Dukane Imagepro 8918 Projector Users Manual

							
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Setting up
Connecting your devices
Be sure to read the manuals for devices before connecting them to the pr\
ojector. 
Make sure that all the devices are suitable to be connected with this pr\
oduct, and 
prepare the cables required to connect.
Please refer to the following illustrations to connect them.
WARNING  ►Do not disassemble or modify the projector.
►Be careful not to damage the cables, and do not use damaged cables.
CAUTION  ►Turn off all devices and unplug their power cords prior to 
connecting them to projector. Connecting a live device to the projector may 
generate extremely loud noises or other abnormalities that may result in\
 
malfunction or damage to the device and the projector.
►Use appropriate accessory or otherwise designed cables. Ask your dealer 
about non-accessory cables which may have to be of a specific length or 
equipped with a core. For cables with a core only at one end, connect th\
e end 
with the core to the projector.
►Make sure that devices are connected to the correct ports. An incorrect 
connection may result in malfunction or damage to the device and the projector.
VIDEO 
CONTROL 
AUDIO IN 1 AUDIO IN 2 
REMOTE  CONTROL    S-VIDEO AUDIO OUT   R  L R  L   AUDIO IN 3   AUDIO IN 4
RGB  OUT RGB1 RGB2 M1-D CB/PB 
BLANK LASER ASPECT PUSH ENTER 
LASER INDICATOR 
AUDIO IN 
  Y CB/PB CR/PR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT  R  L AUDIO IN OUT
M1-D 
RGB IN 
RGB OUT AUDIO OUT RGB OUT AUDIO OUT RS-232C 
VIDEO OUT  R  L AUDIO IN OUT R  L AUDIO IN OUTS-VIDEO OUT 
Y CR/PR 
LAN 
LAN 
Monitor
PC
M  -D 
signal 
source
Remote 
control
Speakers
VCR/DVD player 
						

							


Setting up
NOTE  • Be sure to read the manuals for devices before connecting them to\
 the 
projector, and make sure that all the devices are suitable to be connected with t\
his 
product. Before connecting to a PC, check the signal level, the signal t\
iming, and the 
resolution.
-  Do not connect LAN port to any network that might have the excessive vol\
tage.
- 
 Some signal may need an adapter to input this projector.
- 
 Some PCs have multiple screen display modes that may include some signal\
s which 
are not supported by this projector. 
- 
 
Although the projector can display signals with resolution up to UXGA (  600X  00), 
the signal will be converted to the projector’s panel resolution before being displayed. 
The best display performance will be achieved if the resolutions of the \
input signal and 
the projector panel are identical.
• While connecting, make sure that the shape of the cable's connector fits the port to 
connect with. And be sure to tighten the screws on connectors with screws.
• When connecting a laptop PC to the projector, be sure to activate the PC’s external 
RGB output. (Set the laptop PC to CRT display or to simultaneous LCD and CRT 
display.) For details on how this is done, please refer to the instruction man\
ual of the 
corresponding laptop PC.
• When the picture resolution is changed on a computer depending on a\
n input, 
automatic adjustment function may take some time and may not be complete\
d. In this 
case, you may not be able to see a check box to select “Yes/No” for the new resolution 
on Windows. Then the resolution will go back to the original. It might be recommende\
d 
to use other CRT or LCD monitors to change the resolution.
• In some cases, this projector may not display a proper picture or d\
isplay any picture on 
screen. For example, automatic adjustment may not function correctly wit\
h some input 
signals. An input signal of composite sync or sync on G may confuse this projecto\
r, so 
the projector may not display a proper picture.
• The M -D port of this model is compatible with HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content 
Protection) and therefore capable of displaying a video signal from HDC\
P compatible 
DVD players or the like.
About Plug-and-Play capability
Plug-and-Play is a system composed of a computer, its operating system and peripheral 
equipment (i.e. display devices). This projector is VESA DDC   B compatible. Plug-and-
Play can be used by connecting this projector to a computer that is VESA\
 DDC (display 
data channel) compatible. 
• Take advantage of this feature by connecting an RGB cable to the RGB   port (DDC 

B compatible). Plug-and-Play may not work properly if any other type of\
 connection is 
attempted.
• Please use the standard drivers in your computer as this projector \
is a Plug-and-Play 
monitor.
Connecting your devices (continued) 
						

