TDP-T45

(XGA)
OWNER’S MANUAL
DATA PROJECTOR

Others Maintenance Operations Preparations Before Using

Before Using
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

Before Using
to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
persons.
connected.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance. RESPONSIBLE PARTY: TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC.
9740 Irvine Blvd., Irvine, CA 92618-1697 U.S.A
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE Phone: (949) 583-3000
THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DANGEROUS HIGH VOLTAGES
ARE PRESENT INSIDE THE ENCLOSURE. DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET.
WARNING: Changes or modifications made to this equipment, not expressly approved
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY.
USA only by Toshiba, or parties authorized by Toshiba, could void the user’s authority
WARNING: Handling the cord on this product or cords associated with accessories sold with to operate the equipment.
USA only this product, will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California
to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. Notice: This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil
CANADA only numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
WARNING: This [product] contains mercury. Disposal of mercury may be regulated due to
USA only environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please
contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance: www.eiae.org. LABEL LOCATIONS
CAUTION Label (LASER)
MODEL NAME: TDP-T45 USA only

TRADE NAME: DATA PROJECTOR MODEL NAME: TDP-T45

Tested To Comply
With FCC Standards
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FCC NOTICE: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any LASER WARNING
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct CAUTION Label (LASER)
the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Caution – use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than

those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND 5. Heat 8. Power-Cord Protection

Before Using
INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN IN THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND THOSE The product should be situated Power-supply cords should be
MARKED ON THE UNIT. RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE away from heat sources such as routed so that they are not likely to
REFERENCE. radiators, heat registers, stoves, or be walked on or pinched by items
This set has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can other products (including placed upon or against them,
result in electric shock or fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated in this unit will protect you amplifiers) that produce heat. paying particular attention to cords
if you observe the following procedures for installation, use and servicing. This unit is fully at plugs, convenience receptacles,
transistorized and does not contain any parts that can be repaired by the user. and the point where they exit from
DO NOT REMOVE THE CABINET COVER, OR YOU MAY BE EXPOSED TO the product.
DANGEROUS VOLTAGE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL ONLY.
1. Read Owner's Manual 3. Source of Light
After unpacking this product, read Do not look into the lens while the
the owner's manual carefully, and lamp is on. The strong light from 6. Water and Moisture
follow all the operating and other the lamp may cause damage to Do not use this product near water.
instructions. your eyes or sight. - for example, near a bath tub,
wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry 9. Overloading
tub; in a wet basement; or near a Do not overload wall outlets;
swimming pool and the like. extension cords, or integral
convenience receptacles as this
can result in a risk of fire or
electric shock.

2. Power Sources 4. Ventilation

This product should be operated Openings in the cabinet are
only from the type of power source provided for ventilation and to
indicated on the marking label. ensure reliable operation of the 7. Cleaning
If you are not sure of the type of product and to protect it from Unplug this product from the wall
power supply to your home, overheating, and these openings outlet before cleaning. Do not use
consult your product dealer or must not be blocked or covered. liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
local power company. The openings should never be Use a soft cloth for cleaning.
For products intended to operate blocked by placing the product on
from battery power, or other a bed, sofa, rug or other similar
sources, refer to the operating surface. This product should not
instructions. be placed in a built-in installation
such as a bookcase or rack unless
proper ventilation is provided or
the manufacturer's instructions
have been adhered to.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (Continued)
10. Lightning storms 12. Do not place the product 15. Accessories e) If the product has been dropped or

Before Using
damaged in any way.
For added protection for this vertically Do not place this product on an
product during storm, or when it is unstable cart, stand, tripod, f) When the product exhibits a
Do not use the product in the distinct change in performance -
left unattended and unused for upright position to project the bracket, or table. The product may
long periods of time, unplug it from fall, causing serious injury to a this indicates a need for service.
pictures at the ceiling, or any other
the wall outlet. This will prevent vertical positions. It may fall down child or adult, and serious damage
damage to the product due to and dangerous. to the product. A product and cart 17. If glass components,
lightning and power-line surges. combination should be moved with including lens and lamp,
However, while it is thundering or care. Quick stops, excessive
lightning, do not touch the force, and uneven surfaces may should break, contact your
apparatus and any connected cause the product and cart dealer for repair service.
cable and/or equipment. combination to overturn. This product incorporates glass
This will prevent you from components, including a lens and
receiving the electric shock by an a lamp. If such parts should
electric surge. break, please handle with care to
avoid injury and contact your
dealer for repair service. The
13. Stack Inhibited broken pieces of glass may cause
Do not stack other equipment on to injury. In the unlikely event of
this product or do not place this S3125A
the lamp rupturing, thoroughly
product on the other equipment. clean the area around the
Top and bottom plates of this 16. Damage Requiring Service projector and discard any edible
product develops heat and may Unplug this product from the wall items placed in that area.
11. Object and Liquid Entry give some undesirable damage to outlet and refer servicing to
Never push objects of any kind other unit. qualified service personnel under 18. Servicing
into this product through openings the following conditions: Do not attempt to service this
as they may touch dangerous a) When the power-supply cord or product yourself as opening or
voltage points or short-out parts plug is damaged. removing covers may expose you
that could result in a fire or electric b) If liquid has been spilled, or to dangerous voltage or other
shock. Never spill liquid of any objects have fallen into the hazards. Refer all servicing to
kind on the product. product. qualified service personnel.
c) If the product has been exposed to
rain or water.
14. Attachments d) If the product does not operate
Do not use attachments not normally by following the operating
recommended by the product instructions. Adjust only those
manufacturer as they may cause controls that are covered by the
hazards. operating instructions as an
improper adjustment of other
controls may result in damage and
will often require extensive work by
a qualified technician to restore
the product to its normal
operation.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) POWER SUPPLY CORD SELECTION
19. Replacement Parts 22. Do not look into the laser If your line voltage is 220 to 240V, use one of the following types of cable.

Before Using
When replacement parts are light source of the remote Plug Plug
required, be sure the service control or direct the laser configuration Plug type Line voltage configuration Plug type Line voltage
technician has used replacement
parts specified by the pointer toward a person or Australian 200 – 240V
EURO 220 – 240V
manufacturer or have the same a mirror. 240V
10A
characteristics as the original part. The laser beam may cause
Unauthorized substitutions may damage to the eyes or sight. Switzerland 200 – 240V
result in fire, electric shock, or UK 220 – 240V 240V
other hazards. 6A
(Replacement of the lamp only
23. Do not use the product in a
Use a 5A fuse which is approved by ASTA
should be made by users.) closed installation state. or BSI to BSI362. North American 200 – 240V
Always replace the fuse cover after 240V
Do not place the product in a box 15A
or in any other closed installation changing the fuse.
20. Safety Check
state. Otherwise it may overheat.
Upon completion of any service or This could result in a risk of fire.
repairs to this product, ask the
service technician to perform
safety checks to determine that IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
the product is in proper operating
condition. Save Original Packing Materials
The original shipping carton and packing materials will come in handy if you ever have to
ship your projector. For maximum protection, repack the set as it was originally packed at
the factory.

