Dukane Imagepro 8768 Liquid Crystal Projector Users Manual

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•  8768 has  e xclusi ve intelligent pi xel  blending technology  which provides  for  extremely accu rate
image compression and HDTV (1920x1080 and 1280x720) display resolution*.
• Supports most IBM VGA, SVGA, XGA, Macintosh, component signal (YCbCr/YPbPr) or other RGB signal\
s
within a horizontal frequency range of 15 to 100 kHz and a vertical frequency range of 50 to 120 Hz. This
includes NTSC, NTSC4.43, PAL, PAL-M, PAL-N, PAL60 and SECAM standard video signals
NOTE: Composite video standards are as follows:
NTSC: U.S. TV standard for video in U.S. and Canada.
P AL: TV standar d used in Western Europe.
P AL-N: TV standar d used in Argentine, Paraguay and Ur uguay.
P AL-M: TV standard used in Brazil.
P AL60: TV standar d used for NTSC playback on P AL TVs.
SECAM: TV standard used in France and Eastern Europe.
NTSC4.43: TV standard used in Middle East countries.
*1 Do not attempt to mount the projector on the ceiling yourself.  To ensure proper operation and reduce the risk of bodily injury a qualified technician must install the projector.  In addition, the ceiling must be strong enough
to support the projector and the installation must be in accordance with\
 any local building codes.  Please
consult your dealer for more information.
*2  HDTV 1080i (1920  
  1080) and HDTV 720 p (1280  
  720) are displ ayed .
1. Introduction 
						

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1. Introduction
 Part Names of the Projector
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Controls
(See page 14)
Zoom lever
(See page 34)
Focus ring
(See page 34)
Lens
Lens cap
Remote sensor
(See page 97)
Adjustable Tilt Foot Button
(See page 33) Carrying Handle
Adjustable Tilt  Foot
(See page 33) Ventilation (outlet)
Heated air exhausted from
here. Lamp Cover ScrewLamp Cover
(See page 107)
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Ventilation (inlet) / Filter Cover
AC Input
Connect the supplied power cables
two-pin plug here, and plug the
other end into an active wall outlet.
(See page 28)Main Power Switch
When you plug the supplied power
cable into an active wall outlet and
turn on the Main Power switch, the
POWER indicator turns orange and
the projector is in standby mode.
(See page 30) Stereo Speaker
Remote sensor
(See page 97) Built-in Security Slot ( 
 )*
Terminal Panel
(See page 15)
*This security slot supports the MicroSaver ® Security System. MicroSaver ® is a registered trademark of
Kensington Microware Inc. The logo is trademarked and owned by Kensington Microware Inc. 
						

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1. Introduction
Carrying the Projector
Always carry your projector by the handle.
Ensure that the power cable and any other cables con-
necting to video sources are disconnected before mov-
ing the projector.
When moving the projector or when it is not in use, cover
the lens with the lens cap.
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Top Features
SELECT
3D REFORMSOURCE
STATUSLAMP 
PC CARD POWERON/STAND BY AUTO ADJUST
MENU
ENTERCANCEL3
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1. POWER Button (ON / STAND BY) (  )
Use this button to turn the power on and off when the
main power is supplied.
To turn on or off the projector, press and hold this but-
ton for a minimum of two seconds.
2. POWER Indicator
When this indicator is green, the projector is on; when
this indicator is orange, it is in standby mode. See the
Power Indicator section on page 111 for more details.
3. STATUS Indicator
If this light blinks red rapidly, it indicates that an error
has occurred, the lamp cover is not attached properly
or the projector has overheated.
If this light remains orange, it indicates that you have
pressed a cabinet button while the Cabinet Button is
locked. See the Status Indicator section on page 111
for more details.
4. LAMP Indicator
If this light blinks red rapidly, its warning you that the
lamp has reached the end of its usable life. After this
light appears, replace the lamp as soon as possible
(See page 107). If this is lit green continually, it indi-
cates that the lamp mode is set to Eco. See the Lamp
Indicator section on page 111 for more details.
5. SOURCE Button
Use this button to select a video source such as a PC,
VCR, DVD player or Viewer (PC card).
Press and release this button quickly to display the
Source List.
Each time this button is pressed for a minimum of ONE
second, the input source will change as follows:
Computer1 → Computer2 → Component → Video →
S-Video → Viewer → Entry List → Computer1 → ...
If no input signal is present, the input will be skipped.6. AUTO ADJ. Button
Use this button to adjust Position-H/V and Pixel Clock/
Phase for an optimal picture (See page 37). Available
for the RGB signal only.
7. 3D REFORM Button
Press this button to enter 3D Reform mode to correct
the keystone (trapezoidal) distortion, and make the
image square. See pages 35 and 44.
8. MENU Button
Displays the menu.
9. SELECT 
 / Volume Buttons

