Dukane Imagepro 8915 Lcd Projector Users Manual

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Regulatory Notices
FCC Statement Warning
WARNING:This  equipment  has  been  tested  and  found  to  comply  with  the  limits  for  a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide  reasonable  protection  against  harmful  interference  in  a  residential  installation.
This  equipment  generates,  uses,  and  can  radiate  radio  frequency  energy  and,  if  not
installed  and  used  in  accordance  with  the  instructions,  may  cause  harmful  interference  to
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular  installation.  If  this  equipment  does  cause  harmful  interference  to  radio  or
television  reception,  which  can  be  determined  by  turning  the  equipment  off  and  on,  the
user  is  encouraged  to  try  to  correct  the  interference  by  one  or  more  of  the  following
measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect  the  equipment  into  an  outlet  on  a  circuit  different  from  that  to  which  the
receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
INSTRUCTIONS  TO  USERS:This  equipment  complies  with  the  requirements  of  FCC
(Federal  Communication  Commission)  equipment  provided  that  the  following  conditions
are  met.  Some  cables  have  to  be  used  with  the  core  set.  Use  the  accessory  cable  or  a
designated-type  cable  for  the  connection.  For  cables  that  have  a  core  only  at  one  end,
connect the core to the projector.
CAUTION:Changes  or  modifications  not  expressly  approved  by  the  party  responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
For the Customers in CANADA
NOTICE: This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Warranty And After-Service
Unless  seen  any  abnormal  operations  (mentioned  with  the  first  paragraph  of  WARNING
in  this  manual),  when  a  problem  occurs  with  the  equipment,  first  refer  to  the
“Troubleshooting” section of the “User’s manual – Operating Guide”, and run through the
suggested checks. 
If this does not resolve the problem contact your dealer or service company. They will tell
you what warranty condition is applied.
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Projector
ImagePro 
8915
User Manual – Operating Guide
Thank you for purchasing this projector.
WARNING  ►Before using, read the "User's Manual - Safety Guide" and 
these manuals to ensure correct usage through understanding. After reading, 
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. 
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.
  Please refer to the pages written following this symbol.
 
NOTE  • 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 reproductiob, transmission or use of this document or contents is not permitted without  express written authority.
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About this manual . . . . . . . . . . 1
Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Projector features . . . . . . . . . . 
3
Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 
3 
About contents of package . . . . . . . 3 
Fastening the lens cap . . . . . . . . . . 3
Part names
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 
Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 
Control buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 
Arrangement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 
Adjusting the projector's elevator . . 8 
About the filter cover for bottom-up use . . 9 
Connecting your devices  . . . . . . . . 10 
Connecting power supply . . . . . . . 13
Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . 
14 
Laser pointer  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 
Putting batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 
Using the remote control  . . . . . . . . 15
Power on/off
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 
Turning on the power  . . . . . . . . . . . 
16 
Turning off the power . . . . . . . . . . . 
16
Operating
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 
Adjusting the volume  . . . . . . . . . . . 17 
Temporarily muting the sound  . . . . 
17 
Selecting an input signal . . . . . . . . 17 
Adjusting screen with ONE-TOUCH . . 18 
Selecting an aspect ratio  . . . . . . . . 18 
Adjusting the zoom and focus  . . . . 18 
Using the automatic adjustment feature . 19 
Adjusting the position . . . . . . . . . . 19 
Correcting the keystone distortions 20 
Using the magnify feature . . . . . . . 20 
Freezing the screen . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 
Temporarily blanking the screen
 . . 21 
Operating the computer screen  . . . 22
Multifunctional settings . . . . 23 
Using the menu function  . . . . . . . . 23
Contents
Contents
EASY Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 
Aspect, Mode, Bright, Contrast, Color, 
Tint, Sharpness, Whisper, Mirror, Reset, 
Filter time, Language, Go to advanced 
menu
PICTURE Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 
Bright, Contrast, Gamma, Color temp, 
Color, Tint, Sharpness, My memory
IMAGE Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 
Aspect, Over scan, V. position, H. phase, 
H. position, H. size, Auto adjust execute
VIDEO Qlty. Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 
Progressive, 3D-YCS, Video NR
INPUT Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 
Color space, Component, Video format, 
DVI, Information
SETUP Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 
Whisper, Mirror, Volume, Stereo, IR remote
SCREEN Menu  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 
Language, Menu position, OSD bright, 
Blank, Start up, MyScreen,  
MyScreen lock, Message
OPTION Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 
One touch, Auto 
search, Auto off, Lamp 
time, Filter time, Service
NETWORK Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 
DHCP, IP address, Subnet mask,  Default 
gateway, Information 
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 
Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 
Air filter
 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 
Other care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Troubleshooting
 . . . . . . . . . . 48 
Related messages  . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 
Regarding the indicator lamps  . . . . 50 
Phenomena that may easily be 
mistaken for machine defects . . . . 52
Warranty and after-ser vice . . . 54
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . 
54

