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Picture menu 24
Plug and Play 25
PNP Enable 25
position, adjusting 24
power cord

connecting 13
ordering 40

power saving mode 25
power up sequence 13, 35
PS/2 mouse 10

R

Rear projection 25
remote control

replacing the batteries 32
using 17, 18

replacing projection lamp module 31
Reset 23
resetting the lamp timer 27
resetting the projector 23, 27
resolution 1

S

safety guidelines iii
Screen aspect 24
security lock 33, 41
Service menu 27
Setup menu 23
Sharpness 24
shutting off the projector 14
SimulScan, using with PowerBooks 47
Source/Select button 18
SourceSearch 25
specifications 39
starting up the projector 13
S-video, connecting 11
System menu 25

T

Technical Support

in USA 5
information to have on hand 

before you call 37

temperature limits 39
text not visible 35
troubleshooting 34
Tune 24
turning off the projector 14
turning on the projector 13

U

USB mouse 10
Userlogo menu 28

V

vertical lines displayed 36
video cable, connecting 11
video mirroring on a PowerBook 47

W

warranty 41
widescreen format 24, 26

Z

zooming the image 15

Summary of Contents for ImagePro 8043

Page 1: ...e do not make any claim of copyright The copyright remains the property of their respective owners ABOUT PROJECTOR COM Projector com http www projector com is your review and buying guide resource for DLP and LCD video projectors Visit the site to read the latest projector news and reviews read and comment on projector specifications download user manuals and much more ...

Page 2: ...o w n l o a d e d f r o m P r o j e c t o r c o m ImagePro 8043 8753 LCD Projector USERS GUIDE MODEL 28A8043 MODEL 28A8753 ...

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Page 4: ...in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communi cations Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harm ful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense Canada This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à l...

Page 5: ...registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc IBM and PS 2 are trademarks or registered trademarks of International Business Machines Inc Microsoft PowerPoint and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation InFocus and LP are trademarks or registered trademarks of InFocus Corporation ...

Page 6: ...ayer 11 Powering up the Projector and Adjusting the Image 13 Turning Off the Projector 14 Using the Projector 15 Basic Image Adjustment 15 Adjusting the Projector 15 Using the Remote Control 17 Using the Keypad and Remote Buttons 18 Using the On Screen Menus 21 Basic Menu 22 Setup menu 24 Maintenance Troubleshooting 29 Cleaning the Lens 29 Cleaning the Dust Filters 29 Replacing the Projection Lamp...

Page 7: ... P r o j e c t o r c o m ii T a b l e o f C o n t e n t s Appendix 39 Specifications 39 Accessories 40 Portable and Laptop Activation Chart 42 Using Video Mirroring with a PowerBook Computer 47 Projected Image Size 48 Index 49 ...

Page 8: ...For information about usage of a feature please refer to the User s Guide Warning Hot surface Do not touch An arrow pointing to the lamp door on the projector Safety Terms Warning Don t look directly into the lens when the projector is turned on Warning To replace the lamp turn the projector off and unplug the power cord To avoid burns wait 60 min utes before opening the lamp door Follow all instr...

Page 9: ...he projector in Important Operating Considerations Do not place the projector on a tablecloth or other soft covering that may block the vents In the unlikely event of the bulb ruptur ing thoroughly clean the area in back of the projector and discard any edible items placed in that area Do not place objects in this area in back of the projector 2 ft 6m an vendor approved case Customer Service If yo...

Page 10: ... 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 The XGA resolution of the 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 th...

Page 11: ...g IBM compatible computers including laptops up to 1280x1024 resolution Apple Macintosh and PowerBook computers up to 1280x1024 resolution Most standard VCRs DVD players 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 Contact your Dukane dealer immediately if anything is missing ...

Page 12: ...nts 1 Projector lens cap 6 Computer cable 2 Soft carry case 7 PS 2 mouse cable 3 User s Guide Quick Start card and CD 8 USB mouse cable 4 Remote control 9 S Video cable 5 Power cord 10 Audio Video cable additional country dependant power cords may be included 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 8 10 ...

Page 13: ... 4 I n t r o d u c t i o n FIGURE 2 Front view of projector FIGURE 3 Rear view of projector keypad zoom ring focus ring foot release IR sensor connectors security lock power cord connector foot release dust filters adjustable foot lamp door IR sensor ...

