Toshiba Projector Tdp B3 User Manual

Copyright © 2000 by Toshiba Corportation
1-1, Shibaura 1-Chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. All rights reserved. 

FCC Warning
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A 
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to 
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment 
is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and 
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance 
with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communi-
cations....

Declaration of Conformity
Manufacturer: Toshiba Corportation
1-1, Shibaura 1-Chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan
We declare under our sole responsibility that the TDP-B3 projector conforms to 
the following directives and norms:
Directive 89/336/EEC, Amended by 93/68/EEC
EMI: EN 55022 (1992) Class A
EMC: EN 50082-1 (1992)
IEC 801-2, IEC 801-3, IEC 801-4
Directive 73/23/EEC, Amended by 93/68/EEC
Safety: EN 60950: 1992 + A1 + A2 + A3 + A4: 1997
April, 2000
Trademarks
Apple, Macintosh, and PowerBook are...

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Instructions  iii
Introduction 1
Image Resolution  1
Compatibility 1
Unpacking the Projector  1
Usage Guidelines  3
If You Need Assistance  4
Warranty 4
Setting up the Projector  5
Connecting a Computer  7
Connecting a Video Player  9
Powering up the Projector and Adjusting the Image  11
Turning Off the Projector  12
Using the Projector  13
Basic Image Adjustment  13
Using the Remote Control  13
Adjusting the Projector  15
Using the Keypad and Remote Buttons  16
Using the...

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Ta b l e  o f  C o n t e n t s
Appendix 37
Specifications 37
Accessories 38
Portable and Laptop Activation Chart  40
Using Video Mirroring with a PowerBook Computer  45
Projected Image Size  46
Index 47 

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Please read and follow all safety instructions provided BEFORE
 
using your new projector. Failure to comply with safety instruc-
tions may result in fire, electrical shock, or personal injury and 
may damage or impair protection provided by equipment. Please 
save all safety instructions.
Safety Definitions:

Wa r n i n g : Statements identify conditions or practices that 
could result in personal injury.
Caution: Statements identify conditions or practices that could 
result...

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Safety Instructions

Caution: Don’t place the projector on a hot surface or in direct 
sunlight.
Caution: Do not drop the projector. Transport the projector in a 
Toshiba-approved case or an original carton box and packings.
Important Operating Considerations
Do not place the projector on a tablecloth or other soft covering 
that may block the vents. In the unlikely event of the bulb ruptur-
ing, thoroughly clean the area behind the projector and discard 
any edible items placed in that area.
Do not...

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INTRODUCTION
The Toshiba TDP-B3 is specifically designed for the mobile pre-
senter. It packs XGA 1024x768 graphics with 16.7 million colors 
into a small, 4.8 pound package. It generates crisp, clear images 
using Digital Light Processing™ (DLP) technology, and features 
an M1-DA connector for easy, built-in digital/analog and USB 
connectivity. The TDP-B3 is easy to connect, easy to use, easy to 
transport, and easy to maintain.
NOTE: The TDP-B3 automatically 
expands 640x480 and 800x600 
images to...

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Introduction
NOTE: The contents of your
shipping box may vary depending
on the projector configuration
you’ve ordered.
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IGURE 1
Shipping box contents
1. TDP-B3 projector + lens cap 6. M1-DA analog computer cable
2. Soft carry case 7. Macintosh adaptor
3. User’s Guide, quick start 
card and Online User Guide 
CD8. Audio cable
4. Power cord 9. Composite video cable
5. Remote control  10. S-video cable
11. Audio cable adapter
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