Toshiba Projector Tdp P4 User Manual
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18 Using the Projector Contrast The contrast controls the degree of difference between the lightest and darkest parts of the picture. Adjusting the contrast changes the amount of black and white in the image. 1Highlight Contrast, press SELECT, use the INCREMENT and DECREMENT buttons to adjust the contrast, then press SELECT to accept your changes. Tint NOTE: The color setting applies to video sources only. The tint setting applies to NTSC video sources only. The tint adjusts the red-green color balance in the projected image. 1Highlight Tint, press SELECT, use the INCREMENT and DECRE- MENT buttons to adjust the tint, then press SELECT to accept your changes. Color The color setting adjusts a video image from black and white to fully saturated color. 1Highlight Color, press SELECT, use the INCREMENT and DECRE- MENT buttons to adjust the color, then press SELECT to accept your changes. Blank screen Blank Screen determines what color is displayed when there is no active source and when the projector is in standby. 1Highlight Blank screen, press SELECT, use the INCREMENT and DECREMENT buttons to cycle through the options blue, black, and white, then press SELECT.
19 Image Menu for Computer Sources To access the Image menu settings, press the MENU button to dis- play the Main menu, press the DECREMENT button to highlight Image, then press the SELECT button to access the Image menu. FIGURE 15 Image menu for computer sources Resize Resize allows you to select from among four different re-sizing options. The default is Standard, which resizes the image from its original version to fit a standard 4x3 aspect ratio screen. Wide- screen Letterbox preserves the 16x9 aspect ratio of the original theater version, but the image is placed in a 4x3 space, so black bars appear at the top and bottom of the image. Enhanced Wide- screen also preserves the aspect ratio of the original theater ver- sion and is designed to be used with content that is Enhanced for Widescreen TVs. This option yields more detail than Widescreen Letterbox. Native reduces the Standard size to match the height of Enhanced Widescreen. Highlight Resize, press SELECT, use the INCREMENT or DECRE- MENT button to cycle through the options, then press SELECT. Auto Image The projector automatically adjusts tracking, signal synchroniza- tion and vertical and horizontal position for most computers. If you want to adjust these features manually, you must turn off Auto image first. Highlight Auto image, press SELECT, then press the INCREMENT or DECREMENT button to turn this feature off and on.
20 Using the Projector Manual Sync The projector adjusts signal synchronization automatically for most computers. But if the projected computer image looks fuzzy or streaked, try turning Auto image off then back on again. If the image still looks bad, try adjusting the signal synchronization manually: 1Tu r n A u t o I m a g e o f f . 2Highlight Manual sync, press SELECT, use the INCREMENT and DECREMENT buttons to adjust Manual sync until the image is sharp and free of streaks, then press SELECT. Manual Tracking The projector adjusts tracking automatically to match the video signal from your computer. However, if the display shows evenly spaced, fuzzy, vertical lines or if the projected image is too wide or too narrow for the screen, try turning Auto Image off then back on again. If the image is still bad, try adjusting the tracking man- ually: NOTE: The Manual Sync, Manual Tracking, Horizontal Position and Ve r t i c a l P o s i t i o n options are available only for analog computer sources. The projector sets these options automatically for digital computer and video sources, with no manual override. 1Tu r n A u t o i m a g e o f f . 2Highlight Manual tracking, press SELECT, use the INCREMENT and DECREMENT buttons to adjust Manual tracking until the fuzzy vertical bars are gone, then press SELECT. Horizontal Position Follow these steps to manually adjust the horizontal position: 1Tu r n A u t o i m a g e o f f . 2Highlight Horizontal position, press SELECT, use the INCRE- MENT and DECREMENT buttons to adjust the Horizontal posi- tion, then press SELECT. Positioning adjustments are saved when you turn off the projec- tor. Ve r t i c a l Po s i t i o n Follow these steps to manually adjust the vertical position. 1Tu r n A u t o i m a g e o f f . 2Highlight Vertical position, press SELECT, use the INCREMENT and DECREMENT buttons to adjust the Vertical position, then press SELECT. Positioning adjustments are saved when you turn off the projec- tor.
21 Image Menu for Video Sources FIGURE 16 Image menu for video sources Resize Resize allows you to select from among four different re-sizing options. The default is Standard, which resizes the image from its original version to fit a standard 4x3 aspect ratio screen. Wide- screen Letterbox preserves the 16x9 aspect ratio of the original theater version, but the image is placed in a 4x3 space, so black bars appear at the top and bottom of the image. Enhanced Wide- screen also preserves the aspect ratio of the original theater ver- sion and is designed to be used with content that is Enhanced for Widescreen TVs. This option yields more detail than Widescreen Letterbox. Native reduces the Standard size to match the height of Enhanced Widescreen. Highlight Resize, press SELECT, use the INCREMENT or DECRE- MENT button to cycle through the options, then press SELECT. Video Standard (video sources only) When Video is set to Auto, the projector attempts to pick the video standard (NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, or SECAM) automati- cally based on the input signal it receives. (The video standard options may vary depending on your region of the world.) If the projector is unable to detect the correct standard, the colors might not look right or the image might appear “torn.” If this happens, manually select a video standard. Highlight Video standard, press SELECT, use the INCREMENT or DECREMENT button to cycle through the options, then press SELECT.
