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HD108
HD178
HD290
DLP™ Projector
Users Manual v1.0
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2 FCC Warning Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
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3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Warnings 4 Introduction 5 Positioning the projector 7 Choosing the aspect ratio 8 Video connectors 8 Connecting a video device 9 Composite (RCA) video connection 9 S-video connection 9 Component (RCA) connection 9 SCART RGB connection 9 Digital connections 10 DVI connection 10 HDMI connection 10 Computer connections 10 RS-232 connections (HD178 and HD290 only) 10
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4 Important Operating Considerations for Safety Place the projector in a horizontal position no greater than 15 degrees off axis. Locate the projector in a well-ventilated area without any obstructions to intake or exhaust vents. Do not place the projector on a tablecloth or other soft covering that may block the vents. Locate the projector at least 4' (1.2 m) away from any heating or cooling vents. Use only Knoll-approved ceiling mounts. Use only the power cord pro
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5 Introduction Congratulations and thank you for your excellent choice of a superior digital image projection device. Your new Knoll projector is specifically designed for home cinema applications. The projector sets a high standard using the latest DLP™ technology and new DNX video processing from Pixelworks™. Whether you are watching movies or High Definition broadcasts or playing the latest video game, you will enjoy amazing image quality. The unique design and color of the p
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6 Component RCA S-Video Rear Connector Panel 12-volt DC output HDMI M1/DA/DVI Composite RCA RS-232 (not on HD108) The projector provides the following connection options: • M1-DA/DVI (Digital Visual Inter
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7 Setting up the Projector There are a number of factors to consider when determining where to set up the projector, including the size and shape of your screen, the location of your power outlets, and the distance between the projector and the rest of your equipment. But here are some general guidelines. NOTE: To ensure adequate cable access, do not place the projector within 6 inches (0.15 m) of a wall or other object. Position the projector on a flat surface
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8 HD108 Projection Throw Distance 16:9 Video Screen: Screen Diagonal 92" 103" 106" 110" 122.5" 146.75" Minimum Distance 142" 158" 163" 169" 188" 225" Maximum 170" 190" 195" 203" 226" 271" Distance Screen offset 12.6" 14.1" 14.5" 15" 16.8" 20.7" Viewing Area 45"x80" 50.5"x89.75" 52"x92" 54"x96" 60"x107" 72"x128" MAXIMUM DISTANCE TO SCREEN (16:9) = 1.848 x SCREEN DIAGONAL SIZE MINIMUM DISTANCE TO SCREEN (16:9) = 1.534 x SCREEN DIAGONAL SIZE SCREEN OFFSET (IMAGE DROP OR RISE) (16:9) =
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9 Video Connectors Component RCA S-Video 12-volt DC output HDMI M1/DA/DVI Composite RCA RS-232 (not on HD108) The first step for connecting video is determining what type of output connectors your video Component
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10 Composite (RCA) video connection Plug the composite video cable’s yellow connector into the video-out connector on the video device. Plug the other yellow connector into the yellow Composite connector on the projector. S-video connection If your video device uses a round, four-prong S-video connector, plug the S-video cable into the S-video connector on your video device and into the S-video connector on the projector. Component (RCA) connection If your device uses component conne
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11 Computer connections You can connect a computer’s VGA connector to the M1-DA/DVI input on the projector using an M1-A cable. RS-232 connections (HD178 and HD290 only) You can control the projector from an LCD control panel or computer by connecting an RS-232 cable to the projector’s Serial control connector. Displaying an image Connect the power cord to the Power connector plug in power cord on the back plug in Power cord of the projector and to your elec
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12 Your projector has been factory optimized for adjust Picture menu options excellent performance no matter what the source. including Aspect Ratio However, if you wish to make further changes you can optimize the image using on screen menus. Adjust the Contrast, Brightness, Color, Tint, or Aspect Ratio in the Picture menu. See page17 for help with the menus and these adjustments. For Aspect Ratio, keep in mind that DVD players must be configured for 16:9 in order to
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13 The following tables show common problems. In some cases, more than one possible solution is provided. Try the solutions in the order they are presented. When the problem is solved, you can skip the additional solutions.
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15 Still need assistance? If you need assistance, visit our website at www.knollsystems.com, or call us. See the User’s Guide for support contact information. This product is backed by a limited warranty. An extended warranty plan may be purchased from your retailer or dealer. When sending the projector in for repair, we recommend shipping the unit in its original packing material, or having a professional packaging company pack the unit. Please insure your shipment for its full val
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16 Optimizing video images Your projector has been factory optimized for very good performance no matter what the source. However, if you wish to make further changes you can optimize the image using onscreen menus. For general information on using the menus, see page 16. • Adjust the Keystone, Contrast, Brightness, Color, or Tint in the Picture menu (page 17). • Select a Sharpness setting (page 18 ). • Use the Color Control to adjust the color gain and offset (page 19). • Adjus
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17 The menus are grouped by usage: • The Picture menu provides image adjustments. • The Settings menu provides set-up type adjustments that are not changed often. • The Source Info menu provides a read-only display of information about the projector and source. Certain menu items may not be visible or may be grayed depending upon a particular source being connected. Differences are also seen in analog versus digital video sources and interlaced versus progressive sources. Menu
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18 Presets Presets: This allows you to customize settings and save the settings to be restored later. To restore the factory default settings, choose Factory Reset in the Settings>Service menu. To set a preset for the current source, adjust the image, select Save Settings in the Presets menu, then choose Save User 1, 2, or 3. You can recall these Save User Settings settings in the future by selecting the appropriate user presets. All settings in the Picture menu (exc
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19 Color Space: this option applies to computer and Color space component video sources. It allows you to select a color space that has been specifically tuned for the input signal. When Auto is selected, the projector automatically determines the standard. To choose a different setting, turn off Auto, then choose RGB for computer sources, choose either REC709 or REC601 for component video sources. Color Temperature Color Temperature: changes the intensity of the co
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20 When Autosource is not checked, the projector defaults to Component initially, then defaults to whatever the last active source was when the projector was powered down. To display another source, you must manually select one by pressing the Source button on the remote or keypad. This cycles through all the sources that are selected in the Source Enable menu. The Source 1, 2, and 3 menus in the Sources menu allow Sources Source Enable you to assign a source to the Source 1, 2, and
