Toshiba Projector Tlp X4100u User Manual

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PREPARATION
POSITIONING PROJECTOR
●This projector is designed to project on a flat
projection surface.
●Projector can be focused from 4.6’ (1.4m) ~ 48.3’
(14.7m).
●Refer to figure below to adjust screen size.
Screen
Size
Distance40”
31”
4.6’ (1.4m)
40”
4.6’(1.4m)11.8’(3.6m)24.0’(7.3m)36.1’(11.0m)
Max. Zoom
Min. Zoom48.3’(14.7m)100”200”300”400”
308”
231”
154”
77”
31”
ROOM LIGHT
Brightness in room has a great influence on
picture quality. It is recommended to limit
ambient lighting in order to provide best
image.
Min. Zoom Max. Zoom
100”
77”
11.8’ (3.6m)
150”
115”
17.7’ (5.4m)
200”
154”
24.0’ (7.3m)
250”
192”
30.2’ (9.2m)
300”
231”
36.1’ (11.0m)
400”
308”
48.3’ (14.7m)
10 : 0
1
1
LENS SHIFT ADJUSTMENT
Projection lens can be moved up and down with motor-driven lens shift function.  This function makes it easy to
provide projected image where you want. U/D ratio can be adjusted 10 : 0 ~ 1 : 1 (refer to figure below.).  Refer
to P 22 for operation.
Highest  (10 : 0)Lowest  (1 : 1)
SETTING-UP PROJECTOR 
						

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PREPARATION
CAUTION IN CARRYING OR TRANSPORTING A PROJECTOR
●Do not drop or bump a projector, otherwise damages or malfunctions may result.
●When carrying a projector, use a suitable carrying case.
●Do not transport a projector by using a courier or transport service in an unsuitable transport case.  This
may cause damage to a projector.  To transport a projector through a courier or transport service, consult
your dealer for best way.
MOVING PROJECTOR
Use Carry Handle when moving a Projector.
When moving a projector, replace lens cover and retract
feet to prevent damage to lens and cabinet.
When this projector is not in use for an extended period,
put it into case (dust cover) supplied with this projector. 
ADJUSTABLE FEET
Picture tilt and projection angle can be adjusted by
rotating ADJUSTABLE FEET.  Projection angle can be
adjusted to 10.5 degrees. 
Lift front of a projector and pull FEET LOCK LATCHES
on both sides of a projector.1
ADJUSTABLE FEETFEET LOCK
LATCHES
Release FEET LOCK LATCHES to lock ADJUSTABLE
FEET and rotate ADJUSTABLE FEET to fine tune
position and tilt. 2
To shorten ADJUSTABLE FEET, lift front of a projector
and pull and undo FEET LOCK LATCHES.
Position and keystone distortion of image can be adjusted
using Menu Operation.  (Refer to P 22 and 37.)3
NOTE :THIS PROJECTOR SHOULD BE SET IN THE WAY
INDICATED. PROJECTION LAMP MAY MALFUNCTION. 
						

