Dukane 8888 User Manual

Dukane 8888 User Manual

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Model 8888
User's Manual (detailed)
Operating Guide
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  • Page 1 Projector Model 8888 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

    Contents Contents   Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 PICTURE menu . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 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. ü This projector realizes the large projection image, even if in a small space. ü...
  • Page 4: Part Names

    Part names Part names Projector HOT! (2) (3) (11) (1) Lamp cover (57) The lamp unit is inside. (2) Focus ring (20) (15) (3) Zoom ring (20) (10) (4) Control panel (5) (5) Elevator buttons (x 2) (20) (6) Elevator feet (x 2) (20) (12) (7) Remote sensor (13) HOT!
  • Page 5: Control Panel

    Part names Control panel (1) STANDBY/ON button (15) (2) INPUT button (17, 25) (3) MENU button (25) It consists of four cursor buttons. BLANK button (24) (5) POWER indicator (12, 15, 63) (6) TEMP indicator (63) (7) LAMP indicator (63) Rear panel 10 (1) VIDEO port...
  • Page 6: Remote Control

    Part names Remote control (1) VIDEO button (18) (10) (2) COMPUTER button (18) (3) SEARCH button (19) MY SOURCE/ VIDEO COMPUTER DOC.CAMERA (4) STANDBY/ON button (15) ASPECT AUTO SEARCH BLANK (16) (12) (5) ASPECT button (19) PAGE VOLUME MAGNIFY FREEZE (14) (6) AUTO button (21) DOWN...
  • Page 7: Setting Up

    • For the case of installation in a special state such as ceiling mount, the specified mounting accessories (69) and service may be required. Before installing the projector, consult your dealer about your installation. <Model 8888> 4 : 3 screen 16 : 9 screen Screen size Projection distance...
  • Page 8 Setting up Arrangement (continued) <other models> 4 : 3 screen 16 : 9 screen Screen size Projection distance Projection distance Screen Screen Screen Screen (diagonal) height height height height min. max. min. max. type inch inch inch inch inch inch inch inch (inch)
  • Page 9 Setting up Arrangement (continued) WARNING ►Place the projector in a stable horizontal position. If the projector falls or is knocked over, it could cause injury and/or damage to the projector. Using a damaged projector could then result in fire and/or electric shock.
  • Page 10: 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. Please refer to the following illustrations to connect them.
  • Page 11 Setting up Connecting your devices (continued) NOTE • Be sure to read the manuals for devices before connecting them to the projector, and make sure that all the devices are suitable to be connected with this product. Before connecting to a PC, check the signal level, the signal timing, and the resolution.
  • Page 12: Connecting Power Supply

    Setting up Connecting power supply Put the connector of the power cord into the AC IN (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 13: 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 14: 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 PC, when the projector's USB port (B type) connects with the PC's USB port (A type) port via a mouse cable.
  • Page 15: 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 (63). Then remove the lens MY SOURCE/ VIDEO COMPUTER...
  • Page 16 Power on/off Precaution for lens cover attachment and removal When you attach or remove the lens cover, move it vertically up and down while keeping the knob to the right as illustrated in the figure.
  • Page 17: Operating

    Operating Operating Adjusting the volume VOLUME +/- button Use the VOLUME +/VOLUME - buttons to adjust the volume. A dialog will appear on the screen to aid you in adjusting the MY SOURCE/ VIDEO COMPUTER DOC.CAMERA AUTO volume. If you do not do anything, the dialog will automatically ASPECT SEARCH BLANK...
  • Page 18 Operating Selecting an input signal (continued) Press COMPUTER button on the remote control. COMPUTER button Each time you press the button, the projector switches its input port from the current port as below. MY SOURCE/ VIDEO COMPUTER DOC.CAMERA COMPUTER IN1  COMPUTER IN2 ASPECT AUTO SEARCH...
  • Page 19: Searching An Input Signal

    Operating Searching an input signal SEARCH button Press SEARCH button on the remote control. The projector will start to check its input ports as below in MY SOURCE/ VIDEO COMPUTER DOC.CAMERA order to find any input signals. AUTO ASPECT SEARCH BLANK When an input is found, the projector will stop searching PAGE...
  • Page 20: Adjusting The Projector's Elevator

    Operating 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 degrees.
  • Page 21: 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. MY SOURCE/  For a computer signal VIDEO COMPUTER DOC.CAMERA AUTO ASPECT SEARCH BLANK The vertical position, the horizontal position and the horizontal MAGNIFY FREEZE PAGE...
  • Page 22: Correcting The Keystone Distortions

    Operating Correcting the keystone distortions KEYSTONE button Press KEYSTONE button on the remote MY SOURCE/ control. A dialog will appear on the screen to VIDEO COMPUTER DOC.CAMERA aid you in correcting the distortion. AUTO ASPECT SEARCH BLANK MAGNIFY FREEZE PAGE VOLUME Use the ▲/▼...
  • Page 23: 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 magnified, and the MAGNIFY dialog will appear MY SOURCE/ COMPUTER VIDEO DOC.CAMERA on the screen. When the MAGNIFY ON button is pressed for ASPECT AUTO SEARCH...
  • Page 24: 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, MY SOURCE/ COMPUTER VIDEO DOC.CAMERA the indication will not appear when the OFF is selected for ASPECT AUTO SEARCH...
  • Page 25: Using The Menu Function

