Toshiba Projector Tdp P7 User Manual

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Image
•Perform this operation while projecting the picture for which the adjustment/setting will be made.
•Select the menu name “Image”.
See “Menu Operation Method” on Page E-33 for information about performing menu operations. The item name display will
differ depending on the input signal. See “List of Item Names Offering Input Selection and Adjustments/Settings” on Page E-38.
Brightness / Contrast / Color / Tint / Sharpness
Picture qualities such as brightness and contrast will change depend-
ing on the whether the room is bright or dark. Please adjust to suit your
preference.
Select the desired item name and then adjust with the SELECT  buttons.
Item Name
Brightness
Contrast
Color
Tint
SharpnessSELECT 
 ButtonSELECT  Button
Darker
Less contrast
Less dense color
More red
Softer imageBrighter
More contrast
Denser color
More green
Sharper image
Note:
*The adjustment values of the adjustable items are stored according to input source.
*“Tint” can only be adjusted when inputting NTSC composite/S-Video signals or
component signals.
Picture Adj. / Fine Picture / H Position / V Position
Usually, automatic adjustment is performed at the time of signal selec-
tion, but when automatic adjustment is not effective, these adjustments
can be performed.
Note:
When the image extends beyond the boundaries of the screen or is smaller than the
screen, check that the “View” 
→ “Aspect” setting is set to “Auto”. See “Aspect” on
Page E-45.
Picture Adj. (Picture Adjustment)
Adjust this when bright and dark vertical bands appear on the screen.
Select the “Picture Adj.” item name and adjust with the SELECT  buttons
so that the vertical bands disappear and brightness becomes uniform across
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Fine Picture
Adjust this when the picture shows a lack of color fidelity or flickering.
Select the “Fine Picture” item name and adjust with the SELECT  buttons
so that the lack of color fidelity or the flickering disappears.
Image
H Position
Adjust this when the picture is shifted to the left or right.
Select the “H Position” item name and adjust with the SELECT  buttons.
V Position
Adjust this when the picture is shifted up or down.
Select the “V Position” item name and adjust with the SELECT  buttons.
Reset
This function resets (i.e., returns to the standard settings) the adjust-
ment/setting value of the “Image” menu name.
A press of the ENTER button forces the reset.
Note:
*The item name “Fine Picture” at the time of RGB input will not be reset.
*“Reset” of the menu name “Image” can be reset for each input source.
*To reset the adjustments/settings of all the menu items (while noting that there are some items that cannot be reset), see “Factory Default”
on Page E-52. 
						

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Color
•Do the following operation while displaying the image you want to adjust or set.
•Select the menu name “Color”.
See “Menu Operation Method” on Page E-33 for information about performing menu operations. The item name display will
differ depending on the input signal. See “List of Item Names Offering Input Selection and Adjustments/Settings” on Pages
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Gamma
Gamma corrects the proportion of change of the dark portions from the
bright portions of the input signal.
Set this to reproduce natural color tone or to distinctly project a per-
sonal computer picture in a bright conference room.
Select the “Gamma” item name and select the setting contents with the SE-
LECT  buttons.
Normal ....... Correction with standard settings
Natural ........ Corrects for natural color tones
Real ............ Corrects with emphasis on brightness
Note:
When “Color” or “Standard” is selected for “Quick Color Adj.”, the “Gamma” adjust-
ment item is displayed in gray and cannot be selected or adjusted.
Quick Color Adj.
Select the preset color mode.
Select the “Quick Color Adj.” item name and select the setting contents with
the SELECT  buttons.
Color ........... Select this to prioritize color.
Standard ..... Select this to prioritize brightness.
* When “Color” or “Standard” is selected, the “Gamma”, “Color Temp.” and “White” adjustment
items are displayed in gray and cannot be selected or adjusted.
Custom ....... “Gamma”, “Color Temp.” and “White” adjustment items can be selected
and adjusted
* The selected values for the different adjustment items are stored in the memory so the desired
color adjustments can be set. 
						

