Vivitek D3355 Projector User Manual

							Copyright 
 
This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is protected under international copy- 
right laws, with all rights reserved. Neither this manual, nor any of the material contained herein, may be 
reproduced without written consent of the author. 
 
© Copyright February, 2006   
Disclaimer 
 
The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The manufacturer makes no repre- 
sentations   or   warranties   with   respect   to   the   contents   hereof   and   specifically   disclaims  
any  implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. The manufacturer 
reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the content hereof 
without  obligation  of the manufacturer to notify any person of such revision or changes. 
  
Trademark Recognition 
 
Kensington is a U.S. registered trademark of ACCO Brand Corporation with issued registrations and pend- 
ing applications in other countries throughout the world. 
 
All  other  product  names  used  in  this  manual  are  the  properties  of  their  respective  owners  and  
are  ac- knowledged.  
						

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Important Safety Information 
 
Congratulations on purchasing the DLP projector!   
Important: 
It is strongly recommended that you read this section carefully before using the projector. These 
safety 
and usage instructions will ensure that you enjoy many years of safe use of the projector. 
Keep this 
manual for future reference.   
Symbols Used 
Warning symbols are used on the unit and in this manual to alert you of hazardous situations. 
The following styles are used in this manual to alert you to important information. 
 
Note: 
Provides additional information on the topic at hand.   
 
Important: 
Provides additional information that should not be overlooked.   
 
Caution: 
Alerts you to situations that may damage the unit.   
 
Warning: 
Alerts you to situations that may damage the unit, create a hazardous environment, or cause per- 
sonal injury.   
Throughout this manual, component parts and items in the OSD menus are denoted in bold font as in this 
example: 
“Push the Menu button on the remote control to open the Main menu.” 
 
Remote Control 
 
Some remote controls have a laser for pointing out items on a screen. 
DANGER: Do not point the laser in the eyes. Doing so can damage the eyes permanently. 
 
General Safety Information  
¤ Do not open the unit case. Aside from the projection lamp, there are no user-serviceable parts in 
the unit. For servicing, contact qualified service personnel. 
 ¤ Follow all warnings and cautions in this manual and on the unit case.  ¤ The projection lamp is extremely bright by design. To avoid damage to eyes, do not look into the 
lens when the lamp is on. 
 ¤ Do not place the unit on an unstable surface, cart, or stand.  ¤ Avoid using the system near water, in direct sunlight, or near a heating device.  
¤ Do not place heavy objects such as books or bags on the unit.  
						

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Power Safety  
¤ Only use the supplied power cord.  ¤ Do not place anything on the power cord. Place the power cord where it will not be in the way of 
foot traffic. 
 ¤ Remove the batteries from the remote control when storing or not in use for a prolonged period.  
Replacing the Lamp 
 
Replacing  the  lamp  can  be  hazardous  if  done  incorrectly.  Refer  to  “Replacing  the  Projection  
Lamp”   on page 38 for clear and safe instructions for this procedure. Before replacing the lamp: 
 
¤ Unplug the power cord.  ¤ Allow the lamp to cool for about one hour.  
Spent Lamp Management  
¤ This product contains a metal halide lamp, which contains mercury. Dispose of it as required by lo- 
cal ordinances and regulations. 
 ¤ The USA restricts or prohibits the disposal of some or all mercury containing lamps in the municipal 
waste stream. Please visit www.lamprecycle.org for more information on specific state disposal re- 
quirements and recycling facilities. 
 ¤ The following states have laws that deal with information that wholesalers must provide to contrac- 
tors for lamp disposal. 
Connecticut 
Maine 
Minnesota 
Rhode Island 
 ¤ For users in Connecticut, please call our toll free number1-888-657-5267 to place an order for the 
delivery of a kit for returning a used lamp. The kit includes a box for the lamp, tape, and a return 
shipping label. To return a lamp: 
1.      Place the lamp in the box, complete the enclosed form, and seal the box with the pro- 
vided tape. 
2.      Affix the return shipping label to the box and call 1.800.463.3339 FedEx Ground Service 
for box pickup. 
 
