Dukane Imagepro 8909 Liquid Crystal Projector Users Manual

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Liquid Crystal Projector
USERS MANUAL USERS MANUAL
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Thank you for purchasing this liquid crystal projector.
CONTENTS CONTENTS
Page
FEATURES .......................................2
BEFORE USE ...................................2
Contents of Package ..............................2
Part Names.............................................3
Loading the Batteries..............................5
INSTALLATION ................................6
Installation of the Projector and Screen........6
Angle Adjustment ...................................6
Cabling ...................................................7
Power Connection ..................................8
Example of System Setup ......................8
Plug & Play .............................................8
OPERATIONS ...................................9
Power On ...................................................9
Power Off
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Basic Operation ....................................10
Setup Menu ..........................................12
Input Menu............................................13
Image Menu..........................................14
Options Menu .......................................15
No Signal Menu ....................................16
MAINTENANCE ..............................17
Lamp.....................................................17
Air Filter ................................................19
Other Maintenance ...............................19
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TROUBLESHOOTING ....................20
OSD Message ......................................20
Indicators Message ..............................21
Symptom ..............................................22
SPECIFICATIONS...........................23
WARRANTY AND AFTER-SERVICE......24
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TABLES
Table 1. Installation Reference .................6
Table 2. Cabling .......................................7
Table 3. Basic Operations ......................10
Table 4. Setup Menu ..............................12
Table 5. Input Menu................................13
Table 6. Image Menu..............................14
Table 7. Options Menu ...........................15
Table 8. No Signal Menu ........................16
Table 9. OSD Message ..........................20
Table 10. Indicator Message ..................21
Table 11. Symptom ................................22
Table 12. Specifications .........................23
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For TECHNICAL and REGULATORY
NOTICE, see the end of this manual.
• The information in this manual is subject to change without notice.
• The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this manual 
• The reproduction, transmission or use of this document or contents is not permitted without
express written authority.
TRADEMARK ACKNOWLEDGMENT :PS/2, VGA and XGA are registered trademarks of
International Business Machines Corporation. Apple, Mac and ADB are registered trademarks of
Apple Computer, Inc. VESA and SVGA are trademarks of the Video Electronics Standard
Association. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Carefully observe the
trademarks and registered trademarks of all companies, even when not mentioned.
NOTE
WARNING• Please read the accompanying manual “SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS” and this “USERS MANUAL” thoroughly to ensure correct
usage through understanding. After reading, store this instruction manual in a
safe place for future reference. 
						

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FEATURES
FEATURES
This liquid crystal projector is used to project various computer signal\
s as well as NTSC / PAL / 
SECAM video signals onto a screen. Little space is required for installa\
tion and large images can
easily be realized.
Outstanding Brightness
The UHB lamp and high-efficiency optical system assure a high level of b\
rightness.
Partial Magnification Function
Interesting parts of images can be magnified for closer viewing. 
Distortion Correction Function
Distortion-free images are quickly available.
BEFORE USE
BEFORE USE
Contents of package
Make sure all of the following items are included in the package. If any\
thing is missing, please 
contact your dealer.
•Keep the original packing material for future reshipment.NOTE
Projector
User
’s Manual
(this manual)
Safety Instructions Power Cord 
(US Type)
Power Cord(UK Type)Power Cord
(Europe Type)
RGB Cable Video/Audio Cable (with white lead)
Mouse cable (PS/2)
STANDBY/ONLASERVIDEOBLANKRGB
AUTO
MENU
MENU SELECTPOSITION
RESET
FREEZE
MAGNIFY
PinP
OFF
VOLUMEMUTEZOOMFOCUS
Remote ControlTransmitter
Batteries 
for Remote Control Transmitter
Component 
Video Cable 
(with green lead)
( in  this manual) 
						

