Dukane 8959A, 8958A User Manual
Projector
8957WA / 8958A / 8959A
User's Manual (detailed)
Instant Stack Guide
Thank you for purchasing this product.
Features
This projector can be used with another projector of the same model to project an
image on the same screen using the Instant Stack feature.
The two projectors can be operated simultaneously to make the image brighter.
Moreover, if you connect two projectors with RS-232C cross-over cable, it turns to
a kind of intellectual stacking system. The two projectors can work alternately by
themselves, and once one projector has an accident the other voluntarily starts to
work to keep your presentation going.
These features, generically called Instant Stack, provide you with the broad use.
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 possibly
result in personal injury or physical damage due to incorrect
handling.
NOTICE This entry notices of fear of causing trouble.
WARNING ►Before using this product, be sure to read all manuals for this
product. After reading them, store them in a safe place for future reference.
►Follow all the instructions in the manuals or on the product. The manufacturer
assumes no responsibility for any damage caused by mishandling that is beyond
normal usage dened in the manuals.
NOTE • The information in this manual is subject to change without notice.
• The illustrations in this manual are for illustrative purposes. They may differ
slightly from your projector.
• The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in
this manual.
• The reproduction, transfer or copy of all or any part of this document is not
permitted without express written consent.
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Please refer to the pages written following this symbol.
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Contents
1. Introduction ........................3
1.1 Important safety instruction ..........3
Instant Stack feature ............................ 3
General installation .............................. 5
1.2 Basic information
and preparations ............................. 6
Instant Stack ........................................ 6
Intellectual Stack and Simple Stack .....6
Remote control for Intellectual Stack
and Simple Stack ............................. 6
Installation styles ................................. 6
Tentative terms for the two projectors .. 6
2. Installation ..........................7
2.1 Preparing for Intellectual Stack..... 7
2.2 Installing
the rst projector (Set A) ................ 8
Removing pocket caps ........................ 8
Preparing elevator feet ........................ 8
Deciding installation position ............... 8
Setting up Set A ...................................9
2.3 Installing
the second projector (Set B) ........ 11
Stacking the projectors ...................... 11
Connecting projectors ........................ 11
Setting up Set B .................................12
2.4 Conrming Main
and Sub settings ............................ 14
2.5 Fine adjusting
image position ............................... 15
For Intellectual Stack users ............... 15
For Simple Stack users ...................... 16
3. STACK menu settings ......17
3.1 Displaying STACK menu ............ 17
3.2 Selecting Main, Sub or off ..........18
3.3 Selecting lamp operation mode .. 19
3.4 Selecting lamp switching mode .. 21
3.5 Selecting input source for Sub.... 22
3.6 Exiting Intellectual
Stack menu ................................... 23
STACK menu ..................................... 23
Dialog from STACK menu .................. 23
3.7 Important information
for Intellectual Stack ...................... 24
4. Connecting cables ...........27
4.1 Connecting an RS-232C cable ... 27
4.2 Connecting signal cables............ 28
Inputting image from Main to Sub ...... 28
Inputting image
to Sub and Main individually ........... 28
5. Setting input ports
using menu .........................29
5.1 Preparing for menu operations ... 29
5.2 Checking Main projector's
operating status ............................. 29
5.3 Starting up Main projector ..........30
5.4 Setting the menu ........................31
Inputting image from Main to Sub
- Computer signal ........................... 31
Inputting image from Main to Sub
- Video signal
(either component or video) ........... 32
Inputting image to
Sub and Main individually ............... 32
6. Restrictions
on Schedule function ........34
7. Troubleshooting ...............36
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1.1 Important safety instruction
The followings are important instructions for safely using the product in Instant
Stack. First of all, read the following instructions and be sure to always follow
them when using Instant Stack of this product.
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WARNING ► Take a special care not to fall the stacked projectors.
• When stacking two projectors, make sure the elevator feet and heel of the
upper projector are inserted into the corresponding pockets of the lower
projectors. (
11
)
• When using the Instant Stack function by piling up two projectors, you can
change the projection angle by adjusting the
elevator feet of the unit that is placed underneath.
(
8
) Exercise care to prevent the stacked projector
from falling off or tipping over while adjusting the
elevator feet.
• A maximum of two projectors can be stacked. Do
not stack three or more projectors.
• Do not install the projectors that are stacked using
the stack pockets, elevator feet and heel of this
projector at a place higher than a person's height.
• Do not install the projectors that are stacked using
the stack pockets, elevator feet and heel of this
projector on a ceiling.
• Do not touch the stacked projectors except when
instructions are given in this manual. Do not hit the
projectors with any type of object.
