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  • Page 2 Copyright This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is protected under international 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.
  • Page 3 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.
  • Page 4 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.
  • Page 5 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;...
  • Page 6 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.
  • Page 7 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. ...

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents GETTING STARTED ................................1 ................................1 ACKING HECKLIST ............................... 2 IEWS OF ROJECTOR ARTS Front-right View ................................2 Top view—On-screen Display (OSD) buttons and LEDs ..................3 Rear view ..................................4 Bottom view ................................... 5 ..............................6 EMOTE ONTROL ARTS...
  • Page 9 ............................41 EMOTE ONTROL ROBLEMS ................................41 UDIO ROBLEMS ..........................42 AVING THE ROJECTOR ERVICED HDMI Q & A ..................................43 SPECIFICATIONS ................................44 ................................. 44 PECIFICATIONS ........................45 ROJECTION ISTANCE VS ROJECTION Projection Distance and Size Table ......................... 45 ................................

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    ETTING TARTED Packing Checklist Carefully unpack the projector and check that the following items are included: DLP P ROJECTOR WITH RGB C HDMI C EMOTE CONTROL ABLE OWER ABLE WITH ATTERIES CD-ROM ARRYING UICK TART UIDE ARRANTY ’ S MANUAL Contact your dealer immediately if any items are missing, appear damaged, or if the unit does not work.

  • Page 11: Views Of Projector Parts

    Views of Projector Parts Front-right View ABEL ESCRIPTION EE PAGE IR receiver Receive IR signal from remote control Lens Projection Lens Focus ring Focuses the projected image Zoom ring Enlarges the projected image LENS SHIFT For Image vertical shift adjustment. See Top view—On-screen Display (OSD) buttons Function keys and LEDs.

  • Page 12: Top View-On-Screen Display (Osd) Buttons And Leds

    Top view—On-screen Display (OSD) buttons and LEDs 12 11 ABEL ESCRIPTION EE PAGE MENU Opens and exits OSD menus Navigates and changes settings in the OSD Quick Menu – For Volume Navigates in the OSD Quick Menu – For Keystone ENTER Enter or confirm highlighted OSD menu item AUTO...

  • Page 13: Rear View

    AC IN Connect the POWER cable Connect the 3D IR glasses transmitter 3D SYNC (Note: For Vivitek brand 3D IR glasses only) HDMI 2 Connect the HDMI cable from a HDMI device HDMI 1 Connect the HDMI cable from a HDMI device...

  • Page 14: Bottom View

    Bottom view ABEL ESCRIPTION EE PAGE Contact your dealer for information on mounting the projector on a Ceiling support holes ceiling Tilt adjustor Rotate adjuster lever to adjust angle position. Note: When installing, ensure that you use only UL Listed ceiling mounts. For ceiling installations, use approved mounting hardware and M4 screws with a maximum screw depth of 6 mm (0.24 inch).

  • Page 15: Remote Control Parts

    Remote Control Parts Important: 1. Avoid using the projector with bright fluorescent lighting turned on. Certain high-frequency fluorescent lights can disrupt remote control operation. 2. Be sure nothing obstructs the path between the remote control and the projector. If the path between the remote control and the projector is obstructed, you can bounce the signal off certain reflective surfaces such as projector screens.
  • Page 16 ABEL ESCRIPTION EE PAGE Turns the projector off. Displays the PC source selection. Video/S-Video Displays the VIDEO source selection. Navigates and changes settings in the OSD or MHL mode. Keystone correction. Goes back to previous OSD menu, exits and saves menu settings. EXIT Goes back to previous page or exit programs in MHL mode.

  • Page 17: Remote Control Operating Range

    ABEL ESCRIPTION EE PAGE Auto Auto adjustment for frequency, phase, and position. Source Displays the source selection bar. Fast reverses the file in MHL mode. Goes to the previous file in MHL mode. Keystone Displays the keystone setting bar. Navigates and changes settings in the OSD or MHL mode. Menu Opens the OSD.

