Dukane Imagepro 8914 Lcd Projector Users Manual

							
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Lamp (continued)

When the indicators or a message prompt you to replace the lamp, replace the 

lamp as soon as possible.

1. 
Turn the projector off, and unplug the power cord. Allow the lamp to cool for 

at least 45 minutes.

2. 
To prepare a new lamp, contact your dealer and tell the lamp type number 

= 
456-8915. .  If the projector is mounted on the ceiling, or if the lamp has If the projector is mounted on the ceiling, or if the lamp has 
broken, also ask the dealer to replace the lampbroken, also ask the dealer to replace the lamp.
In the case of replacement by yourself,
3. After making sure that the projector has 
cooled adequately, slowly turn over the 
projector, so that the bottom is facing up.
4. Please unhook the claws of the lamp cover 
and remove the lamp cover.
5. Loosen the 2 screws (marked by arrow) of 
the lamp, and slowly pick up the lamp by the 
handles.
6. Insert the new lamp, and retighten fi rmly the 
two screws that are loosened in the previous 
process to lock it in place.
7. While interlocking the 2 tabs of the lamp 
cover to the projector, position the lamp cover 
on the projector. Then push the center point of 
the two claws to fi x the lamp cover.
8. Slowly turn the projector so that the top is 
facing up.
9. Turn the projector on, and reset the lamp 
time using the LAMP TIME function in the 
OPTION menu (36).
NOTE  • When the lamp has been replaced after the message of "THE 
POWER WILL TURN OFF AFTER 0hr." is displayed, complete the following 
operation within 10 minutes of switching power on.
• Incorrectly resetting of the lamp timer (resetting without replacement, or 
neglect of resetting after replacement) will result in incorrect message functions.
Maintenance
Lamp cover
Screws marked by arrow
ClawsClaws
Center pointCenter pointof claws
Tabs
ClawsClawsClaws 
						

							
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Maintenance
When  the  indicators  or  a  message  prompts  you  to  clean  the  air  filter,  clean  the  air  filter 
as  soon  as  possible.  Please  check  and  clean  the  air  fi lter  periodically,  even  if  there  is  no 
message.  If  the  air  fi lter  becomes  clogged  by  dust  or  the  like,  internal  temperatures  rise 
and the power may be automatically turned off for malfunction prevention.
1. Turn the projector off, and unplug the power cord. 
Allow the projector to cool for at least 45 minutes. And 
prepare a vacuum cleaner.
2. After making sure that the projector is cool adequately, 
slowly turn the projector so that the lens-side is facing 
up. Please be careful for the projector not to fall. While 
the projector is placed lens-side up, hold the projector.
3. Unhooking the fi lter cover’s claws, and pull the fi lter 
cover in the direction of the arrow to remove it.
4. Hold the air fi lter’s knob, and pull the air fi lter off.
5. Apply a vacuum cleaner to the vent of the projector for the 
air fi lter. And then slowly turn the projector bottom up.
6. Apply a vacuum cleaner to the air fi lter and the fi lter cover.
Please replace the air fi lter when it is damaged or too soiled.Please replace the air fi lter when it is damaged or too soiled.
To prepare a new air fi lter, contact your dealer and tell the air 
fi lter type number = NJ20642.
An air fi lter of specifi ed type will come even with a replacement lamp for this projector.
7. Position the cleaned air fi lter or a new air fi lter into place, and push the 
"PUSH" mark with claws to fi x the air fi lter.
8. Replace the fi lter cover and snap it back into place.
9. Slowly turn the projector so that the top is facing up.
10. Turn the projector on, and reset the fi lter time using the FILTER TIME 
function of the OPTION menu (36).
NOTE  • Incorrectly resetting of the fi lter timer (resetting without replacement, 
or neglect of resetting after replacement) will result in incorrect message functions.
WARNING  ►Before caring, make sure the power switch is off and the 
power cable is not plugged in,then allow the projector to cool suffi ciently. The 
care in a high temperature state of the projector could cause a burn and/or 
malfunction to the projector.
►Use only the air fi lter of the specifi ed type. Do not use the projector with the 
air fi lter and the fi lter cover removed.
►Avoid wetting the projector or inserting liquids in the projector. It could result 
in a fi re, an electric shock, and/or malfunction to the projector.
CAUTION  ►Please replace the air fi lter when it is damaged or too soiled, 
and also when you replace the lamp.
Air fi lter
Filter cover’s claws
Filter cover 
Air fi lter
Air fi lter’s knob 
						

