Toshiba Projector Tdp P7 User Manual

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When [Menu Language Select] is Displayed Upon Switching On the Power
The first time the power is switched on after purchase, [Menu Lan-
guage Select] will be displayed. Follow the procedure described be-
low and select the display language of the projector.
If the image is blurred, turn the focus ring counterclockwise or clock-
wise to focus it. See Page E-22.
1Press the SELECT 
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trol and align the deep blue cursor with [English].
Cursor
2Press the ENTER button to set.
This will set the language and [Menu Language Select] will close.
This completes the selection of the display language.
Caution:
[Menu Language Select] will not appear the next time the power is switched on.
Should a change of language become necessary, see “Language” on Page E-50.
Power Cable Connections and Switching the Power On/Off
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Power Cable Connections and Switching the Power On/Off
Finishing
1Switch off the power of the connected equip-
ment
2Switch off the power of the projector
Press the STANDBY button.
The [Power Off] display appears.
When the level gauge reaches maximum, the projection screen
will go off (in about 5 seconds) and the projector will enter the
power-off operation.
Note:
*The operation can be cancelled by pressing a button other than the
STANDBY button.
*One more press of the STANDBY button will switch off the power.
The STANDBY indicator changes to flashing amber and lights a
steady amber after about 90 seconds (when the unit enters the
standby mode).
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Do not unplug the power cable while the STANDBY indicator is flashing amber. Doing so may shorten the life of the lamp
or damage the projector.
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STANDBY STATUS
(button on main unit)
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Standby mode
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Lit green
3Unplug the power cable
Check that the STANDBY indicator is lit in amber and then
unplug the power cable.
The STANDBY indicator will go off when the power cable is un-
plugged.
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Turn the lens cover counterclockwise until it stops.
The lens cover will stop with a click.
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Adjustment of the Projection Screen
Switch on the power of the connected equipment and make the adjustments with the video signal being input to the
projector.
Adjustment of the Projection Screen
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Adjust the projection image to the screen.
Check that the screen is set level and vertically.
(1) If the image is shifted to the left or right, move the main unit horizontally. (Align the center of the screen and the center of
the projector lens.)
(2) If the image is shifted vertically, move the image up or down with the adjuster. See “Making Adjustments with the Adjust-
ers” on Page E-23.
(3) If the image is slanted, adjust by turning the right or left adjuster. See “Making Adjustments with the Adjusters” on Page
E-23.
(4) A projection image such as that illustrated in the diagram is the result of the projector not being perpendicular to the
screen. Set the projector so that it is pointing straight toward the screen.
(5) If the image shows keystone distortion, adjust using remote control or menu operations. See “Keystone” on Page E-46.
Turn the zoom ring to adjust the screen size of the projection image.Adjust the image to match the desired screen size. When outside of the adjustment range, move the projector to the rear or
forward.
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Adjustment of the Projection Screen
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Note:
When the projector has a rear installation is used, the orientation of the projection will need to be changed.
Please see “Vertical Flip” on Page E-46.
Adjuster button
Making Adjustments with the Adjusters
Raising the projection image
While viewing the projection image, (1) press and hold
the front adjuster buttons located at the left and right and,
(2) raise the projector to align the image with the screen,
then release your fingers.
Turn the left and right front adjusters for fine adjustment.
Adjust so that there is no shaking of the projector.
Lowering the projection image
Lower the front adjusters using the operation described
above.
To lower the projection screen further, raise the rear ad-
juster. Fine adjustments are made by turning the left and
right front adjusters. Make adjustments so that there is
no rattling.
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General Operation
This section describes the use of direct operation with the main unit or remote control buttons.
For information about operation using the menu, see “Menu Operation Method” on Page E-33 and the various items on
Pages E-40 to E-53.
Input Selection
This operation selects the input signal to be projected.
Main unit operation: Press the SOURCE button.
(It will not function while the menu or the quick menu is displayed.)
When Auto Source is On
Whenever the SOURCE button is pressed, the projector automatically selects
another source that has the next input signal.
