Vivitek D732MX User manual

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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 January, 2007
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.
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
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.
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.”
Remote Control
Some remote controls have a laser for pointing out items on a screen.
DANGER: Do not point the laser in the eyes. Doing so can damage the eyes permanently.
General Safety Information
Do 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.
Follow all warnings and cautions in this manual and on the unit case.
The projection lamp is extremely bright by design. To avoid damage to eyes, do not look into the
lens when the lamp is on.
Do not place the unit on an unstable surface, cart, or stand.
Avoid using the system near water, in direct sunlight, or near a heating device.
Do not place heavy objects such as books or bags on the unit.
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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. Refer to “Replacing the Projection Lamp” on
page 30 for clear and safe instructions for this procedure. Before replacing the lamp:
Unplug the power cord.
Allow the lamp to cool for about one hour.
Cleaning the Projector
Unplug the power cord before cleaning. Refer to “Cleaning the Projector” on page 33.
Allow the lamp to cool for about one hour.
Regulatory Warnings
Before installing and using the projector, read the regulatory notices in the “Regulatory Compliance” sec-
tion on page 44.
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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 SXGA at 16.7 million colors to deliver crisp, clear images
Flexible setup allows for front and 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
CONNECTING INPUT DEVICES ............................................................................................................................................ 10
STARTING AND SHUTTING DOWN THE PROJECTOR............................................................................................................. 11
SETTING AN ACCESS PASSWORD (SECURITY LOCK) .......................................................................................................... 13
ADJUSTING THE PROJECTOR LEVEL ................................................................................................................................... 14
ADJUSTING THE ZOOM, FOCUS AND KEYSTONE ................................................................................................................ 15
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME .................................................................................................................................................. 15
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (OSD) MENU SETTINGS....................................................................................................... 16
OSD MENU CONTROLS ..................................................................................................................................................... 16
Navigating the OSD ...................................................................................................................................................... 16
SETTING THE OSD LANGUAGE .......................................................................................................................................... 17
MAIN MENU ...................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Main Menu Functions Available for Connected Source ............................................................................................... 20
SETUP MENU ..................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Setup Menu Functions Available for Connected Source............................................................................................... 21
Advance Feature ........................................................................................................................................................... 22
User Color .................................................................................................................................................................... 24
CONFIG MENU ................................................................................................................................................................... 25
UTILITY MENU .................................................................................................................................................................. 26
Utility Menu Functions Available for Connected Source ............................................................................................. 27
TOOL MENU ...................................................................................................................................................................... 28
STATUS MENU ................................................................................................................................................................... 29
MAINTENANCE AND SECURITY................................................................................................................................. 30
REPLACING THE PROJECTION LAMP................................................................................................................................... 30
Resetting the Lamp........................................................................................................................................................ 33
CLEANING THE PROJECTOR................................................................................................................................................ 33
Cleaning the Lens ......................................................................................................................................................... 34
Cleaning the Case ......................................................................................................................................................... 34
USING THE KENSINGTON? LOCK ...................................................................................................................................... 34
TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................................................................................................... 35
COMMON PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS ............................................................................................................................... 35
TIPS FOR TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................................................................................................................ 35
LED ERROR MESSAGES .................................................................................................................................................... 36
IMAGE PROBLEMS.............................................................................................................................................................. 36
LAMP PROBLEMS ............................................................................................................................................................... 37
REMOTE CONTROL PROBLEMS .......................................................................................................................................... 37
AUDIO PROBLEMS ............................................................................................................................................................. 37
HAVING THE PROJECTOR SERVICED .................................................................................................................................. 38
SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................................................................................................. 39
SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................................................................................................. 39
PROJECTION DISTANCE V.S. PROJECTION SIZE ................................................................................................................. 40
Projection distance and size table (0.55 inches)........................................................................................................... 40
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Projection distance and size table (0.7 inches)............................................................................................................. 41
TIMING MODE TABLE ........................................................................................................................................................ 42
PROJECTOR DIMENSIONS ................................................................................................................................................... 43
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE ..................................................................................................................................... 44
FCC WARNING.................................................................................................................................................................. 44
CANADA ............................................................................................................................................................................ 44
EN 55022 WARNING ......................................................................................................................................................... 44
SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS................................................................................................................................................... 44
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GETTING STARTED
Packing Checklist
Carefully unpack the projector and check that the following items are included:
DLP PROJECTOR REMOTE CONTROL
(WITH TWO AAA BATTERIES)
USB CABLE POWER CORD COMPUTER CABLE
(VGA-VGA)
CD-ROM (THIS USER’S MANUAL) QUICK START GUIDE
Contact your dealer immediately if any items are missing, appear damaged, or if the unit does not operate
normally.
