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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 The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”...
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• If the lamp breaks, unplug the AC power cord shall be placed on the apparatus. from AC power outlet and call for Marantz authorized dealer to replace it. Do not replace the lamp yourself or clean up broken glass...
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– Veiller à ce qu’aucun objet ne soit à moins de SECTEUR DE L’APPAREIL – Pour monter le projecteur au plafond, vous Cet appareil Marantz a été conçu pour respecter les exigences de votre région en matière d’alimentation secteur et de sécurité.
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– Cuando se eliminen baterías usadas, deben seguro o se ponga en contacto con Marantz. IMPORTANTE Cuando solicite el servicio otorgado por la garantia –...
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REGULAÇÃO DO EQUIPAMENTO – Quando o projector for montado no tecto, o CONFORME A ALIMENTAÇÃO DA REDE O seu produto Marantz foi condicionado a satisfazer os requisitos domésticos de energia e segurança existentes na sua zona. – Não olhe para dentro da lente quando o DIREITOS DE AUTOR Poderá...
Adjusting the Image Position ...11 Adjusting the Height ...11 Keystone Correction ...11 INSTALLATION...12 Recommended Setting ...12 Screen Size and Projection Distance (inch) VP-12S4 ...13 Screen Size and Projection Distance (mm) VP-12S4 ...13 Lens shift position ...14 BASIC OPERATIONS ...15 Turning on the Power...15 Selecting the Input Signal Source ...15...
There is potential glass particle hazard if the lamp ruptures. Caution Concerning the Lamp Unit There is a potential hazard of glass particle if the lamp ruptures. In case of lamp rupture,contact your nearest Marantz Authorized Dealer or Service Center for a replacement. See “Replacing Lamp Unit”. ( P.24)
Incorporates the latest DMD element -- “.8 720p with DarkChip3 Using an optimized system for movie viewing with specially designed image circuits and optical parts, the VP-12S4 bring high color reproduction with the pitch black of movie films that reproduces images in rich tones and crisp black.
It is almost impossible to have zero pixel defects, even using the most advanced technology. This is not a problem only for Marantz, but all projector manufactures. Therefore we have to note that the warranty does not cover the DMD for pixel defects.
Connect them to the component video output of a video device, AV amp/processor, DVD m REMOTE IN/OUT player, etc. By connecting this projector to another Marantz v S-VIDEO IN audio component using a supplied System Control cable, you can remotely operate the components Connect the S-VIDEO output from a video as a single system.
STANDBY button ( Every time the button is pressed, the selection P.16) rotates in the order of User 1 Turn the projector off. For more information on how to select gamma curve. ( s V-MUTE button Turn the picture into black. Press again to resume.
Remote control operation may not be possible if the remote control unit’s transmitter is not pointing in the direction of the remote sensor or if there is an obstruction between the transmitter and the remote sensor. Remote VP-12S4 Controller Remote...
• Be sure to grab the plug, not the cable itself. Connection with AC Power Supply Connect the supplied AC power cord into the AC IN socket of the projector. The STANDBY indicator lights up and the projector goes into the standby mode.
Connection with a HD-Video, DVD Player, Satellite, Cable Tuner or PC You can connect this projector to HD-Video /PC using RGB IN port, or DVD Plyer /Satellite /Cable Tuner /PC using HDMI IN port. Connect one end of the RGB cable to the RGB IN port, or one end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI IN port on the projector.
Connect the supplied AC power cord. ( P.8) Press the ON button on the remote controller or the / I button on the projector. The ON indicator lights up. Zooming and Focusing Project an image on the screen roughly at first.
Turn the adjuster to fine-adjust the height. ❖ Returning the Projector to its Initial Position Slightly lift the projector, turn the adjuster lever to the left or right, then carefully set the projector down. Keystone Correction Clockwise When the projecting image is a trapezoid, correct it in Keystone and in the Display Menu.
CAUTION – For ceiling installation, consult with Marantz authorized dealer. – Do not look into the lens when the projector is turned on. It could damage your eyesight. Screen upper end Height from installing level to light axis...
Screen Size and Projection Distance (inch) VP-12S4 Screen size (Diagonal) V P - 1 2 S 1 Projection distance ❖ 16 : 9 Screen 16:9 Screen Size (1.77:1 Aspect Ratio) In case of displaying the 16:9 Diagonal Width picture on the whole of the...
The VP-12S4 has a very flexible lens shift arrangement that allows mounting the projector above the screen possibly eliminating the need for a mounting pole. For the VP-12S4 the projector can be mounted 15% of the height of the screen(=0.15H)* above the top of the viewable portion. For extended mounting conditions, the lens can be shifted even farther (170% →...
