Dukane 8761A 1. Introduction, About this user's manual

1. Introduction

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Contents

USER’S MANUAL Important Information Precautions CAUTION WARNING: DOC Compliance Notice (for Canada only) Important Information RF Interference (for USA only) WARNING Dukane Corporation •Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Fire and Shock Precautions Lamp Replacement Table of Contents Table of Contents Correcting Horizontal and Vertical Keystone Distortion (Cornerstone) Making Freehand Drawings on a Projected Image (ChalkBoard) Using a USB Memory Device or USB Memory Card Reader Using the Projector to Operate a Computer Connected on a Network Introduction Operation Guide 8761A Congratulations on Your Purchase of the 8761A Projector Projector model 8761A Features you’ll enjoy on the 8761A: About this user's manual Carrying the Projector Page Top Features 1.POWER Button (ON / STAND BY) 2.STATUS Indicator 3.POWER Indicator ( ) 4.SOURCE Button Terminal Panel Features 1.COMPUTER 1 IN / Component Input Connector (Mini D-Sub15 Pin) 2.COMPUTER 2 IN / Component Input Connector (Mini D-Sub15 Pin) This connector has the same function as the COM- PUTER 1 IN connector NOTE: The COMPUTER 2 IN does not support SCART output signal and Plug & Play 12.PC CARD Eject Button Press to eject a PC card partially 13.PC CARD Slot Insert a PC memory card or optional wireless LAN card here 1.Infrared Transmitter/Laser Pointer Transmits an infrared signal when any button other than LASER is pressed Direct the remote control toward the remote sensor on the projector cabinet Beams a laser light when the Laser button is pressed CAUTION: 10.Select Button 11.ENTER Button 12.EXIT Button Returns to the previous menu 13.R-CLICKButton Battery Installation 3 Slip the cover back over the bat teries until it snaps into place Operating Range for Wireless Remote Control The infrared signal operates by Installation and Connections 2. Installation and Connections To the wall outlet zSet up a screen and the projector xConnect your computer or video equip- ment to the projector. See pages 17 cConnect the supplied power cable. See page 8761ALT265 8760ALT245 WARNING *Do not attempt to install the projector yourself Reflecting the Image Enabling the computer’s external display Connecting Your PC or Macintosh Computer AUDIO IN COMPUTER 1 IN COMPUTER 2 IN *When noise appears on the sides of the screen: Use the Overscan feature to display the image correctly To connect SCART output (RGB) NOTE: Audio signal is not available for this connection 1.Turn off the power to the projector and your video equipment Connecting an External Monitor To do so: Connecting Your DVD Player with Component Output 1.Turn off the power to your projector and DVD player 4.Turn on the projector and DVD player Connecting Your VCR or Laser Disc Player To make these connections, simply: 4.Turn on the projector and the VCR or laser disc player Connecting to a Network projector Projector control feature *Using the HTTP Server feature on the projector. See page *Using PC Control Utility 3.0 from the supplied User Supportware 2 CD-ROM Page Inserting and Removing a PC Card Inserting the PC Card LAN card being inserted into the projector's PC CARD slot) Removing the PC Card PC Card Type Connecting the Supplied Power Cable Connect the supplied power cable to the projector •While the projector's lamp is lighted Projecting an Image 3. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation) Note on Startup screen (Menu Language Select screen) To select a menu language, follow these steps: 1.Use the SELECT or button to select one of the 21 languages for the menu 2. Press the ENTER button to execute the selection 3. To close the menu, press the EXIT button Selecting the computer or video source Using the Remote Control Selecting from Source List Detecting the Signal Automatically Adjust the Tilt Foot 1. Lift the front edge of the projector 3.Lower the front of the projector to the desired height 4.Release the Adjustable Tilt Foot Button to lock the Adjustable tilt foot For operating the "Keystone" screen, see " Correcting Key Zoom Focus Auto Keystone Correction Manual Keystone Correction You can also correct keystone distortion manually To do so: The Keystone screen will be displayed on the screen 5.Repeat steps 3 and 4 to correct keystone