This document describes the RCA RPJ116-PLUS Home Theater Projector, an instruction manual detailing its features, setup, operation, and maintenance.
Function Description:
The RCA RPJ116-PLUS is a home theater projector designed to display images and videos from various sources onto a screen. It serves as a central component for a home entertainment system, allowing users to enjoy movies, TV shows, and other media on a large projected display. The projector supports multiple input sources, including HDMI, AV, VGA, USB, and TF card, making it versatile for connecting to different devices such as set-top boxes, BD/DVD players, streaming players, computers, and external storage. It also features audio output options for connecting to external sound systems or headphones.
Important Technical Specifications:
- Light Source Type: LED
- Brightness Output (LED): 2000 lumens
- Display Native Resolution: 800 x 480 RGB
- HDMI Input Supported: 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 576i, 480p, and 480i
- Video Resolution: Not explicitly stated beyond HDMI input support, but implied to be compatible with the native resolution.
- Power Consumption: Operating 30W; Standby 1.1W
- Power Input: DC 12V, 2.5A
- Included Adapter: Input AC100-240V, 50/60Hz; Output DC12V, 2.5A
- Display Color: 16.7M
- Projection Size: 37-100 inch
- Input Port: AV/ VGA / HDMI X 2
- USB Port: Supports USB devices up to 32GB; Supports formats Mpeg1, Mpeg2, Mpeg4, mp3, Jpeg
- TF Card: Supports TF cards up to 32GB; Supports formats Mpeg1, Mpeg2, Mpeg4, mp3, Jpeg
- Net Weight (unit): 0.95 KG
- Product Dimensions: 7.9" L X 6.1" D X 3.3" H
Usage Features:
The projector offers a range of features to enhance the user experience:
- Flexible Placement: Can be installed in four configurations: Front Table, Rear Table, Front Ceiling, and Rear Ceiling. This allows for adaptability to various room layouts and preferences. Ceiling installations require a projector mount (not included).
- Image Adjustment:
- Vertical Location: An "ANGLE ADJ. knob" allows fine-tuning of the display angle to adjust vertical position.
- Focus Adjustment: A "FOCUS ADJ. Knob" is used to sharpen the image by rotating it, ensuring clarity of pixels, especially near the center of the screen.
- Keystone Correction: A "KEYSTONE ADJ. KNOB" helps restore distorted images to a rectangular or square shape, correcting for projection from above or below the screen center.
- Distance and Screen Size: Provides a table correlating projection distance (1.16m to 2.15m) with screen size (37 inch to 72 inch) to guide optimal setup.
- Remote Control: A comprehensive remote control allows users to:
- Power ON/OFF
- Navigate menus (MENU, OK, NAVIGATOR, EXIT)
- Select input sources (SOURCE)
- Adjust volume (VOL-, VOL+)
- Mute audio
- Control media playback (PLAY/PAUSE, SKIP NEXT/PREVIOUS FILE, SEARCH FORWARD/REWIND)
- Rotate/mirror the screen (FLIP)
- Adjust screen size (ZOOM)
- Access optional functions (1-9, RECALL, 0, FAV)
- On-Unit Controls: Physical buttons on the projector provide essential controls:
- LENS, ANGEL ADJ. Knob, FOCUS ADJ. Knob, TRAPEZOIDAL ADJ. Knob
- Buttons for navigation (▲/▼, ◄/►), OK, MENU, SOURCE, RETURN, POWER
- Ports for VGA IN, IR Sensor, EAR PHONE Jack, AV IN Jack, TF Card Slot, HDMI 1 & 2, USB Port, DC IN Jack.
- Media Player Functionality: Supports direct playback of photo, music, movie, and text files from USB devices and TF cards. The sub-menus for each media type offer specific playback controls like pause, fast forward/rewind, next/previous file, repeat, and display information.
- Projector Menu (OSD):
- Picture Menu (Menu 1.0): Allows adjustment of Picture Mode (Standard, Soft, User, Vivid), Color Temperature (Cool, Medium, Warm, User), Aspect Ratio (Auto, 4:3, 16:9), Noise Reduction (Off, Low, Middle, High, Default), and Reduce Display (75%-100%). User-defined settings for contrast, brightness, color, and sharpness are available.
- Sound Menu (Menu 2.0): Offers Sound Mode selection (Standard, Music, Movie, Sports, User), Balance adjustment (-50 to +50), and Auto Volume On/Off. User-defined settings for treble and bass are available.
- Option Menu (Menu 3.0): Includes OSD Language selection (multiple languages supported), Restore Factory Default, Rotate (Normal, left-right mirror, up-down mirror, left-right and up-down mirror), OSD Duration (5S to Never), and Software Update (USB).
- Connectivity:
- HDMI: Connects to set-top boxes, BD/DVD players, or streaming players. Important note: If no sound from internal speakers, check the connected device's digital audio settings and set to "PCM Stereo" mode.
- AV: Connects to devices using AV cables (yellow for video, white for left channel, red for right channel).
- VGA: Connects to computers (notebooks or desktops). An AV IN cable is required for sound when using VGA input. A table is provided for adjusting output signals from computers based on resolution and frequency.
- Audio Output: Connects to external station amplifiers or earphones via an audio cable (Aux Out / Line Out / Earphones jack).
- USB/TF Card: For direct media playback.
Maintenance Features:
- Lens Cover: The manual instructs to remove the lens cover before use and close it when the unit is not in use to protect the lens.
- Cleaning: Clean the unit only with a dry cloth.
- Ventilation: Do not block any ventilation openings to prevent overheating.
- Power Cord Protection: Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched.
- Battery Handling (Remote): Instructions for installing/removing batteries, emphasizing correct polarity, not mixing old and new batteries, using only the same type, and not exposing them to excessive heat or disposing of them in fire. Non-rechargeable batteries should not be recharged.
- Servicing: Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required if the apparatus is damaged, exposed to moisture, or not operating normally.
- Software Update: The "Software Update (USB)" option in the Option Menu is available for service center use, suggesting potential for firmware updates.
- Safety Warnings: Includes important safety instructions such as not looking directly into the projector light, not touching the project lens, and warnings regarding shock hazards, radiation exposure, and proper use of accessories.
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