Vivitek H9090 User Manual

User's Manual

H9090

H9090 Home Theater Projector - User Manual

Table of Contents

COPYRIGHT INFORMATION ..........................................................................................4

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .........................................................................5

DISPOSAL OF OLD ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT .................................................6

INTRODUCTION ..............................................................................................................7

About This Manual .................................................................................................................................7

Description, Features and Benets ........................................................................................................7

Parts List ................................................................................................................................................8

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS .......................................................................................9

H9090 at a Glance ................................................................................................................................9

I/O Panel ..............................................................................................................................................10

KEYPAD ............................................................................................................................................... 11

LED Indicator .......................................................................................................................................11

REMOTE CONTROL ...........................................................................................................................12

INTALLATION ................................................................................................................13

To install batteries in the remote ..........................................................................................................13

Range of effective remote control signal reception ..............................................................................13

Installation Considerations .........................................................................................14

Ambient Light ......................................................................................................................................14

Throw Distance ...................................................................................................................................14

Modes of installation ............................................................................................................................15

Allow at least 50 cm clearance around the exhaust vent .....................................................................16

Do not tilt the projector more than 15 degrees .....................................................................................16

Other Considerations ...........................................................................................................................16

Lens Shift ......................................................................................................................17

Vertical Lens Shift ................................................................................................................................17

Horizontal Lens Shift ............................................................................................................................17

Connecting the projector to other devices ................................................................18

HDMI Connection .................................................................................................................................18

12V Trigger connection ........................................................................................................................18

IR Input connection ..............................................................................................................................19

S-VIDEO, VIDEO connection ...............................................................................................................19

COMPONENT connection ...................................................................................................................20

RS-232 Controller Connection .............................................................................................................20

Start using the projector – Adjustments ....................................................................21

Connecting to AC Power ......................................................................................................................21

Turning on the Power ...........................................................................................................................21

Changing the OSD Language ..............................................................................................................22

Adjusting the Picture Orientation .........................................................................................................22

Mechanical Adjustments ......................................................................................................................23

Operation .......................................................................................................................24

Selecting an Input Source ....................................................................................................................24

Selecting an Aspect Ratio ....................................................................................................................24

Selecting Video Memory ......................................................................................................................24

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Using the On-Screen Menus (OSD) ....................................................................................................25

Start using the projector - OSD Introduction .............................................................26

OSD Menu Tree ...................................................................................................................................26

OSD Introduction – MAIN ....................................................................................................................27

OSD Introduction – ADVANCE.............................................................................................................32

OSD Introduction – SYSTEM ...............................................................................................................35

OSD Introduction - CONTROL .............................................................................................................36

OSD Introduction – LANGUAGE .........................................................................................................37

OSD Introduction – SERVICE ..............................................................................................................37

Maintenance and Troubleshooting .............................................................................39

Serial Communications................................................................................................40

RS-232 Error Codes......................................................................................................48

Specications ...............................................................................................................49

H9090 LED Specications .................................................................................................................49

H9090 LED Specications (continued) ................................................................................................50

Reliability ..............................................................................................................................................50

Standard Accessories ..........................................................................................................................50

Dimensions ...................................................................................................................51

Supported Timings .......................................................................................................52

About the Vivitek Support ...........................................................................................53

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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 writ-ten consent of the manufacturer.
The Vivitek logo is a trademark of “Vivitek Corporation.” © Copyright 2015.

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 specically
disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or tness 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 ampliers) 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 t 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 specied by the manufacturer.

10. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table specied 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 qualied 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

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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

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

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 authorities or
dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

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INTRODUCTION

About This Manual

This User’s Manual describes how to install, set up and operate the H9090. Throughout
this manual, the Projector is referred to as the “H9090.”

Target Audience Vivitek has prepared this manual to help installers and end users get the
most out of the H9090. 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 nd the

latest version of this and other Vivitek product manuals on-line, at www.vivitekcorp.com.

Description, Features and Benets

The Vivitek H9090 provides state-of-the-art technology for 1080P picture performance,
Full HD (1920 x 1080) native resolution for crystal clear, pristine images. The H9090

offers incredibly high denition images at today’s highest available resolutions. Equipped

with precision optics, the H9090 includes zoom, focus and lens shift controls for a throw

range the H9090 can be tted with a varying optics package (optional) to meet different
requirements. Exceptional scaling and lm-to-video (3:2 pull-down) conversion is easily

achieved. Combined with Vivitek’s sophisticated parameters for white balancing, the
H9090’s proprietary de-interlacing technology provides the highest level of development
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, exible operation.

■ Key Features and Benets

The H9090 offers these key features and benets:

• Native Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (16:9 Native Aspect Ratio).

• DLP system using high-performance Digital Micromirror Device (DMD).

• Two (2), HDMI 1.3 Inputs with High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP).

• HDTV Compatible .

• Excellent Video Processing on progressive and interlaced video inputs.

■ Green Product with:

• Lead free solder used for soldering including circuit and component electronics.

• Lead free glasses and coatings.

• Recycled paper used in the user manuals and packing cartons.

• Energy Saving: High efciency power switching and less than 1W power

consumption in standby mode.

■ Additional Features of the H9090

• Horizontal and vertical lens shift.

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Parts List

Your H9090 is shipped with the following items, if any items are missing or damaged,
please contact your

• Power Cable USA x 1

• HDMI Cable x 1

• DLP Projector x 1

• Wrench x 1

• Remote Control x1

• Batteries x 2

• CD x 1

• Warranty Card USA x 1

• Standard Lens throw range (1.85 to 2.40:1)

Note: The H9090 has multiple lens options. Please check product brochure or
datasheet for more info.

.

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Focus ring

Front Infre-red
window
(remote control)

Adjustable

(remote control)

200 123

250

204

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

H9090 at a Glance

H/V Shift adjustment

Zoom ring

Air inlet

Air inlet

feet*4

• Vertical and Horizontal Shift adjustment

Refer to Page 23 --- Mechanical Adjustments

• Focus Ring

Rotate this to focus the projected image.

• Zoom Ring

Rotate this to change the projected image
size.

• Air Inlet

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

• Adjustable feet

Use these when the projector is installed

in a table-top conguration to level the

image and/or adjust the projection angle

• Front Infrared Window

Remote control IR receiver

• Air Inlet

Internal fans draw cool air into the
projector through this vent

• Rear Infrared Window

Remote control rear IR receiver

• Air outlet

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

Rear Infre-red window

Air outlet

• M4xL10

Use screw x 3pcs

48

(M4, Length=10mm)
for ceiling mount.

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I/O Panel

• TRIGGER 1 , TRIGGER 2

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

• IR INPUT

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

• S-VIDEO

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

• 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.

• COMPONENT (RCA connectors)

Standard or high-denition (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.

• COMPONENT 2

Three BNCs for connecting component (YPbPr) video sources.

• RGB

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

high-denition source, or to a personal computer. The H9090 automatically detects the

input signal resolution.

• HDMI1, HDMI2

For connect the device which have HDMI output connectors.

• AC Power In

For input AC power from the wall to the projector Inlet.

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KEYPAD

• MENU

Press this button to show or hide the OSD menu.

• SELECT ▲▼◄►

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

• SOURCE

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

• Power

Use the button to turn on/off the projector.

