Toshiba TDP-P4 User Manual

TDP-P4

Digital Projector

USER’S GUIDE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety Instructions iii

Introduction 1

Image Resolution 1
Compatibility 1
Unpacking the Projector 1
Usage Guidelines 3
If You Need Assistance 3

Setting up the Projector 5

Connecting a Computer 7
Connecting a Video Player 8
Powering up the Projector and Adjusting the Image 9
Turning Off the Projector 9

Using the Projector 11

Basic Image Adjustment 11
Adjusting the Projector 11
Using the Remote Control 12
Using the Keypad and Remote Buttons 14
Using the On-Screen Menus 16
Display Menu 17
Image Menu for Computer Sources 19
Image Menu for Video Sources 21
Control Menu 22
Advanced Menu 23
Language Menu
Status Menu 25

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Maintenance & Troubleshooting 27

Cleaning the Lens 27
Replacing the Projection Lamp 27
Replacing the Batteries in the Remote Control 31
Using the Security Lock 31
Troubleshooting 32

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Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s

Appendix 35

Specifications 35
Accessories 36
Portable and Laptop Activation Chart 38
Using Video Mirroring with a PowerBook Computer 43
Projected Image Size 44

Index 45

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Please read and follow all safety instructions provided BEFORE
using your new projector. Failure to comply with safety instruc­tions may result in fire, electrical shock, or personal injury and
may damage or impair protection provided by equipment. Please
save all safety instructions.

Safety Definitions:

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Warn ing:

Statements identify conditions or practices that

could result in personal injury.

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Caution:

Statements identify conditions or practices that could

result in damage to your equipment.

Safety Symbols:

Attention:

For information about usage of a feature, please

refer to the User’s Guide.

Hot surface. Do not touch.

Warn ing:

An arrow pointing to the lamp door on the projector.

Safety Terms:

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Warn ing:

Don’t look directly into the lens when the projector is

turned on.

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Warning :

To replace the lamp, turn the projector off

and unplug the power cord. To avoid burns, wait 30 min­utes before opening the lamp access grill. Follow all instruc­tions provided in this User’s Guide.

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Warn ing:

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Warning :

Refer all service to qualified service personnel. Ser-

Please use the power cord provided.

vicing your own projector will void the warranty. See the fol­lowing page for the customer service contact information.

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Caution:

Don’t block ventilation openings.

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Safety Instructions

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Caution:

Don’t set liquids on the projector. Spilled liquids may

damage your projector.

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Caution:

Don’t place the projector on a hot surface or in direct

sunlight.

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Caution:

Do not drop the projector. Transport the projector in a

vendor-approved case; refer to your Toshiba dealer or

projectors.toshiba.com

Important Operating Considerations

for more information.

Do not place the projector on a tablecloth or other soft covering
that may block the vents. In the unlikely event of the bulb ruptur­ing, thoroughly clean the area in front of the projector and dis­card any edible items placed in that area.

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Do not place objects in
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Customer Service

Please contact your Toshiba dealer for details.

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INTRODUCTION

The Toshiba TDP-P4 digital projector is specifically designed for
the mobile presenter. It generates crisp, clear images using Digital
Light Processing™ (DLP) technology, and features an
M1-DA type DVI connector for easy, built-in digital/analog and
USB connectivity. It is easy to connect, easy to use, easy to trans­port, and easy to maintain.

Image Resolution

The XGA resolution of the TDP-P4’s projected image is 1024x768.
The projector is compatible with screen resolutions up to
1280x1024. If your computer’s screen resolution is higher than
1280x1024, reset it to a lower resolution before you connect the
projector.

Compatibility

The projector is compatible with a wide variety of computers and
video devices, including:

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IBM-compatible computers, including laptops, up to 1280x1024
resolution.

NOTE: The projector automati-

cally expands 640x480 and

800x600 images to 1024x768.

You can display these images at

their native resolutions using the

Resize option in the Image menu.

See page 19 for more information.

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Apple® Macintosh® and PowerBook® computers up to
1280x1024 resolution.

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Most standard VCRs, DVD players, HDTV sources, camcord­ers and laser disc players.

Unpacking the Projector

The projector comes with the items shown in Figure 1. Check to
make sure all are included.

diately if anything is missing

Contact your Toshiba dealer imme-

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If you are experienced in setting up presentation systems, use the

Quick Start

card that was included in the shipping box. For com­plete details on connecting and operating the projector, refer to
this User’s Guide.

NOTE: The projector is compati-

ble with 1080i and 720P HDTV

formats.

