Contents

BrightLink 696Ui User's Guide ................................................................................................................. 11

Introduction to Your Projector ................................................................................................................. 12

Projector Features.............................................................................................................................. 12

Product Box Contents.................................................................................................................... 14

Additional Components ................................................................................................................ 15

Optional Equipment and Replacement Parts................................................................................. 16

Warranty and Registration Information .......................................................................................... 18

Notations Used in the Documentation ................................................................................................ 18

Where to Go for Additional Information .............................................................................................. 18

Additional Projector Software and Manuals........................................................................................ 19

Projector Part Locations ..................................................................................................................... 20

Projector Parts - Front/Side ........................................................................................................... 21

Projector Parts - Top/Side ............................................................................................................. 22

Projector Parts - Interface Panel.................................................................................................... 23

Projector Parts - Base.................................................................................................................... 25

Projector Parts - Control Panel ...................................................................................................... 26

Projector Parts - Interactive Pens and Pen Tray............................................................................ 27

Projector Parts - Remote Control................................................................................................... 29

Projector Parts - Touch Unit .......................................................................................................... 31

Setting Up the Projector ........................................................................................................................... 33

Projector Placement ........................................................................................................................... 33

Projector Setup and Installation Options ....................................................................................... 34

Projection Distance........................................................................................................................ 36

Removing and Attaching the Cable Cover.......................................................................................... 36

Projector Connections ........................................................................................................................ 37

Connecting to Computer Sources.................................................................................................. 38

Connecting to a Computer for USB Video and Audio................................................................ 38

Connecting to a Computer for VGA Video................................................................................. 40

Connecting to a Computer for HDMI Video and Audio .............................................................. 40

Connecting to a Computer for Pen Use or USB Mouse Control ................................................ 41

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Connecting to a Computer for Sound........................................................................................ 42

Connecting to Video Sources ........................................................................................................ 43

Connecting to an HDMI Video Source ...................................................................................... 43

Connecting to an MHL-Compatible Device ............................................................................... 44

Connecting to a Component Video Source ............................................................................... 45

Connecting to a Composite Video Source ................................................................................ 46

Connecting to a Video Source for Sound .................................................................................. 47

Connecting to an External Computer Monitor................................................................................ 48

Connecting to External Speakers .................................................................................................. 49

Connecting a Microphone.............................................................................................................. 50

Connecting to External USB Devices ............................................................................................ 51

USB Device Projection.............................................................................................................. 52

Connecting a USB Device or Camera to the Projector.............................................................. 52

Selecting the Connected USB Source ...................................................................................... 53

Disconnecting a USB Device or Camera From the Projector .................................................... 54

Connecting to a Document Camera .............................................................................................. 54

Connecting Multiple Projectors of the Same Model ....................................................................... 55

Installing Batteries in the Remote Control .......................................................................................... 56

Installing Batteries in the Pens ........................................................................................................... 58

Using the Projector on a Network ............................................................................................................ 60

Wired Network Projection................................................................................................................... 60

Connecting to a Wired Network ..................................................................................................... 60

Selecting Wired Network Settings ................................................................................................. 61

Wireless Network Projection .............................................................................................................. 64

Installing the Wireless LAN Module ............................................................................................... 65

Using Quick Wireless Connection (Windows)................................................................................ 67

Connecting Directly to a Smartphone or Tablet ............................................................................. 69

Selecting Wireless Network Settings Manually.............................................................................. 71

Wireless LAN Menu Settings .................................................................................................... 74

Selecting Wireless Network Settings in Windows.......................................................................... 76

Selecting Wireless Network Settings on Mac ................................................................................ 76

Setting Up Wireless Network Security ........................................................................................... 76

Setting Up Projector Network E-Mail Alerts ........................................................................................ 77

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Network Projector E-mail Alert Messages ..................................................................................... 79

Setting Up Monitoring Using SNMP ................................................................................................... 79

Controlling a Networked Projector Using a Web Browser .................................................................. 81

Crestron RoomView Support.............................................................................................................. 84

Setting Up Crestron RoomView Support ....................................................................................... 84

Controlling a Networked Projector Using Crestron RoomView ...................................................... 85

Using Basic Projector Features ............................................................................................................... 87

Turning On the Projector .................................................................................................................... 87

Using the Home Screen ..................................................................................................................... 89

Turning Off the Projector .................................................................................................................... 91

Selecting the Language for the Projector Menus................................................................................ 92

Image Shape...................................................................................................................................... 93

Correcting Image Shape with the Keystone Buttons...................................................................... 93

Correcting Image Shape with Quick Corner .................................................................................. 96

Correcting Image Shape with Arc Correction................................................................................. 98

Resizing the Image with the Wide and Tele Buttons .......................................................................... 99

Adjusting the Image Position ............................................................................................................ 100

Focusing the Image.......................................................................................................................... 101

Remote Control Operation ............................................................................................................... 103

Using the Remote Control as a Wireless Mouse ......................................................................... 104

