point, a test pattern is displayed. Make display adjustments as  
required. All display settings will be stored in the Recall memory. To create  
another Recall memory, repeat the above steps. To return to the external  
EXIT  
source, press  
while only the test pattern is displayed.  
(You may notice that as new Recall memories are created, fewer display  
adjustments are required. This is because ASI is using other setup memories  
to create the initial settings of the new memories.)  
ASR Setup ➤  
This subsection provides two examples of how the ASR feature may by used  
and set up.  
ASR Example #1  
Refer to the system illustrated in Figure 2-23. A computer is connected to  
slot 1 of the projector as shown. The graphics adapter in the computer can  
operate at different frequency modes to accommodate various software  
applications. The ASR feature may be used until when the frequency mode  
of the computer changes, the projector setup also changes to match that of  
the new mode.  
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Source with multiple  
scan rates / operating  
modes.  
Input 01  
MODE TYPE  
FREQ. (H)  
RECALL#  
31.5 kHz  
35.6 kHz  
64.0 kHz  
110.0 kHz  
1
2
3
4
Text  
01  
02  
03  
04  
Graphics  
Graphics  
Graphics  
Figure 2-23. ASR System Example #1  
To prepare setup memories for the above system, follow these steps:  
Step 1  
SOURCE  
0
1
Select the input using the Source command. Press  
projector slot 1.  
to select  
Step 2  
Press twice to display the Current Input Parameters status page. Check to  
UTIL  
1
4
see if ASR is off for the current input. If it is on, press  
to turn ASR  
off for the input. (It is usually easier to prepare setup memories when ASR is  
turned off.)  
Step 3  
At the computer, switch to an application which uses one of the graphics  
adapter operating modes. Select an unused Recall memory as the current  
setup memory. For example, to make Recall memory 01 the current setup  
RECALL  
0
1
memory, press  
. Make display adjustments as required. The display  
settings for the current graphics mode will be stored in the Recall memory.  
Repeat this step for the remaining graphics adapter operating modes, storing  
adjustments for them in Recall memories 02, 03 and 04. It is recommended  
that the two extreme frequencies be set up first.  
Step 4  
SOURCE  
0
1
Press  
press  
to make Input memory 01 the current setup memory then  
to display the Clear Setup dialog box. Move the cursor to  
UTIL  
1
5
ENTER  
Do Itthen press  
to clear the display and frequency settings of the  
input. Now Input memory 01 will not be used during an ASR search.  
Step 5  
UTIL  
1
3
Press  
to lock Input memory 01 to prevent display or frequency  
changes to the Input memory.  
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Step 6  
UTIL  
1
4
Press  
to turn ASR on for the input. Now, each time the computers  
graphics adapter switches operating modes, the projector will automatically  
adjust its display settings to suit the new mode.  
ASR Example #2  
Refer to the system illustrated in Figure 2-24 below. Six different sources  
are connected to a third party (non-Madrigal Imaging) signal switcher.  
Under normal circumstances, the projector is not aware of source switches  
made by the switcher. However, if ASR is turned on for the input, and a  
Recall memory has been set up for each source device, the projector will  
detect the external source switch and automatically select the appropriate  
Recall memory. Even if Recall memories have not been set up but ASR is  
on, ASR will try to adjust the display settings based on the settings of other  
Input or Recall memories.  
Source "D"  
(setup parameters  
saved in Recall  
memory 04)  
Source "E"  
(setup parameters  
saved in Recall  
memory 05)  
Source "C"  
(setup parameters  
saved in Recall  
memory 03)  
3rd Party Switcher  
Source "B"  
(setup parameters  
saved in Recall  
memory 02)  
Source "F"  
(setup parameters  
saved in Recall  
memory 06)  
Source "A"  
(setup parameters saved  
in Recall memory 01)  
Figure 2-24. ASR System Example #2  
To prepare setup memories for this system, follow these steps:  
Step 1  
Connect the output of the signal switcher to a projector input. Select the  
SOURCE  
0
1
input using the Source command. For this example, press  
select projector slot 1.  
to  
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Step 2  
Press twice to display the Current Input Parameters status page. Check  
EXIT  
to see if ASR is off for the current input. If it is on, press  
then press  
UTIL  
1
4
to turn ASR off for the input.  
Step 3  
At the switcher, switch in one of the source devices. Select an unused Recall  
memory as the current setup memory. For example, to make Recall memory  
RECALL  
0
1
01 the current setup memory, press  
. Make display adjustments as  
required. The display settings for the selected device will be stored in the  
Recall memory. Repeat this step for the remaining devices.  
Step 4  
UTIL  
1
5
Press  
to display the Clear Setup dialog box. Move the cursor to  
ENTER  
Do Itthen press  
to clear the display settings and frequency settings  
of the input. By doing this, Input memory 01 will not be used during an  
ASR search.  
Step 5  
UTIL  
1
3
Press  
to lock Input memory 01 to prevent display or frequency  
changes to the Input memory.  
Step 6  
UTIL  
1
4
Press  
to turn ASR on for the input. The projectors display settings  
will automatically adjust to match the source selected by the switcher.  
2.11 ACON Setup  
This section provides setup and usage guidelines for systems which include  
the ACON automatic convergence feature.  
CON  
There are a few simple rules and operation fundamentals which should be  
understood and considered when installing a projector which includes the  
ACON automatic convergence feature. ACON operates on the principle of  
monitoring projected screen images via its Locator Assembly, analyzing this  
data, then adjusting the vertical and horizontal positions of the red and blue  
colors until optimum convergence with the green is achieved. This process  
requires that the view of the display screen by the Locator Assembly be  
totally unobstructed. ACONs performance can be adversely affected if the  
projectors optical and system functions are not properly set. Ensure the pro-  
jector is focused and all user adjustments have been made prior to operating  
ACON.  
Figure 2-29 illustrates two common projection system configurations. ACON  
responds differently for each configuration. The projector configuration is  
determined by ACON during the Learn Screen process. Always perform a  
Learn Screen for a new or changed installation. For more information on  
Learn Screen, refer to section 3.6, Convergence Registration.  
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If the installation is rear screen, the Locator Assembly should be mounted in  
front of the display with an optional Locator Mounting Bracket  
(kit# 38-8000805-01). See Figure 2-30.  
Front Screen, Floor Mount  
ACON Locator  
Assembly  
ACON Locator  
Assembly  
Front Screen, Ceiling Mount  
Figure 2-29. ACON Installation Examples  
Side View  
Viewing Cone  
Ceiling  
VERTICAL  
LOCATION "A"  
Screen  
20 max.  
VERTICAL  
LOCATION "B"  
(preferred)  
20 max.  
Extension  
Cable  
VERTICAL  
LOCATION "C"  
1.5 x Screen Width  
(+50%/-20%)  
to Locator  
Assembly  
ACON Locator Assembly  
must be positioned  
within viewing cone  
Top View  
Viewing Cone  
HORIZONTAL  
LOCATION "X"  
Screen  
20 max.  
20 max.  
HORIZONTAL  
LOCATION "Y"  
(preferred)  
Extension  
Cable  
HORIZONTAL  
LOCATION "Z"  
to Locator  
Assembly  
Figure 2-30. Remote Locator Assembly Placement  
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Operation  
3.1 Overview  
This section explains how to operate the projector once it has been installed  
and is ready for use. If you have not yet set up the projector, refer to  
Section 2, Installation and Setup.  
Before using the projector for the first time, it is recommended that you  
read through this section of the manual. Although the projector is easy to  
use, there are many advanced features which allow you to enhance perform-  
ance and operation. By understanding these features, and how to use them,  
you will soon be able to take full advantage of the projectors extensive  
capabilities.  
Organization of this section is as follows:  
3.1 Overview  
3.2 Projector Basics  
3.3 Source Selection  
3.4 Setup Memories  
3.5 Display Adjustments  
3.6 Convergence Registration  
3.7 Utility Features  
3.8 Multi-projector Functions  
3.2 Projector  
Basics  
Notice that the projector has no knobs or moving parts to make adjustments  
or change control settings. This is because all user adjustments are digitally  
controlled via the projectors keypad. Adjustment settings are retained in the  
projectors internal memory, even when the projector is unplugged.  
Keypads ➤  
Four types of keypads may be used with the projector: built-in, IR remote,  
wired remote, and touch-screen. The projector includes a multi-use, full func-  
tion, backlit keypad which is factory configured for use as a built-in keypad.  
It can easily be reconfigured for use as an IR remote keypad or a wired remote  
keypad. A Madrigal IRIQ programmable touch-screen remote is also included  
for overall system control. Use the keypad type which is most appropriate for  
your application.  
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Notes: 1) For information on how to reconfigure the keypad, refer to section  
2.3, Hardware Setup. 2) To convert the keypad to a wired remote keypad, an  
optional accessory cable (#03-001106-02P) is required. 3) Additional keypads  
are available from your dealer and Madrigal.  
Built-in Keypad  
When the keypad is configured for built-in use (factory default), it is con-  
nected to the projector by a 3 foot extension cable, located below the front  
top cover. This configuration is intended for initial setup of the projector  
and applications where it is desirable to keep the keypad with the projector.  
The keypad can be accessed as follows:  
Locate the front top cover of the  
projector. Position your hands  
above the red and blue lenses then  
grasp the cover. Lift the cover until  
the keypad is exposed. Slide the  
cover away from the projector. The  
keypad is mounted to a securing  
bracket located above the lens  
assemblies as shown in Figure 3-1.  
The built-in keypad can slide out  
of it securing bracket but it is rec-  
ommended that it remain in place  
for use. When finished using the  
keypad, position the front top  
cover back in place.  
Figure 3-1. Built-in Keypad Access  
IR Remote Keypad  
When the keypad is configured for IR remote operation, you can control  
the projector from a distance without a wired connection to the projector.  
The keypad includes a battery powered infrared (IR) transmitter.  
Wired Remote Keypad  
When the keypad is configured as a wired remote keypad, you can control  
the projector from a distance by way of a 25 ft extension cable (accessory  
cable required). Wired remote keypad operation is recommended when:  
the location of the keypad with respect to the projector or screen is  
inadequate for IR remote keypad operation,  
the projector is in a lighting environment which is unsuitable for IR  
remote keypad operation, or  
there are multiple projectors in the same room and you want each  
projector to be controlled by its own remote keypad.  
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Figure 3-2 shows the projector functions which are accessible from the multi-  
use (full function) keypad. As you may notice from the figure, some keys  
POWER  
provide direct access to specific functions (such as  
to turn the projector  
on or off), and some keys provide indirect function access via menus.  
Functions which are less frequently accessed are provided through on-screen  
menus.  
proj  
color  
cont  
enter  
util  
pic  
tint  
detail geom  
conv  
brite  
exit  
source  
1
4
7
0
2
5
8
3
6
9
recall  
help  
#
menu mute stby power  
Menu  
Mute  
to temporarily turn off  
on-screen displays  
and dialogs  
Standby  
to turn both picture and  
audio on or off  
Figure 3-2. Full Function Keypad  
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Keypad Usage ➤  
The keypad is used the same way you would use a remote keypad supplied  
with a TV or VCR. There are only a few general key press rules to keep  
in mind:  
Key Press Rules  
1) All key presses are in sequence; no functions require simultaneous key  
presses.  
POWER  
STBY  
2)  
and  
are the only keys which require an extended hold-down for  
function activation (about one second). For all other keys, a momentary  
press will activate the keys function.  
3) , , and are the only keys which repeat when held down. For all  
other keys, the key must first be released then pressed again for repeated  
activation.  
4) Pressing  
EXIT  
always exits the current function, operation, menu, or  
dialog box.  
Notes: 1) To toggle the keypads backlit display (enable or disable), press  
BRITE  
DETAIL  
TINT  
3
. See section 2.3 for details. 2) If keys are pressed at a time  
when the projector is busy (such as during power-up), the key presses may not  
take effect.  
When the projector is turned on, it begins operation at Operation Level.  
Operation level is the normal level of operation at which a source image  
is (or may be) displayed. The projector temporarily leaves operation level  
when menus are displayed, control settings are changed, or online help is  
accessed. The screen display changes to reflect the operation or function  
being performed. One or more of the following may be displayed:  
Slidebar - to make adjustments to display settings.  
Menu - to select projector functions or change projector settings.  
Dialog Box - to select an action such as confirm or cancel an operation.  
Message Box - to display messages.  
Help Page - to display help and provide assistance.  
Test Pattern - to assist during setup.  
(Note: The display of slidebars and messages can be suppressed if desired. For  
more information, refer to section 3.7, Utility Features).  
Each of the above are explained in the following entries. As you read  
through the explanations, note the following:  
In most cases ...  
EXIT  
brings you back to operation level,  
brings you back to the previous page or menu,  
is pressed to make a selection, and  
provides context-sensitive help.  
RECALL  
ENTER  
HELP  
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Slidebars  
When an adjustment is made, a slidebar is superimposed on the projection  
screen. The slidebar displays the adjustment setting on a percentage scale.  
To make an adjustment, use the arrow keys indicated by the slidebar. Press  
EXIT  
ENTER  
to end an adjustment or, for a slidebar accessed from a menu, press  
.
If no keys are pressed within 5 seconds while a slidebar is displayed, the  
slidebar disappears.  
CONT  
For example, if  
is pressed, the Contrast slidebar  
Contrast  
50 100  
is superimposed on the image. The slidebar shows  
that contrast is set to 50%. Press or on the  
5 0  
0
keypad to change the contrast level. When  
EXIT  
complete, press  
.
Menus  
When a menu key is pressed  
or a menu is selected, a menu  
with a list of selection items  
is superimposed on the pro-  
jection screen. Each menu  
consists of a title, selection  
items, and a cursor bar.  
Selection items may include  
adjustment functions, control  
settings or other menus.  
To make a selection from the menu, either:  
press the number key corresponding to the item number, or  
press or to move the cursor bar to the desired item, then press  
ENTER  
.
If a menu item includes control options, for example, items 5, 7 and 8  
above, the control option setting can be changed by pressing the number  
ENTER  
key or by pressing  
when the item is highlighted.  
RECALL  
Note: Pressing  
while in a sub-menu returns you to the previous menu.  
Dialog Boxes  
Dialog boxes are displayed when the projector  
requires an action to be chosen by the user.  
For example, after a convergence registration  
is performed, a dialog box is displayed to con-  
firm that the new convergence settings are to be saved in memory. Press  
ENTER  
EXIT  
or to highlight one of the actions then press  
the action. If  
to perform  
or  
ENTER  
EXIT  
is pressed, the previous menu is then displayed. If  
is  
pressed, the projector returns to operation level.  
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Message Boxes  
Message boxes display brief messages on the screen to indicate a status, con-  
dition, or error. Messages are overlayed on the displayed source image and in  
most cases remain on the screen for about five seconds. To remove a message  
EXIT  
box prior to the five second display period, press  
.
Help Pages  
Help pages provide assistance when you need it. There are various forms of  
HELP  
help available, all accessible by pressing  
. For information about using  
help, refer to the Using Help entry in this section.  
HELP  
To advance one page when using help, press  
. To go back one help page,  
RECALL  
EXIT  
press  
. To exit from a help page, press  
.
Test Patterns  
The projector has an internal generator which can display several different  
#
types of test patterns to assist you during projector setup. Press to display  
#
the first test pattern a crosshatch. Each subsequent press of changes the  
test pattern as shown below. If a test pattern is the only graphic displayed  
EXIT  
(i.e., no overlayed text), pressing  
returns the display to the external image.  
Presentation  
Level  
Presentation  
Level  
Standard  
Crosshatch  
Dots  
Grey  
Scale  
White  
Screen  
Fine  
Crosshatch  
Note: Test patterns are normally generated at the scan frequencies of the current  
input signal.  
Using Help ➤  
The projector includes an extensive online help system. The help system  
provides operation guidance and assistance. There are two types of online  
help: Context Sensitive Help and Guided Help.  
Context Sensitive Help  
Context Sensitive Help provides help on how to use a specific function.  
To view help pertaining to a dedicated key function, press the key then press  
HELP  
. For example, to view a help page which describes how to use the  
BRITE  
HELP  
brightness function, press  
.
To view help pertaining to a menu selectable function select the function  
HELP  
then press  
.
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HELP  
To view help describing a menu, press  
while the menu is displayed.  
HELP  
If multiple pages are available, press  
Press  
to advance to the next page.  
RECALL  
EXIT  
to go back to the previous page. To end help, press  
.
Guided Help  
Guided Help provides several online  
tutorials which explain how to  
operate the projector and assist you  
during installation and setup.  
HELP  
To access the tutorials, press  
at  
operation level. The Help menu  
is displayed. When using tutorials,  
HELP  
press  
to display the next tutorial  
RECALL  
page, press  
ous page, press  
to display the previ-  
EXIT  
to end help.  
1. Guided Source Setup  
The Guided Source Setup tutorial provides step-by-step instructions for  
quick setup of the projector with the currently selected external source.  
Setup may be performed while proceeding through the tutorial.  
RECALL  
EXIT  
Notes: 1) During the tutorial,  
displays the previous page and  
returns you to operation level (this includes when slidebars are displayed).  
2) If the display cannot be focused, ensure that the throw distance is correct  
(see section 2.2). If the screen distance is correct but the display cannot be  
focused, follow the Guided Mechanical Setup tutorial.  
2. Guided Mechanical Setup  
The Guided Mechanical Setup tutorial provides step-by-step instructions  
for mechanical and optical setup of the projector. This setup is necessary  
during initial installation and also when the screen size changes, the  
throw distance changes, or the display image does not focus using the  
focus control. For more details, refer to section 2.8, Optical Alignment.  
3. Source Selection Guide  
The Source Selection Guide explains various source selection methods.  
4. Keypad Guide  
The Keypad Guide explains how to use the keypad.  
6. Using Help  
Using Help provides instructions on how to use the help system.  
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POWER  
POWER  
Power-on ➤  
To turn on the projector, press  
on the keypad. Hold  
down for  
about one second. If using an IR remote keypad, point the keypad at the  
projection screen or the front of the projector. During power-on, the projec-  
tor proceeds through a series of internal diagnostic tests that last approxi-  
mately 9 seconds. Once complete, an input image should be displayed on  
SOURCE  
the projection screen. If no image is displayed, press  
to display the  
source message. The source message displays the currently selected input.  
Check that the correct source is indicated on the display.  
If there is no display when is pressed, check the LEDs (Light Emitting  
Diodes) on the projector back panel. Only the green POWER LED should  
be lit. If any of the red diagnostics LEDs are lit, call your dealer for assistance.  
Figure 3-3. Rear Panel LEDs  
Notes: 1) Allow the projector to warm up for 45 minutes before use. Critical  
adjustments should be performed after the warm-up period. 2) Turning the  
projector off via a remote or built-in keypad places the projector in a wait to  
operatemode. To remove power from the projector, unplug the power cord.  
Standby Mode ➤  
Standby Mode allows you to blank the display and mute the audio output  
while keeping the projector in a warmed-up and ready state.  
STBY  
To enter standby mode, hold down  
for about one second while at pre-  
sentation level. The display blanks and audio is muted. Both the green  
POWER LED and the yellow  
LED are lit. To leave standby mode,  
for one second. The display and audio are then  
LED is turned off.  
STBY  
EXIT  
hold down  
or  
restored and the  
Tip: During presentations, the standby feature is useful when you want to direct  
audience attention away from the projection screen.  
