21. Introduction❷ Introduction to the ProjectorThis section introduces you to your new projector and describes the features and controls.Congratulations on Your Purchase of the ProjectorThis projector is one of the very best projectors available today. The projector enables you to project precise imagesup to 300 inches (150 inches for short throw models) across (measured diagonally) from your PC or Mac computer(desktop or notebook), VCR, DVD player, or document camera.You can use the projector on a tabletop or cart, you can use the projector to project images from behind the screen,and the projector can be permanently mounted on a ceiling*1. The remote control can be used wirelessly.*1 Do not attempt to mount the projector on a ceiling yourself.The projector must be installed by qualified technicians in order to ensure proper operation and reduce the riskof bodily injury.In addition, the ceiling must be strong enough to support the projector and the installation must be in accordancewith any local building codes. Please consult your dealer for more information.Features you’ll enjoy:• 0.15 W (100-130 V AC)/0.32 W (200-240 V AC) in standby condition with energy saving technologySelecting [NORMAL] for [STANDBY MODE] from the menu can put the projector in power-saving mode.NORMAL: 0.15W(100-130V AC)/0.32W(200-240V AC)NETWORK STANDBY: 2.6W(100-130V AC)/2.9W(200-240V AC)• Carbon MeterThis feature will show energy-saving effect in terms of CO2 emission reduction (kg) when the projector’s [ECOMODE] is set to [AUTO ECO], [NORMAL], or [ECO].The amount of CO2 emission reduction will be displayed in the confirmation message at the time of power-off andin the INFO of the on-screen menu.• Lamp life up to 8000 hoursUsing in Eco Mode allows you to prolong the projector’s lamp life up to 8000 hours (up to 3500 hours in ECOMODE OFF).M283X: up to 10000 up hours (up to 4500 hours in ECO MODE OFF).• No filter replacement requiredSince the projector has no filters, filter replacement is not required.• Two HDMI input terminals provide digital signalThe two HDMI inputs provide HDCP compatible digital signals. The HDMI input also supports audio signal.• 20 W built-in speaker for an integrated audio solution /mic input supprtedPowerful 20 watt monaural speaker provides volume need for large rooms a dynamic or condenser mic can beused.• The supplied remote control allows you to assign a CONTROL ID to the projectorMultiple projectors can be operated separately and independently with the same single remote control by assigningan ID number to each projector.• Auto vertical keystone correctionAuto Keystone feature allows the projector to detect its tilt and correct vertical distortion automatically.• USB DisplayUsing a commercially available USB cable (compatible with USB 2.0 specifications) to connect the computer withthe projector allows you to send your computer screen image to the projector without the need of a traditionalcomputer cable (VGA).
