Dukane 8915 User Manual

LCD Projector Model 8915

User's Manual

Projector

User's Manual - Safety Guide

Thank you for purchasing this projector.

WARNING • Before using, read these user's manuals of this projector to ensure

correct usage through understanding. After reading, store them in a safe place for future reference. Incorrect handling of this product could possibly result in personal injury or physical damage. The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for any damage caused by mishandling that is beyond normal usage defined in these manuals of this projector.

NOTE

• The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this manual

• The reproduction, transmission or use of this document or contents is not permitted without express written authority.

• The information in this manual is subject to change without notice.

About The Symbols

Various symbols are used in this manual, the user’s manual and on the product itself to ensure correct usage, to prevent danger to the user and others, and to prevent property damage. The meanings of these symbols are described below. It is important that you read these descriptions thoroughly and fully understand the contents.

This symbol indicates information that, if ignored, could

WARNING

CAUTION

Typical Symbols

This symbol indicates an additional warning (including cautions). An illustration is provided to clarify the contents.

possibly result in personal injury or even death due to incorrect handling.

This symbol indicates information that, if ignored, could result possibly in personal injury or physical damage due to incorrect handling.

This symbol indicates a prohibited action. The contents will be clearly indicated in an illustration or nearby (the symbol to the left indicates that disassembly is prohibited).

This symbol indicates a compulsory action. The contents will be clearly indicated in an illustration or nearby (the symbol to the left indicates that the power plug should be disconnected from the power outlet).

Safety Precautions

WARNING

Never use the projector if a problem should occur.

Abnormal operations such as smoke, strange odor, no image, no sound, excessive sound, damaged casing or elements or cables, penetration of liquids or foreign matter, etc. can cause a fire or electrical shock. In such case, immediately turn off the power switch and then disconnect the power plug from the power outlet. After making sure that the smoke or odor has stopped, contact your dealer. Never attempt to make repairs yourself because this could be dangerous.

• The power outlet should be close to the projector and easily accessible.

Use special caution for children and pets.

Incorrect handling could result in fire, electrical shock, injury, burn or vision problem. Use special caution in households where children and pets are present.

Do not insert liquids or foreign object.

Penetration of liquids or foreign objects could result in fire or electrical shock. Use special caution in households where children are present. If liquids or foreign object should enter the projector, immediately turn off the power switch, disconnect the power plug from the power outlet and contact your dealer.

• Do not place the projector in a bathroom.

• Do not expose the projector to rain or moisture.

• Do not place flower vases, pots, cups, cosmetics, liquids such as water, etc on or around the projector.

• Do not place metals, combustibles, etc on or around the projector.

• To avoid penetration of foreign objects, do not put the projector into a case or bag together with any thing except the accessories of the projector, signal cables and connectors.

Never disassemble and modify.

The projector contains high voltage components. Modification and/or disassembly of the projector or accessories could result in fire or electrical shock.

• Never open the cabinet.

• Ask your dealer to repair and clean insider.

Do not give the projector any shock or impact.

If the projector should be shocked and/or broken, it could result in an injury, and continued use could result in fire or electrical shock. If the projector is shocked, immediately turn off the power switch, disconnect the power plug from the power outlet and contact your dealer.

Do not place the projector on an unstable surface.

If the projector should be dropped and/or broken, it could result in an injury, and continued use could result in fire or electrical shock.

• Do not place the projector on an unstable, slant or vibrant surface such as

a wobbly or inclined stand.

• Use the caster brakes placing the projector on a stand with casters.

• Do not place the projector in the side up position, the lens up position or

the lens down position.

• In the case of a ceiling installation or the like, contact your dealer before

installation. 2

Disconnect the

plug from the power outlet.

Do not

disassemble.

Safety Precautions (continued)

WARNING

Be cautious of High temperatures of the projector.

High temperatures are generated when the lamp is lit. It could result in fire or burn. Use special caution in households where children are present. Do not touch about the lens, air fans and ventilation openings during use or immediately after use, to prevent a burn. Take care of ventilation.

• Keep a space of 30 cm or more between the sides and other objects such

as walls.

• Do not place the projector on a metallic table or anything weak in heat.

• Do not place anything about the lens, air fans and ventilation openings of

the projector.

• Do not use with the ventilation opening facing downwards.

• Never block the air fan and ventilation openings.

• Do not cover the projector with a tablecloth, etc.

• Do not place the projector on a carpet or bedding.

Never look through the lens or openings when the lamp is on.

The powerful light could adversely affect vision. Use special caution in households where children are present.

Use only the correct power cord and the correct power outlet.

Incorrect power supply could result in fire or electrical shock.

• Use only the correct power outlet depending on the indication on the

projector and the safety standard.

• The enclosed power cord must be used depending on the power outlet to

be used.

Be cautious of the power cord connection.