• LED STATUS

The LED status indicators are for different colors or blinking of the lights mean.

LED Indicator

Standby

Cooling / Warm up

Power on / Normal

Lamp fail

Lamp door open

Fan fail

Over Temperature

Filter fail

System Error

Blue (Power) Red (Issue)

repeat

repeat

repeat

repeat

repeat

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REMOTE CONTROL

Status LED Power Bottons:



l

Use these button to turn the projector on

Source Selection Buttons (1-5):



Press to select a video source. By default, these buttons are

signed as follows:

1 = HDMI 1; 2 = HDMI 2; 3 = Component 1;
4 = S-Video; 5 = Video.
However, you can assign each button to any source you wish.

Cursor Keys (▲▼◄►)



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

ENTER

Press to select a highlighted menu item or conrm a changed

setting.

or off

)

(

( )

.

1

2

3

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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.

Letterbox: For viewing LaserDisc movies or non-anamorphic

DVDs on a 16:9 screen.

4 : 3: Scales the input signal to t 4:3 sources in the center of

the screen.

4:3 Narrow: Scales the input signal to t 4:3 sources in the enter

of the screen when using an anamorphic lens.

Native: Displays source image in its native resolution without

re-sizing or overscan.

MENU



Press this button to show or hide the OSD controls.

Memory Preset Buttons (A / B / C)



Press to recall settings for the current input from one of three

memory presets. By default, these buttons are assigned as

follows: A = User Memory A; B = User Memory B; C = User

Memory C.

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Picture Adjustment Buttons:



Contrast ( ): Press to adjust white level.
Brightness (

Sharpness (SHARP): Press to adjust sharpness.
Gamma (GAMMA): Press to select a gamma curve.
Overscan (O-SCAN): Press to select an overscan mode.
Noise Reduction (NR): Press to adjust noise reduction level.
Brilliant Color (BRI-C): Press to adjust brilliant color.
Color Temperature (C-TEMP): Press to adjust color temperature.
Test Patterns (TEST): Press to activate test patterns.

): Press to adjust black level.

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1 2 3

INTALLATION

To install batteries in the remote

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.

Note on Batteries

• Make sure that the battery polarities are correct when installing the batteries

• Do not mix an old battery with a new one or different types of batteries.

• If you will not use the remote control for a long time, remove the batteries to avoid

damage from battery leakage.

Notes on Remote Control Operation

• Inmostsituations,youcansimplypointtheremotecontrolatthescreenwhichwillreect

the IR signal from the remote 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
 sunlightoruorescentlighting.

Range of effective remote control signal reception

• IR Reception effective Angles: 30°

• IR Reception effective distance: 10m

Note:

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

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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 oodlight 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 de-sired 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 ll the screen.

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

Screen Width (SW)

Throw Distance (TD)

Note:

H9090 is available with multiple lens options. The standard H9090 offers throw ratios
between 1.85:1 - 2.40:1. With the optional, short-throw lens with throw ratios between

1.56:1 - 1.86:1, and long-throw lens with throw ratios between 2.40:1 – 4.0:1.

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Modes of installation

■ Frontal projection - desktop installation

Advantages: easy to install can be easily moved

or adjusted easy to operate

Disadvantage: occupies oor space and limits

seating capacity.

■ Rear projection - desktop installation

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

Projector

■ Frontal projection - ceiling mode

Advantage: does not occupy oor space does not

draw attention to it. Eliminates the possibility that
someone would accidentally move the projector.

Disadvantage: stricter installation requirements

and conditions; care should be taken during the
installation to ensure the projector has been
securely mounted. Operation of the projector
becomes inconvenient without the remote control.

■ Rear projection - ceiling mode

Advantage: the projector is completely hidden

from plain view this setup usually offers better
reduction of ambient noise.

Disadvantage: requires an additional room for

installation. Stricter installation requirements
and conditions; care should be taken during the
installation to ensure the projector has been
securely mounted. Operation of the projector
becomes inconvenient without the remote control.

Projector

Projector

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above

10cm above

Allow at least 50 cm clearance around the exhaust vent

50cm above 50cm above

Do not tilt the projector more than 15 degrees

The maximum tilt angle for the projector is 15 degrees.

30cm

50cm above

When the projector is tilted more than 15 degrees, it will shorten the life of the projector
lamp and may lead to other unpredictable damages.

Can’t > 15˚

Can’t > 15˚

Other Considerations

• Install the projector in an environment below 35°C (95°F). The projector should be kept
clear from sources of heat and / or ventilation openings of air conditioner.

• The projector should be kept away from devices that emit electromagnetic energy,
such as motor and transformer. Common devices that emit electromagnetic energy

include slideshow system, speakers, power ampliers and elevators.

• If you choose to install the projector on the ceiling, be sure to use the ceiling
installation components manufactured by manufacturer-certied vendors. For details,
please contact your local dealer.

• Ensure that the intake vents do not recycle hot air from the exhaust vent.

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0.6V

0.6V

0.15H

0.15H

Lens Shift

Vertical Lens Shift

The H9090 has a lens shift capability which allows the vertical movement of the image
without moving the projector. Lens shift is generally expressed as a percentage of the
screen height. For ceiling mounted projectors, the lens can be moved 120% (0.6V)
downward, while the lens can be moved 120% (0.6V) up or down on a desktop mounted
projector.

V

0.6V

V

Horizontal Lens Shift

The H9090 has a lens shift capability which allows the horizontal movement of the image
without moving the projector. The lens can be moved 30% (0.15H) to the right or left within
the housing.

H

Note:

This is a general example of lens shift. Lenses vary in their shift capabilities.
No particular lens or projector is used in this example.

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Retractable scren or other
12V device

Connecting the projector to other devices

HDMI Connection

Proceed as follows to connect the H9090 to your video sources, external controller(s) - if

present - and AC power. When connecting your equipment: •Use the correct signal cables
for each source. •Ensure that the cables are securely connected. Tighten the thumbscrews

on connectors that have them. Connecting Source Components to the H9090 Connect
your video sources to the H9090 as shown and described in the sections that follow

.

12V Trigger connection

If your home theatre system includes a projector screen, screen cover or other 12V Trigger
equipment, please connect such device/equipment to the projector’s 12V Trigger output as
illustrated. After you have done so, your screen will lower automatically whenever you turn
on your projector for your convenience.

Sleeve - Greond

Tip = +12V

Projector Screen

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IR sensor

DVD player. VCR. statllite receiver.LD and forth

IR Input connection

If infrared signals from the remote control cannot reach the projector due to excessive
distance or obstructions such as walls or cabinet doors, you can connect an external IR
repeater system to the IR INPUT on the H9090 to extend the range of the remote control.

Remote

IR repeater

S-VIDEO, VIDEO connection

If the image input device offers both S-Video and Video connection, it is recommended that
you choose S-Video to obtain better image quality. If both the S-Video and Video inputs are
connected to the projector, the projector will prioritize S-Video signal input and image from
the Video input will not be played.

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component (YPbPr) input source

COMPONENT connection

Connect your component video sources to the COMPONENT 1, COMPONENT 2 or RGB
inputs as shown.

YPbPr

DTV set-top-box or other

RS-232 Controller Connection

Connect a PC or home theater control/automation system (if present) to the RS-232 port
on the H9090. Use a standard, 9-pin serial cable, wired straight-through.