Moisture Condensation
Never operate this unit immediately after moving it from a cold location to a warm location.
When the unit is exposed to such a change in temperature, moisture may condense on
21. Do not leave thermal- the crucial internal parts. To prevent the unit from possible damage, do not use the unit for
paper documents or easily at least 2 hours when there is an extreme or sudden change in temperature.
deformed items on top of
the unit or near the air Place and Manner of Installation
exhaust for long periods • Do not place in hot locations, such as near heating equipment. Doing so could cause
malfunction, and shorten the life of the projector.
of time. • Avoid locations with oil or cigarette smoke. Doing so will dirty the optical parts,
The heat from the unit could erase shortening their lives, and darkening the screen.
the information on the thermal • Do not use this product in the upright position or tilt it up or down by more than 20° from
paper, or cause deformation or level. Doing so may cause a failure or shorten the life of the product.
• Using this instrument near a TV or radio may cause interference to the images or audio
warping.
sound. If this happens, move it away from the TV or radio.
• Moving the projector from a low-temperature room to a high-temperature room may
cause condensation on the lens or internal parts in the instrument. If you continue to use
it in that situation, the malfunction may result. Ensure to wait until the condensation
naturally disappears.
• In a high altitude location where air is thin, cooling efficiency is reduced so use the
projector with [Fan mode] set to [High]. p.33

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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS (Continued)
Avoid Volatile Liquid Disposal

Before Using
Do not use volatile liquids, such as an insect spray, near the unit. Do not leave rubber or This product contains substances which are harmful to humans and the environment.
plastic products touching the unit for a long time. They will leave marks on the finish. • The lamp contains inorganic mercury.
If cleaning with a chemically saturated cloth, be sure to follow the product's precautions. Please dispose of this product or used lamps in accordance with local regulations.
Following information is only for EU-member states:
The use of the symbol indicates that this product may not be treated as
EXEMPTION CLAUSES household waste. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will
help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and
human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste
• Toshiba Corporation bears no responsibility in the case of damages arising from natural
handling of this product. For more detailed information about recycling of this
disaster such as earthquakes, lightning, etc., fire not liable to Toshiba Corporation,
product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal
operation, theft or mischief by third parties, other accidents, or use under abnormal
service or the shop where you purchased the product.
conditions including erroneous or improper operation and other problems.
• Toshiba Corporation bears no responsibility for incidental damages (lost profit, work Trademarks
interruption, corruption or loss of the memory contents, etc.) arising from the use of or the • VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA, UXGA are trademarks or registered trademarks of
inability to use this unit. International Business Machines Corporation.
• Toshiba Corporation accepts no liability whatsoever for any damages arising from not • Digital Light Processing, Digital Micromirror Device and DMD are trademakes of Texas
having followed the descriptions in this Instruction Manual. Instruments.
• Toshiba Corporation accepts no liability whatsoever for any damages arising from • Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
malfunctions arising from combination with equipment or software that is not related to • Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other
Toshiba Corporation. countries.
• Adobe is a registered trademark and Acrobat Reader is a trademark of Adobe Systems
Incorporated.
OTHER CAUTIONS AND INFORMATIONS Notational Conventions Used in This Manual
• References to pages with related information are annotated as follows.
Copyrights For example, if making a reference to page 36: p.36
• The illustrations in this document are for reference purposes only and may not reflect
Showing or transmitting commercial imaging software or broadcast or cable-broad
your package exactly.
casting programs with the purpose of other than the personal and private viewing,
including modifying images using the freeze or resize functions, or displaying with the
varying aspect ratio of the images, could violate the direct or indirect copyrights of the
imaging software or broadcast program, etc., if done without first consulting with the REMOTE CONTROL BATTERIES
copyright holder. For this reason, please take appropriate measures before performing
one of the actions listed above, including obtaining a license from the copyright holder. • Be sure to use AAA size batteries.
• Do not reverse the polarity when inserting the battery.
• Do not recharge, heat, disassemble, short-circuit, or burn the battery.
• Do not use the battery beyond the expiration date indicated on the battery or leave a
dead battery in the remote control.
• Do not mix batteries of different types, such as alkaline and manganese. Do not mix new
and used batteries.
Using the batteries improperly may cause them to explode or leak and lead to burn or injury. If
battery-leaking fluid contacts skin, wash the fluid off immediately with clean water and consult a
doctor. If the fluid is spilt on an instrument, avoid contact and wipe it off using tissue paper.
In the spaces provided below, record the Model and Serial No. located at the bottom of your
(Dispose of the used tissue paper as flammable garbage after moistening with water.)
projector.
Model No. Serial No.
Retain this information for future reference.

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CONTENTS
Before Using Others

Before Using
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .................................................................................. 2 Trouble indications ............................................................................................. 38
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................... 4 Before calling service personnel ........................................................................ 39
POWER SUPPLY CORD SELECTION .............................................................. 9 Specifications ..................................................................................................... 40
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS ........................................................................... 9 List of general specifications .......................................................................... 40
EXEMPTION CLAUSES .................................................................................... 10 List of supported signals (RGB signals) ......................................................... 41
OTHER CAUTIONS AND INFORMATIONS ...................................................... 10 List of supported signals (Y/PB/PR signals) .................................................... 42
REMOTE CONTROL BATTERIES .................................................................... 11 List of supported signals (Video, S-Video signals) ......................................... 42
CONTENTS ....................................................................................................... 12 Pin assignment of COMPUTER-1/2 & MONITOR terminals .......................... 42
CONTROL terminal ........................................................................................ 43
Preparations Separately Sold Product ................................................................................. 43
Checking the package contents ......................................................................... 14
Names of each part on the main unit ................................................................. 15
Names of each part on the control panel and remote control ............................ 16
Parts on the rear panel ...................................................................................... 17
Preparing and using the remote control ............................................................. 18
Operating a computer using the remote control ................................................ 20
Placement .......................................................................................................... 21
Connection ......................................................................................................... 22

Operations
Turning the power on and off ............................................................................. 23
Basic operations ................................................................................................ 25
Using handy features ......................................................................................... 27
Using auto setting ........................................................................................... 27
Cutting off the picture and sound temporarily (Mute) ..................................... 29
Freezing the image (Freeze) .......................................................................... 29
Using the menus ................................................................................................ 30
How to use the menus .................................................................................... 30
The image adjustment menu .......................................................................... 31
The display setting menu ................................................................................ 32
The default setting menu ................................................................................ 33
Displaying Information (Status display) .......................................................... 34

Maintenance
About lamp ......................................................................................................... 35
Lamp replacement ............................................................................................. 35
Lens and main unit cleaning .............................................................................. 37

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Preparations
Checking the package contents Names of each part on the main unit
Please make sure that the following items are included in the box, along with the main unit. If
any item is missing, please contact the store immediately where you purchased the product. (6) (5) (4) (3) (2) (1)

