Portable LCD Projector
Model 8918 USER’S MANUAL
#070030
About this manual
8918/8943
Projector
Thank you for purchasing this projector
SETUP menu
Content
EASY MENU
PICTURE menu
Contents of package
Projector features
Preparations
Fastening the lens cover
Projector
Part names
Rear panel
Control panel
WARNING Do not look into the beam outlet and
Remote control
Setting up
On a horizontal surface
Arrangement
Suspended from the ceiling
Using the security bar and slot
Adjusting the projectors elevator
Connecting your devices
About Plug-and-Play capability
Connecting your devices continued
Connecting power supply
Laser pointer
Remote control
Putting batteries
Changing the frequency of remote control signal
About the remote control signal
to use the remote control in an area free from
signal to the projector
Using as a simple PC mouse & keyboard
Using as a wired remote control
Turning on the power
Power on/off
Turning off the power
Selecting an input signal
Adjusting the volume
Press the MUTE button on the remote control
To restore the sound, press the MUTE or VOLUME button
Selecting an input signal continued
Searching an input signal
Press the SEARCH button on the remote control
For an RGB signal
Adjusting the lens shift
Adjusting the zoom and focus
Using the automatic adjustment feature
For a video signal or s-video signal
Correcting the keystone distortions
Adjusting the position
Press the ON button of MAGNIFY on the remote control
Using the magnify feature
Freezing the screen
1. The “MAGNIFY” indication will appear on the screen
Temporarily blanking the screen
In the EASY MENU
Using the menu function
In the Advanced MENU
EASY Menu
EASY Menu
Performing this item resets all of the EASY MENU items except the
EASY Menu continued
Performing this item resets the filter time which counts usage time
Select “Go to Advanced Menu…” on the menu, and press the
To adjust CUSTOM
PICTURE Menu
To adjust CUSTOM
PICTURE Menu continued
HIGH DEFAULT HIGH CUSTOM MID DEFAULT MID CUSTOM
LOW DEFAULT LOW CUSTOM Hi-BRIGHT-1 DEFAULT Hi-BRIGHT-1 CUSTOM
PRESENTATION ó THEATER ó TURN OFF
PICTURE Menu continued
From the IMAGE menu, items shown in the table below can be performed
IMAGE Menu
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IMAGE Menu continued
INPUT Menu
INPUT Menu
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INPUT Menu continued
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INPUT Menu continued
Using the / buttons turns the frame lock function on/off
INPUT Menu continued
The RESOLUTION menu will be displayed
INPUT Menu
SETUP Menu
SETUP Menu
When the WHISPER is selected, acoustic noise and screen
SETUP Menu continued
Using the / buttons switches the mode for mirror status
NORMAL ó HINVERT ó VINVERT ó H&VINVERT
AUDIO Menu
AUDIO Menu
Feature
SCREEN Menu
Screen preset as the standard screen
SCREEN Menu
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SCREEN Menu continued
SCREEN Menu continued
When the registration is completed, the registered screen and the
MyScreen
following message is displayed for several seconds
SCREEN Menu continued
When the TURN ON is selected, the following message function works
OPTION Menu
OPTION Menu
OPTION Menu continued
OPTION Menu continued
Loads one of adjustment data stored
MY BUTTON
MY MEMORY
OPTION Menu continued
automatic adjustment.When DISABLE is selected
1 ó 2 ó 3 ó 4 ó
OPTION Menu continued
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OPTION Menu continued
1. Using Security Features
This projector is equipped with security functions
OPTION Menu
OPTION Menu continued
2. Using the MyScreen PASSWORD Function
OPTION Menu
OPTION Menu continued
3. Using the PIN LOCK Function
OPTION Menu
OPTION Menu continued
3.1-3 Input a 4 part PIN Code using the
OPTION Menu
OPTION Menu continued
4. Using the Transition Detector Function
OPTION Menu
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OPTION Menu
OPTION Menu continued
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NETWORK Menu
NETWORK Menu
NETWORK Menu continued
Refer to the separate volume on Network Functions
Network functions
NETWORK Menu continued
In case of replacement by yourself
Maintenance
Lamp
Type number =
Lamp continued
Air filter
Type number = MU03642 Cleaning the air filter
Air filter continued
Replace battery with HITACHI MAXELL, Part No.CR2032
Internal clock battery
only. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or
explosion
Maintenance
There is no input signal
Troubleshooting
The internal temperature is rising
A note of precaution when cleaning the air filter
The projector is cooling down. A certain error
Regarding the indicator lamps
The projector is in a standby state
The projector is warming up
It is time to clean the air filter
Regarding the indicator lamps continued
At least 1 “Power ON” schedule is saved to the
The cooling fan is not operating
The power switch is not set to the on position
The electrical power cord is not plugged in
The signal cables are not correctly connected
Signal source does not correctly work
The AUDIO setting is not correct
The volume is adjusted to an extremely low level
Color settings are not correctly adjusted
COLOR SPACE setting is not suitable
not properly adjusted
