Philips bCool XG1 User Manual
m ultimedia pr ojector bCool XG1 Philips User guide English
> 4 Packaging contents 4 Optional accessories 5 Ser vice accessories 5 6-9 Controls 6-7 Remote control 8 Connections 9 10-12 P ositioning the projector and screen 10 Switching on the projector 10 Adjusting the focus and size of the image 11 Adjusting the ver tical and horizontal angle of the projector 11 T o raise the projector 11 T o low er the projector 11 Keystone correction 11 Moving/transpor ting the projector 11 Preparation 11 Moving/transpor ting the projector 11 Inser ting the batter ies in the remote control 12 13-16 General infor mation 13 Computer input 13 USB connection (Universal Ser ial Bus) 13 Video input 13 Connecting to a computer 14 PC/Macintosh 14 Connecting to video equipment 15-16 CVBS (Video) 15 S-VHS (S-Video) 15 Scar t connection 15 Component/HDTV (YPbPr/ YCbCr) 16 1. Intr oduction 2. Functional o v er view 3. Set up 4. Installation Philips Multimedia Projector 2 English User guide bCool XG1 Index
< 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 24-26 Cleaning 24 Cleaning the cabinet 24 Cleaning the lens 24 Lamp 25 Lamp replacement 25 Resetting the lamplife time 26 27-29 5. Operation 6. Maintenance 7. T r oubleshooting Philips Multimedia Projector 3 English User guide bCool XG1 Index
Congratulations on your purchase of one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the mar ket today . W e are sure that, used proper ly , it will br ing you y ear s of enjoyment. Y ou will want to keep this manual handy , as it is a con venient source of information about your projector . For your o wn protection and prolonged operation of your projector , please read the enclosed Safety Sheet. Please confirm that the following items are pack ed in the projector box. They are provided to help you use or set up y our projector . Projector - Lens cap Laser pointer Mains Lead remote contr ol batteries 2 x Alkaline 1.5 V Audio minijack to Audio minijack to S-Video cable minijack cable RC A cable VESA M1-A to V GA/ Composite Video cable Softbag USB cable Cable pouch Quick set up Card and Cd-r om (with Projection Safety Sheet Assistant, Warranty card, SecurityMax, User Guide , Spec . sheet and more.) > P ackaging contents Philips Multimedia Projector 4 English User guide bCool XG1 1. Intr oduction LASER VOolume OK Menu Standby On AV Mute D-Zoom D-Freeze Source Mouse RIGHT LEFT RIight Left 6
The following accessories are available via the dealer from which you purchased your Philips projector : ⢠LC A3125/00 - 180W replacement lamp - 8670 931 25009 ⢠LC A2218/00 - Ceiling mount - 8670 922 18009 ⢠LC A5317/00 - RC A/M1 component video adaptor cable - 8670 953 17009 ⢠LC A5318/00 - D VI USB/M1 adaptor cable - 8670 953 17009 The following accessories are available via our Ser vice or ganisation only: ⢠Laser pointer remote Control - 3139 228 62631 ⢠Compact remote control - 3139 228 62641 ⢠User Guide (Cd- rom) - 3122 435 91181 Optional accessories Ser vice accessories Philips Multimedia Projector 5 English User guide bCool XG1 1. Intr oduction <
> T o activate and deactivate the menu. T o confirm actions in the menu when the menu is on screen. When the menu is active the Cursor Control controls the menu cur sor to navigate through the OSD menu. The cur sor control wor ks with up/down and left/right button operation. T o automatically adjust frequency , tracking, hor izontal and v er tical position. With most signal sources, Auto Image provides the best results T o switch the projector in or out of the P o wer/Standby mode. The Standby indicator (text on button/ring around button): In P ower on mode: â blinks green when the projector is warming up; â lights up green when the projector is in P o wer On mode; In P ower off mode: â lights up red when the projector is in Standby mode; â blinks red when the projector is cooling do wn. Lights up red in case of temperature er ror . â Fast blinks red (0.5 sec On, 0.5 sec Off) when lamp star t has failed. â Fast blinks red (1 sec On, 1 sec Off) in case of fan error . T o select the current projection source (Auto, Computer , D VI, YPbPr , YCbCr , RGBS, S-Video or Video). The button toggles between the seven signals. T o adjust the size of the projected image. T o adjust the focus of the projected image. Menu 1 OK 2 Cursor Contr ol 3 Auto Imag e 4 Standb y/ Standb y indicator 5 T emperature indicator 6 Lamp indicator 7 Sour ce 8 Zoomring 9 F ocus ring 0 Philips Multimedia Projector 6 English User guide bCool XG1 2. Functional o v er vie w 9 0 6 T emp. OK Menu Source Auto Image Lamp T emp. OK Menu Source Auto Image Lamp 1 2 3 4 8 5 7 # @ $ ! % ^ Contr ols
< T o connect the projector to the mains. T o adjust the ver tical angle of the projector . T o adjust a possible ob lique display ed picture . T o correct picture distor tion of the ver tical keystone type b y inter nal scaling. Mains inlet sock et ! Ele vator button @ Ele vator foot # Lamp compartment $ Horizontal adjuster % K eystone corrections k eys ^ Philips Multimedia Projector 7 English User guide bCool XG1 2. Functional o v er vie w Contr ols 9 0 6 T emp. OK Menu Source Auto Image Lamp T emp. OK Menu Source Auto Image Lamp 1 2 3 4 8 5 7 # @ $ ! % ^
2. Functional o v er vie w T o switch the projector in or out of the P o wer/Standby mode. Function as the Left and Right mouse keys of y our pc when USB connection has been made . T o adjust the volume. T o activate and de-activate the menu. T o select the current projection source (Auto, Computer , D VI, YPbPr , YCbCr , RGBS, S-Video or Video). The button toggles between the seven signals. T o capture a (moving) picture. The button toggles between the Freeze mode and the displa y situation. T o magnifie the siz e of the projected image . Use Cor sor control to select the zoom centre and press D(igital)-Zoom to select the required zoom factor : 1 x, 4 x, 9 x or 16 x. T o mute the sound of the projector and to m ute the picture . T o manipulate the mouse cur sor on the connected computer as long as the menu is not active. When the menu is active the Cursor Control controls the menu cur sor to navigate through the OSD menu. The cur sor control wor ks with up/down and left/right button operation. The Cursor Control can only function as a mouse cur sor when the projector is connected to the USB connector of the computer . W indows 98, W indows ME, W indows 2000 or W indows XP should be installed on the computer when you make the USB connection. T o confirm actions in the menu when the menu is on screen. T o activate the laser pointer to indicate items on the screen. Note: The laser pointer sends out a laser beam. Do not look into this beam! Exit point of laser pointer . The maximum range of the remote control is appro ximately 7 m (ñ 25 feet). Stand b y On 1 Mouse Left/Right 2 â V olume 3 Menu 4 Sour ce 5 D (igital)-Fr eez e 6 D (igital)-Zoom 7 A (udio)/V (ideo) Mute 8 Cursor Contr ol 9 Note OK 0 Laser ! Laser pointer @ Note Philips Multimedia Projector 8 English User guide bCool XG1 < Remote contr ol VOLUME OK MENU Stand by On MOUSE D-ZOOM D-FREEZE SOURCE Laser Right Left 2 3 ! 1 5 8 4 9 0 6 7 @ AV MUTE 6 Laser pointer remote contr ol
Data source connections â Input socket to connect to the analog (V GA) Data out terminal of a computer . â Input socket to connect to the digital (D VI) Data out terminal of a computer . â In-/Output socket to connect a PC or Apple Macintosh computer equipped with a USB downlink connection. When USB connection is used the mouse cur sor on the connected computer can be controlled via the projector remote control. Make sure Windo ws 98, Windows ME, Windows 2000 or Windows XP is installed on the computer . â Input socket to connect to D VD- and HDTV -video equipment This socket can be connected to the follo wing output sockets: YCbCr , YPbPr , RGBS (Composite sync), RGBHV). Video source connections Input socket to connect to the S-Video out socket of a S-VHS video recorder , a VCR, Laser Disc play er , D VD play er , video camera or TV with A V output sock et. This socket can be connected to a S-Video/S-VHS (Y/C) output socket. Input socket to connect to the Video out socket of a video recorder , Laser Disc pla yer , video camera, DVD pla yer , or TV with A V output socket. This socket can be connected to CVBS output sockets. Other connections Input socket to connect to the Audio out ter minal of a computer , video recorder , laser disc play er , video camera or TV with A/V output socket. T o receive the signals from the remote control. T o inser t an optional locking device (Kensington lock). Data in 1 S-Video 2 Video 4 Audio in 3 IR sensor 5 Lock slit 6 Philips Multimedia Projector 9 English User guide bCool XG1 2. Functional o v er vie w Data in S-Video Audio in Video Data in S-Video Audio in Video 1 2 3 4 5 6 < Connections
