Toshiba MT700 User Manual

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Owner’s Manual

Home Theater Projector TDP-MT700

SAFETY PRECAUTION

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intend ed to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS

APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DANGEROUS HIGH VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT INSIDE THE ENCLOSURE. DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY.

WARNING: Handling the cord on this projector, or the cords associated with accessories sold with this

USA only

WARNING: The lamp used in this projector contains mercury. Disposal of mercury may be regulated due

USA only

MODEL NAME: TDP-MT700

projector, will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance: www.eiae.org.

TRADE NAME: HOME THEATER PROJECTOR MODEL NAME: TDP-MT700

Tested To Comply With FCC Standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

FCC NOTICE: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. 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. RESPONSIBLE PARTY: TOSHIBA AMERICA CONSUMER PRODUCTS, L.L.C.

82 Totowa Road, Wayne, NJ, 07470 Phone: (973) 628-8000

WARNING: Changes or modifications made to this equipment, not expressly approved by Toshiba, or

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Notice: This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de

Canada only

parties authorized by Toshiba, could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION: PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN IN THIS

OWNER'S MANUAL AND THOSE MARKED ON THE UNIT. RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

This set has been designed and manufactured to ensure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric shock or fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated in this unit will protect you if you observe the following procedures for installation, use and servicing. This unit is fully transistorized and does not contain any parts that can be repaired by the user.

DO NOT REMOVE THE CABINET COVER OR YOU MAY BE EXPOSED TO DANGEROU S VOLTAGE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY.

1. Read owner's manual

After unpacking this product, read the owner's manual carefully, and follow all the operating and other instructions.

2. Power sources

This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.

4. Ventilation

Openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to.

5. Heat

The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

3. Source of light

Do not look into the lens while the lamp is on. The strong light from the lamp may cause damage to your eyes or sight.

6. Replacement parts

When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards. (The lamp is the only user-replaceable part.)

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

7. Water and m ois tu re

Do not use this product near water (for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool).

8. Cleaning

Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a soft cloth for cleaning.

9. Power cord protection

Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.

12. Lightning storms

For added protection for this product during a storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power line surges. However, while it is thundering or lightning, do not touch the apparatus and any connected cable and/or equipment. This will prevent you from receiving the electric shock by an electric surge.

13. Object and liquid entry

Never push objects of any kind into this product through the openings, as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

10. Overloading

Do not overload wall outlets; extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

11. Do not use the product in a closed installation state.

Do not place the product in a box or in any other closed installation state. Otherwise it may overheat. This could result in a risk of fire.

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14. Do not place the product vertically.

Do not use the product in the upright position to project pictures at the ceiling, or any other vertical positions. The product may fall over, causing personal injury or product damage.

15. Do not leave thermal-paper documents or easily deformed items on top of the unit or near the air exhaust for long periods of time.

The heat from the unit could erase the information on the thermal paper, or cause deformation or warping.

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16. Do not stack components.

Do not stack other equipment on this product or stack this product on other equipment. The top and bottom surfaces of this product develop heat and may damage the other unit.

17. Attachments

Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer, as they may cause hazards.

18. Accessories

Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. A product and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn.

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19. Safety check

Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

20. Damage requiring service

Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

a) when the power-supply cord or plug is

damaged;

b) if liquid has been spilled or objects have

fallen into the product;

c) if the product has been exposed to rain or

water;

d) if the product does not operate normally by

following the operating instructions (adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation);

e) if the product has been dropped or damaged

in any way; or

f) when the product exhibits a distinct change in

performance.

21. If glass components, including the lens and lamp, should break, contact your dealer for repair service.

This product incorporates glass components, including the lens and lamp. If such parts should break, please handle with care to avoid injury. Contact your dealer for repair service. The broken pieces of glass may cause injury. In the unlikely event of the lamp rupturing, thoroughly clean the area around the projector and discard any edible items placed in that area.

22. Servicing

Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

POWER SUPPLY CORD SELECTION

If your line voltage is 220 to 240V, use one of the following types of cable .

Plug configuration

Use a 5A fuse approved by ASTA or BSI to BSI362.

Always replace the fuse cover after changing the fuse.

Plug type Line

voltage

EURO 220 - 240V Australian

UK 220 - 240V Switzerland

Plug configuration

Plug type Line

240V 10A

240V 6A

North American

240V 10A

voltage 200 - 240V

200 - 240V

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

Save Original Packing Materials

The original shipping carton and packing materials will come in handy if you ever have to ship your projector. For maximum protection, repack the set as it was originally packed at the factory.

Moisture Condensation

Never operate this unit immediately after moving it from a cold location to a warm location. When the unit is exposed to such a change in temperature, moisture may condense on the crucial internal parts. To prevent the unit from possible damage, do not use the unit for at least 2 hours after there is an extreme or sudden change in temperature.

Location and Installation

• Do not place in hot locations, such as near a heater. Doing so could cause malfunction and shorten the life of the projector.

• Avoid locations with oil or cigarette smoke, which can affect the quality and useful life of the product’s optical parts and darken the screen.

• Do not use the product vertically in any upright position or slantwise at an angle of 20 degrees or more.

• Using this product near a TV or radio may cause interference in the image or sound. If this happens, move it away from the TV or radio.

• In a high-altitude location where the air is thin, cooling efficiency is reduced; therefore, use the projector in a cool area.

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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS (Continued)

Avoid Volatile Liquids

Do not use volatile liquids, such as an insect spray, near the unit. Do not leave rubber or plastic products touching the unit for a long time. They will leave marks on the finish. If cleaning with a chemically saturated cloth, be sure to follow the product's precautions.

In the spaces provided below, record the model and serial numbers located at the bottom of your projector. Model No. Serial No.

