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Dukane 8940 User Manual

Dukane 8940 User Manual

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Models 8940
USER'S MANUAL
401-8940-00

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  • Page 1 Portable LCD Projector Models 8940 USER'S MANUAL 401-8940-00...
  • Page 3 Projector 8940 8940 User's Manual - Operating Guide User's Manual - Operating Guide Thank you for purchasing this projector. NOTE • The information in this manual is subject to change without notice. • The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this manual.

  • Page 4: Projector Features

    Projector Features Projector Features This multimedia projector is used to project various computer signals as well as NTSC/PAL/SECAM video signals onto a screen. Little space is required for installation and large images can easily be realized. ● Ultra High Brightness Crisp, ultra-bright presentations is achieved by using a UHB (ultra high brightness) lamp and a highly efficient optical system.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents Projector Features ···························2 Preparation·······································2 Part Names ·······································4 Projector ·········································4 Control Buttons ·······························5 Remote control ·······························5 Setting Up·········································6 Arrangement ···································6 Adjusting The Projector’s Elevator···········································7 Connecting Your Devices ···············8 Connecting The Power Supply ·····11 Remote Control······························12 Putting Batteries ···························12 Operating The Remote Control·····························13 Power ON/OFF ·······························14 Turning On The Power ·················14...

  • Page 6: Part Names

    Part Names Part Names Projector Projector (Front/Right) Projector (Rear/Left) Elevator button Elevator foot Remote sensor Lens cap Lens The picture is projected from here. Filter cover An air filter is inside. RGB port RGB OUT port BNC port AUDIO IN 1 port AUDIO IN 2 port CONTROL port AUDIO OUT port...

  • Page 7: Control Buttons

    Part Names (continued) Part Names (continued) Control Buttons INPUT ENTER VOLUME COMPONENT S-VIDEO VIDEO STANDBY/ON Control Panel on the Projector Remote Control STANDBY/ON button VOLUME button SEARCH button KEYSTONE button ZOOM buttons FOCUS buttons Cursor buttons MENU button RESET button ENTER button KEYSTONE SEARCH...

  • Page 8: Setting

    Setting Up Setting Up Arrangement WARNING • Before installation, make sure that the projector is turned off and the power code is disconnected. • Do not set up and move the projector, while it is hot. • Install the projector in a suitable environment according to instructions of the “User’s Manual –...

  • Page 9: Adjusting The Projector's Elevator

    Setting Up (continued) Setting Up (continued) Adjusting The Projector's Elevator WARNING • Do not touch about the lens and ventilation openings during use or immediately after use to prevent a burn. CAUTION • To prevent damaging the projector and injuring yourself, always hold the projector whenever using the elevator buttons to adjust the elevator feet.

  • Page 10: Connecting Your Devices

    Setting Up (continued) Setting Up (continued) Connecting Your Devices WARNING • Whenever attempting to connect other devices to the projector, read thoroughly the "User's Manual - Safety Guide", this manual and the manual of each device to be connected. Incorrect connecting could result in fire or electrical shock. CAUTION •...

  • Page 11: Examples Of Connection With A Computer

    Setting Up (continued) Setting Up (continued) Please refer to the following (for example) for connecting your devices. See the rear of the projector. You can see the ports. Examples of connection with a computer Computer RGB out RGB cable Audio out Stereo Mini cable RS-232C port RS-232C cable...
  • Page 12 Setting Up (continued) Setting Up (continued) Examples of connection with a VCR/DVD Player VCR/DVD Player Audio out (R) Audio out (L) Video out ■ If using a s-video signal S-video out S-video cable Audio out (R) Audio out (L) ■ If using a component signal Y out Audio out (R) Audio out (L)

  • Page 13: Connecting To A Monitor

    Setting Up (continued) Setting Up (continued) Connecting to a monitor Monitor RGB in RGB cable Connecting to a speaker (with amplifier) Speaker Audio in Stereo Mini cable Connecting The Power Supply WARNING • Use extra caution when connecting the power cord as incorrect or faulty connections may result in fire and/or electrical shock.

