Yamaha DPX-1200 manual

Y AMAHA ELECTRONICS CORPORA TION, USA 6660 ORANGETHORPE AVE., BUENA P ARK, CALIF . 90620, U.S.A. Y AMAHA CANADA MUSIC L TD. 135 MILNER A VE., SCARBOROUGH, ONT ARIO M1S 3R1, CANADA Y AMAHA ELECTRONIK EUROP A G.m.b.H. SIEMENSSTR. 22-34, 25462 RELLINGEN BEI HAMBURG, GERMANY Y AMAHA ELECTRONIQUE FRANCE S.A. RUE AMBROISE CROIZAT BP70 CROISSY-BEAUBOURG 7[...]

• Explanation of Graphical Symbols The lightning flash with arro whead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’ s enclosure that may be of suf ficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equ[...]

FCC INFORMA TION (for US customers onl y) 1. IMPORT ANT NO TICE: DO NO T MODIFY THIS UNIT! This product, when installed as indicated in the instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC requirements. Modifications not e xpressly approved by Y amaha may void your authority , granted by the FCC, to use the product. 2. IMPORT ANT : When connecting [...]

Caution: Read this before operating this unit. • T o assure the finest performance, please read this manual carefully . Keep it in a safe place for future reference. Installation • Install this unit in a well-ventilated, cool, dry , clean place with at least 30 cm (1 feet) clearance on the top, right and left, and at the back of this unit — a[...]

1 T able of contents 1 Getting started 2 Inappropriate places for installation ........ 2 Accessory check .................................... 2 2 Features 3 3 Contr ols and functions 4 4 Remote contr ol 6 5 Preparation 10 6 Pr ojection 12 Checking installation and connections ... 12 T urning the projector power on ............ 13 Selecting an inpu[...]

2 ◆ Inappr opriate places for installation If this unit is not correctly installed in an appropriate place, it may cause fire or f ailure, or damage the unit itself. Carefully choose the place to install this unit by av oiding the places listed below . 1. Places where the temperature and humidity vary greatly • Do not install this unit in a pla[...]

3 Features 2 Adjust 7 colors independentl y (including white), or use the automatic color balance function The DPX-1200 allo ws you to adjust the 7-axis WRGBYCM color coordinate and gain parameters directly . For better consistency , you can also control color temperature and RBG balance together , allowing you to check that the changes you make ar[...]

4 ◆ Main unit <Fr ont panel and controls> STANDBY / ON SETTING LAMP COVER TEMP FAN PA TTERN ESCAPE MENU INPUT DIGITAL CINEMA PROJECTOR DPX-1200 ASPECT 1 2 3 4 5 1 6 7 8 9 0 STANDBY / ON SETTING LAMP COVER TEMP FAN PA TTERN ESCAPE MENU INPUT ASPECT A E B CD 2 ST ANDBY/ON button Switches the unit between Standby and On (operational) modes. 3 [...]

5 Controls and functions 3 HDMI G/Y B/P B /C B R/P R /C R INPUT A HD/SYNC VD OUT IN REMOTE TRIGGER OUT S VIDEO VIDEO INPUT B RGB/YP B P R /YC B C R RS-232C D4 VIDEO q 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 19 0 we r ◆ Main unit <Rear panel / Connections> 1 INPUT B (D-sub 15 pin) Recei ves component video and RGB (RGB/YP B P R /YC B C R ) signals. Use a D-sub monito[...]

6 45 RESET 6 123 VIDEO STILL HIDE PATT IRIS AUTO SETTING ZOOM FOCUS V . POS LIGHT BD 4 S VIDEO A INPUT MEMORY HDMI INPUT MENU ASPECT ESCAPE o i u y t p r e 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 q w ◆ Remote contr ol functions Buttons on the remote control with identical names to those on the main unit perform identical functions. When using the remote control, poi[...]

