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VIDEO AUDIO THEATER Digital Light Processing, DLP, Digital Micromirror Device and DMD are trademarks of Texas Instruments. The DLP logo is a trademark of Texas Instruments. DL5500 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS FIRST TIME USE THE REMOTE CONTROL ON SCREEN DISPLAY USING THE DLP...
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YOUR MARANTZ TELEVISION Our reputation has been built on the quality, performance, and ease of service of MARANTZ televisions. Safety is also foremost in our minds in the design of these units. To help you operate these products properly, this section illustrates safety tips which will be of benefit to you.
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Such “PATTERN BURNS” constitute misuse and are NOT COVERED by your MARANTZ Factory Warranty. When using the Picture-in-Picture function, the sub-picture should not be left permanently in one corner of the screen or a “PATTERN BURN” may develop over a long period of time.
CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace with the same or equivalent type. PART NO. 2784243 HL01646 ACCESSORIES ILLUSTRATION SOURCE WIZARD TAPE SLEEP LAST CH HELP SELECT INFO VID2 PIP CH FREEZE PIP ACCESS SWAP PIP MODE TV/VCR PROG SLOW RC5500DL BOTTOM VIEW Lift up on tab to remove back cover.
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VIEWING The major benefit of the MARANTZ Rear Projection Television is its large viewing screen. To see this large screen at its best, test various locations in the room to find the optimum spot for viewing.
When using a 75-Ohm coaxial cable system, connect the outdoor antenna or CATV coaxial cable to the ANT A (75-Ohm) terminal. If you have a second antenna or cable TV system, connect the coaxial cable to the ANT B terminal.
LAMP Indicator - NORMAL OPERATION INDICATOR IS OFF If light is lit, the lamp has failed. See page 79-82 for lamp replacement procedure. Consult your Marantz dealer for proper part. If light is blinking, lamp cover is not assembled securely after replacement.
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Use these audio/video jacks for a quick hook-up from a camcorder or VCR to instantly view your favorite show or new recording. Press the INPUT button until VIDEO: 3 appears in the top right corner of the TV screen. If you have mono sound, insert the audio cable into the left audio jack.
If you have an S-VHS VCR, use the S-INPUT cable in place of the standard video cable. If you have a mono VCR, insert the audio cable into the left audio jack of your TV. VIDEO 3 audio can be used for PC 2 audio when a PC 2 is connected.
This jack provides high quality audio input from a Dolby Digital DVD player or HDTV Set Top Box. Use a digital optical cable to connect your TV to a compatible device. This input can be used for VIDEO: 1 or VIDEO: 2 audio, as selected in the THEATER- INPUT SOURCE menu.
DO NOT connect standard VIDEO or S-VIDEO when using Y-P B P R input. Your component outputs may be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. In this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV’s P B input and the components R-Y output to the TV’s P R input.
When using the Y-P B P R input jacks, connect your components audio output to the TV’s Left and Right audio input jacks. Your component outputs may be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. In this case, connect the components B-Y output to the TV’s P B input and the components R-Y output to the TV’s P R input.
REAR PANEL JACKS Outside antenna or cable TV coaxial cable 2-Way signal splitter Surround Speakers connections on page 16 INPUT Sub Woofer AUDIO OUT WOOFER REAR SPEAKER INPUT Stereo System Amplifier Optional, see tips on page 12 S-VIDEO OUTPUT Laserdisc player, VCR, camcorder, etc.
EXTERNAL SPEAKER CAUTION: Do not connect speakers simultaneously to the REAR SPEAKER terminal of the Rear Projection TV and an external amplifier. This could damage both the TV and the speakers. Your TV was designed to use 8-Ohm speakers only. Any other type may degrade the audio performance of your entertainment system.
Stereo System Amplifier NOTE: To prevent damage to the speaker and distorted sound, set the volume control of the audio amplifier lower and adjust the sound using the remote control of the TV set. REAR PANEL OF TELEVISION S-VIDEO VIDEO...
ROCK ARENA, SURROUND-JAZZ CLUB, SURROUND-PRO LOGIC, or SURROUND-DOLBY DIGITAL mode. These speakers are connected to a separate audio amplifier. Use the AUDIO TO HI-FI output on the TV. These speakers are connected to a rear speaker 8-Ohm output on the TV.
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AUDIO SYSTEM SETUP SURROUND REQUIRED FEATURE CONNECTION STADIUM ROCK ARENA JAZZ CLUB DOLBY PRO LOGIC DOLBY DIGITAL When left and right speakers are connected ( channels. The center channel audio will be heard from ( OPTIONAL CONNECTION Receive mono and stereo sound. Listener has feeling of being at a stadium.
