Vivitek Projector DH558 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 2015 
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...

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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...

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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 ceiling 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...

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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 can be used as substitution; however, do not use 
2-blade power cord. 
 Verify if the voltage is stable, grounded properly and there is no...

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Power Safety 
 Only use the supplied power cord. 
 Do not place anything on the power 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 hazardous if done incorrectly. See Replacing the Projection Lamp on page 36 
for clear and safe instructions for this procedure. Before replacing the lamp: 
 Unplug the power cord. 
 Allow...

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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 UXGA 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...

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Table of Contents 
GETTING STARTED .............................................................................................................................................. 1 
PACKING CHECKLIST ............................................................................................................................................. 1 
VIEWS OF PROJECTOR PARTS ................................................................................................................................ 2...

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SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................................................................................ 47 
SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................................................................................. 47 
PROJECTION DISTANCE VS. PROJECTION SIZE ...................................................................................................... 48 
Projection Distance...

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GETTING STARTED 
Packing Checklist 
Carefully unpack the projector and check that the following items are included:  
 
DLP PROJECTOR 
   
   
REMOTE CONTROL  
(WITH ONE 3V CR2025 BATTERY) 
RGB CABLE POWER CORD 
 
 
   
CARRYING CASE 
(OPTIONAL) 
CD-ROM  
(THIS USER’S MANUAL) 
QUICK START GUIDE WARRANTY CARD 
 
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...