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Yamaha DPX-1300 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 DPX-1300 DIGITAL CINEMA PROJECTOR PROJECTEUR CINEMA NUMERIQUE...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. • Explanation of Graphical Symbols The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous...
  • Page 3 We Want You Listening For A Lifetime YAMAHA and the Electronic Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that lets the sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or distortion –...
  • Page 4 YAMAHA will not be held responsible for any damage resulting from use of this unit with a voltage other than that specified.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    2 Features 3 Controls and functions 4 Remote control 5 Preparation 6 Installation Setting up the DPX-1300 ... 12 Projection distance ... 13 Projection image position ... 14 7 Connection Connecting to AV components ... 15 Connecting to computer devices ... 16 8 Projection Checking installation and connections ...

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    1 Getting started Inappropriate places for installation If this unit is not correctly installed in an appropriate place, it may cause fire or failure, or damage the unit itself. Carefully choose the place to install this unit by avoiding the places listed below. 1.

  • Page 7: Features

    The digital interface provides sharp, detailed images The DPX-1300 is equipped with an HDMI terminal, which is set to become the standard for the coming generation of products. Connect to a DVD player or set-top box with a HDMI terminal to receive digital image data directly, and enjoy completely digitally processed images.

  • Page 8: Controls And Functions

    5 ASPECT button Turns the display aspect menu for the project image on and off. (Enter) button Sets values when the DPX-1300 is displaying the menu. When the menu is not displayed, the DPX-1300 displays the in-line image quality adjustment menu. (...

  • Page 9: Trigger Out

    Main unit <Rear panel / Connections> INPUT B RGB/YP 1 INPUT B (D-sub 15 pin) Receives component video and RGB (RGB/YP signals. Use a D-sub monitor cable to connect components to this jack. 2 D4 VIDEO (D jack) Receives signals output from the D jacks of other AV components.

  • Page 10: Remote Control

    Lights up when the remote control sends infrared signals to the main unit. 2 AUTO button Automatically sets the DPX-1300 to the best settings for the type of signal it is currently receiving. 3 V.POS button Switches on or off the vertical adjustment mode for the entire image.

  • Page 11: Connection

    The light disappears if you do not perform any operation within 10 seconds. p HIDE button Temporarily halts projection of the image the DPX-1300 is currently displaying. Press again to cancel this effect. a Remote control code switch Selects ID-1 or ID-2 when operating two main units with one remote control.

  • Page 12: Loading The Batteries Into The Remote Control

    Use a 2P monaural miniplug cable (commercially available) to connect the remote control jack on the underside of the remote control to the REMOTE IN jack on the main unit. Use the wired remote control configuration to control the DPX-1300 without having to be within range of the remote sensor.
  • Page 13 Limits for using the remote control Use the remote control within the following parameters. The remote control may not function correctly if you use it outside the limits described here. Distance to sensor Angle to sensor 30˚ vertically and horizontally (approximate value) (approximate value) AUTO...

  • Page 14: Preparation

    5 Preparation Before projection, install the main unit and a screen, connect the main unit to an AV component or computer, and adjust the projection image. You can begin projection as soon as installation is complete. Refer to the sections below for information on how to install the main unit to suit your viewing environment. If you have not installed the main unit or screen •...
  • Page 15 Step1 Set up the projector and screen • Install the projector • Install the screen page 12 - 14 Step2 Connect an AV component or computer • Connect AV components • Connect a computer page 15 - 16 Step4 Use the menu to adjust the image quality and other parameters •...

  • Page 16: Installation

    6 Installation Setting up the DPX-1300 There are four ways of mounting the projector. Mounting method A: From in front of a screen Placed on a table B: From behind a semi-translucent screen C: From in front of a screen...

  • Page 17: Projection Distance

    During actual use there may be a deviance of a few percent. <When using a 4:3 screen> Since the DPX-1300 has a 16:9 panel, the ideal installation location for use with a 4:3 screen depends on the size of the image you wish to view.