Caution:
Avoid using the projector in dusty environments.
Note:
It is recommend that you keep the original packaging material should you ever need to return the
Equipment for warranty service.

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Views of Projector Parts
Front-right View
ITEM LABEL DESCRIPTION SEE PAGE:
1. Focus Focuses the projected image 15
2. Lens zoom Enlarges the projected image 15
3. Screws Secure lamp cover 15
4. See “Top view—OSD buttons and LEDs” 3
5. Front IR receiver Receiver for IR signal from remote control 15
6. Lens Slide lens cap before use
7. Lens cover Slide across to protect lens when not in use
8. Height-adjuster button Push to release height adjuster 13
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:
1. Keystone/
Down cursor
Corrects image-trapezoid (wider bottom) effect
Navigates and changes settings in the OSD 16
2. VOL-/
Left cursor
Decreases volume
Navigates and changes settings in the OSD 16
Orange Lamp ready—you can safely turn on or off the projector
3. Ready LED Flashing Lamp not ready—do not press the power button
4. Keystone/
UP cursor
Corrects image-trapezoid (wider top) effect
Navigates and changes settings in the OSD 16
Green Unit is powered on and working correctly
Off Unit is powered off
5. Power LED
Flashing Operational error code
(refer to “LED Error Messages” on page 36)
6. Enter Changes settings in the OSD 16
7. VOL+/
Right cursor
Increases volume
Navigates and changes settings in the OSD 15
8. Auto Optimizes image size, position, and resolution
Navigates and changes settings in the OSD
9. Menu Opens and exits the OSD
11
10. Source Detects the input device 15
11. Power Turns the projector on or off 11
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Rear view
1 2 3 4 5 6
7 8 9 10 11 13 12 15 14 16
1 3 4 5 6
7 8 9 10 11 15 14 16
ITEM LABEL DESCRIPTION SEE PAGE:
1. Rear IR receiver Receiver for IR signal from remote control 8
2. DVI-D Connect the computer cable from a computer (Optional) 10
3. VGA IN Connect a VGA cable (supplied) from a computer
4. VGA OUT Connect to a monitor
5. S-video Connect the composite or S-video cable (not supplied) from
a video device
6. Video Connect a composite video cable (not supplied) from a video
device.
7. Audio in-R Connect the audio cable (not supplied) from an audio input
device.
8. Audio in-L Connect the audio cable (not supplied) from an audio input
device.
9. Audio-in Connect an audio cable (not supplied) from the computer’s au-
dio-out connector.
10. Audio-out Audio loop-thru
11. USB Connect the USB cable (supplied) from a computer
12. 12V Connector Connect the 12V power outlet (Optional)
13. RS-232 Installation control (Optional)
10
14. Power switch Turns the power on and off 11
15. Power Connect the supplied power cord 11
16. Security Lock Secure to permanent object with a Kensington? Lock
system 34
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
ITEM LABEL DESCRIPTION SEE PAGE:
1. Ceiling support holes Contact your dealer for information on mounting the projector on a
ceiling.
2. Height adjuster button Push to release height adjuster
3. Height adjuster Adjuster drops down when adjuster button is
pushed
4. Tilt adjuster Adjust angle of the picture
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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.
ITEM LABEL DESCRIPTION SEE PAGE:
1. IR transmitter Transmits signals to projector
2. Status LED Lights when the remote control is used
3. Laser Press to operate the on-screen pointer
4. Up Up arrow when connected through USB to a PC
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ITEM LABEL DESCRIPTION SEE PAGE:
5. Right Right arrow when connected through USB to a PC
6. Down Down arrow when connected through USB to a PC
7. Page Down Page down when connected through USB to a PC
8. Up cursor
9. Right cursor
10. Down cursor
Navigates and changes settings in the OSD 16
11. Volume +/- Adjusts volume 15
12. Mute Mutes the built-in speaker
13. Zoom+ Zoom in
14. Zoom- Zoom out
15. Freeze Freeze/unfreezes the on-screen picture
16. Blank Makes the screen blank
17. Source Detects the input device
18. Auto Auto adjustment for phase, tracking, size, position
19. Menu Opens the OSD 16
20. Status Opens the OSD Status menu (the menu only opens
when an input device is detected)
