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  • Page 1 • HDMI, the HDMI logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. • Blu-ray Disc and Blu-ray are trademarks of Blu-ray Disc Association. All other trademarks are the properties of their respective owners. 403-8928A-8930A-8931WA-User Manual Detailed-00...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents   Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 SETUP menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Features .

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction Introduction Features The projector provides you with the broad use by the following features. ü This projector has a variety of I/O ports that supposedly cover for any business scene. The HDMI port can support various image equipment which have digital interface to get clearer pictures on a screen.

  • Page 4: Part Names

    Introduction Part names (1) Lamp cover (103) (12) (11) The lamp unit is inside. (2) Speaker (23, 49) (3) Filter cover (105) The air filter and intake vent are inside. (4) Elevator feet (x2) (27) (5) Elevator button (27) (6) Remote sensor (19) (7) Lens (107) (8) Lens cover (9) Intake vents...
  • Page 5 Introduction Part names (continued) Control panel (1) STANDBY/ON button (21) (2) INPUT button (24) (3) MENU button (32) (4) LAMP indicator (110) (5) TEMP indicator (110) (6) POWER indicator (110) Rear panel (10 ~ 15) (1) LAN port (11) COMPUTER IN2 port (2) USB TYPE A port(x2) (12) MONITOR OUT port (3) USB TYPE B port...
  • Page 6 Introduction Part names (continued) Remote control (10) (1) VIDEO button (24) VIDEO COMPUTER MY SOURCE/ DOC.CAMERA (2) COMPUTER button (24) ASPECT AUTO SEARCH BLANK (3) SEARCH button (25) (16) (12) MAGNIFY FREEZE PAGE VOLUME (4) STANDBY/ON button (21) (14) DOWN (11) (5) ASPECT button (26) MY BUTTON...

  • Page 7: Setting Up

    Setting up Setting up Install the projector according to the environment and manner the projector will be used in. For the case of installation in a special state such as ceiling mount, the specified mounting accessories (Specifications in the User’s Manual (concise)) and service may be required.
  • Page 8 Setting up Arrangement (continued) WARNING ►Install the projector where you can access the power outlet easily. If an abnormality should occur, unplug the projector urgently. Otherwise it could cause a fire or electric shock. ►Do not subject the projector to unstable conditions. If the projector falls or topples over, it could result in injury or damage to the projector and the surrounding things.
  • Page 9 Setting up Arrangement (continued) CAUTION ►Place the projector in a cool place with sufficient ventilation. The projector may shutdown automatically or may malfunction if its internal temperature is too high. Using a damaged projector could result in a fire and an electric shock. •...

  • Page 10: Connecting With Your Devices

    Setting up Connecting with your devices Before connecting the projector to a device, consult the manual of the device to confirm that the device is suitable for connecting with this projector and prepare the required accessories, such as a cable in accord with the signal of the device. Consult your dealer when the required accessory did not come with the product or the accessory is damaged.
  • Page 11 Setting up Connecting with your devices (continued) About Plug-and-Play capability • Plug-and-Play is a system composed of a computer, its operating system and peripheral equipment (i.e. display devices). This projector is VESA DDC 2B compatible. Plug-and-Play can be used by connecting this projector to a computer that is VESA DDC (display data channel) compatible.
  • Page 12 Setting up Connecting with your devices (continued) Computer NOTE • Before connecting the projector to a computer, consult the computer’s manual and check the compatibility of the signal level, the synchronization methods and the display resolution output to the projector. - Some signal may need an adapter to input this projector.
  • Page 13 Setting up Connecting with your devices (continued) Computer External device Access point wireless adapter (optional) storage device CAUTION ► Before connecting the projector to a network system be sure to obtain the consent of the administrator of the network. ►Do not connect the LAN port to any network that might have the excessive voltage.
  • Page 14 Setting up Connecting with your devices (continued) VCR/DVD/Blu-ray Disc player NOTE • The HDMI port of this model is compatible with HDCP (High-band- width Digital Content Protection) and therefore capable of displaying a video signal from HDCP compatible DVD players or the like. - The HDMI supports the following signals.
  • Page 15 Setting up Connecting with your devices (continued) Speakers (with an amplifi er) Monitor RGB IN NOTE • If a loud feedback noise is produced from the speaker, move the microphone away from the speaker. Microphone function • You can connect a dynamic microphone to the MIC port with a 3.5 mm mini-plug. In that case, the built-in speaker outputs the sound from the microphone, even while the sound from the projector is output.