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Start using the projector – Adjustments

Connecting to AC Power

Use the supplied AC power cords. Plug the female end of the power cord into the AC
receptacle on the rear of the projector (AC 100V ~ 240V); Then, connect the other end to
your AC power source.

Turning on the Power

Press the ON button on Remote controller or the Power button from the projector’s keypad.

The power LED indicator ashes green to indicate that it is warming up. When the projector

is ready for use, the LED indicator turns off.

or

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Changing the OSD Language

Press MENU to display the OSD, Press ◄►to select LANGUAGE item, then press ◄►to

select a language that you wanted. Then press ENTER to conrm your selection.

MAIN SERVICELANGUAGECONTROLSYSTEMADVANCED

English

Français

Español

Menu = Exit Menu Select ◄► Scroll ▲▼

Adjusting the Picture Orientation

The H9090 will automatically inverts the image from Floor Front to Ceiling Front if the
projector is mounted on the ceiling. If this automatic inversion is not de-sired, please select
Ceiling Mode from the OSD Menu -> SYSTEM -> Ceiling Mode -> ON.

MAIN SERVICELANGUAGECONTROLSYSTEMADVANCED

Source Enable

Menu Position

Blank Screen

Auto Power Off

Auto Power On

Rear Projection

Celling Mode

Logo Display

On Off

On Off

On Off

On Off

On Off

Enter

Menu = Exit Menu Select ◄► Scroll ▲▼

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Focus ring

Front Infre-red
window
(remote control)

Adjustable

Horizontal Shift
adjustment

Focus ring

Front Infre-red
window
(remote control)

Adjustable

Mechanical Adjustments

The H9090 gives you a great deal of control over the picture size, position and focus.
Focus To focus the projected image, grasp the lens by the front ring and rotate it.

H/V Shift adjustment

Zoom ring

Vertical Shift
adjustment

Adjust foot

Rotate the 4 feet on projector for image
position.

Note: Ceiling Mode can’t adjust this function.

feet*4

Air inlet

Vertical and Horizontal Lens Shift

To shift the projected image

1. lift the logo plate upward and turn to
expose the adjustment access slots

2. Use the provided hex wrench and insert
it into the slot at the top of the
projector (directly above the lens). Then,
turn the wrench as shown to shift the
lens in the desired direction.

Refer to Page 17 --­Vertical Lens Shift & Horizontal Lens Shift

H/V Shift adjustment

Zoom ring

Air inlet

feet*4

Zoom

To make the picture smaller (zoom out) or
larger (zoom in). Rotate the zoom ring in the
appropriate direction.

Focus

To make the picture clear or Fuzzy. Rotate
the Focus ring appropriate direction.

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Operation

Selecting an Input Source

H9090 will remember the last selected input source.

Use these buttons on the remote control to
select an input source directly. The default

assignments are: 1 = HDMI 1, 2 = HDMI 2,

3 = Component 1, 4 = S-Video, 5 = Video.

You can assign each of these ve buttons to

any input.

For more information, refer to Page 36 ---

1 Key / 2 Key / 3 Key / 4 Key / 5 Key

Selecting an Aspect Ratio

Press the aspect ratio button to select the
appropriate aspect ratio for the type of
program material being viewed.

Selecting Video Memory

Press A, B or C to recall settings from a
memory preset. Then, press ENTER to

conrm your selection. Or, to cancel the

operation, press to select Cancel and press
ENTER.

ASPECT

RATIO

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Using the On-Screen Menus (OSD)

1. Press the MENU button on the remote control or system keypad to display the Main
Menu.

2. There are six menus. Press ◄ or ► to select a sub-menu.

3. Press ▲ or ▼ to select a sub-menu item.

4. For each sub-menu item, the currently-selected value is highlighted. Press ▲ or ▼ to
choose a setting for that item, and press ENTER on the remote controller or SELECT
on the keypad to adjust the value of that item.

5. Press MENU to return to the previous menu.

6. From the Main Menu, press MENU to turn off the OSD menu.

The H9090 menus are arranged hierarchically, as shown in next page. Depending on the
selected input source and signal characteristics, some menu options may not be available.

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Start using the projector - OSD Introduction

OSD Menu Tree

The H9090 menus are arranged hierarchically, as shown from below. Depending on the
selected input source and signal characteristics, some menu options may not be available.

MAIN

ADVANCED

Aspect Ratio

Presets

Brightness
Contrast
Saturation
Hue
Sharpness
Noise Reduction
Overscan Off, Crop, Zoom

Input Select

Resync

Color Space

Video Standard

Gamma

Color Temperature

Color Gamut

Brilliant Color On, Off
Dynamic Black 4x, 8x, Max., Off
Adaptive Contrast On, Off

RGB Adjust

Fine Sync

HSG

16:9, Letterbox 4:3, 4:3

Narrow, Native
Recall Presets
Save Presets

0....100...200

HDMI1, HDMI2, RGB,
Comp1 Comp2,
Video, S-Video

(press Enter to
execute)

Auto, YPbPr, YCbCr,
RGB-PC, RGB-Video

Auto, NTSC, PAL,
SECAM

CRT, Film, Video,
BRIGHT, Graphics

5500K, 6500K, 7500K,
9300K

Auto, REC709,
SMPTE-C, EBU,
Native

Red offset
Green offset
Blue offset
Red Gain
Green Gain
Blue Gain
V Position
H Position
Phase
Tracking
Sync Level
Hue
Saturation
Gain

Source Enable

Menu Position

SYSTEM

CONTROL

LANGUAGE English, Français, Español

SERVICE

Blank Screen

Auto Power Off
Auto Power On
Rear Projection
Ceiling Mode
Logo Display
1 Key
2 Key
3 Key
4 Key
5 Key
Trigger-1

Trigger-2

Auto Source On, Off

Model Name
Serial Number
Software Version
Active Source
Pixel Clock
Signal Format
H/V Refresh Rate
Runtime Hours

Factory Reset

Blue Only
Test Patterns
Altitude Low, High

HDMI1, HDMI2, RGB,
COMP1, COMP2,
VIDEO, S-VIDEO

Top Left, Top Right,
Bottom Left, Bottom
Right, Center

Logo, Black, Blue,
White

On, Off

HDMI1, HDMI2, RGB,
COMP1, COMP2,
VIDEO, SVIDEO

Screen, 16:9,
Letterbox, 4:3,
4:3 Narrow, RS232

(read-only)

Reset Everything?
(Yes or No)

On, Off

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!

OSD Introduction – MAIN

MAIN SERVICELANGUAGECONTROLSYSTEMADVANCED

Aspect Ratio

Presets

Brightness

Contrast

Saturation

Hue

Sharpness

Noise Reduction

Overscan

Input Select

Resync

Menu = Exit Menu Select ◄► Scroll ▲▼

Aspect Ratio: To change the aspect ratio (size and shape) of the projected image, press

▲ or ▼ to highlight Aspect Ratio. Use the ◄ or ► buttons to select the appropriate aspect
ratio for your screen size, then press ENTER.

16:9 Letterbox 4:3 4:3 Narrow Native

Enter

100

100

100

100

100

100

Off Crop Zoom

Enter

Enter

Original 16:9 Aspect Ratio Geometry of projected Image

!
!

!

16:9!

!

