Vivitek D5500 Projector User Manual

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Copyright  
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right laws, with all rights reserved. Neither this man ual, nor any of the material contained herein, may be 
reproduced without written consent of the author. 
© Copyright 2008 
Disclaimer 
The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The manufacturer makes no repre-
sentations or warranties with respect to the cont ents hereof and specifically disclaims any implied 
warranties of merchantability or fit ness 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 t he properties of their respective owners and are ac-
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Important Safety Information 
Congratulations on purchasing the Vivitek DLP® projector! 
Important: 
It is strongly recommended that you read this secti on carefully before using the projector. These 
safety and usage instructions will ens ure 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 t hat 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 

						

							 
 
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Power Safety 

						

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Main Features 
•  Lightweight unit, easy to pack away and transport. 
•  Compatible with all major video standards including NTSC, PAL, and SECAM. 
•  A high brightness rating allows for present ations in daylight or in lit rooms. 
•  Supports resolutions up to SXGA+ at 16.7 milli on colors to deliver crisp, clear images. 
•  Flexible setup allows fo r front, rear 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 prin t sections that are relevant to your needs. 
  
						

							 
 
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Table of Contents 
INTRODUCTION........................................................................\
........................................... ..............................................1 
PACKING CHECKLIST........................................................................\
................................................................................... 1 
VIEWS OF PROJECTOR PARTS........................................................................\
.......................................................................2 
Front-right View ........................................................................\
..................................................................................... 2 
Top view ........................................................................\
.................................................................................................. 3 
Bottom view........................................................................\
............................................ .................................................4 
TOP FEATURES........................................................................\
............................................................................................. 5 
Lens Controls ........................................................................\
..........................................................................................5 
OSD Controls and Status LEDs ........................................................................\
.............................................................. 6 
TERMINAL PANEL FEATURES........................................................................\
.......................................................................8 
REMOTE CONTROL PARTS........................................................................\
......................................................................... 10 
REMOTE CONTROL OPERATING RANGE........................................................................\
.....................................................12 
PROJECTOR AND REMOTE CONTROL BUTTONS........................................................................\
..........................................12 
Remote Control ........................................................................\
......................................... ............................................12 
SETUP AND OPERATION ........................................................................\
.................................... ...................................13 
INSERTING THE REMOTE CONTROL BATTERIES........................................................................\
......................................... 13 
INSTALLING OR REMOVING THE OPTIONAL LENS........................................................................\
......................................14 
Removing the Existing Lens From the Projector ........................................................................\
.................................. 14 
Installing the New Lens........................................................................\
......................................................................... 15 
THROW DISTANCE AND SCREEN SIZE........................................................................\
........................................................16 
INSTALLING THE OPTIONAL COLOR WHEEL........................................................................\
..............................................18 
MAKING CONNECTIONS........................................................................\
............................................................................. 21 
Connecting Your PC or Macintosh Computer ........................................................................\
............... .......................21 
Connecting an Exte rnal Monitor ........................................................................\
......................... .................................22 
Connecting Your DVD Player  with Component Output ........................................................................\
....... ................23 
Connecting Your VCR or  Laser Disc Player ........................................................................\
............... .........................24 
PROJECTING AN IMAGE (BASIC OPERATION) ........................................................................\
.................. ............25 
TURNING ON THE PROJECTOR........................................................................\
.................................................................... 25 
Note on Startup Screen (Menu Language Select screen) ........................................................................\
... ...................26 
SELECTING AN INPUT SOURCE........................................................................\
................................................................... 27 
ADJUSTING THE PICTURE POSITION AND PICTURE SIZE........................................................................\
.............................28 
Adjusting Picture Position Manually ........................................................................\
.................... ................................28 
Lens Shift Adjustable Range ........................................................................\
............................ .....................................29 
From the Remote Control Unit ........................................................................\
........................... ..................................30 
Adjusting the Projector Level ........................................................................\
.......................... .....................................32 
OPTIMIZING AN RGB IMAGE AUTOMATICALLY........................................................................\
........................................ 33 
Adjusting the Image Using AUTO........................................................................\
......................... ................................33 
ADJUSTING VOLUME UP AND DOWN........................................................................\
......................................................... 34 
TURNING OFF THE PROJECTOR........................................................................\
................................................................... 35 
About Direct Power Off ........................................................................\
................................. .......................................36 
After Use ........................................................................\
.............................................. .................................................36 
CONVENIENT FEATURES ........................................................................\
.................................... .................................37 
TURNING OFF THE IMAGE AND SOUND........................................................................\
...................................................... 37 
FREEZING A PICTURE........................................................................\
................................................................................. 37 
ADJUSTING THE FOCUS/ZOOM MANUALLY........................................................................\
...............................................38 
Adjusting by Using the OSD Control Panel ........................................................................\
............... ...........................38 
CHANGING LAMP MODE........................................................................\
............................................................................ 39 
Changing Lamp Mode by Using the Projectors OSD Control Panel........................................................................... 39 
GETTING INFORMATION........................................................................\
............................................................................. 40 
ADJUSTING POSITION/TOTAL DOTS/FINE SYNC........................................................................\
.........................................41 
Adjusting Position/Total Dots/Fine Sync by using the OSD Control Panel......................................................... .........41 
