Vivitar Dp 1500x Projector User Manual

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User’s ManualProjector
Setup
This section tells you how to unpack, set up, and connect your projector to other
equipment. The projector must be connected to a computer or a video source such
as a video tape deck, camcorder, digital camera or notebook computer in order to
make a projection.  You may connect multiple sources to the projector such as a
computer and a video source.  You may also connect  a computer mouse to use  as
a controller.  Audio may be provided for one, or both, image sources. The audio
source can be a computer, a channel of your video source, or another device such
as a stereo.
Unpacking the Projector
When you unpack the projector, make sure you have all these components:
Projector
    Projector carrying case
Remote Controller (IR)
2 AAA batteries for the Controller
Power cord
Computer cable
S-Video cable
A/V composite cable (RCA type for composite video and audio)
Lens cap
Instruction manual
(The following cables are optional accessories)
Audio cable
HDTV to D-Sub (When using HDTV as input signal)
Mouse cable (for PS/2)
Mouse cable (for USB)
DVI cable
Component Video cable
Many of the above optional items may not be required for your particular installation.
Retain packaging materials in case you need to move or ship the projector in the
future. It should always be transported in its original protective packaging. 
						

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. ENGLISH .Setting Up the Projector
1. Place the projector on a sturdy, level surface preferably within five feet of the computer
or video source.
Caution:  Do not hold the projector by the lens. This can damage the lens.
2. Place the projector the correct distance from the screen.  Use the following table
as a guideline.  Alternatively, as a rough estimate for planning purposes, use this
guideline: For every unit (foot, meter) of screen width, the projector must be placed
(set back) two units from the screen.  The optical zoom capability of the projector
allows an adjustment of 30 percent.
     Distance between the
   screen and the projector
 Projection Size (Diagonal) 40” 50” 70”100” 150” 200” 300”
Projection Distance [ft.]5 7 10 14 20 27 41
Lens at WIDE position
Projection Distance [ft.]7 9 12 18 27 36 54
Lens at TELE position
3. When replacing batteries for the remote controller, take the following precautions:
Do not recharge used batteries, or expose batteries to fire or water.
Replace batteries as soon as they run down. If the batteries leak, wipe away the
fluid with a soft cloth. If battery fluid gets on  your hands wash them immediately.
Remove the batteries if you will not be using the remote controller for a long
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Connecting to a Computer
The projector will always project at XGA (1024 x 768) resolution.  (XGA is the native
resolution of the projector.)  However, you can connect the projector to a computer
source capable of displaying VGA (640 x 480), SVGA (800 x 600),  XGA, or SXGA
(1280 x 1024) resolutions.   The projector will resize VGA, SVGA, and SXGA inputs for
XGA projection. The types of computers supported by this projector include:
IBM compatible laptop, notebook or desktop PCs (PC compatibles)
Macintosh desktop computers (including Quadra®, Centris
®, and Power Mac (with
separate Sync: RGB HV), and  Apple PowerBooks with video-out capability, including
all 160, 165, 180 and 500 series PowerBooks (separate Sync: RGB HV)
Connecting to a Video Source
You can connect the projector to almost any common video source - VHS player,
DVD player, camcorder, laser disc player or any other compatible video image source.
The projector can accept composite, component, or S-Video signals. Composite
video is characterized by a single-pin “RCA-type” video jack, usually colored yellow.
Component video (YCbCr) is less common and features three “RCA-type” video
jacks, typically colored red, green, and blue.  S-Video is readily identified by  a single
connector with four small pins.
You can connect the projector simultaneously to composite, component, and S-
Video sources. You can select  which video source to project using the control panel
or remote controller.  If the Auto Search feature is ON (see later sections of this
manual), the projector will automatically detect and select a source.  The projector
supports both NTSC and PAL video formats. The projector will automatically detect
and identify the video format. Note, however, whereas the projector can accept
multiple simultaneous sources it can only accept one video format at a time.
Each of the three video types require their respective cable.   Composite video and
S-Video cables are normally provided with the projector.   If not, they are readily
available at electronics stores and are commonly included with each video source
device.  For component-video (YCbCr), use the RCA-type triple cable that came with
the video source.  Finally, connect your video source to the projector using the
appropriate cable.
