Dukane 28A8043 - Manuals

1 INTRODUCTION specifically designed for multipurpose use. They are easy to con-nect, easy to use, easy to transport, and easy to maintain. The has native SVGA 800x600 resolution, the has XGA 1024x768 resolution. The user interfaces of the two products are identical; information in this user ’s guid...

2 I n t r o d u c t i o n Compatibility The projector is compatible with a wide variety of computers and video devices, including: • IBM-compatible computers, including laptops, up to 1280x1024 resolution. • Apple ® Macintosh ® and PowerBook ® computers up to 1280x1024 resolution. • Most standard VC...

3 F IGURE 1 Shipping box contents 1. Projector + lens cap 6. Computer cable 2. Soft carry case 7. PS/2 mouse cable 3. User’s Guide, Quick Start card, and CD 8. USB mouse cable 4. Remote control 9. S-Video cable 5. Power cord* 10. Audio/Video cable *additional country-dependant power cords may be inc...

4 I n t r o d u c t i o n F IGURE 2 Front view of projector F IGURE 3 Rear view of projector keypad zoom ring focus ring foot release IR sensor connectors security lock powercordconnector foot release dust filters adjustable foot lamp door IR sensor

5 Usage Guidelines • Do not look directly into the projection lens when the projector is turned on. The bright light may harm your eyes. • Do not block the grills on the projector. Restricting the air flow can cause it to overheat and turn off. If this happens, you must wait a minute before attempti...

6 I n t r o d u c t i o n Warranty This product is backed by a limited Five -year warranty. The details of the warranty are printed at the back of this manual. When sending your projector in for repair, Dukane recommends shipping the unit in its original packing material, or having a pro-fessional p...

7 SETTING UP THE PROJECTOR 1 Place the projector on a flat surface. • The projector must be within 6 feet (1.8 m) of your power source and your computer. • If you want to project from behind a translucent screen, set up the projector behind your screen. See “Rear” on page 25 to reverse the image. • ...

8 S e t t i n g u p t h e P r o j e c t o r NOTE : Before you continue, make sure the projector and all other equipment is turned off. If you’re connecting a computer, make sure the distance between it and the projector is 6 feet or less. F IGURE 5 Connector panel NOTE: If you are connecting an olde...

9 Connecting a Computer NOTE: Many laptop computers do not automatically turn on their external video por t when a sec- ondar y display device such as a projector is connected. Refer to your computer manual for the command that activates the exter- nal video por t. Activation com- mands for some lap...

11 Connecting a Video Player If your video device (VCR, DVD player, video camera) uses a round, one-prong composite video connector, use the composite audio/video (A/V) cable provided. The end with 2 connectors attaches to the projector, the other end attaches to the video device. • If your video de...

13 Powering up the Projector NOTE : Always use the power cord that shipped with the projector. 1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Plug the power cord into the back of the projector, then plug it into your electrical outlet. A surge-protected power strip is recommended. • The LED on the top of the projector (F...

14 S e t t i n g u p t h e P r o j e c t o r Turning Off the Projector To turn off the projector, press the Power button. A dialog box appears, asking for confirmation. Press the Power button again to turn the lamp off. The fans continue to run for a minute, then the projector shuts off. If you want...

15 USING THE PROJECTOR This section describes how to use and make adjustments to the projector. It also provides a reference to the keypad and remote buttons and the options available from the on-screen menus. Basic Image Adjustment 1 Make sure you have powered up your equipment in the right order (...

16 U s i n g t h e P r o j e c t o r The projector is equipped with a self-locking, quick-release feet and buttons. To raise the projector: 1 Raise the projector to the height you want, then press and hold the foot release buttons. Release the buttons to lock the feet into position (Figure 9). 2 If ...

17 Using the Remote Control To control the computer ’s mouse from the projector ’s remote, you must connect the USB or PS/2 mouse cables to the computer and the projector. See page 10 for details. Point the remote control at the projection screen or at the front or rear of the projector (not at the ...

18 U s i n g t h e P r o j e c t o r Using the Keypad and Remote Buttons While the menus are displayed, the Keystone and Volume buttons on the keypad and the arrow buttons on the remote act as menu navigation and adjustment buttons and the Source/Select button on the keypad and the Select button on ...

19 Volume Press the Volume buttons to adjust the volume. Arrow buttons Use these buttons to navigate through and make adjustments to the on-screen menus. See “Using the On-Screen Menus” on page 21 for details. Keystone Use this feature to adjust the image vertically and make a squarer image. 1 Press...

20 U s i n g t h e P r o j e c t o r Black (remote only) Press this button to display a black screen. Effect (remote only) Press this button to invoke the presentation effect. The default effect is magnify. You can select among freeze, black, mute, and 16:9. See page 26 for details. To use the magni...

21 Using the On-Screen Menus The projector has menus that allow you to make image adjust- ments and change a variety of settings. NOTE: Some menu items may be grayed out (dimmed) at certain times. This indicates the item is not applicable to your setup or the item is not enabled until another select...

22 U s i n g t h e P r o j e c t o r Basic Menu F IGURE 14 Basic menu Contrast The contrast controls the degree of difference between the lightest and darkest parts of the picture. Adjusting the contrast changes the amount of black and white in the image. 1 Use the up and down arrows to highlight Co...

24 U s i n g t h e P r o j e c t o r Setup menu F IGURE 15 Setup and Picture menus Picture menu • Screen Aspect : The default is 4:3. Click 16:9 if you are watching videos in widescreen format. Highlight Screen Aspect, press Source/Select , use the up and down arrows to highlight your selection, pre...