Page 14: ...ould any product with glass components Be especially careful not to drop it 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 Transport the projector in a vendor approved hard or soft case If You Need Assistance The first place to look for help is in this manual Be sure to check the guidelines i...

Page 15: ... details of the warranty are printed at the back of this manual When sending your projector in for repair Dukane recommends shipping the unit in its original packing material or having a pro fessional packaging company pack the unit for shipping Do not ship your projector in the enclosed soft case Please insure your shipment for its full value ...

Page 16: ...es with the Ceiling Mount Kit for more information To turn the image upside down see Ceiling on page 25 2 Position the projector the desired distance from the screen NOTE The projector must be at least 3 6 feet 1 m from the pro jection screen 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 4 shows three projected image size...

Page 17: ...ou re connecting a computer make sure the distance between it and the projector is 6 feet or less FIGURE 5 Connector panel NOTE If you are connecting an older Macintosh computer that does not have a 15 pin connector you must use a Mac adaptor between the computer and the projector See Optional Accessories on page 41 computer USB mouse PS 2 mouse computer S video video audio in monitor ...

Page 18: ...tor 2 Plug the other end of the computer cable into the monitor con nector on your computer If you are using a desktop computer you need to disconnect your monitor cable from your com puter FIGURE 6 Connecting the projector to a computer Do you want to play your computer s audio on the projector 1 Plug either end of the audio cable ordered separately into the audio connector on your computer 2 Plu...

Page 19: ...se the USB mouse cable NOTE The USB mouse is supported for use with Windows 98 or higher only 1 Plug the flat end of the USB mouse cable into the mouse con nector on your computer 2 Plug the square end of the USB mouse cable into the USB connector on the projector You must have the appropriate USB drivers installed on your computer to use the USB feature Windows 98 ships with the appropriate drive...

Page 20: ...deo generates a higher quality image 1 Plug the A V cable s round yellow connector into the video out connector on your video device Figure 7 This connec tor may be labeled To Monitor If you re using an S video cable connect the round black connector to the S video out connector on the video device 2 Plug the other yellow connector into the Video connector on the projector If you re using S video ...

Page 21: ...t connector on the video device 4 Plug the blue end of the A V cable into the Audio in con nector on the projector 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 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 o...

Page 22: ...about one minute for the image to achieve full bright ness 4 If you connected a video player turn it on The video image should display on the projection screen If it doesn t press the Source Select button on the keypad page 18 or the Video button on the remote to display your video image 5 If you connected a computer turn it on The computer image should display on the projection screen If it doesn...

Page 23: ...n 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 To maximize lamp life allow the projector to run for at least five minutes before turning it off If you want to turn off the projector for a short period of time press the Power button twice This puts the projector in standby mode The lamp goes out and the fans run and the LED blinks orange ...

Page 24: ... 16 or center the image by adjusting its horizontal or vertical position page 24 Be sure the projector lens is at a 90 degree angle to the screen 3 If the image is out of focus rotate the focus ring page 15 4 If the colors don t look right adjust the brightness contrast tint or color page 22 Adjusting the Projector To focus the image rotate the focus ring Figure 8 until the image is clear To zoom ...

Page 25: ...ick release feet and buttons To raise the projector 1 Raise the projector to the height you want then press and hold the foot release buttons Release the buttons to lock the feet into position Figure 9 2 If necessary rotate the feet to adjust the angle of the projected image FIGURE 9 Adjusting the height of the projector release button ...

Page 26: ...control at the projection screen or at the front or rear of the projector not at the computer The range for opti mum operation is about 40 feet If you point the remote at the projection screen the distance to the screen and back to the pro jector must be less than or equal to 40 feet For best results point the remote directly at the projector FIGURE 10 Remote control Volume Power Menu Video Effect...

Page 27: ...URE 11 Keypad and remote buttons Menu Press the Menu button to open the on screen menus Press Menu again to close the menus When you close the menus the projec tor saves any changes you made The menu automatically closes after 1 minute if no buttons are pressed For more information about the on screen menus see page 21 Source Select keypad only or Computer and Video remote only When you have more ...

