Vivitek D516 User manual

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reproduced without written consent of the author.
© Copyright 2011
Disclaimer
The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The manufacturer makes no repre-
sentations or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any implied
warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. The manufacturer reserves the right to
revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation of
the manufacturer to notify any person of such revision or changes.
Trademark Recognition
Kensington is a U.S. registered trademark of ACCO Brand Corporation with issued registrations and pend-
ing applications in other countries throughout the world.
HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or
registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.
All other product names used in this manual are the properties of their respective owners and are ac-
knowledged.
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Important Safety Information
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.
Symbols Used
Warning symbols are used on the unit and in this manual to alert you of hazardous situations.
The following styles are used in this manual to alert you to important information.
Note:
Provides additional information on the topic at hand.
Important:
Provides additional information that should not be overlooked.
Caution:
Alerts you to situations that may damage the unit.
Warning:
Alerts you to situations that may damage the unit, create a hazardous environment, or cause per-
sonal injury.
Throughout this manual, component parts and items in the OSD menus are denoted in bold font as in this
example:
“Push the Menu button on the remote control to open the Main menu.”
General Safety Information
¾Do not open the unit case. Aside from the projection lamp, there are no user-serviceable parts in
the unit. For servicing, contact qualified service personnel.
¾Follow all warnings and cautions in this manual and on the unit case.
¾The projection lamp is extremely bright by design. To avoid damage to eyes, do not look into the
lens when the lamp is on.
¾Do not place the unit on an unstable surface, cart, or stand.
¾Avoid using the system near water, in direct sunlight, or near a heating device.
¾Do not place heavy objects such as books or bags on the unit.

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Projector Installation Notice
¾Place the projector in a horizontal position
The tilt angle of the projector should not exceed 15 degrees, nor should the projector be installed in
any way other than the desktop and ceiling mount, otherwise lamp life could decrease dramatically.
¾Allow at least 50 cm clearance around the exhaust vent.
¾Ensure that the intake vents do not recycle hot air from the exhaust vent.
¾When operating the projector in an enclosed space, ensure that the surrounding air temperature
within the enclosure does not exceed 5 – 35°C while the projector is running, and the air intake and
exhaust vents are unobstructed.
¾All enclosures should pass a certified thermal evaluation to ensure that the projector does not
recycle exhaust air, as this may cause the device to shutdown even if the enclosure temperature is
with the acceptable 5 – 35°C range.
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Power Safety
¾Only use the supplied power cord.
¾Do not place anything on the power cord. Place the power cord where it will not be in the way of
foot traffic.
¾Remove 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. See Replacing the Projection Lamp on page 35
for clear and safe instructions for this procedure. Before replacing the lamp:
¾Unplug the power cord.
¾Allow the lamp to cool for about one hour.
Cleaning the Projector
¾Unplug the power cord before cleaning. See Cleaning the Projector page 38.
¾Allow the lamp to cool for about one hour.
Regulatory Warnings
Before installing and using the projector, read the regulatory notices in the Regulatory Compliance on
page 49.
Important Recycle Instructions:
Lamp(s) inside this product contain mercury. This product may contain other electronic waste that
can be hazardous if not disposed of properly. Recycle or dispose in accordance with local, state, or federal
Laws. For more information, contact the Electronic Industries Alliance at WWW.EIAE.ORG. For lamp
specific disposal information check WWW.LAMPRECYCLE.ORG.
Symbol Explanations
DISPOSAL: Do not use household or municipal waste collection services for
disposal of electrical and electronic equipment. EU countries require the use
of separate recycling collection services.
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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.
•Flexible setup allows for front, rear projections.
•Line-of-vision projections remain square, with advanced keystone correction for angled
projections.
•Input source automatically detected.
About this manual
This manual is intended for end users and describes how to install and operate the DLP projector. Wher-
ever possible, relevant information—such as an illustration and its description—has been kept on one
page. This printer-friendly format is both for your convenience and to help save paper, thereby protecting
the environment. It is suggested that you only print sections that are relevant to your needs.