The brightness and/or contrast are adjusted to an
extremely low level
The WHISPER function is working
Specification
Warranty and after-service
NOTE These specifications are subject to change without notice
Specifications
Specifications continued
319
unit mm
Users Manual - Operating Guide Technical
Example of computer signal
8918/8943
Projector
Initial set signals
Initial set signals
A RGB IN1, B RGB IN2, C RGB OUT
Connection to the ports
D M1-D
H S-VIDEO
COMPONENT VIDEO E Y, F CB/PB, G CR/PR
I VIDEO
Connection to the ports continued
J AUDIO IN 1, K AUDIO IN
Q REMOTE CONTROL
AUDIO IN 3 L R, M L, AUDIO IN 4 N R, O L
P AUDIO OUT
Connection to the ports continued
S LAN
Communications setting
Connecting the cable
3. Command data
RS-232C Communication
Changing the projector settings Set command
Requesting projector status Get command
Using the projector default settings Reset Command
Increasing the projector setting value Increment command
RS-232C Communication continued
Filter missing errorInner Sencer error
RS-232C Communication continued
RS-232C Communication continued
RS-232C Communication continued
RS-232C Communication continued
RS-232C Communication continued
RS-232C Communication continued
RS-232C Communication continued
RS-232C Communication continued
RS-232C Communication continued
RS-232C Communication continued
Command Control via the Network
Settings
User’s Manual - Network Functions
Trademark acknowledgment
Network Functions
Configuring and Controlling the Projector via a Web Browser
Failure & Warning Alerts via E-mail
Projector Management via SNMP
If using a network with DHCP enabled
Before using the network functions…
Configuring and controlling the projector via a web browser
Configuring and controlling the projector via a web browser Continued
https//192.168.1.10 into the
Settings
Network Information
Network Settings
Displays and configures communication port settings
Port Settings
Click the Apply button to save the settings
Mail Settings
Displays and configures failure & warning alerts
Alert Settings
Alert Settings Continued
Alert Settings Continued
Alert Settings Continued
Click the Apply button to save the settings
Alert Settings Continued
Displays and configures schedule settings
Schedule Settings
Click the Apply button to save the settings
Schedule Setting Continued
Schedule Setting Continued
Date/Time Settings
Configures the week of the month daylight savings time ends
Date/Time Settings Continued
information from the SNTP server and set the following items
Displays and configures passwords and other security settings
Security Settings
Re-enter Authentication
Security Settings Continued
Projector Control
Projector Control
Aoto Keystone Execute
Projector Control Continued
Auto Adjust
Volume
Projector Control Continued
Projector Control
Network Restart
Projector Status
Logoff
Example If the IP address of the projector is set to
Failure & Warning Alerts via E-mail
Mail Settings
Mail Settings Continued
Projector management via SNMP
SNMP settings
Example If the IP address of the projector is set to
Controlling the Projector via Scheduling
Users Manual - Operating Guide Replacing Internal Clock battery
Date/Time Settings 18
Projector via a Web Browser for further information
Example If the IP address of the projector is set to
Example If the IP address of the projector is set to
Schedule Settings 16
e-SHOT Still ImageTransfer Display
e-SHOT Still Image Transfer Settings
Communication Port
Example If the IP address of the projector is set to
e-SHOT Still Image Transfer Transmission
e-SHOT Still Image Transfer Settings Continued
Command Control Settings 9
Command Control via the Network
Command Control via the Network
Communication Port
Command Control Settings Continued
Send Data format
Command format
Reply Data format
Automatic Connection Break
Authentication
About The Symbols
Users Manual - Safety Guide
Typical Symbols
Projector
Never use the projector if a problem should occur
Safety Precautions
Use special caution for children and pets
Do not insert liquids or foreign object
Be cautious of High temperatures of the projector
Safety Precautions continued
Never look through the lens or openings when the lamp is on
Use only the correct power cord and the correct power outlet
Be careful in handling the battery of the remote control
Be careful in handling the power cord and external connection cables
Be careful in handling the light source lamp
Please carefully read the section “Lamp”
Be careful in moving the projector
Avoid a high temperature environment
Do not put anything on top of the projector
Do not attach anything other than specified things to the projector
Ask your dealer to cleaning inside of the projector about every year
Remove the power cord for complete separation
Do not give the remote control any physical impact
Take care of the cabinet and the remote control
About displaying characteristic
Before turning on the power, make the projector cool down adequately
Turn the power on/off in right order
Connecting with notebook computer
Use
Lamp
Regulatory Notices
Warranty And After-Service
FCC Statement Warning
For the Customers in CANADA
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