Note: The projector is not compatible with a cable TV-style coaxial “F” connector. 
						

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. ENGLISH .Using the Projector
This section describes projector operations:
Turning the projector and A/V equipment on and off
Adjusting the projected image
Projector controls
Checking the Projector status
Turning the Audio/Visual (A/V) Equipment On and Off
It is preferable to turn on the projector and related A/V equipment in the following
order: Projector, Computer, Video source, Audio source
Turning the Projector On
1. Connect the power cord to the projector (Page 6 - item 9)
2. Insert the power plug into a wall outlet
3. Remove the projector lens cap
4. Turn on the Main Power Switch on the back of the projector (rocker switch Page 6
- item 10) and note the following sequence:
a) Power LED illuminates solid Red for one second
b) The fan motor will start and the projector runs internal system tests
c) The Power LED changes to solid green indicating the projetor is ready
d) The fan motor turns off, but the Power LED remains Solid Green
5. Press the Power button on either the projector control panel (Page 7), or the
remote controller (Page 8).  Notice that the POWER LED will blink twice and the fan
motor will start.  In about one minute the LAMP LED will be solid green, as the
projected image comes to its full illumination level.
Turning the Projector Off
1. Press the Power button on either the projector control panel (Page 7), or the
remote controller (Page 8).
2.  A message will appear on-screen prompting you to press the Power button
again. Press either power button again.
3.  The lamp will turn off, but the fan will continue to run and the lamp LED will flash
orange/yellow until the projector has cooled.  The fun will turn off automatically.
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Focusing and Sizing the Projected Image
When the projected image appears on the screen, adjust the focus and size:
To adjust the focus, rotate the focus ring, which is the outer ring on the
projector lens (Page 6, item 2)
To adjust the size of the image, rotate the zoom ring (Page 6, item 1);   zooming out
to make the image larger or zooming in make it smaller on the screen
Operational Indicators (LEDs)
There are two LEDs on the top of the projector;  the POWER LED and the LAMP LED.
They provide valuable information about the projector:
LED COLOR STATUS MEANING
Power GreenSolidThe projector is powered and ready
Power RedFlashingThere is a problem with the projector
fan  - the projector cannot start up
Power Red SolidWhen Main Power is turned on - 1 second
LampGreenSolidThe lamp is in good condition and is
projecting at maximum brightness
LampGreenFlashingThe lamp is close to its end of life, but
the lamp is still operational
  Lamp RedSolidThe lamp has reached its end of life and
must be changed soon. The lamp will
continue to operate until it fails. Change the
lamp and reset the lamp time-counter.
LampOrange/FlashingThe projector is shutting down.  The fan
Yellow motor is cooling the lamp for shutdown.
Do not unplug the power cable or turn the
power (rocker) switch Off before the Lamp
LED turns off.  The fan motor will turn off
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Projector Control Menus
Seven projector menus enable you to setup and control your projector:
Input menu - allows you to specify the input signal source
Image menu - allows adjustment of the projected image:  brightness, contrast,
saturation, sharpness, tint, gamma,  and color channel balance  (Y, R, G, B)
Computer menu - for fine tuning synchronization with a computer input signal
Audio menu - controls audio features:  volume, input selection, and mute
Misc menu - accesses projector features such as:  freeze, lamp life, sleep mode,
auto-off settings, and more
Option menu - enables you to set projector options including:  OSD language,
color temperature, projection mode, aspect ratio, and keystone correction
Reset  menu - returns all projector settings to their factory defaults
Accessing the Main Menu
The projector menus can be accessed using
either the projector control panel or the remote control.
To display the Main menu, press the Menu button.
The Main menu appears:
Changing a Menu Setting
To change a menu setting using the Remote Controller:
1. Press the MENU button (or one of the dedicated function buttons)
2. Navigate to an option menu by pressing the cursor controller:
3. Press ENTER to select a submenu; to change a setting, press the + or – buttons
4. Press ESC button to confirm the change and navigate backwards in the menu
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To change a menu setting using the Projector Control Panel:
1. Press the MENU button to invoke the Main Menu.  Note: press MENU once again
to hide the menu - acting like the ESC button on the remote controller.