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Color Space
Set this function when a component signal (YPbPr) is projected and the
image is extremely red or extremely green.
Select the item name “Color Space” and use the SELECT  buttons to
select a color space setting that provides a normal image.
Selection contents at the time of YPbPr input
BT.709, SMPTE240
Note:
*When the component signal undergoes conversion processing to red, green,
and blue which express the image of the projector, the correct color cannot be
reproduced unless a system compliant with the color difference conversion sys-
tem of the input signal is used. Color Space serves to make this selection.
*The color space can only be adjusted with high definition TVs.
Color
Color Temp.
The screen color is affected by the color of the illumination and other
extraneous light.
This function adjusts the white, which is the reference color for video
equipment, and improves the quality of color reproduction. Adjustment
can also be used to enhance skin colors.
Select the item name “Color Temp.” and select the setting contents with the
SELECT  buttons.
Low ............ Produces warm whites (reddish)
Medium ...... Produces warm whites (yellowish)
Normal ....... Produces the white of sunlight
High ............ Produces cool whites (bluish)
Note:
When “Color” or “Standard” is selected for “Quick Color Adj.”, the “Color Temp.”
adjustment item is displayed in gray and cannot be selected or adjusted. See “Quick
Color Adj.” on E-42.
White
When projecting, this function is used to emphasize the whites of text or
diagrams on the personal computer.
Select the item name “White” and use the SELECT  buttons to select the
setting contents.
Select the desired degree of white from among “Low”, “Medium”, and “High”.
Note:
When “Color” or “Standard” is selected for “Quick Color Adj.”, the “White” adjust-
ment item is displayed in gray and cannot be selected or adjusted. See “Quick Color
Adj.” on E-42. 
						

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White Balance
This function automatically adjusts the black level and the white level of
the analog RGB input signal to suit the personal computer.
1Select the item name [White Balance] and press the ENTER button.
The display will change to [Input Black Signal].
2The screen background color of the connected personal computer
will be set to black.
3. Press the ENTER button. The display will change to [Adjusting Black]
and the black level will be adjusted.
4The adjustment of the black level is completed and the display
changes to [Input White Signal].
5The screen background color of the connected personal computer
will be set to white.
6Press the ENTER button. The display will change to [Adjusting White]
and the white level will be adjusted.
[White balance complete] is displayed for a while and the adjustment is
completed.
Color 
						

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View
•Perform this operation while projecting the picture for which the adjustment/setting will be made.
•Select the menu name “View”.
See “Menu Operation Method” on Page E-40 for information about performing menu operations. The item name display will
differ depending on the input signal. See “List of Item Names Offering Input Selection and Adjustments/Settings” on Page E-45.
Aspect
This function sets the horizontal and vertical picture proportions of the
input signal.
Select the item name “Aspect” and select the setting contents with the SE-
LECT  buttons.
Filter
This function sets the sharpness when the input signal is adjusted to
the resolution of the projector and enlarged or reduced.
Select the item name “Filter” and select the setting contents with the SELECT
 buttons.
Smaller numerical values result in a sharper picture and larger values result in
a softer picture. Please select your desired setting value.
Video Signals
Auto ............ While maintaining the aspect ratio, projects a full screen
so that no portions extend beyond the boundaries of the
screen. The top and bottom of the 16:9 image becomes
black.
Wide ........... Projects to fill the full width with the entire image at 16:9.
(This feature is used to project a squeezed image in a
proper aspect ratio.)
Zoom .......... Projects only the 4:3 portion within 16:9 image to fill the
screen. (Portion that extend off screen is cut.)Aspect ratio selection Auto Wide Zoom
4:3 screen
16:9 screen
Personal Computer Signal
Auto ............ Automatically enlarges or reduces the image to project
a full screen in a ratio of 4:3
Direct .......... Maintains the aspect ratio and projects a picture of the
maximum displayable size
Real ............ Projects the input signal without pixel conversionInput Signal Auto Direct Real
The setting is higher
than the display reso-
lution of the projector.
The setting is lower
than the display reso-
lution of the projector.
See “Selection of Aspect Ratio” on Page E-29 for diagrams of projection screen
images that correspond to the input signals.
Note:
Please note that using this monitor for the purpose of commercial gain or the at-
traction of public attention in a venue such as a coffee shop or hotel and projecting
a 4:3 screen in wide mode or leaving a squeezed screen as a compressed image
raises concern about the infringement of the copyright holder’s rights which are
protected by copyright law.
Note:
When selection has been made for the “Real” setting of the personal computer
signal (i.e., when the input signal and the projector display resolution are high) and
the “Zoom” setting of the video signal, pressing the SELECT 

 buttons on
the remote control will permit movement of the display position. Note that there will
not be any movement when the menu or the quick menu is displayed. 
						