  • Page 18: Projection Image Position

    Projection image position Follow the instructions to adjust the position of the projected image on screen. <Using ZOOM to adjust image position> This illustration shows the limits within which the zoom function can alter projection distance [a] in relation to screen size. You can adjust the image within these limits so that it fills the screen completely.

  • Page 19: Connection

    7 Connection Connecting to AV components This unit is equipped with 7 types of video input jacks for AV components. Follow the diagram to connect AV components to this unit, taking care to use cables and adapters that match the input jacks. Input VIDEO S VIDEO...

  • Page 20: Connecting To Computer Devices

    Connecting to computer devices You can use the following three methods to connect to computer devices. Be sure to use cables with jacks that match the connectors and jacks you wish to use. The HDMI terminal does not support PC signals. Input INPUT A INPUT B...

  • Page 21: Projection

    Check settings and connections only when the unit does not appear to project images correctly. Prior to projection, check that the main unit and screen are correctly installed, and that source components are connected correctly. Is the screen installed correctly? “Setting up the DPX-1300” page 12 To project images, carry out the following procedure.

  • Page 22: Turning The Projector Power On

    Turning the projector power on Turning the power on Always remove the lens cap before operating the main unit. STANDBY/ON STANDBY/ON indicator ESCAPE MENU PATTERN SETTING ASPECT INPUT LAMP COVER TEMP HDMI REMOTE RS-232C TRIGGER OUT INPUT B INPUT A RGB/YP D4 VIDEO HD/SYNC...
  • Page 23 VIDEO 1. Press the STANDBY/ON button. A confirmation message appears on the screen. 2. If you wish to place the DPX-1300 in standby mode, press the STANDBY/ON button again. The lamp changes to a half lit state, and the fan activates for 2 minutes to cool the lamp.

  • Page 24: Selecting An Input Signal

    Selecting an input signal Selecting using the INPUT button Press the INPUT button to select an input signal from a source component. Choose from the following: INPUT SIGNAL VIDEO Selects component video signals received from AV components connected to the VIDEO jack. S VIDEO Selects S-Video signals received from AV components connected to the S VIDEO jack.
  • Page 25 <Using the INPUT button to select a signal> Remote cotrol Main unit + button AUTO STANDBY/ON V. POS ZOOM FOCUS IRIS SETTING PATT ESCAPE MENU ESCAPE MENU PATTERN SETTING button ASPECT INPUT LAMP COVER TEMP ASPECT INPUT RESET HIDE STILL LIGHT INPUT INPUT button...
  • Page 26 Selecting an input signal Selecting a display aspect for a projection image The display aspect parameter sets the ratio of height to width the unit uses to project an image for an input signal. Remote cotrol Main unit cursor button AUTO STANDBY/ON V.
  • Page 27 <Display aspect types> Memo • Refer to the glossary for explanations of terms such “letterbox” or “squeeze”. ( Auto 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 most appropriate mode.
  • Page 28 Selecting an input signal <Representative examples> Input signal type Standard 4:3 image Letter box Squeeze 14:9 image Normal HDMI Cinema Scope RGB PC Normal Squeeze Input image Display aspect Normal Smart Zoom Zoom Subtitle Zoom Cinema Zoom Squeeze Squeeze Cinema Squeeze 14:9 Zoom Normal Cinema Zoom...

  • Page 29: Adjusting The Image

    Adjusting the vertical position – V.POS button If the center of the screen is not in line with the center of the lens of the DPX-1300, use the V.POS button to adjust the position of the image up or down. You can adjust the image to a maximum of half of the height of the projection screen.
  • Page 30 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. ZOOM AUTO button V. POS ZOOM FOCUS IRIS SETTING PATT...

  • Page 31: Menu

    9 Menu Configure the DPX-1300 to suit your viewing environment by adjusting image quality, initial settings, defaults, and setup characteristics. These parameters can be accessed through the menu. Press the MENU button on the remote control or the main unit to display the menu screen. The menu consists of the [Image], [Signal], [Initial], and [Setup] menu groups, each containing numerous items you can use for configuring the unit.