22 Using the Projector Control Menu To access the Control menu settings, press the MENU button to display the Main menu, press the DECREMENT button to highlight Control, then press SELECT to access the Control menu. FIGURE 17 Control menu Auto Source When this feature is On, the projector automatically finds the active source, checking the default source first. When this feature is Off, the projector defaults to the source selected in Default Source. To display another source, you must manually select one by pressing the SOURCE button on the keypad or remote. Highlight Auto source, press SELECT, then press the INCREMENT or DECREMENT button to turn this feature off and on. Default Source This determines which source the projector checks first for active video during power-up. Select among Data-Analog, Data-Digital, composite video, and S-Video. Highlight Default source, press SELECT, use the INCREMENT or DECREMENT button to cycle through the options, then press SELECT.
23 Advanced Menu To access the Advanced menu settings, press the MENU button to display the Main menu, press the DECREMENT button to highlight Advanced, then press SELECT to access the Advanced menu. FIGURE 18 Advanced menu Rear Projection When you turn Rear Projection on, the projector reverses the image so you can project from behind a translucent screen. Highlight Rear Projection, press SELECT, then press the INCRE- MENT or DECREMENT button to turn this feature off and on. Reset Highlight Reset then press SELECT to reset the options in the menus (except Language, Video Standard, and Rear Projection) to their original settings.
24 Using the Projector Language Menu FIGURE 19 Language menu You can display the on-screen menus in English, French, German, Spanish, Chinese or Japanese. 1Press the MENU button to display the Main menu, press the DECREMENT button to highlight Language, then press SELECT to access the Language menu. 2Press the INCREMENT or DECREMENT button to highlight the desired language, then press SELECT. Press SELECT to exit this menu and return to the Main menu.
25 Status Menu This is a read-only menu for informational purposes. To display the Status menu, highlight Status from the Main menu, then press SELECT. FIGURE 20 Status menu Lamp hours used Indicates how many hours the current lamp has been in use. The counter starts at zero hours and counts each hour the lamp is in use. Replace the bulb when the brightness is no longer accept- able. See “Replacing the Projection Lamp” on page 27 for details. Computer resolution Shows your computer ’s resolution setting. To change this, go to your computer ’s Control Panel and adjust the resolution in the Display tab. See your computer ’s user ’s guide for details. Source Indicates the active source, Data-Analog, Data-Digital, Compos- ite video, or S-video. Ve r s i o n Indicates the projector ’s software version. This information is useful when contacting Technical Support.
27 MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING This section describes how to: clean the lens replace the projection lamp replace the batteries in the remote use the security lock feature troubleshoot the projector Cleaning the Lens Follow these steps to clean the projection lens: 1Apply a non-abrasive camera lens cleaner to a soft, dry cloth. Avoid using an excessive amount of cleaner, and don’t apply the cleaner directly to the lens. Abrasive cleaners, solvents or other harsh chemicals might scratch the lens. 2Lightly wipe the cleaning cloth over the lens in a circular motion. 3If you don’t intend to use the projector immediately, replace the lens cap. Replacing the Projection Lamp WARNING: To avoid burns, allow the projector to cool for at least 30 minutes before you open the lamp access grill. Never extract the lamp module while the projector is operating. The lamp hour counter in the Status menu counts the number of hours the lamp has been in use. Change the lamp when the brightness is no longer acceptable. You can order new lamp mod- ules from your InFocus dealer. See “Accessories” on page 36 for information. Follow these steps to replace the projection lamp: 1Turn off the projector and unplug the power cord. 2Wait 30 minutes to allow the projector to cool thoroughly.
28 Maintenance & Troubleshooting 3Insert a small screwdriver or other flat object into the slot near the front of the projector. Slide the screwdriver toward the back of the projector to disengage the lamp access grill, then slide the lamp access grill off (away from the lens). WARNING: Be extremely careful when removing the lamp module. In the unlikely event that the bulb ruptures, small glass fragments may be generated. The lamp module is designed to contain these fragments, but use caution when removing the lamp module. F IGURE 21 Disengaging and removing the lamp access grill CAUTION: Never operate the projector with the lamp access grill removed. This disrupts the air flow and causes the projector to overheat. 4Pull the yellow tab on the lamp module. FIGURE 22 Pulling the tab on the lamp module tab