3. Set up > ⢠Place the projector on a stable, level surface , out of direct sunlight and awa y from sources of excessive dust, dir t, heat, water , moisture, vibr ation and strong magnetic fields. ⢠Allow suff icient cooling of the product by keeping all air inlets and outlets clear from obstr uctions. ⢠P osition the projector in such wa y that the viewer s cannot watch into the projector light beam. ⢠Choose a screen size suitab le for the number of view er s and the size of the room. ⢠Picture quality is best when you sit directl y in front of the projector screen. ⢠The projector can be used for both front projection, rear projection and ceiling projection applications. As default factor y setting, the projector has been set up for front projection. Y ou can change to rear or ceiling projection via the âÂÂMirrorâ function in the âÂÂSetupâ menu. ⢠For more information on the projection proper ties of the projector , check the Projection Assistant application on the Cd-rom. 1 Inser t the mains lead into the projector s Mains inlet socket and connect it to the wall socket. â The Standby indicator lights up red, the projector is no w in the Standby mode. 2 Remov e the lens cap. 3 Press the Standby button on projector or remote control to switch on the projector . â The Standby indicator star ts blinking green, the projector is no w warming up. â When the projection lamp is on, the Standby indicator lights up green after the star t-up screen appeared for several seconds. 4 Press the Standby button twice to switch the projector back into the Standby mode. â The Standby Warning screen will appear for 20 seconds. â The projector will now go into Standb y mode . 5 T o switch off the mains supply completely , disconnect the mains lead. â Save energy! Please put the projector in the Standby position if you are not going to use the projector for more than 15 minutes. â When no signal inputs are detected for 15 minutes, the projector automatically switches to Standby (Auto Standby). This setting can be changed in the Features menu â Before disconnecting the mains lead, make sure that the cooling f an has stopped (about 1 minute after the projector has been switched to Standby). P ositioning the projector and screen Switching on the pr ojector Notes Philips Multimedia Projector 10 English User guide bCool XG1 SCREEN SCREEN SCREEN SCREEN Fr ont projection Ceiling front pr ojection Rear projection Ceiling rear pr ojection T emp. OK Menu Source Auto Image Lamp T emp. OK Menu Source Auto Image Lamp
⢠Use the Zoom ring to adjust the size of the image . ⢠Use the Focus ring to adjust the focus of the image . T o raise the projector 1 Press the Elevator button (A). 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. T o lower the projector 1 Press the Elevator button (A). 2 Low er 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. If projector and screen are not proper ly placed, the picture will be distor ted, producing a keystoned image (picture top width larger than picture bottom width or vice ver sa). When a keystoned image occur s the 4:3 ratio will still be guar anteed. This is especially impor tant when the projector is being used together with an âÂÂintelligent whiteboardâÂÂ. âÂÂKeystone correctionâ allows you to correct picture distor tion of the ver tical keystone type by internal scaling. ⢠Use Keystone to widen the image. ⢠Use Keystone to narrow the image . This correction function is also accessible through the âÂÂKeystoneâ option in the âÂÂSetupâ menu of the On Screen Display (OSD) menu. Prepar ation 1 Press the Standby button twice to put the projector in P ow er/Standby . â The Standby indicator lights up red. 2 W ait until the cooling fan has stopped (about 1 minute after the projector has been put in Standby) and disconnect the mains lead and all other cab les. 3 Put the lens cap back in place to prevent dust, dir t or other contamination from harming or damaging the front of the projector lens when moving the projector . Never place the projector on the side where the connections are located. Mo ving/transporting the projector The projector contains many glass and precision par ts. If you need to transpor t the projector , please follow these packing instructions to per vent accidental damage to the projector . ⢠When you are hand-carr ying the projector , be sure to use a car r ying case like the softbag. supplied. ⢠When shipping the projector , use the original packaging mater ial if possible . If y ou do not hav e the original packaging, use equivalent mater ials, placing plenty of cushioning around the projector . ⢠When transpor ting the projector as freight or checked luggage, fir st put it in the softbag supplied, then pack it in a firm box, using cushioning around the case. Adjusting the focus and size of the ima ge Adjusting the vertical and horizontal angle of the pr ojector K eystone correction Mo ving/transporting the pr ojector Philips Multimedia Projector 11 English User guide bCool XG1 3. Set up Zoom ring Focus ring A B C >
1 Push and slide the lid in the direction of the arrow . 2 Install two Alkaline batter ies as indicated inside the batter y compar tment. 3 Replace the lid and snap it into place . The maximum range of the remote control is appro ximately 7 m (ñ 25 feet). Inserting the batteries in the remote contr ol Note Philips Multimedia Projector 12 English User guide bCool XG1 3. Set up <
Computer input The computer input is suitable for both Apple Macintosh computer s (P ow er Book and P o wer Mac) as well as for IBM compatib le 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 ⢠Hor izontal scan rate: 15-100 kHz ⢠V er tical refresh rate: 43-100 Hz ⢠Bandwith: 140 MHz ⢠Display Data Channel DDC: 2B Analog (VGA) connection The data (V GA) output of IBM compatible PCs can be connected directl y to the Data in socket of the projector using the VESA M1-A to V GA/USB cable supplied. When connecting the projector to a Macintosh computer equipped with a 2 row , 15 pin connector a V GA/MA C adaptor (a vailable at y our PC store) is required. If y our computer is equipped with a 3 row connector no adaptor is needed. Digital (D VI) connection The Data in socket also allows digital connection to y our computer , resulting in the highest possible picture quality . For this an optional VGA/D VI adaptor is required. USB connection (Universal Serial Bus) The VESA M1-A to V GA/USB cable supplied. allows y ou to connect the projector to computer s equipped with a USB interface , resulting in real hot plug and play presentation. Mouse control: By connecting the projector to the USB (downstream) por t of the computer , the mouse function on the Remote Control automatically gets installed. Y ou can now manipulate the mouse cursor on the computer and on the screen, using Cur sor Control on the remote control. The Mouse Left/Right keys on the remote control function as Left and Right mouse keys of y our pc . Theft deterrence The SecurityMax⢠application, supplied on the CD-ROM, allows you tak e a number of precautions against unauthorized use of your projector . Once the application is installed, y ou can, for example, set your o wn code protected per sonal star t-up screen and shutdown timer which make theft unattractive to any potential thief. Y ou only need to r un the Secur ity Max⢠software on the pc that is connected to your projector via the Data in sock et. For this see the âÂÂSecur ity Maxâ user guide on the CD-ROM. Based on the specific hardware and softw are configuration av ailable, Apple Macintosh computer users could experience incomplete or er ratic USB -functionality . These problems are not related to the perfor mance of your projector . Video input The projector accepts the input signal of all major video formats, including NTSC 3.58, 4.43, P AL B , G, D , H, I, N, M, SEC AM and HDTV (480i/P , 576P , 720P , 1080i) signals. The projector will recognize these standards and adapt to them automatically . With the âÂÂPicture formatâ feature you can select one of f ive picture format options 4:3, 16:9, letter box, pan & scan or 4:3 or iginal screen. Always switch off projector and e xter nal equipment before making any connections. General information Note CAUTION Philips Multimedia Projector 13 English User guide bCool XG1 4. Installation < Gener al information
> 1 Connect connector 1 of the VESA M1-A to V GA/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 (do wnstream) socket of the computer . â Y ou can now manipulate the mouse cursor on the computer and on the screen, using Cur sor Control on the remote control. When using the USB connection, make sure Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows 2000 or Windo ws XP is installed on the computer . â The display settings of the computer will be changed to f it the capability of the projector . ⢠If required you can connect the Audio out socket of the computer to the Audio in sock et of the projector . For this, use the Audio minijack to minijack cab le (4) supplied. â Audio information from the Computer will then be played via the projector speak er . ⢠When switching on, first switch on the projector and then the PC . Philips Multimedia Projector 14 English User guide bCool XG1 4. Installation Data in S-Video Audio in Video Data in S-Video Audio in Video Audio out Data out Mac/PC USB COMPUTER COMPUTER Projector Projector 2 3 4 1 Connecting to a computer PC/Macintosh
> 1 Connect the Video (out) socket of a VCR, Laser Disc player , video camer a 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 sock ets of the VCR, Laser Disc play er , video camera or TV to the Audio in sock et of the projector . For this, use the Audio minijack to RCA cable (2) supplied. 1 Connect the S-Video (out) socket of a S-VHS video recorder , Laser Disc player , video camera or TV to the S-Video (in) socket of the projector . For this, use the S-video cable (3) supplied. 2 Connect the Audio out L/R sock ets of the S-VHS video recorder , Laser Disc play er , video camera or TV to the Audio in socket of the projector . For this, use the Audio minijack to RCA cable (2) supplied. If your video equipment has only a single audio output: ⢠Connect the Audio out sock et of the video equipment to the Audio in sock et of the projector , using the Audio minijack to minijack cab le (4) supplied CVBS (Video) 1 Connect an optional Scar t/RC A Audio Video adapter to the Scar t connector of the VCR, Laser Disc play er , video camera or TV . 2 Plug the Composite video cable supplied into both the adapter and the Video (in) socket of the projector . 3 Plug the Audio minijack to RCA cable supplied into both the adapter and the Audio in socket of the projector . S-VHS (S-Video) 1 Plug the S-video cable supplied into the S-Video (out) socket of the VCR and the S-Video (in) socket of the projector . 2 Connecton an optional Scar t/RC A Audio Video adapter to the Scar t connector of the VCR, Laser Disc play er , video camera or TV . 3 Plug the Audio minijack to RCA cable supplied into both the adapter and the Audio in socket of the projector . CVBS (Video) S-VHS (S-Video) Scart connection Scar t adapter (not for USA version) Scar t adapter (not for USA version) Philips Multimedia Projector 15 English User guide bCool XG1 4. Installation Data in S-Video Audio in Video Data in S-Video Audio in Video Data in S-Video Audio in Video Data in S-Video Audio in Video VCR L Audio R out S-Video out VCR Video out 1 3 S-VHS only CVBS only CVBS only 2 Audio out 4 Connecting to video equipment
