Dukane Projector 8527 User Manual

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IMAGE menu
ItemDescription
OVER SCAN Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the over-scan ratio.
Small (It magnifies picture)  ó Large (It reduces picture)
• This item can be selected only for a video and component video 
signal.
• For an HDMI
TM signal, this item can also be selected if either (1) or 
(2) applies. 
(1) DIGITAL FORMAT item in the INPUT menu is set to VIDEO.
(2) 
 DIGITAL FORMAT item in the INPUT

 menu is set to AUTO, and 
the projector recognizes that it receives video signals.
V POSITION Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the vertical position.
Down  ó Up
• Over-adjusting the vertical position may cause noise to appear on 
the screen. If this occurs, please reset the vertical position to the 
default setting. Pressing the  RESET button when the V POSITION 
is selected will reset the V POSITION to the default setting.
• When this function is performed on a video signal, the range of 
this adjustment depends on OVER SCAN (
 41) setting. It is not 
possible to adjust when OVER SCAN is set to 10.
•
 This function is unavailable for a signal from the LAN,  USB TYPE A, 
USB TYPE B, HDMI1 or HDMI2/MHL port.
H POSITION Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the horizontal position.
Right  ó Left 
• 
Over-adjusting the horizontal position may cause noise to appear on 
the screen. If this occurs, please reset the horizontal position to the 
default setting. Pressing the RESET button when the H POSITION is 
selected will reset the H POSITION to the default setting.
• When this function is performed on a video signal, the range of 
this adjustment depends on OVER SCAN  (
41) setting. It is not 
possible to adjust when OVER SCAN is set to 10.
• 
This function is unavailable for a signal from the  LAN, USB TYPE A, 
USB TYPE B
, HDMI1 or HDMI2/MHL port.
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IMAGE menu
ItemDescription
H PHASE
Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the horizontal phase to eliminate flicker.
Right  ó Left
• 
This item can be selected only for a computer signal or a component 
video signal. This function is unavailable for a signal from the LAN, 
USB TYPE A, USB TYPE B, HDMI1 or HDMI2/MHL port.
H SIZE Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the horizontal size.
Small  ó Large
• This item can be selected only for a computer signal. This function 
is unavailable for a signal from the LAN, USB TYPE A,  USB TYPE B, 
HDMI1  or HDMI2/MHL port.
• When this adjustment is excessive, the picture may not be 
displayed correctly. In such a case, please reset the adjustment 
by pressing the  RESET button on the remote control during this 
operation.
• Images might appear degraded when this function is operated, but 
it is not a malfunction.
AUTO ADJUST  EXECUTE Selecting this item performs 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.
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.
• 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). 
						

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INPUT menu
INPUT menu
From the INPUT menu, items shown in the table 
below can be performed.
Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons, and 
press the ► cursor button or ENTER button to 
execute the item. Then perform it according to the 
following table.
ItemDescription
PROGRESSIVE Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the progress mode.
TV  ó FILM 
ó OFF
  
• This function works only for a video signal, component video signal 
(of 480i@60 or 576i@50 or 1080i@50/60) and an HDMITM signal (of 
480i@60 or 576i@50 or 1080i@50/60) and MHL® signal (of 480i@60 
or 576i@50 or 1080i@50/60).
• When TV or FILM is selected, the screen image will be sharp. 
FILM adapts to the 2-3 Pull-Down conversion system. But these 
may cause a certain defect (for example, jagged line) of the picture 
for a quick moving object. In such a case, please select OFF, even 
though the screen image may lose sharpness.
VIDEO NR Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the noise reduction mode.
HIGH  ó MID 
ó LOW
   
• This function works only for a video signal, component video signal 
(of 480i@60 or 576i@50 or 1080i@50/60) and an HDMI™ signal  
(of 480i@60 or 576i@50 or 1080i@50/60) and MHL
® signal  
(of 480i@60 or 576i@50 or 1080i@50/60). 
COLOR SPACE Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the mode for color space.
AUTO  ó RGB 
ó SMPTE240 
ó REC709 
ó REC601
      