distortion After completing Keystone correction, press the ENTER button The Keystone screen will disappear Adjusting the Image Using Auto Adjust Optimizing an RGB image automatically Press the Auto Adjust button to optimize an RGB image automatically [Poor picture] [Normal picture] • Do not look into the laser pointer while it is on • Do not point the laser beam at a person • Do not allow children to use the laser pointer To turn off the projector: Press the ENTER button or the POWER (ON/STANDBY) or the POWER OFF button again 3.Turn off the Main Power switch. The power indicator will go out Doing so can cause damage to the projector or PC card: •While the projector lamp is lighted Convenient Features 4. Convenient Features Page Operate the Menus using the USB mouse Mouse Cursor Menu Display Clicking with the right mouse button displays the menu To close the menu, click anywhere in the background Connecting the remote mouse receiver to your computer When operating a computer via the remote mouse receiver When connecting using the USB port Operating your computer’s mouse from the remote control You can operate your computer's mouse from the remote control Cornerstone 2.Project an image so that the screen is smaller than the area of the raster Press the 3D REFORM button on the remote control twice 6.Press the ENTER button 8.Press the ENTER button The confirmation screen is displayed This completes the keystone correction Selecting "Undo" will exit without saving changes The adjustable ranges for 3D Reform are as follows: Horizontal Vertical Cornerstone Max. +/– 35° approx NOTE: The ChalkBoard feature is available only when a USB mouse is used Drag Drags to move the tool bar Pen Color Preparations: *Press the eject button to eject the card 1.Project the image you wish to store on the projector 2.Press the FREEZE button on the remote contorol 3.Press the MENU button to display the Capture menu Assigning a Keyword for the first time 1.Press the MENU button. The menu will be displayed Press the SELECT The page tab “Basic” will be highlighted 3. Press the SELECT button twice to highlight the page tab “Security” Page 9.Press the SELECT button to highlight “OK” and press the ENTER button The confirmation screen will be displayed 10.Press the ENTER button The Security Function is now enabled Checking If Security is enabled 1.Press the POWER (ON/STANDBY) button The "Power Off / Are you sure?" message will appear Press the ENTER button or the POWER (ON/STANDBY) or the POWER OFF button again The projector will turn off Disabling the Security 1.Press the MENU button 3.Press the SELECT button twice to highlight the page tab “Security” 5.Press the ENTER button After entering your keyword, highlight “OK” and press the ENTER button •Some USB memory devices (brands) or USB memory card readers may not work *Pulling out the memory card from the USB memory card reader *Turning off the main power switch or unplugging the power cable Overview Preparation Before Use Handling of the Address for Operation via a Browser is specified for the address or the entry column of the URL http://192.168.73.1/index.html Structure of the HTTP Server Page Disclaimer Operations on the Computer 1.Connect the computer to the LAN and make the required settings 2.Install Desktop Control Utility 1.0 on the computer 4.Start up Desktop Control Utility 1.0. The Startup password window appears Important: Operations on the projector – Connecting to the computer 10.Input the password and click “OK” The password input window is turned off 11.Click the PC search icon . The PC search window appears 12.Click “OK” The connection selection window appears Disconnect icon Use to cut off communications with the computer Shift icon press the ENTER button again to cancel the shift lock mode Ctrl icon Using the Viewer 5. Using the Viewer Features *1 Both PNG and GIF format support non-interlacedimages only Easy to use •Easy slide switching Projecting slides (Viewer) 3.Press the MENU button to display the Viewer menu The Viewer menu includes the following commands: Play next slide when "Manual Play" is selected in the “Play Mode” Viewer Window Elements Indicates the selected folder or drive Indicates folders contained on a PC card or USB memory Indicates information of the selected file or folder year), creation time (hour/minute), file size Setting Option for Viewer “Off” “On” Exiting Viewer Viewing Digital Images Deleting Captured Images To delete captured images: 1.Press the VIEWER button on the remote control to display an image 2.Press the MENU button to display the Viewer menu 3.Use the button to select “Thumbnails” and then press the ENTER button To delete all the captured images: 1.Repeat steps 1 to 3 in the above described procedure 3. Press the MENU button to display the Viewer menu 4.Use the button to select “Delete” and then press the ENTER button 5. Use the button to select “Yes” and then press the ENTER button 4.Use button to select a file (slide) for your background logo Using On-ScreenMenu 6. Using On-ScreenMenu NOTE: You can select a tab only when the tab color is orange Adjust the level or turn the selected item on or off by using the SELECT Changes are stored until you adjust it again Repeat steps Basic menu items are indicated by shaded area Menu Item Source Page Tab Close button Radio button Check box Solid triangle Tab Radio button Use this round button to select an option in a dialog box Check box Place a checkmark in the square box to turn the option On Computer 1 and S-Video Viewer LAN Entry List Entering the Currently Projected Signal into the Entry List 1.Display the Entry List 3.Use the SELECT or button to select "Store" and press the ENTER button Using the Entry List Entry Edit Command You can edit signals on the Entry List Load Enables you to select a signal from the list Store [Brightness] [Contrast] [Color] [Hue] [Sharpness] Using the Wall Color Correction [Wall Color] Selecting Aspect Ratio [Aspect Ratio] (not available for Viewer) Screen Type 4:3 Standard 4:3 aspect Left & Right stretched with black borders on top and bottom Standard 16:9 aspect Controlling Volume [Volume] Reset Picture Management [Preset] [Detail Settings] Page Selecting Signal Type [Signal Type] Image Options Adjusting Clock and Phase [Clock/Phase] This allows you to manually adjust Clock and Phase evident when part of your image appears to be shimmering.) Use "Phase" only after the "Clock" is complete Selecting Resolution [Resolution] This allows you to activate or deactivate the Advanced AccuBlend feature image to fit the full screen Native See "Auto Adjust" on page 107 for turning on or off the Auto Adjust feature Selecting Noise Reduction Level [Noise Reduction] Selecting Color Matrix [Color Matrix] Turning On/Off 3 Dimension Separation [3D Y/C Separation] Setting Vertical Edges [Vertical Enhancer] This function enhances the vertical edges around objects in the image NOTE: This function is not available for an RGB and Component signal Selecting Interlace or Deinterlace [I/P Converter] This function allows you to select between "Interlace" and "Deinterlace Selecting Keystone Mode [Keystone] Selecting this item will display the Keystone setting menu You can correct vertical distortion manually from the menu Changes will be saved even when you turn off the projector You can display the Keystone screen. See page 33 for more details Selecting Cornerstone Mode [Cornerstone] Setting Lamp Mode to Normal or Eco [Lamp Mode] Selecting Menu Mode [Menu Mode] Selecting Menu Language [Language] Menu Selecting Menu Color [Menu Color Select] You can choose a color for the menu Turning On / Off Source Display and Message [Display Select] the top right corner of the screen Selecting Menu Display Time [Menu Display Time] The menu can be turned off manually Selecting a Color or Logo for Background [Background] Security Disabling the Cabinet Buttons [Cabinet Button] Setting a Password [Password (Menu)] / [Password (Logo)] Entry: 1.Type a password Make sure that is highlighted and then press the ENTER button The [Confirm Password] screen will be displayed Security Enable/Disable This turns the Security function on or off Security function is available only when your keyword is entered Use Protect key 1.Insert a PC card into the PC card slot of the projector 3.Use the SELECT button to select "Read" and press the ENTER button Data of the PC card will be read into the projector 4.Use the SELECT button to select "Register" and press the ENTER button Downloaded data will be registered and be displayed in the list window 2.Use the SELECT button to select the PC card data you wish to delete 3.Press the SELECT button to select "Delete" and press the ENTER button Selecting Projector