> YPbPr , YCbCr 1 Connect an optional RC A/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). ⢠If required you can connect the Audio out L/R sockets of the Component- or HDTV -video equipment to the Audio in sock et of the projector . For this, use the Audio minijack to RCA cable (2) supplied. â Audio information from the Component- or HDTV -video equipment will be play ed via the projector speaker . Component/HDTV Philips Multimedia Projector 16 English User guide bCool XG1 4. Installation Data in S-Video Audio in Video Data in S-Video Audio in Video Component/HDTV Equipment D VD pla y er , Settop Box, HDTV receiv er , ect. 2 3b 1 L Audio R out Cr Pr R Y Y G Cb Pb B Connecting to video equipment
< 1 Press the Standby button to switch on the projector . â The Standby indicator star ts blinking green. â When the projection lamp is on, the Standby indicator lights up green after the star t-up screen appeared for several seconds. 2 Select the required source (Auto, Computer , D VI, YPbPr , YCbCr , RGBS, S-Video or Video) by pressing the Source button. When only one input source is connected, this source will automatically be selected (Auto Source). When more input sources are connected, the source with the highest prior ity will be selected ( Computer , D VI, YPbPr , YCbCr , RGBS, S-Video or Video ). Source selection can be changed in the âÂÂSetupâ menu. 3 Switch on the computer or star t video playback. â A feedback message appears on the screen, indicating the selected source . General e xplanation Messages are display ed in the centre of the screen. The problem is descr ibed in the header of the message display . Suggestion(s) to solve the problem are display ed in the low er par t of the message display . These messages cannot be suppressed. Feedback messages Feedback messages are display ed in the top right cor ner of the screen. They are display ed when: â a signal comes up or goes down; â when an input source is changed; â when A/V Mute is activated. Some examples These messages will only be display ed when the menu option âÂÂFeedbackâ is set to âÂÂOnâ in the âÂÂSetupâ menu. All messages will be removed automaticall y after 4 seconds. Computer selected as source General Note Messag es Philips Multimedia Projector 17 English User guide bCool XG1 5. Operation Video selected as source , S-Video selected as source , YcbCr selected as Prepar ation T emp. OK Menu Source Auto Image Lamp T emp. OK Menu Source Auto Image Lamp
> All video and data adjustments and settings (except A/V Mute) are done via On Screen Displays and with help of Menu, OK and Cur sor Control on the projector or the remote control. The projector is set to standard settings at the factor y . How ever , you can adjust these settings to suit your o wn preferences. The projector menu screens allow y ou to adjust the various projector settings (for both Computer and Video). For explanation and operation see next pages. COMPUTER MODE Main menu Sub menu Setting Picture Brightness 0 100 Contrast 0 100 Sharpness 0 4 Frequency 500 2000 Phase 0 31 Color tracking 0 5 Color temperature 5000K, 6500K, 7300K, 9300K Auto sync OK VIDEO/S-VIDEO MODE Main menu Sub menu Setting Picture Brightness 0 100 Contrast 0 100 Sharpness 0 4 Colour 0 100 Tint - 50 50 Colour tracking 0 5 Colour temperature 5000K, 6500K, 7300K, 9300K GENERAL ADJUSTMENTS/SETTINGS Main menu Sub menu Setting F eatures PIP Off On PIP location OK Zoom 1x, 4x, 9x, 16x Freeze Off On Child lock Off On Sleep timer 0 min. 180 min. Menu tr ee Philips Multimedia Projector 18 English User guide bCool XG1 5. Operation On Screen Display Men u T emp. OK Menu Source Auto Image Lamp T emp. OK Menu Source Auto Image Lamp
GENERAL ADJUSTMENTS/SETTINGS Main menu Sub menu Setting Setup Language Eng. Deu. Esp. Fra. Ita. Ned. Po r. Chi. Keystone - 50 50 Mirror Source Auto Computer DV I YPbPr YCbCr RGBS S-Video Video Factor y settings OK Picture format 4:3 16:9 Letter box Pan & Scan 4:3 original V olume 0 23 System information Description Feedback Off On Lamp counter OK Smar t Dimmer Off On AB A B AB AB Menu tr ee Philips Multimedia Projector 19 English User guide bCool XG1 5. Operation > On Screen Display Men u
> 1 Press Menu. â The menu bar appear s on the screen. 2 Use Cur sor Control left and/or r ight to mov e the cur sor to any other item in the menu bar . 3 Use Cur sor Control Down to enter sub menu. 4 Select the sub menu item to be adjusted using Cur sor Control up and/or down. When more items are availab le than can be shown in one screen, move the cursor down to go to the next list of items. When you want to go back to the first list, move the cursor up. 5 Adjust the selected item, using Cur sor Control left and/or r ight. 6 Select the next item to be adjusted in the sub menu and adjust as described above. 7 Press Menu to close the On Screen Display . General explanation Philips Multimedia Projector 20 English User guide bCool XG1 5. Operation On Screen Display Men u T emp. OK Menu Source Auto Image Lamp T emp. OK Menu Source Auto Image Lamp
For computer signal input, the following âÂÂPictureâ adjustments can be made . Picture adjustments ⢠Press Menu and select âÂÂPictureâ in the menu bar . The following âÂÂPictureâ adjustments can now be made according to the instr uctions under âÂÂGeneral explanationâÂÂ: â Brightness adjusts brightness of the displayed picture; â Contrast adjusts the ov erall contr ast intensity; â Sharpness controls the contour impression of the picture: â Frequency changes the display data frequency to match the frequency of y our computerâ s graphic card. If you experience a ver tical flickering bar , use this function to make an adjustment. â Phase minimises picture imperfections. When connecting the projector to your PC for the f ir st time , be sure to adjust the phase control for optimal readability of the projected text; â Colour tracking adjusts the degamma settings. Adjustment of the setting will change the colour performance of the display; â Colour T emperature adjusts the colour temperature .The higher the temper ature the cooler the screen will look. The lower the temperature the war mer the screen will look. â Auto sync automatically adjusts frequency , tr acking, hor izontal and v er tical position. With most signal sources, Auto sync provides the best results. For YPbPr , YCbCr , RGBS, S-Video or Video signal input, the follo wing âÂÂPictureâ adjustments can be made . Picture adjustments ⢠Press Menu and select âÂÂPictureâ in the menu bar . The following âÂÂPictureâ adjustments can now be made according to the instr uctions under âÂÂGeneral explanationâÂÂ: â Brightness adjusts brightness of the displayed picture; â Contrast adjusts the ov erall contr ast intensity; â Sharpness controls the contour impression of the picture: â Colour adjusts a video image form black and white to fully saturated colour ; â Tint adjusts the colour balance of red and green; â Colour tracking adjusts the degamma settings. Adjustment of the setting will change the colour performance of the display; â Colour T emperature adjusts the colour temperature .The higher the temper ature the cooler the screen will look. The lower the temperature the war mer the screen will look. Computer adjustments Video series adjustments Philips Multimedia Projector 21 English User guide bCool XG1 5. Operation On Screen Display Men u > T emp. OK Menu Source Auto Image Lamp T emp. OK Menu Source Auto Image Lamp
Features adjustments Press Menu and select âÂÂFeaturesâ in the menu bar . The following âÂÂFeaturesâ adjustments can now be made according to the instr uctions under âÂÂGeneral explanationâÂÂ: â PIP (Picture In Picture) switches the PIP window on and off. PIP enables projection from a second source in the currently projected computer or component video picture . The cur rently projected computer or component video picture can also be used as input source . Please note that the second source can only be displayed in the PIP window when the main screen is displaying a computer or component video source (or no source at all). Any invalid combination will result in a black PIP window f or the main screen has pr iority. â PIP location selects the location of the PIP window in the main screen; â Zoom enlarges a par t of the picture . Use Cor sor control to select the zoom centre and select the required zoom factor : 1 x, 4 x, 9 x or 16 x. â Freeze captures a moving picture (still picture); â Child lock de-activates the control k eypad of the projector ; â Sleep timer switches Sleep timer mode off or selects the delay time after which the projector automatically switches to Standby . General adjustments Philips Multimedia Projector 22 English User guide bCool XG1 5. Operation On Screen Display Men u > T emp. OK Menu Source Auto Image Lamp T emp. OK Menu Source Auto Image Lamp