Correcting Keystone by Us ing the Remote Control ........................................................................\
.............................. 42 
PREVENTING THE UNAUTHORIZED USE OF THE PROJECTOR........................................................................\
......................44 
Locking the Projector ........................................................................\
.................................. .........................................44 
Unlocking the Projector ........................................................................\
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USING THE PHYSICAL LOCK........................................................................\
...................................................................... 46 
Using the Kensington Lock ........................................................................\
.............................. .....................................46 
USING ON-SCREEN DISPLAY ........................................................................\
............................................................... 47 
USING THE MENUS........................................................................\
....................................................................................47 
Navigating the OSD ........................................................................\
.............................................................................. 47 
MENU TREE........................................................................\
............................................................................................... 49 
MENU ELEMENTS........................................................................\
......................................................................................51 
INPUT MENU DESCRIPTIONS AND FUNCTIONS........................................................................\
...........................................52 
ADJUST MENU DESCRIPTIONS AND FUNCTIONS........................................................................\
.........................................53 
Image menu ........................................................................\
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Image options menu ........................................................................\
..................................... .........................................54 
Video menu ........................................................................\
............................................. ..............................................56 
DETAIL SETTING MENU DESCRIPTIONS AND FUNCTIONS........................................................................\
.......................... 59 
Basic........................................................................\
...................................................................................................... 59 
White balance........................................................................\
.......................................... ..............................................61 
Color correction......................................................................\
......................................... .............................................62 
SETTING MENU DESCRIPTIONS AND FUNCTIONS........................................................................\
....................................... 63 
Basic........................................................................\
...................................................................................................... 63 
Installation ........................................................................\
............................................................................................66 
Network setting ........................................................................\
........................................ .............................................71 
Option ........................................................................\
................................................. ..................................................72 
INFORMATION MENU DESCRIPTIONS AND FUNCTIONS........................................................................\
.............................. 76 
Usage time ........................................................................\
............................................................................................ 76 
Input ........................................................................\
......................................................................................................77 
Network ........................................................................\
................................................ .................................................78 
Version ........................................................................\
................................................ ..................................................79 
RESET MENU DESCRIPTIONS AND FUNCTIONS........................................................................\
........................................... 80 
MAINTENANCE ........................................................................\
........................................................................................ 81 
CLEANING THE PROJECTOR........................................................................\
........................................................................81 
Cleaning the Cabinet ........................................................................\
............................................................................81 
Cleaning the Lens ........................................................................\
...................................... ...........................................81 
Cleaning the Filters ........................................................................\
.............................................................................. 82 
Replacing the Lamps ........................................................................\
............................................................................. 83 
Resetting the Lamp Time Counter ........................................................................\
........................ .................................86 
APPENDIX ........................................................................\
.................................................................................................. 87 
TROUBLESHOOTING........................................................................\
...................................................................................87 
Indicator Messages ........................................................................\
...............................................................................87 
Common Problems and Solutions ........................................................................\
.......................... ...............................88 
Tips for Troubleshooting........................................................................\
............................... ........................................88 
IMAGE PROBLEMS........................................................................\
...................................................................................... 89 
Lamp Problems ........................................................................\
..................................................................................... 89 
Remote Control Problems ........................................................................\
..................................................................... 90 
Audio Problems........................................................................\
.....................................................................................90 
HAVING THE PROJECTOR SERVICED........................................................................\
.......................................................... 90 
SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................\
......................................... ............................................91 
PROJECTOR SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................\
...................................................................... 91 
Optical Specifications ........................................................................\
................................. ..........................................91 
Electrical Specifications ........................................................................\
.............................. .........................................92 
Mechanical Specifications ........................................................................\
.............................. ......................................93 
Environmental Considerations ........................................................................\
........................... ..................................93 
Optional Parts........................................................................\
....................................................................................... 93 
CABINET DIMENSIONS........................................................................\
...............................................................................94 
PIN ASSIGNMENTS OF MINI D-SUB 15 PIN INPUT CONNECTOR........................................................................\
..................95 
COMPATIBLE INPUT SIGNAL LIST........................................................................\
.............................................................. 96 
PC CONTROL CODES AND CABLE CONNECTIONS........................................................................\
......................................97 
Functional Execution Command Table........................................................................\
................................................. 98  
						

