Faroudja Fdp-Dila2 Installation And Operations Manual

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Replacing the Light-Source Lamp 
■Resetting the Lamp Use Time
After replacing with a new light-source lamp, reset the lamp-time counter inside the projector to clear the accumulated lamp 
time to zero (0). After resetting, a new count will start for the new light-source lamp.
■Projector’s button1Turn on the MAIN POWER switch to go 
into stand-by mode.
In stand-by mode, the STAND BY indicator on the 
projector lights up.
2Press the following buttons on the 
projector, sequentially.
1Momentary press the PC button.
2Momentary press the ENTER button.
3Momentary press the EXIT button.
4Press and hold the HIDE button for two seconds 
or more.
*During this sequence, the STAND BY and OPERATE 
indicators alternately blink about every approx. 3 seconds. 
After completion of the sequence, the STAND BY indicator 
alone stays on.
*Buttons must be pressed within 2 seconds of the previous 
button.
*When you make a mistake in button operations, return to 
the beginning of the sequence.
*To check the lamp time on the menu, press the MENU button 
and select “Information” with the cursor button 
5 or ∞.
The lamp use time is indicated in the item “Lamp time”.
Video main menu
PC main menu
CAUTION
•Reset the lamp use time only when you have replaced with 
a new light-source lamp. Never reset it during lamp life, 
otherwise the replacement time may become unclear, and 
lead to degraded performance or lamp explosion.
LAMP TEMPSTAND BY
HIDE
PC
VIDEO
MENU KEYSTONE
PRESET
EXIT ENTEROPERATE
Cursor buttons 5/∞
1PC
button
2ENTER 
button3EXIT
button
4HIDE 
buttonSTAND BY 
indicator
MENU 
button OPERATE 
indicator
Menu
Input
Switcher
Source
Lamp time
VIDEO
CH.0
NTSC
123 h
Image adj.
Setting
Color temp.
Options
Language
Information
Lamp time (0 h)
Menu
Input
Switcher
Resolution
Frequency H 
Frequency V
Lamp time
PC 1
CH.0
1280     1024
79.9
75
123kHz
Hz
h
Image adj.
Setting
Color temp.
Options
Language
Information
Lamp time (0 h) 
						

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Cleaning and Replacing the Filter Cover
Clean the filter regularly. If the filter is heavily stained and does not clean, or if it is damaged, replace the filter with a new filter. 
Otherwise, dirt may get inside and appear on the screen, preventing you from fully enjoying the video image. If dirt gets inside
or if you need information about the filter, consult authorized dealer where you purchased the projector or the nearest Service
Center.
1Turn off the MAIN POWER switch.
After the projector goes into stand-by state with the STAND BY indicator on, turn off the MAIN POWER switch and pull 
out the power cord from the projector and the wall outlet.
2Remove the filter.
Loosen the screw with a flat-end screwdriver.
Notes
•The screw is fitted so that it does not come off the filter.
•If the filter is clogged with dirt, etc., the projector goes into an warning state (the OPERATE and STAND BY indicator blink. 
etc.). Therefore regularly, clean the filter. For the warning indication, refer to page 67.
3Clean the filter.
Clean the filter with a neutral detergent, wash it in water, and then dry it in the shade.
CAUTIONS
•Put on rubber gloves when using neutral detergent.
•After you have washed the filter in water, make sure the filter is completely dry before reinstalling it, otherwise an electric
shock or malfunction could occur.
•Do not clean the filter using a vacuum cleaner. Since the filter is soft, it may be sucked into the vacuum cleaner or damaged.
4Reinstall the filter.
Fasten the screw with a flat-end screwdriver.
Notes
•Install the filter correctly. Otherwise, the projector does not operate. (Goes into an warning state (For the warning indication,
Refer to page 66).)
•If the filter’s claws (in particular the claw which is hidden behind the filter cover knob) are damaged, the projector may not 
operate. Then, replace with a new filter.
Screw
Filter
Be careful not to 
damage the claws. 
						

