IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. • Explanation of Graphical Symbols The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous...
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This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to use the product. 2. IMPORTANT: When connecting this product to accessories and/or another product use only high quality shielded cables.
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Caution: Read this before operating this unit. Warning • This unit must be grounded • Do not use this projector in a computer room This projector is not for use in a computer room, as defined in the Standard for the Protection of Electronic Computer/Data Processing Equipment, ANSI/NFPA 75.
1 Preparation Inappropriate places for installation ...2 Accessory check ...3 Inserting the batteries into the remote control...4 2 Controls and functions Projector overview ...5 Remote control overview ...6 Using the picture quality adjusting buttons ...6 3 Using the remote control Operational range ...7 Reception angle ...7 4 Setting up the projector...
Preparation ◆ Inappropriate places for installation If this unit is not correctly installed in an appropriate place, it may cause fire or failure, or damage the unit itself. Carefully choose the place to install this unit by avoiding the places listed below. 1.
◆ Accessory check The following accessories are provided with this projector. Check to be sure that all of the accessories are packed in the package. ■ Cables mini D-SUB 15-pin S-video cable RGB cable for PC (WF76950) ■ Remote control parts Remote control R03 (Size-AAA) battery...
◆ Inserting the batteries into the remote control Caution • Using the wrong type of battery may cause an explosion. • Only Carbon-Zinc or Alkaline-Manganese Dioxide type batteries should be used. • Dispose of used batteries according to your local regulations. •...
Controls and functions ◆ Projector overview Control area Rear panel COMPONENT AC IN D-SUB SERIAL 1. FOCUS ring 2. ZOOM ring 3. Control panel 4. Air intake vent 5. Remote control sensor (Front) 6. Air exhaust vent 7. Air intake vent 8.
Bottom side ◆ Remote control overview Using the picture quality adjusting buttons When you press either of the picture quality adjusting buttons, the message for adjusting the picture quality appears. Adjust the picture quality by pressing the GAMMA and C. TEMP buttons. The picture quality adjustment can be made alternatively in the IMAGE menu (see page 21). GAMMA...
Using the remote control ◆ Operational range Front of projector Rear of projector 30˚ 30˚ Operate the remote control within a distance of 10 m from the projector, pointing the light beam at the remote control sensor (front or rear) of the projector. ◆...
When the screen and the projector are not placed perpendicularly to each other, projected images become trapezoidal. If you cannot make the projector and the screen perpendicular to each other by mechanical adjustments, adjust keystone (see page 15). STANDBY/ON POWER STATUS AUTO SYNC ENTER MENU DIGITAL CINEMA PROJECTOR DPX-530...
◆ Screen size and projection distance Refer to the following diagram to determine the screen size. Screen size (Width of the projected image) When the aspect ratio of the screen is 4:3, the positional relation between the projected image and the screen is as shown on the right. Refer to the following table for installation.
Connections Preparations: • Make sure that the power of the projector and that of the video equipment are turned off. ◆ Basic home theater system connection (Blue) Y (Green) (Red) Video player DVD player Set-top box or digital tuner...
◆ Connecting to a video player, etc. To VIDEO terminal S-VIDEO cable To S-VIDEO terminal To S-VIDEO terminal When a TV tuner or VCR is connected: When you use this projector with a TV tuner or VCR connected, no image may appear or a No Signal message may appear on the screen when you change to a channel that is not being received.
◆ DVI-D connections You can project high-quality images by connecting the DVI terminal of this projector to video equipment having a DVI-D output terminal. Equipment having a DVI-D terminal To DVI-D terminal DVI-D cable (commercially available) • For connection to the DVI terminal, use a commercially available DVI-D cable. •...
◆ Connecting the projector to a computer Preparation: • Make sure that the power of the projector and that of the computer are turned off. • When connecting the projector to a desktop computer, disconnect the RGB cable that is connected to the monitor. To D-SUB terminal RGB cable To DVI terminal...
Projection ◆ Viewing video images Preparation: • Turn on the power of the connected video equipment. FOCUS ring ZOOM ring 1. Confirm the POWER indicator lights up red. • If the projector was turned off before the lamp was cooled down sufficiently last time, the fan may start rotating and the STANDBY/ON button may not work after the power cable is plugged.
To stop projecting: 1. Press the STANDBY/ON button on the projector or the STANDBY ( • A confirmation message is displayed. • To cancel the procedure, wait a while or press the MENU button. 2. Press the STANDBY/ON button on the projector or the STANDBY ( •...
Setting the aspect ratio You can change the aspect ratio of the input video signal (or the ratio of width to height of the image). Change the setting according to the type of the input video signal. NORMAL Original image size Projects images with Projects images with an aspect ratio of 4:3...
◆ Viewing computer images Preparation: • Turn on the power of the connected computer. FOCUS ring ZOOM ring D-SUB/DVI button 1. Confirm the POWER indicator lights up red. • If the projector was turned off before the lamp was cooled down sufficiently last time, the fan may start rotating and the STANDBY/ON button may not work after the power cable is plugged.
AUTO / AUTO SYNC buttons When the image being input from the computer is displaced, carry out the following procedure: 1. When the screen saver has been enabled, disable it. 2. Display a bright image (such as a full-screen display of the Recycle Bin window). 3.
