Page 2 - CAUTION; RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK; CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,; WARNING; T O P R E V E N T E L E C T R I C S H O C K , M AT C H W I D E; For the customers in the USA:
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbolwithin an equilateral triangle is intended to alertt h e u s e r t o t h e p r e s e n c e o f u n i n s u l a t e d“dangerous voltage” within the product’senclosure that may be of sufficient magnitudeto constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exc...
Page 4 - ENGLISH; TABLE OF CONTENTS
ENGLISH TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS......................................................................................................................................1 Caution Concerning the Lamp Replacement .................................................................................
Page 5 - IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
ENGLISH 1 There is potential glass particle hazard if the lamp ruptures. There is a potential hazard of glass particle if the lamp ruptures.In case of lamp rupture,contact your nearest Marantz Authorized Dealer or Service Center for a replacement.See “Replacing Lamp Unit”. ( ☞ P.30) For minimal serv...
Page 6 - FEATURES; Optics; Electronics & Software
ENGLISH 2 FEATURES ❖ Optics • Texas Instruments DLP TM (Digital Light Processing) Technology • 1280 x 720 DMD TM Panel • 16 : 9 Aspect Ratio • Custom Optics Developed by Minolta • 2600 : 1 Contrast Ratio • 700 ANSI Lumens Brightness • Brightness Uniformity : 90 % • No Halo Effect • Lens Up/Down Shif...
Page 7 - ACCESSORIES
ENGLISH 3 • Lens Cap x 1 • Remote Controller x 1 • AA Size Batteries x 2 • AC Power Code (Only for 125V) x 1 • Control Adapter Cable (Mini Jack to RCA) x 1 • User Guide x 1 • Warranty Card (1 copy each for USA, CANADA) R ACCESSORIES
Page 8 - Front and Top View; PROJECTOR LAYOUT AND FUNCTIONAL OVERVIEW
ENGLISH 4 Front and Top View 3 2 1 13 9 7 6 5 10 4 11 12 8 IR sensor Projection Lens q Focus ring ( ☞ P.10) Adjust the picture focus. w Zoom ring ( ☞ P.10) Adjust the size of the projected image. e Lens Shift knob ( ☞ P.10) Manually adjust the position of the image vertically. r POWER key ( ☞ P.16) ...
Page 9 - Rear and Terminals View; RGB IN; Bottom View
ENGLISH 5 Rear and Terminals View 13 14 Lamp cover securing screw Lamp cover IR sensor 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 Terminals 6 !4 AC IN ( ☞ P.8) Connect the supplied AC power code. ❖ Terminals z RGB IN Connect the analog RGB output from an IBM VGA or compatibleequipment. x COMPONENT VIDEO IN Y, P B /C B ,...
Page 10 - Remote Controller; keys
ENGLISH 6 Remote Controller a d g l ¡2 ¡5 ¡7 ™1 ¡1 ¡6 s h k ¡0 ¡3 ¡4 ¡9 ¡8 ™0 j f PROJECTOR a POWER ON key ( ☞ P.10) Turn the projector on. s STANDBY key ( ☞ P.19) Turn the projector off. d 3 / 4 / 1 / 2 keys Control the MENU cursor. f ENTER key Confirm "Reset All", "Reset Lamp Life"...
Page 11 - Preparing the Remote Controller; Remote Controller Operational Range
ENGLISH 7 1. Open the Battery cover. 2. Insert two AA size batteries.Make sure the polarities match the + and – marks insidethe battery compartment. 3. Close the battery cover. Preparing the Remote Controller CAUTION – The available battery types are limited: manganese dry cell and alkaline dry cell...
Page 12 - When making connections be sure to:; Connecting a video source using S-VIDEO IN and VIDEO IN terminals.; Connection with Video Equipments; CONNECTION
ENGLISH 8 ❖ When making connections be sure to: • Turn off all equipment before making any connections.• Use the proper cables for each connection.• Insert the plug properly. Any plugs that are not fully inserted often generate a noise. ❖ When pulling out a cable: • Be sure to grab the plug, not the...
Page 13 - Advanced Connection
ENGLISH 9 You can connect this projector to HD-Video /PC using RGB IN port, or Satellite /Cable Tuner /PC using DVI-D IN port. 1. Connect one end of the RGB cable to the RGB IN port, or one end of the DVI-D cable to the DVI-D IN port on the projector. 2. Connect the other end to the corresponding po...
Page 14 - Turn the Lens Shift knob to clockwise : The image goes up.; INITIAL SETTING
ENGLISH 10 1. Connect the supplied AC power cord. ( ☞ P.8) 2. Press the POWER ON key on the remote controller or the POWER key on the projector. The POWER ON indicator lights up. Project an image on the screen roughly at first. 1. Turn the Zoom ring and adjust to the desired size within the zoom ran...
