Marantz Vp12s4 DLP Projector User Manual

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Rear and Terminals View
Lamp cover
securing screw Lamp coverIR sensorVentilation
hole
Ventilation
hole
2
1
3
4
5
6
11
9
7
10
8
zAC IN (

P.8)
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:
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, always use the included bus
control adaptor cable.
,TRIG.2(TRIGGER 2)Select ON or OFF at each aspect mode, such as
Full, Normal, Zoom, and Through to control screen
aspect ratio with powered up/down dual aspect
ratio screen.
Notes:
•Do not use TRIG.1 and 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 RGB signal (TMDS compliant,
single link only)
Note:
To use the HDMI terminal, please follow the
cautions on page 9.⁄0LIGHT ON/OFFSelect ON : The terminal panel lights up.⁄1RS-232CThis is the control port for the custom installer.
zAdjustment lever (

P.11)
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 kitAdjustable
feet
Adjustable feet Ventilation holes
1
2
2
1
Bottom View 
						

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Remote Controller
INPUT ASPECTMENUI
V-MUTE
ENTERPATTERN STANDBY ON
REMOTE CONTROLLER
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INFO.USERDYNAMIC
ZOOM
STANDARDTHEATER
LIGHTBLANKCINEMA
RGB
THROUGHNORMALFULL
1
F
THTR
2
N
STD
S
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DYN
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RGB
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aSTANDBY button (

P.16)
Turn the projector off.sV-MUTE buttonTurn the picture into black. Press again to resume.d3/4/1/2/ ENTER buttons Press the cursor buttons (
3
[UP], 
4
[DOWN], 
1
[LEFT], 
2
[RIGHT]) to select menu items. Press
the button at its center to enter the selected item.
fINPUT (Input signal select)
button (

P.15)
Selects the input signal. Every time the button is
pressed, the selection rotates in the order of
COMPONENT 1 
➔
COMPONENT 2 
➔
S-VIDEO
➔
VIDEO 
➔
RGB 
➔
HDMI 1 
➔
HDMI 2.
gCOMP. 1 (Component video in 1)
button (

P.15)
Selects the device connected to the COMPONENT
VIDEO IN 1 jack as the input source.hCOMP. 2 (Component video in 2)
button (

P.15)
Selects the device connected to the COMPONENT
VIDEO IN 2 jack as the input source.jS-VIDEO button (

P.15)
Select the S-VIDEO IN signal.kVIDEO button (

P.15)
Select the VIDEO IN signal.lRGB button (

P.15)
Select the RGB IN signal.¡0HDMI 1 button (

P.15)
Select the HDMI 1 IN signal.¡1HDMI 2 button (

P.15)
Select the HDMI 2 IN signal.¡2USER 1-3 button (

P.18)
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.19)
¡3USER 4-6 button (

P.18)
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.19)
¡4USER 7-9 button (

P.18)
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.19)
¡5ON button (

P.15)
Turn the projector on.¡6PATTERN button (

P.10)
Projects a focus pattern on the screen.¡7MENU button (

P.18)
Display the on-screen menu.¡8ASPECT (Aspect select) button
(

P.15)
Selects the aspect ratio. Every time the button is
pressed, the selection rotates in the order of Full 
➔
Normal 
➔
Zoom 
➔
Through.
¡9FULL button (

P.15)
Select FULL mode from four aspect ratio modes.™0NORMAL button (

P.15)
Select NORMAL mode from four aspect ratio
modes.™1ZOOM button (

P.15)
Select ZOOM mode from four aspect ratio modes.™2THROUGH button (

P.15)
Select THROUGH mode from four aspect ratio
modes.™3CINEMA buttonPress to turn the CINEMA mode – auto 3-2 pull
down mode – on or off.™4BLANK buttonSelect the blanking mode. Every time the button is
pressed, the selection rotates in the order of OFF➔
Memory 1 
➔
Memory 2 
➔
Memory 3.
™5LIGHT buttonLights up backlit buttons (ON, STANDBY, MENU,
V-MUTE, INPUT, ASPECT, PATTERN) for about 7
sec.
™6
THEATER (THTR) button (

P.18)
Select the Theater picture mode.
Theater mode is designed for high fidelity black
appearance and is good for movie pictures.
Every time THEATERbutton is pressed, the
selection rotates in the order of Theater 1 
➔
Theater 2 
➔
Theater 3 
➔
Default.
™7
STANDARD (STD) button (

P.18)
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.
™8DYNAMIC (DYN) button (

P.18)
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.
™9INFO. button (

P.24)
Turn the information menu on or off. 
						