Note: To prolong CRT life, it is recommended that the standby feature be used  
when the display is not required.  
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Audio ➤  
Functions  
Mute  
The Mute function is used to silence audio output.  
MUTE  
MUTE  
To silence the audio output, press  
. Press  
again to restore audio.  
Volume  
The Volume function is used to adjust the audio output level.  
VOL  
To adjust Volume, press  
attained.  
then or until the desired audio level is  
System Status ➤  
The projectors current operating  
settings may be displayed by  
pressing while at operation  
level. Each time is pressed, one  
of three main status pages is dis-  
Pages  
played. To return to operation  
EXIT  
level, press  
.
Page 1 displays general projector  
information and operating settings  
which include identity, software  
version, date and time, keypad  
type, scan configuration, auto  
power-up setting, message display  
setting, switchers (numbers) con-  
nected, installed options, and  
mute setting. Operating settings  
are explained in the following  
entries in this section.  
Page 2 displays current input  
parameters. These parameters  
(defined later in this section),  
relate specifically to the currently  
selected input.  
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Page 3 lists the display settings  
currently in use. Note: If the  
current setup memory is locked  
or an ASI has occurred, the display  
settings shown may not be  
identical to those stored in the  
setup memory.  
Notes: To view help pages pertaining  
to the status pages and their contents,  
HELP  
press  
during status page display.  
Timedoes not update on-screen.  
3.3 Source  
The projector includes a built-in RGB input interface to accept a single  
input. With optional accessories such as a Multi-standard Decoder, and  
the use of one or more external switchers, the number of inputs can be  
significantly increased. Because of this large capability, three source selection  
methods are available: Input Selection, Direct Channel Selection, and  
Up/Down Channel Selection. Sources are selected at operation level.  
Selection  
Notes: 1) For systems with only one or two source connections, direct input selec-  
tion may be the only method you will use. If your system includes many sources,  
all methods will be of interest. 2) Internal sources are also selectable for use dur-  
ing setup and testing. To select an internal source, refer to section 2.10, Memory  
Setup, and section 3.7, Utility Features.  
Input ➤  
Selection  
This method is the most basic of the three source selection methods. A  
source is selected by specifying the input to which the source is connected,  
defined by a switcher number and slot number. For the purposes of input  
selection, the projector is considered to be a type of switcher. Projector and  
switcher slots are illustrated in Figures 3-4 and 3-5 on the next page. Each  
slot can accept one external input signal for display.  
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Figure 3-4. Projector Slots  
OUTPUT  
MODULE  
CPU  
MODULE  
SWITCHER  
SWITCHER  
RED  
GREEN  
BLUE  
Outboard Signal  
Switcher  
RS-232  
IN  
SWITCHER  
1
NUMBER  
RS-232  
OUT  
(rear view)  
HOR/  
COMP  
120/240V  
50/60 HZ  
90W  
REMOTE  
MAX  
SYNC  
VERT  
AUDIO OUT  
READY  
ERROR  
L
R
SWITCHER  
9
8
6
3
2
1
7
5
4
1
Slot  
Output Module  
(to projector)  
CPU  
Module  
NUMBER  
Figure 3-5. Switcher Slots  
To select an input:  
n
SOURCE  
m
Press  
at operation level.  
where: m = 0 (projector) or 1-9 (switcher 1, 2, ... 9)  
n = 1-9 (slot number)  
The projector switches to, and displays, the source connected to the input  
selected. The projector also uses the display settings previously set in memory  
for that input. If the selected input is invalid, a warning message is displayed.  
An example of an invalid input might be 0 1when a switcher is connected  
to slot 1 of the projector. Another example of an invalid input would be to  
select a switcher which does not physically exist.  
Example 1  
Slot 1 on the projector has the output from a computer workstation  
SOURCE  
0
1
connected to it. To display the workstation output, press  
.
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INPUT  
The workstation output  
is connected to  
SOURCE  
slot 1 of the projector.  
Example 2  
A single signal switcher is connected to the projector and a computer  
is connected to slot 3 of the switcher. To display the computer output,  
SOURCE  
1
3
press  
.
SOURCE  
Switcher Number 1  
The switcher output  
is connected to  
slot 1 of the projector.  
PROJECTOR  
ON/OFF STANDBY  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
ELECTROHOME  
MARQUEE SIGNAL SWITCHER  
INPUT  
The computer output  
is connected to slot 3  
of switcher number 1.  
Note: If a switcher is connected to the projector, its inputs can be selected using  
the switchers front panel push buttons.  
Direct Channel ➤  
Selection  
This method of source selection takes advantage of the Channel List feature  
explained in section 3.7, Utility Features. The Channel List allows you to  
assign a source to a 2-digit number, from 01 to 99.  
Once you have assigned channel numbers to your sources, and the projector  
is at operation level, you can select a source by pressing the 2-digit channel  
number associated with it.  
n
m
To select a channel, press  
.
st  
where: m = the 1 digit of the channel number  
nd  
n = the 2 digit of the channel number  
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The projector switches to, and displays, the source assigned to the channel  
number. If an invalid switcher or slot number is assigned to the channel, a  
warning message is displayed.  
Example  
Channel 08 in the Channel List was programmed to select a source connected  
0
8
to slot 5 on switcher 3. To select this source, simply press  
.
UTIL  
5
4
Note: If the Channel Select option in the Preferences menu (  
) is set  
to either 1 digit only or 1 or 2 Digits, the preceding zero shown in the  
example above does not have to be entered. For more information, refer to the  
Preferences entry in Section 3.7.  
Up/Down Channel ➤  
This method of source selection also takes advantage of the Channel List  
feature. It lets you quickly switch between channels programmed in the  
Channel List by using the up and down arrow keys on the keypad.  
Selection  
To make a selection:  
SOURCE  
Press  
followed by or .  
Each time an arrow key is pressed, a channel number (and name) is displayed  
on the screen. When the channel number you want is displayed, simply wait  
to allow the projector to switch to the source defined by the channel.  
Notes: 1) If a channel specifies a switcher which does not exist, the channel is  
considered invalid. 2) The Channel List utility allows you to flag the channels  
to be used by the Up/Down Channel selection feature. For more information,  
refer to the Channel List entry in section 3.7, Utility Features.  
RECALL  
SOURCE  
The Source ➤  
When  
is pressed  
Channel Number  
Source Name  
or  
at operation level, and/or a  
source switch is made, a source  
message is briefly overlayed on  
the projection screen. The  
source message displays current  
source information.  
Message  
Channel  
IBM PC  
Input  
Recall  
ASI  
01  
01  
13  
S02-R06  
Input Number  
Recall Memory No.  
ASI Message  
UTIL  
2
5
Notes: 1) If screen messages are turned off via the Preferences menu (  
),  
the source message is not displayed. 2) During input selection or Recall memory  
selection (explained later), the message box displays numeric keypad entries as  
they occur. In both cases, two digits must be entered. If only one digit is entered,  
the message box will remain displayed until a second digit is entered or the  
EXIT  
selection is cancelled by pressing  
. 3) When an internal source is in use, an  
internal source message is displayed.  
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Channel Number  
If a channel has been selected, the channel number is displayed; otherwise  
this line is blank.  
Source Name  
If a channel was selected and a source name was defined for it in the  
Channel List, the name is displayed here; otherwise this line is blank.  
Input Number  
The switcher and slot number of the active input is displayed. If the switch-  
er number is 0, the input is on the projector (versus on a switcher). The slot  
number may indicate a projector slot or a switcher slot.  
If the Input memory for the input is in use and locked, a key icon (  
is displayed. Setup memories which are locked are not affected by adjust-  
)
ments to display settings. For an explanation of Input memories and locked  
memories, refer to section 3.4, Setup Memories.  
Recall Memory Number  
When a Recall memory is in use, the Recall memory number is displayed;  
otherwise this line is blank.  
If the Recall memory is locked, a key icon (  
) is displayed. Setup  
memories which are locked are not affected by display adjustment changes.  
For an explanation of Recall memories and locked memories, refer to section  
3.4, Setup Memories.  
ASI Message  
If the ASR feature is set to ON for the Input memory, and an ASI has  
occurred, an ASI message is displayed; otherwise this line is blank. The  
message indicates which memories were used for interpolation to produce  
the current display settings. When this line is visible, adjustments to display  
settings will NOT be stored in the current setup memory. For more infor-  
mation about the ASR feature and ASI, refer to the Source Setup entry in  
section 3.7, Utility Features.  
3.4 Setup  
The projector has 75 setup memories which store display settings. Multiple  
setup memories are needed because display settings are usually different for  
different sources. For example, the display settings (brightness, contrast,  
convergence, etc.) when using a VCR may be very different than the settings  
for a high resolution computer output. When display adjustments are made,  
the new settings are automatically saved in one of the projectors setup  
memories.  
Memories  
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There are two types of setup memories:  
Input and Recall. Both memory types store  
the same parameters. The only difference is  
that Input memories store display settings  
for a particular physical input (e.g., switcher  
0, slot 1) while Recall memories can be used  
with any input.  
At any one time, one setup memory is the  
current setup memory. The display settings  
in the current setup memory are used for  
the current display. When a source is  
selected by entering its input number, the  
Input memory for the selected input  
becomes the current setup memory (unless  
ASR is on and is triggered). If a Recall  
memory is selected, it becomes the current  
setup memory. Display adjustments are  
automatically saved in the setup memory  
which is current at the time of adjustment  
(unless the setup memory is locked –  
explained later).  
Input Memories ➤  
As mentioned above, Input memories store  
display settings for each physical input (i.e.,  
switcher 0, slot 1). When an input becomes  
the current setup memory, its display  
settings are used (unless ASR is on and is  
triggered). If the input is being selected for  
the first time, a new Input memory is created.  
Recall Memories ➤  
Recall memories provide an alternative to using the display settings stored in  
the Input memory of the selected source. For example, you may want to  
temporarily disconnect a computer connected to the projectors RGB input  
and in its place, connect another computer with different signal characteris-  
tics. Since the connection is only temporary you dont want to change the  
display settings stored in the Input memory. Instead, you can select a Recall  
memory which has the settings you want for the new input.  
If there are many devices which will be sharing the same input, many Recall  
memories can be created to store the display settings for each. On the other  
hand, if there are many sources on different inputs with exactly the same  
signal characteristics, it may be possible for them to share the same Recall  
memory.  
Recall memories are identified by a two digit number. Any number from  
01 to 99 can be assigned, although only 75 memory spaces exist.  
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To select or create a Recall memory:  
RECALL  
m
n
Press  
.
st  
where: m = the 1 digit of the Recall memory number  
nd  
n = the 2 digit of the Recall memory number  
RECALL  
0
1
For example, to select Recall memory 01, press  
. Recall memory  
01 will then be the current setup memory and its settings will be used for  
the currently selected source. If this is the first time that the Recall memory  
number is used, a new Recall memory is created. Any display adjustments  
you make will be stored in the Recall memory.  
Memory ➤  
Allocation  
Each time a setup memory is selected the projector checks its memory bank  
to see if the selected memory exists. If it does exist, it uses the memory and  
its display settings. If it does not exist, a small portion of memory is allocat-  
ed for the new setup. Space is available for up to 75 setup memories. When  
the last space is used up, a warning message is displayed. If this happens, call  
for servicing to delete memories which you no longer use to make room for  
new memories.  
Locking Setup ➤  
Setup memories may be locked or unlocked. Locking a setup memory pre-  
vents adjustments to display settings from being saved in that memory. For  
example, if Recall memory 08 is locked and selected, then brightness is  
adjusted, the new brightness setting is only temporary. If the setup memory  
is then reselected, the original brightness setting will be restored.  
Memories  
Note: When a locked setup memory is selected, a key icon (  
) is displayed  
in the Source Message.  
To lock or unlock the current setup memory, select option 3 from the  
UTIL  
1
3
Source Setup menu (  
). Option 3 indicates the current setting.  
3.5 Display  
Adjustments  
This section describes the projectors display adjustment functions. To access  
all display functions, a full function keypad is required. If you are using the  
IRIQ, only the primary display functions are available. There are four types of  
display adjustment functions: Primary, Picture, Geometry, and Convergence.  
Primary Display functions include Brightness, Contrast, Detail, Color  
and Tint. These functions are accessed directly from the keypad.  
Picture functions are used to adjust display settings that affect the projected  
image. These functions include Position, Size, White Balance, Focus, Sync,  
Blanking, Clamping, Retrace, and Decoding. Picture functions are accessed  
PIC  
via the Picture menu which is selected by pressing  
on the keypad.  
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Geometry functions adjust geometric distortions of the  
NORMAL  
ADJUSTMENT  
SEQUENCE  
display such as its size, keystone, pincushion, bow,  
linearity, and skew. Access Geometry functions via  
GEOM  
the Geometry menu press  
on the keypad.  
UNADJUSTED  
IMAGE  
Convergence is used to align the red, green, and blue  
color components of the image. It is described in  
section 3.6, Convergence Registration.  
Primary  
Most adjustment functions, when selected, display a  
slidebar overlayed on the source image. The slidebar  
displays the current setting and indicates which arrow  
keys to use for making the adjustment. Adjustment  
settings are stored in the current setup memory (Input  
or Recall). There are two exceptions: 1) If the current  
setup memory is locked, new adjustment settings are  
shown but not stored; they are discarded when another  
setup memory is selected. 2) If ASR is on for the current  
input and an ASI is performed, the settings are only  
temporary and are not saved in the current setup memory.  
Adjustments  
Picture  
Adjustments  
Geometry  
Adjustments  
Convergence  
Registration  
For new images, where much adjustment is required,  
it is recommended that adjustments be made using the  
sequence illustrated above. When making picture or  
geometry adjustments, follow the sequence displayed  
in the adjustment menu.  
FULLY  
ADJUSTED  
IMAGE  
ENTER  
Tip: When making many picture or geometry adjustments, press  
after each  
adjustment to return the cursor back to its previous menu item position.  
Primary Display ➤  
Brightness  
Adjustments  
The Brightness function is used to adjust the black level of the image.  
BRITE  
To adjust brightness, press  
then or . If video or data is displayed  
with a black background, adjust until the background just disappears  
(black becomes a very dark grey).  
Note: If room lighting changes, it may be necessary to re-adjust brightness.  
Contrast  
The Contrast function is used to adjust the contrast between the light and  
dark areas of the display image.  
CONT  
To adjust contrast, press  
then or . If contrast is set too high, the  
image loses detail and clarity. If set too low, it may be difficult to distinguish  
between foreground and background information.  
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Notes: 1) For best results, adjust brightness before contrast. 2) If room lighting  
changes, it may be necessary to re-adjust contrast and brightness. 3) An excessively  
high contrast level can reduce the life of the CRTs.  
Detail  
The Detail function is used to adjust the picture sharpness of video signals  
when using the optional Multi-standard Decoder. It has no effect on an  
RGB input.  
DETAIL  
To adjust detail, press  
then or until the sharpest display is attained.  
Detail level should be roughly proportional to input signal quality. Higher  
levels of detail improve good quality signals. Lower levels of detail reduce  
noise in poor quality signals.  
Color  
1) The Color function is used to adjust color saturation levels when using  
the optional Multi-standard Decoder. It has no effect on an RGB input.  
COLOR  
To adjust color, press  
then or until the desired color satura-  
tion level is displayed. If Color is set to a 0% level, the result will be a  
black and white picture. If Color is set too high, the color levels in the  
picture will be over-powering.  
2) The Color function also allows you to turn on or off the red, green  
and/or blue color components of the picture.  
COLOR  
Press  
followed by a  
COLORS  
COLORS  
TURNED ON  
TURNED ON  
number (n) to select the color  
components you want turned  
on. The chart shown here shows  
the selection variations.  
n
n
1
2
3
4
red  
green  
blue  
5
6
7
8
green & blue  
red & blue  
none  
red & green  
all  
Tint  
The Tint function is used to adjust color hue to obtain true color reproduction  
of NTSC signals when using the optional Multi-standard Decoder. It has no  
effect on an RGB input.  
TINT  
To adjust tint, press  
then or until an optimum display is attained. It  
is best to adjust tint while displaying an image with natural flesh tones.  
Note: Tint is not adjustable for PAL or SECAM video sources.  
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Picture Functions ➤  
Picture functions are accessed through the Picture  
PIC  
menu. To display this menu, press  
.
PIC  
1
Position  
The Position function is used to move the  
picture up, down, left, or right within the picture  
display area.  
To adjust position, select Position from the Picture  
menu. Two slidebars are displayed: a Horizontal  
Position slidebar and a Vertical Position slidebar. Press  
,
,
or to  
move the picture in the direction of the arrows so that the entire picture is  
visible and centered.  
Note: If the picture cannot be made entirely visible, an adjustment to blanking  
or retrace time may be required; refer to the blanking and retrace entries in  
this section.  
PIC  
2
Size  
The Size function is used to adjust the horizontal and vertical size of the dis-  
play image. (This adjustment is also available through the Geometry menu.)  
To adjust size, select Size from the Picture menu. Two slidebars are diplayed:  
a Horizontal Size slidebar and a Vertical Size slidebar. Press  
to adjust  
or  
vertical size and to adjust horizontal size until the objects within  
or  
your picture have the proper shape. For example, if there is a circle in your  
picture, size should be adjusted so that the circle is round, not oval.  
Note: The Size function should not be used to compensate for aspect ratio mis-  
matches between source images and the projection screen. Not all sources use the  
same aspect ratio therefore it may not always be possible to fill the entire screen.  
(Aspect Ratiois defined in Appendix A).  
PIC  
3
White Balance  
The White Balance function is used to select or adjust the color temperature  
(or shade) of white used by the projector. For most applications, the white  
balance setting set by the factory is satisfactory.  
To select or adjust the white balance, select White  
Balance from the Picture menu. From the White  
Balance menu, select item 1, 2 or 3 to use a stan-  
dard color temperature. Select option 4 to use the  
service adjusted user setting. Select option 5 to  
make a custom white balance adjustment. The  
current selection is indicated by a check mark. If  
option 5 is selected, a White Balance slidebar is  
displayed. Press or to adjust white balance.  
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4
Focus  
The Focus function is used to adjust the electrical focus of the combined  
red, green, and blue color components.  
To adjust focus, select Focus from the Picture menu then use and until  
the center of the display appears the sharpest. If the displayed image cannot  
be adequately focused, a service adjustment to the electrical focus may be  
required or an optical focus adjustment is necessary. Refer to the section  
2.8, Optical Alignment for optical focus instructions.  
PIC  
5
Sync (Fast/Slow)  
The Sync function is used to minimize horizontal jittering, flag waving”  
or tearing at the top of the display image. This effect sometimes occurs  
when the source is a VCR or video signal. The function changes the  
synchronization mode of the projector from fast to slow, or slow to fast.  
To toggle between fast and slow sync, select item 5 from the Picture menu.  
Item 5 indicates the current synchronization mode.  
PIC  
6
Blanking (Top/Bottom/Left/Right)  
The Blanking selection item is used to hide or blank out unwanted informa-  
tion or noise at the top, bottom, left, or right of the display image. Blanking  
adjustments may be required when the source is a VCR or video signal.  
To adjust blanking, select Blanking from the Picture menu.  