7 Remote control 4 i INPUT button Switches on and off the input signal selection menu display . o LIGHT switc h Moving this switch lights the high-use A UTO ( 2 ), ESCAPE ( 6 ), ASPECT( 8 ) , ( e ), MENU ( y ), and INPUT ( i ) buttons. The light disa ppears if you do not perform any operation within 10 seconds. p HIDE b utton T emporarily halts pro[...]

8 ◆ Loading the batteries into the remote contr ol 1. Remo ve the batter y compartment cover . 2. Insert two batteries (AA, UM3, or R6 type), matching the polarity markings on the batteries with those in the battery compartment. 3. After loading the batteries, close the co ver until it snaps into place. W arning • If the remote control m ust be[...]

9 Remote control 4 Distance to sensor Angle to sensor 7 m 30˚ vertically and horizontally (approximate value) (approximate value) ◆ Limits f or using the remote control Use the remote control within the follo wing parameters. The remote control may not function correctly if you use it outside the limits described here. W arning • Bright or flu[...]

10 Before projection, install the main unit and a screen, connect the main unit to an A V component or computer, and adjust the pro jection image. Y ou can begin projection as soon as installation is complete. Refer to the sections below for inf ormation on how to install the main unit to suit your viewing en vironment. ◆ If y ou have not install[...]

11 Prepararion 5 Step2 Connect an A V component or computer • Connect A V components • Connect a computer ☞ page 48 Step3 T urn the power on and selecting an image f or projection • Turn on the projector po wer • Begin playback of the input image • Select an input signal • Select a projection image aspect • Adjust the image Focus/V [...]

12 Checking installation and connections ◆ Pre-operation chec k Prior to projection, adjust settings to suit the location of the main unit and screen, and the input signal you are using. Ho wev er, there is usually no need to adjust an y settings if you have not changed the installation location or components since the last time you used this uni[...]

13 Projection 6 ◆ T urning the po wer on Always remo ve the lens cap before operating the main unit. T urning the projector power on 1. Insert the supplied power cable firmly into the A C inlet at the rear of the main unit, then inser t the plug into an A C outlet. The ST ANDBY/ON indicator lights orange. 2. Press the ST ANDBY/ON button (the butt[...]

14 1. Press the ST ANDBY/ON button. A confirmation message appears on the screen. ◆ Placing the DPX-1200 in standb y mode 2. If y ou wish to place the DPX-1200 in standby mode, press the ST ANDBY/ON button a gain. The lamp changes to a half lit state, and the fan acti vates for 2 minutes to cool the lamp. During this time, the ST ANDBY/ON indicat[...]

15 Projection 6 ◆ Selecting using the INPUT b utton Press the INPUT button to select an input signal fr om a source component. Choose from the follo wing: Projection ima ge signal Selecting an input signal Selects component video signals recei ved from A V components connected to the VIDEO jack. Selects S-V ideo signals recei ved from A V compone[...]

16 <Using the INPUT b utton to select a signal> Selecting an input signal 1. Press the INPUT b utton. The input signal selection menu appears on the display . 4. Select an appr opriate setting from [Component], [RGB PC], or [RGB TV] and press the button to confirm the setting. 3. Press the + b utton to open the submenu. 2. Use the h or g b ut[...]

17 Projection 6 Selecting an input signal 1. Press the ASPECT b utton. The display aspect selection menu appears on the display . ◆ Selecting a displa y aspect for a pr ojection image The display aspect parameter sets the ratio of height to width the unit uses to project an image for an input signal. Memo • The display aspect y ou can use depen[...]

18 <Displa y aspect types> Memo • Refer to the glossary for e xplanations of terms such “ letterbox ” or “ squeez e ” . ( ☞ page 53) A uto Detects information encoded in letterbox or squeeze type input signals and automatically selects an appropriate display aspect. Depending on the input source, the unit may not change to the mos[...]

19 Projection 6 Selecting an input signal <Representative examples> Input signal type Standard 4:3 image Letter box Squeeze 14:9 image HDMI RGB PC All Display aspect Input image Projected ima ge SUBTITLE Normal Cinema Scope Normal Squeeze Normal Smart Zoom Zoom Subtitle Zoom Cinema Zoom Squeeze Squeeze Cinema Squeeze 14:9 Zoom Normal Cinema Z[...]