  • Page 32: Menu Items

    Menu item list: Image Signal Black Level (Brightness) Display Aspect Ratio While Level (Contrast) Overscan Gamma 3D Y/C separation Progressive Mode Saturation Color Space Conversion Sharpness Gain Setup Level Sharpness Type Overshoot Supp. Range Color Adjustment Overshoot Supp. Level White Peaking Noise Reduction Type Iris Noise Reduction Level...
  • Page 33 <Submenu Items> The submenus display different items depending on the input signal. Items in submenus that contain further submenus are marked with “ ” . Image Signal 1: Color Adjustment 3: Display Aspect Ratio Standard Auto WRGB Normal WRGBYCM Squeeze 2: Level Adjustment Smart Zoom YPbPr...

  • Page 34: Black Level

    Menu items Menu group items and functions <Image> You can adjust the image when the unit is receiving an input signal. Black Level (Input signal) Video/S-Video/Component/RGB TV White Level (Input signal) Video/S-Video/Component/RGB TV Brightness (Input signal) RGB PC Contrast (Input signal) RGB PC Gamma (Input signal)

  • Page 35: Color Adjustment

    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-1300 automatically selects BT709 (RGB color coordinate for High-Definition Television) for HDTV (High- Definition Television) or PC video input and BT601 (RGB color coordinate for Standard Television) for SDTV (Standard Television) input.

  • Page 36: White Peaking

    Menu items Color Adjustment (continued) (Input signal) Video/S-Video/Component/ RGB TV/RGB PC/D4 VIDEO White Peaking Iris (Input signal) Video/S-Video/Component/RGB TV/RGB PC Level Adjustment (Input signal) Component/RGB TV/RGB PC - WRGB Adjusts the color temperature, the color coordinates and gain for the three primary colors, R(Red), G(Green), and B(Blue).

  • Page 37: Progressive Mode

    Signal You can adjust the image when the unit is receiving an input signal. Display Aspect Ratio (Input signal) Video/S-Video/Component/RGB TV/RGB PC Overscan (Input signal) Video/S-Video/Component/RGB TV 3D Y/C Separation (Input signal) Video(NTSC) Progressive Mode (Input signal) Video/S-Video/Component/RGB TV Color Space Conversion (Input signal) Video/S-Video/Component Setup Level...

  • Page 38: Signal Level

    Menu items Overshoot Supp. Range (Input signal) Video/S-Video/Component/RGB TV Overshoot Supp. Level (Input signal) Video/S-Video/Component/RGB TV Noise Reduction Type (Input signal) Video/S-Video/Component/RGB TV Noise Reduction Level (Input signal) Video/S-Video/Component/RGB TV Horiz. Display Position (Input signal) RGB PC /Component/RGB TV (except for HDMI/DVI signals) Vert.

  • Page 39: Memory Function

    Initial Color System INPUT A Signal INPUT A Sync Type INPUT B Signal INPUT B Sync Type HDMI Signal DVI Signal Auto Power Off Auto Input Search Display Language Lamp Running Time Reset 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.

  • Page 40: Keystone Correction

    Menu items Setup Location V Keystone Correction H Keystone Correction Remote Control Sensor Remote Control ID Lens Adjustment Lock Lamp Power Designate the location of the main unit. Choices: [Front/Table] [Front/Ceiling] [Rear/Table] [Rear/Ceiling] ( 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.

  • Page 41: Menu Color

    Menu Color Message Trigger Out Baud Rate Selects the color of the letters and background the main unit uses to display the menu on screen. You can choose to display the menu screen in [Monotone] or [Color]. Also, you can adjust the contrast and brightness of the menu from the [Menu Brightness] and [Menu Contrast] menus.

