Dukane Projector 8527 User Manual

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1.Make sure that the power cord is firmly and 
correctly connected to the projector and the 
outlet.
Turning on the power
2.Make sure that the POWER indicator is 
steady orange (
105). Then remove the 
lens cover.
3.Press STANDBY/ON button on the 
projector or the remote control.
The projection lamp will light up and  POWER  
indicator will begin blinking in green. When the  
power is completely on, the indicator will stop blinking and light in steady 
green (
105).
Power on/off
To display the picture, select an input signal according to the section Selecting an 
input signal  (
24).
Power on/off
The INITIAL SETTING Menu will be displayed by factory default upon startup. 
Once the INITIAL SETTING Menu is set, it will not appear until FACTORY RESET 
(
72) is executed. If you wish to change the settings, refer to the LANGUAGE 
(
53) and ALTITUDE (66) menu. 
(1)  LANGUAGE: Use the ▲/▼/◄/► 
buttons to select the desired language 
and press the ENTER button of the 
remote control or the INPUT
 button of 
the projector to execute.
(2) 
 ALTITUDE: Use the ▲/▼ buttons to 
select NORMAL for altitude below 1600 
m (5250 feet), otherwise select HIGH 
and press the ENTER button of the 
remote control or the 

INPUT button of 
the projector to execute.
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STANDBY/ON button 
POWER indicator 
						

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Power on/off
►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, since the projection ray may cause a trouble on 
your eyes.
►Do not touch around the lamp cover and the exhaust vents during use or just 
after use, since it is too hot. WARNING
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.
Turning off  the power
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 POWER indicator will stop blinking and light in steady orange 
when the lamp cooling is complete (
105).
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.
• Turn the power on/off in right order. Please power on the projector 
prior to the connected devices. 
• This projector has the function that can make the projector automatically turn 
on/off. Please refer to the DIRECT POWER ON (
59) and AUTO POWER 
OFF (
60) items of the OPTION menu. 
NOTE
3.Attach the lens cover, after the POWER indicator turns in steady orange. 
						

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Operating
1.
Adjusting the volume
Use the VOLUME +/VOLUME - buttons to adjust the volume.
A dialog will appear on the screen to aid you in adjusting the 
volume. If you do not do anything, the dialog will automatically 
disappear after ten seconds.
●  When 
 is selected for current picture input port, the volume 
adjustment is disabled. Please see AUDIO SOURCE item of AUDIO menu 
(
52).
●  Even if the projector is in the standby mode, the volume is adjustable when  both of the following conditions are true:-  An option other than 
 is selected for STANDBY in the AUDIO SOURCE 
item of the AUDIO menu (
52).
- 
NORMAL is selected in the STANDBY MODE item of the SETUP menu ( 51).
●   In the standby mode, the volume of the microphone is adjustable with the 
VOLUME +/- buttons on the remote control, in synchronization with the volume 
of the projector. 
1.Press MUTE button on the remote control. 
A dialog will appear on the screen indicating that you have muted 
the sound. 
To restore the sound, press the  MUTE, VOLUME + or 
VOLUME - button. Even if you do not do anything, the dialog 
will automatically disappear after ten seconds.
Temporarily muting the sound
●  When  is selected for current picture input port, the sound is always muted. 
Please see AUDIO SOURCE item of AUDIO menu (
52).
●  C.C. (Closed Caption) is automatically activated when sound is muted and  an input signal containing C.C. is received. This function is available only 
when the signal is NTSC for  VIDEO or 480i@60 for COMPUTER IN1 or 
COMPUTER IN2, and when AUTO is selected for DISPLAY in the C.C. menu 
under the SCREEN menu (
58).
VOLUME +/- button
MUTE button
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ENTER
VIDEODOC.CAMERA
KEYSTONE
ASPECT
SEARCHBLANK
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MY BUTTON
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Operating 
						

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1.Press INPUT button on the projector. 
Each time you press the button, the projector switches its 
input port from the current port as below.
Selecting an input signal
●  While ON is selected for AUTO SEARCH item in OPTION menu (59), the 
projector will keep checking the ports in above order repeatedly till an input 
signal is detected.
● It may take several seconds to project the images from the USB TYPE B port.
               COMPUTER IN1  COMPUTER IN2  LAN 
    VIDEO                                                            USB  TYPE A
    HDMI2
/MHL                                                    USB TYPE B
                