When Auto Source is Off
The input selection condition used last time will be set.
Each press of the button moves the selection one step in the sequence of RGB →
VIDEO → S-VIDEO. Note that the various input signals will become the signal
type set with [Input Format] See “Input Format” on page E-49.
Remote control operation: Press the desired input selection button.
RGB button ........ Switches the RGB input.
VIDEO button ..... The input switches between VIDEO and S-VIDEO each time the button is
pressed.
When Auto Source is On
When an input signal is not present at the selected source, the projector automati-
cally selects the next source that has an input signal.
When Auto Source is Off
The projector switches to the selected source regardless of whether an input sig-
nal is present.
Note:
*When you do not operate source selection, the projector will assume the input selec-
tion condition that was previously used.
*See “Auto Source” on Page E-47 for information about the Auto Source on and off
conditions.
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Automatic Adjustment
This function automatically adjusts the position shift, screen size, vertical stripes,
and color infidelity of the projected analog RGB input signal.
Normally automatic adjustment is performed at the time of signal selection.
Main unit operation/Remote control operation: Press the AUTO button.
(This will not function while the menu or the quick menu is displayed.)
A press of the AUTO button starts the automatic adjustment.
Note:
*If the display position is shifted, vertical lines appear on the picture, or the projection
is not good even after using automatic adjustment, please perform image adjustment
manually. See “Picture Adj. / Fine Picture / H Position / V Position” on Page E-40.
*When the image extends beyond the boundaries of the screen or is smaller than the
screen, set Aspect to “Auto”. See “Selection of Aspect Ratio” on Page E-25 and “As-
pect” on Page E-45.
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Freezing a Moving Picture
This function is used to stop and view a moving picture. Note that the
input image continues to advance even though the picture there is a still
picture condition.
A press of the FREEZE button changes the screen to a still picture. A
further press returns the screen to a moving picture.
General Operation
Cancelling Video and Audio Temporarily
This function is used to cancel the video and audio at the same time.
A press of the MUTE button will blank the picture and the sound, and
the screen will take on the background color that has been set.
Another press will cause a return to the original conditions.
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MUTE
Adjustment of the Volume
This function adjusts the volume of the built-in speaker.
(1) Press the 
 or  VOL button to adjust the volume.
The volume adjustment display appears when one of the buttons is
pressed.
(2) Press the CANCEL button to immediately close the display.
The display will close when there has not been an operation in about
10 seconds.
Note:
*Adjustment of the volume will not produce any sound unless an image is
being projected.
The 
 button increases the volume and the  button decreases the
volume.
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General Operation
Enlargement of the Image and Video Movement
This function digitally enlarges the personal computer image and video
image.
(1) Press the ZOOM button to enlarge the image.
The zoom display appears when the ZOOM button is pressed.
Each press of the 
 button enlarges the image and each press of the
 button makes the image smaller (returning it to 1:1).
(No enlargement) (Approximately 2 times enlargement)
The image can also be moved in the following circumstances.
•When “Aspect” is set to “Real” by the signal of the personal computer, and the input resolution is
higher than the display resolution of the projector.
•When “Aspect” is set to “Zoom” by the video signal.
Note:
*Zoom and image movement functions are cancelled when the input is switched.
*The greater the zoom enlargement, the less distinct the image will appear. The reason for this is that the dots are being digitally corrected
so that they are not conspicuous.
*Movement of the screen will not be possible when the menu screen is being displayed.
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(3) Press the CANCEL button to immediately close the display.
The display will close when there has not been an operation in about
10 seconds. (2) Pressing the SELECT 
 buttons on the remote control at
the time of the zoom operation will cause the display position to
move.
(There will not be any movement when zoom is at 0.)
(Approximately 2 times enlargement) (Movement)
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Note:
After magnifying the image, be sure to use the ZOOM button to bring the gauge
value back to “0”.
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General Operation
Using the Presentation Timer
Note:
*The timer display will be closed while the menu or the quick menu is displayed, and while a message is displayed; however, the timer will
still be operating at such times. Also, the timer will not be displayed unless a signal is being input.