Technical (English only) 
(Please see the end of this book,   although only in English.) 
						

							
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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 just a little space for installation 
and gets a large image from short distance.
 High Brightness
Newly developed 230W UHB (Ultra High Brightness) lamp gives you a higher 
brightness image on a screen. The image can be still kept as bright and clean 
enough for use in bright rooms.
 Low Noise
WHISPER mode is equipped for reducing acoustic noise to realize quieter 
operation. It is perfect for use in low luminance rooms where low noise is more 
important than brightness.
 Rich Connectivity
This projector has a variety of I/O ports. It can be easily connected to many 
signal sources like PC, DVD and so on. The rich connectivity provides you 
more options to make your presentation impressive.
 Compact Body
Even with its many features, this projector is extremely compact and slim, 
which gives you more flexibility and usability to use it where you want.
Preparations
About contents of  package
Please see the "Contents of package" of the "User's Manual - Quick Guide".  Your 
projector should come with the items shown there. Contact immediately your 
dealer if anything is missing.
NOTE
  • Keep the original packing materials for future reshipment. For 
moving the projector, be sure to use the original packing material. Use special 
caution for the lens part.
Fastening the lens cap
To avoid losing, please fasten the lens cap to the projector using the strap.
1. Fix the strap to the strap ring of lens cap.
2. 
Put the strap into the groove on rivet.
3. 
Push the rivet into the strap hole.
Strap ring
StrapStrap hole            Bottom side 
						

							
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Y
VIDEO
RGB IN1RGB IN2
DVI-D
RGB OUT CONTROLAUDIO-IN
REMOTE
 
CONTROL
US
B
DC OUT
S-VIDE
O
LA
N
COMPONENT VIDE
O
CB/PBCR/PR
R-AUDIO IN-L AUDIO-OU
T

Part names
Lens (16) 
Filter cover (46)
(Air filter and intake vent 
are inside.)
Elevator button (8) 
Elevator foot (8) 
Remote sensor (15)
Zoom knob (18)
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 (45) (Lamp unit is inside.) 
Elevator foot (8) 
Bottom side
Speaker
Front-Right side
Rear-Left side
Control buttons (5)
(See the following page.) 
Ports (See below.)
Vent (
6)
AUDIO OUT port (11)
Ports
AUDIO IN port (11)
AUDIO IN L/R port (
 12)
USB port ( 11)RGB IN1 port (11)
RGB IN2 port (11)
DVI-D 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 (*) (52)
RGB OUT port (
 11)
WIRED REMOTE port
DC OUT portLAN port (12) 
						

							
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STANDBY/ONVIDEO
UP
DOWN
BLANK
ASPECT
PUSH
LASERINDICATOR
LASER
RGB
ENTER
ON
OFF
ESC
POSITION
MAGNIFY
MUTE
KEYSTONE
FREEZE
ONE TOUCH
AUTO PA
GE
MENURESET
VOLUME

ST
ANDBY/ON
INPU
T KEYS TONE
RESE
TMENU
POWER T E M P L A M P

Part names
RGB button (17) 
PAGE buttons (
22) 
LASER button (14)
Disk pad(22)
 
Right mouse button (22)
CURSOR buttons (23)
RESET button (
23) 
MENU button (23) 
AUTO butotn (
19)
VOLUME button (17)
MUTE  button (17)
ONE TOUCH button (
18)
Control buttons
  