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Back Front
■ (1) Remote control
■ (2) LR06 (SIZE AAA) batteries for remote control (2)
■ (3) CD-ROM Name : Function
■ (4) Owner’s Manual (1) Lens : Projects expanded image.
■ (5) RGB cable (3m) (2) Infrared remote sensor : Senses commands from the remote control. p.18
■ (6) Power cord (See note) (3) Foot adjuster release button : Press to stow the foot adjuster. p.26
■ (7) Carrying bag (4) Air exhaust : Expels air that has grown hot inside the projector.
■ (8) Mouse remote control receiver (5) Control panel : Operates the projector. p.16
(6) Zooming lever : Adjusts screen size. p.26
Note
(7) Air intake : Draws in air from outside the projector.
The shape and number of supplied power cords vary depending on the product destination.
(8) Rear panel : Connects external devices. p.17
(9) Tilt adjuster : Adjusts the projector’s horizontal tilt. p.26
◆The Supplied CD-ROM (10) Lamp cover : Remove to replace lamp. p.36
The supplied CD-ROM contains an owner’s manual, including information not available for (11) Foot adjuster : Adjusts the vertical projection angle. p.26
the printed Owner’s manual (Getting started) and Acrobat® Reader™ to view the manual. (12) Focusing lever : Adjusts screen focus. p.26
■ Installing Acrobat® Reader™
Windows®: Run the CD-ROM, select the Reader/English folder, and run ar500enu.exe.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Macintosh: Run the CD-ROM, select the Reader/English folder, and run Reader
Installer. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.
■ Viewing the manual
Run the CD-ROM and double-click on Start.pdf. Acrobat® Reader™ launches, and the
menu screen of the Owner’s manual appears. Click on your language. The Owner’s
Manual cover and list of bookmarks appear. Click on a bookmark title to view that
section of the manual. Click on p. to view a reference page with related information.
See the Help menu for more information about Acrobat® Reader™.

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Names of each part on the control panel and remote control Parts on the rear panel
Control panel Remote Control (6) (5) (4) (3) (2) (1)
(9) (10) (11) Front Rear
LAMP
TEMP
FAN
Remote control
transmitter
(1) CONTROL S-VIDEO

(8) MONITOR AUDIO OUT

(2) R L VIDEO

(5) COMPUTER 2 IN
( Y/PB/PR ) AUDIO IN
COMPUTER 1 IN
( Y/PB/PR )

(8)
(7) (3) (18)

(11) ENTER
(19)
(4) R-CLICK

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(6) (5) (13) RETURN (15)
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(3) (15) (14) (13) (12) (11) (10) (9) (8) (7)
INPUT SET UP MENU

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CAUTION (16)
Name : Main Function
• Do not look into the laser light (4) Battery
cover (1) Infrared remote sensor : Senses commands from the remote control. p.18
source of the remote control or (17)
direct the laser pointer toward a (2) S-VIDEO terminal : Input S video signals from video equipment.
person or a mirror. (3) AUDIO (L/R) terminal : Input audio signals from video equipment.
• Handling and adjusting other than (4) CONTROL terminal : When operating the projector via a computer, connect
described here may lead to this to the controlling computer’s RS-232C port. p.43
dangerous exposure to laser. Control button
cover (5) AUDIO OUT terminal : Outputs audio signals.
(6) MONITOR terminal : Connect to a computer display, etc.
Name : Main Function (7) AC IN socket : Connect the supplied power cord here.
(1) ENTER button : Accepts the selected mode. (8) Main power switch : AC power line ON (standby)/OFF.
(2) MENU button : Displays menus. p.30 (9) Speaker : Outputs audio sound.
(3) SET UP button : Sets up image and mode. p.27 (10) Antitheft lock hole : Attach a safety cable or any other antitheft device.
(4) ON/STANDBY button : Turns the power on/off (standby). p.23 (11) VIDEO terminal : Input video signals from video equipment.
(5) ON indicator : Displays whether power is on or off. p.23 (12) AUDIO (L/R) terminal : Input audio signals from video equipment.
(6) INPUT button : Selects input. p.25 (13) COMPUTER 1 terminal : Input RGB signal from a computer or other source, or a
(7) RETURN button : Goes back one screen. component video signal (Y/PB/PR) from video
(8) Selection button : Menu selections and adjustments,etc. p.31 equipment.
(9) LAMP indicator : Displays lamp mode. p.24 (14) AUDIO IN terminal : Input audio signals from a computer or video
(10) TEMP indicator : Lights when internal temperature too high. p.38 equipment with a component video signal output
(11) FAN indicator : Displays cooling fan mode. p.38 terminal.
(12) Transmission indicator : Lights when remote control transmitting. (15) COMPUTER 2 terminal : Input RGB signal from a computer or other source, or a
(13) PJ MODE button : Switches remote control mode. p.19 component video signal (Y/PB/PR) from video
(14) button : This control functions as a computer’s [↓] button. p.20 equipment.
(15) button : This control functions as a computer’s [↑] button. p.20
(16) FREEZE button : Pauses image. p.29 Note
(17) MUTE button : Cuts off the picture and sound temporarily. p.29 • Although this owner’s manual abbreviates component video signals as Y/PB/PR, the
(18) L-CLICK button : Left button click of remote control mouse. p.20 product also supports signals from video equipment marked “Y/CB/CR.”
(19) LASER button : Displays laser point.
Note
• For the remainder of this manual, buttons are referred to as follows:
Selection buttons ⇒ ; ENTER button ⇒

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Preparing and using the remote control
■ Loading dry-cell batteries ■ Operating the remote ■ Switching operation modes
into the remote control control Operation modes should be switched between projector operation and computer operation.
q Remove the battery cover. Point the remote control toward the Switching the remote control operation mode.
projector’s infrared remote sensor, Pressing this button toggles the mode.
and press a button on the remote When this button is lit, the remote control is in [PJ Mode]
control. (Projector operation mode).
• Operating the projector from the front If no operations are made for 30 seconds, this light goes
out, and the remote switches back to [PC Mode] (Computer
w Insert the dry-cell batteries. operation mode).
Be sure to align the plus and minus

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ends of the batteries properly. [PJ Mode] : Functions as a select button.
Approx. 15° If no menu is displayed, adjusts volume.
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[PC Mode] : Functions as a down button. Used to go back
used. • Operating the projector from the rear RETURN on Microsoft® PowerPoint® slides, etc.
ESC
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[PC Mode] : Functions as an up button. Used to go forward
on Microsoft® PowerPoint® slides, etc.
INPUT SET UP MENU

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(2)
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[PC Mode] : Functions as the right mouse button (R-CLICK).
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Pressing one of these buttons automatically sets the remote

Dry-cell batteries control to [PJ Mode].
• Before using the batteries, be sure to observe the Safety Precautions described in If no operations are made for 30 seconds, and the remote
previous pages. switches back to [PC Mode].
• Remove batteries from remote control when not using for extended periods.
• If the remote control stops working, or if its range decreases, replace all the batteries with
new ones. The L-CLICK (left click) button on the back of the remote
control functions when in [PC Mode].
The remote control
• The remote control may fail to operate if the infrared remote sensor is exposed to bright
sunlight or fluorescent lighting. Note
• Do not drop or bang.
• Do not leave in hot or humid locations. • With the exception of operating a PC with the remote control, all buttons are used in [PJ
• Do not get wet or place on top of wet objects. Mode].
• Do not take apart.
• In rare cases, ambient conditions could impede the operation of the remote control. If this
happens, point the remote control at the main unit again, and repeat the operation.