20 Select an image for pr ojection Carry out the follo wing adjustments to obtain optimal projection conditions. ◆ Adjusting the ver tical position – V .POS button If the center of the screen is not in line with the center of the lens of the DPX-1200, use the V .POS button to adjust the position of the ima ge up or down. Y ou can adjust the ima[...]

21 Projection 6 Adjusting the image ◆ Adjusting the size of an image – ZOOM button Enlarge or reduce the size of the projection image to match the size of the screen. The zoom ratio is 1:1.6. 1. Press the ZOOM b utton on the remote control, or press the SETTING button on the main unit repeatedly to select [Zoom] fr om the display men u. 2. Pres[...]

22 Off L ML MH H a b c d e VIDEO 0 0 0 100 4 6000K + 0.005uv 0 Image Black Level Off Memory 1 White Level Gamma T rim Hue Saturation Sharpness T ype Sharpness Gain Level Adjustment Iris Signal Initial Setup Standard Move Menu Window Color Adjustment White Peaking VIDEO + : Enter Image Memory 1 Signal Initial Setup Move Menu Window Color Adjustment [...]

23 Menu 7 ◆ Menu item list: There are two types of menu, [Basic Mode] and [Adv anced Mode]. • Basic mode: The menu displays menu items that are frequently used or absolutely necessary to image projection. • Advanced mode: The menu displays all menu items, allowing you to carry out detailed adjustments. Y ou can change between the menu modes u[...]

24 <Submenu Items> The submenus display different items depending on the input signal. Items in submenus that contain further submenus ar e marked with “ ” . ● Signal 3: Display Aspect Ratio Auto Normal Squeeze Smart Zoom Zoom Special 4 Through 5 4: Signal Status Resolution Sync T ype Sync Polarity Frequency Source Equipmet (HDMI only) [...]

25 Menu 7 ◆ Menu gr oup items and functions Memo • Y ou can only select items displa yed with a in advanced mode. <Image> Y ou can adjust the image when the unit is receiving an input signal. Blac k Level (Input signal) Video/S-V ideo/Component/RGB TV Contrast (Input signal) RGB PC Gamma (Input signal) Video/S-V ideo/Component/RGB TV/RGB [...]

26 Menu items Adjusts color temperature. Adjusts the lev el of white in colors between red and blue, and between green and magenta. Increase the color temperature to increase the amount of blue in an image, gi ving bright color tones. Reduce the color temperature to increase the amount of red, gi ving a darker, more relaxed atmosphere to the image.[...]

27 Menu 7 Color Adjustment (Input signal) Video/S-V ideo/Component/ RGB TV/RGB PC/D4 VIDEO Adjusts color balance. There are three menus, [Standard], [WRGB], and [WRGBYCM], separated in order of complexity from simple to detailed. By the default setting, the DPX-1200 automa tically selects BT709 (RGB color coordinate for High-Definition T elevision)[...]

28 Menu items ◆ Signal Y ou can adjust the image when the unit is receiving an input signal. Displa y Aspect Ratio (Input signal) Video/S-V ideo/Component/RGB TV/RGB PC Sets the aspect ratio for pr ojecting an image from an input signal. See “Selecting a display aspect for projecting images”, page 17. Overscan (Input signal) Video/S-V ideo/Co[...]

29 Menu 7 Menu items Setup Level (HDTV) (Input signal) Component/RGB TV Compensates for diff erences in the blac k levels of HDTV images. Usually , choose [0%]. • F or signals equal to the pedestal level : Set to [0%]. • F or signals with high levels of blackness : Set to [7.5%]. Clamp P osition (Input signal) Component/RGB TV Adjusts the clamp[...]

30 ◆ Initial Menu items Color System Selects the color system to use for video input signals. Usually , set this parameter to Auto to have the unit automatically detect the signal and select an appropriate color system. Set the unit manually to vie w NTSC4.43 images as it cannot detect NTSC4.43 automatically . Choices: Auto/NTSC/NTSC4.43/P AL/P A[...]

