Vivitek D8300 Series - Manuals

Page viii Notes Compliance with international standards Noise GSGV Acoustic Noise Information Ordinance The sound pressure level is less than 35 dB (A) according to ISO 3744 or ISO 7779. RF Interference FCC The Federal Communications Commission does not allow any modifications or changes to the unit...

Page xi continued D8300 User Manual Contents Declaration of Conformity ................................................................................................................... iii Important Information Symbols used in this guide ...............................................................

Page xii ! continued Connecting the projector ................................................................................................................ 2.13 Signal Inputs .............................................................................................................................

Page xiii continued Main menu ............................................................................................................................................ 4.9 Aspect Ratio ...................................................................................................................

Page xiv 5. Maintenance Changing the lamp module .............................................................................................................. 5.2 Cleaning the fans .........................................................................................................................

Page 1.1 1. Introduction Contents What’s in the box? .............................................................................................................................. 1.2 Key features of the projector .........................................................................................

Page 1.2 What’s in the box? Make sure your box contains everything listed. If any pieces are missing, contact your dealer. You should save the original box and packing materials, in case you ever need to ship your Projector. ! ! Notes For more detailed information about lenses, see Screen size vs th...

Page 1.3 Notes Key features of the projector Congratulations on your purchase of the D8300 projector. The imagery benefits are plentiful, including an expanded color gamut range and bold 6500 lumens. For any commercial venue, including those contending with high ambient light, theD8300 offers bright...

Page 1.4 Getting to know the projector Front view Notes For more detailed information about lenses or lens shift, see section 2. Installation For information about how to change the lamp or the filte r, see section 5. Maintenance . For information about controls and indicators, see section 4. Contro...

Page 2.1 2. Installation Contents Screen requirements ......................................................................................................................... 2.2 Aspect ratio ..............................................................................................................

Page 2.2 Screen requirements Aspect ratio Fitting the image to the DMD The projector uses a DMD (Digital Mirror Device) to create the image that is projected onto the screen. The resolution of the DMD in this projector is 1920 x 1080 pixels, or to put it another way, its aspect ratio is 16:9. If the...

Page 2.4 Diagonal screen sizes Screen sizes are sometimes specified by their diagonal size (D) in inches. When dealing with large screens and projection distances at di fferent aspect ratios, it is more convenient to measure screen width (W) and height (H). The example calculations below show how to...

Page 2.6 Positioning the screen and projector Optimum viewing position For optimum viewing, the screen should be a flat surface perpendicular to the floor . The bottom of the screen should be 1.2m (4 feet) above the floor and the front row of the audience should not have to look up more than 30° to ...

Page 2.7 Screen size vs throw distance Throw distance is the distance measured from the front of the projector to the screen. This is an important calculation in any projector installation as it determines whether or not you have enough room to install your projector with the desired screen size, an...

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Page 2.11 Mounting the projector The four adjustable feet under the chassis allow the projector to be lowered onto a flat surface without any danger of hands being trapped between the bottom frame and the surface. Ceiling mounting The projector is designed to be used on a flat surface, but it can be...

Page 2.12 Notes For more detailed information about using the menus, see section 4. Controlling the projector . Do not try to stack more than three projectors. When stacking projectors, the stack MUST be vertical, to ensure that the stresses are distributed to all four chassis corners. Make sure tha...

Page 2.13 Notes For more information on selecting an input source, see section 4. Overview, Using the control keys , and Using the menus . For more information about pin connections and control codes see section 6. Appendix. Connecting the projector Signal Inputs The following inputs are available: ...

Page 2.15 Notes For more information about pin connections and control codes see section 6. Appendix. Control connections The following connections are available: Remote control If infrared signals from the remote control cannot reach the projector due to excessive distance or obstructions such as w...

Page 2.16 Power connection Lift the cable lock up, push the mains connector in firml y, then push the lock down to secure the cable. Notes Use only the power cable provided. Ensure that the power outlet includes a Ground connection, as this equipment MUST be earthed. Handle the power cable carefully...

Page 3.2 Switching the projector on Connect the power cable between the mains supply and the projector. Wait until the self-test has completed and the standby indicator on the projector control panel shows amber. The lamp will be off and the projector will be in STANDBY mode. Press POWER ON on the r...

Page 3.3 Selecting an input signal or test pattern Input Connect an video source to the projector. The signal should be automatically detected by the projector, and should be displayed within a two or three seconds. If more than one signal is connected to the projector, then select which signal is t...

