Toshiba Tdp T420u Projector User Manual

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Preparations

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® 000, Windows® XP, or 
Windows Vista® OS, that is equipped with a USB port which can support USB1.1 (The mouse 
remote control receiver is also supported on OS 9 or OS X for the Macintosh).  However, 
please note that Toshiba does not guarantee the operation of all...

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Connection
Before connection
Read the owner’s manual of the device you are connecting to the projector.
Some computers cannot be used with or connected to this projector.
Check for an RGB output terminal, supported signal 
p.97, etc.
Turn off the power of both devices before connecting.
The  gures below show sample connections. This does not mean that all of these devices 
can or must be connected simultaneously.
Connecting with computers
 Notes
The MONITOR OUT terminal outputs analog...

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Connecting the power cord
1 Insert the power cord connector 
into the AC IN socket of the 
projector.
2 Insert the power cord plug into a 
wall or other power outlet.
Removing the lens capBe sure to remove the lens cap when the power is turned on. If the cap is left on the 
projector, it could become deformed due to heat.
Turning the power on
1 Turn on the main power switch.
The ON/STANDBY indicator will change to orange, 
indicating standby mode.
2 Press the ON/STANDBY...

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Basic operations
1  Turn on the power.
Turn on the power by following the instructions in “Turning the power on” p.24.
2  Select the language and the lamp power (When using the 
fi rst time).
When the projector is used for the   rst time after purchase, the start menu for language 
(to display the menus and messages on the screen) and lamp power selection and 
con guration is displayed in English. (If the screen is out of focus, adjust it according to 
the step 
6.)
1 Use the , ,  or...

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 Precautions
Lamp characteristics may rarely cause the brightness to  uctuate slightly.
The DLP® chip is made using extremely advanced technology. There may be black spots 
(pixels that do not light) or bright spots (pixels that are constantly lit) on the panel. These 
are intrinsic characteristics of the technology and are not malfunctions.
 Notes
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...

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Zooming out the images
This projector is provided with the digital zoom (electric zoom: 100 - 6%) in addition 
to the optical zoom (manual adjustment with zooming ring). (Note that the display, if 
digitally zoomed out, may suffer from some degradation.)
1 Press the ZOOM – button.
Each time the ZOOM – button is pressed, the 
image is reduced in size.
2 Press ZOOM + button to bring it back 
to the original size.
Each time the ZOOM + button is pressed, the 
image size...




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Using handy features (Continued)
Cutting off the picture and sound temporarily (Mute)
When you want to project the images of another projector, overhead 
projector, etc. temporarily, this projector’s images and sound can be 
turned off.
 Press the remote control’s MUTE button.
The picture and sound are cut off. (The Mute function is released 
when pressing the MUTE button again.)
 Notes
The  icon will appear while mute is in effect.Operating any other functions will...

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 How to set password (from [Off] to [On])
1 Select [Password] in the Default setting 2 menu and press the  or  
button.
2 Select [Password setting] next, and press the  or  button.
3 Select [On].
4 Select [OK] and press the  button.
The password entry screen is displayed.
5 Enter the password using numeric keys of the remote control.
6 The password setting will be set as [On].
  How to operate when password is [On]
1 Turn on the power.
2 The lamp lights and the password entry...

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The image adjustment menu
Use this menu to set or adjust image-related items. Items that can be set or adjusted 
are marked “Yes”, and those that cannot are marked “No”. (When an item is masked, it 
indicates that you cannot select for the current input.)
Item  DescriptionDigital AnalogVideoS-videoNetwork
USB
memoryRGBY/PB/PRRGBY/PB/PR
Contrast Adjust the image contrast.
 Lower  HigherYe s Ye s Ye s Ye s Ye s Ye s Ye s Ye s
BrightnessAdjust the brightness of the image.
 Darker...

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The display setting menu
Use this menu to set screen display-related items.
(The items in gray color cannot be set with the current input selection.)
Item  Description
Screen sizeScreen size setting
[ or : Enter setting]  [:Selection]  [Enter: ]Normal/Full/Thru/Wide
Up/down shiftLets the projected images shift vertically when the screen size setting is wide 
display (within the range of 104 × 768).
Lower the image  Raise the image...