  • Page 18: Inserting The Remote Control Batteries

    Inserting the Remote Control Batteries Remove the battery compartment cover by sliding the cover in the direction of the arrow. Insert the battery with the positive side facing up. Replace the cover. Caution: 1. Only use AAA batteries (Alkaline batteries are recommended). 2.

  • Page 19: Setup And Operation

    ETUP AND PERATION Starting and Shutting down the Projector Connect the power cord to the projector. Connect the other end to a wall outlet. POWER LED on the projector light. Turn on the connected devices. Ensure the POWER LED not a flashing.
  • Page 20 When the “Power Off? /Press Power again” message appears, press the POWER button. The projector turns off. Caution: 1. Be sure to remove the lens cap before starting projector. 2. Do not unplug the power cord until the POWER LED stops flashing–indicating the projector has cooled down.

  • Page 21: Adjusting The Projector Level

    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.

  • Page 22: Adjusting The Vertical Image Position

    Adjusting the vertical image position The Lens Shift function can be used to adjust the position of the vertically. The display position can Lens shift adjustable range be shifted upward up to 9% and down to 5% Shift range elevation of the display. Shift to top Shift range Lens shift center position...

  • Page 23: Adjusting The Volume

    Adjusting the Volume Press the Volume +/- buttons on the remote control. The volume control appears on the display. Press the MUTE button to turn off the volume. (This feature is available only on the remote). — 14 —...

  • Page 24: On-Screen Display (Osd) Menu Settings

    (OSD) M CREEN ISPLAY ETTINGS 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.

  • Page 25: Setting The Osd Language

    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 SETUP>>Basic. 2. Press the cursor ▲▼ button until Language is highlighted. 3. Press the cursor ◄► button until the language you want is selected. 4.

  • Page 26: Osd Menu Overview

    OSD Menu Overview Use the following illustration to quickly find a setting or determine the range for a setting. Main Menu Sub Menu Settings Presentation, Movie, Vivid , Bright, Picture >>Basic Display Mode Game, User1,3D Brightness 0 ~ 100 Contrast -50 ~ 50 Color -50 ~ 50...
  • Page 27 Main Menu Sub Menu Settings English, Français, Deutsch, Español, Português, 簡体中文, 繁體中文, Italiano, Setup >> Basic Language Norsk, Svenska, Nederlands, Русский, Polski, Suomi, Dansk, 한국어, 日本語 Front Table / Front Ceiling / Rear Table Projection / Rear Ceiling Auto power off Disable / 5 / 10 / 15 / 20 / 25 / 30min Disable / 30min / 1hr / 2hr /3hr / 4hr / Sleep timer...

  • Page 28: Picture>>Basic Menu

    PICTURE>>Basic Menu Press the MENU button to open the OSD menu. Press the cursor ◄► button to move to the PICTURE>>Basic menu. Press the cursor ▲▼ button to move up and down in the PICTURE>>Basic menu. Press ◄► to change values for settings. ESCRIPTION Press the cursor ◄►...

  • Page 29: Picture>>Advanced Menu

    PICTURE>>Advanced Menu Press the MENU button to open the OSD menu. Press the cursor ◄► button to move to the PICTURE>>Advanced menu. Press the cursor ▲▼ button to move up and down in the PICTURE>>Advanced menu. Press ◄► to change values for settings. ESCRIPTION Press the cursor ◄►...

  • Page 30: Hsg Adjustment

    HSG Adjustment Press the ENTER button to enter the HSG Adjustment sub menu. ESCRIPTION Press the ◄► buttons to set the Primary Color. Primary Color Notes: There are six sets (R/ G/ B/ C/ M/ Y) of colors to be customized. Press the ◄►...

