Marantz Vp 15s1 DLp Projector User Manual

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FEATURES•Incorporates the latest DLP
®chip -- “1080p DLP
®” (1920 x 1080 pixel, 16:9 wide panel). Using an
optimized system for movie viewing with specially designed image circuits and optical parts, the VP-
15S1 bring high color reproduction with the pitch black of movie films that reproduces images in rich
tones and crisp black.
•Images are sharply detailed, smooth and high quality owing to a powerful chip that builds into a
dedicated processor an image processing IC featuring Gennum’s proud “VXP
TM” high quality
contouring technology, “TruMotionHD
TM”, “FineEdge
TM”, “RealityExpansion
TM” and “FidelityEngine
TM”.
•Konica Minolta optical system custom-made for Marantz.•A large 98mm 6-segment color wheel.•4 Picture Modes (Theater, Standard, Dynamic, User)•5 built-in preset gammas•Fine-adjustment menus that allow the user to adjust images as they like•18 user menus for saving adjusted images•Color temperature setting (5250K, 5800K, 6500K, 7500K, 9300K)•Black level adjustment •Supports input of NTSC, PAL, SECAM and satellite broadcasts (480i/p, 540p, 576i/p, 720p, 1035i,
1080i/p).•Rich array of input jacks including HDCP supporting HDMI digital input jack and dual system
component jacks•1.45x zoom lens•Lens shift feature for vertically positioning the projection point•Digital correction of vertical keystone distortion •Projection modes for functional, hanging and rear projection•Remote controller with all back-lit keys•Equipped with RS-232C port and 12V trigger terminal for custom installation•Marantz system bus port•Low operating noise thanks to a die-cast silent duct, hermetically sealed color wheel motor and fan speed
control•Highly rigid die-cast chassis to minimize radiating noise•2000 hr long-life 200W SHP lamp with double-shielded safety structure
–Digital Light Processing, DLP, DLP logoand DLP Medallion logoare registered trademarks of Texas
Instruments.
–VXP, Visual Excellence Processingand the VXPLogo are trademarks or registered trademarks of
Gennum Corporation.
–All trademarked product names mentioned in this manual are the property of their respective
companies.
–HDMI, the HDMIlogo and High-Definition Multimedia Interfaceare trademarks or registered
trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
•Lens Cap x 1
•Remote Controller x 1
•AAA Size Batteries x 2
INPUT V-MUTE
ENTERMENU
ASPECT
FULL CINEMA
VCR MODEBLACK LEVELPATTERNBLACKNOR ZOOM THRUINFO.C1 C2 S G1
H1 H2 V G2A1A2 RGB G3
STD DYN
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AG4
THTRCOMP.1 COMP.2 S-VIDEO USER
HDMI 1 HDMI 2 VIDEO
AUX 1
BLANKING AUX 2
RC-11VPS1 REMOTE CONTROLLER
ON
STANDBYIRIS LAMP
C.TEMP GAMMA
B1
OFFB3B2
ACCESSORIES
•AC Power Code
•User Guide x 1
•Warranty Card 
(1 copy each for USA, CANADA)
Comes with USA model only.
For USA
00MZC01802110
For Europe
00MZC02003190
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qFocus ring (

P.11)
Adjust the picture focus.wZoom ring (

P.11)
Adjust the size of the projected image.eLens Shift knob (

P.12)
Manually adjust the position of the image vertically.r/ I button (

P.18)
Press to turn the projector ON or STANDBY mode. tMENU button (

P.21)
Display the on-screen menu.Front and Top ViewPROJECTOR LAYOUT AND FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW
yENTER buttonPress to enter the selected menu item.uINPUT SELECT button (

P.18)
Selects the input signal (COMPONENT 1,
COMPONENT 2, S-VIDEO, VIDEO, RGB, HDMI 1
and HDMI 2).iPATTERN button (

