Meridian D-ILA 1080MF1 Operations Instructions

INSTALLERS: Please review this manual carefully before contacting Technical Support.PRODUCT OWNERS: Please contact your authorised Meridian/Faroudja

10A Control Panel Cover Remove this cover when operating this unit or when replacing the lamp unit. • Unlock the cover, followed by sliding it down-w

11A Rx/Tx Indicators This indicator lights up during communication with a remote control system or computer connected to the serial port. Rx : Lights

12A STANDBY Indicator Light on: Unit is in standby mode. Blinking: Unit is cooling down.B OPERATE Indicator Light on: Illuminated when unit is current

13Note: Cool Down Mode After projection, the hot lamp goes through a 60-second cool-down process known as ‘cool down mode’. This mode is designed to

14Remote ControlThe Meridian/Faroudja infra-red remote control is used to operate both DILA projectors and digital video processors (DVP) made by Meri

15F MENU Button Press this button to display the menu. Pressing this button when the menu is displayed clears the menu.G EXIT Button (main label Bypas

16Considerations for projector installationPlease read the following carefully before in-stalling this unit. Installation Environment This unit is a p

17Projector and Screen InstallationThe optimum image can be obtained when the centre of the projector’s lens and the screen are placed perpendicular t

18Screen Size and Projection DistanceAdjust the distance from the lens to the screen to achieve your desired screen size. You will need to have specifi

19Lens Shift SettingThis unit comes with a Lens Shift feature that enables upward/downward adjustment of the projection screen position. Adjust accord

For Customer use : Enter the serial number of your unit – located on the side panel of the cabinet – below. Retain this information for future referen

20Connecting to Devices Before connection, be sure to turn off both the projector and the device to be connected. • Thoroughly read the manual that i

21Connecting the Power Cable (Supplied) Before plugging in the power cable/cord, en-sure that all devices have been connected. 12Power Cable(Supplied)

22Basic OperationAfter installation, the projector will require initial set-up, adjustment, alignment and con-figuration (see next page). Once this has

23Adjustments and Settings Using MenusThe menus displayed on the screen are used to perform adjustment and setting for this unit. Menu StructureThe me

24Menu Operation Buttons TWZOOM+-FOCUSMENU EXITOPERATEONOPERATEOFFHIDERS232C RxTxMenu Operation ButtonsMenus can be accessed via the projector control

25Menu Configuration1 Image Adjust Menu Permits image adjustmentGamma Switches the gradation characteristics of the image. Select your preference setti

263 Options Menu Menu Display Adjusts the display duration of the menu screen. Setting Values: 15sec, On Default Value: 15sec• The menu screen disp

27The life of light-source lamps used for this unit is about 2000 hours. • The lamp life of 2000 hours is merely the aver-age life span of light-sour

28Lamp Replacement Procedure 1 Remove the control panel cover • See page 10 for details on removing the control panel cover.2 Loosen the screw and re

295 Slide in the new lamp unit until it is fully inserted Handling the new Lamp Unit Do not touch the glass surface of the lamp directly with your han

3Safety precautionsIMPORTANT INFORMATIONNOTICE This product has a High Intensity Discharge (HID) lamp that contains a small amount of mercury. It also

30Resetting Lamp TimeAfter installing a new lamp unit, the lamp time must be reset before the projector can be used. Resetting the lamp time resets th

314 Reinstall the inner filter • Check that the 2 clips at the left and right of the inner filter are locked to the body of the projector. CAUTION: •

32Warning IndicatorsAbout warning indicators If a problem occurs in the unit during projection, the warning mode will be triggered and the type of pro

33Troubleshooting Before sending the unit for repair, check the following chart. Symptom Probable Cause Corrective ActionUnit does notpower upIs the p

34Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name1 N/C 6 N/C2 RD 7 N/C3 TD 8 N/C4 N/C 9 N/C5 GND9 8 7 65 4 3 2 1816247152361422311192101851321412201917Pin No.

35RS-232C External Control Control of this unit is possible via a computer, control system or other device by connecting the de-vice to the projector

36Numeric value A 2-byte signed hexadecimal value is represented by a set of 4-digit (4-byte) characters. The range that can be specified is from 8000h

37Model Meridian Faroudja D-ILA1080MF1 Home Theatre Projector Emission Method D-ILA (Direct drive Image Light Amplifier) (Reflective Active Matrix P

MF1MIman v0.93ß • REƒ • 20060404Meridian Audio LimitedLatham Road,Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire PE29 6YEUnited KingdomTel +44 (0) 1480 445678Fax +44 (0)

4• All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. • The safety and operating instructions should be retain

5vents (ventilation holes), etc. Do not look at the illumination lamp directly by opening the cabi-net while the illumination lamp is turned on. The i

6Information for Users on Disposal of Old Equipment (EU Only)Attention:This symbol is onlyvalid in the EuropeanUnion.[European Union] This symbol indi

7To avoid damage to the cabinet, please ob-serve the following precautions: • Do not clean with an abrasive cloth or cleaner• Do not use excessive f

8ContentsSAFETY PRECAUTIONS 3Caution 6Accessories 8Optional Accessories 8Controls and Features 9Front, top & underside 9Rear & right

9A Indicator Please refer to ‘Indicators’ (Page 12) for details. B Air Inlets (2 in front and 1 at bottom surface) The air inlets absorb air to cool t