Dukane Imagepro 8800 Liquid Crystal Projector Operating Guide

							Liquid Crystal Projector
Model
28A8800
OPERATING GUIDE 
						

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Liquid Crystal Projector
Model
ImagePr o 8800
USER ’S GUIDE
Thank you for purchasing the Dukane liquid crystal projector. Please read this user’s manual
thoroughly to ensure correct usage through understanding. After reading, store this instruction
manual in a safe place for future reference.
Outline
This liquid crystal projector is used to project
v arious computer signals as well as
NTSC/PAL/SECAM video signals onto a
screen. Little space is required for installation
and large images can easily be realized.
Features
(1) Outstanding brightness
The UHB lamp and high-efficienc y optical
system assure a high le vel of brightness.
(2) Partial magnification function
closer vie wing. 
(3) Distortion correction function
Distortion-free images are quickly a vailable.
(4) Power zoom and power focus.
(5)P in P function
(6) USB jack
Before Use
Names and functions of each par
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Checking the package Contents.............8
t..........8
Installation..............................................12
Basic oper ations....................................13
Adjustments and functions.....................17
Connection to the vido signal
terminals...............................22
Connection to the RGB signal 
terminal...............................22
Connecting to the USB........................25
Connection to the CONTROL signal 
terminal...............................26
Example of system setup.....................31
Cleaning the air filter...........................31
Lamp.............................................32
Message table......................................32
When you think something wrong.........33
Specifications.......................................34
About the warranty and 
after-service.........................35
ContentsPag e
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About the Symbols Various symbols are used in this instruction manual and on the product itself to
ensure correct usage, to prevent danger to the user and others, and to prevent
property damage. The meanings of these symbols are described below. It is
important that you read these descriptions thoroughly and fully understand the
contents.
Warning
This symbol indicates information that, if ignored, could possibly
result in personal injury or even death due to incorrect handling.
Caution
This symbol indicates information that, if ignored, could result
possibly in personal injury or physical damage due to incorrect
handling.
Typical Symbols
This symbol indicates an additional warning (including cautions). An
illustration is provided to clarify the contents (the illustration to the left
indicates danger of electrical shock).
This symbol indicates a prohibited action. The contents will be clearly
indicated in an illustration or nearby (the symbol to the left indicates that
disassembly is prohibited).
This symbol indicates a compulsory action. The contents will be clearly
indicated in an illustration or nearby (the symbol to the left indicates that
the power plug should be disconnected from the power outlet).
Before Use 
						

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nIf a problem should occur.
•If smoke or a strange odor arise, continued
use could result in fire or electrical shock. In
such case, immediately turn off the power
switch and then disconnect the power plug
from the power outlet. After making sure that
the smoke or odor has stopped, contact your
dealer for repairs. Never attempt to make
repairs yourself because this is dangerous.
•Do not use this projector if
there is no image or
sound, or if the sound is
distorted. Continued use
could result in fire or
electrical shock.
In such case, immediately turn off the power
switch, disconnect the power plug from the
power outlet and contact your dealer.
•If water should enter the inside of this
projector, immediately turn off the power
switch, disconnect the power plug from the
power outlet and contact your dealer.
nDo not install on an unstable surface.
•Do not install this projector on an
unstable surface such as a wobbly
stand or incline because this could
result in the projector falling and
causing injury.
nDo not open the cabinet.
•Never open the cabinet.
Ther eis high voltage
inside which can cause
electrical shock.
Contact your dealer for
internal inspection, adjustment and
repair.
nDo not modify.
Do not modify this projector because
this could result in fire or electrical shock.
nDo not use in the bathroom.
Do not use this projector in the
bathroom because this could result in
fire or electrical shock.
nDo not insert foreign objects.
•Do not insert metal objects through
the ventilation openings, etc., of
this projector or drop such objects
inside because this could result in
fire or electrical shock.
•If a foreign object should enter this
projector, immediately turn off the power
switch, disconnect the
power plug from the
power outlet and contact
your dealer.
Continued use could result in
fire or electrical shock. Use
special caution in households
where children are present.
nDo not look through the lens
when the lamp is on.
Never look through the lens when the
lamp is on. The powerful light could adversely
affect vision. Use special caution in households
where children are present.
nAvoid shock or impact on the projector.
If the projector should fall,
resulting in damage to the
cabinet, immediately turn off
the power switch, disconnect
the power plug from the power
outlet and contact your dealer.
Continued use could result in
fire or electrical shock.
nDo not place this projector in
a container containing liquid.
Do not place flower vases, flower
pots, cups, cosmetics, liquids
such as water, etc., on top of this projector.
Spillage could result in fire or electrical shock.
nUse only the indicated power
supply.
Use only the indicated power
supply. The use of any other power supply
could result in fire or electrical shock.
Disconnect the
plug from the
power outlet.Disconnect the
plug from the
power outlet.
Disconnect the
plug from the
power outlet.
Do not use
near water. Do not
disassemble.
Do not
disassemble.
Do not use near
water.
[Safety Precaution]
Warning 
						