CONNECTING A MONAURAL AUDIO VCR OR LASERDISC PLAYER 1. Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the VIDEO input jack on the TV set below. 2. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the VIDEO input (MONO)/L(AUDIO) jack.
Connect the cable from the VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the VIDEO input (VIDEO) jack, as shown on the TV set below. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the VIDEO input (AUDIO/R) jack.
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Connect the cable from the S-VIDEO OUT of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the VIDEO input (S-VIDEO) jack, as shown on the TV set below. Connect the cable from the AUDIO OUT R of the VCR or the laserdisc player to the VIDEO input (AUDIO/R) jack.
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Connect the cable from the Y OUT of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the VIDEO input (Y) jack, as shown on the TV set below. Connect the cable from the C B /P B OUT or B-Y OUT of the Laserdisc/DVD player or HDTV set top box to the VIDEO input (P B) jack.
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CONNECTING A DVD PLAYER OR HDTV SET TOP BOX WITH DOLBY DIGITAL OPTICAL OUTPUT TO VIDEO INPUTS 1 or 2 COMPONENT: Y-P Connect the cable from the Y OUT of the DVD player or HDTV Set Top Box to the VIDEO input (Y) jack, as shown on the TV set below.
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CONNECTING A DVD PLAYER OR HDTV SET TOP BOX WITH DOLBY DIGITAL COAXIAL OUTPUT TO VIDEO INPUT COMPONENT: Y-P Connect the cable from the Y OUT of the DVD player or HDTV Set Top Box to the VIDEO input (Y) jack, as shown on the TV set below.
In addition to controlling all the functions on your MARANTZ Projection TV, the new remote control is designed to operate different types of VCRs, CATV (Cable TV) converters, satellite receivers, DVD players, and other audio/video equipment with one touch. Basic operation keys are grouped together in one area.
Press this button to turn the TV set off when the remote is in TV mode. TV button When the TV button is pressed, it will blink, to indicate the remote is in TV mode. VCR button When the VCR button is pressed, it will blink to indicate the remote is in VCR mode. (see page 31) CABLE (CBL) When the CABLE button is pressed, it will blink to indicate the remote is in CABLE mode.
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Enter one, two, or three numbers to select channels. Enter “0” first for channels 1 to 9, or simply press the single digit channel you wish to tune then wait a few seconds for the TV to tune. For channels 100 and above, press the “1” button, wait until two dashes appear next to the channel display on your TV, then enter the remaining two numbers using the number buttons.
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VID1 ~ VID3 When the remote control is in TV mode, press these buttons to directly select the video input sources between the five video inputs. When the remote control is in Set-Top-Box mode (STB) these buttons will control the Set-Top-Box.
(ANT A and ANT B). The Picture-in-Picture feature is convenient when you want to watch more than one program at the same time. You can watch a TV program while viewing other programs from the ANT A source or any of the video inputs.
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If a channel is tuned during this SURF scanning, sub-pictures will be removed from the screen. SURF MODE PIP is allowed only when ANT A is selected as the main channel. If PARENTAL CONTROL MOVIE/TV RATINGS setting is ON, PIP SURF mode will be deactivated. SWAP button If you wish to switch what is being shown on the main picture to the sub-picture, press the SWAP button.
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FREEZE button (With PIP ON) If you wish to freeze the sub-picture, press the FREEZE button. This is convenient when trying to write down the address for a mail order company, recording statistics for a sporting event, etc. To return the picture to motion, press the FREEZE button again.
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For some VCRs, you must press the RECORD button twice to record a program. EXCLUSIVE TV Buttons These buttons are for operating the TV. NOTE: Refer to instruction manual of the VCR for operation of the buttons exclusively for the VCR.
The SLEEP button will act as your cable box ‘100’ button if required. The ANT button will act as the TV/STB button when in STB mode. CABLE (CBL) button This button allows the remote to control your cable box by setting it to CABLE mode.
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After replacing the batteries repeat the entire programming procedure as stated above. The ANT button will act as the TV/STB button when in STB mode. SET-TOP-BOX (STB) button This button allows the remote to control your set-top-...
PRECODED DVD Buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded DVD codes. EXCLUSIVE TV Buttons These buttons are for operating the TV. NOTE: Refer to instruction manual of the DVD player for operation of the buttons exclusively for the DVD player.
