Dukane Imagepro 8953h Projector Users Manual

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Projector
8953H
User's Manual (concise)
Thank you for purchasing this projector.
Contents of package
 .................................. 1
Arrangement
 ............................................. 2
Connecting your devices
 ........................... 3
Using a USB storage 
 ................................ 4
Using an SD card
 ...................................... 4
Connecting power supply
 ......................... 5
Turning on the power
 ................................ 5
Adjusting the projector’s elevator
 ............. 6
Remote control
 .......................................... 6 Displaying the picture
 ............................... 8
Turning off the power
 ............................... 8
Lamp
 ......................................................... 9
Air filter
 ................................................... 11
Internal clock battery
 .............................. 12
Using the CD manual
 .............................. 13
Regulatory notices
 .................................. 14
Specifications
 .......................................... 15
Warranty and after-service
 ...................... 16
Contents
Contents of  package
Your projector should come with the items shown below. 
Check that all the items are included. Require of your 
dealer immediately if any items are missing.
(1) Remote control with two AA batteries 
(2) Power cord 
(3) RGB cable
(4) Lens cover and Rivet and Strap 
(5) 
 User’s manuals (Book x1, CD x1)
(6) Security label
(7) Slot cover lock
(8) 

Application CD
(1) (2)BLANK LASER
ASPECT
PUSH  ENTER PAGE UP
LASER
INDICATORMY SOURCE/
DOC.CAMERASEARCH
STANDBY/ON VIDEO RGB
PAGE DOWNESC MENU RESET
POSITION AUTOMAGNIFYON
OFFMY BUTTON1
2VOLUME+ -FREEZE KEYSTONE MUTE
(3) (4)
(5) (6)
 
CAUTION
►Keep the original packing materials for future reshipment. Be sure to us\
e the original 
packing materials when moving the projector. Use special caution for the lens.
WARNING
►Before using this product, be sure to read all manuals for this product. See “Using the 
CD manual” ( 13) to read the manuals in the CD. After reading them, store them in a 
safe place for future reference.
(7) (8)
NOTE• To use the wireless network function, the designated wireless network card that is sold as an 
optional is required. 
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WARNING
►Install the projector in a stable horizontal position.
►Place the projector in a cool place, and ensure that there is sufficient ventilation.
►Do not place the projector any place where it may get wet.
CAUTION
►Avoid placing the projector in smoky, humid or dusty place.
►Position the projector to prevent light from directly hitting the projector ’s remote 
sensor.
Arrangement
Please arrange the projector and the screen.
Install the projector in a stable, cool and airy place, keeping a space \
of 30 cm or more between the 
sides of the projector and other objects such as walls. Avoid the projector from a hot, humid, dusty, 
or smoky place.
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:  1024x768
(a) Screen size (diagonal)
(b) Projection distance (±10%)
(c) Screen height (±10%), when the vertical lens shift is set ful\
l upward.
On a horizontal surface
Suspended from the ceiling
(a) Screen  size
[inch (m)] 4 : 3 screen
16 : 9 screen
(b) Projection distance   [m (inch)] (c) Screen height
[cm (inch)] (b) Projection distance  
[m (inch)] (c) Screen height 
[cm (inch)]
min. max. down up min. max. down up
30 (0.8) 0.9 (35) 1.1 (42) 5 (2)41 (16) 1.0 (38) 1.2 (46)
-1 (0) 39 (15)
40 (1.0) 1.2 (47) 1.4 (57) 6 (2) 55 (22) 1.3 (51) 1.6 (62) -2 (-1) 51 (20)
60 (1.5) 1.8 (71) 2.2 (86) 9 (4) 82 (32) 2.0 (78) 2.4 (94) -2 (-1) 77 (30)
70 (1.8) 2.1 (83) 2.6 (100) 11(4) 96 (38) 2.3 (91) 2.8 (110) -3 (-1) 90 (35)
80 (2.0) 2.4 (96) 2.9 (115) 12 (5) 110 (43) 2.6 (104) 3.2 (126) -3 (-1) 103 (41)
90 (2.3) 2.7 (108) 3.3 (130) 14 (5) 123 (49) 3.0 (117) 3.6 (141) -4 (-1) 116 (46)
100 (2.5) 3.0 (120) 3.7 (144) 15 (6) 137 (54) 3.3 (131) 4.0 (157) -4 (-2) 129 (51)
120 (3.0) 3.7 (144) 4.4 (174) 18 (7) 165 (65) 4.0 (157) 4.8 (189) -5 (-2) 154 (61)
150 (3.8) 4.6 (181) 5.5 (217) 23 (9) 206 (81) 5.0 (197) 6.0 (237) -6 (-2) 193 (76)
200 (5.1) 6.1 (241) 7.4 (291) 30 (12) 274 (108) 6.7 (263) 8.0 (317) -8 (-3) 257 (101)
250 (6.4) 7.7 (302) 9.2 (364) 38 (15) 343 (135) 8.4 (329) 10.1 (396) -10 (-4) 322 (127)
300 (7.6) 9.2 (363) 11.1 (437) 46 (18) 411 (162)
10.0 (395) 12.1 (476) -12 (-5) 386 (152)
350 (8.9) 10.8 (424) 13.0 (510) 53 (21) 480 (189) 11.7 (462) 14.1 (556) -15 (-6) 450 (177)
•   Consult with your dealer before a 
special installation such as suspending 
from a ceiling.
(a)
(c) up
  (c) down
(b)
(a)
(b)
(c) down  (c) up 
						