Incorrect connection of the power cord could result in fire or electrical shock.

• Do not touch the power cord with a wet hand.

• Check that the connecting portion of the power cord is clean (with no

dust), before using. Use a soft and dry cloth to clean the power plug.

• Insert the power plug into a power outlet firmly. Avoid using a loose,

unsound outlet or contact failure.

Be sure to connect with ground wire.

Connect the ground terminal of AC inlet of this unit with the ground terminal provided at the building using the correct power cord; otherwise, fire or electric shock can result.

• Don’t take the core of power cord away.

Surely connect

the ground wire.

Safety Precautions (continued)

WARNING

Be careful in handling the light source lamp.

The projector uses a high-pressure mercury glass lamp made of glass. The lamp can break with a loud bang, or burn out. When the bulb bursts, it is possible for shards of glass to fly into the lamp housing, and for gas containing mercury to escape from the projector’s vent holes.

Please carefully read the section “Lamp”. Be careful in handling the power cord and external connection cables.

If you keep using a damaged the power cord or cables, it can cause a fire or electrical shock. Do not apply too much heat, pressure or tension to the power cord and cables. If the power cord or cables is damaged (exposed or broken core wires, etc.), contact your dealer.

• Do not place the projector or heavy objects on the power cord and cables.

Also, do not place a spread, cover, etc, over them because this could result in the inadvertent placing of heavy objects on the concealed power cord or cables.

• Do not pull the power cord and cables. When connecting and

disconnecting the power cord or cables, do it with your hand holding the plug or connector.

• Do not place the cord near the heater.

• Avoid bending the power cord sharply.

• Do not attempt to work on the power cord.

Be careful in handling the battery of the remote control.

Incorrect handling of the battery could result in fire or personal injury. The battery may explode if not handled properly.

• Keep the battery away from children and pets. If swallowed consult a

physician immediately for emergency treatment.

• Do not allow the battery in a fire or water.

• Avoid fire or high-temperature environment.

• Do not hold the battery with the metallic tweezers.

• Keep the battery in a dark, cool and dry play.

• Do not short circuit the battery.

• Do not recharge, disassemble or solder the battery.

• Do not give the battery a physical impact.

• Use only the battery specified in the other manual of this projector.

• Make sure the plus and minus terminals are correctly aligned when

loading the battery.

• If you observe a leakage of the battery, wipe out the flower and then

replace the battery. If the flower adheres your body or clothes, rinse well with water.

• Obey the local laws on disposing the battery.

Safety Precautions (continued)

CAUTION

Be careful in moving the projector.

Neglect could result in an injury or damage.

• Do not move the projector during use. Before moving, disconnect the

power cord and all external connections, and close the slide lens door or attach the lens cap.

• Avoid any impact or shock to the projector.

• Do not drag the projector.

• For moving the projector, use the enclosed case or bag if provided.

Do not put anything on top of the projector.

Placing anything on the projector could result in loss of balance or falling, and cause an injury or damage. Use special caution in households where children are present.

Do not attach anything other than specified things to the projector.

Neglect could result in an injury or damage.

• Some projector has a screw thread in a lens part. Do not attach anything

other than specified options (such as conversion lens) to the screw thread.

Avoid a smoky, humid or dusty place.

Placing the projector in a smoke, a highly humid, dusty place, oily soot or corrosive gas could result in fire or electrical shock.

• Do not place near the smoking space, the kitchen or a humidifier.

Take care of the air filter to normal ventilate.

The air filter should be cleaned periodically. If the air filter becomes clogged by dust or the like, internal temperature rises and could cause malfunction. The projector may display the message such as “CHECK THE AIR FLOW” or turn off the projector, to prevent the internal heat level rising.

• When the indicators or a message prompts you to clean the air filter, clean

the air filter as soon as possible.

• If the soiling will not come off the air filter, or it becomes damaged,

replace the air filter.

• Use the air filter of the specified type only. Please order the air filter

specified in the other manual of this projector to your dealer.

• When you replace the lamp, replace also the air filter. The air filter may be

attached when you buy a replacement lamp for this projector.

• Do not turn on the projector without air filter.

Avoid a high temperature environment.

The heat could have adverse influence on the cabinet of the projector and other parts. Do not place the projector, the remote control and other parts in direct sunlight or near a hot object such as heater, etc.

Remove the power cord for complete separation.

• For safety purposes, disconnect the power cord if the projector is not to be

used for prolonged periods of time.

• Before cleaning, turn off and unplug the projector. Neglect could result in

fire or electrical shock.

Disconnect the

plug from the

power outlet.

Safety Precautions (continued)

CAUTION

Ask your dealer to cleaning inside of the projector about every two years.

Accumulations of dust inside the projector cause result in fire or malfunction. Cleaning inside is more effective if performed before every humid periods such as rainy season.

