Dukane Imagepro 8918 Projector Users Manual

							
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Maintenance
. Turn the projector off, and unplug the power cord. Allow the projector to cool sufficiently.
. After making sure that the projector has cooled adequately, slowly turn over the projector, so that the bottom is facing.
3. Remove the battery cover.  Turn the battery cover in the direction indicated “OPEN” using such as coins. Then the battery cover will come up. While removing the battery cover, pick its knob.
4. Take the old battery out. Press the metal claw of the battery holder. Then the battery will come up. Remove the battery.
5. Put a new battery in.Replace battery with HITACHI MAXELL, Part No.CR2032 only. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.Insert a new battery in the battery holder according to its minus termin\
al  as indicated in the battery holder, so that the side marked by + is facing. And push the battery into the battery holder fully to fix.
6. Close the battery cover.  Replace the battery cover in place, then turn it in the direction indicated “CLOSE” using such as coins, to fix.
 CLOSE
Battery Cover
 
OPEN
Knob Metal claw
“+” marking
WARNING  ►Always handle the batteries with care and use them only as directed. Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in  fire. And also improper use may result in cracking or leakage, 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 different 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 loadin\
g a battery.If the battery is placed in the battery holder upside-down, it may be ha\
rd to remove.• Keep a battery away from children and pets. If swallowed consult a physi\
cian immediately for emergency treatment.• Do not short circuit or solder 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 liquid adheres to your body or clothes, rinse well with water immediately.• Obey the local laws on disposing the battery.
Internal clock batter y 
Consumption of the battery makes the clock not to work correctly. When the clock is wrong or it has stopped, please replace the battery according to the following procedures.
NOTE  • If the battery is placed in the battery holder upside-down, follow the p\
rocedure below to remove and reload it properly.

. Remove the battery cover as described in steps    through 3 above.

. Turn the projector over again, so that the top of the projector is facing\
 up.
3. While lifting the side of the projector closest to the lens, press th\
e metal claw of the battery holder. The battery will fall out of the holder, so be careful not to lose it.4. Turn the projector over once more, so that the bottom faces up, and reload the battery correctly.• The internal clock’s time will be reset when the battery is removed. Please reconfigure the time via the menu or a web browser after replaci ng the battery.(Please refer to 55 and User’s Manual-Network Functions: Date/Time Settings for more information.) 
						

							
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Maintenance
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 flawed, soiled or fogged, it could cause deterioration of display 
quality. Please take care of the lens, being cautious of handling.
. Turn the projector off, and unplug the power cord. Allow the projector to cool 
sufficiently.
. 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 influence such as discoloration, peeling paint, 
etc.
. Turn the projector off, and unplug the power cord. Allow the projector to cool 
sufficiently.
. After making sure that the projector is cool adequately, lightly wipe with gauze 
or a soft cloth. 
If the projector is extremely dirty, 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 
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 sufficiently . 
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 fire, an electric shock, and/or malfunction to the projector. 
• Do not put anything containing water, cleaners 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 influence 
such as discoloration, peeling paint, etc. 
►Do not use cleaners or chemicals other than those specified in this manual. 
►Do not polish or wipe with hard objects. 
						

