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Marantz VP-12S4 manual

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    Model VP-12S4 User Guide DLP TM Projector ENGLISH[...]

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    The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to aler[...]

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    Lamp Handing Precautions DANGER This SHP uses a high voltage glass mercury vapor lamp. The lamp can break or fail to light if handled wrongly during replacement or because of the projector’s surrounding temperature. Lamp life also varies according to the lamp with some even breaking or failing to light as soon as they are used the first time. If [...]

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    AVANT-PROPOS Prière de lire ce chapitre avant de brancher l’appareil sur le secteur. GARANTIE Pour des informations sur la garantie, contacter le distributeur local Marantz. CONSERVER L’ATTESTATION D’ACHAT L’attestation d’achat est la preuve permanente d’un achat de valeur. La conserver en lieu sur pour s’y reporter aux fins d’obte[...]

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    Precauciones para la manipulación de la lámpara PELIGRO Esta lámpara SHP de vidrio y de alto voltaje contiene vapor de mercurio. La lámpara puede romperse o no encenderse si es manipulada incorrectamente durante el recambio o debido a la temperatura ambiente del proyector. La vida útil también varía según las lámparas, algunas de las cuale[...]

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    INTRODUÇÃO Esta secção deverá ser lida antes de efectuar qualquer ligação àcorrente. GARANTIA Para informações sobre a garantia, contactar o distribuidor Marantz local. GUARDAR O RECIBO DE COMPRA O recibo é o registo permanente da compra que fez. Deve ser guardado num local seguro, para ser apresentado em questões relacionadas com o seg[...]

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    1 ENGLISH T ABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS..................................................................................2 Caution Concerning the Lamp Replacement ....................................................................2 Caution Concerning the Lamp Unit ..........................................................................[...]

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    2 ENGLISH IMPOR T ANT SAFEGUARDS 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.24) WARNING THIS COVER IS PROVIDED WITH[...]

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    3 ENGLISH FEA TURES • Incorporates the latest DMD element -- “ .8 720p with DarkChip3 TM ” (1280 x 720 pixel, 16:9 wide panel). Using an optimized system for movie viewing with specially designed image circuits and optical parts, the VP-12S4 bring high color reproduction with the pitch black of movie films that reproduces images in rich tones[...]

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    4 ENGLISH 3 2 1 13 9 7 6 5 10 4 11 12 8 IR sensor Pr ojection 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 .11) Manually adjust the position of the image vertically. r / I button ( ☞ P .15) Press to turn the projector ON or STANDBY mode. t MENU [...]

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    5 ENGLISH Rear and T erminals Vie w Lamp cover securing screw Lamp cover IR sensor V entilation hole V entilation hole 2 1 3 4 5 6 11 9 7 10 8 z A C IN ( ☞ P .8) Connect the supplied AC power code. x RGB IN Connect the analog RGB output from an IBM VGA or compatible equipment. c COMPONENT VIDEO IN 1 and 2 Terminals 1 and 2 have each Y, P B /C B ,[...]

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    6 ENGLISH Remote Controller INPUT ASPECT MENU I V-MUTE ENTER PATTERN STANDBY ON REMOTE CONTROLLER RC - 12VPS4 HDMI VIDEO S-VIDEO COMP. INFO. USER DYNAMIC ZOOM STANDARD THEATER LIGHT BLANK CINEMA RGB THROUGH NORMAL FULL 1 F THTR 2 N STD S Z DYN VT 1-3 RGB 4-6 1 7-9 2 i ¡5 ¡6 ¡7 ¡8 a s f g h j k l ¡9 ™0 ™1 ™2 ™3 ¡0 ¡1 ¡2 ¡3 ¡4 d ™[...]

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    7 ENGLISH Operate the remote controller within a distance of approximately 5m from the IR sensor (remote sensor) on the projector. Remote control operation may not be possible if the remote control unit ’ s transmitter is not pointing in the direction of the remote sensor or if there is an obstruction between the transmitter and the remote sensor[...]

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    8 ENGLISH CONNECTION ❖ When making connections be sure to: • Turn off all equipment before making any connections. • Use the proper cables for each connection. • Securely insert the plug into the port to connect cables. Loose cables can lead to trouble and damage. ❖ When pulling out a cable: • Be sure to grab the plug, not the cable its[...]