From the Blanking menu, select item 1, 2, 3 or 4 to adjust  
the amount of blanking at the top, bottom, left, or right of  
the display (respectively). A blanking slidebar is displayed for  
each adjustment. A 0% level on the slidebar indicates no  
blanking. For top and bottom adjustments, use and to  
adjust the amount of blanking. For left and right adjustments,  
use and to adjust the amount of blanking. After completing each  
ENTER  
EXIT  
adjustment, press  
return to the picture.  
to return to the Blanking menu, or press  
to  
PIC  
7
Auto Clamp (On/Off)  
The Auto Clamp function is used to turn automatic signal clamping on or  
off. For most input signals, auto clamp should be on. However, if one or  
more of the red, green, or blue color components is abnormally bright, turn  
auto clamp off. An abnormally bright color component can occur if the  
input signal contains more than one sync type (e.g., both sync on green, and  
composite sync). If you are using a composite video source with ASR and  
are connected to an RGB interface, turn the Auto Clamp off.  
To toggle auto clamp on or off, select item 7 from the Picture menu. Item 7  
indicates the current Auto Clamp setting.  
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PIC  
8
Retrace (Short/Long)  
This function is used to set the projectors horizontal retrace time. Retrace  
time affects the width and display of the picture. A short retrace time may  
be required if information is missing or cut offat the left or right sides of  
the picture. A long retrace time may be desired if the picture is significantly  
smaller than the raster.  
To toggle between short and long retrace, select item 8 from the Picture  
menu. Item 8 indicates the current retrace setting.  
Notes: 1) Check phase, left blanking, and right blanking from the Picture  
menu before changing retrace time. 2) Long retrace is not available at all  
scan frequencies.  
PIC  
9
Decoder Options  
The Decoder Options menu item allows you to control the operation of  
the optional Multi-standard Decoder.  
To modify decoder operation, select Decoder  
Options from the Picture menu. From the Decoder  
Options menu, select item 1 to set the decoding  
method to use for the current source signal input to  
the decoder. Select item 2 to set the routing of the  
current source signal within the projector.  
Video Standard  
When item 1 is selected from the Decoder Options  
menu, the Video Standard menu is displayed. It  
contains up to eight video standard options: Auto-  
detect, NTSC 3.58, NTSC 4.43, PAL, SECAM and,  
depending on which version of the decoder is installed,  
three more PAL options (see right). The current option  
is indicated by a check mark. Auto-detect is the default.  
When Auto-detectis selected, the decoder automati-  
cally determines the video standard of the input signal  
and processes it accordingly. Alternatively, you can  
force the decoder to use a particular decoding method  
by selecting one of the other menu options. This should  
only be necessary for poor quality input signals.  
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Signal Routing  
When item 2 is selected from the Decoder  
Options menu, the Signal Routing menu is  
displayed. It contains four signal routing options:  
Auto-detect, As Composite, As S-Video, and As  
RGB. The current selection is indicated by a check  
mark. Auto-detect is the default. When Auto-  
detectis the selected option, the projector deter-  
mines whether the input signal requires routing  
through the decoder according to the type of  
interface used. For example, if the source is an RGB input connected to  
the RGB interface, the signal will bypass the decoder since video decoding  
is not required. However, if the input is a composite signal connected to a  
composite/S-video interface, the projector will route the signal through the  
decoder for processing.  
If As Compositeis the selected option, the projector assumes the  
input signal is composite video and processes it through the decoder. If  
As S-Videois the selected option, the projector expects the input signal  
in the form of separate Y and C signals. If As RGBis the selected option,  
the projector assumes the signal at the current input is always RGB and the  
decoder is bypassed. One reason for not using Auto-detect is to allow con-  
nection of a composite or S-Video signal to a standard RGB interface and  
still have the projector process the input correctly through an installed  
decoder; otherwise, a composite/S-video interface would be required. Figure  
3-6 illustrates the connection of a composite or S-Video signal to an RGB  
input (the projectors built-in RGB input is shown as an example).  
Figure 3-6. Connection of Composite Video or S-Video to RGB Input  
(Multi-Standard Decoder Option Required)  
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About the Sync Routing System  
The Sync Routing System allows various sync and video combinations  
to be made to the Input 01 or 02 on the Video Input Module. You can  
connect Video signals with Separate sync (R-G-B-H/C-V), Composite sync  
(R-G-B-H/C) or Sync-On-Green (R-Gs-B).  
As well, the routing system allows Composite Video signals to be connected  
through the Green BNC and routed to the Marquee Decoder as long as the  
Recall (or Input) memory assigned to the Composite Video source is set for  
routing as Composite Video. From the PIC menu, select Signal Routing”  
(item 9), then select As Composite(item 2) in order to force the routing  
to the Marquee Decoder.  
Similarly, the system allows you to connect S-Video (Y/C) signals to the Red  
(for Y) and Blue (for C) BNCs, where they are routed to the Marquee  
Decoder if the Recall (or Input) memory assigned to the S-Video source is  
set for routing as S-Video. From the PIC menu, select Signal Routing”  
(item 9). Then select As S-Video(item 3) in order to force the routing to  
the Marquee Decoder.  
The IC at the U41 location on the Video Input Module (VIM) determines  
the priority and routing of incoming and outgoing sync. The VIM also  
includes Sync-On-Green circuitry which strips sync information from signals  
connected to the Green BNC. The IC then outputs the appropriate sync  
from the VIM to the Deflection Processor Board (DPB), which locks the  
operating frequency of the projector to the sync it receives. Set Auto Clamp”  
in one of two ways, as described below.  
1) If the routing is set to either As Compositeor As S-Video, setting  
Auto Clampto Onroutes the sync to the DPB from the Decoder.  
This setting is required for S-Video to operate properly. It also allows  
Composite Video to operate. Setting Auto Clampto Offroutes the  
sync to the DPB from the Sync-On-Green circuitry. This is valid for  
Composite Video operation only, since the Composite Video is connected  
to the Green BNC. (NOTE: If using a Composite Video source with  
ASR, Auto Clampmust be set to "off. This is required for source change  
detection which is an integral part of ASR operation. When Auto  
Clampis set to Off, you must set the Horiz Positionslidebar to  
approximately 25. This is due to a phase delay between the sync from the  
decoder and the sync from the Sync-On-Green circuitry.)  
2) In all other cases that is, when NOT routing the signal to the  
decoder setting Auto Clampto Onresults in back-porch  
clamping. If Sync-Tip clamping is required, set Auto Clampto Off.”  
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Geometry ➤  
Functions  
Geometry functions are accessed through the Geometry  
GEOM  
menu. To display this menu, press  
.
Note: It is usually easier to adjust display geometry while  
a test pattern ( ) is displayed.  
GEOM  
1
Size  
The Size function is used to adjust the horizontal and  
vertical size of the display image. (This adjustment is  
also available through the Picture menu).  
To adjust size, select Size from the Geometry menu. Two slidebars are dis-  
played: a Horizontal Size slidebar and a Vertical Size slidebar. Press  
or  
to adjust vertical size, and or to adjust horizontal size until the objects  
within your picture have the proper shape. For example, if there is a circle in  
your picture, size should be adjusted so that the circle is round, not oval.  
Note: The Size function should not be used to compensate for aspect ratio mis-  
matches between source images and the projection screen. Not all sources use the  
same aspect ratio therefore it may not always be possible to fill the entire screen.  
(Aspect Ratiois defined in Appendix A).  
GEOM  
2
Keystone  
The Keystone function adjusts side keystone geometry distortion. Adjust  
keystone to change the width at the top of the display in relation to the  
width at the bottom. The displays below demonstrate keystone adjustment.  
To adjust keystone, select Keystone from  
the Geometry menu then press or to  
adjust the top and bottom widths of the  
display as desired.  
GEOM  
3
Side Pin  
The Side Pincushion function adjusts pincushion of the sides of the display  
image.  
The two displays shown below demonstrate side pincushion adjustment.  
To adjust side pincushion, select Side Pin  
from the Geometry menu then press  
or  
until the sides of the image are  
as curved or as straight as desired.  
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GEOM  
4
Top  
The Top function adjusts the level (Top Key)  
and pincushion (Top Pin) of the top half of  
the display image. The four displays shown  
here demonstrate Top adjustments.  
To stretch the upper left or right corner up  
or down, select Top from the Geometry menu  
and press or . To adjust top pincushion,  
press or until the top half of the image  
is as curved or as straight as desired.  
GEOM  
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Bottom  
The Bottom function adjusts the level  
(Bottom Key) and pincushion (Bottom  
Pin) of the bottom half of the display image.  
The four displays shown at right demonstrate  
Bottom adjustments.  
To stretch the lower left or right corner up or  
down, select Bottom from the Geometry menu  
and press or . To adjust bottom pincushion,  
press or until the bottom half of the image  
is as curved or as straight as desired.  
GEOM  
6
Bow  
The Bow function adjusts horizontal bowing  
(H Bow) across an image. It also adjusts  
vertical curvature (V Bow) in the middle  
of the picture. The four displays at right  
demonstrate H Bow and V Bow adjustments.  
To adjust H bow, select Bow from the  
Geometry menu then press or until  
the image appears as desired. To adjust V Bow,  
press or until the center of the picture is  
as curved or as straight as desired.  
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GEOM  
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C Linearity  
The C Linearity function corrects for gradual non-linearity between the top  
and bottom or left and right sides of the display image. Examples are shown  
below. In the first example the top of the image increases in vertical size  
while the bottom decreases in vertical size. In the second example the right  
side of the image increases in horizontal size while the left side decreases in  
horizontal size.  
Select C Linearity from the Geometry menu.  
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patterns available by pressing . If there is  
a vertical non-linearity, press or until  
the characters at the top, middle, and bottom of the screen have the same  
vertical size. If there is a horizontal non-linearity, press or until  
the characters at the left, middle, and right of the screen have the same  
horizontal size.  
GEOM  
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S Linearity  
The S Linearity function corrects for vertical and horizontal non-linearities  
which extend from the center of the display to the top and bottom or left  
and right. Examples are shown below. Notice how the top and bottom or  
left and right characters are much smaller in size than the center characters.  
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Select S Linearity from the Geometry menu.  
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It is best to have a screen full of characters  
displayed. Or use one of the internal test  
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patterns available by pressing . If there is  
a vertical non-linearity, press or until  
the characters at the top, middle, and bottom of the screen have the same  
vertical size. If there is a horizontal non-linearity, press or until  
the characters at the left, middle, and right of the screen have the same  
horizontal size.  
GEOM  
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Skew  
The Skew function adjusts the display image so that the sides of an image  
appear to be leaning to one side and/or shifted up or down. The two displays  
below demonstrate skew adjustment.  
To adjust H Skew, select Skew from the  
Geometry menu then use and until  
the image is slanted from side to side as  
desired. For V Skew, press or to slant  
up or down.  
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3.6 Convergence  
Registration  
Convergence Registration is the process of aligning the red, green, and blue  
color components on the projection screen. The projectors convergence sys-  
tem provides accurate color registration in 45 discrete convergence zones con-  
figured in a 9 by 5 array on the projection screen. Since the projector must  
converge colors differently for each source (due to varying scan frequencies),  
convergence settings are saved for each input. Convergence settings can also  
be saved in Recall memories.  
There are three basic convergence methods available: Guided, Interpolated,  
and Random Access. Any one of these can be selected for performing a  
registration adjustment. All are easy to use and context-sensitive help is  
available if needed. With the ACON feature, the convergence process is  
completely automated. ACON provides fast, accurate convergence, and  
is especially helpful when many inputs must be converged, or when the  
projector installation position frequently changes.  
To perform a convergence:  
Begin by selecting the input source to be  
converged. Convergence settings will be saved  
in the current setup memory. Next, press  
CONV  
to display the Convergence menu. Select  
one of the convergence options from the menu.  
Guided Convergence provides a complete  
guided convergence of the red and blue images  
onto the green image in all 45 convergence  
zones. Use this option if the image requires  
minor convergence alignment and you wish  
to be guided through the 45 convergence zones.  
Interpolated Convergence provides a complete convergence similar to  
Guided but is recommended when the image requires major convergence  
alignment (and should be used the first time a source is converged).  
Random Access Convergence allows you to converge a particular area of the  
display. Any zone may be quickly selected and converged. This option also  
allows convergence of the blue on the red image (if preferred to the normal  
blue on green).  
ACON is a feature that provides fast, accurate automatic convergence in  
all 45 convergence zones. Minimal user intervention is required. If the  
projector does not include ACON, item 4 in the menu reads ACON  
(not installed).”  
CON  
The Service selection is used to access the convergence service utilities.  
These utilities are provided for qualified service personnel only. (Password  
access is required).  
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The following options are available while performing any of the manual  
convergence routines:  
Convergence on Image  
When a convergence method is first selected, an internally generated  
crosshatch test pattern is displayed. Alternatively, you may override the  
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use of the test pattern and have the external image displayed. Press to  
cycle to the external image.  
Convergence Reset  
During convergence, the following reset options are available:  
0
Press to reset red and blue convergence static and dynamic.  
1
Press to reset red and blue convergence static only.  
2
Press to reset red and blue convergence dynamic only.  
Staticrefers to the complete image. Dynamicrefers to a zonal area.  
Note: Allow the projector to warm up for at least forty five minutes prior to  
convergence registration.  
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Guided ➤  
Convergence  
Press from the Convergence menu to select Guided Convergence. An  
internally generated crosshatch is displayed for the alignment. Initially, a red  
and green crosshatch is displayed and a rectangular box surrounds the center  
convergence zone. Use , , , and to move the red onto the green in  
ENTER  
the zone. Press  
to similarly move the blue onto the green. These first  
two adjustments adjust the position of the red and blue images with respect  
to the green over the entire screen (static adjustments). The adjustments to  
follow (dynamic), modify color positioning within individual zones.  
ENTER  
Press  
to move the rectangular box to the next convergence zone. Again,  
ENTER  
use the arrow keys to adjust the red on the green. Press  
blue on the green.  
to adjust the  
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Within each zone, a central control point defines the position of each color  
within the zone. You will notice that the center position within the box is  
most sensitive to the adjustment. This is where the control point is located.  
ENTER  
Continue using  
to move to the next zone/color for adjustment. If you  
wish to go back to a previous zone, press . Once all 45 zones have been  
converged an Exit dialog box is displayed, as shown below. If you wish to  
EXIT  
exit prior to converging all 45 zones,  
dialog box.  
will immediately display the Exit  
CONV  
ENTER  
Note:  
may be used instead of  
to change zones/colors, if preferred.  
When the Exit dialog box is first displayed,  
the cursor bar is positioned on Save.Press  
ENTER  
EXIT  
RECALL  
,
or  
to save the new settings. To  
re-perform the convergence, move the cursor  
ENTER  
bar to Continue Adjustthen press  
. To discard your changes, move  
EXIT  
RECALL  
ENTER  
the cursor bar to No Savethen press  
,
or  
.
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Interpolated ➤  
Press from the Convergence Menu to select Interpolated Convergence.  
Interpolated Convergence is performed in the same way as that described for  
Guided convergence. The primary difference between Guided Convergence  
and Interpolated Convergence is noticed during adjustment. In Interpolated  
convergence, adjustments are not limited to single zones, but will affect larger  
regions of the raster. Response is greatest within the displayed box and  
decreases linearity towards zones which have already been converged in the  
sequence. Interpolated convergence is recommended when converging a  
source for the first time. This method can be much faster than guided conver-  
gence. However, it is not recommended if only minor convergence alignment  
is required.  
Convergence  
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Random Access ➤  
Press from the Convergence menu to  
select Random Access Convergence. A red  
and green crosshatch is displayed with a  
rectangular box at the center zone. Above  
the box, CONVindicates that the zone  
is ready for convergence. Use the arrow  
keys to move the red onto the green within  
the box. This affects the position of the red  
with respect to the green over the entire  
screen (static convergence).  
Convergence  
CONV  
To change the convergence  
SEQUENCE  
Press:  
REFERENCE  
COLOR  
CONVERGENCE  
COLOR  
COLOR  
color, press  
. Each  
press of the Color key  
changes the color as shown.  
1. COLOR  
green  
red  
blue  
blue  
2. COLOR again  
3. COLOR again  
4. COLOR again  
a white crosshatch for reference  
repeat starting at green-red  
To move to another control  
ENTER  
point, press  
. The  
caption above the box changes to MOVE.”  
Use the arrow keys to move to another  
ENTER  
zone for convergence. Press  
to  
converge the zone. When all zones  
requiring adjustment are converged, press  
CONV  
EXIT  
to display the Exit dialog box. Press  
ENTER  
to save the new convergence settings.  
To go back to the convergence screen,  
move the cursor bar to Continue Adjust,  
ENTER  
then press  
. To discard your changes,  
select No Save.”  
CONV  
ENTER  
Note:  
may be used instead of  
to alternate between converge and move  
functions, if preferred.  
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ACON Automatic ➤  
Press from the Convergence Menu to display  
the ACON Auto-Convergence Menu. The menu  
displays five ACON options for selection and  
shows the most recent ACON status message  
(if there is one).  
Convergence  
Note: The ACON Auto-Convergence Menu is  
available only if the ACON module is installed.  
CON  
Before using ACON for the first time it is important to understand how  
ACON operates. ACON consists of two primary components; a Locator  
Assembly, normally mounted to the front of the projector, and an ACON  
Control Board, located inside the projector. The Locator Assembly includes a  
photosensor which, via two stepper motors, can monitor any point on the dis-  
play screen. The ACON Control Board controls the viewing position of the  
photosensor. During automatic convergence, small red, green, and blue targets  
are displayed for viewing by the photosensor. Data from the photosensor is  
analyzed and convergence adjustments are made accordingly. The lens of the  
Locator Assembly can be observed to move about as each convergence zone is  
analyzed and adjusted. No user intervention is required.  
WARNING: IN RARE INSTANCES, FLASHING LIGHTS CAN TRIGGER  
AN EPILEPTIC SEIZURE. DURING ACON OPERATION PERSONS  
WITH EPILEPSY SHOULD NOT WATCH THE SCREEN.  
Automatic Convergence – Full, Touchup, and Center Only  
Options 1, 2 and 3 in the ACON Auto-Convergence Menu provide selec-  
tion of three automatic convergence routines; ACON (full), ACON  
(touchup), and ACON (center only). If the image has never been converged  
or is poorly converged, select option 1, ACON (full). If the image has been  
previously converged and only minor touch-up is required, select option 2,  
ACON (touchup). If the red or blue image has shifted position and is not  
registered with the green, select option 3, ACON (center only).  
Note: It is important to have a good lighting environment when using ACON.  
Dimmed incandescent lighting is preferred over fluorescent lighting. Avoid shadows  
on the screen.  
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When ACON (full) is selected, ACON  
converges the red and blue to the green  
at all 45 convergence zones. As each zone  
is converged, surrounding zones are also  
adjusted by ACONs proprietary  
Red and/or blue images  
are poorly convergerged  
over the entire screen.  
interpolation software. This software  
provides fast, accurate convergence  
adjustment of poorly converged images.  
Select option 1, ACON (full).  
During automatic convergence you will  
notice a small red, green, or blue square  
briefly displayed at each zone location.  
It is at that time that ACON is analyzing  
and adjusting the convergence. Full  
automatic convergence takes  
The image is slightly mis-converged.  
approximately three minutes to complete.  
