Toshiba Projector Tdp S2 User Manual

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Troubleshooting
Problem: The projector is not running
Make sure that the power cord is properly connected to a fully 
functional AC electrical outlet. Make sure that the power cord 
is also properly connected to the projector.
If the projector is plugged into a power strip, make sure the 
power strip is turned on.
Make sure the projector is turned on.
Problem: Projector is running, but nothing appears on projec-
tion screen
Make sure you have removed the lens cap on the projection 
lens at the...

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Maintenance & Troubleshooting

Make sure your computer ’s video board is installed and con-
figured correctly.
Make sure your computer has a compatible video board. The 
projector isn’t CGA, EGA or SXGA compatible.
If you’re using Windows 98:
1Open “My Computer” icon, the Control Panel folder and 
then the Display icon.
2Click the Settings tab.
3Verify that the Desktop area is set to 1024x768 or less.
Problem: Color or text not being projected
You might need to adjust the brightness up or down...

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Problem: Image and menus are reversed left to right
Rear projection mode is probably turned on. Turn Rear Projec-
tion off in the Controls menu. The image should immediately 
return to forward projection. See “Rear Projection” on 
page 28.
Problem: the projector displays vertical lines, “bleeding” or 
spots
Adjust the brightness. See “Brightness” on page 21.
Check the projection lens to see if it needs cleaning.
Problem: no sound
Adjust volume.
Verify audio/input connections.
Adjust audio...

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Maintenance & Troubleshooting
Problem: Lamp shuts off
A minor power surge may cause the lamp to shut off. Unplug 
the projector, wait at least a minute, then plug it back in.
Make sure the vents are not blocked.
Make sure the lamp has not been in use for over 2,050 hours. 
The lamp automatically shuts off at 2,050 hours. See “Replac-
ing the Projection Lamp” on page 33.
The most current troubleshooting information (including web-
based and other electronic technical support) is available at...

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APPENDIX
Specifications
The projector must be operated and stored within the tempera-
ture and humidity ranges specified. 
Te m p e r a t u r e
Operating
50 to 104
° F (10 to 40° C)
Non-operating
-4 to 158
° F (-20 to 70° C)
Humidity
Operating and non-oper. 10% to 95% relative humidity, non-condensing
Dimensions
3.9 x 10.9 x 11.2 inches (9.9 x 27.7 x 28.6 cm)
We i g h t
6.7 lbs. (3 kg) unpacked
Altitude
Operating 0 to 10,000 feet (3,048 meters)
Non-operating 0 to 20,000 feet (6,096 meters)
Optics...

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Appendix
Accessories
NOTE: Use only Toshiba-
approved accessories. Other
products have not been tested with
the projector.Power Cords (one ships with projector, type depends on country)
Optional Accessories (contact your Toshiba dealer to order)Standard Accessories 
(ship with the projector)
Quick Start card
User’s Guide
Soft Case
Shipping Box
M1-DA Analog Computer Cable 6 ft (1.8 m)
PR Lite Computer Cable 6 ft (1.8 m)
Composite Video Cable 6 ft (1.8 m)
Computer Audio Cable 6 ft (1.8 m)
Audio Adapter...

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Portable and Laptop Activation Chart
NOTE: Visit our website at projec-
tors.toshiba..com for the most cur-
rent activation chart. 
Many laptop computers do not automatically turn on their exter-
nal video port when a projector is connected. Activation com-
mands for some laptop computers are listed in the following 
table. (If your computer is not listed or the given command does 
not work, refer to the computer ’s documentation for the appro-
priate command.) On many laptops, the activation function...

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Appendix
Amrel* ** setup menu setup menu
Shift-Ctrl-D Shift-Ctrl-D
Apple see Mac Portable and Mac PowerBook
Aspen automatic automatic
Award FN-F6 FN-F6
BCC* automatic reboot computer
Bondwell LCD or CRT options after 
bootupreboot for LCD or CRT 
options to appear
Chaplet** setup screen setup screen
FN-F6 FN-F6
FN-F4 FN-F4
Chembook FN-F6 FN-F6
Commax Ctrl-Alt-#6 Ctrl-Alt-#5
Compaq* ** Ctrl-Alt-< Ctrl-Alt->
FN-F4 FN-F4
automatic automatic
mode/? (for setup option) mode/? (for setup option)
Compuadd* **...

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Epson dip switch to CRT dip switch to LCD
Everex* setup screen option setup screen option
For-A Ctrl-Alt-Shift-C Ctrl-Shift-Alt-L
Fujitsu FN-F10
Gateway FN-F3
FN-F1/FN-F1 again simul-
taneousFN-F3
FN-F1
Grid* ** FN-F2, choose auto or 
simultaneousFN-F2
Ctrl-Alt-Tab Ctrl-Alt-Tab
Hitachi FN-F7 FN-F7
Honeywell FN-F10 FN-F10
Hyundai setup screen option setup screen option
IBM 970* automatic warm reboot
IBM ThinkPad** reboot, enter setup menu FN-F2
FN-F7, select choice from 
setup menu
FN-F1, select...

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Appendix
Magitronic FN-F4 FN-F4
Mastersport FN-F2 FN-F1
Micro Express* automatic warm reboot
Micron FN-F2 FN-F2
Microslate* automatic warm reboot
Mitsubishi SW2 On-Off-Off-Off SW2 Off-On-On-On
NCR setup screen option setup screen option
NEC* ** setup screen option setup screen option
CRT at the DOS prompt LCD at the DOS prompt
FN-F3 FN-F3
Olivetti* automatic automatic
FN-O/* FN-O/*
Packard Bell* ** FN-F0 FN-F0
Ctrl-Alt-< Ctrl-Alt->
Panasonic FN-F2 FN-F2
Prostar Ctrl-Alt-S at bootup Ctrl-Alt-S at...