• Do not clean inside yourself because it is dangerous.

NOTE

Do not give the remote control any physical impact.

A physical impact could cause damage or malfunction of the remote control.

• Take care not to drop the remote control.

• Do not place the projector or heavy objects on the remote control.

Take care of the lens.

• Close the slide lens door or attach the lens cap to prevent the lens surface being

scratched when the projector is not used.

• Do not touch the lens to prevent fog or dirt of the lens that cause deterioration of display

quality.

• Use commercially available lens tissue to clean the lens (used to clean cameras,

eyeglasses, etc.). Be careful not to scratch the lens with hard objects.

Take care of the cabinet and the remote control.

Incorrect care could have adverse influence such as discoloration, peeling paint, etc.

• Use a soft cloth to clean the cabinet and control panel of the projector and the remote

control. When excessively soiled dilute a neutral detergent in water, wet and wring out the soft cloth and afterward wipe with a dry soft cloth. Do not use undiluted detergent directly.

• Do not use an aerosol sprays, solvents, volatile substances or abrasive cleaner.

• Before using chemical wipes, be sure to read and observe the instructions.

• Do not allow long-term close contact with rubber or vinyl.

About bright spots or dark spots.

Although bright spots or dark spots may appear on the screen, this is a unique characteristic of liquid crystal displays, and such do not constitute or imply a machine defect.

Be careful of printing of the LCD panel.

If the projector continues projecting a still image, inactive images or 16:9 aspect images in case of 4:3 panel, etc., for long time, the LCD panel might possibly be printed. In such a case, please make the projector project a whole white screen for 1 hour or more. You can use the BLANK function of the projector.

About consumables.

Lamp, LCD panels, polarizors and other optical components, and air filter and cooling fans have a different lifetime in each. These parts may need to be replaced after a long usage time, even if one year has not passed since the beginning of using. For more details, please consult your dealer.

Safety Precautions (continued)

NOTE

Avoid strong rays.

Any strong ray (such as direct rays of the sun or room lighting) onto the remote control sensors could invalidate the remote control.

Avoid radio interference.

Any interfering radiation could cause disordered image or noises.

• Avoid radio generator such as a mobile telephone, transceiver, etc. around the projector.

About displaying characteristic.

The display condition of the projector (such as color, contrast, etc.) depends on characteristic of the screen, because the projector uses a liquid crystal display panel. The display condition can differ from the display of CRT.

• Do not use a polarized screen. It can cause red image.

Turn the power on/off in right order.

To prevent any trouble, turn on/off the projector in right order mentioned below unless specifying.

• Power on the projector before the computer or video tape recorder.

• Power off the projector after the computer or video tape recorder.

Take care not to fatigue your eyes.

Rest the eyes periodically.

Set the sound volume at a suitable level to avoid bothering other people.

• It is better to keep the volume level low and close the windows at night to protect the

neighborhood environment.

Connecting with notebook computer

When connecting with notebook computer, set to valid the RGB external image output (setting CRT display or simultaneous display of LCD and CRT). Please read instruction manual of the notebook for more information.

Lamp

WARNING

The projector uses a high-pressure mercury glass lamp. The lamp can break with a loud bang, or burn out, if jolted or scratched, handled while hot, or worn over time.

Note that each lamp has a different lifetime, and some may burst or burn out soon after you start using them. In addition, when the bulb bursts, it is possible for shards of glass to fly into the lamp housing, and for gas containing mercury to escape from the projector’s vent holes.

About disposal of a lamp • This product contains a mercury lamp; do not put in trash. Dispose of in accord with environmental laws. For lamp recycling, go to www.lamprecycle.org. (in USA) For product disposal, contact your local government agency or www.eiae.org (in the US) or www.epsc.ca (in Canada). For more information, call your dealer.

• If the lamp should break (it will make a loud bang when it does), unplug the power cord from the outlet, and make sure to request a replacement lamp from your local dealer. Note that shards of glass could damage the projector’s internals, or cause injury during handling, so please do not try to clean the projector or replace the lamp yourself.

Disconnect the

plug from the

power outlet

• If the lamp should break (it will make a loud bang when it does), ventilate the room well, and make sure not to breathe the gas that comes out of the projector vents, or get it in your eyes or mouth.

• Before replacing the lamp, make sure the power switch is off and the power cable is not plugged in, then wait at least 45 minutes for the lamp to cool sufficiently. Handling the lamp while hot can cause burns, as well as damaging the lamp.

HIGH VOLTAGE HIGH TEMPERATURE HIGH PRESSURE

• Do not open the lamp cover while the projector is suspended from above. This is dangerous, since if the lamp’s bulb has broken, the shards will fall out when the cover is opened. In addition, working in high places is dangerous, so ask your local dealer to have the lamp replaced even if the bulb is not broken.