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Operating a computer using the remote control Placement
A computer can be operated using the projector’s remote control. This function is available Placement Styles
on any computer with the Windows 98/98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000, or Windows XP As shown in the figures below, this device can be placed in 4 different styles.
OS, that is equipped with a USB port supporting the USB 1.1 (The mouse remote control is The factory setting is “floor-mounted front projection.” Set the Projection mode in the
supported on OS 9 or OS X for the Macintosh). default setting menu p.33 , in accordance with your needs.
The operation cannot be guaranteed for all the environments of computers.
Floor-mounted front projection Floor-mounted rear projection
1 Connecting a computer
Connect the supplied Mouse remote control receiver to the computer.
The remote control may fail to operate
if the mouse remote control receiver is
To USB port exposed to bright sunlight or

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fluorescent lighting. Ceiling-mounted front projection Ceiling-mounted rear projection
In such a case, change position or
direction of the mouse remote control
receiver and retry.
Mouse remote control receiver

2 Operating a computer WARNING

• Always obey the instructions listed in IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS when placing the unit.
The mouse remote control function is available when the remote control is set to [PC
Attempting to clean/replace the lamp at a high site by yourself may cause you to drop down, thus
Mode]. (See “Switching operation modes” .) resulting in injury.
Point the Mouse remote control at the mouse remote control receiver, and • If you wish to mount the projector on the ceiling, be sure to ask your dealer to do so. Mounting the
operate the remote control’s buttons. projector on a ceiling requires special ceiling brackets (sold separately) and specialized knowledge.
● Moving the mouse pointer Improper mounting could cause the projector to fall, resulting in an accident.
Move the pointer control button in the direction that you wish the mouse pointer to • If the projector is ceiling-mounted, install the breaker for turning off the power in case of anomaly. Let
move, then press. everyone involved with the use of the projector know that fact.
● To left click
Press the L-CLICK button.
● To right click
Projection Distance and Size
Press the R-CLICK button. Use the figures, tables, and formulas below to determine the projection size and projection distance.
● To drag and drop (Projection sizes are approximate values for full-size picture with no keystone adjustment.)
Move the pointer control button in a (L-)clicked state, then when the pointer is over Screen As seen from above
the desired location, release the button.
projection size (inches)
● Using the computer’s up and down arrow key functions a (min length) =
Press the and buttons to switch PowerPoint® slides. 28.571
90°
projection size (inches)
Remote Control Front Remote Control Rear a (max length) =
24.631

As seen from the side projection distance a (m)

Pointer control
projection height (H)
size (cm) min length max length (cm)
L-CLICK Lens center (zooming max) (zooming min)
40 (102) 1.4 [55.1] 1.62 [63.8] 4.0 [1.6]
ENTER
R-CLICK
60 (152) 2.1 [82.7] 2.44 [96.1] 5.9 [2.3]
RETURN H 80 (203) 2.8 [110.2] 3.25 [127.9] 7.9 [3.1]
ESC

R-CLICK 90° 100 (254) 3.5 [137.8] 4.06 [159.8] 9.9 [3.9]
a 150 (381) 5.25 [206.7] 6.09 [239.8] 14.9 [5.9]
a is the distance (m) between the lens and the 200 (508) 7.0 [275.6] 8.12 [319.7] 19.8 [7.8]
screen, and corresponds to a range of 1.26 m to 250 (635) 8.75 [344.5] 10.15 [399.6] 24.8 [9.8]
10.5 m. H is the height from the image bottom to 300 (762) 10.5 [413.4] — 29.7 [11.7]
the center of the lens. [inches]
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 Operations
Connection Turning the power on and off
Before connection ■ Connecting the power cord
• Read the owner’s manual of the device you are connecting to the projector. 1 Insert the power cord connector into the
• Some types of computer cannot be used or connected to this projector. AC IN socket of the projector.
Check for an RGB output terminal, supported signal p.41 , etc.
• Turn off the power of both devices before connecting. 2 Insert the power cord plug into a wall or
• The figure below is a sample connection. This does not mean that all of these devices other power outlet. (Supplied) Power cord connector
can or must be connected simultaneously. (Dotted lines mean items can be exchanged.)

Computer
■ Removing the lens cover
(for control) Be sure to remove the lens cover when the power is
Audio amplifier, etc.
turned on. If it is left on, it could become deformed due
Video recorder, to heat.
DVD player, etc.

To audio input p.43 To audio output To S-Video

White (L)/Red (R) To RS-232C terminal White (L)/Red (R) output

Audio cable
Video cable ■ Turning the power on
Control cable (not supplied) S-Video cable
(not supplied) (not supplied) 1 Turn on the main power switch LAMP
TEMP
FAN

The ON indicator will change to

CONTROL S-VIDEO
orange, indicating standby mode. (Orange)

Operations
MONITOR AUDIO OUT
R L VIDEO

COMPUTER 2 IN COMPUTER 1 IN
( Y/PB/PR ) AUDIO IN ( Y/PB/PR )

2 Press the ON/STANDBY Remote

button. Control panel Control
Start-up screen
The power turns on, and the following
RGB cable
To audio
AV cable 3 green indicators light: ON, LAMP,
(not supplied) (not supplied)
output and FAN. After a moment, the start-up
White (L)/
Red (R)
To video screen appears.
output

To RGB Audio cable

output (not supplied) RGB cable
Audio cable VCR
(not supplied) To audio (supplied)
output Monitor cable Mini D-sub
To RGB 15P-BNC
output (not supplied) CAUTION
To Y/CB/CR output • Do not look into the lens while the lamp is on. The strong light from the lamp may cause
Green (Y)/Blue (CB)/Red (CR) damage to your eyes or sight.
To audio
output Conversion adapter BNC-pin • Do not block the air intake or exhaust. Doing so could cause a fire due to internal overheating.
(not supplied) • Do not place your hands, face, or other objects near the air exhaust. Doing so could cause
burns, deform/break the object.

Computer Computer DVD video recorder, etc.

Notes
• COMPUTER terminals 1 and 2 function identically.
• The AUDIO IN terminal doubles for devices connected to COMPUTER terminals 1 and 2.

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Turning the power on and off (Continued) Basic operations
Notes 1 Turn on the power.
• The start-up screen will disappear after a moment. You can dismiss the start-up screen Turn on the power by following the instructions in “Turning on the power” p.23 .
before this by performing any operation. You can also configure the start-up screen not to
appear via the Display setting menu p.32 . 2 Select the language and the lamp power (When using the
• The first time you use the projector after purchase, after the start-up screen disappears, first time).
the Language menu is displayed p.25 .
When the projector is used for the first time after purchase, menu for language and
lamp power selection and configuration is displayed in English. (If the screen is out of
■ Turning the power off focus, adjust it according to the step 6 .)
English
1 Press the ON/STANDBY button. q Use the or button to select the French
German
A message appears on the screen, confirming that you wish to shut off the power. This desired language and press the button.
Italian
message will disappear after a moment. (This operation is no longer valid after the Message for setup confirmation is displayed in a Spanish
message disappears.) selected language. Portuguese
Then, the menu for lamp power selection and Russian
2 Press the ON/STANDBY button again.
configuration is displayed. It is automatically set as Swedish
Turkish
The screen turns off, but the internal cooling fan continues to operate for a short while. Standard. To change the setting, follow the step w. Japanese
Then, the projector goes into standby mode. Chinese (simplified)
w Using the or button, select Standard
When cooling lamp During internal cooling After cooling complete Chinese (traditional)
TEMP TEMP TEMP
or Low for the lamp power (menu item) Korean
LAMP FAN LAMP FAN LAMP FAN and press the button.
(Green) (Green) (Off) (Green) (Off) (Off) The lamp power, if selected, will be toggled without
Flashing