31 Menu 7 Menu items ◆ Setup Location Designate the location of the main unit. Choices: [Front/T able] [Front/Ceiling] [Rear/T able] [Rear/Ceiling] ( ☞ page 50) Ke ystone Correction Adjusts the projection angle of the image. If you do not install the projector at right angles to the screen, the image will be trapezoidally distorted. Y ou can el[...]

32 Menu operations ◆ Operation b utton functions Use the buttons on the remote control or the main unit to operate the menus. The button functions are listed below . 1 Menu Button Opens/Closes the menu. 2 Cursor b utton + / - (Move the cur sor ringht/left) • Selects menu groups. • Opens/Closes submenus. • Selects/Changes settings. h / g (Mo[...]

33 Menu 7 Menu operations ◆ Menu operations 1 (with no submen u) Menu operations use the procedure belo w to adjust menu item without submenus. 1. Press the MENU b utton to open the menu screen. Memo • If you ha ve opened the menu screen previously , the menu displa ys the settings from the last time y ou used it. 2. Press the + or - b utton to[...]

34 6. T o close the men u screen when you ha ve finished making adjustments, press the MENU button. 5. Mo ve to another item or group as necessary . Memo • Press the h or g button to mo ve the cursor to another item in the same group. T o move to an item in another menu group, press the ESCAPE or h button to return to the top of the menu gr oup, [...]

35 Menu 7 Menu operations ◆ Menu operations 2 (with submen us) Use the procedure belo w to adjust menu items that contain submenus. 1. Carry out steps 1 to 3 from “ Menu Operations 1 ” to select the menu item y ou want to set. The illustration at right depicts [Display Language] in the [Initial] group selected. Memo •“ ” appears to the [...]

36 <Color Adjustment> ◆ Special menu operations Some items in the menu require special methods to configure. VIDEO Memory 1 Initial Setup n u Window Gain 0.82 y 0.3 0.35 0.6 0.65 x x=0.640 y=0.330 Image Signal Move Me n : Edit y 0.5 0.0 0.0 0.5 x Red Example: Adjusting R (Red) The name of the selected item appears here. Use the h , g , +, o[...]

37 Menu 7 <Resetting the selected parameter> Reset the selected parameter to the default setting. VIDEO ESC : Return Image Memory 1 Signal Initial Setup Move Menu Window Menu operations VIDEO Image Memory 4 Signal Initial Setup Move Menu Window Press " " to reset to factory settings. ESC : Return 1. Select the item y ou wish to rese[...]

38 <Resetting the lamp running time.> Reset the [Lamp Running T ime] displayed on screen to “0”. VIDEO Special Image Signal Initial Setup Move Menu Window Memory 1 Cinema Zoom Cinema Squeeze 14:9 Zoom Subtitle Zoom + : Enter Menu operations <Subtitle Zoom> Use the [Subtitle Area] menu to adjust the size of the subtitle display area.[...]

39 Menu 7 5. Press the + b utton to enter the lower le vel selection menu. 6. Press h or g b utton to select [Subtitle Area] or [V Scroll]. 7. Press the + or – b utton to select a suitable setting. Memo • Press the h or g button to mo ve to a different menu item in the [Subtitle Zoom] menu. 8. Press the ESCAPE b utton to return to the higher le[...]

40 ◆ Adjusting image quality using the inline menu Use the inline menu to adjust image quality without obstructing the image during projection. See “Menu group items and functions” (page 25 to 31) for information on each setting. <Inline menu composition> Black Level Inline menu item Indicates that y ou can use the h and g buttons to ch[...]

41 Memory function 8 The memory function automatically sav es the settings of menu items listed in the “Items to be saved” table belo w . ◆ Memory configurations The DPX-1200 stores up to six sets of configurations, called memory numbers, for each input jack. F or each memory number , the DPX- 1200 stores specific conf igurations f or each si[...]

