Dukane Imagepro 8944 Lcd Projector Users Manual

							
LCD Projector
Model 8944
USER’S MANUAL
401-8944-00 
						

							


Projector
8944
User's Manual – Operating Guide
Thank you for purchasing this projector.
WARNING  ►Before using this product, please read this manual to 
ensure the proper use of this product. After reading, store 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  possibly 
result  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 reproduction, transfer or copy of all or any part of this document is not permitted 
without express written consent.
Trademark acknowledgment
• Mac is registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.
• VESA and SVGA are trademarks of the Video Electronics Standard Association.
• Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
•  is a trademark of SRS Labs, Inc.
• WOW technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc.
All other trademarks are the properties of their respective owners. 
						

							

About this manual  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .1
Content   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .2
Projector features  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .3
Preparations   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .3 Contents of package . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Fastening the lens cover . . . . . . . . . .3
Part names   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .4 Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Rear panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Setting up  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .7 Arrangement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Adjusting the projector's elevator . . .9 Using the security bar and slot . . . . .9 Connecting your devices . . . . . . . . . 0 Inserting an SD car and USB memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .How to use the slot cover lock . . . . .3 Connecting power supply . . . . . . . .3
Remote control  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .14 Laser pointer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Putting batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 About the remote control signal . . . .5 Changing the frequency of remote control signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Using as a wired remote control . . .6 Using as a simple PC mouse & keyboard . . .6
Power on/off  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .17 Turning on the power . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Turning off the power . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Operating  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .18 Adjusting the volume . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Temporarily muting the sound . . . . .8 Selecting an input signal . . . . . . . . .8 Searching an input signal . . . . . . . .9 Selecting an aspect ratio . . . . . . . . .9 Adjusting the zoom and focus . . . . .0 Adjusting the lens shift . . . . . . . . . .0 Using the automatic adjustment feature . .0 Adjusting the position . . . . . . . . . . . Correcting the keystone distortions . Using the magnify feature . . . . . . . . Freezing the screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . Temporarily blanking the screen . . .3 Using the menu function  . . . . . . . . .4
EASY MENU .   .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .    .  25Aspect, Auto keystone  execute, 
Content
Content
(EASY MENU continued . . . . . . . . .6)
Keystone , Keystone , Picture mode,  Brightness, Contrast, Color, Tint, Sharpness,  Whisper, Mirror, Reset, Filter time,  Language, Go to Advanced Menu...
PICTURE menu  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .27Brightness, Contrast, Gamma, Color temp,  Color, Tint, Sharpness, Active iris, My memory
IMAGE menu  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .30Aspect, Over scan, V position, H position,  H phase, H size, Auto adjust execute
INPUT menu  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .32Progressive, Video nr, 3d-ycs,  Color space, Component, Video format,  M -d, Frame lock, Rgb in, Resolution
SETUP menu  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .36Auto keystone  execute,  Keystone , Keystone , Whisper,  Mirror
AUDIO menu   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .38Volume, Treble, Bass, Srs wow, Speaker, Audio
SCREEN menu  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .39Language, Menu position, Blank,  Start up, MyScreen, MyScreen Lock,  Message, Source name
OPTION menu   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .43Auto search, Auto keystone ,  Auto on, Auto off, Lamp time,  Filter time, My button, Service,  Security
MIU menu  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .54Live mode, Pc-less presentation, e-shot,  Setup, Information, Service
Maintenance  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .59 Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Air filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  Internal clock battery . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Other care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Troubleshooting  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .65 Related messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Regarding the indicator lamps . . . . .66Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects . .68
Warranty and after-ser vice  .  .  .71
Specifications   .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .  .71
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Technical Section  . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-19
Network Function Section . . . . . . 1-83 
						

							
3

Fastening the lens cover
To avoid losing the lens cover, please fasten the lens cover to the projector using 
the included strap.
. Fix the strap to the strap hole of the lens 
cover.
. 
Put one side of the strap into the groove on 
the rivet.
3. 
Push the rivet into the rivet hole.
Projector features / Preparations
Projector features
This projector is used to project various picture signals onto a screen.\
 This 
projector requires only a minimal amount of space for installation and c\
an produce 
a large projected image from even a short distance.
Preparations
Contents of  package

Your projector should come with the items indicated on the description sheet. 
Contact your dealer immediately if anything is missing.
NOTE  • Keep the original packing materials for future reshipment. Be sur\
e 
to use the original packing materials when moving the projector. Use special 
caution for the lens.
Strap hole
Rivet hole
Bottom 
						

