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Dukane ImagePro 8784 Operating Manual

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Dukane 8784
User's Manual (detailed)

Operating Guide

Thank you for purchasing this projector.
WARNING ►Before using this product, please read all manuals for this
product. Be sure to read "Safety Guide" first. After reading them, store them in
a safe place for future reference.

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  • Page 1: About This Manual

    Projector Dukane 8784 User's Manual (detailed) Operating Guide Thank you for purchasing this projector. WARNING ►Before using this product, please read all manuals for this product. Be sure to read “Safety Guide” first. After reading them, store them in a safe place for future reference.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Projector features . . . . . . . . . . 3 Preparations .

  • Page 3: Projector Features

    Fix the strap to the strap hole of the projector. Thread the other end of the strap through the strap hole of the projector and make the loop there. Let the lens cover with the one end of strap though the loop.

  • Page 4: Part Names

    Do not cover, block or plug up the vents. Do not place anything that can stick or be sucked to the vents, around the intake vents. Clean the air filter periodically. ►Do not use the security slot to prevent the projector from falling down, since it is not designed for it.

  • Page 5: Control Panel

    Control panel (1) STANDBY/ON button (14) (2) INPUT/ENTER button (15, 21) (3) MENU button (21) It consists of four cursor buttons. (4) POWER indicator (14, 61) (5) TEMP indicator (61) (6) LAMP indicator (61) Remote control (1) VIDEO button (16) (2) COMPUTER/STORAGE button (15) (3) SEARCH button (16) (4) STANDBY/ON button (14)

  • Page 6: Setting Up

    Setting up Setting up Install the projector according to the environment and manner the projector will be used in. Arrangement Refer to the illustrations and tables below to determine screen size and projection distance. The values shown in the table are calculated for a full size screen: 1024×768.
  • Page 7 • Do not stop-up, block or otherwise cover the projector's vents. • Keep a space of 30 cm or more between the sides of the projector and other objects such as walls. • Do not place the projector on metallic thing or anything weak in heat.

  • Page 8: Connecting Your Devices

    Setting up Connecting your devices Be sure to read the manuals for devices before connecting them to the projector. Make sure that all the devices are suitable to be connected with this product, and prepare the cables required to connect.
  • Page 9 Windows. Then the resolution will go back to the original. It might be recommended to use other CRT or LCD monitors to change the resolution. • In some cases, this projector may not display a proper picture or display any picture on screen. For example, automatic adjustment may not function correctly with some input signals.

  • Page 10: Using A Usb Storage

    REMOVE procedure using the SERVICE menu under the MIU menu. (54) NOTE • When using the projector with a wired LAN, please remove the wireless network card. IMPORTANT NOTE • To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, the antenna used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be collocated or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

  • Page 11: Connecting Power Supply

    WARNING ►Please use extra caution when connecting the power cord, as incorrect or faulty connections may result in fire and/or electrical shock. • Only use the power cord that came with the projector. If it is damaged, contact your dealer to newly get correct one.

  • Page 12: Putting Batteries

    If it is difficult to send the signal to the sensor directly, attempt to make the signal reflect. • The remote control uses infrared light to send signals to the projector (Class 1 LED), so be sure to use the remote control in an area free from obstacles that could block the remote control’s signal to the projector.

  • Page 13: Using As A Simple Pc Mouse & Keyboard

    NOTE • When the simple mouse & keyboard function of this product does not work correctly, please check the following. - When the mouse cable connects this projector with a PC having a built-in pointing device (e.g. track ball) like a notebook PC, open BIOS setup menu, then select the external mouse and disable the built-in pointing device, because the built-in pointing device may have priority to this function.

  • Page 14: Power On/Off

    Attach the lens cover, after the POWER indicator turns in steady orange. Do not turn the projector on for about 10 minutes after turning it off. Turning the projector on again too soon could shorten the lifetime of some consumable parts of the projector.

  • Page 15: Operating

    VIDEO or S-VIDEO port, when TURN ON is selected for the AUTO SEARCH item in the OPTION menu the projector will check the COMPUTER IN port first. If no input is detected at the port, the projector will check other port in above order.

  • Page 16: Searching An Input Signal

    The projector will start to check its input ports in order to find any input signals. When an input is found, the projector will stop searching and display the image. If no signal is found, the projector will return to the state selected before the operation. COMPUTER IN  MIU...

