Vivitar DP-1200 X User Manual

Vivitar dp-1200 x digital projector user manual

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DP-1200X
Digital Projector User Manual
English
030531

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  • Page 1 DP-1200X Digital Projector User Manual English 030531...
  • Page 2: Fcc Notice

    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 in commercial installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    Projector User’s Manual Precautions Safety Instructions 1. Check that the operating voltage of your unit is identical with the voltage of your local power supply. 2. Should any liquid or solid object fall into the cabinet, unplug the unit and have it checked by the qualified personnel before operating it further.
  • Page 4 Cautions The projector is equipped with ventilation holes (intake) and ventilation holes (exhaust). Do not block or place anything near these slots, or internal heat build-up may occur, causing picture degradation or damage to the projector. When you replace the projector lamp, never touch the new bulb with your bare hands.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Projector User’s Manual CONTENTS Projector Features and Controls Getting the Most Out of Your Projector Setup Projector Control Menus EN-4 Projector Control Panel Remote Controller Button Function Remote Controller Auto Off Mode Control Panel Unpacking the Projector Setting Up the Projector Connecting to a Computer Connecting to a Video Source Using the Projector...
  • Page 6 Audio Menu MISC Menu Option Menu Language Menu Reset Menu Other Related OSD Menus Video Input Signal Picture Menu Video Menu Other OSD Menus No Input Signal Maintenance Cleaning the Lens Cleaning the Projector Housing Cleaning the Air Filter Replacing the Lamp Technical Specifications Appendix A Preset Signals...
  • Page 7: Projector Features And Controls

    Projector User’s Manual PROJECTOR FEATURES AND CONTROLS PROJECTOR 1.Zoom ring 2.Focus ring 3.Lens 4.Ventilation holes (intake) 5.Ventilation holes (exhaust) 6.Adjuster button 7.Height adjustment 8.Front IR remote controller sensor 9.Speakers 10.Control Panel including Power button 11.AC power socket 12.Rear IR remote controller sensor 13.Security lock receptacle 14.Control port (PS2 &...
  • Page 8: Control Panel

    CONTROL PANEL POWER Power LED indicator – indicates power to projector. LAMP Lamp LED indicator – indicates lamp power. Button Function Turns the projector and lamp ON and OFF. INPUT Manually selects an input source. AUTO Automatically adjusts frequency and phase. MENU Displays (or hides) the on-screen control menus.
  • Page 9: Remote Controller

    Projector User’s Manual REMOTE CONTROLLER Button Function POWER INPUT AUTO MENU LASER VOLUME(+ ,-) KEYSTONE ZOOM(+,-) MUTE FREEZE BLANK Note: During the on-screen display(OSD) menu is inactive, the , ‚ , , mouse for your PC (only if your projector is equipped with an optional mouse link cable).
  • Page 10: Getting The Most Out Of Your Projector

    Projector User’s Manual GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR PROJECTOR The projector has a full set of features that allow you to control the settings for video, audio, power management, display parameters, and much more. To derive the greatest utility from your projector, read this section for a quick summary of the important features.
  • Page 11: Setup

    Projector User’s Manual SETUP This section tells you how to unpack and set up your projector and connect it to other equipment. The projector must be connected to a computer or a video source such as a video tape deck, camcorder, digital camera or laser disk player in order to make a projection.
  • Page 12: Setting Up The Projector

    Setting Up the Projector 1.Place the projector on a sturdy, level surface within five feet of the computer or video source. Caution: Do not hold the projector by the lens. This can damage the lens. 2.Place the projector the correct distance from the screen. The distance between the projector and the screen determines the actual image size.
  • Page 13: Connecting To A Computer

    Projector User’s Manual Connecting to a Computer Projector Computer Computer Cable DVI or VGA OUT The projector will always project at XGA (1024 x 768) resolution. (XGA is the native resolution of the projector.) However, you can connect the projector to a computer source capable of displaying VGA (640 x 480), SVGA (800 x 600), XGA or SXGA (1280 x 1024) resolutions.
  • Page 14: Connecting To A Video Source

    Connecting to a Video Source Y Cb Cr (Component Video Cable) AV Composite Cable You can connect the projector to almost any common video source - VHS player, DVD player, camcorder, laser disc player or any other compatible video image source. The projector can accept composite, component, or S-Video signals: Composite video is characterized by a single-pin “RCA-type”...
  • Page 15: Using The Projector

