Vivitar DP1500 X, User Manual

Page 1: ...Digital Projector User Manual ...

Page 2: ...its 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 commercial 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 guara...

Page 3: ...l voltages inside the projector can cause severe injury Except as specifically directed in this Instruction Manual do not attempt to service this product yourself Refer all service to qualified service personnel Keep the plastic packing materials from the projector accessories and optional parts out of the reach of children as these bags may result in death by suffocation Be particularly careful a...

Page 4: ... shock damage or fire Ensure the plug is free of dust before inserting it into a socket Ensure that the plug is inserted into the socket securely 8 Do not overload wall sockets extension cords or power strips as this may cause fire or electric shock 9 Do not place the projector where the cord can be stepped on as this may result in fraying or damage to the lead or the plug Be alert to tripping haz...

Page 5: ... the Projector Setting Up the Projector Connecting to a Computer Connecting to a Video Source Using the Projector Turning the A V Equipment On Turning the Projector On and Off Focusing and Positioning the Screen Image Operation Indicator Projector Control Menus Accessing the Main Menu Changing a Menu Setting Menu Options Input Menu Image Menu Computer Menu Audio Menu 6 6 7 8 8 9 9 9 9 9 10 10 11 1...

Page 6: ...sc Menu Option Menu Reset Menu Maintenance Cleaning the Lens Cleaning the Projector Housing Cleaning the Air Filter Replacing the Lamp Technical Specifications Appendix A Preset Signals HDTV Preset Signals 22 24 26 27 27 27 28 28 29 30 30 31 ...

Page 7: ... Lamp Power button 9 AC power socket 10 Main Power Switch 11 Rear IR remote control sensor 12 Security lock receptacle 13 Control port PS2 USB 14 Audio IN connector 15 DVI connector 16 Computer IN connector 17 S video input Component Video Inputs 18 Y jack 19 Cb jack 20 Cr jack 21 Audio input jacks L R 22 Composite Video input jack 23 Projector Lens Cap Not Shown 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1...

Page 8: ...POWER Turns the projector and lamp On and OFF MENU Displays or hides the on screen control menus SELECT Selects the desired menu choice ENTER Confirms a menu selection AUTO Automatically adjusts frequency and phase INPUT To manually select an input source KEYSTONE Adjusts trapezoidal distortion of the projection which that may occur depending on the horizontal projection angle ...

Page 9: ...C Deselects the current setting and exits a menu KEYSTONE Adjusts trapezoidal distortion of the projection that may occur depending on the horizontal projection angle VOLUME Adjusts the volume of the projectors speakers FREEZE Freezes the current graphics and video image on the screen BLANK Cuts off the screen temporarily D ZOOM Digitally zooms the current image window MUTE Temporarily cuts off th...

Page 10: ...also includes a laser pointer Auto Off Mode The auto off mode conserves power as well as lamp life by automatically turning off the lamp if the projector does not detect an input signal for specified period of time 30 minutes In the auto off mode the lamp is turned off conserving electricity cooling the projector and extending the life of the lamp Use the Power button on either the remote controll...

Page 11: ... another device such as a stereo Unpacking the Projector When you unpack the projector make sure you have all these components Projector Projector carrying case Remote Controller IR 2 AAA batteries for the Controller Power cord Computer cable S Video cable A V composite cable RCA type for composite video and audio Lens cap Instruction manual The following cables are optional accessories Audio cabl...

Page 12: ...creen The optical zoom capability of the projector allows an adjustment of 30 percent Distance between the screen and the projector Projection Size Diagonal 40 50 70 100 150 200 300 Projection Distance ft 5 7 10 14 20 27 41 Lens at WIDE position Projection Distance ft 7 9 12 18 27 36 54 Lens at TELE position 3 When replacing batteries for the remote controller take the following precautions Do not...

Page 13: ...ored yellow Component video YCbCr is less common and features three RCA type video jacks typically colored red green and blue S Video is readily identified by a single connector with four small pins You can connect the projector simultaneously to composite component and S Video sources You can select which video source to project using the control panel or remote controller If the Auto Search feat...