							
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Maintenance
WARNING   ►Before caring, make sure the power switch is off and the 
power cable is not plugged in, and then allow the projector to cool suffi ciently. 
The care in a high temperature state of the projector could cause a burn and/or 
malfunction to the projector.
►Never try to care for the inside of the projector personally. Doing is so 
dangerous. 
►Avoid wetting the projector or inserting liquids in the projector. It could result 
in a fi re, an electric shock, and/or malfunction to the projector. 
• Do not put a container containing water, cleaner or chemicals near the 
projector. 
• Do not use aerosols or sprays.
CAUTION  ►Please take right care of the projector according to the 
following. Incorrect care could cause not only an injury but adverse infl uence 
such as discoloration, peeling paint, etc. 
►Do not use cleaner or chemicals other than those listed below. 
►Do not polish or wipe with hard objects.
Inside of the projector
In order to ensure the safe use of your projector, please have it cleaned and 
inspected by your dealer about once every year.
Caring for the lens
If the lens is fl awed, soiled or fogged, it could cause deterioration of display 
quality. Please take care of the lens, being cautious of handling.
1. Turn the projector off, and unplug the power cord. Allow the projector to cool 
suffi ciently.
2. After making sure that the projector is cool adequately, lightly wipe the lens 
with a commercially available lens-cleaning wipe. Do not touch the lens 
directly with your hand.
Caring for the cabinet and remote control
Incorrect care could have adverse infl uence such as discoloration, peeling paint, 
etc.
1. Turn the projector off, and unplug the power cord. Allow the projector to cool 
suffi ciently.
2. After making sure that the projector is cool adequately, lightly wipe with gauze 
or a soft cloth.
If soiling is severe, dip soft cloth in water or a neutral cleaner diluted in water , 
and wipe lightly after wringing well. Then, wipe lightly with a soft, dry cloth.
Other care  
						

							
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Related messages
When the unit's power is on, messages such as those shown below may be 
displayed. When any such message is displayed on the screen, please follow the 
instructions described below. If the same message is displayed after the remedy, 
or if a message other than the following appears, please contact your dealer or 
service company.
Although these messages will be automatically disappeared around several 
minutes, it will be reappeared every time the power is turned on.
MessageDescription
CHANGE THE LAMP.
AFTER REPLACING LAMP,  RESET THE LAMP TIMER.The time the lamp timer has counted is approaching 
2000 hours.
Preparation of a new lamp and an early lamp change are 
recommended. After you have changed the lamp, please be 
sure to reset the lamp timer(36).
CHANGE THE LAMP.
AFTER REPLACING LAMP,  RESET THE LAMP TIMER.
THE POWER WILL 
BE 
TURNED OFF ** hrs later.
The time the lamp timer has counted is approaching 
2000 hours, so a lamp change within ** hours is 
recommended.
When lamp usage reaches 2000 hours, the power will 
automatically be turned off. Please change the lamp by 
referring to the section “Lamp”. After you have changed the 
lamp, please be sure to reset the lamp timer(36).
CHANGE THE LAMP.
AFTER REPLACING LAMP,  RESET THE LAMP TIMER.
THE POWER WILL BE 
TURNED OFF 0 hrs later.As the time the lamp timer has counted has reached 
2000 hours, the power will soon be automatically 
turned off.
Please immediately turn the power off, and change the lamp 
by referring to the section “Lamp”. After changing the lamp, 
please be sure to reset the lamp timer(36).
NO INPUT IS DETECTEDON ***
There is no input signal.
Please confi rm the signal input connection, and the status 
of the signal source.
SYNC IS OUT OF RANGEON ***  fH  *****kHz  fV  *****HzON ***  fH  *****kHz  fV  *****Hz
The horizontal or vertical wavelength of the input signal 
is out of the response parameter range of this unit.
Please confi rm the specs for your projector or the signal 
source specs. 
						