ACON (touchup) also converges at all 45  
convergence zones. It is different than  
ACON (full) in that as each zone is  
converged, surrounding zones are not  
affected. It is faster than full auto-conver-  
gence and provides optimal convergence  
alignment when only minor adjustment is  
required.  
Select option 2, ACON (touchup).  
Complete red and/or blue  
images have shifted from  
the green image  
When ACON (center only) is selected,  
the full red and blue image positions are  
adjusted based on the misconvergence at  
the center of the display.  
Select option 3, ACON (center only).  
When convergence is complete, an Exit dialog box is  
displayed with the cursor bar positioned on Save.”  
ENTER  
EXIT  
To save the new convergence settings, press  
,
RECALL  
or  
. To discard the changes, move the cursor bar  
ENTER RECALL  
EXIT  
to No Savethen press  
,
or  
.
Error Messages  
If ACON encounters a problem which it cannot resolve,  
processing halts and an error message is displayed. If  
you encounter an error message, refer to section 4.3,  
Troubleshooting for assistance. If you are unsure how  
to resolve the problem, contact your dealer. To return to the previous con-  
ENTER  
EXIT  
vergence settings, press  
or  
with the cursor bar positioned on No  
ENTER  
EXIT  
Save; otherwise, move the cursor bar to Savethen press  
or  
.
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Interrupting ACON  
If you want to interrupt ACON during an auto-  
EXIT  
matic convergence, press  
. Shortly thereafter  
an Exit dialog box will be displayed with the  
cursor bar positioned on No Save.To quit  
ACON and discard the convergence adjustments made up until that point,  
ENTER  
EXIT  
press  
or  
. To quit ACON yet retain the new convergence settings,  
ENTER  
EXIT  
move the cursor bar to Savethen press  
gence quality, press to display a crosshatch). To return to ACON, move  
the cursor bar to Continue ACONthen press  
or  
(to examine the conver-  
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ENTER  
EXIT  
or  
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Learn Screen – Auto, Manual  
Options 4 and 5 in the ACON Auto-Convergence menu allow you to  
perform an ACON Learn Screen. A Learn Screen must be performed prior  
to automatic convergence so that ACON knows the exact screen position,  
relative to the Locator Assembly. Learn Screen is usually required only once  
for each new installation. A Learn Screen MUST be performed when one of  
the following conditions exist:  
The throw distance has changed since the last Learn Screen.  
The ACON Locator Assembly mounting position has changed  
since the last time Learn Screen was performed.  
The screen type or size has changed.  
The source has changed.  
Before performing a Learn Screen, make sure the projector is fully set up  
and adjusted for the installation. It is important that all focus and geometry  
adjustments have been made.  
Two Learn Screen options are available: Manual Learn Screen and Auto  
Learn Screen. Manual Learn Screen (menu option 5) is the preferred  
method for performing a Learn Screen; it requires some user assistance but  
assures the best possible Learn Screen. Auto Learn Screen, which requires no  
user assistance, works well in installations where ACON can easily deter-  
mine the screen limits. The screen limits may be difficult for ACON to  
determine if the installation is a rear screen, the ambient light conditions are  
poor, or the top the screen meets the ceiling. If an Auto Learn Screen was  
used but ACON had difficulty determining the screen limits, the quality of  
subsequent convergences will be affected especially near the screen edges  
and corners. Until you have experience using ACON for the installation, it  
is recommended that Manual Learn Screen be used; the time required to  
perform a Manual Learn Screen is typically less than sixty seconds.  
When Manual Learn Screen is selected, a screen similar to that shown below  
(left diagram) is displayed. Use , , and to move the four black bars  
to the outside edges of the screen. Initially, the arrow keys control the top  
and left bars, as indicated by the bottom line of the text box. To move the  
ENTER  
right and bottom bars, press  
then use the arrow keys.  
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Manual Learn Screen  
box fits inside screen border.  
Move barstuonmtiloovuetbsaidres edge of  
Manual Learn Screen  
box fits inside screen border.  
<ENTER> to select bars to move  
<CONV> to do Learn Screen  
Current Bars:Top/Left  
<ENTER> to select bars to move  
<CONV> to do Learn Screen  
Current Bars:Top/Left  
For each bar position being adjusted, watch the bar width as it moves closer  
to the screen edge. If the bar starts to overlap the screen border and reduce  
in width, move it back one increment so that it is displayed in its entirety. If  
the bar is as far as it will go and it is displayed in its entirety, leave it at that  
position. If you notice a geometry distortion during Learn Screen, such as  
GEOM  
keystone or pincushion, use  
to correct it.  
CONV  
When all bars have been adjusted, press  
to continue with the Learn  
Screen operation. The remainder of the Learn Screen process is handled  
automatically by ACON. Wait until it is complete, at which time the  
ACON Auto-Convergence Menu is returned.  
If an error occurs during either of the Learn Screen functions, processing  
halts and an error message is displayed. Refer to section 4.3, Troubleshooting,  
for assistance. Also, if during a Learn Screen you want to interrupt ACON,  
EXIT  
press  
. Shortly thereafter an Exit dialog box will be displayed. Follow the  
screen instructions to exit or continue.  
3.7 Utility Features  
The projectors utility features allow you to  
customize operation of the projector to suit  
your application and preferences. To access  
UTIL  
these features, press  
is displayed.  
. The Utilities menu  
Item 1, Source Setup, provides utilities for  
setup memory manipulation and selection  
of internal sources.  
Item 2, Channel List, allows you to  
program the Channel List.  
Item 3, Recall Memories, displays a listing of the Recall memories stored in  
the projector.  
Item 4, Input Memories, displays a listing of the Input memories stored in  
the projector.  
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Item 5, Preferences, lets you set various operational settings which affect  
the behavior of the projector, according to your preferences.  
Item 6, Remote Control Options, allows you to modify the projectors  
communication settings for communication with external control devices  
such as remote keypads.  
Item 7, Clock/Events, allows you to set the projectors real-time clock/  
calender and program up to twelve individual projector control events to  
be automatically executed at specified times or intervals.  
Item 9, Service, provides service utilities for use by authorized service  
personnel. (Password access is required.)  
Source Setup ➤  
Source Setup utilities are accessed by  
pressing from the Utilities menu. Six  
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source related utilities are available.  
UTIL  
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Copy Setup  
The Copy Setup utility is used to copy  
stored display settings from one setup  
memory to another. When a copy is made,  
the originating memory remains unchanged  
and the destination memory is overwritten  
with the settings of the originating memory.  
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To copy a setup memory, press from the Source  
Setup menu. A dialog box is displayed. Enter the  
setup memory you want to copy from and the  
UTIL  
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Copy Setup  
From:  
To:  
S 1 2  
R 5 6  
setup memory you want to copy to. Input  
memories are entered by pressing  
SOURCE  
followed  
by a switcher and slot number. Recall memories  
Press <ENTER> to copy  
RECALL  
are entered by pressing  
followed by a two  
digit Recall memory number (01 to 99).  
ENTER  
Once complete, press  
to proceed with the copy. A Copy Complete”  
message is briefly displayed to indicate a successful copy. When you are fin-  
EXIT  
ished copying setup memories, press  
to return to operation level.  
UTIL  
2
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ASI with Save  
ASI (Automatic Source Interpolation) is a feature which automatically  
adjusts display settings based on the settings of other setup memories stored  
in the projector. The ASI with Saveutility performs an immediate ASI on  
the current source and saves the resulting display settings in the current  
setup memory. The new settings are created by either copying the settings  
from another setup memory which has matching scan frequencies or by  
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interpolating between the two closestsetup memories. This feature is very  
useful when adding a new source to the system and/or when much adjust-  
ment is required. By using the ASI with Savefeature, the projector can do  
most of the required adjustments for you.  
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To perform an ASI with Save, press from the  
Source Setup menu. A dialog box is displayed.  
Press to move the cursor bar to Do Itthen  
ENTER  
press  
. New display settings will immediately be  
calculated and saved in the current setup memory.  
The only exception is when the current setup  
memory is locked. If locked, display settings will not be modified. If  
Cancelis selected from the dialog box, the operation is stopped. For  
more information about the ASI logic process, refer to Appendix C,  
ASR/ASI Logic Diagrams.  
Notes about the ASI feature ...  
ASI works better when there are many setup memories in the system.  
For example, if you always use the same input and you never use Recall  
memories (thus only one setup memory has ever been created), ASI will  
not be effective. However, if many Input and Recall memories have been  
used and adjusted for a variety of sources, the projector has more knowl-  
edgein its database for performing an ASI. As this knowledgeincreases,  
ASI accuracy improves.  
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Current Setup (Locked/Unlocked)  
This utility allows you to lock or unlock the current setup memory. Locking  
a setup memory prevents changes to display settings from being saved in  
that memory. For example, if a locked Recall memory is selected and then  
brightness is adjusted, the new brightness setting is only temporary. If the  
Recall memory is reselected, the original brightness setting will be restored.  
Note: When a locked setup memory is selected, a key icon (  
) is displayed  
in the Source Message.  
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To lock or unlock the current setup memory, press from the Source Setup  
menu. Item 3 in the menu indicates the current setting.  
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ASR (On/Off)  
The ASR (Automatic Source Recall) feature provides automatic Recall  
memory selection or ASI (Automatic Source Interpolation) for inputs  
which have ASR set to On.  
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To turn ASR on or off for the current input, press from the Source  
Setup menu. Item 4 in the menu indicates the current setting.  
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When ASR is on, the projector monitors the current input for horizontal  
and vertical scan frequency changes. When a frequency change occurs, the  
current Input memory and all Recall memories are scanned in search of a  
memory with matching scan frequencies. If one exists, this memory  
becomes the current setup memory. If a matching memory is not found, an  
ASI is performed. ASI automatically adjusts display settings based on the  
settings of other setup memories stored in the projector. The new settings  
created by ASI are either a copy of the settings from another setup memory  
which has matching scan frequencies or an interpolation between the two  
closestsetup memories.  
ASR is also performed when:  
You switch to an input which has ASR set to On.  
You select a Recall memory and ASR is set to On for the current input.  
A channel is selected which specifies an input which has ASR set to On.  
The source frequencies are different than the frequencies in the setup  
being selected.  
When ASR selects a setup memory, a source message is  
briefly displayed to indicate which memory was selected.  
If the new memory settings (Input and Recall) match  
that of one of the channels in the Channel List, the  
matching channel is used and displayed in the source  
message. Display adjustments, if made, are stored in the  
new memory (unless it is locked).  
Input  
Recall  
01  
13  
Selected  
Memory  
If, on the other hand, an ASI is performed, a source  
message is briefly displayed which includes an ASI  
message to indicate the action taken. If an Input  
memory with matching scan frequencies was found by  
ASI, its settings are used and its identity is displayed. If  
an interpolation was performed, the two setup memories  
selected for the interpolation are displayed and the  
resulting settings are used. If adjustments are made to  
settings created by the ASI feature, the new settings will  
Input  
ASI  
01  
S05-S06  
Memories  
Selected for  
Interpolation  
NOT be saved in the current setup memory; a message is displayed to indi-  
cate this. To perform an ASI and have the adjustments saved in the current  
UTIL  
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1
setup memory, press  
to select the ASI with Save utility.  
Note: To avoid selection/use of the current Input memory settings when it is  
desired that Recall memories be ASR selected when a source change occurs,  
UTIL  
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5
clear the current Input memory (  
) to reset its scan frequency settings  
UTIL  
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3
to null values, then immediately lock the memory (  
) so that its settings  
cannot be modified.  
For more information about the ASR logic process, refer to Appendix C,  
ASR/ASI Logic Diagrams.  
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When to use the ASR feature...  
The ASR feature is intended for use when many different sources must share  
the same input (via a third party switcher, for example) or when a signal  
source can output several different scan frequencies (e.g., a SVGA card).  
Example  
A system has six different sources as shown in Figure 3-7. Source Ais a  
video camera. Source Bis a VCR. Sources Cthrough Fare various  
computers. All sources are connected to a 3rd party (non-Madrigal Imaging)  
signal switcher. The switcher is connected to projector slot 1. For each  
source, a Recall memory is created to store its display settings. No two  
sources have the same frequencies.  
Source "D"  
(setup parameters  
saved in Recall  
memory 04)  
Source "E"  
(setup parameters  
saved in Recall  
memory 05)  
Source "C"  
(setup parameters  
saved in Recall  
memory 03)  
3rd Party Switcher  
Source "B"  
(setup parameters  
saved in Recall  
memory 02)  
Source "F"  
(setup parameters  
saved in Recall  
memory 06)  
Source "A"  
(setup parameters saved  
in Recall memory 01)  
Figure 3-7. An Installation using the ASR Feature  
UTIL  
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4
is pressed to turn on the ASR feature for the projectors slot 1  
input. When ASR is on and a source is selected by the switcher, the projec-  
tor automatically adjusts its display settings for the new source by switching  
to the Recall memory set up for that source.  
For additional information, see About the Sync Routing Systemin  
Section 3.5, subsection Decoder Options.  
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Clear Current Setup  
This utility is used to clear the current setup memory to the factory default  
display settings.  
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To clear the current setup memory, press from the Source  
Setup menu. A dialog box is displayed. Move the cursor to  
ENTER  
Do Itthen press  
to clear the memory. If you press  
ENTER  
with the edit cursor on Cancel, the clear operation is  
not performed. When the clear operation is complete, the  
Source Setup menu is returned.  
Note: Clearing a setup memory does not deleteit from the system. If the  
projectors 75 memory spaces are used up, and you need to delete unused  
memories to make room for new memories, call your dealer for assistance.  
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Select Internal Frequency  
This utility allows you to use the projectors internal signal generator. The  
internal signal generator is provided to assist users and technicians during  
projector setup. By using the internal generator, a setup memory can be  
adjusted for a particular set of horizontal and vertical scan frequencies with-  
out requiring an external source. Six preset horizontal and vertical frequencies  
are provided.  
If one of the preset frequency sets closely match a source you will be using,  
you can set up an Input or Recall memory for the source before it is available  
for connection to the projector. When the source becomes available, few  
adjustments will be required. Another reason to use the internal generator is  
to improve the accuracy of the ASI feature. By setting up various memories at  
different scan frequencies, ASI has more information to choose from when  
making interpolations between setups.  
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To select an internal frequency, press ,  
Select Internal Frequencyfrom the  
Source Setup menu. The resulting menu  
allows you to choose the scan frequencies  
of the internal generator. Select one of  
the displayed items.  
To make a selection, enter an item  
number or use and to move the  
cursor bar to the item you want then  
ENTER  
press  
. When a selection is made, a crosshatch test pattern is displayed.  
All subsequent adjustments are saved in the current setup memory.To select  
#
#
one of the projectors other test patterns, press . Each press of produces  
EXIT  
a different test pattern. To return to the current external source, press  
while only the test pattern is displayed.  
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Channel List ➤  
The Channel List utility allows you to display and program the projectors  
Channel List. The Channel List is a user-programmable list of sources and  
projector setups. Sources added to the list can be quickly switched to and  
displayed by entering their assigned two-digit channel number. Channels  
may also be selected using the keypads up and down arrow keys. Channel  
selection is described in section 3.3, Source Selection.  
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To display and/or program the Channel List, press from the Utilities  
menu. The initial display shows the first ten channels in the list. Up to  
99 channels can be displayed. For each channel a name, input number  
(switcher and slot number), Recall memory number, and up/down list may  
be programmed.  
Program a channel as follows:  
When the Channel List is  
first displayed, the cursor is  
positioned in the channel  
number column. While in  
the channel number column,  
press or to highlight  
the channel you want.  
Alternatively, you can highlight  
the channel you want by  
entering the channel number  
on the keypad. Entering the  
channel number also allows  
you to select/display/edit  
channels beyond the first ten.  
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Next, press to move the cursor to the Name field. While  
in the Name column, and change the character at the  
cursor position and move the position of the cursor. Once  
.
C
B
a source name has been entered, move the cursor to the Input  
A
space  
ENTER  
field by pressing  
or by using . Edit the Input, Recall,  
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8
7
.
and Up/Down (U/D) fields. See below for field definitions.  
RECALL  
EXIT  
To exit the channel list, press  
or  
.
.
Note: When the cursor is positioned on a edit field, the field may  
be cleared by pressing  
.
NOTE: If a channel is selected and ASR is on for the same input, and the  
incoming frequency does not match the selected setup memories frequency,  
it may cause the following: ASR may be triggered, the setup memory may  
change and the channel number may be changed to reflect the new memory.  
Example: If Channel 4 shows input (1,3) and no recall number and input  
(1,3) switcher 1 slot 3 is selected and recall memory 55 is currently selected  
then the Source Message box will show that Channel 4 is selected unless  
there is another channel with input (1,3) and recall 55.  
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The Name Field  
The Name field stores the names of the sources in the list. Source names  
may be up to 11 characters in length. It is recommended that source names  
be entered to make it easier to keep track of the sources. Source names are  
briefly displayed when channels are selected.  
Notes: 1) Digits may be entered using the number keys on the keypad or selected  
using the and keys. 2) If is pressed during name editing, all characters in  
the field to the right of the cursor will be cleared.  
The Input Field  
The Input field contains the switcher and slot number of the input to be  
switched to when the channel is selected. If the input is a direct projector  
input, the input number is a 0 followed by the projector slot number. If  
the input is from a switcher, the input number is a number from 1 to 9  
(switcher number) followed by the switcher slot number.  
The Recall Memory Field  
The Recall Memory field contains the number of the Recall memory to be  
used when the channel is selected. If the field does not contain a number  
(a blank or dash is shown), no Recall memory will be used.  
The Up/Down Field (U/D)  
The Up/Down field specifies the channels which are accessible when using  
up/down channel selection (explained in section 3.3). If the field does not  
contain a check mark, the channel is ignored. To enter a check mark, press a  
number key (0-9). To clear a check mark, press .  
Note: Channels should contain valid inputs. For example, do not specify  
switcher 1 if switcher 1 does not exist in the system.  
Recall Memories ➤  
The Recall Memories utility provides a list of the Recall memories stored in  
the projector. (Recall memories are explained in section 3.4). The list  
includes the scan frequencies of each Recall memory. A check mark ( ) is  
displayed in the ASR column next to the memories which ASR may use. If  
two or more Recall memories have identical scan frequencies, only the  
memory last adjusted will have a check mark.  
(Listing)  
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To list the Recall Memories, press from the Utilities menu. If more than  
ENTER  
30 Recall memories exist, press  
to display the remaining memories.  
Input Memories ➤  
(Listing)  
The Input Memories utility provides a list of the Input memories stored  
in the projector. (Input memories are explained in section 3.4). The list  
includes the scan frequencies of each Input memory. The ASR column  
indicates if the ASR feature is on or off for each memory. A check mark (  
is displayed in the ASR column next to the memories which may be chosen  
for use by ASI during an ASR. If two or more Input memories have identi-  
cal scan frequencies, only the memory last adjusted will have a check mark.  
(ASR is explained in section 3.7, Utility Features.)  
)
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To list the projectors Input Memories, press from the Utilities menu. If  
ENTER  
more than 30 Input memories exist, press  
memories.  
to display the remaining  
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Preferences ➤  
The Preferences utility allows you to set various preferences which affect the  
behavior of the projector.  
To display the Preferences menu,  
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press from the Utilities menu. Six  
preference items are displayed with  
their current settings. Select an item to  
change its setting. (Defaults shown.)  
