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Product Recycling and Disposal for USA ..........37 Xerox DP 820 User’s Guide...
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Xerox DP 820 User’s Guide Welcome Your new Xerox DP 820 projector is a high-performance, optical projector with these outstanding features: • Single chip 0.55” Texas Instruments DLP™ (Digital Light Processing) technology • SVGA (800 x 600 pixels) • 4.5 lbs (2.0 kgs) compact design, lightweight for portability •...
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Do not unplug the power cord until the fan stops. Warning—Keep the plastic packaging material away from children, especially small children. The plastic bags may result in death by suffocation. Xerox DP 820 User’s Guide...
Do’s and Don’ts Xerox DP 820 User’s Guide • Operate the projector in a well-ventilated room to avoid a buildup of ozone from the projector’s high-performance lamp. • Turn off the projector before cleaning. • Use a dampened soft cloth to clean the display housing.
What’s in the Box The Xerox DP 820 Projector Before proceeding, check the contents of the box. If items are missing or damaged, contact the dealer where you purchased the projector. Projector with lens cap Carrying Case with Shoulder Strap...
The Xerox DP 820 Features and Controls Ventilation Slots (exhaust) Lens Cap Xerox DP 820 User’s Guide Front Infrared Remote Sensor Audio Speaker Control Panel Zoom Wheel Focus Ring Foot Adjustor Release Button (on either side, next to both foot adjustors)
The Xerox DP 820 Projector Interface Connector USB Port—Provides a connection for engineering purposes. Not used for connecting video devices. Audio Input Port—Plug an audio output from the video device into this port. Computer In (VGA) Port—Plug the VGA cable into this port, then plug the other end into the video port on your computer.
Source button on the projector’s control panel, or remote control, to switch to the input source. NOTE: Your DP 820 projector works best when the computer screen resolution is set to 800 x 600. VGA Connector VGA Cable...
7. If you don’t see an image, or if you have multiple video sources connected to the projector simultaneously, press the Source button on the projector’s control panel, or remote control, to switch to the input source. S-Video Cable Xerox DP 820 User’s Guide...
Connecting the Projector to a Composite Video Source Xerox DP 820 User’s Guide The typical connection for a Composite Video source is a DVD player or VCR. Audio Cable 1. Make sure the projector and video source device are turned off.
7. If you don’t see an image, or if you have multiple video sources connected to the projector simultaneously, press the Source button on the projector’s control panel, or remote control, to switch to the input source. VGA to HDTV Cable Xerox DP 820 User’s Guide...
Powering On/Off the Projector Xerox DP 820 User’s Guide To turn on the projector’s power 1. Remove the lens cap. 2. Make sure that the power cord and the cables from the video and audio sources are securely connected to the projector.
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4. Do not turn on the projector again for at least five minutes. Faster on/off cycles will damage the lamp and reduce lamp life. 5. After about two minutes, disconnect the power cord. Xerox DP 820 User’s Guide...
LED Indicators Xerox DP 820 User’s Guide Power LED Lamp LED Color Status Power Green Flashing Amber Solid Lamp Green Solid Green Flashing Solid Amber Flashing Description Normal operation. The projector is powered and ready. The fan has problems or has malfunctioned.
2. Lower the projector, then release the foot adjustor release buttons to lock the foot in position. NOTE: When placing the projector in its carrying case, please first retract both foot adjustors to avoid breakage. Foot Adjustor Release Button Foot Adjustor Xerox DP 820 User’s Guide...
8m (314") 9m (354") 10m (393") Xerox DP 820 User’s Guide You adjust the focus and zoom in/out with the focus ring and zoom wheel. Rotate the focus ring and zoom wheel. Use the following figure and table to select the best projection distance and screen size.
Directional Selection When the OSD menus are displayed, scrolls Buttons through menus and selects items or adjusts settings. Manually selects an input source. Source ( Description Xerox DP 820 User’s Guide...
Remote Control Laser Beam Pointer Xerox DP 820 User’s Guide Button Turns projector power on and off. Power When the OSD menus are displayed, selects (Enter) OSD option. Directional Selection When the OSD menus are displayed, scrolls Buttons through menus and selects items or adjusts settings.
