183 (ELEK). LiteBeam ENG 15.10.98 14:16 Side 1 CONTENTS 1 1. Before you start.........................................................................................2 2. Important information ...............................................................................5 3. Connecting a computer to the DreamVision DL500 ..............................6 4. Connecting a video source to the DreamVision DL500 ......................10 5. Connecting a TV-source to the DreamVision DL500 ..........
1183 (ELEK). LiteBeam ENG 15.10.98 14:16 Side 2 1 Before you start Thank you for choosing the DreamVision DL500 projector The DreamVision DL500 will display high brightness images with vivid colors, even under normal light conditions. As input for your presentation you can use CD-I, (ask your dealer for the DreamVision CD-I player) CDROM, Photo CDs, Laser Disks, DVD, normal VCRs or computers. You can have multiple input connected simultaneously for high impact multimedia presentation.
1183 (ELEK). LiteBeam ENG 15.10.98 14:16 Side 3 1.2 Accessories 1.2.2 Video accessories ◆ Super-video cable Please take a few minutes to make sure that your DreamVision DL500 contains all the necessary parts: ◆ Composite video cable 1.2.1 Computer accessories for external PC/(MAC OPTIONAL) 1.2.3 Other cables/accessories ◆ Computer cable Enhanced Video Connector (EVC), ◆ Dual soft bag male at both ends, 3 m/9.8 ft. ◆ Cable for PC / (MAC OPTIONAL) audio (Stereo jack, 0.3m/1 ft.
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1183 (ELEK). LiteBeam ENG 15.10.98 14:16 Side 5 1.3 Insert batteries in the remote control Figure 2 shows the remote control with the battery lid removed. Slide off the battery lid and insert the batteries with the + and - poles correct. Slide the battery lid back on again. 2. Important information The warranty card or copy of invoice is your proof of purchase. Please make sure that the warranty card is returned in order to get the warranty service you are entitled to.
1183 (ELEK). LiteBeam ENG 15.10.98 14:16 Side 6 3. Connecting a computer to the DreamVision DL500 The procedure for connecting a computer to the DreamVision DL500 is the same for all types of computers. 1. Make sure the computer, monitor and DreamVision DL500 are switched off. 5. If you want to use the remote control to control your computer, connect the correct mouse cable from the computer to the adapter box. See figures 7 and 8.
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14:16 Side 9 Connecting the mouse cable and stereo jack (PC) Connecting the mouse cable and stereo jack (Mac Optional) Back panel of computer RS232 mouse for PC PS/2 mouse for PC PC monitor Stereo jack cable PC adapter Back panel of computer (MAC OPTIONAL) adapter (MAC OPTIONAL) monitor EVC cable Figure 7: 9 Connecting the mouse cable and stereo jack (PC) ADB mouse for Optionalintosh 15.10.98 Stereo jack cable 1183 (ELEK).
1183 (ELEK). LiteBeam ENG 15.10.98 14:16 Side 10 4. Connecting a video source to the DreamVision DL500 The procedure for connecting a video source to the DreamVision DL500 is the same for S-video and Composite video SECAM, PAL N and PAL M modes are manually selected by pressing “Green Button“. If the right format is not found first time, press again. The video format is stored separately for each connector. 4.
83 (ELEK). LiteBeam ENG 15.10.98 14:16 Side 11 4.1 Using external speakers In order to use external speakers with the DreamVision DL500 you need an amplifier. Connect the amplifier to the audio out on the DreamVision DL500. When external speakers are connected, these can be turned on or off from the DreamVision DL500. To control the internal speakers, see section on Adjust audio settings, section 7.3.3.
1183 (ELEK). LiteBeam ENG 15.10.98 14:16 Side 12 5. Connecting a TV- source to the DreamVision DL500 A TV-tuner is (Mac Optional) for the DreamVision DL500 The DreamVision DL500 behaves just like a normal TV. See the menus section 7.2.6 on how to adjust the TV settings.
