Dukane Imagepro 8914 Lcd Projector Users Manual

							
LCD Projector
Model 8914
USER’S MANUAL
401-8914-00 
						

							
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Projector

8914
 
User's Manual – Operating Guide
Thank you for purchasing this projector.
WARNING  ►Before using this product, please read this Manual and 
related manuals to ensure the proper use of this product. 
After reading them, store them in a safe place for future reference.
About this manual
Various symbols are used in this manual. The meanings of these symbols are 
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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NOTE  • The information in this manual is subject to change without notice.
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About this manual
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1

Content
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2

Projector features
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3

Preparations
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3

About contents of package
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3

Fastening the lens cover
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Fastening the lens cover . . . . . . . . . Fastening the lens cover
3

Part names
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4

Projector
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4

Control buttons
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5

Remote control
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5

Setting up
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6

Arrangement
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7

Adjusting the projector's elevator
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8

About the fi lter cover for bottom-up use
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9

Connecting your devices
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10

Connecting power supply
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13

Remote control
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14

Loading batteries
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14

Using the remote control
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15

Power on/off
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16

Turning on the power
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Turning on the power . . . . . . . . . . . Turning on the power
16

Turning off the power
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Turning off the power . . . . . . . . . . . Turning off the power
16

Operating
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17

Adjusting the volume
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17

Temporarily muting the sound
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17

Selecting an input signal
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17

Searcting an input signal
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17

Selecting an aspect ratio
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18

Adjusting the zoom and focus
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18

Using the automatic adjustment feature
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19

Adjusting the position
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19

Correcting the keystone distortions20
Using the magnify feature . . . . . . . 20
Freezing the screen . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Temporarily blanking the screen . . 21
Multifunctional settings . . . . 22
Using the menu function  . . . . . . . . 22
Content
Content
EASY Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Aspect, Mode, Brightness, Contrast, 
Color, Tint, Sharpness, Whisper, Mirror, 
Reset, Filter time, Language,
Go to advanced menu
PICTURE Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Brightness, Contrast, Gamma, 
Color temp, Color, Tint, Sharpness, 
Progressive, My memory
IMAGE Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Aspect, Over scan, V. position, H. position, 
H. phase, H. size, Auto adjust execute
INPUT Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Color space, Component, Video format, 
Information
SETUP Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Whisper, Mirror, Volume, Audio
SCREEN Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Language, Menu position, OSD bright., 
Blank, Start up, MyScreen, 
MyScreen lock, Message
OPTION Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Auto search, Auto off, Lamp time,
Filter time, Service
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Air fi lter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Other care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . 42
Related messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Regarding the indicator lamps . . . . 44
Phenomena that may easily be 
mistaken for machine defects . . . . 46
Warranty and after-ser vice . . . 48
Specifi cations . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
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Technical Guide . . . . . . . . . 1-14   
 
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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.

1. 
Fix the strap to the strap ring of the lens cover.

2.
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 NTSC/PAL/
SECAM video signals onto a screen. It requires a small space for installation 
and produces a large image from a short distance.
 High Brightness
Newly developed 230W UHB (Ultra High Brightness) lamp gives you a 
bright image on a screen. The image is bright enough for use in lighted
rooms.
 Low Noise
WHISPER mode is available for quieter operation. It is perfect for  
use in low luminance rooms where low noise is more 
important than brightness.
 Compact Body
Even with its many features, this projector is extremely compact and slim. 
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 ringStrap ring
StrapStrap
Strap hole            Strap hole            Bottom side 
						

							
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Y
VIDEO
RGB IN1RGB IN2
RGB OUT CONTROL
AUDIO 1-IN
S-VIDEO
COMPONENT VIDEO
CB/PBCR/PR
R-AUDIO 2-L AUDIO-OUT

Part names
Lens (16) 
Filter cover (9,40)(Air fi lter and intake vent are inside.)
Elevator button (8) 
Elevator foot (8) 
Remote sensor (15)
Zoom knob (Zoom knob (18))
Focus ring (Focus ring (18))
Vent (6)
AC inlet (13)
Power switch (16)
Elevator button (8) 
COMPONENT VIDEO ports (12)YCB/PBCR/PR
S-VIDEO port (12)
VIDEO port (12)CONTROL port (11)
Part names
Projector
Lamp cover (39) (Lamp unit is inside.) 
Elevator foot (8) 
Bottom sideBottom side
Front-Right side
Rear-Left side
Control buttons (5)(See the following page.) 
Ports (See below.)
Vent (6)
AUDIO-OUT port (11)
Ports
AUDIO 1-IN port (11)
AUDIO 2 L/R port (12)
RGB IN1 port (11)
RGB IN2 port (11)
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 10 minutes without 
operating. Only push the Restart switch in these exceptional instances.
Speaker
Restart switch (*) (46)
RGB OUT port (11) 
						

							
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SEARCH button (


18
)

RGB button (


17
)

VIDEO button (


17
)

ASPECT button (


18
)

MAGNIFY

 ON button (


20
)

 OFF button (


20
)

FREEZE button (


21
)

POSITION button (


19
)