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S–VIDEO
R–AUDIO–L VIDEO/Y Cb/Pb    Cr/PrVIDEO/Y Cb/Pb Cr/Pr
RESETCONTROL PORT USBAUDIO 1 AUDIO 2ANALOG DIGITAL(DVI-D)
INPUT 1
INPUT 2
INPUT 3
R/C JACK
GB RH/V V
(
MONO)
CONNECTING PROJECTOR
TERMINALS OF PROJECTOR
When controlling computer
with Remote Control Unit of
this projector, connect mouse
port of your personal computer
to this connector.  (Refer to
P14.)
Connect S-VIDEO
output from video
equipment to this
jack.  (Refer to P15.)  
Connect an audio output
(stereo) from computer to
these jacks.
(Refer to P14.)
Connect an audio output
from video equipment to
these jacks.  
(Refer to P15.)
CONTROL PORT CONNECTOR
COMPUTER AUDIO
INPUT (1 and 2) JACKS
AUDIO INPUT JACKSVIDEO INPUT JACKSS-VIDEO INPUT JACK
Connect composite video
output from video equipment
to VIDEO/Y jack or connect
component video outputs to
VIDEO/Y, Cb/Pb and Cr/Pr
jacks.  (Refer to P15.)  
Connect computer (digital/analog)
output to one of these terminals.  
(Refer to P14.)
COMPUTER INPUT
TERMINALS (DIGITAL/ANALOG)
This projector has input and output terminals on its back for connecting computers and video equipment.  Refer to figures on
pages 13 to 15 and connect properly.
This projector uses a micro processor
to control this unit, and occasionally,
this micro processor may malfunction
and need to be reset.  This can be
done by pressing RESET button with a
pen, which will shut down and restart
unit. Do not use RESET function
excessively.
RESET BUTTON
When controlling computer with
Remote Control Unit of this
projector, connect mouse port
of your personal computer to
this terminal.  (Refer to P14.)
USB CONNECTOR (Series B)
✽Do not press this button.  This button
is used for our optional accessories.
Connect component video
output (Y, Cb, Cr or Y, Pb, Pr)
from video equipment to
VIDEO/Y, Cb/Pb and Cr/Pr
jacks or connect computer
output {5 BNC Type (Green,
Blue, Red, Horiz. Sync and
Vert. Sync.)} from computer
to G, B, R, H/V and V jacks.
(Refer to P14 and 15.)
5 BNC INPUT JACKS
When using Wired/Wireless
Remote Control Unit as Wired
Remote Control, Connect
Wired Remote Control Unit to
this jack with Remote Control
Cable (supplied).
R/C JACK 
						

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S–VIDEO
R–AUDIO–L VIDEO/Y Cb/Pb    Cr/PrVIDEO/Y Cb/Pb Cr/Pr
RESETCONTROL PORT USBAUDIO 1 AUDIO 2ANALOG DIGITAL(DVI-D)
INPUT 1
INPUT 2
INPUT 3R/C JACK
GB RH/V V
(
MONO)
ON
1DIPON
OFF
23456
13 MODE (640 x 480)
16 MODE (832 x 624)
19 MODE (1024 x 768)OFF ON ON
ON ON
ON ONOFF OFF OFF
OFF OFF OFF OFF
OFF OFF OFF OFF1234 56
OFF OFF ON ON ON ON 21 MODE (1152 x 870)
CONNECTING PROJECTOR
CONNECTING TO COMPUTER
IBM-compatible computer or Macintosh computer (VGA / SVGA / XGA / SXGA)
VGA Cable Monitor Output
Desktop type Laptop type
Control Cable
for Serial Port
Terminal
Serial portPS/2 port Audio Output
CONTROL
PORT
COMPUTER 
AUDIO IN 1 or 2
COMPUTER IN ANALOGUse one of these Control
Cables corresponding with
terminal of your computer.
ADB port
Cables used for connection(✽= Cable or adapter is not supplied with this projector.)
Control Cable
for PS/2 PortControl Cable
for ADB PortAudio 
Cable ✽(stereo)
NOTE :When connecting cable, power cords of both
a projector and external equipment should
be disconnected from AC outlet.  Turn a
projector and peripheral equipment on
before computer is switched on.
USB port
MAC Adapter
Set slide switches
according to chart
below.
• VGA Cable (HDB 15 pin)
• DVI-Digital Cable (for Single Link T.M.D.S.) 
✽
• BNC Cable ✽
• Control Cable for PS/2 Port, Serial Port or ADB Port• USB Cable 
✽
• MAC Adapter (When connecting to Macintosh computer)
• Audio Cables (RCA x 2 and Mini Plug (stereo) x 1)
✽
Terminals 
of a Projector
Terminal
Terminal DVI 
Cable ✽
Monitor Output
USB
COMPUTER IN DIGITAL
Set switches as shown in table
below depending on RESOLU-
TION MODE that you want to
use before you turn on projec-
tor and computer.
◆MAC ADAPTER
USB 
Cable ✽
BNC
Cable ✽ 
						