Pocket cap
Stack pocket
LOCK
Elevator feet
Heel
Cap storage
pocket
Lens
adjuster
door
Stack
pocket
1. Introduction
Instant Stack feature
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1.1 Important safety instruction - Instant Stack feature (continued)
WARNING ► When removing the pocket caps from the stack pockets, be
sure to store them securely and safely inside the lens adjuster door to prevent
children and pets from swallowing the caps. (
3
) If swallowed, consult a
physician immediately.
CAUTION ► Be careful not to injure your nail and nger when removing
the pocket caps. (
3
)
NOTICE ► Intellectual Stack can be operated only in pairs of the same
model projectors. (
6
)
► Instant Stack is a feature that allows you to stack two projectors or arrange
them side by side easily. Depending on the installation and surrounding
environment, images projected from the two projectors may not superimpose
well enough. The images cannot superimpose well enough especially when
the screen is slanted, deformed or the surface is uneven.
• Images projected immediately after turning on the projectors are unstable due
to rising internal temperature. Wait for more than 20 minutes before starting
to adjust the superimposed images.
• The image positions may shift due to temperature change, vibration, or shock
caused by hitting the projector. Install the projectors in a stable environment
when using Instant Stack. If the image positions are shifted, readjust the
images. (
9, 12, 15
)
• The image positions may shift over time due to the tension and the weight of
the connecting cables. Make sure not to impose any load on the projectors
when arranging the cables.
• If the volume level of the built-in speakers is too high, the two projectors may
resonate, noise may occur and the image quality may deteriorate. In this
case, check the volume setting on both projectors. Lower the volume until the
symptoms disappear or arrange the projectors side by side.
• When two projectors are connected using the RS-232C cable, the Main
projector will be able to control the Sub projector. This feature is known as
Intellectual Stack. (
11
) When Intellectual Stack by means of RS-232C
feature is used, RS-232C communication cannot be used to control the
projector. If you wish to control the projectors, use the LAN connection that is
connected to any of the projectors.
• When Intellectual Stack is used, the operations or settings of some functions
are restricted. Refer to this manual for details. (
34
)
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Introduction
General installation
WARNING ► Install the projector where you can access the power outlet
easily.
► Do not subject the projector to unstable conditions. Install the projector in a
stable horizontal position.
• Do not use any mounting accessories except the accessories specied by the
manufacturer. Read and keep the manuals of the accessories used.
• For special installation such as ceiling mounting, be sure to consult your
dealer beforehand. Specic mounting accessories and services may be
required.
► Do not install the projector near thermally conductive or ammable things.
► Do not place the projector where any oils, such as cooking or machine oil,
are used.
► Do not place the projector in a place where it may get wet.
CAUTION ► Place the projector in a cool place with sufcient ventilation.
• Keep a space of 30 cm or more between a side of the projector and other
objects such as a wall. Keep a space of 30 cm or more between the two
projectors, especially if you are installing the projectors side by side.
• Do not stop up, block nor cover the projector’s vent holes.
• Do not place the projector at places that are exposed to magnetic elds, doing
so can cause the cooling fans inside the projector to malfunction.
► Avoid placing the projector in smoky, humid or dusty place.
• Do not place the projector near humidiers. Especially for an ultrasonic
humidier, chlorine and minerals contained in tap water are atomized and
could be deposited in the projector causing image degradation or other
problems.
NOTICE ► Position the projector to prevent light from directly hitting the
projector’s remote sensor.
• Do not place the product in a place where radio interference may be caused.
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Introduction
Tentative terms for the two projectors
For better understanding of the descriptions in this
manual, the following terms are used when explaining the vertical stacking installation.
Set A : Projector placed underneath
Set B : Projector placed on top of Set A
Set
A
Set
B
Installation styles
Following are two styles to install the projectors. Instant Stack supports both
styles.
Style 1 : Stack vertically
Style 2 : Arrange side by side
The descriptions in this manual are mainly on Style 1 installation. If you wish to
install two projectors in Style 2, refer to the descriptions required in this manual.
1.2 Basic information and preparations
Instant Stack
Instant Stack is a feature that allows you to superimpose images projected from
two projectors easily.
Intellectual Stack and Simple Stack
Instant Stack includes the following two features.
When two projectors are connected via an RS-232C cable with necessary settings performed on the projectors, these two projectors will automatically operate
in synchronization with each other according to the settings. This is known as
Intellectual Stack in this manual.
The two projectors operate individually without the RS-232C connection. This is
known as Simple Stack in this manual.
Remote control for Intellectual Stack and Simple Stack
For Intellectual Stack, one projector is set as Main and the other is set as Sub.
Only the Main projector is capable of receiving the remote control signals. To operate the Sub projector, you need to point the remote control at the Main projector.