• Do not use the projector with the lamp cover removed. At the lamp replacing, make sure that the screws are screwed in firmly. Loose screws could result in damage or injury.

• Use the lamp of the specified type only.

• If the lamp breaks soon after the first time it is used, it is possible that there are electrical problems elsewhere besides the lamp. If this happens, contact your local dealer or a service representative.

• Handle with care: jolting or scratching could cause the lamp bulb to burst during use.

• If the indicators or a message prompts you to replace the lamp (see the section “Related Messages” and “Regarding the indicator Lamps”), replace the lamp as soon as possible. Using the lamp for long periods of time, or past the replacement date, could cause it to burst. Do not use old (used) lamps; this is a cause of breakage.

Regulatory Notices

FCC Statement Warning WARNING: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a

Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

INSTRUCTIONS TO USERS: This equipment complies with the requirements of FCC (Federal Communication Commission) equipment provided that the following conditions are met. Some cables have to be used with the core set. Use the accessory cable or a designated-type cable for the connection. For cables that have a core only at one end, connect the core to the projector. CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

For the Customers in CANADA

NOTICE: This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Warranty And After-Service

Unless seen any abnormal operations (mentioned with the first paragraph of WARNING in this manual), when a problem occurs with the equipment, first refer to the “Troubleshooting” section of the “User’s manual – Operating Guide”, and run through the suggested checks. If this does not resolve the problem contact your dealer or service company. They will tell you what warranty condition is applied.

Projector

ImagePro

8915

User Manual – Operating Guide

Thank you for purchasing this projector.

WARNING ►Before using, read the "User's Manual - Safety Guide" and these manuals to ensure correct usage through understanding. After reading, store them in a safe place for future reference.

About this manual

Various symbols are used in this manual. The meanings of these symbols are described below.

WARNING This symbol indicates information that , if ignored, could possibly

result in personal injury or even death due to incorrect handling.

CAUTION This symbol indicates information that , if ignored, could result

possibly in personal injury or physical damage due to incorrect handling.

Please refer to the pages written following this symbol.

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NOTE • The information in this manual is subject to change without notice.

• The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this manual.

• The reproductiob, transmission or use of this document or contents is not permitted without express written authority.

Trademark acknowledgment

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All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Contents

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About this manual . . . . . . . . . . 1

Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Projector features . . . . . . . . . .

Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

About contents of package . . . . . . . 3

Fastening the lens cap . . . . . . . . . . 3

Part names

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Control buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Arrangement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Adjusting the projector's elevator . . 8 About the ﬁlter cover for bottom-up use

Connecting your devices . . . . . . . . 10

Connecting power supply . . . . . . . 13

Remote control . . . . . . . . . . .

Laser pointer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Putting batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Using the remote control . . . . . . . . 15

Power on/off

. . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Turning on the power . . . . . . . . . . .

Turning off the power . . . . . . . . . . .

Operating

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Adjusting the volume . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Temporarily muting the sound . . . .

Selecting an input signal . . . . . . . . 17

Adjusting screen with ONE-TOUCH

Selecting an aspect ratio . . . . . . . . 18

Adjusting the zoom and focus . . . . 18

Using the automatic adjustment feature

Adjusting the position . . . . . . . . . . 19

Correcting the keystone distortions 20

Using the magnify feature . . . . . . . 20

Freezing the screen . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Temporarily blanking the screen Operating the computer screen . . . 22

Multifunctional settings . . . . 23

Using the menu function . . . . . . . . 23

3 3

. . 9

16 16

. . 18

. 19

. . 21

EASY Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Aspect, Mode, Bright, Contrast, Color, Tint, Sharpness, Whisper, Mirror, Reset, Filter time, Language, Go to advanced menu

PICTURE Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Bright, Contrast, Gamma, Color temp, Color, Tint, Sharpness, My memory

IMAGE Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Aspect, Over scan, V. position, H. phase, H. position, H. size, Auto adjust execute

VIDEO Qlty. Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Progressive, 3D-YCS, Video NR

INPUT Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Color space, Component, Video format, DVI, Information

SETUP Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Whisper, Mirror, Volume, Stereo, IR remote

SCREEN Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Language, Menu position, OSD bright, Blank, Start up, MyScreen, MyScreen lock, Message

OPTION Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

One touch, Auto

time, Filter time, Service

search, Auto off, Lamp

NETWORK Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

DHCP, IP address, Subnet mask, Default gateway, Information

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Air ﬁlter

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Other care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Troubleshooting

. . . . . . . . . . 48

Related messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Regarding the indicator lamps . . . . 50

Phenomena that may easily be

mistaken for machine defects . . . . 52

Warranty and after-service

Speciﬁcations . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . 54

Technical (English only)

(Please see the end of this book, although only in English.)

Projector features / Preparations

Projector features

This projector is used to project various computer signals as well as NTSC/PAL/ SECAM video signals onto a screen. It requires just a little space for installation and gets a large image from short distance.