  • Page 17: Adjusting The Projector's Elevator

    Adjusting the projector's elevator When the place to put the projector is slightly uneven to the left or right, use the elevator feet to place the projector horizontally. Using the feet can also tilt the projector in order to project at a suitable angle to the screen, elevating the front side of the projector within 11 degrees.

  • Page 18: Using The Automatic Adjustment Feature

    Operating Using the automatic adjustment feature Press the AUTO button on the remote control. Pressing this button performs the following.  For a PC signal The vertical position, the horizontal position, the horizontal phase and the horizontal size will be automatically adjusted. And the aspect ratio will be automatically set to default.

  • Page 19: Correcting The Keystone Distortions

    ● When the projector is placed on the level (about ±0°), the automatic keystone distortion correction may not work. ● When the projector is inclined to near ±30 degree or over, this function may not work well. ● This function will be unavailable when Transition Detector is on (47).

  • Page 20: Freezing The Screen

    VOLUME, MUTE, KEYSTONE, MENU, MAGNIFY and MY BUTTON1/2(except MyMemory or PICTURE MODE is assigned to) ● If the projector continues projecting a still image for a long time, the LCD panel might possibly be burned in. Do not leave the projector in the FREEZE mode for too long.

  • Page 21: Using The Menu Function

    Using the menu function This projector has the following menus: PICTURE, IMAGE, INPUT, SETUP, SCREEN, OPTION, MIU and EASY MENU. EASY MENU consists of functions often used, and the other menus are classified into each purpose. Each of these menus is operated using the same methods.

  • Page 22: Easy Menu

    EASY MENU EASY MENU From the EASY MENU, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons. Then perform it according to the following table. Item Using the ◄/► buttons switches the mode for aspect ratio. ASPECT See the ASPECT item in IMAGE menu (27).

  • Page 23: Language

    EASY MENU EASY MENU (continued) Item Description Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the brightness. BRIGHTNESS See the BRIGHTNESS item in PICTURE menu (24). Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the contrast. CONTRAST See the CONTRAST item in PICTURE menu (24). Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the strength of whole color. COLOR See the COLOR item in PICTURE menu (25).

  • Page 24: Picture Menu

    PICTURE Menu PICTURE Menu From the PICTURE menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons, and press the ► cursor button or ENTER button to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table. Item Using the ▲/▼...
  • Page 25 PICTURE Menu (continued) Item Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the color temperature mode. Selecting a mode whose name includes CUSTOM and then pressing the ► button or the ENTER button displays a dialog to aid you in adjusting the OFFSET and GAIN of the selected mode.
  • Page 26 PICTURE Menu PICTURE Menu (continued) Item This projector has 4 memories for adjustment data (for all the items of the PICTURE menu). Selecting a function using the ▲/▼ buttons and pressing the ► or ENTER button performs each function. LOAD1, LOAD2, LOAD3, LOAD4 Performing a LOAD function loads the data from the memory linked in the number included in the function’s name, and adjusts the...

  • Page 27: Image Menu

    IMAGE Menu From the IMAGE menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons, and press the ► cursor button or ENTER button to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table. Item Using the ▲/▼...
  • Page 28 IMAGE Menu IMAGE Menu (continued) Item Using the ▲/▼ buttons adjusts the horizontal phase to eliminate flicker. Right ó Left H PHASE • This item can be selected only for a computer signal or component video signal. Using the ▲/▼ buttons adjusts the horizontal size. Large ó...

  • Page 29: Input Menu

    INPUT Menu From the INPUT menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons, and press the ► cursor button or ENTER button to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table. Item Using the ▲/▼...

  • Page 30: Ideo Format

    INPUT Menu INPUT Menu (continued) Item Set the video format for the s-video port and video port. (1) Use the ◄/► buttons to select the input port. (2) Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the mode for video format. AUTO ó NTSC ó PAL ó SECAM VIDEO FORMAT •...
  • Page 31 INPUT Menu (continued) Item The resolution for the COMPUTER IN input signals can be set on this projector. (1) In the INPUT menu select the RESOLUTION using the ▲/▼ buttons and press the ► button. The RESOLUTION menu will be displayed.

  • Page 32: Setup Menu

    WIDE (wide-angle focus) whenever possible. • When the projector is placed on the level (about ±0°), this function may not work. • When the projector is inclined to near ±30 degree or over, this function may not work well.
  • Page 33 MIRROR If the Transition Detector is TURN ON and MIRROR status is changed, Transition Detector Alarm (47) will be displayed when projector is restarted after the power switch is turned off. Using the ▲/▼ buttons adjusts the volume. VOLUME High ó Low Allocates an audio port for an MIU signal.