  • Page 14: Remote Control

    Remote Control Remote Control Putting Batteries CAUTION • About the battery • Keep a battery away from children and pets. • Use only the battery specified: two AA batteries. • Do not mix new battery with used one. • Make sure the plus and minus terminals are correctly aligned when loading the battery (as indicated in the remote control).

  • Page 15: Operating The Remote Control

    Remote Control (continued) Remote Control (continued) Operating The Remote Control CAUTION • Do not disassemble the remote control. • Do not place the remote control near the projector’s lens, fan, or vents. • Do not drop or otherwise expose the remote control to physical impact. •...

  • Page 16: Power On/Off

    Power ON/OFF Power ON/OFF WARNING • When the power is ON, a strong light is emitted. Do not look into the lens or vents of the projector. NOTE • Turn the power on/off in right order. Please power on the projector before the connected devices.

  • Page 17: Operating

    Operating Operating Selecting An Input Signal Select an input signal. ■ Using the INPUT dial Turn the INPUT dial of the projector. Turning the dial cycles through the input ports as shown below. Select the signal you wish to project. VIDEO ■...

  • Page 18: Selecting The Aspect Ratio

    Operating (continued) Operating (continued) Selecting The Aspect Ratio Press the Aspect button to toggle between the modes for aspect ratio. ■ At a RGB signal 16:9 ■ At a video signal / no signal 16:9 At a HDTV signal of 1125i(1080i) or 750p(720p), memo only 16:9 can be selected.

  • Page 19: Adjusting The Picture Position

    Operating (continued) Operating (continued) Adjusting The Picture Position This function is available only for RGB signals. memo Press the POSITION button. As illustrated on the right, a dialog will appear on the screen to aid you in adjusting the position. Use the cursor buttons position.

  • Page 20: Adjusting The Volume

    Operating (continued) Operating (continued) Adjusting The Volume Press the VOLUME button. As illustrated on the right, a dialog will appear on the screen to aid you in adjusting the volume. Use the cursor buttons adjust the volume. Press the VOLUME button again to close the dialog and complete this operation.

  • Page 21: Freezing The Screen

    Operating (continued) Operating (continued) Freezing The Screen Press the FREEZE button. As illustrated on the right, a dialog will appear on the screen, and the screen will freeze at the current image. Press the FREEZE button again to restore the screen to normal.

  • Page 22: Displaying The Child Window

    Operating (continued) Operating (continued) Displaying The Child Window This feature called "PinP (Picture in Picture)" is available only when a RGB signal is memo selected to main screen. Press the PinP button. The child window with a picture of a video signal will appear.

  • Page 23: Multifunctional Settings

    Multifunctional Settings Multifunctional Settings Using The Menu Functions This projector has the following menus: MAIN, PICTURE-1, PICTURE-2, INPUT, AUTO, SCREEN, OPTION and NETWORK. Each of these menus is operated using the same methods. The basic operations of these menus are as follows. Press the MENU button.

  • Page 24: Main Menu

    Multifunctional Settings (continued) Multifunctional Settings (continued) MAIN Menu With the MAIN menu, the items shown in the table below can be performed. Perform each operation in accordance with the instructions in the table below. Item BRIGHT Adjust the brightness using the CONTRAST Adjust the contrast using the Select an aspect ratio using the...

  • Page 25: Picture-1 Menu

    Multifunctional Settings (continued) Multifunctional Settings (continued) PICTURE-1 Menu With the PICTURE-1 menu, the items shown in the table below can be performed. Perform each operation in accordance with the instructions in the table below. Item Select a gamma mode using the NORMAL Selecting the CUSTOM and then pressing the the CUSTOM menu.
  • Page 26 Multifunctional Settings (continued) Multifunctional Settings (continued) PICTURE-1 Menu (continued) Item Select a command to load or save using the LOAD1 SAVE1 MY MEMORY This projector has 4 numbered memories for adjustment data. Performing the SAVE1, SAVE2, SAVE3 or SAVE4 puts the current adjustment data on the memory whose number corresponds with the command’s number.

  • Page 27: Picture-2 Menu

    Multifunctional Settings (continued) Multifunctional Settings (continued) PICTURE-2 Menu With the PICTURE-2 menu, the items shown in the table below can be performed. Perform each operation in accordance with the instructions in the table below. Item Adjust the vertical position using the V POSITION memo This item can be selected only at a RGB signal.

