Marantz Vp 8100 DLP Projector User Manual

							Model VP8100User Guide
Video Projector
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							The lightning symbol in the triangle, is
intended to alert the user to the presence of
uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the
product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
The exclamation mark in the triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
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CAUTION:  TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS  INSIDE
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION:TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE
BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
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For the customers in the USA:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a
residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in
which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense.- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Keep an appropriate distance between the equipment and
the receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
NOTE:
Changes or modifications may cause this unit to fail to
comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and may void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
For the customers in Canada:
This class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the
Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment regulations. 
						

							IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT
This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality
and safety standards. There are, however, some installation and
operational precautions which you should be particularly aware of.
1. Read Instructions: All the safety and operating instructions
should be read before the appliance is operated.
2. Retain Instructions: The safety and operating instructions
should be retained for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings: All warnings on the appliance and in the
operating instructions should be adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions: All operating and use instructions should
be followed.
5. Cleaning: Unplug this video product from the wall outlet before
cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use
a damp cloth for cleaning.
6. Attachments: Do not use attachments not recommended by
the video product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
7. Water and Moisture: Do not use this video product near water-
for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or
laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and
the like.
8. Accessories: Do not place this video product on an unstable
cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The video product may
fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious
damage to the appliance. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold
with the video product. Any mounting of the appliance should
follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a
mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.
9. Ventilation: Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for
ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the video
product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings
must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never
be blocked by placing the video product on a bed, sofa, rug, or
other similar surface. This video product should never be
placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This video
product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a
bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the
manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.
10. Power Sources: This video product should be operated only
under the type of power source indicated on the marking label.
If you are not sure of the type of power supply for your home,
consult the appliance dealer or a local power company. For
video products intended to operate from battery power, or
other sources, refer to the operating instructions.11. Grounding or Polarization: The precautions should be taken
so that the grounding or polarization means of an appliance is
not defeated.
AC POLARIZED PLUG
12. Power-Cord Protection: Power-supply cords should be routed
so that they are not likely to be stepped on or pinched by
items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention
to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the appliance.
13. Protective Attachment Plug: The appliance is equipped with
an attachment plug having overload protection. This is a
safety feature. See Instruction Manual for replacement or
resetting the protective device. If the plug needs to be
replaced, be sure that the service technician has used a
replacement plug specified by the manufacturer that has the
same overload protection as the original plug.
14. Lighting: Under the unusual circumstances, such as during a
lighting storm, or when it is left unused for a long period of
time, unplug it from the wall outlet to disconnect the antenna
or cable system. This will prevent damage to the video
product due to lightning and power-line surges.
15. Power Lines: An outside antenna system should not be
located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric
light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power
lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system,
extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such
power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
16. Overloading: Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords
as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
17. Object and Liquid Entry: Never push objects of any kind into
this video product through openings as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in
a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the
video product. 
						

							18. Servicing: Do not attempt to service this video product
yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to
dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to a
qualified service personnel.
19. Damage Requiring Service: Unplug this video product from
the wall outlet and refer servicing to a qualified service
personnel under the following conditions:
a. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.
b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the video
product.
c. If the video product has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the video product does not operate normally by following the
operating instructions, adjust only those controls that are
covered with the operating instructions as an improper
adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will
often require extensive work by a qualified technician to
restore the video product to its normal operation.
e. If the video product has been dropped or the cabinet has been
damaged.
f. When the video product exhibits a distinct change in perfor-
mance which may require further assistance.
20. Replacement Parts: When replacement parts are required, be
sure that the service technician has used replacement parts
specified by the manufacturer or have the same
characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions
may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.21. Safety Check: Upon the completion of any service or repairs
to this video product, ask a service technician to perform
safety checks to determine that the video product is in proper
operating condition.
22. Carts and Stands: The appliance should be used only with a
cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.
23. An appliance and cart combination should be handled with
care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may
cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.
24. When the projector is mounted on the ceiling, the Ceiling
Mount Kit approved by MARANTZ must be used for
installation.
25. Do not look into the lens when the projector is turned on. It
could damage your eyesight.
26. Unplug the projector from the wall outlet if it is not to be used
for a few days. 
						

