Dukane Imagepro 8958a Users Manual

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Turning on the power
1. Make sure that the power cord is fi rmly and correctly connected to the 
projector and the outlet.
2. Make sure that the POWER indicator is 
steady orange. Then remove the lens 
cover.
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.
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 projector’s openings.
NOTE  • Please power on the projector prior to the connected devices.
• The projector has the DIRECT POWER ON function, which can make the 
projector automatically turn on. For more information, please see  User’s 
Manual - Operating Guide .
VIDEODOC.CAMERA
KEYSTONEASPECT
SEARCHBLANK
MUTEMY BUTTONPOSITION ESC MENU
RESET
COMPUTER MY SOURCE/AUTOMAGNIFYPAGEDOWNONOFFFREEZEUPー＋VOLUME1 2ENTER
STANDBY/ON button
POWER indicator 
						

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Adjusting the projector’s elevator
When the place to put the projector is slightly uneven to 
the left or right, 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 12 degrees.
This projector has 2 elevator feet and 2 elevator buttons. 
An elevator foot is adjustable while pushing the elevator 
button on the same side as it.
To loose an 
elevator foot, push 
the elevator button 
on the same side 
as it.
To fi nely 
adjust, twist 
the foot.1. 
Holding the projector, push the elevator buttons to 
loose the elevator feet.
2. 
Position the front side of the projector to the desired 
height.
3. 
Release the elevator buttons in order to lock the 
elevator feet.
4. 
After making sure that the elevator feet are locked, 
put the projector down gently.
5. 
If necessary, the elevator feet can be manually   
twisted to make more precise adjustments. Hold the 
projector when twisting the feet.
CAUTION  ►Do not handle the elevator buttons without holding the 
projector, since the projector may drop down.
►Do not tilt the projector other than elevating its front within 12 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. 
						

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VIDEO button
COMPUTER button
ASPECT button
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MUTE
MY BUTTON
POSITION ESC MENU
RESET
COMPUTER MY SOURCE/
AUTOMAGNIFYPAGE
DOWNONOFF
FREEZEUP
ー＋VOLUME
1 2
ENTER
VOLUME+ button
VOLUME- button
MUTE button
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KEYSTONE
ASPECT
SEARCHBLANK
MUTE
MY BUTTON
POSITION ESC MENU
RESET
COMPUTER MY SOURCE/
AUTOMAGNIFYPAGE
DOWNONOFF
FREEZEUP
ー＋VOLUME
1 2
ENTER
Displaying the picture
1. Activate your signal source. Turn the 
signal source on, and make it send the 
signal to the projector.
2. Use the VOLUME + / 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.
You can also use the remote control to 
select an input signal. Press the  VIDEO 
button for selecting an input signal from 
the HDMI, COMPONENT (Y, Cb/Pb, 
Cr/Pr), S-VIDEO or VIDEO port, or the 
COMPUTER button for selecting an 
input signal from the  COMPUTER IN1, 
COMPUTER IN2, LAN, USB TYPE A or 
USB TYPE B port.
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. Turn the VERTICAL adjuster fully counter 
clockwise. Then turn it clockwise and 
adjust the vertical lens position upward.
8. Turn the LOCK counter clockwise to 
loosen the lock of the HORIZONTAL 
adjuster.
9. Turn the HORIZONTAL adjuster 
clockwise or counter clockwise to adjust 
the horizontal lens position.
10. Turn the LOCK fully clockwise to tighten it 
and lock the horizontal lens position.
(continued on next page)
INPUT button
LOCK
FOCUS ring ZOOM ring
LOCK
(horizontal lens 
position lock) HORIZONTAL 
adjuster
VERTICAL 
adjuster
Use a hexagon wrench to turn 
the VERTICAL, HORIZONTAL 
adjusters and  LOCK. 
						

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NOTE  • The ASPECT button does not work when no proper signal is inputted.
• There may be some noise and/or the screen may fl icker for a moment when 
an operation is made. This is not a malfunction.
• For the details of how to adjust the picture, please see  User’s Manual - 
Operating Guide . 
CAUTION  ►If you wish to have a blank screen while the projector's lamp is 
on, use one of methods below.
- Use the supplied lens cover.
- Use the BLANK function (see User’s Manual - Operating Guide ).
Taking any other action may cause the damage on the projector.
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 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. Attach the lens cover, after the POWER 
indicator turns in steady orange.
Do not turn the projector on for about 10 minutes or more after turning it of f. 
Also, do not turn the projector off shortly after turning it on. Such operations might 
cause the lamp to malfunction or shorten the lifetime of some parts including the lamp.
WARNING  ►Do not touch around the lamp cover and the exhaust vents 
during use or just after use, since it is too hot.
►Remove the power cord for complete separation. The power outlet should be 
close to the projector and easily accessible.
NOTE  • Please power off the projector after any connected devices are 
powered off.
• 
This projector has the AUTO POWER OFF function that can make the projector 
turn off automatically. For more information, please see  User’s Manual - Operating 
Guide .
Displaying the picture (continued)
VIDEODOC.CAMERA
KEYSTONEASPECT
SEARCHBLANK
MUTEMY BUTTONPOSITION ESC MENU
RESET
COMPUTER MY SOURCE/AUTOMAGNIFYPAGEDOWNONOFFFREEZEUPー＋VOLUME1 2ENTER
STANDBY/ON button
POWER indicator 
						

