Vivitek Qumi Q2-L Series User manual

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Preface
Copyright
©2012 Vivitek Corporation. is a trademark of Vivitek Corporation. Other
trademarks are the properties of their respective owners. Values, weights and dimensions
are approximate. Specications are subject to change without prior notice.
Disclaimer
The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The manufacturer
makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and
specically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or tness 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
HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Denition 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 acknowledged.

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Important Safety Information
Important:
It is strongly recommended that you read this section carefully before using the Qumi.
These safety and usage instructions that will make sure you enjoy many years of safe use
of the Qumi. 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 personal injury.
Throughout this manual, component parts and items in the OSD (On-Screen Display)
menus are denoted in bold font as in this example:
“Press the Menu button on the remote control to open the Main menu.”
General Safety Information
• Do not open the unit case. There are no user-serviceable parts in the unit. For
servicing, contact qualied service personnel.
• Follow all warnings and cautions in this manual and on the unit case.
• The projection light source is extremely bright by design. To avoid damage to eyes,
do not look into the lens when the LED illumination is on.
• Do not place the unit on an unstable surface 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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Qumi Installation Notice
• Allow at least a 50cm clearance around the exhaust vent.
Minimum 100mm
Minimum 500mm
• Make sure that the intake vents do not recycle hot air from the exhaust vent.
• When operating the Qumi in an enclosed space, make sure that the surrounding air
temperature within the enclosure does not exceed operating temperature while the
Qumi is running, and the air intake and exhaust vents are unobstructed.
• All enclosures should pass a certied thermal evaluation to make sure that the Qumi
does not recycle exhaust air, as this may cause the device to shutdown even if the
enclosure temperature is with the acceptable operating temperature range.
Caution:
Avoid using the Qumi in dusty environments.

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Power Safety
• Only use the supplied adapter.
• Do not place anything on the cord. Place the cord where it will not be in the way of
foot trafc.
• Remove the battery from the remote control when storing or not in use for a
prolonged period.
Cleaning the Qumi
• Unplug the cord before cleaning. See Cleaning the Qumi on page 28.
Note:
The Qumi will be warm after usage. Allow Qumi to cool down before storing in a
compartment.
Regulatory Warnings
Before installing and using the Qumi, read the regulatory notices in the Regulatory
Compliance on page 37.
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.
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 data resolution up to UXGA at 16.7 million colors to deliver crisp, clear
images.
• Flexible setup allows for front, rear, ceiling and rear ceiling 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 Qumi.
Wherever 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
Preface .................................................................................................................. ii
Chapter 1 At a Glance ................................................................ 1
Overview................................................................................................................ 1
Accessories ........................................................................................................... 3
Remote Control...................................................................................................... 4
Qumi and Remote Control Buttons........................................................................ 4
Chapter 2 Getting Started.......................................................... 5
What You Need...................................................................................................... 5
Setting Up Qumi .................................................................................................... 6
Setting Up the Remote ........................................................................................ 11
Chapter 3 On-Screen Display (OSD) Settings........................ 12
OSD Menu Controls............................................................................................. 12
Setting the OSD Language.................................................................................. 13
OSD Menu Overview ........................................................................................... 14
OSD Sub-Menu Overview ................................................................................... 15
Image Menu ........................................................................................................ 16
Computer Menu ................................................................................................... 18
Video/Audio Menu................................................................................................ 19
Installation I Menu................................................................................................ 21
Installation II Menu .............................................................................................. 23
Chapter 4 Taking Care of Your Qumi ...................................... 28
Cleaning the Qumi ............................................................................................... 28
Cleaning the Lens................................................................................................ 28
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................... 29
Vivitek Support Site.............................................................................................. 32
Specications....................................................................................................... 33
Projection Distance vs. Projection Size ............................................................... 34
Projection Distance and Size Table ..................................................................... 34
Timing Mode Table............................................................................................... 35
Qumi Dimensions ................................................................................................ 36
Regulatory Compliance ....................................................................................... 37
Safety Certications............................................................................................. 37
Disposal and Recycling ....................................................................................... 37

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Chapter 1 At a Glance
Overview
Front/Top/Right View
Keypad
Menu
Open and exit the OSD
buttons
Up Cursor
Navigate and change
settings in the OSD
Left Cursor
Navigate and change
settings in the OSD
Enter Cursor
Change settings in the OSD
Right Cursor
Navigate and change
settings in the OSD
Down Cursor
Navigate and change
settings in the OSD
Keypad
See Keypad - On-Screen
Display (OSD) buttons
Cooling Vent
Do not cover
Focus ring
Focus the projected image
Lens
Projection Lens
Cooling Vent
Do not cover