Page 28: ...g the On Screen Menus on page 21 for details Keystone Use this feature to adjust the image vertically and make a squarer image 1 Press the Keystone up arrow to reduce the upper part of the image and press the Keystone down arrow to reduce the lower part You can also adjust keystone from the Basic menu see page 23 for details on the menu FIGURE 12 Adjusting the keystone increasing keystone decreasi...

Page 29: ...ffect then press the up or right arrow to magnify the image press the down or left arrows to decrease the magnification If you press Effect again you can use the arrows to pan the image displaying different parts of it only if the image is magnified To return to magnify mode press the Select or L button To return to the original size press the Effect button twice Contrast remote only Press the Con...

Page 30: ...ress the up arrow button to move the cursor up The selected menu is highlighted FIGURE 13 On screen menu To change a menu setting use the up and down arrow buttons to move the cursor up and down to the item you want to change the selected item is highlighted then press the Source Select button on the keypad or the Select button on the remote Use the left and right arrows to adjust the setting or u...

Page 31: ... press Source Select to accept your changes Brightness Adjusting the brightness changes the intensity of the image 1 Use the up and down arrows to highlight Brightness press Source Select use the left and right arrows to adjust the brightness from 0 to 100 in the slider bar then press Source Select to accept your changes NOTE The color setting applies to video sources only Color The color setting ...

Page 32: ...tments 1 Press the down button to highlight Keystone then press Source Select Use the left and right arrows to adjust the key stone setting from 63 to 63 in the slider bar Press Source Select to accept your changes Setup See the following pages for details on this menu Reset This resets the picutre settings like brightness and contrast About This read only menu provides information about the sourc...

Page 33: ...e left arrow to return to the Picture menu Color Temp The default is 7300 Choose a different value to adjust the amount of red in the image Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness of video images Tune Use the left and right arrows to adjust the horizontal phase and fine tuning of the image Width Use the left and right arrows to adjust the width of the image Position Use the left and right arrows to adjust...

Page 34: ...button on the remote to switch among sources Hide OSD This hides the on screen display OSD DPMS enable This turns the Display Power Management Sys tem DPMS on When it is on the projector turns the lamp off after 3 minutes of not detecting an active source The projector will return to normal activity immediately if it detects an active source After 5 additional minutes the projector turns com plete...

Page 35: ...7 Language menu Effect menu This menu allows you to assign a different effect to the Effect but ton on the remote The default effect is magnify Highlight an effect and press Source Select to choose a different one FIGURE 18 Effect menu Magnify This allows you to enlarge and display different parts of the image See page 20 for detail on magnify Freeze This freezes the projected image Black This mas...

Page 36: ...f you don t want a reset Info This read only window provides information on the pro jector s software the number of hours the current lamp has been in use and selected image settings Press Source Select to close this window Reset lamptimer This resets the lamp hour timer to zero After replacing the lamp page 31 highlight Reset lamptimer press Source Select then press it again to confirm your selec...

Page 37: ...e c t o r Userlogo menu This menu allows you to display a blank blue or black screen instead of the default InFocus screen when no source is detected Highlight the desired color press Source Select then press the left arrow to return to the previous menu FIGURE 20 Userlogo menu ...

Page 38: ... Avoid using an excessive amount of cleaner and don t apply the cleaner directly to the lens Abrasive cleaners solvents or other harsh chemicals might scratch the lens 2 Lightly wipe the cleaning cloth over the lens in a circular motion 3 If you don t intend to use the projector immediately replace the lens cap Cleaning the Dust Filters The dust filters catch dust and other particles in the air If...

Page 39: ...0 M a i n t e n a n c e T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g FIGURE 21 Removing the filter doors 3 Remove the filter doors and clean them using a vacuum cleaner on low power 4 Replace the filter doors and tighten the screws FIGURE 22 Replacing the filter doors ...

Page 40: ...ousings from your Dukane dealer See Accessories on page 40 for information Follow these steps to replace the projection lamp 1 Turn off the projector and unplug the power cord 2 Wait 60 minutes to allow the projector to cool thoroughly 3 Loosen the three captive screws on the lamp housing WARNING Be extremely careful when removing the lamp housing In the unlikely event that the bulb ruptures small...