Orientation [Orientation] Selecting Aspect Ratio and Position for Screen [Screen] page Position screen type LAN Mode Setting LAN Mode Hints on How to Set Up LAN Connection Select the On the To receive error messages or information on the remaining lamp life via e-mail: To execute "Easy Connection” using Image Express Utility 2.0: Built-in Profiles (for LAN port [RJ-45]): DHCP: PC Card Profiles (for PC Card): and WEP). See the Advanced menu later on Use this button to connect the projector to a network Advanced menu Network Type (required for wireless only) Site Survey: : access point : Ad Hoc PC WEP (required for wireless only) Disable 64bit Uses 64-bitdatalength for secure transmission 128bit Using Software Keyboard to enter an encryption key 2.Use the SELECT button to select one key and press the ENTER button After finishing entering the WEP key, use the SELECT The software keyboard will disappear Domain Mail Projector Name Using Software Keyboard Selecting Communication Speed [Communication Speed] Options Setting Auto Adjust [Auto Adjust] The RGB image will not be automatically adjusted You can manually optimize the RGB image Normal Enabling High Speed Fan Mode [Fan Mode] High The built-infans run at high speed Selecting Default Source [Default Source Select]: Last Selecting Signal Format [Signal Select] Setting MONITOR OUT Connector [OUT Terminal] Tools Selecting the ChalkBoard [ChalkBoard] This option displays the ChalkBoard tool bar The tool bar contains the following icons Using Off Timer [Off Timer] 2.Select “OK” and press the ENTER button on the remote control 3.The remaining time starts counting down 4.The projector will turn off after the countdown is complete To cancel the preset time, set "Off" for the preset time or turn off the power Usage Time Source Page1 Source Page2 LAN Built-in This page shows information on settings for the LAN port (RJ-45) Indicates the IP address of the projector when the LAN port (RJ-45)is used Indicates the subnet mask of the projector when the LAN port (RJ-45)is used Indicates the MAC address of the LAN port (RJ-45) LAN Wireless This page shows information on settings for WEP key for encryption SSID Indicates the identifier (SSID) for your wireless LAN Mode Returning to Factory Default [Current Signal] Resets the adjustments for the current signal to the factory preset levels All the items in “Adjust (except “Wall Color”) can be reset [All Data] Maintenance 7. Maintenance 1.Turn off the projector before cleaning Lens Protector To replace the lamp: 3. Remove the lamp housing by pulling out the handle 4. Insert a new lamp housing until the lamp housing is plugged into the socket Do not use a lamp other than the specified replacement lamp (LT60LPK) 5.Secure it in place with the two screws. Be sure to tighten the screws 6. Reattach the lamp cover 7.Tighten the lamp cover screw. Be sure to tighten the screw After you install a new lamp, select the menu [Reset] Lamp Time and the Lamp Hour Meter Appendix 8. Appendix Indicator Messages Power Indicator Projector Condition Note Common Problems & Solutions Problem Check These Items Does not turn on control is on. See pages 26 and If there is no picture, or the picture is not displayed correctly •Power on process for the projector and the PC •Enabling the computer’s external display •Non-standardsignal output from the computer •Image displayed is incorrect when using a Macintosh Model Number Optical DMD™ Single Chip Digital Micromirror Device (DMD™) Resolution www.dukcorp.com/av U.S. Responsible Party: 1250 N. Arlington Heights Road Class B Peripheral Lens center Unit: mm (inch) Mini D-Sub15 Pin Connector Pin No RGB Signal (Analog) YCbCr Signal #:Images in above flagged with # are compressed with Advanced AccuBlend NOTE: Some composite sync signals may not be displayed correctly UXGA (1600 1200) is supported for separate sync signal only PC Control Codes Cable Connection PC Control Connector (DIN-8P) NOTE1: Pins 2, 3, 5, 6 and 8 are used inside the projector 1 to 0 and Characters * Print the following pages Frequency of occurrence Power Power cable's plug is fully inserted into the wall outlet Main power switch is pressed to the ON position In the space below please describe your problem in detail Information on application and environment where your projector is used Projector Model number: Serial No.: Audio Visual Products