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Vivitek Platinum Series D3355 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Copyright This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is protected under international copy- right 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 February, 2006 Disclaimer The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
  • Page 3 Important Safety Information Congratulations on purchasing the DLP projector! 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.
  • Page 4 — ’ — ’ — ’ 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 5 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 6: Table Of Contents

    — ’ — ’ — ’ G ETTING STARTED ... 1 ... 1 ACKING HECKLIST ..2 IEWS OF ROJECTOR ARTS F ront-right View ... 2 T op View—On-screen Display (OSD) Buttons and LEDs S ide View Connectors ... 4 P rojector LED Descriptions ...
  • Page 7 S PECIFICATIONS ..48 ..48 PECIFICATIONS I nput Connectors ..49 O utput Connectors ... 49 C ontrol Connectors ..49 O ptional Lens ..49 V.S. P ROJECTION ISTANCE ROJECTION ... 51 IMING ABLE ...

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Packing Checklist Carefully unpack the projector and check that the following items are included: PROJECTOR WITH LENS CAP OWER CORD OMPUTER CABLE (DB15-DB15) Contact your dealer immediately if any items are missing, appear damaged, or if the unit does not work. Caution: Avoid using the projector in dusty environments.

  • Page 10: Views Of Projector Parts

    — ’ — ’ — ’ Views of Projector Parts F ront-right View ABEL See “Top View—On-screen Display (OSD) Buttons and LEDs” on page 3. Focus Lens zoom See “Side View Connectors” on page 4. Height-adjusters Lens Front IR receiver Important: Ventilation openings on the projector allow for good air circulation, which keeps the projector lamp cool.

  • Page 11: T Op View-On-Screen Display (Osd) Buttons And Leds

    T op View—On-screen Display (OSD) Buttons and LEDs Power on/off 15 14 ABEL Power of/off Turns the projector on or off Auto Optimizes image size, position, and resolution Menu Opens and exits the OSD Source Data Detects the data (PC) input device Source Video Detects the video input device Volume...

  • Page 12: S Ide View Connectors

    — ’ — ’ — ’ S ide View Connectors ABEL Input Video 1 Connect an HDMI cable from an HDTV LAN Control Connect a LAN cable for controlling projector through a PC Wired Remote Connect a wired remote control USB Mouse Connect the USB cable from a computer RS232...

  • Page 13: P Rojector Led Descriptions

    ABEL Input Video 2 Connect a composite video cable to the Video connector Connect an RCA audio connector to L/R audio connectors Input Data 3 Connect a 5-connector BNC (RGB + VSync + HSync) cable Input Data 2 Connect an RGB cable from a computer to RGB-In Connect an audio cable from a computer to Audio-In P rojector LED Descriptions SEE PAGE...

  • Page 14: Rear View

    — ’ — ’ — ’ Rear View ABEL Cover screw Rear IR receiver Security Lock ESCRIPTION Loosen to remove lamp cover Receiver for IR signal from remote control Secure to permanent object with a Kensington® Lock system – 6 – EE PAGE...

  • Page 15: B Ottom View

    B ottom View ABEL Carry handle Unfold to carry projector Height adjusters Adjust level of projector Ceiling support Contact your dealer for information on mounting the projector on a ceiling. holes Caution: For ceiling installations, use approved mounting hardware and M4 screws with a maximum screw depth of 6 mm (1/4 inch).

  • Page 16: Remote Control Parts

    — ’ — ’ — ’ Remote Control Parts Important: 1. Avoid using the projector with bright fluorescent lighting turned on. Certain high-frequency fluo- rescent lights can disrupt remote control operation. 2. Be sure nothing obstructs the path between the remote control and the projector. If the path be- tween remote control and the projector is obstructed, you can bounce the signal off certain reflective surfaces such as projector screens.
  • Page 17 ABEL IR Signal Sends IR signal to projector Wired Remote Connect a cable to the projector for wired remote control Mouse-L Left-mouse button when connected to a PC Power Turn the projector on and off Lens Shift Shift the lens vertically up or down Auto Automatically synchronize video settings Focus+...