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FEATURES ..................................................................................................................... 2
PROJECTOR LAYOUT AND FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW  ............................................... 3
Front and Top  .................................................................................................... 3
Connector panel and Rear  ................................................................................ 4
Bottom ............................................................................................................... 5
Adjusters ............................................................................................................ 5
Remote Controller  .............................................................................................. 6
Preparing the Remote Controller  ....................................................................... 7
INSTALLATION .............................................................................................................. 8
Floor Installation ................................................................................................. 8
Ceiling Installation  ............................................................................................. 8
Distance between the projector and the screen (throw distance)  .................... 9
The screen image in a Widescreen (16:9)  ...................................................... 10
The screen image in a 4:3 screen  ................................................................... 10
INSTALLING ................................................................................................................ 11
Standard connections  ..................................................................................... 11
Connection with a PC  ...................................................................................... 11
INITIAL SET UP ............................................................................................................ 12
TO TURN OFF THE POWER  ........................................................................................ 12
OPERATIONS .............................................................................................................. 13
Menu ................................................................................................................ 13
Memory Select  ................................................................................................. 13
Picture Adjust  .................................................................................................. 13
Setting .............................................................................................................. 14
Lamp Life and Replace Lamp  ......................................................................... 15
MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................................... 16
Replacing the Lamp Unit  ................................................................................. 16
Cleaning the lens  ............................................................................................. 16
Replacement parts  .......................................................................................... 16
Optional accessories  ....................................................................................... 16
TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................................................. 17
ON SCREEN MESSAGE  .............................................................................................. 17
SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................................ 18
DIMENSIONS ............................................................................................................... 19
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
SET UP PROCEDURES
OPERATIONS
ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION 
						

