Meridian D Ila1080mf2 Digital Video Projector User Manual

NOTE:	The	remote	control	supplied	with	this	unit	may	differ	from	that	shown	in	
this	preliminary	manual.
D-ILA 1080MF2
HD	D-ILA	Digital	Video	Projector
PRELIMINARY
Installation and Operation Manual
INSTALLERS:	 Please	review	this	manual	carefully	before	contacting	Technical	Support.
PRODUCT OWNERS:	 Please	contact	your	authorised	Meridian/Faroudja	dealer	for	product	or	
installation	questions. 

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About burning-in of the D-ILA device
Do not allow the same still picture to be projected for a long
time or an abnormally bright video picture to be projected.
Do not project video images with high-intensity or high con-
trast
on a screen. The video image could be burnt into the D-ILA
device.
Use special care when projecting video games or computer
program images. There is no problem with ordinary video-cas-
sette playback images.
About the installation place
Do not install the projector in a place...

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–Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventila-
tion. These ensure reliable operation of the product and pro-
tect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked
or covered. (The openings should never be blocked by plac-
ing the product on bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface. It should
not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or
ra ck  unless proper ventilation is provided and the
manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.)
F or proper ventilation,...

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WARNING:
THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED. IMPORTANT:
The wires in the mains lead on this product are colored in
accordance with the following cord:
Green-and-yellow : Earth
Blue : Neutral
Brown : Live
As these colors may not correspond with the colored mak-
ing identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as fol-
lows:
The wire which is colored green-and-yellow must be con-
nected to the terminal which is marked 
 with the letter E
or the safety earth or colored green or green-and-yellow.
The wire...

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Maintenance Procedures
●Clean dirt on the cabinet
with a soft cloth. In case of heavy soiling, soak a cloth in
neutral detergent diluted with water, wring dry and wipe,
followed by wiping again using a dry cloth.
●Pay attention to the following as the cabinet
may deteriorate in condition, get damaged or
paint may come off.
•Do not wipe with a stiff cloth
• Do not wipe with force
• Do not wipe with thinner or benzene
• Do not spray volatile chemicals like insecticide
• Do not allow prolonged contact...

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The following accessories are packed together with this unit. Please con\
firm all items.
If any item is missing, please contact your dealer.
Contents
Instructions........................................................................\
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Guarantee ........................................................................\
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Power Cord...

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7Air Inlets (3 locations: front, right, bottom of unit)
The air inlets absorb air to cool the interior of the unit. Do
not block or allow warm air to blow into them.
This may lead to malfunction of the unit.
● The air inlet filter on the right side cannot be removed.
Please clean this filter regularly with, for example, a
vacuum cleaner.
8Remote Sensor (Front)
When operating with the remote control, aim it towards
this sensor. ( ☞ Page 17)
● A remote sensor is also located on the...

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qConnector Panel
For details, please refer to ‘Connector Panel’.
(☞  Page 9)
wLamp Cover
Remove this cover when replacing the lamp.
(☞  Page 28)
eExhaust Vent
Warm air is expelled through this vent to keep the system
cool. Do not block the exhaust vents.
Rear Side/Right Side/Bottom Surface
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rRemote Sensor (Rear)
When operating with the remote control, aim it towards
this sensor. ( ☞ Page 17)
● A remote sensor is also located at the front of the unit.
tFront Adjustable Foot (for...

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1[SYNC OUT] Terminal
This terminal is intended for servicing purposes. Do not
use it.
Using it may give rise to error or malfunction of the unit.
2[SERVICE] Terminal
This terminal is intended for servicing purposes. Do not
use it.
Using it may give rise to error and malfunction of the unit.
Connector Panel
DVI
VIDEO IN
CONTROL
RS-232CSERVICE
SYNC
OUT
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3[RS-232C] Terminal (D-sub 9 Pin)
This is the RS-232C interface-specific terminal. This unit
can be controlled by a computer connected externally....

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7[OPERATE] Indicator
Light on : When this unit is in operation (during projec-tion). (☞ Page 20)
8[OPERATE] Button
When this unit is in the standby mode, pressing this but-
ton for more than 1 second will turn this unit on and cause
the [OPERATE] indicator to light up.
Press it for 1 second or more again to switch the unit to
the cool down mode, which will automatically switch to
the standby mode after about 90 seconds. ( ☞ Page 20)
●The [OPERATE] button will not work within approxi-
mately 1 minute...