							
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Setting up
Connecting power supply
1. Connect the connector of the power cord to the AC inlet of the projector.
2. Firmly plug the power cord's plug into the outlet. 
WARNING  ►Please use extra caution when connecting the power cord, as 
incorrect or faulty connections may result in fire and/or electrical shock.
• Only use the power cord that came with the projector. If it is damaged, contact 
your dealer to newly get correct one.
• Only plug the power cord into an outlet rated for use with the powe\
r cord's 
specified voltage range.
• Never modify the power cord. 
AC inlet
to the outlet
Connector of the power cord 
						

							
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Remote control
Putting batteries
Please load the batteries before using the remote control. If the remote\
 control starts to 
malfunction, replace the batteries. If you will not use the remote contr\
ol for an extended 
period, remove the batteries from the remote control and store them in a\
 safe place.
. Slide back and remove the 
battery cover in the direction 
of the arrow.
. Align and insert the two AA 
batteries according to their 
plus and minus   terminals as indicated in the remote control.
3. Replace the battery cover in the direction of the arrow and snap it back into place.
Laser pointer
This remote control has a laser pointer in place of a finger or rod.  The laser beam works 
and the LASER INDICATOR lights while the LASER button is pressed.
Remote control
WARNING  ►The laser pointer of the remote control 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.
CAUTION  ►Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures 
other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
WARNING  ►Always handle the batteries with care and use them only as 
directed. Improper use may result in battery explosion, cracking or leak\
age, 
which could result in fire, injury and/or pollution of the surrounding environment.
• Be sure to use only the batteries specified. Do not use batteries of dif ferent 
types at the same time. Do not mix a new battery with used one. 
• Make sure the plus and minus terminals are correctly aligned when loading a battery.
• Keep a battery away from children and pets.
• Do not recharge, short circuit, solder or disassemble a battery.
• Do not allow a battery in a fire or water. Keep batteries in a dark, cool and dry place.
• If you observe a leakage of a battery, wipe out the flower and then replace a battery. 
If the flower adheres your body or clothes, rinse well with water immediately.
LASER INDICATOR
LASER button 
						

							
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Changing the frequency of  remote control signal
The accessory remote control has the choice of the 
mode 
  or the mode   , in the frequency of its signal. 
If  the  remote  control  does  not  function  properly, attempt to change the signal frequency.Please  remember  that  the  “REMOTE  FREQ.”  in SERVICE  item  of  OPTION  menu (46)  of  the 
projector to be controlled should be set to the same mode as the remote control.To  set  the  mode  of  the  remote  control,  slide  the knob  of  the  frequency  switch  inside  the  battery c o v e r   i n t o   t h e   p o s i t i o n   i n d i c a t e d   b y   t h e   m o d e number to choose.
About the remote control signal
The  remote  control  works  with  the  projector’s  remote  sensors.  This  projector  has  three remote sensors on the front, on the top, and on the back.The  sensors  can  be  respectively  turned  active  or  inactive  using  the  “REMOTE  RECEIV” in  the  SERVICE  item  of  OPTION  menu (46).  Each  sensor  senses  the  signal  within  the following range when the sensor is active.
The front and top sensors:60  degrees  (30  degrees  to  the  left  and  right  of  the sensor) within 3 meters about.
The back sensor:
40  degrees  ( 0  degrees  to  the  left  and  right  of  the 
sensor) within 3 meters about.
Remote control
NOTE  • The remote control signal reflected 
in the screen or the like may be available. If it is 
difficult to send the signal to the sensor directly, 
attempt to make the signal reflect.
• The remote control uses infrared light to send 
signals to the projector (Class 
  LED), so be sure 
to use the remote control in an area free from 
obstacles that could block the remote control’s 
signal to the projector.
• The remote control may not work correctly if 
strong light (such as direct sun light) or light from 
an extremely close range (such as from an inverter 
fluorescent lamp) shines on the remote sensor 
of the projector. Adjust the position of projector 
avoiding those lights.
Approx.3 m 
30º30º
30º30ºApprox.3 m 

0º

0º
Approx.3 m 
2 1
Back of the remote control
Inside of the battery cover
Frequency switch 
						

							
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Using as a wired remote control
The accessory remote control works as a wired remote control, when the wired control port at the bottom of the remote control connects with the REMOTE CONTROL port on the back of the projector via an audio cable with 3.5 diameter stereo mini plugs. When the remote control signal is hard to reach surely to the projector in the environment, this function is effective.
Remote control
NOTE  • To connect the remote control with the projector, use an audio cable with 
3.5 diameter stereo mini plugs.
Using as a simple PC mouse & keyboard
The accessory remote control works as a simple mouse 
and keyboard of the PC, when an M
 -D/USB cable 
connects this projector’s M
 -D port with the PC’s DVI-D 
and USB (A type) ports. 
(1)  Mouse left button Pushing the button into the center point works instead of clicking the mouse's left button. Tilting this button to one of eight directions moves the PC's move pointer on the screen in the direction.
(2) 
 
