Model 8918 USER’S MANUAL
Portable LCD Projector
#070030
Thank you for purchasing this projector
8918/8943
About this manual
Projector
PICTURE menu
Content
SETUP menu
EASY MENU
Fastening the lens cover
Projector features
Contents of package
Preparations
Projector
Part names
Rear panel
Control panel
WARNING Do not look into the beam outlet and
Remote control
Setting up
Arrangement
On a horizontal surface
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
Remote control
Laser pointer
Putting batteries
signal to the projector
About the remote control signal
Changing the frequency of remote control signal
to use the remote control in an area free from
Using as a simple PC mouse & keyboard
Using as a wired remote control
Power on/off
Turning on the power
Turning off the power
To restore the sound, press the MUTE or VOLUME button
Adjusting the volume
Selecting an input signal
Press the MUTE button on the remote control
For an RGB signal
Searching an input signal
Selecting an input signal continued
Press the SEARCH button on the remote control
For a video signal or s-video signal
Adjusting the zoom and focus
Adjusting the lens shift
Using the automatic adjustment feature
Correcting the keystone distortions
Adjusting the position
1. The “MAGNIFY” indication will appear on the screen
Using the magnify feature
Press the ON button of MAGNIFY on the remote control
Freezing the screen
Temporarily blanking the screen
Using the menu function
In the EASY MENU
In the Advanced MENU
EASY Menu
EASY Menu
Select “Go to Advanced Menu…” on the menu, and press the
EASY Menu continued
Performing this item resets all of the EASY MENU items except the
Performing this item resets the filter time which counts usage time
To adjust CUSTOM
PICTURE Menu
LOW DEFAULT LOW CUSTOM Hi-BRIGHT-1 DEFAULT Hi-BRIGHT-1 CUSTOM
PICTURE Menu continued
To adjust CUSTOM
HIGH DEFAULT HIGH CUSTOM MID DEFAULT MID CUSTOM
PRESENTATION ó THEATER ó TURN OFF
PICTURE Menu continued
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IMAGE Menu
From the IMAGE menu, items shown in the table below can be performed
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IMAGE Menu continued
INPUT Menu
INPUT Menu
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INPUT Menu continued
58+&1
8+&1
INPUT Menu continued
Using the / buttons turns the frame lock function on/off
The RESOLUTION menu will be displayed
INPUT Menu continued
INPUT Menu
SETUP Menu
SETUP Menu
NORMAL ó HINVERT ó VINVERT ó H&VINVERT
SETUP Menu continued
When the WHISPER is selected, acoustic noise and screen
Using the / buttons switches the mode for mirror status
AUDIO Menu
AUDIO Menu
SCREEN Menu
SCREEN Menu
Feature
Screen preset as the standard screen
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SCREEN Menu continued
following message is displayed for several seconds
When the registration is completed, the registered screen and the
SCREEN Menu continued
MyScreen
SCREEN Menu continued
When the TURN ON is selected, the following message function works
OPTION Menu
OPTION Menu
OPTION Menu continued
MY MEMORY
Loads one of adjustment data stored
OPTION Menu continued
MY BUTTON
automatic adjustment.When DISABLE is selected
OPTION Menu continued
1 ó 2 ó 3 ó 4 ó
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OPTION Menu continued
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OPTION Menu
1. Using Security Features
OPTION Menu continued
This projector is equipped with security functions
2. Using the MyScreen PASSWORD Function
OPTION Menu continued
OPTION Menu
3. Using the PIN LOCK Function
OPTION Menu continued
OPTION Menu
3.1-3 Input a 4 part PIN Code using the
OPTION Menu continued
OPTION Menu
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4. Using the Transition Detector Function
OPTION Menu continued
OPTION Menu
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OPTION Menu continued
OPTION Menu
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NETWORK Menu
NETWORK Menu
NETWORK Menu continued
Network functions
Refer to the separate volume on Network Functions
NETWORK Menu continued
Type number =
Maintenance
In case of replacement by yourself
Lamp
Lamp continued
Air filter
Type number = MU03642 Cleaning the air filter
Air filter continued
explosion
Internal clock battery
Replace battery with HITACHI MAXELL, Part No.CR2032
only. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or
Maintenance
A note of precaution when cleaning the air filter
Troubleshooting
There is no input signal
The internal temperature is rising
The projector is warming up
Regarding the indicator lamps
The projector is cooling down. A certain error