							nHandle the power cord with care.
•Do not damage, cut, process or
strongly twist the power cord. Placing
heavy objects on the power cord, heating or
strongly pulling the power cord can result in
damage as well as fire or electrical shock.
• Pulling on the power cord
• Placing heavy objects on the power cord
• Damaging the cord
• Placing near heaters
•Do not position the power
cord under the projector. 
This can
damage the power cord and cause fire or
electrical shock. Also, do not place a spread,
cover, etc., over the power cord because this
could result in the inadvertent placing of
heavy objects on the concealed power cord.
•If the power cord is damaged
(exposed or broken core wires,
etc.), contact your dealer for
replacement; otherwise, fire or
electrical shock could result.
•Make sure there is no dust, etc., on the power
plug and insert a knife blade to make sure that
there is no looseness.
nDo not allow the laser beam to enter the 
eyes.
•This remote control is equipped with a
laser pointer and a laser beam is emitted
from the laser outlet. Do not look directly
into the laser beam outlet or direct the
laser beam at other people.
Vision can be impaired if the laser beam
enters the eyes. Use special caution in
households where children are
present.
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AVOID EXPOSURE-LASER RADIATION IS 
EMITTED FROM THIS 
APERTURE
Laser beam outlet
Warning
CAUTIONLASER RADIATION-
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WAVE LENGTH: 650nm
MAX . OUTPUT: 1mW
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nHigh temperatures are generated when
the lamp is lit, so do not place objects in
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nDo not sit or place heavy objects on
this projector.
•Do not sit on this projector. 
This could result in overturning,
leading to damage or personal injury.
Use special caution in households
where children are present.
•Do not place heavy objects on this
projector.
Placing heavy objects on this projector
could result in loss of balance or falling
and cause personal injury.
nDo not block the ventilation openings.
Do not block the ventilation openings of
this projector.Blocking ventilation could lead
to internal overheating which could result in
fire. Do not place this projector on its
side during use or push it into a small,
poorly ventilated location. Do not
place this projector on a carpet or
bedding or cover it with a table cloth,
etc. Also, when installing this projector, make
sure the ventilation openings are at least 10cm
from the wall.
nCare and maintenance.
For safety purposes, disconnect the power
plug from the power outlet
before starting the care and
maintenance of this projector.
nBattery usage.
•Use only the specified batteries with
this projector. Do not mix old
and new batteries because this
could result in fire or personal
injury due to battery cracking or
leakage.
•Make sure the plus and minus
terminals are correctly aligned
when loading the batteries.
Incorrect loading could result in
personal injury or contamination of
the surroundings due to battery cracking or
leakage.
nClean the projector interior once
every two years.
Request your dealer to clean the interior
of the projector approximately every two
years.Accumulations of dust inside the
projector can result in fire or
malfunction if not cleaned for an
extended period. This cleaning is
more effective if performed befor
every humid periods such as rainy
season, etc. Ask your dealer for details about
internal cleaning.
nAvoid installation in humid or dusty
locations.
•Do not install this projector in a humid
or dusty location. This could
result in fire or electrical shock.
•Avoid installation near the
kitchen, a humidifier or other locations
where there is oily smoke or humidity.
This could result in fire or electrical shock.
nUse the caster brakes.
When installing this projector on a stand
with casters, use the caster
brakes to prevent the stand
moving or overturning and
causing personal injury. 
nDo not handle the power cord roughly.
•Keep the power cord away from
heaters because the heat could melt the
power cord and cause fire or electrical shock.
•Do not touch the power plug
with wet handsbecause this
could result in electrical shock.
•When disconnecting the
power plug, do not pull on the power
cord.This could damage the power cord and
cause fire or electrical shock. Always grip the
plug when disconnecting.
Disconnect the
plug from the
power outlet.
Caution 
						