							
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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 foll\
ow 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 de\
aler 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
NO INPUT IS DETECTED
There is no input signal. 
Please confirm the signal input connection, and the status 
of the signal source.
SYNC IS OUT OF RANGE                    fH  kHz  fV  Hz
The horizontal or vertical frequency of the input signal 
is not within the specified range.
Please confirm the specs for your projector or the signal 
source specs.
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 confirmed the 
following items, please turn the power ON again. 
 • Is there blockage of the air passage aperture? 
 • Is the air filter 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 filter. 
Please immediately turn the power off, and clean or change 
the air filter referring to the “Air Filter” section of this manual 
(58). After you have cleaned or changed the air filter, 
please be sure to reset the filter timer (43).
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Troubleshooting
Regarding the indicator lamps
Lighting and flashing 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 contac\
t your dealer 
or service company.
POWER 
indicator
LAMP 
indicator
TEMP 
indicatorDescription
Lighting
In Orange
Turned
off
Turned
off
The projector is in a standby state.
Please refer to the section “Power On/Off”.
Blinking
In Green
Turned
off
Turned
off
The projector is warming up.
Please wait.
Lighting
In Green
Turned
off
Turned
off
The projector is in an on state.
Ordinary operations may be performed.
Blinking
In Orange
Turned
off
Turned
off
The projector is cooling down.
Please wait.
Blinking
In Red
(discre-
tionary)
(discre-
tionary)
The projector is cooling down. A certain error 
has been detected.
Please wait until the POWER indicator finishes 
blinking, and then perform the proper measure using 
the item descriptions below.
Blinking
In Red
or
Lighting
In Red
Lighting
In Red
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  0 minutes. After the projector has 
sufficiently cooled down, please make confirmation of 
the following items, and then turn the power on again.
• Is there blockage of the air passage aperture?
• Is the air filter 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
In Red
or
Lighting
In Red
Blinking
In Red
Turned
off
The lamp cover has not been properly fixed. 
Please turn the power off, and allow the projector to 
cool down at least 45 minutes. After the projector has 
sufficiently cooled down, please make confirmation 
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 
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Troubleshooting
Regarding the indicator lamps (continued)
POWER 
indicator
LAMP 
indicator
TEMP 
indicatorDescription
Blinking
In Red
or
Lighting
In Red
Turned
off
Blinking
In Red
The cooling fan is not operating.
Please turn the power off, and allow the projector to 
cool down at least  0 minutes. After the projector has 
sufficiently cooled down, please make confirmation 
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
In Red
or
Lighting
In Red
Turned
off
Lighting
In Red
There is a possibility that the interior portion 
has become heated.
Please turn the power off, and allow the projector to 
cool down at least  0 minutes. After the projector has 
sufficiently cooled down, please make confirmation of 
the following items, and then turn the power on again.
• Is there blockage of the air passage aperture?
• Is the air filter 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
In Green
Simultaneous
blinking in Red
It is time to clean the air filter.
Please immediately turn the power off, and clean or 
change the air filter referring to the section “Air Filter”. 
After cleaning or changing the air filter, please be sure 
to reset the filter timer. After the remedy, reset the 
power to ON.
Lighting
In Green
Alternative
blinking in Red
There is a possibility that the interior portion 
has become overcooled.
Please use the unit within the usage temperature 
parameters (5°C to 35°C). After the treatment, reset 
the power to ON.
Blinking in 
Green for 
approx. 3 
seconds
Turned
off
Turned
off
At least 1 “Power ON” schedule is saved to the 
projector.
(Please refer to the User’s Manual-Network Functions: 
Schedule Settings for more information.)
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 sufficiently cooled 
down, please make confirmation 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.
. Before requesting repair, please check in accordance 
with the following chart.  This operation sometimes 
resolves your problem. 
If the situation cannot be corrected, 
. The projector’s microprocessor may need to be reset. 
Please push the Shutdown switch by using a pin or 
similar and the projector will be turned off immediately.
Before turning it again, wait at least 
 0 minutes to make the projector cool down enough.
3. Some setting may be wrong. Please use the FACTORY RESET function of the 
SERVICE item in the OPTION menu (46) 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.
The power switch is not set to the on position.
Set the power switch to [ | ] (On).  6
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 
  minutes, then turn the power on again.  6
Either there is no lamp and/or lamp cover, or either 
of these has not been properly fixed.
Please turn the power off, and allow the projector to cool down 
at least 45 minutes. After the projector has sufficiently cooled 
down, please make confirmation of the attachment state of the 
lamp and lamp cover, and then turn the power on again.
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Neither sounds
nor pictures are
outputted.
The signal cables are not correctly connected.
Correctly connect the connection cables. 0
Signal source does not correctly work.
Correctly set up the signal source device by referring to the 
manual of the source device.
–
The input changeover settings are mismatched.
Select the input signal, and correct the settings. 7,   8 
						

