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Contents

1.2 Accessories

Please take a few minutes to make sure that your
TOSHIBA TDP490 contains all the necessary parts:

1.2.1 Computer accessories for

external PC/MAC

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Computer cable Enhanced Video Connector (EVC),
male at both ends, 3 m/9.8 ft.

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Cable for PC / MAC audio (Stereo jack, 0,8 m)

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PC adapter

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RS-232 mouse cable for PC

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PS/2 mouse cable for PC

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MAC adapter

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Apple Desktop Bus (ADB) mouse cable for MAC

1.2.2 Video accessories

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Super-video cable

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Composite video cable

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Audio cable. (Euro Scart Adapter only for Europe)

1.2.3 Other cables/accessories

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Dual soft bag

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Power cable, 4m/12 ft.

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Remote control including batteries

(type AAA/LR03)

1.2.4 Optional cables and accessories

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EVC cable, 10-15m

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Ceiling mount kit

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Summary of Contents for TDP490

Page 1: ...e to the TOSHIBA TDP490 10 Connecting a TV source to the TOSHIBA TDP490 12 Using the TOSHIBA TDP490 14 Using the menus 19 Maintenance 32 What do I do if Trouble shooting 33 FCC Statement Important precautions and Trademarks Copyright 35 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 CONTENTS Page 1 1334 ELEK TOSHIBA ENG 02 09 98 08 54 Side 1 ...

Page 2: ...r Interface the TOSHIBA TDP490 offers true plug and play operation from remote control which by the way also can control your computer Before you start to use please read IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS page 35 36 1 1 Color coding for ease of use All connectors plugs and buttons on the product are colored to make the connection and use as easy and intuitive as possible The following colors are used Computer...

Page 3: ...reo jack 0 8 m PC adapter RS 232 mouse cable for PC PS 2 mouse cable for PC MAC adapter Apple Desktop Bus ADB mouse cable for MAC 1 2 2 Video accessories Super video cable Composite video cable Audio cable Euro Scart Adapter only for Europe 1 2 3 Other cables accessories Dual soft bag Power cable 4m 12 ft Remote control including batteries type AAA LR03 1 2 4 Optional cables and accessories EVC ca...

Page 4: ...ve Remote Control EVC cable Super video cable Composite video cable Audio cable Stereo jack cable PC adapter Mac adapter PS 2 mouse for PC RS232 mouse for PC ADB mouse for Macintosh Figure 1 Product and accessories Cable organizerbag s 4 TOSHIBA ENG 07 08 98 11 15 Side 1 ...

Page 5: ...d is returned in order to get the warranty service you are entitled to Failure to return the warranty card may void your warranty NOTE Please read caution when transporting the unit 2 Important information Contents 5 Figure 2 Inserting batteries in remote control WARNING Tampering with or opening the TOSHIBA TDP490 can be dangerous Leave maintenance to authorized TOSHIBA service personnel Please c...

Page 6: ...computer connect the correct mouse cable from the computer to the adapter box See figures 7 and 8 When your computer is connected to the TOSHIBA TDP490 with the EVC cable with EVC connector on the computer the remote mouse control will automatically function as a regular mouse on your PC or MAC 6 If you want to use sound with your computer connect the stereo jack cable to the computer audio connec...

Page 7: ...gure 3 Connecting to a laptop notebook Connecting to an Apple PowerBook Figure 4 Connecting to an Apple PowerBook PC adapter Back panel of computer EVC cable MAC adapter Back panel of computer EVC cable 1334 ELEK TOSHIBA ENG 20 07 98 13 40 Side 7 ...

Page 8: ...op PC with standard RGB Connecting to an Apple Macintosh desktop computer Figure 6 Connecting to an Apple Macintosh desktop computer PC adapter PC monitor PC monitor Back panel of computer EVC cable MAC adapter Back panel of computer EVC cable 1334 ELEK TOSHIBA ENG 20 07 98 13 40 Side 8 ...

Page 9: ... cable and stereo jack MAC Figure 8 Connecting the mouse cable and stereo jack MAC PC adapter PC monitor PC monitor Back panel of computer EVC cable MAC adapter Back panel of computer EVC cable Stereo jack cable PS 2 mouse for PC RS232 mouse for PC Stereo jack cable ADB mouse for Macintosh 1334 ELEK TOSHIBA ENG 20 07 98 13 40 Side 9 ...

Page 10: ...Video out connector of the video source to the correct video connector on the TOSHIBA TDP490 plug panel 3 Connect the audio cable from the Audio out connectors of the video source to the Audio in connectors on the TOSHIBA TDP490 Connect the red plug to the red connector and the other plug to the white connector Red is the right stereo channel 4 When all the connections are done and verified switch...

Page 11: ...ier Connect the amplifier to the audio out on the TOSHIBA TDP490 When external speakers are connected these can be turned on or off from the TOSHIBA TDP490 To control the internal speakers see section on Adjust audio settings section 7 3 3 Figure 10 Using external speakers 1334 ELEK TOSHIBA ENG 20 07 98 13 40 Side 11 ...