Setup adjustments ⢠Press Menu and select Setup in the menu bar . The follo wing Setup adjustments can now be made according to the instr uctions under âÂÂGeneral explanationâÂÂ: â Language selects the required menu language; â Keystone corrects picture distor tion of the ver tical keystone type b y inter nal scaling; â Mirror mirror s the picture for use of the projector in various positions with respect to the user(s) and the projection screen; -- Source selects the current projection source (Auto, Computer , D VI, YPbPr , YCbCr , RGBS, S-Video or Video). If you select âÂÂAutoâÂÂ, the projector will always automatically search for a vailab le input signals. â Factor y settings resets all user settings to the default factor y settings; â Picture For mat selects one of fiv e picture format options (4:3, 16:9, letter box, pan & scan and 4:3 original). Due to the scaling of the image when the picture format is changed, it might be possible that a part of the actual image is missing at the top or the bottom of the screen. With Cur sor Control you can adjust the position of the projected image upwards or downw ards. â Volume adjusts the sound level; â System infor mation the System Information sub menu contains an ov er view of the most relevant projector settings, including information on the hardware and software configuration; -- Feedback T o suppress OSD messages. Warning or er ror messages how ever are nev er suppressed. -- Lamp counter T o show the operating time of the lamp, which can be reset after a new lamp has been installed; -- SmartDimmer switches on the pow er saving mode b y reducing the lamp pow er from 180W to 150W . When Smar tDimmer is switched on (150W), the audible (fan) noise will be reduced and gray scales in the picture are optimized. When Smar tDimmer is switched off (180W), peak brightness in the picture is obtained. Default setting for data and component sources (Data in) is Off; default setting for video sources (Video , S-Video) is On. Philips Multimedia Projector 23 English User guide bCool XG1 5. Operation On Screen Display Men u < T emp. OK Menu Source Auto Image Lamp T emp. OK Menu Source Auto Image Lamp
Switch off and disconnect the projector before cleaning. 1 Press the Standby button twice to switch off the projector . â The Standby indicator star ts lights up red. 2 W ait until the cooling fan has stopped (about 1 minute after the projector has been put in Standby) and disconnect the mains lead and all other cab les. Cleaning the cabinet ⢠When the cabinet is dusty , clean it by gently wiping with a soft cloth. ⢠A chamois leather slightly moistened with water is suff icient for cleaning the housing. ⢠Do not use cleaning agents as they may harm the housing. Cleaning the lens ⢠When the lens is dir ty or dusty , fir st blo w the dust off and then gently wipe with a soft br ush or lens cleaning paper . Never touch the lens with y our fingers. â The lens is likely to become mouldy if left dir ty . Cleaning Caution Philips Multimedia Projector 24 English User guide bCool XG1 6. Maintenance > T emp. OK Menu Source Auto Image Lamp T emp. OK Menu Source Auto Image Lamp
> When operation time reaches the last 1400 hour s of the a verage lamplife , the message âÂÂLamp life has almost exceededâ will be displayed on the screen, When oper ation time reaches 1500 hour s, the message âÂÂLamp life has exceededâ will be displayed. The lamplife remaining can be checked using the OSD men u. 1 Press Menu. 2 Use Cur sor Control to mov e the cur sor to âÂÂSetupâÂÂ. 3 Use Cur sor Control to select âÂÂLamp counterâÂÂ. 1 Switch off the projector and wait until the lamp has cooled down before disconnecting the projector . Remov e the mains lead from both projector and wall socket. 2 Press tab A and remo ve the lamp door . 3 Unscrew the screws B. 4 Grasp the lamp holder handle and carefully pull the lamp holder out of the projector . ⢠Do not tilt. If the inner tube is broken glass par ticles may fall out. ⢠Keep lamp holder opening to your right. Do not touch lamp or point lamp holder opening at any one . 5 Carefully remo ve the new lamp housing from its package. ⢠Always use the same type of lamp: See âÂÂOptional accessoriesâ for the cor rect type of lamp for y our projector . ⢠Do not touch lamp or point lamp housing opening at any one . ⢠Do not drop, as the impact may cause the lamp to break. 6 Place the lamp holder in the guiding slots and inser t into the lamp compar tment. 7 Tighten screws B again. 8 Put the lamp door back in place and press tab A back in its original position. 9 Inser t the mains lead into both the projector Mains inlet socket and the wall socket. 10 Press the Standby button to switch on the projector . 11 Reset the lamp life time (see âÂÂResetting the lamplife timeâÂÂ). 12 Dispose of the old lamp in special chemical disposal bins. Lamp Lamp Replacement Philips Multimedia Projector 25 English User guide bCool XG1 6. Maintenance A B B B B T emp. OK Menu Source Auto Image Lamp T emp. OK Menu Source Auto Image Lamp A
> 1 Press Menu. â The menu bar appear s on the screen. 2 Use cur sor control to select âÂÂSetupâ in the menu bar . 3 Use cur sor control to select âÂÂLamp counterâ in the sub menu. 4 Press OK to reset the lamp counter . 5 If required, select another item you wish to adjust or press Men u to exit. Resetting the lamplife time Philips Multimedia Projector 26 English User guide bCool XG1 6. Maintenance T emp. OK Menu Source Auto Image Lamp T emp. OK Menu Source Auto Image Lamp
> If a fault occur s, first check the points listed below before taking the projector for repair . If you are unab le to remedy a problem b y following these hints, consult your dealer or ser vice organisation. Under no circumstances should you tr y to repair the projector your self as this could inv alidate the guarantee. â P ossible cause ⢠Solution General â Mains lead is not correctly connected. ⢠Correctly connect mains lead. â Lamp holder cover is not closed correctly or the lamp holder is damaged. ⢠Close the cov er cor rectly (see âÂÂLamp replacementâ under âÂÂMaintenanceâÂÂ). â Signal cable not correctly connected. ⢠Connect signal cable correctly . â The projector is in Off position. ⢠Press Standby to switch on the projector . â A/V Mute active. ⢠Cancel A/V Mute . In Video series mode â Keystoning is applied on a high resolution component signal. ⢠Decrease keystoning until the image is correctly display ed. For this use the âÂÂKeystoneâ option in the âÂÂSetupâ menu. In Data mode -- P ar tial, scrolling or incorrectly displayed image. ⢠Use the âÂÂAutosyncâ option in the âÂÂPictureâ menu. â Input resolution is too high (and keystoning is applied). ⢠If you wish to k eep the keystone correction, decrease the input resolution until the image is correctly displayed. For this, refer to the User Guide or suppor t information of the computer . ⢠If you wish to k eep the input resolution as it is, decrease keystoning until the image is correctly displayed. For this, use âÂÂKeystone cor rectionâ option in the âÂÂSettingsâ menu. â Input resolution is too high (and no keystoning is applied). ⢠Decrease the input resolution until the image is correctly displayed. For this, refer to the User Guide or suppor t information of the computer . W arning Read as follo ws Prob lem Imag e is not or incorr ectly displa y ed Philips Multimedia Projector 27 English User guide bCool XG1 7. T r oubleshooting
> ⢠Adjust âÂÂBrightnessâÂÂ, âÂÂContrast or âÂÂColour tr ackingâ (see âÂÂPicture adjustmentâ under âÂÂOperationâ - âÂÂOn Screen Display MenuâÂÂ). ⢠Reset all projector settings in the âÂÂSetupâ menu (âÂÂFactor y settingsâÂÂ). â Image is not focused. ⢠Adjust focus ring. â Distance between projector and screen is not correct. ⢠Adjust the distance between the projector and the screen. â Signal cable is not correctly connected. ⢠Connect signal cable correctly . â Signal cable is not correctly connected. ⢠Connect signal cable correctly . â Audio cable is not correctly connected. ⢠Connect audio cable correctly . â V olume is not adjusted proper ly . ⢠Adjust volume. â (A/V -)Mute active. ⢠Cancel (A/V -)Mute. â Distance is too great. ⢠Reduce distance . â Batteries are exhausted. ⢠Replace batteries (see âÂÂInser ting the batter ies in the remote controlâÂÂ). â IR sensor is obstr ucted. ⢠Remov e obstacle . Lamp indicator â Red blinking (0.5sec. On, 0.5sec . Off): lamp star t has failed. ⢠Disconnect projector from the mains. Reconnect and restar t. If this does not solve the problem, replace the lamp. See âÂÂMaintenance . â â Red blinking (1sec. On, 1sec . Off): the fans are locked. ⢠The projector will automatically shut down. If this problem per sists, contact ser vice center . T emp. (temperature) indicator â Lights up red: temperature er ror . ⢠Disconnect projector from the mains. Reconnect and restar t. If this does not solve the problem, contact your ser vice centre . Standb y indicator (text on Standby button/ring around Standby button) â Lights up green: P o wer on mode. â Green blinking: war ming up in P ow er on mode . â Lights up red:: Standby mode. â Red blinking: cooling down in P ow er off mode. P oor colour Imag e is blurr ed Picture r olls No sound The pr ojector does not react to commands fr om the remote contr ol Indicators Philips Multimedia Projector 28 English User guide bCool XG1 7. T r oubleshooting
â âÂÂChildlockâ active. ⢠Switch off âÂÂChildlockâ in the âÂÂFeaturesâ menu. ⢠Check that the batteries are installed proper ly in the remote control and/or replace the batteries. ⢠Check that the projector receives the signals from the remote control. ⢠Check that the USB cable has been properly connected. ⢠Check that both projector and computer are switched on. ⢠Unplug the USB cable and then reconnect. ⢠Connect another USB device (mouse , scanner , webcam, etc .) and see if it wor ks. If it does not work there is a problem with the computer . ⢠Also refer to the User Guide or suppor t information of the computer . â âÂÂWindowsâ did not manage to install the dr iver correctly. In this case the âÂÂDevice managerâ will contain a catagor y âÂÂOther devices. ⢠Disconnect the projector . ⢠Remo ve all items listed under âÂÂOther devicesâ in the âÂÂDevice managerâÂÂ. ⢠Restar t the computer . ⢠Reconnect the projector . No reaction when pr essing k eys on local k e yboard or remote contr ol The mouse cursor does not react when using the cursor contr ol on the remote contr ol Philips Multimedia Projector 29 English User guide bCool XG1 7. T r oubleshooting >