  • Page 31: Vividsettings

    VividSettings Press the ENTER button to enter the VividSettings sub menu. ESCRIPTION Press the ◄► buttons to select different MEMC level. VividMotion Press the ◄► buttons to adjust motion adaptive sharpness enhancement (2D VividPeaking Peaking) value. Press the ◄► buttons to adjust the display flesh tone. Flesh Tone —...

  • Page 32: Display Menu

    DISPLAY Menu Press the MENU button to open the OSD menu. Press the cursor ◄► button to move to the DISPLAY menu. Press the cursor ▲▼ button to move up and down in the DISPLAY menu. Press ◄► to change values for settings. ESCRIPTION Press the cursor ◄►...

  • Page 33: Pc Detail Adjustment

    PC Detail Adjustment Press the ENTER button to enter the PC Detail Adjustment sub menu. Note: Customizing the settings in PC Detail Adjustment menu is only available when PC input source (analog RGB) is selected. ESCRIPTION Press the ENTER/AUTO button on the control panel or the ENTER/AUTO button on Auto the remote control to automatically adjust frequency, phase, and position.

  • Page 34: White Balance

    White Balance Press the ENTER button to enter the White Balance sub menu. ESCRIPTION Press the ◄► buttons to adjust the Red Gain. Red Gain Press the ◄► buttons to adjust the Green Gain. Green Gain Press the ◄► buttons to adjust the Blue Gain. Blue Gain Press the ◄►...

  • Page 35: User Color Temp

    User Color Temp Press the ENTER button to enter the User Color Temp sub menu. ESCRIPTION Press the ◄► buttons to adjust the White Gain Red. White Gain Red Press the ◄► buttons to adjust the White Gain Green. White Gain Green Press the ◄►...

  • Page 36: 3D Setting

    3D Setting ESCRIPTION Press the ◄► buttons to enter and select different 3D mode. 3D Mode Press the ◄► buttons to enter and enable or disable 3D Sync. 3D Sync Press the ◄► buttons to enter and enable or disable 3D Sync Invert. 3D Sync Invert Note: 1.

  • Page 37: Setup>>Basic Menu

    SETUP>>Basic Menu Press the MENU button to open the OSD menu. Press the cursor ◄► button to move to the SETUP>>Basic menu. Press the cursor ▲▼ button to move up and down in the SETUP>>Basic menu. Press ◄► to change values for settings. ESCRIPTION Press the cursor ◄►...

  • Page 38: Menu Settings

    Menu Settings Press the ENTER button to enter the Menu Settings sub menu. ESCRIPTION Press the ◄► buttons to select from five OSD locations. Menu Position Press the ◄► buttons to set the Menu Display timer before the OSD times out. Menu Display Time Source Press the ENTER button to enter the Source sub menu.

  • Page 39: Setup>>Advanced Menu

    SETUP>>Advanced Menu Press the MENU button to open the OSD menu. Press the cursor ◄► button to move to the SETUP>>Advanced menu. Press the cursor ▲▼ button to move up and down in the SETUP>>Advanced menu. ESCRIPTION Audio Press the ENTER button to enter the Audio sub menu. See Audio on page 31.

  • Page 40: Audio

    Audio Press the ENTER button to enter the Audio sub menu. ESCRIPTION Press the ◄► buttons to adjust the audio Volume. Volume Press the ◄► buttons to turn on or off the speaker. Mute Lamp Press the ENTER button to enter the Lamp sub menu. ESCRIPTION Press the ◄►...

  • Page 41: Closed Caption

    Closed Caption Press the ENTER button to enter the Closed Caption sub menu. ESCRIPTION Closed Caption Press the ◄► buttons to turn on or off Closed Caption. Enable Press the ◄► buttons to select the Caption Version. Caption Version — 32 —...

  • Page 42: Status Menu

    STATUS Menu Press the MENU button to open the OSD menu. Press the cursor ◄► button to move to the STATUS Menu. ESCRIPTION Source Displays the activated input source. Resolution Displays the native resolution of input source. Lamp Hour s Displays the number of hours the lamp has been in use.