							
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Troubleshooting
Related messages (continued)
MessageDescription
CHECK THE AIR FLOW
The internal temperature is rising.
Please turn the power off, and allow the projector to cool 
down at least 20 minutes. After having confi rmed the 
following items, please turn the power ON again.
 • Is there blockage of the air passage aperture?
• Is the air fi lter dirty?
 • Does the peripheral temperature exceed 35°C?
If the same indication is displayed after the remedy, please 
set FAN SPEED of the SERVICE item in the OPTION menu 
to HIGH.
REMINDER
*** HRS PASSED AFTER THE  LAST FILTER CHECK. 
FILTER MAINTENANCE IS ESSENTIAL
 TO REMOVE WARNING MESSAGE,
RESET FILTER TIMER.
SEE MANUAL FURTHER INFO.
A note of precaution when cleaning the air fi lter.
Please immediately turn the power off, and clean or change 
the air fi lter referring to the “Air Filter” section of this manual. 
After you have cleaned or changed the air fi lter, please be 
sure to reset the fi lter timer(40).
NOTE  • A lamp has a fi nite product life. Lamps are characterized by the 
fact that, after long hours of usage, a lamp will no longer light up, or the lamp 
will break or burst, etc. This projector is equipped with an automatic shut-down 
function, such that the power will automatically be turned off when lamp usage 
time has reached 2000 hours. Please be aware, however, that among lamp 
types, there are major differences in product lifetimes; a lamp may thus fail to 
light even prior to the functioning of the automatic shut-down function of this 
projector. 
						

							
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Troubleshooting
Regarding the indicator lamps
Lighting and fl ashing of the POWER indicator, the LAMP indicator, and the TEMP 
indicator have the meanings as described in the table below. Please follow the 
instructions within the table. If the same indication is displayed after the remedy, 
or if an indication other than the following is displayed, please contact your dealer 
or service company.
POWER 
indicator
LAMP 
indicator
TEMP 
indicatorDescription
Lighting
InOrange
Turned
off
Turned
off
The projector is in a standby state.
Please refer to the section “Power On/Off”.
Blinking
InGreen
Turned
off
Turned
off
The projector is warming up.
Please wait.
Lighting
InGreen
Turned
off
Turned
off
The projector is in an on state.
Ordinary operations may be performed.
Blinking
InOrange
Turned
off
Turned
off
The projector is cooling down.
Please wait.
Blinking
InRed
(discre-
tionary)
(discre-
tionary)
The projector is cooling down. A certain error 
has been detected.
Please wait until the POWER indicator fi nishes 
blinking, and then perform the proper measure using
the item descriptions below.
Blinking
InRed
or
Lighting
InRed
Lighting
InRed
Turned
off
The lamp does not light, and there is a 
possibility that interior portion has become 
heated.
Please turn the power off, and allow the projector to 
cool down at least 20 minutes. After the projector has 
suffi ciently cooled down, please make confi rmation of 
the following items, and then turn the power on again.
• Is there blockage of the air passage aperture?
• Is the air fi lter dirty?
• Does the peripheral temperature exceed 35°C?
If the same indication is displayed after the remedy, 
please change the lamp referring to the section “Lamp”.
Blinking
InRed
or
Lighting
InRed
Blinking
InRed
Turned
off
The lamp cover has not been properly fi xed. 
Please turn the power off, and allow the projector to projector to projector
cool down at least 45 minutes. After the projector has 
suffi ciently cooled down, please make confi rmation 
of the attachment state of the lamp cover. After 
performing any needed maintenance, turn the power 
on again. If the same indication is displayed after 
the remedy, please contact your dealer or service 
company. 
						