High Brightness



Newly developed 230W UHB (Ultra High Brightness) lamp gives you a higher brightness image on a screen. The image can be still kept as bright and clean enough for use in bright rooms.

Low Noise



WHISPER mode is equipped for reducing acoustic noise to realize quieter operation. It is perfect for use in low luminance rooms where low noise is more important than brightness.

Rich Connectivity



This projector has a variety of I/O ports. It can be easily connected to many signal sources like PC, DVD and so on. The rich connectivity provides you more options to make your presentation impressive.

Compact Body



Even with its many features, this projector is extremely compact and slim, which gives you more ﬂexibility and usability to use it where you want.

Preparations

About contents of package

Please see the "Contents of package" of the "User's Manual - Quick Guide". Your projector should come with the items shown there. Contact immediately your dealer if anything is missing.

NOTE

moving the projector, be sure to use the original packing material. Use special

caution for the lens part.

• Keep the original packing materials for future reshipment. For

Fastening the lens cap

To avoid losing, please fasten the lens cap to the projector using the strap.

Strap ring

Strap

Fix the strap to the strap ring of lens cap.

Put the strap into the groove on rivet.

Push the rivet into the strap hole.

Strap hole

Bottom side

VIDEO

RGB IN1 RGB IN2

DVI-

RGB OUT CONTROL

AUDIO-IN

REMOTE CONTRO

DC OU

S-VIDE

COMPONENT VIDE

CB/P

CR/P

R-AUDIO IN-L

AUDIO-OU

Part names

Projector

Zoom knob (18) Focus ring (18)

Remote sensor (15)

Speaker

Vent (

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Lens (16)

Lamp cover (45) (Lamp unit is inside.)

Control buttons (5) (See the following page.)

Ports (See below.)

AC inlet (13)

Power switch (16)

DC OUT port USB port (11)

COMPONENT VIDEO ports (12)

CB/P

CR/P

Front-Right side

Bottom side

LAN port (

Rear-Left side

Restart switch (*) (52)

)

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Elevator button (8)

Elevator foot (8)

Filter cover (46) (Air ﬁlter and intake vent are inside.)

Speaker

Elevator button (8)

Elevator foot (8)

Vent (

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RGB IN1 port (

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DVI-D port (11) RGB IN2 port (11)

AUDIO OUT port (11) AUDIO IN port (11)

)

AUDIO IN L/R port (

VIDEO port (12) S-VIDEO port (12)

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)

Ports

WIRED REMOTE port

CONTROL port ( RGB OUT port (

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)

NOTE (*) About Restart switch: This Projector is controlled by an internal microprocessor. Under certain exceptional circumstances, the projector may not operate correctly and the microprocessor will need to be reset. In such a case, please push the Restart switch by using a cocktail stick or similar, and before turning on again, make the projector cool down at least 10 minutes without

operating. Only push the Restart switch in these exceptional instances.

)

STANDBY/ON

VIDEO

DOWN

BLANK

ASPECT

PUSH

LASER INDICATOR

LASER

RGB

ENTER

OFF

ESC

POSITION

MAGNIFY

MUTE

KEYSTONE

FREEZE

ONE TOUCH

AUTO

RESET

VOLUME

STAND BY/ ON

INP U

KEY STON E

RES E

MEN U

POW ER

TE MP

LA MP

Part names

Control buttons

STANDBY/ON button (16)

INPUT button (

KEYSTONE button (

RESET button (

Remote control

STANDBY/ON button (

VIDEO button (17)

BLANK button (21)

ASPECT button (

Lever switch (23)

Flip toward disk pad: UP key F

lip toward MENU button: DOWN key

Press in center: ENTER

ESC button (22)

POSITION button (19)

MAGNIFY buttons (

FREEZE button (21)

KEYSTONE button (

Battery cover (14) (on the back)

17)

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20)

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23)

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16)

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18)

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20)

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20)

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Laser switch (Inside of the battery cover)

1: enables the laser function 2: disables the laser function

LAMP incicator (

TEMP indicator (

POWER indicator (16)

Cursor buttons ▲,▼,◄,►(23)

LASER INDICATOR (14)

RGB button (17)

PAGE buttons (

LASER button (14)

Disk pad(22)

Right mouse button (22)

CURSOR buttons (23)

RESET button (

MENU button (23)

AUTO butotn (

VOLUME button (17)

MUTE button (17)

ONE TOUCH button (

REMOTE CONTROL port

50)

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50)

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(15)

22)

23)

19)

18)

Setting up

WARNING ►Place the projector in a stable position horizontally. A fall or a turnover could cause an injury and/or damage to the projector. Then using damaged projector could result in a ﬁre and/or an electric shock.

• Don’t place the projector on an unstable, slant or vibrant surface such as a

wobbly or inclined stand.