							FEATURES
Excellent video quality
• The MARANTZ progressives scan (3D motion adaptive line
doubling) technology provides natural and clear video
quality.
• The MARANTZ 3D-Y/C separation technology ensures clear
screen image without blur in color.
• The Marantz Two to Three Pull Down film detection
technology ensures to depict the most natural moments of
objects projected in the recorded film format.
• The MARANTZ digital technology and DLP
TMtechnology
ensure vivid and true color reproduction, and accurate gray
scale to the greatest degree as possible.
• The newly developed optical system and new DLP
TM
technology allow a high contrast ratio (500:1), high
brightness (700 ANSI lumen) and excellent uniformity
throughout the screen.
Widescreen flexibility
• The unit allows the user to enjoy both 16:9 and 4:3 screen
images at aspect ratio.
Ready for DVD and HDTV
• The COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT IN terminal is ideally
corresponds to DVD and HDTV (1080i, and 720p). This input
ensures the highest video quality.
• The COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT IN terminal corresponds to
DVD. It also corresponds to the squeeze signal, the
progressive signal for DVD.
Picture mode and picture memory
• The unit has three picture modes: THEATER, NORMAL and
DYNAMIC. Furthermore, the unit has three kinds of memory
in each picture mode: THEATER1, THEATER2 and
THEATER3. This allows the users to enjoy the fine tuned
pictures for personal preference.
Direct access buttons (Remote
controller)
The remote controller provides direct access buttons for those
functions that are most often used.
• POWER ON • STANDBY
Input Select
• COMPONENT • S-VIDEO
• VIDEO • RGB
Picture Mode
• THEATER • NORMAL • DYNAMIC
Menu
• MENU • ENTER
Aspect
• FULL • SQUEEZE
• 4:3 • ZOOM
Others
• OSD • 2-3P/D • B-LIGHT
• P-SHIFT • V-MUTE
Sophisticated Design
• The sophisticated form and its color fit any room to create
the most comfortable space in memory.
Compact Size
• The compact and light body is easy to carry and set up.
Computer Capability
• The unit is ready for for computer use in VGA, SVGA, and
XGA.
– DLP
TMand DMDTMare registered trademarks of Texas
Instruments Incorporated.
– Even if no trademarks are indicated, they are greatly valued.
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qIR sensor (one for each front and rear)
wLens
eFocus ring
Adjust the picture focus.
rZoom ring
Adjust the size of the projected image.
tAdjusters
Adjust the vertical angle of the projector.
yConnector panel
uPOWER key
Press to turn the projector on and off. The POWER key lights up
in green when the power is turned on.
iMENU key
Press to display the on-screen menu.
oENTER key
Press to enter items in the menu when the menu is displayed
on screen.
!0INPUT SELECT key
Select an input signal. Each time the key is pressed, the unit
toggles between COMPONENT, S-VIDEO, VIDEO, and RGB
inputs.
Front and Top
!1The M/N/O/Pkeys
Control the menu cursor.
Press the Mkey for more than three seconds to turn the HIGH
BRIGHT mode on.
Press the Nkey to turn the HIGH BRIGHT mode off.
Note:
The HIGH BRIGHT mode is available for only the RGB or the
DYNAMIC picture mode for a video signal input.
!2Indicators: STANDBY/WARING
Turn green when the projector is connected to AC power.
It lights up or flashes orange under the following conditions:
• Lights up orange when temperature inside the projector
becomes unusually high.
• Flashes orange when the following errors occur in the
projector:
– when the lamp cover is not secured firmly,
– when the fan inside the projector stops,
– when the lamp has failed or the lamp is almost completely
worn-out.
!3Ventilation holes
Notes:
• Do not place anything near the ventilation holes as it may
cause internal heat build-up.
• Do not place your hand or objects near the ventilation holes;
the air coming out is hot.
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zCOMPONENT VIDEO IN
Y, PB/CB, PR/CRconnectors.
Connect to the COMPONENT VIDEO output of video
equipment or an A/V processor/receiver with a component
video loop.
xS-VIDEO IN
Connect to the S-VIDEO output of a video equipment.
cVIDEO IN
Connect to the composite video output of a video equipment.
vRGB IN
Connect to the analog RGB output of a computer equipment.
bREMOTE SW. (EXTERNAL/INTERNAL)
When using the MARANTZ REMOTE CONTROL system, select
EXTERNAL. Otherwise select INTERNAL.
nREMOTE CONTROL IN/OUT
Connect to the REMOTE CONTROL connectors of other
Marantz equipment. It is then possible to control the whole
system with a single Remote Controller.
mTRIG.1 OUT
When the projector is turned on, a 12-volt signal is sent to the
equipment connected to the TRIG.1 OUT. This allows
automatic triggering of an accessory, such as a powered
up/down screen, whenever the projector is turned on or off.
When the unit is turned off, no voltage is output and when the
unit is turned on, 12 V is output.
Note:
You cannot use the connector as the power source.
,TRIG.2 OUT
Either A 12-volt signal or a 0-volt signal is sent to the
equipment connected to the TRIG.2 OUT, according to the
setting in the OSD menu.
Note:
This cannot be used for these connectors, TRIG.1 OUT and
TRIG.2 OUT, as the power source.
.Adjuster button
When using adjuster, press the button and loosen an adjuster.
Ú0Adjuster
Ú1Rear adjuster
Adjust the vertical angle of the projector.
Ú2Ventilation holes
Ú3IR sensor
Ú4AC IN 
Connect the supplied AC power cord.
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Adjusters
How to use adjuster, adjuster button, and rear adjuster.
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zPOWER ON key
Press to turn the projector on.
xSTANDBY key
Press to turn the projector off.
cM/N/O/Pkeys 
vCOMPONENT key
Select the COMPONENT VIDEO IN  signal.
bS-VIDEO key
Select the S-VIDEO IN signal.
nVIDEO key
Select the VIDEO IN signal.
mRGB key
Select the RGB IN signal.
,ENTER key
.MENU key
Remote ControllerÚ0THEATER key
Select the THEATER picture mode.
The key toggles between THEATER1, THEATER2, THEATER3
and THEATER STD.
Ú1NORMAL key
Select the NORMAL picture mode.
The key toggles between NORMAL1, NORMAL2, NORMAL3
and NORMAL STD.
Ú2DYNAMIC key 
Select the DYNAMIC picture mode.
The key toggles between DYNAMIC1, DYNAMIC2, DYNAMIC3
and DYNAMIC STD.
Ú3OSD key
When the key is pressed, projector setting information is
displayed. Press again to display the FOCUS pattern. Then
press again to clear the FOCUS pattern.
Ú4FULL key
Select FULL mode, from four aspect ratio mode.
Ú5SQUEEZE key
Press to turn the SQUEEZE mode on and off. When the video
signal is squeezed, turn the SQUEEZE mode on. This mode is
intended to use with “Anamorphic” picture material. If you are
using an Anamorphically squeezed DVD or Laser Disc, this
mode will “unsqueeze” the image to give proper picture
geometry and enhanced resolution.
Ú62-3 P/D key
Press to turn the two to three pull down mode - automatic film
detection mode - on and off.
Ú74:3 key
Select a mode from four aspect ratio modes.
Ú8ZOOM key
Select ZOOM mode from four aspect
ratio modes.
Ú9B-LIGHT key
Press to turn on or off the back-lighting of keys on the unit.
Û0P-SHIFT key
Press to turn the picture shift mode on or off. When adjusting
the image position vertically, use Mand Nkeys. When
adjusting the image position horizontally, use Mand Nkeys.
Û1V-MUTE key
Mute the picture so that screen gets dark and no image is
displayed.
Note:
FULL key, SQUEEZE key, 4:3 key, ZOOM key, 2-3 P/D key,and
P-SHIFT key are available for only COMPONENT VIDEO IN, S-
VIDEO IN, VIDEO-IN, and RGB IN(VGA only).
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