							
4

Part names
Part names
Projector
( ) Speakers (x 4) (38).( ) Focus ring (20)(3) Zoom ring (20)(4)   Lamp cover (59) The lamp unit is inside.(5) Lens shift cover (20)(6) Horizontal lens shift dial (20)(7) Vertical lens shift dial (20)(8) Front cover(9) Lens (64)( 0) Lens cover (3)( ) Remote sensors (x 3) (15)( ) Elevator feet (x   ) (9)( 3) Elevator knobs (x   ) (9)( 4)   Filter cover (61) The air filter and intake vent are inside.( 5) Exhaust vents( 6) Intake vents( 7) Rivet hole (3)( 8) Handle( 9) Battery cover (63)( 0) Control panel (5)( ) Rear panel (5)
WARNING  ►HOT! : Do not touch around the lamp cover and the exhaust 
vents during use or just after use, since it is too hot.
►Do not look into the lens or vents while the lamp is on, since the strong light 
is not good for your eyes. 
►Do not grab the front cover to hold the projector up, since the projector may 
drop down. 
►Do not handle the elevator knobs without holding the projector, since the 
projector may drop down.
CAUTION  ►Maintain normal ventilation to prevent the projector from 
heating up. Do not cover, block or plug up the vents. Do not place anything that 
can stick or be sucked to the vents, around the intake vents. Clean the air filter 
periodically.
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5

Part names
Control panel
( ) STANDBY/ON button (17)( )   MENU button (24) It consists of four cursor buttons.(3) INPUT button (18)(4) POWER indicator (17)(5) TEMP indicator (66)(6) LAMP indicator (66)
Rear panel
( ) Shutdown switch (68)( ) Security slot (9)(3) Security bar (9)(4) AC inlet (13)(5) Power switch (17)
(6) RGB   port (10)(7) RGB  port (10)(8) CONTROL port (10)(9) M -D port (10)( 0) VIDEO port (10)( ) S-VIDEO port (10)( )   COMPONENT  (Y, CB/PB, CR/PR) ports (10)( 3) AUDIO IN   port (10)( 4) AUDIO IN   port (10)( 5) AUDIO IN3 (R/L) ports (10)( 6) AUDIO IN4 (R/L) ports (10)( 7) RGB OUT port (10)( 8) AUDIO OUT port (10)( 9) REMOTE CONTROL port (10)( 0) LAN port (10)( )   SD card slot cover (12) 
The SD card slot is inside.( ) AUX I/O port (12)
CAUTION  ►Do not use the security bar and the security slot to prevent the 
projector from falling down, since it is not designed for it.
►Use the shutdown switch only when the projector is not turned of f by normal 
procedure, since pushing this switch stops operation of the projector wi\
thout 
cooling it down.
(6)
(5)
(4)
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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 
  AUX I/ODC 5V 0.5ASD 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 
( 4)( 3)( 7)(6)(7)( 0)( 8)(9)( 9)(8)
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Part names
Remote control
( )   Laser pointer (14) It is a beam outlet.( ) LASER INDICATOR (14)(3) LASER button (14)(4) STANDBY/ON button (17)(5) VOLUME button (18)(6) MUTE button (18)(7) VIDEO button (19)(8) RGB button (18)(9) SEARCH button (19)( 0) AUTO button (20)( ) ASPECT button (19) ( ) POSITION button (21)( 3) KEYSTONE button (21)( 4) MAGNIFY - ON button (22)( 5) MAGNIFY - OFF button (22)( 6) FREEZE button (22)( 7) BLANK button (23)( 8) MY BUTTON -    button (45)( 9) MY BUTTON -    button (45)( 0) MENU button (24)( )   Lever switch (24) : acting 3 functions as below. Cursor button ▲ : to slide toward the side marked ▲. Cursor button ▼ : to slide toward the side marked ▼. 
ENTER button : to push down the center point.(22) Cursor button ◄ (24)(23) Cursor button ► (24)( 4) RESET button (24)( 5) ESC button (24)( 6) Mouse left button (16)( 7) Mouse right button (16)( 8) PAGE UP button (16)( 9) PAGE DOWN button (16)(30) Wired remote control port (16)(3 ) Battery cover (14)(3 ) Battery holder (14)(33) Frequency switch (15)
WARNING  ►Do not look into the beam outlet and 
point the beam at people and pets while pressing the 
LASER button, since the beam is not good for eyes.
CAUTION  ►Note that the laser beam may result 
in hazardous radiation exposure. Use the laser pointer 
only for pointing on the screen.
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
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7

