Dukane Imagepro 8761a Portable Lcd Projector Users Manual

							
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2. Installation and Connections
Inserting the PC Card
1. Turn off the main power switch before inserting the PC card. (This step is needed only when the wireless
LAN card being inserted into the projectors PCCARD slot)
2. Hold the PC card horizontally and insert it slowly into the PC card slot with its top facing up.
The eject button pops out once the PC card is fully inserted.
Check that the PC card is fully inserted.
NOTE: Do not try to force the PC card into the slot or you may bend
the pins inside the slot.
Inserting and Removing a PC Card
To insert the optional wireless LAN card or a PC memory card (also referred to as PC card in this manual), follow
the steps below.
CAUTION:* Direction for Inserting the PC Card
The PC card has a top and bottom and must be inserted into the PC card slot in a specific direction. It
cannot be inserted backwards or upside-down.
Attempting to force it into the slot in the wrong direction may break the internal pin and damage the card
slot. Refer to the PC cards operating instructions for the proper direction of insertion.
* Back up your PC cards data in case it will need to be restored.
*T o prevent electrostatic discharge damage to the wireless LAN card, wear an anti-static wrist strap. If no
wrist strap is available, ground yourself by touching metal such as a door knob.
PC card (not supplied)
Eject button
Removing the PC Card
1. Make sure that the PC CARD access indicator is not lit. (This step is needed only when the PC memory card being insertedinto the projector’s PC CARD slot.)
NOTE: The PC CARD access indicator lights while its data is being
accessed.
2. To remove the wireless LAN card, turn off the main power. (This step is needed only when the wireless LAN card being insertedinto the projectors PC CARD slot)
3. Press the eject button. The PC card pops out a little. Grasp the edges of the PC card and pull it out. 
						

							
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2. Installation and Connections
PC Card Type
The PC Card slot accepts PCMCIA Type II only.
NOTE: The projector does not support NTFS formatted flash memory card or USB memory device. Be sure to use a flash memory card or USB memory device formatted with the FAT32, FAT16 or FAT file system.To  format your flash memory card or USB memory device in your computer, refer to the document or help file that comes with
your Windows operating systems. 
						

							
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2. Installation and Connections
Connecting the Supplied Power Cable
Connect the supplied power cable to the projector.
First connect the supplied power cables three-pin plug to the AC IN of the projector, and then connect the other plug
of the supplied power cable in the wall outlet.
Make sure that the prongs are fully inserted into both the AC IN and thew all outlet.
→ To  wall outlet
CAUTION:
Do not unplug the power cable from the wall outlet under any one of the following circumstances.
Doing so can cause damage to the projector or PC card:
• While the projectors lamp is lighted.
• While the cooling fans are running. The cooling fans continue to work for 90 seconds after the projector is
turned off.
• While the PC CARD Access Indicator lights. Doing so can damage your PC memory card. 
						

							
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Projecting an Image
(Basic Operation)
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 Tu rning on the Projector ............................................. 28
  Selecting a Source .................................................... 30
  Adjusting the Picture Size and Position ..................... 31
  Correcting Keystone Distortion .................................. 33
  Optimizing an RGB Image Automatically ................. 3 5
  Tu rning Up or Down Volume ...................................... 35
  Using the Laser Pointer ............................................. 36
\b  Tu rning off the Projector ............................................. 37
	  After Use .................................................................... 37 
						

							
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POINTERLASER
MAGNIFY PAGE
OFF
POWER ON
ENTER
MENU
EXIT
R-CLICK
UP
DOWN
PC CARD SOURCE
AUTO ADJUST
3D REFORM LAMP
STATUS
POWER
ON/STAND BY
ENTEREXIT
MENU
SELECT
3. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation)
This section describes how to turn on the projector and to project a pic\
ture onto the screen.

