Vivitek D735vx Projector User Manual

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Important Safety Information 
Congratulations on purchasing the Vivitek DLP® projector! 
Important: 
It is strongly recommended that you read this secti on carefully before using the projector. These 
safety and usage instructions will ens ure 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 t hat 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 

						

							 
 
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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 present ations in daylight or in lit rooms. 
•  Supports resolutions up to SXGA at 16.7 milli on colors to deliver crisp, clear images. 
•  Flexible setup allows fo r 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 prin t 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 Displa y (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 
Remote Control........................................................................\
....................................................................................... 8 
SETUP AND OPERATION ........................................................................\
......................................................................... 9 
INSERTING THE REMOTE CONTROL BATTERIES........................................................................\
........................................... 9 
CONNECTING INPUT DEVICES........................................................................\
.................................................................... 10 
STARTING AND SHUTTING DOWN THE PROJECTOR........................................................................\
..................................... 12 
SETTING AN ACCESS PASSWORD (SECURITY LOCK)........................................................................\
.................................. 14 
REMOVING THE PROJECTOR KEYPAD........................................................................\
........................................................15 
ADJUSTING THE PROJECTOR LEVEL........................................................................\
........................................................... 17 
ADJUSTING THE ZOOM, FOCUS AND KEYSTONE........................................................................\
........................................ 18 
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME........................................................................\
.......................................................................... 19 
ON-SCREEN DISPLAY (O SD) MENU SETTINGS........................................................................\
............................... 20 
OSD MENU CONTROLS........................................................................\
............................................................................. 20 
Navigating the OSD........................................................................\
.............................................................................. 20 
SETTING THE OSD LANGUAGE........................................................................\
.................................................................. 21 
OSD MENU OVERVIEW........................................................................\
............................................................................. 22 
OSD SUB-MENU OVERVIEW........................................................................\
..................................................................... 23 
IMAGE MENU........................................................................\
............................................................................................. 24 
Image Menu Functions Available for Connected Source ........................................................................\
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Advanced Feature........................................................................\
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COMPUTER MENU........................................................................\
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Computer Menu Functions Available for Connected Source ........................................................................\
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VIDEO/AUDIO MENU........................................................................\
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Video/Audio Menu Functions Available for Connected Sources ........................................................................\
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Audio........................................................................\
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INSTALLATION I MENU........................................................................\
.............................................................................. 31 
Installation I Menu Functions Available for Connected Sources ........................................................................\
......... 32 
INSTALLATION II MENU........................................................................\
............................................................................ 33 
Advanced Feature........................................................................\
................................................................................. 34 
MAINTENANCE AND SECURITY ........................................................................\
......................................................... 35 
REPLACING THE PROJECTION LAMP........................................................................\
........................................................... 35 
Resetting the Lamp........................................................................\
................................................................................ 38 
CLEANING THE PROJECTOR........................................................................\
........................................................................ 39 
Cleaning the Lens........................................................................\
................................................................................. 39 
Cleaning the Case........................................................................\
................................................................................. 39 
USING THE KENSINGTON® LOCK........................................................................\
............................................................... 40 
TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................\
............................................................................. 41 
COMMON PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS........................................................................\
....................................................... 41 
TIPS FOR TROUBLESHOOTING........................................................................\
.................................................................... 41 
LED ERROR MESSAGES........................................................................\
............................................................................ 42 
IMAGE PROBLEMS........................................................................\
...................................................................................... 42 
LAMP PROBLEMS........................................................................\
....................................................................................... 44 
REMOTE CONTROL PROBLEMS........................................................................\
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AUDIO PROBLEMS........................................................................\
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HAVING THE PROJECTOR SERVICED........................................................................\
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SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................\
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SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................\
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Input connectors........................................................................\
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PROJECTION DISTANCE V.S. PROJECTION SIZE........................................................................\
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TIMING MODE TABLE........................................................................\
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PROJECTOR DIMENSIONS........................................................................\
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REGULATORY COMPLIANCE ........................................................................\
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FCC WARNING........................................................................\
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CANADA........................................................................\
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SAFETY CERTIFICATIONS........................................................................\
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EN 55022 WARNING........................................................................\
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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)  
 
   
P
OWER CORD USB CABLE 
(USB 
TYPE A-TO-B USB)  C
OMPUTER CABLE  
(VGA-VGA)  RGB TO COMPONENT 
ADAPTER 
 
(O
PTIONAL)  
 
 
CD-ROM  
(T
HIS USER’S MANUAL)  C
ARRYING CASE 
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 mate rial should you ever need to return the equipment 
for warranty service. 
Caution: 
Avoid using the projecto r in dusty environments.  
						

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Views of Projector Parts  
Front-right View 
 
ITEM LABEL DESCRIPTION SEE PAGE: 
1.  Screws  Holds lamp to projector 35 
2.  Speaker  Produces projector warning tones 
3.  Height-adjuster button Push to release height adjuster 17 
4.  Lens cover Slide across to protect lens when not in use 
5.  Lens  Slide lens cap before use. 
6.  Front IR receiver Receiver for IR signal from remote control 8 
Focus  Focuses the projected image 
7.  
Lens zoom Enlarges the projected image 
18 
8.  See Top view—On-screen Display (OSD) Buttons and LEDs   3 
Important: 
Ventilation openings on the projector allow for good air circulation, wh ich 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  System over temperature 1.  OVERHEAT LED 
Off Normal State 
Green  Unit is powered on and working correctly 
Off   Unit is powered off 2.  POWER LED 
Flashing Operational error code (see 
LED Error Messages on 
page  42) 
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 bottom) effect 
Navigates and changes settings in the OSD 18, 20 
5.  OK 
Changes settings in the OSD 20 
6.  VOL+/ 
Right cursor Increases volume 
Navigates and changes settings in the OSD 19, 20 
7.  Keystone/ 
Down cursor Corrects image-trapezoid (wider top) effect  
Navigates and changes settings in the OSD 18, 20 
8.  MENU 
Opens and exits the OSD 20 
9.  POWER  Turns the projector on or off 12 
10.  SOURCE Detects the input device 
11.  VOL-/ 
Left cursor  Decreases volume 
Navigates and changes settings in the OSD 19, 20 
12.  Status 
Lights when the keypad is used 
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Rear view 
 
ITEM LABEL DESCRIPTION SEE PAGE: 
1.  Rear IR receiver  Receiver for IR signal from remote control 8 
2.  VGA IN  Connect a VGA cable (supplied) from a computer 
3.  VGA OUT  Connect to a monitor (not supplied) 
4.  S-video Connect the S-video cable (not supplied) from a 
video device 
5.  Video Connect a composite video cable (not supplied) 
from a video device. 
6.  Audio in-R Connect the audio cable (not supplied) from an 
audio input device. 
7.  Audio in-L Connect the audio cable (not supplied) from an 
audio input device. 
8.  Audio-in Connect an audio cable (supplied) from the com-
puter’s audio-out connector. 
9.  Audio-out Audio 
loop-thru 
10.  USB Connect the USB cable (s upplied) from a computer 
11.  RS-232 Installation control  
10 
12.  Power Switch  Turns the power on and off 12 
13.  Power Connect the power cord (supplied) 12 
14.  Security Lock  Secure to permanent object with a Kensington® 
Lock system 40 
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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