P.11)
Projects a focus pattern on the screen.oThe3/4/1/2buttonsControl the MENU cursor.
Note: Pixel defectsDLP
®chip is one of the most advanced
technologies for consumer products. The
DLP®chip made by high precision technology,
however some pixel defects may be found on
the projected image. We are trying our best to
control the quality in order to reduce the
number of defective pixels. It is almost
impossible to have zero pixel defects, even
using the most advanced technology. This is
not a problem only for Marantz, but all DLP
®
projector manufactures. Therefore we have to
note that the warranty does not cover the
DLP
®chip for pixel defects. We appreciate
your understandings.
Note: LampSHP lamp is one of the most advanced
technologies for consumer products. The
lamp made by high precision technology,
however some lamps might be failing before it
reaches its life. And projector’s brightness is
getting darker along with accumulated lamp
usage hours. We are trying our best to control
the quality in order to reduce lamp failures. It
is almost impossible to have zero failure, even
using the most advanced technology. This is
not a problem only for Marantz, but all
projector manufactures. Therefore we have to
note that the warranty does not cover the SHP
lamp for lamp failures: explosion, and non-
lighting except initial use. And also we have to
note that the warranty does not cover the SHP
lamp for lamp failures: flickering, and getting
darker along with accumulated lamp usage
hours. We appreciate your understandings.
!0ON indicatorLights up blue when power is ON. When power is
shut OFF, the lamp flashes for about 1 minute
before going out.!1STANDBY indicatorLights up green when the projector is on standby.!2WARNING/LAMP indicatorFlashes or lights up when something is wrong with
the lamp cover, lamp, fan, or temperature inside
the projector.
For more information on the error mode, see the
“Error Mode List” (

P.35)
!3Ventilation holes (intake)
!4Ventilation holes (exhaust)Notes:
•Do not place anything near the ventilation
holes to avoid overheat inside the unit.
•Do not place your hand or objects near the
ventilation holes; the air is coming out.
IR sensor Projection
Lens
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Rear and Terminals ViewzAC IN (

P. 9 )
Connect the supplied AC power code.xRGB INConnect the analog RGB output from an IBM VGA
or compatible equipment.cCOMPONENT VIDEO IN 1 and 2Terminals 1 and 2 have each Y, P
B/CB, P
R/CR
terminals. Connect them to the component video
output of a video device, AV amp/processor, DVD
player, etc.vS-VIDEO INConnect the S-VIDEO output from a video
equipment.bVIDEO INConnect the composite video output from a video
equipment.
nTRIG.1(TRIGGER 1)When the unit is turned on, 12V is output. When the
unit is turned off, no voltage is output. This allows
such as a powered up/down screen,whenever the
projector is turned on or off.Note:
•Do not use TRIG.1, as the power source.
•To connect with external devices, use an
ordinal 3.5mm mini-plug (mono) cable.mREMOTE IN/OUTBy connecting this projector to another Marantz
audio component using a supplied System Control
cable, you can remotely operate the components
as a single system.
•When connecting to component with a remote
sensor (such as the SR9500,SR8500), be sure
to connect the REMOTE CONTROL IN jack
of this projector to the REMOTE CONTROL
OUT jack of the component with the remote
sensor.
Note:
For connections, use the control adaptor cable.
(Mini jack to RCA)
,TRIG.2(TRIGGER 2)Select ON or OFF at each aspect mode, such as
Full, Normal, Zoom, V-Stretch and Through to
control screen aspect ratio with powered up/down
dual aspect ratio screen.
Notes:
•Do not use TRIG.2, as the power source.
•To connect with external devices, use an
ordinal 3.5mm mini-plug (mono) cable..HDMI IN 1 and 2Connect the digital signal (TMDS compliant, single
link only)
Note:
To use the HDMI terminal, please follow the
cautions on page 10.⁄0RS-232CThis is the control port for the custom installer.
zAdjustment lever (

P.12)
Lift the projector and turn the adjustment lever right
or left. The adjustable feet will extend from the
projector. Then, release the lever, the adjustable
feet is locked.xScrew holes for ceiling mount kit
z
z x
x
Bottom View
Ventilation holes (intake)
IR sensor
Ventilation holes
(exhaust)
Lamp cover
Lamp cover
securing screwVentilation holes (intake)
Adjustable
feet
Adjustable feet
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Remote Controller
INPUT V-MUTE
ENTERMENU
ASPECT
FULL CINEMA
VCR MODE
BLACK LEVEL
PATTERN
BLACK
NOR ZOOM THRUINFO.
C1 C2 S G1
H1 H2 V G2A1
A2 RGB G3
STD DYN
I M
AG4
THTRCOMP.1 COMP.2 S-VIDEO USER
HDMI 1 HDMI 2 VIDEO
AUX 1
BLANKING AUX 2
RC-11VPS1 REMOTE CONTROLLER
ON
STANDBYIRIS LAMP
C.TEMP GAMMA
B1
OFF
B3
B2
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aSTANDBY button (