Operations
A (Orange) B (Orange) C (Orange) pressing the button. The display automatically
disappears in a few seconds.
During cooling, the LAMP indicator flashes. In this state, the power cannot be Notes
A
turned back on.
• When the projector is turned on the next time, the Language and Lamp power
B After the LAMP indicator goes off, the cooling fan continues to operate for a menus do not appear upon startup. However, if “Reset all” is executed from the
short while, in order to expel excess internal heat. If you are in a hurry, there is Default setting menu p.33 , the Language and Lamp power menus will be
no problem with unplugging the power cord or turning off the main power switch displayed the next time when the power is turned on.
in this state. • The language can also be set via the Display setting menu p.32 and Lamp power
In standby mode via the Default setting menu p.33 .
C • This owner’s manual assumes that English has been selected.
Note
• The projector consumes about 6W of power in standby. We recommend that you unplug 3 Activate the connected device.
the power cord or turn off the main power switch if you will not be using the projector for Turn on and start the connected device such as a computer.
an extended period.
PRECAUTION 4 Press the INPUT button.
• If the power cord is unplugged before cooling is complete, give the lamp time (about 5 An image of the connected equipment is projected.
minutes) to cool before plugging it back in. If the lamp overheats, it may fail to light, and Each time you press the INPUT button, it switches to the input of the connected
its lifetime will be shortened. equipment.

Notes
• When [Auto input search] is set to [On] in the default setting menu p.33 , the image of
the equipment which is connected and turned on is projected.
• Moving pictures generated with the DVD software for computers may appear unnatural if
it is projected with this projector, but it is not a malfunction.

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Basic operations (Continued) Using handy features
5 Projector placement angle adjustments ■ Using auto setting
This function sets up the projector to the optimum state for Remote
The placement angle and the height of the projected image can be adjusted by the foot Control panel Control
adjuster. each type of the input signal by using simple operations.
q Lift up the front of the projector to 1 1 Press the SET UP button.
the desired angle, then press the The Set up menu appears.
foot adjuster release button.
2 Press the SET UP button again.
The foot adjuster extends. Release the
The menu item is automatically adjusted/set.
button to lock the position.
For computer input, the icon will appear during
w Turn the foot adjuster to fine-tune
2 processing.
the angle. 3 For manual adjustment and setting, see the following table p.28 .
e To adjust the horizontal angle, use
Notes
the tilt adjuster.
• The image may not be projected or auto adjustment/setting may not be performed
To stow the foot adjuster, hold up the projector while pressing the foot adjuster correctly for input signals other than those supported by the projector p.41 , p.42 .
release button, then slowly lower the projector. • Keystone adjustment cannot be corrected automatically.
6 Adjusting the screen size and focus
q Use the zooming lever to adjust the screen
● Correcting the keystone distortion
1
size. When the foot adjuster p.26 is used to change the projector placement angle while
projecting the image, the picture will undergo keystone (trapezoidal) distortion.
w Use the focusing lever to adjust the focus. This projector is capable of correcting this keystone distortion.

Operations
2

7 Adjusting the volume with the buttons Before correction After correction
The speaker volume can be adjusted when an audio signal is being input.

Notes
• Note that a lamp characteristics may rarely cause the brightness to fluctuate slightly.
• A lamp is consumable item. If used for extended periods, images will appear dark, and ● Manual adjustment
the lamp could burn out. This is characteristic of a lamp, and is not malfunction. (The Press the SET UP button to display the Set up menu and select [Keystone]. Use
lifetime of the lamp depends on conditions of use.)
the buttons for keystone adjustment. When the adjustment is finished, press
• The DMDTM is made using extremely advanced technology, but there may be black spots
(pixels that do not light) or bright spots (pixels that are constantly lit) on the panel. Please the RETURN button. The menu disappears.
note that these are not malfunctions.
• Although this projector supports a wide range of RGB signals p.41 , any resolutions not Notes
supported by this projector (XGA) will be expanded or shrunk, which will affect image • Depending on the amount of keystone adjustment and the content of images, some
quality slightly. To view high-quality images, it is recommended that the computer’s information may be lost, or the picture quality may suffer.
external output should be set to XGA (1024 × 768) resolution. • Keystone adjustment is available for the keystone distortion in a slant angle of ±15
• With some models of computer having LCD displays or the like, displaying images degrees.
simultaneously on the projector and the monitor’s display may prevent the images from • Keystone adjustment will not change the shape of the menus, the start-up screen,
displaying properly. If this happens, turn off the computer’s LCD display. For information and the background (with no signal input).
on how to turn off the LCD display, see the owner’s manual of your computer.
• If a signal not supported by the projector is input, the “Unsupported signal” will appear.
• If no signal is being input from the connected device, the “No signal” will appear.
• If an unavailable operation button is pressed, the icon will appear.

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Using handy features (Continued)
● Manual adjustments and settings ■ Cutting off the picture and sound temporarily (Mute)
The menu items of the Set up menu vary depending on the input type, as shown in When you want to project the images of another projector, overhead Remote
the table below. projector, etc. temporarily, this projector’s images and sound can be Control
Use the buttons to adjust the items in the table below, then press turned off.
the RETURN button when you are finished.
Press the remote control’s MUTE button.
The picture and sound are cut off. (The Mute function is released
Select Item Description Computer Y/PB/PR Video S-video
when pressing the MUTE button again.)
Keystone Correct the keystone (trapezoid) distortion of the Yes Yes Yes Yes
screen.
Notes
Screen shrinking Screen shrinking • The icon will appear while mute is in effect.
downward upward • Operating any other functions will also cancel the muting.
Auto setting Automatically adjusts items such as the sampling Yes No No No
phase depending on the type of input signal. ■ Freezing the image (Freeze)
Press the SET UP button. The image being projected can be made to be frozen. This function is to Remote
Control
Phase Adjust with to eliminate flicker. Yes No No No be used to pause a video during a presentation, etc.
Frequency Adjust with to eliminate periodic patterns Yes No No No Press the remote control’s FREEZE button.
and flickering when many vertical lines appear The picture pauses. (The Freeze function is released when pressing
on the screen. the FREEZE button again.)
H-position Adjust the horizontal position of the image. Yes No No No
Move left Move right Notes

Operations
V-position Adjust the vertical position of the image. Yes No No No • The icon will appear while freeze is in effect.
Move down Move up
• Other operation will also release the freeze.
Clamp 1 Adjusts the clamp pulse position. Yes No No No • Even if an image is frozen on the projector, the pictures are running on the video or
Lower Higher other equipment.
Clamp 2 Adjusts the clamp pulse width. Yes No No No • If you use this function on video software sold on the market, broadcast or
Narrower Wider broadcast on cable except for the purpose of your private viewing and listening, it
may infringe the copyright protected by the copyright laws.