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Replacing the lamp
A lamp has fi nite 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 : 456-8958H-RJ
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 yourself, follow the following 
procedure.
3. Loosen the screw (marked by arrow) of the lamp  cover and then slide and lift 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.  
Never loosen any other screws.
5. Insert the new lamp, and retighten fi rmly the 
3 screws of the lamp that are loosened in the 
previous process to lock it in place.
6. While putting the interlocking parts of the lamp  cover and the projector together, slide the lamp 
cover back in place. Then fi rmly 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 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 “OK” 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.
CAUTION  ►Do not touch any inner space of the projector, while the lamp 
is taken out.
Lamp cover
4 3
6Handles 
						

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 HIGH VOLTAGE HIGH TEMPERATURE HIGH PRESSURE
WARNING  ►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 worn 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, if the 
bulb bursts, it is possible for shards of glass to fly into the lamp housing, and 
for gas containing mercury and dust containing fine particles of glass to escape 
from the projector’s vent holes.
►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.
•  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.
•  If  the  lamp  should  break  (it  will  make  a  loud  bang  when  it  does), 
ventilate  the  room  well,  and  make  sure  not  to  inhale  the  gas  or  fine 
particles  that  come  out  from  the  projector's  vent  holes,  and  not  to  get 
them into 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  places  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.  Use  of  a  lamp  that  does  not 
meet  the  lamp  specifications  for  this  model  could  cause  a  fire,  damage  or 
shorten the life of this product.
•  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, consult 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) lamps; this is a cause of breakage. 
Disconnect 
the plug 
from the  power outlet
Replacing the lamp (continued) 
						

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Cleaning and replacing the air fi lter
Please check and clean the air fi lter periodically. When the indicators or a 
message prompts you to clean the air fi lter, comply with it as soon as possible.
The air fi lter of this projector consists of a fi lter cover and a fi lter unit with two 
types of fi lter. If one or both of the fi lters are damaged or heavily soiled, replace 
the fi lter unit with a new one.
Request for a fi lter unit with the following type number from your dealer when 
purchasing a new unit.Type number : MU07791 (Filter unit)
The specifi ed fi lter unit also comes with a 
replacement lamp for this projector. Please replace 
the fi lter unit as well when you replace the lamp. 
Filter cover
Filter cover 
knobs
Filter unit
Filter unit 
knobs
Interlocking 
parts
 
1. Turn the projector off, and unplug the power  cord. Allow the projector to suffi ciently cool 
down.
2. Use a vacuum cleaner on and around the 
fi lter cover.
3. Pick and pull up the fi lter cover knobs to 
take it off.
4.  Press up slightly the bottom side knobs to 
unlock the bottom side of the fi lter unit. Pull 
the center knob to take the fi lter unit off.
5. Use a vacuum cleaner for the fi lter vent of 
the projector and the outer side of the fi lter 
unit.
6.  The fi lter unit consists of two parts. Press 
down around the interlocking parts to 
unlock, then separate the two parts.
7. Use a vacuum cleaner for the inner side of 
each part of the fi lter unit to clean them up. 
If the fi lters are damaged or heavily soiled, 
replace them with the new ones.
8. Combine the two parts to reassemble the 
fi lter unit.
9. Put the fi lter unit back into the projector.
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Cleasning and replacing the air filter  (continued)
10. Put the filter cover back into the place.
11 . Turn the projector on and reset the filter time using the FILTER TIME item 
in the EASY MENU.
(1)   Press the MENU button to display a menu.
(2)   Point at the FILTER TIME using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons, then press the 
► cursor (or the ENTER / the  RESET) button. A dialog will appear.
(3)   Press the ► cursor button to select the “OK” on the dialog. It performs 
resetting the filter time.
NOTE
  • Please reset the filter time only when you have cleaned or replaced 
the air filter, for a suitable indication about the air filter.
• The projector may display the message such as the “CHECK THE AIR FLOW” 
or turn off the projector, to prevent the internal heat level rising.
WARNING   ► Before taking care of the air filter, make sure the power 
cable is not plugged in, then allow the projector to cool sufficiently .
►Use only the air filter of the specified type. Do not use the projector without 
the air filter or the filter cover. It could result in a fire or malfunction to the 
projector.
►Clean the air filter periodically. If the air filter becomes clogged by dust or the 
like, internal temperatures rise and could cause a fire, a burn or malfunction to 
the projector. 
						

