Dukane Imagepro 8755e Portable Lcd Projector Users Manual

							
Portable LCD Projector
Model 8755E
USER’S MANUAL
401-8755E-01 
						

							
Projector
8755E
User's Manual – Operating Guide
Thank you for purchasing this projector.
WARNING  ► Before using this product, please read the "User's Manual - 
Safety Guide" and related manuals to ensure the proper use of this produ\
ct. 
After reading them, store them in a safe place for future reference.
About this manual
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described below. 
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result in personal injury or even death due to incorrect handling.
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result  in  personal  injury  or  physical  damage  due  to  incorrect 
handling.
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About this manual  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .1
Content  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .2
Projector features  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .3
Preparations  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .3 
About contents of package . . . . . . . .3 
Fastening the lens cover . . . . . . . . . .3
Part names  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .4 
Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 
Control buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Setting up  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .7 
Arrangement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 
Adjusting the projector's elevator . . .9 
Using the Security Bar . . . . . . . . . . .0 
Connecting your devices . . . . . . . . . 
Connecting power supply . . . . . . . .4
Remote control  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .15 
Putting batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 
Using the remote control . . . . . . . . .6
Power on/off  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .17 
Turning on the power . . . . . . . . . . . .7 
Turning off the power . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Operating  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .18 
Adjusting the volume . . . . . . . . . . . .8 
Temporarily muting the sound . . . . .8 
Selecting an input signal . . . . . . . . .8 
Searching an input signal . . . . . . . .9 
Selecting an aspect ratio . . . . . . . . .9 
Adjusting the zoom and focus . . . . .9 
Using the automatic adjustment feature . .0 
Adjusting the position . . . . . . . . . . .0 
Correcting the keystone distortions . 
Using the magnify feature . . . . . . . . 
Freezing the screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
Temporarily blanking the screen . . . 
Operating the computer screen . . . .3
Multifunctional settings  .  .  .  .24 
Using the menu function  . . . . . . . . .4
Content
Content
EASY Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 
Aspect, Auto keystone Execute, 
Keystone, Picture mode, Brightness, 
Contrast, Color, Tint, Sharpness, 
Whisper, Mirror, Reset, Filter time, 
Language, Go to advanced menu
PICTURE Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 
Brightness, Contrast, Gamma,          
Color temp, Color, Tint, Sharpness, 
   My memory
IMAGE Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 
Aspect, Over scan, V. position, H. position, 
H. phase, H. size, Auto adjust execute
INPUT Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 
Progressive, Video NR, Color space, 
Component, Video format, Frame lock, 
RGB in, Resolution
SETUP Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 
Auto keystone Execute, Keystone, 
Whisper, Mirror, Volume, Audio
SCREEN Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 
Language, Menu position, Blank,       
Start up, MyScreen, MyScreen lock, 
Message, Source name
OPTION Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 
Auto search, Auto keystone, Auto on, 
Auto off, Lamp time,Filter time,  
My button, Service, Security
Maintenance  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .50 
Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 
Air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 
Other care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Troubleshooting  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .55 
Related messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 
Regarding the indicator lamps . . . . .56 
Phenomena that may be easy to be 
mistaken for machine defects . . . . .58
Warranty and after-ser vice  .  .  .61
Specifications  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .61

Technical Information Section . .   62 
						

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Fastening the lens cover
To avoid losing the lens cover, please fasten it the lens cap to the projector using 
the strap.
. Fix the strap to the strap ring of the lens cover.
. 
Put the strap into the groove on the rivet.
3. 
Push the rivet into the strap hole.
Projector features / Preparations
Projector features
This projector is used to project various computer signals as well as NT\
SC/PAL/
SECAM, Component (SD, HD) video signals onto a screen. It requires jus\
t a little 
space for installation and gets a large image from short distance.
 High Brightness
Newly developed 00W UHB (Ultra High Brightness) lamp gives you a higher 
brightness image on a screen. The image can be still kept as bright and clean 
enough for use in bright rooms.
 Low Noise
WHISPER mode is available for reducing acoustic noise to realize quieter\
 
