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right laws, with all rights reserved. Neither this manual, nor any of the material contained herein, may be
reproduced without written consent of the author.
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Disclaimer
The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The manufacturer makes no repre-
sentations or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any implied
warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. The manufacturer reserves the right to
revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation of
the manufacturer to notify any person of such revision or changes.
Trademark Recognition
Kensington is a U.S. registered trademark of ACCO Brand Corporation with issued registrations and pend-
ing applications in other countries throughout the world.
All other product names used in this manual are the properties of their respective owners and are ac-
knowledged.
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Important Safety Information
Congratulations on purchasing the Vivitek DLP® projector!
Important:
It is strongly recommended that you read this section carefully before using the projector. These
safety and usage instructions will ensure that you enjoy many years of safe use of the projector.
Keep this manual for future reference.
Symbols Used
Warning symbols are used on the unit and in this manual to alert you of hazardous situations.
The following styles are used in this manual to alert you to important information.
Note:
Provides additional information on the topic at hand.
Important:
Provides additional information that should not be overlooked.
Caution:
Alerts you to situations that may damage the unit.
Warning:
Alerts you to situations that may damage the unit, create a hazardous environment, or cause per-
sonal injury.
Throughout this manual, component parts and items in the OSD menus are denoted in bold font as in this
example:
“Push the Menu button on the remote control to open the Main menu.”
Remote Control
Some remote controls have a laser for pointing out items on a screen.
DANGER: Do not point the laser in the eyes. Doing so can damage the eyes permanently.
General Safety Information
Do not open the unit case. Aside from the projection lamp, there are no user-serviceable parts in
the unit. For servicing, contact qualified service personnel.
Follow all warnings and cautions in this manual and on the unit case.
The projection lamp is extremely bright by design. To avoid damage to eyes, do not look into the
lens when the lamp is on.
Do not place the unit on an unstable surface, cart, or stand.
Avoid using the system near water, in direct sunlight, or near a heating device.
Do not place heavy objects such as books or bags on the unit.
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Power Safety
Only use the supplied power cord.
Do not place anything on the power cord. Place the power cord where it will not be in the way of
foot traffic.
Remove the batteries from the remote control when storing or not in use for a prolonged period.
Replacing the Lamp
Replacing the lamp can be hazardous if done incorrectly. See Replacing the Lamps on page 60 for clear
and safe instructions for this procedure. Before replacing the lamp:
Unplug the power cord.
Allow the lamp to cool for about one hour.
Important Recycle Instructions:
Lamp(s) inside this product contain mercury. This product may contain other electronic waste that
can be hazardous if not disposed of properly. Recycle or dispose in accordance with local, state, or federal
Laws. For more information, contact the Electronic Industries Alliance at WWW.EIAE.ORG. For lamp
specific disposal information check WWW.LAMPRECYCLE.ORG.
Cleaning the Projector
Unplug the power cord before cleaning. See Cleaning the projector on page 56.
Allow the lamp to cool for about one hour.
Regulatory Warnings
Before installing and using the projector, read the regulatory notices in the Regulatory Compliance section
on page 82.
Symbol Explanations
DISPOSAL: Do not use household or municipal waste collection services for
disposal of electrical and electronic equipment. EU countries require the use
of separate recycling collection services.
About this manual
This manual is intended for end users and describes how to install and operate the DLP projector. Wher-
ever possible, relevant information—such as an illustration and its description—has been kept on one
page. This printer-friendly format is both for your convenience and to help save paper, thereby protecting
the environment. It is suggested that you only print sections that are relevant to your needs.