 : Use these buttons to select the menu of the
item you wish to adjust.
 : Use these buttons to change the level of a se-
lected menu item.
A press of the  button executes the selec-
tion. When no menus appear, these buttons
work as a volume control.
When an image is magnified, the SELECT 

button moves the image.
10. ENTER Button
Executes your menu selection and activates items
selected from the menu.
11. CANCEL Button
Pressing this button will return to the previous menu.
While you are in the main menu, pressing this button
will close the menu.
12. PC CARD Access Indicator
Lights while accessing a PC card. 
						

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COMPONENT
YCb/Pb Cr/Pr
AUDIO
AUDIO AUDIO
AUDIOL/MONO
S-VIDEO COMPUTER 1 AUDIO PC CARDUSB(COMPUTER)USB(MOUSE)
MONITOR OUT
COMPUTER 2 PC CONTROLR
L/MONO VIDEO R
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Terminal Panel Features
1.COMPUTER 1 Input Connector (Mini D-Sub 15 Pin)
Connect your computer or other analog RGB equip-
ment such as IBM compatible or Macintosh comput-
ers. Use the supplied RGB cable to connect to your
computer.
COMPUTER 1 AUDIO Input Mini Jack (Stereo Mini)
This is where you connect the audio output from your
computer when connected to the COMPUTER 1 in-
put. A commercially available audio cable is required.
2.
COMPUTER 2 Input Connector (Mini D-Sub 15 Pin)
Connect your computer or other analog RGB equip-
ment such as IBM compatible or Macintosh comput-
ers. Use the supplied RGB cable to connect to your
computer.
This connector also supports SCART output signal.
The SCART cable is sold separately.
See page 24 for more details.
NOTE: The COMPUTER 2 Input does not support Plug &
Play.
COMPUTER 2 AUDIO Input Mini Jack (Stereo Mini)
This is where you connect the audio output from your
computer when connected to the COMPUTER 2 in-
put. A commercially available audio cable is required.
3. MONITOR OUT Connector (Mini D-Sub 15 Pin)
You can use this connector to loop your computer
image to an external monitor from the COMPUTER
1/2 or component video input source.
This connector also outputs a COMPUTER signal
or component signal in Idle mode.AUDIO OUT Mini Jack (Stereo Mini)
You can use this jack to output sound from the cur-
rently selected source (COMPUTER 1/2, COMPO-
NENT, VIDEO or S-VIDEO). The current or last dis-
played sources audio will be sent to the audio output
even in Idle mode.
Output sound level (volume, bass/treble and mute)
can be adjusted in accordance with the sound level
of the internal speaker.
Output sound level (volume, bass/treble and mute)
cannot be adjusted in Idle mode.
Note that this cannot be used as a headphone jack.
(When audio equipment is connected, the projector
speaker is disabled.)
4. COMPONENT (Y, Cb/Pb, Cr/Pr) Input Connectors
(RCA)
Connect component video outputs (Y/Cb/Cr, Y/Pb/Pr)
of the external equipment such as DVD player.
NOTE: The “Y” connector accepts Video signal.
COMPONENT AUDIO Input Jacks R/L (RCA)
These are your left and right channel audio inputs for
stereo sound from your DVD player or component
equipment connected to COMPONENT Input Connec-
tors.
5. VIDEO Input Connector (RCA)
Connect a VCR, DVD player, laser disc player, or docu-
ment camera here to project video.
VIDEO/S-VIDEO AUDIO Input Jacks R/L (RCA)
