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Instant Stack Guide
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Features
This projector can be used in conjunction with another projector (same model) to
project an image on the same screen using the Instant Stack feature.
The two projectors can be used simultaneously to make the image brighter. In
addition, if you connect two projectors with RS-232 null modem cable, it becomes
an intelligent stacking system. The two projectors can work alternately and once
one malfunctions, the other projector will automatically start working to keep your
presentation going.
These features, generically called Instant Stack, provide you with many uses.
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1. Introduction .........................3
1.1 Basic information
and preparations.............................. 3
Instant Stack......................................... 3
Intelligent Stack and Simple Stack....... 3
Remote control for Intelligent Stack
and Simple Stack.............................. 3
2. Installation ..........................5
2.1 Preparing for Intelligent Stack....... 5
2.2 Installing
the first projector (Set A) ................. 6
Deciding installation position................ 6
Setting up Set A.................................... 6
2.3 Installing
the second projector (Set B) ........... 8
Deciding installation position................ 8
Connecting projectors........................... 8
Setting up Set B.................................... 8
2.4 Confirming Main
and Sub settings............................. 10
2.5 Fine adjusting
image position................................ 11
For Intelligent Stack users.................. 11
For Simple Stack users....................... 12
3. STACK menu settings.......13
3.1 Displaying STACK menu............. 13
3.2 Selecting Main, Sub or off........... 14
3.3 Selecting lamp operation mode... 15
3.4 Selecting lamp switching mode... 17
3.5 Selecting input source for Sub.... 18
3.6 Exiting Intelligent
Stack menu.................................... 19
STACK menu...................................... 19
Dialog from STACK menu................... 19
3.7 Important information
for Intelligent Stack......................... 20
4. Connecting cables ...........23
4.1 Connecting an RS-232 cable...... 23
4.2 Connecting signal cables............ 24
Inputting image from Main to Sub....... 24
Inputting image
to Sub and Main individually............ 24
5. Setting input ports
using menu..........................25
5.1 Preparing for menu operations.... 25
5.2 Checking Main projector's
operating status.............................. 25
5.3 Starting up Main projector........... 26
5.4 Setting the menu......................... 27
Inputting image from Main to Sub
- Computer signal............................ 27
Inputting image from Main to Sub
- Video signal
(either component or video)............ 28
Inputting image to
Sub and Main individually................ 28
6. Restrictions
on Schedule function.........30
7. Troubleshooting................32
Contents
(continued on next page)
1. Introduction
1.1 Basic information and preparations
Instant Stack
Instant Stack is a feature that allows you to easily superimpose images projected
from two projectors.
Intelligent Stack and Simple Stack
Instant Stack includes the following two features:
When two projectors are connected via an RS-232 cable and proper menu set-
tings have been selected, these two projectors will automatically operate in syn-
chronization with each other. This is known as Intelligent Stack in this manual.
The two projectors can also operate individually without an RS-232 connection.
This is known as Simple Stack in this manual.
Remote control for Intelligent Stack and Simple Stack
For Intelligent Stack, one projector is set as Main and the other is set as Sub.
Only the Main projector is capable of receiving remote control signals. Operate
the projectors from the control panel of the Main projector or with the remote control
pointing at the Main projector. For details on operating by remote control and from the
control panel, refer to 3.7 Important Information for Intelligent Stack.
For Simple Stack, both projectors can receive remote control signals. To avoid
incorrect operations with the remote control, we recommend to operate both pro-
jectors with the control panel or a wired remote control, or one projector with the
remote control and the other with the control panel or a wired remote control. In
this case, disable the remote control receiver on the other projector with the KEY
LOCK feature. (Operating Guide → OPTION menu)
If you require more information on Instant Stack, please consult your dealer.
CAUTION ► Place the projector in a cool place with sufficient ventilation.
Keep a space of 30 cm or more between the side of the projector and other
objects such as a wall. Keep a space of 30 cm or more between two projectors,
especially if you are installing the projectors side by side. Take care not to let
the hot exhaust air from other projectors enter the intake vents of the projector.
WARNING ► Do not place the projectors directly on top of other projectors.
1.1 Basic information and preparations (continued)
NOTICE ► Intelligent Stack can be only be used with pairs of the same model
projectors.
► A maximum of two projectors can be used in an Intelligent Stack.
► Depending on the installation and surrounding environment, images
projected from the two projectors may not superimpose completely. Images
cannot superimpose well when the screen is slanted, deformed or the surface
is uneven.
• Images projected immediately after turning on the projectors are unstable
due to rising internal temperatures. Wait for a minimum of 20 minutes before
beginning to adjust the superimposed images.
• Image positions may shift due to temperature changes, vibration, or shock
caused from hitting the projector. Install the projectors in a stable environment
when using Instant Stack. If the image positions are shifted, readjust the
images. (6, 8, 11)
• The image positions may shift over time due to the tension and the weight of
the connecting cables. Make sure not to impose any load on the projectors
when arranging the cables.
• If the volume level of the built-in speakers is too high, noise may occur and
the image quality may deteriorate. In this case, check the volume settings on
both projectors.
• When two projectors are connected using an RS-232 cable, the Main
projector will be able to control the Sub projector. This feature is known as
Intelligent Stack. (8) When Intelligent Stack is used with an RS-232 cable,
RS-232 communication cannot be used to control the projector. If you wish to
control the projectors from a computer, use the LAN connection on any of the
projectors.
• When Intelligent Stack is used, the some menu options and settings are
restricted. Refer to this manual for details. (30)
For safety reasons, read 1.1 Basic information and preparations (3, 4) carefully before
installation. In addition, review the following for proper use of Instant Stack.
• Use the same model projectors.
• Arrange the projectors side by side.
• Verify the projection screen is perpendicular
to the projectors.
• Project images larger than the minimum
screen size shown in the table. The greater the
distance between the projectors, the larger the
screen size needs to be.
L: distance
[cm]
Minimum screen size
[inch]
30
200
50
250
100
380
● If you control one projector with the remote control during installation, we recommend
that you operate the other with the control panel or a wired remote control. In this case,
disable the remote control receiver on the other projector with the KEY LOCK feature.