1183 (ELEK). LiteBeam ENG 15.10.98 14:16 Side 13 Cable When you are connected to a cable system you have two options. If you have a cable decoder you set your TV to the channel for the cable, and then you use the remote control for the decoder to switch between channels. If you do not have a decoder you simply set your TV up just like you would with an antenna. This is also the same with the DreamVision DL500.
1183 (ELEK). LiteBeam ENG 15.10.98 14:16 Side 14 6. Using the DreamVision DL500 Stand-by mode In stand-by mode the projector is turned off and can be turned on by using defined keys, see section 6.3 6.1 Different program modes for the DreamVision DL500 Normal mode In normal mode a picture will be shown on the screen. The mouse will function as a normal PC/(MAC OPTIONAL) mouse.
1183 (ELEK). LiteBeam ENG 15.10.98 14:16 Side 15 6.2 DreamVision Remote control The DreamVision Remote control has two purposes: 1. To access the Main Menu and control the various image adjustments and utility functions of the DreamVision DL500 2. To allow remote control of your computer Pointing it towards the projection screen operates the remote control. An infra red beam bounces from the screen to an infrared receiver on the DreamVision DL500.
1183 (ELEK). LiteBeam ENG 15.10.98 14:16 Side 16 The Remote control is very easy to operate. It has only six keys in addition to the pressure sensing mouse pad. The six keys are: Quick When pressing the Quick key you can switch between all selected functions for the Quick key. See section 7.2.4 for how to select functions for the Quick key.
1183 (ELEK). LiteBeam ENG 15.10.98 14:16 Side 17 6.3 Using the touch panel on the DreamVision DL500 Source The DreamVision DL500 has direct keys for four sources: PC Figure 14: 17 The touch panel gives you direct access to the most important functions of the DreamVision DL500. It is very handy to use when the remote control has low batteries, or you simply have forgotten to bring it with you.
1183 (ELEK). LiteBeam ENG 15.10.98 14:16 Side 18 Volume (+/-) The Volume key is used to control the sound level when the DreamVision DL500 is connected to an audio source. Channel Click on the arrows left/right to switch between pre-programmed TV channels when TV is selected as source. Automatic set-up The automatic set-up key will set up the projector with optimal settings for the connected source. If you want to do manual adjustments you can do this by using the menus (see section 7).
1183 (ELEK). LiteBeam ENG 15.10.98 14:16 Side 19 6.4 Adjusting the height and angle of the DreamVision DL500 You can adjust the height and angle of the DreamVision DL500 by adjusting the four small feet underneath the product. NOTE! The DreamVision DL500 should never be left with an angle of more than 15 degrees over a longer period of time. This will shorten the lifetime of the lamp. 7. Using the menus 7.1 The menu system Main menu. Menu with video option installed.
1183 (ELEK). LiteBeam ENG 15.10.98 14:16 Side 20 7.1.1 Main menu Stand by The main menu is divided into two parts: ◆ Icons ◆ Help text Icons The icons illustrate a function and are grouped into groups with similar functionality. Clicking an icon activates it. Some icons have a direct function and some will activate a second level menu. Help text By moving the cursor over the icons the text area will give a short description of the icon.
1183 (ELEK). LiteBeam ENG 15.10.98 14:16 Side 21 Source Control panel You can connect four different sources to the DreamVision DL500; one computer source, two video sources and one TV tuner (Mac Optional). You select the source you want to use by clicking on the icon representing the source. Use the pressuresensing pad on the remote mouse to move the mouse pointer to an icon and click the button (left mouse) underneath the remote mouse. In this menu you can make adjustments for picture and sound.
1183 (ELEK). LiteBeam ENG 15.10.98 14:16 7.2 Set-up menu Side 22 7.2.1 Picture orientation Set-up menu In the set-up menu the following sub-menus are available: ◆ Picture orientation ◆ Language Picture orientation ◆ Mouse system ◆ Quick key assignment The picture orientation menu is used for rotating and mirroring the picture. ◆ ZAP keys assignment Normal Normal is used when the projector is standing on a table projecting a picture on a screen.