• This item can be selected only for a computer signal, component 
video signal(except for signals from the  LAN, USB TYPE A and 
USB TYPE B ports) , an HDMI™ signal or MHL
® signal.
• The AUTO mode automatically selects the optimum mode.
• The AUTO operation may not work well at some signals. In such a 
case, it might be good to select a suitable mode except AUTO.
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INPUT menu
ItemDescription
VIDEO FORMAT The video format for VIDEO port can be set.
Using the ◄/► buttons 
switches 
the mode for video format.
AUTO   ó  NTSC  
ó  PAL  
ó  SECAM
      N-PAL  ó M-PAL 
ó NTSC4.43 
• This item is performed only for a video signal from the  VIDEO port.
• The AUTO mode automatically selects the optimum mode.
• The AUTO operation may not work well for some signals. If the 
picture becomes unstable (e.g. an irregular picture, lack of color), 
please select the mode according to the input signal.
DIGITAL FORMAT
The video format of HDMITM input signals from the HDMI1 and 
HDMI2/MHL ports can be set.
(1) 
 Use the ▲/▼ buttons to 
select the port to be set.
(2) 
 Use the ◄/►buttons to  
select the video format.
 
AUTO  ó VIDEO 
ó COMPUTER
         
AUTO: automatically sets the optimum mode.
VIDEO: sets the suitable mode for DVD signals.
COMPUTER: sets the suitable mode for computer signals.
• When the COMPUTER is selected, the functions COLOR
(PICTURE menu), TINT (PICTURE menu) and OVER SCAN
(IMAGE menu) are unavailable.
DIGITAL RANGE The digital range of HDMI
TM input signals from the HDMI1 and 
HDMI2/MHL ports can be set.
(1) 
 Use the ▲/▼ buttons to 
select the port to be  set.
(2) 
 Use the ◄/►buttons to  
select the digital range. 
AUTO  ó NORMAL 
ó ENHANCED
         
AUTO: automatically sets the optimum mode.
NORMAL: sets the suitable mode for DVD signals. (16-235)
ENHANCED: sets the suitable mode for computer signals. (0-255)
• If the contrast of the screen image is too strong or too weak, try
finding a more suitable mode.
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INPUT menu
ItemDescription
COMPUTER IN The computer input signal type for 
COMPUTER IN1 and IN2 ports 
can be set.
(1) 
 Use the ▲/▼ buttons to select the COMPUTER IN port to be set.
(2)  Use the ◄/► buttons to select 
the computer input signal type. (COMPUTER IN1)
  AUTO  ó SYNC ON G OFF
(COMPUTER IN2)
  AUTO  ó SYNC ON G OFF 
ó MONIT
OR OUT
• Selecting the AUTO mode allows  
you to input a sync on G signal or component video signal from the 
port (
 12).
• In the AUTO mode, the picture may be distorted with certain 
input signals. In such a case, remove the signal connector so that 
no signal is received and select the SYNC ON G OFF, and then 
reconnect the signal.
FRAME LOCK Set the frame lock function on/off for each port.
(1) 
 Use the ▲/▼ buttons to select 
the input ports.
(2) 
 Use the ◄/► buttons to turn the 
frame lock function on/off .
ON  ó OFF
• This item can be performed only on a signal with a vertical 
frequency of 49 to 51Hz, 59 to 61 Hz.
• When ON is selected, moving pictures are displayed more 
smoothly.
• This function is unavailable for a signal from the  HDMI1

 and 
HDMI2/MHL (of 480i@60 or 576i@50 or 1080@50/60) port.
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INPUT menu
ItemDescription
RESOLUTION The resolution for the COMPUTER IN1 and COMPUTER IN2 input 
signals can be set on this projector.
(1) 
 In the INPUT menu select the RESOLUTION using the ▲/▼ 
buttons and press the ► button. 
The RESOLUTION menu will be  
displayed.
(2) 
 In the RESOLUTION menu select the 
resolution you wish to display using 
the ▲/▼ buttons.  
Selecting 

