Vivitek H9080FD - Manual

6 imporTanT safeTy insTruCTions FCC PART 15: NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installat...

7 inTroduCTion 1 1.1 About This Manual This User’s Manual describes how to install, set up and operate the H9080FD. Throughout this manual, the Projector is referred to as the “H9080FD.” Target Audience Vivitek has prepared this manual to help installers and end users get the most out of the H9080FD...

Graphic Conventions: These symbols appear in numerous places throughout the manual, to emphasize points that you must keep in mind to avoid problems with your equipment or injury: Tip TIPS highlight time-saving short cuts and helpful guidelines for using certain features. Note NOTES emphasize text w...

inTroduCTion 1.3 Description, Features and Benefits The Vivitek H9080FD provides state-of-the-art technology for 1080P picture performance, Full HD (1920 x 1080) native resolution for crystal clear, pristine images. The H9080FD offers incredibly high definition images at today’s highest avail- able ...

10 inTroduCTion Additional Features of the H9080FD Horizontal and vertical lens shift Parts List Your H9080FD is shipped with the following items. If any items are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer or Vivitek Customer Service. H9080FD DLP ProjectorRemote Control Unit and two (2) AA-size...

11 ConTrols and funCTions 2 2.1 H9080FD at a Glance Figure 2-1 and Figure 2-2 show the key H9080FD components. Zoom Ring Focus Ring Projection Lens Horizontal Lens Shift Vertical Lens Shift Exhaust Vent Intake Vent Figure 2-1: H9080FD Front/Side View EXHAUST VENT Warm air exits the projector through...

16 3.1 Remote Control To install batteries in the remote control: Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow to remove it.Install two AA batteries with the correct polarity.Replace the cover. 1. 2. 3. Notes on Batteries Make sure that the battery polarities are correct when in...

17 insTallaTion Notes on Remote Control Operation In most situations, you can simply point the remote control at the screen which will reflect the IR signal from the re- mote back toward the IR receiver on the projector. In some cases, however, ambient conditions may prevent this. If so, point the r...

1 3.2 Installation Considerations Proper installation of your projector will ensure the quality of your display. Whether you are installing a projector tempo- rarily or permanently, you should take the following into account to ensure your projector performs optimally. Installation Type Choose the i...

1 insTallaTion 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 a de- sired screen size and if your ...

0 Vertical and Horizontal Position Proper placement of the projector relative to the screen will yield a rectangular, perfectly-centered image that com- pletely fills the screen.Ideally, the projector should be positioned perpendicular to the screen.The lens center should be aligned with either the ...

1 insTallaTion Folded Optics In rear-screen applications where space behind the projector is limited, a mirror may be used to fold the optical path, as shown in Figure 3-4. The position of the projector and mirror must be accurately set. If you are considering this type of installation, contact your...

insTallaTion Lens Shift The H9080FD has a lens shift capability which allows the vertical movement of the image without moving the projector.Lens shift is generally expressed as a percentage of the screen height. For ceiling mounted projectors, the lens can be moved 120% (0.6V) downward, while the l...

insTallaTion Horizontal Lens Shift: The H9080FD has a lens shift capability which allows the horizontal movement of the image without moving the projec- tor. The lens can be moved 30% (0.15H) to the right or left within the housing. H 0.15H 0.15H Note This is a general example of lens shift. Lenses ...

4 3.3 Mounting the H9080FD There are several methods for mounting the projector. Depending on your chosen installation, one method may be more suitable than another. Floor Mounting (Upright) In typical front and rear screen installations, the projector can be mounted to a secure and level surface su...

5 3.4 Connections to the H9080FD Proceed as follows to connect the H9080FD to your video sources, external controller(s) - if present - and AC power.When connecting your equipment: Use the correct signal cables for each source.Ensure that the cables are securely connected. Tighten the thumbscrews on...

insTallaTion RS-232 Controller Connection Connect a PC or home theater control/automation system (if present) to the RS-232 port on the H9080FD; see Figure 3-11. Use a standard, 9-pin serial cable, wired straight-through.For more information about using this connection, refer to Serial Interface Spe...

0 insTallaTion Connecting an External IR Receiver If infrared signals from the remote control cannot reach the projector due to excessive distance or obstructions such as walls or cabinet doors, you can connect an external IR repeater system to the IR INPUT on the H9080FD to extend the range of the ...