Page 41: ... Reset lamptimer See page 27 for details on the Service menu Replacing the Batteries in the Remote Control The life of the batteries depends on how often and how long you use the remote Symptoms of low battery charge include erratic responses when using the remote and a reduced range of opera tion Follow these steps to replace the batteries 1 Turn the remote face down in your hand 2 Push the relea...

Page 42: ...nd push the door into the remote to re install the door Using the Security Lock The projector has a security connector for use with a PC Guardian Cable Lock System Figure 26 See Optional Accessories on page 41 for ordering information Refer to the information that came with the lock for instructions on how to use it to secure the projector FIGURE 26 Installing the security lock ...

Page 43: ...is going into standby mode a solid orange LED means the projector is in standby mode See page 14 for detail on standby mode Problem The projector is not running Make sure that the power cord is properly connected to a func tional AC electrical outlet Make sure that the power cord is also properly connected to the projector If the projector is plugged into a power strip make sure the power strip is...

Page 44: ... s manual for details Make sure your computer s video board is installed and con figured correctly Make sure your computer has a compatible video board The projector isn t CGA or EGA compatible If you re using Windows 98 1 Open My Computer icon the Control Panel folder and then the Display icon 2 Click the Settings tab 3 Verify that the Desktop area is set to 1280x1024 or less Problem Color or tex...

Page 45: ...urn to forward projection See page 25 Problem Projected image is distorted Try resetting the projector See page 23 Adjust the tuning of the image See page 24 Problem Projected colors don t match the computer or video player s colors Just as there are differences in the displays of different moni tors there are often differences between the computer image and the projected image Adjust the brightne...

Page 46: ...your dealer or Dukane Technical Support for assis tance please have the following information available the projector s serial number located on the bottom label the resolution of your computer Call Dukane Technical Support at 630 584 2300 or Toll Free at 1 800 676 2487 ...

Page 47: ...o w n l o a d e d f r o m P r o j e c t o r c o m 38 M a i n t e n a n c e T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g ...

Page 48: ...60 C Altitude Operating 0 to 10 000 feet 3 048 meters Non operating 0 to 20 000 feet 6 096 meters Humidity Operating 20 to 80 relative humidity non condensing Non operating 10 to 90 relative humidity non condensing Dimensions 3 3 x 8 5 x 11 2 inches 8 4 x 21 5 28 5 cm Weight 5 7 lbs 2 6 kg unpacked Optics Focus Range 3 6 26 2 feet 1 7 8 m Lamp Type 132 watt UHP lamp Input Power Requirements 100 24...

Page 49: ...h packaging Computer Cable 6 ft 1 8 m Audio Video Cable 6 ft 1 8 m S Video Cable 6 ft 1 8 m PS 2 Mouse Cable USB Mouse Cable North American Power Cord additional coun try dependant power cords may be included Remote Projection Lamp Module included in projector Lens Cap NOTE Use only Dukane approved accessories Other products have not been tested with the projector ...

Page 50: ...j e c t o r c o m 41 Optional Accessories For a complete listing of Optional Accessories Contact your local Dukane Dealer Contact Dukane Audio Visual Products Division at 1 800 676 2485 2486 Check out our web site at www dukane com av ...

Page 51: ...nal and internal ports and pressing it a third time activates the internal port Refer to your computer s documentation for details on your specific model Computer Key command to activate port Key command to de activate port Acer Ctrl Alt Esc for setup Ctrl Alt Esc for setup AST FN D or Ctrl D FN D or Ctrl D Ctrl FN D Ctrl FN D FN F5 FN F5 type from A IVGA CRT type from A IVGA CRT FN F12 FN F12 AMS...

Page 52: ... setup option Alt F for screen setup option Data General Ctrl Alt Command Ctrl Alt Command Data General Walkabout 2 CRT X at DOS prompt reboot Datavue Ctrl Shift M Ctrl Shift M DEC FN F5 FN F5 FN F4 FN F4 Dell Ctrl Alt Ctrl Alt Ctrl Alt F10 Ctrl Alt F10 FN F8 CRT LCD FN F8 FN D FN D FN F12 FN F12 Digital automatic reboot FN F2 FN F2 Dolch dip switch to CRT dip switch to LCD Epson dip switch to CRT...

