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