Page 3.4 Adjusting the projected image Aspect ratio Press on the remote control until the image is displayed in the corect aspect ratio. Image quality settings Press any of the following keys on the remote control, followed by and , to adjust these image quality settings: Brightness Contrast Sharpne...

Page 4.2 Adaptive Contrast ........................................................................................................................... 4.16 RGB Adjust .................................................................................................................................... ...

Page 4.3 Overview Controlling the projector The projector can be controlled from: the remote control the projector control panel the RS232 input For more information about controlling the projector using the RS232 input, see Remote communications protocol in section 6. Appendix. For information abou...

Page 4.4 The control panel The projector control panel is designed to be read from the front or rear of the projector, for ease of use. The menu navigation keys are similar to those on the remote control, and are described in detail in Using the menus , later in this section. POWER Press this once t...

Page 4.5 The remote control Layout Timeout There is a 5 second timeout for the control keys at the bottom of the remote control: - after 5 seconds, if no adjustment has been made, the indicator will go out and the adjustment key must be pressed again. - to end the adjustment before 5 seconds has ela...

Page 4.6 Notes For more information about the sources programmed into the SOURCE keys, see Control menu later in this section, Using the menus . For more information about the Aspect ratio settings, see Screen requirements in section 2. Installation . For more information about the settings programm...

Page 4.7 Image quality settings Press any of the following keys on the remote control, followed by and , to adjust these image quality settings: Brightness Contrast Sharpness Gamma Overscan Noise reduction Brilliant-color Colour temperature Example - Brightness screen control: Test pattern Press the...

Page 4.8 Notes Some menu controls can be accessed directly using the control keys (see earlier in this section). There is a 30 second timeout for the menu navigation keys. If a menu times out, simply press the Menu key again. The SELECT key on the projector control panel has exactly the same funtion...

Page 4.9 Notes To select a different menu, press MENU once or twice, so that no items are highlighted, then use the the and keys to select a different page . To exit from the menus completely, you may need to press up to three times. Image changes made using the menus will take effect immediately. S...

Page 4.10 Presets Press ENTER or SELECT. The Presets submenu will appear: Use the and keys to select from: Recall Presets Save Presets Recall Presets Recall a set of image settings that have previously been saved to Presets A, B, C or D. Use the or keys to select which Preset is to be recalled. Sele...

Page 4.12 Notes To exit from the menus completely, you may need to press up to three times. Image changes made using the menus will take effect immediately. Some menu items may be greyed out - unavailable due to the effect of settings made in other menus, or due to the type of input signal. When the...

Page 4.14 Notes To select a different menu, press MENU once or twice, so that no items are highlighted, then use the the and keys to select a different page . To exit from the menus completely, you may need to press up to three times. Image changes made using the menus will take effect immediately. ...

Page 4.17 RGB Adjust Press ENTER or SELECT. The RGB Adjust submenu will appear: Use the Gain controls to correct color imbalances in the bright areas of the image. Use the Offset controls in the RGB Adjust sub-menu to correct color imbalances in the dark areas of the image. Use the and keys to selec...

Page 4.18 Fine Sync Press ENTER or SELECT. The Fine Sync submenu will appear: Use the and keys to select from: V Position !"#$%&"#'$%(#$)#*%+,-.$/0'+%+0"$01$%(#$+2-3# H Position !"#$%&"#'$%(#$(0*+40"%-.$/0'+%+0"$01$%(#$+2-3# Tracking -56&'%'$%(#$1*#7&#"...

Page 4.19 System menu To display the menus, press MENU on the remote control or the projector control panel. Use the and keys to select the System menu page, To select a menu item, use the and keys until the item is highlighted. Language This product is available only in English at present. 1. 2. 3....

Page 4.20 Source Enable Press ENTER or SELECT. The Source Enable submenu will appear: Use the and keys to select from: HDMI 1 HDMI 2 RGB Component 1 Component 2 Video S-Video For each source, use the and keys to select from: On the selected source will be included in an automatic input source search...

Page 4.23 Notes To select a different menu, press MENU once or twice, so that no items are highlighted, then use the the and keys to select a different page . To exit from the menus completely, you may need to press up to three times. For more information about the trigger input, see Control connect...

Page 4.24 Notes To set what a ‘blank’ screen looks like, use the Blank Screen setting in the System menu . To select a different menu, press MENU once or twice, so that no items are highlighted, then use the the and keys to select a different page . To exit from the menus completely, you may need to...

