Marantz VP15S1 SERIES User manual

Video Projector
VP-15S1
VP-15S1!True HD 1080p DLP projector
With the introduction of the VP-15S1 a wider audience will have access to top quality
video projection. As a full HD 1920 x 1080 DLP projector, it fulfills all the demands of the new
generation Blu-ray Disc , HD-DVD and HD Satellite TV. It features the the finest video
technology from Gennum and the perfect parameters from Marantz. Even non-HD sources such as
DVD or TV will look like high definition heaven. In addition, the high light output and the
flexibility for installation make it an universal projector with an outstanding performce.
TM

Features Benefits
TrueHD DLP video projector with 1920 x 1080 resolution
Excellent 1080p performance with over 2 million pixels
Gennum GF9351 10-bit professional video processing
Native contrast ratio of 10,000:1
Custom made reference setting optics with extended zoom
function
Wide vertical lens shift (up to 165% - down to 85%)
Selectable dual iris system, 2x cat eye
Newly designed high speed, six segment color wheel
2x HDMI1.3a input
Extensive picture adjustment possibilities
Noise reducing die-cast aluminum chassis
Sealed optical path and double sealed cabinet structure
Displays SD and HD sources with a significantly higher
light output and better contrast ratio at a native resolution
of 1920 x 1080.
Professional video processing technologies, delivering
stunning video performance for all HD and SD video
sources
Supports high resolution media such as Blu-ray Disc
and HD-DVD
TM
Reliable, highly accurate lens for the best edge to edge
linearity and image quality.
Increased installation flexibility without reducing the
picture quality
Highly accurate, faithful color reproduction and
unparalleled color saturation
Enables full customization in line with personal taste,
environment and sources
Thrilling home cinema enjoyment with close to none fan
noise
Zero light leakage and completely shielded for dust in the
light engine
Technological glossary:
Texas instruments DLP technology has caused a revolution in
the home cinema world, which will continue with the
introduction of the .95 1080p worlds first 1920 x 1080
resolution native HD dlp chip incorporated in the VP-15S1.
The .95 1080p design tightens the space between the mirrors
for even less pixelation than before. In addition this chipset
operates at a higher speed, reducing dither noise in low light
portions of the image. Accompanied with a 200W SHP lamp
assembly a large improvement on brightness is realized. This
brings the viewer unprecedented black levels, contrast ratio,
and even better low level accuracy than before, making
shadow details more visible and rivaling film in its dynamic
range. The 16:9 aspect ratio of the panel has got a substantial
advantage over the 4:3 panel especially for handling
widescreen sources. Not only for the film originated materials,
TV is also moving towards 16:9 aspect ratio with HDTV in the
scope. In addition, a widescreen panel, is free from the 'Halo
Effect' which caused by 4:3 DMD panel when it is projecting
other than 4:3 images.
DLP Technology
The crowning achievement on this VP-15S1 is a completely
new video processing engine. This new processing chip was
developed by Gennum (specifically for the VP-15S1) and is
the most powerful video processor ever included in a video
display device—consumer or professional. Gennum’s GF9351
10-bit image processing system-on-a-chip (SoC) sets new
benchmarks for video realism and processing flexibility. The
GF9351 features Gennum’s latest de-interlacing algorithms
with dynamic edge detection and film mode processing for
both HDTV and SDTV interlaced formats. Content adaptive
noise reduction & detail enhancement algorithms remove
unwanted noise while improving image detail for a cinematic
HDTV experience. It offers true motion adaptive
de-interlacing of all non-progressive sources – HD included
– with inverse telecine (3:2 pull down), jagged edge
reduction circuitry, 4:4:4 processing at a true 10 bit color
depth (over 1 billion colors displayed) and a new level of
flexibility for the installer including sizing and blanking
controls. The VP-15S1 is equipped with a special version of
the GF9351 bearing the Marantz logo.
Gennum calls the set of technologies offered by the GF9351
VXP, for Visual eXcellence Processing™. Broadly conceived,
VXP combines four technologies: TruMotionHD, FineEdge,
PurePixel and FidelityEngine
Gennum Video Processing
De-interlacing technology that makes input signals
progressive, converting them from non-interlaced to
interlaced sequentially. It is compatible with High-Definition
signals (720p, 1080i, 1080p) as well, and it preserves the
high-resolution effect after progressive conversion.
TruMotionHD also reduces chroma upsampling error caused
by MPEG decoders of DVD players.
TruMotionHD
FineEdge™ refers to edge enhancement (correction and
emphasis) and adaptive processing. This processing smoothes
image edges extremely well, especially lines running
diagonally. In combination with the TruMotionHD™ the
picture
will be of an extraordinary sharpness and stability.
FineEdge™
The GF9351 uses 10-bit processing for all signal processing, a
technique called RealityExpansion™. 10-bit processing
produces exceptionally better gradation than typical 8-bit
processing, raising the number of colors to a higher order of
magnitude from 16.77 million to more than a billion. With the
increase number of possible colors the reproduce pictures
appears much more natural.
RealityExpansion™
Detail emphasis and noise reduction are provided by what is
called the FidelityEngine™. This technology cuts noise
without reducing the sense of picture resolution. For
low-resolution images that are not sharp, the FidelityEngine™
adds emphasis to details, producing clarity.
FidelityEngine™
Furthermore, a new lens was added to the already legendary
and award winning lineup of optics from Konica-Minolta.
This new lens is a middle throw distance lens in compared to
the previous available lenses. The VP-15S1 is featured with a
custom ground and 14-element lens, specially designed with
two elementary things in mind: contrast and image quality. All
lenses are finished by multi-coating treatment, eliminating
any excessive glare. The fully sealed optics is assembled in a
clean room, ensuring consistently high-quality images
unaffected by dust throughout a long period of use. The
selectable dual iris are built in the lens of and this optical
engine and one in the illumination path..
As in the previous generation, the VP-15S1 also utilizes the six
segment color wheel. This wheel is used for less dithering of
low level signals and keeping colors accurate at low signal
levels. It's built with two times RGB filters and one additional
dark green filter. This will improve image quality especially
in dark scenes and the overall color accuracy for natural
reproduction of images.
New customized optics
Large color wheel
HDMI assures that pristine high-definition images retain the
highest video quality from the source all the way to the
display. It employs the same copy protection technology as
DVI and supports HDCP, only exchanging signals with units
certified compatible. The outlets of HDMI terminals are
slightly smaller than those of DVI terminals. The HDMI is
backward-compatible with DVI. Marantz gives the consumer
full digitalized interconnection from source to display.
The future is now.
High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI)