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    9 ENGLISH You can connect this projector to HD-Video /PC using RGB IN port, or DVD Plyer /Satellite /Cable Tuner /PC using HDMI IN port. 1. Connect one end of the RGB cable to the RGB IN port, or one end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI IN port on the projector. 2. Connect the other end to the corresponding port on a HD-Video, Satellite, Cable Tuner o[...]

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    10 ENGLISH INITIAL SETTING 1. Connect the supplied AC power cord. ( ☞ P.8) 2. Press the ON button on the remote controller or the / I button on the projector. The 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 range. WIDE: Enlarges (zooms in) the projec[...]

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    11 ENGLISH You can position the projected image by changing the height of the projector ’ s adjusters. 1. Move the adjuster lever to the left or right to enable adjuster changing. Carefully lift the projector. 2. Once having positioned the projector, return the adjuster lever as before to lock in place. Check the adjusters are securely locked bef[...]

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    12 ENGLISH ❖ 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. INST ALLA TION ❖ Installing on a tabletop Recommended Setting Screen Screen size (vertical) Screen upper end Range from light axis to upp[...]

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    13 ENGLISH ❖ 16 : 9 Screen In case of displaying the 16:9 picture on the whole of the 16:9 screen. ❖ 4 : 3 Screen In case of displaying the 16:9 picture on the whole of the 4:3 screen. Width Height : Ima ge siz e : Screen size Width Height : Ima ge siz e = Screen size VP-12S1 Screen Size and Projection Distance (inch) VP-12S4 Diagonal Width Hei[...]

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    14 ENGLISH VP-12S1 VP-12S1 Screen P osition Screen P osition 0% (Center) VP-12S4 0% (Center) (+100%) -100% VP-12S4 Screen Height = 1H 0.15H Up More 0.85H Up 0.5H Down +200% +170% +170% F ocus patter n color: White F ocus patter n color: Green ❖ Standard condition (From -100% to +170%) ❖ Extended mounting condition (From +170% to +200%) Lens shi[...]

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    15 ENGLISH BASIC OPERA TIONS Press the ON button on the remote controller or the / I button on the projector. The ON indicator lights up. Switch to the equipment connected to the projector. Pressing the INPUT button on the projector or remote control rotates the input signal in the order of COMPONENT1 ➔ COMPONENT2 ➔ S-VIDEO ➔ VIDEO ➔ RGB ?[...]

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    16 ENGLISH • Press the ZOOM button, the NORMAL button or the FULL button on the remote controller for the 4:3 aspect ratio video source. • Press the FULL button on the remote controller for 16:9 aspect ratio video source, such as 1080i, 1035i, and 720p video systems. • Press the FULL button on the remote controller for the squeezed video sour[...]

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    17 ENGLISH OPERA TIONS Menu Structure Main Menu Item Main Menu Item Component 1 Video RGB Auto* 480i/576i 480p 540p 576p 720p 1035i 1080i 1080p Auto* 480i/576i 480p 540p 576p 720p 1035i 1080i 1080p Auto* NTSC PA L SECAM RGB/HD Adjust Mode Readjust Resolution H Resolution V Position H Position V Phase Clamp Position Input Signal Component 2 Auto* 48[...]

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    18 ENGLISH This projector has menus that make setting and adjustment easy. 1. Press the MENU button. The MENU screen appears on the screen. 2. Use the 3 and 4 buttons to select a menu (Picture Adjust, Fine Menu 1, Fine Menu 2, Input Signal, RGB/HD Adjust, Display, OSD/Blanking, Config) and press the 2 button. For image mode selection, see “ Pictu[...]

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    19 ENGLISH – Gamma setting To change the type of Gamma curve, set the Picture Mode ( ☞ p.18) to User (1 – 9). Select “ Gamma ” and the desired gamma curve (A, B, C, D, E, Theater, Standard, Dynamic). – Color Temp. (Color Temperature) 1 : Red comes out strong. Color temperature is about 5250 K. 2 : Red is mildly strong. Color temperature[...]

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    20 ENGLISH – Cinema Auto : Automatically selects the cinema mode when a video signal is input. NTSC: 3-2 pull down, PAL: 2-2 pull down Off : Pull-down processing is not performed. – VCR Mode On : A projector is forced into the intra-field only deinterlacing mode. Off : A projector is used with external field memories and operates in the full se[...]