> 4 Packaging contents 4 Optional accessories 5 Ser vice accessories 5 6-9 Controls 6-7 Remote control 8 Connections 9 10-12 P ositioning the projector and screen 10 Switching on the projector 10 Adjusting the focus and size of the image 11 Adjusting the ver tical and horizontal angle of the projector 11 T o raise the projector 11 T o low er the projector 11 Keystone correction 11 Moving/transpor ting the projector 11 Preparation 11 Moving/transpor ting the projector 11 Inser ting the batter ies in the remote control 12 13-16 General infor mation 13 Computer input 13 USB connection (Universal Ser ial Bus) 13 Video input 13 Connecting to a computer 14 PC/Macintosh 14 Connecting to video equipment 15-16 CVBS (Video) 15 S-VHS (S-Video) 15 Scar t connection 15 Component/HDTV (YPbPr/ YCbCr) 16 1. Intr oduction 2. Functional o v er view 3. Set up 4. Installation Philips Multimedia Projector 2 English User guide bCool XG1 Index
< 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 24-26 Cleaning 24 Cleaning the cabinet 24 Cleaning the lens 24 Lamp 25 Lamp replacement 25 Resetting the lamplife time 26 27-29 5. Operation 6. Maintenance 7. T r oubleshooting Philips Multimedia Projector 3 English User guide bCool XG1 Index
Congratulations on your purchase of one of the most sophisticated and reliable products on the mar ket today . W e are sure that, used proper ly , it will br ing you y ear s of enjoyment. Y ou will want to keep this manual handy , as it is a con venient source of information about your projector . For your o wn protection and prolonged operation of your projector , please read the enclosed Safety Sheet. Please confirm that the following items are pack ed in the projector box. They are provided to help you use or set up y our projector . Projector - Lens cap Laser pointer Mains Lead remote contr ol batteries 2 x Alkaline 1.5 V Audio minijack to Audio minijack to S-Video cable minijack cable RC A cable VESA M1-A to V GA/ Composite Video cable Softbag USB cable Cable pouch Quick set up Card and Cd-r om (with Projection Safety Sheet Assistant, Warranty card, SecurityMax, User Guide , Spec . sheet and more.) > P ackaging contents Philips Multimedia Projector 4 English User guide bCool XG1 1. Intr oduction LASER VOolume OK Menu Standby On AV Mute D-Zoom D-Freeze Source Mouse RIGHT LEFT RIight Left 6
The following accessories are available via the dealer from which you purchased your Philips projector : ⢠LC A3125/00 - 180W replacement lamp - 8670 931 25009 ⢠LC A2218/00 - Ceiling mount - 8670 922 18009 ⢠LC A5317/00 - RC A/M1 component video adaptor cable - 8670 953 17009 ⢠LC A5318/00 - D VI USB/M1 adaptor cable - 8670 953 17009 The following accessories are available via our Ser vice or ganisation only: ⢠Laser pointer remote Control - 3139 228 62631 ⢠Compact remote control - 3139 228 62641 ⢠User Guide (Cd- rom) - 3122 435 91181 Optional accessories Ser vice accessories Philips Multimedia Projector 5 English User guide bCool XG1 1. Intr oduction <
> T o activate and deactivate the menu. T o confirm actions in the menu when the menu is on screen. When the menu is active the Cursor Control controls the menu cur sor to navigate through the OSD menu. The cur sor control wor ks with up/down and left/right button operation. T o automatically adjust frequency , tracking, hor izontal and v er tical position. With most signal sources, Auto Image provides the best results T o switch the projector in or out of the P o wer/Standby mode. The Standby indicator (text on button/ring around button): In P ower on mode: â blinks green when the projector is warming up; â lights up green when the projector is in P o wer On mode; In P ower off mode: â lights up red when the projector is in Standby mode; â blinks red when the projector is cooling do wn. Lights up red in case of temperature er ror . â Fast blinks red (0.5 sec On, 0.5 sec Off) when lamp star t has failed. â Fast blinks red (1 sec On, 1 sec Off) in case of fan error . T o select the current projection source (Auto, Computer , D VI, YPbPr , YCbCr , RGBS, S-Video or Video). The button toggles between the seven signals. T o adjust the size of the projected image. T o adjust the focus of the projected image. Menu 1 OK 2 Cursor Contr ol 3 Auto Imag e 4 Standb y/ Standb y indicator 5 T emperature indicator 6 Lamp indicator 7 Sour ce 8 Zoomring 9 F ocus ring 0 Philips Multimedia Projector 6 English User guide bCool XG1 2. Functional o v er vie w 9 0 6 T emp. OK Menu Source Auto Image Lamp T emp. OK Menu Source Auto Image Lamp 1 2 3 4 8 5 7 # @ $ ! % ^ Contr ols
< T o connect the projector to the mains. T o adjust the ver tical angle of the projector . T o adjust a possible ob lique display ed picture . T o correct picture distor tion of the ver tical keystone type b y inter nal scaling. Mains inlet sock et ! Ele vator button @ Ele vator foot # Lamp compartment $ Horizontal adjuster % K eystone corrections k eys ^ Philips Multimedia Projector 7 English User guide bCool XG1 2. Functional o v er vie w Contr ols 9 0 6 T emp. OK Menu Source Auto Image Lamp T emp. OK Menu Source Auto Image Lamp 1 2 3 4 8 5 7 # @ $ ! % ^
2. Functional o v er vie w T o switch the projector in or out of the P o wer/Standby mode. Function as the Left and Right mouse keys of y our pc when USB connection has been made . T o adjust the volume. T o activate and de-activate the menu. T o select the current projection source (Auto, Computer , D VI, YPbPr , YCbCr , RGBS, S-Video or Video). The button toggles between the seven signals. T o capture a (moving) picture. The button toggles between the Freeze mode and the displa y situation. T o magnifie the siz e of the projected image . Use Cor sor control to select the zoom centre and press D(igital)-Zoom to select the required zoom factor : 1 x, 4 x, 9 x or 16 x. T o mute the sound of the projector and to m ute the picture . T o manipulate the mouse cur sor on the connected computer as long as the menu is not active. When the menu is active the Cursor Control controls the menu cur sor to navigate through the OSD menu. The cur sor control wor ks with up/down and left/right button operation. The Cursor Control can only function as a mouse cur sor when the projector is connected to the USB connector of the computer . W indows 98, W indows ME, W indows 2000 or W indows XP should be installed on the computer when you make the USB connection. T o confirm actions in the menu when the menu is on screen. T o activate the laser pointer to indicate items on the screen. Note: The laser pointer sends out a laser beam. Do not look into this beam! Exit point of laser pointer . The maximum range of the remote control is appro ximately 7 m (ñ 25 feet). Stand b y On 1 Mouse Left/Right 2 â V olume 3 Menu 4 Sour ce 5 D (igital)-Fr eez e 6 D (igital)-Zoom 7 A (udio)/V (ideo) Mute 8 Cursor Contr ol 9 Note OK 0 Laser ! Laser pointer @ Note Philips Multimedia Projector 8 English User guide bCool XG1 < Remote contr ol VOLUME OK MENU Stand by On MOUSE D-ZOOM D-FREEZE SOURCE Laser Right Left 2 3 ! 1 5 8 4 9 0 6 7 @ AV MUTE 6 Laser pointer remote contr ol
Data source connections â Input socket to connect to the analog (V GA) Data out terminal of a computer . â Input socket to connect to the digital (D VI) Data out terminal of a computer . â In-/Output socket to connect a PC or Apple Macintosh computer equipped with a USB downlink connection. When USB connection is used the mouse cur sor on the connected computer can be controlled via the projector remote control. Make sure Windo ws 98, Windows ME, Windows 2000 or Windows XP is installed on the computer . â Input socket to connect to D VD- and HDTV -video equipment This socket can be connected to the follo wing output sockets: YCbCr , YPbPr , RGBS (Composite sync), RGBHV). Video source connections Input socket to connect to the S-Video out socket of a S-VHS video recorder , a VCR, Laser Disc play er , D VD play er , video camera or TV with A V output sock et. This socket can be connected to a S-Video/S-VHS (Y/C) output socket. Input socket to connect to the Video out socket of a video recorder , Laser Disc pla yer , video camera, DVD pla yer , or TV with A V output socket. This socket can be connected to CVBS output sockets. Other connections Input socket to connect to the Audio out ter minal of a computer , video recorder , laser disc play er , video camera or TV with A/V output socket. T o receive the signals from the remote control. T o inser t an optional locking device (Kensington lock). Data in 1 S-Video 2 Video 4 Audio in 3 IR sensor 5 Lock slit 6 Philips Multimedia Projector 9 English User guide bCool XG1 2. Functional o v er vie w Data in S-Video Audio in Video Data in S-Video Audio in Video 1 2 3 4 5 6 < Connections
