Vivitek Projector DX881ST User Manual

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Starting and Shutting down the Projector 
 
1.  Connect the power cord to the 
projector. Connect the other end to 
a wall outlet. 
The  POWER LED on the 
projector light. 
 
2.  Turn on the connected devices. 
3.  Ensure the POWER LED not a 
flashing. Then press the  POWER 
button to turn on the projector.  
 
The projector splash screen displays 
and connected devices are 
detected. 
 
See Setting an Access Password 
(Security Lock) on page 14 if 
security lock is enabled. 
 
4.  If more than one input device is 
connected, press the SOURCE 
button and use ▲▼ to scroll among 
devices. 
(Component is supported through 
the RGB to COMPONENT 
ADAPTER.) 
 
 
Note: 
After powered on for 3 minutes, 
the projector goes into the ED 
(Extreme Dimming) mode if the 
source cannot be detected within 
30 seconds. 
 
 VGA1 / VGA2: Analog RGB 
 Composite Video: Traditional composite video 
 S-Video: Super video (Y/C separated) 
 HDMI: High-Definition Multimedia Interface      
						

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5.  When the “Power Off? /Press 
Power again” message appears, 
press the POWER button. The 
projector turns off.  
 Caution: 
Do not unplug the power cord until the POWER LED stops flashing–indicating the projector has 
cooled down. 
 
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Setting an Access Password (Security Lock) 
You can use the four (arrow) buttons to set a password and prevent unauthorized use of the projector. 
When enabled, the password must be entered after you power on the projector. (See Navigating the 
OSD on page 18 and Setting the OSD Language on page 19 for help on using OSD menus.) 
 Important: 
Keep the password in a safe place. Without the password, you will not be able to use the projector. 
If you lose the password, contact your reseller for information on clearing the password. 
 
1.  Press the MENU button to open the 
OSD menu. 
 
 
2.  Press the cursor ◄► button to move 
to the Settings 1 menu, press the 
cursor ▲▼ button to select Advanced 
1. 
3.  Press  (Enter) / ► to enter the 
Advanced 1 sub menu. Press the 
cursor ▲▼ button to select Security 
Lock. 
 
4.  
Press the cursor ◄► button to enter 
and enable or disable security lock 
function. 
A password dialog box automatically 
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5.  You can use the cursor buttons 
▲▼◄► 
either on keypad or IR remote control 
for password entry. You can use any 
combination including the same arrow 
five times, but not less than five. 
Press the cursor buttons in any order 
to set the password. Push the MENU 
button to exit the dialog box. 
 
 
6.  The password confirm menu appears 
when user presses the power-on key 
in case the Security Lock is enabled.  
Enter the password in the order you 
set it at step 5. In case you forget the 
password, please contact the service 
center.  
The service center will validate the 
owner and help reset the password.   
  
						

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Adjusting the Projector Level 
Take note of the following when setting up the projector: 
 The projector table or stand should be level and sturdy. 
 Position the projector so that it is perpendicular to the screen. 
 Ensure the cables are in a safe location. You could trip over them.  
    
To adjust the angle of the picture, turn the tilt-adjuster right or left until the desired 
angle has been achieved. 
 
 
 
   
						

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Adjusting the Focus and Keystone 
1.  Use the Image-zoom  
control (on the projector 
only) to resize the 
projected image and 
screen size . 
DX881ST/DW882ST Series 
  
DX813/DW814 Series 
 
2.  Use the Image-focus  
control (on the projector 
only) to sharpen the 
projected image . 
3.  Use the KEYSTONE 
buttons the remote 
control to correct 
image-trapezoid (wider 
top or bottom) effect. 
 
4.  The keystone control 
appears on the display.  
Adjusting the Volume 
1.  Press the Volume +/- 
buttons on the remote 
control.  
The volume control 
appears on the display. 
 
