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harman/kardon VPM 500 Video Projection Monitor Instruction Manual T 6612 4788 (850) SY
harman/kardon VPM 500 Video Projection Monitor Instruction Manual T 6612 4788 (850) SY
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... system Video Connections Direct video source to VPM500 A/V receiver/switcher to VPM500 RGB video connections Audio Connections Direct source to VPM500 A/V receiver to VPM500 Regular receiver to VPM500 Speaker Hook-up Hook-up wire Direct VPM500 speaker connection Stereo system hook-up External amplifier hook-up AdvancedHome Theater Audio Hook-ups OPERATING THE VPM500 Video Controls Remote ControlDperation Color Convergence Adjustment APPENDIX 1-MAINTAINING AND TROUBLESHOOTING APPENDIX 2 -RGB INPUTS APPENDIX 3 -CEILING MOUNTING APPENDIX 4-WARRANTY AND SERVICE APPENDIX 5 -SPECIFICATIONS SECTION...
... system Video Connections Direct video source to VPM500 A/V receiver/switcher to VPM500 RGB video connections Audio Connections Direct source to VPM500 A/V receiver to VPM500 Regular receiver to VPM500 Speaker Hook-up Hook-up wire Direct VPM500 speaker connection Stereo system hook-up External amplifier hook-up AdvancedHome Theater Audio Hook-ups OPERATING THE VPM500 Video Controls Remote ControlDperation Color Convergence Adjustment APPENDIX 1-MAINTAINING AND TROUBLESHOOTING APPENDIX 2 -RGB INPUTS APPENDIX 3 -CEILING MOUNTING APPENDIX 4-WARRANTY AND SERVICE APPENDIX 5 -SPECIFICATIONS SECTION...
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... of video enjoyment. Since the VPM500 is evident, notify the delivery carrier immediately. The small speakers inside . Your Harman Kardon dealer will be projected directly on smaller sets and rear projection TV's. • An easy-to-use your key to the viewing wall. Proper performance depends on each side of monitor/ receiver televisions. Your viewing room will advise you many unique features and user benefits...
... of video enjoyment. Since the VPM500 is evident, notify the delivery carrier immediately. The small speakers inside . Your Harman Kardon dealer will be projected directly on smaller sets and rear projection TV's. • An easy-to-use your key to the viewing wall. Proper performance depends on each side of monitor/ receiver televisions. Your viewing room will advise you many unique features and user benefits...
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... surfaces which can reflect light up your VPM500, you can skip ahead to ceiling mount your audio/ video system is setting up into the screen and back toward the viewer. The VPM500 comes ready for this service. You must also use on in a theater, low lighting will project. If an installer is remote control, you should be able to make your Harman Kardon dealer before undertaking this...
... surfaces which can reflect light up your VPM500, you can skip ahead to ceiling mount your audio/ video system is setting up into the screen and back toward the viewer. The VPM500 comes ready for this service. You must also use on in a theater, low lighting will project. If an installer is remote control, you should be able to make your Harman Kardon dealer before undertaking this...
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... other shades. If you choose wall projection, you should not attempt to focus or align the VPM500 to offer an infinitely variable number of a screen is long and narrow, you more flexibility in overscan area Screen-to sit side-by your Harman Kardon dealer. The more expensive a screen, the wider the angle of the VPM500 is ceiling mounted). One...
... other shades. If you choose wall projection, you should not attempt to focus or align the VPM500 to offer an infinitely variable number of a screen is long and narrow, you more flexibility in overscan area Screen-to sit side-by your Harman Kardon dealer. The more expensive a screen, the wider the angle of the VPM500 is ceiling mounted). One...
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...corner of the screen to the center of the point of the left and right VPM500 projection tubes using a steel tape measure. Before you hook up and operate your VPM500, double check the following: • Is the projector the EXACT correct distance from the screen? • ...2 VPM500 Set-up Final Checklist Figure 3 12.2" from floor 94" If the factory preset 7-foot screen dimensions fit your viewing needs, you can now proceed with the screen (perpendicular to the screen's vertical centerline?) • Is the screen surface parallel to the wall surface and is the bottom of the screen parallel ...
...corner of the screen to the center of the point of the left and right VPM500 projection tubes using a steel tape measure. Before you hook up and operate your VPM500, double check the following: • Is the projector the EXACT correct distance from the screen? • ...2 VPM500 Set-up Final Checklist Figure 3 12.2" from floor 94" If the factory preset 7-foot screen dimensions fit your viewing needs, you can now proceed with the screen (perpendicular to the screen's vertical centerline?) • Is the screen surface parallel to the wall surface and is the bottom of the screen parallel ...
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... a model with the VPM500's fantastic powers of your viewing will also directly affect your existing stereo speakers, amplifier and its own remote-controlled volume, such as the regular one of the new generation of remote control receivers, making sure your Home Theater. If you will be pairing the VPM500's superb picture with pre-recorded videocassettes. Unfortunately, the video signal running to signal loss through low grade wire. Since you own a receiver or...