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CONNECTING PROJECTOR
CONNECTING TO VIDEO EQUIPMENT
S–VIDEO
R–AUDIO–L VIDEO/Y Cb/Pb    Cr/PrVIDEO/Y Cb/Pb Cr/Pr
RESETCONTROL PORT USBAUDIO 1 AUDIO 2ANALOG DIGITAL(DVI-D)
INPUT 1
INPUT 2
INPUT 3R/C JACK
GB RH/V V
(
MONO)
Video Source (example)
Video Cassette Recorder Video Disc Player
S-VIDEO
Cable ✽
Terminals 
of a Projector
S-VIDEO Output
Cables used for connection(✽= Cable is not supplied with this projector.)
• Video Cable (RCA x 1 or RCA x 3) 
✽
• BNC Cable ✽
• S-VIDEO Cable ✽
• Audio Cable (RCA x 2) ✽
NOTE :
When connecting cable, power cords of
both a projector and external equipment
should be disconnected from AC outlet. 
Audio Cable
(RCA x 2) ✽
AUDIO IN
S-VIDEOY - Cb/Pb - Cr/PrVIDEOComponent video output equipment.
(such as DVD player or high-definition TV source.)
Composite
Video OutputComponent Video Output
(Y, Cb/Pb, Cr/Pr)Component Video Output
(Y, Cb/Pb, Cr/Pr)
Y - Cb/Pb - Cr/Pr
Video Cables
(RCA x 1 or
RCA x 3) ✽BNC Cable ✽
Audio OutputComposite
Video Output
VIDEO 
						

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BEFORE OPERATION
VOLUME
ON-OFF
FOCUS
ZOOM
D.ZOOM
MENUMUTE
LASER
KEYSTONE
NO SHOWFREEZE
AUTO PC ADJ.IMAGE
P-TIMER
LOCK
INPUT
LENS SHIFT
OPERATION OF REMOTE CONTROL
ON
ALL OFF
ALL-OFF SWITCH
Left Side
When using Remote Control Unit,
turn this switch to “ON.”  And turn it
to “ALL OFF” when it is not used.
This Remote Control Unit emits a laser beam as laser pointer function from Laser Light Window.  When LASER button is
pressed, laser light goes on.  And when LASER button is being pressed for more than 1 minute or LASER button is released,
light goes off.  LASER POINTER INDICATOR lights RED and Laser is emitted with RED light to indicate laser beam is being
emitted.
Laser emitted is a class IIlaser; therefore, do not look into Laser Light Window or shine laser beam on yourself or other
people.  Three marks bellow are caution labels for laser beam.
CAUTION: Use of controls, adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result
hazardous radiation exposure.
Laser Light Window
These caution labels are put on remote control.
LASER POINTER FUNCTION
Used to select input source.
(P24)
Used to execute item
selected, or to expand
or compress image in
DIGITAL ZOOM +/–
mode. (P31)
It is also used as a PC
mouse in Wireless
Mouse Operation. (P39)
POWER ON-OFF BUTTON
Used to turn projector on or
off.  (P21)
MENU BUTTON
Used to select MENU
operation.  (P19, 20)
INPUT BUTTON
LASER BUTTON
Used to operate Laser Pointer
Function.  Laser beam is
emitted while pressing this
button within 1 minute.
When using this Laser Pointer
for more than 1 minute, release
LASER button and press it
again.
Used to move a pointer on ON-
SCREEN MENU, adjust each
item, or pan image in DIGITAL
ZOOM +/– mode.  (P31)
It is also used as a PC mouse
in Wireless Mouse Operation.
(P39)
✽When pressing center of this
button, it works as SELECT
button.
POINT BUTTON
Used as a PC mouse in
Wireless Mouse Operation.
(P39)
RIGHT CLICK BUTTON
Used to operate P-TIMER
function.  (P23)
Lights red while laser beam
is emitted from Laser Light
Window.
LASER POINTER INDICATOR
P-TIMER BUTTON
LASER POINTER INDICATOR
SELECT BUTTON 
						