							
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Troubleshooting
Regarding the indicator lamps (continued)
POWER 
indicator
LAMP 
indicator
TEMP 
indicatorDescription
Blinking
InRed
or
Lighting
InRed
Turned
off
Blinking
InRed
The cooling fan is not operating.
Please turn the power off, and allow the projector to projector to projector
cool down at least 20 minutes. After the projector has 
suffi ciently cooled down, please make confi rmation 
that no foreign matter has become caught in the fan, 
etc., and then turn the power on again.
If the same indication is displayed after the remedy, 
please contact your dealer or service company.
Blinking
InRed
or
Lighting
InRed
Turned
off
Lighting
InRed
There is a possibility that the interior portion 
has become heated.
Please turn the power off, and allow the projector to projector to projector
cool down at least 20 minutes. After the projector has 
suffi ciently cooled down, please make confi rmation of 
the following items, and then turn the power on again.
• Is there blockage of the air passage aperture?
• Is the air fi lter dirty?
• Does the peripheral temperature exceed 35°C?
If the same indication is displayed after the remedy, 
please set FAN SPEED of the SERVICE item in the 
OPTION menu to HIGH.
Lighting
InGreen
Alternative
blinking in Red
There is a possibility that the interior portion 
has become overcooled.
Please use the projector within the usage temperature projector within the usage temperature projector
parameters (5°C to 35°C). After the remedy, reset the 
power to ON.
Lighting
InGreen
Simultaneous
blinking in Red
It is time to clean the air fi lter.
Please immediately turn the power off, and clean or 
change the air fi lter referring to the section “Air Filter”. 
After cleaning or changing the air fi lter, please be sure 
to reset the fi lter timer. After the remedy, reset the 
power to ON.
NOTE  • When the interior portion has become overheated, for safety 
purposes, the power source is automatically turned off, and the indicator lamps 
may also be turned off. In such a case, press the “” (OFF) side of the power 
switch, and wait at least 45 minutes. After the projector has suffi ciently cooled 
down, please make confi rmation of the attachment state of the lamp and lamp 
cover, and then turn the power on again. 
						

							
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Troubleshooting
Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects
WARNING  ►Never use the projector if abnormal operations such as 
smoke, strange odor, excessive sound, damaged casing or elements or cables, 
penetration of liquids or foreign matter, etc. should occur. In such cases, 
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 or service company.
1. Before requesting repair, please check in accordance with the following chart.  
This operation sometimes resolves your problem.
If the situation cannot be corrected, 
2. The projector’s microprocessor may need to be reset. Please push the 
Restart switch by using a cocktail stick or similar and the projector will restart.
3. Some setting may be wrong. Please use the FACTORY RESET function of the 
SERVICE item in the OPTION menu (37) to reset all settings to factory default.
Then, if the problem is not removed after the remedy, please contact your dealer 
or service company.
PhenomenonCases not involving a machine defectReference
page
Power does not 
come on.
The electrical power cord is not plugged in.Correctly connect the power cord.13
The power switch is not set to the on position.Set the power switch to [ | ] (On).16
The main power source has been interrupted during 
operation such as by a power outage (blackout), etc.Please turn the power off, and allow the projector to cool down at least 20 minutes. After the projector has suffi ciently cooled down, please turn the power on again.
16
Either there is no lamp and/or lamp cover, or either of these has not been properly fi xed.Please turn the power off, and allow the projector to cool down at least 45 minutes. After the projector has suffi ciently cooled down, please make confi rmation of the attachment state of the lamp and lamp cover, and then turn the power on again.
38, 39
Sound does not 
come out.
The signal cables are not correctly connected.Correctly connect the audio cables.11,12
The MUTE function is working.Restore the sound pressing the MUTE or VOLUME button on the remote control.17
The volume is adjusted to an extremely low level.Adjust the volume to a higher level using the menu function or the remote control.17
The AUDIO setting is not correct.Correctly set the AUDIO item in the SETUP menu.34 
						

							
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Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued)

Phenomenon
Cases not involving a machine defect
Reference

page

No pictures are 

displayed.

The 
lens cap
 is attached.