!

!
!

Letterbox !

!

!

!

!

4:3!

!

!

4:3 Narrow !

!

!

Native !

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Preset: Select Presets from the Main menu, then press ENTER to recall image quality
settings previously saved, or to save changed settings in any of four memory
locations.

• Recall Presets: Select Recall Presets from the Memory menu to recall saved image

quality settings. Unless you select Default (see below), this control affects all sources,
not just the active source.

• Custom Memory A, Custom Memory B, Custom Memory C, Custom Memory D,
contain the factory default settings when the projector is initially turned on.

• Choose Default to restore the factory-default settings for the active source only. The
other sources are unaffected.

• Save Presets: Select Save Presets from the Memory menu to save any image-related

settings you have changed to Custom Memory A, Custom Memory B, Custom Memory
C, and Custom Memory D,

The following items are saved (for all sources, not just the active source):

• Brightness / Contrast

• Color / Color Tint

• Sharpness (all settings in sub-menu)

• Noise Reduction (all settings in sub-menu)

• Color Space

• Video Standard

• Gamma

• Color Temperature

• Color Gamut

• Brilliant Color

• Dynamic Black

• Adaptive Contrast

• RGB Adjust (all settings in sub-menu)

• LED Power

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Typical Gray Bar Pattern for Adjusting Contrast

Brightness: On your external test pattern source, select a PLUGE pattern. (PLUGE is an
acronym for “Picture Line-Up Generation Equipment.”)

Typical PLUGE Pattern for Adjusting Brightness

PLUGE patterns vary but generally consist of some combination of black, white and gray
areas against a background. The example above includes two vertical bars and four
shaded boxes.

Select Brightness from the Image menu. Use the ◄► buttons to adjust the level so that:

The darkest black bars disappear into the background.

• The dark gray areas are barely visible.

• The lighter gray areas are clearly visible.

• The white areas are a comfortable level of true white.

• The image contains only black, gray and white (no color).

Contrast: On your external test pattern source, select a stepped, gray-bar pattern like the
one shown

.

Select Contrast from the IMAGE menu. Use the ◄► buttons to adjust the contrast up until
the top two bars become almost the same brightness, then down just until the brightness
change between these bars is consistent with the other bars.

Note: Brightness and Contrast controls are interactive. A change to one may require a
subtle change to the

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Typical Te st Pattern for Adjusting Sharpness

Saturation (Color): Available only for Standard Denition (SD) signals (480i, 576i) in

Video, S-Video, and Component inputs.

To adjust the overall color intensity, select Color from the Main menu. Decrease this setting
if colors are overly saturated; increase it if colors appear muted

.

Hue (Tint): Available only for Standard Denition (SD) signals (480i, 576i) in Video, S-Video,

and Component inputs

Hue “Tint” is the ratio of red to green in the color portion of the image. To adjust the tint,
select Color Tint from the Main menu. Decrease this setting to shift the hue toward red;
increase it to shift the hue toward green.

Note: Like the Brightness and Contrast controls, the color and tint controls are

interactive. A change to one may require a subtle change to the other in order to
achieve the optimum setting.

Sharpness: The adjustment of sharpness primarily changes the value of high frequency
detail. To adjust, select Sharpness from the Main menu and press Enter. Use ◄ ► to
adjust it.

On your external test pattern source, select a similar pattern as below and adjust as
needed. Look for white edges around the transitions from black to gray and differently­sized lines in the “sweep” patterns at the top and bottom. Lower the sharpness setting to
eliminate them.

Noise Reduction: Use ◄ ► to adjust the noise of the projected image. This function is
suitable for the elimination of image noise from interlaced SD input. Keep in mind reducing
image noise will lower the value of high frequencies may also soften the image.

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Overscan: Some television programs are produced based on the assumption that older
television sets may not display the outer edges of the broadcast picture area. Overscan

effectively hides these inactive, outer edges of the image. Choose one of the following:

• Off: This setting leaves the image as-is.

• Crop: This setting adds a mask all around edges of the source active image equal to

2.5%.

• Zoom: This setting adds a factor to the scaling of the source active image so that the

vertical and horizontal resolutions are 105% of the size determined by the aspect ratio
function. Anything outside of the original image area is removed.

Input Select: This function is same as the hotkey which on Remote controller. You can use
Remote controller or this function to select the correct input source

To select a video source, from Main Menu use ▲ or ▼ to highlight Input Select, then press
Enter, use ▲ or ▼ to highlight the desired source, then press ENTER.

Resync: If the projected image becomes unstable or degraded, press ▲ or ▼ to highlight
Resync, then press ENTER. It also changes any Fine Sync setting for this timing to the
default setting.

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OSD Introduction – ADVANCE

MAIN SERVICELANGUAGECONTROLSYSTEMADVANCED

Color Space

Video Standard

Gamma

Color Temperature

Color Gamut

BrilliantColor

Dynamic Black

Adaptive Contrast

RGB Adjust

Fine Sync

HSG

Menu = Exit Menu Select ◄► Scroll ▲▼

Color Space: Select Color Space from the Advanced menu to choose the color space of
the source signal for HDMI, RGB, and component connections.

Auto YPbPr YCbCr RGB-PC RGB-Video

Auto NTSC PAL SECAM

CRT Film Video BRIGHT Graphics

5500K 6500K 7500K 9300K

Auto REC709 SMPTE-C EBU Native

On Off

4x 8x Max. Off

On Off

Enter

Enter

Enter

• The default setting, Auto, functions as follows:

• HDMI: If the Auxiliary Video Information (AVI) infoframe contains color space and/

or range data, the H9090 uses that information. Otherwise, for RGB sources, the
H9090 uses the RGB-Video color space. For component SDTV and EDTV
resolutions, REC601 is used. For other component video resolutions, REC709 is
used.

• RGB: If Hsync or Vsync signals are present, the H9090 uses the RGB-PC color

space. Otherwise, REC601 is used for SDTV and EDTV sources, and REC709 for all
other sources.

• Component: For SDTV and EDTV resolutions, the H9090 uses the REC601 color

space. For all other resolutions REC709 is used.

In most cases, the Auto setting determines the correct color space to use. If it does not,

you can force the H9090 to use a specic color space. Choose one of the following:

• REC709 sets the color space matrix to that dened in ITU-R BT.709.

• REC601 sets the color space matrix to that dened in ITU-R BT.601.

• RGB-PC uses RGB color space and sets black at 0,0,0 RGB and white at

255,255,255 RGB.

• RGB-Video uses RGB color space and sets black at 16,16,16 RGB and white at
235,235,235.

Video Standard: Select Video Standard from the Advanced menu to specify the color
system for composite video or S-Video input signals.

Different countries use different formats for video signals. Select the appropriate Video

Standard for your region:

• Auto: The color systems are automatically identied and the format is set accordingly.

• NTSC: (National Television Systems Committee): This is the standard format used

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mainly in the United States and Japan.

• PAL: (Phase Alternation by Line): This is the standard used in Europe, Australia and

many other parts of the world, typically with a 50Hz frame rate.

• SECAM (Sequential Color With Memory): This is a standard format used mainly in

France and Russia.

• NTSC: This is the standard format used mainly in the United States and Japan.

Gamma: Select Gamma from the Advanced menu to choose a DLP de-gamma curve.
Used correctly, the Gamma control can improve contrast while maintaining good details for
blacks and whites.