(Operating Guide → OPTION menu)
● Images from Set A and Set B may superimpose well but the image positions can shift
over time. Readjust to superimpose the images.
2.1 Preparing for Intelligent Stack
When using Intelligent Stack via an RS-232 connection, ensure the following
settings are set up on the two projectors. Otherwise, the Intelligent Stack menu
cannot be selected.
● STANDBY MODE in SETUP menu: NORMAL
(Operating Guide → SETUP menu)
● COMMUNICATION TYPE under COMMUNICATION in SERVICE menu: OFF
(Operating Guide → OPTION menu)
● STACK LOCK in SECURITY menu: OFF
When STACK LOCK is set to ON, menus related to Instant Stack cannot be
selected. Therefore it is necessary to turn STACK LOCK to OFF during Instant
Stack installation and menu set up.
(1) Use the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons to go into the following menu.
ADVANCED MENU > SECURITY (> ENTER PASSWORD)
> STACK LOCK
STACK LOCK dialog will appear on screen. (Operating
Guide → SECURITY menu)
(2) Use the ▲/▼ buttons to highlight OFF, and press the ► button to save the
setting.
2. Installation
L (30cm or more)
Projector
Screen
size
0 ± 10cm
NOTE • Set the tilt angle of Set A within 9 degrees of the level line.
(continued on next page)
Deciding the installation position
Decide the position of Set A and its projection angle. (User’s Manual (concise)
→ Arrangement and Adjusting the projector’s elevator)
2.2 Installing the first projector (Set A)
Setting up Set A
2. Adjust the INSTALLATION settings first because it may change the
image position. (Operating Guide → SETUP menu )
3. Adjust the image of Set A to fit the screen with the ZOOM, FOCUS and LENS
SHIFT features. (Operating Guide → Adjusting the lens)
Adjust the image position using KEYSTONE and PERFECT FIT as needed.
(Operating Guide → EASY MENU or SETUP menu)
NOTE • KEYSTONE cannot be selected when PERFECT FIT is in use.
To adjust the image using both KEYSTONE and PERFECT FIT, adjust
KEYSTONE first.
• If you are using Simple Stack, go to 2.3 Installation of the second projector
(Set B). (8)
1. Turn on Set A.
WARNING ► For IN5142, IN5144, IN5144a and IN5145 only: You can install
the projector in any direction with specified mounting accessories. Consult with
your dealer for that type of installation.
4. Press the MENU button to display the menu. (Operating Guide → Using
the menu function)
5. Use the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons to go into the following menu.
ADVANCED MENU > OPTION
> SERVICE > COMMUNICATION
> STACK
The STACK menu will appear on screen.
(Operating Guide → OPTION menu)
NOTE • Set A cannot be operated by the remote control after this change has
been made. To avoid crosstalk when operating with the remote control, we
recommend disabling the remote control receiver using KEY LOCK.
• After the STACK MODE setting is completed, Set A (Sub) will not be able to
receive remote control signals. When STACK MODE is set to OFF, enable the
remote control receiver using KEY LOCK if needed.
8. If you are using Intelligent Stack, disable the remote control receiver using
KEY LOCK. (Operating Guide → OPTION menu)
7. After pressing the ► button, a dialog to
confirm whether or not to save the setting is
displayed.
Press the ► button to save the setting. (19)
6. Use the ▲/▼ buttons to highlight STACK
MODE, and press the ► button to display
the STACK MODE dialog.
Highlight SUB pressing the ▲/▼ buttons,
and press the ► button.
2.2 Installing the first projector (Set A) - Setting up Set A (continued)
2.3 Installing the second projector (Set B)
Connecting projectors
To use Intelligent Stack, connect an RS-232 null modem cable between the
CONTROL port of Set A and Set B.
(continued on next page)
NOTE • KEYSTONE cannot be selected when PERFECT FIT is in use. To
reset both functions, reset PERFECT FIT first.
• Set up the INSTALLATION settings first because the image position may
change. (Operating Guide → SETUP menu)
2. Reset the adjustment of KEYSTONE and PERFECT FIT on Set B.
(Operating Guide → EASY MENU or SETUP menu)
1. Turn on Set B.
NOTE • After turning on Set B, verify the image of Set B is not significantly
tilted compared to the image of Set A. If the image is overly tilted, rotate the
elevator feet of Set B to adjust the angle so that the tilt is just about right.
Setting up Set B
NOTE • Set the tilt angle of Set B within 9 degrees of the level line.
Deciding the installation position
Decide the position of Set B and its projection angle. (User’s Manual (concise)
→ Arrangement and Adjusting the projector’s elevator)
WARNING ►For IN5142, IN5144, IN5144a and IN5145 only: You can install
the projector in any direction with specified mounting accessories. Consult with
your dealer for that type of installation.
8. After pressing the ► button, a dialog to
confirm whether or not to save the setting is
displayed.
Press the ► button to save the setting.
(19)
6. Use the ▲/▼ buttons to highlight STACK
MODE, and press the ► button to display the
STACK MODE dialog.
Highlight MAIN with the ▲/▼ buttons, and
press the ◄ button to return to the previous menu.
7. Use the ▲/▼ buttons to highlight LAMP
MODE, and press the ► button to display
the LAMP MODE dialog.
Highlight DUAL with the ▲/▼ buttons, and press the ► button.
2.3 Installing the second projector (Set B) - Setting up Set B (continued)
4. Display the menu with the MENU button. (Operating Guide → Using the
menu function)
5. Use the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons to go into the following menu.
ADVANCED MENU > OPTION
> SERVICE > COMMUNICATION
> STACK
STACK menu will appear on screen.
(Operating Guide → OPTION menu)
3. Adjust the image size and position of Set B with the ZOOM, FOCUS and
LENS SHIFT features so that the image can be completely superimposed to
the image of Set A. (Operating Guide → Adjusting the lens)
NOTE • Afterwards, making fine adjustments to the image size and position,
using functions such as KEYSTONE and PERFECT FIT, will not increase the
image size. Therefore, it is important to have the image of Set B completely
superimposed on the image of Set A.