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Part Names
Control Panel
(Refer to P.9 OPERATIONS)
Front/Right View
Rear/Left View
Terminal Panel(Refer below)
Terminal
Panel
DIGTAL Terminal
S-VIDEO Terminal
VIDEO Terminal
AUDIO(MONO)/L
Terminal
AUDIO R Terminal
USB Terminal
AUDIO   IN AUDIO
OUT
RGB  1
DIGITALRGB  2 RGB  OUTCONTROL
RGB  IN                    2
COMPO
NENT
VIDEO S-VIDEO
VIDEO
(MONO)/L
AUDIO
RC
B/PB
CR/PR
DIGTAL
USB
ZOOMFOCUSMUTE INPUT
MENU
POWER TEMP LAMPSTANDBY/ONRESET
ZOOM Button
MUTE Button
STANDBY/ON Button
LAMP Indicator
POWER IndicatorFOCUS Button
INPUT Button
MENU Button
RESET Button
TEMP Indicator
Remote Control Sensor
Lens
Foot Adjuster
Lens CapControl Panel
Ventilation Openings
(exhaust)
Carrying Handle
Air Filter and Intake
for the Cooling Fan
Foot Adjuster
Remote Control Sensor
Speaker
Power Switch
AC Inlet 
(to Power Cord)
RGB IN 1 Terminal
RGB IN 2 Terminal
RGB OUT Terminal
CONTROL Terminal
AUDIO IN RGB1 Terminal
AUDIO IN RGB2 Terminal
AUDIO OUT Terminal
COMPONENT VIDEO 
Y Terminal
C
B/PBTerminal
CR/PRTerminal 
						

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Part Names (continued)
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Y
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NLASER
VIDEO
BLANK
RGB
AUTO
MENU
MENU SELECTPOSITION
RE
SET
FREEZE
MAGNIFY
PinP
OFF
VOLUME
MUTE
ZOOMFOCUS
REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER
(Refer to P.9 OPERATIONS)
To prevent any malfunction;
• Do not give the remote control transmitter any physical impact. Take care not to drop. 
• Do not place the heavy objects on the remote control transmitter.
• Do not wet the remote control transmitter or place it on any wet object. 
• Do not place the remote control transmitter close to the cooling fan of the projector.
• Do not disassemble the remote control transmitter in case of malfunction. Please bring it to the
service station.NOTE
CAUTIONLASER RADIATION-
DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM
WAVE LENGTH: 650nm
MAX . OUTPUT: 1mW
CLASS 2 LASER PRODUCT
RADIAZIONI LASER
NON GUARDARE NEL RAGGIO LUCE
APPARECCHIO LASER DI CLASSE 2
RAYONNEMENT LASER
NE PAS REGARDER DANS
LE FAISCEAU APPAREIL
A LASER DE CLASSE 2
LASER-STRAHLUNG
NICHT IN DEN STRAHL
BLICKEN LASER KLASSE2MANUFACTURED
PLACE OF
MANUFACTURER:A        MADE IN JAPAN
IEC60825-1:1993+
A1:1997
STANDBY/ON Button
LASER Button
BLANK Button
Disk Pad
Used to operate the
mouse shift function and
left click function.
AUTO Button
MENU Button
MENU SELECT Button
Used to click the left
mouse button.
, , , Button
Used to operate the
mouse shift function.
MAGNIFY ButtonVIDEO Button
RGB Button
MOUSE / RIGHT Button
Used to click the right
mouse button.
RESET Button
Used to click the right
mouse button.
VOLUME Button FREEZE Button
MUTE Button POSITION Button
ZOOM Button
These functions works when the mouse control function is activated. Remember, the POSITION,
BLANK ON and MENU ON functions disable the mouse control function.
WARNING• The laser pointer of the remote control transmitter is used in
place of a finger or rod. Never look directly into the laser beam outlet or point
the laser beam at other people. The laser beam can cause vision problems.
FOCUS Button
PinP Button 
						