If excess ambient light washes out the image and it becomes difcult or impossible to see

details in dark areas, lower the gamma setting to compensate. This improves contrast
while maintaining good details for blacks. Conversely, if the image is washed out and
unnatural, with excessive detail in black areas, increase the setting.

• CRT sets the gamma to 2.5.

• Film sets the gamma to 2.2.

• Video is similar to Film gamma but differs in dark areas of the image to correspond to

the function that video cameras use to create images.

• Bright sets the gamma to 2.0.

• Graphics should only be used for computer presentations that require increased

brightness at the cost of grayscale accuracy.

Color temperature: Color temperature denes the “color of gray;” that is, adjusts the 75%

white point to various color points.

To choose a color temperature setting, select Color Temperature from the Advanced menu.
Then, press ◄ ► to select 5500K, 6500K, 7500K, 9300K. The default setting, 6500K, is
appropriate for most situations. Higher settings produce a “bluer picture; lower ones impart
a reddish hue to the image.

Gamut: Select Color Gamut from the Advanced menu to select a color gamut (range) that
may be different from the default color gamut.

Each setting denes the precise hue of each primary (red, green and blue) and secondary

(yellow, cyan and magenta) color component used to generate the millions of colors
produced in displays. Changing either or both of these numbers changes the hue of
the color and relocates the “triangle” for possible colors. For example, changing the x/y
coordinates for red moves the color closer to either orange or violet, which in turn affects
all displayed colors having a red component.

• Auto automatically chooses the appropriate color gamut:

◦ SMPTE C for NTSC, 480i and 480p sources.
◦ EBU for PAL, SECAM, 576i and 576p sources.
◦ REC709 for all other sources.

• REC709 chooses the REC709 color gamut.

• SMPTE-C to choose the SMPTE-C color gamut.

• EBU to choose the EBU color gamut.

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• NATIVE It displays the fully saturated LED color gamut and also enable HSG feature
for custom color gamut settings.

Brilliant Color: Enable (On) or disable (Off), which improves brightness in grays and
secondary colors by allowing simultaneous display of multiple colors from the LED light
sources.

Dynamic Contrast: Enable (On) or disable (Off) the Dynamic Contrast algorithm in the
optical engine. Dynamic Contrast uses a dynamic LED driver that modulates light to the
DMD based on the actual content of the video material. Select 4x, 8x, or Max to achieve
the level of dynamic black.

Note: Vivitek recommends that you disable (off) before any image calibration is made.

Adaptive Contrast: Adaptive Contrast enhancement expands the light and dark portions
of an output image according to the mean luminance of the input image.

RGB Adjust: Also known as White Balance Adjust. This feature is to remove any trace
of color from the white areas of the projected image and to achieve to the desired white
temperature, choose RGB Adjust from the Advanced menu and press ENTER. This
displays the RGB Adjust sub-menu.

• Gain Use the Gain controls to correct color imbalances in the bright areas of the
image. A good way to do this is to use a test pattern consisting mostly of solid white
areas, such as an 80 IRE “window” pattern. If the white areas contain traces of red,
green or blue, decrease the Gain for that color.

• Offset Use the Offset controls in the RGB Adjust sub-menu to correct color
imbalances in the dark areas of the image. A good way to do this is to use a test
pattern consisting mostly of dark gray areas, such as a 30 IRE “window” pattern. If
the gray areas contain traces of red, green or blue, decrease the Offset for that color.

Note: The Gain controls increase or decrease the full-scale input range; the Offset
controls shift the entire range, resulting in a change in brightness. Generally, higher
Gain settings reduce the image contrast; higher Offset settings reduce the image
brightness.

Fine Sync: To ne-tune the position and other image attributes.

• V Position: Select this function to adjust the vertical position of the image within the

designated image area, up to 25% up or down of the image height.

• H Position: Select this function to adjust the horizontal position of the image within

the designated image area, up to 25% right or left of the image width.

• Phase (for RGB or Component sources): This control adjusts the phase of the pixel

sampling clock relative to the incoming signal. Adjust the phase when an RGB or
Component image still shows shimmer or “noise” after Tracking has been optimized.

• Note: Adjust the Phase after adjusting Tracking (see below). If some shimmer from

a video or HDTV source persists, use the Noise Reduction controls to remove high­ frequency noise from the signal.

• Tracking (for RGB or Component sources): Tracking determines the frequency of the

pixel sampling clock, indicated by the number of incoming pixels per line, so that all

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pixels generated by a particular source are sampled. Steady ickering or several soft

vertical stripes or bands across the entire image indicates poor pixel tracking. Proper
pixel tracking helps ensure that the image quality is consistent across the screen, that
aspect ratio is maintained and that pixel phase can be optimized.

• Sync Level (for Component sources only): Select Sync Level to adjust the voltage

level of the H9090 Sync signal detection circuitry. Sync Level adjustment is

occasionally necessary when a DVD player or HDTV source signal drops “below
black” (for example, during scenes with explosions or when subtitles are present)
and causes the projector to tem¬porarily lose sync. If the Sync Level from the source
is persistently too low, the projector won’t sync with the source at all. The range is
from 50 to 256 millivolts (mV) inclusive. The default setting is 240 mV and should
rarely require adjustment.

HSG: The adjustment of Hue, Saturation, and Gain for primary colors (Red, Green, and

Blue) and secondary color (Yellow, Cyan, and Magenta) to dene a custom color gamut,

choose the “Native” from Color Gamut setting. Then, choose HSG from the Advanced
menu and press ENTER. This displays the HSG sub-menu.

OSD Introduction – SYSTEM

MAIN SERVICELANGUAGECONTROLSYSTEMADVANCED

Source Enable

Menu Position

Blank Screen

Auto Power Off

Auto Power On

Rear Projection

Celling Mode

Logo Display

Menu = Exit Menu Select ◄► Scroll ▲▼

On Off

On Off

On Off

On Off

On Off

Source Enable: To enable or disable selection of a source, choose Source Enable from
the System menu and press ENTER. This displays the Source Enable sub-menu

Menu Position: Select Menu Position from the System menu to change the OSD menu

position.

Enter

Blank Screen: Select Blank Screen from the System menu to choose the color of the
blank screen that appears when no source signal is present. The options are Logo, Black,
Blue and White. The default is Black.

Auto Power Off: Set Auto Power Off to On to have the H9090 turn itself off after 20
minutes of inactivity (no source signal present).

Auto Power On: The default setting is Off. If you set it to ON, the projector will
automatically start up when it is connected to AC power. If you plug the projector’s power
cord into an AC socket with a switch, you can use this function to start up the projector

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using the socket’s switch instead of the remote. If you do not need this function, please set
it to Off.

Rear Projection: This control reverses all images and menus, and is necessary when the
projector is used in rear-projection applications. The default is Off. Refer to Page 15 ---

Modes of installation

Celling Mode: This control ips the image so the projector can be used in ceiling mounted

installations. The default setting, Auto, automatically determines the orientation using an
internal sensor. Refer to Page 15 --- Modes of installation

Logo Display: This feature enable and disable Vivitek brand logo during projector warming
up stage

.

OSD Introduction - CONTROL

Select Control from the Main Menu to set various options related to control of the projector.