                             HDMI1  
1.Press VIDEO button on the remote control. 
Each time you press the button, the projector switches its 
input port from the current port as below.
●  While ON is selected for AUTO SEARCH item in OPTION menu,  the projector will keep checking every port sequentially till an input signal 
is detected (
59). If  VIDEO button is pressed when  COMPUTER IN1, 
COMPUTER IN2, LAN, USB TYPE A or USB TYPE B port is selected, the 
projector will check  HDMI1 port fi rst.
VIDEO button
VIDEODOC.CAMERA
KEYSTONE
ASPECT
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OFF
FREEZEUP
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＋VOLUME
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ENTER
1.Press COMPUTER button on the remote control. 
Each time you press the button, the projector switches its 
input port from the current port as below.
●  While ON is selected for AUTO SEARCH item in OPTION menu, the 
projector will keep checking every port sequentially till an input signal is detected 
(
59). If COMPUTER button is pressed when VIDEO, HDMI1 or HDMI2/MHL port 
is selected, the projector will check COMPUTER IN1 port fi rst.
●   It may take several seconds to project the images from the USB TYPE B port.
COMPUTER button
VIDEODOC.CAMERA
KEYSTONE
ASPECT SEARCHBLANK
MUTEMY BUTTON
POSITION
ESC MENU
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COMPUTER MY SOURCE/
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ON
OFF
FREEZEUP
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＋VOLUME
1 2
ENTER
         COMPUTER IN1  COMPUTER IN2  LAN
               USB TYPE B        USB TYPE A
       HDMI1  
  HDMI2/MHL    VIDEO
Operating
INPUT 
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VIDEODOC.CAMERA
KEYSTONE
ASPECTSEARCHBLANK
MUTEMY BUTTON
POSITION
ESC MENU
RESET
COMPUTER MY SOURCE/
AUTOMAGNIFYPAGE
DOWN
ON
OFF
FREEZEUP
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＋VOLUME
1 2
ENTER
MY SOURCE / 
DOC. CAMERA button
1.Press the MY SOURCE / DOC. CAMERA button on 
the remote control. The input signal will be changed 
into the signal you set as MY SOURCE (
62).
●  This function also can use for document camera. Select the  input port that connected the document camera.
Operating
1.Press SEARCH  button on the remote control.
The projector will start to check its input ports as below in 
order to fi nd any input signals.
When input signal is detected, the projector will stop 
searching and display the image. If no signal is found, 
the projector will return to the state selected before the 
operation.
Searching an input signal
●  While ON is selected for AUTO SEARCH item in OPTION menu (59), the 
projector will keep checking the ports in above order repeatedly till an input 
signal is detected.
●  
It may take several seconds to project the images from the USB TYPE B port.
SEARCH  button
VIDEODOC.CAMERA
KEYSTONE
ASPECT
SEARCHBLANK
MUTE
MY BUTTON
POSITION ESC MENU
RESET
COMPUTER MY SOURCE/
AUTOMAGNIFYPAGE
DOWN
ON
OFF
FREEZEUP
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＋VOLUME
1 2
ENTER
               COMPUTER IN1  COMPUTER IN2  LAN 
    VIDEO                                                            USB  TYPE A
    HDMI2
/MHL                                                    USB TYPE B
                
                             HDMI1  
Selecting an input signal(continued) 
						

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Operating
Selecting an aspect ratio
● ASPECT button does not work when no proper signal is inputted.
● NORMAL mode keeps the original aspect ratio setting.
●  The display will be dark for a split second while switching the Aspect, but this is not a malfunction.
  For a computer signal
 NORMAL   4:3   16:9   16:10   ZOOM
       