							 
 
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Status Read Command Table ........................................................................\
................................................................ 99 
SCREEN TRIGGER........................................................................\
.....................................................................................100 
OPERATION USING HTTP BROWSER........................................................................\
.......................................................101 
Overview ........................................................................\
............................................... ..............................................101 
Preparation Before Use ........................................................................\
................................. .....................................101 
Handling of the Address for Op eration by Using a Browser ....................................................................... ...............101 
Configuring Ne twork Settings ........................................................................\
........................... ..................................102 
Structure of the HTTP Server........................................................................\
.............................................................. 104 
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE ........................................................................\
.................................. .........................106 
FCC WARNING........................................................................\
........................................................................................ 106 
CANADA........................................................................\
.................................................................................................. 106 
SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS........................................................................\
.........................................................................106 
EN 55022 WARNING........................................................................\
............................................................................... 106 
  
						

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INTRODUCTION 
Packing Checklist 
Carefully unpack the projector and check  that the following items are included: 
 
DLP 
PROJECTOR REMOTE CONTROL  
(
WITH TWO AAA BATTERIES)  
  
P
OWER CORD VGA  CABLE 
 
   
QUICK START GUIDE CD-ROM  
(T
HIS USER’S MANUAL)  L
ENS HOLE CAP 
(I
NSTALLED) 
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  
Front-right View 
 
ITEM LABEL DESCRIPTION SEE PAGE: 
1.  Lamp cover  Remove cover to replace lamp or color wheel 83 
2.  OSD control panel  See OSD Controls and Status LEDs 6 
3.  I/O connector panel  Connect various input devices 8 
4.  Intake vent  Lamp cooling vent – do not obstruct 
5.  Speakers Built-in stereo speakers 
6.  Height adjuster  Adjusts level of projector 32 
7.  Lens Remove lens cap before use 
8.  Lens cap Covers lens to protect when not in use 
9.  Lens release button  Press the release button before removing the lens 
10.  IR receiver  Receiver for IR signal from remote control 10 
Important: 
Grill openings on the projector allow  for good air circulation, which keeps the projector lamp cool.  
Do not obstruct any of the grill openings.  
						

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Top view 
 
ITEM LABEL DESCRIPTION SEE PAGE: 
1.  Lens control panel  See  Lens Controls 5 
2.  Right-hand speaker  Right-hand speaker 
3.  Lamp cover Remove cover to replace lamp or color wheel 83 
4.  Exhaust vent  Exhaust vent – do not obstruct 
5.  Rear intake vent  Rear coo ling intake – do not obstruct 
6.  OSD control panel  See OSD Controls and Status LEDs 6 
7.  Left intake vent  Left-hand cooling intake – do not obstruct 
8.  Left-hand speaker  Left-hand speaker