  • Page 16: Connecting To A Power Supply

    Setting up Connecting to a power supply Put the connector of the power cord into the AC (AC inlet) of the projector. Firmly plug the power cord’s plug into the outlet. In a couple of seconds after the power supply connection, the POWER indicator will light up in steady orange.

  • Page 17: Fastening The Adapter Cover

    Setting up Fastening the adapter cover Use the supplied adapter cover to prevent the USB wireless adapter from coming off easily. Loosen the screw (marked with triangle) on the bottom left of the USB TYPE A port. Insert the tab of the cover into the hole at the upper right of the USB TYPE A port in the direction of the arrow.

  • Page 18: Remote Control

    Remote control Remote control Installing the batteries Please insert the batteries into the remote control before using it. If the remote control starts to malfunction, try to replace the batteries. If you will not use the remote control for long period, remove the batteries from the remote control and store them in a safe place. Holding the hook part of the battery cover, remove it.

  • Page 19: About The Remote Control Signal

    Remote control About the remote control signal The remote control works with the projector’s remote sensor. This projector has a remote sensor on the front. The sensor senses the signal within the following range when the sensor is active: 60 degrees (30 degrees to the left and right of the sensor) (approx.) within 3 meters about.

  • Page 20: Using As A Simple Pc Mouse & Keyboard

    Remote control Using as a simple PC mouse & keyboard The accessory remote control works as a simple mouse and keyboard of the computer, when the projector’s USB TYPE B port and the computer’s type A USB port are connected and MOUSE is selected for the USB TYPE B item in the OPTION menu (57).

  • Page 21: Power On/Off

    Power on/off Power on/off STANDBY/ON button Turning on the power POWER indicator Make sure that the power cord is firmly and correctly connected to the projector and the outlet. Make sure that the POWER indicator is steady orange (110). Then remove the lens cover.

  • Page 22: Turning Off The Power

    Power on/off Turning off the power Press the STANDBY/ON button on the projector or the remote control. The message “Power off?” will appear on the screen for about 5 seconds. Press the STANDBY/ON button again while the message appears. The projector lamp will go off, and the POWER indicator will begin blinking in orange.

  • Page 23: Operating

    Operating Operating Adjusting the volume VOLUME +/- button Use the VOLUME +/VOLUME - buttons to adjust the volume. VIDEO COMPUTER MY SOURCE/ DOC.CAMERA A dialog will appear on the screen to aid you in adjusting the ASPECT AUTO SEARCH BLANK volume.

  • Page 24: Selecting An Input Signal

    Operating Selecting an input signal INPUT Press INPUT button on the projector. button Each time you press the button, the projector switches its input port from the current port as below. COMPUTER IN1  COMPUTER IN2  LAN VIDEO USB TYPE A S-VIDEO USB TYPE B HDMI...

  • Page 25: Searching An Input Signal

    Operating Selecting an input signal(continued) MY SOURCE / Press the MY SOURCE / DOC. CAMERA button on DOC. CAMERA button the remote control. The input signal will be changed into the signal you set as MY SOURCE (60). VIDEO COMPUTER MY SOURCE/ DOC.CAMERA ●...

  • Page 26: Selecting An Aspect Ratio

     For an input signal from the LAN, USB TYPE A or USB TYPE B port, or if there is no signal 8928A/8930A: 4:3 (fi xed) 8931WA: 16:10 (fi xed) ● ASPECT button does not work when no proper signal is inputted. ● NORMAL mode keeps the original aspect ratio setting.

  • Page 27: Adjusting The Projector's Elevator

    Operating Adjusting the projector’s elevator <Front Foot> Using the Front elevator foot can tilt the projector in order to project at a suitable angle to the screen, elevating the front side of the projector within 12 degrees. The elevator foot is adjustable while pushing the elevator button. Holding the projector, push the elevator button to loose the elevator foot.