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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.
60
150
5m
5m
60
5m
60
5m
VP-12S4
VP-12S4
60
5m
VP-12S4
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 AA 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 “AA” type batteries in this remote
control unit.
•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. AA 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.
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.15)
2. Set the input video source to HDMI input. (

P.15)
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-D out
or
HDMI out
HDMI-HDMI cable or HDMI-DVD-D cable
(commercially available)
RGB out
or
DVI-D out
REMOTE CONTROL INREMOTE CONTROL OUT
34$
RS-232C cable 
(straight type,
commercially available)
External ControllerScreen
3.5mm Mini Plug (Mono)
(commercially available)
Control Adapter cable 
(commercially available)
Receiver equipment
Control Adapter cable
(supplied)
You can control total home theater system using PC or Marantz receiver equipment.
For installing below system, consult with Marantz authorized dealer.Advanced Connection 
						

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INITIAL SETTING
1.
Connect the supplied AC power cord. (

P.8)
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
MENU
V-MUTE
ENTER PATTERN STANDBY ON
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 :Changing the Focus Pattern Color According to Lens Position (

P.14)
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. However, the focus pattern does not change when the zoom position is changed.
MENU V-MUTE
ENTER PATTERN STANDBY ON
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.22)
❖
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
Clockwise Counterclockwise 
						

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❖
Mounting on the ceilingCAUTION–For ceiling installation, consult with Marantz authorized dealer.
–Do not look into the lens when the projector is turned on.  It could damage your eyesight.
INSTALLATION
❖
Installing on a tabletopRecommended Setting
Screen
Screen size (vertical)
Screen upper end
Range from light axis to upper end
Light axis (center)Height from installing
level to light axisScreen lower end
Projection distance
lens head
Lens shift range
Screen
Screen upper end
Range from light axis to upper
end
Light axis (center)
Height from installing level to light axis
Installing level
Screen size (vertical)
Screen lower endProjection distance
lens head
Lens shift
range 
						

