Toshiba Projector TDP P6 User Manual

USER’S GUIDETDP-P6
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TDP-P6
Digital Projector
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Declaration of ConformityManufacturer: Toshiba Corporation
1-1, Shibaura 1-Chrome, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan
We declare under our sole responsibility that the TDP-P6 projector conform to the 
following directives and norms:
EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, Amended by 93/68/EEC
EMC: EN 55022
           EN 55024
 EN 61000-3-2
 EN 61000-3-3
Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, Amended by 93/68/EEC
Safety: EN 60950: 2000 
August, 2003TrademarksApple, Macintosh, and PowerBook are trademarks or registered trademarks of...

4 Table of Contents
Introduction 5
Connecting a computer  6
Required computer connections  6
Displaying a computer image  7
First-time projector use with Windows 98  8
Adjusting the image  10
Connecting a video device  11
Displaying a video image  12
Shutting down the projector  14
Troubleshooting your setup  14
Using the keypad buttons  22
Using the remote control  23
Using the audio  24
Optimizing computer images  25
Presentation features  25
Optimizing video images  26
Customizing the projector  26...

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IntroductionYour new digital projector packs great performance into a shape and size 
customized for the mobile professional. It fits comfortably in your laptop 
bag then transitions easily into your presentation environment. It is easy to 
connect, easy to use, and easy to maintain. 
 
Projector components and features
 documentation
remote
computer
cableprojector
power
cableaudio cable adapter
audio cable
S-video cable S-video to composite adapterlens cap*
* the lens cap with tether ships in the...

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Connecting a computerRequired computer connectionsConnect the black end of the computer cable to the Computer in connector 
on the projector. Connect the blue end to the video (VGA) port on your com-
puter. If you are using a desktop computer with a single VGA port, you first 
need to disconnect the monitor from that computer ’s video port. 
Connect the black power cable to the connector on the side of the projector 
and to your electrical outlet.
The Power LED on the projector ’s keypad turns solid...

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Displaying a computer image Remove the lens cap.
Press the Pow e r button on the top of the projector.
The LED flashes green. When the lamp comes on, the startup screen is dis-
played and the LED is steady green. It can take a minute for the image to 
achieve full brightness. 
? No startup screen? Get help on page 15.
Turn on your computer.
The computer ’s image should appear on the projection screen. If it doesn’t, 
press the Source button on the projector ’s keypad. 
Make sure your laptop’s external...

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First-time projector use with Windows 98The first time you connect a computer running Windows 98 to the projector, 
the computer recognizes the projector as “new hardware” and the Add 
New Hardware Wizard appears. Follow these instructions to use the Wiz-
ard to load the correct driver (which was installed with your Windows 
operating system).
If you are running Windows 2000, Windows ME, or Windows XP, skip these 
steps and go to “Adjusting the image” on page 10.aClick Next to begin searching for the...

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Skip this page if you did not connect the USB portion of the computer 
cable. The USB connection enables slide advance during presentations 
and projector control software.
For Windows 98:
 If you connected the USB cable, the Add New Hardware Wizard 
appears again. Drivers must be installed to use the USB functionality. 
The Wizard launches three times. 
The first time it detects a USB Composite Device. 
The second time a USB Human Interface Device (for the keyboard). 
The third time it detects a USB...

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Adjusting the imageAdjust the height of the projector, if necessary, by pressing the release but-
ton to extend the elevator foot. 
Position the projector the desired distance from the screen at a 90 degree 
angle to the screen. 
See page 38 for a table listing screen sizes and distances.
Adjust the zoom tab or the focus dial by rotating them until the desired 
image size and sharpness are produced.
If the image is not square, adjust the keystone by using the buttons on the 
keypad. 
Press the upper...