  • Page 28: Using The Automatic Adjustment Feature

    Operating Using the automatic adjustment feature AUTO button Press AUTO button on the remote control. Pressing this button performs the following. VIDEO COMPUTER MY SOURCE/ DOC.CAMERA  For a computer signal ASPECT AUTO SEARCH BLANK The vertical position, the horizontal position and the horizontal MAGNIFY FREEZE PAGE...

  • Page 29: Correcting The Keystone Distortions

    Operating Correcting the keystone distortions KEYSTONE button Press KEYSTONE button on the remote VIDEO COMPUTER MY SOURCE/ DOC.CAMERA control. A dialog will appear on the screen ASPECT AUTO SEARCH BLANK to aid you in correcting the distortion. MAGNIFY FREEZE PAGE VOLUME ＋...

  • Page 30: Using The Magnify Feature

    Operating Using the magnify feature MAGNIFY ON/OFF button Press the MAGNIFY ON button on the remote control. The picture will be magnifi ed, and the MAGNIFY dialog VIDEO COMPUTER MY SOURCE/ DOC.CAMERA will appear on the screen. When the MAGNIFY ASPECT AUTO SEARCH...

  • Page 31: Temporarily Freezing The Screen

    Operating Temporarily freezing the screen FREEZE button Press the FREEZE button on the remote control. The “FREEZE” indication will appear on the screen (however, VIDEO COMPUTER MY SOURCE/ DOC.CAMERA the indication will not appear when the OFF is selected for ASPECT AUTO SEARCH...

  • Page 32: Using The Menu Function

    Operating Using the menu function This projector has the following menus: PICTURE, IMAGE, INPUT, SETUP, AUDIO, SCREEN, OPTION, NETWORK, SECURITY and EASY MENU. EASY MENU consists of functions often used, and the other menus are classified into each purpose and brought together as the ADVANCED MENU. Each of these menus is operated using the same methods.
  • Page 33 Operating Using the menu function (continued) To close the MENU, press the MENU button again or select EXIT and press the ◄ cursor button or ENTER button. Even if you do not do anything, the dialog will automatically disappear after about 30 seconds. ●...

  • Page 34: 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 Description Using the ◄/► buttons switches the mode for aspect ratio. ASPECT See the ASPECT item in IMAGE menu (39).

  • Page 35: Advanced Menu, Exit

    EASY MENU Item Description Using the ◄/► buttons switches the ECO MODE. ECO MODE See the ECO MODE item in SETUP menu (47). Pressing the ► button displays the INSTALLATION dialog. INSTALLATION INSTALLATION See the item in SETUP menu (47). Performing this item resets all of the EASY MENU items except the FILTER TIME and LANGUAGE.

  • Page 36: 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.
  • Page 37 PICTURE menu Item Description Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the color temperature mode. To adjust CUSTOM 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 38 PICTURE menu Item Description Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the sharpness. Weak ó Strong SHARPNESS • There may be some noise and/or the screen may flicker for a moment when an adjustment is made. This is not a malfunction. Using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons changes the active iris control mode. PRESENTATION ó...

  • Page 39: Image Menu

    For an input signal from the LAN, USB TYPE A or USB TYPE B port, or if there is no signal 8928A/8930A: 4:3 (fixed) 8931WA: 16:10 (fixed) • The NORMAL mode keeps the original aspect ratio of the signal. (continued on next page)
  • Page 40 IMAGE menu Item Description Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the over-scan ratio. Small (It magnifies picture) ó Large (It reduces picture) • This item can be selected only for a video, s-video and component video signal. signal, this item can also be selected if either (1) or •...
  • Page 41 IMAGE menu Item Description 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 a component video signal. This function is unavailable for a signal from the LAN, USB TYPE A, USB TYPE B or HDMI port.