Remove
 the lens
c
ap
.
4, 16

The signal cables are not correctly connected.

Correctly connect the connection cables.

10, 11, 

12

The brightness is adjusted to an extremely low level.

Adjust BRIGHTNESS to a higher level using the menu 

function
or the remote control
.

23, 25

The computer cannot detect the projector as a plug 

and play monitor.

Make sure that the computer can detect a plug and play 

monitor using another plug and play monitor.

10,11, 

12

Video screen

display freezes.

The FREEZE function is working.

Press the FREEZE button to restore the screen to normal.
21

Colors have a

faded- out

appearance, or

Color tone is 

poor.

Color settings are not correctly adjusted.

Perform picture adjustments by changing the COLOR 

TEMP, 
COLOR
, 
TINT and/or 
COLOR SPAC
E
 settin
gs, 

using the menu functions.

2
3
, 26, 

30

COLOR SPACE setting is not suitable.

Change the COLOR SPACE setting to AUTO, RGB, 

SMPTE240, REC709 or REC601. 

30

Pictures appear 

dark.

The brightness and/or contrast are adjusted to an 

extremely low level.

Adjust BRIGHTNESS and/or CONTRAST settings to a 

higher level using the menu function.

2
3
, 25

The WHISPER function is working.

Select NORMAL for the WHISPER item in the SETUP 

menu.

2
3
, 32

The lamp is approaching the end of its product 

lifetime.

Replace the lamp.

38
, 39

Pictures appear

blurry.

Either the focus and/or horizontal phase settings are 

not properly adjusted.

Adjust the focus using t
he focus 
ring
, and/or H
 PHASE 

using the menu function.

18, 2
8

The lens is d
irty or misty.

Clean the lens referring to the section “
Caring
f
or 
for f
t
he 
l
en
s
”.
41

Troubleshooting
NOTE  • Although bright spots or dark spots may appear on the screen, this 
is a unique characteristic of liquid crystal displays, and it does not constitute or 
imply a machine defect. 
						

							
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Warranty And After-Ser vice
Warranty and after-service
If a problem occurs with the equipment, fi rst refer to the “Troubleshooting” and run 
through the suggested checks. If this does not resolve the problem, please contact your 
dealer or service company. They will tell you what warranty condition is applied.
Specifi cations
Specifi cations
NOTE  • These specifi cations are subject to change without notice.
ItemSpecifi cation
Product nameLiquid crystal projector
Liquid
Crystal
panel
Panel sizeCP-X444 : 2.0 cm (0.79 type)
CP-X440 : 1.8 cm (0.7 type)
Drive systemTFT active matrix
Pixels786,432 pixels (1024 horizontal x 768 vertical)
LensCP-X444 : Zoom lens F=1.7 ~ 2.1 f=24.4 ~ 29.3 mm
CP-X440 : Zoom lens F=1.7 ~ 1.9 f=21.8 ~ 26.2 mm
Lamp230W UHB
Speaker1W x 1
Power SupplyAC100-120V/4.0A, AC220-240V/2.0A
Power Consumption370W
Temperature range5 ~ 35°C (Operating)
Size
336 (W) x 95 (H) x 265 (D) mm
(Not including protruding parts)
• Please refer to the following fi gure.
Weight (mass)CP-X444 : 3.7
 kg, 8.2 lb.
CP-X440 : 3.5 kg
Ports
Optional 
parts
Lamp456-8915 
Air fi lterNJ20642
Others• Please consult your dealer.
RGB input:RGB IN1 ..D-sub 15pin mini x1RGB IN2 ..D-sub 15pin mini x1
RGB output:RGB OUT  D-sub 15pin mini x1
Audio input:AUDIO 1 ..........Stereo mini x1AUDIO 2 .....................RCA x2
Audio output:
AUDIO OUT  ...Stereo mini x1
Video input:COMPONENT VIDEO   (Y, CB/PB, CR/PR) ......RCA x3 S-Video  ................................1Video ....................................1
Communication port:CONTROL ............CONTROL ............CONTROLD-sub 9pin x1