  • Page 18: Remote Control Operating Range

    — ’ — ’ — ’ ABEL BreakTime Freeze Blank UserMode Lamp Status Mute 16:9 Projector PC Note: The remote control can only interface with a computer when connected to the computer through a USB cable connection. The computer cable connects a computer to the projector for display pur- poses only.

  • Page 20: Setup And Operation

    Inserting the Remote Control Batteries Remove the battery compartment cover by sliding the cover in the direction of the arrow. Insert the supplied batteries taking note of the polarity (+/-) as shown here. Replace the cover. Caution: 1. Only use AAA alkaline batteries. 2.

  • Page 22: Connecting Input Devices

    — ’ — ’ — ’ Connecting Input Devices A PC or notebook computer as well as video devices can be connected to the projector at the same time. Video devices include DVD, VCD, and VHS players, as well as movie camcorders and digital still cameras.
  • Page 23 ABEL Input Video 4 Connect an RCA component cable the Y/Pb/Pr connectors Connect an RCA audio connector to L/R audio connectors Input Video 2 Connect a composite video cable to the Video connector Connect an RCA audio connector to L/R audio connectors Input Data 3 Connect a 5-connector BNC (RGB + VSync + HSync) cable to a pattern generator or advanced video converter.

  • Page 24: Starting And Shutting Down The Projector

    — ’ — ’ — ’ Starting and Shutting down the Projector Connect the power cord to the projector. Connect the other end to a wall outlet. The Power LED on the projector turns on. Turn on the connected devices. Ensure the Power LED is on (not flashing) and then press the Power button to turn on the projector.
  • Page 25 To turn off the projector, press the Power button. The projector prepares for shut- down and a “Wait a moment please…” message appears. Caution: Do not unplug the power cord until all the LEDs are on, indicating the projector has cooled down. When the “Power Off?/Press Power again”...

  • Page 26: 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. •...

  • Page 27: Adjusting The Zoom, Focus And Keystone

    Adjusting the Zoom, Focus and Keystone Use the Zoom +/- control to resize the projected im- age and screen size. A display pattern appears on the screen to indicate the border of the display window; adjust until the projected image matches the display-pattern border.

  • Page 28: Adjusting The Volume

    — ’ — ’ — ’ Adjusting the Volume Press the Volume +/- but- ton. The volume control ap- pears on the display. Use the Volume +/- but- tons to adjust the volume level. Press the Mute button to turn off the volume. –...

  • Page 30: O N-Screen Display (Osd) Menu Settings

    CREEN 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 or the buttons on the top of the projector to navigate and make changes to the OSD.

  • Page 32: Setting The Osd Language

    — ’ — ’ — ’ Setting the OSD Language You may want to reference the OSD on your projector while reading this section. Set the OSD lan- guage to your preference before continuing. (The default language is English.) Press the Menu button. The Picture menu appears. Press the cursor button until Setup is highlighted.

  • Page 33: Picture Menu

    Picture Menu Press the Menu button to open the OSD menu. Press the cursor menu. Press the cursor values for settings. User mode Press the cursor Memory 2; and Memory 3. Any settings you change in the Picture menu are saved in Memory that you have selected.
  • Page 34 — ’ — ’ — ’ Color Temp Press the cursor Range: High brightness mode Preset mode Custom mode Color Space Press the cursor (Range: RGB – YCbCr – YpbPr – SMPTE240M – Blue only) Video format Press the cursor (Range: Auto –...

  • Page 35: P Icture Menu Functions Available For Connected Source

    P icture Menu Functions Available for Connected Source Function Computer Brightness Contrast Sharpness Saturation Tint Gamma Color Temp CT x value CT y value Color space Video format Color Balance Red/Green/Blue Flesh tone correction Film mode 3D Comb Filter White Peaking Reset x = available to video source RGBHV...

  • Page 36: Advance Menu

    — ’ — ’ — ’ Advance Menu Press the Menu button to open the OSD menu. Press the cursor menu. Press the cursor values for settings. Frequency Press the cursor (Range: 0° - 100°) Phase Press the cursor (Range: 0° - 100°) H size Press the cursor (Range: 0 –...