42 Off L ML MH H a b c d e Memory 1 VIDEO 0 0 0 100 WRGB 4 + : Enter Image Signal Initial Setup Move Menu Window Black Level White Level Gamma T rim Hue Saturation Sharpness T ype Sharpness Gain Level Adjustment Iris Color Adjustment White Peaking 0 6500K + 0.000uv - 2. Press the g b utton to select “ Memory number status ” from the bottom of t[...]

43 Memory function 8 ◆ Memory lock The lock function protects information in a memory not to be ov erwritten. Y ou can set the lock function for each memory number , and additionally for each SDTV/HDTV/RGB-PC input. <Setting Memory Lock> 1. Recall the memory number y ou wish to lock. 2. Select a memory number status. 3. Press the button. ?[...]

44 1. Recall the memory number to be the copy sour ce . ◆ Memory copy Copy the settings stored in a memory number to another memory number . Off L ML MH H a b c d e Memory 1 VIDEO 0 0 0 100 WRGB 4 + : Enter Image Signal Initial Setup Move Menu Window Black Level White Level Gamma T rim Hue Saturation Sharpness T ype Sharpness Gain Level Adjustmen[...]

45 Memory function 8 5. Press the + b utton to display the confirmation screen. Remote Control Main Unit or Memory 6 VIDEO Memory 5 Memory 4 Memory 3 Memory 2 Memory 1 : Fix Image Signal Initial Setup Move Menu Window Copy the Memory? Press to confirm. Ye s No 6. Press the h or g b utton to select [Y es] . Remote Control Main Unit or Memory 1 VIDEO[...]

46 VIDEO Image Memory 4 Signal Initial Setup Move Menu Window ESC : Return Press " " to reset current memory. 1. Fr om the main menu, select [Initial] [Reset] [Current Memory]. VIDEO + : Enter Reset All Settings All Memory Current Memory Image Memory 4 Signal Initial Setup Move Menu Window 2. Press the + b utton to display the confirmatio[...]

47 Memory function 8 <T o reset all parameters f or all memor y number s> Reset all parameters in memories to default settings re gardless of the input jack or input signal. 1. Fr om the main menu, select [Initial] [Reset] [All memory]. VIDEO Reset + : Enter All Settings All Memory Current Memory Image Memory 4 Signal Initial Setup Move Menu [...]

48 Connecting to A V components This unit is equipped with 6 types of video input jacks for A V components. Follo w the diagram to connect A V components to this unit, taking care to use cables and adapters that match the input jacks. W arning • Be sure to turn off the power of this unit and the sour ce component before attempting connection. •[...]

49 Connection 9 Y ou can use the following two methods to connect to computer de vices. Be sure to use cables with jacks that match the connector s and jacks you wish to use. Y ou cannot use a HDMI-D VI con version cable to connect this unit and a computer de vice. Connecting to computer devices HDMI G/Y B/P B /C B R/P R /C R INPUT A HD/SYNC VD OUT[...]

50 Setting up the DPX-1200 ◆ Mounting the pr ojector on a table A: From in fr ont of a screen Place the unit on a table to project and vie w the image from in front of the screen. Usually , place the unit on a reasonably high table. The height from the bottom of the unit to the center of the lens is 12.4 cm (4”-7/8). B: From behind a screen (us[...]

51 Installation 10 The most suitable distance between the screen and the projector (see Projection distance [a]) depends on the size of the screen (diagonal length) you use. Y ou can use the zoom function to adjust the projection distance within a preset range from W ide to T ele. Y ou can also alter the V .POS parameter to adjust the vertical posi[...]

52 Follo w the instructions to adjust the position of the projected image on screen. <Using ZOOM to adjust image position> This illustration sho ws the limits within which the zoom function can alter projection distance [a] in relation to screen size. Y ou can adjust the image within these limits so that it fills the screen completely . ( ☞[...]

53 Reference 11 Glossary The follo wing is a list of key w ords used in the use of projectors and image signals and their explanations. Please refer to it when using this manual. For an e xplanation of vocab ulary used in the menu, refer to "Menu group items and functions” ( ☞ page 25). 11 Refer ence Ceiling mount bracket The mounting hard[...]