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Loading the Batteries
Install the AA batteries into the remote control
transmitter.
1. Remove the battery cover.
Push the knob while lifting up the battery cover.
2. Load the batteries.
Make sure the plus and minus poles are correctly
oriented.
3. Close the battery cover.
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Replace the batteries when remote control transmitter operation becomes difficult.NOTE
CAUTION• Use only the specified batteries with this remote control
transmitter. Also, do not mix new and old batteries. This could cause in
battery cracking or leakage, which could result in fire or personal injury.
• When loading the batteries, make sure the plus and minus terminals are
correctly oriented as indicated in the remote control transmitter. Incorrect
orientation could cause battery cracking or leakage, which could result in
personal injury or pollution of the surrounding environment.
• When you dispose the battery, you obey the law in the relative area or country.
• Keep the battery away from children and pets.
• When not to be used for an extended period, remove the batteries from the
remote control transmitter.  
						

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INSTALLATION INSTALLATION
Installation of the Projector and Screen
Refer to the drawing and table below for determining of the screen size and projection distance.
Top View
Side ViewScreen size
[inches (m)]a[inches (m)]b[inches (cm)]Min.Max.
40  (1.0)55  (1.4)73  (1.9)1    (3)
60  (1.5)85  (2.2)114  (2.9)2    (4)
80  (2.0)114  (2.9)151  (3.8)2    (6)
100  (2.5)144  (3.7)191  (4.9)3    (7)
120  (3.0)176  (4.5)231  (5.9)3    (9)
150  (3.8)220  (5.6)282  (7.2)4  (11)
200  (5.0)291  (7.4)386  (9.8)6  (15)
Angle Adjustment
Use the foot adjusters on the bottom of the
projector to adjust the projection angle. It is
variable within 0˚ to 9˚ approximately.
1. Lift up the front side of the projector, and
pressing the foot adjuster button, adjust the
projection angle.
2. Release the button to lock at the angle to be
fixed.
3. Make the foot adjusters screw for fine
adjustment. Do not force the adjusters to make
screw. This could damage the adjusters or
cause the lock to fail.
Foot Adjusters
The projection distances shown in the table below
are for full size (1024 x 768 dots).
a: Distance from the projector to the screen. (±10%)
b: Distance from the lens center to the bottom of the
screen. (±10%)
Table 1. Installation Reference
b
a
Lens center Screen
CAUTION• Install the projector in a suitable environment according to
instructions of the accompanying manual “SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” and this
manual.
• Please basically use liquid crystal projector at the horizontal position. 
If you use
liquid crystal projector by the lens up position, the lens down position and the side up
position, this may cause the heat inside to build up and become the cause of damage.
Be especially careful not to install it with ventilation holes blocked.
• Do not install LCD projector in smoke effected environment. Smoke residue may
buildup on critical parts (i.e.LCD panel, Lens Assy etc.).
CAUTION• Do not release the foot adjuster button unless the projector is
being held; otherwise, the projector could overturn or the fingers could get
caught and cause personal injury.
Variable within the range of approximately 0°- 9° 
						