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LAN  AUX I/O
DC 5V 0.5A
SD CARD
VIDEO 
CONTROL 
AUDIO IN1 
AUDIO IN2 
AUDIO OUT 
RGB 
 OUT RGB1 
RGB2 
HDMI 
 R             L      R           L
     AUDIO IN3       AUDIO IN4
CB/PB Y  CR/PR 
B/CB/PB R/CR/PR G/Y 
H V 
USB REMOTE  
CONTROL 
   
S-VIDEO 
RGB OUT AUDIO OUT RGB OUT AUDIO OUT RS-232C LAN 
RGB IN 
AUDIO IN 
   Y         CB/PB       CR/PR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT R               L
AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT S-VIDEO OUT 
HDMI USB-A 
R               L
AUDIO OUT 
R               L
AUDIO OUT 
Connecting your devices
Before connecting devices, please read the manuals for all the devices t\
hat you want to connect with 
this projector, to make sure that the connection is proper and prepare the connectors \
needed. And 
connect them properly according to the manuals.
Monitor
Remote 
control
Speakers(with an 
amplifier)
VCR/DVD player
PC
WARNING
►Do not disassemble or modify the projector and accessories.
►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.
►Use appropriate accessory or designated cables. Ask your dealer about non-accessory 
cables which may be required a specific length or a ferrite core by the regulations. For 
cables with a core only at one end, connect the end with the core to the\
 projector.
►Make sure that devices are connected to the correct ports.
BLANK LASER
ASPECT
PUSH  ENTER PAGE UP
LASER
INDICATORMY SOURCE/
DOC.CAMERASEARCH
STANDBY/ON VIDEO
RGB
PAGE DOWNESC MENU RESET
POSITION AUTOMAGNIFYON
OFFMY BUTTON1
2VOLUME+ -FREEZE KEYSTONE MUTE
USB storage
SD card 
						

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SD card slot cover 
(SD card slot inside)
AUX I/O port
Using a USB storage
In order to view images stored in a USB storage, such as 
a USB memory, insert the device into the 
AUX I/O port. 
Before removing the USB storage, be sure to perform 
the REMOVE MEDIA procedure using the PC-LESS 
PRESENTATION menu under the MIU menu.
Using an SD card
In order to view images stored in an SD storage, such as an SD memory ca\
rd, insert the device into 
the SD card slot. Or, in order to use the wireless network function, load the internal clock battery 
(  12)  and insert the designated wireless network card that is sold as an opti\
on 
( 15)  into the slot.
SD 
CARD
SD CARD
SD  CARD
Angled corner
Removing the SD card
1. Perform the REMOVE MEDIA procedure using the PC-LESS PRESENTATION menu under 
the MIU menu for SD storage card only.
2.  Turn the projector off and unplug the power code from the projector for the wireless network 
card only.
3.  Remove the SD card slot cover. After taking the SD card away, replace the SD card slot cover.
Inserting the SD card
1. Make sure that the power code is not plugged into the projector  for the wireless 
network card only.
2.  Remove the SD card slot cover. After slowly insert the SD card completely into 
the SD card slot, replace the SD card slot cover.
Using the slot cover lock for security
Using the enclosed slot cover lock can prevent the SD card slot cover fr\
om being 
opened.
1. Open the two plates of the slot cover lock to put the tips of two plates together, 
and then insert the tips to the lock hole of the SD card slot cover.
2.  Put the body of the two plates together. Then, hook a padlock or combination 
lock to the hole of the slot cover lock.
CAUTION
►Do not touch the SD card while being accessed.
►To use the wireless network function, the designated wireless network card that is 
sold as an option is required.
• The wireless network card is not permitted to be sold or used in some countries 
and regions. Use the card only in the country or region where you buy it. For more 
information, ask your local dealer.
• When using the wireless network card, to comply with FCC RF exposure compliance 
requirements, the antenna used for this transmitter must be installed to\
 provide a 
separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be c\
o-located or 
operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
• Before using the projector with a wired LAN, remove the wireless network card.  
						

