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  • Page 1 Model 28A7100HC User's Guide 401-599-00...
  • Page 3 EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, Amended by 93/68/EEC EMC: EN 55022 EN 55024 EN 61000-3-2 EN 61000-3-3 Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, Amended by 93/68/EEC Safety: EN 60950: 2000 November, 2002 Australian Certification C-tick mark Trademarks Apple, Macintosh, and PowerBook are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. IBM and PS/2 are trademarks or registered trademarks of International Business Machines, Inc.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction Positioning the projector Connecting a computer source Required computer connections Optional computer connections Displaying a computer source image Adjusting the image Using the projector with Windows 98 for the first time Connecting a video device Video connections Video device connections Composite video connection S-video connection...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction Your new digital projector is easy to connect, use, and maintain. It is an exceptional projector for both business presentations and home entertain- ment. Dukane 28A7100HC is compatible with a wide variety of computers and video devices, including: •...

  • Page 6: Positioning The Projector

    Positioning the projector To determine where to position the projector, consider the size and shape of your screen, the location of your power outlets, and the distance between the projector and the rest of your equipment. Here are some general guide- lines: •...

  • Page 7: Connecting A Computer Source

    Connecting a computer source Required computer connections Connect one end of the computer cable (see page 11 for connecting video devices) to the dark blue Computer In connector on the projector. Connect the other end to the video port on your computer. If you are using a desktop computer, you will need to disconnect the monitor cable from the com- puter’s video port first.

  • Page 8: Displaying A Computer Source Image

    Displaying a computer source image Remove the lens cap. Toggle the Power switch on the side of the projector to the On position. The LED flashes green and the fans start to run. When the lamp comes on, the start up screen displays and the LED is steady green. It can take a minute for the image to achieve full brightness.

  • Page 9: Adjusting The Image

    Adjusting the image Adjust the height of the projector, if necessary, by pressing the release but- ton to extend the foot. Rotate the leveling foot located at the rear of the projector, if necessary. Avoid placing your hands in near the hot exhaust vent in front of the projec- tor.

  • Page 10: Using The Projector With Windows 98 For The First Time

    Using the projector with Windows 98 for the first time The first time you connect a computer running Windows 98 to the projector, the computer recognizes the projector as “new hardware” and the Add New Hardware Wizard appears. Follow these instructions to use the Wiz- ard to load the correct driver (which was installed with your Windows operating system).
  • Page 11 Skip this page if you did not connect a USB mouse cable For Windows 98: • If you connected the USB cable, the Add New Hardware Wizard appears again. Drivers must be installed to use the USB functionality. • The Wizard launches three times. The first time it detects a USB Composite Device.

  • Page 12: Connecting A Video Device

    Connecting a video device You can connect VCRs, DVD players, camcorders, digital cameras, video games, HDTV receivers, and TV tuners to the projector. There is also an audio input. You can connect the audio directly to the projector to get sound from the onboard speaker, or you can connect it to your stereo’s receiver to get sound from your own speakers.

  • Page 13: Video Connections

    Video connections The next step is to figure out what type of connectors/output the equip- ment you want to connect has. If there is more than one output, select the one with the highest quality. Component video has the best quality, fol- lowed by S-video, then composite video.

  • Page 14: Video Device Connections

    Video device connections Composite video connection Plug the included video cable’s yellow connector into the video-out connec- tor on your video device. Plug the other yellow connector into the yellow Video In connector on the projector. Plug the included audio adapter’s white connector into the left audio out connector on your video device;...

  • Page 15: Component Video Connection

    Component video connection If your video device has component connectors, use a Component to S- video adapter or the Component to VESA adapter (available from a third- party vendor) for HD and progressive sources. Plug the component cable into the video device. Plug the other end of the component cable into the adapter and plug the adapter into the projector’s S-video (for S-video) or Computer in (for VESA) connector.

  • Page 16: Displaying Video

    Displaying video Remove the lens cap. Toggle the Power switch on the side of the projector to the On position. The LED flashes green and the fans start to run. When the lamp comes on, the start-up screen is displayed and the LED is steady green. It can take a minute for the image to achieve full brightness.
  • Page 17 Adjust the zoom and focus. If the image is not square, adjust the keystone using the buttons on the key- pad. Press the top Keystone button to reduce the upper part of the image, and press the bottom Keystone button to reduce the lower part. Adjust the volume on the keypad or remote.