  • Page 28: Input Menu

    Multifunctional Settings (continued) Multifunctional Settings (continued) INPUT Menu With the INPUT menu, the items shown in the table below can be performed. Perform each operation in accordance with the instructions in the table below. Item Select a color space mode using the AUTO Selecting the AUTO automatically selects the optimum mode.
  • Page 29 Multifunctional Settings (continued) Multifunctional Settings (continued) INPUT Menu (continued) Item Select a signal input port for the child window using the VIDEO P.IN P. INPUT memo About the child window, please refer to the section “Displaying the Child Window”. Select the display position of the child window using the P.IN P.

  • Page 30: Auto Menu

    Multifunctional Settings (continued) Multifunctional Settings (continued) AUTO Menu With the AUTO menu, the items shown in the table below can be performed. Perform each operation in accordance with the instructions in the table below. Item Pressing the ■ At a RGB signal The vertical position (V POSITION), the horizontal position (H POSITION), the clock phase (H PHASE) and the horizontal size (H SIZE) will be automatically adjusted.
  • Page 31 Multifunctional Settings (continued) Multifunctional Settings (continued) AUTO Menu (continued) Item Select the TURN ON or the TURN OFF using the TURN ON When the TURN ON is selected, detecting no signal cycles through input ports and displays the picture of retrieved signal. SEARCH VIDEO memo...

  • Page 32: Screen Menu

    Multifunctional Settings (continued) Multifunctional Settings (continued) SCREEN Menu With the SCREEN menu, the items shown in the table below can be performed. Perform each operation in accordance with the instructions in the table below. Item Select a type of the BLANK screen using the MyScreen The BLANK screen is the screen, which is displayed by pressing the BLANK button.
  • Page 33 Multifunctional Settings (continued) Multifunctional Settings (continued) SCREEN Menu (continued) Item Select the TURN ON or the TURN OFF using the TURN ON When the TURN ON is selected, the following message function works. The message of the “AUTO IN PROGRESS” for the auto adjustment. The message of the ”NO INPUT IS DETECTED”...

  • Page 34: Option Menu

    Multifunctional Settings (continued) Multifunctional Settings (continued) OPTION Menu With the OPTION menu, the items shown in the table below can be performed. Perform each operation in accordance with the instructions in the table below. Item Adjust the volume using the VOLUME High Select the TURN ON or the TURN OFF using the...
  • Page 35 Multifunctional Settings (continued) Multifunctional Settings (continued) OPTION Menu (continued) Item Pressing the menu. SERVICE Menu Select an item using the (or the ENTER) button to per form each function. : FANSPEED FANSPEED SERVICE AUTO ADJUST LENS LOCK Select the EXECUTE using the EXECUTE RESET The items of the OPTION menu are collectively returned to the initial setting.

  • Page 36: Lamp

    Lamp Lamp 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. Note that each lamp has a different lifetime, and some may burst or burn out soon after you start using them.

  • Page 37: Replacing The Lamp

    Lamp (continued) Lamp (continued) Replacing The Lamp If the indicators or a message prompts you to replace the lamp, replace the lamp as soon as possible. Turn off the projector, and unplug the power cord. Allow the lamp bulb to cool for at least 45 minutes.

  • Page 38: Air Filter

    Air Filter Air Filter WARNING • Please carefully read the “User’s Manual - Safety Guide. • Before caring, make sure the power switch is off and the power cable is not plugged in, then wait at least 45 minutes for the lamp to cool sufficiently. •...

  • Page 39: Other Care

    Other Care Other Care WARNING • Please carefully read the “User’s Manual - Safety Guide”. • Before caring, make sure the power switch is off and the power cable is not plugged in. • Be cautious of high temperature. Do not touch about the lens and ventilation openings during use or immediately after use prevent a burn.