  • Page 42: Menu Operations

    Operation button functions Use the buttons on the remote control or the main unit to operate the menus. The button functions are listed below. Remote Control AUTO V. POS ZOOM FOCUS IRIS SETTING PATT ESCAPE MENU ASPECT INPUT RESET HIDE LIGHT STILL INPUT...
  • Page 43 Menu operations 1 (with no submenu) Menu operations use the procedure below to adjust menu item without submenus. Select a menu group (Image / Signal / Initial / Setup) (Select with the +/- buttons) Menu items related to the selected menu group are displayed. Select an item to adjust or a setting (Select with the h / g buttons) You can now adjust the selected item.
  • Page 44 Menu operations Remote Control Main Unit Remote Control Main Unit Remote Control Main Unit ESCAPE Button AUTO STANDBY/ON V. POS ZOOM FOCUS IRIS SETTING PATT ESCAPE MENU MENU ESCAPE PATTERN SETTING ASPECT INPUT LAMP COVER TEMP ASPECT INPUT Remote Control Main Unit MENU Button AUTO...
  • Page 45 Menu operations 2 (with submenus) Use the procedure below to adjust menu items that contain submenus. Remote Control Main Unit Items using the button for setting. Display Aspect Ratio Color System Input A Signal Input A Sync Type Input B Signal Input B Sync Type HDMI Signal DVI Signal...
  • Page 46 Menu operations Special operations Some items in the menu require special methods to configure. <Color Adjustment> Example: Adjusting R (Red) 1. Select [Color Adjustment] in the [Image] group from the main menu. 2. Press the + button to enter submenus. 3.
  • Page 47 Example: Using the color temperature fixed mode Use this mode when you want to adjust the RGB coordinate while keeping the color temperature setting unchanged. 1. Select [Color Adjustment] in the [Image] group from the main menu. 2. Press the + button to enter submenus. 3.
  • Page 48 Menu operations <Resetting the selected settings> Reset the selected settings to the default settings. 1. Select the item you wish to reset to the default setting from the main menu. 2. Press the RESET button on the remote control to reset to the default setting (resetting does not affect items with no default setting).
  • Page 49 <Resetting the lamp running time> Reset the [Lamp Running Time] displayed on screen to “0”. 1. From the menu screen, select [Initial] Running Time]. 2. Press the + button to open the confirmation screen. 3. Press the h or g button to select [Yes]. 4.

  • Page 50: Selection Menu

    Menu operations 5. Press the + button to enter the lower level selection menu. 6. Press h or g button to select [Subtitle Area] or [V Scroll]. 7. Press the + or – button to select a suitable setting. Memo •...
  • Page 51 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 30 - 37) for information on each setting. <Inline menu composition> Black Level Inline menu item <Inline menu item list>...

  • Page 52: Memory Function

    Saving memory settings All memory numbers have default settings. Since the DPX-1300 saves any changes in the menu item to the current memory number, you do not need to save the settings each time. To preserve the specific settings, use the “Memory lock” function ( Recalling a memory number <Using the remote control>...
  • Page 53 Remote Control Main Unit Remote Control Main Unit Remote Control Main Unit Remote Control Main Unit 2. Press the g button to select “Memory number status” from the bottom of the screen. 3. Press the + button to open the submenu.
  • Page 54 Memory lock The lock function protects information in a memory not to be overwritten. You can set the lock function for each memory number, and additionally for each SDTV/HDTV/RGB-PC input. <Setting Memory Lock> Remote Control Main Unit <Deactivating Memory Lock> Remote Control Main Unit Memo...

  • Page 55: Memory Copy

    Memory copy Copy the settings stored in a memory number to another memory number. Remote Control Main Unit Remote Control Main Unit Main Unit Remote Control 1. Recall the memory number to be the copy source. 2. Press the g button to select “Memory number status”...
  • Page 56 Main Unit Remote Control Main Unit Remote Control Main Unit Remote Control 5. Press the + button to display the confirmation screen. 6. Press the h or g button to select [Yes] . 7. Press the button. The settings stored in the source memory number are copied to the destination memory number.
  • Page 57 Resetting to the default settings in the memory menu Reset the settings stored in the memories to the default settings. <Initialization of the currently selected memory> Follow the procedure below to revert settings stored in the selected memory (corresponding to the signal input from the currently selected input jack) to their default settings.
  • Page 58 <Initialization of all the memories> Reset all the settings in the memories to their default settings regardless of the input jack or input signal. Remote Control Main Unit Remote Control Main Unit 1. From the main menu, select [Initial] [Reset] [All memory].