AUTO will set a resolution 
appropriate to the input signal.
(3) 
 Pressing the ► or ENTER button when 
selecting a STANDARD resolution will 
automatically adjust the horizontal and 
vertical positions, clock phase and 
horizontal size. The INPUT_INFORMATION dialog will be 
displayed.
(4) 
 To set a custom resolution use the ▲/▼ buttons to select 
the CUSTOM and the RESOLUTION_CUSTOM box will be 
displayed.  Set the horizontal (HORZ) and 
vertical (VERT) resolutions using 
the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons.

 
This function may not support all 
resolutions.
(5) 
 Move the cursor to OK on screen and press the ► or ENTER 
button. The message "ARE YOU SURE 

YOU WISH TO 
CHANGE RESOLUTION?" appears. To save the setting, press 
the ► button.  
The horizontal and vertical positions, clock phase and horizontal 
size will be automatically adjusted. The INPUT_INFORMATION dialog 
will be displayed.
(6) 
 To revert back 

to the previous resolution without saving changes, 
move the cursor to CANCEL on screen and press the ◄ or 
ENTER button. 
The screen will then return to the RESOLUTION menu displaying 
the previous resolution.
• For some pictures, this function may not work well.
MHL STANDBY  PWR. Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the MHL STANDBY PWR. ON/OFF.
ON   ó  OFF
・ When the STANDBY MODE is set to SAVING, the MHL STANDBY 
PWR. menu can not be operated and MHL power feeding is 
unavailable with standby mode.
・ When the MHL STANDBY PWR. is set to ON, there may be some 
noise with standby mode. This is not malfunction.
STANDARD   ↓
CUSTOM  ↓ 
						

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SETUP menu
SETUP menu
From the SETUP menu, items shown in the table 
below can be performed.
Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons, and 
press the ► cursor button or ENTER button to 
execute the item. Then perform it according to the 
following table.
ItemDescription
AUTO KEYSTONE Selecting this item performs the Automatic keystone distortion 
correction. Projector automatically corrects vertical keystone 
distortion due to the (forward/backward) setup angle by itself.
This function will be executed only once when selected in the menu. 
When the slant of the projector is changed, execute this function again.
• 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, this 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°), this function 
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 (

77) is ON or the screen is adjusted by PERFECT 
FIT ( 48).
 KEYSTONE Using the ◄/► buttons corrects the vertical keystone distortion.
Shrink the bottom of the image  ó Shrink the top of the image
• The adjustable range of this function will vary among inputs. For 
some input, this function may not work well.
• 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.
• 
This function will be unavailable when the TRANSITION 
DETECTOR (
 77)  is ON or the screen is adjusted by PERFECT 
FIT ( 48).
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SETUP menu
ItemDescription
 KEYSTONEUsing the ◄/► buttons corrects the horizontal keystone distortion.
Shrink the right of the image  ó Shrink the left of the image
• The adjustable range of this function will vary among inputs. For 
some input, this function may not work well.
• 
This function is unavailable when the TRANSITION DETECTOR 
(
 77)  is ON or the screen is adjusted by PERFECT FIT (48).
PERFECT FIT This item allows you to adjust the shape of the projected image in
each of the corners and sides.
(1) Choose a corner or side to adjust 
using the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons and press 
the ENTER or INPUT button.
(2) Adjust the distortion as below. Use 
the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons to adjust the 
position of the corner. Use the ▲/▼ 
buttons to adjust the distortion of the 
top or bottom side, after defining the 
adjusting position with the ◄/► buttons.
Use the ◄/► buttons to adjust the distortion of the left or right side, 
after defining the adjusting position with the ▲/▼ buttons.
(3) To adjust another corner or side, follow the same procedure
from (1) above. To reset the adjustment of all the corners and sides, 
select RESET with the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons and press the 
ENTER or 
INPUT button.
(4) This projector is equipped with a memory feature for PERFECT 
FIT adjustment. Up to 3 sets of adjustments can be stored.
• SAVE: To store the current PERFECT FIT adjustment, select one of the 
SAVE icons 
 numbered 1 to 3 (number of the memory) with the 
◄ /▲/▼ buttons and press the  ENTER or INPUT button. 
Remember that the current data being stored of a memory will be 
lost by saving new data into the memory.
• LOAD:
To recall stored adjustments, select one of the LOAD icons  
 