1 insTallaTion 3.5 Turning on the Power Press the ON button on the remote control to turn on the H9080FD. The power LED indicator flashes green to indicate that it is warming up. When the projector is ready for use, the LED indicator turns off, and the projector lights. 3.6 Changing the OSD Language...

3.8 Lens Adjustments The H9080FD gives you a great deal of control over the picture size, position and focus. Focus To focus the projected image, grasp the lens by the front ring and rotate it. Focus Ring Zoom To make the picture smaller (zoom out) or larger (zoom in), rotate the zoom ring in the ap...

4 4.1 Selecting an Aspect Ratio Press the aspect ratio ( ) button to select the appropriate aspect ratio for the type of program material being viewed. 4.2 Selecting An Input Source When you turn on the H9080FD, it switches to the last selected input and looks for a valid signal. Use these buttons o...

6 GENERAL The H9080FD GENERAL Menu, shown in Figure 4-2, provides access to the most commonly-used projector functions. Figure 4-2: H9080FD GENERAL Menu Source Select: To select a video source, press or to highlight Source Select, then press ENTER. This dis- plays the Source Select submenu, shown in...

7 Menu Position: Select Menu Position from the GENERAL menu to change the OSD menu position. The default setting is “ ” (top left). PIP Select: To select a Picture in Picture source, press or to highlight PIP Select, then press ENTER. This displays the PIP Select sub-menu. The default source selecti...

Top Left: This places the PIP source into a 644x362 designated image area at the top left of the screen.Top Right: This places the PIP source into a 644x362 designated image area at the top right of the screen. Bottom Left: This places the PIP source into a 644x362 designated image area at the botto...

4 ADVANCED Use the controls in the ADVANCED menu, shown in Figure 4-16, to perform advanced image adjustments. Figure 4-16: H9080FD ADVANCED Menu Color Space: Select Color Space from the ADVANCED menu to choose the color space of the source signal for HDMI, RGB, and component connections. The defaul...

5 SETUP Use the controls in the SETUP menu, shown in Figure 4-19, to change the display orientation and perform other, common installation tasks. Figure 4-19: H9080FD SETUP Menu Language: Select Language and press the or buttons to change the OSD Language. The H9080FD can display the menus in Englis...

54 INFO Access the INFO Menu, shown in Figure 4-19, to view information that uniquely identifies your projector and indicates its current operational status: Model NameUnit Serial NumberSoftware VersionActive/PIP SourcePixel ClockSignal FormatH/V Refresh RateLED Hours (number of LED hours elapsed si...

55 5.1 Cleaning the Intake and Exhaust Vents Cleaning the Air Vents The projector intake/exhaust vents should be cleaned every 500 hours of operation. In dustier environments, it is recommend to clean the projector more frequently to prevent damage or performance degradation. mainTenanCe and Trouble...

56 5.2 Troubleshooting Tips Table 5-1 provides some general guidelines for troubleshooting problems you may encounter with the H9080FD. If the suggested solutions fail to resolve the problem or if you encounter an issue not described here, please contact Vivitek Technical Support. Symptom Possible C...

57 6.1 Transfer Specifications Item Specifications Transmission Speed 38400 bps Data Length 8 bit Parity None Stop Bit 1 Flow Control None mainTenanCe and TroubleshooTing serial inTerfaCe speCifiCaTions 6

65 7.1 H9080FD Specifications Table 7-1 lists the H9080FD specifications. Optics Microdisplay TI DLP 1080p 0.95” DMD Resolution 1920x1080, Full HD Projection Lens Standard Lens throw ratio: 1.85 to 2.4:1Optional Lens throw ratio: 1.56 to 1.86:1 •• Lens Shift Vertical ± 120% Horizontal ± 30% • • Imag...

6 7.3 Supported Timings Table 7-2 lists the signal types supported by each input on the H9080FD. Format Resolution Refresh Rate (Hz) Supported? ( ü = Yes) RGB Component1 Component HDMI 1 HDMI Composite S-Video PC 640x480 59.94 ü ü 640x480 75 ü ü 640x480 85 ü ü 800x600 60.32 ü ü 800x600 75 ü ü 800x60...

70 7.4 Projection Distance and Screen Size Note Screen Size: This is the size of the screen not the size of the projection. In case of display 16:9 picture on the whole 16:9 Screen 16:9 Screen TR: 1.85~2.4 TR = PD / SW Unit: Inch Screen Size Projection Distance Diagonal Width Height Min. Max. 60 52....