P.20)
Turn the projector off.sIRIS buttonSwitches lens and illumination aperture.dLAMP buttonSwitches the lamp between the normal and
energy-saving modes.fC.TEMP buttonSets color temperature to 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or HB.gGAMMA buttonSets the gamma curve to Theater, Standard,
Dynamic, A, B, C, D or E, when the picture mode is
set to User.hCOMP. 1 (Component video in 1)
button (

P.18)
Selects the device connected to the COMPONENT
VIDEO IN 1 jack as the input source.jCOMP. 2 (Component video in 2)
button (

P.18)
Selects the device connected to the COMPONENT
VIDEO IN 2 jack as the input source.kS-VIDEO button (

P.18)
Select the S-VIDEO IN signal.lHDMI 1 button (

P.18)
Select the HDMI 1 IN signal.¡0HDMI 2 button (

P.18)
Select the HDMI 2 IN signal.¡1VIDEO button (

P.18)
Select the VIDEO IN signal.¡2A1 buttonThis button does not work with this projector.¡3A2 buttonThis button does not work with this projector.¡4RGB button (

P.18)
Select the RGB IN signal.
¡5
THEATER (THTR) button (

P.24)
Select the Theater picture mode.
Theater mode is designed for high fidelity black
appearance and is good for movie pictures.
Every time THTRbutton is pressed, the selection
rotates in the order of Theater 1 
➔
Theater 2 
➔
Theater 3 
➔
Default.
¡6
STANDARD (STD) button (

P.24)
Select the STANDARD picture mode.
Standard mode is good for normal pictures.
Every time the button is pressed, the selection
rotates in the order of Standard 1 
➔
Standard 2 
➔
Standard 3 
➔
Default.
¡7DYNAMIC (DYN) button (

P.24)
Select the Dynamic picture mode.
Dynamic mode is good for visually dynamic
pictures.
Every time the button is pressed, the selection
rotates in the order of Dynamic 1 
➔
Dynamic 2 
➔
Dynamic 3 
➔
Default.
¡8B1 button (

P.29)
Selects Blanking Memory 1.¡9B2 button (

P.29)
Selects Blanking Memory 2.™0B3 button (

P.29)
Selects Blanking Memory 3.™1OFF button (

P.29)
Turns the blanking mode off.™2V-MUTE buttonTurn the picture into black. Press again to resume.™33/4/1/2/ ENTER buttons Press the cursor buttons (
3
[UP], 
4
[DOWN], 
1
[LEFT], 
2
[RIGHT]) to select menu items. Press
the ENTER button to enter the selected menu item.
™4ASPECT (Aspect select) button
(

P.18)
Selects the aspect ratio. Every time the button is
pressed, the selection rotates in the order of Full 
➔
Normal 
➔
Zoom 
➔
V-Stretch 
➔
Through.
™5VCR MODE button (

P.26)
Turns the VCR mode on and off.
™6CINEMA button (

P.26)
Turns the 2-3 pull down mode on and off.™7FULL button (

P.18)
Sets aspect ratio to full mode.™8NORMAL button (

P.18)
Sets aspect ratio to normal mode.™9ON button (

P.18)
Turn the projector on.£0USER G1 button (

P.24)
Selects the user mode. 
The user mode is for enjoying images at a user-
selected gamma curve. 
Every time the button is pressed, the selection
rotates in the order of User 1 
➔
User 2 
➔
User 3.
For more information on how to select gamma
curve. (

P.25)
£1USER G2 button (

P.24)
Selects the user mode. 
The user mode is for enjoying images at a user-
selected gamma curve. 
Every time the button is pressed, the selection
rotates in the order of User 4 
➔
User 5 
➔
User 6.
For more information on how to select gamma
curve. (

P.25)
£2USER G3 button (

P.24)
Selects the user mode. 
The user mode is for enjoying images at a user-
selected gamma curve. 
Every time the button is pressed, the selection
rotates in the order of User 7 
➔
User 8 
➔
User 9.
For more information on how to select gamma
curve. (

P.25)
£3USER G4 buttonThis button does not work with this projector.£4LIGHT buttonLights all buttons for about 10 sec.£5MENU button (

P.21)
Display the on-screen menu.
If pressed again, the on-screen menu disappears.£6INFO. button (

P.31)
Turn the information menu on or off.
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£7INPUT (Input signal select)
button (