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Auto Power-up (On/Off)  
If Auto Power-up is set to On, the  
projector automatically powers itself up when line power is removed then re-  
applied. For example, if power is temporarily interrupted due to a storm, the  
projector will automatically power back up when power returns. If Auto  
Power-up were set to Off, the projector would require a manual power-on.  
Note: Upon automatic power-up, the most recent display adjustments may be  
lost if they were not yet saved in the current setup memory.  
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5
Screen Messages (On/Off)  
The Screen Messages preference allows you to choose whether screen mes-  
sages will be displayed, such as slidebars, error and warning messages, the  
RECALL  
MUTE  
PIC  
GEOM  
SOURCE  
PROJ  
,
,
and  
messages, and the  
and  
menus. For most  
applications, it is recommended that Screen Messages be left on. However,  
if during a operation you want to make subtle display adjustments without  
drawing attention to your actions, Screen Messages should be set to Off.  
Note: It is still possible to display a screen message, such as a slidebar, while Screen  
RECALL  
Messages is set to Off. To do this, press  
just before selecting the function.  
UTIL  
5
3
Blanking Time (Auto, 0.5s to 5.0s)  
When a source is selected, the projector blanks the screen for a short period  
of time. You can set the blanking time to Auto, which allows the projector  
to determine the best blanking time automatically, or program a particular  
blanking time. Time periods from 0.5 second to 5.0 seconds are available.  
Select the Blanking Time item in the menu to change its setting.  
UTIL  
5
4
Channel Select (1 Digit Only, 2 Digits, 1 or 2 Digits)  
There are three different ways the projector can respond to channel numbers  
entered during direct channel selection: 1 Digit Only, 2 Digits, and 1 or 2  
Digits. Select the Channel Select item in the menu to change its setting.  
1 Digit Onlyallows only one digit to be entered after which the projector  
switches immediately to the selected channel. This method can select only  
channels 1 to 9. 2 Digitsrequires two digits to be entered. Both digits must  
be entered within 5 seconds. Channel 1 is entered as 01, etc. 1 or 2 Digits”  
allows either one or two digits to be entered. If a second digit is not entered  
within 5 seconds of the first, the first digit is accepted as the channel number.  
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5
Language (English, French, German, Spanish, Italian)  
Menus and text can be displayed in English, French, German, Spanish or  
Italian. To change the language, select the Language item in the menu until  
the desired language is shown.  
UTIL  
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5
Programmable Events (On/Off)  
This item allows you to enable or disable the Programmable Events feature.  
If Programmable Events is set to On, the events flagged as ENABLED”  
UTIL  
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2
in the Programmable Events feature box (  
) are automatically  
executed at the dates and times specified. If Programmable Events is set to  
Off, programmable event execution is disabled.  
(For information about event programming, refer to the Clock/Events entry  
in this subsection.)  
Remote Control ➤  
Remote Control Options allow you to modify the projectors communication  
settings for operation with remote keypads and control devices.  
Options  
To select the Remote Control Options menu,  
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press from the Utilities menu. Two selection  
items are displayed: Keypad Options and  
Communication Setup.  
UTIL  
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1
Keypad Options  
1
Press from the Remote Control Options  
menu to display the Keypad Options menu.  
Use the menu to select the keypad protocol  
type the projector will respond.  
IR Sensor  
This setting determines how the projector  
responds to IR remote keypads aimed at  
the projectors built-in IR sensor. Select  
the IR Sensor menu item to change the  
current setting. Four settings are available:  
A or B, A, B, and Off. If set to A, the  
projector will only respond if the keypad is set for protocol A operation.  
If set to B, the projector will only respond if the keypad is set for protocol  
B operation. If set to A or B, the projector will respond to both protocol  
settings. If set to Off, the projector will not respond to IR keypad commands.  
The reason for having two protocols available is to allow two projectors in  
the same room to be independently controlled by separate remote keypads.  
See Figure 3-8 on the next page.  
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Figure 3-8. Independent IR Keypad Control  
Caution: The keypad you are using may become inoperative if its protocol does  
not match its setting in the menu.  
Remote Jack  
This setting determines how the projector responds to devices connected to  
the REMOTE jack on the projectors rear panel. This jack can accept input  
from a wired keypad or remote IR sensor. Four settings are available: A or B,  
A, B, and Off. If set to A, the projector will only respond if the keypad  
using the REMOTE jack is set for protocol A operation. If set to B, the pro-  
jector will only respond if the keypad using the REMOTE jack is set for  
protocol B operation. If set to A or B, the projector will respond to both  
protocol settings for keypads using the REMOTE jack. If set to Off, the  
REMOTE jack is disabled.  
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2
Communication Setup  
2
Press from the Remote Control Options menu  
to set the projector identification number and the  
RS-232 serial port baud rate.  
Projector  
This item contains the projectors identification number. The projectors  
identification number allows IR remote control of a single projector in a  
multi-projector installation. To set the projector identification number,  
select item 1 then enter a three digit number from 000 to 999. If there is  
only one projector in the installation, 000 is the recommended projector  
number. For more information about multi-projector control, refer to  
section 3.8, Multi-projector Functions.  
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Baud Rate  
This item contains the projectors RS-232 serial port baud rate. The RS-232  
serial port, located at the back of the projector, provides a means to control  
the projector using a computer or another projector. The serial port baud rate  
setting must match the operating baud rate of the controlling device. Baud  
rate may be set to 300, 600, 1200, 2400, 4800, or 9600. To set the baud  
rate, select item 2 from the menu until the desired baud rate is displayed.  
Notes: 1) If unsure of your computers baud rate setting, refer to the system  
documentation provided with the computer. 2) For information about cable  
connections between devices, refer to Appendix D.  
Clock/Events ➤  
Clock/Events allows you to set the projectors real-time clock/calender and  
program up to twelve individual projector control events to be automatically  
executed at specified times or intervals.  
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To select the Clock/Events menu press  
from  
the Utilities menu. Two selection items are  
available: Set Clock and Programmable Events.  
The current time and date setting is displayed at  
the bottom of the menu.  
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1
Set Clock  
1
Press from the Clock/Events menu to display the Set Clock Menu. Use  
menu to set the current time and date and their format.  
Time  
To edit the time stored in the real time  
1
clock/calender, press from the Set Clock  
menu. This puts you in time editing mode. A  
flashing cursor is positioned at the first digit  
of the time field. Use the number keys to enter  
the current time (hours and minutes), using the  
format displayed in item 3. For 12 hour format,  
enter 01to 12for the hours and use  
or to toggle between a.m.  
and p.m. For 24 hour format, enter 00to 23for the hours. Enter  
00to 59for the minutes. When the proper time has been entered and  
ENTER  
is displayed, press  
to accept the changes and leave time editing mode.  
Notes: 1) On entry of the last digit of minutes, you automatically leave time  
editing mode. 2) Years from 1990 to 2089 are assumed and handled.  
Date  
2
To edit the date stored in the real time clock/calender, press from the  
Set Clock menu. This puts you in date editing mode. A flashing cursor is  
positioned at the first digit of the date field. Use the number keys to enter  
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the current date per the format displayed in item 4 (month/day/year,  
day/month/ year or year/month/day). When the proper date has been  
ENTER  
entered and is displayed, press  
editing mode.  
to accept the changes and leave date  
Note: On entry of the last digit, you automatically leave date editing mode.  
Time Format  
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Press from the Set Clock menu to change the time display format. The  
format may be 12 hours (12h) or 24 hours (24h). All references to time by  
the projector will use the format displayed (this includes the time displayed  
in item 1.)  
Date Format  
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Press from the Set Clock menu to change the date display format.  
The format may be month/day/year (MM/DD/YY), day/month/year  
(DD/MM/YY) or year/month/day (YY/MM/DD). All references to  
date by the projector will use the format displayed (this includes the date  
displayed in item 2).  
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2
Programmable Events  
2
Press from the Clock/Events menu to display the Programmable Events  
feature box. The Programmable Events feature box allows you to program a  
list of up to twelve events to occur at specified times and intervals. For exam-  
ple, you can program the projector so that at the same time each day, standby  
mode is turned off and Source 01 is displayed. See the example below.  
Each line contains a type of event, a frequency of occurrence (interval), a  
start time and an enable/disable flag.  
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To program or modify an event, first use the arrow keys to move the cursor  
ENTER  
to the field you want to modify (for example, the Type field). Next use  
and/or the number keys to modify that field. Details for field modification are  
provided on the following pages. Modify each field in the row as necessary  
making sure all fields for the event are valid and logical.  
When all modifications have been made, press  
EXIT  
to display the Exit dialog box. When the  
Exit box is first displayed the cursor bar is  
ENTER  
EXIT  
positioned on Save.Press  
or  
to  
save the new changes. To return to the Programmable Events feature  
ENTER  
box, move the cursor bar to Continue Changethen press  
. To  
ENTER  
discard your changes, move the cursor bar to No Savethen press  
EXIT  
ENTER  
EXIT  
or  
.
returns you to the Clock/Events menu.  
returns you to  
operation level.  
The Type Field  
The Type field shows the event to take place. With the cursor positioned on  
ENTER  
the Type field press  
to cycle through the available events. Press to  
clear the entire event line. Events are described in Table 3-1 below.  
Table 3-1. Type Field Events  
EVENT  
DESCRIPTION  
NOTES  
None  
No programmed event.  
Standby On  
Standby Off  
Power Off  
Turn Standby mode on.  
Turn Standby mode off.  
Turn Power off.  
Channel selection  
Select a channel from the Channel List.  
* Use the number keys to enter  
the channel #.  
Source selection  
Select an input.  
* Use the number keys to enter  
the switcher # and slot #.  
ACON (Full)  
Perform an ACON (full) auto-convergence.  
ACON module is required.  
ACON module is required.  
ACON module is required.  
ACON (Touchup)  
Perform an ACON (touchup) auto-convergence.  
ACON  
(Center Only)  
Perform an ACON (center only)  
auto-convergence.  
Channels Up  
Channels Down  
Warmup  
Switch to the next available channel from the  
Channel List.  
Cycles back to the first channel  
after last channel is selected.  
Switch to the prior available channel from the  
Channel List.  
Cycles back to the last channel  
after the first channel is selected.  
Perform a warm-up sequence:  
Exit from warm-up occurs after  
15 minutes or when the EXIT key  
is pressed. Other keys which  
stop warm-up are PROJ, *, UTIL,  
CONV and RECALL. When  
warm-up stops, all original  
display settings are restored.  
1) Turn Standby mode off (if on).  
2) Set Contrast to 20%, Brightness to 50%,  
HSize to 80%, VSize to 80% and master  
static focus to 100%  
3) Display white field for 15 min.  
4) Restore original display settings.  
* Only valid entries are accepted.  
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The Interval Field  
The Interval field shows a date or interval at which the event is to take  
ENTER  
place. With the cursor positioned on the Interval field press  
through the available options. See Table 3-2 below for details.  
to cycle  
Table 3-2. Interval Field Options  
EVENT INTERVAL  
ACTIVATES THE EVENT . . .  
NOTES  
specific date  
Daily  
At a specific calendar date.  
Every day.  
* Use number keys for date  
entry per the format defined  
by the Set Clock utility.  
MonFri  
Every Monday through Friday.  
Every Saturday and Sunday.  
Every Monday.  
SatSun  
Mondays  
Tuesdays  
Wednesdays  
Thursdays  
Fridays  
Every Tuesday.  
Every Wednesday.  
Every Thursday.  
Every Friday.  
Saturdays  
Sundays  
Every Saturday.  
Every Sunday.  
min./sec. interval  
Repeatedly at a specified time interval, in  
minutes and seconds, starting at the time set in  
the the Start field. (applies to Channel Up/Down  
events only.)  
* Only valid entries are accepted.  
The Start Field  
The Start field shows the start time of the event. With the cursor positioned  
on the Start field use the number keys to enter the start time. Use the nota-  
tion previously defined by the Set Clock utility (12 hour or 24 hour). If  
ENTER  
using a 12 hour clock, press  
to toggle between a.m. and p.m.  
Notes: Only valid entries are accepted. For example, if 4is entered as the first  
digit of the Start time it will not be accepted. The first digit must be either 0or  
1when using a 12 hour clock, and 0, 1or 2when using a 24 hour clock.  
The Enabled Field  
The Enabled field allows you to enable or disable a programmable event.  
When enabled, the event is performed as programmed. When disabled, the  
programmed event is ignored. A check mark indicates that the event is  
ENTER  
enabled. With the cursor positioned on the Enabled field press  
toggle display of the check mark.  
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General Notes about Programmable Events  
1) All events are ignored if Programmable Events is set to Off in the  
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Preferences menu (  
).  
2) The projector must be turned on for programmable events to take place.  
3) Be careful not to schedule two events so close to each other such that the  
second event is scheduled to begin before the first event is complete; other-  
wise the second event may be ignored. For example, do not schedule an  
event to take place one minute after a full ACON auto-convergence. A full  
ACON convergence takes longer than one minute to complete.  
4) If the projector is not at operation level when an event is scheduled to  
begin, that event will be ignored unless operation level is returned within  
the minute that that event is to take place.  
5) An error or invalidmessage is temporarily displayed at the bottom of  
the feature box when an entry is invalid or does not make sense.  
6) Errorin an Enabled field indicates an invalid entry for that event.  
7) Events scheduled at the same time are performed in the order listed in  
the Programmable Events feature box. Events never occur simultaneously.  
About Channel Up/Down Events ...  
Channel Up/Down events are handled differently than other events. A  
Channel Up or Channel Down event is continuously repeated at the time  
interval set by the Interval field. The process begins at the start time set by  
the Start field. This feature is provided for applications such as surveillance or  
status display systems where multiple sources are sharing one projection dis-  
play. For example, a bus terminal may use this feature to display a number of  
different bus schedules, each displayed for ten seconds at a time.  
To use this feature, a number of video sources must be fed to the projector  
or a connected switcher. Each source is assigned to a channel in the Channel  
List. The U/D status of each of these channels must be enabled in the list –  
see the Channel List entry in this section for details. Within the  
Programmable Events feature box, the event type is set to Channel Up or  
Channel Down. The interval and start time is entered and the event is  
enabled by setting a check mark in the Enabled field. When the event is  
enabled and the start time is reached, the projector begins cycling through  
the enabled channels in the Channel List. Each channel-defined source is  
displayed for the set interval period then the next lower or higher channel  
enabled in the Channel List is displayed. This continues until the event is  
disabled or the projector is turned off.  
Note: If during Channel Up/Down cycling you press a key to make an adjust-  
ment or change a projector setting, the channel cycling process pauses until you  
return to operation level. If you manually select a different channel, channel  
cycling will resume from that channel.  
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3.8 Multi-projector  
Functions  
In a multi-projector installation it is usually desired to have a single IR key-  
pad control all the projectors in the system. This section explains the special  
control functions available for such installations.  
The Projector ➤  
The Projector function allows you to select which projector in a group will  
respond to IR keypad commands. To use this function, each projector in the  
installation must first be assigned a unique projector number. Projector  
numbers are assigned through the Communication Setup menu which is  
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accessed by pressing  
on a built-in keypad or a wired remote key-  
pad. Once each projector has its own unique projector number, projectors in  
the installation can be individually controlled using the same IR keypad.  
To select a projector to solely respond to commands from an IR keypad,  
PROJ  
press  
followed by the projectors identity number. The specified projec-  
tor will be the only projector which will respond to the keypad. To enable  
PROJ  
ALL projectors to listen to the IR keypad, press  
.
Note: One, two, or three digits may be entered for the projector number.  
Response is immediate if all three digits are entered (i.e., 001). Otherwise,  
ENTER  
leading zeros are assumed after a five second time-out.  
when less than the full three digits are entered. For example,  
immediately selects projector 002 for control.  
can also be used  
ENTER  
PROJ  
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Section 4  
Maintenance  
4.1 Warnings  
and Guidelines  
The Madrigal Imaging MP-8 and MP-9 projection system is FCC and  
CSA approved and is designed for safe and reliable operation. However,  
safe operation cannot simply be assured by design; installers, maintainers,  
and users must maintain a safe operating environment for the system. This  
section covers warnings and guidelines which promote the safe usage of the  
projector. Please read through and understand these warnings and guidelines.  
Labels and ➤  
Observe and follow all warnings and instructions marked on the projector.  
Markings  
The exclamation point within the equilateral triangle is intended  
to alert the user to the presence of important operating and  
maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature  
accompanying the projector.  
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within the  
equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence  
of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the projector's  
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute  
a risk of electric shock to persons.  
Projector Location➤  
Operate the projector in an environment which meets the operating range  
specifications in Section 5. Do not operate the projector close to water for  
example, near a swimming pool.  
Do not place the projector on an unstable cart, stand or table. If the projec-  
tor is to be ceiling mounted, only use an Madrigal Imaging approved ceiling  
mount fixture.  
The projector and cart combination should be used with care.  
Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause  
the projector and cart combination to overturn.  
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Power Cord and ➤  
Only use attachments or accessories recommended by Madrigal imaging.  
Use of others may result in the risk of fire, shock or personal injury.  
Attachments  
Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Locate the projector where  
the cord cannot be abused by persons walking on it or objects rolling over it.  
Operate the projector at the voltage indicated on the line voltage indicator.  
Do not overload power outlets and extension cords as this can result in fire  
or shock hazards.  
The projector is equipped with a three wire plug having a third (grounding)  
pin. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the  
outlet, contact an electrician to have the outlet replaced. Do not defeat the  
safety purpose of the grounding-type plug.  
Ventilation Slots ➤  
Slots and openings in the projector provide ventilation. To ensure reliable  
operation of the projector and to prevent overheating, these openings must  
never be blocked or covered. The projector should never be placed near or  
over a radiator or heat register. The projector should not be placed in an  
enclosure unless proper ventilation is provided.  
Do not push objects of any kind into the projector through the ventilation  
openings. They may touch dangerous voltages or short-out parts resulting in  
a fire or shock hazard. Do not spill liquids of any kind into the projector.  
Should an accidental spill occur, immediately unplug the projector and have  
it serviced by a qualified service technician.  
Servicing ➤  
If any of the following conditions exist, unplug the projector from the  
power outlet and refer service to qualified service personnel.  
The power cord has been damaged.  
Liquid has been spilled into the projector.  
The projector has been exposed to excessive moisture.  
The projector does not operate normally.  
The projector has been dropped or the case has been damaged.  
Projector performance has deteriorated.  
Do not attempt to service the projector yourself. All servicing must be  
performed by a qualified Madrigal Imaging service technician. If replace-  
ment parts are required, it is important that only Madrigal Imaging  
approved parts are used. Other parts may result in fire, electric shock or  
risk of personal injury.  
WARNING: THE PROJECTOR IS INTERNALLY SHIELDED TO  
PROTECT THE USER FROM EXPOSURE TO SOFT X-RAY  
RADIATION. IMPROPER SERVICING OR SHIELD  
REMOVAL MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.  
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CON  
In rare instances, flashing lights can trigger an epileptic seizure. During  
ACON usage persons with epilepsy should look away from the screen.  
4.2 Cleaning  
Clean the projector when required. Before cleaning, always unplug the  
projector from the power outlet.  
Lens Cleaning ➤  
To avoid the risk of scratching the lenses, only clean the lenses if absolutely  
required. A small amount of dust on the lenses will have very little effect on  
picture quality. If the lenses must be cleaned, use a DRY soft cotton cloth.  