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Table of Contents
GETTING STARTED........................................................................................................................................................... 1
PACKING CHECKLIST ........................................................................................................................................................... 1
VIEWS OF PROJECTOR PARTS............................................................................................................................................... 2
Front-right View ............................................................................................................................................................ 2
Top view—On-screen Display (OSD) buttons and LEDs....................................................................................... 3
Rear view....................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Bottom view................................................................................................................................................................... 5
REMOTE CONTROL PARTS ................................................................................................................................................... 6
REMOTE CONTROL OPERATING RANGE............................................................................................................................... 8
PROJECTOR AND REMOTE CONTROL BUTTONS.................................................................................................................... 8
SETUP AND OPERATION................................................................................................................................................. 9
INSERTING THE REMOTE CONTROL BATTERIES ................................................................................................................... 9
STARTING AND SHUTTING DOWN THE PROJECTOR............................................................................................................. 10
SETTING AN ACCESS PASSWORD (SECURITY LOCK).......................................................................................................... 12
ADJUSTING THE PROJECTOR LEVEL ................................................................................................................................... 14
ADJUSTING THE ZOOM,FOCUS AND KEYSTONE ................................................................................................................ 15
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME .................................................................................................................................................. 16
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) MENU SETTINGS ...................................................................................................... 17
OSD MENU CONTROLS ..................................................................................................................................................... 17
Navigating the OSD ................................................................................................................................................... 17
SETTING THE OSD LANGUAGE .......................................................................................................................................... 18
OSD MENU OVERVIEW ..................................................................................................................................................... 19
OSD SUB-MENU OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................................................. 20
IMAGE MENU..................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Advanced Feature...................................................................................................................................................... 22
Color Manager ............................................................................................................................................................ 23
COMPUTER MENU.............................................................................................................................................................. 24U
VIDEO/AUDIO MENU ......................................................................................................................................................... 25
Audio ............................................................................................................................................................................ 26
INSTALLATION IMENU ...................................................................................................................................................... 27
Advanced..................................................................................................................................................................... 28
Presentation Timer..................................................................................................................................................... 28
INSTALLATION II MENU..................................................................................................................................................... 29
Advanced Feature...................................................................................................................................................... 30
OSD Menu Setting ..................................................................................................................................................... 31
Peripheral Test ........................................................................................................................................................... 31
3D ................................................................................................................................................................................. 32
Lamp Hour Reset ....................................................................................................................................................... 33
Factory Reset.............................................................................................................................................................. 33
Status ........................................................................................................................................................................... 34
MAINTENANCE AND SECURITY .................................................................................................................................. 35
REPLACING THE PROJECTION LAMP................................................................................................................................... 35
Resetting the Lamp.................................................................................................................................................... 37
CLEANING THE PROJECTOR................................................................................................................................................ 38
Cleaning the Lens ...................................................................................................................................................... 38
Cleaning the Case...................................................................................................................................................... 38
USING THE KENSINGTON®LOCK ....................................................................................................................................... 39
TROUBLESHOOTING...................................................................................................................................................... 40
COMMON PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS ............................................................................................................................... 40
TIPS FOR TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................................................................ 40
LED ERROR MESSAGES..................................................................................................................................................... 41
IMAGE PROBLEMS.............................................................................................................................................................. 41
LAMP PROBLEMS ............................................................................................................................................................... 42
REMOTE CONTROL PROBLEMS .......................................................................................................................................... 42

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AUDIO PROBLEMS ............................................................................................................................................................. 42
HAVING THE PROJECTOR SERVICED .................................................................................................................................. 42
HDMI Q&A.................................................................................................................................................................... 43
SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................................................................................................. 44
SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................................................................................................. 44
PROJECTION DISTANCE VS.PROJECTION SIZE.................................................................................................................... 45
Projection Distance and Size Table......................................................................................................................... 45
TIMING MODE TABLE ........................................................................................................................................................ 46
PROJECTOR DIMENSIONS ................................................................................................................................................... 48
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE....................................................................................................................................... 49
FCC WARNING .................................................................................................................................................................. 49
CANADA ............................................................................................................................................................................ 49
SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS................................................................................................................................................... 49
APPENDIX I........................................................................................................................................................................ 50
RS-232C PROTOCOL.......................................................................................................................................................... 50