29
21. Keystone
top/bottom
Corrects image-trapezoid (wider top/bottom) effect 15
22. Left cursor Navigates and changes settings in the OSD
23. Enter Changes settings in the OSD
24. Page Up Page up when connected through USB to a PC
25. Left Left arrow when connected through USB to a PC
26. Enter Enter key when connected through USB to a PC
16
27. Power Turns the projector on or off 11
28. Laser Use as on-screen pointer. DO NOT POINT IN EYES.
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-
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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 control perpendicular to the
sides or the rear of the projector, the remote control functions 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 re-
mote 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. The following illustration shows the corresponding buttons on the remote control and on
the projector.
Some buttons on the projector have two functions. For example, item 10/13 on the projector functions
both as the keystone button and as the up cursor key in OSD menus.
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SETUP AND OPERATION
Inserting the Remote Control Batteries
1. Remove the battery compartment cover
by sliding the cover in the direction of
the arrow.
2. Insert the supplied batteries taking note
of the polarity (+/-) as shown here.
3. Replace the cover.
Caution:
1. Only use AAA batteries (Alkaline batteries are recommended).
2. Dispose of used batteries according to local ordinance regulations.
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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. Check the user manual of the connecting device to confirm it has the appropriate output
connector.
ITEM LABEL DESCRIPTION
Rear IR
Receiver Receiver for IR signal from remote control.
DVI-D Connect a DVI cable from a computer.
VGA in Connect a VGA cable from a computer.
VGA out Connect a VGA cable to a monitor.
S-video Connect a S-video cable from a video device.
Video Connect a composite video cable from a video device.
Audio in-R Connect an audio cable from an audio input device.
Ø Audio in-L Connect an audio cable from an audio input device.
× Audio-in Connect an audio cable from the computer’s audio-out connector.
Audio-out Audio loop-thru
USB Connect a USB cable from a computer for USB mouse function and firmware
upgrades.
12V
Connect a 12-volt trigger cable from the screen to this connector. When con-
nected, the screen automatically adjusts vertically to match the screen aspect
ratio.
RS-232 Reserved for installation control.
Warning:
As a safety precaution, disconnect all power to the projector and connecting devices before making
connections.
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Starting and Shutting down the Projector
1. Slide the lens cover.
2. Connect the power cord to the projector (A).
Connect the other end to a wall outlet.
Switch (B) from off (O) to on (-).
3. The Power and Ready LEDs on the projector
light. Turn on the connected devices.
4. Ensure the Ready LED is on a steady (not
flashing) orange and then press the Power
button to turn on the projector.
The projector splash screen displays and con-
nected devices are detected.
If the connected device is a PC, press the ap-
propriate keys on the computer keyboard to
switch the display output to the projector.
(Check the user manual of the PC to deter-
mine the appropriate Fn key combination to
change display output.)
See “Setting and Access Password (Security
Lock)” on page 13 if Security Lock is en-
abled.
5. If more than one input device is connected,
press the Source button repeatedly to switch
among devices.
(DVD and HDTV are supported through the
RGB connector.)
6. To turn off the projector, press the Power
button. The projector prepares for shutdown
and a “Wait a moment please…” message
appears.
7. When the “Power Off?/Press Power again”
message appears, press the Power button.
The projector turns off.
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8. Turn off the main Power switch when the
Ready LED stops flashing.
Caution:
Do not unplug the power cord until the Ready LED stops flashing, indicating the projector has
cooled down.
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Setting an Access Password (Security Lock)
You can use the cursor (arrow) buttons to set a password and prevent unauthorized use of the pro-
jector. When enabled, the password must be entered after you power on the projector. (See
“Navigating the OSD” on page 16 and “Setting the OSD Language” on page 17 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 Setup menu.
3. Press the cursor button to select
Advance Feature and press Enter or .
4. Press the cursor button to select
ecurity Lock.
5. Press the cursor button to select
Enable. (White text is selected.)
A password dialog box automatically
appears.
6. You can only use the following four
cursor buttons:
in the password fields. You can use any
combination including the same arrow five
times, but not less than five.
Press the cursor buttons in any order to set
the password. When you confirm the
password, OK appears.
Every time you start the projector, a
password dialog box appears.
Enter the password in the order you set it
at step 6. (Press the Menu button to cancel
if you enter the wrong password.)
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