Digital Projector User Manual
Projector User’s Manual original purchaser. In case of defects in materials or workmanship, Vivitar will repair or replace the projector free of charge. This warranty applies to the projector only . ENGLISH . Warranty Policy This projector is under warranty for one full year from the date of purchase by the and does not include batteries or other accessories. This warranty will not be honored if the projector has been mishandled or tampered with, or altered by anyone other than the manufacturer.
Projector User’s Manual Important Information About Your DP-1500X Please read the following important information about your DP-1500X projector. Important Safety Information Warning: Never look into the projector lens when the lamp is switched on as the bright light can damage your eyes. Never let children look into the lens when it is on. Never open any covers on the projector except the lamp and filter covers. Dangerous electrical voltages inside the projector can cause severe injury.
Projector User’s Manual . ENGLISH . Safety Instructions Always follow these safety instructions when setting up and using the projector: 1. Do not place the projector on an unstable stand or table. 2. Do not use the projector near water or sources of heat. 3. Use accessories only as recommended. 4. Use the type of power source indicated on the projector. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer. 5. Insert the projector’s three-pin plug into a properly grounded socket. 6.
Projector User’s Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS 6 Projector 7 8 Control Panel Remote Control 8 9 Getting the Most Out of Your Projector Remote Control Auto Off Mode 9 9 Sleep Mode Control Panel Setup 10 Unpacking the Projector 11 12 Setting Up the Projector Connecting to a Computer 12 13 Connecting to a Video Source Using the Projector 13 13 Turning the A/V Equipment On Turning the Projector On and Off 14 14 Focusing and Positioning the Screen Image Operation Indicator 15 EN-4 Button Functio
Projector User’s Manual Misc Menu 24 26 Option Menu Reset Menu 27 . ENGLISH .
Projector User’s Manual Projector Features and Controls 7 Projector 2 1. Zoom ring 2. Focus ring 3. Lens 4. Ventilation slots 1 6 (exhaust) 5. Height Adjustment 6. Front IR remote control sensor 7. Speakers 8. Control Panel including 3 8 4 Lamp Power button 9. AC power socket 5 10. Main Power Switch 11. Rear IR remote control sensor 12. Security lock receptacle 13. Control port (PS2 & USB) 14. Audio IN connector 15. DVI connector 19 18 16. Computer IN connector 17.
Projector User’s Manual LED POWER Power LED indicator - indicates power to projector LAMP Lamp LED indicator- indicates lamp power . ENGLISH .
Projector User’s Manual Remote Control Button Function POWER MENU Turns the projector and lamp On and OFF Displays (or hides) the on-screen control menus LASER WINDOW Fires laser pointer (press and hold) Adjusts Window size while in PIP mode AUTO Automatically adjusts frequency and phase (To adjust manually - press enter, Menu/Computer/Tracking, COMPUTER Sync, PosiH, PosiV to fine tune.
Projector User’s Manual The projector has a full set of features that allow you to control the settings for video, audio, power management, display parameters, and much more. To derive the . ENGLISH . Getting the Most Out of Your Projector greatest utility from your projector, read the following sections for a summary of these important features.
Projector User’s Manual Setup This section tells you how to unpack, set up, and connect your projector to other equipment. The projector must be connected to a computer or a video source such as a video tape deck, camcorder, digital camera or notebook computer in order to make a projection. You may connect multiple sources to the projector such as a computer and a video source. You may also connect a computer mouse to use as a controller. Audio may be provided for one, or both, image sources.
Projector User’s Manual 1. Place the projector on a sturdy, level surface preferably within five feet of the computer or video source. . ENGLISH . Setting Up the Projector Caution: Do not hold the projector by the lens. This can damage the lens. 2. Place the projector the correct distance from the screen. Use the following table as a guideline.
Projector User’s Manual Connecting to a Computer The projector will always project at XGA (1024 x 768) resolution. (XGA is the native resolution of the projector.) However, you can connect the projector to a computer source capable of displaying VGA (640 x 480), SVGA (800 x 600), XGA, or SXGA (1280 x 1024) resolutions. The projector will resize VGA, SVGA, and SXGA inputs for XGA projection.
Projector User’s Manual . ENGLISH . Using the Projector This section describes projector operations: Turning the projector and A/V equipment on and off Adjusting the projected image Projector controls Checking the Projector status Turning the Audio/Visual (A/V) Equipment On and Off It is preferable to turn on the projector and related A/V equipment in the following order: Projector, Computer, Video source, Audio source Turning the Projector On 1.
Projector User’s Manual Focusing and Sizing the Projected Image When the projected image appears on the screen, adjust the focus and size: To adjust the focus, rotate the focus ring, which is the outer ring on the projector lens (Page 6, item 2) To adjust the size of the image, rotate the zoom ring (Page 6, item 1); zooming out to make the image larger or zooming in make it smaller on the screen Operational Indicators (LEDs) There are two LEDs on the top of the projector; the POWER LED and the LAMP LED.
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Projector User’s Manual To change a menu setting using the Projector Control Panel: 1. Press the MENU button to invoke the Main Menu. Note: press MENU once again to hide the menu - acting like the ESC button on the remote controller. 2. Press the SELECT button to scroll through the menu tree - like the controller button on the remote controller 3. To change a specific setting, use the + or – buttons (Keystone buttons) 4. Press the SELECT button to confirm your selection 5.
Projector User’s Manual Sub-menu Description Computer input signal Computer DVI Signal from computer (desktop or notebook) Signal from DVI (Digital Video Interface) device HDTV Signal from HDTV (High Definition TV - a high-resolution TV standard, which is part of . ENGLISH .