P.18)
Selects the input signal. Every time the 3/4
buttons are pressed, the input signal rotates in the
order of COMPONENT 1 ↔COMPONENT 2 ↔S-
VIDEO ↔VIDEO ↔RGB ↔HDMI 1 ↔HDMI 2.£8BLACK LEVEL button (

P.26)
Sets the black level.
During analog signal input ......0 IRE/7.5 IRE
During HDMI signal input ........Expand/Normal£9PATTERN button (

P.11)
Projects a focus pattern on the screen.¢0ZOOM button (

P.18)
Sets aspect ratio to zoom mode.¢1THROUGH button (

P.18)
Sets aspect ratio to through mode.
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Operate the remote controller within a distance of approximately 5m from the IR sensor (remote sensor)
on the projector.
Remote control operation may not be possible if the remote control unit’s transmitter is not pointing in the
direction of the remote sensor or if there is an obstruction between the transmitter and the remote sensor.
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Remote Controller Operational Range
Remote
ControllerRemote
Controller
Remote
ControllerRemote
Controller
Remote
Controller
1.
Take the cover off the battery case on the
remote control backside.
2.
Insert two AAA size batteries.
Make sure the polarities match the + and –
marks inside the battery compartment.
3.
Reattach the battery case cover as before.
Notes :•Do not mix alkaline and manganese batteries.•Do not mix old and new batteries.
CAUTIONS ON BATTERIES
•Use AAA alkaline batteries in this remote
controller.
•If the remote control unit does not operate
from close to the main unit, replace the
batteries with new ones, even if less then a
year has passed.
•The included battery is only for verifying
operation. Replace it with a new battery as
soon as possible.
•When inserting the batteries, be careful to
do so in the proper direction, following the +
and - marks in the remote control unit’s
battery compartment.
•To prevent damage or battery fluid leakage:
- Do not use a new battery with an old one.
- Do not use two different types of batteries.
- Do not short-circuit, disassemble, heat or
dispose of batteries in flames.
•Remove the batteries when not planning to
use the remote control unit for a long period
of time.
•If the batteries should leak, carefully wipe off
the fluid from the inside of the battery
compartment, then insert new batteries.
•When disposing of used batteries, please
comply with governmental regulations or
environmental public instruction’s rules that
apply in your country or area. AAA size batteries Battery case cover
Battery case cover
Preparing the Remote Controller
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CONNECTION
❖
When making connections be sure to:•Turn off all equipment before making any connections.
•Use the proper cables for each connection.
•Securely insert the plug into the port to connect cables. Loose cables can lead to trouble and damage.❖
When pulling out a cable:•Be sure to grab the plug, not the cable itself.
Connect the supplied AC power cord into the AC IN socket of the projector.
The STANDBY indicator lights up and the projector goes into the standby mode.Note :
Make sure the AC power cord is firmly connected into the AC IN socket.
Connection with AC Power Supply
FL OFF
STANDBY
FL OFF
STANDBYS-VIDEO OUT
VIDEO OUT
COMPONENT VIDEO OUTCOMPONENT VIDEO OUT
Component cable
(commercially available)
DVD PlayerDVD Player
VCR
S-video cable (commercially available)
Video cable
(commercially available) Component cable
(commercially available)
You can connect this projector to a VCR, DVD player and other video equipment.Connecting a video source using S-VIDEO IN and VIDEO IN terminals.1.
Connect one of the S-video cable to the S-VIDEO IN terminal, or one end of the video cable to the VIDEO
IN terminal on the projector.
2.
Connect the other end of the S-video cable or the video cable to the S-video output terminal or video
output terminal of the video source.
Connecting a DVD player to the COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1 or 2 terminal
(Devices can be connected to both terminals at the same time.)1.
Connect the individual terminals of the component video cable into the COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1 or 2
terminal of the projector.
2.
Connect the other end of the cable to the corresponding terminals on a DVD player.Connection with Video Equipments
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You can connect this projector to HD-Video /PC using RGB IN port, or DVD Plyer /Satellite /Cable Tuner
/PC using HDMI IN port.1.
Connect one end of the RGB cable to the RGB IN port, or one end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI IN
port on the projector.
2.
Connect the other end to the corresponding port on a HD-Video, Satellite, Cable Tuner or personal
computer.
3.
If using DVI-A or DVI-D output, use respectively a DVI-A-RGB or DVI-D-HDMI conversion cable.
Note :
When projecting a video image from a device connected to the HDMI terminal, follow the
procedure below.
1. Turn on power of this unit. (

