Vivitek D551 User Manual

DLP Projector—User’s Manual 
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Important Safety Information 
Important: 
It is strongly recommended that you read this sect ion carefully before using the projector. These 
safety and usage instructions will ensure that you enj oy 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 ma nual to alert you of hazardous situations.  
The following styles are used in this manual to alert you to important...

Preface 
Projector Installation Notice 
  Place 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 ce iling mount, otherwise lamp life could decrease 
dramatically, and may lead to other  unpredictable damages. 
     
   Allow at least 50 cm clearance around the exhaust vent. 
  
 
  
 
 
   Ensure that the intake vents do not recycle hot air from the exhaust vent. 
   When...

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Verify Installation Location 
  To supply power, the 3-blade (with earthing lead) socket should be used to ensure proper 
grounding and equalized ground potential for all of the equipment in the Projector System. 
   The power code provided with the Projector should  be used. In case of any missing item, other 
qualified 3-blade (with earthing lead) power cord c an be used as substitution; however, do not use 
2-blade power cord. 
   Verify if the voltage is...

Preface 
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Choosing a Projector 
Edge blending application 
   Not only brightness, bright balances, lens but st ability is important too when choosing a projector. 
   A projector need 30 to 60 minutes warm up to adjust properly. 
   After lens shift, there should not be any optical  distortion such as trapezoidal and barrel shape 
distortions. 
   Quick dis-assemble lens need to  be firmly secured, the electric motor cannot be mistakenly shift. 
The screen should not be offset for long time...

DLP Projector—User’s Manual 
Power Safety 
  Only use the supplied power cord. 
   Do not place anything on the powe r 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 hazar dous if done incorrectly. See Replacing the Projection Lamp  on page 33 
for cle
ar and safe instructions for this procedure. Before replacing the lamp: 
...

Preface 
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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. 
...

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Table of Contents 
GETTING STARTED ........................................................................\
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PACKING CHECKLIST........................................................................\
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VIEWS OF PROJECTOR...

Preface 
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SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................\
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PROJECTION DISTANCE VS. PROJECTION SIZE........................................................................\
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Projection Distance and Size Table ........................................................................\...

DLP Projector—User’s Manual 
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GETTING STARTED 
Packing Checklist 
Carefully unpack the projector and che ck that the following items are included:   
 
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DLP Projector—User’s Manual 
Views of Projector Parts  
Front-right View 
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ITEM LABEL DESCRIPTION SEE PAGE 
1.  IR receiver  Receive IR signal from remote control 
2.  Lens Projection 
Lens 
3.  Focus ring Focuses the projected image 
4.  Zoom ring Enlarges the projected image 
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5.  Function keys  See Top view—On-screen Display (OSD) buttons 
and LEDs. 3 
Important: 
Ventilation openings on the projector 
allow for good air circulation, which keeps the projector lamp 
cool. Do not obstruct any...