• When controlling Set B with the remote control, Set A may also respond to the
remote control. We recommend controlling Set B with the control panel on Set B.
• If you are using Simple Stack, go to For Simple Stack users. (12)
2.4 Confirming Main and Sub settings
NOTE • When Intelligent Stack is in use, only Main will be able to receive
remote control signals. Sub will not respond to remote control signals.
2. The following dialogs appear on the lower right screen.
Main (Set B)
Sub (Set A)
3. If you press the ► button, the dialog closes and the Main (Set B) menu will
appear when MAIN is highlighted.
If you press the ◄ button, the dialog closes and the menu will disappear.
NOTE • If these dialogs are not displayed on screen, check the RS-232
connection (8) and the MAIN or SUB settings in the STACK MODE dialog.
(14)
1. Press the MENU button on the remote control for Main (Set B).
2.5 Fine adjusting image position
To superimpose the images of Main (Set B) and Sub (Set A), fine adjust the im-
age size and position of Main (Set B) using PERFECT FIT.
3. Using PERFECT FIT on Main (Set B), adjust the im-
age size and position of Main (Set B) to superimpose
onto the image of Sub (Set A). (Operating Guide →
EASY MENU or SETUP menu)
We recommend the following adjustments:
(1) Roughly adjust the four corners in the order below.
Top left → Top right
→ Bottom right → Bottom left
(2) Fine adjust the four corners in the same way.
NOTE • Refer to NOTES for all users. (12)
For Intelligent Stack users
1. Press the MENU button on the remote control or the
control panel on Main (Set B) to display the MENU
dialog.
Highlight MAIN with the ▲/▼ buttons, and press the
► button.
Main (Set B)’s menu will appear.
2. Using the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons on the remote control or
the control panel on Main (Set B), select PERFECT
FIT from EASY MENU, or the SETUP menu of AD-
VANCED MENU. (Operating Guide → EASY MENU
or SETUP menu)
The image for Intelligent Stack appears on screen.
This image includes a TEMPLATE screen with the
PERFECT FIT dialog from Main (Set B) and another
TEMPLATE screen from Sub (Set A).
Main (Set B)
Image from Sub (Set A)
Image from Main (Set B)
Superimposed image
Superimposed image
NOTES for all users • For details on PERFECT FIT, refer to PERFECT FIT in
the EASY MENU or SETUP menu as described in the Operating Guide.
• We strongly recommend using a flat screen. If a curved or skewed screen is
used, it is very difficult to align the two images even if you use the pin/barrel
adjustment of PERFECT FIT.
• Even after finely adjusting the images from the two projectors, you may not be
able to superimpose the images sufficiently depending on the input signals. If
this is the case, try the following methods:
- Press the AUTO button on the remote control or execute AUTO ADJUST
EXECUTE (Operating Guide → IMAGE menu) on each of the projectors.
- Adjust H POSITION and V POSITION (Operating Guide → IMAGE menu)
on each of the projectors.
- Check the RESOLUTION settings in the INPUT menu, and modify the settings
so that Main and Sub are identical. (Operating Guide → INPUT menu)
5. Using PERFECT FIT on Set B, adjust the image size
and position of Set B to superimpose onto the image
of Set A. We recommend the following adjustments:
(1) Roughly adjust the four corners in the order below.
Top left → Top right → Bottom right → Bottom left
(2) Fine adjust the four corners in the same way.
For Simple Stack users
1. Press the MENU button on the remote control to display the menu on Set A.
2. Use the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons to open the TEMPLATE
dialog, then select STACK on the dialog.
(Operating Guide → SCREEN menu)
3. Press the MENU button on Set B’s control panel to
display the menu.
4. Use the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons to select PERFECT
FIT from EASY MENU, or the SETUP menu of
ADVANCED MENU. (Operating Guide → EASY
MENU or SETUP menu)
PERFECT FIT dialog appears on screen.
Select the test pattern icon
shown in the lower
left of the dialog with the ◄/▼ buttons. When you
press the ENTER or INPUT button, the test pattern
appears or disappears.
STACK of TEMPLATE
PERFECT FIT dialog
on STACK of TEMPLATE
3.1 Displaying STACK menu
Use the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons to go into the fol-
lowing menu.
ADVANCED MENU > OPTION
> SERVICE > COMMUNICATION > STACK
STACK menu will appear on screen. (Operating Guide → OPTION menu) The
setting for Intelligent Stack operation starts from this menu.
Set up Intelligent Stack settings in the STACK menu.
NOTE • If you are using Simple Stack without an RS-232 connection, skip this
chapter.
• If you do not need to change the settings made during the installation process
described in the previous chapter, go to 3.3 Selecting lamp operation mode.
(15)
• Read 3.7 Important information for Intelligent Stack carefully. (20)
NOTE • Check that the following settings are made on both projectors.
Otherwise, the STACK menu on the projectors cannot be selected. (5)
- STANDBY MODE in SETUP menu: NORMAL
(Operating Guide → SETUP menu)
- COMMUNICATION TYPE under COMMUNICATION in SERVICE menu: OFF
(Operating Guide → OPTION menu)
- STACK LOCK in SECURITY menu: OFF (5)
3. STACK menu settings
STACK menu settings
NOTE • After setting Main or Sub, the setting
information can be checked on Projector Web
Control. (Network Guide → Projector Web
Control)
Select Projector Status in the main menu of
Projector Web Control. Even if STACK MODE
is set to OFF, the Stack Mode item shows
whether your projector is set to MAIN or SUB.
3. Press the ◄ button to return to the previous menu, or press the ► button to
save the setting. (19)
3.2 Selecting Main, Sub or off
To enable Intelligent Stack, select either MAIN or SUB. Intelligent Stack starts
when one projector is set to MAIN and the other is set to SUB in the STACK
MODE dialog. To disable Intelligent Stack, select OFF.
1. Highlight STACK MODE in the STACK menu with
the ▲/▼ buttons, then press the ► button to
display the STACK MODE dialog.
2. Use the ▲/▼ buttons in the dialog to highlight MAIN, SUB or OFF.
OFF: Disables Intelligent Stack.
MAIN: Defines the projector as the controlling projector.