1183 (ELEK). LiteBeam ENG 15.10.98 14:16 Side 23 Rotate Rotate is used when the projector is ceiling mounted and projecting image from the front. 7.2.2 Mouse system Rotate and mirror Rotate and mirror is used when the projector is ceiling mounted and projects the picture from the back of the screen. Mouse system selection USB and mouse for (MAC OPTIONAL) will be selected automatically when the mouse cable is connected. If your PC uses RS232 mouse, you must choose MS Serial Mouse in this menu.
1183 (ELEK). LiteBeam ENG 15.10.98 7.2.3 Language 14:16 Side 24 This menu allows you to choose between six different menu languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Norwegian. Click in the box next to the language you want to use. Click on the OK button. The window will disappear, and the selected language will be used in the main menu and in all other menus.
1183 (ELEK). LiteBeam ENG 15.10.98 7.2.4 Quick menu Quick menu settings 14:16 Side 25 In the quick menu you can assign functionality for the quick key on the remote control. When clicking on the quick key you will be able to switch between all the functions you have selected in this menu. In this example, the first time you click on the quick key you will activate the volume function. A volume bar will be displayed at the bottom of the projected image where you can adjust the volume up and down.
1183 (ELEK). LiteBeam ENG 15.10.98 14:16 Side 26 7.2.5 Zap menu Volume (+/-) Controls the sound of active source. TV channel Controls the pre programmed TV channel assignments. If a TV tuner is installed and selected as source you can select TV channel by using the zap keys. Pointer You can activate the pointer function in the projector. One click activates the pointer and the next click deactivates it. Blank Activates blank mode by pressing the Zap key.
1183 (ELEK). LiteBeam ENG 15.10.98 14:16 Side 27 7.2.6 Television programs Programming new channels This menu is only displayed if the TV tuner is installed and TV tuner is selected as source. The television program menu is then activated by pressing the ”television program” icon The TV setup menu is divided in two parts: ◆ Automatic TV station ◆ Program Automatic TV station search This function selects all TV stations with a signal (maximum 60 stations). These will be symbolized with a TV icon.
1183 (ELEK). LiteBeam ENG 15.10.98 14:16 Side 28 7.2.7 Product information 7.3 Control panel menu Product information Click on the product information icon in order to get information about the product and company. Control panel menu In the control panel you have access to menus for adjusting picture and audio settings. The icons ”Picture positioning” and ”Synchronization Adjustments” are only visible if PC source is active. Select Exit to leave the menu.
1183 (ELEK). LiteBeam ENG 15.10.98 14:16 7.3.1 Picture control Side 29 Select the picture control menu for adjusting brightness, saturation and tint. When PC is selected as source, only brightness will be available. When PAL/SECAM video is selected brightness, contrast and saturation will be available. All options will be available for NTSC video. Select OK to save your changes and exit, or select Cancel to exit without saving your changes. Selecting Default restores factory settings.
1183 (ELEK). LiteBeam ENG 15.10.98 14:16 Side 30 7.3.2 Picture positioning 7.3.3 Audio control Audio control Picture positioning (PC conection) Adjust vertical and horizontal position of the picture on the screen with the two sliders. Select OK to save your changes and exit, or select Cancel to exit without saving your changes. Select this function when you have connected an audio signal to the ‘Audio in’ on the DreamVision DL500 connectors (or through the EVC cable).
1183 (ELEK). LiteBeam ENG 15.10.98 14:17 Side 31 7.3.4 Synchronization Adjustments 7.3.5 Color manager Synchronization Adjustments (PC conection) It is possible to adjust the synchronization in Computer mode by adjusting the Phase and the Frequency. The synchronization will be set by the automatic set-up function. Manual sync adjustments should typically not be required.