Rub gently in a circular motion.  
Case Cleaning ➤  
Clean the case with a soft dampened cloth. Use a mild commercial cleaner.  
Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.  
ACON Cleaning ➤  
The lens on the ACON Locator Assembly is very tolerant to dust and  
should only be cleaned if ACON performance is affected. Cleaning of the  
lens (if required) must be performed with great care. Use a DRY soft cotton  
cloth. Rub gently in a circular motion.  
CON  
4.3 Trouble-  
shooting  
If the projector is not operating properly, note the symptoms of the problem  
and use the following guide to assist you. If you cannot resolve the problem  
yourself, contact your dealer for assistance.  
Projector Response ➤  
Refer to the following if the projector is not responding to keypad commands.  
The projector will not turn on when  
Problems  
Symptom:  
POWER  
is pressed. All back panel  
lights are off. See Figure 4-1.  
Cause/Remedy:  
1) The power cord may be dis-  
connected. Check the power  
cord connection at the wall  
outlet and the projector.  
Figure 4-1. Rear Panel LEDs  
POWER  
Symptom:  
The projector will not turn on when  
LED on the back panel is lit.  
is pressed. Only the amber  
POWER  
Cause/Remedy:  
1)  
may not have been held down long enough to initiate projector  
POWER  
power-up. Hold down  
for at least one second to initiate power-up.  
2) If using an IR keypad, ensure it is pointed at the screen or the front of  
the projector. If the keypad is configured for built-in or wired usage,  
make sure it is properly connected to the projector.  
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3) If using an IR keypad, the batteries may need replacement. Remove the  
batteries from the battery compartment on the back side of the keypad.  
Install new batteries as described in the section 2.3.  
4) The keypad may be damaged. If the back panel C LED does not flash  
POWER  
when  
is pressed, the projector is not responding to the keypad. Try  
using a different keypad.  
5) If using a remote keypad (IR or wired), the keypad's protocol (A or B)  
might not match the projector's IR protocol setting. Refer to section  
2.3, Hardware Setup for instructions on how to check and change the  
keypad's protocol setting. However, if the projector's setting is "Off",  
the remote keypad will not respond. You may have to configure the  
keypad for built-in operation to gain control of the projector.  
POWER  
Symptom:  
The projector will not turn on when  
is pressed. One or more of the  
following red LEDs are lit: ERROR, LVPS, EHT, H.FAIL, V.FAIL.  
Cause/Remedy:  
1) An internal failure has occurred. Projector servicing may be required.  
Contact your dealer or Madrigal for assistance.  
Symptom:  
The projector's green POWER LED is lit and all other LEDs are off yet  
no picture is displayed.  
Cause/Remedy:  
1) Contrast or brightness may be set too low. Press to activate the status  
CONT  
#
screen. If there is no display, press then increase contrast (  
) and  
BRITE  
brightness (  
) until the crosshatch is displayed. Adjust contrast and  
brightness to their proper settings.  
2) The room lighting may be too bright.  
3) The projector may be too far from the screen. Move the projector closer  
to the screen. The maximum throw distance is 25 feet.  
4) Were the lens covers accidentally left on? Remove the lens covers.  
Symptom:  
While in use, the projector suddenly become non-responsive to keypad  
commands, even when using a built-in keypad.  
Cause/Remedy:  
1) Although rare, it is possible that an internal software error occurred  
which has put the software in a non-ending loop. This might occur if  
a power spike interfered with the projector's internal processor system.  
To fix this problem, leave the projector plugged in and using a small  
screw driver or ball point pen, press the recessed RESET button on the  
back panel. This operation will reset the projector's processor without  
affecting memories or display settings.  
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STBY  
MUTE  
Symptom:  
The projector does not respond to the  
or  
keys.  
Cause/Remedy:  
1) You may not be holding down the key long enough to initiate the  
POWER  
STBY  
MUTE  
action. Like  
one second.  
,
and  
must be pressed down for at least  
Symptom:  
The projector does not respond to an IR Remote keypad.  
Cause/Remedy:  
1) The projector's IR keypad listening status may be turned off. Press  
PROJ  
PROJ  
to turn on the listening status of all projectors, or press  
followed by the projector's identity number to turn on the listening  
status of the projector you want to respond.  
2) The keypad's protocol (A or B) might not match the projector's IR pro-  
tocol setting. Refer to section 2.3, Hardware Setup for instructions on  
how to check and change the keypad's protocol setting. However, if the  
projector's setting is "Off", the remote keypad will not respond. You  
may have to configure the keypad for built-in operation to gain control  
of the projector.  
3) The IR keypad may be too far away from the projector or screen. Use  
the IR keypad closer to the projector or screen. Also ensure the keypad is  
pointed directly at the screen or the front of the projector.  
4) The viewing path between the IR keypad and the projector (or screen or  
switcher) may be restricted. Ensure there is a clear line-of-sight between  
the keypad and the projector (or screen or switcher).  
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5) The sensor may be disabled per the Keypad Options menu (  
).  
6) The batteries in the IR keypad may be weak. Replace the batteries in the  
keypad. See section 2.3 for battery installation instructions.  
7) There may be unusual lighting conditions in the room which effect IR  
keypad operation. Determine if such conditions exist and correct.  
Symptom:  
The display is jittery or unstable.  
Cause/Remedy:  
1) The horizontal or vertical scan frequency of the input signal may be out  
of range. Check the specifications in Section 5 for scan frequency ranges.  
2) Synchronization signals from the source may be inadequate. Correct the  
source problem.  
3) The input signal type may not match the signal type required by the  
input module. Install the correct input module/interface to match the  
signal type of the source.  
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Symptom:  
The upper portion of the display is waving, tearing, or jittering.  
Cause/Remedy:  
1) This sometimes occurs when the source is a VCR or video signal.  
Change the sync mode by selecting the fast/slow sync option from  
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the Picture Adjust menu (  
).  
Symptom:  
The upper or lower portions of the display are cut off.  
Cause/Remedy:  
1) A top or bottom blanking adjustment may be required. Select the appro-  
PIC  
priate blanking adjustment option from the Picture Adjust Menu (  
then adjust the amount of blanking. Note: A 0% slidebar level indicates  
no blanking.  
)
2) A phase adjustment may be required. Select Position from the Picture  
PIC  
Adjust menu (  
and centered.  
). Adjust position so that the entire picture is visible  
Symptom:  
One side of the display is cut off.  
Cause/Remedy:  
1) A left or right blanking adjustment may be required. Select the appro-  
PIC  
priate blanking adjustment option from the Picture Adjust menu (  
then adjust the amount of blanking. A 0% slidebar level indicates no  
blanking.  
)
2) A position adjustment may be required. Select Position from the Picture  
PIC  
Adjust menu (  
and centered.  
). Adjust phase so that the entire picture is visible  
3) The retrace time of the projector may be longer than the horizontal  
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blanking time of the signal. Press  
time to Short.  
to change projector retrace  
Symptom:  
Transitions between colors are fuzzy.  
Cause/Remedy:  
1) Convergence may require adjustment. Perform a convergence on the  
selected source.  
2) The projector may not be optically aligned for the installation. Has the  
throw distance changed significantly since the last optical alignment? If  
so, have the projector re-aligned. Refer to section 2.8, Optical Alignment.  
Symptom:  
The display is very faint.  
Cause/Remedy:  
1) Contrast or brightness settings may be set too low.  
2) The projection room may be too bright. Lower the intensity of  
projection room lighting. Reduce light reflections as much as possible.  
3) The projection room walls and ceilings may be too reflective. Reflective  
ceilings, walls, and floors should be kept to a minimum. The best  
projection rooms are dark with matte finishing.  
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4) The projector may be too far from the screen.  
5) The location of the audience with respect to the screen may not be  
adequate. Make sure the audience is within the viewing angle set by the  
projector and screen position, and the screen type.  
6) The phase setting may require adjustment. Select Position from the  
PIC  
Picture Adjust menu (  
the display.  
) then determine if adjustment improves  
7) The source may be double terminated. Ensure the source is terminated  
(75) only once.  
Symptom:  
The display appears to be folded.  
Cause/Remedy:  
1) The phase setting may require adjustment. Select Position from the  
PIC  
Picture Adjust menu (  
improves the display.  
) then determine if adjusting the phase  
Symptom:  
The display is reversed or upside down.  
Cause/Remedy:  
1) The projector scan configuration is not set correctly for the installation  
type. Refer to section 2.3, Hardware Setup, to set the projector's scan  
configuration.  
Symptom:  
The display is not sharp or "clean".  
Cause/Remedy:  
1) Display adjustment may be required. Adjust the brightness, contrast,  
focus, and detail settings.  
2) Is a BNC T connector being used? Use a distribution amplifier to boost  
signal levels.  
3) Is the input signal properly terminated?  
4) The screen size may be too large. As screen size increases, magnification  
increases which reduces brightness. This then reduces the contrast ratio  
which affects legibility. Sharp defined edges become soft and fuzzy.  
5) The source input signal may be of low quality.  
Symptom:  
Display quality seems to drift (from good to bad, bad to good, etc.).  
Cause/Remedy:  
1) The operating temperature of the projector may not be constant. Is the  
projector close to heating and/or air conditioning vents? The ambient  
temperature after warm-up should be kept constant below 35° C (95° F).  
Make sure none of the projector ventilation slots are obstructed.  
2) The source input signal may be of low quality.  
3) The horizontal or vertical frequency of the input may have changed at the  
source end. For the selected source, set ASR to on. The projector will then  
try to use display parameter settings which are best matched for the source.  
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Symptom:  
Colors on the display are not accurate (when using the  
Multi-standard Decoder).  
Cause/Remedy:  
1) Color and tint settings may require adjustment.  
The display is not rectangular in shape.  
Symptom:  
Cause/Remedy:  
1) The geometry settings may not be set correctly. Adjust the display  
GEOM  
geometry settings. (Press  
for the Geometry menu).  
Symptom:  
The display is noisy.”  
Cause/Remedy:  
1) The input may not be terminated. Make sure the input is terminated  
(75). If it is the last connection in a loop-through chain, it should be  
terminated at the projector (only).  
2) The signal cables carrying the input signal may be of poor quality. Use only  
good quality signal cables. Madrigal Imaging cables are recommended.  
3) The distance between the input source device and the projector may  
be too great. If the distance between the input source device and the  
projector is greater than 25 feet, signal amplification/conditioning may  
be required.  
4) There may be interference from other equipment. Keep the projector  
away from devices which radiate electromagnetic energy such as motors  
and transformers. Common sources of these are slide projectors, speak-  
ers, power amplifiers, elevators, etc. Keep 35 mm slide projectors at least  
two feet away from the projector.  
5) The input signal may be of poor quality.  
6) If the source is a VCR or off-air broadcast, detail may be set too high.  
Symptom:  
Modified display settings are not being saved in the active setup memory.  
SOURCE  
Cause/Remedy:  
1) Is the active setup memory locked? Press  
Message. If a  
to display the Source  
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is displayed, unlock the setup. (Press  
.)  
2) ASR is set to On for the current input memory and an ASI was  
automatically performed due to mismatched scan frequencies.  
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Symptom:  
The display is OK when displaying the crosshatch test pattern ( ) or status  
screen ( ) but when trying to display a source, nothing is visible.  
Cause/Remedy:  
1) You may not be selecting the source correctly. Refer to section 3.3,  
Source Selection, for source selection instructions.  
2) The source may not be connected properly. Verify that the input source  
is active and check the cables between the source and the projector.  
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ACON Errors ➤  
If ACON is installed and an error message occurs during automatic  
convergence or Learn Screen, proceed through the following checklist.  
CON  
Is the ambient lighting appropriate for projection? A number of problems  
could result during automatic convergence and/or Learn Screen if the  
ambient lighting is too bright. Dimmed incandescent lighting is pre-  
ferred over fluorescent lighting. If error messages such as "Sensor Lock  
Failed: Low Signal" or "Learn Screen Failed: Insufficient Magnitude"  
result, lower the ambient lighting, especially at the projection screen.  
Is the view path of the Locator Assembly completely unobstructed?  
The view path between the photosensor lens of the Locator Assembly  
and the entire screen must be completely unobstructed for proper  
ACON operation.  
Has a Learn Screen been performed since the last projector configuration  
change? Learn Screen must be performed if:  
The throw distance has changed since the last time Learn Screen  
was performed.  
The ACON Locator Assembly mounting position has changed  
since the last time Learn Screen was performed.  
The screen type has changed.  
The source has changed.  
If the problem cannot be resolved, call your dealer for servicing.  
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Section 5  
Specifications  
5.1 Specifications  
MP-8 and MP-9  
Note: Due to constant research, specifications are subject to change without notice.  
Optics ➤  
High definition hybrid lens  
Optical resolution of 10 line pairs per mm  
8"(MP-8) and 9"(MP-9) electromagnetic focus CRTs  
Scheimpflug adjustment for top, bottom, and side-to-side focus  
Liquid coupling for optimized contrast ratio (MP-9 only)  
Resolution ➤  
2500 x 2000 addressability  
1500 x 1200 ANSI pixels for MP-9, 1350 x 1100 for MP-8  
Brightness ➤  
Usable light output per industry standard:  
160 ANSI lumens for MP-9, 200 ANSI lumens for MP-8  
Display ➤  
Electronic geometry circuits separately correct top, bottom and sides  
for flat, curved or rear screens up to 25 feet diagonal  
Keystone circuitry to correct pictures for angles greater than 15°  
vertically from screen axis (dependent on throw distance)  
Color temperature adjustment for precise setup  
S and C vertical and horizontal linearity  
Adjustable top, bottom and side blanking  
9 zone electronic astigmatism correction (service adjustment)  
Input Signals ➤  
RGB Video Input Level: 0.5 to 1.0 volts p-p, 751% terminated  
Automatically switches to separate sync, composite sync, or sync on green  
Separate or composite syncs are automatically accepted in either polarity  
1.0 volts nominal audio input level  
Sync on green: max horizontal frequency is 130 kHz  
Sync input level: 0.3 to 5.0 volts p-p, 751% terminated  
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Gamma Correction ➤  
Gamma correction circuitry provided for improved video performance  
and gray-scale tracking.  
Frequency ➤  
Response  
120 MHz bandwidth (-3 dB)  
Accommodates 3 nanosecond pixels and digital clock rates over 300 MHz  
DC Restoration ➤  
Keyed clamp, better than 1%  
Geometry Distortion ➤  
Horizontal: 2.0% maximum  
Vertical: 1.0% maximum  
Deflection Circuits ➤  
Smartlock circuitry for quick lock-in and ultra steady images  
Vertical Deflection  
Frequency Range: 39.5 Hz to 185 Hz autolock  
Size automatically regulated over frequency range and adjustable from  
15% underscan to 15% overscan  
Retrace Time: less than 300 microseconds  
Horizontal Deflection  
Frequency Range: 14 kHz to 152 kHz autolock  
Size automatically regulated over frequency range and adjustable  
by 15%  
Frequency  
Range  
(kHz)  
Retrace  
Setting  
Typical  
Deflection  
Retrace (µs)  
* Maximum  
Hor. Blanking  
of Projector  
14 30  
Long or  
Short  
5.3  
7.5  
30 45  
30 60  
60 100  
60 70  
70 120  
120 152  
Long  
Short  
Long  
Short  
Short  
Short  
5.0  
2.8  
2.5  
1.4  
1.4  
1.4  
5.9  
3.6  
3.1  
1.85  
1.6  
1.5  
*With left and right blanking control set to 0.  
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Notes: 1. Blanking can be increased with left and right blanking controls  
2. Retrace fixed as Short in ranges 4560 kHz and 100152 kHz  
despite user setting  
3. Defl. retrace time must be less than the max. blanking duration  
4. Horizontal blanking duration of the source must be more than  
the max. blanking duration of the projector to avoid cutting off  
the left or right edge of the source image.  
5. Max. Blanking duration of the projector must be compatible with  
all known sources (at the specific source frequency).  
6. Max. Blanking duration of the projector restricted to 1.5µs for  
operation in the range 120 kHz152kHz.  
High Voltage ➤  
34.9 KV regulated to better than 1%  
Power ➤  
Requirements  
90 VAC to 264 VAC universal input  
Line Frequency: 50 to 60 Hz nominal  
Power: 650 watts maximum  
Power factor corrected  
Inputs ➤  
Built-in RGBHV interface. Optional interface modules install in  
interface slot  
Built-in RS-232 for computer control, with loop-thru for connection  
of multiple projectors  
HDTV compatible with optional interface module  
Optional Source ➤  
The Signal Switcher allows use of nine additional input modules. Up  
to nine switchers can be connected  
Maximum Number of Inputs: 78  
Expansion  
Control Features ➤  
Multi-language software (user selectable)  
Menu driven interface with on-screen help  
Built-in set up tutorials  
Auto power up after power interruption  
Six built-in test patterns  
Internal frequency generator  
Programmable events and real time clock  
Servicing ➤  
Modular design for ease of servicing  
Most service adjustments are made using the keypad  
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Environment ➤  
Maximum Operating Range  
Temperature: 0 to 35°C  
Humidity: 0 to 90% non-condensing  
Altitude: 0 to 10,000 ft. (0-3,000m.)  
Storage  
Temperature: -30°C to 65°C  
Heat Dissipation  
2450 BTU/Hr (approximate)  
Mounting ➤  
Can be ceiling mounted on its optional ceiling mount or placed on a  
castered cart for portable applications  
Weight ➤  
176 lbs / 80 kg  
229 lbs / 104 kg (shipping weight)  
Accessories ➤  
Convertible multi-use, backlit full function keypad  
Line Cord and User's Manual  
Tool Kit  
Included  
®
ACON II which automates the convergence process, performing com-  
plete convergence in less than 3 minutes  
Options ➤  
& Accessories  
Various interfaces: RGB Input Module, RGB Loop Thru Module,  
Composite/S-Video Module, HDTV Input Module and PC Analog  
Input Module.  
Signal Switcher  
Adapter cables  
Ceiling mount and rear screen equipment  
RETRO III large screen projection  
Castered cart  
Librarian software, Encyclopedia software  
Contact your dealer or Madrigal for more information about the above  
products and accessories. Also refer to Appendix H, Interfaces.  
Regulatory ➤  
Approvals  
FCC Class A, DHHS and HWC requirements, EN55022 Class B  
CSA/UL/EN 60 950  
EU Directives 73/23/EEC, 89/336/EEC (CE marked)  
Warranty ➤  
One year parts and labor for tube (see inside back cover)  
Three years parts and labor for everything else (see inside back cover)  
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Physical ➤  
Figure 5-1. Projector Dimensions  
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Appendix A  
Glossary  
This appendix defines many of the terms used in this manual as they apply to the Madrigal Imaging  
MP-8 and MP-9 projection system.  
ACON (Automatic ➤  
ACON is an automatic convergence feature. Convergence of the red, green  
and blue images is performed accurately and automatically with minimal  
user intervention.  
Convergence)  
ASI (Automatic ➤  
Source Interpolation)  
A process whereby a display setup for a given source is approximated from  
other setups already in memory. For more information about ASI, refer to  
the ASR entry in section 3.7, Utility Features.  
ASR (Automatic ➤  
Source Recall)  
A process whereby a display setup for a given source is chosen from  
memory according to its signal parameters (horizontal and vertical  
frequencies). For more information about ASR, refer to the ASR entry  
in section 3.7, Utility Features.  