numbered 1 to 3 (number of the memory) with the ◄ /▲/▼ buttons 
and press the ENTER or INPUT button.
Remember that the current adjusted condition will be lost by 
loading data. If you want to keep the current adjustment, please 
save it before performing a LOAD function.
- The LOAD functions whose linked memory has no data are 
skipped.
- There may be some noise and the screen may flicker for a 
moment when loading data. This is not malfunction.
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SETUP menu
ItemDescription
PERFECT FIT (continued) • While the distortion is adjusted with the PERFECT FIT function, 
keystone adjustment feature is unavailable. To correct the keystone 
distortion, reset the adjustment of all the corners and sides.
• The adjustable range of this correction will vary among inputs. For 
some input, this function may not work well.
• One adjustment position common to the top and bottom sides can 
be set. Also, another adjustment position common to the left and 
right sides can be set.
• The distortion of the top and bottom sides can be adjusted only in 
the same direction, pincushion or barrel. The adjustment for the left 
and right sides is carried out in the same manner.
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SETUP menu
ItemDescription
LAMP &  FILTER LAMP 
TIME The lamp time is the usage time of the lamp, counted after the last 
resetting.
Pressing the RESET button on the remote control or the ► button 
of the projector displays a dialog. 
To reset the lamp time, select the OK using the ► button.
CANCEL
 ð OK
• Please reset the lamp time only when you have replaced the lamp, 
for a suitable indication about the lamp.
• 
For the lamp replacement, see the section Replacing the lamp ( 98).• The IMAGE OPTIMIZER function does not work properly unless 
LAMP TIME is initialized when replacing a lamp.
FILTER  TIME The filter time is the usage time of the air filter, counted after the last 
resetting.
Pressing the RESET button on the remote control or the ► button 
of the projector displays a dialog. 
To reset the filter time, select the OK using the ► button.
CANCEL
 ð OK
• 
Please reset the filter time only when you have cleaned or replaced 
the air filter, for a suitable indication about the air filter.
• For the air filter cleaning, see the section  Cleaning and replacing 
the air filter (
 100).
FILTER 
MESSAGE
Use the ▲/▼ button to set the timer for notifying by the message 
when to replace the filter unit               500h  ó ········· 
ó 15000h 
ó OFF
After choosing an item except OFF, the message “REMINDER *** 
HRS PASSED ....” will appear after the timer reaches the interval 
time set by this feature (
 104). 
When the OFF is chosen, the message will not appear. Utilize this 
feature to keep the air filter clean, setting the suitable time according 
to your environment of this projector.
• Please take care of the filter unit periodically, even if there is 
no message. If the air filter becomes to be blocked by dust or 
other matter, the internal temperature will rise, which could cause 
malfunction, or reduce the lifetime of the projector.
• Please be careful with the operating environment of the projector 
and the condition of the filter unit.
IMAGE 
OPTIMIZER  When this function is enabled, automatic image correction 
is performed to maintain visibility in accordance with lamp 
deterioration.
• This function may not work properly when HDCR/
ACCENTUALIZER is set to other than 0.
• This function does not work properly unless LAMP TIME is 
initialized when replacing a lamp. 
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