Mouse right button Pressing the button works instead of clicking the mouse’s right button. 
(3) 
 
Lever switch Sliding toward the side marked ▲ works instead of the [↑] key on the keyboard. Sliding toward the side marked ▼ works instead of the [↓] key on the keyboard.
(4) 
 
Cursor button ◄ This button works instead of the [←] key on the keyboard.
(5) 
 
Cursor button ► This button works instead of the [→] key on the keyboard.
(6) 
 
PAGE UP button This button works instead of the PAGE UP key on the key board.
(7) 
 
PAGE DOWN button  This button works instead of the PAGE DOWN key on the key board.
NOTE  • When the simple mouse & keyboard function of this product does not work \
correctly, please check the following.
-   When an M  -D/USB cable connects this projector with a PC having a built-in pointin\
g 
device (e.g. track ball) like a notebook PC, open BIOS setup menu, the\
n select the 
external mouse and disable the built-in pointing device, because the bui\
lt-in pointing 
device may have priority to this function.
- 
 
Windows 95 OSR   .   or higher is required for this function. And also this function may 
not work depending on the PC’s configurations and mouse drivers. 
- Operating simultaneously two or more keys is void except for mouse drag and drop operation.
- This function is activated only when the projector is working properly.
VIDEO 
CONTROL 
AUDIO IN 1 AUDIO IN 2 
REMOTE  CONTROL    (3.5Φ) 
  AUX I/O DC 5V 0.5A 
S-VIDEO 
LAN 
AUDIO OUT 
AC IN 
I       O 
 R   L  R   L   AUDIO IN 3    AUDIO IN 4
RGB  OUT RGB1 RGB2 M1-D Y CB/PB CR/PR 
SD CARD 
SD CARD 
VIDEO 
CONTROL 
AUDIO IN 1 AUDIO IN 2 
REMOTE  CONTROL    (3.5Φ) S-VIDEO 
LAN 
AUDIO OUT 
AC IN 
I       O 
 R   L  R   L   AUDIO IN 3    AUDIO IN 4
RGB  OUT RGB1 RGB2 M1-D Y CB/PB CR/PR 
BLANKLASERASPECTPUSH ENTER
LASERINDICATOR
VIDEO 
CONTROL 
AUDIO IN 1 AUDIO IN 2 
REMOTE  CONTROL    (3.5Φ) 
  AUX I/O DC 5V 0.5A 
S-VIDEO 
LAN 
AUDIO OUT 
AC IN 
I       O 
 R   L  R   L   AUDIO IN 3    AUDIO IN 4
RGB  OUT RGB1 RGB2 M1-D Y CB/PB CR/PR 
SD CARD 
SD CARD 
VIDEO 
CONTROL 
AUDIO IN 1 AUDIO IN 2 
REMOTE  CONTROL    (3.5Φ) S-VIDEO 
LAN 
AUDIO OUT 
AC IN 
I       O 
 R   L  R   L   AUDIO IN 3    AUDIO IN 4
RGB  OUT RGB1 RGB2 M1-D Y CB/PB CR/PR 
to a signal source
BLANKLASER
ASPECT
 ESC MENU RESET   POSITION AUTO    MAGNIFY MY BUTTON VOLUME ON 1    MUTE OFF 2 FREEZE KEYSTONE SEARCH 
PUSH ENTER PAGE UP  PAGE DOWN
 STANDBY/ON VIDEO RGBLASERINDICATORBLANKLASER
ASPECT
 ESC MENU RESET   POSITION AUTO    MAGNIFY MY BUTTON VOLUME ON 1    MUTE OFF 2 FREEZE KEYSTONE SEARCH 
PUSH ENTER
 PAGE UP  PAGE DOWN
 STANDBY/ON VIDEO RGBLASERINDICATOR
(3)(4)(6)
(2) (5)(7)
(1) 
						