  • Page 42: Input Menu

    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.
  • Page 43 INPUT menu Item Description The video format for S-VIDEO port and VIDEO port can be set. (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 N-PAL ó...
  • Page 44 INPUT menu Item Description The computer input signal type for COMPUTER IN1 and IN2 ports can be set. (1) Use the ▲/▼ buttons to select the COMPUTER IN port to be set. (2) Use the ◄/► buttons to select the computer input signal type. AUTO ó...
  • Page 45 INPUT menu Item Description The resolution for the COMPUTER IN1 and COMPUTER IN2 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 46: Setup Menu

    SETUP menu SETUP menu From the SETUP 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.
  • Page 47 SETUP menu Item Description Using the ▲/▼ buttons turns on/off the AUTO ECO MODE. ON ó OFF • When ON is selected, the projector will always be set to Eco mode AUTO ECO MODE at start-up regardless of the ECO MODE (below) setting. An OSD message “AUTO ECO MODE”...

  • Page 48: Monitor Out

    SETUP menu Item Description Using ▲/▼ buttons switches the standby mode setting between NORMAL and SAVING. NORMAL ó SAVING When SAVING is selected, the power consumption in the standby mode is lowered with some functional restriction as below: • When SAVING is selected, the RS-232C communication control except to turn the projector on and the network function are disabled while the projector is in the standby mode.

  • Page 49: Audio Menu

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

  • Page 50: 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 Description Using the ▲/▼/◄/►...
  • Page 51 SCREEN menu Item Description 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 OFF MyScreen : Screen can be registered by the MyScreen item START UP (below).
  • Page 52 SCREEN menu Item Description Using the ▲/▼ buttons turns on/off the MyScreen lock function. ON ó OFF When the ON is selected, the item MyScreen is locked. Use this MyScreen Lock function for protecting the current MyScreen. • This function cannot be selected when the ON is selected to the MyScreen PASSWORD item in SECURITY menu (80).
  • Page 53 SCREEN menu Item Description 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 ► or ENTER button. The SOURCE NAME menu will be displayed. (2) Use the ▲/▼...
  • Page 54 SCREEN menu Item Description (6) The current name will be displayed on the first line. Use the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons and the ENTER or INPUT button to select and enter characters. To erase 1 character at one time, press the RESET button or press the ◄...
  • Page 55 SCREEN menu Item Description The C.C. is the function that displays a transcript or dialog of the audio portion of a video, files or other presentation or other relevant sounds. It is required to have NTSC format video or 480i@60 format component video source supporting C.C.

  • Page 56: Option Menu

    OPTION menu OPTION menu From the OPTION 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, except for the items LAMP TIME and FILTER TIME.
  • Page 57 OPTION menu Item Description Using the ▲/▼ buttons adjusts the time to count down to automatically turn the projector off. 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 POWER 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...
  • Page 58 OPTION menu Item Description The lamp time is the usage time of the lamp, counted after the last resetting. It is shown in the OPTION menu. Pressing the RESET button on the remote control or the ► button of the projector displays a dialog. To reset the lamp time, select the OK using the ►...
  • Page 59 OPTION menu Item Description This item is to assign one of the following functions to MY BUTTON 1/2 on the remote control (6). (1) Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the MY BUTTON menu to select a MY BUTTON - (1/2) and press the ► or ENTER button to display the MY BUTTON setup dialog.
  • Page 60 OPTION menu Item Description • ACTIVE IRIS: Changes the active iris mode. • PICTURE MODE: Changes the PICTURE MODE (34). • FILTER RESET: Displays the filter time reset confirmation dialogue (58). • TEMPLATE: Makes the template pattern selected to the MY BUTTON TEMPLATE item (54) appear or disappear.
  • Page 61 OPTION menu Item Description AUTO ADJUST Using the ▲/▼ buttons to select one of the mode. When the DISABLE is selected, the automatic adjustment feature is disabled. FINE ó FAST ó DISABLE FINE: Finer tuning including H.SIZE adjustment. FAST: Faster tuning, setting H.SIZE to prearranged data for the input signal.
  • Page 62 OPTION menu Item Description REMOTE FREQ. (1) Use the ▲/▼ button to change the projector's remote sensor frequency setting (19). 1:NORMAL ó 2:HIGH (2) Use the ◄/► button to change the projector's remote sensor on or off. ON ó OFF The factory default setting is for both 1:NORMAL and 2:HIGH to be on.
  • Page 63 OPTION menu Item Description COMMUNICATION TYPE Select the communication type for transmission via the CONTROL port. NETWORK BRIDGE: Select this type, if it is required to control an external device as a network terminal, via this projector from the computer. The CONTROL port doesn't accept RS-232C commands (Network Bridge Function in the Network Guide)
  • Page 64 OPTION menu Item Description RESPONSE LIMIT TIME Select the time period to wait for receiving response data from other device communicating by the NETWORK BRIDGE and the HALF-DUPLEX through the CONTROL port. OFF ó 1s ó 2s ó 3s OFF: Select this mode if it is not required to check the responses from the device that the projector sends data to.
  • Page 65 OPTION menu Item Description The following items are exempted. OPTION: LAMP TIME, FILTER TIME, SERVICE(GHOST) NETWORK: WIRELESS AND WIRED SETUP (IP ADDRESS, SUBNET MASK, DEFAULT GATEWAY, DATE AND TIME), MY IMAGE, PRESENTATION SECURITY: MY TEXT DISPLAY • Operation is not available if SECURITY_ CLONNING LOCK is turned ON.
  • Page 66 OPTION menu Item Description Load MyScreen data • Please save the image data as "pj_logo.bmp" or "pj_logo.gif" into USB memory. • Please note that the only compatible formats are as follows. -File format Windows BMP bit/pixel: 4/8/16/24/32bit Compression format : Without compression/RLE -Image size: more than 36x36, less than 1280x800 •...
  • Page 67 OPTION menu Item Description INFORMATION Selecting this item displays a dialog titled “INPUT_INFORMATION”. It shows the information about the current input. • The “FRAME LOCK” message on the dialog means the frame lock function is working. • This item can't be selected for no signal and sync out. SERVICE •...