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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................................................. 1
PACKING CHECKLIST........................................................................................................................................................... 1
VIEWS OF PROJECTOR PARTS............................................................................................................................................... 2
Front-right View ............................................................................................................................................................. 2
Bottom view..................................................................................................................................................................... 3
TOP FEATURES..................................................................................................................................................................... 4
OSD Controls and Status LEDs...................................................................................................................................... 4
TERMINAL PANEL FEATURES............................................................................................................................................... 5
REMOTE CONTROL PARTS ................................................................................................................................................... 7
REMOTE CONTROL OPERATING RANGE............................................................................................................................... 8
PROJECTOR AND REMOTE CONTROL BUTTONS.................................................................................................................... 8
SETUP AND OPERATION................................................................................................................................................. 9
INSERTING THE REMOTE CONTROL BATTERIES ................................................................................................................... 9
INSTALLING OR REMOVING THE OPTIONAL LENS .............................................................................................................. 10
Removing the Existing Lens From the Projector .......................................................................................................... 10
Installing the New Lens................................................................................................................................................. 11
THROW DISTANCE AND SCREEN SIZE ................................................................................................................................ 12
INSTALLING THE OPTIONAL COLOR WHEEL ...................................................................................................................... 14
MAKING CONNECTIONS..................................................................................................................................................... 16
Connecting Your PC or Macintosh Computer .............................................................................................................. 16
Connecting an External Monitor .................................................................................................................................. 17
Connecting Your DVD Player with Component Output ............................................................................................... 18
Connecting Your VCR or Laser Disc Player ................................................................................................................ 19
PROJECTING AN IMAGE (BASIC OPERATION)...................................................................................................... 20
TURNING ON THE PROJECTOR ............................................................................................................................................ 20
SELECTING AN INPUT SOURCE........................................................................................................................................... 21
ADJUSTING THE PICTURE POSITION AND PICTURE SIZE ..................................................................................................... 22
Adjusting Picture Position Manually............................................................................................................................ 22
Lens Shift Adjustable Range ......................................................................................................................................... 23
Adjusting the Projector Level ....................................................................................................................................... 24
OPTIMIZING AN RGB IMAGE AUTOMATICALLY................................................................................................................. 25
Adjusting the Image Using Auto Sync........................................................................................................................... 25
ADJUSTING VOLUME UP AND DOWN................................................................................................................................. 25
TURNING OFF THE PROJECTOR........................................................................................................................................... 26
About Direct Power Off ................................................................................................................................................ 27
After Use ....................................................................................................................................................................... 27
CONVENIENT FEATURES ............................................................................................................................................. 28
TURNING OFF THE IMAGE AND SOUND .............................................................................................................................. 28
FREEZING A PICTURE......................................................................................................................................................... 28
ADJUSTING THE FOCUS/ZOOM MANUALLY ....................................................................................................................... 28
CHANGING LAMP MODE.................................................................................................................................................... 29
Changing Lamp Mode by Using the Projector's OSD Control Panel........................................................................... 29
GETTING INFORMATION..................................................................................................................................................... 29
Correcting Keystone by Using the Remote Control ...................................................................................................... 30
PREVENTING THE UNAUTHORIZED USE OF THE PROJECTOR .............................................................................................. 31
Locking the Projector ................................................................................................................................................... 31
Unlocking the Projector To unlock the projector, refer to the following guide............................................................ 32
USING THE PHYSICAL LOCK .............................................................................................................................................. 32
Using the Kensington Lock ........................................................................................................................................... 32
USING ON-SCREEN DISPLAY....................................................................................................................................... 33
USING THE MENUS ............................................................................................................................................................ 33
Navigating the OSD ...................................................................................................................................................... 33
MENU TREE....................................................................................................................................................................... 34
INPUT MENU DESCRIPTIONS AND FUNCTIONS ................................................................................................................... 38
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ADJUST MENU DESCRIPTIONS AND FUNCTIONS................................................................................................................. 39
