RCA RPJ166-COMBO Home Theater Projector Instruction Manual

RCA RPJ166-COMBO Home Theater Projector

PLEASE READ BEFORE OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT

This product has been manufactured and sold under the responsibility of Curtis International Ltd.

RCA, the RCA logo, the two dogs (Nipper and Chipper) logo, are registered trademarks or trademarks of Technicolor (S.A.) or its affiliates and are used under license by Curtis International Ltd. Any other product, service, company, trade or product name and logo referenced herein are neither endorsed nor sponsored by Technicolor (S.A.) or its Affiliates.

Ideal for dark viewing environments for optimal performance.

Please note: Projector brightness is measured in ANSI lumens. Your viewing environment is the deciding factor on how many lumens your projector needs.

Product Information

MODEL NO:  RPJ166-COMBO Home Theater Projector

This product has been manufactured and sold under the responsibility of Curtis International Ltd. RCA, the RCA logo, the two dogs (Nipper and Chipper) logo, are registered trademarks or trademarks of Technicolor (S.A.) or its affiliates and are used under license by Curtis International Ltd. Any other product, service, company, trade or product name and logo referenced herein are neither endorsed nor sponsored by Technicolor (S.A.) or its Affiliates.

Projector brightness is measured in ANSI lumens. Your viewing environment is the deciding factor on how many lumens your projector needs. The projector can be installed in four different configurations: front table, rear table, front ceiling, or rear ceiling. The projection distance varies from 1.16m to 4.24m depending on the screen size.

Product Usage Instructions

Remove & Close The Lens Cover

• Before using the projector, remove the lens cover. When not using the projector, close the lens cover.

Placing Your Projector

Select one of the four locations to place your projector front table, rear table, front ceiling, or rear ceiling. Install a special rear projection screen for rear table or rear ceiling configurations. Use a projector mount to install the projector in a ceiling.

Distance Between The Projector And Screen

Measure the distance between the projector and where you want to position the screen. This is the projection distance. Refer to the table to determine the projection distance based on the desired screen size.

Installing Your Projector in the Ceiling

Purchase a projector mount recommended by an installation professional and follow the instructions that come with the mount. Before installing the projector in the ceiling, check to make sure the ceiling structure can support the weight of the projector and the mount. If in doubt, ask for advice from an installation professional. Note that projector mount and screw(s) are not included.

Warnings

Heed all warnings, including not using the apparatus near water, cleaning only with a dry cloth, not installing near heat sources, unplugging during lightning storms or long periods of disuse, and referring all servicing to qualified service personnel. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus.

Important Safety Instructions

1. Read these Instructions.
2. Keep these Instructions.
3. Heed all Warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifier) that product heat.
9. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
10. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
11. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
12. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
13. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

Additional Warnings and Precautions

1. Do not look directly into the projector light.
2. Don’t touch the project lens.
3. Mains adapter is used as disconnect device and it should remain readily operable during intended use. In order to disconnect the apparatus from the mains completely, the mains plug should be disconnected from the mains socket outlet completely.
4. CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
5. WARNING: Changes or modified to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
6. WARNING: Use of this unit near fluorescent lighting may cause interference regarding use of the remote. If the unit is displaying erratic behavior move away from any fluorescent lighting, as it may be the cause.
7. WARNING: Shock hazard – Do Not Open.
8. Caution and marking information is located at the rear or bottom of the apparatus.
9. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain, moisture, dripping, or splashing.
10. Objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall not be placed on the apparatus.

In The Box

Remove & Close The Lens Cover

• Remove the lens cover before using
• Close the lens cover when unit not using

Placing Your Projector

Your projector can be installed in four different configurations (see picture below):

Front Table

• Select this location with the projector placed near the floor in front of the screen. This is the most common way to position the projector for quick setup and portability.

Rear Table

• Select this location with the projector placed near the floor behind the screen.
• NOTE: That a special rear projection screen is required.

Front Ceiling

• Select this location with the projector suspended upside-down from the ceiling in front of the screen.
• NOTE: A projector mount is required to install the projector in a ceiling.

Rear Ceiling

• Select this location with the projector suspended upside-down from the ceiling behind the screen.
• NOTE: A projector mount is required to install the projector in a ceiling.
• A special rear projection screen is required.

To Reduce Image Distortion

• Move the projector as close to the center ofthe screen as possible
• The light beam from the projector should beperpendicular to the screen for a rectangularor square image

Distance Between The Projector And Screen

• Measure the distance between the projector and where you want to position the screen.
• This is the projection distance.

Installing your Projector

Installing your Projector in the Ceiling

• When installing the projector in the ceiling, please purchase a projector mount recommended by an installation professional and follow the instructions that come with the mount.
• Before installing the projector in the ceiling, please check to make sure the ceiling structure can support the weight of the projector and the mount. If in doubt, please ask the advice from an installation professorial.

NOTE: Projector mount and screw(s) not included.

Adjust The Vertical Location

• Follow below picture to adjust the vertical location.