  • Page 68: Network Menu

    NETWORK menu NETWORK menu Remember that incorrect network settings on this projector may cause trouble on the network. Be sure to consult with your network administrator before connecting to an existing access point on your network. Select “NETWORK” from the main menu to access the following functions.
  • Page 69 NETWORK menu Item Description Use the ▲/▼ buttons to turn DHCP on/off. ON ó OFF Select OFF when the network does not have DHCP DHCP enabled. To save the setting, press the ► button. (Dynamic Host • When the “DHCP” setting changes to “ON”, it Configuration takes a little time to obtain IP address from DHCP Protocol)
  • Page 70 NETWORK menu Item Description Use the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons to enter the Year (last two digits), Month, Date, Hour and Minute. • When this item is set, the same item in the WIRED SETUP menu is overwritten with the same setting (74). •...
  • Page 71 NETWORK menu Item Description Use the ▲/▼ buttons to select the SSID to display the SSID menu. #1 DEFAULT ó #2 DEFAULT ó #3 DEFAULT #5 CUSTOM ó #4 DEFAULT Select one of the DEFAULT (#1~#4) and press ► or ENTER button. To adjust CUSTOM Press the ►...
  • Page 72 NETWORK menu Item Description "Selecting this item displays the WIRELESS_INFORMATION dialog for viewing the wireless LAN settings." Use the ▲/▼ buttons to switch the page. The first page shows the wireless LAN settings. The second and subsequent pages display the signal information of wireless LAN connection devices.
  • Page 73 NETWORK menu Item Description Selecting this item displays the WIRED SETUP menu for the wired LAN. Use the ▲/▼ buttons to select an item, and the ► or ENTER button on the remote control to perform the item. Use the ▲/▼ buttons to turn DHCP on/off. ON ó...
  • Page 74 NETWORK menu Item Description Use the ▲/▼ buttons to enter the TIME DIFFERENCE. Set the same TIME DIFFERENCE as the one set on your computer. If unsure, consult your IT manager. TIME Use the ► button to return to the menu after DIFFERENCE setting the TIME DIFFERENCE.
  • Page 75 NETWORK menu Item Description (1) Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the NETWORK menu to select the PROJECTOR NAME and press the ► button. The PROJECTOR NAME dialog will be displayed. (2) The current PROJECTOR NAME will be displayed on the first 3 lines.
  • Page 76 NETWORK menu Item Description Selecting this item displays the MY IMAGE menu. Use the application to transfer the im- age data. It can be downloaded from the Hitachi web site. Use the ▲/▼ buttons to select an item which is a still image by the MY IMAGE (My Image Function in the Network Guide) and the ►...
  • Page 77 NETWORK menu Item Description Selecting this item displays the PRESENTATION menu. Use ▲/▼ buttons to select one of the following items, then press ► or ENTER button to use the function. • To use Network Presentation, an exclusive application, "LiveViewer" is required.
  • Page 78 NETWORK menu SECURITY menu Item Description • To change from Single PC mode to Multi PC mode, press ► button to choose OK in the dialog and press the ENTER or INPUT button. The display mode is changed. • For details on how to switch the display mode to Multi PC mode on your computer, refer to the MULTI PC...