   For a video signal or component video signal
 4:3   16:9   14:9   ZOOM
  
  For an input signal from the LAN, USB TYPE A or USB TYPE B port, or  if there is no signal 
 4:3 (fi xed)
1.Press ASPECT button on the remote control.  
Each time you press the button, the projector switches the 
mode for aspect ratio in turn. ASPECT button
  For an HDMITM or MHL® signal
 NORMAL   4:3   16:9   16:10   14:9   ZOOM
VIDEODOC.CAMERA
KEYSTONE
ASPECT
SEARCHBLANK
MUTE
MY BUTTON
POSITION ESC MENU
RESET
COMPUTER MY SOURCE/
AUTOMAGNIFYPAGE
DOWN
ON
OFF
FREEZEUP
ー
＋VOLUME
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Operating
►Do not handle the 
elevator button 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 elevator foot. A tilt of the projector 
exceeding the restriction could cause 
malfunction or shortening the lifetime of 
consumables, or the projector itself. CAUTION
1.Use the ZOOM ring to adjust the screen size.
2.Use the FOCUS ring to focus the picture.
Adjusting the zoom and focus

Using the Front elevator foot can tilt the projector in order to project at a suitable 
angle to the screen, elevating the front side of the projector within 12 degrees. 
The elevator foot is adjustable while pushing the elevator button.
1.  Holding the projector, push the elevator 
button to loose the elevator foot.
2.  Release the elevator button in order to 
lock the elevator foot.
3. 
 If necessary, the elevator foot can be manually 
twisted to make more precise adjustments. 
Hold the projector when twisting the foot.

When  the  place  to 
put  the  projector  is  slightly  uneven  to  the  left  or  right,  use  the 
Rear  elevator  foot  to  place  the  projector  horizontally. 
A  spacer  is  installed  on  the 
Rear  elevator  foot  at  the  time  of  shipment,  and  the  projector  is  ready  for  use.  If 
necessary,  detach  the  spacer,  and  the  elevator  foot  can  be  manually  twisted  to 
make more precise adjustments.
Adjusting the projector’s elevator
12°
Front foot
Rear foot
Elevator button
►Keep the spacer away from children and pets. Be careful not 
to let them swallow the spacer. If swallowed consult a physician immediately for 
emergency treatment. WARNING
• After the foot is adjusted, it is possible to return it to the state of the shipment 
with a spacer. 
It is recommended to keep the spacer and reuse it when relocating 
the projector.
NOTE
FOCUS ring
ZOOM ring 
						

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Operating
1.Press POSITION button on the remote control when no menu is 
indicated.
The “POSITION” indication will appear on the screen.
Adjusting the position
2.Use the ▲/▼/◄/► cursor buttons to adjust the picture position.
When you want to reset the operation, press  RESET button on 
the remote control during the operation.
To complete this operation, press  POSITION button again. Even if 
you do not do anything, the dialog will automatically disappear 
after a few seconds.
●  
When this function is performed on a video signal, some image such as an 
extra-line may appear at outside of the picture.
●  When this function is performed on a video signal, the range of this adjustment  depends on OVER SCAN in IMAGE menu  (
41) setting. It is not possible to 
adjust when OVER SCAN is set to 10.
●  If POSITION button is pressed when a menu is indicated on screen, the displayed  picture does not move its position but the menu does.
●  This function is unavailable for a signal from the LAN, USB TYPE A, USB TYPE B,  HDMI1  or HDMI2/MHL port.
1.Press AUTO button on the remote control. 
Pressing this button performs the following.
Using the automatic adjustment feature
  For a computer signal
The vertical position, the horizontal position and the horizontal 
phase will be automatically adjusted. 
Make sure that the application window is set to its maximum size 
prior to attempting to use this feature. A dark picture may still be 
incorrectly adjusted. Use a bright picture when adjusting.
   For a video signal 
The video format best suited for the respective input signal will be selected 
automatically. This function is available only when the AUTO is selected for 
the VIDEO FORMAT item in the INPUT menu (
44). The vertical position and 
horizontal position will be automatically set to the default.
●  The automatic adjustment operation requires approx. 10 seconds. Also please  note that it may not function correctly with some input. 
●  When this function is performed for a video signal, a certain extra such as a line  may appear outside a picture.
●  When this function is performed for a computer signal, a black frame may be  displayed on the edge of the screen, depending on the computer model. 
●  
The items adjusted by this function may vary when the FINE or DISABLE is selected 
for the AUTO ADJUST item of the SERVICE item in the OPTION menu (
66).
POSITION  button
VIDEODOC.CAMERA
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ASPECT
SEARCHBLANK
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ON
OFF
FREEZEUP
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ENTER
AUTO button
  