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    21 ENGLISH Standard 1 Component 1 Component 2 S-Video Video Auto Auto Auto Auto RGB Auto HDMI2 CSC HDMI1 CSC HDMI2 HDMI1 Auto Auto Auto Auto Picture Adjust Fine Menu 1 Fine Menu 2 Input Signal RGB/HD Adjust Display OSD/Blanking Config. Input Signal NTSC(NTSC-3.58) : Conventional analog broadcasting used mainly in USA, Canada, Taiwan, Korea, and Jap[...]

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    22 ENGLISH – Keystone Adjust trapezoid image to rectangle image. – Scale Reduces the image without changing the aspect ratio. The image can be reduced to about 70% the original size. – Width Reduces the image width without changing the image height. The width can be reduced to about 75% the original size. – Position H, V Adjust the position[...]

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    23 ENGLISH – Auto Power Off When the auto power off feature is set to Enable, power to the projector automatically shuts off if no signals are received and no operations are performed for about 10 consecutive minutes. If 9 minutes pass without the projector receiving any signals or being operated in anyway, the below message appears on the screen[...]

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    24 ENGLISH CAUTION: • Do not touch the lamp and the lamp unit carelessly. It is extremely hot. Wait at least one hour for the lamp to cool down before handling. • Do not loosen any screws except for those mentioned below. • The lamp may break if handled improperly. • Do not use other than a Marantz replacement lamp unit. ❖ How to replace [...]

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    25 ENGLISH 3. Wait at the least one hour for the lamp and lamp unit to cool down. 4. Read the caution and warning labels on the unit. Lamp cover WARNING THIS COVER IS PROVIDED WITH INTERLOCK TO REDUCE THE RISK OF EXCESSIVE ULTRAVIOLET RADIATION. DO NOT DEFEAT ITS PORPOSE OR ATTEMPT TO SERVICE WITHOUT REMOVING COVER COMPLETELY. MODEL NO. VP-16S1 / U[...]

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    26 ENGLISH 8. Press the ENTER button to return to the menu and disconnect the cable of the color temperature sensor from the projector. Note: If color temperature adjustment is not correctly processed or if adjustment processing is interrupted in course by pressing the MENU button or for some other reason, the below message appears on the screen. A[...]

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    27 ENGLISH If the lens becomes dirty or smudged, clean it with a soft dry cloth only. Use optical lens cleaners that are approved for eyeglasses or cameras. Do not use a dampen cloth, detergent solution, or thinner. It may damage the lens and remain as stains. When replacement parts are required, be sure to inform a Marantz authorized service cente[...]

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    28 ENGLISH WARNING/LAMP indicator, ON indicator, and STANDBY indicator diagnose error mode of the projector as follows. The lamp cover is not closed properly. The lamp has failed, or the lamp is completely worn out. Projector internal temperature is higher than the allowed level. Trouble has occurred with the fan. Internal program error Color tempe[...]

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    29 ENGLISH ❖ Optical characteristics Panel 0.8 inch 16:9 1280 x 720 pixels Digital Micromirror Device Lamp Super High Pressure 200W DC Lens f: 30.7 to 44.5mm F: F3.0/F5.0 Projection size 60 to 250 inches Light output 600/700 ANSI LUMEN typical (F5.0/F3.0) ❖ Input/Output VIDEO IN RCA x 1 NTSC-3.58/PAL-4.43/SECAM Composite video 1.0Vp-p/ 75 Ohm S[...]

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    30 ENGLISH STANDBY ON LENS SHIFT LAMP WARRNING ENTER FOCUS MENU LEFT RIGHT DOWN INPUT UP 18 7/8 - 18 15/16 (480 - 481) 8 12/16 (222.0) 7 3/16 (182.5) 3 1/4 ( 82.6) 9/16 - 2 7/16 (15.0 - 61.8) 6 12/16 (171.0) 5 5/8 (143.0) 3 - 3 9/16 (76.0 - 91.0) 5 3/16 (132.0) 4 11/16 (119.0) 4 1/8 (105.0) 2 5/16 (58.0) 1 10/16 (42.0) 6 1/16 (153.5) 5 3/4 (145.75)[...]

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    www.marantz.com You can find your nearest authorized distributor or dealer on our website. JAPAN Marantz Japan, Inc. 35-1 Sagami Ohno 7-Chome, Sagamihara-shi, Kanagawa 228-8505, Japan U.S.A. Marantz America, Inc. 1100 Maplewood Drive, Itasca, IL 60143, U.S.A. EUROPE Marantz Europe B.V. P.O. Box 8744, 5605 LS Eindhoven, The Netherlands Printed in Ja[...]