    Projector User’s Manual Using the Projector This section describes projector operations: Turning the projector and A/V equipment on and off Adjusting the projected image Projector controls Checking the projector status Turning the Audio/Visual (A/V) Equipment On and Always turn on the projector and related A/V equipment in the following order. 1.Projector 2.Computer 3.Video source...
  • Page 16: Focusing And Positioning The Screen Image

    Focusing and Positioning the Screen Image After an image appears on the screen, check to see if it is in focus and whether it fits properly on the screen. To adjust the focus of the image, rotate the focus ring, which is the right one on the projector’s lens.
  • Page 17: Operational Indicator(Led)

    Projector User’s Manual Operational Indicator (LED) There are two LEDs on the top of the projector, the Power LED and the Lamp LED. They provide valuable information about the projector. LED TYPE COLOR Power LED Green Power LED Lamp LED Green Lamp LED Lamp LED...
  • Page 18 2.Selecting the desired menu or sub-menu(to scroll through the menu choices): On the Projector Control Panel: press the On the Remote Controller: press the Note: To scroll up: press the To scroll down: press the 3. Adjusting the value setting: On the Projector Control Panel: press the On the Remote Controller: press the Note:...
  • Page 19: Menu Options

    Projector User’s Manual Menu Options The projector is equipped with three types of on-screen display(OSD) menus. Each OSD menu interface you will see on the screen is depending on the type of input signal. Input Signal Type Computer HDTV S-Video Video YCbCr None...
  • Page 20: Input Menu

    Input Menu This menu allows to specify the signal source that you wish to project. This is particularly useful if you have several sources (video and/or computer) connected to your projector. Changing settings procedure (using either the Projector Control Panel or the Remote Controller): 1.Press the MENU button to display OSD menu.
  • Page 21 Projector User’s Manual Changing settings procedure (using either the Projector Control Panel or the Remote Controller): 1.Press the MENU button to display OSD menu. 2.Press the button to select PICTURE menu. 3.To enter the sub-menu setting, press the MENU button once again. 4.Press the button to select the sub-menu item.
  • Page 22: Color Menu

    Color Menu This menu provides precise control of the color settings including: color temperature (preset & user define) and gamma. Changing settings procedure (using either the Projector Control Panel or the Remote Controller): 1.Press the MENU button to display OSD menu.
  • Page 23: Pip Menu

    Projector User’s Manual PIP Menu This menu enables you to adjust the PIP (additional video image window on the graphics background) settings such its size, position (horizontal & vertical), brightness, contrast, saturation, tint, sharpness and source selection. Changing settings procedure (using either the Projector Control Panel or the Remote Controller): 1.Press the MENU button to display OSD menu.
  • Page 24 The following table provides detail of the available sub-menu choices: Sub-Menu Option Size Small Medium Large PosiH PosiV Brightness Contrast Saturation Tint Sharpness Input Auto Video S-Video User’s Manual Description Sets the PIP size. No additional image window on the screen. Additional image window size sets to small.
  • Page 25: Audio Menu

    Projector User’s Manual Audio Menu This menu allows you to control volume and mute(on/off) the audio. Changing settings procedure (using either the Projector Control Panel or the Remote Controller): 1.Press the MENU button to display OSD menu. 2.Press the button to select AUDIO menu.
  • Page 26: Option Menu

    3.To enter the sub-menu setting, press the MENU button once again. 4.Press the button to select the sub-menu item. 5.Press the button to adjust the value of desired sub-menu item. On the Freeze, Blank and Blank Color sub-menus, press the select the desired setting.
  • Page 27 Projector User’s Manual 4.Press the button to select the sub-menu item. 5.Press the button to adjust the value of desired sub-menu item. On the Projection and Auto Off sub-menus, press the to select the desired setting. On the Lamp Life sub-menu, the lamp’s lifetime counter is calculated by the projector system.
  • Page 28: Language Menu

    Language Menu This menu enables you to select the language used in the OSD(on-screen display) menus. Changing settings procedure (using either the Projector Control Panel or the Remote Controller): 1.Press the MENU button to display OSD menu. 2.Press the button to select LANGUAGE menu.
  • Page 29: Other Related Osd Menus