 
2.  Press the MUTE button 
to turn off the volume. 
(This feature is available 
only on the remote).          
						

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ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) MENU SETTINGS 
OSD Menu Controls 
The projector has an OSD that lets you make image adjustments and change various settings.  
Navigating the OSD 
You can use the remote control cursor buttons to navigate and make changes to the OSD.  
 
1. To enter the OSD, press the 
MENU button.  
2. There are three menus. 
Press the cursor ◄► button 
to move through the menus.  
3. Press the cursor ▲▼ button 
to move up and down in a 
menu.  
4. Press ◄► to change values 
for settings. 
5. Press MENU to close the 
OSD or leave a submenu. 
 
Note: 
Depending on the video source, not all items in the OSD are available. For example, the 
Horizontal/Vertical Position items in the Computer menu can only be modified when connected 
to a PC. Items that are not available cannot be accessed and are grayed out.  
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Setting the OSD Language 
Set the OSD language to your preference before continuing. 
1. Press the MENU button. Press the cursor ◄► button to navigate to Settings 1. Press the 
cursor ▲▼ button to move to the Advanced 1 menu. 
 
2. Press  (Enter) / ► to enter the Advanced 1 sub menu. Press the cursor ▲▼ button 
until Language is highlighted.  
 
3. Press the cursor button until the language you want is highlighted.  
4. Press the MENU button four times to close the OSD.   
   
						

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OSD Menu Overview 
Use the following illustration to quickly find a setting or determine the range for a setting. 
Main 
Menu 
 
Sub Menu   
 
Settings 
Image  Display Mode    Presentation, Bright, Game, 
Movie, TV, sRGB, Blackboard, 
User 
  Brightness    0~100 
  Contrast    0~100 
  Computer  Horizontal Position  -5~5 (depend on Autolock) 
    Vertical Position  -5~5 (depend on Autolock) 
    Frequency  0~31 
    Tracking  -5~5 
  Auto Image     
  Advanced  Brilliant Color  0~10 
    Sharpness  0~31 
    Gamma  1.8, 2.0, 2.2, 2.4, B&W, Linear 
    Color Temperature  Warm, Normal, Cold 
    Video AGC  Off, On 
    Video Saturation  0~100 
    Video Tint  0~100 
    White Balance RGain 0~200 
     GGain 0~200 
     BGain 0~200 
     ROffset -256~255 
     GOffset -256~255 
     BOffset -256~255 
  Color Manager  Red Hue, Saturation, Gain 0~100 
    Green Hue, Saturation, Gain 0~100 
    Blue Hue, Saturation, Gain 0~100 
    Cyan Hue, Saturation, Gain 0~100 
    Magenta Hue, Saturation, Gain 0~100 
    Yellow Hue, Saturation, Gain 0~100 
    White Red, Green, Blue 0~100 
  
						

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Main 
Menu 
 
Sub Menu   
 
Settings 
Settings 1  Source  Source  reference Input Source Select (IR/Keypad) 
  Projection    Normal, Real, Ceiling, Real+Ceiling 
  Aspect Ratio    Fill, 4:3, 16:9, Letter Box, Native, 2.35:1 
  Keystone    -40~40 
  Digital Zoom    -10~10 
  Audio  Volume  0~10 
    Mute  Off, On 
  Advanced 1  Language  English, Français, Deutsch, Españ ol, 簡体
中文, 繁體中文, Italiano, Svenska, 
Nederlands, Русский, Polski, 한국어, 
Čeština, Türkçe, Việt, ไทย 
    Security Lock  Off, On 
    Blank Screen  Blank, Red, Green, Blue, White 
    Splash Logo  Std., Off, User 
    Closed Captioning  Off, On 
    KeypadLock  Off, On 
    3D Setting 3D Off, DLP-Link, IR 
     3D Sync Invert Off, On 
     3D Format Frame Sequential, Top/Bottom, Side-By-
Side, Frame Packing (3D Frame Packing 
HDMI source only) 
  Advanced 2  Test Pattern  None, Grid, White, Red, Green, Blue, 
Black 
    H Image Shift   -50~50 
    V Image Shift  -50~50