STANDBY/ON button (
16) 
VIDEO button (17) 
BLANK button (21) 
ASPECT button (
18)
Lever switch (23)
ESC button (22)
POSITION button (19) 
MAGNIFY buttons (
20) 
FREEZE button (21) 
KEYSTONE button (
20) 
REMOTE CONTROL port 
(15)
STANDBY/ON 
button (16) 
INPUT button (
17) 
KEYSTONE button (
20) 
RESET button (
23) LAMP incicator (
50)
TEMP indicator (
50)
POWER indicator (16)
Remote control
Cursor buttons
▲,▼,◄,►
(23) 
Battery cover (14)
(on the back)
Laser switch (Inside of the battery cover)
1: enables the laser function
2: disables the laser function
Flip toward disk pad: UP keyFlip toward MENU button: DOWN  keyPress in center: ENTER
LASER INDICATOR (14) 
						

							
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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 fire and/or an electric shock.
•  Don’t 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 care of the  air filter. 
•  For the projector installed bottom-up, use the accessory filter 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 fire, a burn and/or 
malfunction to the projector.
•  Don’t 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.
• Don’t place the projector on a metallic thing or anything weak in heat.
•  Don’t place the projector on a carpet, cushion or bedding.
•  Don’t place the projector in direct sunlight or near a hot object such as 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 fire, an electric shock and/or 
malfunction to the projector.
•  Don’t 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 fire, an electric shock and/or malfunction to the 
projector.
• Don’t place the projector near a humidifier, a smoking space or a kitchen.
• Put nothing containing the liquid near the projector.
►Adjist the direction of the projector to keep light from directly hitting the 
projector's remote sensor. 
						

							
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(a) Screen size [inch (m)](b) Projection distance [m (inch)](c) Screen height [cm (inch)]min.max.downup
30(0.8)0.9(35)1.1(42)5(2)41(16)
40(1.0)1.2(47)1.4(57)6(2)55(22)
50(1.3)1.5(59)1.8(71)8(3)69(27)
60(1.5)1.8(71)2.2(86)9(4)82(32)
70(1.8)2.1(83)2.6(100)11(4)96(38)
80(2.0)2.4(96)2.9(115)12(5) 110(43)
90(2.3)2.7(108)3.3(130)14(5)123(49)
100(2.5)3.0(120)3.7(144)15(6)137(54)
120(3.0)3.7(144)4.4(174)18(7)165(65)
150(3.8)4.6(181)5.5(217)23(9)206(81)
200(5.1)6.1(241)7.4(291)30(12)274(108)
250(6.4)7.7(302)9.2(364)38(15)343(135)
300(7.6)9.2(363) 11.1(437)46(18)411(162)
(a) Screen size [inch (m)](b) Projection distance [m (inch)](c) Screen height [cm (inch)]min.max.downup
30(0.8)1.0(38)1.2(46)-1(0)39(15)
40(1.0)1.3(51)1.6(62)-2(-1)51(20)
50(1.3)1.6(65)2.0(78)-2(-1)64(25)
60(1.5)2.0(78)2.4(94)-2(-1)77(30)
70(1.8)2.3(91)2.8(110)-3(-1)90(35)
80(2.0)2.6(104)3.2(126)-3(-1)103(41)
90(2.3)3.0(117)3.6(141)-4(-1) 116(46)
100(2.5)3.3(131)4.0(157)-4(-2)129(51)
120(3.0)4.0(157)4.8(189)-5(-2)154(61)
150(3.8)5.0(197)6.0(237)-6(-2)193(76)
200(5.1)6.7(263)8.0(317)-8(-3)257(101)
250(6.4)8.4(329)10.1(396)-10(-4)322(127)
300(7.6)10.0(395)12.1(476)-12(-5)386(152)
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)
At 16:9 screen At 4:3 screen
(c) up
(b)
(c) down 
						

							
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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 fingers 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.
►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 the release the elevator 
buttons.  
   When you release the elevator buttons, the elevator feet will lock into position.
3. As necessary, you can also finely adjust the height of the projector by twisting 
the elevator feet by hand.
Setting up
Elevator feetElevator button