Page 15 - Turn the Lens Shift knob to counterclockwise : The image goes down.; Detail Focusing
ENGLISH 11 ❖ Turn the Lens Shift knob to counterclockwise : The image goes down. Adjust the height of the image by raising the projector with the adjustment lever. 1. Operate the adjustment lever for releasing the adjustable feet. And lift the projector up carefully. 2. Remove your hands from the le...
Page 16 - Keystone Correction
ENGLISH 12 2. Turn the Focus ring to make an adjustment. Adjust the focus for the sharpest image possible to obtain, using focus pattern. 3. Press the FOCUS key again to clear off the pattern. When the projecting image is a trapezoid, correct it in Keystone-V and/or Keystone-H in the Display Menu.Se...
Page 17 - Installing on a tabletop; Recommended Setting; INSTALLATION
ENGLISH 13 ❖ Installing on a tabletop ❖ Mounting on the ceiling CAUTION – For ceiling installation, consult with Marantz authorized dealer.– Do not look into the lens when the projector is turned on. It could damage your eyesight. EXT-81 MOUNT12 Recommended Setting INSTALLATION Screen Screen upper e...
Page 18 - Screen Size and Projection Distance (inch)
ENGLISH 14 ❖ 16 : 9 Screen In case of displaying the 16:9 picture onthe whole of the 16:9 screen. ❖ 4 : 3 Screen In case of displaying the 16:9 picture onthe whole of the 4:3 screen. Diagonal Width Height Minimum Maximum inch inch inch inch inch 40 32 24 60 48 36 70 56 42 72 57 5/8 43 3/16 80 64 48 ...
Page 20 - Selecting the Aspect Mode; Selecting the Input Signal Source; BASIC OPERATIONS
ENGLISH 16 Press the POWER ON key on the remote controller or the POWER key on the projector. The POWER ON indicator lights up. Switch to the equipment connected to the projector.Press the INPUT SELECT key on the projector or the COMPONENT key, S-VIDEO key, VIDEO key, RGB key or AUX key on the remot...
Page 21 - The Screen Images in a 16:9 screen
ENGLISH 17 • Press the ZOOM key, the NORMAL key or the FULL key on the remote controller for the 4:3 aspect ratio video source. • Press the FULL key on the remote controller for 16:9 aspect ratio video source, such as 1080i, 1035i, and 720p video systems. • Press the FULL key on the remote controlle...
Page 22 - The Screen Images in a 4:3 screen
ENGLISH 18 • Press the ZOOM key, the NORMAL key or the FULL key on the remote controller for the 4:3 aspect ratio video source. • Press the FULL key on the remote controller for 16:9 aspect ratio video source, such as 1080i, 1035i, and 720p video systems. • Press the FULL key on the remote controlle...
Page 23 - To Turn off the Power
ENGLISH 19 1. Press the STANDBY key on the remote controller or the POWER key on the projector. 2. The fan continues to run for a while to reduce internal heat. The POWER ON indicator flashes in blue and no key will beactive. After about one minute of cooling has been done, the unit turns off and th...
Page 24 - Menu Structure; OPERATIONS
ENGLISH 20 Picture Adjust Contrast Main Menu Item Main Menu Item 0 100 Brightness 0 63 Color 0 100 Sharpness 0 31 Tint R50 G50 Noise Reduction 0 63 Color Temp. (Temperature) L M H Fine Menu Setting Aspect Lamp mode High / Low Cinema Auto / Off Black Setup 0IRE / 7.5IRE High Bright On / Off Component...
Page 25 - For a video signal input, the following adjustments can be made:
Refer to the on-screen menu for making various adjustments and settings. ( ☞ P.20) 1. Press the MENU key. The MENU appears. 2. Use 3 / 4 / 1 / 2 keys to select a menu item. 3. Make adjustments in Picture Adjust, Setting, Display, Configuration, Trigger2, or Memory. 4. Press the MENU key to exit. The...
Page 26 - Luminance
ENGLISH 22 By adjusting this Fine Menu, you can make fine picture adjustment. Note : There are some parameters can not adjust according to input signal. ❖ Luminance H Detail Gain (Horizontal Detail Processing Gain) : This menu allows the users to set the horizontal detail processing gain. H Detail T...
Page 27 - Sub Control
ENGLISH 23 ❖ Sub Control Contrast Red : This menu allows the users to set the contrast for red. Contrast Green : This menu allows the users to set the contrast for green. Contrast Blue : This menu allows the users to set the contrast for blue. Brightness Red : This menu allows the users to set the b...
