Vivitek D8300 Series User Manual

User’s Manual

Contents

COPYRIGHT INFORMATION 5

y Copyright 5
y Disclaimer 5
y About this manual 5

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 6

y DISPOSAL OF OLD ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT 7
y Important Recycle Instructions: 7

INTRODUCTION 8

y About This Manual 8
y Description, Features and Benefits 8
y Parts List 9

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS 10

y D8300 at a Glance 10
y I/O Panel 11
y KEYPAD 12
y To install batteries in the remote control 14
y Range of effective remote control signal reception 14

Installation Considerations 15

y Ambient Light 15
y Throw Distance 15
y Modes of installation 15
y Allow at least 50 cm clearance around the exhaust vent. 16
y Do not tilt the projector more than 15 degrees. 17
y Other Considerations 17

Lens Shift 18

y Vertical Lens Shift 18
y Horizontal Lens Shift 18

Connecting the projector to other devices. 19

y HDMI Connection 19
y 12V Trigger connection 20
y IR Input connection 20
y S-VIDEO, VIDEO connection 21
y COMPONENT connection 21
y RS-232 Controller Connection 22

Start using the projector - Adjustments 23

y Connecting to AC Power 23
y Turning on the Power 23
y Changing the OSD Language 24
y Adjusting the Picture Orientation 24
y Lens Adjustments 25

Start using the projector - Operation 26

y Selecting An Input Source 26
y Selecting an Aspect Ratio 26
y Using the OSD 26

Start using the projector - OSD Introduction 27

y OSD Menu Tree 27
y OSD Introduction - MAIN 28
y OSD Introduction - ADVANCE 30
y OSD Introduction - SYSTEM 33
y OSD Introduction - CONTROL 34
y OSD Introduction - LANGUAGE 35
y OSD Introduction - SERVICE 36

Change Lamp 38

y To replace the projector lamp 38

LED Status 40

y POWER 40
y ISSUE 40

SPECIFICATIONS 41

y Optical 41
y Electrical 41
y Physical 41

SERIAL INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS 42

y Transfer Specifications 42
y RS-232 Commands 42
y IR Codes and Key names 42
y Operations Commands 43

Dimensions 46

Supported Timings 47

Projection Distance and Screen Size 48

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DLP Projector - User’s Manual

COPYRIGHT INFORMATION

Copyright

This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is protected under international copyright laws,
with all rights reserved. Neither this manual, nor any of the material contained herein, may be reproduced without writ­ten consent of the manufacturer. The Vivitek logo is a trademark of “Vivitek Corporation.” © Copyright 2012

Disclaimer

The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The manufacturer makes no representations 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 here without obligation of the manufacturer to notify any person of such revision or
changes.

About this manual

This manual is intended for end users and describes how to install and operate the DLP projector. Wherever 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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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Thank you for your purchase of this quality product! For best performance, please read this manual carefully as it is your
guide through the menus and operation.

1. Read and Keep these instructions.

2. Heed all warnings.

3. Follow all instructions.

4. Do not use this apparatus near water. and not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

5. Clean only with a dry cloth.

6. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

7. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one
wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third
prong is provided for your safety. When the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for the
replacement of the obsolete outlet.

8. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.

9. Only use the attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

10. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus. When a
cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus to avoid injury from tip-over.

11. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

12. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any
way, such as power supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the ap-paratus,
the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

13. The +12V trigger only outputs 12V DC signal for triggering. Do not connect to any other power input or output. This
could cause damage to this unit.

14. Keep the packing material in case the equipment should ever need to be shipped.

15. Never look into the lens when the projector is on.

AVOID EYE CONTACT TO THE LIGHT

DISPOSAL OF OLD ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT

(Applicable throughout the European Union and other European countries with separate collection programs)

This symbol found on your product or on its packaging, indicates that this product should not be
treated as household waste when you wish to dispose of it. Instead, it should be handed over to
an applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring
this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences to the
environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate disposal of this
product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. This symbol is only valid
in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authori-ties or
dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

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.

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INTRODUCTION

About This Manual

This User’s Manual describes how to install, set up and operate the D8300. Throughout this manual, the Projector is
referred to as the “D8300.”

Target Audience Vivitek has prepared this manual to help installers and end users get the most out of the D8300.

Vivitek has made every effort to ensure that this manual is accurate as of the date it was printed. However, because of
ongoing product improvements and customer feedback, it may require updating from time to time. You can always find
the latest version of this and other Vivitek product manuals on-line, at www.vivitekcorp.com.