1183 (ELEK). LiteBeam ENG 15.10.98 14:17 Side 32 7.3.6 Zoom/Focus adjustments 7.3.7 Screen size adjustments Zoom and focus adjustments Screen size adjustments In this menu you can adjust the Zoom and Focus of the DreamVision DL500 by clicking on the up and down arrows in the menu. When you have adjusted the image to your satisfaction, click on the OK button to exit and save your new settings.
1183 (ELEK). LiteBeam ENG 15.10.98 14:17 Side 33 8. Maintenance All maintenance should be done by DreamVision authorized service personnel. Contact your DreamVision dealer for maintenance. The DreamVision DL500 lamp is designed to give you 2000 hours performance. In the unlikely event that you should have to chenge the lamp, you will find complete instruction on how to replace the lamp included in the spare lamp kit.
1183 (ELEK). LiteBeam ENG 15.10.98 14:17 Side 34 9. What do I do if (Trouble shooting) 7. The DreamVision DL500 is not connected to electricity. Check that the power cable is connected to the DreamVision DL500 and the wall outlet. No image appears on the screen Possible causes and remedies: 1. The DreamVision DL500 is left in Standby mode. If the product is in standby mode, there will be a red light next to the stand-by button. Press the stand-by button or the Menu key on the remote cotrol. 2.
1183 (ELEK). LiteBeam ENG 15.10.98 14:17 Side 35 The image is not good (noise) No Image Appears Possible causes and remedies: Possible causes and remedies: 1. The automatic image set-up is not activated. Run 1. The DreamVision DL500 has not been switched on. Check the ON/OFF switch at the back. auto set-up by pressing the green button on the touch panel or run auto set-up from the menu. 2. The synchronization on the PC is not set optimally. 2.
1183 (ELEK). LiteBeam ENG 15.10.98 14:17 Side 36 10. ‘Limited Warranty,‘FCC Statement’ and ‘Trademarks Copyright’ Limited Warranty Other warranty and liability limitations Except as otherwise stated herein, DreamVision warrants to the first enduser (‘Customer’) who purchases a DreamVision DL500 from a dealer that the DreamVision DL500 is free from defects in parts and labor under normal use during the warranty period.
1183 (ELEK). LiteBeam ENG 15.10.98 14:17 Side 37 of, non conformities in, or any other claim concerning the DreamVision DL500 which could be discovered by inspection upon delivery must be reported to the delivering carrier, and in writing to DreamVision at: DreamVision Promptly and in no event later than thirty (30) days after delivery.
1183 (ELEK). LiteBeam ENG 1. 15.10.98 14:17 Side 38 BEFORE YOU START ................................................................2 • 1.1 Color coding for ease of use .........................................2 • 1.2 Accessories.....................................................................3 • 1.2.1 Computer accessories for external PC/(MAC OPTIONAL) ...........................................3 • 1.2.2 Video accessories ................................................3 • 1.2.
1183 (ELEK). LiteBeam ENG 4. 15.10.98 14:17 Side 39 CONNECTING A VIDEO SOURCE TO THE DREAMVISION DL500 ............................................................10 • 4.1 Using external speakers...............................................
1183 (ELEK). LiteBeam ENG 6. 15.10.98 14:17 Side 40 USING THE DREAMVISION DL500 .......................................14 • 6.1 Different program modes for the DreamVision DL500 ......................................................14 • 6.2 DreamVision Remote control ......................................15 • 6.3 Using the touch panel on the DreamVision DL500 ......................................................17 • 6.4 Adjusting the height and angle of the DreamVision DL500 ..........................
1183 (ELEK). LiteBeam ENG 7. 15.10.98 14:17 Side 41 USING THE MENUS.................................................................19 • 7.1 The Menu System .........................................................19 • 7.1.1 Main menu...........................................................20 • 7.2 Set-up Menu ..................................................................22 • 7.2.1 Picture orientation .............................................22 • 7.2.2 Mouse system ...........................