SUB: Defines the projector as the subordinate projector.
STACK menu settings
3. Press the ◄ button to return to the previous menu, or press the ► button to
save the setting. (19)
NOTE • If DUAL is selected, a menu to select MAIN or SUB appears on screen
when a button on the projector's control panel or remote control is pressed.
Select the projector that you want to operate. Refer to the examples below:
- When the MENU button is pressed, a menu to select MAIN or SUB is
displayed. If MAIN is selected, the Main projector’s EASY MENU or
ADVANCED MENU is displayed.
- When one of the buttons from KEYSTONE, FOCUS + / -, ZOOM, ZOOM + / -
and LENS SHIFT is pressed, a menu to select MAIN or SUB is displayed. If
MAIN is selected, each menu or dialog of the Main projector is displayed.
-
When the ENTER button is pressed for three seconds, a menu to select MAIN
or SUB is displayed. If MAIN is selected, the Status Monitor on the Main
Projector can be operated.
• When DUAL is selected for LAMP MODE, the following restrictions are in
effect:
- AUTO POWER OFF and
FREEZE functions on both
projectors are disabled.
- The test patterns for CUSTOM of
GAMMA and COLOR TEMP are
not displayed.
- The projectors take a little
longer to turn on. This is not a
malfunction.
• In some cases when DUAL is
selected, the screen may appear
darker when an OSD is displayed.
Menu to select
MAIN or SUB
Menu on Main projector
Menu to select
MAIN or SUB
Menu on Main projector
(continued on next page)
3.3 Selecting lamp operation mode
Select DUAL or ALTERNATE lamp operation mode.
1. Highlight LAMP MODE in the STACK menu with
the ▲/▼ buttons, then press the ► button to
display the LAMP MODE dialog.
2. Use the ▲/▼ buttons in the dialog to highlight DUAL or ALTERNATE.
DUAL: Turns on the projectors simultaneously.
ALTERNATE: Turns on the projectors alternately.
STACK menu settings
NOTE • When DUAL is selected for LAMP MODE, the images projected from
the Main and Sub projectors can be different. We recommend setting up the
projectors as follows:
- Select the same image for TEMPLATE and START UP on the Main and Sub
projectors.
- Capture the same image for MyScreen on the Main and Sub projectors.
- Save the same image on MY IMAGE on the Main and Sub projectors.
- Set the same message content for the Messenger function (Network Guide
→ Messenger Function) on the Main and Sub projectors.
• When DUAL is selected for LAMP MODE, image shift can cause image quality
degradation on the screen. Before adjusting the image position, adjust the
INSTALLATION settings first because changing the INSTALLATION settings will
affect the image position. (Operating Guide → SETUP menu)
• When ALTERNATE is selected and a malfunction causes the projector's lamp
to turn off, the other projector will automatically start to operate. However the
other projector will not turn on, if the RS-232 cable is disconnected or if AC
power is not supplied.
• When PIN LOCK or TRANSITION DETECTOR on both projectors is set to ON
(Operating Guide → SECURITY menu), neither projector will turn on even if
ALTERNATE is selected. Enter the security code on both projectors and one of
the projectors will turn on.
• When Intelligent Stack is in use, the POWER indicator on the projector
operates differently than normal (Operating Guide → Troubleshooting). When
both the Main and Sub projectors are in standby mode and the ON button on
the remote control or the STANDBY/ON button of the Main projector is pressed,
the Main projector determines which projector to turn on according to the
STACK MODE setting.
- The POWER indicator on the Main projector blinks green while the Main
projector determines which projector to turn on.
- If the Main projector is turned on, the POWER indicator on the Main projector
turns to steady green after lighting up, as normal.
- If the Sub projector is turned on, the POWER indicator on the Main projector
lights orange after the Sub projector is turned on.
- If an error occurs on the Main projector, the Sub projector turns on and the
POWER indicator on the Main projector lights or blinks red.
3.3 Selecting lamp operation mode (continued)
STACK menu settings
3. Press the ◄ button to return to the previous menu, or press the ► button to
save the setting. (19)
NOTE • The ALTERNATE MODE dialog can be operated on the Main projector
when ALTERNATE is selected in the LAMP MODE dialog.
• To maintain the quality and reliability of the two projectors, the projector with
the highest lamp hours may be turned on even if AUTO is selected.
3.4 Selecting lamp switching mode
The following setting is only necessary when ALTERNATE is selected in the
LAMP MODE dialog. (15) Select the AUTO or NORMAL lamp switching mode
when using ALTERNATE.
1. Highlight ALTERNATE MODE in the STACK
menu with the ▲/▼ buttons, then press the ►
button to display the ALTERNATE MODE dialog.
2. Use the ▲/▼ buttons in the dialog to highlight AUTO or NORMAL.
AUTO: Turns on the projector with the lowest lamp hours.
NORMAL: Turns on the projector that was not used previously.
STACK menu settings
3. Press the ◄ button to return to the previous menu, or press the ► button to
save the setting. (19)
NOTE • When the projectors are in the PbyP
mode, the SUB INPUT SOURCE is set to FOLLOW MAIN UNIT.
• If FIXED (COMPUTER IN 1) is selected, either the COMPUTER IN1 or IN2
port can be selected as an input source on the Main projector. When any
source button on the remote control or the INPUT button on the projector is
pressed, the MAIN INPUT SOURCE dialog will be displayed on screen. Select
COMPUTER IN 1 or COMPUTER IN 2 with the ▲/▼ buttons.
• If FIXED (COMPUTER IN 1) is selected, the COMPUTER IN1 port on the Sub
projector should be connected to the MONITOR OUT port on the Main projector
with a computer cable. The image from the selected port is output from the
MONITOR OUT port on the Main projector to the COMPUTER IN1 port on the
Sub projector. The MONITOR OUT setting on the Main projector is disabled
when FIXED (COMPUTER IN 1) is selected. (Operating Guide → SETUP
menu)
• If FIXED (COMPUTER IN 1) is selected, video signals can be input to the
COMPUTER IN1 or IN2 port on the Main projector. Set the port for video signal
input in the COMPUTER IN menu and set the video format in the VIDEO
FORMAT menu. Refer to Inputting image from Main to Sub (24) and Inputting
image from Main to Sub - Video signal (either component or video). (28)
3.5 Selecting input source for Sub
1. Highlight SUB INPUT SOURCE in the STACK
menu with the ▲/▼ buttons, then press the ►
button to display the SUB INPUT SOURCE dialog.