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Connecting power supply
1. 
Connect the connector of the power cord to the AC IN  
(AC inlet) of the projector.
2.  
Firmly plug the power cor
d's plug into the outlet. AC IN
to the outletConnector of the 
power cord
Turning on the power
1. 
Make sure that the power cord is firmly and correctly connected 
to the projector and the outlet.
2.  
Remove the lens cover, and set the power switch to the ON 
position (marked “ 
I ”). 
The 
POWER  indicator will light up in steady orange. Then 
wait several seconds because the buttons may not function for 
these several seconds. 
3.  
Press the 
STANDBY/ON  button on the projector or the remote 
control.
The projection lamp will light up and the 
POWER  indicator will 
begin blinking in green. When the power is completely on, the 
indicator will stop blinking and light in steady green.
STANDBY/ON  button
POWER indicator
NOTE  • When the 
AUTO ON in the 
OPTION  menu is set to the 
TURN ON, and the power was turned 
off by the power switch last time, turning the power switch on makes the p\
rojection lamp light 
on without pushing the 
STANDBY/ON  button. For more information, please see the “
Operating 
Guide ” in the CD.
Power 
switch
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 proj\
ector’s openings.
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, consult your 
dealer to get a new one.
• Only plug the power cord into an outlet whose voltage is matched to the power cord. 
The power outlet should be close to the projector and easily accessible.\
 Remove the 
power cord for complete separation.
• Never modify the power cord. 
BLANK LASER
ASPECT
PUSH  ENTER PAGE UP
LASER
INDICATORMY SOURCE/
DOC.CAMERASEARCH
STANDBY/ON VIDEO RGB
PAGE DOWNESC MENU RESET
POSITION AUTOMAGNIFYON
OFFMY BUTTON1
2VOLUME+ -FREEZE KEYSTONE MUTE 
						

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BLANKLASER
ASPECT
PUSH  ENTER PAGE UP
LASER
INDICATORMY SOURCE/
DOC.CAMERASEARCH
STANDBY/ON VIDEO RGB
PAGE DOWNESC MENU RESET
POSITION AUTOMAGNIFYON
OFFMY BUTTON1
2VOLUME+ -
FREEZE KEYSTONE MUTE
Adjusting the projector's elevator
Use the elevator feet to place the projector horizontally. Using the feet can also 
tilt the projector in order to project at a suitable angle to the screen\
, elevating 
the front side of the projector within 10 degrees.
This projector has 2 elevator feet and 2 elevator knobs. An elevator foot is 
adjustable while pulling up the elevator knob on the same side as it.
1.  
To loose an elevator foot, pull up the elevator knob on the same side as it.
2.  
Position the front side of the projector to the desired height.
3.  
Release the elevator knobs in order to lock the elevator feet.
4.  
To finely adjust, twist the foot.
Remote control
Laser pointer
The laser beam is emitted and the LASER INDICATOR  lights while the LASER button is pressed.
LASER INDICATOR
LASER button 
The laser beam outlet
WARNING  
►Do not handle the elevator knobs without holding the projector, since the projector 
may drop down.
►Do not tilt the projector other than elevating its front within 10 degrees using the 
adjuster feet. A tilt of the projector exceeding the restriction could cause malfunction\
 or 
shortening the lifetime of consumables, or the projector itself.
WARNING  
►Never hit an eye with the laser beam, and use the laser pointer except to serve as 
a pointer to a screen. The laser beam can cause vision problems, and also may cause 
radiation exposure.
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Putting batteries
Please load the batteries before using the remote control.
1.
   Slide back and remove the battery cover
.
2.
   Put the two AA batteries  
into the holder