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Rear/Top/Left View
Bottom View
Power Switch
Turn on/off the Qumi
UNIVERSAL I/O
Connect a RGB or component
cable from a device
MINI HDMI
Connect a MINI HDMI cable
from a HDMI device
DC IN
Connect the supplied
power adapter
AUDIO OUT
Connect an audio cable to
speakers or headphones
AV IN
Connect the AV IN cable
from a video device
USB
For service use
IR Receiver
Receive IR signal from the
remote control
Cooling Vent
Do not cover
Rubber Foot Pad
Stability and maintain
cooling ventilation

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Accessories
Along with the Qumi, the following accessories are included:
Remote Control
(With one 3V CR2025 battery)
VGA Cable
Regional Power Cord and Power Adapter
WARRANTY
Documentation Kit
(Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card)
Cable Cores*
Contact your dealer immediately if any items are missing, appear damaged, or if the unit
does not work. It is recommended that you keep the original packing material should you
ever need to return the equipment for warranty service.
Note:
Accessories will vary from model to model.
* To ensure a high quality performance from your project and to prevent electromagnetic
interference (EMI), equip the VGA or HDMI video source cable with the included cable
cores.

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Remote Control
Important:
1. Be sure nothing obstructs the path between the remote control and the Qumi. If the path
between the remote control and the Qumi is obstructed, the signal can bounce off certain
reective surfaces.
2. The buttons and keys on the Qumi have the same layout and similar functions as the
corresponding buttons on the remote control. This user’s manual describes the functions
based on the remote control.
Qumi and Remote Control Buttons
The Qumi can be operated using the remote control or the keypad on the top of the Qumi.
All operations can be carried out with the remote control; however, the keypad on the
Qumi carries out the same operations as the remote control by pressing a combination of
keys.
Menu
Open and exit the OSD
Right Cursor
Navigate and change
settings in the OSD
Up Cursor
Navigate and change
settings in the OSD
Mute
Mute the audio
Left Cursor
Navigate and change
settings in the OSD
Enter
Change settings in the OSD
Down Cursor
Navigate and change
settings in the OSD
Exit
Close the OSD
Source
Change the input source
ON/OFF
Tuen on or off Qumi

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Chapter 2 Getting Started
What You Need
Many types of external devices and peripherals can be connected to the Qumi. DVD, VCD
and VHS players can be connected to play movies. Camcorders and digital cameras can
also be used to play videos. Computers can be connected to display documents and other
types of media stored on the computer.
These devices can be connected to the Qumi by using an appropriate cable. Make sure
that the connecting device has an appropriate output connector.
Warning:
As a safety precaution, disconnect all power to the Qumi and connecting devices before making
connections.
Connect AC power adapter
Connect audio
Connect video or
Apple®devices
For service use
Connect HDMI
peripherals
Connect personal computers
or Apple®devices

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Setting Up Qumi
Connecting Apple Devices (Optional)
Connect an Apple® device to the Qumi by using the following:
Apple Connection Kit
iPhone iPod iPad
VGA to Apple Video Adapter (Optional)
(Available at Apple Store)
iPhone iPod iPad
Connecting Peripherals by HDMI (Optional)
Connect HDMI-compatible peripherals to the Qumi using the Mini to Standard HDMI
cable.
Game
Console Personal Computer
SmartphoneCamera
®
®
®

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Connecting Personal Computers
Connect a personal computer to the Qumi by using the VGA cable.
Personal
Computer
Note:
The personal computer must have a VGA output port to use the VGA cable to connect to
the Qumi.
Connecting Video
Connect video devices to the Qumi by using the audio/video cable (optional accessory).
Game
Console DVD
Player
Connecting Audio
Connect earphones or mini speakers to the Qumi by inserting into the Audio Out port.
Earphone Mini Speaker

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Starting and Shutting down the Qumi
1. Connect the AC power adapter
to the Qumi. Connect the other
end of the AC power adapter to
a wall outlet.
Note:
Adapter models may vary
between regions.
2. Then slide the POWER
switch to turn on the Qumi.
The Qumi splash screen
displays and connected devices
are detected.
See Setting an Access
Password (Security Lock) on
page 9 if security lock is
enabled.
3. If more than one input device is
connected, press the SOURCE
button on the remote control
and use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to
select the applicable device or
press ▲ and ▼ or ◄ and ► at
the same time on the keypad on
the Qumi.
• VGA: Analog RGB,
Component: DVD
input YCbCr / YPbPr,
or HDTV input YPbPr
• Composite Video:
Traditional composite video
• HDMI: HDMI / DVI