Adjust The Focus And Keystone

• Follow below picture to adjust the focus and trapezoidal screen.
• Adjust the focus by turning the knob while observing the image pixels near the center of the screen. Optimal focus is obtained when the pixels are clearly visible.
• Depending on the projected screen size, the focus near the screen edges may be less sharp than the screen center.
• Keystone image is created when the projector lens is projected from above or below the center of the screen. Keystone correction restores the distorted image to a rectangular or square shape.

Controls Of Remote

Install Remove Battery Of Remote

Remove the battery compartment cover on the back of your remote by carefully sliding to open. The battery cover can then be lifted away. Fit the correct batteries (not included), referring to the polarity markings. Finally, replace the cover.

NOTES

• Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as placing under the sunlight or near a fire.
• Please make sure the batteries are installed with their correct polarities.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Use only the same type of batteries.
• Do not dispose of the batteries in fire, battery may explode or leak.
• Do not recharge a non-rechargeable battery

Controls Of Projector

1. LENS
2. ANGEL ADJ. Knob
3. VGA IN Port
4. IR Sensor
5. FOCUS ADJ. Knob
6. KEYSTONE ADJ. Knob
7. SOURCE Button
8. MENU Button
9. Button
10. Button
11. OK Button
12. RETURN Button
13. POWER Button
14. POWER Indicator
15. EAR PHONE Jack
16. AV IN Jack
17. TF Card Slot
18. HDMI 1 & 2 Ports
19. USB Port
20. DC IN Jack

Install Power Adapter

• Follow below picture to connect power adapter.
• Connect small end of adapter FIRST. Plug the adapter body to power outlet.

WARNING: Before connecting to the power supply, ensure that the supply corresponds to the information on the rating label at the back of the apparatus.

Main Button Operation

• Press the button to switch o n unit, press again to standby mode.
• Press the button to select input source.
• Press the button to enter projector menu.
• Press the buttons to navigate and select screen item of menu.
• Press the button to return to previous status or exit the menu.
• Press the buttons to rewind and fast search forward on USB / TF.
• Press the buttons to search previous or next file on USB / TF.
• Press the buttons to select the sound level.
• Press the button to play/pause the playback of file on USB / TF card.
• Press the button to rotate / mirror projector screen
• Press the button to select image scale.
• Press to mute the audio. Press again to resume.

Connecting

Connect HDMI Show The Image On Projector Screen

Refer to the following picture to connect a set top box, a BD/DVD player or a streaming player to the HDMI input.

1. Turn off the unit before connect HDMI cable.
2. After connection, press the button to turn on unit and power indicator will light GREEN
3. Press the / Source button to select HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 and press ok button. The video from the connected device will be shown on projector screen.
4. Press the button to turn unit to standby.

Important Note: If there is no sound from the internal speakers when playing media contents from a set top box, BD/DVD or streaming players connecting to the HDMI input, please check the set top box or the player’s digital audio settings and make sure it is set to “PCM Stereo” mode.

Note: If hot plug cause the unit hang up or malfunction, reset the unit by unplug the DC IN power jack from the rear right side of the unit. Wait for 10 seconds before reconnecting the power and turning the unit back on.

Connect AV Show The Image On Projector Screen

Follow below picture to connect AV cable and device.

1. Turn off the unit before connect AV cable.
2. After connect, press the button to turn on unit and power indicator will light GREEN
3. Press the /Source button to select AV mode and press ok button. The video of AV device will show on projector screen
4. Press the button to turn the unit to standby.

Connect VGA Show The Image On Projector Screen

Follow below picture to connect VGA cable and device.

1. Turn off the unit before connect VGA cable.
2. After connect, press the button to turn on unit and power indicator will light GREEN
3. Press the /Source button to select VGA mode and press button. The video from the connected device will show on projector screen
4. Press the button to turn the unit to standby.

Please refer to the following table to adjust the output signal from computer

NOTE

1. VGA connections do not support audio. You will need to use the laptop or computer’s connected speakers.
2. If hot plug cause the unit hang up or malfunction, reset the unit by unplug the DC IN power jack from the rear right side of the unit. Wait for 10 seconds before reconnecting the power and turning the unit back on.

Connect Audio Output ( Aux Out / Line Out / Earphones)

Follow the below picture to connect audio cable and device.

1. Turn off the unit before connect an audio cable.
2. After connect and turn on both units. Your projector sound from external device now.
3. After using , turn off both unit

Important Note

If there is no sound from the stereo audio output when playing media contents from a set top box, BD/DVD or streaming players connecting to the HDMI input, please check the set top box or the player’s digital audio settings and make sure it is set to “PCM Stereo” mode.

Install USB Device And TF card (Micro SD Card)

• Follow the below picture to install USB / TF card
• Turn off the unit before connect USB / TF card.