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GETTING STARTED
Packing Checklist
Carefully unpack the projector and check that the following items are included:
DLP PROJECTOR WITH LENS CAP
REMOTE CONTROL
(WITH ONE 3V CR2025
BATTERY)
RGB CABLE POWER CORD CARRYING CASE
CD-ROM
(THIS USER’S MANUAL)
QUICK START CARD WARRANTY CARD
Contact your dealer immediately if any items are missing, appear damaged, or if the unit does not work. It
is recommend that you keep the original packing material should you ever need to return the equipment
for warranty service.
Caution:
Avoid using the projector in dusty environments.

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Views of Projector Parts
Front-right View
ITEM LABEL DESCRIPTION SEE PAGE:
1. IR receiver Receive IR signal from remote control 6
2. Lens cap Protect lens when not in use
3. Height-adjuster button Push to release height adjuster
4. Height adjuster Adjusts level of projector
14
5. Lens Projection Lens
6. Focus ring Focuses the projected image
7. Zoom ring Enlarges the projected image
15
8. Function keys See Top view—On-screen Display (OSD) but-
tons and LEDs. 3
9. Height adjuster Adjusts level of projector 14
Important:
Ventilation openings on the projector allow for good air circulation, which keeps the projector lamp
cool. Do not obstruct any of the ventilation openings.
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Top view—On-screen Display (OSD) buttons and LEDs
ITEM LABEL DESCRIPTION SEE
PAGE:
On Lamp error
1. LAMP LED
Off Normal State
2. (POWER) Turns the projector On or Off 10
On System over temperature
3. TEMP LED
Off Normal State
4. ▲(Up cursor) /
KEYSTONE
Navigates and changes settings in the OSD
Quick Menu – For Keystone
5. ►(Right cursor) / Auto Navigates and changes settings in the OSD
Optimizes image size, position, and resolution
6. ▼(Down cursor) /
KEYSTONE
Navigates and changes settings in the OSD
Quick Menu – For Keystone
7. MENU Open and exits the OSD buttons
8. ◄(Left cursor) /
Source
Navigates and changes settings in the OSD
Detects the input device
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Rear view
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HDMI
8
ITEM LABEL DESCRIPTION SEE PAGE:
1. Kensington Lock Secure to permanent object with a Kensington®
Lock system 39
2. HDMI (*) Connect the HDMI cable from a HDMI device
3. AC IN Connect the POWER cable 10
4. AUDIO IN (L and R) Connect the audio cables from a audio device
5. VIDEO IN Connect the composite cable from a video device
6. S-VIDEO IN Connect the S-Video cable from a video device
7. AUDIO IN Connect an AUDIO cable from the input device
8. RS-232 Connect RS-232 serial port cable for remote control
9. VGA Connect the RGB cable from a computer and components
Note: (*) Not available in D516 / D517.
Note:
If your video equipment has both S-VIDEO and RCA jacks (composite video) connect to the
S-VIDEO connector. S-VIDEO provides a better quality signal.