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I I I I
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S S S S
T T T T
A A A A
L L L L
L L L L
A A A A
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• Before connecting, read instruction manuals of the devices to be connected, and make sure that the
projector is compatible with the device. 
• Secure the screws on the connectors and tighten.
• For some RGB input modes, the optional Mac adapter is necessary.
• To select the digital RGB input, the comuter may need some settings. See the manuals of the computer for
details.
• Some computers may have multiple display screen modes. Use of some of these modes will not be possible
with this projector.
• Refer to the “TECNICAL” section for the pin assign of connectors and RS-232C communication data.
• When the DIGITAL terminal is used, the RGB OUT terminal may not function.NOTE
CAUTION• Incorrect connecting could result in fire or electrical shock.
Please read this manual and the separate “SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS”.
• Before connecting, turn off to all devices to be connected, except for the USB
cable.
• The cables may have to be used with the core set to the projector side. Use the
cables which are included with the projector or specified.
Cabling
Refer to the table below for connecting each terminal of the projector to each device.
Table 2. Cabling
FunctionTerminalCable
Analog RGB inputRGB IN 1Accessory RGB cable or optional RGB
cable with D-sub 15-pin shrink jack and
inch thread screwsRGB IN 2
Analog RGB outputRGB OUT
Digital RGB inputDIGITALOptional digital RGB cable with inch thread
screws
Audio input
(from the computer)
AUDIO IN [RGB 1] / [DIGITAL](interlocked with RGB IN 1 or
DIGITAL)
Optional audio cable with stereo mini jack
AUDIO IN [RGB 2](interlocked with RGB IN 2)
PS/2 mouse control
CONTROL
Accessory PS/2 mouse cable
ADB mouse controlOptional ADB mouse cable
Serial mouse controlOptional Serial mouse cable
RS-232C communicationOptional RS-232C cable
USB mouse controlUSBOptional USB cable
S-video inputS-VIDEOOptional S-video cable with mini DIN 4-pin
jack
Video inputVIDEOAccessory video/audio cable
Component video input
COMPONENT VIDEO Y
Accessory component video cableCOMPONENT VIDEO CB/PB
COMPONENT VIDEO CR/PR
Audio input
(from video equipment)AUDIO (MONO)/LAccessory video/audio cable or optional
audio cable with RCA jack
AUDIO R
Audio outputAUDIO OUTOptional audio cable with stereo mini jack 
						

							AUDIO   IN AUDIO
OUT
RGB  1
DIGITALRGB  2 RGB  OUTCONTROL
RGB  IN                    2
COMPO
NENT
VIDEO S-VIDEO
VIDEO
(MONO)/L
AUDIO
RC
B/PB
CR/PR
DIGTAL
USB
Example of system setup
S-Video Tape
Recorder 
Computer 
(desktop type)
Computer(notebook type)
• When connecting with notebook computer, set to valid the RGB external image output
(setting CRT display or simultaneous display of LCD and CRT). Please read instruction manual of
the notebook for more information.
Plug & Play
This projector is VESA DDC 1/2B compatible. Plug & play is possible by connecting to a computer
that is VESA DDC (Display Data Channel) compatible.
Please use this function by connecting the accessory RGB cable with RGB IN 1 terminal (DDC
1/2B compatible), or by connecting an optional digital RGB cable with DIGITAL terminal (DDC
2B compatible). Plug & play may not operate by other connecting.
• Plug & play is a system configured with peripheral equipment including a computer and
display, and an operating system.
• This projector is recognized as a plug & play monitor. Use the standard display drivers. 
• Plug & play may not operate by the computer to connect. Plug & play will not operate in the
connection with Apple computer.
NOTE
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Power Connection
Use the correct one of the enclosed power cords depending on the power outlet to be used.
Connect the AC inlet of the projector to the power outlet firmly by the power cord.
AC InletPower Cord
Power outlet
Speaker
with
amplifier Display
Monitor
CAUTION• Be carful in handling the power
cord according to instructions of the
accompanying manual SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
and this manual.
• Connect the power cord firmly. Avoid using a
loose, unsound outlet or contact failure.
Computer(desktop type)
DVD Player 
						

