Toshiba Projector Tdp P3 Us User Manual

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Connecting a Computer
The projector ships with an M1-DA analog computer cable. If 
your computer has a digital output, you can order the optional 
M1-DA digital computer cable. See “Optional Accessories” on 
page 39.
1Plug the   end of the M1-DA analog computer cable 
into the   connector on the projector.
NOTE: Many portable computers 
do not automatically turn on their 
external video port when a sec-
ondary display device such as a 
projector is connected. Refer to 
your computer manual for the...

8
Setting up the Projector
Do you want to control the computer’s mouse from the projector’s 
remote or keypad?
NOTE: The USB mouse is
supported for use with
Windows 98, Windows 2000, and
Apple OS 8.5 and higher only.
1Plug the   end of the M1-DA analog computer cable 
into the mouse connector on your computer. 
Do you want to play your computer’s audio on the projector?
1Plug either end of the audio cable into the audio connector on 
your computer.
NOTE: You do not need to restart
your computer after...

9
Connecting a Video Player
1If your video player uses a round, one-prong composite video 
connector, you’ll need only the audio cable, audio adapter, 
and composite video cable that shipped with the projector. 
NOTE: HDTV sources are con-
nected to the projector using the 
M1-DA computer cable. See the 
previous pages for details. 
If your video player uses a round, four-prong S-video con-
nector, you’ll need the S-video cable in addition to the 
audio cable and audio adapter. 
2Plug the composite...

10
Setting up the Projector
F
IGURE 8
Connecting the projector to a video player using an S-video cable and the audio cable 
and adapter
NOTE: The audio adapter is
provided so that the same audio
cable used to connect a computer
can be used with the adapter to
connect a VCR.
4Plug the audio adapter ’s white connector into the left “audio 
out” connector on your video player. Plug the adapter ’s red 
connector into the right “audio out” connector on the video 
player (Figure 7 and Figure 8).
5Plug the...

11
Powering up the Projector and Adjusting the Image
NOTE: Always use the power cord 
that shipped with the projector.
1Remove the lens cap.
2Plug the power cord into the side of the projector, then plug it 
into your electrical outlet. A surge-protected power strip is 
recommended.
The fans start to run, and the Lamp LED on the top of the 
projector (Figure 12 on page 16) lights orange until the soft-
ware has initialized. When initialization is complete, the 
Lamp LED lights green. A green Lamp LED...

12
Setting up the Projector
Turning Off the Projector
If you want to turn off the projector for a short period of time, 
press the 
standby button on the keypad or remote. This blanks the 
screen for fifteen minutes, but keeps the projector running. (You 
can change the amount of time the projector stays in standby 
mode; see “Standby Time” on page 24 for details.) After 15 min-
utes, the lamp goes out (the projector keeps running). To exit 
standby mode, press the 
standby button again. (It may take...

13
USING THE PROJECTOR
This section describes how to use and make adjustments to the 
projector. It also provides a reference to the keypad and remote 
buttons and the options available from the on-screen menus.
Basic Image Adjustment
1Make sure you have powered up your equipment in the right 
order (page 11).
2If the image doesn’t display completely, zoom the image 
(page 15), adjust the height of the projector (page 15) or center 
the image by adjusting its horizontal or vertical position 
(page 23)....

14
Using the Projector
F
IGURE 9
Remote control
NOTE: If the remote is inactive
for several minutes, it “sleeps” to
conserve battery life. Press any
button except the disk mouse to
re-activate the remote.
Press anywhere on the edge of the disk mouse to move the cursor 
on the screen. You can move the cursor at any angle by pressing 
the corresponding edge of the disk. The mouse button on the top 
of the remote simulates your computer ’s right mouse button; the 
button on the bottom simulates your...

15
Adjusting the Projector
To focus the image, rotate the focus ring (Figure 10) until the 
image is clear. To zoom the image, rotate the zoom ring. This 
adjusts the image size without affecting focus.
FIGURE 10
Focus ring and zoom ring
The projector is equipped with a self-locking, quick-release eleva-
tor foot and button (Figure 11).
To raise the projector:
1Press and hold the elevator button (Figure 11).
2Raise the projector to the height you want, then release the 
button to lock the elevator foot...

16
Using the Projector
Using the Keypad and Remote Buttons
While the menus are displayed, the volume, source, and standby 
buttons on the keypad act as menu navigation buttons. See 
“Using the On-Screen Menus” on page 18 for details.
FIGURE 12
Keypad and remote buttons
Lamp on/off (keypad only) 
Press the lamp on/off button to turn the lamp on or off. The Lamp 
LED indicates the state of the lamp. A green Lamp LED indicates 
that you can turn the lamp on, or the lamp is currently on. An 
orange LED...