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Bottom view
43.20mm
188.20mm
90.70mm
33.20mm
136.20mm
33.20mm
1
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ScrewType:4M
Msl m
Msl m
aximum crew ength m
inimum crew ength m
:8.0
: 6.0
ITEM LABEL DESCRIPTION SEE PAGE:
1. Lamp cover Remove when changing the lamp. 35
2. Height adjustor Adjuster drops down when adjuster button is
pushed.
3. Height adjustor button Push to release adjustor.
14
4. Lens cap hook To fasten the lens cap cover
5. Tilt adjustor Rotate adjuster lever to adjust angle position. 14
6. Ceiling support holes Contact your dealer for information on mounting the projector on a
ceiling
Note:
When installing, ensure that you use only UL Listed ceiling mounts.
For ceiling installations, use approved mounting hardware and M4 screws with a maximum screw
depth of 6 mm (0.23 inch).
The construction of the ceiling mount must be of a suitable shape and strength. The ceiling mount
load capacity must exceed the weight of the installed equipment, and as an additional precaution
be capable of withstanding three times the weight of the equipment (not less than 5.15 kg) over a
period of 60 seconds.
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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 the remote control and the projector is obstructed, you can bounce the signal off certain
reflective surfaces such as projector screens.
3. The buttons and keys on the projector have the same functions as the corresponding buttons on
the remote control. This user’s manual describes the functions based on the remote control.
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ITEM LABEL DESCRIPTION SEE PAGE:
1. Up cursor Navigates and changes settings in the OSD
2. Enter Changes settings in the OSD
17
3. Power Turns the projector On or Off 10
4. Right cursor Navigates and changes settings in the OSD 17
5. Volume + Increase volume
6. Volume - Decrease volume
16
7. Mute Mutes the built-in speaker
8. Freeze Freeze/unfreezes the on-screen picture
9. Source Detects the input device
10. Auto Auto adjustment for frequency, tracking, size, position (RGB only)
11. Keystone top Corrects image-trapezoid (wider top) effect
12. Keystone bottom Corrects image trapezoid (wider bottom) effect
15
13. Down cursor Navigates and changes settings in the OSD
14. Left cursor Navigates and changes settings in the OSD
15. Menu Opens the OSD
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Remote Control Operating Range
The remote control uses infrared transmission to control the projector. It is not necessary to point the
remote directly at the projector. Provided you are not holding the remote perpendicular to the sides or
the rear of the projector, the remote will function well within a radius of about 7 meters (23 feet) and
15 degrees above or below the projector level. If the projector does not respond to the remote control,
move a little closer.
Projector and Remote Control Buttons
The projector can be operated using the remote control or the buttons on the top of the projector. All
operations can be carried out with the remote control; however, the buttons on the projector are lim-
ited in use.

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SETUP AND OPERATION
Inserting the Remote Control Batteries
1. Remove the battery compartment
cover by sliding the cover in the di-
rection of the arrow (A). Pull out the
cover (B).
2. Insert the battery with the positive
side facing up.
3. Replace the cover.
Caution:
1. Only use a 3V lithium battery (CR2025).
2. Dispose of used batteries according to local ordinance regulations.
3. Remove the battery when not using the projector for prolonged periods.

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Starting and Shutting down the Projector
1. Connect the power cord to the pro-
jector. Connect the other end to a
wall outlet.
The POWER LED on the projec-
tor light.
2. Turn on the connected devices.
3. Ensure the POWER LED not a
flashing blue. Then press the
POWER button to turn on the pro-
jector.
The projector splash screen displays
and connected devices are de-
tected.
See Setting an Access Password
(Security Lock) on page 12 if secu-
rity lock is enabled.
4. If more than one input device is con-
nected, press the SOURCE button
and use ▲▼ to scroll among de-
vices.
(Component is supported through
the RGB to COMPONENT
ADAPTER.)
•VGA: Analog RGB
Component: DVD input YCbCr / YPbPr, or
HDTV input YPbPr via HD15 connector
•Composite Video: Traditional composite video
•S-Video: Super video (Y/C separated)
•HDMI: HDMI, DVI (Not available in D516 /
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5. When the “Power Off? /Press
Power again” message appears,
press the POWER button. The pro-
jector turns off.
Caution:
1. Be sure to remove the lens cap before starting projector.
2. Do not unplug the power cord until the POWER LED stops flashing–indicating the projector has
cooled down.
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Setting an Access Password (Security Lock)
You can use the four (arrow) buttons to set a password and prevent unauthorized use of the projector.
When enabled, the password must be entered after you power on the projector. (See Navigating the
OSD on page 17 and Setting the OSD Language on page 18 for help on using OSD menus.)
Important:
Keep the password in a safe place. Without the password, you will not be able to use the projector.
If you lose the password, contact your reseller for information on clearing the password.
1. Press the MENU button to open the
OSD menu.
2. Press the cursor ◄► button to move
to the Installation I menu, press the
cursor ▲▼ button to select Ad-
vanced.
3. Press the cursor ▲▼ button to select
Security Lock.
4. Press the cursor ◄► button to enable
or disable security lock function.
A password dialog box automatically
appears.
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