Favi Rio Hd Lcd Projector User Guide

							    
   Rio HD™ LCD Projector 
         
User Guide  
						

							 
F A V I   E N T E R T A I N M E N T  
  Rio HD ™ User Guide   
 Yakel Holdings LLC 
  
						

							 
Table of Contents
Introduction .............................................................................. 1 
Technical Specifications .............................. .................................... 1 
Safety (Must Read).......................................................................... 2 
   
Quick Start Guide.................................. ................................... 4 
Step 1 – Connecting Your Rio ........................ ................................. 4
 
                        DVD Player .............................................................. 4 
                        
TV ................................................. ........................... 4 
                        
PC/Laptop.......................................... ...................... 5 
Step 2 – Turning on Your Rio ....................... ................................... 6 
Step 3 – Focusing.................................... ........................................ 6 
Accessing the Filter............................... ................................... 6 
Lamp Replacement ................................... ............................... 8 
 
  
						

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Introduction 
ntroducing the worlds first HD-Ready LCD projector
 with IllumiBright™ Lamp 
Technology!    FAVIs  new  Rio  HD™  combines  all  the  gr eat  features  of  the 
previous  FAVI  projectors  but  now  includes  an  HDMI  i nput  for 
720p/1080p/1080i  compatibility,  a  zoom  function,  Pi cture  in  Picture,  new  Rio 
Image Enhancement Chip™, and reverse imaging for re ar projection! 
Technical Specifications 
   
Model Rio HD 
Lamp life 6,000-8,000 hours 
Lamp type 150W IllumiBright™  
Image Size  60”—150” 
Net weight 6.8 lbs. 
Inputs  HDMI, Composite A/V, YPbPr/YCbCr,  
S-Video,  S-Cart, VGA 
Outputs Composite Audio 
Projector Noise   30 db 
Native Resolution 640 x 480 
Compatible Resolution  1080i, 720p, 480i, XGA, SVGA 
Contrast Ratio 600:1 
Speakers  2 x 5w 
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Power Supply 110V-120V or 210V-240V 
Accessories 
Spare  IllumiBright  Lamp,  Remote  
Control,  VGA  Cable,  Composite  AV  
Cable, Lens Cleaner Tissue, Power Cable 
 
Safety  
Please read below before operating: 
·  Do  not  look  directly  into  the  lens  or  open  the  case  while  the  projector  is 
running.  This could cause severe injury to your ey es. 
·   Please  keep  the  projector  away  from  liquids.    This  could  cause  electric 
shock and damage your projector. 
·   Do not attempt to change the lamp while the project or is running or soon 
after it has been turned off.  If you need to change the lamp ple ase consult 
the “Lamp Replacement” section at the end of this u ser guide. 
·   After  you  turn  off  the  projector  please  wait  15  min utes  before  turning  it 
back on.  Failing to wait 15 minutes will decrease  the life of the lamp and 
the projector. 
·   Please only use the unit or remote power button to  turn off the projector.  
Do  not  unplug  the  unit  while  it’s  running  or  turn  t he  unit  off  using  the 
main  power  switch.    This  will  cause  severe  damage  t o  the  lamp  and  the 
projector. 
·    Do not cover any of the projector vents.  
·   There  are  protective  circuits  and  alarming  devices  located  inside  the 
projector.  When  the  internal  temperature  rises  caus ed  by  an  improper 
environment or blocked vents, the projector will au tomatically shut down.  
We strongly recommend you keep the projector in a c ool room.  This will 
prolong the overall life of the projector. 
·   Please  keep  the  projector  where  the  temperature  doe s  not  exceed  85  °F 
(29.4 °C).  The LCD inside the projector will devel op black spots if left in 
warm  environments.    This  heat  damage  will  not  be  co vered  under 
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  Please  leave  the  projector  in  a  ventilated  environm ent.    Do  not  enclose 
your projector when mounting.  This could cause hea t damage. 
·   Avoid  using  the  projector  in  a  high  temperature,  du sty,  and  or  dirty 
environment. 
·   Do  not  touch  the  projector  lens  with  your  hands.    I f  the  projector  is  left 
unused  for  long  periods  of  time  please  cover  the  le ns  with  the  cap 
provided. 
·   When  you  are  done  using  the  projector  and  the  fan  h as  shut  off,  please 
turn  off  the  main  power  switch  and  remove  the  plug.     This  will  avoid 
damage from voltage waves. 
·   The  projector  is  composed  of  many  precise  electroni c  and  optical 
components. Other than changing the lamp there are  no parts that should 
be  serviced  by  the  owner.  If  you  attempt  to  open  th e  projector  yourself 
any warranty will be null and void.  FAVI’s warrant y provides 90 days on 
labor  and  1  year  on  parts.    Please  contact  your  FAV I  dealer  for  any 
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Quick Start Guide 
Before turning on the  projector please read  the ent
ire safety section.  Failing to do so 
could cause severe injury to you and damage the pro jector. 
 