Projector User’s Manual Image Menu The image menu, and sub menus, provide precise control of the projected image including: brightness, contrast , intensity, saturation, sharpness (computer signal), sharpness (video signal), tint, gamma (computer signal), gamma (video signal), and color channel balancing (Y, R, G, B). Image Main Menu Picture Sub-menu Independent Color Control Gamma Sub-menu (ICC) Sub-menu 1. Press the MENU button 2. Use the thumb pad or SELECT button to select the Image Menu.
Projector User’s Manual Sub-menu Description Brightness Adjusts the properties of the projected image The higher the setting, the brighter the projection Contrast The lower the setting, the darker the projection The higher the setting, the greater the contrast Intensity The lower the setting, the lower the contrast The amount of white contained in a color Picture . ENGLISH .
Projector User’s Manual Computer Menu The computer menu is used for fine tuning the synchronization between the projector and a computer input signal. If you are experiencing difficulty synchronizing the projector with your computer this feature may help to optimize the interface. 1. Press the MENU button 2. Use the thumb pad or SELECT button to select the Computer Menu. Once the Computer Menu is highlighted, press the ENTER button. 3.
Projector User’s Manual The Audio menu allows you to control volume, specify an input source, and mute the audio completely. Audio Main Menu Volume Sub-menu Mute Sub-menu Input Sub-menu . ENGLISH . Audio Menu 1. Press the MENU button 2. Use the thumb pad or SELECT button to select the Audio Menu. Once the Audio Menu is highlighted, press the ENTER button. 3. Use the thumb pad or SELECT button again to choose from the Volume, Input, or Mute sub-menus. Highlight the submenu of choice and press ENTER.
Projector User’s Manual Misc Menu The Misc menus include projector utilities for freeze frame, auto search (on/off), lamp life (counter), auto off time (on/off), and sleep mode settings.
Projector User’s Manual 2. Use the thumb pad or SELECT button to select the Misc Menu. Once the Misc Menu is highlighted, press the ENTER button. 3. Use the thumb pad or SELECT button again to choose from the various submenus. Highlight the submenu of choice and press ENTER. . ENGLISH . 1.
Projector User’s Manual Option Menu The Option menus include projector utilities for OSD language, color temperature, projection mode, aspect ratio, and keystone correction. Option Main Menu Language Sub-menu Color Temp Sub-menu Projection Sub-menu Keystone Sub-menu Aspect Ratio Sub-menu 1. Press the MENU button 2. Use the thumb pad or SELECT button to select the Option Menu. Once the Option Menu is highlighted, press the ENTER button. 3.
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Projector User’s Manual Reset Menu The Reset menu allows you to restore all projector settings and adjustments back to the factory defaults. 1. Press the MENU button 2. Use the thumb pad or SELECT button to select the Reset Menu. Once the Reset Menu is highlighted, press the ENTER button. The following table provides detail of the available choices: Menu No Description Maintains the existing settings Yes Returns to default settings 3.
Projector User’s Manual The projector requires little maintenance. You should keep the lens clean as dust, dirt, or spots will project on the screen and diminish image quality. . ENGLISH . Maintenance You will also need to clean the air filter located at the bottom of the projector periodically. It is important to keep the air filter clean because a clogged air filter prevents proper ventilation which is necessary to cool the projector and prevent it from overheating.
Projector User’s Manual Cleaning the Air Filter The air filter, which is located at the bottom of the projector, should be cleaned after every 100 hours of use. If it is not cleaned periodically, it can become clogged with dust and prevent the projector from being ventilated properly. This can cause overheating and damage the projector. To clean the air filter: 1. Switch the projector off and unplug the power cable from the wall socket. 2.
Projector User’s Manual . ENGLISH . Technical Specifications (Specifications are subject to change without notice) Image Brightness Contrast 1800 Lumen (Typical) 400 : 1 (B/W) Uniformity Image Diagonal 80% 40 ~ 300 inch Projection distance Projection Modes 1.64 ~ 16.35 m Front, Rear, Ceiling Fan noise in dB Integrated loudspeaker < 40 dB 1 Watt x 2 Scanning Frequency Horizontal Freq. 15 ~ 91 KHz Vertical Freq.
Projector User’s Manual APPENDIX A Preset Signals Preset signal fH (kHz) fV (Hz) Video 60 Hz Video 50 Hz 15.734 15.625 59.940 50.000 Component 60 Hz 15.734 59.940 S on G/Y or Composite Sync Component 50 Hz 15.625 50.000 S on G/Y or Composite Sync 640x350 VGA 50 Hz VGA 60 Hz 31.469 31.469 50.030 59.941 H(+), V(-) H(+), V(-) 800 800 VGA mode 1 VGA VESA 85 Hz 31.469 37.861 70.086 85.080 H(+), V(-) H(+), V(-) 800 832 VGA 50 Hz VGA 60 Hz 31.469 31.469 50.030 59.
Projector User’s Manual SXGA VESA 70 Hz 63.995 70.016 H(+), V(+) 1472 SXGA VESA 75 Hz SXGA VESA 85 Hz 67.500 77.487 75.000 85.057 H(+), V(+) H(+), V(+) 1600 1568 1152x870 1152x900 Macintosh 21” Sunmicro LO 68.681 61.795 75.062 65.960 H(-), V(-) H(-), V(-) 1456 1504 1280x960 Sunmicro HI SXGA VESA 60 Hz 71.713 60.000 76.047 60.000 H(-), V(-) H(+), V(+) 1472 1800 SXGA VESA 75 Hz SXGA VESA 85 Hz 75.000 77.094 75.000 85.
Projector User’s Manual Mouse cable (for USB) Projector Computer Control port USB port Mouse cable (for PS/2) Projector Computer Control port PS/2 port ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ EN-32
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Projector User’s Manual 2 Projector IN HDTV OUT Audio IN Computer IN ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ EN-34 Audio OUT Green.Blue. Red.