Retain this information for future reference.

EXEMPTION CLAUSES

• Toshiba Corporation bears no responsibility in the case of damages arising from natural disaster such as earthquakes, lightning, etc., fire not liable to Toshiba Corporation, operation, theft or mischief by third parties, other accidents, or use under abnormalconditions including erroneous or improper operation and other problems.

• Toshiba Corporation bears no responsibility for incidental damages (lost profit, work interruption, corruption or loss of the memory contents, etc.) arising from the use of or the inability to use this unit.

• Toshiba Corporation accepts no liability whatsoever for any damages arising from not having followed the descriptions in this Instruction Manual.

• Toshiba Corporation accepts no liability whatsoever for any damages arising from malfunctions arising from combination with equipment or software that is not related to Toshib a Corporation.

OTHER NOTES AND INFORMATION

Copyrights

Showing or transmitting commercial imaging software or broadcast or cable-broad casting programs with the purpose of other than the personal and private viewing, including modifying images using the freeze, screen size, PIP or POP functions, or displaying with the varying aspect ratio of the images, could violate the direct or indirect copyrights of the imaging software or broadcast program, etc., if done without first consulting with the copyright holder. For this reason, please take appropriate measures before performing one of the actions listed above, including obtaining a license from the copyright holder.

Disposal

This product contains substances which are harmful to humans and the environment.

• Solder used in the internal parts contains the lead.

• The lamp contains inorganic mercury.

Please dispose of this product or used lamps in accordance with local regulations.

EXEMPTION CLAUSES

Trademarks

• VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA, UXGA are trademarks or registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.

• DLP and Digital Light Processing, Digital Micromirror Device, DMD, and DLP are trademakes of Texas Instruments.

• Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.

• Theater Wide is a registered trademark of Toshiba America Consumer Products, L.L.C.

• HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI licensing LLC.

• DCDi, TrueLife and Fraudja are trademarks of Fraudja, a division of Genesis Microchip Corp.

Notational Conventions Used in This Manual

• References to pages with related information are annotated as follows. For example, if making a reference to page 36:

• The illustrations in this document are for reference purposes only and may not reflect your package exactly .

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REMOTE CONTROL BATTERIES

Caution

• Never throw batteries into a fire.

Note

• Be sure to use AAA batteries.

• Dispose of batteries in a designated dispoal area.

• Attention should be drawn to the environmental aspects of battery disposal.

• Do not mix different battery types or combine used batteries with new ones.

• If the remote control does not operate correctly, or if the operating range becomes reduced, replace both batteries with new ones.

• If the batteries are dead or if you will not be using the remote control for a long time, remove the batteries to prevent battery acid from leaking into the battery compatment.

Using the batteries improperly may cause them to explode or leak and lead to burn or injury. If battery-leaking fluid contacts skin, wash the fluid off immediately with clean water and consult a doctor. If the fluid is spilt on an instrument, avoid contact and wipe it off using tissue paper. (Dispose of the used tissue paper as flammable garbage after moistening with water.)

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SAFETY PRECAUTION ..............................................................................2

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .....................................................3

POWER SUPPLY CORD SELECTION .......................................................6

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS .....................................................................6

EXEMPTION CLAUSES ..............................................................................7

OTHER NOTES AND INFORMATION ........................................................7

REMOTE CONTROL BATTERIES ..............................................................8

CONTENTS ..................................................................................................9

Overview .....................................................................................................11

Shipping contents ................................................................................11

Projector exterior view .........................................................................12

Controls and functions .........................................................................13

Positioning your projector ........................................................................15

Choosing a location .............................................................................15

Obtaining a preferred projected image size .........................................16

Connecting various equipment .................................................................18

Connecting video inputs ......................................................................18

Connecting a computer ........................................................................19

Using the projector and remote control ...................................................20

Preparations ........................................................................................20

Turning the power on ...........................................................................20

Switching input signals ........................................................................20

Adjust the image ..................................................................................21

Optimizing the image ...........................................................................21

Personalizing the projector menu display ............................................23

Saving and loading the video memory .................................................23

Using PIP (Picture-In-Picture) and POP (Picture-On-Picture) functions 23

Pausing the picture ..............................................................................24

Turning the power off ...........................................................................24

Menus ..........................................................................................................25

Menu structure .....................................................................................25

Using the menus ..................................................................................26

CONTENTS

Picture menu ....................................................................................... 26

Display menu ......................................................................................27

Options menu ...................................................................................... 28

Setup menu ......................................................................................... 28

Advanced menu .................................................................................. 29

Additional information .............................................................................. 30

Care of the projector ........................................................................... 30

About lamp .......................................................................................... 31

Replacing the lamp ............................................................................. 31

Indicator lights ..................................................................................... 33

Troubleshooting .................................................................................. 34

Specifications ...................................................................................... 35

Dimensions ......................................................................................... 35

Control terminal ................................................................................... 36

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Overview

Shipping contents

Please make sure that the following items are included in the box, along with the main unit. If any item is missing, please contact your dealer immediately.

Some of the accessories may vary from country to country.

Projector Owner’s manual Power cord

Remote control Batteries

Installing or replacing batteries

Push on the cover and slide it to open. Install two AAA batteries with the correct polarities, then close the cover.

Notes on batteries

Q Before using the batteries, be sure to

observe “REMOTE CONTROL BATTERIES” described in previous pages.

Q Avoid leaving the remote control and

batteries in an excessive heat or humid environment like the kitchen, bathroom, sauna, sunroom, or in a closed car.

Q Dispose of used batteries according to the battery manufacturer ’s instructions and local

environment regulations for your region.

Q If the remote control will not be used for an extended period of ti me, remove the batteries to

avoid damage to the control from possible battery leakage.

Overview

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