2. Use the ▲/▼ buttons in the dialog to highlight FOLLOW MAIN UNIT or FIXED
(COMPUTER IN 1).
FOLLOW MAIN UNIT: Sets the input source on the Sub projector to the same
port as Main.
FIXED (COMPUTER IN 1): Sets the input source on the Sub projector to the
COMPUTER IN1 port which is connected to the MONITOR OUT port on the
Main projector.
STACK menu settings
Before exiting menu operation for Intelligent Stack, we recommend checking all
the settings in the STACK menu. For dialogs that are associated with the STACK
menu, you can press the ◄ button to return to the STACK menu.
Refer to the following to exit menu operation for Intelligent Stack.
3.6 Exiting Intelligent Stack menu
Dialog from STACK menu
When you press the ► button (functioning as the
EXIT key) after making some setting changes, a
confirmation dialog will appear.
● Pressing the ► button (functioning as the YES
key) in the dialog saves the setting and closes
the dialog. The screen becomes black while the setting is being applied. This
may take a few seconds.
● Pressing the ◄ button (functioning as the NO key) in the dialog closes the dia-
log without saving the setting.
STACK menu
When you press the ◄ button (functioning as
the RETURN key) after making some setting
changes, a confirmation dialog will appear.
● Pressing the ► button (functioning as the YES
key) in the dialog saves the setting and closes
the dialog. The screen becomes black while
the setting is being applied. This may take a few seconds.
● Pressing the ◄ button (functioning as the NO key) in the dialog returns you to
the COMMUNICATION menu without saving the setting. (Operating Guide →
OPTION menu → SERVICE)
STACK menu settings
(continued on next page)
3.7 Important information for Intelligent Stack
This section provides important information related to setting up the Main and Sub
projectors. It does not contain explanations on menu operation. Read all information
carefully.
● To use Intelligent Stack, one projector must be set to Main and the other set to
Sub.
● All buttons are disabled, except the STANDBY/ON button on the Sub projector's
control panel. Operate the projectors with the control panel of the Main projector
or the remote control.
● Pressing the STANDBY/ON button of the Sub projector does not allow you to
turn off the Sub projector by itself. The Main and Sub projectors turn off when
the button is pressed for more than 3 seconds. Pressing the button again will
not turn on the Main or Sub projector.
● The remote control should be pointed at the Main projector because the Main
projector is capable of receiving remote control signals and the Sub projector is
not.
●
Each Status Monitor can also be operated individually from the respective
control panel of the Main and Sub projectors. Only the monitor on the projector
that has been turned on can be operated with the remote control.
● If a wired remote control is used, connect the cable to the Main projector instead
of the Sub projector.
● For simple PC mouse & keyboard functions, connect both the Main and Sub
projectors to your computer with USB cables. (Operating Guide → Using as a
simple PC mouse & keyboard)
● The AUTO SEARCH function is disabled when the projector is used in Intelligent
Stack.
● The Sub projector cannot be turned on using network communication and Web
Control to the Sub projector. The Sub projector can only be controlled through
the Main projector.
● The Web Remote Control function of the Sub projector is disabled. (Network
Guide → 3.1.11 Remote Control)
● If you try to turn on the projectors using the POWER ON & DISPLAY ON feature
of the MESSENGER function, the projectors will exit Intelligent Stack and
display the specified message. To start Intelligent Stack again, re-select MAIN/
STACK menu settings
SUB on both projectors in the STACK MODE dialog, or turn both projectors off
and on again.
● The Main and Sub projectors share these settings:
- AV MUTE (Operating Guide → Temporarily turning off the screen and audio)
- Magnifying feature (Operating Guide → Using the magnify feature)
- ASPECT and OVER SCAN (Operating Guide → IMAGE menu)
- COMPUTER IN (Operating Guide → INPUT menu)
- MESSAGE (Operating Guide → SCREEN menu)
- MY BUTTON (Operating Guide → OPTION menu)
- TEMPLATE (Operating Guide → SCREEN menu)
- Lens shutter (Operating Guide → Temporarily shutting the screen)
- SHUTTER TIMER (Operating Guide → OPTION menu)
- PbyP (Operating Guide → PbyP)
● The following functions are disabled:
- Executing of AUTO KEYSTONE (Operating Guide → SETUP menu)
- STANDBY MODE (Operating Guide → SETUP menu)
- AUTO SEARCH (Operating Guide → OPTION menu)
- Turning on/off AUTO KEYSTONE (Operating Guide → OPTION menu)
- DIRECT POWER ON (Operating Guide → OPTION menu)
- AUTO POWER OFF (Operating Guide → OPTION menu)
- COMMUNICATION TYPE (Operating Guide → OPTION menu → SERVICE
→ COMMUNICATION)
- SOURCE SKIP (Operating Guide → OPTION menu)
● The input source from the following ports cannot be selected:
- USB TYPE A, USB TYPE B, LAN
●
When the projectors are in the PbyP mode, SUB INPUT SOURCE is set to
FOLLOW MAIN UNIT.
● When Intelligent Stack is in use, an error message
will be displayed if an error occurs on any of the
projectors.
When an error occurs, a full dialog will be
displayed on screen. The full dialog changes to a small dialog after
about 20 seconds without any key activity. While the small dialog is
displayed, pressing the ◄ button displays a full dialog again.
The numbers “1” and “2” above the projector icons represent the Main and Sub
projectors respectively.
Refer to the on-screen messages as shown below and take the necessary
actions to resolve the problem.
(continued on next page)
3.7 Important information for Intelligent Stack (continued)
Full dialog
Small dialog
STACK menu settings
Example:
Cover Error: The lamp cover is open.
Lamp Error: The lamp will not light up.
Fan Error: There is a problem with the cooling
fan.
Temp Error: The temperature of the projector is
too high.
