Dukane Imagepro 8932 Lcd Projector Users Guide

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Connecting a Computer Using a VESA Cable
This input is designated Computer VESA.
NOTE: If you are connecting an 
older Macintosh computer that 
has a 2-row 15-pin connector, you 
must use a Mac adaptor between 
the computer and the projector. 
See “Optional Accessories” on 
page 50.
1Plug one end of the supplied VESA cable into the video con-
nector on your computer. Plug the other end into the VESA 
connector on the projector.
2If you want audio with your presentation, plug an audio cable 
(not...

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Setting up the Projector
Connecting a Computer with an M1-DA Cable
See “Optional Accessories” on page 50 to order this cable. 
This input is designated Computer M1 Analog or Computer M1 
Digital.
1Plug the   end of the M1-DA computer cable into the 
M1-DA connector on the projector.
NOTE: Many laptop computers
do not automatically turn on their
external video port when a
secondary display device such as a
projector is connected. Refer to
your computer manual for the
command that activates the
external...

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Connecting a Video Player
There are 3 video inputs: Composite video, S-video, and Compo-
nent video. For Composite and S-video, follow these instructions:
1If your video player uses a round, one-prong composite video 
connector, you’ll need only the A/V cable that shipped with 
the projector. 
If your video player uses a round, four-prong S-video con-
nector, you’ll need an S-video cable in addition to the A/V 
cable. The S-video cable is sold separately. (See “Optional 
Accessories” on page 50.)...

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Setting up the Projector
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IGURE 12
Connecting the projector to a video player using an S-video cable and the A/V cable 
4Plug the A/V cable’s white connector into the left “audio out” 
connector on your video player. Plug the cable’s red connector 
into the right “audio out” connector on the video player (Fig-
ure 11 and Figure 12).
5Plug the A/V cable’s other white and red connectors to the 
left and right   In ports on the projector.
CAUTION: Your video player
may also have a “Video Out”
connector...

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Connecting External Speakers 
To connect one or two external speakers, plug the speaker cable 
into the   out (audio out) connectors on the projector. The 
external speaker ’s volume is controlled by the projector; see “Vol-
ume + or -” on page 26.
FIGURE 13
Connecting external speakers
Connecting the Remote Control Cable
If the projector cannot receive the remote’s signal, as may be the 
case if you’re using rear projection, connect the remote directly to 
the projector with the optional remote...

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Setting up the Projector
Powering up the Projector and Adjusting the Image
NOTE: Always use the power cord
that shipped with the projector.
1Remove the lens cap.
2Plug the power cord into the side of the projector, then plug it 
into your electrical outlet. A surge-protected power strip is 
recommended.
The Power LED on the top of the projector (Figure 20 on 
page 24) lights green.
3Press the power button.
NOTE: The first time you connect
your computer to the projector, the
computer may display a...

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Turning Off the Projector
If you want to blank the screen for a short period of time, press 
the 
standby button on the keypad or remote. This blanks the 
screen for fifteen minutes, but keeps the projector running. (You 
can change the amount of time the projector stays in standby 
mode; see “Standby Time” on page 35 for details.) After the 
standby time, the projector shuts off. To exit standby mode, press 
the 
standby button again.
NOTE: Lamp life will be extended 
if you turn the projector off,...

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Setting up the Projector 

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USING THE PROJECTOR
This section describes how to use and make adjustments to the 
projector. It also provides a reference to the keypad and remote 
buttons and the options available from the on-screen menus.
Basic Image Adjustment
1Make sure you have powered up your equipment in the right 
order (page 16).
2If the image doesn’t display completely, zoom the image 
(page 20), adjust the height of the projector (page 20) or center 
the image by adjusting its horizontal or vertical position 
(page 34)....

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Using the Projector
Adjusting the Projector
To focus the image, rotate the focus ring (Figure 15) until the 
image is clear. To zoom the image, rotate the zoom ring. This 
adjusts the image size without affecting focus.
FIGURE 15
Focus ring and zoom ring
The projector is equipped with a projection angle lens shift knob 
that provides adjustment from horizontal. This allows you to 
adjust the projection height without moving the projector (see 
page 8 for lens shift values). It also has a...