							
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Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued)
PhenomenonCases not involving a machine defectReference
page
Sound does not 
come out.
The signal cables are not correctly connected.
Correctly connect the audio cables. 0
The MUTE function is working.
Restore the sound pressing the MUTE or VOLUME button 
on the remote control. 7
The volume is adjusted to an extremely low level.
Adjust the volume to a higher level using the menu function 
or the remote control. 7
The AUDIO setting is not correct.
Correctly set the items in the AUDIO menu.37
No pictures are 
displayed.
The lens cap is attached.
Remove the lens cover.
4,   6
The signal cables are not correctly connected.
Correctly connect the connection cables. 0
The brightness is adjusted to an extremely low level.
Adjust BRIGHTNESS to a higher level using the menu 
function or the remote control. 4,   6
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.

The BLANK screen is displayed.
Press the BLANK button on the remote control.
Video screen
display freezes.
The FREEZE function is working.
Press the FREEZE button to restore the screen to normal.
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 SPACE settings, 
using the menu functions. 5,   7, 
3 
COLOR SPACE setting is not suitable.
Change the COLOR SPACE setting to AUTO, RGB, 
SMPTE
 40, REC709 or REC60  . 3

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Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued)
PhenomenonCases not involving a machine defectReference
page
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. 4,   5, 
 6
The WHISPER function is working.
Select NORMAL for the WHISPER item in the SETUP 
menu. 5, 36
The lamp is approaching the end of its product 
lifetime.
Replace the lamp.
56, 57
Pictures appear
blurry.
Either the focus and/or horizontal phase settings are 
not properly adjusted.
Adjust the focus using the focus ring, and/or H PHASE 
using the menu function. 9, 30
The lens is dirty or misty.
Clean the lens referring to the section “Caring for the lens”.
6 
Pictures are 
trembling.
The exhaust ventilation holes at front is blocked by 
some objects.
Remove any objects from front side of the projector.
4
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 c\
onstitute or 
imply a machine defect. 
						

							
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Warranty And After-Ser vice / Specification
Warranty and after-service
If a problem occurs with the equipment, first 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.
Specification

ItemSpecification
Product nameLiquid crystal projector
Liquid
Crystal
Panel
Panel size .0 cm (0.79 type)
Drive systemTFT active matrix
Pixels786,43   pixels (  0  4 horizontal x 768 vertical)
LensZoom lens F=  .7 ~   .    f=  4 ~   9 mm
Lamp 85W UHB
Speaker4W x 4
Power supplyAC   00-  0V/5.0A, AC  0-  40V/  .  A
Power consumption460W
Temperature range5 ~ 35°C (Operating)
Size4  8 (W) x   39 (H) x 3  9 (D) mm(Not including protruding parts)
* Please refer to the following figure.
Weight (mass)
7.   kg
Ports
Optional 
parts
Lamp             456-8943
Air filterMU0364 
Others* Please consult your dealer.
RGB input port
RGB
   .......D-sub 
 5pin mini x 
RGB    .......D-sub 
 5pin mini x 
RGB output port RGB OUT..D-sub  5pin mini x 
Digital input port
M
 -D   .......................... M
 -D x 
Video input portY, CB/PB, CR/PR ..........RCA x3 S-VIDEO    ................ S-video x VIDEO  ....................... Video x 
Audio input port
AUDIO IN
   .......Stereo mini x

AUDIO IN    .......Stereo mini x

AUDIO IN3  .................RCA x AUDIO IN4  .................RCA x 
Communication port CONTROL  ..........D-sub 9pin x 
Other portsNETWORK  ....................RJ45 xREMOTE CONTROL 
 
......................... Stereo mini x

NOTE  • These specifications are subject to change without notice. 
						

							
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Specifications
Specifications (continued)
4 8
3 9

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39
[unit: mm]