2. Press the SELECT button to scroll through the menu tree - like the controller
button on the remote controller
3. To change a specific setting, use the + or – buttons (Keystone buttons)
4. Press the SELECT button to confirm your selection
5. Press the MENU button to back out of the menu tree
Dedicated Function Buttons for Keystone, Mute, and Volume -
If the Main Menu is NOT currently displayed on the screen, then -
On the Remote controller:  use the – or + buttons for volume and keystone
On the Projector Control Panel:  use the – or + buttons for keystone
Menu Options - Detailed Description
The following menus are described in this section in detail:
InputImage Computer    Audio     Misc    Option    Reset
Input Menu:
The Input menu allows you to specify
the signal source that you wish to project.  This is
This is particularly useful if you have
several sources (video and/or computer)
connected to your projector.
1. Press the MENU button
2. Use the Remote Control thumb pad, or the SELECT button to select the Input
Menu. Once Input Menu is highlighted press the ENTER button.
3. Use either the thumb pad or the SELECT button to choose a sub-menu: Computer,
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  Menu Sub-menu Description
ComputerComputer input signal
ComputerSignal from computer (desktop or notebook)
DVI Signal from DVI (Digital Video Interface) device
HDTVSignal from HDTV (High Definition TV - a
high-resolution TV standard, which is part of
the group of digital TV standards introduced in
USA in late 1998)
Video Video input signal
YCbCrComponent video signal
S-Video S-Video signal
VideoComposite video signal
PIP Displays additional image window on-screen
ComputerComputer display only
Video on Place a small video window in the foreground
Computerwith the computer display in the background
ComputerPlace a small computer window in the foreground
on Video with the video display in the background.
Video Video display only.
PBP Computer and video is displayed side-by-side
PBP: Picture by Picture
4. Use the – or + buttons to select the desired feature in the sub-menus
5. Press the ESC button (Remote Controller) or the MENU button (Projector Control
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Image Menu
The image menu, and sub menus,  provide precise control of  the projected image
including:  brightness, contrast , intensity, saturation, sharpness (computer signal),
sharpness (video signal), tint, gamma (computer signal), gamma (video signal),
and color channel balancing (Y, R, G, B).
Image Main Menu Picture  Sub-menu
Independent Color ControlGamma Sub-menu
(ICC) Sub-menu
1. Press the MENU button
2. Use the thumb pad or SELECT button to select the Image Menu.  Once the Image
Menu is highlighted, press the ENTER button.
3. Use the thumb pad or SELECT button again to choose from the Picture, Gamma,
or ICC sub-menus.  Highlight the submenu of choice and press ENTER.
The following table provides detail of the available sub menu choices: 
						

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. ENGLISH .  Menu Sub-menu Description
PictureAdjusts the properties of the projected image
BrightnessThe higher the setting, the brighter the projection
The lower the setting, the darker the projection
ContrastThe higher the setting, the greater the contrast
The lower the setting, the lower the contrast
Intensity The amount of white contained in a color
The higher the setting, the whiter the image
The lower the setting, the less white the image
SaturationThe strength of a color especially the degree to
which it lacks its complimentary color
The higher the setting, the stronger the color strength
The lower the setting, the weaker the color strength
SharpnessThe higher the setting, the sharper the computer’s
(Computer)projection.  The lower the setting, the softer the
computer’s projection.
SharpnessThe higher the setting, the sharper the video’s
(Video)projection.  The lower the setting, the softer the
video’s projection.
Tint (Video) Adjusts the projection between red and green color
GammaSelects a gamma correction curve
Gamma1Preset gamma curve
Gamma2Natural tones (HDTV)
Text Contrasts black and white.  Suitable for images that
are predominantly text
ICC Adjusts ICC (Independent Color Control)
ICC_Y Adjusts yellow
ICC_R Adjusts red
ICC_G Adjusts green
ICC_B Adjusts blue
4. Use the – or + buttons to adjust the desired display attribute in the sub-menus
5. Press the ESC button (Remote Controller) or the MENU button (Projector Control
Panel) to exit from current menus