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❖
16 : 9 Screen
In case of displaying the 16:9
picture on the whole of the
16:9 screen.❖
4 : 3 Screen
In case of displaying the 16:9
picture on the whole of the 4:3
screen.
Width
Height
: Image size: Screen size
Width
Height
: Image size = Screen size
VP-12S1
Screen Size and Projection Distance (inch)  VP-12S4
Diagonal Width Height Minimum Maximum
inch inch inch inch inch
52 5/16
61 
62 3/4
69 3/4
71 1/2
73 3/16
78 7/16
80 3/16
87 3/16
92 3/8
95 7/8
104 9/16
107 3/16
115 15/16
117 11/16
130 3/4
148 3/16
174 5/16
217 7/829 7/16
34 5/16
35 5/16
39 1/4
40 3/16
41 3/16
44 1/8
45 1/8
49 
51 15/16
53 15/16
58 13/16
60 5/16
65 3/16
66 3/16
73 9/16
83 6/16
98 1/16
122 9/1689 9/16
104 13/16
107 14/16
120 2/16
123 3/16
126 3/16
135 6/16
138 7/16
150 10/16
159 13/16
165 15/16
181 3/16
185 13/16
201 1/16
204 2/16
227 1/16
257 9/16
303 7/16
379 13/16130 13/16
152 15/16
157 3/8
175 1/16
179 1/2
183 15/16
197 3/16
201 5/8
219 5/16
232 5/8
241 7/16
263 9/16
270 1/4
292 3/8
296 3/4
329 15/16
374 1/4
440 5/8
551 1/4 60
70
72
80
82
84
90
92
100
106
110
120
123
133
135
150
170
200
250
To calculate the installation measurement (unit : inch)
Minimum = 1 1/2 x Screen Size - 1 7/8 
Maximum= 2 3/16 x Screen Size - 1 15/16
Note : Tolerance 5% 16:9 Screen Size (1.77:1 Aspect Ratio) Projection Distance
±
Screen size
(Diagonal)
Projection distance
Screen
Diagonal Width Height Minimum Maximum
inch inch inch inch inch
60
70
72
80
84
90
100
110
120
150
170
180
200
25048 
56 
57 5/8
64 
67 3/16
72 
80 
88 
96 
120 
136 
144 
160 
20036 
42 
43 3/16
48 
50 3/8
54 
60 
66 
72 
90 
102 
108 
120 
15082 
96 1/16
98 7/8
110 1/16
115 11/16
124 1/16
138 1/8
152 1/8
166 1/8
208 3/16
236 1/4
250 1/4
278 5/16
348 7/16119 15/16
140 1/4
144 5/16
160 9/16
168 11/16
180 7/8
201 3/16
221 1/2
241 13/16
302 11/16
343 5/16
363 5/8
404 1/4
505 13/16
To calculate the installation measurement (unit : inch)
Minimum = 1 3/8 x Screen Size - 1 7/8 
Maximum= 2 x Screen Size - 1 15/16 
Note : Tolerance 5% 4:3 Screen Size (1.33:1 Aspect Ratio) Projection Distance
±
❖
16 : 9 Screen
In case of displaying the 16:9
picture on the whole of the
16:9 screen.❖
4 : 3 Screen
In case of displaying the 16:9
picture on the whole of the 4:3
screen.
Width
Height
: Image size: Screen size
Width
Height
: Image size = Screen size
VP-12S1
Screen Size and Projection Distance (mm)  VP-12S4
Diagonal Width Height Minimum Maximum
inch mm mm mm mm
60
70
72
80
82
84
90
92
100
106
110
120
123
133
135
150
170
200
250
To calculate the installation measurement (unit : mm)
Minimum = 38.8 x Screen Size - 53.4
Maximum= 56.2 x Screen Size - 48.8
Note : Tolerance 5% 16:9 Screen Size (1.77:1 Aspect Ratio) Projection Distance
± 1328
1550
1594
1771
1815
1860
1992
2037
2214
2347
2435
2657
2723
2944
2989
3321
3763
4428
5535747
872
897
996
1021
1046
1121
1146
1245
1320
1370
1494
1532
1656
1681
1868
2117
2491
31132275 
2663 
2740 
3051 
3128 
3206 
3439 
3516 
3827 
4059 
4215 
4603 
4719 
5107 
5185 
5767 
6543 
7707 
9647 3323 
3885 
3998 
4447 
4560 
4672 
5009 
5122 
5571 
5908 
6133 
6695 
6864 
7426 
7538 
8381 
9505
11191 
14001 
Diagonal Width Height Minimum Maximum
inch mm mm mm mm
60
70
72
80
84
90
100
110
120
150
170
180
200
250
To calculate the installation measurement (unit : mm)
Minimum = 35.61 x Screen Size - 53.4  
Maximum= 51.58 x Screen Size  - 48.8
Note : Tolerance 5% 4:3 Screen Size (1.33:1 Aspect Ratio) Projection Distance
± 1219  
1422  
1463  
1626  
1707  
1829  
2032  
2235  
2438  
3048  
3454  
3658  
4064  
5080  914  
1067  
1097  
1219  
1280  
1372  
1524  
1676  
1829  
2286  
2591  
2743  
3048  
3810  2083  
2440  
2511  
2796  
2938  
3152  
3508  
3864  
4220  
5289  
6001  
6357  
7069  
8850  3046 
3562 
3665 
4078 
4284 
4594 
5110 
5626 
6141 
7689 
8721 
9236 
10268 
12847
Screen size
(Diagonal)
Projection distance
Screen 
						

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VP-12S1
VP-12S1
Screen PositionScreen Position
0% (Center)
VP-12S4
0% (Center)  (+100%)
-100% VP-12S4
Screen Height = 1H0.15H Up More
0.85H 
Up
0.5H 
Down+200%
+170%
+170%
Focus pattern color: White 
Focus pattern color: Green
❖
Standard condition (From -100% to +170%)
❖
Extended mounting condition (From +170% to +200%)
Lens shift position
About Extended mounting conditionsThe VP-12S4 has a very flexible lens shift arrangement that allows mounting the projector above the
screen possibly eliminating the need for a mounting pole. For the VP-12S4 the projector can be mounted
15% of the height of the screen(=0.15H)* above the top of the viewable portion. For extended mounting
conditions, the lens can be shifted even farther (170% →200%). However if these values are used, optical
performance may suffer slightly. This could manifest itself as chromatic aberration (minor color fringing)
and/or geometric distortion.
If the projector is used in the extended mounting conditions, the focus pattern will be displayed in Green.
*the height of the screen=1H