  • Page 43: Maintenance And Security

    AINTENANCE AND ECURITY Replacing the Projection Lamp The projection lamp should be replaced when it burns out. It should only be replaced with a certified replacement part, which you can order from your local dealer. Important: a. The projection lamp used in this product contains a small amount of mercury. b.
  • Page 44 Remove the lamp compartment cover. Remove the three screws from the lamp module. Lift the module handle up. Pull firmly on the module handle to remove the lamp module. Reverse steps 1 to 5 to install the new lamp module. While installing, align the lamp module with the connector and ensure it is...

  • Page 45: Resetting The Lamp

    Resetting the Lamp After replacing the lamp, you should reset the lamp hour counter to zero. Refer to the following: Press the MENU button to open the OSD menu. Press the cursor ◄► button to move to the SETUP : Advanced menu.

  • Page 46: Cleaning The Projector

    Cleaning the Projector Cleaning the projector to remove dust and grime will help ensure trouble-free operation. Warning: 1. Be sure to turn off and unplug the projector at least 30 minutes before cleaning. Failure to do so could result in a severe burn. 2.

  • Page 47: Using The Kensington ® Lock & Using The Security Bar

    ® Using the Kensington Lock & Using the Security Bar ® Using the Kensington Lock If you are concerned about security, attach the projector to a permanent object with the Kensington slot and a security cable. Note: Contact your vendor for details on purchasing a suitable Kensington security cable. The security lock corresponds to Kensington’s MicroSaver Security System.

  • Page 48: Troubleshooting

    ROUBLESHOOTING Common problems and solutions These guidelines provide tips to deal with problems you may encounter while using the projector. If the problem remains unsolved, contact your dealer for assistance. Often after time spent troubleshooting, the problem is traced to something as simple as a loose connection.

  • Page 49: Led Error Messages

    LED Error Messages OWER RROR ESSAGES REEN Flashing System Initial Ready to Power on (Standby) Flashing System Power on Lamp Lit , System stable Flashing Cooling 1W MCU detects scaler stops working 2 Flashing (initial fail) Over Temperature 4 Flashing Thermal Break Sensor error 5 Flashing 0 Flashing...

  • Page 50: Lamp Problems

    1. Position the projector so it is as perpendicular to the screen as possible. 2. Use the Keystone button on the remote control to correct the problem. Problem: The image is reversed Check the Projection setting on the SYSTEM SETUP >> Basic > Projection menu of the OSD. Problem: The image is streaked 1.

  • Page 51: Having The Projector Serviced

    5. Have the projector serviced. Problem: The sound is distorted 1. Check the audio cable connection. 2. Test the source audio output with other speakers. 3. Have the projector serviced. Having the Projector Serviced If you are unable to solve the problem, you should have the projector serviced. Pack the projector in the original carton.

  • Page 52: Hdmi Q & A

    HDMI Q & A Q. What is the difference between a “Standard” HDMI cable and a “High-Speed” HDMI cable? Recently, HDMI Licensing, LLC announced that cables would be tested as Standard or High- Speed cables. ˙Standard (or “category 1”) HDMI cables have been tested to perform at speeds of 75Mhz or up to 2.25Gbps, which is the equivalent of a 720p/1080i signal.

  • Page 53: Specifications

    PECIFICATIONS Specifications Model H1188 series Display Type TI DMD 0.65" 1080p Resolution 1080p 1920x1080 Projection Distance 1.2 ~ 10 m 25.9" ~ 324.97" Projection Screen Size Projection Lens Manual Focus/Manual Zoom Zoom Ratio 1.5x with lens shift Vertical Keystone +/- 40 Degree Correction Projection Methods Front, Rear, Desktop/Ceiling (Rear, Front)

  • Page 54: Projection Distance Vs. Projection Size

    Projection Distance vs. Projection Size Projection Distance and Size Table H1188 ROJECTION ROJECTION MAGE MAGE IDTH MAGE EIGHT ISTANCE ISTANCE FFSET IAGONAL INCH INCH INCH INCH INCH 52.3 132.8 29.4 74.7 72.7 184.6 109.3 277.6 112.1 61.0 155.0 34.3 87.2 84.8 215.4 127.5...