MAIN SERVICELANGUAGECONTROLSYSTEMADVANCED

1 Key

2 Key

3 Key

4 Key

5 Key

Trigger-1

Trigger-2

Auto Source

Enter

Enter

Enter

Enter

Enter

Screen 16:9 Letterbox 4:3 4:3 Narrow RS232

Screen 16:9 Letterbox 4:3 4:3 Narrow RS232

On Off

Menu = ExitMenu Select ◄► Scroll ▲▼

1 Key / 2 Key / 3 Key / 4 Key / 5 Key: These menu items assign the function of the keys
numbered 1 through 5 on the remote

.

There are seven sources corresponding to the eight connections to the projector. When
you assign a source to a numbered key, the projector immediately goes to that source
when the key assigned to it is pressed.

If the chosen source is disabled via the Source Enable menu, this setting has no effect

Trigger 1 and 2: Select Trigger 1 or 2 from the Control menu to specify when the Trigger 1
port outputs 12 volts. There is a three-second delay before activation to prevent operation
while selecting an aspect ratio.

• Screen: The port to output 12 volts whenever the lamp is on.

• 16:9: Causes the port to output 12 volts whenever the 16:9 aspect ratio is chosen.

• Letterbox: Causes the port to output 12 volts whenever the Letterbox aspect ratio is

chosen.

• 4:3: Causes the port to output 12 volts whenever the 4:3 aspect ratio is chosen.

• 4:3 Narrow: Causes the port to output 12 volts whenever the 4:3 Narrow aspect ratio is

chosen.

• RS232: Causes the port to output 12 volts when an RS232 screen trigger 1 “on”

command is received and stop when trigger 1 “off” command is received. The 12 volt

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output also stops when the projector is turned off.

Auto Source: Default setting is “Off”. By enabling this function, the projector will
automatically determine the source of input every time it is turned on so that the user will
not have to make the selection on the OSD Menu. Setting the function off will require the
user to specify source of image input on the OSD Menu in order for the projector to display
the intended image.

OSD Introduction – LANGUAGE

Choose the OSD display language that you familiar. English, French or Spanish.

MAIN SERVICELANGUAGECONTROLSYSTEMADVANCED

English

Français

Español

Menu = ExitMenu Select ◄► Scroll ▲▼

OSD Introduction – SERVICE

The functions covered in this unit relate to the display of some basic information about the
projector.

MAIN SERVICELANGUAGECONTROLSYSTEMADVANCED

Model Name

Serial Number

Software Version

Active Source

Pixel Clock

Signal Format

H/V Refresh Rate

Runtime Hours

Factory Reset

Blue Only

Test Patterns

Altitude

H9090

-------------------------

S-Video

-------------------------

H: KHz V: Hz

-------------------------

Enter

On Off

Low High

Menu = ExitMenu Select ◄► Scroll ▲▼

• Model: The designated model number of the projector.

• Serial Number: The designated serial number of the projector.

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• Software Version: The version of software installed on the projector.

• Active Source: Displays the current detected sources.

• Pixel Clock: Displays the pixel clock of the current input signal.

• Signal Format: Displays the format of the current input signal.

• H/V Refresh Rate: Displays the horizontal and vertical refresh rates for the current

image.

• Runtime Hours: Display the LED usage time.

• Factory Reset: Use this function to restore the congurations in the OSD Menu back

to factory default. Note that this function will not apply to items including no signal,
network, Projector control, startup Logo, language, High Altitute mode.

• Blue Only: Enabling this option will make the projector display only blue color to
facilitate the process of image inspec¬tion for the service personnel. For detailed

instructions on how to use this function, consult a qualied service personnel.

• Test Patterns: The H9090 has numerous internal test patterns that are useful to

technicians for advanced calibration, measurement and fault isolation purposes. To
access them, select Test Patterns from the Service menu and set it to On.

Press ◄ ► on the remote control unit or built-in keypad to cycle through the test

The available test patterns are:

• White

• Black

• Red

• Green

• Blue

• Cyan

• Magenta

• Yellow

• ANSI Checkerboard

• Horizontal Gray Ramp

• Focus Grid

• Off

• Altitude: Use this function to control the projector’s cooling fan. You can set it to Low

or High. The default setting is Off.

In most cases, the default setting (Low) will maintain the correct operating
temperature. If in certain high-altitude operating environments, you may need to
change this setting to High.

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Symptom

Possible Cause (s)

Solution

Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Table below provides some general guidelines for troubleshooting problems you may
encounter with the H9090. If the suggested solutions fail to resolve the problem or if you
encounter an issue not described here, please contact Vivitek Technical.

Troubleshooting Chart

!

The projector does not turn on.

!

!

• The H9090 is not plugged in or the
AC outlet is not acve.

!

The remote control does not
work correctly.

!

• The baeries have run out.

• IR code set mismatch between

remote control unit and projector.

!

The projector is on and OSD
menus appear, but there is no
video image on-screen.

A projected image from a DVD
is split or otherwise scrambled.

Image is blurred.

Image is too bright and/or lacks
definion in the bright areas of
the image.
Image appears “washed out”
and /or dark areas appear too
bright.!
Colors in the image are
swapped; for example, reds
appear blue or vice versa.!

RGB-HD images appear “noisy”

LED is flashing red.

LED lights solid red.

• Note: You can obtain more detailed informaon about the same cause of the error condion using TRS-232 commands

!

!

!

• Incorrect source selecon.

• Source component is not turned
on.

• Source component is connected
incorrectly or not at all.!

• DVD player is connected to the

!

Component input and set to
progressive scan mode.!

• The lens is not correctly focused.! • Adjust the focus with the

• Contrast is set too high.! • Lower the contrast seng. !

• Brightness is set too high.! • Lower the brightness seng.!

• The Red/Pr, Green/Y or Blue/Pb

• outputs from the source are
connected

• to the wrong inputs on the

• H9090.!

Tracking and Phase sengs need

•

adjustment.

• H9090 internal temperature is too high
(Note).

• Fans are not working properly or
power-on self-test has failed (Note).

!

!

• Ensure that the H9090 is

plugged in and that the AC
outlet is acve.!

• Replace the baeries

• Press and hold the LIGHT and

ENTER remote control buons
simultaneously unl the
remote control back-lighng
“blinks” (approximately five
seconds). Then, try again.!

• Select the correct source.

• Turn on the source.

• Check cable connecon from

source component to
projector.!

• Turn off progressive scan on

the DVD player.!

remote control.!

• Ensure that the source outputs

are connected to the correct
H9090 input.!

Manually adjust Tracking and

•

Phase sengs.

• Power off the H9090 and allow it

to cool down. Ensure that the
intake and exhaust vents are not
blocked. Turn the projector back
on. If the problem persists, please
contact Vivitek Technical Support
for assistance.

• Power off the H9090 and allow it

to cool down. Turn the projector
back on. If the problem persists,
please contact Vivitek Technical
Support for assistance.

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Serial Communications

RS-232Connection and Port Conguration

To interface the H9090 with a home theater automation/control system or a PC running

terminal emulation software:

1. Connect it to your control system or PC.

2. Start a terminal session on your PC using a terminal-emulation program, such as
HyperTerminal.

3. Congure the RS-232 controller or PC serial port as follows: 38400 bps, no parity, 8

data bits, 1 stop bit and no ow control.