3. Set up > ⢠Place the projector on a stable, level surface , out of direct sunlight and awa y from sources of excessive dust, dir t, heat, water , moisture, vibr ation and strong magnetic fields. ⢠Allow suff icient cooling of the product by keeping all air inlets and outlets clear from obstr uctions. ⢠P osition the projector in such wa y that the viewer s cannot watch into the projector light beam. ⢠Choose a screen size suitab le for the number of view er s and the size of the room. ⢠Picture quality is best when you sit directl y in front of the projector screen. ⢠The projector can be used for both front projection, rear projection and ceiling projection applications. As default factor y setting, the projector has been set up for front projection. Y ou can change to rear or ceiling projection via the âÂÂMirrorâ function in the âÂÂSetupâ menu. ⢠For more information on the projection proper ties of the projector , check the Projection Assistant application on the Cd-rom. 1 Inser t the mains lead into the projector s Mains inlet socket and connect it to the wall socket. â The Standby indicator lights up red, the projector is no w in the Standby mode. 2 Remov e the lens cap. 3 Press the Standby button on projector or remote control to switch on the projector . â The Standby indicator star ts blinking green, the projector is no w warming up. â When the projection lamp is on, the Standby indicator lights up green after the star t-up screen appeared for several seconds. 4 Press the Standby button twice to switch the projector back into the Standby mode. â The Standby Warning screen will appear for 20 seconds. â The projector will now go into Standb y mode . 5 T o switch off the mains supply completely , disconnect the mains lead. â Save energy! Please put the projector in the Standby position if you are not going to use the projector for more than 15 minutes. â When no signal inputs are detected for 15 minutes, the projector automatically switches to Standby (Auto Standby). This setting can be changed in the Features menu â Before disconnecting the mains lead, make sure that the cooling f an has stopped (about 1 minute after the projector has been switched to Standby). P ositioning the projector and screen Switching on the pr ojector Notes Philips Multimedia Projector 10 English User guide bCool XG1 SCREEN SCREEN SCREEN SCREEN Fr ont projection Ceiling front pr ojection Rear projection Ceiling rear pr ojection T emp. OK Menu Source Auto Image Lamp T emp. OK Menu Source Auto Image Lamp
⢠Use the Zoom ring to adjust the size of the image . ⢠Use the Focus ring to adjust the focus of the image . T o raise the projector 1 Press the Elevator button (A). 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. T o lower the projector 1 Press the Elevator button (A). 2 Low er 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. If projector and screen are not proper ly placed, the picture will be distor ted, producing a keystoned image (picture top width larger than picture bottom width or vice ver sa). When a keystoned image occur s the 4:3 ratio will still be guar anteed. This is especially impor tant when the projector is being used together with an âÂÂintelligent whiteboardâÂÂ. âÂÂKeystone correctionâ allows you to correct picture distor tion of the ver tical keystone type by internal scaling. ⢠Use Keystone to widen the image. ⢠Use Keystone to narrow the image . This correction function is also accessible through the âÂÂKeystoneâ option in the âÂÂSetupâ menu of the On Screen Display (OSD) menu. Prepar ation 1 Press the Standby button twice to put the projector in P ow er/Standby . â The Standby indicator lights up red. 2 W ait until the cooling fan has stopped (about 1 minute after the projector has been put in Standby) and disconnect the mains lead and all other cab les. 3 Put the lens cap back in place to prevent dust, dir t or other contamination from harming or damaging the front of the projector lens when moving the projector . Never place the projector on the side where the connections are located. Mo ving/transporting the projector The projector contains many glass and precision par ts. If you need to transpor t the projector , please follow these packing instructions to per vent accidental damage to the projector . ⢠When you are hand-carr ying the projector , be sure to use a car r ying case like the softbag. supplied. ⢠When shipping the projector , use the original packaging mater ial if possible . If y ou do not hav e the original packaging, use equivalent mater ials, placing plenty of cushioning around the projector . ⢠When transpor ting the projector as freight or checked luggage, fir st put it in the softbag supplied, then pack it in a firm box, using cushioning around the case. Adjusting the focus and size of the ima ge Adjusting the vertical and horizontal angle of the pr ojector K eystone correction Mo ving/transporting the pr ojector Philips Multimedia Projector 11 English User guide bCool XG1 3. Set up Zoom ring Focus ring A B C >
1 Push and slide the lid in the direction of the arrow . 2 Install two Alkaline batter ies as indicated inside the batter y compar tment. 3 Replace the lid and snap it into place . The maximum range of the remote control is appro ximately 7 m (ñ 25 feet). Inserting the batteries in the remote contr ol Note Philips Multimedia Projector 12 English User guide bCool XG1 3. Set up <
Computer input The computer input is suitable for both Apple Macintosh computer s (P ow er Book and P o wer Mac) as well as for IBM compatib le 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 ⢠Hor izontal scan rate: 15-100 kHz ⢠V er tical refresh rate: 43-100 Hz ⢠Bandwith: 140 MHz ⢠Display Data Channel DDC: 2B Analog (VGA) connection The data (V GA) output of IBM compatible PCs can be connected directl y to the Data in socket of the projector using the VESA M1-A to V GA/USB cable supplied. When connecting the projector to a Macintosh computer equipped with a 2 row , 15 pin connector a V GA/MA C adaptor (a vailable at y our PC store) is required. If y our computer is equipped with a 3 row connector no adaptor is needed. Digital (D VI) connection The Data in socket also allows digital connection to y our computer , resulting in the highest possible picture quality . For this an optional VGA/D VI adaptor is required. USB connection (Universal Serial Bus) The VESA M1-A to V GA/USB cable supplied. allows y ou to connect the projector to computer s equipped with a USB interface , resulting in real hot plug and play presentation. Mouse control: By connecting the projector to the USB (downstream) por t of the computer , the mouse function on the Remote Control automatically gets installed. Y ou can now manipulate the mouse cursor on the computer and on the screen, using Cur sor Control on the remote control. The Mouse Left/Right keys on the remote control function as Left and Right mouse keys of y our pc . Theft deterrence The SecurityMax⢠application, supplied on the CD-ROM, allows you tak e a number of precautions against unauthorized use of your projector . Once the application is installed, y ou can, for example, set your o wn code protected per sonal star t-up screen and shutdown timer which make theft unattractive to any potential thief. Y ou only need to r un the Secur ity Max⢠software on the pc that is connected to your projector via the Data in sock et. For this see the âÂÂSecur ity Maxâ user guide on the CD-ROM. Based on the specific hardware and softw are configuration av ailable, Apple Macintosh computer users could experience incomplete or er ratic USB -functionality . These problems are not related to the perfor mance of your projector . Video input The projector accepts the input signal of all major video formats, including NTSC 3.58, 4.43, P AL B , G, D , H, I, N, M, SEC AM and HDTV (480i/P , 576P , 720P , 1080i) signals. The projector will recognize these standards and adapt to them automatically . With the âÂÂPicture formatâ feature you can select one of f ive picture format options 4:3, 16:9, letter box, pan & scan or 4:3 or iginal screen. Always switch off projector and e xter nal equipment before making any connections. General information Note CAUTION Philips Multimedia Projector 13 English User guide bCool XG1 4. Installation < Gener al information
> 1 Connect connector 1 of the VESA M1-A to V GA/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 (do wnstream) socket of the computer . â Y ou can now manipulate the mouse cursor on the computer and on the screen, using Cur sor Control on the remote control. When using the USB connection, make sure Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows 2000 or Windo ws XP is installed on the computer . â The display settings of the computer will be changed to f it the capability of the projector . ⢠If required you can connect the Audio out socket of the computer to the Audio in sock et of the projector . For this, use the Audio minijack to minijack cab le (4) supplied. â Audio information from the Computer will then be played via the projector speak er . ⢠When switching on, first switch on the projector and then the PC . Philips Multimedia Projector 14 English User guide bCool XG1 4. Installation Data in S-Video Audio in Video Data in S-Video Audio in Video Audio out Data out Mac/PC USB COMPUTER COMPUTER Projector Projector 2 3 4 1 Connecting to a computer PC/Macintosh
> 1 Connect the Video (out) socket of a VCR, Laser Disc player , video camer a 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 sock ets of the VCR, Laser Disc play er , video camera or TV to the Audio in sock et of the projector . For this, use the Audio minijack to RCA cable (2) supplied. 1 Connect the S-Video (out) socket of a S-VHS video recorder , Laser Disc player , video camera or TV to the S-Video (in) socket of the projector . For this, use the S-video cable (3) supplied. 2 Connect the Audio out L/R sock ets of the S-VHS video recorder , Laser Disc play er , video camera or TV to the Audio in socket of the projector . For this, use the Audio minijack to RCA cable (2) supplied. If your video equipment has only a single audio output: ⢠Connect the Audio out sock et of the video equipment to the Audio in sock et of the projector , using the Audio minijack to minijack cab le (4) supplied CVBS (Video) 1 Connect an optional Scar t/RC A Audio Video adapter to the Scar t connector of the VCR, Laser Disc play er , video camera or TV . 2 Plug the Composite video cable supplied into both the adapter and the Video (in) socket of the projector . 3 Plug the Audio minijack to RCA cable supplied into both the adapter and the Audio in socket of the projector . S-VHS (S-Video) 1 Plug the S-video cable supplied into the S-Video (out) socket of the VCR and the S-Video (in) socket of the projector . 2 Connecton an optional Scar t/RC A Audio Video adapter to the Scar t connector of the VCR, Laser Disc play er , video camera or TV . 3 Plug the Audio minijack to RCA cable supplied into both the adapter and the Audio in socket of the projector . CVBS (Video) S-VHS (S-Video) Scart connection Scar t adapter (not for USA version) Scar t adapter (not for USA version) Philips Multimedia Projector 15 English User guide bCool XG1 4. Installation Data in S-Video Audio in Video Data in S-Video Audio in Video Data in S-Video Audio in Video Data in S-Video Audio in Video VCR L Audio R out S-Video out VCR Video out 1 3 S-VHS only CVBS only CVBS only 2 Audio out 4 Connecting to video equipment