Picture........................................................................................................................................................................... 39
Signal Adjustment ................................................................................................................................................... 42
Video Setting ................................................................................................................................................................ 43
Setup ........................................................................................................................................................................... 44
Installation.................................................................................................................................................................... 51
MAINTENANCE................................................................................................................................................................ 56
CLEANING THE PROJECTOR................................................................................................................................................ 56
Cleaning the Cabinet .................................................................................................................................................... 56
Cleaning the Lens ......................................................................................................................................................... 56
Cleaning the Filters ...................................................................................................................................................... 58
Replacing the Lamps..................................................................................................................................................... 60
APPENDIX.......................................................................................................................................................................... 62
TROUBLESHOOTING........................................................................................................................................................... 62
Indicator Messages ....................................................................................................................................................... 62
Common Problems and Solutions ................................................................................................................................. 63
Tips for Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................................... 63
IMAGE PROBLEMS.............................................................................................................................................................. 64
Lamp Problems ............................................................................................................................................................. 64
Remote Control Problems............................................................................................................................................. 65
Audio Problems............................................................................................................................................................. 65
HAVING THE PROJECTOR SERVICED .................................................................................................................................. 65
SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................................................................................................. 66
PROJECTOR SPECIFICATIONS.............................................................................................................................................. 66
Lens options .................................................................................................................................................................. 67
CABINET DIMENSIONS ....................................................................................................................................................... 67
PIN ASSIGNMENTS OF MINI D-SUB 15 PIN INPUT CONNECTOR.......................................................................................... 68
COMPATIBLE INPUT SIGNAL LIST ...................................................................................................................................... 69
RS232 CONTROL COMMANDS AND CABLE CONNECTIONS ................................................................................................ 71
Control Command......................................................................................................................................................... 72
SCREEN TRIGGER............................................................................................................................................................... 76
OPERATION USING HTTP BROWSER ................................................................................................................................. 77
Overview ....................................................................................................................................................................... 77
Preparation Before Use ................................................................................................................................................ 77
Handling of the Address for Operation by Using a Browser ........................................................................................ 77
Configuring Network Settings....................................................................................................................................... 78
Structure of the HTTP Server........................................................................................................................................ 80
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE ..................................................................................................................................... 82
FCC WARNING.................................................................................................................................................................. 82
CANADA ............................................................................................................................................................................ 82
SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS................................................................................................................................................... 82
EN 55022 WARNING ......................................................................................................................................................... 82
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INTRODUCTION
Packing Checklist
Carefully unpack the projector and check that the following items are included:
DLP PROJECTOR
REMOTE CONTROL
(WITH TWO AA BATTERIES)
POWER CORD
(FOR US MODEL)
POWER CORD
(FOR CHINA MODEL)
POWER CORD
(FOR EU MODEL)
6 SEGMENT
COLOR WHEEL
VGA CABLE
CD-ROM
(THIS USER’S MANUAL)
LENS HOLE CAP
(INSTALLED)
Contact your dealer immediately if any items are missing, appear damaged, or if the unit does not work.
Caution:
Avoid using the projector in dusty environments.
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Views of Projector Parts
Front-right View
1 2
3
4
5 6 7 8
9 10
11
12 13
14
15 16
17
LABEL
DESCRIPTION
Lamp cover
Remove cover to replace lamp or color wheel
Lens
Remove lens cap before use
OSD control panel
See OSD Controls and Status LEDs
Speakers
IR receiver
Built-in stereo speakers
Receiver for IR signal from remote control
Lens release button
Press the release button before removing the lens
Intake vent
Lens cap
Lamp cooling vent – do not obstruct
Covers lens to protect when not in use
Height adjuster
Adjusts level of projector
IR receiver
Receiver for IR signal from remote control
I/O connector panel
Connect various input devices
IR receiver
Receiver for IR signal from remote control
Rear intake vent
Rear cooling intake – do not obstruct
ITEM
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
Exhaust vent
Kensington lock
Security chain lock
Carrying handle
Exhaust vent – do not obstruct
Attach the projector to a permanent object with the Kensington slot
and a security cable.
Attach the projector to a permanent object using a security cable.
16.
17.
Important:
Grill openings on the projector allow for good air circulation, which keeps the projector lamp cool.
Do not obstruct any of the grill openings.
Pull up the handle when carrying the projector.
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