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Vertical Flip / Horizontal Flip
In selecting the method of projecting to the screen, these functions are
set when the projector is in a rear screen installation.
Select the item name “Vertical Flip” or “Horizontal Flip” and select the setting
contents with the SELECT  buttons.
View
“Vertical Flip” Off
“Horizontal Flip” Off“Vertical Flip” Off
“Horizontal Flip” On“Vertical Flip” On
“Horizontal Flip” On“Vertical Flip” On
“Horizontal Flip” Off
Press the “” button. Press the “” button.
Keystone
Keystone distortion will occur when the projector and screen are on an
angle (in the vertical orientation). This function is used to correct this
distortion.
Select the item name “Keystone” and correct the keystone distortion using the
SELECT  buttons.
Note:
*The menus and other on-screen displays cannot be adjusted.
*Please note that depending on the projected picture and the projection condi-
tions, it may not be possible to eliminate keystone distortion completely.
This function is used to save the keystone adjustment values.
Setting Keystone Save to on will set the previous keystone adjustment values
when projecting after the power cable has been disconnected and then re-
connected.
Select the item name “Keystone Save” and set with the SELECT  buttons.
Off .............. The keystone adjustment values return to the initial values when the power
cable is unplugged.
On ............... The keystone adjustment values are retained in storage even when the
power cable has been unplugged.
Note:
Regardless of whether Keystone Save is set to “On” or “Off”, when projection is
from the standby condition, the picture is projected using the previous keystone
adjustment values.
Keystone Save 
						

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Setup
•Select menu name “Setup”.
See “Menu Operation Method” on Page E-33 for information about performing menu operations. The item name display will
differ depending on the input signal. See “List of Item Names Offering Input Selection and Adjustments/Settings” on Page E-38.
The Auto Source function automatically detects the input signal when
the power supply is switched on and when the input is switched.
Select the item name “Auto Source” and select the setting contents with the
SELECT  buttons.
On ............... Switches on the automatic detection function
Off .............. Switches off the automatic detection function
Signal Detection Order When On
The sequence of RGB → VIDEO → S-VIDEO is searched repeatedly.
When a signal is detected, the search is stopped and the image is projected.
Auto Source
This function switches off the projector power automatically when the
input of the projector enters a no-signal condition.
Select item name “Auto Power Off ” and select the setting contents with the
SELECT  buttons.
On ............... The power is switched off when there is no signal.
Off .............. The power is not switch off even when there is no signal.
Operation when Function is On
•The “No Signal Power Off ” display appears when a no-signal condition con-
tinues for approximately 10 seconds. The power is switched off about 5
minutes after this.
•If a signal is input during the appearance of the display and an operation
button other than the STANDBY button is pressed, the display is closed
and the function is cancelled.
Auto Power Off
Note:
Some video decks and other equipment output a blue background or other video when playback ends. When this happens, a signal is being
input to the projector and Auto Power Off is not activated. 
						

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Lamp Mode
Use this if the picture is projected on a small screen and the picture is
too bright or when projecting images in dark rooms.
Select the item name “Lamp Mode” and select the setting contents with the
SELECT  buttons.
Eco ............. The lamp’s brightness is reduced to approximately 80%, extending the
lamp’s service life.
(STATUS indicator is green)
Normal ....... The lamp brightness is set to 100% and the screen is bright.
(STATUS indicator is off)
Note:
Frequent switching this mode can degrade the lamp.
Setup
Menu Position
This function sets the display position of the menu.
Select item name “Menu Position” and select the setting contents with the
SELECT  buttons.
............. Displays on the left side
............. Displays on the right side
STANDBY STATUS
MENUQUICK
MENU
STATUS Indicator 
						

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Presentation Timer
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.
Select the item name “Presentation Timer” and select the setting contents
with the SELECT  buttons.
Setting contents:Off, 10 min. , 20 min. , 30 min. , 40 min. , 50 min. , 60 min.
To start the timer...
Press the MENU button and open the menu.
The timer display will appear at the lower right and the timer will start.
See “Using the Presentation Timer” on Page E-29 for details.
Setup
Input Format
This function is used in setting the input signals of the input connec-
tors.
Normally, this should be set to Auto. When identification is not possible
with Auto, make the setting.
Select the item name “Input Format”, press the ENTER button, and the sub
menu will open.
Select the connector that is to be changed, and select the setting contents
with the SELECT  buttons.
[RGB]
This is the signal setting for the RGB connector.
Auto ............ Automatically identifies the signal.
RGB ............ Analog RGB signal is set.
Component . Component signal is set.
[Video] and [S-Video]
[Video] is the color system setting for the VIDEO connector and [S-Video] is
the color system setting for the S-VIDEO connector.
Auto ............ Automatic identification.
NTSC .......... Fixed to the NTSC system.
NTSC 4.43 .. Fixed to the NTSC 4.43 system.
PAL............. Fixed to the PAL system.
PAL M ......... Fixed to the PAL M system.
PAL N ......... Fixed to the PAL N system.
PAL 60 ........ Fixed to the PAL 60 system.
SECAM ....... Fixed to the SECAM system.