Using the Remote Control as a Pointer........................................................................................ 105

Selecting an Image Source .............................................................................................................. 106

Projection Modes ............................................................................................................................. 108

Changing the Projection Mode Using the Remote Control .......................................................... 108

Changing the Projection Mode Using the Menus......................................................................... 109

Image Aspect Ratio .......................................................................................................................... 110

Changing the Image Aspect Ratio ............................................................................................... 110

Available Image Aspect Ratios .................................................................................................... 111

Color Mode....................................................................................................................................... 111

Changing the Color Mode............................................................................................................ 112

Available Color Modes................................................................................................................. 112

Turning On Auto Iris..................................................................................................................... 113

Controlling the Volume with the Volume Buttons.............................................................................. 114

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Projecting a PC Free Presentation ................................................................................................... 114

Supported PC Free File Types .................................................................................................... 115

Starting a PC Free Slide Show .................................................................................................... 115

Starting a PC Free Movie Presentation ....................................................................................... 118

PC Free Display Options ............................................................................................................. 120

Adjusting Projector Features ................................................................................................................. 122

Projecting Two Images Simultaneously............................................................................................ 122

Input Sources for Split Screen Projection .................................................................................... 124

Using Multiple Projectors.................................................................................................................. 125

Projector Identification System for Multiple Projector Control ...................................................... 125

Setting the Projector ID................................................................................................................ 125

Setting the Remote Control ID ..................................................................................................... 126

Adjusting Color Uniformity ........................................................................................................... 127

Adjusting the Lamp's Brightness ................................................................................................. 130

Matching the Image Colors ......................................................................................................... 132

Adjusting RGBCMY .................................................................................................................... 133

Shutting Off the Picture and Sound Temporarily .............................................................................. 136

Stopping Video Action Temporarily .................................................................................................. 136

Zooming Into and Out of Images ...................................................................................................... 137

Projector Security Features.............................................................................................................. 138

Password Security Types ............................................................................................................ 139

Setting a Password ................................................................................................................. 139

Selecting Password Security Types........................................................................................ 141

Entering a Password to Use the Projector............................................................................... 142

Saving a User's Logo Image to Display................................................................................... 143

Locking the Projector's Buttons ................................................................................................... 145

Unlocking the Projector's Buttons ........................................................................................... 146

Installing a Security Cable ........................................................................................................... 147

Creating a User Pattern to Display ................................................................................................... 147

Copying Menu Settings Between Projectors .................................................................................... 148

Saving Settings to a USB Flash Drive.......................................................................................... 149

Transferring Settings From a USB Flash Drive............................................................................ 150

Saving Settings to a Computer .................................................................................................... 151

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Transferring Settings From a Computer ...................................................................................... 153

Using the Interactive Features ............................................................................................................... 156

Interactive Modes............................................................................................................................. 156

Using the Projected Screen as a Whiteboard (Built-in Whiteboard Mode)................................... 157

Drawing on a Projected Image (Built-in Annotation Mode) .......................................................... 158

Controlling Computer Features from a Projected Screen (PC Interactive Mode)......................... 160

PC Interactive Mode System Requirements ........................................................................... 162

Using the Interactive Pens ............................................................................................................... 163

Using the Pens ............................................................................................................................ 163

Pen Calibration ............................................................................................................................ 166

Calibrating Automatically ........................................................................................................ 167

Calibrating Manually ............................................................................................................... 169

Using Finger Touch Interactivity ...................................................................................................... 172

Touch Unit Safety Instructions..................................................................................................... 172

Calibrating for Finger Touch Interactivity ..................................................................................... 174

Using Finger Touch Operations................................................................................................... 177

Using BrightLink with a Computer .................................................................................................... 180

Adjusting the Pen Operation Area ............................................................................................... 180

Easy Interactive Tools ................................................................................................................. 183

Windows Pen Input and Ink Tools .................................................................................................... 183

Enabling Windows Pen Input and Ink Tools................................................................................. 183

Using Windows Pen Input and Ink Tools ..................................................................................... 185

Using BrightLink Without a Computer .............................................................................................. 186

Using the Built-in Annotation Mode ............................................................................................. 186

Built-in Tools for Use Without a Computer................................................................................... 187

Using the Built-in Whiteboard Mode ............................................................................................ 190

Changing Pen Width and Color Using the Built-in Toolbar .......................................................... 191

Projector Control Toolbar ............................................................................................................ 191

Selecting a Networked Device Source ........................................................................................ 194

Splitting the Screen ..................................................................................................................... 195

Selecting Interactive Split Screen Settings ............................................................................. 197

Interactive Features when Projecting with Two Projectors ............................................................... 198

Using Interactive Features Temporarily on One Projector ........................................................... 199

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Adjusting the Menu Settings .................................................................................................................. 200

Using the Projector's Menus............................................................................................................. 200

Image Quality Settings - Image Menu .............................................................................................. 202

Input Signal Settings - Signal Menu.................................................................................................. 204