							
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Power on/off
Turning on the power
. Make sure that the power cord is firmly and correctly connected to the projector and the outlet.
. Remove the lens cover, and set the power switch to the ON position.  The power indicator will light up in steady orange (63). Then wait several seconds because the buttons may not function for these several seconds. 
(1) When AUTO ON in OPTION menu is set to TURN ON (42) :The lamp will only be automatically turned on when the Power switch is turned on after the power was turned off by Power switch last time. Afterwards the POWER indicator will begin blinking in green. When the power is completely on, the indicator will stop blinking and light in green.
(2) When AUTO ON in the OPTION menu is set to TURN OFF  (42): Please see step 3.
3. Press the STANDBY/ON button on the projector or the remote control. 
To display the picture, select an input signal according to the section "Selecting an input signal" (18).
Turning off  the power
. Press the STANDBY/ON button on the projector or the remote control.
The message "Power off?" will appear on the screen for about 5 seconds.
. Press the STANDBY/ON button on the projector or the remote control again while the message appears. The projector lamp will go off, and the POWER indicator will begin blinking in orange. 
Then the POWER indicator will stop blinking and light in steady orange when the lamp cooling is complete.
3. Make sure that the power indicator lights in steady orange, and set the \
power switch to the OFF position. The POWER indicator will go off. Attach the lens cover.
Do not turn the projector on for   0 minutes or more after turning it off. Turning the projector on again too soon could shorten the lifetime of some consumable parts of the projector.
POWER
(Steady orange)
POWER (Blinking in green)
POWER
(Steady green)
BLANKLASER
ASPECT
 ESC MENU RESET   POSITION AUTO    MAGNIFY MY BUTTON VOLUME ON 1    MUTE OFF 2 FREEZE KEYSTONE SEARCH 
PUSH ENTER PAGE UP  PAGE DOWN
 STANDBY/ON VIDEO RGBLASERINDICATOR
STANDBY/ON button
POWER indicator
 Power off ?
WARNING  ►A strong light is emitted when the projector’s power is on. Do not look into 
the lens of the projector or look inside of the projector through any of\
 the projector’s openings.
►Do not touch around the lamp cover and the exhaust vents during use or just 
after use, since it is too hot.
NOTE  • Turn the power on/off in right order. Please power on the projector prior 
to the connected devices. Power off the projector later than the connected devices.
• Use the shutdown switch (65) only when the projector is not turned off by normal procedure.
Power on/off
POWER
(Blinking in orange)
POWER
(Steady orange) 
						

							
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Operating
Operating
Adjusting the volume
. Press the VOLUME button on the remote control. 
A dialog will appear on the screen to aid you in adjusting the volume.
. Use the cursor buttons ▲/▼ to adjust the volume.
To close the dialog and complete the operation, press the 
VOLUME button again. Even if you do not do anything, the 
dialog will automatically disappear after a few seconds.
● When no audio port is selected for current picture input port, the volume 
adjustment is disable. Please see the AUDIO item of AUDIO menu. (37)
Temporarily muting the sound
. Press the MUTE button on the remote control.  
A dialog will appear on the screen indicating that you have muted the sound. 
To restore the sound, press the MUTE or VOLUME button. 
Even if you do not do anything, the dialog will automatically 
disappear after a few seconds.
● As long as no audio input is selected for current picture input port, the sound is 
always muted. Please see the AUDIO item of AUDIO menu. (37)
Selecting an input signal
. Press the INPUT button on the projector.  
Each time you press the button, the projector switches its 
input port as below.
             RGB             RGB             M  -D  
          VIDEO  S-VIDEO  COMPONENT (Y, CB/RB, CR/BR)

. Press the RGB button on the remote control to select an 
input port for the RGB signal. 
Each time you press the button, the projector switches its RGB 
input port as below.
         RGB    RGB   M  -D 
● If the RGB button is pushed (when switching from VIDEO to RGB signals) 
when TURN ON is selected for the AUTO SEARCH item in the OPTION menu 
the projector will check the RGB 1 port first. If no input is detected at the port, 
the projector will check other port in above order.
BLANKLASER
ASPECT
 ESC MENU RESET   POSITION AUTO    MAGNIFY MY BUTTON VOLUME ON 1    MUTE OFF 2 FREEZE KEYSTONE SEARCH 
PUSH ENTER
 PAGE UP  PAGE DOWN
 STANDBY/ON VIDEO RGB
LASERINDICATOR
BLANKLASER
ASPECT
 ESC MENU RESET   POSITION AUTO    MAGNIFY MY BUTTON VOLUME ON 1    MUTE OFF 2 FREEZE KEYSTONE SEARCH 
PUSH ENTER
 PAGE UP  PAGE DOWN
 STANDBY/ON VIDEO RGB
LASERINDICATOR
BLANKLASER
ASPECT
 ESC MENU RESET   POSITION AUTO    MAGNIFY MY BUTTON VOLUME ON 1    MUTE OFF 2 FREEZE KEYSTONE SEARCH 
PUSH ENTER
 PAGE UP  PAGE DOWN
 STANDBY/ON VIDEO RGB
LASERINDICATOR
(continued on next page) 
						

