Dukane Imagepro 8958a Users Manual

							DUKANE CORP AV SERVICE DEPT 
2900 Dukane Drive
St Charles, IL 60174
800-676-2487 / 630-762-4032 
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[email protected]  
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LCD Data Video Projector
Concise User’s Manual
MODELS 
       8958A, 8959A, 8957WA
 
403-8958A/8959A/8957WA-C-02 Concise 
						

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WARNING  ►Before using this product, be sure to read all manuals for this 
product. After reading them, store them in a safe place for future reference.
►Heed all the warnings and cautions in the manuals or on the product.
►Follow all the instructions in the manuals or on the product.
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First of all  ............................................ 2
  Entries and graphical symbols explanation  ...... 2
  Important safety instruction  ..............................2
Regulatory notices .............................. 3
  About Electro-Magnetic Interference  ................3
  About Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment ... 4
Contents of package........................... 4
Preparing for the remote control  ......... 5
Arrangement  ....................................... 6
Connecting with your devices  ............. 7
Fastening the adapter cover  ............... 8
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Connecting power supply  ................... 8
Turning on the power  .......................... 9
Adjusting the projector's elevator  ..... 10
Displaying the picture  ....................... 11
Turning off the power  ........................12
Replacing the lamp  ........................... 13
Cleaning and replacing the air filter .. 15
Using the CD manual  ....................... 17
Specifications  ................................... 18
Troubleshooting   
  - Warranty and after-service  ........... 19
Contents
NOTE  • In this manual, unless any comments are accompanied, “the 
manuals” means all the documents provided with this product, and “the product” 
means this projector and all the accessories came with the projector .
• The information in this manual is subject to change without notice.
• The illustrations in this manual are for illustrative purposes. They may differ 
slightly from your projector.
• 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.
Projector
8958A/8959A/8957WA  
C
User's Manual (concise)
Thank you for purchasing this projector.
Please read through this manual before using this product, in order to use safely 
and utilize well the product. 
						

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First of  all
Entries and graphical symbols explanation
The following entries and graphical symbols are used for the manuals and the 
product as follows, for safety purpose. Please know their meanings beforehand, 
and heed them.
Important safety instruction
The followings are important instructions for safely using the product. Be sure to 
follow them always when handling the product. The manufacturer assumes no 
responsibility for any damage caused by mishandling that is beyond normal usage 
defined in these manuals of this projector.
WARNING   This entry warns of a risk of serious personal injury or even death.
CAUTION    This entry warns of a risk of personal injury or physical damage.
     NOTICE     
This entry notices of fear of causing trouble.
WARNING ►Never use the product in or after an abnormality (ex. giving 
off smoke, smelling strange, took a liquid or an object inside, broken, etc.) If an 
abnormality should occur, unplug the projector urgently. 
►Situate the product away from children and pets. 
►Keep small parts away from children and pets. If swallowed, consult a 
physician immediately for emergency treatment.
►Do not use the product when there is fear of a thunderbolt.
►Unplug the projector from the power outlet if the projector is not used for the 
time being.
►Do not open or remove any portion of the product, unless the manuals direct 
it. For internal maintenance, leave it to your dealer or their service personnel.
►Use only the accessories specified or recommended by the manufacturer .
►Do not modify the projector or accessories.
►Do not let any things or any liquids enter to the inside of the product.
►Do not wet the product.
►Do not place the projector where any oils, such as cooking or machine oil, 
are used. Oil may harm the product, resulting in malfunction, or falling from the 
mounted position.
►Do not apply a shock or pressure to this product.
-   Do not place the product on an unstable place such as the uneven surface or 
the leaned table.
-   Do not place the product unstably. Place the projector so that it does not 
protrude from the surface where the projector is placed on.
-   Remove all the attachments including the power cord and cables, from the 
projector when carrying the projector.
►
Do not look into the lens and the openings on the projector, while the lamp is on.
►Do not approach the lamp cover and the exhaust vents, while the projection lamp 
is on. Also after the lamp goes out, do not approach them for a while, since too hot. 
						

