Vivitek Projector D968U User Manual

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Kensington is a U.S. registered  trademark of ACCO Brand Corporation with issued registrations 
and pending applications in other countries throughout the world. 
HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or 
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC  in the United States and other countries. 
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duct names used in this manual are the properties of their respective owners and are 
acknowledged. 
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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 ma nual 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 
personal 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 
  Do not open the unit case. Aside from the projec tion lamp, there are no user-serviceable parts in 
the unit. For servicing, contac t qualified service personnel. 
   Follow all warnings and cautions in this manual and on the unit case. 
   The projection lamp is extremely bright by desig n. To avoid damage to eyes, do not look into the 
lens when the lamp is on.  
   Do not place the unit on an unstable surface, cart, or stand. 
   Avoid using the system near water, in direct sunlight, or near a heating device. 
   Do not place heavy objects such as books or bags on the unit.  
						

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Projector Installation Notice 
  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 ce iling mount, otherwise lamp life could decrease 
dramatically, and may lead to other  unpredictable damages. 
     
   Allow at least 50 cm clearance around the exhaust vent. 
  
 
  
 
 
   Ensure that the intake vents do not recycle hot air from the exhaust vent. 
   When operating the projector in an enclosed space, ensure that the surrounding air temperature 
within the enclosure does not exceed operation te mperature while the projector is running, and the 
air intake and exhaust vents are unobstructed. 
   All enclosures should pass a certified thermal ev aluation to ensure that the projector does not 
recycle exhaust air, as this may  cause the device to shutdown even if the enclosure temperature is 
with the acceptable oper ation temperature range. 
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Verify Installation Location 
  To supply power, the 3-blade (with earthing lead) socket should be used to ensure proper 
grounding and equalized ground potential for all of the equipment in the Projector System. 
   The power code provided with the Projector should  be used. In case of any missing item, other 
qualified 3-blade (with earthing lead) power cord c an be used as substitution; however, do not use 
2-blade power cord. 
   Verify if the voltage is stable, grounded pr operly and there is no electricity leakage. 
   Measure total power consumption which should  not higher the safety capacity and avoid safety 
issue and short circuit. 
   Turn on Altitude Mode when located in high altitude areas 
   The projector can only be installed upright or inverted.  
   When installation the bracket, make sure the weight limit is not exceed and firmly secured. 
   Avoid installing near air conditioner duct or subwoofer. 
   Avoid installing at high temperature, in sufficient cooling and heavy dust locations. 
   Keep your product away from fluor escent lamps to avoid malfunction 
caused by IR interference 
   The VGA IN connector should be connected to the VGA IN port. Note that it should be inserted 
tightly, with the screws on both sides securely fa stened to ensure proper connection of the signal 
wire for achieving optimal display effect. 
   The AUDIO IN connector should be connected to  the AUDIO IN port and CANNOT be connected 
to AUDIO OUT or other ports like BNC, RCA; ot herwise, it will lead to mute output and even 
DAMAGE the port. 
   Install the projector above 200cm to avoid damage. 
   The power cord and signal cable should be connected before power on the projector. During the 
projector starting and operating process, DO NOT in sert or remove the signal cable or the power 
cord to avoid damaging the projector. 
Cooling notes 
Air outlet 
   Make sure the air outlet is 50cm clear of  any obstruction to ensure proper cooling. 
   Air outlet location should not be in front of the lens of other projector to  avoid causing illusions. 
   Keep the outlet at least 100cm away fr om the inlets of other projectors 
   The projector generates a massive amount of heat  during use. The internal fan dissipates the heat 
of the projector when shutting down, and such proc ess may continue for a certain period. After the 
project enters STANDBY MODE status, press the AC power button to turn off the projector and 
remove the power cord. DO NOT remove the power cord during the shutdown process, as it may 
cause damage to the projector. In the meantime, the delayed heat radiating will also affect the 
service life of the projector. The shutdown  process may vary depending on the model used. 
Whatever the case may be, be sure  to disconnect the power cord till after the projector enters the 
STANDBY status. 
Air inlet     Make sure there is no object blocking air input within 30 cm. 
   Keep the inlet away from other heat sources 
   Avoided heavy dust area  
						

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Power Safety 
  Only use the supplied power cord. 
   Do not place anything on the powe r cord. Place the power cord where it will not be in the way of 
foot traffic. 
   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 hazar dous if done incorrectly. See Replacing the Projection Lamp  on page 46 
for cle
ar and safe instructions for this procedure. Before replacing the lamp: 
   Unplug the power cord. 
   Allow the lamp to cool for about one hour. 
Caution: 
In rare cases the lamp bulb may burn out during  normal operation and cause glass dust or shards 
to be discharged outward from the rear exhaust vent. 
Do not inhale or do not touch glass dust or shards. Doing so could result in injury.  
Always keep your face away from the exhaust ve nt so that you do not suffer from the gas and 
broken shards of the lamp.  
Cleaning the Projector 
  Unplug the power cord before cleaning. See  Cleaning the Projector page 49. 
  
Allow the lamp to cool for about one hour. 
Regulatory Warnings 
Before installing and using the projector,  read the regulatory notices in the Regulatory Compliance on 
page  62. 
Important Recycle Instructions: 
HgLamp(s) inside this product contain mercury. This  product may contain other electronic waste that 
can be hazardous if not disposed of properly. Recycle or  dispose in accordance with local, state, or federal 
Laws. For more information, contact t he Electronic Industries Alliance at WWW.EIAE.ORG
. For lamp 
specific disposal information check  WWW.LAMPRECYCLE.ORG.  
Symbol Explanations 
 
DISPOSAL: Do not use household or municipal waste collection services for 
disposal of electrical and electronic equipment. EU countries require the use 
of separate recycling collection services. 
 