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BEFORE OPERATION
To insure safe operation, please observe following precautions :
●Use (2) AA, UM3 or R06 type alkaline batteries.
●Replace two batteries at same time.
●Do not use a new battery with an used battery.
●Avoid contact with water or liquid.
●Do not expose Remote Control Unit to moisture, or heat.
●Do not drop Remote Control Unit.
●If a battery has leaked on Remote Control Unit, carefully wipe case clean and install new batteries.
●Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
●Dispose of used batteries according to batteries manufacturers instructions and local rules.
Press lid down-
ward and slide it.
Remove battery
compartment lid.Slide batteries into
compartment.Replace compartment lid.
Two AA size batteries
For correct polarity (+ and
–), be sure battery
terminals are in contact
with pins in compartment.
Remote Control Batteries Installation
123
Operating Range 
Point Remote Control Unit toward
projector (Receiver Window)
whenever pressing any button.
Maximum operating range for
Remote Control Unit is about 16.4’
(5m) and 60° in front and rear of a
projector.
16.4’
(5 m)
60°
16.4’
(5 m)
Used to adjust zoom.
(P22)
VOLUME
ON-OFF
FOCUS
ZOOM
D.ZOOM
MENUMUTE
LASER
KEYSTONE
NO SHOWFREEZE
AUTO PC ADJ.IMAGE
P-TIMER
LOCK
INPUT
LENS SHIFT
MUTE BUTTON
Used to mute sound.(P23)
ZOOM BUTTON
FOCUS BUTTON
Used to adjust focus.
(P22)
NO SHOW BUTTON
Used to turn picture into
black image.  (P23)
AUTO PC ADJ. BUTTON
Use to operate AUTO PC
Adjustment function.  (P25)
VOLUME BUTTON
Used to adjust volume.
(P23)
D.ZOOM BUTTON
Used to select DIGITAL
ZOOM +/– mode and
resize image. (P31)
KEYSTONE BUTTON
Used to correct
keystone distortion.
(P22, 37)
FREEZE BUTTON
Used to freeze picture.
(P23)
IMAGE BUTTON
Used to select image
level.  (P29, 34)
60°
LENS SHIFT  BUTTON
Used to select LENS
SHIFT function.  (P22)WIRED REMOTE JACK
When using as Wired
Remote Control, connect
Remote Control Cable  to
this jack.
Battery installation is
required when using as
Wired Remote Control.  
						

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BEFORE OPERATION
TOP CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
Used to open or close
MENU operation. (P19,
20)
MENU BUTTON
IMAGE BUTTON
READY INDICATOR
SELECT BUTTON
POWER ON–OFF BUTTON
INPUT BUTTON
WARNING TEMP. INDICATORLAMP INDICATOR
POINT (VOLUME + / – ) BUTTONS 
LAMP REPLACE INDICATOR
Used to select image
level.  (P29, 34)
Lights  green when  a
projector is ready to be
turned on.  And it
flashes green in Power
Management mode.
(P38)Becomes dim when a
projector is turned on.
And bright when a
projector is in stand-by
mode.Turns to yellow when
life of projection lamp
draws to an end.  (P41)Flashes red when
internal projector
temperature is too
high.  (P40)
Used to select input
source.  (P24)
Used to select an item or adjust
value in ON-SCREEN MENU.  They
are also used to pan image in
DIGITAL ZOOM 
+/– mode. (P31)
POINT LEFT/RIGHT buttons are
also used as VOLUME +/– buttons.
Used to execute item
selected.  It is also used
to expand / compress
image in DIGITAL
ZOOM mode. (P31)
Used to turn a projector
on or off.  (P21)
Used to adjust zoom.
(P22)
FOCUS BUTTON
Used to adjust focus.
(P22)
ZOOM BUTTON
This projector has CONTROL BUTTONS (TOP CONTROLS) and INDICATORS on its top.
LENS SHIFT BUTTON
Used to select LENS
SHIFT function.  (P22)
AUTO PC ADJ. BUTTON
Used to operate AUTO PC
Adjustment function.  (P25) 
						