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nAvoid excessively hot locations.
Do not place this projector in direct
sunlight or near a hot object such as a
stove, etc., because the heat could
have adverse influence on the cabinet
and other parts.
nSound volume.
Set the volume at a suitable level to avoid
bothering other people. It is also better to keep
the volume level low and close the windows at
night to protect the neighborhood environment.
nLens care
Use commercially available lens
tissue to clean the lens (used to clean
cameras, eyeglasses, etc.). Be careful
not to scratch the lens with hard
objects.
nCabinet care.
•The cabinet is made of plastic and discoloration
or paint peeling can occur if wiped with a solvent
such as benzine, thinner, etc.
•Before using chemical wipes, be sure to read
and observe the instructions.
•Do not spray volatile substances such as
insect repellent on the cabinet. Also, do not
allow long-term close contact with rubber or
vinyl products because this could result in
discoloration, peeling paint, etc.
•Use a soft cloth to clean the cabinet and
operation panel. When excessively soiled,
dilute a neutral detergent in water, wet and
wring out the cloth and afterward wipe with a
dry cloth. Do not apply undiluted detergent
directly to the projector.
nExtended usage.
When using this projector for an extended
period, stop periodically to rest the eyes to
prevent eye fatigue.
Caution
nWhen the projector is not to be used
for an extended period.
For safety purposes when the
projector is not to be used for an
extended period because of travel,
etc., always disconnect the power
plug from the power outlet. Also
close the lens cover to prevent the lens
surface being scratched.
nMoving the projector.
•When moving the projector, be sure
to close the lens cover, disconnect
the power plug from the power outlet
and disconnect all external
connections. Failure to do this
could damage the power cord
and cause fire or electrical shock.
Avoid any impact or shock to the projector
because this could result in malfunction.
•When moving this projector outdoors, protect
it from wetting due to rain, etc. If the
projector should become wet, dry it
thoroughly before further use.
Continued use while wet could
result in fire or electrical shock.
Disconnect the
plug from the
power outlet.
Disconnect the
plug from the
power outlet.
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Checking the package Contents
Make sure all of the follo wing items are included in the package. If anything is missing, please contact your
dealer.
• Use the remote control in front of the remote control photoreceptor at a distance
of about 5 m or less and an angle of 30 de grees to the left or right of the center.
Main unit
STANDBY / ON b uttonPress this button to tur n the power onand off . When tur ned off, the projectorenters standb y status. Ref er to page 13- 14 f or details .
MUTE buttonThis button tur ns the sound on andoff. Press once to tur n the sound off;then press again to tur n the soundbac k on.
ZOOM b uttonUsed to adjust the size of theimage . (Ref er to page 13.)
POWER indicatorThis indicator lights or blinks dur ing standb yand during oper ation.  Refer to page 33 fordetails .
TEMP indicatorThis indicator lights or blinks when the inter naltemper ature of the projector rises and whenthe fan malfunctions . Ref er to page 33 fordetails .
Remote control photoreceptor
Lens
Lens cap
Speaker
Cooling f an (intake side)
Cooling f an(exhaust side)
Handle
cd
VIDEOST ANDBY/ONRGBPOSITIONLASER
MENURESETMA GNIFYFREEZEOFFVOLUME
Pr ojector unit
3-Conductorvideo/A udio cab leRGB cab le(15-15 pin M/M)Mac adapterwith dip s witchMouse cab le ´ 3
P ower Cor d110V-US220-UK,  Europe
Remote contr ol
Remote controlBatteries
User’s Guide (this document)
ZOOMFOCUS
MUTEINPUT
MENU
PO WERTEMPLAMPSTANDBY/ONRESET
Speak er
RESET b uttonUsed to reset the initial settings.Refer to page 17 f or details.LAMP indicatorThis indicator lights or blinks when the lamp isoff . Ref er to page 33 f or details.
INPUT buttonPress this button to switch the input.  The inputchanges in the follo wing sequence each timethis b utton is pressed.
MENU b uttonDisplays the image menu. Ref er to page 17 -21 f or details .
FOCUS b utton
screen. (Refer to page 13.)
RGB1RGB2VIDEO
Names and functions of each part