These are your left and right channel audio inputs for
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Terminal Panel Features
COMPONENT
YCb/Pb Cr/Pr
AUDIO
AUDIO AUDIO
AUDIOL/MONO
S-VIDEO COMPUTER 1 AUDIO PC CARDUSB(COMPUTER)USB(MOUSE)
MONITOR OUT
COMPUTER 2 PC CONTROLR
L/MONO VIDEO R
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6. S-VIDEO Input Connector (Mini DIN 4 Pin)
Here is where you connect the S-Video input from an
external source like a VCR.
NOTE: S-Video provides more vivid color and higher
resolution than the traditional composite video format.
7. USB (MOUSE) Port (Type A)
Connect a commercially available USB mouse. You
can operate the menu or Viewer with the USB mouse
via this port.
8. USB (COMPUTER) Port (Type B)
Connect this port to the USB port (type A) of your PC
using the supplied USB cable. You can operate your
computers mouse functions from the remote control.9. PC CONTROL Port (D-Sub 9 Pin)
Use this port to connect your PC to control your pro-
jector via a serial cable. This enables you to use your
PC and serial communication protocol to control the
projector. A commercially available RS232C cross
cable is required to use this port. You can also control
the projector by using Dynamic Image Utility 2.0 in-
cluded on the supplied CD-ROM.
To do so you must first have Dynamic Image Utility
2.0 installed on your PC. If you are writing your own
program, typical PC control codes are on page 119.
10. PC CARD Slot
Insert a PC card here.
11. PC CARD Eject Button
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 Part Names of the Remote Control
NOTE: If you are using a Macintosh computer, you can click
either the CANCEL (right-click) or ENTER (left-click) button to
activate the mouse.
1. Infrared Transmitter
Direct the remote control toward the remote sensor
on the projector cabinet.
2. LED
Flashes when any button is pressed.
3. POWER ON Button
When the main power is on, you can use this button
to turn your projector on.
NOTE: To turn on the projector, press and hold the POWER ON
button for a minimum of two seconds.
4. POWER OFF Button
You can use this button to turn your projector off.
NOTE: To turn off the projector, press and hold the POWER
OFF button for a minimum of two seconds.
SOURCE
FREEZE VIEWER3D REFORM
ASPECT
HELP
PICTURE
PIC-MUTEPOINTER
VOLUME MAGNIFY
SLIDE
PJ
OFF
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S-VIDEOAUTO ADJ.
COMPUTERCOMPONENT
ON
SELECT
POWER
MENU
ENTERCANCEL
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5. VIDEO Button
Press this button to select a video source from a VCR,
DVD player, laser disc player or document camera.
6. S-VIDEO Button
Press this button to select an S-Video source from a
VCR.
7. COMPUTER 1 Button
Press this button to select COMPUTER 1 input.
8. COMPUTER 2 Button
Press this button to select COMPUTER 2 input.
9. AUTO ADJ. Button
Use this button to adjust an RGB source for an opti-
mal picture. See page 37.
10. COMPONENT Button
Press this button to select a video source from com-
ponent equipment connected to your COMPONENT
input.
11. MENU Button
Displays the menu for various settings and adjust-
ments.
12. SELECT 
 (Mouse) Button
When you are in the Computer mode, these buttons
work as a computer mouse.
When you are in the Projector mode, which is indi-
cated by lighting the PJ button. See page 40.