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Regulator y notices
About Electro-Magnetic InterferenceIn CANADA
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
In the US, and other places where the FCC regulations are applicable
Declaration of Conformity Trade name
 HITACHI/DUKANE
Model Number
   CP-X4022WN/8958A, CP-X5022WN/8959A, CP-WX4022WN/8957WA
Responsible Party
 Hitachi America, Ltd.
Address
 900 Hitachi way, Chula Vista, CA 91914-3556  U.S.A.
Telephone Number
 +1 -800-448-2244
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject 
to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful 
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, 
including interference t

hat may cause undesired operation. This equipment has 
been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, 
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful 
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can 
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the 
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, 
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this 
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which 
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to 
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
-  Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- 
 Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- 
 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the 
receiver is connected.
- 
 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
INSTRUCTIONS TO USERS: This equipment complies with the requirements of 
FCC (Federal Communication Commission) equipment provided that the following 
conditions are met. Some cables have to be used with the core set. Use the 
accessory cable or a designated-type cable for the connection. For cables that 
have a core only at one end, connect the core to the projector.
CAUTION: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party 
responsible for compliance could void the user

’s authority to operate the 
equipment. 
						

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NOTE  • Keep the original packing materials for future reshipment. Be sure 
to use the original packing materials when moving the projector. Use special 
caution for the lens.
• The projector may make a rattling sound when tilted, moved or shaken, since 
a fl ap to control the air fl ow inside of the projector has moved. Be aware that 
this is not a failure or malfunction.
About Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
The mark is in compliance with the Waste Electrical and Electronic 
Equipment Directive 2002/96/EC (WEEE).
The mark indicates the requirement NOT to dispose the equipment 
including any spent or discarded batteries or accumulators as unsorted 
municipal waste, but use the return and collection systems available.
If the batteries or accumulators included with this equipment, display 
the chemical symbol Hg, Cd, or Pb, then it means that the battery has a 
heavy metal content of more than 0.0005% Mercury or more than, 0.002% 
Cadmium, or more than 0.004% Lead.
Regulatory notices (continued)
WARNING  ►Keep small parts away from children and pets. Take care 
not to put in the mouth. If swallowed, consult a physician immediately for 
emergency treatment.
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) Computer cable
(4) Adapter cover
(5)  Lens cover
(6)  User’s manuals (Book x1, CD x1)
(7) Security label
(8) Application CD
(9) Hexagon wrench
(6)
(7)
(2)
(3)
(5)(1)VIDEODOC.CAMERA
KEYSTONE
ASPECT SEARCHBLANK
MUTE
MY BUTTONPOSITION ESC MENU
RESET
COMPUTER MY SOURCE/AUTOMAGNIFYPAGEDOWNONOFFFREEZEUPー＋VOLUME
1 2
ENTER
(8)
(9)
(4) 
						

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Preparing for the remote control
Please insert the batteries into the remote control before using it. If the remote 
control starts to malfunction, try to replace the batteries. If you will not use the 
remote control for long period, remove the batteries from the remote control and 
store them in a safe place.
1. Holding the hook part of the battery 
cover, remove it.
2. Align and insert the two AA batteries 
(
HITACHI MAXELL ENERGY, Part 
No.LR6 or R6P
) 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.
WARNING  ►Always handle the batteries with care and use them only as 
directed. Improper use may result in battery explosion, cracking or leakage, 
which could result in fi re, injury and/or pollution of the surrounding environment.
•  When replacing the batteries, replace both of the batteries with new batteries  of the same type. Do not use a new battery with a used battery.
•   Be sure to use only the batteries specifi ed. 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 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 fi re 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 immediately.
•  Obey the local laws on disposing the battery.
2
1 3 
						

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WARNING  ►Install the projector where you can access the power outlet 
easily.
►Install the projector in a stable horizontal position.
•   Do not use any mounting accessories except the accessories specifi  ed by the 
manufacturer. Read and keep the manuals of the accessories used.
•  
For special installation such as ceiling mounting, be sure to consult your dealer 
beforehand. Specifi c mounting accessories and services may be required.
• Do not put the projector on its side, front or rear position.
•  Do not attach nor place anything on the projector unless otherwise specifi ed  in the manual.
►Do not install the projector near thermally conductive or fl ammable things.
►Do not place the projector where any oils, such as cooking or machine oil, are 
used.
►Do not place the projector in a place where it may get wet.
CAUTION  ►Place the projector in a cool place with suffi cient ventilation.
•   Keep a space of 30 cm or more between a side of the projector and other 
objects such as walls.
•   Do not stop up, block nor cover the projector’s vent holes.
•   Do not place the projector at places that are exposed to magnetic fi  elds, doing 
so can cause the cooling fans inside the projector to malfunction.
►Avoid placing the projector in smoky, humid or dusty place.
•   Do not place the projector near humidifi ers.
NOTICE  ►Position the projector to prevent light from directly hitting the 
projector’s remote sensor.
►Do not place the product in a place where radio interference may be caused.
►Check and correct the setting for 
ALTITUDE of SERVICE in the OPTION 
menu according to the usage environment. For details, see  User’s Manual - 
Operating Guide .
Arrangement
Refer to the tables  T-1 and T- 2 at the back of this manual as well as the following 
to determine the screen size and projection distance. The values shown in the 
table are calculated for a full size screen.
• If the projector is used at an altitude of about 1200 m (3937 feet) or higher , set ALTITUDE 
of the SERVICE item in the OPTION menu to HIGH. Otherwise, set it to NORMAL.
If the projector is used with a wrong setting, it may cause damage to the projector itself or 
the parts inside. (j
× (x: Screen size
(I:  Projection distance 
(from the projector’s end)
(J, (K:  Screen height, when the vertical lens shift 
is set full upward.
Projector top
Projector bottom 
						