Using TF Card And USB Playback (Me dia Player)

Install USB / TF device

1. Press the power button to turn off the unit before install USB / TF card.
2. Install the USB device into USB port / Install the TF device into TF slot.
3. After connect, press the button to turn on unit and the power indicator light GREEN.
4. Press the /Source button to select Media and press ok button. Then go to Home screen to search PHOTO / MUSIC / MOVIE / TEXT icon
   • Note: if on the Home screen, use buttons to search the PHOTO / MUSIC / MOVIE / TEXT icon.
5. After selection, press the ok button to select C and press ok button.
   • Note: if both USB device and TF card install, unit will assign first install device as C and last install device as D.
6. Use buttons to search the correct file to wait for a while for preview playback. Press the ok button or button of the remote to start playback file.
7. Press  button to fast search rewind or forward.
8. Press button to search previous or next file.
9. During playback, press the button pause and press again to resume.

NOTE: Remove USB / TF device, press the button twice to standby mode FIRST.

Note: If hot plug cause the unit hang up or malfunction, reset the unit by unplug the DC IN power jack from the rear right side of the unit. Wait for 10 seconds before reconnecting the power and turning the unit back on.

Using Projector

Using Projector Menu 1

1. Press /Menu button to enter projector menu.
2. This Picture menu showed on right upper of view screen.

• Use to select different picture effect to Standard / Dynamic / Mild / User. Use to select and toadjust Contrast / Brightness / Color / Sharpness digit If chose User item.
• Use buttons to adjust Contrast level 0 to 100.
  • (Active in User item of Picture Mode).
• Use buttons to adjust Brightness level 0 to 100.
  • (Active in User item of Picture Mode).
• Use buttons to adjust Color level 0 to 100.
  • (Active in User item of Picture Mode).
• Use buttons to adjust Sharpness level 0 to 100.
  • (Active in User item of Picture Mode).
• Use buttons to select different color temperature to Cool / Medium / Warm.
• Use buttons to select Off / Low / Middle / High

Using Projector Menu 2

1. Press /Menu button to enter projector menu, press buttons to select SOUND menu.
2. This SOUND menu showed on right upper of view screen.

• Use to select different sound effect Standard / Movie / Music / Sports / User. Use to select and to adjust Treble and Bass digit if chose User item.
• Use buttons to select Treble level 0 to 100.
• (Active in User item of Sound Mode).
• Use buttons to select Bass level 0 to 100.
• (Active in User item of Sound Mode).
• Use buttons to select Balance level to -50 to +50.

Using Projector Menu 3

1. Press /Menu button to enter projector menu, press buttons to select OPTION menu.
2. This OPTION menu showed on right upper of view screen.

• Use button to select different language.
• Use button to select Front Table / Front Ceiling / Rear Table / Rear Ceiling
• Use to select different Aspect Ratio 4:3 / 16:9 / Full …
  • (Active by below figure mode).
• Use buttons to select Y or N. If choose “Y” that your unit will go to factory default setting.
• For service center use only

Specifications

• Specifications are typical, individual units might vary. They are subject to continuous improvement without notice and without incurring any obligation.

Warranty

90 day Warranty

This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of original purchase. During this period, your exclusive remedy is repair or replacement of this product or component found to be defective, at our option; however, you are responsible for all costs associated with returning the product to us. If the product or component is no longer available, we will replace with a similar one of equal or greater value. Prior to a replacement being sent, the product must be rendered inoperable or returned to us.

This warranty does not cover glass, filters, wear from normal use, use not in conformity with the printed directions., or damage to the product resulting from accident, alteration, abuse, or misuse. This warranty extends only to the original consumer purchaser or gift recipient. Keep the original sales receipt, as proof of purchase is required to make a warranty claim. This warranty is void if the product is used for other than single-family household use or subjected to any voltage and waveform other than as on the specified rating on the label (e.g., 120V~60Hz).

We exclude all claims for special, incidental, and consequential damages caused by breach of express or implied warranty. All liability is limited to the amount of the purchase price. Every implied warranty, including any statutory warranty or condition of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, is disclaimed except to the extent prohibited by law, in which case such warranty or condition is limited to the duration of this written warranty. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have other legal rights that vary depending on where you live. Some states or provinces do not allow limitations on implied warranties or special, incidental, or consequential damages, so the foregoing limitations may not apply to you. For faster service, locate the model, type, and serial numbers on your appliance.

ATTACH YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE HERE, PROOF OF PURCHASE IS REQUIRED TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE.

Please have the following information available when you contact the Support Team:

• Name, address and telephone number.
• Model number and serial number.
• A clear, detailed description of the problem.
• Proof of purchase including dealer or retailer name, address and date of purchase.

FCC STATEMENT

Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

1. this device may not cause harmful interference.
2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that towhich the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
• This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment .
• This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator& your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Contact

• For service assistance and product information, please call: 1-800-968-9853.
• Curtis International Ltd.
• 7045 BECKETT DRIVE, UNIT 15, MISSISSAUGA, ON, L5S 2A3
• www.curtisint.com

References

• Curtis International - Affordable TVs, electronics and appliances

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