Active Line Time ➤  
The time, inside one horizontal scan line, during which video is generated.  
Ambient Light ➤  
The ability of a screen to reflect ambient light in a direction away from  
the "line of best viewing". Curved screens usually have good ambient light  
rejection. Flat screens usually have less ambient light rejection.  
Rejection  
Analog Video ➤  
The video output of most computers and video tape machines. Analog  
video can generate a large number of colors.  
Aspect Ratio ➤  
The ratio of the width of an image to its height.  
Automatic ➤  
Convergence  
The automatic alignment of the projected red, green and blue images on the  
projection screen.  
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Autolock ➤  
The ability of the projector to automatically synchronize to the horizontal  
and vertical scan frequencies of an input signal.  
Bandwidth ➤  
The frequency range of the projector's video amplifier.  
Blanking Time ➤  
The time inside one scan line during which video is not generated. The  
blanking time of the input signal must be equal to or greater than the  
retrace time of the projector.  
Bow ➤  
A horizontal curve in the center of the image, and/or a vertical curve across  
an image.  
Brightness ➤  
Brightness in projection usually describes the amount of light emitted from  
a surface such as a screen. Brightness is measured in lumens, foot-lamberts,  
foot-candles, or lux.  
Candela or Candle The intensity of light is measured in candelas.  
Channel ➤  
A 2-digit number with user-assigned source input information. This infor-  
mation includes a physical input (switcher, slot), a setup memory (input  
or recall), and a name or description. Assignments are made through the  
Channel List.  
Channel List ➤  
A list of up to 99 channels (explained above) which may be created, edited,  
or deleted by the user. The Channel List feature provides an alternative, and  
sometimes easier, way to select sources and their setups.  
Color Shift ➤  
The change in the tint of a white field across an image.  
Color Temperature ➤  
This term refers to the coloration (reddish, white, bluish, etc.) of a white  
image. (It does not refer to the brightness of a white image.) The Kelvin (K)  
temperature scale is used to measure color temperature.  
Color Temperature ➤  
The accuracy of color temperature at any location.  
Uniformity  
Composite Video ➤  
This term refers to the output of video tape players and some computers.  
Synchronization, luminance, and color signals are combined on one  
output cable.  
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Contrast (ratio) ➤  
The ratio of brightness of the brightest possible area to the darkest possible  
area of an image.  
Convergence ➤  
The alignment of the projected red, green and blue images on the  
projection screen.  
Current Setup ➤  
The setup memory which is currently being used to display a given  
source's image.  
Memory  
Curved Screen ➤  
A projection screen which is curved to improve screen gain. Curved screens  
usually have screen gains which are greater than 1 but viewing angles much  
less than 180°.  
Decoder A device that converts NTSC, PAL, PAL M, PAL N, PAL 60, SECAM  
or NTSC 4.43 video to RGB video (Multi-standard Decoder).  
Diffused ➤  
Screen A type of rear-projection screen which spreads the light striking it.  
Screen gain is less than 1 but audience viewing angles are increased.  
Display Setting ➤  
The level of a display adjustment. Some display adjustments are:  
Contrast, Brightness, Blanking, Bow, Size, Keystone, Pincushion, Focus  
and Convergence.  
Flicker ➤  
A rapid variation in brightness created when the frame rate is too slow.  
(See also Interlace.)  
Frame Rate ➤  
The frequency at which complete images are generated. For non-interlaced  
signals, the frame rate is identical to the vertical frequency. For interlaced  
signals, the frame rate is one half of vertical frequency.  
Foot-candle ➤  
The intensity of visible light per square foot.  
1 foot-candle = 1 lumen/square foot = 10.76 lux  
Foot-lambert ➤  
The luminance (brightness) which results from one foot-candle of  
illumination falling on a perfectly diffuse surface.  
Gain or Screen ➤  
The ability of a screen to direct incident light to an audience. A flat matte  
white wall has a gain of approximately 1. Screens with gain less than 1  
Gain  
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attenuate incident light; screens with gain more than 1 direct more incident  
light to the audience but have a narrow viewing angle. For example: An  
image reflecting off a 10 gain screen appears 10 times brighter than it would  
if reflected off a matte white wall. Curved screens usually have larger gain  
than flat screens.  
Gamma ➤  
Correction  
A feature provided on Madrigal Imaging MP-8 and MP-9 models which  
boosts the blue color output when required to provide improved picture  
intensity and color uniformity.  
Geometry ➤  
The reproduction of a straight and rectangular image.  
A display of help information on the projection screen.  
Help Page ➤  
Horizontal ➤  
Frequency  
Also called horizontal scan rate or line rate, this is the frequency at which  
scan lines are generated. Horizontal frequencies vary amongst sources.  
Hot Spot ➤  
A circular area of a screen where the image appears brighter than elsewhere  
on the screen. The hot spot always appears located along the line of sight  
and "moves" with the line of sight. High gain screens and rear screens  
designed for slide or movie projection usually have a hot spot.  
Input ➤  
A physical connection route for a source signal defined by two numbers;  
a switcher number and a slot number. If the switcher number is 0, the input  
is a projector input.  
Input Memory ➤  
A setup memory which is associated with a particular projector or  
switcher input.  
Interface ➤  
A device that accepts an input signal for display by the projector.  
Interlace ➤  
A method used by video tape players and some computers to double the  
vertical resolution without increasing the horizontal line rate. If the resulting  
frame rate is too low, the image may flicker depending on the image content.  
Keypad ➤  
A device which allows the user to control projector settings and operation.  
There are four different keypad types which may be used with the projector:  
built-in, IR remote, wired remote, and presenter's. For more information  
about these keypads, refer to the keypads entry in section 3.2, Projector Basics.  
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Keystone ➤  
A distortion of the image which occurs when the top and bottom borders of  
the image are not equal in length. Side borders slant in or out, producing a  
keystone shaped image.  
Learn Screen ➤  
An ACON function which stores screen position data in memory for future  
reference. Learn Screen is usually performed only once per projector installa-  
tion. If the ACON Locator Assembly or screen is moved (i.e., the projector  
installation changes to ceiling mount), the Learn Screen function must be  
repeated.  
Linearity ➤  
The reproduction of the horizontal and vertical size of characters and/or  
shapes over the entire screen.  
Line of Best ➤  
When light from a projector is incident on a screen, the light reflects from  
the screen such that the angle of reflection equals the angle of incidence.  
The Line of Best Viewing is along the line of reflection.  
Viewing  
Locator Assembly ➤  
The Locator Assembly, situated on the front of the projector, is the "eye"  
of the ACON system. It includes a photosensor/lens component which  
mechanically scans the projected display at each convergence point while  
sensing relative positions of each projected color.  
Loopthrough ➤  
The method of feeding a series of high impedance inputs from a single  
video source with a coaxial transmission line in such a manner that the line  
is terminated with its characteristic impedance at the last input on the line.  
(Loopthru)  
Lumen ➤  
The amount of visible light emitted by a light source is measured in lumens.  
Lux ➤  
The amount of visible light per square meter incident on a surface.  
1 lux = 1 lumen/square meter = 0.093 foot-candles  
Menu ➤  
A list of options which are displayed on the screen for selection by the user.  
NTSC Video ➤  
A video output format of some video tape and disk players. There are two  
types of NTSC (National Television Standards Committee) video: NTSC  
3.58 and NTSC 4.43. NTSC 3.58 is used primarily in North America and  
Japan. NTSC 4.43 is less commonly used.  
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Operation Level ➤  
The projector is at operation level when an image is (or may be) displayed  
and no control, dialog, error, or help messages are displayed. For example, if  
a help page is displayed, the projector is not at operation level.  
Optical Screen ➤  
PAL Video ➤  
A type of rear-projection screen which re-directs light through the screen  
to increase image brightness in front of the screen. Screen gain is usually  
greater than 1 but audience viewing angles are reduced.  
A video output format of some video tape and disk players (used primarily in  
Europe, China and some South American and African countries). All PAL  
(Phase Alternating Line) video is a 50 Hz standard with 768 x 576 resolution.  
Pincushion ➤  
A distortion of the image which occurs when the borders are concave  
or convex.  
Pixel (Picture ➤  
The smallest discernable element of a computer generated image.  
Element)  
Projector-to- ➤  
Screen Distance  
Also called "Throw Distance", the distance between the front of the  
projector's green lens and the screen.  
Protocol ➤  
The type of code format utilized by IR keypad(s). The standard code is  
Protocol A. By using two different protocols, two projectors may be used side  
by side while being controlled independently by their remote IR keypads.  
Rear Screen ➤  
A translucent panel for screen projection. Incident light travels through the  
incident surface of a rear screen and forms an image on the other surface.  
Recall Memory ➤  
A setup memory which is not associated with any particular input.  
Resolution of ➤  
The maximum number of lines that can be distinguished on the face of  
a CRT.  
the CRT  
Resolution of ➤  
The maximum number of alternate white and black horizontal lines that  
can be distinguished on a screen when a photographic target is placed  
between the lens and a light source, and illuminated by that light source.  
the Lens  
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Resolution of ➤  
The smaller of CRT and Lens resolutions.  
the Projector  
Retrace Time ➤  
(Horizontal)  
The minimum time required for the projector to move the position of the  
scanning spot from the right edge to the left edge of a CRT.  
Rise Time ➤  
The time required by the video amplifier of the projector to increase its  
output from 10% to 90% of the maximum value.  
RGB Video ➤  
The video output of most computers. It can be analog or digital. Analog  
RGB video has 3, 4, or 5 wires; one for red, one for green, one for blue,  
and none, one or two for sync. For three wire RGB, the green wire usually  
provides sync. (See also TTL Video).  
Scan Frequency ➤  
Scan Line ➤  
The horizontal or vertical frequency at which images are generated.  
One scan line is one horizontal line on the display.  
SECAM ➤  
A video output format of some video tape and disk players (used primarily  
in France). SECAM (Sequential Couleur á Mémoire) signals are similar in  
resolution and frequency to PAL signals. The primary difference between  
the two standards is in the way color information is encoded.  
Setup Memory ➤  
A projector memory which stores user-adjustable display settings. There are  
two types of setup memories: Input and Recall. Both memory types store the  
same parameters. The only difference is that Input memories store display  
settings for a particular physical input (i.e., switcher 0, slot 1) and Recall  
memories can be used with any input.  
Slidebar ➤  
A slidebar is a graphical display of an adjustment setting. The setting is  
displayed on a percentage scale.  
Source A device, such as a computer or VCR, which may be connected to the  
projector for display.  
Spot Size ➤  
The diameter of the smallest dot that can be generated on the face of  
a CRT.  
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Sync ➤  
This term refers to the part of the video signal that is used to stabilize the  
picture. Sync can take three forms:  
1) "Composite sync" when the horizontal and vertical components are  
together on one cable.  
2) "Sync on green" when the sync is part of the green video.  
3) "Separate sync" or "H.SYNC and V.SYNC" when the horizontal and  
vertical components of the sync are on two separate cables.  
Sync Width ➤  
The duration of each sync pulse generated by a computer. The sync width is  
part of the blanking time.  
TTL Video ➤  
A type of RGB video with digital characteristics.  
Terminated ➤  
A wire connecting a single video source to a display device, such as a projector,  
must be terminated by a resistance (usually 75for video).  
Throw Distance ➤  
Variable Scan ➤  
Vertical Frequency ➤  
Video ➤  
Also called "Projector-to-Screen Distance", the distance between the front of  
the projector's green lens and the screen.  
The ability of a projector to synchronize to inputs with frequencies within a  
specified range.  
The frequency at which images are generated. Vertical frequencies vary  
amongst sources. This term is also called vertical scan rate.  
The signal that is used by display devices (such as projectors) to generate  
a picture. This term also refers to the output of video tape/disk players  
and computers.  
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Video Decoder ➤  
A device that converts NTSC, PAL, SECAM or NTSC 4.43 video to  
RGB video (Multi-standard Decoder).  
Viewing Angle ➤  
Screens do not reflect equally in all directions. Most light is reflected in  
a conical volume which is centered around the "line of best viewing".  
Maximum brightness is seen when you are positioned within the viewing  
cone. The horizontal and vertical viewing angles are the horizontal and  
vertical angles of the cone.  
White Balance ➤  
White Balance refers to the color temperature of white used by the projector.  
White Field ➤  
A white field is the area of an image that is white only. For example, a full  
white field is an image that is white everywhere. A 10% white field is a white  
area (usually rectangular) that occupies 10% of the image; the remaining  
90% is black.  
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Appendix B  
Menu Tree  
proj  
color  
cont  
enter  
util  
pic  
tint  
detail geom  
conv  
brite  
exit  
source  
1
4
7
0
2
5
8
3
6
9
recall  
help  
#
menu mute stby power  
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Appendix C  
ASR/ASI Logic Diagrams  
A change in scan frequency is detected.  
The change is greater than 100 Hz horizontal  
or greater than 1 Hz vertical.  
A source, Recall memory, or channel was manually  
selected. The H & V scan frequencies of the source  
do not match that of the selected setup memory.  
Is ASR  
Is ASR  
no  
yes  
yes  
no  
set to On for the  
currently selected  
input?  
set to On for the  
selected  
input?  
Switch to the selected  
source and/or setup  
memory.  
Do nothing.  
Check the  
match  
no match  
Input memory of the  
currently selected input for  
matching H & V scan  
frequencies.  
Search for a  
Recall memory with  
matching H & V scan  
frequencies.  
match  
no match  
Change the current  
setup memory to the  
matched Input memory.  
ASI  
Logic  
Begins  
Change the current  
setup memory to the  
matched Recall memory.  
Search for an  
Input memory with  
matching H & V scan  
frequencies.  
match  
no match  
Adjustments made at  
this point are stored  
in the current  
setup memory.  
Create new display set-  
tings by interpolating the  
two closest setup mem-  
ories (in freq.). Do not  
Use the display settings  
of the matched Input  
memory but do not update  
the current setup memory.  
ASI  
Functions  
update the setup memory.  
Adjustments made at this  
point are displayed but  
NOT stored in the current  
setup memory.  
ASR Logic Diagram  
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UTIL  
1
2
is pressed to perform  
an "ASI with Save".  
Display an  
"ASI with Save"  
confirmation box.  
yes  
no  
Was "Do It"  
selected from the  
confirmation box?  
Check the  
match  
no match  
Input memory of the  
Do nothing.  
Return to presentation  
level.  
currently selected input for  
matching H&V scan  
frequencies.  
Search for a  
match  
no match  
Recall memory  
with matching H&V scan  
frequencies.  
no  
match  
Search for an  
Input memory  
with matching H&V scan  
frequencies.  
Copy the display  
match  
settings in the "matched"  
memory to the current  
setup memory.  
Select two setup  
memories for interpolation  
and store the resulting  
display settings in the  
current setup memory.  
"ASI with Save" Logic Diagram  
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Appendix D  
Communication Cables  
RS-232 Serial Communications  
When connecting the projector to a signal switcher, another Madrigal imaging projector, or a computer,  
a standard RS-232 serial communication cable is required. Cable details are provided below.  
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Appendix E  
Keypad Reference  
proj  
color  
cont  
enter  
util  
pic  
tint  
detail geom  
conv  
brite  
exit  
source  
1
4
7
0
2
5
8
3
6
9
recall  
help  
#
menu mute stby power  
Menu  
Mute  
to temporarily turn off  
on-screen displays  
and dialogs  
Standby  
to turn both picture and  
audio on or off  
BRITE  
BRITE  
DETAIL  
DETAIL  
TINT  
TINT  
1
2
To toggle the keypads protocol setting (A or B), press  
To toggle the keypads protocol setting (A or B), press  
.
.
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Appendix F  
Throw Distance Tables  
Table F-1 Throw Distance for MP-8 (inches)  
1.33 throw  
distance  
1.78 throw  
distance  
1.33 throw  
distance  
1.78 throw  
distance  
1.33 throw  
distance  
1.78 throw  
distance  
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distance  
1.78 throw  
distance  
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151.6  
152.9  
154.2  
155.5  
137.6  
138.8  
140.1  
141.3  
142.6  
143.8  
145.1  
146.3  
147.6  
148.9  
150.1  
151.4  
98  
99  
100  
101  
102  
103  
104  
105  
106  
107  
108  
Instructions:  
Measure the screen width, then find it in the table. The required throw distance is shown.  
Notes:  
1. All dimensions are in inches. See reverse side for metric table.  
2. Throw distance is measured from the projector's center  
lense to the center of the screen.  
3. Use the Size function to adjust  
image size.  
4. These throw distances are  
Screen  
mimimums, assuming that  
Projector  
you wish to use the maximum  
available phosphor area. Used  
correctly, they will deliver the best possible picture. They will, however, require careful attention to proper  
setup, as there is little room for error at these distances. We recommend leaving yourself 12" ( 1.25 cm)  
adjustment leeway in the mounting system for final fine tuning of placement.  
5. Throw distance values are for an MP-8 projector with standard HD-8 lenses. For other lens types, contact your  
dealer for applicable throw distance formulas.  
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THROW DISTANCE TABLES  
Table F-1 Throw Distance for MP-8 (cm)  
1.33 throw  
distance  
1.78 throw  
distance  
1.33 throw  
distance  
1.78 throw  
distance  
1.33 throw  
distance  
1.78 throw  
distance  
1.33 throw  
distance  
1.78 throw  
distance  
150  
152  
154  
156  
158  
160  
162  
164  
166  
168  
170  
172  
174  
176  
178  
180  
182  
184  
186  
188  
190  
192  
194  
196  
198  
200  
202  
204  
194.1  
196.7  
199.3  
201.9  
204.4  
207.0  
209.6  
212.2  
214.7  
217.3  
219.9  
222.5  
225.0  
227.6  
230.2  
232.8  
235.3  
237.9  
240.5  
243.1  
245.6  
248.2  
250.8  
253.4  
255.9  
258.5  
261.1  
263.7  
189.0  
191.5  
194.0  
196.5  
199.0  
201.5  
204.0  
206.5  
209.0  
211.5  
214.0  
216.5  
219.0  
221.5  
224.0  
226.5  
229.0  
231.6  
234.1  
236.6  
239.1  
241.6  
244.1  
246.6  
249.1  
251.6  
254.1  
256.6  
206  
208  
210  
212  
214  
216  
218  
220  
222  
224  
226  
228  
230  
232  
234  
236  
266.2  
268.8  
271.4  
274.0  
276.5  
279.1  
281.7  
284.3  
286.8  
289.4  
292.0  
294.6  
297.1  
299.7  
302.3  
304.9  
259.1  
261.6  
264.1  
266.6  
269.1  
271.6  
274.2  
276.7  
279.2  
281.7  
284.2  
286.7  
289.2  
291.7  
294.2  
296.7  
238  
240  
242  
244  
246  
248  
250  
252  
254  
256  
258  
260  
262  
264  
266  
268  
307.4  
310.0  
312.6  
315.2  
317.7  
320.3  
322.9  
325.5  
328.0  
330.6  
333.2  
335.8  
338.3  
340.9  
343.5  
346.1  
299.2  
301.7  
304.2  
306.7  
309.2  
311.7  
314.3  
316.8  
319.3  
321.8  
324.3  
326.8  
329.3  
331.8  
334.3  
336.8  
270  
272  
274  
276  
278  
280  
282  
284  
286  
288  
290  
292  
294  
296  
298  
300  
348.6  
351.2  
353.8  
356.4  
358.9  
361.5  
364.1  
366.7  
369.2  
371.8  
374.4  
377.0  
379.5  
382.1  
384.7  
387.3  
339.3  
341.8  
344.3  
346.8  
349.3  
351.8  
354.3  
356.9  
359.4  
361.9  
364.4  
366.9  
369.4  
371.9  
374.4  
376.9  
Instructions:  
Measure the screen width, then find it in the table. The required throw distance is shown.  