> YPbPr , YCbCr 1 Connect an optional RC A/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). ⢠If required you can connect the Audio out L/R sockets of the Component- or HDTV -video equipment to the Audio in sock et of the projector . For this, use the Audio minijack to RCA cable (2) supplied. â Audio information from the Component- or HDTV -video equipment will be play ed via the projector speaker . Component/HDTV Philips Multimedia Projector 16 English User guide bCool XG1 4. Installation Data in S-Video Audio in Video Data in S-Video Audio in Video Component/HDTV Equipment D VD pla y er , Settop Box, HDTV receiv er , ect. 2 3b 1 L Audio R out Cr Pr R Y Y G Cb Pb B Connecting to video equipment
< 1 Press the Standby button to switch on the projector . â The Standby indicator star ts blinking green. â When the projection lamp is on, the Standby indicator lights up green after the star t-up screen appeared for several seconds. 2 Select the required source (Auto, Computer , D VI, YPbPr , YCbCr , RGBS, S-Video or Video) by pressing the Source button. When only one input source is connected, this source will automatically be selected (Auto Source). When more input sources are connected, the source with the highest prior ity will be selected ( Computer , D VI, YPbPr , YCbCr , RGBS, S-Video or Video ). Source selection can be changed in the âÂÂSetupâ menu. 3 Switch on the computer or star t video playback. â A feedback message appears on the screen, indicating the selected source . General e xplanation Messages are display ed in the centre of the screen. The problem is descr ibed in the header of the message display . Suggestion(s) to solve the problem are display ed in the low er par t of the message display . These messages cannot be suppressed. Feedback messages Feedback messages are display ed in the top right cor ner of the screen. They are display ed when: â a signal comes up or goes down; â when an input source is changed; â when A/V Mute is activated. Some examples These messages will only be display ed when the menu option âÂÂFeedbackâ is set to âÂÂOnâ in the âÂÂSetupâ menu. All messages will be removed automaticall y after 4 seconds. Computer selected as source General Note Messag es Philips Multimedia Projector 17 English User guide bCool XG1 5. Operation Video selected as source , S-Video selected as source , YcbCr selected as Prepar ation T emp. OK Menu Source Auto Image Lamp T emp. OK Menu Source Auto Image Lamp
> All video and data adjustments and settings (except A/V Mute) are done via On Screen Displays and with help of Menu, OK and Cur sor Control on the projector or the remote control. The projector is set to standard settings at the factor y . How ever , you can adjust these settings to suit your o wn preferences. The projector menu screens allow y ou to adjust the various projector settings (for both Computer and Video). For explanation and operation see next pages. COMPUTER MODE Main menu Sub menu Setting Picture Brightness 0 100 Contrast 0 100 Sharpness 0 4 Frequency 500 2000 Phase 0 31 Color tracking 0 5 Color temperature 5000K, 6500K, 7300K, 9300K Auto sync OK VIDEO/S-VIDEO MODE Main menu Sub menu Setting Picture Brightness 0 100 Contrast 0 100 Sharpness 0 4 Colour 0 100 Tint - 50 50 Colour tracking 0 5 Colour temperature 5000K, 6500K, 7300K, 9300K GENERAL ADJUSTMENTS/SETTINGS Main menu Sub menu Setting F eatures PIP Off On PIP location OK Zoom 1x, 4x, 9x, 16x Freeze Off On Child lock Off On Sleep timer 0 min. 180 min. Menu tr ee Philips Multimedia Projector 18 English User guide bCool XG1 5. Operation On Screen Display Men u T emp. OK Menu Source Auto Image Lamp T emp. OK Menu Source Auto Image Lamp
GENERAL ADJUSTMENTS/SETTINGS Main menu Sub menu Setting Setup Language Eng. Deu. Esp. Fra. Ita. Ned. Po r. Chi. Keystone - 50 50 Mirror Source Auto Computer DV I YPbPr YCbCr RGBS S-Video Video Factor y settings OK Picture format 4:3 16:9 Letter box Pan & Scan 4:3 original V olume 0 23 System information Description Feedback Off On Lamp counter OK Smar t Dimmer Off On AB A B AB AB Menu tr ee Philips Multimedia Projector 19 English User guide bCool XG1 5. Operation > On Screen Display Men u
> 1 Press Menu. â The menu bar appear s on the screen. 2 Use Cur sor Control left and/or r ight to mov e the cur sor to any other item in the menu bar . 3 Use Cur sor Control Down to enter sub menu. 4 Select the sub menu item to be adjusted using Cur sor Control up and/or down. When more items are availab le than can be shown in one screen, move the cursor down to go to the next list of items. When you want to go back to the first list, move the cursor up. 5 Adjust the selected item, using Cur sor Control left and/or r ight. 6 Select the next item to be adjusted in the sub menu and adjust as described above. 7 Press Menu to close the On Screen Display . General explanation Philips Multimedia Projector 20 English User guide bCool XG1 5. Operation On Screen Display Men u T emp. OK Menu Source Auto Image Lamp T emp. OK Menu Source Auto Image Lamp
For computer signal input, the following âÂÂPictureâ adjustments can be made . Picture adjustments ⢠Press Menu and select âÂÂPictureâ in the menu bar . The following âÂÂPictureâ adjustments can now be made according to the instr uctions under âÂÂGeneral explanationâÂÂ: â Brightness adjusts brightness of the displayed picture; â Contrast adjusts the ov erall contr ast intensity; â Sharpness controls the contour impression of the picture: â Frequency changes the display data frequency to match the frequency of y our computerâ s graphic card. If you experience a ver tical flickering bar , use this function to make an adjustment. â Phase minimises picture imperfections. When connecting the projector to your PC for the f ir st time , be sure to adjust the phase control for optimal readability of the projected text; â Colour tracking adjusts the degamma settings. Adjustment of the setting will change the colour performance of the display; â Colour T emperature adjusts the colour temperature .The higher the temper ature the cooler the screen will look. The lower the temperature the war mer the screen will look. â Auto sync automatically adjusts frequency , tr acking, hor izontal and v er tical position. With most signal sources, Auto sync provides the best results. For YPbPr , YCbCr , RGBS, S-Video or Video signal input, the follo wing âÂÂPictureâ adjustments can be made . Picture adjustments ⢠Press Menu and select âÂÂPictureâ in the menu bar . The following âÂÂPictureâ adjustments can now be made according to the instr uctions under âÂÂGeneral explanationâÂÂ: â Brightness adjusts brightness of the displayed picture; â Contrast adjusts the ov erall contr ast intensity; â Sharpness controls the contour impression of the picture: â Colour adjusts a video image form black and white to fully saturated colour ; â Tint adjusts the colour balance of red and green; â Colour tracking adjusts the degamma settings. Adjustment of the setting will change the colour performance of the display; â Colour T emperature adjusts the colour temperature .The higher the temper ature the cooler the screen will look. The lower the temperature the war mer the screen will look. Computer adjustments Video series adjustments Philips Multimedia Projector 21 English User guide bCool XG1 5. Operation On Screen Display Men u > T emp. OK Menu Source Auto Image Lamp T emp. OK Menu Source Auto Image Lamp
Features adjustments Press Menu and select âÂÂFeaturesâ in the menu bar . The following âÂÂFeaturesâ adjustments can now be made according to the instr uctions under âÂÂGeneral explanationâÂÂ: â PIP (Picture In Picture) switches the PIP window on and off. PIP enables projection from a second source in the currently projected computer or component video picture . The cur rently projected computer or component video picture can also be used as input source . Please note that the second source can only be displayed in the PIP window when the main screen is displaying a computer or component video source (or no source at all). Any invalid combination will result in a black PIP window f or the main screen has pr iority. â PIP location selects the location of the PIP window in the main screen; â Zoom enlarges a par t of the picture . Use Cor sor control to select the zoom centre and select the required zoom factor : 1 x, 4 x, 9 x or 16 x. â Freeze captures a moving picture (still picture); â Child lock de-activates the control k eypad of the projector ; â Sleep timer switches Sleep timer mode off or selects the delay time after which the projector automatically switches to Standby . General adjustments Philips Multimedia Projector 22 English User guide bCool XG1 5. Operation On Screen Display Men u > T emp. OK Menu Source Auto Image Lamp T emp. OK Menu Source Auto Image Lamp