Step 1 – Connecting  
 
DVD Player 
·   Composite Audio/Video – Take your composite cable (red/whit e/yellow) 
and connect it to the corresponding output on your DVD player.   Then 
connect to the composite inputs on your projector. 
·   S-Video – Connect the S-Video cable to the output on the DVD playe r 
and then connect to the projector S-Video input.  Next connect  a red and 
white audio composite cable to the output of the DVD player and  then to 
the audio composite projector inputs. 
·   Component Video - Connect the component video cable (gree n/blue/red) 
to the output on your DVD player and then to the corresponding co lored 
projector inputs.  Next connect a red and white audio composite  cable to 
the output of the DVD player and then to the red and white audio  
composite input on the projector. 
TV 
·   HDMI - Connect a HDMI cable to your HD cable or satellite box o utput 
and the free end to the projector’s HDMI input. 
·   Composite Audio/Video – Connect your composite audio/video c able 
(red/white/yellow) to the corresponding outputs on the cable b ox.  Then 
connect to the corresponding colored inputs on the projector.  
·   S-Video – Connect the s-video cable to the s-video output on your  cable 
box and then connect to the s-video input on the projector.  Next  connect 
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a composite audio cable (red/white) to the corresponding cable
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outputs and then to audio composite inputs (red/white) on the pr ojector. 
·   Component Video - Connect your green/blue/red to the output on y our 
cable box and then connect to the green/blue/red projector inp uts.  Next 
connect a red and white composite audio cable to the output of y our cable 
box and then to the red/white composite audio inputs on the proje ctor. 
Laptop / PC 
Your  VGA  cable  should  first  be  connected  to  your  PC  or  Laptop  then  to  the 
projector.  Please ensure the cable is screwed tigh tly in place on both ends.  Then set 
your source button on the projector to “PC”.  If you d o not see your computer screen 
projecting you will need to consult your computer m anual for the correct VGA setting.  
Usually  the  correct  key  combination  to  read  the  VGA   signal  is  to  hold  down  the 
“function” key and press ”f4”.  The key combination s vary with the PC/laptop make 
and model.   
Step 2 - Turning on Your Rio 
Place the projector in the proper viewing position and plug  in the power cord.  
Once the status indicator light turns red press the power butto n on top of the 
projector or on the remote.  To turn off the projector you wi ll need to press the 
power button twice.  The status indicator light should then t urn to orange.  The 
fans will continue to run for 7 minutes.  The power supply sh ould not be cut off 
when the fan is running.  Cutting the power while the fan is ru nning could cause 
damage to the lamp and the projector.     
Step 3 - Focusing 
The zoom function can be used when the projector is on the s-vi deo or aux 
setting.  Otherwise the image size can only be adjusted by movi ng the projector.  
Once you have the correct image size you can focus the unit ma nually by turning 
the lens.  If the image is distorted please use the keystone corr ection knob on the 
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Accessing the Filter 
Warning:   
Please  turn  off  the  projector  and  pull  the  plug  from   the  outlet  before 
cleaning.  See the diagrams below for accessing the filter.     
 
Figure 1.  Please unscrew the 2 bolts at A & B.  Ne xt lift up at C & D and pull outward 
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Figure 2.  Please reattach the cover to the points  above.