Air Flow Error: The temperature of the
projector is too high. Verify that the exhaust
vents are not blocked.
Filter Error: The filter timer counter exceeds
the hours set in the FILTER MESSAGE menu.
(Operating Guide → OPTION menu →
SERVICE)
Cold Error: The temperature around the
projector is too low.
● If you need to turn off a projector in order to fix an error condition, turn off
both the projectors so that Intelligent Stack can be started properly when the
projectors are turned on again.
● If the PIN LOCK or TRANSITION DETECTOR security function on both
projectors is set to ON, both projectors will turn on. Enter the security code for
Main first, then the security code for Sub. If ALTERNATE mode is selected, one
of the projectors will turn off automatically. (Operating Guide → SECURITY
menu)
● If the PIN LOCK or TRANSITION DETECTOR security function on one of the
projectors is set to ON, it is necessary to enter the security code as follows
when turning on the projector:
- In DUAL mode, both projectors will turn on. Enter the security code for the
projector that is locked by the security function.
- In ALTERNATE mode, if the projector locked by the security function is due
to turn on according to the ALTERNATE mode setting, only that projector will
turn on. Otherwise, both projectors will turn on. Enter the security code for
the projector that is locked by the security function. After the security lock is
released, one of the projectors will turn off if both projectors are turned on.
3.7 Important information for Intelligent Stack (continued)
To superimpose two images onto one screen, the same image must be input to
the Main and Sub projectors. There are various methods to input the image to the
projectors. This chapter describes different ways to connect the cables. Read this
chapter to find a method that meets your needs.
4.1 Connecting an RS-232 cable
If you are using Intelligent Stack, connect an RS-232 null modem cable between
the CONTROL ports on the Main and Sub projectors. (8) This connection is not
required if you are using Simple Stack.
4. Connecting cables
NOTE • If Simple Stack without an RS-232 connection is used, the Main and
Sub projectors described below do not exist. Main in this chapter refers to one
projector and Sub to the other projector.
• For details on input port specifications, refer to Connecting with your devices
(Operating Guide → Setting up) and Connection to the ports. (Operating
Guide - Technical)
NOTE • If the RS-232 cable becomes disconnected between the two projectors
operating in Intelligent Stack mode, the projectors will exit from Intelligent Stack
and start to operate individually. Intelligent Stack will not restart even if the cable
is reconnected. Follow the procedures below to restart Intelligent Stack:
(1) After the cable has become disconnected, do not operate the projectors
for more than 10 seconds to allow the projectors to recognize the cable
disconnection.
(2) Turn off both projectors and allow them to cool sufficiently.
(3) Reconnect the two projectors with the RS-232 cable and turn them on again.
Intelligent Stack will restart.
Inputting the image to Sub and Main individually
1. Split the output signal from your image device into two with a device such as a
signal splitter.
2. Connect the output ports of the image output device to the same input ports
on the Main and Sub projectors.
NOTES for Simple Stack
• COMPUTER IN1 and IN2 can be used as the
input port for the projector that is connected
with a computer cable at its MONITOR OUT
port. (Operating Guide → SETUP menu)
If you wish to use other input ports, input the
image to Sub and Main individually.
Inputting the image from Main to Sub
1. Connect the MONITOR OUT port on Main
to the COMPUTER IN1 port on Sub with a
computer cable.
2. Connect the image output device to one of
the input ports on Main.
4.2 Connecting signal cables
There are two methods to input an image to the Sub projector (18, 19):
- Inputting image from the MONITOR OUT port on Main to Sub.
- Inputting an image to Sub and Main individually.
NOTES for Intelligent Stack
• COMPUTER IN1 and IN2 can be used
as the input port for the Main projector in
Intelligent Stack. Do not use other ports for
image input.
- You can input component signals to
COMPUTER IN1 and IN2.
- You can input video signals to the Y pin of
the component video of COMPUTER IN1 and
IN2.
NOTES for Intelligent Stack • LAN, USB TYPE A and USB TYPE B
cannot be used as input ports on the Main projector in Intelligent Stack.
NOTES for Simple Stack • Any of the ports that is compatible with the
signal can be used. Input the same signal to the two projectors individually.
Connection example
in Intelligent Stack
Sub
Main
5.1 Preparing for menu operations
If Simple Stack without an RS-232 connection is used, press the related source
button on the remote control or press the projector's INPUT button to select the
port which has the connected cable. For setting up MONITOR OUT, refer to
SETUP menu in Operating Guide.
This completes set up.
If Intelligent Stack with the RS-232 connection is used, all settings or modifications
related to Intelligent Stack menu operations must be completed using the Main
projector. The Main projector functions according to the Intelligent Stack settings
5.2 Checking Main projector's operating status
For Intelligent Stack, all settings or modifications related to menu operations must
be completed using the Main projector. Before operating the menu for Intelligent
Stack, check if the Main projector is functioning.
1. Press the MENU button on the remote control.
2. If the MENU dialog as shown on the right appears on
the screen, the two projectors are operating in DUAL
mode and the Main projector is operating.
Go to 5.4 Setting the menu. (27)
If the dialog does not appear, LAMP MODE is set to ALTERNATE and either
the Main or Sub projector is operating. Go to next.
3. Use the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons to go into the following menu.
ADVANCED MENU > OPTION
> SERVICE > COMMUNICATION
> STACK
STACK menu will appear on screen.
(Operating Guide → OPTION menu)
4. Check the STACK MODE setting in the STACK menu.
- If MAIN is displayed, the Main projector is operating. Go to 5.4 Setting the
menu. (27)
- If SUB is displayed, the Main projector is turned off and the Sub projector is
operating. Go to 5.3 Starting up Main projector. (26)
5. Setting input ports using menu
Setting input ports using menu
5.3 Starting up Main projector
After completing section 5.2 Checking Main projector's operating status, the two
projectors should be set to ALTERNATE mode and the Sub projector should be
operating. Because the settings for Intelligent Stack can only be changed when
the Main projector is operating, this section explains how to switch from the Sub
projector to the Main projector.
1. Use the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons to go into the following menu.
ADVANCED MENU > OPTION
> SERVICE > COMMUNICATION > STACK
The STACK menu will appear on screen.