• Do not place the projector in the side/front/rear-up position, except care of the

air ﬁlter.

• For the projector installed bottom-up, use the accessory ﬁlter cover for bottom-

up use. And in the case of a ceiling installation or the like, contact your dealer

before installation. ►Place the projection in a cool place, and pay attention enough to ventilation. The high temperature of the projector could cause a ﬁre, a burn and/or malfunction to the projector.

• Don’t stop up, block and cover the projector's vents.

• Keep a space of 30 cm or more between the sides and other objects such as

walls.

• Don’t place the projector on a metallic thing or anything weak in heat.

• Don’t place the projector on a carpet, cushion or bedding.

• Don’t place the projector in direct sunlight or near a hot object such as heater.

• Put nothing about lens and vents of the projector. Put nothing on the projector.

• Put nothing that is sucked or sticks to the bottom of projector. This projector

has some intake vents also on the bottom. ►Do not place the projector on the place that gets wet. Damping the projector or inserting liquid in the projector could cause a ﬁre, an electric shock and/or malfunction to the projector.

• Don’t place the projector in a bathroom or the outdoors.

• Put nothing containing the liquid near the projector.

CAUTION ►Avoid a smoky, humid or dusty place. Placing the projector in such place could cause a ﬁre, an electric shock and/or malfunction to the projector.

• Don’t place the projector near a humidiﬁer, a smoking space or a kitchen.

• Put nothing containing the liquid near the projector. ►Adjist the direction of the projector to keep light from directly hitting the projector's remote sensor.

Setting up

Arrangement

Refer to the illustrations and tables below to determine the screen size and projection distance.

The values shown in the table are calculated for a full size screen: 1024 x 768 (a) The screen size (diagonal) (b) Distance from the projector to the screen (±10%) (c) The height of the screen (±10%)

(b)

4:3

(a)

At 4:3 screen

(a) Screen size

[inch (m)]

30 (0.8) 0.9 (35) 1.1 (42) 40 (1.0) 1.2 (47) 1.4 (57) 6 (2) 55 (22) 50 (1.3) 1.5 (59) 1.8 (71) 8 (3) 69 (27) 60 (1.5) 1.8 (71) 2.2 (86) 9 (4) 82 (32) 70 (1.8) 2.1 (83) 2.6 (100) 11 (4) 96 (38) 80 (2.0) 2.4 (96) 2.9 (115) 12 (5) 110 (43)

90 (2.3) 2.7 (108) 3.3 (130) 14 (5) 123 (49) 100 (2.5) 3.0 (120) 3.7 (144) 15 (6) 137 (54) 120 (3.0) 3.7 (144) 4.4 (174) 18 (7) 165 (65) 150 (3.8) 4.6 (181) 5.5 (217) 23 (9) 206 (81) 200 (5.1) 6.1 (241) 7.4 (291) 30 (12) 274 (108) 250 (6.4) 7.7 (302) 9.2 (364) 38 (15) 343 (135) 300 (7.6) 9.2 (363) 11.1 (437) 46 (18) 411 (162)

At 16:9 screen

(a) Screen size

[inch (m)]

30 (0.8) 1.0 (38) 1.2 (46) 40 (1.0) 1.3 (51) 1.6 (62) -2 (-1) 51 (20) 50 (1.3) 1.6 (65) 2.0 (78) -2 (-1) 64 (25) 60 (1.5) 2.0 (78) 2.4 (94) -2 (-1) 77 (30) 70 (1.8) 2.3 (91) 2.8 (110) -3 (-1) 90 (35) 80 (2.0) 2.6 (104) 3.2 (126) -3 (-1) 103 (41) 90 (2.3) 3.0 (117) 3.6 (141) -4 (-1) 116 (46)

100 (2.5) 3.3 (131) 4.0 (157) -4 (-2) 129 (51) 120 (3.0) 4.0 (157) 4.8 (189) -5 (-2) 154 (61) 150 (3.8) 5.0 (197) 6.0 (237) -6 (-2) 193 (76) 200 (5.1) 6.7 (263) 8.0 (317) -8 (-3) 257 (101) 250 (6.4) 8.4 (329) 10.1 (396) -10 (-4) 322 (127) 300 (7.6) 10.0 (395) 12.1 (476) -12 (-5) 386 (152)

16:9

(a)

(b) Projection distance [m (inch)] (c) Screen height [cm (inch)]

min. max. down up

5 (2) 41 (16)

(b) Projection distance [m (inch)] (c) Screen height [cm (inch)]

min. max. down up

-1 (0) 39 (15)

Setting up

Adjusting the projector's elevator

WARNING ►Do not adjust the projector’s elevator during use or

immediately after use. Handling while the projector is in a high temperature could cause a burn and/or malfunction to the projector.