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Troubleshooting
Solutions to common problems related to your projector are described here. If none of the solutions presented here solves the 
problem, unplug the projector and consult an authorized dealer or Service Center.
Symptom Probable cause Corrective action Page
Power is not 
supplied.•Is the power cord disconnected? • Insert the power cord (plug) firmly. 30
•Is the MAIN POWER switch turned 
on?•Turn on the MAIN POWER switch. 32
•Is the fuse blown? • Turn off the MAIN POWER switch and 
check the fuse.
If it is blown, replace it57
•Is the lamp-replacement opening cover 
closed correctly?•Turn off the MAIN POWER switch, close 
the lamp-replacement opening cover 
correctly, and turn on the MAIN POWER 
switch again.7, 32, 60
•Is the filter closed correctly? • Turn off the MAIN POWER switch, fit the 
filter correctly, and turn on the MAIN 
POWER switch again.7, 32, 63
•Has the lamp life expired? (Has the 
lamp use time reached 1000 hours in 
the normal mode?)
(Has the lamp use time reached 2000 
hours in the LPC or LOC mode?)•Turn off the MAIN POWER switch, replace 
with a new light-source lamp, and turn on 
the MAIN POWER switch.
Reset the lamp use time after replacing with 
a new lamp.32, 58, 
59, 62
Light is not emitted, 
or light level is low.•Is the lens cap removed? • Remove the lens cap. 30
•Is the lamp life near its end? • Check the lamp use time on the menu, and 
if the lamp life is near its end, arrange for a 
replacement lamp, or replace a little earlier.56, 58, 
59
With power on, 
operation starts but 
stops in a few 
minutes.•Is the air intake or exhaust area 
blocked?•Turn off the MAIN POWER switch, remove 
any blocking objects, and turn on the MAIN 
POWER switch again.6, 7, 32
Video image does not 
appear.•Is the correct input selected? • Select the correct input with the VIDEO and 
PC buttons.9, 13
•Are devices connected correctly? • Connect devices correctly. 11, 22
•Are signals being supplied from the 
connected devices?•Set connected devices correctly. –
•Are input signals (scanning frequency, 
etc.) appropriate?•Check if the signal is appropriate (scanning 
frequency, etc.) and input the appropriate 
signal.22, 23
•Is the correct color system selected? • Set the color system to AUTO or to the 
correct dedicated color system.45
•Is brightness adjusted correctly? • Adjust brightness on the menu. 49
•Is video turned off by pressing the 
HIDE button?•Press the HIDE button to turn video on. 10, 12, 
35
•During DVI input, are image signals 
output from the computer graphic 
board (DVI output terminal)?
(During DVI input, depending on the 
computer settings, there may be no 
signal input or an error may occur (blue 
screen).)•If this happens, turn off the power to both 
the projector and the computer, and then 
turn the projector back on before turning the 
computer on again. Then correctly set the 
computer’s graphic board.22
Video image dims.•Is focus adjusted correctly? • Adjust focus. 12, 34
•Is distance too short or too long? • Set the projector at the correct distance. 18, 76, 
77
•Are Tracking and Phase adjusted 
correctly?•If satisfactory results are not obtained by 
pressing the QUICK ALIGN. button to 
conduct quick alignment, adjust Tracking 
and Phase on the menu.13, 36, 
47
Video image is 
abnormally dark or 
bright.•Is picture quality (Brightness, etc.) 
adjusted correctly?•Adjust picture quality on the menu. 49
Video image freezes.•Was the FREEZE button on the 
remote control pressed?•Press the FREEZE button to release 
freezing.12, 37 
						