operation. It is perfect for use in low luminance rooms where low noise \
is more 
important than brightness.
 Rich Connectivity
This projector has a variety of I/O ports. It can be easily connected to\
 many 
signal sources like PC, DVD and so on. The rich connectivity provides you 
more options to make your presentation impressive.
 Compact Body
Even with its many features, this projector is extremely compact and sli\
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Preparations
NOTE   • Keep the original packing materials for future reshipment. For 
moving the projector, be sure to use the original packing materials. Use special  caution for the lens part.
Strap ring
StrapStrap holeBottom side 
						

							
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Part names
Part names
Lens (17) 
Filter cover (52)(Air filter and intake vent are inside.)
Elevator button (9) 
Elevator foot (9) 
Remote sensor (16)
Zoom ring (19)
Focus ring (19)
Vent (7)
Projector
Lamp cover (51) (Lamp unit is inside.) 
Bottom side
Speaker
Lens cover (3) 
Security bar (10)(Use for attaching a commercial anti-theft chain or wire.)
Control buttons (6)
WARNING  ►During use or immediately after use, do not touch around the 
lamp and vents of the projector. (ê) It could cause a burn.
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Front-Right side 
						

							
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Y R 
L 
AUDIO IN3
AUDIO IN1AUDIO OUT
USB
RGB OUT
AUDIO IN2
VIDEO S-VIDEO 
CB/PB 
CR/PR CONTROL
RGB IN2RGB IN1
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AC inlet (14)
Power switch (17)
Elevator button (9) 
COMPONENT VIDEO ports (13)YCB/PBCR/PR
S-VIDEO port (13)
VIDEO port (13)
CONTROL port (12)
Elevator foot (9) 
Rear-Left side
Ports (See below.)
Vent (7)
AUDIO OUT port (12)
Ports
AUDIO IN port (12)(In the default setting, the AUDIO IN port is the audio port for the RGB IN port, however, it is possible to change the settings. 36)
AUDIO IN3 L/R port (13)(In the default setting, the AUDIO IN3 L/R port is the audio port for the VIDEO, S-VIDEO and COMPONENT VIDEO ports, however it is possible to change the settings. 36)RGB IN port (12)
NOTE  (*) About Restart switch: This projector is controlled by an internal 
microprocessor. Under certain exceptional circumstances, the projector may not 
operate correctly and the microprocessor will need to be reset. In such \
a case, 
please push the Restart switch by using a cocktail stick or similar, and before 
turning on again, make the projector cool down at least 0 minutes without 
operating. Only push the Restart switch in these exceptional instances.
Restart switch (*) (58)
Part names
USB port (12)
Kensington lock slot
RGB OUT port (12)
RGB IN  port (12)
AUDIO IN port (12)(In the default setting, the AUDIO IN port is the audio port for the RGB IN port, however, it is possible to change the settings. 36) 
						

							
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SEARCH button (19)
RGB button (18)
VIDEO button (19)
ASPECT button (19)
HOME button (23)
MAGNIFY
 ON button (21)
 OFF button (21)
END button (23)
FREEZE button (22)
POSITION button (20)
ESC button (23)
Part names
Remote control
Battery cover (15)
(on the back)
STANDBY/ON button (17)
AUTO button (20)
BLANK button (22)
PAGE UP button (23)
VOLUME button (18)
MUTE button (18)
PAGE DOWN button (23)
KEYSTONE button (21)
MY BUTTON button (41)
MENU button (24)
Cursor buttons
▲,▼,◄,► (24)
ENTER button (24)
RESET button (24)
HOME PAGE UP 
PAGE DOWN END 
VIDEO RGB  SEARCH 
FREEZE 
OFF 
ON MAGNIFY 
ASPECT AUTO BLANK 
MUTE 
VOLUME 
KEYSTONEMY BUTTON
POSITION 
1 2
ESC 
ENTER 
MENU 
RESET 
Control buttons
LAMP indicator (56, 57)
TEMP indicator (56, 57)
POWER indicator (17)Cursor buttons
▲,▼,◄,► (24) 
STANDBY/ON button 
(17) INPUT button (18)  
						