(Operating Guide → OPTION menu)
2. Check the ALTERNATE MODE setting in the menu.
If NORMAL is displayed, the two projectors are turned on alternately. Therefore,
the Main projector will be turned on if you restart the projectors.
(1) Press the STANDBY button on the remote control or STANDBY/ON button of
the Main projector. The Sub projector will turn off.
(2) After the projector has cooled down, press the ON or STANDBY/ON button to
turn a projector on again. The Main projector will be turn on.
If AUTO is displayed, the projector with the least lamp usage will be turned on.
Therefore, the Main projector may not turn on even if you restart the projectors.
Follow the procedures below to turn on the Main projector.
(1) Use the ▲/▼ button to highlight STACK MODE, and press the ► button to
display the STACK MODE dialog.
(2) Use the ▲/▼ button to highlight OFF, and then press the ► button to save the
setting. (19)
(3) Repeat the above procedures to display the STACK MODE dialog again.
(4) Use the ▲/▼ button to highlight SUB, and then press the ► button to save the
setting. (19)
(5) After exiting the menu, wait for 10 seconds or more.
(6) Press the STANDBY button on the remote control or STANDBY/ON button of
the Main projector. The Sub projector will turn off.
(7) After the projector has cooled down, press the ON or STANDBY/ON button to
turn a projector on again. The Main projector will be turned on even if LAMP
MODE has been set to AUTO.
3. Now you can change the settings for Intelligent Stack because the Main pro-
jector is operating. Go to 5.4 Setting the menu. (27)
NOTE • If the Main projector cannot be turned on due to an error or other
problem, the Sub projector will be turned on even if you follow the procedures
above. Take necessary actions to fix the Main projector, and then change the
settings for Intelligent Stack.
Setting input ports using menu
5.4 Setting the menu
If Intelligent Stack with RS-232 connection is used, observe the following. When
inputting image signals to Sub via Main, the operations differ between using
computer signals and video signals such as component and video signals.
Inputting image from Main to Sub - Computer signal
1. If the STACK menu is already displayed on the screen, proceed to 3 below.
Otherwise press the MENU button on the remote control.
If the MENU dialog is displayed, use the ▲/▼ buttons to
highlight MAIN, and press the ► button. A menu will be
displayed.
If the MENU dialog is not displayed, the STACK menu will appear.
2. Use the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons to go into the following menu.
ADVANCED MENU > OPTION
> SERVICE > COMMUNICATION > STACK
STACK menu will appear on screen.
(Operating Guide → OPTION menu)
3. Use the ▲/▼ buttons to highlight SUB INPUT
SOURCE, and press the ► button to display the
SUB INPUT SOURCE dialog.
4. Use the ▲/▼ buttons to highlight FIXED (COMPUTER IN 1), and press the ►
button to save the setting. (19)
5. Press any source button on the remote control
or the INPUT button of the Main projector. The
MAIN INPUT SOURCE dialog is displayed on
screen. Use the ▲/▼ buttons to highlight the port
to which the signal cable is
connected, and press the ► button to save the
setting.
NOTE • When FIXED (COMPUTER IN 1) is selected, the MONITOR OUT
setting is invalid. (Operating Guide → SETUP menu)
• When FIXED (COMPUTER IN 1) is selected, you cannot select any input
sources besides COMPUTER IN1 and COMPUTER IN2.
• When FIXED (COMPUTER IN 1) is selected and any source button on the
remote control or the INPUT button on the Main projector is pressed, the dialog
for selecting the input source will be displayed.
Setting input ports using menu
Inputting image from Main to Sub
- Video signal (either component or video)
1. If the STACK menu is already displayed on the screen, proceed to 3 below.
Otherwise press the MENU button on the remote control.
If the MENU dialog is displayed, use the ▲/▼ buttons to highlight MAIN, and
press the ► button. A menu will be displayed.
If the MENU dialog is not displayed, the STACK menu will appear.
1. If the STACK menu is already displayed on the screen, proceed to 3 below.
Otherwise press the MENU button on the remote control.
If the MENU dialog is displayed, use the ▲/▼ buttons to highlight MAIN, and
press the ► button. A menu will be displayed.
If the MENU dialog is not displayed, the STACK menu will appear.
2. Press the MENU button on the remote control
or control panel on the Main projector. Use the
▲/▼/◄/► buttons to open the COMPUTER IN
dialog. (Operating Guide → INPUT menu)
3. To input component signals to COMPUTER IN1 or IN2, set the port to AUTO.
Then, use the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons to highlight EXIT and press the ► button to
save the setting.
To input video signals to COMPUTER IN1 or IN2, set the port to VIDEO. If it
is necessary to select a video format, use the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons to highlight
RETURN and press the ◄ button to display the INPUT menu. Otherwise, use
the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons to highlight EXIT and press the ► button to save the
setting.
4. Select VIDEO FORMAT in the INPUT
menu to display the VIDEO FORMAT
dialog.
Select AUTO or an appropriate format for
the video signal input.
Then, use the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons to highlight EXIT and press the ► button to
save the setting.
Inputting image to Sub and Main individually
2. Use the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons to go into the following menu.
ADVANCED MENU > OPTION
> SERVICE > COMMUNICATION > STACK
STACK menu will appear on screen.
(Operating Guide → OPTION menu)
(continued on next page)
Setting input ports using menu
5.4 Setting the menu - Inputting image to Sub and Main individually (continued)
3. Use the ▲/▼ buttons to highlight SUB INPUT SOURCE, and press the ►
button to display the SUB INPUT SOURCE dialog.
4. Use the ▲/▼ buttons to highlight FOLLOW MAIN
UNIT, and press the ► button to save the setting.
(19)
5. Press any source button on the remote control
or the INPUT button of the Main projector. The
MAIN INPUT SOURCE dialog will be displayed on
screen. Use the ▲/▼ buttons to highlight the port
which has the cable connected to it, and press the
► button to save the setting.
NOTE • If FOLLOW MAIN UNIT is selected, selecting the input source on
either the Main or Sub projector will automatically set the other projector to the
same source.