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Troubleshooting
* This device uses a computer. External noise may cause it to malfunction. If this happens, turn the power off, remove the 
electric plug from the wall outlet. Then insert the electric plug back into the wall outlet, turn the power back on and check the
operation.
■When warning indication is shown by the blinking indicators:
The warning status will be notified by the combination lighting of the projector’s indicators.
For the warning contents and the action to be taken, refer to  “Warning Indication” on page 66.
■Maintenance
•Stains on the cabinet
These should be wiped off with a soft cloth. If the cabinet is heavily stained, wipe it with a cloth soaked in water-diluted 
neutral detergent and wring well, then wipe clean with a dry cloth.
•Since the cabinet may deteriorate in quality, become damaged, or show paint peeled, note the following:
– Do not wipe with rough cloth.
– Do not wipe vigorously.
– Do not wipe with thinner or benzene.
– Do not apply any volatile substance such as insecticides.
– Do not allow any rubber or vinyl article to remain in contact with the cabinet for a long time.
•Stains on the lens
These should be cleaned off with commercially available lens blowers or lens cleaning paper (for cleaning glasses and 
cameras).
Do not use liquid cleaning agents. This could cause the surface coating to be removed.
Do not rub, scratch or hit the lens as its surface is prone to damage. A part of image is 
magnified.•Was the DIGITAL ZOOM T button on 
the remote control pressed?•Press the PRESET button to restore the 
original video screen.12, 37
Color is poor or 
unstable.•Is picture quality (color density, etc.) 
adjusted correctly?•Adjust picture quality on the menu. 49
•Is the correct color system selected? • Set the color system to AUTO or to the 
correct dedicated color system.45
•Are signals (scanning frequency, etc.) 
of the connected devices appropriate?•Check if the signal is appropriate (scanning 
frequency, etc.), and input the appropriate 
signal.22
The upper part of the 
video image bows or 
distorts.•While computer system signal is input, 
isn’t a sync signal for composite sync 
(Cs) or G on sync being input?•Input separate sync signals for vertical sync 
(V) and horizontal sync (H) signals.11, 28
•Isn’t signal with much jitter or skew 
distortion being input from a video 
deck?•Input signals with little jitter or distortion.
Use a TBC or a device with a built-in TBC.–
Video image 
suddenly go out.•Is video picture turned off by pressing 
the HIDE button?•Turn on video picture by pressing the HIDE 
button.10, 12, 
35
Remote control unit 
does not work.•Are batteries installed correctly? • Match the polarities of batteries correctly (+ 
to + and – to –).14
•Are batteries exhausted? • Replace with new batteries. 14
•Is there a shielding object between the 
remote control unit and the remote 
sensor?•Remove any shielding objects. 20
•Is the distance too long? • Use the remote control unit at a nearer 
point.20
•Is either side of remote cable 
disconnected?•Firmly insert the remote cable when using 
the remote control unit as the wired one.21 Symptom Probable cause Corrective action Page 
						

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Warning Indication
If something abnormal has occurred with the projector, the warning status will be indicated by the combination of lighting the 
indicators on the control panel as shown in the following table. Then, the projector automatically stops projection and runs the
cooling fan for about 120 seconds.
Warning indication table:
*For individual indicator lighting, refer to page 58.
■Action to be taken for warning indication
Stopping the projector:
After the cooling fan has stopped, take the following action.
No. 1 : Check that the cover for replacing the light-source lamp and the front panel are securely attached, and then, press 
the OPERATE button for one second or more to turn on the projector for retrying.
No. 2 : Check that the cover for replacing the light-source lamp and the front panel are securely attached, and then, press 
the OPERATE button for one second or more to turn on the projector for retrying.
No. 3 : Press the OPERATE button for one second or more to turn on the projector for retrying.
Nos. 4-7 : Follow the next steps.
1. Turn off the MAIN POWER switch and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.
2. Take an action according to the number.
No. 4 : Set the filter in place.Then, leave the projector until it cools down.
No. 5 : Check that nothing is blocking the air inlet nor outlet, and wait until the inside cools down.
No. 6 : Check that nothing is blocking the air inlet nor outlet, and wait until the inside cools down.
No. 7 : Leave the projector until it cools down.
3. Plug in the power cord again, turn on the MAIN POWER switch, and press the OPERATE button for one second or 
more to turn on the projector for retrying.
Retrying operation:
Plug in the power cord again and operate the projector.
If the same warning indication is observed again, after the cooling fan has stopped, turn off the MAIN POWER switch, unplug 
the power cord, and call your dealer for repair. No.Indicator
Warning content
LAMP TEMP STAND BY OPERATE
1Blink Blink The light-source lamp does not light and projection 
is not made.
2Blink Blink The light-source lamp has suddenly gone off during 
projecting an image.
3Blink Blink Circuit operation is abnormal.
4Blink Blink The filter is displaced.
5Blink The internal temperature is too high. (Sensor 1)
6Blink Blink The internal temperature is too high. (Sensor 2)
7Blink Blink Blink Blink The cooling fan has stopped (locked). 
						

