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Projector Tips

Projector:

Projector Use

Note: On an eMac or iBook, you will need to use the white connector:

Connect it to the side of your ibook or emac, before following the directions below.

To Connect the Projector:

First, connect the small blue end of the computer cable to the "Computer 1" connector. Be sure to screw in the connector screws all the way.

Connect the large blue end of the cable to the computer. Be careful to screw in the connector screws.
Connect the power supply to the back of the projector, and then to an outlet.
Turn on the computer.

To Use the Projector:

Remove the lens cap.
Press the Power button on the top of the projector (or on the Remote). The LED will flash green, and the fan will start up.
The lamp will come on and after a minute, the LED will glow a steady green.
The computer's image will appear on the screen. (If not, try the Computer or AutoImage button on the top of the projector)
Adjust the height of the projector by pressing on the release button to release the projector feet, and rotate the leveling foot if necessary.
Adjust the zoom or focus rings.
If the image is not square, adjust the "keystone:" Press the upper keystone button to reduce the upper part of the image or the lower keystone button to reduce the lower part of the image.
Use the Picture buttons on top of the projector to refine the image.

To Shut Down the Projector:

The projector automatically blanks the screen if no activity is detected for 30 minutes.
"Power Save:" the projector automatically turns off the lamp if no signal is detected for 5 minutes. After 3 additional minutes with no signal, the projector powers down.
To turn the projector off, press the Power button and verify by pressing the Power button again within 3 seconds. (You can cancel the shutdown by not pressing the Power button a second time)
The lamp turns off the the LED blinks green for 1 minute while the fans continue to run to cool the lamp.
When the lamp has cooled, the LED lights green and the fans stop.
Unplug the power cable to completely power off the projector.
Replace the lens cap.

Projector Care

Place the projector no greater than 15 degrees off horizontal.
Do not obstruct the intake or exhaust vents.
To insure long bulb life, allow the fan to cool the bulb when powering down; do not disconnect the projector until the fans have stopped and the LED is green.