Toshiba Projector Tlp Mt3E User Manual

11Before use
CALL button 21
To display the current input source and
signal status information.
RGB button 19
To select the RGB input.
VIDEO button 19
To select S-video input or Video input.
AUTO SET button 21
To adjust the image automatically.
FREEZE button 21
To freeze the picture.
MENU button 24
To display or close the menu.
RESET button 25
To restore the settings and adjustments to
the default.
ON/STANDBY button 19
To turn the projector on or off.
KEYSTONE button 20
To correct the keystone distortion...

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Installing batteries
1) Open the cover.
2) Install the batteries.
Make sure that the +/Ð polarities match the
illustration in the compartment.
3) Attach the cover.
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Remote control operation
Point the remote control at the infrared
remote sensor and press a button.
Distance : within about 5 meters from the front
of the remote sensor.
Angle : within about 15° of the remote
sensor in every direction.
Rear side
Front side
Notes
Using batteries incorrectly can cause them to
leak or...

13Before use
Notes
¥ The remote control may not operate when
there is sunlight or other strong light such as
a fluorescent lamp shining on the remote
sensor.
¥ Operate the remote control from a position
where the remote sensor is visible.
¥ Do not drop the remote control or otherwise
jolt it.
¥ Keep the remote control out of locations with
excessively high temperature or humidity.
¥ Do not get water on the remote control or
place wet objects on it.
¥ Do not disassemble the remote control.
¥ Under unusual...

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Connections
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Connecting video equipment
Check that the power for the projector and computer is off before
connecting the cables.
Output terminals
Check that the power for the projector and computer is off before
connecting the cables.
Notes
¥ Sound of the source which you select is output to the connected
stereo system, etc.
¥ The MONITOR OUTPUT (RGB output) connector always sends out a
signal which is input to the RGB INPUT (RGB input) connector
regardless of...

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Connecting an IBM PC or compatible computer (DOS/V)
Check that the power for the projector and computer is off before
connecting the cables.
Notes
¥ The projector cannot be connected to a computer that does not have
an analog RGB output terminal. For details, refer to the computer
manual.
¥ You may not be able to connect some computers to the projector. For
details, consult the dealer.
¥ If NTSC/PAL/SECAM signals are input to the RGB INPUT connector,
they cannot...

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Projector placement
There are four ways of installing this projector
as shown right. This section explains the
standard case of the floor-mounted front
projection.
CAUTION
¥ When a ceiling mount is required, please
consult with the dealer.
¥ When carrying the unit, always handle the
carrying handle.
Preparation
¥ Select a room that can be darkened.
¥ Refer to the table on the next page 
17 for
the screen size and required distance.
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Floor-mounted front...

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Top view
Side viewa: Distance between the lens and the screen
b: Distance between the lens height and the
bottom of projection area
2
Screen size
(inches)
23
40
60
80
100
150
200
250
b (cm)
4
6
9
12
15
23
30
38 Minimum
(WIDE)
Ð
1.56
2.373
3.186
3.999
6.031
8.064
10.096Maximum
(TELE)
1.132
2.017
3.059
4.1
5.142
7.746
10.35
Ð
a (m)
3
¥ The values are approximations.
4
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To a wall outlet.
Screen
90°
Screen
90°
a b
Screen
90°
Lens
1Place the projector on a...

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Notes
¥ When the projector is moved from a cold
location to a warm location, or when the
ambient temperature in the projection room
has risen suddenly, moisture may condense
on the lens or the mirror to blur the projected
pictures. In such a case, leave the projector
for an adequate time (1 to 2 hours, depending
on the roomÕs condition) before using it so it
adjusts to the ambient temperature.
¥ If the screen is exposed to direct sunlight or
other strong light, the...

19Operations
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Picture projection
CAUTION
Do not look into the projection lens while
operating the projector.
Preparation
¥ Install and connect the projector properly.
¥ Take off the lens cover.
Press ON/STANDBY.
Both the ON and LAMP indicators light up
in green.
Turn on the connected
equipment and put it in
playback mode.
Select the input source.
(On the control panel of the main unit)
Press INPUT repeatedly.
Each time the button is pressed, the
source indication on the screen changes
as follows:
1...

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Notes
¥Ò
Ó is displayed on the screen if the
projector does not receive any signal from the
connected equipment. Put the equipment in
playback mode.
¥ Due to the lamp characteristic, flickers may
occasionally occur in a picture. This is not
malfunction of the unit.
¥ When an RGB source is selected and no
signal is sent from the computer for about 30
minutes, the projector turns to standby mode
for power saving. It automatically turns on
when the signal resumes. Pressing
ON/STANDBY also turns...