Marantz VP8100 User Manual

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Model VP8100 User Guide

Video Projector

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL

The lightning symbol in the triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation mark in the triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,

DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.

ATTENTION: POUR ÉVITER LES CHOCS ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND.

For the customers in the USA:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

-Keep an appropriate distance between the equipment and the receiver.

-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

NOTE:

Changes or modifications may cause this unit to fail to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

For the customers in Canada:

This class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment regulations.

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT

This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and safety standards. There are, however, some installation and operational precautions which you should be particularly aware of.

1.Read Instructions: All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated.

2.Retain Instructions: The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

3.Heed Warnings: All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4.Follow Instructions: All operating and use instructions should be followed.

5.Cleaning: Unplug this video product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

6.Attachments: Do not use attachments not recommended by the video product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

7.Water and Moisture: Do not use this video product near waterfor example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.

8.Accessories: Do not place this video product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The video product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the appliance. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the video product. Any mounting of the appliance should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

9.Ventilation: Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the video product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the video product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This video product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This video product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

10.Power Sources: This video product should be operated only under the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply for your home, consult the appliance dealer or a local power company. For video products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

11.Grounding or Polarization: The precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization means of an appliance is not defeated.

AC POLARIZED PLUG

12.Power-Cord Protection: Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be stepped on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.

13.Protective Attachment Plug: The appliance is equipped with an attachment plug having overload protection. This is a safety feature. See Instruction Manual for replacement or resetting the protective device. If the plug needs to be replaced, be sure that the service technician has used a replacement plug specified by the manufacturer that has the same overload protection as the original plug.

14.Lighting: Under the unusual circumstances, such as during a lighting storm, or when it is left unused for a long period of time, unplug it from the wall outlet to disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the video product due to lightning and power-line surges.

15.Power Lines: An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

16.Overloading: Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

17.Object and Liquid Entry: Never push objects of any kind into this video product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the video product.

18.Servicing: Do not attempt to service this video product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to a qualified service personnel.

19.Damage Requiring Service: Unplug this video product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to a qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

a.When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.

b.If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the video product.

c.If the video product has been exposed to rain or water.

d.If the video product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions, adjust only those controls that are covered with the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the video product to its normal operation.

e.If the video product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.

f.When the video product exhibits a distinct change in performance which may require further assistance.

20.Replacement Parts: When replacement parts are required, be sure that the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.

21.Safety Check: Upon the completion of any service or repairs to this video product, ask a service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the video product is in proper operating condition.

22.Carts and Stands: The appliance should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.

23.An appliance and cart combination should be handled with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.

24.When the projector is mounted on the ceiling, the Ceiling Mount Kit approved by MARANTZ must be used for installation.

25.Do not look into the lens when the projector is turned on. It could damage your eyesight.

26.Unplug the projector from the wall outlet if it is not to be used for a few days.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

SET UP PROCEDURES

OPERATIONS

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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FEATURES

Excellent video quality

•The MARANTZ progressives scan (3D motion adaptive line doubling) technology provides natural and clear video quality.

•The MARANTZ 3D-Y/C separation technology ensures clear screen image without blur in color.

•The Marantz Two to Three Pull Down film detection technology ensures to depict the most natural moments of objects projected in the recorded film format.

•The MARANTZ digital technology and DLPTM technology ensure vivid and true color reproduction, and accurate gray scale to the greatest degree as possible.

•The newly developed optical system and new DLPTM technology allow a high contrast ratio (500:1), high brightness (700 ANSI lumen) and excellent uniformity throughout the screen.

INTRODUCTION

Sophisticated Design

• The sophisticated form and its color fit any room to create the most comfortable space in memory.

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Compact Size

• The compact and light body is easy to carry and set up.

Computer Capability

•The unit is ready for for computer use in VGA, SVGA, and XGA.

Widescreen flexibility

•The unit allows the user to enjoy both 16:9 and 4:3 screen images at aspect ratio.

Ready for DVD and HDTV

•The COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT IN terminal is ideally corresponds to DVD and HDTV (1080i, and 720p). This input ensures the highest video quality.

•The COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT IN terminal corresponds to DVD. It also corresponds to the squeeze signal, the progressive signal for DVD.

Picture mode and picture memory

•The unit has three picture modes: THEATER, NORMAL and DYNAMIC. Furthermore, the unit has three kinds of memory in each picture mode: THEATER1, THEATER2 and THEATER3. This allows the users to enjoy the fine tuned pictures for personal preference.

Direct access buttons (Remote controller)

The remote controller provides direct access buttons for those functions that are most often used.

• POWER ON	• STANDBY
Input Select
• COMPONENT	• S-VIDEO
• VIDEO	• RGB
Picture Mode
• THEATER	• NORMAL	• DYNAMIC
Menu
• MENU	• ENTER
Aspect
• FULL	• SQUEEZE	– DLPTM and DMDTM are registered trademarks of Texas
• 4:3	• ZOOM	Instruments Incorporated.
Others		– Even if no trademarks are indicated, they are greatly valued.
• OSD	• 2-3P/D	• B-LIGHT
• P-SHIFT	• V-MUTE

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INTRODUCTION

PROJECTOR LAYOUT AND FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW

ENGLISH

inputs.

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Connector panel and Rear

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TRIG.1	TRIG.2	RGB IN		Y	PB/CB	PR/CR
				COMPONENT VIDEO IN			S-VIDEO
	EXT. INT.	OUT	IN				IN
				VIDEO IN
REMOTE CONTROL

b n

c

Ú0 Ú3

Ú2

INTRODUCTION

ENGLISH

z COMPONENT VIDEO IN

Y, PB/CB, PR/CR connectors.

Connect to the COMPONENT VIDEO output of video equipment or an A/V processor/receiver with a component video loop.

x S-VIDEO IN

Connect to the S-VIDEO output of a video equipment.

c VIDEO IN

Connect to the composite video output of a video equipment.

v RGB IN

Connect to the analog RGB output of a computer equipment.

b REMOTE SW. (EXTERNAL/INTERNAL)

When using the MARANTZ REMOTE CONTROL system, select EXTERNAL. Otherwise select INTERNAL.

n REMOTE CONTROL IN/OUT

Connect to the REMOTE CONTROL connectors of other Marantz equipment. It is then possible to control the whole system with a single Remote Controller.

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Ú1

Ú2

Ú0

, TRIG.2 OUT

Either A 12-volt signal or a 0-volt signal is sent to the equipment connected to the TRIG.2 OUT, according to the setting in the OSD menu.

Note:

This cannot be used for these connectors, TRIG.1 OUT and TRIG.2 OUT, as the power source.

. Adjuster button

When using adjuster, press the button and loosen an adjuster.

Ú0Adjuster

Ú1Rear adjuster

Adjust the vertical angle of the projector.

Ú2Ventilation holes

Ú3IR sensor

Ú4AC IN

Connect the supplied AC power cord.

m TRIG.1 OUT

When the projector is turned on, a 12-volt signal is sent to the equipment connected to the TRIG.1 OUT. This allows automatic triggering of an accessory, such as a powered up/down screen, whenever the projector is turned on or off. When the unit is turned off, no voltage is output and when the unit is turned on, 12 V is output.

Note:

You cannot use the connector as the power source.

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