The projector is in a standby state
The cooling fan is not operating
Regarding the indicator lamps continued
It is time to clean the air filter
At least 1 “Power ON” schedule is saved to the
Signal source does not correctly work
The electrical power cord is not plugged in
The power switch is not set to the on position
The signal cables are not correctly connected
COLOR SPACE setting is not suitable
The volume is adjusted to an extremely low level
The AUDIO setting is not correct
Color settings are not correctly adjusted
The WHISPER function is working
The brightness and/or contrast are adjusted to an
not properly adjusted
extremely low level
Warranty and after-service
Specification
NOTE These specifications are subject to change without notice
unit mm
Specifications continued
Specifications
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Projector
Example of computer signal
Users Manual - Operating Guide Technical
8918/8943
Initial set signals
Initial set signals
Connection to the ports
A RGB IN1, B RGB IN2, C RGB OUT
D M1-D
Connection to the ports continued
COMPONENT VIDEO E Y, F CB/PB, G CR/PR
H S-VIDEO
I VIDEO
P AUDIO OUT
Q REMOTE CONTROL
J AUDIO IN 1, K AUDIO IN
AUDIO IN 3 L R, M L, AUDIO IN 4 N R, O L
Connection to the ports continued
S LAN
RS-232C Communication
Connecting the cable
Communications setting
3. Command data
Increasing the projector setting value Increment command
Requesting projector status Get command
Changing the projector settings Set command
Using the projector default settings Reset 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
Trademark acknowledgment
Settings
Command Control via the Network
User’s Manual - Network Functions
Projector Management via SNMP
Configuring and Controlling the Projector via a Web Browser
Network Functions
Failure & Warning Alerts via E-mail
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
Port Settings
Displays and configures communication 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
Date/Time Settings Continued
Configures the week of the month daylight savings time ends
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
Projector Control
Volume
Auto Adjust
Projector Control Continued
Projector Status
Network Restart
Logoff
Failure & Warning Alerts via E-mail
Example If the IP address of the projector is set to
Mail Settings
Mail Settings Continued
SNMP settings
Projector management via SNMP
Example If the IP address of the projector is set to
Controlling the Projector via Scheduling
Example If the IP address of the projector is set to
Date/Time Settings 18
Users Manual - Operating Guide Replacing Internal Clock battery
Projector via a Web Browser for further information
Example If the IP address of the projector is set to
Schedule Settings 16
Example If the IP address of the projector is set to
e-SHOT Still Image Transfer Settings
e-SHOT Still ImageTransfer Display
Communication Port
e-SHOT Still Image Transfer Transmission
e-SHOT Still Image Transfer Settings Continued
Communication Port
Command Control via the Network
Command Control Settings 9
Command Control via the Network
Command Control Settings Continued
Send Data format
Command format
Reply Data format
Automatic Connection Break
Authentication
Projector
Users Manual - Safety Guide
About The Symbols
Typical Symbols
Do not insert liquids or foreign object
Safety Precautions
Never use the projector if a problem should occur
Use special caution for children and pets
Use only the correct power cord and the correct power outlet
Safety Precautions continued
Be cautious of High temperatures of the projector
Never look through the lens or openings when the lamp is on
Please carefully read the section “Lamp”
Be careful in handling the power cord and external connection cables
Be careful in handling the battery of the remote control
Be careful in handling the light source lamp
Do not attach anything other than specified things to the projector
Avoid a high temperature environment
Be careful in moving the projector
Do not put anything on top of the projector
Take care of the cabinet and the remote control
Remove the power cord for complete separation
Ask your dealer to cleaning inside of the projector about every year
Do not give the remote control any physical impact
Connecting with notebook computer
Before turning on the power, make the projector cool down adequately
About displaying characteristic
Turn the power on/off in right order
Use
Lamp
For the Customers in CANADA
Warranty And After-Service
Regulatory Notices
FCC Statement Warning
St. Charles, Illinois
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