  • Page 40: Troubleshooting

    roubleshooting roubleshooting Related Messages When the unit's power is on, messages such as those shown below may be displayed. When any such message is displayed on the screen, please respond as described below. If the same message is displayed after the treatment, or if a message other than the following appears, please contact your dealer or service company.
  • Page 41 roubleshooting (continued) roubleshooting (continued) Related Messages (continued) Message CLEAN THE AIR FILTER POWER OFF FIRST, THEN CLEAN THE AIR FILTER. AFTER CLEANING THE AIR FILTER, RESET THE FILTER TIMER. CHECK THE AIR FLOW NO INPUT IS DETECTED ON *** SYNC IS OUT OF RANGE ON *** fH *****kHz fV *****Hz Description The time the filter timer has counted has reached 100...

  • Page 42: Lamps

    roubleshooting (continued) roubleshooting (continued) Regarding The Indicator Lamps Lighting and flashing of the STANDBY/ON indicator, the LAMP indicator, and the TEMP indicator have the meanings as described in the table below. Please respond in accordance with the instructions within the table. If the same indication is displayed after the treatment, or if an indication other than the following is displayed, please contact your dealer or service company.

  • Page 43: Regarding The Indicator

    roubleshooting (continued) roubleshooting (continued) Regarding The Indicator Lamps (continued) STANDBY/ON LAMP indicator indicator indicator Lighting Blinking Lighting Turned Blinking Lighting Turned Lighting Lighting Alternative Green Blinking in Lighting Simultaneous Green Blinking in TEMP Either there is no lamp and/or lamp cover, or either of these has not been properly fixed.

  • Page 44: Phenomena That May Easily Be Mistaken For Machine Defects

    roubleshooting (continued) roubleshooting (continued) Phenomena That May Easily Be Mistaken For Machine Defects WARNING • Never use the projector if abnormal operations such as smoke, strange odor, excessive sound, damaged casing or elements or cables, penetration of liquids or foreign matter, etc. should occur. In such cases, immediately turn off the power switch and then disconnect the power plug from the power outlet After making sure that the smoke or odor has stopped, contact your dealer or service company.
  • Page 45 roubleshooting (continued) roubleshooting (continued) Phenomena That May Easily Be Mistaken For Machine Defects (continued) Phenomenon The signal cables are not correctly connected. Correctly connect the connection cables. The volume is adjusted to an extremely low level. Pictures are Adjust the VOLUME to a higher level. displayed, The sound is muted.

  • Page 46: Warranty And After-Service

    arranty And After-Service arranty And After-Service If a problem occurs with the equipment, first refer to the “Troubleshooting” and run through the suggested checks. If this does not resolve the problem, please contact your dealer or service company. They will tell you what warranty condition is applied. Specifications Specifications NOTE...
  • Page 47 Projector 8940 8940 User's Manual - Operating Guide User's Manual - Operating Guide TECHNICAL Dimensions Dimensions [unit: mm]...
  • Page 48 Example Of Computer Signal Example Of Computer Signal Resolution fH (kHz) H × × V 720 × 400 37.9 640 × 480 31.5 630 × 480 35.0 640 × 480 37.9 640 × 480 37.5 640 × 480 43.3 800 × 600 35.2 800 ×...
  • Page 49 Initial Set Signals Initial Set Signals The following signals are used for the initial settings. The signal timing of some computer models may be different. In such case, adjust the items V POSITION and H POSITION in the PICTURE-2 menu. Back porch b Display interval c DATA...
  • Page 50 Connection T Connection T 5 4 3 2 1 e w q = - D-Sub 15 pin shrink jack Signal Video input Red Video input Green Video input Blue Ground RGB OUT 5 4 3 2 1 e w q = - D-Sub 15 pin shrink jack Signal Video output Red...
  • Page 51 Connection T Connection T VIDEO IN • RCA jack • System: NTSC, PAL, SECAM, PAL-M, PAL-N, NTSC4.43, PAL60 • 1.0 ± 0.1 Vp-p at 75 Ω terminator S-VIDEO Mini Din 4 pin jack COMPONENT (C • RCA jack x3 • System: 525i (480i), 525p (480p), 625i (575i), 720p, 1080i/1035i •...
  • Page 52 Connection T Connection T CONTROL CONTROL port 1 2 3 4 5 5 4 3 2 1 6 7 8 9 9 8 7 6 D-Sub 9 pin D-Sub 9 pin plug jack About the details of RS-232C communication, please refer to the memo following page.