, according to the polarity markings ( +) and (
-) on the holder.
3.
   Put the battery cover back to its former state.
Remote control (continued)
Buttons
(1) STANDBY/ON  button 
(2) VIDEO button (3) RGB button 
(4) 
MY SOURCE/DOC.CAMERA  button
(5) 
SEARCH  button (6) BLANK button
(7) 
LASER  button (8) ASPECT  button
(9) 
 Lever switch : 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.
(10) Cursor button ◄ 
 (11) Cursor button ►
(12)  
PAGE UP  button (13) PAGE DOWN  button
(14) 
ESC  button (15) MENU  button 
(16) 
RESET  button (17) POSITION  button
(18) 
AUTO  button 
(19) 
MAGNIFY ON /OFF  button
(20) 
MY BUTTON 1  button (21) MY BUTTON 2 button
(22) 
VOLUME + /- button (23)
 FREEZE  button 
(24) 
KEYSTONE  button (25) MUTE button
BLANK
LASER
ASPECT
PUSH  ENTER
 PAGE UP
LASER
INDICATOR
MY SOURCE/
DOC.CAMERA
SEARCH
STANDBY/ON VIDEO RGB
PAGE DOWN
ESC MENU RESET
POSITION AUTO
MAGNIFYON
OFFMY BUTTON1
2VOLUME+ -
FREEZE KEYSTONE MUTE
(6) (1) (3)
(18)
(23) (16)
(14)
(21) (8)
(9)
(11)
(12) (15)
(17)
(19) (7)
(10) (13)
WARNING
►Always handle the batteries with care and use them only as directed. Imp\
roper use 
may result in battery explosion, 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 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 place a battery in a fire or water. Keep batteries in a dark, cool and dry place.
• If you observe battery leakage, wipe out the leakage and then replace a battery . If the 
leakage adheres to your body or clothes, rinse well with water immediate\
ly.
• Obey the local laws on disposing the battery.
(2) (4)
(5)
(24)(22) (20)
(25) 
						

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Displaying the picture
1.   
Make sure that the signal source is sending the signal to the 
projector.
2.    
Use the 
VOLUME +/- buttons to adjust the volume. To have the 
projector silent, press the 
MUTE  button on the remote control.
3.    
Press the 
INPUT  button on the projector.  
Each time you press the button, the projector switches its input 
port in turn.
4.    
Press the 
ASPECT  button on the remote control. Each time you 
press the button, the projector switches the mode for aspect ratio 
in turn.
5.  
Use the zoom ring to adjust the screen size.
6.  
Use the focus ring to focus the picture.
7.    
Use the vertical lens shift dial to shift the picture upward or 
downward. It is recommended to adjust the picture upward.
8.    
Use the horizontal lens shift dial to shift the picture left or right.
ASPECT 
buttonINPUT  button
Focus ring
Zoom ring
Top
Turning off  the power
1.    
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.
2.    
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 (marked “
O ”).  
The 
POWER  indicator will go off. Attach the lens cover.
Do not turn the projector on for 10 minutes or more after turning it off. Turning the projector on 
again too soon could shorten the lifetime of some consumable parts of th\
e projector.
STANDBY/ON  button
POWER indicator
Power 
switch
BLANK
LASER
ASPECT
PUSH  ENTER PAGE UP
LASER
INDICATORMY SOURCE/
DOC.CAMERASEARCH
STANDBY/ON VIDEO RGB
PAGE DOWNESC MENU RESET
POSITION AUTOMAGNIFYON
OFFMY BUTTON1
2VOLUME+ -FREEZE KEYSTONE MUTE
BLANK LASER
ASPECT
PUSH  ENTER PAGE UP
LASER
INDICATORMY SOURCE/
DOC.CAMERASEARCH
STANDBY/ON VIDEO RGB
PAGE DOWNESC MENU RESET
POSITION AUTOMAGNIFYON
OFFMY BUTTON1
2VOLUME+ -FREEZE KEYSTONE MUTE
WARNING
►
Do not touch around the lamp cover and the exhaust vents during use or j\
ust after use, 
since it is too hot.
MUTE  buttonVOLUME + /- buttons
Lens shift cover
2/5
1/10
1/10
UP
DOWN
LEFTRIGHT 
						