							
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Operating
Searching an input signal
. Press the SEARCH button on the remote control.
The projector will start to check its input ports in order to 
find any input signals.
When an input is found, the projector will stop searching and display th\
e image. 
If no signal is found, the projector will return to the state selected b\
efore the 
operation.
RGB     RGB     M  -D  COMPONENT (Y, CB/RB, CR/BR)  S-VIDEO  VIDEO 
   
BLANKLASER
ASPECT
 ESC MENU RESET   POSITION AUTO    MAGNIFY MY BUTTON VOLUME ON 1    MUTE OFF 2 FREEZE KEYSTONE SEARCH 
PUSH ENTER
 PAGE UP  PAGE DOWN
 STANDBY/ON VIDEO RGB
LASERINDICATOR
Selecting an input signal (continued)

. Press the VIDEO button on the remote control to select an 
input for video signal.  
Each time you press the button, the projector switches its 
video input port as below. 
COMPONENT (Y, CB/RB, CR/BR)  S-VIDEO  VIDEO  
   
● If the VIDEO button is pushed (when switching from RGB to VIDEO signals) 
when TURN ON is selected for the AUTO SEARCH item in the OPTION menu 
the projector will check the COMPONENT (Y, CB/RB, CR/BR) port first. If no input 
is detected at the port, the projector will check other ports in above o\
rder.
BLANKLASER
ASPECT
 ESC MENU RESET   POSITION AUTO    MAGNIFY MY BUTTON VOLUME ON 1    MUTE OFF 2 FREEZE KEYSTONE SEARCH 
PUSH ENTER
 PAGE UP  PAGE DOWN
 STANDBY/ON VIDEO RGB
LASERINDICATOR
Selecting an aspect ratio 
. Press the ASPECT button on the remote control.   
Each time you press the button, the projector switches the mode for aspe\
ct 
ratio in turn. 
 For an RGB signal
NORMAL  4:3     6:9  SMALL 
  
 For an M1-D signal
NORMAL  4:3    6:9    4:9  SMALL 
  
 For a video signal, s-video signal or component video signal
4:3    6:9    4:9  SMALL 
  
 For no signal 
4:3 (fixed)
● The NORMAL mode keeps the original aspect ratio of the signal.
● Performing the automatic adjustment initializes the aspect ratio setting.
BLANKLASER
ASPECT
 ESC MENU RESET   POSITION AUTO    MAGNIFY MY BUTTON VOLUME ON 1    MUTE OFF 2 FREEZE KEYSTONE SEARCH 
PUSH ENTER
 PAGE UP  PAGE DOWN
 STANDBY/ON VIDEO RGB
LASERINDICATOR 
						

							
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Adjusting the zoom and focus
. Use the zoom ring to adjust the screen size.  
. Use the focus ring to focus the picture.
Operating
Focus ringZoom ring
Adjusting the lens shift
. Use the vertical lens shift dial to shift 
the picture upward or downward.  
. Use the horizontal lens shift dial to 
shift the picture left or right.
Using the automatic adjustment feature
. Press the AUTO button on the remote control.  
 For an RGB signal 
The vertical position, the horizontal position, the horizontal 
phase and the horizontal size will be automatically adjusted. 
And the aspect ratio will be automatically set to default. Make sure tha\
t the 
application window is set to its maximum size prior to attempting to use\
 this 
feature. A dark picture may still be incorrectly adjusted. Use a bright picture 
when adjusting.
 For an M1-D signal 
The aspect ratio will be automatically set to default.
 For a video signal or s-video signal 
The video format best suited for the respective input signal will be selected 
automatically. 
This function is available only when the AUTO is selected to the VIDEO 
FORMAT item in INPUT menu (32). For a component video signal, the 
signal type is identified automatically independently of this function. 
 For a video signal, s-video signal or component video signal 
The vertical position, horizontal position and aspect ratio will be automatically 
set to default.
 For a component video signal 
The horizontal phase will be automatically set to default.
● The automatic adjustment operation requires about 10 seconds. Also please 
note that it may not function correctly with some input.
BLANKLASER
ASPECT
 ESC MENU RESET   POSITION AUTO    MAGNIFY MY BUTTON VOLUME ON 1    MUTE OFF 2 FREEZE KEYSTONE SEARCH 
PUSH ENTER
 PAGE UP  PAGE DOWN
 STANDBY/ON VIDEO RGB
LASERINDICATOR
2/5 
1/10 
1/10 
UP 
DOWN 
RIGHT 
Lens shift cover
LEFT NOTE  • When the vertical lens 
shift is adjusted, it is recommended to 
shift the picture upward.
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