CAUTION ►If you press the elevator button without holding the projector, the projector might crash down, overturn, smash your ﬁngers and possibly result in malfunction. To prevent damaging the projector and injuring yourself, always hold the projector whenever using the elevator buttons to adjust the elevator feet. ►Except for inclining by the elevator feet adjustment, place the projector horizontally.

You can use the elevator feet to make adjustments if the surface on which you need to set the projector is uneven or if you otherwise need to adjust the angle of projection. The adjustment range of the elevator feet is 0 to 9 degrees.

Elevator feet

After making sure that the projector is cool adequately, press and hold in the

elevator buttons while holding the projector.

The elevator buttons and the elevator feet are on the both sides.

Raise or lower the projector to the desired height and the release the elevator

buttons.

When you release the elevator buttons, the elevator feet will lock into position.

As necessary, you can also ﬁnely adjust the height of the projector by twisting

the elevator feet by hand.

Elevator button

Setting up

About the ﬁlter cover for bottom-up use

WARNING ►Do not replace the ﬁlter cover during use or immediately

after use. While the projector connects with a power supply, or the projector is in a high temperature state, handling could cause an electric shock, a ﬁre, a burn and/or malfunction to the projector.Before handling, make sure the power switch is off and the power cord is not plugged in, then wait at least 45 minutes.

When the projector is installed bottom up, please use the accessory ﬁlter cover for bottom-up use. It is higher than usual ﬁlter cover, to keep the space for intake ventilation. Please change in the following procedure.

Filter cover’s claws

To remove

Filter cover

After making sure that the projector is cool adequately, slowly turn the

projector so that the lens-side is facing up. Please be careful for a projector

not to fall. While the projector is placed lens-side up, hold the projector.

Unhooking the ﬁlter cover’s claws, pull the ﬁlter cover in the direction of the

arrow to remove it. Replace the ﬁlter cover for bottom-up use and snap it back into place.

Slowly turn the projector so that the top is facing up.

To set

Filter cover for bottom-up use

Filter cover’s claws

Setting up

Connecting your devices

CAUTION ►Turn off all devices prior to connecting them to the projector.

Attempting to connect a live device to the projector may generate extremely loud noises or other abnormalities that may result in malfunction and/or damage to the device and/or projector. ►Use the accessory cable or a designated-type cable for the connection. Some cables have to be used with core set. A too long cable may cause a certain picture degradation. Please consult with your dealer for details. For cables that have a core only at one end, connect the core to the projector. ►Make sure that you connect devices to the correct port. Incorrect connection may result in malfunction and/or damage to the device and/or projector.

NOTE • Whenever attempting to connect a laptop computer to the projector, be sure to activate the laptop’s RGB external image output (set the laptop to CRT display or to simultaneous LCD and CRT display). For details on how this is done, please refer instruction manual of the corresponding laptop computer.

• Secure the screws on the connectors and tighten.

• Some computers may have multiple display screen modes. Use of some of these modes will not be possible with this projector.

• For some RGB signal modes, the optional Mac adapter is necessary.

• When the image resolution is changed on a computer, depending on an input, automatic adjust function may take some time and may not be completed. In this case, you may not be able to see a check box to select “Yes/No” for the new resolution on Windows. Then the resolution will go back to the original. It might be recommended to use other CRT or LCD monitors to change the resolution.

About Plug-and-Play capability

Plug-and-Play is a system composed of the computer, its operating system and peripheral equipment (i.e. display devices). This projector is compatible with VESA DDC 2B. Plug-and-Play can be achieved by connecting this projector to computers that are VESA DDC (display data channel) compatible.

• Please take advantage of this function by connecting the accessory RGB cable to the RGB IN1 port (DDC 2B compatible) and/or the optional DVI cable to the DVI-D port (DDC 2B compatible). Plug-and-Play may not work properly if any other type of connection is attempted.

• Please use the standard drivers in your computer as this projector is a Plug-and-Play monitor.

• The 8915's DVI is compatible with HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) and therefore capable of displaying video from HDCP compatible DVD players, et al. However, if the HDCP standards are modiﬁed, the 8915's DVI might not be able to display video from HDCP compatible device developed in conformance to such modiﬁed HDCP standards.

