Toshiba Projector TDP P6 User Manual

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Connecting a video device Standard video connectionsPlug the S-video cable’s connector into the S-video-out connector on the 
video device. Plug the other connector into the S-Video connector on the 
projector. 
Plug the white connector of the audio adapter into the left audio out con-
nector on the video device and plug the red connector into the right audio 
out connector on the video device. 
Plug the audio cable into the other end of the audio cable adapter and into 
the audio in connector on the...

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Displaying a video imageRemove 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.
Plug in and turn on the video device.
? No video image? Try pressing the Source or Auto Image 
button on the keypad. Get help on page 15. 
Adjust the height of the projector by pressing the...

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Adjust the zoom using the tab or the focus using the dial by rotating them 
until the desired image size and sharpness are produced.
If the image is not square, adjust the keystone using the buttons on the key-
pad. Press the upper Ke y s t o n e  button to reduce the upper part of the 
image, and press the lower Ke y s t o n e  button to reduce the lower part.
Adjust the volume on the keypad.
Adjust the Contrast, Brightness, Color, or Tint in the Picture menu. 
See page 27 for help with the menus....

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Shutting down the projectorBy default, the projector automatically displays a blank screen after no 
active source is detected for 30 minutes. This blank screen helps preserve 
the life of the projector. The image returns when an active source is detected 
or a remote or keypad button is pressed.
Screen Save
You can make the blank screen appear after a different time interval using 
the Settings>System menu. See page 32. There are six time options, rang-
ing from five minutes to 30 minutes with five...

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Source Troubleshooting
Problem Solution Result
No startup screenPlug power cable in and press the power 
button. Remove lens cap.
Correct image
Only startup screen appears
Press the Source button 
Activate laptop’s external portComputer image projected
startup
screen
A
startup
screen
or restart
laptop
source
A
A 

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No computer image, just the words “Signal out of 
range” Adjust computer refresh rate in Control 
Panel>Display>Settings>Advanced>
Adapter (location varies by operating 
system)Computer image projected
A
Signal out of
range
You may also need to set a different 
resolution on your computer, as shown
on the following page
A
A 

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Image fuzzy or cropped Set your computer’s display resolution to 
the native resolution of the projector 
(Start>Settings>Control 
Panel>Display>Settings tab, 
select1024x768) Image clear and not cropped
Remote control not advancing PowerPoint slidesConnect computer cable (page 6), then 
load USB drivers, if needed (page 8)
Check batteries in remoteRemote advances slides. 
See page 23 for information on the remote
A
AA
For a laptop,
disable laptop
monitor
or turn-on dual-
display mode
A
X 

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Projector troubleshooting
Problem Solution Result
Image not squareAdjust keystone on keypadSquare image
Edges of video image distortedTurn Overscan on in the Picture>Advanced 
menuCorrect image
Image not sharpAdjust Sharpness in the Picture>Advanced 
menuCorrect image
AB
AB
ABAB
AB 

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Image does not fit 16:9 screenChange aspect ratio to 16:9 in 
Picture>Aspect ratio menuCorrect image
Image reversed left to right
Turn off Rear in Settings>System menu
Correct image 
Video image “torn” and fragmentedChange Video Standard in 
Picture>Advanced menuCorrect image
A
AB
A
AB
B
AB 

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Projected colors don’t match sourceAdjust color temperature, color space, 
color control, brightness, and contrast in 
the Picture and Advanced menus. Also, 
adjust color and tint (video sources only).Correct image
Lamp won’t turn on, LED blinking red (page 14)Make sure vents aren’t blocked; allow 
projector to cool for one minute Unplug projector; wait one minute; plug in 
projector and turn it on: lamp lights
COLOR
COLOR
blinksred
 
startup
screen