Setting up
Setting up
Install the projector according to the environment and manner the projec\
tor will be 
used in.
WARNING  ►Place the projector in a stable horizontal position. If the 
projector falls or is knocked over it could cause injury and/or damage t\
o the 
projector. Using a damaged projector could then result in fire and/or electric 
shock.
•  Do not place the projector on an unstable, slanted or vibrational surfac\
e such 
as a wobbly or inclined stand.
• 
 
Do not place the projector on its side, front or rear position. 
• 
 
Consult with your dealer before a special installation such as suspendin\
g from 
a ceiling.
►Place the projector in a cool place, and ensure that there is sufficient 
ventilation. The high temperature of the projector could cause fire, burns and/or 
malfunction of the projector.
•   Do not stop-up, block or otherwise cover the projector's vents.
• 
 Keep a space of 30 cm or more between the sides of the projector and oth\
er 
objects such as walls.
• Do not place the projector on metallic thing or anything weak in he\
at.
•  Do not place the projector on carpet, cushions or bedding.
• 
 Do not place the projector in direct sunlight or near hot objects such a\
s 
heaters.
• 
 
Do not place anything near the projector lens or vents, or on top of the\
 
projector.
• 
 
Do not place anything that may be sucked into or stick to the vents on t\
he 
bottom of the projector. This projector has some intake vents also on the 
bottom.
►Do not place the projector anyplace where it may get wet. Getting the 
projector wet or inserting liquid into the projector could cause fire, electric shock 
and/or malfunction of the projector.
•   Do not place the projector in a bathroom or the outdoors.
• 
 Do not place anything containing liquid near the projector.
CAUTION  ►Avoid placing the projector in smoky, humid or dusty place. 
Placing the projector in such places could cause fire, electric shock and/or 
malfunction of the projector.
• Do not place the projector near humidifiers, smoking spaces or a kitchen.
►Position the projector to prevent light from directly hitting the projector's 
remote sensor. 
						

							
8

Arrangement
Refer to the illustrations and tables below to determine screen size and\
 projection distance.
The values shown in the table are calculated for a full size screen:  0  4×768 (a) Screen size (diagonal)(b) Projection distance (± 0%)(c) Screen height (± 0%), when the vertical lens shift (20) is set full upward.
Setting up
(a) Screen size[inch (m)]
4 : 3 screen6 : 9 screen(b) Projection distance  [m (inch)](c) Screen height[cm (inch)](b) Projection distance  [m (inch)](c) Screen height [cm (inch)]min.max.downupmin.max.downup
30(0.8)0.9(35). (4  )5( )4( 6).0(38). (46)-(0)39( 5)
40( .0). (47).4(57)6( )55( ).3(5  ).6(6  )-(-  )5( 0)
60( .5).8(7  ). (86)9(4)8(3  ).0(78).4(94)-(-  )77(30)
70( .8). (83).6( 00)(4)96(38).3(9  ).8( 0)-3(- )90(35)
80( .0).4(96).9( 5)(5)0(43).6( 04)3.( 6)-3(- )03(4  )
90( .3).7( 08)3.3( 30)4(5) 3(49)3.0( 7)3.6( 4  )-4(- )6(46)
00( .5)3.0( 0)3.7( 44)5(6)37(54)3.3( 3  )4.0( 57)-4(- )9(5 )
0(3.0)3.7( 44)4.4( 74)8(7)65(65)4.0( 57)4.8( 89)-5(- )54(6  )
50(3.8)4.6( 8  )5.5( 7)3(9)06(8  )5.0( 97)6.0( 37)-6(- )93(76)
00(5.  )6.( 4  )7.4( 9  )30( )74( 08)6.7( 63)8.0(3 7)-8(-3)57( 0  )
50(6.4)7.7(30  )9.(364)38( 5)343( 35)8.4(3 9)0. (396)- 0(-4)3( 7)
300(7.6)9.(363) . (437)46( 8)4( 6  )0.0(395) . (476)-(-5)386( 5  )
350(8.9)0.8(4  4)3.0(5  0)53( )480( 89) .7(46  )4. (556)- 5(-6)450( 77)
(a)
(b)
(a)(c) up
  (c) down
(b)
(c) up
  (c) down
On a horizontal 
surface
Suspended from 
the ceiling
• Keep a space of 30 cm or more 
between the sides of the projector 
and other objects such as walls.
• Consult with your dealer before 
a special installation such as 
suspending from a ceiling.