Cleaning the Projector  
¤ Unplug the power cord before cleaning. Refer to “Cleaning the Projector” on page 41.  ¤ Allow the lamp to cool for about one hour.  
Regulatory Warnings 
 
Before installing and using the projector, read the regulatory notices in the “Regulatory Compliance” sec- 
tion on page 55.  
						

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Main Features  
• Lightweight unit, easy to pack away and transport 
• Compatible with all major video standards including NTSC, PA L , and SECAM 
• A high brightness rating allows for presentations in daylight or in lit rooms 
• Supports resolutions up to UXGA at 16.7 million colors to deliver crisp, clear images 
• Flexible setup allows for front, rear, and ceiling projections 
• Line-of-vision projections remain square, with advanced keystone correction for angled 
projections
 
• Input source automatically detected 
 
About this manual 
 
This manual is intended for end users and describes how to install and operate the DLP projector. Wher- 
ever  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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Table of contents  T
UGETTING STARTEDU
T .......................................................................................................................................................... 1  T
UPACKING CHECKLISTU
T ........................................................................................................................................................... 1 
T
UVIEWS OF PROJECTOR PARTSU
T............................................................................................................................................... 2 
T
UFront-right ViewU
T  ............................................................................................................................................................. 2 
T
UTop View—On-screen Display (OSD) Buttons and LEDsU
T   .............................................................................................. 3 
T
USide View ConnectorsU
T  ..................................................................................................................................................... 4 
T
UProjector LED DescriptionsU
T  ........................................................................................................................................... 5 
T
URear ViewU
T........................................................................................................................................................................ 6 
T
UBottom ViewU
T.................................................................................................................................................................... 7 
T
UREMOTE CONTROL PARTSU
T  ................................................................................................................................................... 8 
T
UREMOTE CONTROL OPERATING RANGEU
T............................................................................................................................. 10 
T
UPROJECTOR AND REMOTE CONTROL BUTTONSU
T.................................................................................................................. 10  T
USETUP AND OPERATIONU
T............................................................................................................................................... 11  T
UINSERTING THE REMOTE CONTROL BATTERIESU
T ................................................................................................................. 11 
T
UCONNECTING INPUT DEVICESU
T ............................................................................................................................................ 12 
T
USTARTING AND SHUTTING DOWN THE PROJECTORU
T............................................................................................................. 14 
T
UADJUSTING THE PROJECTOR LEVELU
T................................................................................................................................... 16 
T
UADJUSTING THE ZOOM, FOCUS AND KEYSTONEU
T  ................................................................................................................ 17 
T
UADJUSTING THE VOLUMEU
T  .................................................................................................................................................. 18  T
UON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) MENU SETTINGSU
T....................................................................................................... 19  T
UOSD MENU CONTROLSU
T  ..................................................................................................................................................... 19 
T
UNavigating the OSDU
T ...................................................................................................................................................... 19 
T
USETTING THE OSD LANGUAGEU
T.......................................................................................................................................... 20 
T
UPICTURE MENUU
T.................................................................................................................................................................. 21 
T
UPicture Menu Functions Available for Connected SourceU
T ............................................................................................ 23 
T
UADVANCE MENUU
T  ............................................................................................................................................................... 24 
T
UAdvance Menu Functions Available for Connected SourceU
T .......................................................................................... 25 
T
USETUP MENUU
T  ..................................................................................................................................................................... 27 
T
USetup Menu Functions Available for Connected SourceU
T............................................................................................... 29 
T
UAUDIO MENUU
T..................................................................................................................................................................... 31 
T
UAudio Menu Functions Available for Connected SourceU
T .............................................................................................. 31 
T
UWINDOW MENUU
T................................................................................................................................................................. 32 
T
UCOLORMGR MENUU
T  ............................................................................................................................................................ 34 
T
USERVICE MENUU
T.................................................................................................................................................................. 35 
T
UNETWORK MENUU
T ............................................................................................................................................................... 37  T
UMAINTENANCE AND SECURITYU
T................................................................................................................................. 38  T
UREPLACING THE PROJECTION LAMPU
T................................................................................................................................... 38 
T
UResetting the LampU
T........................................................................................................................................................ 40 
T
UCLEANING THE PROJECTORU
T................................................................................................................................................ 41 
T
UCleaning the LensU
T   ......................................................................................................................................................... 41 
T
UCleaning the CaseU
T ......................................................................................................................................................... 41 
T
UUSING THE KENSINGTON® LOCKU
T ...................................................................................................................................... 42 
T
UCEILING INSTALLATIONU
T..................................................................................................................................................... 42 
T
USecuring the Mount to the CeilingU
T    ................................................................................................................................ 42 
T
UUsing Support CablesU
T  ................................................................................................................................................... 43  T
UTROUBLESHOOTINGU
T  ..................................................................................................................................................... 44  T
UCOMMON PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONSU
T    ............................................................................................................................... 44 
T
UTIPS FOR TROUBLESHOOTINGU
T ............................................................................................................................................ 44 
T
ULED ERROR MESSAGESU
T   .................................................................................................................................................... 45 
T
UIMAGE PROBLEMSU
T.............................................................................................................................................................. 45 
T
ULAMP PROBLEMSU
T ............................................................................................................................................................... 46 
T
UREMOTE CONTROL PROBLEMSU
T   .......................................................................................................................................... 46 
T
UAUDIO PROBLEMSU
T    ............................................................................................................................................................. 46 
T
UHAVING THE PROJECTOR SERVICEDU
T   .................................................................................................................................. 47  
						

