Toshiba Projector Tdp P8 User Manual

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Operating a computer using the remote control
A computer can be operated using the projector’s remote control. This function 
is available on any computer with the Windows 98/98SE, Windows Me, Windows 
2000, or Windows XP OS, that is equipped with a USB port supporting the USB 1.1 
(The mouse remote control is supported on OS 9 or OS X for the Macintosh). The 
operation cannot be guaranteed for all the environments of computers.
1Connecting a computer
Connect the supplied USB cable to the computer....

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RGBUSB
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Installation
 Connecting the Projector
 To ensure the projector works well with your computer, 
please set the display mode of your graphic card less than or 
equal to 1024 X 768 resolution. Make sure the timing of the dis-
play mode is compatible with the projector. Refer to the “Com-
patibility Modes” section on page 40.
 Due to the differ-ence in applications for each country, some regions may have different ac-cessories.
S-Video Output
Video Output
DVD Player, Settop Box,...

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Turning the power on and off
Connecting the power cord
  Insert the power cord connector into the 
AC IN socket of the projector.
  Insert the power cord plug into a wall or 
other power outlet.
Turning the power on
Press the ON/STANDBY 
button.
The power turns on, and green 
indicators light: POWER. 
After a moment, the start-up screen 
appears.
 CAUTION
•  Do not look into the lens while the lamp is on. The strong light from the lamp may cause damage to your eyes or sight.•  Do not block the air...

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The fi rst time you use the projector after purchase, after the start-up screen, please press 

“MENU” button.

Turning the power off

  Press the ON/STANDBY button.

A message appears on the screen, confi rming that you wish to shut off the power. This 

message  will  disappear  after  a  moment.  (This  operation  is  no  longer  valid  after  the 

message disappears.)

  Press the ON/STANDBY button again.

If
 the screen turns off, but the internal cooling fan continues to operate for a short...

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 Adjusting the Projected Image
Adjusting the Projector Image Height
foot adjuster 
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foot adjuster 
button
The projector is equipped with an elevator foot for adjust-
ing the image height.
 To raise the image:
1. Press the foot adjuster button 
.
2. Raise the image to the desired height angle , then re-
lease the button to lock the foot adjuster into position.
3. Use 
 to fi ne-tune the display angle. 
 To lower the image:
1. Press the foot adjuster button.
2. Lower the image, then release the...

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Installation (Continued)
64.1"
(163.0cm)
106.98"(271.7cm)
149.78"
(380.4cm)
213.97"
(543.5cm)261.04"
(663.0cm)
37.0" (93.8cm)
74.0"(187.5cm)
123.0"(312.5cm)
172.2"(437.5cm)
246.0"(625.0cm)
300"(762.5cm)
4.99'
40.03' 32.81' 22.97' 16.40'
9.84'
(1.5m)
(12.2m) (10.0m) (7.0m) (5.0m)
(3.0m)
32.1"(64.1cm)
Max.37.0"(93.8cm)74.0"(187.5cm)123.0"(312.5cm)172.2"(437.5cm)246.0"(625.0cm)300.0"(762.5cm)
Min....

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Installation (Continued)
Adjusting the screen size and focus
 Use the zooming lever to adjust the screen size.
 Use the focusing lever to adjust the focus.
Notes
• Note that a lamp characteristics may rarely cause the 
brightness to fl uctuate slightly.
• A lamp is consumable item. If used for extended periods, images will appear dark, and 
the lamp could burn out. This is characteristic of a lamp, and is not malfunction. (The 
lifetime of the lamp depends on conditions of use.)
• The DMDTM is made...

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Using the menus
Display the Setting display menu.1. Press the MENU button
2. Select a Category
3. Adjustments & Settings
Select a category by using           .
There are following five 
categories: Displays the current 
adjustments and settings of 
selected category.
Item shown with gray cannot 
be adjusted with the current 
input source.
Image adjustment menu
Display setting
 menu
Default setting menu
Set up menu
The figure shows displays given for operation instructions purposes.  As the display...

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Using the menu (Continued)
The image adjustment menu
Use this menu to adjust image-related items.
Items that can be adjusted are marked with “Yes”, and those that cannot are marked with “No”.
*1:[Tint] and [NTSC mode] can be displayed and adjusted only when the video signal is set to [NTSC] and [NTSC4.43].  (NTSC  mode  is  set  to  JAPAN  when  the  language  is  set  to  Japanese.  It  is  set  to 
US for other languages.)
Item      DescriptionComputerY/PB/PRVideo
S-video
ContrastAdjust the image...

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The display setting menu

Use this menu to set screen display-related items.

Item  
Description

Screen size

 (Full): Display with 1024 × 768 dot resolution

 (Thru): Display with sampling resolution (for computer input)

 (Wide): Wide-screen display (for Video, S-video, and Y/P
B
/P
R
)

Language
Select one of the languages below to use for displaying the menu and 

messages

[ 
 : Enter setting mode] 
 [
:Selection]
[Apply: 
 ]

English/Français/Deutsch/Italiano/Español/Português
/...