• If FOLLOW MAIN UNIT is selected, LAN, USB TYPE A and USB TYPE B
cannot be selected.
• When FOLLOW MAIN UNIT is selected, if any source button on the remote
control or the INPUT button on the Main projector is pressed, the dialog for
selecting the input source will be displayed.
6. Restrictions on Schedule function
This model supports the Projector Web Control Schedule function. (Network
Guide → 3.1.7 Schedule Settings) There are some restrictions on the functions
when Intelligent Stack with an RS-232 connection is used. There are no restric-
tions when using Simple Stack without an RS-232 connection.
Regardless of whether Intelligent Stack or Simple Stack is used, take note of the
Schedule settings before using the Stack function. Unexpected setting changes
may occur when using the Stack function.
Refer to the following for Intelligent Stack restrictions. If you are using Simple
Stack, skip this chapter.
(continued on next page)
: This can be scheduled using Projector Web Control and be executed even if
the projectors are operating in Intelligent Stack.
*1): This can be scheduled using Projector Web Control even if the projectors
Restrictions on the Main projector
Functions
LAMP MODE
DUAL
ALTERNATE
DUAL/
ALTERNATE
Power
status
Main
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
Sub
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
Power On
Power Off
Input port change
*1)
*1)
*1)
*1)
My Image
X *2)
X *2)
Messenger
X *2)
X *2)
Slide Show
X *3)
X *3)
X *3)
X *3)
Restrictions on the Sub projector
Functions
LAMP MODE
DUAL
ALTERNATE
DUAL/
ALTERNATE
Power
status
Main
ON
ON
OFF
OFF
Sub
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
Power On
X *3
X *3
X *3
X *3
Power Off
Input port change
*1)
*1)
*1)
*1)
My Image
X *2)
X *2)
Messenger
X *2)
X *2)
Slide Show
X *3)
X *3)
X *3)
X *3)
Restrictions on Schedule function
NOTE • If the Schedule is not executed, an error message will be sent in
accordance with the conditions set in the Schedule Execution Error menu of the
Projector Web Control. (Network Guide → 3.1.6 Alert Settings)
• If the Schedule function is set to turn off the power when the projectors are
operating in Intelligent Stack, both the Main and Sub projectors will be turned
off.
• If the Schedule function on the Main projector is set to turn on the power, the
projectors will be turned on according to the LAMP MODE setting.
• When the two projectors are operating in DUAL mode and a menu is being
displayed on one of the projectors, the Schedule function for My Image and
Messenger on the other projector will not be executed.
• Power Off in the table refers to turning off the power and entering the standby
mode according to the Intelligent Stack settings or by pressing the STANDBY
button on the remote control or the Main projector's STANDBY/ON button.
• The projectors cannot be turned on by the Schedule function on the Sub
projector. Scheduling power on times must be set up on the Main projector if
needed.
• When the Sub projector is turned off according to the ALTERNATE MODE
setting, the Schedule function on the Sub projector to turn off its power will be
executed without error.
6. Restrictions on Schedule function (continued)
are operating in Intelligent Stack. If the input port can be used in Intelligent Stack,
then it can also be scheduled and executed. If not, it will not be executed.
X *2): This can be scheduled using Projector Web Control when the projectors are
operating in Intelligent Stack but it will not be executed.
X *3): This cannot be scheduled or executed using Projector Web Control when the
projectors are operating in Intelligent Stack.
Before assuming that the projector needs repair, review the following trouble-
shooting tips:
Problems can be easily mistaken for machine defects
Situation
Troubleshooting tips
Reference
page
Intelligent
Stack does not
function.
No power is supplied to the Main and Sub
projectors.
To use the Intelligent Stack feature, supply AC
power to both the Main and Sub projectors.
If AC power is supplied to only one of the
projectors, Intelligent Stack will be disabled.
8
in User’s
Manual
(concise)
The RS-232 cable between the Main and
Sub projectors is not properly connected.
To use the Intelligent Stack feature, connect
an RS-232 null modem cable between the
Main and Sub projectors. If the cable is not
connected properly, the Main projector cannot
control the Sub projector.
8
The menu settings for Intelligent Stack are
not set up correctly.
Check the STACK menu settings on both
the Main and Sub projectors. To use the
Intelligent Stack feature, one projector must
be set to Main and the other projector must
be set to Sub.
14
Signal cables are not connected correctly.
Check the cable connections. Also check
that the cable connection matches the port
settings in the menu.
24
10 - 14
in Operating
Guide
The Main and
Sub projector do
not operate in
synchronization.
The RS-232 cable between the Main and
Sub projectors is not properly connected.
Connect the RS-232 cable properly and
restart the Main projector.
8
(continued on next page)
menu is not
functioning.
The projectors are not set up for the
Intelligent Stack feature.
Check the following settings on the Main and
Sub projectors.
- STANDBY MODE in SETUP menu:
NORMAL
- COMMUNICATION TYPE under
COMMUNICATION in SERVICE menu:
OFF
- STACK LOCK in SECURITY menu: OFF
5
The projector
does not respond
to the remote
control.
The remote control is pointed at the Sub
projector.
When operating in Intelligent Stack, only the
Main projector is capable of receiving remote
control signals. Therefore, point the remote at
the Main projector.
3
The images are
either out of
focus or not well-
superimposed.
The two images are not superimposed
correctly.
Use the ZOOM, FOCUS and LENS SHIFT
features to fine tune the superimposed
images. If needed, adjust PERFECT FIT and
KEYSTONE as well.
6
11
The images
from the two
projectors do
not superimpose
properly even
after finely
adjusting the
image.
The two images are adjusted differently.
Try these steps:
- Press the AUTO button on the remote
control or execute AUTO ADJUST
EXECUTE on each of the projectors.
- Adjust H POSITION and V POSITION on
each of the projectors.
- Check the RESOLUTION setting in the
INPUT menu, and change the setting to
match if the setting differs between Main
and Sub.
49
in Operating
Guide
48
in Operating
Guide
53
in Operating
Guide
If you require more information on Instant Stack, please consult your dealer.
Situation
Troubleshooting tips
Reference
page
7. Troubleshooting (continued)