Setup adjustments ⢠Press Menu and select Setup in the menu bar . The follo wing Setup adjustments can now be made according to the instr uctions under âÂÂGeneral explanationâÂÂ: â Language selects the required menu language; â Keystone corrects picture distor tion of the ver tical keystone type b y inter nal scaling; â Mirror mirror s the picture for use of the projector in various positions with respect to the user(s) and the projection screen; -- Source selects the current projection source (Auto, Computer , D VI, YPbPr , YCbCr , RGBS, S-Video or Video). If you select âÂÂAutoâÂÂ, the projector will always automatically search for a vailab le input signals. â Factor y settings resets all user settings to the default factor y settings; â Picture For mat selects one of fiv e picture format options (4:3, 16:9, letter box, pan & scan and 4:3 original). Due to the scaling of the image when the picture format is changed, it might be possible that a part of the actual image is missing at the top or the bottom of the screen. With Cur sor Control you can adjust the position of the projected image upwards or downw ards. â Volume adjusts the sound level; â System infor mation the System Information sub menu contains an ov er view of the most relevant projector settings, including information on the hardware and software configuration; -- Feedback T o suppress OSD messages. Warning or er ror messages how ever are nev er suppressed. -- Lamp counter T o show the operating time of the lamp, which can be reset after a new lamp has been installed; -- SmartDimmer switches on the pow er saving mode b y reducing the lamp pow er from 180W to 150W . When Smar tDimmer is switched on (150W), the audible (fan) noise will be reduced and gray scales in the picture are optimized. When Smar tDimmer is switched off (180W), peak brightness in the picture is obtained. Default setting for data and component sources (Data in) is Off; default setting for video sources (Video , S-Video) is On. Philips Multimedia Projector 23 English User guide bCool XG1 5. Operation On Screen Display Men u < T emp. OK Menu Source Auto Image Lamp T emp. OK Menu Source Auto Image Lamp
Switch off and disconnect the projector before cleaning. 1 Press the Standby button twice to switch off the projector . â The Standby indicator star ts lights up red. 2 W ait until the cooling fan has stopped (about 1 minute after the projector has been put in Standby) and disconnect the mains lead and all other cab les. Cleaning the cabinet ⢠When the cabinet is dusty , clean it by gently wiping with a soft cloth. ⢠A chamois leather slightly moistened with water is suff icient for cleaning the housing. ⢠Do not use cleaning agents as they may harm the housing. Cleaning the lens ⢠When the lens is dir ty or dusty , fir st blo w the dust off and then gently wipe with a soft br ush or lens cleaning paper . Never touch the lens with y our fingers. â The lens is likely to become mouldy if left dir ty . Cleaning Caution Philips Multimedia Projector 24 English User guide bCool XG1 6. Maintenance > T emp. OK Menu Source Auto Image Lamp T emp. OK Menu Source Auto Image Lamp
> When operation time reaches the last 1400 hour s of the a verage lamplife , the message âÂÂLamp life has almost exceededâ will be displayed on the screen, When oper ation time reaches 1500 hour s, the message âÂÂLamp life has exceededâ will be displayed. The lamplife remaining can be checked using the OSD men u. 1 Press Menu. 2 Use Cur sor Control to mov e the cur sor to âÂÂSetupâÂÂ. 3 Use Cur sor Control to select âÂÂLamp counterâÂÂ. 1 Switch off the projector and wait until the lamp has cooled down before disconnecting the projector . Remov e the mains lead from both projector and wall socket. 2 Press tab A and remo ve the lamp door . 3 Unscrew the screws B. 4 Grasp the lamp holder handle and carefully pull the lamp holder out of the projector . ⢠Do not tilt. If the inner tube is broken glass par ticles may fall out. ⢠Keep lamp holder opening to your right. Do not touch lamp or point lamp holder opening at any one . 5 Carefully remo ve the new lamp housing from its package. ⢠Always use the same type of lamp: See âÂÂOptional accessoriesâ for the cor rect type of lamp for y our projector . ⢠Do not touch lamp or point lamp housing opening at any one . ⢠Do not drop, as the impact may cause the lamp to break. 6 Place the lamp holder in the guiding slots and inser t into the lamp compar tment. 7 Tighten screws B again. 8 Put the lamp door back in place and press tab A back in its original position. 9 Inser t the mains lead into both the projector Mains inlet socket and the wall socket. 10 Press the Standby button to switch on the projector . 11 Reset the lamp life time (see âÂÂResetting the lamplife timeâÂÂ). 12 Dispose of the old lamp in special chemical disposal bins. Lamp Lamp Replacement Philips Multimedia Projector 25 English User guide bCool XG1 6. Maintenance A B B B B T emp. OK Menu Source Auto Image Lamp T emp. OK Menu Source Auto Image Lamp A
> 1 Press Menu. â The menu bar appear s on the screen. 2 Use cur sor control to select âÂÂSetupâ in the menu bar . 3 Use cur sor control to select âÂÂLamp counterâ in the sub menu. 4 Press OK to reset the lamp counter . 5 If required, select another item you wish to adjust or press Men u to exit. Resetting the lamplife time Philips Multimedia Projector 26 English User guide bCool XG1 6. Maintenance T emp. OK Menu Source Auto Image Lamp T emp. OK Menu Source Auto Image Lamp
> If a fault occur s, first check the points listed below before taking the projector for repair . If you are unab le to remedy a problem b y following these hints, consult your dealer or ser vice organisation. Under no circumstances should you tr y to repair the projector your self as this could inv alidate the guarantee. â P ossible cause ⢠Solution General â Mains lead is not correctly connected. ⢠Correctly connect mains lead. â Lamp holder cover is not closed correctly or the lamp holder is damaged. ⢠Close the cov er cor rectly (see âÂÂLamp replacementâ under âÂÂMaintenanceâÂÂ). â Signal cable not correctly connected. ⢠Connect signal cable correctly . â The projector is in Off position. ⢠Press Standby to switch on the projector . â A/V Mute active. ⢠Cancel A/V Mute . In Video series mode â Keystoning is applied on a high resolution component signal. ⢠Decrease keystoning until the image is correctly display ed. For this use the âÂÂKeystoneâ option in the âÂÂSetupâ menu. In Data mode -- P ar tial, scrolling or incorrectly displayed image. ⢠Use the âÂÂAutosyncâ option in the âÂÂPictureâ menu. â Input resolution is too high (and keystoning is applied). ⢠If you wish to k eep the keystone correction, decrease the input resolution until the image is correctly displayed. For this, refer to the User Guide or suppor t information of the computer . ⢠If you wish to k eep the input resolution as it is, decrease keystoning until the image is correctly displayed. For this, use âÂÂKeystone cor rectionâ option in the âÂÂSettingsâ menu. â Input resolution is too high (and no keystoning is applied). ⢠Decrease the input resolution until the image is correctly displayed. For this, refer to the User Guide or suppor t information of the computer . W arning Read as follo ws Prob lem Imag e is not or incorr ectly displa y ed Philips Multimedia Projector 27 English User guide bCool XG1 7. T r oubleshooting
> ⢠Adjust âÂÂBrightnessâÂÂ, âÂÂContrast or âÂÂColour tr ackingâ (see âÂÂPicture adjustmentâ under âÂÂOperationâ - âÂÂOn Screen Display MenuâÂÂ). ⢠Reset all projector settings in the âÂÂSetupâ menu (âÂÂFactor y settingsâÂÂ). â Image is not focused. ⢠Adjust focus ring. â Distance between projector and screen is not correct. ⢠Adjust the distance between the projector and the screen. â Signal cable is not correctly connected. ⢠Connect signal cable correctly . â Signal cable is not correctly connected. ⢠Connect signal cable correctly . â Audio cable is not correctly connected. ⢠Connect audio cable correctly . â V olume is not adjusted proper ly . ⢠Adjust volume. â (A/V -)Mute active. ⢠Cancel (A/V -)Mute. â Distance is too great. ⢠Reduce distance . â Batteries are exhausted. ⢠Replace batteries (see âÂÂInser ting the batter ies in the remote controlâÂÂ). â IR sensor is obstr ucted. ⢠Remov e obstacle . Lamp indicator â Red blinking (0.5sec. On, 0.5sec . Off): lamp star t has failed. ⢠Disconnect projector from the mains. Reconnect and restar t. If this does not solve the problem, replace the lamp. See âÂÂMaintenance . â â Red blinking (1sec. On, 1sec . Off): the fans are locked. ⢠The projector will automatically shut down. If this problem per sists, contact ser vice center . T emp. (temperature) indicator â Lights up red: temperature er ror . ⢠Disconnect projector from the mains. Reconnect and restar t. If this does not solve the problem, contact your ser vice centre . Standb y indicator (text on Standby button/ring around Standby button) â Lights up green: P o wer on mode. â Green blinking: war ming up in P ow er on mode . â Lights up red:: Standby mode. â Red blinking: cooling down in P ow er off mode. P oor colour Imag e is blurr ed Picture r olls No sound The pr ojector does not react to commands fr om the remote contr ol Indicators Philips Multimedia Projector 28 English User guide bCool XG1 7. T r oubleshooting
â âÂÂChildlockâ active. ⢠Switch off âÂÂChildlockâ in the âÂÂFeaturesâ menu. ⢠Check that the batteries are installed proper ly in the remote control and/or replace the batteries. ⢠Check that the projector receives the signals from the remote control. ⢠Check that the USB cable has been properly connected. ⢠Check that both projector and computer are switched on. ⢠Unplug the USB cable and then reconnect. ⢠Connect another USB device (mouse , scanner , webcam, etc .) and see if it wor ks. If it does not work there is a problem with the computer . ⢠Also refer to the User Guide or suppor t information of the computer . â âÂÂWindowsâ did not manage to install the dr iver correctly. In this case the âÂÂDevice managerâ will contain a catagor y âÂÂOther devices. ⢠Disconnect the projector . ⢠Remo ve all items listed under âÂÂOther devicesâ in the âÂÂDevice managerâÂÂ. ⢠Restar t the computer . ⢠Reconnect the projector . No reaction when pr essing k eys on local k e yboard or remote contr ol The mouse cursor does not react when using the cursor contr ol on the remote contr ol Philips Multimedia Projector 29 English User guide bCool XG1 7. T r oubleshooting >