  Turning on the Projector
NOTE:
• The projector has two power switches: a main power switch and a POWER (ON/STAND BY) button (POWER ON and OFF on the
remote control).
• When plugging in or unplugging the supplied power cable, make sure that \
the main power switch is pushed to the off (
)
position. Failure to do so may cause damage to the projector.
• The projector has a feature to prevent itself from being used by unauthorized individuals. To use this feature, register a
keyword. See Security in Setup on page  48  for more details.
1. To turn on the main power to the projector, press the Main Power switch to the on position ( I ).
• The POWER indicator will light orange.
See the Power Indicator section on page 
123  for more
details.
2. Press the POWER (ON/STAND BY) button on the projector cabinet or POWER ON button on theremote control for a minimum of 2 seconds when thepower indicator turns a steady green, and the
projector is ready to use.
• After you turn on your projector, ensure that the
computer or video source is turned on and that your
lens cap is removed.
NOTE: When no signal is available, a blue, black or logo screen is displ\
ayed.
STATUSLAMP 
POWER
POWERPOWER POWER
STATUS
LAMP STATUSLAMP
STATUSLAMP
  ON/STAND BY
Standby
Blinking for
one minute Pow
er On
Steady orange light Blinking green
light Steady green
light
See page  123  for more details.
Press this button for a
minimum of 2 seconds. 
						

							
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PC CARDSOURCE
AUTO ADJUST
3D REFORM LAMP
STATUS
POWER
ON/STAND BY
ENTEREXIT
MENU
SELECT
POINTER LASER
MAGNIFY PAGE
OFF
POWER ON
ENTER
MENU
EXIT
R-CLICK
UP
DOWN
PC CARD SOURCE
AUTO ADJUST
3D REFORM LAMP
STATUS
POWER
ON/STAND BY
ENTEREXIT
MENU
SELECT
3. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation)
Note on Startup screen (Menu Language Select screen)
When you first turn on the projector, you will get the Startup menu. This menu gives you the opportunity to select one
of the 21 menu languages.
To  select a menu language, follow these steps:
1. Use the SELECT 
 or  button to select one of the
21 languages for the menu.
2. Press the ENTER button to execute the selection.
NOTE: Immediately after turning on the projector, screen flicker may occur. This is not a fault. Wait 3 to 5 minutes until the  lamp
lighting is stabilized.
When the Lamp mode is set to Eco, the Lamp indicator will light green.
If one of the following things happens, the projector will not turn on.
•If the internal temperature of the projector is too high, the projector detects abno\
rmal high temperature. In this
condition the projector will not turn on to protect the internal system. If this happens, wait for the projectors internal
components to cool down.
• When the lamp reaches its end of usable life, the projector will not turn on. If this happens, replace the lamp. See
page 
119 .
• If the lamp fails to light, and if the STATUS indicator flashes on and off in a cycle of six times, wait a full minute and
then turn on the power.
POINTERLASER
MAGNIFY PAGE
OFF
POWER ONUP
DOWN
R-CLICK
ENTER
MENU
EXIT
PC CARD SOURCE
AUTO ADJUST
3D REFORM LAMP
STATUS
POWER
ON/STAND BY
ENTEREXIT
MENU
SELECTPOINTER LASER
MAGNIFY PAGE
OFF
POWER ON
R-CLICK
UP
DOWN
ENTER
MENU
EXIT
3. To close the menu, press the EXIT button.
NOTE: Immediately after turning on the projector and
displaying an image, you cannot turn off the projector for 60
seconds.
After this has been done, you can proceed to the menu op-
eration.
If you want, you can select the menu language later. See Lan-
guage on page 
91 . 
						