							
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Setting up
Setting up
WARNING  ►Place the projector in a stable position horizontally. A fall or 
a turnover could cause an injury and/or damage to the projector. Then using 
damaged projector could result in a fire and/or an electric shock.
•  Do not place the projector on an unstable, slant or vibrant surface such\
 as a 
wobbly or inclined stand.
•   Do not place the projector in the side/front/rear-up position, except cl\
eaning 
the air filter. 
►Place the projector in a cool place, and pay attention enough to ventilation. 
The high temperature of the projector could cause a fire, a burn and/or 
malfunction to the projector.
•  Do not stop up, block and cover the projector's vents.
•   Keep a space of 30 cm or more between the sides and other objects such a\
s 
walls.
• Do not place the projector on a metallic thing or anything weak in \
heat.
•  Do not place the projector on a carpet, cushion or bedding.
•   Do not place the projector in direct sunlight or near a hot object such \
as a 
heater.
•   Put nothing about lens and vents of the projector. Put nothing on the projector.
•   Put nothing that is sucked or sticks to the bottom of projector. This projector 
has some intake vents also on the bottom.
►Do not place the projector on the place that gets wet. Damping the projector 
or inserting liquid in the projector could cause a fire, an electric shock and/or 
malfunction to the projector.
•  Do not place the projector in a bathroom or the outdoors.
•   Put nothing containing the liquid near the projector.
CAUTION  ►Avoid a smoky, humid or dusty place. Placing the projector 
in such place could cause a fire, an electric shock and/or malfunction to the 
projector.
• Do not place the projector near a humidifier, a smoking space or a kitchen.
►Adjust the direction of the projector to keep the light from directly hitting the 
projector's remote sensor. 
						

							
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Arrangement
Refer to the illustrations and tables below to determine the screen size and projection distance.
The values shown in the table are calculated for a full size screen: 04×768 (a) The screen size (diagonal)(b) Distance from the projector to the screen (±0%)(c) The height of the screen (±0%)
Setting up
4:3
(a)
6:9
(a)
(a) Screen size[inch (m)]
4 : 3 screen6 : 9 screen(b) Projection distance  [m (inch)](c) Screen height[cm (inch)](b) Projection distance  [m (inch)](c) Screen height [cm (inch)]min.max.downupmin.max.downup
30(0.8)0.9(34).(4)5()4(6).0(38).(45)-(0)39(5)
40(.0).(46).4(56)6()55().3(50).5(6)-(-)5(0)
50(.3).5(58).8(70)8(3)69(7).6(63).9(76)-(-)64(5)
60(.5).8(70).(84)9(4)8(3).9(76).3(9)-(-)77(30)
70(.8).(8).5(98)(4)96(38).3(89).7(07)-3(-)90(35)
80(.0).4(93).8()(5)0(43).6(0)3.()-3(-)03(4)
90(.3).7(05)3.(6)4(5)3(49).9(5)3.5(38)-4(-)6(46)
00(.5)3.0(7)3.6(40)5(6)37(54)3.(7)3.9(53)-4(-)9(5)
0(3.0)3.6(40)4.3(69)8(7)65(65)3.9(53)4.7(84)-5(-)54(6)
50(3.8)4.5(76)5.4()3(9)06(8)4.9(9)5.8(30)-6(-)93(76)
00(5.)6.0(35)7.(8)30()74(08)6.5(56)7.8(307)-8(-3)57(0)
50(6.4)7.5(94)9.0(353)38(5)343(35)8.(30)9.8(384)-0(-4)3(7)
300(7.6)9.0(35)0.8(43)46(8)4(6)9.8(384).7(46)-(-5)386(5)
(c) up
(b)
(c) down