Vivitek D5180hd Projector User Manual

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MAINTENANCE AND SECURITY 
Replacing the Projection Lamp 
The projection lamp should be replaced when it burns out. It should only be r eplaced with a certified 
replacement part, which you can order from your local dealer.  
Important: 
a.  The projection lamp used in this product contains a small amount of mercury. 
b.  Do not dispose this product  with general household waste. 
c. Disposal of this product must be carried out in  accordance with the regulations of...

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4.  Unlock the lamp cover. 
5.  Pull up and remove the 
cover. 
 
6.  Use a screwdriver to re-
move the screws from the 
lamp module. 
 
7.  Pull out the lamp module. 
 
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8.  Reverse steps 1 to 7 to 
install the new lamp 
module.  
While installing, align the 
lamp module with the 
connector and ensure it is 
level to avoid damage. 
Note:  
The lamp module must sit 
securely in place and the 
lamp connector must be 
connected properly before 
tightening the screws.  
9.  Turn on the projector and reset the lamp after the lamp module is replaced. 
Lamp Reset:  
Press Menu  → Select Basic Setup  →Lamp Setting →Reset Lamp Timer  → Press the 
▲▼...

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Cleaning the Projector 
Cleaning the projector to remove dust and grime will help ensure trouble-free operation.  
Warning: 
1.  Be sure to turn off and unplug the projector at  least 30 minutes before cleaning. Failure to do so 
could result in a severe burn. 
2. Use only a dampened cloth when cleaning. Do not allow water to enter the ventilation openings 
on the projector.  
3. If a little water gets into the projector interior  while cleaning,...

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Using the Physical Lock 
Using the Kensington® Lock 
If you are concerned about security, attach the projector to a permanent object with the Kensington 
slot and a security cable.  
 
Note: 
Contact your vendor for details on purchasing a suitable Kensi ngton security cable.  
The security lock corresponds to Kensington’s Micr oSaver Security System. If you have any com-
ment, contact: Kensington, 2853 Campus Drive, San Mateo, CA 94403, U.S.A. Tel: 800-535-4242,...

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TROUBLESHOOTING 
Common problems and solutions 
These guidelines provide tips to deal with problem s you may encounter while using the projector. If 
the problem remains unsolved, cont act your dealer for assistance. 
Often after time spent troubleshooting, the problem is  traced to something as simple as a loose con-
nection. Check the following before proceedi ng to the problem-specific solutions. 
•  Use some other electrical device to...

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LED Error Messages 
POWER LED  TEMP LED LAMP LED  ERROR CODE MESSAGES 
BLUE RED RED RED 
Lamp Ready  ON － 
－  － 
Start  － 
flashing  － 
－ 
Cooling  － 
flashing  － 
－ 
Over Temperature  － 
－ 
ON  － 
Thermal Break Sensor error  － 
－  － 
4 blinks 
Lamp Error  － 
5 blinks  － 
－ 
Burner Fan error  － 
6 blinks  1 blinks  － 
System Fan error  － 
6 blinks  2 blinks  － 
Power and Ballast Fan error  － 
5 blinks  － 
1 blinks 
Case Open  － 
7 blinks  － 
－ 
DMD error  － 
8 blinks...

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Adjust the  Color Temperature  and Gamma settings on the  Display Settings menu of the 
OSD. 
Lamp Problems 
Problem: There is no light from the projector  
1.  Check that the power cable is securely connected. 
2.  Ensure the power source is good by te sting with another electrical device. 
3.  Restart the projector in the correct order and check that the Power LED is green. 
4.  If you have replaced the lamp recently,  try resetting the lamp...

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HDMI Q & A 
Q. What is the difference between a “Standard” HDMI cable and a “High-Speed” HDMI 
cable? 
Recently, HDMI Licensing, LLC announced that  cables would be tested as Standard or High-
Speed cables.  
˙ Standard (or “category 1”) HDMI cables have b een tested to perform at speeds of 75Mhz or 
up to 2.25Gbps, which is the equivalent of a 720p/1080i signal.  
˙ High Speed (or “category 2”) HDMI cables have been tested to perform at speeds of 340Mhz 
or up to...

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SPECIFICATIONS 
Specifications 
Display type  1080P 0.65” 
Resolution 1080P 1920x1080 Native 
Projection distance 1.5 meters ~ 7 meters (Standard projection len) 
Projection screen size  35 to 205 inches (Standard projection len) 
Projection lens Manual Focus/Manual Zoom (Standard projection len) 
Zoom ratio  1.25 (Standard projection len) 
Vertical keystone correction  +/- 35 degree ( +/- 350 step ) 
Projection methods Front, Rear,...