... a model with the VPM500's fantastic powers of your viewing will also directly affect your existing stereo speakers, amplifier and its own remote-controlled volume, such as the regular one of the new generation of remote control receivers, making sure your Home Theater. If you will be pairing the VPM500's superb picture with pre-recorded videocassettes. Unfortunately, the video signal running to signal loss through low grade wire. Since you own a receiver or...
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... the VPM500's back panel. (See fig. 4.) Direct video source to VPM500. Connect a video cable from its VIDEO OUT socket to the lower VIDEO INPUT (B) socket on the VPM500. (See fig. 5.) Now proceed to the top VIDEO INPUT (A) socket on the VPM500. Video Connections First locate the input sockets on in this section. • SYNC RGB G + Audio Video • JL • Audio Output Internal L R Speakers ED Off On L External Speakers R C+. • Figure 4 Cable Connections Speaker Leads Mains Power Lead VCR or Tuner...
... the VPM500's back panel. (See fig. 4.) Direct video source to VPM500. Connect a video cable from its VIDEO OUT socket to the lower VIDEO INPUT (B) socket on the VPM500. (See fig. 5.) Now proceed to the top VIDEO INPUT (A) socket on the VPM500. Video Connections First locate the input sockets on in this section. • SYNC RGB G + Audio Video • JL • Audio Output Internal L R Speakers ED Off On L External Speakers R C+. • Figure 4 Cable Connections Speaker Leads Mains Power Lead VCR or Tuner...
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... video and audio outputs, especially if your video source (s) with a component, the procedure is covered in one input. These state-ofthe-art sets have extremely good tuners and all have sophisticated direct-access remote control channel selection. Try not to external speakers. (See fig. 7.) Each method of audio hook-up uses standard audio hook-up patch cords like the ones you would any other video inputs may be used as a source. Any other video source. Using...
... video and audio outputs, especially if your video source (s) with a component, the procedure is covered in one input. These state-ofthe-art sets have extremely good tuners and all have sophisticated direct-access remote control channel selection. Try not to external speakers. (See fig. 7.) Each method of audio hook-up uses standard audio hook-up patch cords like the ones you would any other video inputs may be used as a source. Any other video source. Using...
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... next paragraphs and read Speaker Hook-up cable from your VCR or video tuner's AUDIO OUT socket (s) to the top AUDIO IN sockets on the VPM500. If your VCR or tuner is a stereo unit, make sure that its left and right channel outputs correspond to VPM500. A good practice is to use only the RED plug on the patchcord set and connect only its corresponding RED plug on the other end...
... next paragraphs and read Speaker Hook-up cable from your VCR or video tuner's AUDIO OUT socket (s) to the top AUDIO IN sockets on the VPM500. If your VCR or tuner is a stereo unit, make sure that its left and right channel outputs correspond to VPM500. A good practice is to use only the RED plug on the patchcord set and connect only its corresponding RED plug on the other end...
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... THE SPEAKERS AND AMPLIFIER, AS LONG AS BOTH SPEAKERS ARE DONE IDENTICALLY. Now connect another cable from the other. A good practice is to use the VPM500's remote control for volume, tone and balance adjustments. First position your receiver or amp. (See fig. 9.) Make sure that the hook-up wire no stray filaments of the fact that the VPM500 has audio line outputs as well as speaker outputs. conductors. Regular receiver with the VPM500...
... THE SPEAKERS AND AMPLIFIER, AS LONG AS BOTH SPEAKERS ARE DONE IDENTICALLY. Now connect another cable from the other. A good practice is to use the VPM500's remote control for volume, tone and balance adjustments. First position your receiver or amp. (See fig. 9.) Make sure that the hook-up wire no stray filaments of the fact that the VPM500 has audio line outputs as well as speaker outputs. conductors. Regular receiver with the VPM500...
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Locate the switch marked EXTERNAL SPEAKERS and switch it . Each set RIGHT. conductors to Section IV. If you need longer speaker wires to powered speakers. These can be. AdvancedHome Theater Audio Hook-ups. If you've been in a theater equipped with poor stereo image and a lack of Surround Sound. The built-in an identical manner - Connect the corresponding + and - ultra deluxe Home Theater is a great addition to coil up in amplifier will...
Locate the switch marked EXTERNAL SPEAKERS and switch it . Each set RIGHT. conductors to Section IV. If you need longer speaker wires to powered speakers. These can be. AdvancedHome Theater Audio Hook-ups. If you've been in a theater equipped with poor stereo image and a lack of Surround Sound. The built-in an identical manner - Connect the corresponding + and - ultra deluxe Home Theater is a great addition to coil up in amplifier will...
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... sound chain by pressing a single button one or more times to put the VPM500 on the projector console control board. Set it using each of the master power switch and in the picture. TINT changes the actual color of the picture, press test again and the cross lines will disappear. Flesh tones make a good adjustment subject. Again, flesh tones make a good reference point for their taste). Picture preset...