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4. Slide the POWER switch to
turn off the Qumi.
Adjusting the Image
If the projected image is not clear, the image can be
adjusted by moving the focus ring up or down until
the image is clear.
Setting an Access Password (Security Lock)
To prevent unauthorized use of the Qumi, you can create a password. When the access
password function is enabled, the password must be entered after the Qumi has been
turned on.
Creating a password can be done by performing the following steps:
1. Press the MENU button on
the remote control or press
MENU and on the keypad
simultaneously to open the On-
Screen Display (OSD) menu.
2. Move the cursor to the
Installation I tab and scroll
down to select Advanced.

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3. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to
select Security Lock.
4. Press the ◄ or ► button to
enable or disable the security
lock function.
A password dialog box
automatically appears.
5. You can use the ▲▼◄►
buttons located either on top
of the Qumi or on the remote
control to enter the password.
Any combination of the
navigation buttons can be used
(ve must be chosen).
Press the navigation buttons in
any order to set the password.
Then press the MENU button to
exit the dialog box.
6. The password conrmation
menu appears when you power
on the Qumi when the Security
Lock is enabled.
Enter the password that was
created in step 5.
Important:
Keep the password in a safe place. Without the password, you will not be able to use
the Qumi. If you lose the password, contact your reseller for information on resetting the
password.

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Setting Up the Remote
The remote control comes with one (1) 3V lithium
battery (CR2025). The battery is pre-installed in the
remote control.
To begin using the remote control, remove the plastic
tab (A) from the battery compartment.
A
Replacing the Remote Control Batteries
1. Remove the battery
compartment cover
by sliding the cover
towards the arrow
(A). Then pull out
the cover towards
the arrow (B).
2. Remove the old
battery and insert
the new battery
with the positive
side facing up.
3. Install the cover.
A
B
Caution:
1. Use only a 3V lithium battery (CR2025).
2. Dispose of used batteries according to local ordinance regulations.
3. Remove the battery when not using the Qumi for prolonged periods.
Operating Range
The remote control uses infrared (IR) transmission to control the Qumi. It is not necessary
to point the remote directly at the Qumi.
The remote control functions properly within a radius of approximately 7 meters (23 feet)
and 15 degrees above or below the Qumi level (if the remote is not held perpendicular to
the sides or rear of the Qumi).
If the Qumi is unresponsive to the remote control, move closer towards the Qumi.

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Chapter 3 On-Screen Display (OSD) Settings
OSD Menu Controls
The Qumi has an On-Screen Display (OSD) settings menu that allows you to make
adjustments and changes to settings, such as display settings and audio settings. There
are 5 menus within the OSD menu:
• Image – Various aspects of the image quality can be adjusted in this menu.
• Computer – Settings for personal computers can be adjusted in this menu.
• Video/Audio – Many settings for video and audio can be adjusted in this menu.
• Installation I – Default language and other settings can be adjusted in this menu.
• Installation II – Factory reset and other settings can be adjusted in this menu.
If the interface is set on AV-IN, HDMI or Universal I/O, the OSD menu can be accessed by
pressing the MENU button on the remote control or keypad.
Note:
If the OSD menu is inactive for 15 seconds, the OSD menu will close.
Navigating the OSD
The remote control cursor buttons or the buttons on the top of the Qumi can be used to
navigate and make changes to the OSD settings.
1. Enter the OSD menu.
2. Press the ◄ or
► button to move
through the 5 menus.
3. Press the ▲ or ▼
button to move the
cursor up and down
within in a menu.
4. Press ◄ or ► to
change the values for
specic settings.
5. Press MENU button
or Exit on the remote
control to close the
OSD or close a
submenu.
Note:
Depending on the video source, not all items in the OSD can be modied. For example,
the Horizontal/Vertical Position items in the Computer menu can only be modied when
the Qumi is connected to a PC through a VGA cable. Settings that are not enabled or that
cannot be modied are gray in color.

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Setting the OSD Language
The language that is displayed in the OSD can be changed. To change the language in
the OSD, perform the following steps:
1. Enter the OSD menu. Press the ◄ or ► button to select the Installation I menu.
2. Press the ▲ or ▼ button until the cursor highlights the Language setting.
3. Press the ◄ or ► button until the language you want is shown in the cursor.
4. Press the EXIT button or MENU button twice to close the OSD.

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OSD Menu Overview
Use the following illustration to quickly nd a setting or determine the range for a setting.