54 T est pattern This unit contains test patterns which you can use to adjust the position and focus of the projected image on the screen. T racking Computers output signals with a giv en regular frequency , which you must synchronize the projector to in order to produce a good quality image. If you do not match the phase of the signal, vertical st[...]

55 Reference 11 The follo wing tables show the types and formats of signals the DPX-1200 can project. Signals other than those listed here may n ot be projected correctly . ◆ TV f ormat 1 (Composite or S V ideo signals receiv ed at the VIDEO or S-VIDEO jack) ◆ TV Format 2 (Component/RGB TV signals recei ved at the INPUT A and B, or component si[...]

56 ◆ Regular care Be sure to disconnect the po wer cable before doing any maintenance. <Main unit> W ipe with a soft cloth. Use a damp cloth with a mild detergent and then wipe with a dry cloth again if the unit is hea vily soiled. Do not use strong solvents such as thinner or alcohol as the y may damage the unit casing. <Lens> Use co[...]

57 Reference 11 ◆ Replacing the lamp The lamp used as a light source in the DPX-1200 is a consumable item which will gradually lose its brightness during the course of use. It is advisable to replace the lamp when running time has exceeded 2000 hours. Y ou can check the lamp running time in the [Lamp Running T ime] in the [Initial] menu group of [...]

58 T roubleshooting Cause Remedy Prob lem Image is unstable. The image becomes cloud y . Cannot adjust focus or zoom, or the ver tical position of the lens. Remote control does not work correctl y . There is condensation on the DPX-1200. [Lens Adjustment Lock] in the men u is set to ON. The batteries are exhausted. The remote control sensor is not [...]

59 Reference 11 Cause Remedy Prob lem T roub leshooting F AN warning indicator lights up. TEMP warning indicator lights up. CO VER warning indicator lights up. LAMP warning indicator lights up or blinks. The fan is broken. The temperature inside the DPX-1200 is extremel y high. The filter co ver is not correctly attached. The lamp co ver is not cor[...]

60 Message display Message Condition No Signal Memory 1—6 No w Processing The lamps has reached its recommended replacement time. Please replace with a new one. In valid Operation Lens Adjustment is locked. INPUT A (Component) (Example) Auto Sync... Out Of Range Unkno wn Format Press again to enter standby . The memory setting number is displayed[...]

61 Reference 11 LED indicator meanings (*) This LED is also present on the front panel of the main unit. LED indicator State Unlit Lit orange Blinking green Meaning Lit green Blinking orange Blinking red / blinking red and orange rapidly Unlit Lit red Unlit Lit red Unlit Lit red Unlit Lit red Blinking orange ST ANDBY/ON (*) LAMP CO VER TEMP FA N El[...]

62 Specifications Usable temperature range Usable humidity range Power supply Power consumption Power consumption in standby mode Noise lev el Dimension W eight 5 °C – 35 °C 30 % – 85 %(There should be no condensation) A C100 – 120 V/220 – 240 V , 50/60 Hz 375 W 0.1 W – 0.2 W 30 dB(Standard mode), 28 dB(When Lamp Po wer Mode is set to 8[...]

• Explanation of Graphical Symbols The lightning flash with arro whead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’ s enclosure that may be of suf ficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equ[...]

Y AMAHA ELECTRONICS CORPORA TION, USA 6660 ORANGETHORPE A VE., BUENA P ARK, CALIF . 90620, U.S.A. Y AMAHA CANADA MUSIC L TD. 135 MILNER A VE., SCARBOROUGH, ONTARIO M1S 3R1, CANADA Y AMAHA ELECTRONIK EUROP A G.m.b.H. SIEMENSSTR. 22-34, 25462 RELLINGEN BEI HAMBURG, GERMANY Y AMAHA ELECTRONIQUE FRANCE S.A. RUE AMBROISE CROIZAT BP70 CROISSY-BEAUBOURG 7[...]