Description, Features and Benefits

The Vivitek D8300 provides state-of-the-art technology for 1080P picture performance, Full HD (1920 x 1080) native
resolution for crystal clear, pristine images. The D8300 offers incredibly high definition images at today’s highest
available resolutions. Equipped with precision optics, the D8300 includes zoom, focus and lens shift controls for a throw
range of 1.85:1 to 2.40:1. For a smaller throw distance (1.56:1 to 1.86: 1), the D8300 can be fitted with a varying optics
package (optional) to meet different requirements. Exceptional scaling and film-to-video (3:2 pull-down) conversion
is easily achieved. Combined with Vivitek’s sophisticated parameters for white balancing, the D8300’s proprietary
deinterlacing technology provides the highest level of devel-opment for gray-scale and color balancing and artifact-free
images. Completing this engineering marvel are discrete infrared (IR) and RS-232 control, power and source selection
controls for seamless, flexible operation.

 Key Features and Benefits

The D8300 offers these key features and benefits:

y Native Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (16:9 Native Aspect Ratio)
y DLP system using high-performance Digital Micromirror Device (DMD)
y Two (2), HDMI 1.3 Inputs with High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP)
y HDTV Compatible
y Excellent Video Processing on progressive and interlaced video inputs.

 Green Product with:

y Lead free solder used for soldering including circuit and component electronics.
y Lead free glasses and coatings.
y Recycled paper used in the user manuals and packing cartons.
y Energy Saving: High efficiency power switching and less than 1W power consumption in standby mode.

 Additional Features of the D8300

y Horizontal and vertical lens shift
y Keystone adjustment

Parts List

Your D8300 is shipped with the following items, if any items are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer or
Vivitek Customer Service.

y DLP Projector x 1
y Wrench x 1
y Power Cable

USA x 1
China x 1
Europe x 1

y Remote Control x1

Batteries x 2
y CD x 1
y Warranty Card

China x 1

USA x 1

Europe x 1

Taiwan x 1

Other x 1
y INSP. Card x 1
y China RoHS Card x 1

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CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

D8300 at a Glance

Vertical Shift adjustment

Horizontal Shift
adjustment

Zoom ring

Focus ring

Air outlet

Air outlet

Air inlet

Adjustable
feet*4

Air inlet

Air inlet

Kensington Lock

Lamp Cover

Power inlet

Rear Infre-red window
(remote control)

181.4

327

56.4

103.4

153.4

Ceiling mount dimension

M6xL10

Use screw x 3pcs
(M6, Lenght=10mm)
to x this machine on
the ceiling mount.

y Vertical Shift adjustment

Refer to “Vertical Lens Shift” on page 18

y Horizontal Shift adjustment

Refer to “Horizontal Lens Shift” on page 18

y Focus ring

Rotate this to focus the projected image.

y Zoom ring

Rotate this to change the projected image size.

y Air outlet

Warm air exits the projector through this vent. Ensure
that it is not blocked

y Air inlet

Internal fans draw cool air into the projector through
this vent.

y Adjustable feet

Use these when the projector is installed in a table­top configuration to level the image and/or adjust the
projection angle

y Lamp Cover

Refer to “To replace the projector lamp” on page 38.

y Power Inlet

For input power from wall outlet to projector.

y Rear Infre-red window

For receive the remote controller’s message.

y Kensington Lock

If you worry the security problem, attach the projector
to a permanent object with the Kensington slot and a
security cable.

I/O Panel

y RS-232

9-pin D-sub connector for interfacing with a PC or home theater automation/control system.

y TRIGGER 1 , TRIGGER 2

(3.5-mm, mini phone jack) Offers 12 (+/- 1.5) V of output for 350mA monitor relay with short circuit protection.

y IR INPUT

Wired input from a Niles- or Xantech-compatible, infrared (IR) repeater system.

y S-VIDEO

A standard S-Video input for connecting a DVD player, satellite receiver or Super VHS (S-VHS) VCR.

y VIDEO

Standard composite video input for connecting a VCR, laser disc player or other composite video source. Also pro-vides

composite sync input for RGBS sources.

y COMPONENT 1/SCART (RCA connectors)

Standard or high-definition (480i/480p/576i/576p/720p/1080i/1080p) Component (YPbPr) input for connecting a

DVD/HD-DVD/BD player, HD set-top box or other SD/HD source. Also provides RGB input for RGBS sources.

y COMPONENT 2

Three BNCs for connecting component (YPbPr) video sources.

y RGB

Provides a standard, 15-pin VGA-style connection to either an RGB or component high-definition source, or to a per-

sonal computer.

The D8300 automatically detects the input signal resolution.

y HDMI1, HDMI2

For connect the device which have HDMI output connectors.

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KEYPAD

POWER

POWER

LED STATUS

LED STATUS

SOURCE

SOURCE

MENU

MENU

S

E

L

E

C

T

S

E

L

E

C

T

ISSUE

ISSUE

POWER

POWER

y MENU

Press this button to show or hide the OSD menu.

y SELECT, p, q, t, u

Use these buttons to select items or settings, adjust settings or switch display patterns.

y SOURCE

Press to select a video source. HDMI1, HDMI2, RGB, COMP1, COMP2, VIDEO or S-VIDEO.

y Power

Use the button to turn on/off the projector.

y LED STATUS

Refer to “LED Status” on page 40

● ON
Use this button to turn the projector on.