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Introduction

FIGURE 1

Shipping box contents

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1. TDP-P4 digital projector +
lens cap

2. Soft carry case 6. Analog computer cable

3. User’s Guide, Quick Start
card, and CD

4. Power cord 8. S-video cable

5. Remote control

7. Composite video cable

9. Macintosh adapter

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computer and video
connectors

power
switch

power
cord
connector

zoom ring

focus ring

keypad

security lock

FIGURE 2

Side view of projector

Usage Guidelines

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Do not look directly into the projection lens when the projector
is turned on. The bright light may harm your eyes.

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Do not block the grills on the projector. Restricting the air flow
can cause it to overheat and turn off. If this happens, you must
wait a minute before attempting to turn it back on.

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Handle the projector as you would any product with glass
components. Be especially careful not to drop it.

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Avoid leaving the projector in direct sunlight or extreme cold
for extended periods of time. If this happens, allow it to reach
room temperature before use.

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Transport the projector in a vendor-approved hard or soft case.
Part numbers for these cases are listed on page 37.

If You Need Assistance

The first place to look for help is in this manual. Be sure to check
the guidelines in “Troubleshooting” on page 32.

Please contact your Toshiba dealer for details.

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SETTING UP THE PROJECTOR

Place the projector on a flat surface.

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The projector must be within 10 feet (3 m) of your power
source and within 6 feet (1.8 m) of your computer.

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If you want to project from behind a translucent screen, set
up the projector behind your screen. See “Rear Projection”
on page 23 to reverse the image.

Position the projector the desired distance from the screen.

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If the image is too big or too small, use the zoom ring to
adjust the size or move the projector forward or backward.
Figure 3 shows three projected image sizes. For more infor­mation about image size, see “Projected Image Size” on
page 44.

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Projected image size at minimum zoom

Make sure the projector and the computer are turned off.

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Setting up the Projector

NOTE: Before you continue,

make sure the projector and all

other equipment is turned off. If

you’re connecting a computer,

make sure the distance between it

and the projector is 6 feet or less.

computer

power switch

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Connector panel

to USB mouse

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Computer cable

power cord

to computer

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to computer video

to projector

NOTE: If you are connecting an

older Macintosh computer that

does not have a 15-pin connector,

use the Mac adaptor between the

computer and the projector.

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Connecting a Computer

The projector ships with an analog computer cable. If your com­puter has a digital output, you can order the optional digital com­puter cable. Using a digital source generates the highest quality
and brightest image possible.

See “Optional Accessories” on

page 37.

Plug the end of the computer cable with one cable into the

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connector on the projector.

Plug the blue end of the computer cable into the video connec-

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tor on your computer.

If you want to advance slides in a PowerPoint™ presentation

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using the remote, plug the USB cable into the USB mouse con­nector on your computer.

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USB mouse

computer cable

NOTE: Many laptop computers

do not automatically turn on their

external video port when a sec-

ondary display device such as a

projector is connected. Refer to

your computer manual for the

command that activates the exter-

nal video port. Activation com-

mands for some laptop computers

are listed in the Appendix of this

manual on page 38 and in the

Service section of our website.

FIGURE 6

Connecting the projector to a computer

Now you’re ready to power up the projector and your laptop.
Skip to “Powering up the Projector and Adjusting the Image” on
page 9.

NOTE: The USB mouse is sup-

ported for use with Windows 98,

Windows 2000, and Apple OS 8.5

and higher only.

NOTE: You do not need to restart

your computer after connecting a

USB mouse to use it

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Setting up the Projector

Connecting a Video Player

If your video player uses a round, one-prong composite video
connector, use the composite video cable. If your video player
uses a round, four-prong S-video connector, use the S-video
cable. S-video generates a higher quality image.

Plug one end of the composite video cable into the “video-

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NOTE: HDTV sources must be

connected to the projector using

the computer cable (not the video

cable). See the previous pages for

details on connecting this cable.

out” connector on your video player (Figure 7). This connec­tor may be labeled “To Monitor.”

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If you’re using an S-video cable, plug one end of the
S-video cable the “S-video out” connector on the video
player.

Plug the other end of the cable into the appropriate video con-

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nector on the projector.

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CAUTION: Your video player

may also have a “Video Out”

connector for a coaxial cable

connection. DO NOT use this to

connect to the projector.

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video cable

FIGURE 7

Connecting the projector to a video player using a composite video cable

The projector is compatible with these major broadcast video
standards: NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL-M, PAL-N, PAL-60, and
SECAM. It automatically adjusts to optimize its performance for
the incoming video.

Powering up the Projector and Adjusting the Image

Remove the lens cap.

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Plug the power cord into the back of the projector, then plug it

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into your electrical outlet. A surge-protected power strip is
recommended.