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HOW TO OPERATE ON-SCREEN MENU
FLOW OF ON-SCREEN MENU OPERATION
Display ON-SCREEN MENU
Press MENU button to display ON-SCREEN MENU (MENU
BAR).  A red frame is POINTER.
Move POINTER (red frame) to MENU ICON that you want to
select by pressing POINT RIGHT / LEFT buttons.
Adjust ITEM DATA by pressing POINT RIGHT / LEFT
buttons.
Refer to following pages for details of respective
adjustments.
Press POINT DOWN button and move POINTER (red frame
or red arrow) to ITEM that you want to adjust, and then press
SELECT button to show ITEM DATA.
Select Menu to be adjusted
Control or adjust item through ON-SCREEN MENU
1
2
4
3
You can control and adjust this projector through ON-SCREEN
MENU.  Refer to following pages to operate each adjustment on
ON-SCREEN MENU.
2  MOVING POINTER
3  SELECT ITEM
Move pointer (✽see below) or adjust value of item by pressing
POINT button(s) on Top Control or on Remote Control Unit.
Select item or set selected function by pressing SELECT button.
OPERATING ON-SCREEN MENU
✽Pointer is icon on ON-SCREEN MENU to select item.  See fig-
ures on section FLOW OF ON-SCREEN MENU OPERATION
below.
Used to select item.SELECT BUTTON
Used to move Pointer
UP/ DOWN/ RIGHT/
LEFT.POINT BUTTONS
TOP CONTROL
MENU BAR
POINTER
(red frame) MENU ICON
ITEM DATA
Press POINT LEFT/RIGHT
buttons to adjust value or
set function.
SELECT
BUTTON
POINTER (red frame)
Press POINT DOWN button to
move POINTER.
1  DISPLAY MENU
Press MENU button to display ON-SCREEN MENU.
ITEM
Used to select item.SELECT BUTTON
Used to move Pointer
UP/ DOWN/ RIGHT/
LEFT.POINT BUTTON
WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL
BEFORE OPERATION 
						

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BEFORE OPERATION
MENU BAR
PC SYSTEM MENU
Used to select
computer system.
(Refer to P24, 25)
IMAGE ADJUST MENU
Used to adjust
computer image. 
[Contrast / Brightness
/ White Balance
(R/G/B) / Gamma]
(Refer to P30)
SETTING MENU
Used to change
settings of projector
or reset Lamp
Replace Counter. 
(Refer to P37,-39)
SOUND MENU
Used to adjust
volume or mute
sound.
(Refer to P23)
IMAGE SELECT MENU
Used to select
image level among
Standard, Real
and Image 1 ~ 4.
(Refer to P29)
FOR PC SOURCEPress MENU BUTTON while connecting to PC input source.
AV SYSTEM MENU
Used to select
system of selected
video source.
(Refer to P33)
IMAGE ADJUST MENU
Used to adjust picture image.  [Contrast / Brightness / Color /
Tint / White balance (R/G/B) /
Sharpness / Gamma/Noise
Reduction/Progressive] 
(Refer to P35, 36)
FOR VIDEO SOURCEPress MENU BUTTON while connecting to VIDEO input source.
Same function as
Menu for PC source.
INPUT MENU
Used to select
input source
(Input 1, Input 2
or Input 3).
(Refer to P32)
PC ADJUST MENU
Used to adjust
parameters to
match with input
signal format.
(Refer to P25-27)
IMAGE SELECT MENU
Used to select image
level among
Standard, Cinema
and Image 1 ~ 4.
(Refer to P34)SCREEN MENU
Used to set size of
image to Normal
or Wide.
(Refer to P36)
GUIDE WINDOW
Shows selected
item of ON-
SCREEN MENU.
Same function as
Menu for PC source.
INPUT MENU
Used to select
input source (Input
1, Input 2 or Input
3). (Refer to P24)
SCREEN MENU
Used to adjust size
of image.  [Normal
/ True / Wide /
Digital zoom +/–]
(Refer to P31)