Dukane 8918 Operation & User’s Manual
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User's Manual – Operating Guide
Thank you for purchasing this projector.
WARNING
Before using this product, please read the “Safety Guide”
section and related sections to ensure the proper use of this product.
After reading section, store this 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 possibly
result in personal injury or physical damage due to incorrect
handling.
Please refer to the pages written following this symbol.
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 reproduction, transfer or copy of all or any part of this document is not permitted
without express written consent.
Trademark acknowledgment
• Mac is registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
• VESA and SVGA are trademarks of the Video Electronics Standard Association.
• Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
•
is a trademark of SRS Labs, Inc.
• WOW technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc.
All other trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.
About this manual. . . . . . . . . . 1
Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Projector features. . . . . . . . . . 3
Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Contents of package . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Fastening the lens cover . . . . . . . . . .3
Part names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Rear panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Arrangement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Adjusting the projector's elevator . . .9
Using the security bar and slot . . . . .9
Connecting your devices . . . . . . . . .10
Connecting power supply . . . . . . . .12
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Laser pointer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Putting batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
About the remote control signal . . . .14
Changing the frequency of remote
control signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Using as a wired remote control . . .15
Using as a
simple PC mouse & keyboard . . .15
Power on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Turning on the power . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Turning off the power . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Adjusting the volume . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Temporarily muting the sound . . . . .17
Selecting an input signal . . . . . . . . .17
Searching an input signal . . . . . . . .18
Selecting an aspect ratio . . . . . . . . .18
Adjusting the zoom and focus . . . . .19
Adjusting the lens shift . . . . . . . . . .19
Using the automatic adjustment feature . .19
Adjusting the position . . . . . . . . . . .20
Correcting the keystone distortions .20
Using the magnify feature . . . . . . . .21
Freezing the screen . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Temporarily blanking the screen . . .22
Using the menu function . . . . . . . . .23
EASY MENU. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
ASPECT, AUTO KEYSTONE
EXECUTE,
KEYSTONE
, KEYSTONE
, PICTURE MODE,
BRIGHTNESS, CONTRAST, COLOR, TINT, SHARPNESS,
WHISPER, MIRROR, RESET, FILTER TIME,
Content
Content
(EASY MENU continued)
LANGUAGE, Go to Advanced Menu...
PICTURE menu . . . . . . . . . . . 26
BRIGHTNESS, CONTRAST, GAMMA, COLOR TEMP,
COLOR, TINT, SHARPNESS, ACTIVE IRIS, MY MEMORY
IMAGE menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
ASPECT, OVER SCAN, V POSITION, H POSITION,
H PHASE, H SIZE, AUTO ADJUST EXECUTE
INPUT menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
PROGRESSIVE, VIDEO NR, 3D-YCS,
COLOR SPACE, COMPONENT, VIDEO FORMAT,
M1-D, FRAME LOCK, RGB IN, RESOLUTION
SETUP menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
AUTO KEYSTONE
EXECUTE,
KEYSTONE
, KEYSTONE
, WHISPER,
MIRROR
AUDIO menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
VOLUME, TREBLE, BASS, SRS WOW,
SPEAKER, AUDIO
SCREEN menu. . . . . . . . . . . . 38
LANGUAGE, MENU POSITION, BLANK,
START UP, MyScreen, MyScreen Lock,
MESSAGE, SOURCE NAME
OPTION menu . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
AUTO SEARCH, AUTO KEYSTONE
,
AUTO ON, AUTO OFF, LAMP TIME,
FILTER TIME, MY BUTTON, SERVICE,
SECURITY
NETWORK menu . . . . . . . . . . 53
DHCP, IP ADDRESS, SUBNET MASK,
DEFAULT GATEWAY, TIME DIFFERENCE,
DATE AND TIME, e-SHOT, INFORMATION, SERVICE
Network functions . . . . . . . . 55
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Internal clock battery . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Other care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . 62
Related messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Regarding the indicator lamps . . . . .63
Phenomena that may be easy
to be mistaken for machine defects . .65
Warranty and after-service. . . 68
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Technical Guide . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Network Functions . . . . . . . . 1-38
Safety Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Fastening the lens cover
To avoid losing the lens cover, please fasten the lens cover to the projector using
the included strap.
1. Fix the strap to the strap hole of the lens
cover.
2.
Put one side of the strap into the groove on
the rivet.
3.
Push the rivet into the rivet hole.
Projector features / Preparations
Projector features
This projector is used to project various picture signals onto a screen. This
projector requires only a minimal amount of space for installation and can produce
a large projected image from even a short distance.
Preparations
Contents of package
Please see the “Contents of package” in the “User’s Manual (concise)” which
is a book. Your projector should come with the items shown there. Contact
immediately your dealer if anything is missing.
NOTE • Keep the original packing materials for future reshipment. Be sure
to use the original packing materials when moving the projector. Use special
caution for the lens.
Strap hole
Rivet hole
Bottom
(1) Speakers (x 4) (37).
(2) Focus ring (19)
(3) Zoom ring (19)
(4) Lamp cover (56)
The lamp unit is inside.
(5) Lens shift cover (19)
(6) Horizontal lens shift dial (19)
(7) Vertical lens shift dial (19)
(8) Front cover
(9) Lens (61)
(10) Lens cover (3)
(11) Remote sensors (x 3) (14)
(12) Elevator feet (x 2) (9)
(13) Elevator knobs (x 2) (9)
(14) Filter cover (58)
The air filter and intake vent are
inside.
(15) Exhaust vents
(16) Intake vents
(17) Rivet hole (3)
(18) Handle
(19) Battery cover (60)
(20) Control panel (5)
(21) Rear panel (5)
WARNING ►HOT! : Do not touch around the lamp cover and the exhaust
vents during use or just after use, since it is too hot.
►Do not look into the lens or vents while the lamp is on, since the strong light
is not good for your eyes.
►Do not grab the front cover to hold the projector up, since the projector may
drop down.
►Do not handle the elevator knobs without holding the projector, since the
projector may drop down.
CAUTION ►Maintain normal ventilation to prevent the projector from
heating up. Do not cover, block or plug up the vents. Do not place anything that
can stick or be sucked to the vents, around the intake vents. Clean the air filter
periodically.
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