Page 12: ...lite These three work differently and it is important to consider the options of each when adjusting the TOSHIBA TDP490 settings Antenna When you adjust your TV to signals from an antenna you must store each channel in a different program The same is true for the TOSHIBA TDP490 TV tuner When connected to an antenna you assign the different channels to the programs in the Television Setup Menu Then...

Page 13: ...in the TV Setup menu until you find the correct channel for your cable system When this channel has been assigned to one of the program numbers you simply select this program and use the remote control or control panel to switch between channels Satellite This works like the cable decoder meaning that you select the channel that reads the signals from the atellite dish Then you use the remote cont...

Page 14: ...sed with the interactive remote control quick key You assign functionality for the quick key on the remote control in the quick menu see section 7 2 5 When clicking on the Quick key you will be able to switch between all the functions you have selected in this menu Menu mode In menu mode the menu system is activated and you use the mouse pad and the mouse buttons on the remote control to navigate ...

Page 15: ...ntrol and the TOSHIBA TDP490 To ensure smooth operation the combined dis tance from the remote control to the screen and back to the projector should not exceed 10 meters 33 ft If the distance via the screen is longer you should point the remote control directly towards the IR receiver The remote control works with Macintosh and with Microsoft Windows for interactive distance control of your compu...

Page 16: ...the remote control If you are in menu mode and press the menu key you will return to normal mode Zap The two zap keys can be programmed to perform an assigned function To assign a function to the zap keys select the Zap icon from the menu The zap keys can be programmed to do the same function e g volume up down See section 7 2 5 for further explanations of the zap menu Quick When pressing the Quic...

Page 17: ...ou simply have forgotten to bring it with you The key functions are as follows Source The TOSHIBA TDP490 has direct keys for four sources Functionality Text color Computer PC MAC PC TV TV Composite video V S video S V The TV source button will only work when a TV tuner is installed CHAN FOCUS ZOOM S V V TV PC Figure 14 The keys on the touch panel on the TOSHIBA TDP490 projector 1334 ELEK TOSHIBA E...

Page 18: ...ze Stand by The stand by key will set the TOSHIBA TDP490 in stand by mode The lamp will turn off and the fans will run for a little while cooling the projector before stop ping To return to normal mode press the Stand by key once more or press the Menu key on the remote con trol Automatic set up The automatic set up key will set up the projector with optimal settings for the connected source If yo...

Page 19: ... feet underneath the product NOTE The TOSHIBA TDP490 should never be left with an angle of more than 15 degrees over a longer period of time This will shorten the lifetime of the lamp 7 1 The menu system 7 Using the menus Main menu Menu with video option installed Menu with video and TV tuner option installed 1334 ELEK TOSHIBA ENG 20 07 98 13 40 Side 19 ...

Page 20: ...on and some will activate a second level menu Help text By moving the cursor over the icons the text area will give a short description of the icon Stand by This function sets the projector in stand by mode Auto set up Auto set up will do automatic set up of the projector Horizontal and vertical position Sampling clock Phase Chooses between available video formats and NTSC PAL auto detection 1334 ...

Page 21: ...use Set up menu In this menu you set up the projector with settings that will not be changed often e g language mouse sys tem or picture orientation Control panel In this menu you can make adjustments for picture and sound Removing the main menu To remove the menu system press the MENU key on the Interactive Remote control You can also remove the menu by clicking the right mouse button on the top ...

Page 22: ... assignment 7 2 1 Picture orientation Picture orientation The picture orientation menu is used for rotating and mirroring the picture Normal Normal is used when the projector is standing on a table projecting a picture on a screen Mirror Mirror is used when the projector is projecting the picture from the back of the screen 1334 ELEK TOSHIBA ENG 20 07 98 13 40 Side 22 ...

Page 23: ...f the screen 7 2 2 Mouse system Mouse system selection USB and mouse for MAC will be selected automatically when the mouse cable is connected If your PC uses RS232 mouse you must choose MS Serial Mouse in this menu If your PC uses PS 2 mouse you must choose PS 2 in the menu Selected system will be active until another system is chosen When shipped the TOSHIBA TDP490 is set up to PS 2 1334 ELEK TOS...

Page 24: ...ent menu languages English French German Italian Spanish and Norwegian Click in the box next to the language you want to use Click on the OK button The window will disappear and the selected language will be used in the main menu and in all other menus 1334 ELEK TOSHIBA ENG 20 07 98 13 40 Side 24 ...

Page 25: ...here you can adjust the volume up and down You adjust the bar by either pressing the pressure sensing pad right or left or you may use one of the two zap keys on the remote control To accept the adjustment and terminate the quick mennues click on the left mouse button To get back to the original volume click on the right mouse button The next click on the quick key will accept the volume adjustmen...