  • Page 53: Communications Setting

    RS-232C Communication RS-232C Communication Connecting The Cable Turn off the projector and the computer power supplies. Connect the CONTROL port of the projector with a RS-232C port of the computer by a RS-232C cable. Use the cable that fulfills the specification shown in the previous page.
  • Page 54 RS-232C Communication (continued) RS-232C Communication (continued) Requesting projector status (Get command) (1) Send the request code Header + Command data (‘02H’+‘00H’+ type (2 bytes)+‘00H’+‘00H’) from the computer to the projector. (2) The projector returns the response code ‘1DH’+ data (2 bytes) to the computer. Changing the projector settings (Set command) (1) Send the setting code Header + Command data (‘01H’+‘00H’+ type (2 bytes) + setting code (2 bytes)) from the computer to the projector.

  • Page 55: Command Data Chart

    RS-232C Communication (continued) RS-232C Communication (continued) Command Data Chart Names Operation type Keystone V Increment Decrement Keystone V Reset Execute Keystone H Increment Decrement Keystone H Reset Execute Brightness Increment Decrement Brightness Reset Execute Contrast Increment Decrement Contrast Reset Execute 16:9 Aspect SMALL...
  • Page 56 RS-232C Communication (continued) RS-232C Communication (continued) Command Data Chart (continued) Names Operation type ENGLISH FRANÇAIS DEUTSCH ESPAÑOL ITALIANO NORSK NEDERLANDS PORTUGUÊS Language SVENSKA POLSKI NORMAL CINEMA Gamma DYNAMIC CUSTOM Custom Gamma Increment Decrement Custom MIDDLE Color Temp Custom User R Custom User G Header BE EF...
  • Page 57 RS-232C Communication (continued) RS-232C Communication (continued) Command Data Chart (continued) Names Operation type Custom User B Color Balance R Increment Decrement Color Balance R Execute Reset Color Balance G Increment Decrement Color Balance G Execute Reset Color Balance B Increment Decrement Color Balance B Execute...
  • Page 58 RS-232C Communication (continued) RS-232C Communication (continued) Command Data Chart (continued) Names Operation type V Position Increment Decrement V Position Reset Execute H Position Increment Decrement H Position Reset Execute H Phase Increment Decrement H Size Increment Decrement H Size Reset Execute Over Scan Increment...

  • Page 59: Technical

    RS-232C Communication (continued) RS-232C Communication (continued) Command Data Chart (continued) Names Operation type MIDDLE Video NR HIGH TURN OFF S2-Aspect TURN ON Auto Adjust Execute Auto off Increment Decrement TURN OFF Auto Search TURN ON My Screen Original Blue Blank Color White Black TURN OFF...
  • Page 60 RS-232C Communication (continued) RS-232C Communication (continued) Command Data Chart (continued) Names Operation type Volume Increment Decrement TURN OFF Mute TURN ON Lamp Time Lamp Time Reset Execute Filter Time Filter Time Reset Execute Magnify Increment Decrement Normal Freeze Freeze TURN OFF TURN ON Power Input Source...
  • Page 61 RS-232C Communication (continued) RS-232C Communication (continued) Command Data Chart (continued) Names Operation type PinP Size Upper Left Upper Right PinP Position Bottom Left Bottom Right PinP Audio Ch PinP Input S-Video Myscreen size Myscreen Lock IR Remote Front IR Remote Rear IR Remote Top Header BE EF...
  • Page 62 RS-232C Communication (continued) RS-232C Communication (continued) Command Data Chart (continued) Names Operation type Power Up Source Auto Adjust Enable Internal Speaker Lens Lock Auto Power On Header Last Ch BE EF 06 00 BE EF 06 00 BE EF 06 00 Component BE EF 06 00...
  • Page 64 2900 Dukane Drive Toll-free: 800-676-2487 St. Charles, Illinois 60174 Fax: 630-584-5156 www.dukcorp.com/av e-mail: avsales@dukcorp.com Audio Visual Products #401-8940-00...

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