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NOTE  • The information in the CD-ROM is subject to change without notice.
Please check our website where you may find the latest information for this 
projector. ( 19)
• No responsibility is taken for any obstacle and defect to hardware and 
software of your computer as a result of the use of the CD-ROM.
• All or Any part of the information in the CD-ROM must not be copied,  reproduced or republished without notice to our company.
Using the CD manual
The other manuals for this product are written into the included CD-ROM titled 
“User’s Manual (detailed)”. Before using the CD-ROM, please read the following 
to ensure the proper use. 
 System requirements
The system for using the CD-ROM requires the following. 
  Windows®:    OS:Microsoft®  
Windows® XP, Windows Vista®, Windows®7 or later
  Macintosh®:  OS:Mac OS® 10.2 or later
  CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive:
  Applications:    Microsoft
® Internet Explorer®6.0 or later
  Adobe® Acrobat® Reader® 8.0 or later
 
How to use the CD
1. Insert CD into computer’s CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive.
  Windows
®:    In a while, Web browser automatically starts. Start up 
window comes up.
  Macintosh
®:    (1) Double-click on the “PROJECTORS” icon appeared on 
the desktop screen.  
(2) When “main.html” file is clicked, Web browser will start 
and Initial window will appear.
2.   Click the model name of your projector first, and then click language you want 
from the displayed list. The User’s manual (detailed) will open.
CAUTION  ►Only use the CD-ROM in a computer CD/DVD drive. The 
CD-ROM is designed for computer use only. NEVER INSERT THE CD-ROM 
INTO A NON-COMPUTER CD/DVD PLAYER! Inserting the CD-ROM into an 
incompatible CD/DVD drive may produce a loud noise, which in turn MA Y 
RESULT IN EAR AND SPEAKER DAMAGE! 
•    After using CD-ROM, please put it into CD case and keep it. Please keep 
the CD neither in direct sunlight nor in a high temperature and high humidity 
environment. 
						

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ItemSpecification
Product name Liquid crystal projector
Liquid Crystal 
Panel 8958A, 8959A:
  
786,432 pixels (1024 horizontal x 768 vertical)
8957WA:   1,024,000 pixels (1280 horizontal x 800 vertical)
Lamp 245 W UHP
Speaker 16 W mono (8 W x2)
Power supply/
Rated current AC100-120 V: 4.0 A, AC220-240 V: 2.0 A
Power 
consumption AC100-120 V: 370 W, AC220-240 V: 350 W
Temperature 
range 5 ~ 35 °C (Operating at an altitude up to 7500 ft.(2286 m))
5 ~ 30 °C (Operating at an altitude over 7500 ft.(2286 m))
Size 401 (W) x 103 (H) x 318 (D) mm
* Not including protruding parts. Refer to figure 
F-5 at the back 
of this manual.
Weight (mass) approx. 4.6 kg
Ports COMPUTER IN1 
 ..........................
 D-sub 15 pin mini jack x1
COMPUTER IN2 (H, V, G/Y, B/Cb/Pb, R/Cr/Pr)  ... BNC jack x5
HDMI  ......................................................  HDMI connector x1
MONITOR OUT 
 .............................  D-sub 15 pin mini jack x1
COMPONENT (Y, Cb/Pb, Cr/Pr) 
 .......................  RCA jack x3
S-VIDEO 
 .............................................  Mini DIN 4 pin jack x1
VIDEO 
 ...............................................................  RCA jack x1
AUDIO IN1 
 ...............................  3.5 mm (stereo) mini jack x1
AUDIO IN2 
 ...............................  3.5 mm (stereo) mini jack x1
AUDIO IN3 (R, L) 
 ..............................................  RCA jack x2
AUDIO OUT (R, L)  
 ............................................  RCA jack x2
USB TYPE A 
 .................................  USB type A connector x2
USB TYPE B 
 .................................  USB type B connector x1
CONTROL 
 ..............................................  D-sub 9 pin plug x1
LAN 
 ..................................................................  RJ45 jack x1
MIC 
 ............................................  3.5 mm (mono) mini jack x1
REMOTE CONTROL 
 ...............  3.5 mm (stereo) mini jack x1
Optional parts Lamp: 456-8958H-RJ
Filter unit:
 MU07791
Mounting accessory:  HAS-3010 (Bracket for ceiling mount)  
HAS-204L (Fixing adapter for low 
ceilings)  
HAS-304H (Fixing adapter for high 
ceilings)
Laser remote control:

 RC-R008
USB wireless adapter:  USB-WL-11N
* For more information, please consult your dealer.
Specifications