  • Page 18: Shutting Down The Projector

    Shutting down the projector The projector automatically displays a black screen after no active source is detected for 30 minutes. This black screen helps preserve the life of the pro- jector. The image returns when an active source is detected or a remote or keypad button is pressed.
  • Page 19 Problem no start up screen only start up screen appears Solution plug power cord in projector’s left side remove lens cap toggle power switch toggle power switch on side press the Computer button activate laptop’s external port restart laptop Result correct image computer image projected...
  • Page 20 Problem no computer image, just the words “Signal out of range” Solution press the Auto Image button on keypad adjust computer refresh rate in Control Panel>Display>Settings>Advanced>Adapter (location varies by operating system) you may also need to set a different resolution on your computer, as shown in the following problem, “image fuzzy or cropped”...
  • Page 21 Problem image fuzzy or cropped image not centered on screen Solution set your computer’s display resolution to the native resolution of the projector (Start>Settings>Control Panel>Display>Settings tab) select 800x600 For a laptop, disable laptop monitor or turn-on dual- display mode move projector, adjust zoom, adjust height adjust horizontal or vertical position in Picture>Advanced...
  • Page 22 Problem image not square image not sharp image does not fit 4:3 or 16:9 screen Solution adjust Keystone on keypad adjust Sharpness (video sources only) in the Picture>Advanced menu change aspect ratio to 4:3 or 16:9 in Picture>Aspect ratio menu Result square image correct image...
  • Page 23 Problem image upside down image reversed left to right projected colors don’t match source COLOR Solution turn off ceiling in Settings>System menu turn off rear in Settings>System menu adjust color, tint, color temperature, brightness, contrast in the menus Result correct image correct image correct image COLOR...
  • Page 24 Problem lamp won’t turn on, LED blinking red “Change lamp” message appears at startup or lamp won’t turn on and LED blinking red Solution make sure vents aren’t blocked, turn off the projector and allow it to cool for a minute if lamp hours >...
  • Page 25 Still need assistance? If you need assistance, call Dukane Customer Service directly at 1-800-676-2485. Or, send us an e-mail at avserdept@dukane.com...

  • Page 26: Using The Remote Control

    Using the remote control The remote uses two (2) provided AAA batteries. They are easily installed by sliding the cover off the remote’s back, aligning the + and - ends of the batteries, sliding them into place, and then replacing the cover. Caution: When replacing the batteries, be aware that using batteries other than the type provided with the projector may risk severe damage to the remote.

  • Page 27: Using The Audio

    Using the audio To use the projector’s speaker, connect your source to the Audio In connec- tor on the projector. See page 13 regarding using the audio adapter. To adjust the volume, press the Volume buttons on the keypad or remote. To mute the sound, press the Mute button on the remote.

  • Page 28: Optimizing Computer Images

    Optimizing computer images After your computer is connected properly and the computer’s image is on the screen, you can optimize the image using the onscreen menus. For gen- eral information on using the menus, see page 29. • Adjust the Keystone, Contrast, or Brightness in the Picture menu (page 30).

  • Page 29: Optimizing Video Images

    Optimizing video images After your video device is connected properly and the image is on the screen, you can optimize the image using the onscreen menus. For general information on using the menus, see page 29. • Adjust the Keystone, Contrast, Brightness, Color, or Tint in the Picture menu (page 30).

  • Page 30: Using The Menus

    Using the menus To open the menus, press the Menu button on the keypad or remote. (The menus automatically close after 60 seconds if no buttons are pressed.) The Main menu appears. Use the arrow buttons to move up and down to high- light the desired submenu, then press the Select button.

  • Page 31: Picture Menu

    Picture menu Picture menu To adjust the following settings, highlight the setting, press Select, use the up and down arrows to adjust the values, then press Select to confirm the changes. Keystone: adjusts the image vertically and makes a squarer image. You can also adjust keystone from the keypad.
  • Page 32 Presets: Presets are provided that optimize the projector for displaying computer presentations, photographs, film images, and video images. Film input is material originally captured on a film camera, like a movie; video input is material originally captured on a video camera, like a TV show or sporting event.
  • Page 33 Advanced menu Sharpness: (video sources only) changes the clarity of the edges of a video Advanced menu image. Select a sharpness setting. Sharpness Color Temperature: changes the intensity of the colors. Select a listed rela- Color Temperature tive warmth value. Color Control: allows you to individually adjust the gain for the red, green, and blue colors.