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Table of Contents 
GETTING STARTED ........................................................................\
................................................................................... 1 
PACKING CHECKLIST........................................................................\
................................................................................... 1 
VIEWS OF PROJECTOR PARTS........................................................................\
....................................................................... 2 
Front-right View........................................................................\
.................................................................................... 2 
Top view—On-screen Display (OSD) buttons and LEDs........................................................................\
............... 3 
Rear view........................................................................\
............................................................................................... 4 
Bottom view........................................................................\
........................................................................................... 6 
REMOTE CONTROL PARTS........................................................................\
........................................................................... 7 
REMOTE CONTROL OPERATING RANGE........................................................................\
.......................................................9 
PROJECTOR AND REMOTE CONTROL BUTTONS........................................................................\
............................................ 9 
INSERTING THE REMOTE CONTROL BATTERIES........................................................................\
......................................... 10 
SETUP AND OPERATION........................................................................\
....................................................................... 11 
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 
IMAGE MENU........................................................................\
............................................................................................. 21 
Computer Menu........................................................................\
.................................................................................. 22 
Advanced Feature........................................................................\
.............................................................................. 23 
Color Manager........................................................................\
.................................................................................... 24 
SETTINGS 1 MENU........................................................................\
..................................................................................... 25 
Audio........................................................................\
.................................................................................................... 26 
Advanced 1 Feature........................................................................\
........................................................................... 27 
Advanced 2 Feature........................................................................\
........................................................................... 29 
SETTINGS 2 MENU........................................................................\
..................................................................................... 30 
Status........................................................................\
................................................................................................... 31 
Advanced 1 Feature........................................................................\
........................................................................... 32 
Advanced 2 Feature........................................................................\
........................................................................... 44 
MAINTENANCE AND SECURITY........................................................................\
.......................................................... 46 
REPLACING THE PROJECTION LAMP........................................................................\
........................................................... 46 
Resetting the Lamp........................................................................\
............................................................................ 48 
CLEANING THE PROJECTOR........................................................................\
........................................................................ 49 
Cleaning the Lens........................................................................\
.............................................................................. 49 
Cleaning the Case........................................................................\
.............................................................................. 49 
USING THE KENSINGTON® LOCK & USING THE SECURITY BAR........................................................................\
................. 50 
Using the Kensington® Lock........................................................................\
............................................................. 50 
Using the Security Bar........................................................................\
....................................................................... 50 
TROUBLESHOOTING........................................................................\
.............................................................................. 51 
COMMON PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS........................................................................\
.......................................................51 
TIPS FOR TROUBLESHOOTING........................................................................\
.................................................................... 51 
LED ERROR MESSAGES........................................................................\
............................................................................. 52 
IMAGE PROBLEMS........................................................................\
...................................................................................... 52 
LAMP PROBLEMS........................................................................\
....................................................................................... 53 
REMOTE CONTROL PROBLEMS........................................................................\
.................................................................. 53 
AUDIO PROBLEMS........................................................................\
..................................................................................... 54 
HAVING THE PROJECTOR SERVICED........................................................................\
.......................................................... 54 
HDMI Q & A........................................................................\
............................................................................................ 55  
						

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SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................\
..................................................................................... 56 
SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................\
......................................................................................... 56 
PROJECTION DISTANCE VS. PROJECTION SIZE........................................................................\
............................................ 57 
Projection Distance and Size Table........................................................................\
................................................. 57 
TIMING MODE TABLE........................................................................\
................................................................................ 59 
PROJECTOR DIMENSIONS........................................................................\
........................................................................... 61 
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE........................................................................\
............................................................... 62 
FCC WARNING........................................................................\
.......................................................................................... 62 
CANADA........................................................................\
.................................................................................................... 62 
SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS........................................................................\
........................................................................... 62 
APPENDIX I........................................................................\
................................................................................................ 63 
RS-232C PROTOCOL........................................................................\
.................................................................................. 63 
APPENDIX II........................................................................\
............................................................................................... 68 
D967 / D966HD / D968U FAMILY........................................................................\
............................................................. 68 
   
						

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GETTING STARTED 
Packing Checklist 
Carefully unpack the projector and che ck that the following items are included:   
 
DLP PROJECTOR 
   
 
  
 
R
EMOTE CONTROL  
(
WITH TWO AAA BATTERIES)   L
ENS CAP RGB CABLE POWER CORD 
 
 
   
C
ARRYING CASE 
( O
PTIONAL)   CD-ROM
  
( T
HIS USER’S MANUAL)  Q
UICK START GUIDE WARRANTY 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 ever need to return the equipment 
for warranty service. 
Caution: 
Avoid using the projecto r in dusty environments.   
						

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Views of Projector Parts  
Front-right View 
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6 
ITEM LABEL DESCRIPTION SEE PAGE 
1.  Height-adjuster button  Push to release height adjuster 
2.  Height adjuster Adjusts level of projector 
15 
3.  Lens Projection  Lens 
4.  IR receiver Receive IR signal from remote control 7 
5.  Focus ring Focuses the projected image 
6.  Zoom ring Enlarges the projected image 
16 
7.  Function keys  See Top view—On-screen Display (OSD) but-
tons 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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