Vivitek D825mx Projector User Manual

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Copyright  
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copyright 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 
representations or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims...

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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...

   
 
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Power Safety 
¾  Only use the supplied power cord. 
¾  Do not place anything on the power cord. Place the power cord where it will not be in the way of 
foot traffic. 
¾  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. See Replacing the Projection Lamp on page 34 
for clear and safe instructions for this procedure....

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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...

   
 
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Table of Contents 
GETTING STARTED .......................................................................................................................................................... 1 
PACKING CHECKLIST........................................................................................................................................................... 1 
VIEWS OF PROJECTOR...

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HAVING THE PROJECTOR SERVICED.................................................................................................................................. 41...

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GETTING STARTED 
Packing Checklist 
Carefully unpack the projector and check that the following items are included:  
  
DP825MS DLP PROJECTOR                                                        D825MX  DLP PROJECTOR 
   
 
    
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EMOTE CONTROL  
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WITH ONE AAA BATTERY) RGB
 CABLE POWER CORD RGB TO COMPONENT 
ADAPTER...

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Views of Projector Parts  
D825MS/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...

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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 –...

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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...