Vivitek Projector D5280U User Manual

User’s Manual
D5280U 

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Disclaimer 
The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The manufacturer makes no repre-
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Important Safety Information 
Important: 
It is strongly recommended that you read this sect ion carefully before using the projector. These 
safety and usage instructions will ensure that you enj oy 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...

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Projector Installation Notice 
¾   Place the projector in a horizontal position 
The tilt angle of the projector should not exceed 15  degrees, nor should the projector be installed in 
any way other than the desktop and ceiling mount, otherwise lamp life could decrease dramatically. 
     
¾   Allow at least 50 cm clearance around the exhaust vent. 
  
 
  
 
 
¾   Ensure that the intake vents do not recycle hot air from the exhaust vent. 
¾   When...

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Power Safety 
¾  Only use the supplied power cord. 
¾   Do not place anything on the powe r 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 39 
for clear and safe instructions for this procedure. Before replacing the lamp: 
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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 WUXGA 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...

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Table of Contents 
GETTING STARTED ........................................................................\
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PACKING CHECKLIST........................................................................\
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VIEWS OF PROJECTOR PARTS........................................................................\...

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LED ERROR MESSAGES........................................................................\
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IMAGE PROBLEMS........................................................................\
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LAMP PROBLEMS........................................................................\...

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GETTING STARTED 
Packing Checklist 
Carefully unpack the projector and che ck that the following items are included:   
 
PROJECTOR WITH LENS CAP  
  
 
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EMOTE CONTROL  
(BATTERIES NOT INCLUDED)  RGB
 CABLE POWER CORD 
   
CD-ROM
  
(T
HIS USER’S MANUAL)  W
ARRANTY CARD QUICK START CARD 
 
Contact your dealer immediately if any items are mi
ssing, appear damaged, or if the unit does not work. It 
is recommend that you keep the original packing mate rial should you...

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Views of Projector Parts  
Front-right View 
 
ITEM LABEL DESCRIPTION SEE PAGE: 
1.  IR receiver Receives IR signal from remote control 7 
2.  Lens Projection  Lens 
3.  Focus ring Focuses the projected image 
4.  Zoom ring Enlarges the projected image 
18 
5.  Height adjuster  Adjusts level of projector 15 
6.  Function keys See Top view—On-screen Display (OSD) buttons 
and LEDs. 3 
7.  Lamp cover 
Removes cover to replace lamp or color wheel 39 
8.  Vertical lens shift...