Page 14: ...l start and the projector runs internal system tests c The Power LED changes to solid green indicating the projetor is ready d The fan motor turns off but the Power LED remains Solid Green 5 Press the Power button on either the projector control panel Page 7 or the remote controller Page 8 Notice that the POWER LED will blink twice and the fan motor will start In about one minute the LAMP LED will...

Page 15: ...Solid The projector is powered and ready Power Red Flashing There is a problem with the projector fan the projector cannot start up Power Red Solid When Main Power is turned on 1 second Lamp Green Solid The lamp is in good condition and is projecting at maximum brightness Lamp Green Flashing The lamp is close to its end of life but the lamp is still operational Lamp Red Solid The lamp has reached ...

Page 16: ...les you to set projector options including OSD language color temperature projection mode aspect ratio and keystone correction Reset menu returns all projector settings to their factory defaults Accessing the Main Menu The projector menus can be accessed using either the projector control panel or the remote control To display the Main menu press the Menu button The Main menu appears Changing a Me...

Page 17: ... displayed on the screen then On the Remote controller use the or buttons for volume and keystone On the Projector Control Panel use the or buttons for keystone Menu Options Detailed Description The following menus are described in this section in detail Input Image Computer Audio Misc Option Reset Input Menu The Input menu allows you to specify the signal source that you wish to project This is T...

Page 18: ... S Video signal Video Composite video signal PIP Displays additional image window on screen Computer Computer display only Video on Place a small video window in the foreground Computer with the computer display in the background Computer Place a small computer window in the foreground on Video with the video display in the background Video Video display only PBP Computer and video is displayed si...

Page 19: ...lor channel balancing Y R G B Image Main Menu Picture Sub menu Independent Color Control Gamma Sub menu ICC Sub menu 1 Press the MENU button 2 Use the thumb pad or SELECT button to select the Image Menu Once the Image Menu is highlighted press the ENTER button 3 Use the thumb pad or SELECT button again to choose from the Picture Gamma or ICC sub menus Highlight the submenu of choice and press ENTE...

Page 20: ...ting the weaker the color strength Sharpness The higher the setting the sharper the computer s Computer projection The lower the setting the softer the computer s projection Sharpness The higher the setting the sharper the video s Video projection The lower the setting the softer the video s projection Tint Video Adjusts the projection between red and green color Gamma Selects a gamma correction c...

Page 21: ... button 3 Use the thumb pad or SELECT button again to choose from the Tracking Sync or Position sub menus Highlight the submenu of choice and press ENTER The following table provides detail of the available sub menu choices Menu Description Tracking Adjusts horizontal tracking Sync Adjusts the dot phase of the input signal Adjusts the picture to where it looks best PosiH Adjusts the horizontal pos...

Page 22: ...nu is highlighted press the ENTER button 3 Use the thumb pad or SELECT button again to choose from the Volume Input or Mute sub menus Highlight the submenu of choice and press ENTER Menu Description Volume Adjust the volume up or down Input Specify an audio source RCA or phone jack input Mute Cuts off the sound temporarily 4 Use the or buttons to adjust the desired display attribute in the sub men...

Page 23: ... include projector utilities for freeze frame auto search on off lamp life counter auto off time on off and sleep mode settings Misc Main Menu Freeze Sub menu Auto Search Sub menu Lamp Life Sub menu Auto Off Sub menu Blank Sub menu inactive Sleep Sub menu ...

Page 24: ...lock Auto Off Automatically turns off the lamp if the projector does not detect an input signal for specified time period Blank Blanks the screen temporarily Sleep Mode Automatically turns off the projector lamp after a specified time period even if a source is present Disable Sleep mode is not active 1 Hour Automatically turns off lamp after one hour 2 Hours Automatically turns off lamp after two...

Page 25: ... Main Menu Language Sub menu Color Temp Sub menu Projection Sub menu Keystone Sub menu Aspect Ratio Sub menu 1 Press the MENU button 2 Use the thumb pad or SELECT button to select the Option Menu Once the Option Menu is highlighted press the ENTER button 3 Use the thumb pad or SELECT button again to choose from the various sub menus Highlight the submenu of choice and press ENTER ...