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OPERATIONS OPERATIONS
Power ON
1. Check that the power cord is connected correctly.
2. Set the power switch to [ | ]. The standby mode is selected, and the POWER indicator is turned to
orange.
3. Press the STANDBY/ON button  on the control panel or the remote control transmitter.
Warm-up begins and the POWER indicator blinks in green.
4. The POWER indicator ceases blinking and turns to green when power is on. Remove the lens
cap.
5. Adjust picture size using the ZOOM button.
6. Adjust focus using the FOCUS button .
Power OFF
1. Press the STANDBY/ON button  on the control panel or the remote control transmitter for
approximately two second. The projector lamp is extinguished and lamp cooling begins. The
POWER indicator blinks orange during lamp cooling. Pressing the STANDBY/ON button 
has no effect while the POWER indicator is blinking.
2. The system assumes the Standby mode when cooling is complete, and the POWER indicator
ceases blinking and changes to orange. Check that the indicator is orange and set the Power
switch to [
O].
3. The POWER indicator is extinguished when power is off. Attach the lens cap.
Power Switch
Lens cap
STANDBY/ON ButtonPOWER Indicator
STANDBY/ONLASERVIDEO
BLANKRGB
AUTO
MENU
MENU SELECT
POSITION
RESET
FREEZE
MAGNIFY
PinP
OFF
VOLUME
MUTE
ZOOMFOCUS
STANDBY/
ON Button
ZOOM button
FOCUS button
• Except in emergencies, do not turn off unless the POWER indicator is orange as it will
reduce the life of the projector lamp.
• To prevent any troble, turn on/off the projector when the computer or video tape recorder is OFF.
Providing a RS-232C cable is connected, turn on the computer before the projector.NOTE
WARNING• Please read this manual, and the separate “SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS” thoroughly before using the equipment. Always ensure that
the equipment is used safely.
FOCUS button
ZOOM button 
						

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Basic Operation
The basic operations shown in Table 3 is performed from the supplied remote control transmitter or
the projector control panel. Items indicated by (*) may be used from the control panel.
Table 3 . Basic Operation
ItemDescription
INPUT
SELECT
Select Input Signal (*):Press the INPUT button.RGB IN 1 →RGB IN 2 →DIGITAL →VIDEO →S-VIDEO →COMPONENT VIDEO (→RGB IN 1) 
Select RGB Input : Press the RGB button.VIDEO/S-VIDEO/COMPONENT VIDEO →RGB IN 1/RGB IN 2/DIGITAL
RGB IN 1 →RGB IN 2 →DIGITAL (→RGB IN 1)
Select Video Input :Press the VIDEO button.RGB IN 1/RGB IN 2/DIGITAL →VIDEO/S-VIDEO/COMPONENT VIDEO
VIDEO →S-VIDEO →COMPONENT VIDEO (→VIDEO)
• The selected signal name is displayed for approximately 3 seconds when the input
signal is changed.
POSITION
Set/Clear Position Adjustment Mode :Press the POSITION button.The [ ] icon is displayed in the POSITION mode.
Image Position Adjustment:Press the  , , and  buttons in the
POSITION mode.
• Valid only in the MAGNIFY mode with a video signal is input.
• After approximately 10 seconds of inactivity the [ ] icon is extinguished and the
POSITION mode is cleared automatically.
• , , and 
buttons may operate as the mouse control button. Refer to page 4.
RESET (*)
Initialise Each Item :Select an item and press the RESET button.
Initialise Position Adjustment :Press the RESET button and the
POSITION mode. This function is valid only when RGB signal is input.
• Valid except for the VOLUME, LANGUAGE and H PHASE.
• The RESET button may operate as the mouse control button. Refer to page 4.
MAGNIFY
Set MAGNIFY Mode : Press the MAGNIFY  button.
Move Magnified Area :Run the POSITION in the MAGNIFY mode.
Adjust Magnification :Press the MAGNIFY  /  button in MAGNIFY
mode.
Clear MAGNIFY Mode :Press the MAGNIFY  button.• The MAGNIFY mode is cleared by running or setting the AUTO, ASPECT, INPUT
SELECT or VIDEO, or by changing the input signal.
OFF
FREEZE
Set/Clear FREEZE Mode :Press the FREEZE button. The [II] icon is
displayed, and the image frozen, in the FREEZE mode.
• The FREEZE mode is cleared by running or setting POSITION, VOLUME, MUTE,
Automatic Adjustment, BLANK ON/OFF, or MENU ON/OFF, or by changing the input
signal.
• Do not forget to clear frozen static images.
• Use the remote control transmitter at a distance of approximately 5m from the sensor on
the front of the projector, and within a range of 30°left-right. Strong light and obstacles will
interfere with operation of the remote control transmitter.NOTE