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Philips multimedia projector
bCool XG1
English User guide
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Index > 1. Introduction 4 Packaging contents 4 Optional accessories 5 Service accessories 5 2. Functional overview 6-9 Controls 6-7 Remote control 8 Connections 9 3. Set up 10-12 Positioning the projector and screen 10 Switching on the projector 10 Adjusting the focus and size of the image 11 Adjusting the vertical and horizontal angle of the projector 11 To raise the projector 11 To lower the projector 11 Keystone correction 11 Moving/transporting the projector 11
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Index < 5. Operation 17-23 Preparation 17 General 17 Messages 17 General explanation 17 Feedback messages 17 Some examples 17 On Screen Display Menu 18-23 Menu tree 18-19 General explanation 20 Computer adjustments 21 Picture adjustments 21 Video series adjustments 21 Picture adjustments 21 General adjustments 22-23 Features adjustments 22 Setup adjustments 23 6. Maintenance 24-26 Cleaning 24 Cleaning the cabinet 24 Cleaning the lens 24 Lamp 25 Lamp replace
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1. Introduction > Congratulations on your purchase of one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the market today.We are sure that, used properly, it will bring you years of enjoyment.You will want to keep this manual handy, as it is a convenient source of information about your projector. For your own protection and prolonged operation of your projector, please read the enclosed Safety Sheet. Packaging contents Please confirm that the following items are packed in the projector box.
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1. Introduction < Optional accessories The following accessories are available via the dealer from which you purchased your Philips projector: • LCA3125/00 - 180W replacement lamp - 8670 931 25009 • LCA2218/00 - Ceiling mount - 8670 922 18009 • LCA5317/00 - RCA/M1 component video adaptor cable - 8670 953 17009 • LCA5318/00 - DVI + USB/M1 adaptor cable - 8670 953 17009 Service accessories The following accessories are available via our Service organisation only: • Laser pointer remote Control
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2. Functional overview Controls > 1 2 Men Menu u OK OK 3 Sour Source ce Auto Ima Auto Imag ge e 8 4 ! ^ 5 Lamp Lamp T Temp emp.. 76 9 0 % @ # $ Menu 1 To activate and deactivate the menu. OK 2 To confirm actions in the menu when the menu is on screen. Cursor Control 3 When the menu is active the Cursor Control controls the menu cursor to navigate through the OSD menu.The cursor control works with up/down and left/right button operation. Auto Image 4 To automatically adjust frequency, tracking,
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2. Functional overview Controls < 1 2 Men Menu u OK OK 3 Sour Source ce Auto Ima Auto Imag ge e 8 4 ! ^ 5 Lamp Lamp T Temp emp.. 76 9 0 % @ # $ Mains inlet socket ! To connect the projector to the mains. Elevator button @ Elevator foot # To adjust the vertical angle of the projector. Lamp compartment $ Horizontal adjuster % To adjust a possible oblique displayed picture. Keystone corrections To correct picture distortion of the vertical keystone type by internal scaling. keys ^ Philips Multimedi
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2. Functional overview Remote control < @ 6 Laser ! Left Right MOUSE 2 VOLUME 3 MENU OK 0 4 9 Stand by AV MUTE On 1 8 SOURCE D-FREEZE D-ZOOM 7 5 6 Laser pointer remote control Stand by On 1 To switch the projector in or out of the Power/Standby mode. Mouse Left/Right 2 Function as the Left and Right mouse keys of your pc when USB connection has been made. – Volume + 3 To adjust the volume. Menu 4 To activate and de-activate the menu. Source 5 To select the current projection source (Auto, Compu
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2. Functional overview Connections < 6 5 4 3 2 1 Video Video Audio in Audio in S-Video S-Video Data in Data in Data source connections Data in 1 – Input socket to connect to the analog (VGA) Data out terminal of a computer. – Input socket to connect to the digital (DVI) Data out terminal of a computer. – In-/Output socket to connect a PC or Apple Macintosh computer equipped with a USB downlink connection.When USB connection is used the mouse cursor on the connected computer can be controlled via
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3. Set up > SCREEN Positioning the projector and SCREEN screen Front projection Ceiling front projection SCREEN SCREEN Rear projection Ceiling rear projection • Place the projector on a stable, level surface, out of direct sunlight and away from sources of excessive dust, dirt, heat, water, moisture, vibration and strong magnetic fields. • Allow sufficient cooling of the product by keeping all air inlets and outlets clear from obstructions. • Position the projector in such way that the viewers c
