McIntosh MDLP1 owner manual Installation Installation Overview, Ventilation

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Installation

Installation Overview

For the best possible image reproduction by the McIntosh MDLP1 Video Projector, it is important to observe the fol- lowing:

CAUTION: The MDLP1 Video Projector weight is 40 pounds (18.14 kilograms). When mounting the projector to a building structure it is important to follow all of the local building/constuction codes.

1.Decide on a viewing area with either subdued and/ or controlled ambient lighting.

2.Choose a projector screen designed specifically to work with images from a DLP Projector.

3.Locate the position of the MDLP1 Projector rela- tive to the projector screen to maximize image quality and minimize optical distortions.

4.Provide adequate ventilation.

The information below and on the following pages will as- sist in the location of the Projector. It is recommended that the Professionals at your McIntosh Dealer, who are skilled in all aspects of installation and operation, install the MDLP1 Video Projector and any associated audio/video equipment.

Ventilation

Always provide adequate ventilation for your MDLP1. Cool operation ensures the longest possible operating life for any electronic instrument. Do not install the MDLP1 directly above a heat generating component. Refer to fig- ures 1 and 2.

The MDLP1 is designed to be placed upright on a solid flat surface, resting on its three feet with unrestricted air flow around it. Allow at least 1 foot (30.48 cm) of space between the Primary Warm Air Exit ventilation holes and the nearest wall or obstruction. There should be at least 3 inches (7.62 cm) between the Primary Cool Air Input ventilation holes and the nearest wall or obstruction. The ambient air temperature should not exceed 95°F (35°C).

The projector uses two primary and three secondary cool air input vents together with one primary warm air exit vent. Refer to the illustration on this page. The air flow in or out of these vents needs to be unrestricted at all times during operation.

In the event the MDLP1 is to be placed into an enclo- sure restricting air flow around the projector, some type of ducted forced air venting system would need to be imple- mented for the primary input 1 and 2 vents along with the primary exit vent.

Primary

Warm Air

Exit

MDLP1 Bottom View

Secondary Cool Air

 

Input No. 2

 

Secondary Cool Air

 

Input No. 3

Primary

 

Cool Air

 

Input No. 2

Figure 1

Primary

Cool Air

Secondary Cool AirInput No. 1 Input No. 1

MDLP1 Rear View

Figure 2

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Contents Video Projector Important Safety Instructions Safety Instructions Additional Safety InstructionsTable of Contents Customer ServiceThank You Please Take a MomentGeneral Information Power Control Connectors Connector and Cable InformationData Port Connectors RS232 DB9 Connector Pin LayoutPerformance Features Dimensions Ventilation Installation Installation OverviewProjector and 169 Screen Mounting Location Projector mounted from the ceilingProjector placed above the floor Installation, con’t Projector and 43 Screen Mounting Location Installation, con’t Initial Setup Screen Rear Panel Connections and Switch Power Control Connections How to Connect the MDLP1AC Power Cord Connections Data Control ConnectionsRemote Control Push-Buttons How to use the Remote Control Front Panel Push-buttons, Indicators and Control Menu Function Setting Default SettingsPower How to Operate the MDLP1Image Adjustments and Setting changes Source SelectionKeystone0 Picture Adjust Menu Picture Mode SelectionAspect Ratio Options How to Operate the MDLP1, con’tFine Menu 1 Adjust Fine Menu 2 AdjustInput Signal Resolution Selection RGB/HD Adjust Display Menu AdjustOSD/Blanking Config. Settings Lamp at this time, a Specifications Optical Specifications Electrical SpecificationsGeneral Specifications Packing Instructions McIntosh Laboratory, Inc Chambers Street Binghamton, NY