  • Page 34: Screen Menu

    SCREEN Menu SCREEN Menu From the SCREEN menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons, and press the ► cursor button or ENTER button to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table. Item Using the ▲/▼...

  • Page 35: Tart Up

    SCREEN Menu (continued) Item Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the mode for the start-up screen. The start-up screen is a screen displayed when no signal or an unsuitable signal is detected. MyScreen ó ORIGINAL ó TURN OFF MyScreen START UP ORIGINAL TURN OFF •...
  • Page 36 SCREEN Menu SCREEN Menu (continued) Item This item allows you to capture an image for use as a MyScreen image which can be used as the BLANK screen and START UP screen. Display the image you want to capture before executing the following procedure.
  • Page 37 • When the TURN OFF is selected, please remember if the picture is freezing. Do not mistake freezing for a malfunction (20). Each input port for this projector can have a name applied to it. (1) Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the SCREEN menu to select SOURCE NAME and press the ►...

  • Page 38: Option Menu

    When the TURN ON is selected, detecting no signal automatically cycles through input ports in the following order. The search is started from the current port. Then when an input is found, the projector will stop searching AUTO SEARCH and display the image.
  • Page 39 Long (max. 99 minutes) ó Short (min. 0 minute = DISABLE) When the time is set to 0, the projector is not turned off automatically. AUTO OFF When the time is set to 1 to 99, and when the passed time with no- signal or an unsuitable signal reaches at the set time, the projector lamp will be turned off.
  • Page 40 Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the rotation speed of the cooling fans. The HIGH is the mode for use at highlands etc. Note that the projector is noisier when the HIGH is selected. HIGH ó NORMAL (continued on next page)
  • Page 41 • It is recommended to choose “100h” in general. Please be careful with the operating environment of the projector and the condition of the air filter, especially when the “200h”, “300h” or “TURN OFF” is chosen.
  • Page 42 Item KEY LOCK Using the ▲/▼ buttons turns on/off the key lock feature. When TURN ON is selected, the buttons on the projector except the STANDBY/ON button are locked. TURN ON ó TURN OFF • Please use to avoid a mischief and touching accidentally. This function does not have any effect on the remote control.
  • Page 43 If an incorrect PASSWORD is input the ENTER PASSWORD BOX will be displayed again. If incorrect PASSWORD is input 3 times the projector will turn off. Afterwards the projector will turn off every time an incorrect PASSWORD is input. to select SECURITY PASSWORD CHANGE and press the ►...

  • Page 44: Using The Myscreen Password Function

    ENTER PASSWORD BOX. displayed, press and hold the RESET button for about 3 seconds or press and hold the INPUT and ► buttons on the projector for about 3 seconds will be sent after your user registration information is confirmed.

  • Page 45: Using The Pin Lock Function

    2.4-2 Select TURN OFF to display the ENTER 2.4-3 Contact your dealer with the 10-digit Inquiring 3. Using the PIN LOCK Function PIN LOCK is a function which prevents the projector from being used unless a registered Code is input. 3.1 Registering the PIN Code 3.1-1 Use the ▲/▼...
  • Page 46 If an incorrect PIN Code is input 3 times the projector will turn off. Afterwards the projector will turn off every time an incorrect PIN Code is input. The projector will also turn off if there is no key input for about 5 minutes while the PIN BOX is displayed.

  • Page 47: Using The Transition Detector Function

    Set the Transition Detector off in the SECURITY menu to display the input signal. (continued) If the Transition Detector ALARM is displayed for about 5 minutes the lamp will turn off. This function will activate only when the projector is started after turning off the AC power. 4.2 Setting the 4.2-1 Use the ▲/▼...
  • Page 48 OPTION Menu OPTION Menu (continued) Item 4.3 Setting the Transition Detector off 4.3-1 Follow the procedure in 4.1-1 to display the TRANSITION DETECTOR 4.3-2 Select TURN OFF to display the ENTER PASSWORD BOX (large). 4.4 If you have forgotten your PASSWORD SECURITY 4.4-1 Follow the procedure in 4.1-1 to display the TRANSITION DETECTOR (continued)

