Toshiba TDP-P7 owner manual Connections with Personal Computer

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Connecting Personal Computers and Video Equipment

Connecting this unit with a personal computer permits presentation data to be projected as a large screen display at conferences, lectures, and on other occasions. Furthermore, connecting this unit to a DVD player or other video equip- ment source in combination with an audio/video amplifier and speaker system will allow you to enjoy convincing home theater.

Connections with Personal Computer

Please check the following before making connections with the personal computer.

•A suitable resolution for this projector is 1024 x 768 dots (XGA). The maximum displayable resolution is 1280 x 1024 dots (S- XGA).

Make changes to a displayable resolution at the personal computer side. Please check with “Table of Supported Frequency” on Page E-61.

•The setting method for the personal computer will differ depending on the specific model. Please read the personal computer instruction manual or the on-line help information, or contact the manufacturer of your personal computer.

Connect the projector’s RBG connector using the included RGB signal cable.

•When making connections with the RGB connector of the projector, please make the connection via the supplied RGB signal cable.

•The projector has been set to “Auto” at the factory; however, if it does not project, please change the input setting to “RGB” using the menu sequence of [Setup] → [Input Format] → [RGB].

See “Input Format” on Page E-49.

MONITOR OUT

Personal computer

RGB signal cable (Supplied item)

Note:

*Before making connections, check the power of the projector and the equipment to be connected is switched off.

*When projection will be with a notebook computer connected, knowledge will be required for the cable connection and notebook computer startup procedure as well as the operation that follows startup. Please consult the instruction manual of your notebook computer or the on- line help.

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Contents TDP-P7 DOC Compliance Notice Declaration of ConformityPrecautions This label is located on the side of the remote controlDo not look at the laser pointer’s light source Lamp Replacement InstallationPower Supply CleaningMajor Features Table of Contents Table of Contents Checking the Supplied Accessories Built-in security slot Names of the Main Unit PartsBuilt-in Security Slot Zoom ring E-22Names of the Main Unit Parts Remote control sensor E-11Names of the Remote Control Parts Names of Parts/Preparing the Remote Control UnitSide View Preparing the Remote ControlRemote Control Range Inserting the BatteriesProcedure Up to Projecting to the Screen Screen Size and Projection Distance Placement GuideConnections with Personal Computer Personal computer RGB signal cable Supplied itemTo Output the External Output Signal of a Notebook Computer Connecting Personal Computers and Video EquipmentManufacturer Model Key Video cable Mini DIN 4-pin plug Commercially available Connections with Composite SignalsVideo Equipment with Video Connectors Video Equipment with S-VIDEO ConnectorsConnections with Component Signals Connections with the Audio Jack Operating Switch on the projector powerCursor Power Cable Connections and Switching the Power On/OffPress the Enter button to set This completes the selection of the display languageUnplug the power cable FinishingButton on main unit Zoom ring Adjustment of the Projection ScreenAdjustment of the Projection Screen Adjust the projection image to the screenRaising the projection image Making Adjustments with the AdjustersAdjuster button Focus ringGeneral Operation Automatic AdjustmentWhen Auto Source is On When Auto Source is OffFreezing a Moving Picture Cancelling Video and Audio TemporarilyAdjustment of the Volume Press the Cancel button to immediately close the displayEnlargement of the Image and Video Movement Image can also be moved in the following circumstancesPress the Zoom button to enlarge the image Using the Presentation Timer Operation Using the Laser PointerClick button Connecting the computer and projectorClick button on back JOG buttonsProtecting the Projector with the Security Lock Changing the password Input the password using the number buttons 1 toCanceling the password/Changing the password Canceling the passwordExample Brightness adjustment display Using the Quick MenuContent of Adjustments and Settings Press the Select or button to adjustNames and Functions of Buttons Used for Menu Operations Menu Operation MethodMenu Name Cursor Deep Blue Adjustment Bar and Settings ContentsMenu Screen Names and Functions Menu Operation MethodMenu Display Press the Menu button to display the menu Performing Menu OperationsSub menu Making Adjustments/SettingsSelecting Another Menu Name with Remote Control Operation View ColorMenu name Item Name Sub Menu Setup OptionInfo Picture Adj. / Fine Picture / H Position / V Position Picture Adj. Picture AdjustmentImage Brightness / Contrast / Color / Tint / SharpnessImage ResetFine Picture PositionGamma Select the preset color modeColor Quick Color AdjColor Space Selection contents at the time of YPbPr inputColor Temp WhiteWhite Balance Aspect Personal Computer SignalVideo Signals ViewView Vertical Flip / Horizontal FlipKeystone Keystone SaveSetup Auto Power OffAuto Source Menu Position Lamp ModeSetup Status IndicatorVideo and S-Video Presentation TimerTo start the timer Input FormatBackground OptionLanguage On ScreenStartup Screen Security LockOption Status Factory DefaultLamp Timer Reset InfoResolution / Frequency Lamp TimerInfo Thermal Protector When an Indicator is Lit or FlashingCheck the following matters before requesting servicing TroubleshootingDirty Lens CleaningCleaning a Soiled Projector Main Unit Cleaning the Inside of the ProjectorReplacing the Lamp Cartridge Remove the lamp cartridge Replacing the Lamp CartridgeReset the Lamp Timer Mount the new lamp cartridgeMount the lamp cover Mechanical SpecificationsOptical ElectricalSignal Resolution Frequency VideoTable of Supported Frequency Cabinet Dimensions