For details on operating by remote control and from the control panel, refer to 3.7
Important Information for Intellectual Stack.
For Simple Stack, both projectors can receive the remote control signals. To
avoid incorrect operations with the remote control, it is recommended to operate
one projector with the remote control and the other with the control panel on the
projector or a wired remote control. In this case, disable the remote control receiving on the other projector with the KEY LOCK feature. (
Operating Guide →
OPTION menu)
2. Installation
For safety reasons, read 1.1 Important safety instruction (
installation. In addition, take note of the followings for proper use of Instant Stack.
● Use the same model projectors.
● Make sure the projection screen is perpendicular to the projectors.
● When using Intellectual Stack, both projectors will respond to the remote control
signals until STACK MODE on either projector is set to SUB.
During installation, it is recommended to operate one projector with the remote
control and the other with the control panel on the projector or a wired remote
control. In this case, disable the remote control receiving on the other projector
with the KEY LOCK feature. (
● Images from Set A and Set B may superimpose well but the image positions
can shift over time.
Readjust to superimpose the images.
● If the volume level of the built-in speakers is too high, the two projectors may
resonate, noise may occur and the image quality may deteriorate.
In this case, check the volume setting on both projectors. Lower the volume
until the symptoms disappear or arrange the projectors side by side. If the
image positions are shifted, readjust.
Operating Guide → OPTION menu)
3~5
) carefully before
2.1 Preparing for Intellectual Stack
When using Intellectual Stack via RS-232C connection, ensure the following settings are set on the two projectors. Otherwise, the Intellectual Stack menu cannot
be operated.
● STANDBY MODE in SETUP menu: NORMAL
(
Operating Guide → SETUP menu)
● COMMUNICATION TYPE under COMMUNICATION in SERVICE menu: OFF
(
Operating Guide → OPTION menu)
● STACK LOCK in SECURITY menu: OFF
When STACK LOCK is set to on, menus related to Instant Stack cannot be
operated. It is therefore necessary to set it to off during installation and menu
setting.
(1) Use the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons to go into the following menu.
ADVANCED MENU > SECURITY (> ENTER PASSWORD) > STACK LOCK
STACK LOCK dialog will appear on screen. (
Guide → SECURITY menu)
(2) Use the ▲/▼ buttons to highlight OFF, and press the ►
button to complete the setting.
Operating
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NOTE • Set the tilt angle of Set A to within 12 degrees from the level line.
• Take the followings into account when considering the installation position.
- VERTICAL adjuster should be set to the upper limit position.
- ZOOM ring should not be set to the widest position.
- HORIZONTAL adjuster is recommended to be set near the center position.
Preparing elevator feet
When stacking the two projectors, set the length of the
elevator feet to the minimum using the elevator buttons on Set A and B.
CAUTION ► Be careful when stacking the two
projectors, the projector on top may slide down.
NOTE • Cap storage pockets for the pocket caps
are inside the lens adjuster door. Be sure to keep
the caps in the storage pockets after removing the
caps from the stack pockets.
To store the cap to the pocket, place the thin end of
the cap into the pocket rst, then push the other side
of the cap down rmly to the bottom of the pocket.
It is important to ensure that the caps are securely
stored to prevent children and pets from swallowing
them.
LOCK
Thin end
Cap storage
pocket
Pocket caps
CAUTION ► It is recommended to use a pin or
the like to remove the caps. If you are using nger,
be careful not to injure your nail and nger.
Removing pocket caps
When stacking the two projectors, remove the pocket
caps on Set A.
Deciding installation position
Decide the position of Set A and its projection angle. (
User’s Manual (concise)
→ Arrangement and Adjusting the projector’s elevator)
2.2 Installing the rst projector (Set A)
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Setting up Set A
1. Turn on Set A.
2. Set the lens position to the upper limit with the VERTICAL adjuster.
NOTE • If it is not set to the upper limit, the image of Set B may not
superimpose well enough to the image of Set A.
• Perform the INSTALLATION setting rst if necessary as it may change the
image position. (
• HORIZONTAL adjuster is recommended to be set near the center position.
Operating Guide → SETUP menu)
3. Adjust the image of Set A to t the screen with the VERTICAL adjuster,
HORIZONTAL adjuster, ZOOM ring and FOCUS ring. (User’s Manual (con-
cise) → Displaying the picture)
Adjust the image position using KEYSTONE and PERFECT FIT if necessary.
(Operating Guide → EASY MENU or SETUP menu)
NOTE • Do not adjust ZOOM ring to the widest position, otherwise the
image of Set B may not superimpose well enough to the image of Set A. Fine
adjusting the image position of Set B electrically does not increase its image
size. Use the ZOOM ring to adjust the image size of Set B to slightly larger
than Set A.