Press the Power switch on the back of the projector.

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The fans start to run, the LED on the top of the projector
(Figure 11 on page 14) lights green, and the startup screen
appears. It takes about one minute for the image to achieve
full brightness.

If you connected a video player, turn it on.

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The video image should display on the projection screen. If
it doesn’t, press the

SOURCE

button on the keypad or

remote to display your video image.

Turn on your computer.

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The computer image should display on the projection
screen. If it doesn’t, press the

SOURCE

button on the keypad

or remote to display your computer’s image.

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Make sure your laptop’s external video port is activated;
see “Portable and Laptop Activation Chart” on page 38 for
details.

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If necessary, make adjustments to the image using the pro­jector’s on-screen menus. To open the menus, press the

button on the keypad or remote. For more informa-

MENU

tion about the menus, see page 16.

Turning Off the Projector

To turn off the projector, press the Power switch. If you want to
turn the lamp back on, you must allow 90 seconds for the lamp to
cool. The lamp won’t light if it’s too hot.

NOTE: Always use the power cord

that shipped with the projector.

NOTE: The first time you connect

your computer to the projector, the

computer may display a message

stating that new hardware was

found. The Add New Hardware

Wizard may appear. Use the Wiz-

ard to load the correct driver (the

computer considers the projector a

Plug and Play Monitor).

NOTE: With some computers,

the order in which you power up

the equipment is very important.

Most computers should be turned

on last, after all other peripherals

have been turned on. Refer to your

computer’s documentation to

determine the correct order.

NOTE: To maximize lamp life,

allow the projector to run for at

least five minutes before turning

it off.

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USING THE PROJECTOR

This section describes how to use and make adjustments to the
projector. It also provides a reference to the keypad and remote
buttons and the options available from the on-screen menus.

Basic Image Adjustment

Make sure you have powered up your equipment in the right

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order (page 9).

If the image doesn’t display completely, zoom the image

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(page 11), adjust the height of the projector (page 12) or center
the image by adjusting its horizontal or vertical position
(page 20). Be sure the projector is at a 90 degree angle to the
screen.

If the image is out of focus, rotate the focus lens (page 11).

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If the colors don’t look right, adjust the brightness, contrast,

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tint, or color (page 17).

Adjusting the Projector

To focus the image, rotate the focus ring (Figure 8) until the image
is clear. To zoom the image, rotate the zoom ring. This adjusts the
image size.

focus ring

zoom ring

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Focus ring and zoom ring

NOTE: To obtain the best overall

focus quality, open the menu and

focus on the text. This will ensure

that the best overall image quality

is achieved.

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Using the Projector

The projector is equipped with a self-locking, quick-release eleva­tor foot and button.

To raise the projector:

Press and hold the elevator button (Figure 9).

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Raise the projector to the height you want, then release the

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button to lock the elevator foot into position.

elevator button
(under finger)

elevator foot

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FIGURE 9

Adjusting the height of the projector

Using the Remote Control

To control the computer ’s mouse from the projector’s remote or
keypad, you must connect the mouse connector on the computer
cable to the computer. See page 7 for details.

The projector ships with a remote that has four function buttons,
a disk mouse and two mouse buttons, one on the top of the
remote and one on the bottom.

Point the remote control at the projection screen or at the front of
the projector (not at the computer). The range for optimum oper­ation is about 25 feet. If you point the remote at the projection
screen, the distance to the screen and back to the projector must
be less than or equal to 25 feet. For best results, point the remote
directly at the projector.

disk mouse

right mouse button

left mouse button

(on underside of remote)

FIGURE 10

Remote control

Press anywhere on the edge of the disk mouse to move the cursor
on the screen. You can move the cursor at any angle by pressing
the corresponding edge of the disk. The mouse button on the top
of the remote simulates your computer’s right mouse button; the
button on the bottom simulates your computer’s left mouse but­ton. See “Using the Keypad and Remote Buttons” starting on
page 14 for a description of the four function buttons.

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If you are creating presentations in Microsoft

PowerPoint®, you
can use the remote’s mouse buttons to navigate through your
presentation while in Slide Show mode. To configure PowerPoint
for this, choose Options from the Tools menu, click the View Tab,
de-select the “Popup Menu on Right Mouse Click” option in the
Slide Show section, then click OK. Then, when you’re in Power­Point’s Slide Show mode, a left click advances to the next slide
and a right click returns to the previous slide (other PowerPoint
modes are not affected).

NOTE: If the remote is inactive

for several minutes, it “sleeps” to

conserve battery life. Press any

button except the disk mouse to

re-activate the remote.

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