to the

VIDEO

RGB IN1 RGB IN2

DVI-

RGB OUT CONTROL

AUDIO-IN

REMOTE CONTRO

DC OUT

S-VIDEO

COMPONENT VIDE

CB/P

CR/P

R-AUDIO IN-L

AUDIO-OUT

VIDEO

RGB IN1 RGB IN2

DVI-

RGB OUT CONTROL

AUDIO-IN

REMOTE CONTRO

DC OU

S-VIDEO

COMPONENT VIDE

CB/P

CR/P

R-AUDIO IN-L

AUDIO-OU

VIDEO

RGB IN1 RGB IN2

DVI-

RGB OUT CONTROL

AUDIO-IN

REMOTE CONTRO

USB

DC OUT

S-VIDE

LAN

COMPONENT VIDEO

CB/P

CR/P

R-AUDIO IN-L

AUDIO-OU

VIDEO

RGB IN1 RGB IN2

DVI-

RGB OUT CONTROL

AUDIO-IN

REMOTE CONTRO

DC OU

S-VIDEO

LAN

COMPONENT VIDE

CB/P

CR/P

R-AUDIO IN-L

AUDIO-OU

RGB IN2

RGB OUT

Setting up

Examples of connection with a computer

DVI out

Audio out

RS-232C

RGB out Audio out

Connecting to a monitor (output)

RGB in

USB(A)

RGB cable

* AUDIO IN is linked to RGB IN1/2 and

DVI-D.

DVI cable

USB cable

RS232C cable Stereo mini audio cable

Stereo mini audio cable

Connecting to a speaker with ampliﬁer (output)

Audio in

RGB cable

Stereo mini audio cable

VIDEO

RGB IN1 RGB IN2

DVI-D

RGB OUT CONTROL

AUDIO-IN

REMOTE CONTRO

DC OU

S-VIDE

LAN

COMPONENT VIDE

CB/P

CR/P

R-AUDIO IN-L

AUDIO-OU

VIDEO

RGB IN1 RGB IN2

DVI-D

RGB OUT CONTROL

AUDIO-IN

REMOTE CONTRO

DC OU

S-VIDE

LAN

COMPONENT VIDE

CB/P

CR/P

R-AUDIO IN-L

AUDIO-OU

VIDEO

RGB IN1 RGB IN2

DVI-

RGB OUT CONTRO

AUDIO-IN

REMOTE CONTRO

DC OU

S-VIDE

LAN

COMPONENT VIDE

CB/P

CR/P

R-AUDIO IN-L

AUDIO-OU

VIDEO

RGB IN1 RGB IN2

DVI-

RGB OUT CONTRO

AUDIO-IN

REMOTE CONTRO

DC OU

S-VIDE

LAN

COMPONENT VIDE

CB/P

CR/P

R-AUDIO IN-L

AUDIO-OU

Setting up

Examples of connection with a VCR/DVD player

Audio/Video cable

Video out

Audio (L) out

Audio (R) out

S-Video out

Audio (L) out

Audio (R) out

Component video out

CB/P

CR/P

Audio (L) out

Audio (R) out

S-Video cable

Audio cable

Component video cable

Audio cable

RGB out

LAN port

LAN cable (CAT-5)

Component video out

CB/P

CR/P

RGB cable

Component video cable

Setting up

Connecting power supply

WARNING ►Please use extra caution when connecting the power cord as

incorrect or faulty connections may result in ﬁre and/or electrical shock.

• Only use the power cord that came with the projector. If it is damaged, contact your dealer to newly get correct one.

• Only plug the power cord into an outlet rated for use with the power cord's speciﬁed voltage range.

• Never modify the power cord. Never attempt to defeat the ground connection of the three-pronged plug.

Connector of the power cord

AC inlet

Connect the connector of the power cord to the AC inlet of the projector.

Firmly plug the power cord's plug into the outlet.

Remote control

STANDBY/ON

ASPEC

ICAT

POSITION

KEYST

ONE

FREEZ

ONE TOUCH

Remote control

Laser pointer

WARNING ►The laser pointer of the remote control is used in place of a

ﬁnger or rod. Never look directly into the laser beam outlet or point the laser beam at other people. The laser beam can cause vision problems.

CAUTION ►Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures

other than those speciﬁed herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

This remote control has a laser pointer in place of a ﬁnger or rod. The laser beam works and theLASER INDICATOR lights while the LASER button is pressed.

Putting batteries

WARNING ►Always handle the batteries with care and use them only as

directed. Improper use may result in battery explosion, cracking or leakage, which could result in ﬁre, injury and/or pollution of the surrounding environment.

• Be sure to use only the batteries speciﬁed. Do not use batteries of different types at the same time. Do not mix a new battery with used one.

Make sure the plus and minus terminals are correctly aligned when loading a battery.

•

• Keep a battery away from children and pets.

• Do not recharge, short circuit, solder or disassemble a battery.

Do not allow a battery in a ﬁre or water. Keep batteries in a dark, cool and dry place.

•

If you observe a leakage of a battery, wipe out the ﬂower and then replace a battery.

If the ﬂower adheres your body or clothes, rinse well with water immediately.

Remove the battery cover.

Slide back and remove the battery cover in the direction of the arrow.

nsert the batteries.

Align and insert the two AA batteries according to their plus and minus terminals as indicated in the remote control.

Close the battery cover.

Replace the battery cover in the direction of the arrow and snap it back into place.

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