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Using the menus
You can call up on-screen menus, and conduct a number of adjustments and settings using ■ The image adjustment menu
the operation buttons p.16 on the control panel (main unit side) and remote control.
Use this menu to adjust image-related items.
■ How to use the menus Items that can be adjusted are marked with “Yes”, and those that cannot are marked with “No”.
The menu shown below is for operation instructions purposes and might differ from the Item Description Computer Y/PB/PR Video S-video
actual display.
Contrast Adjust the image contrast. Yes Yes Yes Yes
1. Press the MENU button Display the Setting display menu
Lower Higher
2. Select a Category
Brightness Adjust the brightness of the image. Yes Yes Yes Yes
Select a category by using . Displays the current Darker Brighter
There are following four adjustments and settings of
selected category. Color Adjust the color of the image. No Yes Yes Yes
categories:
Item shown with gray cannot Lighter Deeper
Image adjustment menu p.31 be adjusted with the current Tint *1 Adjust the tint of the image color. No No Yes Yes
input source.
Display setting menu p.32 Reddish Greenish
Default setting menu p.33 Sharpness Adjust the sharpness of the image. No Yes Yes Yes
Softer Sharper
Status display menu p.34
Noise Set the function to reduce screen noise. No Yes Yes Yes
reduction On (Enable) Off (Disable)
3. Adjustments & Settings Press to open the menu.
Picture Press . Toggle the picture mode with Yes Yes Yes Yes
Item

Operations
mode / .
Adjustment/Setting Value
5. End Bright/Standard/True color
Press the MENU R-level Adjust red of the image color. Yes Yes Yes Yes
These marks signify the
button Less red More red
items can be adjusted/set The menu disappears.
by using .
This mark signfy that G-level Adjust green of the image color. Yes Yes Yes Yes
there are options.
Press to display a
Less green More green
list of options. B-level Adjust blue of the image color. Yes Yes Yes Yes
Less blue More blue
NTSC mode*1 Set the black level with / button. No No Yes Yes
These marks signify the items can US: NTSC (US) mode
be selected from the list by using Japan: NTSC (JAPAN) mode
.
After an item is selected, apply it *1: [Tint] and [NTSC mode] can be displayed and adjusted only when the video signal is set to
by pressing . [NTSC] and [NTSC4.43]. (NTSC mode is set to JAPAN when the language is set to Japanese. It is
set to US for other languages.)
The figure shows displays given for operation instructions purposes. As the display
may differ depending on the item, use the following pages as a reference.

4. Back
Return button
Note
• Menu adjustments and settings are saved when the power is turned off via the ON/
STANDBY button. If the power cable is disconnected before this, or the power goes out,
then the data will not be saved.

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Using the menu (Continued)
■ The display setting menu ■ The default setting menu
Use this menu to set screen display-related items. This menu shows placement status and other settings.

Item Description
Item Description
Projection Sets projection mode in accordance with Placement Style. p.21
Screen size mode (Mounted (Rear mounted
(Standard) (Rear) from ceiling) from ceiling)
(Full): Display with 1024 × 768 dot resolution
(Thru): Display with sampling resolution (for computer input) No signal Set the timer to wait for the power to be turned off after signal input stops.
(Wide): Wide-screen display (for Video, S-video, and Y/PB/PR) power off Press . Switch with and .
Language Select one of the languages below to use for displaying the menu and messages Off (not turned off)/1 min./5 min./10 min./30 min./60 min.
[ : Enter setting mode] [ :Selection] [Apply: ] Auto input Set whether the input with signals is only selected or not.
English/Français/Deutsch/Italiano/Español/Português/ / search On Off
Svenska/Türkçe/ / / / Power on Sets whether to turn on the power when the ON/STANDBY button is pressed
Background Screen to display when there is no input signal (Logo) (Blue) (Black) (Manual), or when the power cord is plugged in (Auto). Manual Auto
Icon Display icons as function guides On Off Lamp power [Note 1] Sets the lamp power. Low Standard
Start-up screen Display start-up screen when power is turned on On Off Fan mode [Note 2] Sets the cooling fan speed. Standard High
Reset all Press .
Note Resets all adjustments and settings to their factory settings. Yes No
• If “Thru” is selected for screen size, portions exceeding the native resolution (1024 × 768 Notes

Operations
pixels) will not appear on the screen. Note that for RGB signals with clock frequency 1: When Lamp power is set to Low, the screen becomes a little darker, but the cooling fan noise gets
140MHz or lower, all input pixel signals are sampled. However, if the clock speed is quieter.
2: Setting [Fan mode] to [High] increases the cooling fan speed. Set this option to use the projector,
higher than this, the RGB pixel signal is thinned before sampling. for example, at high altitude (over 1,500 meters above sea level).

Notes
• Note that in the event of a power outage but the power is restored afterwards, the projector
power will come on if Power on is set to Auto.
• When you turn off the projector even if Power on is set to Auto, you must press the ON/
STANDBY button to turn the power off.

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 Maintenance
Using the menu (Continued) About lamp
■ Displaying Information (Status display) The product’s light source is a mercury lamp that lights at increased internal pressure. Be sure
This displays information about the input signal, lamp use time, etc. to fully understand the following characteristics of the lamp and handle it with extreme care.
• The lamp may burst with a loud noise due to impact or deterioration, or fail to light at
“Yes”: displayed, “No”: not displayed the expiration of its life.
• How long it takes before the lamp bursts or the life expires may vary greatly by lamp.
Item Description Computer Y/PB/PR Video S-video Some may burst shortly after first use.
• Burst is likely to happen if the lamp is used after the replacement period has elapsed.
Input Input source name Yes Yes Yes Yes
• When the lamp bursts, the broken pieces of glass may get inside the product or be
Mode name RGB input mode [Note 1] Yes No No No
released outside from the openings for ventilation.
H-resolution Horizontal resolution (in dots) Yes No No No
• When the lamp bursts, a slight amount of mercury gas enclosed in the lamp along with
V-resolution Vertical resolution (in dots) Yes No No No
glass dust may be released from the openings for ventilation.
H-frequency Horizontal sync frequency Yes No No No
V-frequency Vertical sync frequency [Note 2] Yes No No No ■ Immediately replace the lamp when a sign appears on the screen.
Sync Sync signal polarity [Note 3] Yes No No No • When the replacement time approaches, a message will appear on the screen.
Signal format Y/PB/PR signal format No Yes No No • The risk of burst will increase if the lamp is continuously used without being replaced.
Video mode Color method of video signal No No Yes No • Frequently check the used hours and prepare spares when the replacement time
Lamp time Time of lamp use [Note 4] Yes Yes Yes Yes approaches. (Refer to “Status display”. p.34 )
Lamp reset count The count for lamp replacement Yes Yes Yes Yes
Total time The total time that this projector is used Yes Yes Yes Yes ■ When the lamp is broken
Version Firmware version [Note 5] Yes Yes Yes Yes • If glass components, including a lamp and a lens, should break, handle the broken
pieces with care to avoid injury and contact your dealer for repair service.
Notes • In the event of lamp burst, unplug the product from the wall outlet, leave and completely
1: The mode of supported RGB signals p.41 is shown. ventilate the room. Then, thoroughly clean the area around the projector and discard
2: Same as the refresh rate of the computer signal. any edible items placed in that area.
3: Sync signal polarity shown as P (positive) or N (negative) for [H/V].
4: Displays [Lamp time] as a measure of when the lamp should be replaced. (Cannot be used as • When the lamp bursts, consult a doctor if glass dust or mercury gas gets into your eyes
a counter of guaranteed lamp time.) When the displayed time approaches 2,000 hours, consult or you breathe it.
with a store about getting a TLPLV8 replacement lamp (sold separately) prepared.
5: [Version] shows the version of the projector’s internal control program. This version is referred
to for customer service, etc. Lamp replacement
Note A lamp is consumable supplies. If used for extended periods, images will appear dark, and
the lamp could burn out. This is characteristic of a lamp, and is not malfunction. (The lifetime

Maintenance
• The displayed information will not be refreshed if the status changes. To refresh the
information, dismiss the display, then display it again. of the lamp depends on condition of use.) If this happens, replace it with a new one.