4. Type ky or op followed by a command from among those listed and press <Enter>. For
example, to change the aspect ratio to Letterbox, type op aspect = 1<Enter>.

Serial Command Syntax

Serial commands to the H9090 take the following form:

• Commands are in ASCII format.

• Spaces and tabs can be used to improve readability and are ignored by the projector.

• All commands must end with a carriage return (ASCII hex 0D) to signify that the

projector can now read and execute the command.

• Commands are not case-sensitive.

The H9090 supports two types of commands: key commands and operation commands.

Key commands mimic pressing a button on the remote control. Operation commands tell
the projector exactly what to do.

All commands start with 2 letters:

for key commands.

ky

for operations commands.

op

Key Commands: The syntax for key commands is simple

ky <keyname>[CR]

Some key command examples:

ky menu [CR] Bring up or cancel menu display.

The response from the projector for key commands will be the same command in
UPPERCASE.

ky menu [CR]

KY MEMU[CR]

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Serial Command Key Names

RS232 Keyname Remote Button Description

power.on

l

Turn power on.

power.off

menu

enter

down

up

left

righ

bright

contrast

sharp

nr

gam.sw

MENU

ENTER

▼

▲

▲

SHARP

NR

GAMMA

Turn power off.

Bring up or cancel menu display.

Keypad enter.

Keypad down arrow.

Keypad up arrow.

Keypad left arrow.

Keypad right arrow.

▼

Bring up or cancel brightness slider

Bring up or cancel contrast slider

Bring up or cancel sharpness slider

Bring up or cancel noise reduction slider

Switch to the next gamma

src.1

src.2

src.3

src.4

src.5

osc.sw

mem.1

mem.2

mem.3

asp.sw

bcolor.sw

ctemp.sw

pattern.sw

1

2

3

4

5

O-SCAN

A

B

C

ASPECT

RATIO

BRI-C

C-TEMP

TEST

Switch the active source to source 1.

Switch the active source to source 2.

Switch the active source to source 3.

Switch the active source to source 4.

Switch the active source to source 5.

Switch to the next Overscan mode

Recall user memory associated with the Preset A key

Recall user memory associated with the Preset B key

Recall user memory associated with the Preset C key

Switch to the next aspect ratio.

Toggles between BrilliantColor On and BrilliantColor Off

Change to next Color Temperature

Activate Test Patterns

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Operations Commands:

of the projector. The syntafor operations commands is as follows:

op <operation> <command>[CR]

(Precede <operation> and <command> with a space.)

The command type can be one of 5 functions:

Function Command Action on unit
Set = <value> Makes the unit take that value.
Get ? asks what the current value is.
Increment + Add 1 to the current value.
Decrement - Subtracts 1 from the current value.
Execute Performs and action as a reset.

• Below are lists the valid operations commands. For all but Execute functions, the
response from the projector is the command and “= <value>” where <value> is the
current value or “NA” if the value is not available. For Execute functions the response
is the same command. All responses are in UPPERCASE.

Some operations command samples:

Operations commands allow more exible and direct control

Operation Control Commands

Input Response
op bright ? [CR] OP BRIGHT = 100
op bright + [CR] OP BRIGHT = 101
op bright = 127 [CR] OP BRIGHT = 127
op bright - [CR] OP BRIGHT = 126
op sharp. simple = 50 [CR] Unknown Command
op sharp.simple ? [CR] Unknown Command

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Serial Operation Commands (continued)

The last two commands show what happens when a control is grayed out. In this case, the
sharpness mode was set to advanced (value = 1) and then the simple sharpness slider
was attempted to be adjusted and queried. The response was “NA” or not available.

Serial Command Operand Value Notes
aspect = ? 0 = 16:9

1 = Letterbox
2 = 4:3
3 = Theaterscope
4 = Native

recall.mem = ? 0 = Preset A

1 = Preset B
2 = Preset C
3 = Preset D
4 = Default

save.mem = 0 = Preset A

1 = Preset B
2 = Preset C
3 = Preset D

bright = ? + - 0 - 200
contrast = ? + - 0 - 200
saturat = ? + - 0 - 200
tint = ? + - 0 - 200
sharp = ? + - 0 - 200
nr = ? + - 0 - 200
zoom = ? 0 = Off

1 = Crop
2 = Zoom

input.sel = ? 0 = HDMI 1

1 = HDMI 2
2 = RGB
3 = YPrPb 1
4 = YPrPb 2
5 = S-Video
6 = Video

auto.img (execute)
color.space = ? 0 = Auto

1 = REC709
2 = REC601
3 = RGB-PC
4 = RGB-Video

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video.stand = ? 0 = Auto

1 = NTSC
2 = PAL
3 = SECAM

gamma = ? 0 = CRT

1 = Film
2 = Video
3 = Bright
4 = Graphics

color.temp = ? 0 = 5500K

1 = 6500K
2 = 7500K
3 = 9300K

color.gamut = ? 0 = Auto

1 = REC709
2 = SMPTE C
3 = EBU
4 = Native

bcolor = ? 0 = Off

1 = On

dblack = ? 0 = off

1 = 4x
2 = 8x
3 = max.

red.offset = ? + - 0-200
green.offset = ? + - 0-200
blue.offset = ? + - 0-200
red.gain = ? + - 0-200
green.gain = ? + - 0-200
blue.gain = ? + - 0-200
v.pos = ? + - 0-200
h.pos = ? + - 0-200
h.phase = ? + - 0-200
tracking = ? + - 0-200
sync.level = ? + - 0-200
osd.menupos = ? 0 = Top left

1 = Top right
2 = Bottom left
3 = Bottom right
4 = Center

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blank.screen = ? 0 = Black

1 = Blue
2 = White
3 = Logo

auto.poweroff = ? 0 = Off

1 = On

auto.poweron = ? 0 = Off

1 = On

rear.proj = ? 0 = Off

1 = On

ceil.mode = ? 0 = Off

1 = On
2 = Auto

startup.logo = ? 0 = Off

1 = On

1.key

2.key

3.key

4.key

5.key

auto.source = ? 0 = Off

model ? <string>
ser.number ? <string>
soft.version ? <string>
act.source ? 0 = HDMI 1

= ? 0 = HDMI 1

1 = HDMI 2
2 = RGB
3 = YPrPb 1
4 = YPrPb 2
5 = S-video
6 = Video

1 = On

1 = HDMI 2
2 = RGB
3 = YPrPb 1
4 = YPrPb 2
5 = S-video
6 = Video

h.refresh ? <number> kHz
v.refresh ? <number> Hz
pixel.clock ? <number> MHz
signal ? <string>
total.hours ? <number>
environment ? <string> Temperatures

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fact.reset (execute)
blue.only = 0 = Off