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Warning Messages
The following shows the warning messages that can be displayed on the screen. When a warning message is displayed, take 
the corrective action described here.
Message Cause Corrective action Page
•No device is connected to the 
input terminal.
•The terminal is connected but no 
signal is output from the 
connected device.
*The selected input mode (input 
terminal) name is shown in the 
first line of the massage.
•Connect a device to the selected 
terminal.
•Operate the connected device 
and output a signal.9, 11, 
24 ~ 29, 
33
•The frequency of the input video 
signal is out of range.
•The selected input mode (input 
terminal) name is shown in the 
first line of the message.•Input the video signals whose 
frequency is within the projector’s
specifications.22, 23, 
70
•Though the frequency of the input 
video signal is within the 
acceptable range, other items 
such as resolution are out of the 
projector’s specifications.
•The selected input mode (input 
terminal) name is shown in the 
first line of the message.•Input the video signals that 
satisfies the projector’s
specifications.22, 23, 
70
•When the FREEZE button is 
pressed, this message appears 
for a few seconds.
•When a button not acceptable is 
pressed during freezing, this 
message appears for a few 
seconds to notify that the image is 
being frozen.•To release freezing, press the 
FREEZE button on the remote 
control.12, 37
•When the FREEZE button is 
pressed for the video signals that 
cannot be frozen (UXGA 60Hz, 
SXGA 60Hz.), this message 
appears for a few seconds to 
notify that the image cannot be 
frozen.
*To forcibly clear the message, 
press the EXIT button.
•Freeze function does not work for 
the inputted video signals.
To use this function, input the 
video signals that can be frozen.12, 37
PC 1
No Input
PC 1
Frequency of input signal is out of range.
PC 1
Signal is not supported.
FREEZE
FREEZE 
						

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Warning Messages 
•When the DIGITAL ZOOM button 
is pressed for the video signals 
that cannot be zoomed (UXGA 
60Hz, SXGA 60Hz.), this 
message appears for a few 
seconds to notify that the image 
cannot be digitally zoomed.
*To forcibly clear the message, 
press the EXIT button.
•Digital-zoom function does not 
work for the inputted video 
signals.
To use the this function, input the 
video signals that can be digitally 
zoomed.13, 37
Displayed when the lamp control 
setting is set to NORMAL MODE
•Appears every time the projector 
is turned on after the lamp use 
time has exceeded 900 hours and 
until it reaches 1000 hours.
*The message is cleared by 
pressing any button.
•Arrange for a new lamp (lamp 
unit) or replace the lamp early.44, 46
Displayed when the lamp control 
setting is set to NORMAL MODE
•When the lamp use time reaches 
1000 hours, the word “Warning”
blinks on the screen.
*To cancel this message, press 
the EXIT button. 
However, the same message will 
appear every hour.
*If the power is turned off after the 
lamp use time has exceeded 
1000 hours, the power can not be 
turned on again.
*When the lamp use time reaches 
1010 hours, the projector is 
forcibly turned off and can not be 
turned back on again.
•Replace with a new lamp (lamp 
unit) and reset the lamp time.44, 46 Message Cause Corrective action Page
D.ZOOM
EXIT
Lamp replacement
EXIT
Warning
Lamp replacement 
						

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War ning Messages
Memo
The message display language corresponds to the menu display language setting. This is set to “English (English)” when the 
projector is bought. The display language can be selected from 6 languages. (Refer to page 46.) However, the input mode 
(PC1, PC2, DVI, Y/C, VIDEO, COMP) and button indications (FREEZE, D.ZOOM, EXIT) are only displayed in English 
irrespective of the display language setting.
The language settings in the section are explained in “English”.Displayed when the lamp control 
setting is set to LIGHT OUTPUT 
CONTROL MODE (LOC) or LIGHT 
POWER CONTROL MODE (LPC) 
and the lamp use time display is 
turned [ON] with the OSD menu
•Displayed when the lamp use 
time exceeds 1000 hours.
*The message does not appear if 
the lamp use time display is 
turned [OFF] with the OSD menu.
•Arrange for a new lamp (lamp 
unit) or replace the lamp early.44, 46
Displayed when the lamp control 
setting is set to LIGHT OUTPUT 
CONTROL MODE (LOC) or LIGHT 
POWER CONTROL MODE (LPC)
•Appears every time the projector 
is turned on after the lamp use 
time has exceeded 1900 hours 
and until it reaches 2000 hours.
*The message is cleared by 
pressing any button.
•Arrange for a new lamp (lamp 
unit) or replace the lamp early.44, 46
Displayed when the lamp control 
setting is set to LIGHT OUTPUT 
CONTROL MODE (LOC) or LIGHT 
POWER CONTROL MODE (LPC)
•When the lamp use time reaches 
2000 hours, the word “Warning”
blinks on the screen.
*To cancel this message, press 
the EXIT button. 
However, the same message will 
appear every hour.
*If the power is turned off after the 
lamp use time has exceeded 
2000 hours, the power can not be 
turned on again.
*When the lamp use time reaches 
2010 hours, the projector is 
forcibly turned off and can not be 
turned back on again.
•Replace with a new lamp (lamp 
unit) and reset the lamp use time.44, 46 Message Cause Corrective action Page
EXIT
1000 h
Lamp replacement
EXIT
Lamp replacement
EXIT
Warning
Lamp replacement 
						