Page 4.25 Notes To select a different menu, press MENU once or twice, so that no items are highlighted, then use the the and keys to select a different page . To exit from the menus completely, you may need to press up to three times. Restore Defaults will restore all settings to factory defaults. I...

Page 5.1 5. Maintenance Contents Changing the lamp module .............................................................................................................. 5.2 Cleaning the fans ................................................................................................................

Page 5.3 Cleaning the fans Turn the power OFF and wait until the fans stop. Use a vacuum cleaner to clean the inlet and outlet fans, as shown below. 1. 2. Notes Always switch the projector OFF before cleaning the fans. Always allow the lamp to cool for 5 minutes before: - disconnecting the power - m...

Page 6.1 6. Appendix Contents Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................. 6.2 Error codes ..............................................................................................................

Page 6.2 Troubleshooting Problem Possible solutions The red ISSUE indicator is illuminated continuously or flashing. Check the Error codes detailed on the next page. The projector will not power up. Check that the mains plug is plugged in and that the mains supply is switched on. Check that the lamp...

Page 6.3 Problem Possible solutions Image is split or otherwise scrambled. Check that the image source is not set to progressive scan. Image is blurred. Check that the lens is focussed correctly. Image is too bright, and lacks definition in the bright areas. Decrease the contrast setting. See sectio...

Page 6.4 Error codes If the projector detects an error , the red Issue indicator will flash, as shown in the chart below. For example, if the lamp door is left open, the red indicator will flash twice followed by a pause, then the sequence will repeat until the error condition is corrected. Notes

Page 6.5 Specifications Optical Digital Light Processor 1 x 0.95” Texas Instruments DMD™, resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels Colour wheel 6-segment: (RGBYCW) (3x) Contrast Ratio 3000: 1 (±10%) Colour temperature Native: 7500°K (±1500°K), adjustable: 5500°K - 9300°K Pixel fill factor 87% Lamp power 400W L...

Page 6.6 Specifications are subject to change without notice. Electrical Inputs HDMI x 2, RGB, Component x 2, Video, S-Video Pixel clock (digital) up to 165MHz Bandwidth (analog) 200MHz Control inputs 1 x RS232 serial: 38400 baud, 8 bits, 1 stop bit, no parity 1 x remote control Mains voltage 100-24...

Page 6.7 Dimensions All dimensions in mm unless otherwise stated

Page 6.8 Video formats supported Signal Type Resolution Frame Rate HDMI RGB Component 1: RGB Component 1: Y/Pr/Pb Y/Cr/Cb Component 2: Y/Pr/Pb Y/Cr V ideo S-V ideo Reference PC 640x480 59.94 x x x VESA DMT 640x480 74.99 x x x VESA DMT 640x480 85 x x x VESA DMT 800x600 60.32 x x x VESA DMT 800x600 75...

Page 6.10 Notes Input connections HDMI 1 & 2 inputs 19 way type A connector 1 TMDS Data 2+ 2 TMDS Data 2 Shield 3 TMDS Data 2- 4 TMDS Data 1+ 5 TMDS Data 1 Shield 6 TMDS Data 1- 7 TMDS Data 0+ 8 TMDS Data 0 Shield 9 TMDS Data 0- 10 TMDS Clock+ 11 TMDS Clock Shield 12 TMDS Clock- 13 CEC 14 not co...

Page 6.11 pin view of female connector RGB input 15 way D-type connector 1 R 2 G 3 B 4 unused 5 Digital Ground (H Sync) 6 R Ground 7 B Ground 8 G Ground 9 +5v 10 Digital Ground (V Sync/DDC) 11 unused 12 SDA 13 H Sync 14 V Sync 15 SCL Component 1 input 3 x RCA phono connectors RGsB YPbPr YCbCr Red Pr...

Page 6.12 Control connections Wired Remote control connection 3.5mm mini jack Tip Power Ring Signal Sleeve Ground Trigger 1 & 2 output 3.5mm mini jack Tip Signal Sleeve Ground Serial control input 1 unused 2 Received Data (RX) 3 Transmitted Data (TX) 4 unused 5 Signal Ground 6 unused 7 unused 8 ...

Page 6.13 Remote communications protocol Introduction The projector can be controlled by using an external control system or a PC via an RS232 serial interface, using a terminal-emulation program, such as HyperTerminal. There are 2 types of commands: Key commands Operation commands All commands cons...

Page 6.15 Operation Commands Operation commands are used to simulate menu operations and determine the settings of the projector, and use the following format: op <operation> <command> [CR] The <command> string can take one of the following formats: <command> Description Set ...