Vivitek D825ex User Manual

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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 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 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 
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.” 
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 presentations in daylight or in lit rooms. 
• Supports resolutions up to SXGA+ at 16.7 million colors to deliver crisp, clear images. 
• Flexible setup allows for 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 print sections that are relevant to your needs. 
 
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Table of Contents 
GETTING STARTED...............................................................................................................................................................1 
PACKING CHECKLIST................................................................................................................................................................1 
VIEWS OF PROJECTOR PARTS...................................................................................................................................................2 
D825MS/D820MS/D825MX Front-right View ...................................................................................................................2 
Top view—On-screen Display (OSD) buttons and LEDs...................................................................................................3 
Rear view .............................................................................................................................................................................4 
Bottom view .........................................................................................................................................................................5 
REMOTE CONTROL PARTS........................................................................................................................................................6 
REMOTE CONTROL OPERATING RANGE...................................................................................................................................8 
PROJECTOR AND REMOTE CONTROL BUTTONS.......................................................................................................................8 
Remote Control………………………………………………………………………………………………..………8 
SETUP AND OPERATION .....................................................................................................................................................9
 
INSERTING THE REMOTE CONTROL BATTERIES.......................................................................................................................9 
CONNECTING INPUT DEVICES............................................................................................................................................... 10 
STARTING AND SHUTTING DOWN THE PROJECTOR............................................................................................................... 11 
SETTING AN ACCESS PASSWORD (SECURITY LOCK) ............................................................................................................ 13 
ADJUSTING THE PROJECTOR LEVEL...................................................................................................................................... 15 
ADJUSTING THE ZOOM, FOCUS AND KEYSTONE................................................................................................................... 16 
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME...................................................................................................................................................... 17 
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) MENU SETTINGS ......................................................................................................... 18 
OSD MENU CONTROLS......................................................................................................................................................... 18 
Navigating the OSD.......................................................................................................................................................... 18 
SETTING THE OSD LANGUAGE............................................................................................................................................. 19 
OSD MENU OVERVIEW........................................................................................................................................................ 20 
OSD SUB-MENU OVERVIEW................................................................................................................................................ 21 
IMAGE MENU......................................................................................................................................................................... 22 
Advanced Feature............................................................................................................................................................. 23 
Color Manager ................................................................................................................................................................. 24 
COMPUTER MENU................................................................................................................................................................. 25 
VIDEO/AUDIO MENU............................................................................................................................................................. 26 
Audio ................................................................................................................................................................................. 27 
INSTALLATION I MENU......................................................................................................................................................... 28 
INSTALLATION II MENU........................................................................................................................................................ 29 
Advanced Feature............................................................................................................................................................. 30 
OSD Menu Setting ............................................................................................................................................................ 31 
Peripheral Test ................................................................................................................................................................. 31 
Lamp Hour Reset .............................................................................................................................................................. 32 
Factory Reset .................................................................................................................................................................... 33 
Status................................................................................................................................................................................. 33 
MAINTENANCE AND SECURITY .................................................................................................................................... 34 
REPLACING THE PROJECTION LAMP...................................................................................................................................... 34 
Resetting the Lamp ........................................................................................................................................................... 36 
CLEANING THE PROJECTOR................................................................................................................................................... 37 
Cleaning the Lens ............................................................................................................................................................. 37 
Cleaning the Case............................................................................................................................................................. 37 
USING THE KENSINGTON® LOCK........................................................................................................................................... 38 
TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................................................................................................................................... 39 
COMMON PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS.................................................................................................................................. 39 
TIPS FOR TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................................................................................................... 39 
LED ERROR MESSAGES........................................................................................................................................................ 40 
IMAGE PROBLEMS................................................................................................................................................................. 40 
LAMP PROBLEMS................................................................................................................................................................... 41 
REMOTE CONTROL PROBLEMS.............................................................................................................................................. 41 
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AUDIO PROBLEMS................................................................................................................................................................. 41 
HAVING THE PROJECTOR SERVICED..................................................................................................................................... 41 
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................................................................ 42 
SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................................................................................................................... 42 
Input Connectors .............................................................................................................................................................. 42 
PROJECTION DISTANCE VS. PROJECTION SIZE...................................................................................................................... 43 
D825MS Projection Distance and Size Table.................................................................................................................. 43 
D820MS/D825MX Projection Distance and Size Table.................................................................................................. 43 
D825MS/D820MS TIMING MODE TABLE............................................................................................................................ 44 
D825MX TIMING MODE TABLE........................................................................................................................................... 45 
PROJECTOR DIMENSIONS....................................................................................................................................................... 47 
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE ........................................................................................................................................ 48 
FCC WARNING...................................................................................................................................................................... 48 
CANADA................................................................................................................................................................................ 48 
SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS...................................................................................................................................................... 48 
EN 55022 WARNING............................................................................................................................................................. 48 
 