Page 26: ...et Gives white colors a red tint Middle Preset Gives white colors a neutral tint High Preset Gives white colors a blue tint Projection Sets the projection display mode Rear The projection is reversed horizontally Ceiling The projection is inverted vertically Aspect Ratio HDTV and video display selection 4 3 Selects 4 3 aspect ratio 16 9 Selects 16 9 aspect ratio Keystone Adjusts trapezoidal distor...

Page 27: ...ts 1 Press the MENU button 2 Use the thumb pad or SELECT button to select the Reset Menu Once the Reset Menu is highlighted press the ENTER button The following table provides detail of the available choices Menu Description No Maintains the existing settings Yes Returns to default settings 3 Press ESC button if you want to exit from this menu ...

Page 28: ...n any of the projector panels except the lamp and air filter covers Dangerous electrical voltages inside the projector can cause severe injury Except as specifically indicated in this Instruction Manual do not attempt to service this product yourself Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Cleaning the Lens Clean the lens whenever you notice dirt or dust on the surface Wipe the lens sur...

Page 29: ...ement lamps 4 Replace the filter panel door and plug the power cable back into the projector Replacing the Lamp The projector lamp typically lasts for about 2000 hours of use It is time to replace the lamp when The projected image gets darker or starts to deteriorate The projection lamp indicator LED turns to red See page 14 Caution The projector lamp develops high heat and high pressure during us...

Page 30: ...s window on video background Video window on graphics background Separate graphics and video windows with arbitrary size and position Analog RGB input input signal D sub DVI Connector HDTV Display 480p 60Hz 720p 60Hz 1080i 30Hz Video Input Formats NTSC PAL Input Signal Composite 1 0 Vp p 75 Compatibility S Video Y 1 0 Vp p 75 Video Signal C 0 286 Vp p 75 Speaker signal Component Y 1 0 Vp p 75 Cb C...

Page 31: ... 2 31 500 70 087 H V 900 VGA VESA 85 Hz 37 927 85 038 H V 936 640x480 VGA mode 3 31 469 59 940 H V 800 Macintosh 13 35 000 66 667 H V 864 VGA VESA 72 Hz 37 861 72 809 H V 832 VGA VESA 75 Hz 37 500 75 000 H V 840 VGA VESA 85 Hz 43 269 85 008 H V 832 800x600 SVGA VESA 56 Hz 35 156 56 250 H V 1024 SVGA VESA 60 Hz 37 879 60 317 H V 1056 SVGA VESA 72 Hz 48 077 72 188 H V 1040 SVGA VESA 75 Hz 46 875 75 ...

Page 32: ...ro HI 71 713 76 047 H V 1472 1280x960 SXGA VESA 60 Hz 60 000 60 000 H V 1800 SXGA VESA 75 Hz 75 000 75 000 H V 1680 SXGA VESA 85 Hz 77 094 85 002 H V 1728 1280x1024 SXGA VESA 60 Hz 63 981 60 020 H V 1688 SXGA VESA 75 Hz 79 976 75 025 H V 1688 SXGA VESA 85 Hz 91 146 85 024 H V 1728 HDTV Preset Signals Preset Signals Horizontal Vertical Active fH kHz fV Hz Active Pixel Pixel 480p 640 480 31 469 59 9...

Page 33: ...EN 32 User s Manual Projector Control port USB port Mouse cable for USB Mouse cable for PS 2 Projector Computer Control port PS 2 port Projector Computer ...

Page 34: ...H Connecting to a Video Source S Video Component Composite Connecting to a Computer data S Video Video Audio Projector Y Cb Cr DVD Player Video out VCR IN OUT 1 Projector IN OUT Computer Audio IN Audio OUT DVI DVI OUT Computer IN VGA OUT ...

Page 35: ...EN 34 User s Manual Projector 2 Projector IN OUT HDTV Audio IN Audio OUT Computer IN Green Blue Red ...