25 System menu Turn the features in the System menu on and off by highlighting them and pressing Source/Select . A checkmark in the box indi- cates the feature is on; an empty box means the feature is off. F IGURE 16 System menu • Ceiling : This turns the image upside down for ceiling-mounted projec...

26 U s i n g t h e P r o j e c t o r Language menu You can display the on-screen menus in English, German, Span-ish, French, Italian, Dutch, Norwegian, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese, or Simplified Chinese. Highlight the desired language, then press Source/Select . The menus redraw immediately. F IGU...

27 Service menu F IGURE 19 Service menu • Factory reset : This resets all options to the original factory set- tings. Highlight it, then press Source/Select . A confirmation dialog box appears. Press Source/Select to reset, press the right arrow button to highlight No, then press Source/Select if yo...

28 U s i n g t h e P r o j e c t o r Userlogo menu This menu allows you to display a blank blue or black screen instead of the default InFocus screen when no source is detected. Highlight the desired color, press Source/Select , then press the left arrow to return to the previous menu. F IGURE 20 Us...

30 M a i n t e n a n c e & T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g F IGURE 21 Removing the filter doors 3 Remove the filter doors and clean them using a vacuum cleaner on low power. 4 Replace the filter doors and tighten the screws. F IGURE 22 Replacing the filter doors

31 Replacing the Projection Lamp WARNING: To avoid burns, allow the projector to cool for at least 60 minutes before you replace the lamp. Never extract the lamp housing while the projec- tor is operating. The lamp hour timer in the Service Info menu counts the number of hours the lamp has been in u...

32 M a i n t e n a n c e & T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g F IGURE 24 Removing the lamp housing 5 Install the new lamp housing and tighten the screws. WARNING: Do not drop the lamp module or touch the glass bulb! The glass may shatter and cause injur y. 6 Plug in the power cord and press the Power...

33 F IGURE 25 Replacing the batteries in the remote 5 Slide the two tabs on the battery door into position, press the release tab and push the door into the remote to re-install the door. Using the Security Lock The projector has a security connector for use with a PC Guardian Cable Lock System (Fig...

34 M a i n t e n a n c e & T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g Troubleshooting LEDs The Alarm LED on top of the projector (Figure 11 on page 18) will alert you to certain problems. • A solid red Alarm LED means it is time to change the lamp. See page 31. • A blinking red Alarm LED means the projector ...

37 Before calling your dealer or Dukane Technical Support for assis- tance, please have the following information available: • the projector ’s serial number (located on the bottom label) • the resolution of your computer. C all Dukane Technical Support at: 630-584-2300 or Toll-Free at: 1-800-676-24...

39 APPENDIX Specifications The projector must be operated and stored within the tempera-ture and humidity ranges specified. Temperature Operating 41 to 95 ° F (5 to 35 ° C) at sea level 41 to 86 ° F (5 to 30 ° C) at 10,000 feet Non-operating -4 to 140 ° F (-20 to 60 ° C) Altitude Operating 0 to 10,0...

40 A p p e n d i x Accessories Standard Accessories (ship with the projector) User’s Guide Soft Case Shipping Box (with packaging) Computer Cable 6 ft (1.8 m) Audio/Video Cable 6 ft (1.8 m) S-Video Cable 6 ft (1.8 m) PS/2 Mouse Cable USB Mouse Cable North American Power Cord (additional coun-try-dep...

41 Optional Accessories For a complete listing of Optional Accessories: • Contact your local Dukane Dealer• Contact Dukane Audio Visual Products Division at: 1-800-676-2485/2486 • Check out our web-site at: www.dukane.com/av

42 A p p e n d i x Portable and Laptop Activation Chart Many laptop computers do not automatically turn on their exter-nal video port when a projector is connected. Activation com-mands for some laptop computers are listed in the following table. (If your computer is not listed or the given command ...

43 Bondwell LCD or CRT options after bootup reboot for LCD or CRT options to appear Chaplet** setup screen setup screen FN-F6 FN-F6 FN-F4 FN-F4 Chembook FN-F6 FN-F6 Commax Ctrl-Alt-#6 Ctrl-Alt-#5 Compaq* ** Ctrl-Alt-< Ctrl-Alt-> FN-F4 FN-F4 automatic automatic mode/? (for setup option) mode/? ...

47 Using Video Mirroring with a PowerBook Computer When you turn video mirroring (called SimulScan in newer Pow-erBooks—see below) on, the projector displays the same informa-tion that appears on your PowerBook’s built-in screen. When video mirroring is off, the projector acts like a separate displa...

48 A p p e n d i x Projected Image Size NOTE: Use the graph and table to help you determine projected image sizes. F IGURE 27 Projected image size 50 100 150 200 250 5 10 0 15 20 25 30 Diag onal Image Size (inches) Distance to Screen (feet) maximum image size minimum image size Table 1: Range of dis...

49 INDEX Numerics 16 by 9 format 26 A accessories, ordering 40, 41activation commands for laptop com- puters 42 adjusting brightness 22color 22contrast 22height of projector 15image position 24image width 24keystone 23 adjusting the image 24altitude limits 39assistance. See Technical Support B Basic...

LEGAL INFORMATION FIVE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY This Dukane LCD projector is warranted to the original purchaser for a period of five (5) years from the original purchase date - in normal use and service - against defects in material and workmanship. DUKANE CORPORATION EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WAR...

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