Menu ◆ Menu overview Menus are not displayed when no signal is received by the projector. IMAGE CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS WHITE ENHANCE COLOR TEMP. SATURATION SHARPNESS SET UP KEYSTONE AUTO POWER ON AUTO POWER OFF SPLASH SCREEN HIDE SCREEN COLOR LAMP MODE LOCATION INITIAL MENU POSITION...
How to set the menus Following describe how to set AUTO POWER OFF time as an example. 1. Press the MENU button. • If no signal is input, the menu does not appear. TV60 IMAGE 2. Press the button to select a menu to use. TV60 SETUP 3.
◆ Menu settings Set the following items on their relevant menus. 1. IMAGE menu 2.SETUP menu TV60 IMAGE SETUP CONTRAST KEYSTONE AUTO POWER BRIGHTNESS AUTO POWER WHITE ENHANCE DEFAULT SPLASH sRGB SCREEN HIDE SCREEN COLOR TEMP. COLOR SATURATION LAMP MODE LOCATION SHARPNESS GAMMA...
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2. SETUP menu ITEM SETTING KEYSTONE ±20 AUTO POWER ON / OFF AUTO POWER OFF / 5 – 60min SPLASH ON / OFF SCREEN HIDE SCREEN BLUE / BLACK COLOR LAMP MODE BRIGHT CINEMA LOCATION FRONT / TABLE REAR / TABLE REAR / CEILING FRONT / CEILING 3.
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4. SIGNAL Menu ITEM SETTING HORIZ. POSITION 0 – 999 VERT. POSITION 0 – 999 PHASE 0 – 31 TRACKING 0 – 9999 D-SUB INPUT COMPONENT SET UP LEVEL 3.5% / 7.5% (U.S.) SYNC NOISE / OFF MASK BEGIN A/D SETTING EXECUTE CLAMP POSITION CLAMP WIDTH...
Adjusting video images ◆ Adjusting brightness (CONTRAST and BRIGHTNESS) You can make adjustments for the brightness of the projected image using the menu (see page 21). 1. Display the IMAGE menu. 2. Select CONTRAST or BRIGHTNESS by pressing the 3. Adjust the selected item by pressing the To cancel the menu: 4.
◆ Adjusting color (SATURATION and HUE) You can adjust the color of the projected image using the menu (see page 21). 1. Display the IMAGE menu. 2. Select SATURATION or HUE by pressing the • SATURATION is unavailable when the D-SUB source is an RGB signal or DVI is selected as the input source. •...
MEMORY function ◆ MEMORY function The memory function saves all of the parameters for the IMAGE menu and the SET UP LEVEL in the SIGNAL menu depending on the input terminal. • CONTRAST • SATURATION • BRIGHTNESS • HUE • WHITE ENHANCE •...
Contact your dealer for details. • Yamaha assumes no responsibilities for any damage caused by use of other manufacturer s ceiling bracket and by inadequate installation conditions even within the warranty period.
Replacing the lamp This projector is equipped with a lamp to project images. This lamp is a consumable, so it may burn out or its brightness may decrease during use. If this happens, replace the lamp with a new one as soon as possible. Be sure to replace the lamp with a new, commercially available lamp that is exclusive to this projector.
◆ Replacing the lamp Reset of the lamp operation time Plug in the power cable and reset the lamp operation time by pressing and holding the at the same time. Important • Unless these three buttons are pressed at the same time, the lamp operation time isn’t reset. •...
• Do not force the lens cap onto the projector. • Make sure that the YAMAHA name on the lens cap is aligned parallel to the top and bottom edges of the projector. • The lens cap can be placed over the lens filter if a lens filter has been installed.
Troubleshooting ◆ Troubleshooting Refer to the chart below when this projector does not function properly. If the problem you are experiencing is not listed below or if the instructions do not help, stop using the projector and contact your dealer. No image appears on the screen.
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Problem Solution “NO SIGNAL” is displayed. • Turn on the power of the connected device, or check whether there is something wrong with the connected device. • Check whether the external device outputs signals. (Check this especially when the external device is a notebook computer.) •...
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Others Problem Solution The exhaust vents emit warm • This air comes out after cooling the inside of the projector. It may feel hot, but this is not a malfunction. air. The menu can't be used. • The microcomputers inside the projector may be wrongly operating because of noise. ➜Press the STANDBY/ON button to turn off the lamp and unplug the power cable from the wall outlet.
Indicators This projector has two indicators, each of which shows the operation condition of the projector. Refer to Troubleshooting for additional indication signals. STANDBY/ON button ◆ Normal conditions POWER STATUS Stand-by. Steady red Warming up period (about 1 minute). Steady green Blinking green The projector is ready.
Component video input Analog RGB input Digital RGB input DLP™ projector DPX-530 0.65-inch Single chip DMD (Aspect ratio 16:9) Pixel 1024 × 576 = 589824 pixels F 2.4 – 2.6 f= 23 – 27.6 mm 250 W 40" min. to 275" max. (Projection distance 1.3 to 10 m)
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Important • Some computers aren’t compatible with the projector. • The projector's maximum resolution is 1024 × 576 pixels. It may not display images of higher resolutions than 1024 × 576 correctly. • If the resolution and frequency of your computer aren't shown on the table, find the compatible resolution and frequency by changing the resolution of your computer.
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