ESC button (


22
)

Part names
Control buttonsLAMP indicator (44,45)
TEMP indicator (44,45)
POWER indicator (16)
Remote control
Cursor buttons
▲,▼,◄,►(22) 
RESET button (22)
KEYSTONE button (20)
INPUT button (17) STANDBY/ON button 
(16) 
Battery cover (14)
(on the back)
STANDBY/ON button  (16)
AUTO button  (19)
BLANK button (21)
VOLUME button  (17)
MUTE button (17)
KEYSTONE button  (20)
MENU button (22)
Cursor buttons
▲,▼,◄,► (22)
ENTER button (22)
RESET button (22)
VIDEORGBSEARCH
FREEZE
OFF
ONMAGNIFY
ASPECT
AUTOBLANK
MUTE
VOLUME
KEYSTONE
POSITION
ES
C ENTE
RMENU
RESE
T 
						

							
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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 fi re 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 cleaning 
the air fi lter. 
•  For the projector installed bottom-up, use the accessory fi lter cover for bottom-
up use. And in the case of a ceiling installation or the like, contact your dealer 
before installation. 
►Place the projection in a cool place, and pay attention enough to ventilation. 
The high temperature of the projector could cause a fi re, 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 as 
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 fi re, 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 fi re, an electric shock and/or malfunction to the 
projector.
• Do not place the projector near a humidifi er, 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: 1024 x 768
(a) The screen size (diagonal)
(b) Distance from the projector to the screen (±10%)
(c) The height of the screen (±10%)

Setting up
4:3
(a)
16:9
(a)
(c) up
(b)
(c) down
(b)

For the model 8914/8915 
(a) Screen size[inch (m)]
4 : 3 screen16 : 9 screen(b) Projection distance[m (inch)][m (inch)][m (inch)](c) Screen height[cm (inch)][cm (inch)][cm (inch)](b) Projection distance[m (inch)][m (inch)][m (inch)](c) Screen height [cm (inch)][cm (inch)][cm (inch)]min.max.downupupupmin.max.downupupup
30(0.8)0.9(35)1.1(42)5(2)41(16)1.0(38)1.2(46)-1(0)36(14)
40(1.0)1.2(47)1.4(57)6(2)55(22)1.3(51)1.6(62)-2(-1)48(19)
50(1.3)1.5(59)1.8(71)8(3)69(27)1.6(65)2.0(78)-2(-1)60(24)
60(1.5)1.8(71)2.2(86)9(4)82(32)2.0(78)2.4(94)-2(-1)72(28)
70(1.8)2.1(83)2.6(100)11(4)96(38)2.3(91)2.8(110)-3(-1)84(33)
80(2.0)2.4(96)2.9(115)12(5)110(43)2.6(104)3.2(126)-3(-1)97(38)
90(2.3)2.7(108)3.3(130)14(5)123(49)3.0(117)3.6(141)-4(-1)109(43)
100(2.5)3.0(120)3.7(144)15(6)137(54)3.3(131)4.0(157)-4(-2)121(47)
120(3.0)3.7(144)4.4(174)18(7)165(65)4.0(157)4.8(189)-5(-2)145(57)
150(3.8)4.6(181)5.5(217)23(9)206(81)5.0(197)6.0(237)-6(-2)181(71)
200(5.1)6.1(241)7.4(291)30(12)274(108)6.7(263)8.0(317)-8(-3)241(95)
250(6.4)7.7(302)9.2(364)38(15)343(135)8.4(329)10.1(396)-10(-4)302(119)
300(7.6)9.2(363)11.1(437)46(18)411(162)10.0(395)12.1(476)-12(-5)362(142) 
						

							
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Adjusting the projector's elevator

WARNING
  
►
Do not adjust the projector’s elevator during use or 

immediately after use. Handling while the projector is in a high temperature 

could cause a burn and/or malfunction to the projector. 

CAUTION
  
►If you press the elevator button without holding the projector, 

the projector might crash down, overturn, smash your fi ngers and possibly 

result in malfunction. 
To prevent damaging the projector and injuring yourself, 

always hold the projector whenever using the elevator buttons to adjust the 

elevator feet.

►
Do not incline the projector rightward or leftward. Also do not incline it 

backward or forward exceeding 9 degrees. Exceeding these range could cause 

malfunction, and could shorten the lifetime of the consumables.

►Except for inclining by the elevator feet adjustment, place the projector 

horizontally.

You can use the elevator feet to make adjustments if the surface on which you 

need to set the projector is uneven or if you otherwise need to adjust the angle of 

projection. The adjustment range of the elevator feet is 0 to 9 degrees.

1. 
After making sure that the projector is cool adequately, press and hold in the 

elevator buttons while holding the projector.

   The elevator buttons and the elevator feet are on the both sides.

2. 
Raise or lower the projector to the desired height and release the elevator 

buttons. 

   When you release the elevator buttons, the elevator feet will lock into position.

3. 
If necessary, you can also fi nely adjust the height of the projector by twisting 

the elevator feet by hand.

Setting up
Elevator feetElevator button