  • Page 37: A Dvance Menu Functions Available For Connected Source

    Aspect Ratio Press the cursor 1:1 – Native size, no scaling 4:3 – Standard TV format 16:9 – High Definition TV (HDTV) format 2.35:1 – Anamorphic format (Anamorphic format maximizes the resolution on wide screen TVs as well as standard TVs that support the anamorphic mode.) Blank color Press the cursor instead of the default logo.
  • Page 38 — ’ — ’ — ’ Function Computer RGBHV Overscan Auto sync Auto search Freeze frame Blank color Video AGC Black level Digital zoom Reset x = available to video source Digital Component – 26 – Composite S-Video HDMI...

  • Page 39: Setup Menu

    Setup Menu Press the Menu button to open the Main menu. Press the cursor menu. Press the cursor values for settings. Language Press the cursor English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Swedish, Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Russian. Projection Press the cursor Lens shift...
  • Page 40 — ’ — ’ — ’ Motorized Press the cursor zoom H keystone Press the cursor image. (Range: -100 – +100) V keystone Press the cursor image. (Range: -100 – +100) Lamp control—Press the cursor Mode Press the cursor Dual lamp uses both lamps in the projector. Single lamp uses the lamp which has been used the least.

  • Page 41: S Etup Menu Functions Available For Connected Source

    Logo capture Press Enter to capture the current display image as the logo. The following screen appears: Logo capture is only available for Computer, RGBHV, and DVI input. Fan control Press the cursor fan speeds. Set Fan control to High in altitudes over 3,000 meters (10,000 feet). Reset Resets all items in the Setup menu to default values S etup Menu Functions Available for Connected Source...
  • Page 42 — ’ — ’ — ’ Function Computer RGBHV Logo display Logo select Logo capture Fan control Reset x = available to video source Digital Component – 30 – Composite S-Video HDMI...

  • Page 43: Audio Menu

    Audio Menu Press the Menu button to open the Main menu. Press the cursor menu. Press the cursor button to move up and down in the Audio menu. Press values for settings. Volume Press the cursor Treble Press the cursor Bass Press the cursor Balance...

  • Page 44: Window Menu

    — ’ — ’ — ’ Window Menu PIP (Picture In Picture) mode allows you to view a small video window in a full-screen video display. For example, while displaying output from your PC you could have a small window displaying your video source.
  • Page 45 PIP size Press the cursor 20 – 100, depending on the timing resolution of the main win- dow) Note: This item is not available for Side by side mode. Source Press Enter to swap the current sources for the active windows. PIP alpha blend PIP alpha blend allows you to adjust translucency between the main window and the PIP window.

  • Page 46: Colormgr Menu

    — ’ — ’ — ’ ColorMgr Menu Press the Menu button to open the Main menu. Press the cursor orMgr menu. Press the cursor change values for settings. Note: This menu is not available when ColorTemp is set to High-brightness. Color select Press the cursor Chroma, and Hue settings to adjust each color as desired.

  • Page 47: Service Menu

    Service Menu Press the Menu button to open the Main menu. Press the cursor menu. Press the cursor button to move up and down in the Service menu. Press values for settings. Video information Displays the resolution and refresh rate for RGB/DVI mode. Displays the color standard for video mode.
  • Page 48 — ’ — ’ — ’ Parity Press the cursor connector. Password—Press the cursor button to display the hidden Password submenu. Password enable Press the cursor When you enable the password, it is automatically set to the default [000000]. Use the remote control to enter a new alphanumeric pass- word.

  • Page 49: Network Menu

    Network Menu Press the Menu button to open the Main menu. Press the cursor menu. Press the cursor button to move up and down in the Network menu. Press values for settings. IP address state Press the cursor DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) if your router automati- cally assigns temporary IP addresses.

  • Page 50: M Aintenance And Security

    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: 1. The lamp contains a certain amount of mercury and should be disposed of according to local or- dinance regulations.
  • Page 51 Pull firmly on the module handle to remove the lamp module. When installing the new lamp: Reverse the above steps to install the new lamp module. To replace the cover: Align the cover at (A), then push down and slide the cover into place (B).

  • Page 52: 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 menu. Press the cursor button to move to the Service menu.