Do not drop, jolt, or disassemble the remote control. • Do not get the remote control wet, or place wet objects on • Keep the remote control out of locations with excessively high temperature or humidity. 20° 20° Xerox DP 820 User’s Guide...
On-Screen Display (OSD) Menus Displaying the OSD Main Menu and Selecting Settings Xerox DP 820 User’s Guide The On-Screen Display (OSD) menus provide the options to make image adjustments and change a variety of settings. The menus can be displayed only when an input source is connected to the projector.
VGA cable) with a resolution of less than SVGA (800 x 600). If the input signal is a computer signal greater than SVGA, or component 1080i/720p, only the 16:9 or 4:3 aspect ratios are available. Xerox DP 820 User’s Guide...
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Xerox DP 820 User’s Guide The correct aspect ratio to select is based on the type of video source you are using. If the image seems to be distorted or stretched, change the setting. • Press the buttons to select one of the aspect ratios.
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Sharpness—Adjusts the sharpness of the image. The higher the number, the sharper the image. • Press the button to decrease the sharpness. • Press the button to increase the sharpness. Xerox DP 820 User’s Guide...
Display Menu Xerox DP 820 User’s Guide Phase—Synchronizes the signal timing of the display with the timing of your computer’s graphics card. If the image flickers or is unstable, adjust the phase until the image is stable. • Press the button to decrease the phase.
1. Use the keys to select the language you want. 2. Press the Menu/Enter button on the projector control panel or button on the remote control. The menus will be displayed in the selected language. Xerox DP 820 User’s Guide...
Advanced Menu Xerox DP 820 User’s Guide Auto Source Select—The projector automatically scans the connected input sources and selects the type that is connected. • To activate this option, select it, then press the Menu/Enter button on the projector control panel or the remote control.
• Press the button to decrease the volume. • Press the button to increase the volume. Mute—Mutes the audio. • Press the buttons to mute the audio. ON—The audio is muted. OFF—The audio plays normally. Xerox DP 820 User’s Guide...
Cleaning the Lens Cleaning the Projector Xerox DP 820 User’s Guide Maintenance The projector needs proper maintenance. Keep the lens clean because dust, dirt, or spots will project on the screen and diminish image quality. Keep the projector housing clean to maintain its appearance.
30 minutes. • Do not operate the projector with the lamp cover removed. • Do not attempt to reuse an old lamp. An old lamp may explode if reused. Xerox DP 820 User’s Guide...
9. Replace the panel cover and screw it onto the projector. Make sure all screws are tightened properly. 10. Dispose of the lamp properly. Please see the section “Product Recycling and Disposal for USA” on page 37 for information about the Xerox worldwide equipment takeback and reuse/ recycle program.
Notebook PC to reactivate its screen. If you are using an Apple PowerBook: 1. From the Apple menu, choose Control Panels/PowerBook Display. 2. Turn on Video Mirroring. 3. Click the Close box. Xerox DP 820 User’s Guide...
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Xerox DP 820 User’s Guide Problem: The image is flickering or otherwise unstable Try one of these possible solutions: • Change the Phase setting on the OSD Display menu. See “Display Menu” on page 23. • Change the number of colors that your computer displays on its monitor.
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When the lamp reaches its end of life, it may burn out and may make a loud popping sound. If this happens, do not attempt to turn on the projector until the lamp module has been replaced. See “Changing the Lamp” on page 28 to replace the lamp. Xerox DP 820 User’s Guide...
Xerox DP 820 Projector Specifications Projection System Native Resolution Image Brightness Uniformity Lens Focal Length Contrast Ratio Aspect Ratio Screen Size Lamp Projection Type Video Input Input Source Scanning Frequency Horizontal Frequency Vertical Frequency Pixel Rate Digital Keystone Correction Analog RGB (input signal)
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Xerox operates a worldwide equipment takeback and reuse/ recycle program. Contact your Xerox sales representative (1-800- ASK-XEROX) to determine whether this Xerox product is part of the program.
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If your product is not part of the Xerox program and you are managing its disposal, please note that the product contains lead and mercury whose disposal may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For recycling and disposal information, contact your local authorities.