For a component video signal 
The vertical position and horizontal position will be automatically set to the default. 
The horizontal phase will be automatically adjusted.
VIDEODOC.CAMERA
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ASPECT
SEARCHBLANK
MUTE
MY BUTTON
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RESET
COMPUTER MY SOURCE/
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ON
OFF
FREEZEUP
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Operating
1.Press KEYSTONE button on the remote 
control. A dialog will appear on the screen 
to aid you in correcting the distortion.
Correcting the keystone/perfect fi t distortions
2.Use the ▲/▼ cursor buttons to select AUTO, MANUAL 
or PERFECT FIT operation, and press the ► button to 
perform the following.
(1) 
AUTO performs the automatic vertical keystone correction.
(2)  MANUAL displays a dialog for keystone correction. Use the ▲/▼ buttons to select 
 KEYSTONE / 
 KEYSTONE, then use the ◄/► buttons for 
adjustment.
(3)   PERFECT FIT displays a dialog for adjusting the shape 
of the projected image in each of the corners and sides.
To close the dialog and complete this operation, press 
KEYSTONE button again. Even if you do not do anything, 
the dialog will automatically disappear after about ten 
seconds.
●  The adjustable range of this function will vary among inputs. For some input,  this function may not work well.
●  When REAR / CEILING or FRONT / CEILING is selected for the  INSTALLATION item in the SETUP menu, the automatic vertical keystone 
correction function may not work correctly if the projector screen is slanted or 
tilted downwards.
●  When the zoom adjustment is set to the TELE (telephoto focus), this function  may be excessive. This function should be used when the zoom adjustment is 
set to the full WIDE (wide-angle focus) whenever possible.
●  When the projector is placed on the level (about ±4°), the automatic keystone  distortion correction may not work.
●  When the projector is inclined to near ±30 degree or over, this function may  not work well.
●  This function will be unavailable when the TRANSITION DETECTOR is on  (
77).
●  The display will be dark for a split second while switching the KEYSTONE,  but this is not a malfunction.
KEYSTONE   
button
VIDEODOC.CAMERA
KEYSTONE
ASPECT SEARCHBLANK
MUTE
MY BUTTON
POSITION ESC MENU
RESET
COMPUTER MY SOURCE/
AUTOMAGNIFYPAGE
DOWN
ON
OFF
FREEZEUP
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＋VOLUME
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Operating
1.
Using the magnify feature
2.
MAGNIFY
ON/OFF button
VIDEODOC.CAMERA
KEYSTONE
ASPECT
SEARCHBLANK
MUTE
MY BUTTON
POSITION ESC MENU
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COMPUTER MY SOURCE/
AUTOMAGNIFYPAGE
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ON
OFF
FREEZEUP
ー
＋VOLUME
1 2
ENTER
3.
4.
Press the MAGNIFY ON button on the remote control. 
The picture will be magnifi ed, and the MAGNIFY dialog 
will appear on the screen. When the 
MAGNIFY 
ON button is pressed for the fi rst time after the 
projector is turned on, the picture will be zoomed 
by 1.5 times. On the dialog, triangle marks to show 
each direction will be displayed.
The display magnifi cation of the projector switches in order with every press 
of the MAGNIFY ON button.
  For computer signals or HDMI
TM (RGB) signals
 1.5  times  2 times  3 times  4 times  1 time
  For video signals, component video signals, HDMITM (Component) or 
MHL® signals
 1.5  times  2 times  1 time
While the triangles are displayed on the dialog, use the ▲/▼/◄/► cursor
buttons to shift the magnifying area.
Press the MAGNIFY OFF  button on the remote control to exit magnifi cation.
●  The MAGNIFY dialog will automatically disappear in several seconds with no 
operation. The dialog will appear again if the  MAGNIFY ON button is pressed 
when the dialog has automatically disappeared.
●  The magnifi cation is automatically disabled when the displaying signal or its  display condition is changed.
●  While the magnifi cation is active, the keystone distortion condition may vary.  It will be restored when the magnifi cation is disabled.
●  Some horizontal stripes might be visible on the image while magnifi cation is  active.
●  This function is not available in the following cases:  -  A sync signal in the range not supported is input.
-  There is no input signal.