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Connecting with your devices
Before connecting the projector to a device, consult the manual of the device to 
confirm that the device is suitable for connecting with this projector and prepare 
the required accessories, such as a cable in accord with the signal of the device. 
Consult your dealer when the required accessory did not come with the product or 
the accessory is damaged.
After making sure that the projector and the devices are turned off, perform the 
connection, according to the following instructions. Refer to figures F-1 to F-4 at the 
end of this manual.
For details, see User’s Manual - Operating Guide. Before connecting the projector 
to a network system, be sure to read User’s Manual - Network Guide too. 
WARNING  ►Use only the appropriate accessories. Otherwise it could 
cause a fire or damage the projector and devices.
•   Use only the accessories specified or recommended by the projector ’s 
manufacturer. It may be regulated under some standard.
•   Neither disassemble nor modify the projector and the accessories.
•   Do not use the damaged accessory. Be careful not to damage the accesso-
ries. Route a cable so that it is neither stepped on nor pinched out.
CAUTION  ►For a cable with a core at only one end, connect the end with 
the core to the projector. That may be required by EMI regulations.
►Before connecting the projector to a network system be sure to obtain the 
consent of the administrator of the network.
►Do not connect the LAN port to any network that might have the excessive 
voltage.
►The designated USB wireless adapter that is sold as an option is required to 
use the wireless network function of this projector.
►Before removing the USB storage device from the port of the projector , be 
sure to use the REMOVE USB function on the thumbnail screen to secure your 
data. Before you insert or pull out the USB wireless adapter from the projector , 
turn off the power of the projector and pull out the power cord’s plug from the 
outlet. Do not touch the USB wireless adapter while the projector is receiving 
AC power.
NOTE  • Do not turn on or off the projector while connected to a device in 
operation, unless that is directed in the manual of the device.
• Some input ports are selectable in the use. For details, see  User’s Manual - 
Operating Guide.
• Be careful not to mistakenly connect a connector to a wrong port.
• If an oversized USB storage device blocks the LAN port, use a USB extension 
cable to connect the USB storage device.
• If a loud feedback noise is produced from the speaker, move the microphone 
away from the speaker.
• This projector doesn't support plug-in power for the microphone. 
						

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Connecting power supply
1. Put the connector of the power cord into the 
AC IN (AC inlet) of the projector.
2. Firmly plug the power cord’s plug into the 
outlet. In a couple of seconds after the power 
supply connection, the  POWER indicator will 
light up in steady orange.
Please remember that when the DIRECT POWER 
ON function activated, the connection of the power 
supply make the projector turn on.
WARNING  ►Please use extra caution when connecting the power cord, as 
incorrect or faulty connections may result in fi re and/or electrical shock.
• Do not touch the power cord with a wet hand.
•   Only use the power cord that came with the projector. If it is damaged, consult 
your dealer to get a new one. Never modify the power cord.
•   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.
•  Do not distribute the power supply to multiple devices. Doing so may overload  the outlet and connectors, loosen the connection, or result in fi  re, electric 
shock or other accidents.
•  Connect the ground terminal for the AC inlet of this unit to the ground terminal  of the building using an appropriate power cord (bundled).
NOTICE  ►This product is also designed for IT power systems with a phase-
to-phase voltage of 220 to 240 V.
Fastening the adapter cover
Use the supplied adapter cover to prevent the 
USB wireless adapter (optional) from coming 
off easily and prevention from burn injury.
Refer to the following fi gures to fasten the 
adapter cover.
WARNING  ►Keep small parts away from children and pets. Take care not to 
put in the mouth. Heat may build up in the USB wireless adapter, to avoid possible 
burns disconnect the projector power cord for more than 5min. before touching it.
AC IN
Power 
cord
1
2
3