Kodak Dp2900 Projector User Manual

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Image Quality
Problem Solution 
Color or text is not projected. Adjust the brightness up or down until 
the text is visible.
Some text or fonts are not 
sharp with a computer as an 
image source.For optimal results, set the computer’s 
resolution to 1024 x 768. (Refer to your 
computer user manual.) It may be 
necessary to reduce the keystone 
correction for optimum results.
Image isnt centered on the 
screen. • Be sure that the projector is at a 90° 
angle to the...

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Image is noisy or streaked. Try these steps in this order.
 1. Deactivate the screen saver on 
your computer.
 2. Turn 
Auto Image off and then 
back on again. See “Auto 
Image” on page 36. 
 3. Turn 
Auto Image off and adjust 
the synchronization and 
tracking manually to find an 
optimal setting. See “Manual 
Sync (computer source only)” 
on page 37 and “Manual 
Tracking (computer source 
only)” on page 37.
• Try connecting to another computer. 
The problem...

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Lamp
Problem Cause and Solution
No light is coming from the 
lamp.
                                             • Make sure that the power cord is 
properly connected to a fully functional 
AC electric outlet. The Power light 
blinks when the power is connected but 
the projector is not turned on. The 
Power light is a steady green when the 
lamp is running. 
• Make sure that the power cord is 
properly connected to the projector.
• Make sure that you have removed the...

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Image Source
Problem Cause and Solution
The S-Video image source 
does not appear.Some inexpensive cables are not 
compatible with the projector. Be sure to 
use a high quality cable.
Only the start-up screen 
appears and not the image 
from the image source. • Verify that the cables are connected 
correctly. 
• Verify that the proper image source is 
connected and that it is selected on the 
Setup tab of the menus.
• Make sure that the image source is...

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Appendix A
Specifications
The KODAK DP2900 Digital Projector  must be operated and stored 
within the temperature and humidity ranges specified.
Temperature
Operating 50 to 104° F (10 to 40° C)
Non-operating -4 to 158
° F (-20 to 70° C)
Humidity
Operating and non-oper. 5% to 95% relative humidity, non-
condensing
Dimensions
8.75 x 9.75 x 2.5 inches (22.2 x 24.8 x 6.4 cm)
Weight
4.8 lbs. (2.2 kg) unpacked
Altitude
Operating 0 to 10,000 feet (3,048 meters)
Non-operating 0 to 40,000 feet (12,192 meters) 

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Optics
Focus Range 4.9 - 16 feet (1.5-5 m)
Lamp
Type 120-watt VHP lamp
Input Power Requirements
100-120VAC 6A;50/60Hz 
200-240VAC 3A; 50Hz
Audio Input
Input Impedance 10K ohm nominal, AC coupled
Maximum Input Voltage (L
IN + RIN)PEAK < 4.5 V for THD 
£ 
0.3%
L
IN or RIN < 2.0 Vrms for THD 
£ 
0.3%
Sensitivity 100 mV at 1 KHz for 88 dB SPL at 1 
meter
Connector Type 3.5 mm (1/8 inch) stereo phone mini 

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Appendix B
Portable and Laptop Activation Chart
Many laptop computers do not automatically turn on their external 
video port when a projector is connected. Activation commands for 
some laptop computers are listed in the following table. (If your 
computer is not listed or the given command does not work, refer to 
the computer’s documentation for the appropriate command.) On 
many laptops, the activation function key is labeled with an icon, for 
example   or the text CRT/LCD.
Note: Usually,...

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AMS FN-F2 FN-F2
AMT setup screen setup screen
AT & T F N - F 3
FN-F6FN-F3
FN-F6
Advanced Logic 
ResearchCtrl-Alt-V Ctrl-Alt-V
Altima Shift-Ctrl-Alt-C
setup VGA/
Conf.SimulscanShift-Ctrl-Alt-L
setup VGA/
Conf.Simulscan
Ambra** FN-F12 FN-F12
FN-F5 FN-F5
F2/Choose Option/
F5F2/Choose Option/
F5
Amrel* ** setup menu setup menu
Shift-Ctrl-D Shift-Ctrl-D
Apple see Mac Portable and Mac PowerBook
Aspen automatic automatic
Award FN-F6 FN-F6
Computer
Key command 
to...

Appendix B
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BCC* automatic reboot computer
Bondwell LCD or CRT 
options after bootupreboot for LCD or 
CRT options to 
appear
Chaplet** setup screen setup screen
FN-F6 FN-F6
FN-F4 FN-F4
Chembook FN-F6 FN-F6
Commax Ctrl-Alt-#6 Ctrl-Alt-#5
Compaq* ** Ctrl-Alt-< Ctrl-Alt->
FN-F4 FN-F4
automatic automatic
mode/? (for setup 
option)mode/? (for setup 
option)
Compuadd* ** automatic automatic
Alt-F for screen 
setup optionAlt-F for screen 
setup option
Data General Ctrl-Alt-Command Ctrl-Alt-Command
Computer...

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Data General 
Walkabout2 CRT/X at DOS 
promptreboot
Datavue Ctrl-Shift-M Ctrl-Shift-M
DEC** FN-F5 FN-F5
FN-F4 FN-F4
Dell** Ctrl-Alt-< Ctrl-Alt->
Ctrl-Alt-F10 Ctrl-Alt-F10
FN-F8 (CRT/LCD) FN-F8
FN-D FN-D
FN-F12 FN-F12
Digital* automatic reboot
FN-F2 FN-F2
Dolch dip switch to CRT dip switch to LCD
Epson dip switch to CRT dip switch to LCD
Everex* setup screen option setup screen option
For-A Ctrl-Alt-Shift-C Ctrl-Shift-Alt-L
Fujitsu FN-F10
Computer
Key command...