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Specifications
■Optical mechanism system
■Electrical system
■Input terminals
■Output terminal
•Projection method D-ILA® (Direct Drive Image Light Amplifier) method
(Reflective-type active-matrix method)
•D-ILA
® device0.9" (2.3 cm) measured diagonally (1365 pixels × 1024 pixels) × 3
(Total number of pixels : 4,193,280)
•Projecting lens GL-M2910G: 1:1
GL-M2915SG: 1.5:1 (with ±2% zooming/shift function)
GL-M2920ZG:× 1.5 zoom lens (2:1 to 3:1) (zooming function)
GL-M2930SZG:× 1.9 zoom lens (2.9 to 5.5:1) (zooming/shift function) 
•Screen size GL-M2910G: Refer to page 76.
GL-M2915SG: Refer to page 76.
GL-M2920ZG: Refer to page 77.
GL-M2930SZG: Refer to page 77.
•Projection distance GL-M2910G: Refer to page 76.
GL-M2915SG: Refer to page 76.
GL-M2920ZG: Refer to page 77.
GL-M2930SZG: Refer to page 77.
•Light-source lamp 420 W xenon lamp
•Color system NTSC, NTSC4.43, PAL (Automatic switching / manual switching)
•Resolution 1365 dots × 1024 dots (S-XGA full resolution, during RGB input)
1000 TV lines (Horizontal resolution, aspect ratio 4 : 3, during video input)
•Scanning frequency Horizontal frequency  : 15 kHz ~ 105 kHz
Vertical frequency  : 50 Hz ~ 100 Hz
•Audio power output 1 W (monaural), 1-
5/8" (4 cm) round type micro-speaker × 1
[AV IN]
•Y/C 1-line, mini-DIN 4 pin × 1 (for S-video)
•VIDEO 1-line, BNC × 1 (for composite video)
1-line, BNC × 3 (for computer, DTV or video)
•Y, B-Y, R-Y Component (Y, B-Y, R-Y) signal
•Y, P
B, PRDTV-format (Y, PB, PR) signal
[PC 1]
•R, G, B, H, V 1-line, D-sub 3-row 15 pin × 1 (for computer)
[PC 2]
1-line, BNC × 5 (for computer, DTV or video)
•R, B, G Analog RGB signal
•H/C
s, V Horizontal (H) sync/composite (CS) sync, Vertical (V) sync signal
[DVI]1-line, DVI-D 24-pin × 1
[CONTROL]
•RS-232C 1-line, D-sub 9-pin × 1
*RS-232C-interface specified control terminal for controlling this projector with a personal 
computer.
•REMOTE 1-line, stereo mini-jack × 1*Remote terminal for connecting with the remote control unit.
•PC OUT 1-line, D-sub 3-row 15-pin × 1 (output for display monitor)
•CONTROL OUT 1-line, D-sub 9-pin × 1
*RS-232C-interface specified control terminal for controlling this projector with a personal 
computer. 
						

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Specifications
■General
*Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
*D-ILA devices are manufactured with a very high-precision technology, allowing 99.99% of the pixels to be effective. Only 
0.01% or less of the pixels are missing or always on.
*For easy understanding, pictures and illustrations maybe emphasized, composed or have omissions and may be more or 
less different from actual products.
*TRADEMARKS
D-ILA is a trademark of Victor Company of Japan, Limited.
IBM and IBM PC are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. Macintosh is a registered 
trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
VESA is a trademark of the non-profit organization Video Electronics Standards Association.
All other product names mentioned herein are used for identification purposes only, and may be the trademarks or 
registered trademarks of their respective companies.
•Power requirements 120 V AC, 50/60 Hz
•Power consumption 7 A
•Allowable operation 
temperature41°F to 95°F (+ 5°C to + 35°C)
•Allowable relative 
humidity20% to 80% (no condensation)
•Allowable storage 
temperature14°F to 140°F (– 10°C to + 60°C)
•Dimensions
Approx. 20" × 10-
1/2"× 15-1/2" (Approx. 505 mm × 265 mm × 393 mm)
[Carrying band, Excluding protrusions]
(Width× Height × Depth)
•Weight Approx. 32.12 lbs. (Approx. 14.6 kg)
•Accessories (Refer to page 5.)