Page 53: ... F1 select choice FN F5 select choice PS 2 SC select choice CRT LCD etc Infotel FN F12 FN F12 Kaypro boot up monitor plugged in unplug monitor Kris Tech FN F8 FN F8 Leading Edge FN T FN T Mac Portable 100 no video port not compatible Mac PowerBook 140 145 150 170 no video port requires a 3rd party interface 160 165 180 520 540 5300 Control Panel folder Pow erBook Display folder Activate Video Mirr...

Page 54: ...lt S at bootup Samsung setup screen option setup screen option Sanyo setup screen option setup screen option Sharp dip switch to CRT dip switch to LCD Sun SPARC Dataview Ctrl Shift M Ctrl Shift M Tandy Ctrl Alt Insert Ctrl Alt Insert setup screen option setup screen option Tangent FN F5 FN F5 Texas Instru ments setup screen option setup screen option Top Link setup screen option setup screen optio...

Page 55: ...xternal CRT port when some type of display device is attached These manufacturers offer more than one key command depend ing on the computer model Wyse software driven software driven Zenith FN F10 FN F10 FN F2 FN F2 FN F1 FN F1 Zeos Ctrl Shift D FN F1 Ctrl Shift D FN F1 Computer Key command to activate port Key command to de activate port ...

Page 56: ... having to open the Monitors control panel again When using video mirroring and high color graphics such as slide shows the projected image occasionally might turn black and white If this happens perform the following steps 1 Turn off video mirroring 2 Open the Monitors control panel 3 Move the white menu bar to Monitor 2 to set the projector as the primary monitor 4 Restart the PowerBook Using Si...

Page 57: ... 50 100 150 200 250 5 10 0 15 20 25 30 Diagonal Image Size inches Distance to Screen feet maximum image size minimum image size Table 1 Range of distance to the screen for a given screen size Diagonal Screen Size inches Distance to screen Image Width inches Maximum distance feet Minimum Distance feet 40 32 5 1 3 9 50 40 6 4 4 9 60 48 7 7 5 9 100 80 12 8 9 8 150 120 19 2 14 8 200 160 25 6 19 7 ...

Page 58: ...B Basic menu 22 brightness adjusting 22 C cables audio 9 computer cable 3 mouse 10 ordering 40 power 40 video 11 cases ordering 40 Ceiling mounted projection 25 cleaning the projection lens 29 Color temperature 24 color adjusting 22 colors don t match monitor colors 36 not displayed 35 compatibility IBM compatible 2 Macintosh 2 computer cable 3 9 computers compatible 2 connecting 9 connecting comp...

Page 59: ...e or too narrow 36 zooming 15 K keypad 18 keystone adjustment 19 23 L lamp ordering 40 41 replacing 31 turns off unexpectedly 36 lamp hour timer 27 Language menu 26 laptop computers activation sequence to allow secondary display 42 compatibility 9 connecting 9 LED 13 18 34 lens cap 40 cleaning 29 8043 8753 cases 40 setting up 7 specifications 39 turning off 14 turning on 13 M Macintosh computers c...

Page 60: ...spect 24 security lock 33 41 Service menu 27 Setup menu 23 Sharpness 24 shutting off the projector 14 SimulScan using with PowerBooks 47 Source Select button 18 SourceSearch 25 specifications 39 starting up the projector 13 S video connecting 11 System menu 25 T Technical Support in USA 5 information to have on hand before you call 37 temperature limits 39 text not visible 35 troubleshooting 34 Tu...

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Page 62: ...nship Dukane Corporation disclaims all liability for incidental or consequential damage of any kind including all damages arising out of any interruptions in operation of the product and all damages to software No person firm or representative is authorized to assume any obligation or to make any warranty on behalf of the Dukane Corporation other than as stated above THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS VALID...

Page 63: ...ion Audio Visual Products Division 2900 Dukane Drive St Charles IL 60174 3395 E mail avsales dukane com Phone 630 584 2300 Orders 800 676 2485 Information 800 676 2486 Fax 630 584 5156 Parts Service 800 676 2487 Fax 630 584 0984 Audio Visual Products Part 401 577 00 ...

Page 64: ...e do not make any claim of copyright The copyright remains the property of their respective owners ABOUT PROJECTOR COM Projector com http www projector com is your review and buying guide resource for DLP and LCD video projectors Visit the site to read the latest projector news and reviews read and comment on projector specifications download user manuals and much more ...

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