PRECODED AUDIO/VIDEO Buttons These buttons transmit the chosen precoded Audio/Video component codes. EXCLUSIVE TV Buttons These buttons are for operating the TV. NOTE: Refer to instruction manual of the Audio/Video equipment for operation of the buttons exclusively for the Audio/Video equipment.
ON SCREEN DISPLAY 1. Press MENU on the remote control to display the different features on your MARANTZ Projection TV. 2. Press the THUMB STICK to highlight a different feature. 3. Press EXIT on the remote control to quickly exit from a menu.
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Label channels PAY1, ABC, etc. Label video inputs VCR1, DVD1, etc. Allow you to set and view favorite channels. Turn TV on and off once, daily, or weekly. Automatically turn TV on with any VIDEO input. Feature to display dialogue/text.
SET UP Select SETUP when setting your TV up for the first time. Use the THUMB STICK the function desired. SET UP Use THUMB STICK to select the sub-menu of your choice. You can also use the number buttons to directly access the sub- menu of your choice.
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SET UP This graphic guide function will help you to properly set up your TV or Home Theater System. Simply answer PLUG & PLAY three questions and a graphic will be displayed, showing you the optimum setup for your personalized system.
SET UP Select ANTENNA if you are using an indoor or outdoor antenna. Select CATV if you have cable TV. SIGNAL SOURCE SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO AUDIO 1. M EN U LAN GUAG E 2. P LU G & PL AY 3.
SET UP This feature will automatically store active TV channels in CHANNEL MEMORY. This will allow you to skip AUTO CHANNEL SET unused channels when using CHANNEL UP ( ) or DOWN ( ). PRESS SELECT TO ACTIVATE/DEACTIVATE SETUP 1. MENU LANGUAGE 2.
SET UP Use this function after AUTO CHANNEL SET to add or erase additional channels to the remote control CHANNEL MEMORY CHANNEL SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO AUDIO THEATER 1. M E NU LAN G UAG E 2. P LU G & P LAY 3.
SET UP The time must be set before you can use the 4 EVENT PROGRAM or TV TIME OUT. CLOCK SET TO S ET TIM E SETUP C L O C K S ET - - - - AM JAN 0 1 2 0 00...
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+ 15 C O M PO N ENT C O L O R T YP E H D TV SD TV / D VD M E N U TO M E N U B A R TO Q U I T to change V.
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SET UP ASPECT STYLE Fill This function allows you to select when receiving either NTSC or SDTV. Full screen picture is available in this mode when receiving letterbox signal. Both vertical edges will be hidden if you select Fill for ordinary 4:3 picture. Smooth Wide This function allows you to select when receiving either NTSC or SDTV signal.
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SET UP The LAMP TIME counts the hours the lamp has operated. LAMP TIME SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO AUDIO THEATER L A M P T I M E 15 H RE SE T M E N U TO M E N U B A R TO Q U I T Press SELECT to reset LAMP TIME (after lamp replacement).
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CUSTOMIZE This selection contains advanced features which will make TV viewing easier and more enjoyable. CUSTOMIZE Use this feature to give up to 20 channels a name when ANTENNA signal source is selected and up to 60 CHANNEL ID. channels a name when CATV signal source is selected.
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CUSTOMIZE VIDEO ID. Use this feature to give a name to any of the three video inputs. SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO AUDIO 1 . C HA NN EL I D. 2 . VI D EO I D. 3 . F AM ILY FAV ORIT E S 4 .
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CUSTOMIZE This function allows you to group your favorite channels into six personalized categories that you can rename. FAMILY FAVORITES A total of 36 channels can be stored in the FAMILY FAVORITES function. (MENU) SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO 1 . C HA NN EL ID. 2 .
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Press MENU and the category will be displayed as sub-pictures at the right edge of the screen. This is useful for previewing a category. Use THUMB STICK to highlight a favorite channel and the TV will automatically tune to that channel. Press EXIT to remove FAMILY FAVORITES OSD from the screen.
When FRONT PANEL LOCK is turned on, all buttons on the Front Panel will be deactivated, except the POWER button. When TV TIME OUT is turned on, you can set the BEGIN and END times and the TV cannot be viewed during that time period.
(SELECT) on the THUMB STICK to select mode ONCE (TV will turn on/off one time only), or mode DAILY (TV will turn on/off at the same time every day), WEEKLY (TV will turn on/off at same time every week) or OFF (to disable this function).
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, then press down (SELECT) on THUMB STICK to change AUTO LINK setting. When AUTO is selected, the TV will turn on and tune to VIDEO: 1, 2 or 3 automatically, when the VIDEO: 1, 2 or 3 input device is turned on.