							
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PC CARDSOURCE
AUTO ADJUST
3D REFORM LAMP
STATUS
POWER
ON/STAND BY
ENTEREXIT
MENU
SELECT
3. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation)
  Selecting a Source
Selecting the computer or video source
Using the Remote Control
Press any one of the COMPUTER 1/2, VIDEO, S-VIDEO, VIEWER or LAN but-
tons.
Detecting the Signal Automatically
Press and hold the SOURCE button for a minimum of 1 second, the projector will
search for the next available input source. Each time you press and hold the
SOURCE button for a minimum of 1 second, the input source will change as
follows:
Computer1  → Computer2  → Video  → S-Video  → Viewer  → Computer1  → ...
If no input signal is present, the input will be skipped. When the input source you
wish to project is displayed, release the button.
VOLUME
3D REFORM
PIC-MUTE
FREEZE
R-CLICK
PICTURE
SLIDE
AUTO ADJ.
ASPECT HELPVIEWER LAN
COMPUTER
S-VIDEO VIDEO1
2
PC CARD SOURCE
AUTO ADJUST
3D REFORM LAMP
STATUS
POWER
ON/STAND BY
ENTEREXIT
MENU
SELECT
Selecting from Source List
Press and quickly release the SOURCE button on the projector cabinet to display
the Source list. Each time the SOURCE button is pressed, the input source will
change as follows: “Computer 1/2”, “Video” (VCR or laser disc player), “S-Video”,
“Viewer” (slides on a PC card) or “LAN” (LAN port [RJ-45] or wireless LAN card).
To  display the selected source, press the ENTER button. 
						

							
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3. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation)
Place your projector on a flat level surface and ensure that the projector is
square to the screen.
Lift the front edge of the projector to center the image vertically.
If the projected image does not appear square to the screen, use the Keystone
feature for proper adjustment. See pages 
33  and  43 .
 Adjusting the Picture Size and Position
Adjust the Tilt Foot
1. Lift the front edge of the projector.
2. Push up and hold the Adjustable Tilt Foot Button on the front of the projector to extend the adjustable tilt feet.
3. Lower the front of the projector to the desired height. 4. Release the Adjustable Tilt Foot Button to lock the Adjustable tilt foot.
There is approximately 7 degrees of up and down adjustment for the front of the projector.
Adjusting the height of a projected image or changing projectionangle will run the Auto Keystone correction function to quickly
correct the vertical distortion. The Keystone screen will bedisplayed.
For operating the Keystone screen, see 
 Correcting Key-
stone Distortion on page 
33
.
NOTE: Your Keystone correction data can be reset by pressing and holding the
3D REFORM button for a minimum of 2 seconds.
The rear foot height can be changed. Rotate the rear foot to thedesired height, but the vertical distance from the bottom to the
desk or floor should be 1” (25mm) to make the projector horizon-tal on the flat surface.
CAUTION
Do not use the tilt-foot for purposes other than originally intended.
Misuses such as gripping the tilt-foot or hanging on the wall can cause
damage to the projector.
Adjustable TiltF oot Button
Adjustable Tilt Foot
Rotate the front of the projector right or left (to the right in this example) to
center the image horizontally on the screen.
1
2
3
4
Up Up
Down
Down 
						

							
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3. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation)
Zoom
Use the ZOOM lever to finely adjust the image size on the
screen.
Focus
Use the FOCUS ring to obtain the best focus. 
						

							
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 Correcting Keystone Distortion
Auto Keystone Correction
The Auto Keystone correction feature will correct vertical distortion of a projected image on the screen. No special
operation required. Just put the projector on a flat surface.
Manual Keystone Correction
You can also correct keystone distortion manually.
To   do so:
1. Extend the Adjustable Tilt Foot to adjust the height of a projected
image. See page  31 .
The Keystone screen will be displayed on the screen. • If the Keystone screen disappears, press the 3D REFORM button
once to display the Keystone screen again.
2. Align the left (or right) side of the screen with the left (or right)\
 side of the projected image.
• Use the shorter side of the projected image as the base.
• In the right example, use the left side as the base.
NOTE: When Manual is selected in Keystone from the menu, project an \
image
adjusting projector position so that the screen is smaller than the area\
 of the
projected image. See page  90  for selecting Manual in Keystone.
3. Use the SELECT 
 or  button to adjust “Horizontal”.
P erform the keystone correction.
3. Projecting an Image (Basic Operation)
Screen frame Projected area
Align left side
4. If the right and left sides of the projected image are not parallel to
each other, use the SELECT 
 button to select “Vertical” and use
the SELECT 
 button.
Fine adjust so that both sides are parallel to each other.