Vivitar DP1500 X User Manual

Digital Projector User Manual

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Warranty Policy

This projector is under warranty for one full year from the date of purchase by the original purchaser. In case of defects in materials or workmanship, Vivitar will repair or replace the projector free of charge. This warranty applies to the projector only and does not include batteries or other accessories. This warranty will not be honored if the projector has been mishandled or tampered with, or altered by anyone other than the manufacturer. Other than for the warranty herein, Vivitar is not responsible for loss, damage, or inconvenience of any kind. A defective projector being returned under warranty must be accompanied by a description of the problem and proof of purchase with the date of purchase clearly indicated. All related transportation costs and insurances are at the owner’s expense. Any alteration of this warranty cannot be made without the written approval of Vivitar.

FCC Notice

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 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 guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, detectable by turning the equipment in question 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 distance between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a different circuit than that to which the

receiver is connected

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

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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and

2. This device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation.

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Important Information About Your DP-1500X

Please read the following important information about your DP-1500X projector.

Important Safety Information

Warning:

Never look into the projector lens when the lamp is switched on as the bright light can damage your eyes. Never let children look into the lens when it is on.

Never open any covers on the projector except the lamp and filter covers. Dangerous electrical 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 around small children.

Caution:

When you replace the projector lamp, never touch the new bulb with your bare hands. The invisible residue left by the oil on your hands may be shorten the bulb life. Use a cloth or gloves to handle the new bulb.

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Safety Instructions

Always follow these safety instructions when setting up and using the projector:

1. Do not place the projector on an unstable stand or table.

2. Do not use the projector near water or sources of heat.

3. Use accessories only as recommended.

4. Use the type of power source indicated on the projector.

If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer.

5. Insert the projector’s three-pin plug into a properly grounded socket.

6. Do not handle the plug or projector with wet hands.

7. Always take the following precautions when handling the plug. Failure to do so

may result in 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 hazard.

10.Unplug the projector from the wall socket before cleaning. Use a damp cloth for

cleaning the exterior of the projector. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners.

Ocular Hazards -

11. Never look directly into the projector lamp when it is on.

12. Do not position the projector to point directly into an audience.

13. Do not point the laser pointer at anyone, especially near their eyes.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Projector Features and Controls

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Control Panel

Remote Control

Button Function

Getting the Most Out of Y our Projector

Remote Control Auto Off Mode Sleep Mode Control Panel

Setup

Unpacking 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

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Projector Control Menus

Accessing the Main Menu Changing a Menu Setting Menu Options

Input Menu Image Menu Computer Menu Audio Menu

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Misc Menu Option Menu Reset Menu

Maintenance

Cleaning the Lens Cleaning the Projector Housing Cleaning the Air Filter Replacing the Lamp

T echnical Specifications

Appendix A

Preset Signals HDTV Preset Signals

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Projector Features and Controls

Projector

1. Zoom ring

2. Focus ring

3.Lens

4. Ventilation slots (exhaust)

5. Height Adjustment

6. Front IR remote control sensor

7.Speakers

8. Control Panel including

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)

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Control Panel

LED

POWER Power LED indicator - indicates power to projector LAMP Lamp LED indicator- indicates lamp power

Control Panel Buttons -

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

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Remote Control

Button Function

POWER Turns the projector and lamp On and OFF MENU Displays (or hides) the on-screen control menus LASER Fires laser pointer (press and hold) WINDOW Adjusts Window size while in PIP mode AUTO Automatically adjusts frequency and phase

(To adjust manually - press enter, Menu/Computer/Tracking,

Sync, PosiH, PosiV to fine tune.) COMPUTER Selects computer input signal (computer, DVI, or HDTV) VIDEO Selects video input signal (YCbCr, S-Video, Video) PIP Picture-in-Picture: displays a second image window POINTER Displays pointer icon on the screen

Confirms the current setting ESC 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 T emporarily cuts-off the projector speakers LANGUAGE Selects the desired OSD (On-Screen

Display) language THUMB PAD The thumb pad is a thumb-activated

navigational controller. It acts like a small

joystick or game controller. Pressing the pad

forward or backward allows you to

navigate up and down the projector menus.

If your projector is equipped with an optional

mouse link cable, the controller pad will

function as a remote mouse for your PC.

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Getting the Most Out of Your Projector

The projector has a full set of features that allow you to control the settings for video, audio, power management, display parameters, and much more. To derive the greatest utility from your projector, read the following sections for a summary of these important features.

Remote Control

The buttons on the remote control allow direct and immediate control of the most commonly used features including source selection, display modes, PIP, keystone adjustment, volume control, video freeze-frame, zoom, video blanking, audio muting, and power control. The remote control buttons can also be used for advanced functions and to access the projector’s menu system. The remote controller can be used as a remote mouse for your PC, and 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 controller or the projector control panel to turn the projector on again if it has powered off.

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Sleep Mode

The sleep mode conserves electricity by automatically turning off the lamp if the projector’s lamp is on continuously for a specified period ( 1 to 3 hours). In sleep mode, the lamp is turned off, conserving electricity , cooling the projector and extending the life of the lamp. Use the Power button to turn the projector on and off.

Control Panel

The control panel buttons on the top of the projector offer access to advanced functions, such as adjusting the brightness and contrast for computer images.

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Setup

This section tells you how to unpack, set up, and connect your projector to other equipment. The projector must be connected to a computer or a video source such as a video tape deck, camcorder, digital camera or notebook computer in order to make a projection. You may connect multiple sources to the projector such as a computer and a video source. You may also connect a computer mouse to use as a controller. Audio may be provided for one, or both, image sources. The audio source can be a computer, a channel of your video source, or another device such as a stereo.

Unpacking the Projector

When you unpack the projector, make sure you have all these components:

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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 cable HDTV to D-Sub (When using HDTV as input signal) Mouse cable (for PS/2) Mouse cable (for USB) DVI cable Component Video cable

Many of the above optional items may not be required for your particular installation. Retain packaging materials in case you need to move or ship the projector in the future. It should always be transported in its original protective packaging.

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