  • Page 79: Security Menu

    1. Press the ► button. The ENTER PASSWORD box will be displayed. 2. Use the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons to enter the registered password. The factory default password is as follows. 8928A/8930A : 8112 8931WA : 2510 (below) This password can be changed . Move the cursor to the right side of the ENTER PASSWORD box and press the ►...
  • Page 80 SECURITY menu Item Description The MyScreen PASSWORD function can be used to prohibit access to the MyScreen function and prevent the currently registered MyScreen image from being overwritten. 1 Turning on the MyScreen PASSWORD 1-1 Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the SECURITY menu to select MyScreen PASSWORD and press the ►...
  • Page 81 SECURITY menu Item Description PIN LOCK is a function which prevents the projector from being used unless a registered Code is input. 1 Turning on the PIN LOCK 1-1 Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the SECURITY menu to select PIN LOCK and press the ► button or the ENTER button to display the PIN LOCK on/off menu.
  • Page 82 SECURITY menu Item Description If this function is set to ON and the vertical angle of the projector or the INSTALLATION setting is different from the previous recorded setting, the TRANSITION DETECTOR ON alarm will be displayed and the input signal will not be displayed.
  • Page 83 SECURITY menu Item Description The MY TEXT PASSWORD function can prevent the MY TEXT from being overwritten. When the password is set for the MY TEXT; • The MY TEXT DISPLAY menu will be unavailable, which can prohibit changing the DISPLAY setting. •...

  • Page 84: Cloning Lock

    SECURITY menu Item Description (1) Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the SECURITY menu to select the MY TEXT DISPLAY and press the ► or ENTER button to display the MY TEXT DISPLAY on/off menu. (2) Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the MY TEXT DISPLAY on/off menu to select on or off.