Projector Feature Settings - Settings Menu...................................................................................... 207

Projector Setup Settings - Extended Menu....................................................................................... 211

Projector Network Settings - Network Menu..................................................................................... 222

Projector Setup Settings - ECO Menu .............................................................................................. 224

Projector Information Display - Info Menu ........................................................................................ 226

Event ID Code List....................................................................................................................... 227

Projector Reset Options - Reset Menu ............................................................................................. 228

Maintaining and Transporting the Projector ......................................................................................... 230

Projector Maintenance ..................................................................................................................... 230

Cleaning the Projection Window.................................................................................................. 230

Cleaning the Obstacle Sensor ..................................................................................................... 231

Cleaning the Projector Case........................................................................................................ 232

Air Filter and Vent Maintenance .................................................................................................. 232

Cleaning the Air Filter and Vents............................................................................................. 232

Replacing the Air Filter............................................................................................................ 236

Projector Lamp Maintenance....................................................................................................... 239

Replacing the Lamp ................................................................................................................ 239

Resetting the Lamp Timer....................................................................................................... 243

Replacing the Remote Control Batteries ..................................................................................... 244

Replacing the Hard Pen Tips ....................................................................................................... 246

Replacing the Soft Pen Tips ........................................................................................................ 248

Transporting the Projector................................................................................................................ 251

Solving Problems .................................................................................................................................... 252

Projection Problem Tips ................................................................................................................... 252

Projector Light Status ....................................................................................................................... 253

Using the Projector Help Displays .................................................................................................... 256

Solving Image or Sound Problems ................................................................................................... 257

Solutions When No Image Appears............................................................................................. 257

Solutions When Image is Incorrect Using the USB Display Function .......................................... 258

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Solutions When "No Signal" Message Appears........................................................................... 259

Displaying From a PC Laptop ................................................................................................. 260

Displaying From a Mac Laptop ............................................................................................... 260

Solutions When "Not Supported" Message Appears ................................................................... 260

Solutions When Only a Partial Image Appears ............................................................................ 261

Solutions When the Image is Not Rectangular ............................................................................ 261

Solutions When the Image Contains Noise or Static ................................................................... 262

Solutions When the Image is Fuzzy or Blurry .............................................................................. 263

Solutions When the Image Brightness or Colors are Incorrect .................................................... 263

Solutions to Sound Problems ...................................................................................................... 264

Solutions to Microphone Problems .............................................................................................. 265

Solving Projector or Remote Control Operation Problems ............................................................... 265

Solutions to Projector Power or Shut-Off Problems ..................................................................... 266

Solutions to Problems with the Remote Control........................................................................... 266

Solutions to Password Problems ................................................................................................. 267

Solutions When Using HDMI Link................................................................................................ 268

Solving Interactive Problems............................................................................................................ 268

Solutions When "Error Occurred in the Easy Interactive Function" Message Appears................ 268

Solutions When the Interactive Pens Do Not Work...................................................................... 268

Solutions When the Interactive Pen Position Is Not Accurate...................................................... 269

Solutions When Manual Calibration Does Not Work.................................................................... 270

Solutions When the Interactive Pens Are Slow or Difficult to Use................................................ 270

Solutions When the Interactive Pens Cause Interference or Unwanted Effects .......................... 271

Solutions When Finger Touch Interactivity Does Not Work ......................................................... 271

Solving Network Problems ............................................................................................................... 272

Solutions When Network Alert E-Mails are Not Received............................................................ 272

Solutions When You Cannot Access the Projector Through the Web ......................................... 273

Solutions When the Image Contains Static During Network Projection ....................................... 273

Where to Get Help............................................................................................................................ 274

Technical Specifications ........................................................................................................................ 275

General Projector Specifications ...................................................................................................... 275

Projector Lamp Specifications.......................................................................................................... 276

Interactive Pen Specifications .......................................................................................................... 277

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Touch Unit Specifications ................................................................................................................ 277

Remote Control Specifications ......................................................................................................... 277

Projector Dimension Specifications.................................................................................................. 278

Projector Electrical Specifications .................................................................................................... 278

Projector Environmental Specifications............................................................................................ 279

USB Display System Requirements ................................................................................................. 279

Projector Safety and Approvals Specifications................................................................................. 280

Supported Video Display Formats.................................................................................................... 281

Notices ..................................................................................................................................................... 284

Recycling.......................................................................................................................................... 284

Important Safety Information ............................................................................................................ 284

Important Safety Instructions............................................................................................................ 285

Restriction of Use ........................................................................................................................ 288

List of Safety Symbols (corresponding to IEC60950-1 A2)............................................................... 288

FCC Compliance Statement............................................................................................................. 292

Open Source Software License........................................................................................................ 293

Binding Arbitration and Class Waiver ............................................................................................... 339

Trademarks ...................................................................................................................................... 342

Copyright Notice............................................................................................................................... 342

A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials................................................... 343

Copyright Attribution .................................................................................................................... 343

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