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3. Set up > Adjusting the focus and • Use the Zoom ring to adjust the size of the image. size of the image • Use the Focus ring to adjust the focus of the image. Zoom ring Focus ring Adjusting the vertical and To raise the projector horizontal angle of the 1 Press the Elevator button (A). projector 2 Raise the projector to the desired display angle, then release the button to lock the elevator foot (B) into position. 3 Use the horizontal adjuster (C) to fine-tune the display angle. To lower the
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3. Set up < Inserting the batteries in 1 Push and slide the lid in the direction of the arrow. the remote control 2 Install two Alkaline batteries as indicated inside the battery compartment. 3 Replace the lid and snap it into place. Note The maximum range of the remote control is approximately 7 m (± 25 feet). Philips Multimedia Projector 12 English User guide bCool XG1
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4. Installation General information < General information Computer input The computer input is suitable for both Apple Macintosh computers (Power Book and Power Mac) as well as for IBM compatible PCs.The projector is Microsoft (R),Windows (R) 95/98/ME/2000/XP compatible and accepts input signals from all computers that meet following specifications: • Multi scan VGA-SXGA • Horizontal scan rate: 15-100 kHz • Vertical refresh rate: 43-100 Hz • Bandwith: 140 MHz • Display Data Channel DDC: 2B Analo
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4. Installation Connecting to a computer > Video Audio in S-Video Data in Video Audio in S-Video Data in Projector Projector 1 4 3 Mac/PC 2 COMPUTER COMPUTER Audio out USB Data out PC/Macintosh 1 Connect connector 1 of the VESA M1-A to VGA/USB cable supplied, to the Data in socket of your projector. 2 Connect connector 2, to the Data (out) socket of the computer. 3 Connect the USB connector (3) to the USB (downstream) socket of the computer. – You can now manipulate the mouse cursor on the compu
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4. Installation Connecting to video equipment > CVBS only Video Video Audio in Audio in S-Video S-Video Data in Data in Video Video Audio in Audio in S-Video S-Video Data in Data in 4 1 2 3 S-VHS only VCR VCR Video L Audio R S-Video Audio out out out out CVBS only CVBS (Video) 1 Connect the Video (out) socket of a VCR, Laser Disc player, video camera or TV to the Video (in) socket of the projector. For this, use the Composite video cable (1) supplied. 2 Connect the Audio out L/R sockets of the V
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4. Installation Connecting to video equipment > Video Video Audio in Audio in S-Video S-Video Data in Data in 2 1 Component/HDTV Equipment 3b DVD player, Settop Box, HDTV receiver, ect. Cr Y Cb Pr Y Pb L Audio R out R G B Component/HDTV YPbPr,YCbCr 1 Connect an optional RCA/M1 component video adaptor cable (1) to the Data in socket of the projector. 2 Connect the plugs at the other end of the cable to the appropriate output sockets of your Component- or HDTV-video equipment (Pr,Y, Pb / Cr,Y, Cb)
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5. Operation Preparation < General 1 Press the Standby button to switch on the projector. – The Standby indicator starts blinking green. Men Menu u OK OK Sour Source ce Auto Ima Auto Imag ge e Lamp Temp. Lamp Temp. – When the projection lamp is on, the Standby indicator lights up green after the start-up screen appeared for several seconds. 2 Select the required source (Auto, Computer, DVI,YPbPr,YCbCr, RGBS, S-Video or Video) by pressing the Source button. Note When only one input source is conn
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5. Operation On Screen Display Menu > Menu tree All video and data adjustments and settings (except A/V Mute) are done via On Screen Displays and with help of Menu, OK and Cursor Control on the projector or the remote control. Men Menu u OK OK The projector is set to standard settings at the factory. However, you can adjust these settings to suit your own preferences. Sour Source ce Auto Ima Auto Imag ge e The projector menu screens allow you to adjust the various projector settings (for both Co
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5. Operation On Screen Display Menu > Menu tree GENERAL ADJUSTMENTS/SETTINGS Main menu Sub menu Setting Setup Language Eng. Deu. Esp. Fra. Ita. Ned. Por. Chi. Keystone - 50 50 B Mirror AB Source Auto Computer DVI YPbPr YCbCr RGBS S-Video Video Factory settings OK Picture format 4:3 16:9 Letter box Pan & Scan 4:3 original Volume 0 23 System information Description Feedback Off On Lamp counter OK Smart Dimmer Off On Philips Multimedia Projector 19 English User guide bCool XG1 AB AB A
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5. Operation On Screen Display Menu > General explanation 1 Press Menu. Men Menu u OK OK Sour Source ce Auto Ima Auto Imag ge e Lamp Temp. Lamp Temp. – The menu bar appears on the screen. 2 Use Cursor Control left and/or right to move the cursor to any other item in the menu bar. 3 Use Cursor Control Down to enter sub menu. 4 Select the sub menu item to be adjusted using Cursor Control up and/or down.When more items are available than can be shown in one screen, move the cursor down to go to the