● OFF

Use this button to turn the projector off.

● HDMI1, HDMI2, RGB, COMP1, COMP2, VIDEO

Press to select a input source.

● ENTER, p, q, t, u

Use these buttons to select items or settings, adjust settings or switch dis­play patterns. ENTER: Press to select a highlighted menu item or confirm a
changed setting.

● Aspect Ratio

Selection Button: Press this button repeatedly to select one of the follow­ing aspect ratios: • 16 : 9 : For viewing 16:9 DVDs or HDTV programs in their
native aspect ratio.

● MENU

Press this button to show or hide the OSD menu.

● USER1,USER2

Press to recall settings for the current input from one of two memory pre­sets. By default, these buttons are assigned as follows: M1 = User Memory
1; M2 = User Memory 2. However, you can assign each button to any
memory preset you wish.

● Temp

This function is not availabel for this model.

● CONT

Adjust the Contrast value using t or u to highlight the differences be-
tween light and dark areas of the picture.

● BRIGHT

Adjust the Brightness value using t or u to lighten or darken the pic-ture.

● SHARP

Adjust the Sharpness value using t or u to sharpen or blur the borders
between colors and objects.

● GAMMA

adjustment to the light intensity (brightness) of an image in order to
match the source more closely.

● OS

Press to select an overscan mode

● NR

Press to adjust noise reduction level.

● PIP

This function is not availabel for this model.

● SWAP

This function is not availabel for this model.

● MP

Refer to “Menu Position

Choose this function to decide the OSD menu’s position.” on page 33

Remote control

ON

HDMI1

COMP1

USER 2USER 1 TEMP

CONT BRIGHT SHARP

PIP SWAP

GAMMA OS NR

COMP2 VIDEO

HDMI2 RGB

OFF

MP

Notes on Remote Control Operation

●In most situations, you can simply point the remote control at the screen which will reflect the IR signal
from the re-mote back toward the IR receiver on the projector. In some cases, however, ambient conditions
may prevent this. If so, point the remote control at the projector and try again.

● If the effective range of the remote control decreases, or it stops working, replace the batteries with new ones.

● The remote control may fail to operate if the infrared remote sensor is exposed to bright sunlig ht or fluores-

cent lighting.

Note:When Native aspect is selected,Zoom is no available

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To install batteries in the remote control

STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3

1. Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow to remove it.

2. Install two AA batteries with the correct polarity.

3. Replace the cover.

Notes on Batteries

y Make sure that the battery polarities are correct when installing the batteries.
y Do not mix an old battery with a new one or different types of batteries.
y If you will not use the remote control for a long time, remove the batteries to avoid damage from battery leakage.

Range of effective remote control signal reception

40°

12m

IR Reception eective Angles: 40°
IR Reception eective distance: 12m

Note:
Avoid placing the remote control at places of high temperature or humidity as it could cause the remote control to
malfunction.

Installation Considerations

Proper installation of your projector will ensure the quality of your display. Whether you are installing a projec­tor temporarily or permanently, you should take the following into account to ensure your projector performs
optimally.

Ambient Light

In general, minimize or eliminate light sources directed at the screen. Contrast ratio in your images will be noticeably
reduced if light directly strikes the screen, such as when a shaft of light from a window or floodlight falls on the image.
Images may then appear washed out and less vibrant.
Requires separate room Installation cost is usually higher

Throw Distance

Throw distance is the distance measured from the front of the projector to the screen. This is an important calculation
in any projector installation as it determines whether or not you have enough room to install your projector with a de­sired screen size and if your image will be the right size for your screen. You can quickly estimate the throw distance by
taking the width of the screen and multiplying it by the lens throw ratio; see Figure 3-2. The result of this calculation tells
you roughly how far back the projector should be positioned from the screen in order to project a focused image large
enough to fill the screen.

Throw Distance (TD) = Screen Width (W) x Thr ow Ratio (TR)

Screen Width (W)

Throw Distance (TD)

Two models of the D8300 are available, one with 1.56-1.86:1 lens and the other with 1.85-2.40 :1 lens With optional zoom
adaptors throw ratios of 1.24 – 3.0 can be achieved. The standard D8300 offers throw ratios between 1.85:1 and 2.40:1.
With the optional, short-throw lens, the D8300 offers throw ratios between 1.56:1 and 1.86:1.

Modes of installation

 Frontal projection - desktop installaion

Advantages: easy to install can be easily moved or adjusted

easy to operate.

Disadvantage: occupies floor space and limits seating capac-

ity.

Projector

 Rear projection - desktop installaion

Advantage: the projector is completely hidden from plain

view the projector can be easily operated this
setup usually offers better reduction of ambient
noise.

Disadvantage: requires an additional room for installation

relatively higher costs for installation.

Projector