• KEYSTONE cannot be operated when PERFECT FIT is in use. To adjust
the image using both KEYSTONE and PERFECT FIT, adjust KEYSTONE
rst.
• If you are using Simple Stack, go to 2.3 Installing the second projector (Set
B). (
11
)
4. Display the menu with the MENU button. (Operating Guide → Using the
menu function)
5. Use the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons to go into the following menu.
ADVANCED MENU > OPTION
> SERVICE > COMMUNICATION
> STACK
STACK menu will appear on screen.
(
Operating Guide → OPTION menu)
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2.2 Installing the rst projector (Set A) - Setting up Set A (continued)
6. Use the ▲/▼ buttons to highlight STACK
MODE, and press the ► button to display
the STACK MODE dialog.
Highlight SUB pressing the ▲/▼ buttons,
and press the ► button.
7. After pressing the ► button, a dialog to
conrm whether or not to save the setting is
displayed.
Press the ► button to complete the setting. (23)
8. If you are using Intellectual Stack, disable the remote control receiving using
KEY LOCK. (Operating Guide → OPTION menu)
NOTE • Set A will not be operated by the remote control hereafter. To
avoid crosstalk when operating with the remote control, it is recommended to
disable the remote control receiving using KEY LOCK.
• After the STACK MODE setting is completed, Set A (Sub) will not be able
to receive the remote control signals. When STACK MODE is set to OFF,
enable the remote control receiving using KEY LOCK if necessary.
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Installation
2.3 Installing the second projector (Set B)
2.
With Set B placed on Set A, push
the elevator buttons of Set B to
extend the elevator feet without
lifting Set B. Make sure the elevator feet reach the bottom of the
stack pockets on Set A.
NOTE • It is necessary to keep Set B slightly away from Set A except
for the heel portion to prevent the two projectors from resonating due to the
sound output from the built-in speakers.
• If Set B is tilt further, the image of Set B may not be superimposed to the
image of Set A.
• If the elevator feet of Set A are used, make sure the tilt angle for both sets is
within 12 degrees from the level line.
CAUTION ►Be careful when
stacking the two projectors, the
projector on top may slide down.
Connecting projectors
To use Intellectual Stack, connect an RS-232C cross cable between the
CONTROL port of Set A and Set B.
3. Rotate the elevator feet of Set B
twice in the counterclockwise direction and leave a gap of about 1 mm between the protrusion at the bottom of Set B and the top of Set A as shown in
the gure.
Stacking the projectors
1. Place Set B on Set A when stacking the two projectors. Make sure the heel
on the bottom of Set B is inserted into the corresponding pocket on the top of
Set A.
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Setting up Set B
1. Turn on Set B.
NOTE • After turning on Set B, make sure the image of Set B is not
signicantly tilted compared to the image of Set A. If the image is overly
tilted, rotate the elevator feet of Set B to adjust the angle such that the tilt is
just about right. Check again that there is a gap of about 1 mm between the
protrusion at the bottom of Set B and the top of Set A.
2. Reset the adjustment of KEYSTONE and PERFECT FIT on Set B.
(Operating Guide → EASY MENU or SETUP menu)
NOTE • KEYSTONE cannot be operated when PERFECT FIT is in use. To
reset both functions, reset PERFECT FIT rst.
• Perform the INSTALLATION setting rst if necessary as it may change the
image position. (
Operating Guide → SETUP menu)
3. Adjust the image size and position of Set B with the ZOOM ring, VERTICAL
adjuster, HORIZONTAL adjuster and FOCUS ring such that the image can be
superimposed well to the image of Set A.
NOTE • Fine adjustment of the image size and position thereafter with
functions such as KEYSTONE and PERFECT FIT does not increase the
image size. It is therefore important to have the image of Set B completely
overlapping the image of Set A.
•
When controlling Set B with the remote control, Set A may also respond to the
remote control. It is recommended to control Set B with the control panel on Set B.
• When two projectors are arranged side by side, adjust the image of Set B to
superimpose well to the image of Set A.
• If you are using Simple Stack, it is recommended to disable the remote
control receiving on Set B using KEY LOCK and operate using the control
panel or a wired remote control as Set A will respond to the remote control.
(
Operating Guide → OPTION menu)
• If you are using Simple Stack, go to For Simple Stack users. (
16
)
4. Display the menu with the MENU button. (Operating Guide → Using the
menu function)
5. Use the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons to go into the following menu.
ADVANCED MENU > OPTION
> SERVICE > COMMUNICATION
> STACK
STACK menu will appear on screen.
Operating Guide → OPTION menu)
(
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