    Projector User’s Manual Other Related OSD Menus Following are the descriptions on the on-screen display menus with video input sources and without input source attached to your projector. Video Input Signal If the input signal comes from composite video(video), S-video or component video (YCbCr), you may see different PICTURE menu and VIDEO menu interface.
  • Page 30: Video Menu

    The following table provides detail of the available sub-menu choices: Sub-Menu Brightness Contrast Saturation Tint Sharpness Video Menu This menu enables you to adjust the video settings such as its aspect ratio and video format. Changing settings procedure (using either the Projector Control Panel or the Remote Controller): 1.Press the MENU button to display OSD menu.
  • Page 31: Other Osd Menus

    Projector User’s Manual The following table provides detail of the available sub-menu choices: Sub-Menu Option Aspect Ratio 16:9 Source Auto NTSC SECAM Other OSD Menus Other OSD menus operation and description are the same as the previous page. Input Menu: refer to page 19. Color Menu: refer to page 21.
  • Page 32: No Input Signal

    No Input Signal If there is no input signal attached with your projector, if you press the MENU button (on either the Projector Control Panel or the Remote Controller), one of the following on-screen display menus will appear on the screen. Option Menu (refer to page 25) Reset Menu...
  • Page 33: Maintenance

    Projector User’s Manual MAINTENANCE The projector needs little maintenance. You should keep the lens clean as dust, dirt or spots will project on the screen and diminish image quality. You will also need to clean the air filter located at the bottom of the projector periodically. It is important to keep the air filter clean because a clogged air filter prevents proper ventilation which is necessary to cool the projector and prevent it from overheating.
  • Page 34: Cleaning The Air Filter

    Projector User’s Manual Cleaning the Air Filter The air filter, which is located at the bottom of the projector, should be cleaned after every 100 hours of use. If it is not cleaned periodically, it can become clogged with dust and prevent the projector from being ventilated properly. This can cause overheating and damage the projector.
  • Page 35: Replacing The Lamp

    Projector User’s Manual Replacing the Lamp The projector lamp used for the light source has a certain life. It is time to replace them lamp when: When lamp dims, the projected image gets darker or starts to deteriorate. The projector lamp LED indicator turns to red (See page 16). Caution: The lamp becomes a high temperature after turning off the projector with the power button.
  • Page 36: Technical Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Projection System Resolution (Pixels) Image Brightness Uniformity Lens Focal Length Contrast Ratio Screen Size Projection Type Sound Noise Lamp Scanning Frequency Horizontal frequency Vertical frequency Pixel Rate Computer Digital Keystone Correction Picture in Picture (PIP) Audio System Video Input Input Source Remote Mouse Remote Controller...
  • Page 37: Preset Signals

    Projector User’s Manual APPENDIX A Preset Signals Preset signal Video 60 Hz Video 50 Hz Component 60 Hz Component 50 Hz 640 x 350 VGA mode 1 VGA VESA 85 Hz 640 x 400 VGA 60 Hz VGA 85Hz 720 x 400 VGA mode 2 VGA VESA 85 Hz 640 x 480...
  • Page 38: Hdtv Preset Signals

    HDTV Preset Signals Preset Signals Horizontal Active Pixel 480p 720p 1280 1080i 1920 User’s Manual Vertical Active fH(kHz) Pixel 31.469 45.000 1080 33.716 Projector fV(Hz) 59.940 60.000 29.970 ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ EN-37...
  • Page 39 Projector User’s Manual Mouse cable (for USB) Projector Control port Mouse cable (for PS/2) Projector Control port Monitor OUT cable (for data) Monitor OUT Cable EN-38 Mouse Cable Mouse Cable Monitor IN Computer USB port Computer PS/2 port Display Set...
  • Page 40 Projector User’s Manual Connecting the Computer (data) Projector Computer Computer Cable DVI or VGA OUT Connecting the HDTV (data) Audio IN Audio OUT HDTV Audio Cable HDTV to DVI Cable Green,Blue,Red ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ EN-39...
  • Page 41 Projector User’s Manual Connecting to a Video Source (S-Video, Component, Composite) Y Cb Cr (Component Video Cable) S-Video Cable DVD Player AV Composite Cable Video out VCR ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ EN-40...

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