  • Page 49: Miu Menu

    Item Selecting this item sets the projector onto the “Live Mode”. On the “Live Mode”, the projector displays the images from the PC via Network, supported by “MIU Live Viewer”. ( 1.1 Live Mode of LIVE MODE the User’s Manual - Network Functions)
  • Page 50 IP address from Protocol) DHCP server. • Auto IP function will be assigned an IP address if the projector could not obtain an IP address from server even if DHCP is “ON”. Use the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons to enter the IP ADDRESS.
  • Page 51 Year (last two digits), Month, Date, Hour and Minute. • The projector will override this setting and retrieve DATE AND TIME information from the Time server when SNTP is enabled. ( 2.5.7 Date/Time Settings of the User’s Manual - Network Functions) Use the ▲/▼...
  • Page 52 NETWORK Selecting this item displays the e-SHOT menu. Insert the SD Memory Card or USB memory into the projector before you use the e-SHOT function. (10) The application software “PJTransfer” is required to store image(s) into the projector. Use the ▲/▼ buttons to select an item which is a still image by the e-SHOT (...
  • Page 53 (1) The NETWORK MODE is set to the WIRELESS and the wireless network card is not mounted. (2) DHCP is ON and the projector does not get address from DHCP server. • Nothing (blank) is shown in the “CH”, “SPEED” and “MAC WIRELESS”...
  • Page 54 If “FAILED” message is displayed, please retry remove process again a few minutes later. • When removing wireless network card, turn the projector off and unplug the power cord. • AS long as the media is ready to remove or no media is inserted, the ”SUCCEED”...

  • Page 55: Maintenance

    (5) Press the ▲ button to select “RESET” on the dialog. It performs resetting the lamp time. CAUTION ►Do not touch any inner space of the projector, while the lamp is taken out. NOTE • Please reset the lamp time only when you have replaced the lamp, for a suitable indication about the lamp.

  • Page 56: Lamp Warning

    Note that shards of glass could damage the projector’s internals, or cause injury during handling, so please do not try to clean the projector or replace the lamp yourself. • If the lamp should break (it will make a loud bang when it does),...

  • Page 57: Air Filter

    ►Use only the air filter of the specified type. Do not use the projector without the air filter or the filter cover. It could result in a fire or malfunction to the projector. ►Clean the air filter periodically. If the air filter becomes clogged by dust or the like, internal temperatures rise and could cause a fire, a burn or malfunction to the projector.

  • Page 58: Internal Clock Battery

    Consumption of the battery makes the clock not to work correctly. When the clock is wrong or it has stopped, please replace the battery according to the following procedures. Turn the projector off, and unplug the power cord. Allow the projector to cool sufficiently.

  • Page 59: Other Care

    Other care Inside of the projector In order to ensure the safe use of your projector, please have it cleaned and inspected by your dealer about once every year. Caring for the lens If the lens is flawed, soiled or fogged, it could cause deterioration of display quality.

  • Page 60: Troubleshooting

    After making sure that the smoke or odor has stopped, contact your dealer or service company. Otherwise if a problem occurs with the projector, the following checks and measures are recommended before requesting repair.

  • Page 61: Regarding The Indicator Lamps

    The lamp does not light, and there is a possibility that interior portion has become heated. Please turn the power off, and allow the projector to cool down at least 20 minutes. After the projector has sufficiently cooled down, please make confirmation of the following items, and then turn the power on again.

  • Page 62: Shutting The Projector Down

    There is a possibility that the interior portion has become heated. Please turn the power off, and allow the projector to cool down at least 20 minutes. After the projector has sufficiently cooled down, please make confirmation of the following items, and then turn the power on again.

  • Page 63: Phenomena That May Be Easy To Be Mistaken For Machine Defects

    Please turn the power off and disconnect the power plug from the power outlet, and allow the projector to cool down at least 45 minutes. After the projector has sufficiently cooled down, please make confirmation of the attachment state of the lamp and lamp cover, and then turn the power on again.
  • Page 64 Phenomenon The brightness is adjusted to an extremely low level. Adjust BRIGHTNESS to a higher level using the menu function or the remote control. The computer cannot detect the projector as a plug No pictures are and play monitor. displayed.

  • Page 65: Specifications

    Specifications Item Product name Liquid crystal projector Panel size 1.6 cm (0.63 type) Liquid Crystal Drive system TFT active matrix Panel Pixels 786,432 pixels (1024 horizontal x 768 vertical) Lens Zoom lens F=1.8 ~ 1.9 f = 16.4~ 19.7 mm...

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