WARNING
• If the projector is mounted on the ceiling, it is recommended to use your Toshiba
dealership when the lamp has to be exchanged.
• When replacing, always use lamp “TLPLV8” (sold separately).

CAUTION
• If you have been using the projector, the lamp will be very hot, and may cause burn injuries.
Wait for the lamp to cool (for longer than 1 hour) before replacing it.
• If the lamp should break, please handle with care to avoid injury due to broken pieces and
contact your dealer for repair service.

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Lamp replacement (Continued)
1 Unplug power cord. Used Lamps
This projector’s lamps contain trace amounts of environmentally harmful inorganic
2 Wait until lamp is sufficiently cooled. mercury. Be careful not to break used lamps, and dispose of them in accordance with
local regulations.
Wait for at least 1 hour.

3 Remove the lamp cover. Lamp cover

1
Loosen the 2 screws, then pull up to the
direction of the arrow with your fingers as
3 Lens and main unit cleaning
2
shown to remove the lamp cover. Use care to
avoid any damage to nails and/or tip of your
finger(s). If you have any difficulty in removal,
WARNING
you can use a screwdriver or any other smaller • Request cleaning and maintenance of a ceiling-mounted unit from your projector dealership.
tool for your convenience. Attempting to clean/replace the lamp at a high site by yourself may cause you to drop
down, thus resulting in injury.
4 Pull out the lamp. 1
4 2
■ Lens cleaning
Loosen the 2 screws holding the lamp in place,
• Clean the lens with a commercially available blower and/or
and pull up the handle to remove the lamp.
lens cleaner.
• The lens is easily scratched, so do not rub it with hard objects,
5 Mount the new lamp. or strike it.
Align the orientation, press down until the bottom is
reached, and lock in place using the two lamp
locking screws.
■ Main unit cleaning
2 • Clean the main unit after unplugging the power cord.
5 • Wipe dirt off the main unit gently with a soft cloth.
6 Replace the lamp cover. 1 • Do not wipe the main unit with a damp cloth. Doing
Align the cover, and press it in, then tighten the so may allow water to get inside, resulting in an
screws loosened in step 3 until the lamp cover is electric shock or failure.
no longer loose. • Do not use benzene, thinner and the like as they may
deform or discolor the unit or damage the paint

Maintenance
7 Reset the lamp timer. surface.
See the lamp’s manual for instructions on resetting • When using a chemically treated cloth, follow the
the lamp timer. precautions included with the cloth.

Notes and Precautions

• Press the button twice to display (a rough guide) the time of lamp use, the Lamp time
item, in the Status display menu. p.34
• 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. This display disappears
when you press button.
• Attach the lamp cover correctly so that it is not loose. If it is not attached correctly, the
lamp may fail to come on p.38 , and the lamp’s lifetime may be shortened.
• Always replace the lamp with a new one.
• The lamp is made out of glass. Do not touch the glass surface with your bare hands,
bang it, or scratch it. (Dirt, jolts, scratches and the like could break the lamp.)

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Others
Trouble indications Before calling service personnel
The indicator lights inform you of internal abnormalities. If you think something is wrong, check the followings before contacting customer service.
Please see “Trouble indications” p.38 as well.
TEMP No power
LAMP FAN
⇒ Problem with projector If This Happens Check
• Unplug the power cord, and contact your dealer.
No power • Is the power cord plugged in? Is it connected to the projector?
(Off)
• Is the lamp cover loose? p.36
TEMP Lamp went out during use, or won’t come on Power goes out • Is the ambient temperature high? p.38
LAMP FAN
⇒ Lamp temperature is high so that it is difficult to turn on, the lifetime of during use • Is the air intake or air exhaust blocked? p.38
the lamp has ended or the projector is malfunctioning.
(Red lit) No picture • Is the projector turned on? p.25
• Unplug the power cord and wait for a short while, then turn the power back on.
• If a lamp burns out, replace it with a new one. • Is the mute function on? p.29
(Red lit)
❈ After approx. one minute of abnormal display, the projector returns to • Is the brightness setting minimized? p.31
the standby state waiting for internal cool down. • Are the connections set up correctly? p.22
• Are all the connected devices functioning properly?
TEMP Power went out during use
LAMP FAN ⇒ Internal overheating, or the outside temperature is too high. No audio • Is the projector turned on? p.25
(Red lit or flashing) • Place the projector so that the air intake and exhaust are not blocked.
(Green lit) • Is the mute function on? p.29
• Unplug the power cord and wait for a short while, then turn the power back on.
• Is the volume setting minimized? p.26
❈ The icon will appear before the power goes out.
Or (Orange lit)
❈ After approx. one minute of abnormal display, the projector returns to • Are the connections set up correctly? p.22
the standby state waiting for internal cool down. • Are all the connected devices functioning properly?
(Red lit)
Picture not • Is the input signal supported by the projector? p.41 , p.42
TEMP Power went out during use displayed • Is there something generating an abnormal video signal, for
LAMP FAN
⇒ Problem with internal cooling fan. correctly instance the video tape?
(Red lit or flashing)
• Unplug the power cord, and contact your dealer.
❈ The icon will appear before the power goes out. Picture blurred • Is the lens dirty? p.37
❈ After approx. one minute of abnormal display, the projector returns to Part of picture • Is the lens focus adjusted optimally? p.26
Or the standby state waiting for internal cool down.
(Orange lit)
out of focus • Is the projection distance within the projector’s supported range?
(Red lit) p.21
TEMP Power went out during use, or power won’t come on • Is the projector’s screen placement angle tilted too far? p.21
LAMP FAN p.31
⇒ The lamp cover is not properly attached. • Are the sharpness or sampling phase adjustments off? p.28
• Unplug the power cord, and reattach the lamp cover. p.36
(Orange
❈ After approx. one minute of abnormal display, the projector returns to Image is dark • Are the brightness or contrast adjustments off? p.31
flashing)
the standby state waiting for internal cool down. • Is the lamp nearing the end of its service life? p.34
(Red lit)

TEMP Power went out during use Colors too light • Are the color, tint, R-level, G-level, or B-level adjustments off? p.31
LAMP FAN
⇒ Problem inside the projector. Bad shading • Is the screen dirty?
(Green lit • Unplug the power cord and wait for a short while, then turn the power back on. • Is the lamp nearing the end of its service life? p.34
(Green lit or Off) (Green
or Off) • If the above action will not clear the problem, unplug the power cord,
flashing)
and contact your dealer. Remote control • Are the remote control’s batteries drained?
(Red lit)
❈ After approx. one minute of abnormal display, the projector returns to doesn’t work • Are the batteries inserted into the remote control correctly? p.18
the standby state waiting for internal cool down. • Is the remote control being used within the effective range? p.18
• Are there any obstructions between the remote control and
projector?
PRECAUTION • Are there any fluorescent or other bright lights shining at the

Others
• Make sure to unplug the power cord if something goes wrong. projector’s infrared remote sensor?