  • Page 55: Timing Mode Table

    Timing Mode Table HDMI OMPOSITE IGNAL ESOLUTION OMPONENT ( KH IDEO NALOG IGITAL ○ － － － － NTSC 15.734 ○ － － － － PAL/SECAM 15.625 ○ ○ － － 640 x 400 37.9 85.08 ○ ○ － － 720 x 400 31.5 70.1...
  • Page 56 HDMI OMPOSITE IGNAL ESOLUTION OMPONENT ( KH IDEO NALOG IGITAL ○ ○ － － 1280 x 960 ○ ○ － － 1280 x 960 85.9 ○ ○ － － 1360 x 768 47.7 ○ ○ － － 1400 x 1050 65.3 ○...

  • Page 57: Projector Dimensions

    Projector Dimensions — 48 —...

  • Page 58: Regulatory Compliance

    EGULATORY OMPLIANCE FCC Warning This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

  • Page 59: Rs-232C Protocol

    PPENDIX RS-232C Protocol RS232 Setting Baud rate: 9600 Parity None check: Data bit: Stop bit: Flow None Control Minimum delay for next command: 1ms Control Command Structure Header code Command code Data code End code Command Data ‘V’ ASCII Command Data Operation Command Note:...
  • Page 60 Command Group 01 ASCII Function Description Return Value VXXG0101 56h Xh Xh 47h 30h 31h 30h 31h 0Dh Get Brightness n=0~100 Pn/F VXXS0101n 56h Xh Xh 53h 30h 31h 30h 31h nh 0Dh Set Brightness n=0~100 VXXG0102 56h Xh Xh 47h 30h 31h 30h 32h 0Dh Get Contrast n=0~100 Pn/F...
  • Page 61 Command Group 02 ASCII Function Description Return Value VXXS0205 56h Xh Xh 53h 30h 32h 30h 35h 0Dh Select S-Video VXXS0206 56h Xh Xh 53h 30h 32h 30h 36h 0Dh Select HDMI VXXS0207 56h Xh Xh 53h 30h 32h 30h 37h 0Dh Select BNC Select VXXS0208 56h Xh Xh 53h 30h 32h 30h 38h 0Dh...
  • Page 62 Command Group 03 ASCII Function Description Return Value 0:Front 1:Rear VXXS0308n 56h Xh Xh 53h 30h 33h 30h 38h nh 0Dh Projection Mode 2: Ceiling 3: Rear+Ceiling Set vertical keystone VXXG0309 56h Xh Xh 47h 30h 33h 30h 39h 0Dh n=-40~+40 Pn/F value...
  • Page 63 Command Group 03 ASCII Function Description Return Value VXXG0334 56h Xh Xh 53h 30h 33h 31h 37h 0Dh Get the R offset n= -100~100 VXXS0334n 56h Xh Xh 47h 30h 33h 31h 37h nh 0Dh Set the R offset n= -100~100 Pn/F VXXG0335 56h Xh Xh 47h 30h 33h 31h 39h 0Dh Get the G offset...
  • Page 64 Command Group 03 ASCII Function Description Return Value Get the Magenta VXXG0353 56h Xh Xh 47h 30h 33h 35h 33h 0Dh n= -100~100 Pn/F Saturation Set the Magenta VXXS0353n 56h Xh Xh 53h 30h 33h 35h 33h nh 0Dh n= -100~100 Saturation Get the Magenta VXXG0354 56h Xh Xh 47h 30h 33h 35h 34h 0Dh...

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