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    T USPECIFICATIONSU
T............................................................................................................................................................. 48  T
USPECIFICATIONSU
T................................................................................................................................................................. 48 
T
UInput ConnectorsU
T........................................................................................................................................................... 49 
T
UOutput ConnectorsU
T ........................................................................................................................................................ 49 
T
UControl ConnectorsU
T....................................................................................................................................................... 49 
T
UOptional LensU
T................................................................................................................................................................ 49 
T
UPROJECTION DISTANCE V.S. PROJECTION SIZE (FOR STANDARD LENS)U
T............................................................................. 50 
T
UTIMING MODE TABLEU
T ........................................................................................................................................................ 51 
T
UPROJECTOR DIMENSIONSU
T ................................................................................................................................................... 54  T
UREGULATORY COMPLIANCEU
T  ..................................................................................................................................... 55  T
UFCC WARNINGU
T.................................................................................................................................................................. 55 
T
UCANADAU
T  ............................................................................................................................................................................ 55 
T
USAFETY CERTIFICATIONSU
T................................................................................................................................................... 55 
T
UEN 55022 WARNINGU
T ......................................................................................................................................................... 55  
						

							  
  
GETTING STARTED 
 
 
Packing Checklist 
 
Carefully unpack the projector and check that the following items are included:   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
DLP 
PROJECTOR WITH  LENS CAP REMOTE CONTROL 
(WITH TWO AAA BATTERIES) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
POWER CORD COMPUTER CABLE 
(DB15-DB15) CD-ROM (T
HIS USER’S MANUAL) QUICK START GUIDE 
  
 
Contact your dealer immediately if any items are missing, appear damaged, or if the unit does not work. 
 
Caution: 
Avoid using the projector in dusty environments.  
						

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Views of Projector Parts 
 
F
  ront-right View   
1 2 3 4   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
7 5 6 5    
ITEM 
 
LABEL 
 
DESCRIPTION 
 
SEE PAGE: 
1.  
See “Top View—On-screen Display (OSD) Buttons and LEDs” on page 3. 
2.  
Focus 
 
Focuses the projected image 
3.  
Lens zoom 
 
Enlarges the projected image 
  
17 
4.  
See “Side View Connectors” on page 4. 
5.  
Height-adjusters 
 
Turn to adjust level of projector 
 
16 
6.  
Lens 
 
Remove lens cap before use 
 
14 
7.  
Front IR receiver 
 
Receiver for IR signal from remote control 
 
10 
 
Important: 
Ventilation openings on the projector allow for good air circulation, which keeps the projector lamp 
cool. 
Do not obstruct any of the ventilation openings.