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Specifications
■ List of general specifications ■ List of supported signals (RGB signals)
Item Specification This projector supports the following RGB signals. Note, however, that depending on the
Consumption Power 260 W computer model, the screen may show flicker or streaking. Please adjust the projector if
Weight 3.0 kg this happens.
External Dimensions (Press the SET UP button, and adjust automatically or manually. p.27 , p.28 )
285 × 98 × 254 mm (W × H × D)
(including protruding parts)
Cabinet material* PC+ABS resin and ABS resin Refresh rate H-frequency Clock
Resolution Mode (Hz) (kHz) (MHz)
Conditions for usage environment Temp: 5°C to 35°C; relative humidity: 30% to 70%
720 x 400 720x400_85 85.039 37.927 35.500
Display pixels 1 chip DMD™
640 x 480 VGA_60 59.940 31.469 25.175
Picture elements 786,432 pixels (1024H × 768V)
VGA_72 72.809 37.861 31.500
Lens Zoom lens F=2.0-2.2 f=19.41-23.32 mm
VGA_75 75.000 37.500 31.500
Lamp High-pressure mercury lamp
VGA_85 85.008 43.269 36.000
Projection screen size 31-300 inches
800 x 600 SVGA_56 56.250 35.156 36.000
Projection distance 1.26-10.50 m
SVGA_60 60.317 37.879 40.000
Speaker 1 W (Monaural)
SVGA_72 72.188 48.077 50.000
COMPUTER-1 terminal Mini D sub 15 pin RGB / Y/PB/PR (dual use) SVGA_75 75.000 46.875 49.500
Connection terminal

COMPUTER-2 terminal Mini D sub 15 pin RGB / Y/PB/PR (dual use) SVGA_85 85.061 53.674 56.250
MONITOR terminal Mini D sub 15 pin RGB / Y/PB/PR (dual use) 832 x 624 MAC16" 74.550 49.725 57.283
S-VIDEO terminal Mini DIN 4 pin 1024 x 768 XGA_60 60.004 48.363 65.000
AUDIO (L/R) terminal RCA Pin Jack × 2, 1.5 V (rms), 22 kΩ or more XGA_70 70.069 56.476 75.000
VIDEO terminal RCA Pin Jack, 1 V (p-p), 75 Ω XGA_75 75.029 60.023 78.750
AUDIO IN terminal ø3.5mm dia. stereo mini-jack, 1.5V (rms); 22 kΩ or more XGA_85 84.997 68.667 94.500
AUDIO OUT terminal ø3.5mm dia. stereo mini-jack MAC19" 74.700 60.134 79.857
CONTROL terminal Mini DIN 8 pin (RS-232C) 1152 x 864 SXGA1_75 75.000 67.500 108.000
1280 x 960 QuadVGA_60 60.000 60.000 108.000
* Each plastic part displays the materials it is made from, in order to facilitate recycling after this QuadVGA_85 85.002 85.938 148.500
product becomes no longer usable. 1280 x 1024 SXGA3_60 60.020 63.981 108.000
SXGA3_75 75.025 79.976 135.000
Note 1400 x 1050 SXGA+ 59.978 65.317 121.750
• Design, specifications, etc. subject to change without notice for improvements, etc. 1600 x 1200 UXGA_60 60.000 75.000 162.000
UXGA_65 65.000 81.250 175.500
UXGA_70 70.000 87.500 189.000
UXGA_75 75.000 93.750 202.500

Note
• Signals which resolution exceeds the native resolution (1024 × 768 pixels) will be
compressed. For this reason, some information may be lost, or image quality may be
affected.

Others
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Specifications (Continued)
■ List of supported signals (Y/PB/PR signals) ■ CONTROL terminal
Signal format fh(kHz) fv(Hz) ● Pin assignment
480i(525i)@60Hz 15.73 59.94 Pin No. Signal Name Description
480p(525p)@60Hz 31.47 59.94
7 1 RXD Receiving data
576i(625i)@50Hz 15.63 50.00
8 6 2 CTS Consent to send
576p(625p)@50Hz 31.25 50.00 3 DSR Data set ready
720p(750p)@60Hz 45.00 60.00 4 GND Signal ground
720p(750p)@50Hz 37.50 50.00 5 3
5 RTS Request to send
1080i(1125i)@60Hz 33.75 60.00
4 6 N.C No connection
1080i(1125i)@50Hz 28.13 50.00 7 TXD Sending data
2 1
1035i(1125i)@60Hz 33.75 60.00 8 GND Signal ground
1152i(1250i)@50Hz 31.25 50.00 Mini DIN 8 pin connector
● Interface format
■ List of supported signals (Video, S-Video signals) 1 Communication method RS-232C, 9600bps, No Parity, Data Length: 8 bits;
Stop Bit Length: 1 bit
Video mode fh(kHz) fv(Hz) fsc(MHz)
2 Communication format STX (02h) Command (3Byte) ETX (03h)
NTSC 15.73 60 3.58
Only 1 command valid per communication.
PAL 15.63 50 4.43
3 Data format For input commands, only ASCII-compliant all-uppercase
SECAM 15.63 50 4.25 or 4.41
alphanumeric characters supported.
PAL-M 15.73 60 3.58
4 Replies Acknowledge ACK (06h) CR (0Dh) Data ... Normally ended
PAL-N 15.63 50 3.58
PAL-60 15.73 60 4.43 ACK (06h) ESC (1Bh) ... Aborted
NTSC4.43 15.73 60 4.43 No acknowledge NAK (15h)
If commands are to be sent consecutively, wait for the response from the projector
■ Pin assignment of COMPUTER-1/2 & MONITOR terminals before sending the next command.
5 1 Pin Pin description ● Main Commands
No. During RGB input During Y/PB/PR input Item Command Item Command
1 Video signal (R) Color difference signal (PR) Power on PON Computer (1) input select IN1
2 Video signal (G) Luminance signal (Y) Power off POF Computer (2) input select IN2
3 Video signal (B) Color difference signal (PB) Icon display on MO0 Video input select IN3
10 6 4 GND ∗ Icon display off MO1 S-video input select IN4
5 GND ∗ Auto setting (RGB input) PAT
15 11
6 GND (R) GND (PR) Status display on DON
Mini D sub 15 Pin connector 7 GND (G) GND (Y) Status display off DOF
Input Signal 8 GND (B) GND (PB)
9 N.C ∗
Note
• RGB input
RGB signals: 0.7V (p-p) 75 Ω 10 GND ∗ • Contact your dealer for control cable and other commands.
Horizontal sync signal: TTL level (Pos/neg polarity) 11 GND

Others
∗
Vertical sync signal: TTL level (Pos/neg polarity) 12 N.C ∗ ■ Separately Sold Product
• Y/PB/PR input 13 Horizontal sync signal ∗
Y signal: 1.0V (p-p) 75 Ω Replacement Lamp Model TLPLV8
14 Vertical sync signal ∗
PB/PR signals: 0.7V (p-p) 75 Ω 15 N.C ∗
∗ Do not connect anything.

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