  • Page 53: 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 an hour before cleaning. Failure to do so could result in a severe burn. 2.

  • Page 54: Using The Kensington® Lock

    — ’ — ’ — ’ 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 55: Using Support Cables

    Using Support Cables For added safety, the projector bracket must be secured with three metal support cables. The cables should be attached to the projector bracket and secured to the ceiling with expansion screws. Caution: For ceiling installations, use approved mounting hardware and M4 screws with a maximum screw depth of 6 mm (1/4 inch).

  • Page 56: Troubleshooting

    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 con- nection.

  • Page 57: Led Error Messages

    LED Error Messages TATUS NUMBER OF FLASHES Power Temperature Valid only when fan error Image Problems Problem: No image appears on the screen Verify the settings on your notebook or desktop PC. Turn off all equipment and power up again in the correct order. Problem: The image is blurred Adjust the Focus on the projector.

  • Page 58: Lamp Problems

    — ’ — ’ — ’ Problem: The image is streaked Set the Frequency and Tracking settings on the Utility menu of the OSD to the default settings. To ensure the problem is not caused by a connected PC’s video card, connect to another computer.

  • Page 59: Having The Projector Serviced

    Test the source audio output with other speakers. 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. Include a description of the problem and a checklist of the steps you took when trying to fix the problem: The information may be useful to service personnel.

  • Page 60: Specifications

    Specifications D3355 Dual Lamp System (250W) Display type Resolution Color Bandwidth Weight Projection distance Projection screen size Brightness uniformity Projection lens Zoom ratio Vertical/horizontal keystone correction Projection methods Data compatibility SDTV/EDTV/HDTV Video compatibility H-Sync V-Sync Safety certification Operation temperature Dimensions Power consumption Stand By Lamp...

  • Page 61: I Nput Connectors

    Audio speaker Two 3W stereo speakers I nput Connectors Input Data 1 DVI-D (with HDCP) Input Data 2 BNC x5 Input Data 3 DB-15 Video (RCA x1) S-Video Component Video Through BNC-to-RCA adapter x3 HDMI Digital Video Input Audio 1 (RCA R/L) RCA Jack (R/L) x 3 for Video, S-Video, Component Input Audio 2 (Mini jack) Mini Jack x 3 for Data DB-15, DVI, BNC...

  • Page 62: Projection Distance V.s. Projection Size (For Standard Lens)

    — ’ — ’ — ’ Projection Distance V.S. Projection Size (For standard lens) Max. Screen Size (Wide) Projection Diagonal Distance 2.20 m 1.53 m 7.22 ’ 60.11 '' 2.70 m 1.87 m 8.86 ' 73.77 '' 3.20 m 2.22 m 10.50 ' 87.43 '' 3.70 m...

  • Page 63: Timing Mode Table

    Timing Mode Table The projector can display several resolutions. The following table outlines the resolutions that can be displayed by the projector. Video format Frame rate VGA 640x350 VGA 640x400 VGA 720x400 VGA 640x480 VGA 640x480 VGA 640x480 VGA 640x480 SVGA 800x600 SVGA 800x600 SVGA 800x600...
  • Page 64 — ’ — ’ — ’ Video format Frame rate Apple 640x480 Apple 640x870 Apple 640x480 Apple 832x624 Apple 1024x768 Apple 1024x768 Apple 1152x870 1080p 1080i 1080p 1080i 1080p 1080p 1080p 1035i 720p 720p 720p 720p 720p 480p 480i 576p 576i 480i 480p...
  • Page 65 Video format Frame rate DSUB15 720x240P 1440x240P 1440x480P 2880x480i 720x288P 1440x288P 1440x576P 2880x576i 1080p ○ 1080i ○ 1080p ○ 1080i ○ 1080p ○ 1080p ○ 1080p ○ 1035i 720p ○ 720p ○ 720p ○ 720p ○ 720p ○ 480p ○ 480i 576p ○...

  • Page 66: Projector Dimensions

    — ’ — ’ — ’ Projector Dimensions 41.2 cm (16.2 inches) – 54 –...

  • Page 68: Regulatory Compliance

    FCC Warning This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pur- suant 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 communica- tions.

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