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– 1 – 
GETTING STARTED 
Packing Checklist 
Carefully unpack the projector and check that the following items are included:  
  
DP825MS DLP PROJECTOR D820MS / D825MX DLP PROJECTOR 
   
 
    
R
EMOTE CONTROL  
(
WITH ONE AAA BATTERY) RGB 
CABLE POWER CORD RGB TO COMPONENT 
ADAPTER (OPTIONAL)  
  
C
ARRYING CASE CD-ROM  
(T
HIS USER’S MANUAL)  
Contact your dealer immediately if any items are missing, appear damaged, or if the unit does not work. It 
is recommend that you keep the original packing material should you ever need to return the equipment 
for warranty service. 
Caution: 
Avoid using the projector in dusty environments. 
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Views of Projector Parts  
D825MS  / D820MS / D825MX  Front-right View 
 
ITEM LABEL DESCRIPTION SEE PAGE: 
1.  IR receiver  Receive IR signal from remote control 6 
2.  Height-adjuster button  Push to release height adjuster 
3.  Height adjuster  Adjusts level of projector 
15 
4.  Lens cap Protect lens when not in use 
5.  Lens Projection Lens 
6.  Focus ring  Focuses the projected image 
7.  Zoom ring  
(D820MS/ D825MX only) Enlarges the projected image 16 
8.  Function keys See Top view—On-screen Display (OSD) buttons 
and LEDs. 3 
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. 
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Top view—On-screen Display (OSD) buttons and LEDs 
 
ITEM LABEL DESCRIPTION SEE 
PAGE: 
1.   (POWER) Turns the projector On or Off  11 
2.  SOURCE  Detects the input device 10 
3.  AUTO  Optimizes image size, position, and resolution 
4.  ▲ (Up cursor) / 
KEYSTONE Navigates and changes settings in the OSD 
Quick Menu – For Keystone 
5.  ► (Right cursor) / VOL. Navigates and changes settings in the OSD 
Quick Menu – For Volume 
18 
On  System over temperature 6.  OVER TEMP LED 
Off Normal State 
Orange  Lamp is ready to be powered-on. 
7.  READY LED 
Flashing Lamp not ready (Warm-up/shutting down/cooling)  
(see LED Error Messages on page 40) 
Green   Power On  
Off   Power Off (AC Off) 8.  POWER LED 
Flashing Error code 
9.  ▼ (Down cursor) / 
KEYSTONE Navigates and changes settings in the OSD 
Quick Menu – For Keystone 
10.  MENU  Open and exits the OSD buttons 
11.  ◄ (Left cursor) / VOL Navigates and changes settings in the OSD 
Quick Menu – For Volume 
18 
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Rear view 
 
ITEM LABEL DESCRIPTION SEE PAGE: 
1.  AC IN  Connect the POWER CABLE 11 
2.   (USB) Connect the USB CABLE from a computer  
3.  S-video  Connect the S-VIDEO CABLE from a video device 
4.  Video  Connect the COMPOSITE CABLE from a video device  
5.  Audio-in  Connect the AUDIO CABLE from the input device  
6.  VGA Connect the RGB CABLE from a computer and compo-
nents 
7.  RS-232  Connect RS-232 serial port cable for remote control 
10 
8.   (Security Lock) Secure to permanent object with a Kensington® Lock 
system 38 
 
Note: 
If your video equipment has both S-VIDEO and RCA jacks (composite video) connect to the  
S-VIDEO connector. S-VIDEO provides a better quality signal. 
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