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C.C. (Closed Caption) is for the program you are viewing. TEXT is for additional information such as news reports or a TV program guide. This information covers the entire screen and viewing the TV program is not possible. TEXT may not be available with every CHANNEL: 1 is used for the primary language (usually English).
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VIDEO Select VIDEO to adjust picture settings and improve picture quality. VIDEO THUMB STICK 1 . CO N TR A ST 2 . BR I G H TN E SS 3 . CO L O R 4 . TI N T 5 .
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VIDEO Your MARANTZ Projection TV has a PERFECT PICTURE function which will automatically adjust picture ADVANCED settings to produce the highest quality picture possible. SETTINGS When PERFECT PICTURE is highlighted, press down on THUMB STICK to turn the PERFECT PICTURE on or off.
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AUDIO Select AUDIO to adjust the TV to your preference and to improve the sound quality. AUDIO THUMB STICK 1 . E QUAL IZ E R 2 . RE SE T 3 . ADVA NCED S E TT ING S...
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SAP (second audio program) which may be a secondary language, weather report, etc. The sources received will be displayed at the top center edge of the TV. The source you select will be displayed above the sources received.
3:2 pulldown. When MOVIE MODE is selected from the THEATER menu, your Marantz Projection Television will activate the circuitry for this special feature to improve video performance when watching film based sources. This 3:2 pulldown detection will only work in MOVIE MODE.
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64 and 65 for more information) NOTES: 1. This TV can not decode or process DTS (Digital Theater Surround). 2. If you can not adjust SR, SL, or SW, make sure they are turned on in the THEATER - SPEAKER SETUP menu.
The left and right channels produce sound effects that will match the action on the TV screen. For example, Dolby Pro Logic will enhance the effect of a car viewed driving from the left side of the TV screen to the right side.
Center channel audio will always be heard from the TV’s center speaker. If THEATER-SPEAKER SETUP-FRONT L/R is set to EXTERNAL W/AMP, center channel audio will still be heard from the TV’s center speaker. Only the front Left and Right internal TV speakers can be turned off.
THEATER Set audio input to Digital or Analog. This fueature is used only when viewing VIDEO:1 or VIDEO:2 inputs, INPUT SOURCE since only these inputs can accept DIGITAL audio input. SETUP VIDEO AUDIO CUSTOMIZE T he at e r M od es Su r r ou nd I n p u t Sou r ce Vi d 4...
THEATER Choose between pre-set audio modes Standard, Night, or Maximum. Take advantage of these features to LISTENING MODE reduce or increase sound effects. SETUP CUSTOMIZE VIDEO AUDIO THEATER T hea te r M o des Sur ro un d Inpu t S our c e Li s te ni n g Po si t i on L is te n in g M od e...
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Select FRONT L/R - INTERNAL if you wish to use the TV internal Left and Right speakers. Select FRONT L/R- EXTERNAL W/AMP if you wish to turn off the TV internal Left and Right speakers and use speakers connected to an external amplifier.
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IMPORTANT: TURN OFF THE REAR PROJECTION TV/PC MONITOR AND THE PC BEFORE CONNECTING OR DISCONNECTING ANY CABLES. FRONT PANEL CONNECTION TO PC AUDIO IN VIDEO 3/PC2 S-VIDEO VIDEO L/(MONO) INPUT MENU TV/PC EXIT SELECT VIDEO 3 D-SUB 15 Pin Audio Cable...
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20 pre-set signal timing. Any additional new settings (more than 10) will over-write the first user’s setting, second setting and so on. 3. Operation PC mode related to TV functions are shown below. No. Item...
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4. Other signal formats may not be displayed correctly. Use AUTO ADJUST to automatically adjust the horizontal position, vertical position, clock, and phase. We recommend you use signal, which has more than 50% of amplitude of white area at each corner of the picture, execute Auto adjustment.
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2. Turn the DLP Rear Projection TV/PC monitor power on. 3. Press the TV/PC button on the front panel or on the remote control until you select PC mode. 4. Turn the PC power on. 5. Press the menu button on the DLP display.
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1. Press MENU on the remote control to display the different features in PC MODE. 2. Press the CURSOR buttons to highlight a different feature. 3. Press EXIT on the remote control to quickly exit from a menu. AUTO EXIT TO QUIT PUSH PC ON SCREEN DISPLAY...
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PC MODE ULTRATEC OSD AUTO AUTO ADJUST Automatically adjust the geometry to fit the screen. PHASE Adjust the phase to correct blurred or unstable images. H POSITION Adjust horizontal position. V POSITION Adjust vertical position. CLOCK Adjust the dot clock frequency to reduce the vertical stripe.