*While the presentation timer is being displayed, screen movement will not be possible in the zoom mode.
[Timer settings display] The presentation is given while checking the timer displayed
on the screen.
The gauge display allows the remaining time to be known at
a glance.
(1) Press the TIMER button to show the settings display.
The display will close when an operation has not been made
for about 10 seconds.
Press the CANCEL button to close the display immediately.
(2) Use the  and  SELECT buttons to set the time.
The setting contents are “Off ” and from 10 to 60 minutes (in
10-minute intervals)
Settings can also be made with the SELECT  buttons.
Gauge (Blue)
•Press the ENTER button to restar t the timer. The timer will
start with the same time setting.
•Press the CANCEL button to close the timer display. The
timer setting will return to “Off ”.
Moving the Position of the Timer Display
The SELECT 
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ment within the movable range of the timer display. (3) Press the ENTER button and start the timer.
•The display of the timer setting will close, the display of the
timer will appear and simultaneously the timer will start.
The blue gauge indicates the remaining time. When the
gauge disappears,the time is up.
The gauge continues to be displayed when the timer is
stopped.
[Timer Display]
When the remaining time is
“0” (Gray)
Movable Range of the Timer Display
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General Operation
Using the Laser Pointer
The remote control unit’s laser pointer can be used to point to the section currently being explained, making presenta-
tions more effective.
Operation
The red laser beam is emitted from the tip of the remote control
unit while the LASER button is pressed in. Point the remote con-
trol unit’s transmitter in the direction you want to indicate.
The laser beam turns off when you release your finger from the
LASER button.
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Do not look at the laser pointer’s light source.
Be sure to heed the following. Pointing the laser beam at
the eyes could lead to reduced vision or vision impairment.
•Never look at the laser pointer’s light source.
•Do not point the laser beam at people.
•Do not let children use the laser pointer.
This label is located on the side of the remote control.
Note:
If a button on the remote control unit is held in continuously for approximately 30 seconds, signal transfer will be suspended. To resume
transferring signals, press the button again.
Also, to use the jog button after signal transfer has been suspended, first press any other button, then press the jog button. 
						

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General Operation
Performing Mouse Operations on the Computer
with the Remote Control Unit
When a computer and the projector are connected, mouse operations can be performed on the computer using the
projector’s remote control unit. When projecting images from the computer, the projector can be operated and mouse
operations on the computer performed with the same remote control unit, making for efficient presentations.
Connecting the computer and projector
Use the USB cable included with the projector to connect the computer’s USB (type A) connector to the projector’s MOUSE
connector.
Note:
*Be sure to plug the cable in securely.
*Depending on the type of connection, the computer’s operating system, etc., it may be necessary to change settings or restart the com-
puter after making the connections.
USB cable (mini B to A type) (Supplied item)
Functions of the mouse function buttons
When operating, point the remote control unit’s transmitter towards the remote control sensor on the projector.
Note:
Connections with USB Cables
*For PC/AT compatible computers, this function cannot be used with operating systems other than Windows 98SE, Me, 2000 and XP. For
Macintosh computers, this function cannot be used with operating systems other than OS 9 and later.
*When the cable is disconnected and then reconnected to the USB port of the personal computer or the MOUSE connector of the projector,
allow at least 5 seconds before reconnecting. Do not repeatedly disconnect and reconnect the cable in a momentary fashion. The personal
computer may not be able to correctly identify the projector as a result.
*The supplied USB cable is a dedicated cable for this projector. There is no guaranty that it will work in connections with other USB
equipment.
*This function may not work with some computers.
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L-CLICK button (on back)
Press this to perform the left-click operation.
JOG buttons
These move the computer’s pointer in the corresponding direction.
R-CLICK button
Press this to perform the right-click operation.
INFORMATION
The R-CLICK/CANCEL button is used for both the projector and mouse func-
tion. When the R-CLICK/CANCEL button is pressed while a menu is open, the
menu is closed.
USB connector