1 = On

pattern = 0 = White

1 = Black
2 = Red
3 = Green
4 = Blue
5 = Cyan
6 = Magenta
7 = Yellow
8 = ANSI Checkerboard
9 = Horizontal Gray Ramp
10 = Focus Grid
11 = Off

altitude = ? 0 = low

1 = high

hsg.r.hue = ? + - 0-200
hsg.g.hue = ? + - 0-200
hsg.b.hue = ? + - 0-200
hsg.c.hue = ? + - 0-200
hsg.m.hue = ? + - 0-200
hsg.y.hue = ? + - 0-200
hsg.r.sat = ? + - 0-200
hsg.g.sat = ? + - 0-200
hsg.b.sat = ? + - 0-200
hsg.c.sat = ? + - 0-200
hsg.m.sat = ? + - 0-200
hsg.y.sat = ? + - 0-200
hsg.r.gain = ? + - 0-200
hsg.g.gain = ? + - 0-200
hsg.b.gain = ? + - 0-200
hsg.c.gain = ? + - 0-200
hsg.m.gain = ? + - 0-200
hsg.y.gain = ? + - 0-200
hsg.wr.gain = ? + - 0-200
hsg.wg.gain = ? + - 0-200
hsg.wb.gain = ? + - 0-200
status ? 0 = standby

1 = warm up
2 = imaging
3 = cooling
4 = error

FVER ? <string>

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trig.1
trig.2

language = ? 0 = English

= ? 0 = Screen

1 = 16:9
2 = Letterbox

3 = 4:3
4 = 4:3 Narrow

5 = RS232
6 = On
7 = Off

1 = French
2 = Spanish

IF you want select 6
or 7,please select 5 at

rst

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RS-232 Error Codes

If an errcode ? command returns one of the following values, you have encountered a

likely system error requiring the attention of a qualied service technician. Try resetting the

projector by powering it off, allowing it to cool and powering it on again.

The specic code number identies the source of the error detected, and is particularly

useful in cases where the projector is far away. For example, the code “7” means that Fan
1 has failed.

Error Code Description

0 Inlet NTC thermal sensor is over temperatuer.
1 Outlet NTC thermal sensor is over temperatuer.
2 Red LED thermal sensor is over temperatuer.
3 Green LED thermal sensor is over temperatuer.
4 Blue LED thermal sensor is over temperatuer.
6 Fans error when system power on.
7 Fan1 locked
8 Fan2 locked

9 Fan3 locked
10 Fan4 locked
11 Fan5 locked
12 Fan6 locked
15 DDP3021 communication fail when system power on
16 Lamp ignited fail 3 times when system power on
17 Power reset when led-driver error.
19 PCF8575 external GPIO communication fail, it can crash system.
21 GENNUM SPI communication fail when system power on.
22 System hardware I2C communication fail, it can crash system.
23 System software I2C communication fail.
24 Check sum of EEPROM error.
25 Check sum of EDID error.
26 EEPROM version fail
27 Gennum reset
28 Successfully re-ignited when system power on

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Specications

H9090 LED Specications

Optics

Technology TI DLP 1080p (1920 x 1080) 0.95” DMD
Light Source LED (Red/Green/Blue) 135% NTSC color gamut
Projector Lens Standard Lens throw ratio: 1.85 to 2.4:1

Short Lens throw ratio: 1.56 to 1.86:1 (optional)

Long Lens throw ratio: 2.4 to 4.0:1 (optional)

Lens Shift • Vertical ± 60%

• Horizontal ± 15%

Image width range 8ft to 30ft

Electrical

I/O - Video Input • DB15 pin RGB

• 2 x HDMI

• Component 1 - RCA

• Component 2 - BNC

• Composite (RCA)

• S-Video

I/O - Power Input IEC-320-C14receptacle
Projector Control • Hard wired via RS-232

• IR Remote

• Keypad control method

Zoom/Focus/Offsets Manual lens shift, Manual zoom/focus
Projection Modes Front/ Rear/ Ceiling (Front/Rear)
Power • Input Voltage: 100 ~ 240V

• Power Consumption

• 110V: BrilliantColor ON 280W, BrilliantColor OFF 240W,

Standby <1W (Typical).

• 220V: BrilliantColor ON 270W, BrilliantColor OFF 230W,

Standby <1W (Typical).
Safety UL 60950 -1, RoHS compatible , IEC-60825-1
EMI FCC FCC Class B

Mechanical

Weight (without packing) 15.5Kg (34.17 lb)
Dimensions 447.3 x 384.7 x 181.5mm
Adjustable feet 2” max travelReliability

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H9090 LED Specications (continued)

Reliability

Operating Temperature • 7500 ft.~10000 ft. (2286m ~ 3048m): 50 ~ 95°F (10 ~

35°C), Humidity: 0% ~ 85%

• Under 7,500 ft. (2286m): 50 ~ 104°F (10 ~ 40°C),

Humidity: 0% ~ 85%

Storage -4 ~ 140°F (-20 ~ 60°C), Humidity: 5% ~ 90%

Standard Accessories

Power Cord US 110VAC
Remote and Batteries For set up and use only
HDMI Cable For set up and use only
User Manual CD For set up and use only
Warranty Card
Allen Wrench For lens shift adjustment

Note:Specicationsaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice

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H9090 dimensions are in millimeter

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Supported Timings

Table 7-2 lists the signal types supported by each input on the H9090.

Signal Type Resolution Frame Video S-video SCART Y-Pr-Pb HD15 -

640x480 59.94 x x
640x480 74.99 x x
640x480 85 x x
800x600 60.32 x x
800x600 75 x x
800x600 85.06 x x
848x480 47.95 x x

848x480 59.94 x x
1024x768 60 x x
1024x768 70 x x
1024x768 75.03 x x
1024x768 85.03 x x
1280x720 47.95 x x

1280x768_RB 59.995 x x

1280x768 59.87 x x

PC

Apple Mac

NTSC NTSC (M, 4.43) 59.94 x * x

PAL

SECAM SECAM (M) 50 x x

SDTV

EDTV

HDTV 1035i 60 x x x x x x x

1280x768 74.893 x x
1280x768 84.837 x x
1280x800 49.954 x x
1280x800 59.81 x x
1280x800 74.934 x x

1280x1024 60.02 x x
1280x1024 75.02 x x
1280x1024 85.02 x x

1400x1050_RB 59.948 x x

1400x1050 59.978 x x
1400x1050 74.867 x x

1440x900 59.887 x x
1440x900 74.984 x x

1600x1200 60 x x
1680x1050 59.954 x x
1920x1080 47.95 x x

1920x1200_RB 59.95 x x

640x480 66.59 x x

832x624 74.54 x x

PAL (B,G,H,I) 50 x * x

PAL (N) 50 x x
PAL (M) 59.94 x x

RGBS 50 x

480i 59.94 x

576i 50 x
1440x480i 60 x x x x
1440x576i 50 x x x x

480p 59.94 x x x x x x x
576p 50 x x x x x x x

1080i 50 x x x x x x x

1080i (Aus) 50 x x x x x x x

1080i 59.94 x x x x x x x
1080i 60 x x x x x x x

720p 50 x x x x x x x
720p 59.94 x x x x x x x

720p 60 x x x x x x x
1080p 23.98 x x x x x x x
1080p 24 x x x x x x x
1080p 25 x x x x x x x
1080p 29.97 x x x x x x x
1080p 30 x x x x x x x
1080p 50 x x x x x x x
1080p 59.94 x x x x x x x
1080p 60 x x x x x x X

RGBHV

HD15 -

YUV

HDMI -

RGB

HDMI -

8-bit

HDMI -

10-bit

HDMI -

12-bit

Supported Signal Timings by Input

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About the Vivitek Support

If you cannot nd solutions from this user guideline, please contact us using the contact

information below.

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