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The following adjustments are independent of the TV mode: SET UP ADJUSTMENTS •Press MENU in PC mode for on screen display. •Press CURSORS to highlight the item to be adjusted. •Press SELECT to select the highlighted item. •Use CURSORS and SELECT to adjust.
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PC ON SCREEN DISPLAY H POSITION H POSITION V POSITION V POSITION CLOCK CLOCK NOTE: 1. Due to varying signal content, you may see vertical or horizontal lilnes bend occasionally in PC mode. However, this phenomenon is not a defect. It’s caused by a lack of picture content due to under-scanning in PC mode. 2.
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DATA RECALL DATA RECALL ARE YOU SURE? CONTRAST CONTRAST NOTE: See TV contrast feature for additional information regarding contrast. BRIGHTNESS BRIGHTNESS Set HORIZONTAL POSITION, VERTICAL POSITION, CLOCK and PHASE to factory preset, for current PC format. Press THUMB STICK This feature allows you to adjust the contrast in PC mode.
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PC ON SCREEN DISPLAY COLOR BALANCE COLOR BALANCE 100% GREEN 100% BLUE 100% EXPANSION EXPANSION REAL NORMAL FULL ENHANCE ENHANCE Use the CURSOR to change the COLOR BALANCE of red, green and blue. THUMB STICK The picture size is expanded when switching from REAL, NORMAL and FULL. REAL feature is not available on XGA or SXGA mode.
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RESET BALANCE LOUDNESS DYNAMIC BASS NOTE: TV mode and PC mode AUDIO have the same effect. BALANCE works if surround is set to OFF in TV/VCR mode. PC ON SCREEN DISPLAY Use the CURSOR to highlight the function to be adjusted.
30-45 minutes. If “LAMP” indicator is still lit, please contact your authorized service center. (see page 7) NOTES: • Contact your Marantz dealer for a new lamp unit. Using other lamps may cause damage to the TV Set. TYPE NAME: DLP PART NUMBER: DP00402 •...
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Turn off the main power switch on the front panel and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. POWER LAMP TEMP POWER PUSH CAUTION: THE LAMP IS VERY HOT AND MAY CAUSE FIRE OR SEVERE BURNS. WAIT AT LEAST 30 MINUTES TO ALLOW THE LAMP TO COOL BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH LAMP REMOVAL.
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LAMP REPLACEMENT Loosen the two screws securing the latch cover with a Phillips Head Screw Driver as shown. If these screws are not loosened completely, the lamp unit cannot be removed. CAUTION: THE LAMP IS VERY HOT AND MAY CAUSE FIRE OR SEVERE BURNS. AFTER UNPLUGGING THE POWER CORD, WAIT AT LEAST 30 MINUTES UNTIL THE LAMP IS COOL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE.
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Replace the lamp. ¥ Push the lamp unit back to its original position. ¥ Tighten the screws firmly on the lamp unit. If they are loose, the TV may not operate correctly. Reinstall the lamp cover by re-engaging the two clips and installing the screw removed in Step 2.
PLUG and PLAY This DLP Rear Projection TV complies with VESA DDC2B specifications, Plug & Play is a system with computer, peripherals (including monitors) and operating system. It works when the monitor is connected to a DDC ready computer that is running an operating system software that is capable for the plug &...
Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Marantz America may void the user’s warranty. Cables Connections to this device must be made with shielded cables with metallic RFI/EMI connector hoods to maintain compliance with FCC Rules and Regulations.
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USEFUL INFO Dust the screen and cabinet with a soft cloth. Clean the screen with a soft cloth moistened in warm water and dry with a soft cloth. A mild soap may be used if the screen is extremely dirty. Place your television away from extreme heat, humidity and extremely dusty places.
CARE OF YOUR MARANTZ PROJECTION TV NOTE: The Rear Projection Television can generate sound distortion in external devices such as a radio. Please separate radio equipment from the Rear Projection Television to a considerable distance. NOTE: The Rear Projection Television has the nature that some pixels do not always work correctly. That is, some are lit and some are not.
DDC2B PROTOCOL SUPPORT In order for a computer to recognize a monitor it must have DDC2B support, which you’ll find in our DL5500 model. This allows the computer to recognize the resolution capability of that monitor and then automatically set itself to that level without manual adjustments.
To get warranty service: Repair must be performed by an authorized service center. If you do not know of a Marantz authorized Television service center, contact your dealer. If your dealer is an authorized service center, they will arrange for repair.
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