  • Page 85: Presentation Tools

    Presentation tools Presentation tools The projector has the following convenient tools that enable on-screen presentations easily and quickly: - PC-LESS Presentation (below) - Drawing function Drawing function enables you to draw on the projector’s screen with USB mouse or tablets connected to the USB TYPE A ports. For details, refer to the manual for peripheral equipment.
  • Page 86 • Files with a resolution larger than the following are not supported. 8928A/8930A: 1024 x 768 (Still)， 768 x 576 (Movie) 8931WA: 1280 x 800 (Still)， 768 x 576 (Movie) (* Some computers may not support 1280 x 800.) • Files with a resolution smaller than 36 x 36 are not supported.
  • Page 87 Presentation tools PC-LESS Presentation (continued) Operating by buttons or keys You can control the images on the Thumbnail screen with the remote control, control panel or Web Remote Control. The following functions can be supported while the Thumbnail is displayed. Button operation Functions Web Remote...
  • Page 88 Presentation tools PC-LESS Presentation (continued) Operating by the menu on the Thumbnail screen You can also control the images by using the menu on the Thumbnail screen. Item Functions Moves to an upper folder. SORT Allows you to sort files and folders as following. Press the ►...
  • Page 89 Presentation tools PC-LESS Presentation (continued) NOTE • These operations are not accessible while the projector OSD is displayed. • The Thumbnail mode is able to display up to 20 files in one page. • It is not possible to change the input port by using the INPUT button when the Thumbnail screen, Slideshow, or Full Screen is displayed.
  • Page 90 Presentation tools PC-LESS Presentation (continued) Full Screen Mode The Full Screen mode shows a full display image. To display in Full Screen mode, select an image in the Thumbnail screen. Then press the ENTER button on the remote control, the INPUT button on the control panel or click [ENTER] on the Web Remote Control.
  • Page 91 Presentation tools PC-LESS Presentation (continued) Operations for movie A remote control icon and a progress bar are displayed when one of the cursor buttons, ENTER button or INPUT button on the remote control, control panel or Web Remote Control is pressed or clicked while a movie is playing in the Full Screen mode.
  • Page 92 Presentation tools PC-LESS Presentation (continued) Slideshow mode The Slideshow mode displays images in full screen and switches the images at intervals set in INTERVAL on the Thumbnail screen menu (88). You can start this function from the Slideshow menu. To display the Slideshow menu, select the SLIDESHOW button in the Thumbnail mode and press the ENTER button on the remote control, INPUT button on the control panel, or click [ENTER] on the Web Remote Control.
  • Page 93 Presentation tools PC-LESS Presentation (continued) You can play the Slideshow at your desired configuration. Configure the Slideshow items in the Thumbnail. 1) RETURN : Returns to the thumbnail mode. 2) PLAY : Play the Slideshow. 3) START : Set the beginning number of the Slideshow.
  • Page 94 Presentation tools PC-LESS Presentation (continued) Playlist The Playlist is a DOS format text file, which decides the order of displayed still image files in the Thumbnail or Slideshow. The playlist file name is “playlist.txt” and it can be edited on a computer. It is created in the folder that contains the selected image files when the PC-LESS Presentation is started or the Slideshow is configured.

  • Page 95: Usb Display(Windows Computer)

    Presentation tools USB Display(Windows computer) The projector can display images transferred from a computer via an USB cable (12). Hardware and software requirement for computer • OS: One of the following. ® Windows XP Home Edition /Professional Edition ® Windows Vista Home Basic /Home Premium /Business /Ultimate /Enterprise ®...
  • Page 96 Presentation tools USB Display(Windows computer) (continued) This application will appear in the Windows notification area once it starts. You can quit the application from your computer by selecting “Quit” on the menu. NOTE • The “LiveViewer” (refer to the Network Guide) and this application cannot be used at the same time.
  • Page 97 Presentation tools USB Display(Windows computer) (continued) Right-Click menu The menu shown in the right will be displayed when you right-click the application icon in the Windows notification area. Display : The Floating menu is displayed, and the icon disappears from the Windows notification area.
  • Page 98 8928A/8930A: 1024 x 768 (XGA) 8931WA: 1280 x 800 (WXGA) If your computer does not support the display resolution specified above, a smaller resolution that is the largest among the resolutions that are supported by the computer will be selected.

  • Page 99: Usb Display(Mac Computer)

    Presentation tools USB Display(Mac computer) The projector can display images transferred from a computer via an USB cable (12). Hardware and software requirement for computer • OS: Mac OSX 10.5(Intel) Mac OSX 10.6(Intel) Mac OSX 10.7(Intel) This application is not compatible with Power PC. •...
  • Page 100 Presentation tools USB Display(Mac computer) (continued) NOTE • The “LiveViewer” (refer to the Network Guide) and this application cannot be used at the same time. If you connect your computer to the projector by using a USB cable while the “LiveViewer”...
  • Page 101 Presentation tools USB Display(Mac computer) (continued) Menu       If you select “Display” on the Right-Click menu, the Floating menu shown in the right will appear on your computer screen.  Start capture button The transmission to the projector is started and the images will be displayed.
  • Page 102 8928A/8930A: 1024 x 768 (XGA) 8931WA: 1280 x 800 (WXGA) If your computer does not support the display resolution specified above, a smaller resolution that is the largest among the resolutions that are supported by the computer will be selected.

  • Page 103: Maintenance

    Preparation of a new lamp and early replacement are recommended. To prepare a new lamp, make contact with your dealer and tell the lamp type number. Type number : 8928A/8930A : 456-8928A 8931WA : 456-8931WA Replacing the lamp Turn the projector off, and unplug the power cord. lamp cover Allow the projector to cool for at least 45 minutes.
  • Page 104 Maintenance Replacing the lamp (continued) Lamp warning HIGH TEMPERATURE HIGH PRESSURE HIGH VOLTAGE WARNING ►The projector uses a high-pressure mercury glass lamp. The lamp can break with a loud bang, or burn out, if jolted or scratched, handled while hot, or worn over time.