Page 29 - Setting the Display Menu
ENGLISH 25 The following adjustments can be made: – Keystone H, V Adjust trapezoid image to rectangle image. – Auto Adjust Yes : For RGB IN signal, Picture Shift V and H, Size V and H, and Phase are adjusted automatically.No : If something wrong with AUTO Adjust, select No, and adjust Size V, Size H...
Page 30 - Configuration
The following adjustments can be made: – OSD Position (16:9 / 4:3) Select OSD position from 16:9 or 4:3. – Reset Lamp Life Lamp Life must be reset immediately if the lamp is replaced. Select “Reset Lamp Life” from Config menu. The menu shownbelow is displayed. Again, select “Yes”, and press the ENTE...
Page 31 - Setting the Config Menu
ENGLISH 27 ❖ Setting the Config Menu 1. Use 3 / 4 key to adjust. 2. Use 1 key to go back to the menu item. Select either 12V output or 0V output by choosing On or Off for each aspect mode. Full, Normal, Zoom, and Through. On: Output DC 12V.Off: No output. This allows you to control such as a powered...
Page 32 - Setting the Memory Menu; Lamp Life; Lamp Life and Replace Lamp; Memory
ENGLISH 28 This unit has 4 picture modes, Theater, Standard, Dynamic, User, for your choice. You can choose one with the direction buttonson the unit or on the remote. • Theater : This mode is designed for high fidelity black appearance and is good for movie pictures. • Standard : This mode is good ...
Page 33 - Initialize the Lamp Life; Lamp Life 0 Hours
ENGLISH 29 – When the lamp life becomes less than 100 hours and the unit is still on, the remaining lamp life is displayed on the screen automatically. – When the lamp life becomes less than 5 hours, the remaining lamp life is displayed on the screen . To clear the warning, press the MENU key. – Whe...
Page 34 - MAINTENANCE; How to replace the Lamp Unit
ENGLISH 30 1. Press the STANDBY key on the remote controller or the POWER key on the projector to turn the projector off. 2. After the cooling fan stops, Unplug the AC power cord. 3. Wait at the least one hour for the lamp and lamp unit tocool down. 4. Read the caution and warning labels on the unit...
Page 35 - Optional Accessories
ENGLISH 31 8. Holding the handle and pull the lamp unit out toward yourside. 9. Install a new lamp unit in position securely. 10. Tighten the two screws of the lamp unit. Push and foldthe handle. 11. Install the lamp cover back in its original position andfasten with the fastening screw. 12. Plug in...
Page 36 - ERROR MODE
ENGLISH 32 No power Image is not displayed. Poor color. Picture is too dark. Picture is not clear. Picture rolls. The Remote Controllerdoes not work. AC power cord is not connected correctly. Lamp cover is not closed correctly. A signal cable is not connected correctly. Selected input is incorrect. ...
Page 37 - Optical characteristics; General; SPECIFICATIONS; ON SCREEN MESSAGE
ENGLISH 33 ❖ Optical characteristics Panel 0.8 inch 16:91280 x 720 pixelsDigital Micromirror Device TM Lamp Super High Pressure 150W Lens f: 26.5 to 30.7 / F: 3.0 Projection size 40 to 250 inches Light output 700 ANSI LUMEN typical ❖ Input/Output VIDEO IN RCA x 1NTSC-3.58/PAL-4.43/SECAMComposite vid...
Page 38 - Timing chart; GLOSSARY
ENGLISH 34 ❖ Timing chart NTSCPAL-B/GSECAM480/60p576/50p1035/60i1080/60i1080/50i1080/48i720/60p720/50p720/48p540/60p640x350 #1 640x350 #1 640x400 #1 640x400 #1 640x480640x480 #1 640x480 #1 640x480 #1 800x600800x600800x600 #1 800x600 #1 800x600 #1 1024x7681024x7681024x768 #1 1024x768 #1 1024x768 #1 7...
Page 39 - DIMENSIONS; Top
ENGLISH 35 DIMENSIONS STANDBY POWER ON LENS SHIFT LAMP WARRNING ENTER FOCUS MENU POWER LEFT RIGHT DOWN INPUT UP 18 1/2 - 18 17/32 (470 - 471) 8 21/32 (222.0) 7 3/16 (182.5) 3 1/4 ( 82.6) 4 11/16 (119.0) 4 1/8 (105.0) 2 9/32 (58.0) 1 21/32 (42.0) 6 1/32 (153.5) VP-12S2 19/32 - 2 7/16 (15.0 - 61.8) 6 ...