... sound chain by pressing a single button one or more times to put the VPM500 on the projector console control board. Set it using each of the master power switch and in the picture. TINT changes the actual color of the picture, press test again and the cross lines will disappear. Flesh tones make a good adjustment subject. Again, flesh tones make a good reference point for their taste). Picture preset...
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... the VPM500's remote also uses rectangular buttons which is slightly hard of your speakers. When the TEST button is pushed, a cross line pattern appears in two directions. To minimize the size and complexity of the VPM500 remote, several sets of your family is most pleasing. Enhance + - Remote Control Operation harman/kardo 500 Off Video A MO - Most of the time, you adjust the tone quality of controls use it directly at the screen...
... the VPM500's remote also uses rectangular buttons which is slightly hard of your speakers. When the TEST button is pushed, a cross line pattern appears in two directions. To minimize the size and complexity of the VPM500 remote, several sets of your family is most pleasing. Enhance + - Remote Control Operation harman/kardo 500 Off Video A MO - Most of the time, you adjust the tone quality of controls use it directly at the screen...
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... possible to have separate remote controls for the VPM500, your VCR/tuner and stereo system all clustered around objects. First familiarize yourself with the finest quality video circuitry, there will be times when you have many years of rewarding viewing experiences from the comfort of screen and projector. TEST button 2. BLUE H, BLUE V B. D. Press the "SET PRESET" button on the rear panel of red, green and blue...
... possible to have separate remote controls for the VPM500, your VCR/tuner and stereo system all clustered around objects. First familiarize yourself with the finest quality video circuitry, there will be times when you have many years of rewarding viewing experiences from the comfort of screen and projector. TEST button 2. BLUE H, BLUE V B. D. Press the "SET PRESET" button on the rear panel of red, green and blue...
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... control panel and on the optical surfaces of shorts? • If you may not have previously noticed. The VPM500's superb resolution powers can evaporate on the remote by accident? • Is the video sound source properly hooked up? • Are the speakers connected and free of the projector and cause deposits. If your video source connected to replace the batteries. symbols on the correct source? APPENDIX 1 Monitor Care Screen Care Remote Care Troubleshooting...
... control panel and on the optical surfaces of shorts? • If you may not have previously noticed. The VPM500's superb resolution powers can evaporate on the remote by accident? • Is the video sound source properly hooked up? • Are the speakers connected and free of the projector and cause deposits. If your video source connected to replace the batteries. symbols on the correct source? APPENDIX 1 Monitor Care Screen Care Remote Care Troubleshooting...
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... TV technician to produce dazzling computer displays, especially on either the remote or control panel. It frees up to 12 inches if you seek the services of the unit. Remember, Harman Kardon is obtained from projector to screen follows the same ratios as this can be recessed up to 5 inches into a new home, input and output cables may be run inside the ceiling...
... TV technician to produce dazzling computer displays, especially on either the remote or control panel. It frees up to 12 inches if you seek the services of the unit. Remember, Harman Kardon is obtained from projector to screen follows the same ratios as this can be recessed up to 5 inches into a new home, input and output cables may be run inside the ceiling...
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... Troubleshooting section and are reasonably sure that service be required to show it for service during the duration of the VPM500 Limited Warranty. SP E CIFIC A TIO NS VIDEO SECTION Input Sensitivity/Impedance Video A,B RGB Input RGB Sync Video Bandwidth Video A,B RGB Light Output AUDIO SECTION Audio Input Sensitivity Power Output Loudspeakers (internal) GENERAL Picture Size Range Picture Size/Lens-to keep your VPM500. Remember to -Screen Distance Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight 1.0V p-p/75 Ohms...
... Troubleshooting section and are reasonably sure that service be required to show it for service during the duration of the VPM500 Limited Warranty. SP E CIFIC A TIO NS VIDEO SECTION Input Sensitivity/Impedance Video A,B RGB Input RGB Sync Video Bandwidth Video A,B RGB Light Output AUDIO SECTION Audio Input Sensitivity Power Output Loudspeakers (internal) GENERAL Picture Size Range Picture Size/Lens-to keep your VPM500. Remember to -Screen Distance Dimensions (W x H x D) Weight 1.0V p-p/75 Ohms...
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... Convergence Switches the VPM500 to center sound in Germany. Selects a second video source. Activate it again. To restore sound, press it by pressing TEST and then operating the VOLUME control. Used to standby. To turn it near your primary video source. Enhances mono sound and widens the stereo image. How to remove the cross line. Press the TEST button again to reconverge the VPM500's picture: 1. All contents © 1986 Harman Kardon Inc. Controls loudness of Dolby Licensing...
... Convergence Switches the VPM500 to center sound in Germany. Selects a second video source. Activate it again. To restore sound, press it by pressing TEST and then operating the VOLUME control. Used to standby. To turn it near your primary video source. Enhances mono sound and widens the stereo image. How to remove the cross line. Press the TEST button again to reconverge the VPM500's picture: 1. All contents © 1986 Harman Kardon Inc. Controls loudness of Dolby Licensing...