  • Page 34: Settings Menu

    Settings menu Settings menu Audio: allows adjustments to Volume of the internal speaker. Adjustments can also be made from the projector’s keypad and the remote. Audio Sources: Power-up Source determines which source the projector checks first for active video during power-up. When the Autosource feature is On, the projector automatically finds the active source, checking the Power-up Source first.
  • Page 35 Startup Logo: allows you to display a blank screen instead of the default screen at startup, and when no source is detected. Blank Screen: determines what color is displayed when you press the Blank button on the remote. Effect Key: allows you to assign a different function to the Effect button on the remote, allowing you to quickly and easily use the effect.
  • Page 36 Language: allows you to select a language for the onscreen display. Service: To use these features, highlight them and press Select. Factory Reset: restores all settings to their default. Lamp Reset: resets the lamp hours used counter in the About menu to zero.

  • Page 37: Maintenance

    Maintenance Cleaning the Lens Apply a non-abrasive camera lens cleaner to a soft, dry cloth. • Avoid using an excessive amount of cleaner, and don’t apply the cleaner directly to the lens. Abrasive cleaners, solvents or other harsh chemicals might scratch the lens. Lightly wipe the cleaning cloth over the lens in a circular motion.
  • Page 38 Loosen the two captive screws that attach the lamp housing to the pro- jector. Detach the lamp connector from the projector by depressing the locking tab on the connector and lightly pulling it free. WARNING: To avoid burns, allow the projector to cool for at least 30 minutes before you replace the lamp.

  • Page 39: Cleaning The Lamp Housing Screens

    Cleaning the Lamp Housing Screens In dirty or dusty environments, the two dust filter screens in the lamp hous- ing can become clogged, causing high temperatures and premature lamp failure. Routine maintenance to remove dust from the screens lowers the lamp operating temperature and prolongs lamp life.

  • Page 40: Appendix

    Appendix Specifications ° Temperature 50 to 104 F (10 to 40 ° Operating 50 to 95 F (10 to 35 ° Non-operating -4 to 140 F (-20 to 60 Altitude Operating 0 to 10,000 feet (3,048 meters) Non-operating 0 to 20,000 feet (6,096 meters) Humidity Operating 10% to 95% relative humidity, non-condensing Non-operating...

  • Page 41: Projected Image Size

    Projected image size Table 2: Range of distance to the screen for a given screen size for the InFocus X1 Distance to screen Diagonal Maximum Screen Size Image Width distance (inches/m) (inches/m) (feet/m) 40/1 32/0.8 50/1.3 40/1 60/1.5 48/1.2 100/2.5 80/2 150/3.8 120/3.1...

  • Page 42: Red Led Behavior And Projector Errors

    Red LED Behavior and Projector Errors If the projector is not functioning properly and the LED is blinking red, con- sult Table 3 to determine a possible cause. There are two-second pauses between the blinking cycles. Table 3: Red LED Behavior Explanation One (1) blink The lamp won't strike after five (5)
  • Page 43 Numerics 16x9 vs 4x3 screen aspect 11 800x600 resolution 4 About 34, 35 Advance menu 32 altitude limits 39 Aspect Ratio 34 Aspect ratio 30 aspect ratio 11 Audio 33 Audio In connector 6, 13, 26 Autosource 33 Blank button 27 Blank Screen 34 blinking green 17 blinking red 17...
  • Page 44 keypad buttons projector 26 keystone adjustment 8, 16 Lamp Housing Screens cleaning 38 lamp replacement 36 Lamp Reset 35 Language 35 LED 17 blinking green 17 solid green 17 LED Behavior red 41 LED behavior 17 lens cap 39 leveling foot 15 Macintosh computers compatibility 4 maintaining the projector 36...
  • Page 45 Screen Aspect 11 Screen Save 17 security lock 38 Service 35 Service Code 35 Settings menu 33 sharpness 32 solid green 17 solid red 17 Sources 33 Specifications 39 Startup Logo 34 S-video connector 13 System 33 technical support e-mail 24 phone numbers 24 temperature limits 39 Tint 30...
  • Page 47 Dukane Corporation Audio Visual Products Division 2900 Dukane Drive Information: (800) 676-2486 St. Charles, IL 60174-3395 E-mail: avsales@dukane.com Parts & Service: (800) 676-2487 Phone: (630) 584-2300 Orders: (800) 676-2485 Fax: (630) 584-5156 Fax: (630) 584-0984 Audio Visual Products Part # 401-599-00...

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