  • Page 59: Reference

    11 Reference The following is a list of key words used in the use of projectors and image signals and their explanations. Please refer to it when using this manual. For an explanation of vocabulary used in the menu, refer to "Menu group items and functions” ( Ceiling mount bracket The mounting hardware used to hang this unit from the ceiling.

  • Page 60: Compatible Signal Types

    Compatible signal types The following tables show the types and formats of signals the DPX-1300 can project. Signals other than those listed here may not be projected correctly. TV format 1...
  • Page 61 PC Format (Analog RGB PC signals received at the INPUT A or B jack) Signal type VESA (*1) VGA/60Hz VGA/72Hz VGA/75Hz VGA/85Hz SVGA/56Hz SVGA/60Hz SVGA/72Hz SVGA/75Hz SVGA/85Hz XGA/60Hz XGA/70Hz XGA/75Hz XGA/85Hz SXGA/60Hz Macintosh (*2) (*1) VESA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standards Association. (*2) Macintosh is a registered trademark of the Apple Computer corporation.

  • Page 62: Maintenance

    3. Press the filter hook on the underside of the main unit to remove the filter. 4. Firmly attach the new filter. The lamp does not light if the filter is incorrectly attached. Warning • Contact a YAMAHA dealer or service center if you require replacement filters.

  • Page 63: Replacing The Lamp

    Replacing the lamp The lamp used as a light source in the DPX-1300 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.

  • Page 64: Troubleshooting

    Problem The DPX-1300 does not The power cable is not plugged in. turn on. You attempted to turn on The DPX-1300 immediately after turning it off. The filter cover is not correctly attached. The lamp cover is not correctly attached.
  • Page 65 Tightly attach the lamp cover. Replace the lamp with a new one. Replace the lamp with a new one. Check that the ventilation slots are not covered. Contact the store where the DPX-1300 was purchased. , not mechanical problems. Troubleshooting Remedy...

  • Page 66: Message Display

    Message No Signal INPUT A (Component) (Example) Out Of Range Unknown Format Auto Sync... Memory 1—6 Now Processing The lamps has reached its recommended replacement time. Please replace with a new one. Press again to enter standby. Lens Adjustment is locked. Invalid Operation The color temp is fixed Please wait...

  • Page 67: Led Indicator Meanings

    LED indicator meanings LED indicator State Unlit STANDBY/ON (*) Lit red Blinking green Lit green Blinking red Blinking red / blinking red rapidly Unlit LAMP Blinking red Lit red Unlit COVER Lit red Unlit TEMP Lit red Unlit Lit red (*) This LED is also present on the front panel of the main unit.

  • Page 68: Specifications

    • Optical Projection mode Lens f=24.3 – 38.9 mm F=2.7 – 5.0, Electronic zoom(x 1.6), Electronic focus, Electronic lens shift Lamp 270 W SHP lamp Screen size 60–200 inch (16:9) Brightness 800 – 400 ANSI lm (depends on Iris Setting) Contrast 2500:1 to 5000:1 (depends on Iris Setting) •...

  • Page 69: Dimensional Drawing

    Dimensional drawing 119.1 4"-3/5 124.6 4"-7/8 Specifications are subject to change without notice. • This unit may interfere with reception if placed in close proximity to a radio or television receiver. Follow the instructions in this manual to install the unit correctly. 465.4 18"-5/16 132.1...
  • Page 70 YAMAHA ELECTRONICS (UK) LTD. YAMAHA HOUSE, 200 RICKMANSWORTH ROAD WATFORD, HERTS WD18 7GQ, ENGLAND YAMAHA SCANDINAVIA A.B. J A WETTERGRENS GATA 1, BOX 30053, 400 43 VÄSTRA FRÖLUNDA, SWEDEN YAMAHA MUSIC AUSTRALIA PTY, LTD. 17-33 MARKET ST., SOUTH MELBOURNE, 3205 VIC., AUSTRALIA...

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