Toshiba Projector Tdp P8 User Manual

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The default setting menu

This menu shows placement status and other settings.

Item  
  
Description

Projection 

mode

Sets projection mode in accordance with Placement Style.

Standard :
 The factory default setting.

Rear-Desktop:
 When you select this function, the projector 

reverses the image so you can project behind a translucent 

screen.

No signal 

power off

Set the timer to wait for the power to be turned off after signal input 

stops.

Press 
. Switch with 
 and 
.

Off
 (not...

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Manual adjustments and settings

The menu items of the Set up menu vary depending on the input type, as shown in the 

table below.

Use the
buttons to adjust the items in the table below, then press the 

button when you are fi nished.

Using the menu (Continued)
Select ItemDescriptionComputerY/PB/PRVideo
S-video
Auto. KeystoneAutomatically corrects the keystone 
distortion. Press .
Yes YesYes
KeystoneCorrect the keystone (trapezoid) distortion of 
the screen.
Screen shrinkingScreen shrinking...

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Displaying Information (Status display)

This displays information about the input signal, lamp use time, etc.

“Yes”: displayed, “No”: not displayed

Using the menu (Continued)
ItemDescriptionComputerY/PB/PRVideo
S-video
InputInput source nameYesYesYes
Mode nameRGB input mode [Note 1]YesNoNo
H-resolutionHorizontal resolution (in dots)YesNoNo
V-resolutionVertical resolution (in dots)YesNoNo
H-frequencyHorizontal sync frequencyYesNoNo
V-frequencyVertical sync frequency [Note 2]YesNoNo
SyncSync signal...

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Problem : No image appears on screen.
   Ensure all the cables and power connections are correctly and 
securely connected as described in the “Installation” section.
 Ensure the pins of connectors are not crooked or broken.
   Check if the projection lamp has been securely installed. Please 
refer to the “Replacing the lamp” section.
   Make sure you have removed the lens cap and the projector is 
switched on.
Problem : Partial, scrolling or incorrectly displayed image.
   Press “PJ Mode” on...

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 4.   Verify the resolution setting is less than or equal to 1280 x 1024 
resolution.
  5.  Select the “Change” button under the “Monitor” tab .
  6.   Click on “Show all devices.” Next, select “Standard monitor 
types” under the SP box; choose the resolution mode you need 
under the “Models” box. 
  If you are using a Notebook:
  1.   First, follow the steps above to adjust resolution of the computer.
  2.  Press the toggle output settings. example:[Fn]+[F4]
   
   If you experience diffi culty...

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Appendices (Continued)
Problem : Image is out of focus
  Adjusts the Focus Ring on the projector lens.  Refer to page 27.
   Make sure the projection screen is between the required distance 5 
to 40 feet (1.5 to 12.2 meters) from the projector.
Problem : The image is stretched when displaying 16: 9 
DVD.
The projector automatically detects 16:9 DVD and adjusts the aspect 
ratio by digitizing to full screen with 4:3 default setting.
If the image is still stretched, you will also need to adjust the...

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 Replacing the lamp
The projector will detect the lamp life itself.  It will show you a 
warning message “The Lamp life is ending” When you see this 
message, change the lamp.  
  Make sure the projector has been cooled down for at least 
one hour before changing the lamp. 
Warning: Lamp 
compartment is hot!  Allow it to cool down before changing lamp!
Warning: To 
reduce the risk of personal injury, do not drop the lamp module or touch the lamp bulb. The bulb may shatter and cause injury if it is...

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Notes and Precautions

•
It is recommended that the lamp be replaced after 2,000 hours of use. When [Lamp time] 

reaches  2,000  hours,  the  icon 
  and  a  message  will  appear  with  a  beep  sound.  (After 

2,000 hours, they will appear when the power is on at the fi rst time every 100 hours.) This 

display disappears when you press 
 button.

•
Attach the outer lamp cover correctly so that it is not loose. If it is not attached correctly, 

the projector may fail to be powered on or the lamp...

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Appendices (Continued)
Remark : 
1.> “*”compressed computer image.
2.> The interlaced analog signals are not supported.
 Computer Compatibility (Analog)
This  project  supports  the  following  RGB  signals.  Note,  however,  that depending  on  the  computer  model,  the  screen  may  show  flicker  or streaking. Please adjust the projector if this happens.(Press the SET UP button, and adjust automatically or manually.)
Note
Signals which resolution exceeds the native resolution (1024×768 pixels)...

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Appendices (Continued)
List of general specifi cations
Consumption Power                              
Weight                                                
External Dimensions                              
Cabinet material                                      
Conditions for usage environment    
                                                           
Display pixels                                           
Picture elements                                      
Lens...