Toshiba Projector Tdp P4 User Manual

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Connecting a Computer
The projector ships with an analog computer cable. If your com-
puter has a digital output, you can order the optional digital com-
puter cable. Using a digital source generates the highest quality 
and brightest image possible.
 See “Optional Accessories” on 
page 37.
1Plug the end of the computer cable with one cable into the  
connector on the projector.
NOTE: Many laptop computers 
do not automatically turn on their 
external video port when a sec-
ondary display device such...

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Setting up the Projector
Connecting a Video Player
If your video player uses a round, one-prong composite video 
connector, use the composite video cable. If your video player 
uses a round, four-prong S-video connector, use the S-video 
cable. S-video generates a higher quality image.
NOTE: HDTV sources must be
connected to the projector using
the computer cable (not the video
cable). See the previous pages for
details on connecting this cable.
1Plug one end of the composite video cable into the...

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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 back of the projector, then plug it 
into your electrical outlet. A surge-protected power strip is 
recommended.
3Press the Power switch on the back of the projector.
NOTE: The first time you connect 
your computer to the projector, the 
computer may display a message 
stating that new hardware was 
found. The Add New Hardware 
Wizard...

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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 9).
2If the image doesn’t display completely, zoom the image 
(page 11), adjust the height of the projector (page 12) or center 
the image by adjusting its horizontal or vertical position 
(page 20). Be...

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Using the Projector
The projector is equipped with a self-locking, quick-release eleva-
tor foot and button.
To raise the projector:
1Press and hold the elevator button (Figure 9).
2Raise the projector to the height you want, then release the 
button to lock the elevator foot into position.
FIGURE 9
Adjusting the height of the projector
Using the Remote Control
To control the computer ’s mouse from the projector ’s remote or 
keypad, you must connect the mouse connector on the computer 
cable to the...

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FIGURE 10
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 computer ’s left mouse...

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Using the Projector
Using the Keypad and Remote Buttons
While the menus are displayed, the 
SOURCE and RESYNC buttons 
on the keypad become 
INCREMENT and DECREMENT buttons and 
the 
MENU button becomes a SELECT button. See “Using the On-
Screen Menus” on page 16 for details.
FIGURE 11
Keypad and remote buttons
MENU 
NOTE: If you have turned Auto
Source off (page 22), you may
need to press the source button
more than once to display an
active source. The sources switch
in this order: data analog,...

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Resync (keypad only)
Resets the options in the menus (except Language, Video Stan-
dard, and Rear Projection) to their original settings.
Keystone + - (remote only) 
Use this feature to adjust the image vertically and make a squarer 
image.
1Press the 
keystone + button to reduce the upper part of the 
image, and press the 
key sto ne  - button to reduce the lower 
part. You can also adjust keystone from the Display menu (see 
page 17 for details on the menu).
FIGURE 12
Adjusting the keystone...

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Using the Projector
Using the On-Screen Menus
The projector
 has menus that allow you to make image adjust-
ments and change a variety of settings. These adjustments aren’t 
available directly from the keypad. 
NOTE: Some menu items may be
grayed out (dimmed) at certain
times. This indicates the item is
not applicable to your setup or the
item is not enabled until another
selection is made.
To open the on-screen menus, press the MENU button on the 
keypad or remote. (The menus automatically close...

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Display Menu
To access the Display menu settings, press the 
MENU button to 
display the Main menu, press the 
DECREMENT button to highlight 
Display, then press 
SELECT to access the Display menu.
 
FIGURE 14
Display menu
Ke y s t o n e
This option helps to keep the image square as the angle of projec-
tion is changed. Use this feature to adjust the image vertically 
and make a squarer image. See page 15 for details on keystone 
adjustments.
1Press the 
DECREMENT button to highlight Keystone, then...