Page 26: ...lected as source you can select TV channel by using the zap keys Pointer You can activate the pointer function in the projector One click activates the pointer and the next click deactivates it Blank Activates blank mode by pressing the Zap key First click will activate Blank mode and second click will deactivate it Mute Turns the sound off First click will turn off the sound and second click will...

Page 27: ...ith a TV icon Programming new channels There are 30 channels that can be preprogrammed By selecting the Search button the system will scan through all available TV channels A TV icon will symbolize all channels found When assigning a Channel to a Program 1 Select a channel in the automatic search menu by clicking on the TV icon symbolising the wanted TV station 2 The TV channel will be activated 3...

Page 28: ... the product and company Select Exit to leave the menu 7 3 Control panel menu Control panel menu In the control panel you have access to menus for adjusting picture and audio settings The icons Picture positioning and Synchronization Adjustments are only visible if PC source is active 1334 ELEK TOSHIBA ENG 20 07 98 13 40 Side 28 ...

Page 29: ...ource only brightness will be available When PAL SECAM video is selected brightness contrast and saturation will be available All options will be available for NTSC video Select OK to save your changes and exit or select Cancel to exit without saving your changes Selecting Default restores factory settings 1334 ELEK TOSHIBA ENG 20 07 98 13 40 Side 29 ...

Page 30: ...when you have connected an audio signal to the Audio in on the TOSHIBA TDP490 connectors or through the EVC cable Use the four sliders to adjust volume bass treble and balance until you have a satisfying sound Select Internal Mute to mute the internal speakers Select External Mute to mute the external audio output Select OK to save your changes and exit or select Cancel to exit without saving your...

Page 31: ...l be set by the automatic set up function Manual sync adjustments should typically not be required 7 3 5 Color manager Color tone settings The color manager is designed to give you maximum performance from your TOSHIBA TDP490 projector independent of ambient light conditions In the color manager menu you can choose between four pre defined Color settings 1334 ELEK TOSHIBA ENG 20 07 98 13 40 Side 3...

Page 32: ...ion click on the OK button to exit and save your new settings All maintenance should be done by TOSHIBA authorized service personnel Contact your TOSHIBA dealer for maintenance The UHP lamp is designed to give you approximately 2000 hours performance as average In the unlikely event that you should have to change the lamp please contact your dealer for an immediate replacement 8 Maintenance 1334 E...

Page 33: ...he PC is turned on Turn off the power save and screen save on the PC 6 The image is displayed on the laptop screen and not the projector Activate the external port on the laptop by pressing the required key combination on your computer 7 The TOSHIBA TDP490 is not connected to electricity Check that the power cable is connected to the TOSHIBA TDP490 and the wall outlet No source signal is detected ...

Page 34: ...wards the screen 3 Make sure there is no more than 10m 33ft in distance to the projector 4 Batteries might be low Change batteries in the remote control 5 Electromagnetic or optic noise may influence the remote control Turn off sharp fluorescent tubes mobile phones etc that are near the projector No Image Appears Possible causes and remedies 1 The TOSHIBA TDP490 has not been switched on Check the ...

Page 35: ...has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful inter ference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiates radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction...

Page 36: ...east 2 hours when there is an extreme or sudden change in temperature Return your zoom lens to the original setting zoom down when you carry projector using accessory soft bag Please make it before turning off the projector In the spaces provided below record the Model and Serial No located at the rear of your DLP projector Model No _______________________________________________ Serial No _______...

Page 37: ...ccessories 3 1 2 1 Computer accessories for external PC MAC 3 1 2 2 Video accessories 3 1 2 3 Other cables accessories 3 1 2 4 Optional cables and accessories 3 1 3 Insert batteries in the remote control 5 Contents 1 1334 ELEK TOSHIBA ENG 20 07 98 13 41 Side 37 ...

Page 38: ...CONNECTING A VIDEO SOURCE TO THE TOSHIBA TDP490 10 4 1 Using external speakers 11 Contents 4 1334 ELEK TOSHIBA ENG 20 07 98 13 41 Side 38 ...

Page 39: ...ent program modes for the TOSHIBA TDP490 14 6 2 TOSHIBA Remote control 15 6 3 Using the touch panel on the TOSHIBA TDP490 17 6 4 Adjusting the height and angle of the TOSHIBA TDP490 19 Contents 6 1334 ELEK TOSHIBA ENG 20 07 98 13 41 Side 39 ...

Page 40: ...4 7 2 4 Quick menu 25 7 2 5 Zap menu 26 7 2 6 Television programs 27 7 2 7 Product information 28 7 3 Control Panel Menu 28 7 3 1 Picture control 29 7 3 2 Picture positioning 30 7 3 3 Audio control 30 7 3 4 Synchronization Adjustments 31 7 3 5 Color manager 31 7 3 6 Zoom Focus adjustments 32 Contents 7 1334 ELEK TOSHIBA ENG 20 07 98 13 41 Side 40 ...

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