 :Use these buttons to select the menu of the
item you wish to adjust.
 : Use these buttons to change the level of a se-
lected menu item. A press of the  button ex-
ecutes the selection. When no menus appear,
these buttons work as a volume control.
When an image is magnified, the SELECT 

button moves the image.
13. ENTER (Left Click) Button
When you are in the Computer mode, this button works
as the mouse left button. When this button is pressed
and held for a minimum of 2 seconds, the drag mode
is set. When you are in the Projector mode, which is
indicated by lighting the PJ button: Use this button to
enter your menu selection. It works the same way as
the ENTER button on the cabinet. See page 40.
14. CANCEL (Right Click) Button
When you are in the Computer mode, this button works
as the mouse right button. When you are in the Pro-
jector mode, which is indicated by lighting the PJ but-
ton: It works the same way as the CANCEL button on
the cabinet. See page 40. 
						

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15. PJ Button
Press this button to switch the SELECT, CANCEL, and
ENTER buttons between the Projector mode (lit red)
and the Computer mode.
Press this button or any one of the POWER ON/OFF,
MENU, 3D REFORM, ASPECT, POINTER, HELP,
MAGNIFY, VIEWER or PICTURE buttons to switch to
the Projector mode and the PJ button lights red. To
switch back to the Computer mode, press the PJ but-
ton again. See page 40.
16. 3D REFORM Button
Press this button to enter 3D Reform to correct the
keystone (trapezoidal) distortion, and make the im-
age square. See pages 35 and 44.
17. SOURCE Button
Use this button to select a video source such as a PC,
VCR, DVD player or Viewer (PC card).
Press and release this button quickly to display the
Source List.
Each time this button is pressed for a minimum of ONE
second, the input source will change as follows:
Computer1 → Computer2 → Component → Video →
S-Video → Viewer → Entry List → Computer1 → ...
If no input signal is present, the input will be skipped.
MENU
ENTERCANCEL
OFF
12 VIDEO
S-VIDEOAUTO ADJ.
COMPUTERCOMPONENT
ON
SELECT
POWER
PJ
SOURCE
FREEZE VIEWER3D REFORM
ASPECT
HELP
PICTURE
PIC-MUTEPOINTER
VOLUME MAGNIFY
SLIDE
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25
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27
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18. ASPECT Button
Press this button to display the Aspect Ratio select
screen. See page 82.
19. POINTER Button
Press this button to display one of the nine pointers;
press again to hide the pointer. You can move your
pointer icon to the area you want on the screen using
the SELECT 
 button. See page 41.
20. VOLUME (+)(–) Button
Press (+) to increase the volume and (–) to decrease
it.
NOTE: The default is the Computer mode, which allows you to
use the SELECT, CANCEL, and ENTER buttons as your computer
mouse. When the POWER ON/OFF, MENU, 3D REFORM, AS-
PECT, POINTER, HELP, MAGNIFY, VIEWER or PICTURE button
is pressed, the PJ button lights red to indicate that you are in the
Projector mode. If no buttons are pressed within 60 seconds,
the light goes out and the Projector mode is canceled.
21. MAGNIFY (+)(–) Button
Use this button to adjust the image size up to 400%.
The image is magnified about the center of the screen.
See page 41.
22. PICTURE Button
Press this button to display the Picture window. Each
time this button is pressed, the option will be changed.
See page 78.
23. PIC-MUTE Button
This button turns off the image and sound for a short
period of time.
Press again to restore the image and sound.
24. VIEWER Button
Press this button to select the Viewer source.
25. SLIDE (+)(–) Button
Press (+) to select the next folder or slide and (–) to
select the previous folder or slide. See page 58.
26. FREEZE Button
This button will freeze a picture. Press again to re-
sume motion.
27. HELP Button
Provides suitable HELP information.
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Note on Remote Control Operation
If you press and hold the SELECT 
 button while installing new batteries, the remote control may fail to work
properly.
Should this happen, remove the batteries and then install them again without touching the SELECT button.
Remote Control Precautions
•Handle the remote control carefully.
•If the remote control gets wet, wipe it dry immediately.
•Avoid excessive heat and humidity.
•If you will not be using the remote control for a long time, remove the batteries.
•Do not place the batteries upside down.
•Do not use new and old batteries together, or use different types of batteries together.
Operating Range for Wireless Remote Control Battery Installation
1Remove the battery cover.2Remove both old batteries and in-
stall new ones (AA). Ensure that
you have the batteries polarity (+/
-) aligned correctly.3Slip the cover back over the bat-
teries until it snaps into place. Do
not mix different types of batter-
ies or new and old batteries.
Remote sensor on projector cabinet
Remote control
7m/22 feet
7m/22 feet
•The infrared signal operates by line-of-sight up to a distance of about 22 feet/7 m and within a 60-degree angle of
the remote sensor on the projector cabinet.
•The projector will not respond if there are objects between the remote control and the sensor, or if strong light falls
on the sensor.
Weak batteries will also prevent the remote control from properly operating the projector. 
						

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Installation and Connections
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 Setting Up the Screen and the Projector ................... 21
Selecting a Location ............................................................................................. 21
Throw Distance and Screen Size ......................................................................... 22
 Making Connections .................................................. 23
Enabling the computer’s external display ............................................................. 23
Connecting Your PC or Macintosh Computer ....................................................... 23
To connect SCART output (RGB) ......................................................................... 24
Connecting an External Monitor ........................................................................... 25
Connecting Your DVD Player with Component Output ......................................... 26
Connecting Your VCR or Laser Disc Player .......................................................... 27
Connecting the Supplied Power Cable ................................................................. 28