Notes:  
1. All dimensions are in centimeters. See reverse side for imperial table.  
2. Throw distance is measured from the projector's center  
lense to the center of the screen.  
3. Use the Size function to adjust  
image size.  
4. These throw distances are  
Screen  
mimimums, assuming that  
Projector  
you wish to use the maximum  
available phosphor area. Used  
correctly, they will deliver the best possible picture. They will, however, require careful attention to proper  
setup, as there is little room for error at these distances. We recommend leaving yourself 12" ( 1.25 cm)  
adjustment leeway in the mounting system for final fine tuning of placement.  
5. Throw distance values are for an MP-8 projector with standard HD-8 lenses. For other lens types, contact your  
dealer for applicable throw distance formulas.  
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THROW DISTANCE TABLES  
Table F-1 Throw Distance for MP-9 (inches)  
1.33 throw  
distance  
1.78 throw  
distance  
1.33 throw  
distance  
1.78 throw  
distance  
1.33 throw  
distance  
1.78 throw  
distance  
1.33 throw  
distance  
1.78 throw  
distance  
60  
61  
62  
63  
64  
65  
66  
67  
68  
69  
70  
71  
72  
73  
74  
75  
76  
77  
78  
79  
80  
81  
82  
83  
84  
77.2  
78.4  
79.7  
81.0  
82.3  
83.6  
84.9  
86.2  
87.4  
88.7  
90.0  
91.3  
92.6  
93.9  
95.2  
96.5  
97.7  
99.0  
100.3  
101.6  
102.9  
104.2  
105.5  
106.7  
108.0  
75.1  
76.4  
77.6  
78.9  
80.1  
81.4  
82.6  
83.9  
85.1  
86.4  
87.6  
88.9  
90.1  
91.4  
92.6  
93.9  
95.2  
96.4  
97.7  
98.9  
100.2  
101.4  
102.7  
103.9  
105.2  
85  
86  
87  
88  
89  
90  
91  
92  
93  
94  
95  
96  
109.3  
110.6  
111.9  
113.2  
114.5  
115.7  
117.0  
118.3  
119.6  
120.9  
122.2  
123.5  
106.4  
107.7  
108.9  
110.2  
111.4  
112.7  
113.9  
115.2  
116.4  
117.7  
118.9  
120.2  
97  
124.7  
126.0  
127.3  
128.6  
129.9  
131.2  
132.5  
133.7  
135.0  
136.3  
137.6  
138.9  
121.4  
122.7  
123.9  
125.2  
126.5  
127.7  
129.0  
130.2  
131.5  
132.7  
134.0  
135.2  
109  
110  
111  
112  
113  
114  
115  
116  
117  
118  
119  
120  
140.2  
141.5  
142.7  
144.0  
145.3  
146.6  
147.9  
149.2  
150.5  
151.7  
153.0  
154.3  
136.5  
137.7  
139.0  
140.2  
141.5  
142.7  
144.0  
145.2  
146.5  
147.7  
149.0  
150.2  
98  
99  
100  
101  
102  
103  
104  
105  
106  
107  
108  
Instructions:  
Measure the screen width, then find it in the table. The required throw distance is shown.  
Notes:  
1. All dimensions are in centimeters. See reverse side for imperial table.  
2. Throw distance is measured from the projector's center  
lense to the center of the screen.  
3. Use the Size function to adjust  
image size.  
4. These throw distances are  
Screen  
mimimums, assuming that  
Projector  
you wish to use the maximum  
available phosphor area. Used  
correctly, they will deliver the best possible picture. They will, however, require careful attention to proper  
setup, as there is little room for error at these distances. We recommend leaving yourself 12" ( 1.25 cm)  
adjustment leeway in the mounting system for final fine tuning of placement.  
5. Throw distance values are for an MP-9 projector with standard HD-10GT17 lenses. For other lens types,  
contact your dealer for applicable throw distance formulas.  
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THROW DISTANCE TABLES  
Table F-1 Throw Distance for MP-9 (cm)  
1.33 throw  
distance  
1.78 throw  
distance  
1.33 throw  
distance  
1.78 throw  
distance  
1.33 throw  
distance  
1.78 throw  
distance  
1.33 throw  
distance  
1.78 throw  
distance  
150  
152  
154  
156  
158  
160  
162  
164  
166  
168  
170  
172  
174  
176  
178  
180  
182  
184  
186  
188  
190  
192  
194  
196  
198  
200  
202  
204  
192.9  
195.5  
198.0  
200.6  
203.2  
205.8  
208.3  
210.9  
213.5  
216.0  
218.6  
221.2  
223.8  
226.3  
228.9  
231.5  
234.1  
236.6  
239.2  
241.8  
244.3  
246.9  
249.5  
252.1  
254.6  
257.2  
259.8  
262.3  
187.8  
190.3  
192.8  
195.3  
197.8  
200.3  
202.8  
205.3  
207.8  
210.3  
212.8  
215.3  
217.8  
220.4  
222.9  
225.4  
227.9  
230.4  
232.9  
235.4  
237.9  
240.4  
242.9  
245.4  
247.9  
250.4  
252.9  
255.4  
206  
208  
210  
212  
214  
216  
218  
220  
222  
224  
226  
228  
230  
232  
234  
236  
264.9  
267.5  
270.1  
272.6  
275.2  
277.8  
280.3  
282.9  
285.5  
288.1  
290.6  
293.2  
295.8  
298.4  
300.9  
303.5  
257.9  
260.4  
262.9  
265.4  
267.9  
270.4  
272.9  
275.4  
277.9  
280.4  
283.0  
285.5  
288.0  
290.5  
293.0  
295.5  
238  
240  
242  
244  
246  
248  
250  
252  
254  
256  
258  
260  
262  
264  
266  
268  
306.1  
308.6  
311.2  
313.8  
316.4  
318.9  
321.5  
324.1  
326.6  
329.2  
331.8  
334.4  
336.9  
339.5  
342.1  
344.6  
298.0  
300.5  
303.0  
305.5  
308.0  
310.5  
313.0  
315.5  
318.0  
320.5  
323.0  
325.5  
328.0  
330.5  
333.0  
335.5  
270  
272  
274  
276  
278  
280  
282  
284  
286  
288  
290  
292  
294  
296  
298  
300  
347.2  
349.8  
352.4  
354.9  
357.5  
360.1  
362.7  
365.2  
367.8  
370.4  
372.9  
375.5  
378.1  
380.7  
383.2  
385.8  
338.0  
340.5  
343.0  
345.6  
348.1  
350.6  
353.1  
355.6  
358.1  
360.6  
363.1  
365.6  
368.1  
370.6  
373.1  
375.6  
Instructions:  
Measure the screen width, then find it in the table. The required throw distance is shown.  
Notes:  
1. All dimensions are in centimeters. See reverse side for imperial table.  
2. Throw distance is measured from the projector's center  
lense to the center of the screen.  
3. Use the Size function to adjust  
image size.  
4. These throw distances are  
Screen  
mimimums, assuming that  
Projector  
you wish to use the maximum  
available phosphor area. Used  
correctly, they will deliver the best possible picture. They will, however, require careful attention to proper  
setup, as there is little room for error at these distances. We recommend leaving yourself 12" ( 1.25 cm)  
adjustment leeway in the mounting system for final fine tuning of placement.  
5. Throw distance values are for an MP-9 projector with standard HD-10GT17 lenses. For other lens types,  
contact your dealer for applicable throw distance formulas.  
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Appendix G  
Lenses  
This appendix describes the relationship between lens type, screen size and throw distance as they apply to  
the projector. Please contact your dealer or Madrigal Imaging for additional assistance.  
PROJECTOR  
LENS  
SCREEN WIDTH  
RANGE  
THROW DISTANCE  
RANGE  
THROW  
DISTANCE  
FORMULA  
THROW  
DISTANCE  
FORMULA  
1.33  
SCREEN  
1.78  
SCREEN  
Series  
Type  
From  
To  
From  
To  
Factory  
HD-8  
60"  
120"  
76.2" 155.5"  
84"  
1.2875 x W + 1  
1.286 x W  
1.253 x W + 1  
1.252 x W  
MP-8  
MP-9  
HD-10GT17  
60"  
120"  
77.2" 154.3"  
84"  
Notes: 1) Factoryrefers to the throw distance used at the factory for optical setup and testing.  
2) All diagonal screen sizes are based on a 4:3 aspect ratio. Win the throw distance formula  
represents horizontal screen width. All dimensions are in inches.  
3) Calculated values are for reference only. It is good practice to simulate the setup to determine  
the necessary throw distance.  
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Index  
Communication Cables, D.1  
Contrast, 3.17  
definition, A.3  
Convergence  
ACON, 3.31  
definition, A.3  
guided, 3.28  
interpolated, 3.29  
on image, 3.28  
random access, 3.30  
reset, 3.28  
Guidelines  
for projector use, 4.1  
A
ACON  
definition, A.1  
setup, 2.35  
ASI, 3.35  
definition, A.1  
logic diagram C.1  
set up for, 2.31  
ASI with Save 3.35  
logic diagram C.2  
Aspect Ratio  
definition, A.1  
of screens, 2.5  
H
Help, 3.6  
context help, 3.6  
guided, 3.7  
I
Input Memories, 3.15  
listing of, 3.42  
Input parameters  
display of, 3.9, 3.10  
Installation, 2.1  
considerations, 2.2  
types, 2.2  
types of, 3.27  
Copy Setup, 3.35  
Cover Removal, 3.2  
ASR, 3.35  
definition, A.1  
D
logic diagram, C.1  
set up for, 2.32  
turning on/off, 3.36  
Audio  
connections, 2.16  
mute function, 3.9  
volume function, 3.9  
Auto Power-up 3.43  
Automatic Convergence, 3.21  
definition, A.1  
Decoder  
Interfaces  
built-in RGB, 2.15  
optional, 2.15, H.1  
Internal Frequencies, 3.39  
Interpolated Convergence, 3.29  
IR Sensor, 3.44  
definition, A.3  
described, H.1  
selecting options, 3.21  
signal route selection, 3.22  
use of, 2.15  
video standard, 3.21  
Detail, 3.18  
Dialog Boxes, 3.5  
Diffused Screens, 2.14  
Display Adjustments, 3.16  
convergence, 3.27  
geometry, 3.24  
picture, 3.19  
primary, 3.17  
K
Keypad  
Backlit control, 2.11  
battery installation, 2.10  
controls, 3.3  
conversion, 2.8  
guide, 3.7  
illustration, 3.3, E.1  
jumper wires, 2.9  
operating settings, 2.10, 3.44  
protocol, 2.8, 2.11  
types, 3.1  
B
Baud Rate  
setting of, 3.46  
Blanking Functions, 3.20  
Blanking Time, 3.43  
Bow, 3.25  
definition, A.2  
Brightness, 3.17  
definition, A.2  
Display Settings  
list of, 3.19, 3.10  
E
Error Messages  
ACON, 3.32  
usage, 3.4  
Keystone, 3.24  
definition, A.5  
Built-in Keypad, 3.2  
Expandability, 1.2  
C
Ceiling Mount, 2.12  
Channel Cycling, 3.50  
Channel List, 3.40  
definition, A.2  
F
L
Fast/Slow sync, 3.20  
Focus  
Learn Screen  
definition, A.5  
electrical, 3.20  
optical, 2.17  
Learn Screen (ACON), 3. 33  
Leg Adjustment, 2.12  
Lighting, 2.6  
Linearity, 3.26  
definition, A.5  
Locator Assembly, A.5  
Locked Setup Memories, 3.16  
how to lock/unlock, 3.36  
programming channels, 3.40  
the use of, 3.12  
Channel Selection, 3.12  
Clamping, 3.20  
Clock  
setting the, 3.46  
G
Geometry Functions, 3.24  
Glossary, A-1  
Guided Convergence, 3.28  
Guided Setup  
Clock/Events, 3.46  
Color, 3.18  
mechanical, 2.17  
source, 2.26  
Color Temperature, 3.19  
definition, A.2  
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Protocol  
changing keypad, 2.8  
definition, A.6  
Setup Memory  
definition, A.7  
Size Function, 3.19, 3.24  
Skew, 3.26  
Slidebar  
definition, A.7  
described, 3.5  
M
Mechanical Setup  
guided tutorial, 3.7  
Memory  
Q
set up of, 2.29  
Menu Tree, B-1  
Menus, 3.5  
Message Boxes, 3.6  
Mirror  
the use of, 2.14  
Mounting  
front screen, 2.12  
rear screen, 2.13  
Multi-projector Functions, 3.51  
Multi-standard Decoder  
described, H.1  
Mute, 3.9  
Quick Setup  
instructions, 2.1  
Source  
connections, 2.15  
definition, A.7  
message, 3.13  
R
Random Access Convergence, 3.30  
Recall Memories, 3.15  
definition, A.6  
selection, 3.10  
selection guide, 3.7  
selection of, 3.10, 3.13  
setup menu, 3.35  
Source Setup  
guided tutorial, 3.7  
Specifications, 5.1  
Standby Mode, 3.8  
Status Pages, 3.9, 3.10  
Switcher  
listing of, 3.41, 3.42  
Regulatory Approvals, 5.4  
Remote Control  
preference options, 3.44  
Remote Jack, 3.45  
Retrace Time, 3.21  
Reverse Scan  
O
setup, 2.11  
RGB Interface, 2.15  
Operating Settings  
display of, 3.9, 3.10  
Optical alignment, 2.17  
Optical Screens, 2.13  
Optical Setup  
connection of, 2.15  
described, H.1  
using ASR with, 2.34  
S
Screen  
aspect ratio, 2.5  
diffused, 2.14  
gain, A.3  
optical, 2.13, A.6  
size, 2.15  
types, 2.3  
Screen Messages, 3.43  
Serial Port  
cables, D.1  
connections, 2.16  
Service  
locations, 1.2  
manuals, 1.2  
when to, 4.2  
guided, 3.7  
T
Test Patterns  
P
how to display, 3.6  
Throw Distance  
calculating, 2.5  
definition, A.8  
tables, F.1  
Tint, 3.18  
Trouble-shooting, 4.3  
Tutorials, 3.7  
Pincushion, 3.25  
definition, A.6  
Position, 3.19  
Power  
connection of, 2.15  
requirements, 2.15  
turning on/off, 3.18  
Preferences, 3.43  
Presentation Level, 3.4  
Programmable Events, 3.44, 3.47  
Projection Room  
lighting, 2.6  
U
Utility Features, 3.34  
Setup  
ASI, 2.31  
guided, 3.7  
V
reflections, 2.6  
windows, 2.6  
Projector  
Volume, 3.9  
of Input memories, 2.30  
of Recall memories, 2.31  
quick, 2.1  
using internal frequencies, 3.39  
Setup Memories, 3.14  
allocation of, 3.16  
clearing, 3.39  
locking, 3.16, 3.36  
number of, 3.16  
types of, 3.15  
W
construction, 1.2  
cover removal, 3.2  
description, 1.1  
identification number, 3.45  
mounting, 2.12  
position, 2.6, 2.7  
selection of, 3.51  
upgrading, 1.2  
Warm Up Time, 3.8  
Warnings, 4.1  
Warranty, 5.4  
White Balance, 3.19  
usage guidelines, 4.1  
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90-DAY LIMITED WARRANTY  
Valid in the United States and Canada only  
®
This MADRIGAL IMAGING product is warranted to be  
free from defects in material and workmanship under normal  
use for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of purchase.  
To extend the warranty of this MADRIGAL IMAGING  
product, return the warranty registration card along with a  
copy of the original receipt of purchase to Madrigal Audio  
Laboratories, Inc., P. O. Box 781, Middletown, CT 06457.  
Service…  
We take great pride in our dealers. Experience, dedication,  
and integrity make these professionals ideally suited to assist  
with our customersneeds.  
Madrigals Technical Services Department is set up to solve  
technical problems efficiently. Its philosophy is based on the  
knowledge that youve made a substantial investment in  
audio/video equipment of exceptional quality. It is the intent  
of the Technical Services Department to provide service to  
match that investment.  
The extended warranty for this MADRIGAL IMAGING  
product is one (1) year for the tubes, and three (3) years for  
everything else, from the date of purchase. During the warranty  
period, any MADRIGAL IMAGING component exhibiting  
defects in materials and/or workmanship will be repaired or  
replaced, at our option, without charge for either parts or labor.  
The warranty will not apply to any MADRIGAL IMAGING  
component that has been misused, abused or altered.  
If your MADRIGAL IMAGING component requires serv-  
ice, contact your dealer for assistance. Alternatively, you may  
contact Madrigal directly, and we will work with your dealer.  
Any MADRIGAL IMAGING subassembly not performing  
satisfactorily may be returned to the factory for evaluation.  
Return authorization must first be obtained by either calling  
or writing the factory prior to shipping the subassembly. The  
factory will pay for return shipping charges only in the event  
that the subassembly is found to be defective as above men-  
tioned. There are other stipulations that may apply to shipping  
charges.  
It is extremely important that information about a problem  
be explicit and complete, and include the serial number of  
the unit. This helps us locate and repair a defect as quickly  
as possible.  
A copy of the original bill of sale must be included to verify  
warranty status.  
In the extremely unlikely case that a circuit module or unit  
must be returned to Madrigal, the unit must be properly pack-  
aged (in its original packing material), and the proper return  
authorization number must be marked on the outer carton for  
easy identification. Improper packaging may lead to unneces-  
sary freight damage which will not be covered by the freight  
carrier. If the packaging in which we receive a unit is, in our  
opinion, inadequate to protect the unit, we reserve the right  
to repackage it for return shipment at the owners expense.  
There is no other express warranty on this component.  
Neither this warranty nor any other warranty, express or  
implied, including any implied warranties of merchantability  
or fitness, shall extend beyond the warranty period. No  
responsibility is assumed for any incidental or consequential  
damages. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an  
implied warranty lasts and other states do not allow the exclu-  
sion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so  
that the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may  
also have other rights which vary from state to state. This  
warranty is applicable in the United States and Canada only.  
Outside of the U.S. and Canada, please contact your local,  
authorized Madrigal Imaging distributor for warranty and  
service information.  
MADRIGAL AUDIO LABORATORIES, INC.  
2081 South Main Street / P.O. Box 781  
Middletown, Connectucut 06457-0781 USA  
(860) 346-0896 FAX (860) 346-6251  
http://www.madrigal.com  
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Madrigal Audio Laboratories, Inc.  
2081 South Main Street, P.O. Box 781  
Middletown, Connecticut 06457 USA  
Telephone: (860) 346-0896  
Fax: (860) 346-1540  
http://www.madrigal.com  
is a registered trademark of Madrigal Audio Laboratories, Inc.  
a Harman International company  
P630130  
© 4/2000 Madrigal Audio Laboratories, Inc. All rights reserved.  
Printed in U.S.A.  
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