P.18)
2. Set the input video source to HDMI input. (

P.18)
3. Turn on power of the device connected to the HDMI terminal of the unit (i.e. DVD player).
If the procedure above is not followed, projected image may corrupt.
For the details of the HDMI terminal on the device connected with the unit, see the instruction
manual of the device.
Connection with a HD-Video, DVD Player, Satellite, Cable Tuner or PC
RGB OUT
or
DVI-D out
RGB OUT
or
DVI-D out
RGB (D-Sub monitor) cable
(commercially available)
HD-Video / Satellite / 
Cable Tuner / DVD Player
Monitor output
IBM VGA or 
Compatible PC
RGB OUT
or 
DVI-A OUTDVI-D OUT 
or 
HDMI OUT
HDMI-HDMI cable or HDMI-DVD-D cable
(commercially available)
RGB out
or
DVI-D out
You can control total home theater system using PC or Marantz receiver equipment.
For installing below system, consult with Marantz authorized dealer.Advanced Connection
REMOTE CONTROL INREMOTE CONTROL OUT
34$
RS-232C cable 
(female-female, straight type,
commercially available)
External ControllerScreen
3.5mm Mini Plug (Mono)
(commercially available)
Control Adapter cable 
(commercially available)
Receiver equipment
Control Adapter cable
(commercially available)
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INITIAL SETTING
1.
Connect the supplied AC power cord. (

P.9)
2.
Press the ONbutton on the remote controller or the / Ibutton on the projector.
The ON indicator lights up.
Project an image on the screen roughly at first.
1.
Turn the Zoom ringand adjust to the desired size
within the zoom range.
WIDE: Enlarges (zooms in) the projected image.
TELE: Reduces (zooms out) the projected image.
2.
Turn the Focus ringuntil the image on the screen
becomes clear.Zooming and Focusing
C1 C2 S G1
H1 H2 V G2A1
A2 RGB G3
STD DYN G4
THTRCOMP.1 COMP.2 S-VIDEO USER
HDMI 1 HDMI 2 VIDEO
AUX 1 AUX 2
ON
STANDBYIRIS LAMP
C.TEMP GAMMA
Turning on the Power
You can strictly focus the image with focus pattern.1.
Press the PATTERNbutton to project the focus pattern on the screen.
2.
Turn the Focus ringto make an adjustment.
Adjust the focus for the sharpest image possible to obtain, using focus pattern.
3.
Press the PATTERNbutton again to hide the focus pattern. This completes fine focusing.
Note :Focus Pattern Color by Lens Shift Position (

P.16)
The focus pattern changes color depending on the lens position. There are two colors and they can
be used for checking the quality of the projected image. The whitefocus pattern uses the highest
optical performance to maximize the sharpness of the projected image. To enjoy the highest
sharpness, it is recommended to position the lens within this range.
When the lens is shifted outside the aforementioned range, the focus pattern turns green. Rough
focusing in this range looses image sharpness.
Adjusting the zoom position from WIDE to TELE enhances sharpness even at the same lens
position.
INPUT V-MUTE
ENTERMENU
ASPECT
FULL CINEMA
VCR MODE
BLACK LEVEL
PATTERN
BLACK
NOR ZOOM THRUINFO.
I M
A
Detail Focusing
1.
2.
TELE WIDE
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You can position the projected image by changing the
height of the projector’s adjusters.1.
Move the adjuster lever to the left or right to
enable adjuster changing. Carefully lift the
projector.
2.
Once having positioned the projector, return the
adjuster lever as before to lock in place. Check
the adjusters are securely locked before
releasing your hands from the projector.
3.
Turn the adjuster to fine-adjust the height.
❖
Returning the Projector to its Initial Position
Slightly lift the projector, turn the adjuster lever to the left or right, then carefully set the projector down.
When the projecting image is a trapezoid, correct it in Keystone and in the Display Menu.
See “Display”. (

P.28)
When using the keystone feature to correct a trapezoidal image, picture contours can look like staircases
because of image correction. 
❖
Keystone
(Electronic keystone correction)Keystone CorrectionAdjusting the Height
You can adjust the image position with the Lens Shift knob.❖
Turn the Lens Shift knob to clockwise : The image goes up.
❖
Turn the Lens Shift knob to counterclockwise : The image goes down.Adjusting the Image PositionUp
Down
CounterclockwiseClockwise
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