The chassis of the VP-15S1 is made of aluminum casting to
prevent electro-magnetic interferences and to provide a
good grounding point for the electric circuitry. The path of
the air flow is carefully engineered to suppress the fan
noise. This solid construction also works as a secondary
sealing of the light path to prevent any light leakage. Noise
cancellation elements such as the cabinet structure as well
as sealing the color wheel motor make the VP-15S1
extremely quiet.
Sealed optical path and silent construction
The VP-15S1 has a control section that was designed
specifically with the high-end custom installer in mind. Not
only are there discrete codes for every function of the
projector, there are numerous ways to control it as well. In
addition to the IR from either the front or rear panel, the
projector can also be hardwired for IR and even RS232C
control. 2 DC triggers allow a screen to go up/down
automatically by turning on/of the VP-15S1 and two panels
to drop down on the sides of a 16:9 screen, whenever
NORMAL is selected on the remote for watching 4:3 content.
Extensive Controls for Flexible Installation
!
One of the most critical aspects to ensure the best results
from the VP-15S1 is to mount it properly. To achieve a
perfectly proportioned picture the exact throw distance
needs to be determined. The FOCUS pattern function
allows you to focus the image on the screen and position
the projector properly by use of the lens shift, zoom control
and throw distance. If mounted above or below the screen,
the then you will have to tilt up or down in order to have
the image line up to the screen, in which case keystone
correction will be needed.
Mounting
Bypacked accessories
- User manual
- Power cable
- Remote control
- Batteries
- Marantz BUS adapter cable
RC-11VPS1

FEATURES
OPTICS
Projection Technology DLP¨
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Native Resolution 1920x1080
Supported PC Resolution
VGA / SVGA / XGA / WXGA
/ SXGA / UXGA
•/•/•/•/•/•
Supported Video Formats: NTSC
3.58, 4.43 / PAL N, M, B/G / SECAM •/•/•
Supported HD Formats
Lens manufacturer Konika Minolta
Cat Eye Iris in lens system selectable •
Focus adjustment: Manual / motorized •/-
Zoom adjust: manual / motorized •/-
Vertical Lens Shift: Manual / motorized •/-
Feet Adjustment 15 - 61.8 mm
Optics Sealing •
Sealed Cabinet Structure: Single / dual -/•
Sealed Lamp Structure •
Cat Eye Iris in light system selectable •
Colour wheel 6 Segment
Noise Cancellation •
Active fan control •
Optimised Dust Shielding •
Diecast chassis •
Light Leakage Reduction •
ELECTRONICS & SOFTWARE
Video Processor Gennum
Video Processing 10-bit
Panel drive processing 12-bit
Natural Density Filter -
Progressive Scan •
Deinterlacing VXPª
3-2 Pull Down •
Gamma Processing 12-bit
Enhanced video adjustment •
Electronic Keystone Correction:
Horizontal / Vertical -/•
Picture Modes 3
Picture Memories 18
Picture size memory •
Aspect
Modes
Full, Normal, Through, Zoom,
V-Stretch
Colour Temperatures 5
Black Level Selection •
Lamp Mode
(Normal/Economy)
200 / 168
W
Automatic Input Detection
(RGB/Component) •
Discrete Remote Control Coding •
INPUTS/OUTPUTS
Composite Video In 1
S-Video In 1
Component In (Y, Cb/Pb, Cr/Pr - RCA) 2
RGB/HD In (D.Sub 15-pin) 1
HDMI V1.3 (12bit) 2
RS-232C (control / update) •/•
DC Trigger Out 2
Remote Control In/Out (3.5mm mini jack) •
SPECIFICATIONS
DLP¨ Chip 1080p DLP¨ Chip
Panel Size 0.95 inch
Mirror tilt angle 12¡
Contrast Ratio 10000:1
Brightness: Normal /
Economy
1000 / 850
ANSI lm
Lamp SHP 200 W (DC)
Standard lens f: 30.7 - 44.5 mm / F: 3.0
Zoom Ratio 1.45
Focal Length 30.7 - 44.5 mm
Projection Size 70 inch-250 inch
Projection Distance 2.2 m - 11.8 m
Operating Temperature 5¡-35¡C
Noise Level < 29dB
Operating Humidity 30%-85%
Lamp type SHP 200 W (DC)
Lamp power (Normal /
Economy) in Watt
200 / 168
W
Average Lamp Life (in hours) 2000
GENERAL
Colour: yellow/black /white -/•/-
Aluminum diecast chassis •
Remote Control RC-11VPS1
Power Consumption 350 W
Standby Consumption <0.5 Watt
Maximum Dimensions
(W x D x H)
405 x 489.5 x
149-158 mm
Weight 13 kg
Design and specifications are subject
to change by Marantz without notice.
www.marantz.com