  • Page 105: Cleaning And Replacing The Air Filter

    Maintenance Cleaning and replacing the air fi lter Please check and clean the air fi lter periodically. When the indicators or a message prompts you to clean the air fi lter, comply with it as soon as possible. Replace the fi lter when it is damaged or too soiled. To prepare the new fi lter, make contact with your dealer and tell the following type number.
  • Page 106 Maintenance Cleaning and replacing the air filter (continued) Turn the projector on and reset the filter time using the FILTER TIME item in the EASY MENU. (1) Press the MENU button to display a menu. (2) Point at the FILTER TIME using the ▼/▲ button, then press the ► button. A dialog will appear.

  • Page 107: Other Care

    Maintenance 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 108: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If an abnormal operation should occur, stop using the projector immediately. WARNING ►Never use the projector if abnormal operations such as smoke, Troubleshooting strange odor, excessive sound, damaged casing or elements or cables, penetration of liquids or foreign matter, etc. should occur. In such cases, immediately disconnect the power plug from the power outlet.
  • Page 109 Troubleshooting Related messages (continued) Message Description The internal temperature is rising. The projector is operating in low power. Please turn the power off, and allow the projector to cool down at least 20 minutes. After having confirmed the following items, please turn the power ON again. •...

  • Page 110: Regarding The Indicator Lamps

    Troubleshooting Regarding the indicator lamps When operation of the LAMP, TEMP and POWER indicators differs from usual, check and cope with it according to the following table. POWER LAMP TEMP Description indicator indicator indicator Lighting Turned Turned The projector is in a standby state. Please refer to the section “Power on/off”.
  • Page 111 Troubleshooting Regarding the indicator lamps (continued) POWER LAMP TEMP Description indicator indicator indicator The cooling fan is not operating. Please turn the power off, and allow the projector to Blinking cool down at least 20 minutes. After the projector has Turned Blinking sufficiently cooled down, please make confirmation...
  • Page 112 Troubleshooting Regarding the indicator lamps (continued) POWER LAMP TEMP Description indicator indicator indicator Blinking In At least 1 Power ON schedule is saved to the Green Turned Turned projector. approx. 3 Please refer to Schedule Settings in the Network seconds. Guide.

  • Page 113: Resetting All Settings

    Troubleshooting Resetting all settings When it is hard to correct some wrong settings, the FACTORY RESET function of SERVICE item in OPTION menu (67) can reset all settings (except settings such as LANGUAGE, LAMP TIME, FILTER TIME, FILTER MESSAGE, SECURITY and NETWORK) to the factory default.
  • Page 114 Troubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued) Reference Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect page The signal cables are not correctly connected. 12 ~ 15 Correctly connect the audio cables. The MUTE function is working. Restore the sound pressing MUTE or VOLUME +/- button on the remote control.
  • Page 115 Troubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued) Reference Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect page "Waiting for connection." remains displayed even though the USB TYPE B port is selected. Remove the USB cable and reconnect after a while. No pictures are The projector does not recognize the USB storage displayed.
  • Page 116 Troubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued) Reference Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect page When the projector is operating in Eco mode, flickering may appear on screen. Set ECO MODE to NORMAL, and set AUTO ECO Some kind MODE to OFF, in the SETUP menu.
  • Page 117 Troubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued) Reference Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect page The SAVING function is working. Select NORMAL for STANDBY MODE item in the SETUP menu. Schedule The internal clock has been reset. function does Once you turn off the projector in the SAVING mode or the not work...

  • Page 118: Specifications

    • Be sure to read “End User License Agreement for the Projector Software” which is separated document. DUKANE CORP AV SERVICE DEPT 2900 Dukane Drive St Charles, IL 60174 800-676-2487 / 630-762-4032 Fax 630-584-5156 avservice@dukane.com...

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