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Lamp
A lamp has finite product life. Using the lamp for long periods of time could cause the pictures 
darker or the color tone poor. Note that each lamp has a different lifetime, and some may burst or 
burn out soon after you start using them.
Preparation of a new lamp and early replacement are recommended. To prepare a new lamp, make 
contact with your dealer and tell the lamp type number.
     Type number = 456-8949H
Replacing the lamp
1. Turn the projector off, and unplug the power cord. Allow the 
projector to cool for at least 45 minutes.
2.
 Prepare a new lamp. 
If the projector is mounted on a ceiling, or if the lamp has 
broken, also ask the dealer to replace the lamp.
In case of  replacement by y

ourself,
3.
 Loosen the screw (marked by arrow) of the lamp cover and 
then slide the lamp cover to the side to remove it.
4.
 Loosen the 3 screws (marked by arrow) of the lamp, and 
slowly pick up the lamp by the handles.
5.
 Insert the new lamp, and retighten firmly the 3 screws of the 
lamp that are loosened in the previous process to lock it in 
place.
6.
 Slide the lamp cover back in place and firmly fasten the 
screw of the lamp cover.
7.
 Turn the projector on and reset the lamp time using the 
LAMP

 TIME item in the 
OPTION menu. 
(1) Press the 
MENU  button to display a menu. 
(2) Point at the “ Go to Advanced Menu … ” in the menu 
using the ▼/▲ button, then press the ► button.
(3) Point at the “ OPTION” in the left column of the menu 
using the ▼/▲button, then press the ► button.
(4) Point at the “ LAMP TIME” using the ▼/▲ button, then 
press the ► button. A dialog will appear.
(5) Press the ▲ button to select “ RESET” on the dialog. It 
performs resetting the lamp time.
NOTE • Please reset the lamp time only when you have replaced the lamp, for a suitable indication about 
the lamp.
The lamp cover
The handles 
						

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HIGH VOLTAGE         HIGH TEMPERATURE         HIGH PRESSURE
►The projector uses a high-pressure mercury glass lamp. The lamp can break with a 
loud bang, or burn out, if jolted or scratched, handled while hot, or wo\
rn over time. 
Note that each lamp has a different lifetime, and some may burst or burn out soon 
after you start using them. In addition, when the bulb bursts, it is pos\
sible for shards of 
glass to fly into the lamp housing, and for gas containing mercury to escape from the 
projector’s vent holes.
• If the lamp should break (it will make a loud bang when it does), 
Unplug the power cord from the outlet, and make sure to request a 
replacement lamp from your local dealer. Note that shards of glass could 
damage the projector’s internals, or cause injury during handling, so please 
do not try to clean the projector or replace the lamp yourself.
Ventilate the room well, and make sure not to breathe the gas that comes 
out of the projector vents, or get it in your eyes or mouth.
• Before replacing the lamp, turn the projector off and unplug the power 
cord, then wait at least 45 minutes for the lamp to cool sufficiently . 
Handling the lamp while hot can cause burns, as well as damaging the 
lamp.
• Never unscrew except the appointed (marked by an arrow) screws.
• Do not open the lamp cover while the projector is suspended from a 
ceiling. This is dangerous, since if the lamp’s bulb has broken, the shards 
will fall out when the cover is opened. In addition, working in high pla\
ces 
is dangerous, so ask your local dealer to have the lamp replaced even if\
 the 
bulb is not broken.
• Do not use the projector with the lamp cover removed. At the lamp 
replacing, make sure that the screws are screwed in firmly. Loose screws 
could result in damage or injury.
• Use only the lamp of the specified type.
• If the lamp breaks soon after the first time it is used, it is possible that there 
are electrical problems elsewhere besides the lamp. If this happens, con\
sult 
your local dealer or a service representative.
• Handle with care: jolting or scratching could cause the lamp bulb to burst 
during use.
• Using the lamp for long periods of time, could cause it dark, not to light up 
or to burst. When the pictures appear dark, or when the color tone is poor, 
please replace the lamp as soon as possible. Do not use old (used) lam\
ps; 
this is a cause of breakage.
►  About disposal of a lamp:  This product contains a mercury lamp; do not put it in 
a trash. Dispose of it in accordance with environmental laws. 
· For lamp recycling, go to  www.lamprecycle.org (in the US).
· For product disposal, consult your local government agency or  www.eiae.org   (in the 
US) or www.epsc.ca (in Canada).
For more information, ask your dealer.
Disconnect the 
plug from the power outlet
Lamp (continued)
Lamp warning