Switch to the equipment connected to the projector. Pressing the INPUT button on the projector or remote control rotates the input signal in the order of COMPONENT1 ➔ COMPONENT2 ➔ S-VIDEO ➔ VIDEO ➔ RGB ➔ HDMI 1 ➔ HDMI 2, allowing you to select an input signal.
/ I button on the projector after the projector turns into standby mode. - When on standby, power to the projector is not OFF completely. If not planning to use the projector for an extended period of time, unplug the AC power cord from AC power outlet as explained above.
This unit has four picture modes: Theater, Standard, Dynamic and User. The picture quality recommended by Marantz is already set for each mode. The User mode has eight gamma curves that can be chosen and saved by users. Also, the Theater, Standard and Dynamic modes three indexes for memorizing picture quality adjustments.
Picture Adjust Picture quality in each of the picture modes can be adjusted to your liking and those adjustments can be saved in memory. User 1 Picture Adjust Gamma Fine Menu 1 Contrast Fine Menu 2 Brightness Input Signal Color RGB/HD Adjust Tint Display...
A projector is forced into the intra-field only deinterlacing mode. Off : A projector is used with external field memories and operates in the full set of deinterlacing modes, i.e., motion adaptive video deinterlacing and full frame film source deinterlacing using 3:2 pulldown detection (2:2 pulldown for 625/50 sources).
Input Signal Standard 1 Picture Adjust Component 1 Auto Fine Menu 1 Component 2 Auto Fine Menu 2 S-Video Auto Input Signal Video Auto RGB/HD Adjust Auto Display HDMI1 Auto OSD/Blanking HDMI2 Auto Config. CSC HDMI1 Auto CSC HDMI2 Auto Item Adjustments Component1,...
Rear: Select to set the projector on a tabletop and project from behind the screen. F + Ceiling: Select to mount the projector on the ceiling and project from in front of the screen. R + Ceiling: Select to mount the projector on the ceiling and project from behind the screen.
Set to use the included remote controller. Wired: Set to control the projector from either Marantz’s AV components connected to the REMOTE CONTROL IN/OUT terminals or a PC or other device connected to the RS- 232C terminal of the projector. The included remote controller cannot be used in this case.
• Do not loosen any screws except for those mentioned below. • The lamp may break if handled improperly. • Do not use other than a Marantz replacement lamp unit. ❖ How to replace the Lamp Unit PREPARATION: When replacing the lamp, turn off the power for the projector.
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Cover sheet Install the lamp cover back in its original position and fasten with the fastening screw. Plug in the video projector and turn on the power and project the image. • If the lamp is replaced before reaching its 2000 hours lamp life, see “Reset Lamp Life”...
Initializing... When installed on a ceiling Attach the color temperature sensor so that the cable is to the bottom side of the projector. When the WARNING and STANDBY indicators go out, color temperature adjustment is complete. Adjustment takes about 2 to 3 minutes.
Notes: • If the lamp still does not function after the replacement and initialization of the lamp life, contact a Marantz authorized dealer, or service center. • This projector uses a microcomputer. External noise can cause malfunctions. In such case, shut power OFF and unplug the power cable from AC power outlet.
ERROR MODE WARNING/LAMP indicator, ON indicator, and STANDBY indicator diagnose error mode of the projector as follows. Indicators Error mode WARNING /LAMP Lamp cover Lamp Temperature Flashing Flashing Color temperature adjustment Other Flashing ON SCREEN MESSAGE Use the list below to check the message displayed on the screen.
SPECIFICATIONS ❖ ❖ Optical characteristics General Panel 0.8 inch 16:9 Power requirement 1280 x 720 pixels Digital Micromirror Device Power consumption Lamp Super High Pressure 200W DC Standby consumption < 3.3 W Lens f: 30.7 to 44.5mm Chassis isolation F: F3.0/F5.0 Safety Projection size 60 to 250 inches...
DIMENSIONS ❖ STANDBY MENU LAMP WARRNING ENTER FOCUS INPUT DOWN RIGHT LEFT SHIFT LENS 3/16 12/16 ( 82.6) (182.5) (222.0) ❖ Front (171.0) 12/16 ❖ Bottom 5/16 (145.75) (185.25) 11/16 11/16 (93.5) (110.0) 12/16 (19.75) ❖ Rear 1/16 (153.5) (105.0) Unit : inch (mm) GLOSSARY Aspect ratio...
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You can find your nearest authorized distributor or dealer on our website. JAPAN Marantz Japan, Inc. 35-1 Sagami Ohno 7-Chome, Sagamihara-shi, Kanagawa 228-8505, Japan U.S.A. Marantz America, Inc. 1100 Maplewood Drive, Itasca, IL 60143, U.S.A. EUROPE Marantz Europe B.V.