    Operating Using the menu function This projector has the following menus: PICTURE, IMAGE, INPUT, SETUP, AUDIO, SCREEN, OPTION, SECURITY and MY SOURCE/ EASY MENU. COMPUTER VIDEO DOC.CAMERA EASY MENU consists of functions often used, and the other menus are classified ASPECT AUTO SEARCH...
  • Page 26 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 27: 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 (32).
  • Page 28: Filter Time

    EASY MENU Item Description Using the ◄/► buttons changes the eco mode setting. ECO MODE See the ECO MODE item in SETUP menu (38). Using the ◄/► buttons switches the mode for mirror status. MIRROR See the MIRROR item in SETUP menu (38). Performing this item resets all of the EASY MENU items except the FILTER TIME and LANGUAGE.
  • Page 29: 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 30 PICTURE menu Item Description Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the color temperature mode. 1 HIGH 1 CUSTOM 2 MID 2 CUSTOM    6 CUSTOM 3 LOW 6 Hi-BRIGHT-3 3 CUSTOM 5 CUSTOM 5 Hi-BRIGHT-2 4 CUSTOM 4 Hi-BRIGHT-1 ...
  • Page 31 PICTURE menu Item Description 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. SAVE-1 ó SAVE-2 ó SAVE-3 ó SAVE-4 LOAD-4 óLOAD-3 ó...
  • Page 32: Image Menu

    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.
  • Page 33 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. Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the horizontal size. Small ó...
  • Page 34: 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 35: Frame Lock

    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. S-VIDEO ó VIDEO (2) Using the ◄/► buttons switches the mode for video format. VIDEO FORMAT AUTO ó...
  • Page 36 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 37: 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 38: Standby Mode

    SETUP menu Item Description Using the ▲/▼ buttons changes the eco mode setting. NORMAL ó ECO ECO MODE • When the ECO is selected, acoustic noise and screen brightness are reduced. Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the mode for mirror status. MIRROR NORMAL ó...
  • Page 39: 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 40: 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.
  • Page 41 SCREEN menu Item Description 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 42 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 (52).
  • Page 43 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 44 SCREEN menu Item Description Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the mode for the template screen. Press the ► button to display the selected template, and press the ◄ button to close the displayed screen. The last selected template is displayed when the MY BUTTON allocated to the TEMPLATE function is pressed (48).
  • Page 45 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 46: 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 47 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 projector...
  • Page 48 OPTION menu Item Description You can use this item to assign one of the following functions to the BLANK button on the control panel (5) and the MY BUTTON 1/2 buttons on the remote control (6). (1) Choose a button to assign a function from BLANK, MY BUTTON-1 and MY BUTTON-2.
  • Page 49 OPTION menu Item Description Selecting this item displays the SERVICE menu. Select an item using the ▲/▼ buttons, and press the ► button or the ENTER button on the remote control to execute the item. FAN SPEED Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the rotation speed of the cooling fans.
  • Page 50 OPTION menu Item Description KEY LOCK Using the ▲/▼ buttons turns on/off the key lock feature. When ON is selected, the buttons on the projector except the STANDBY/ON button are locked. ON ó OFF • Please use this function to prevent tampering or accidental operation.
  • Page 51: Security Menu

    SECURITY menu SECURITY menu This projector is equipped with security functions. From the SECURITY menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. To use SECURITY menu: User registration is required before using the security functions. Enter the SECURITY menu 1.
  • Page 52 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 53 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 54: Ransition Detector

    SECURITY menu Item Description If this function is set to ON when the vertical angle of the projector or MIRROR setting at which the projector is turned on is different than the previously recorded, the TRANSITION DETECTOR ON alarm will be displayed and the projector will not display the input signal.
  • Page 55 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 56: Y Text Writing

    SECURITY menu Item Description (1) Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the SECURITY menu to select the MY TEXT DISPLAY and press the ► 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 57: Maintenance

    Maintenance Maintenance Replacing the lamp A lamp has finite product life. Using the lamp for long periods of time could cause the pictures darker or the color tone poor. Note that each lamp has a different lifetime, and some may burst or burn out soon after you start using them. Preparation of a new lamp and early replacement are recommended.
  • Page 58: Lamp Warning

    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 59: Cleaning And Replacing The Air Filter

    Maintenance Cleaning and replacing the air filter The air filter unit of this projector consists of a filter cover, two kinds of filters, and a filter frame. The new double large filters system is expected to function longer. However, please check and clean it periodically to keep ventilation needed for normal operation of the projector.
  • Page 60 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 61: 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 62: 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, 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 63: 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 64: Resetting All Settings

    Troubleshooting Regarding the indicator lamps (continued) POWER LAMP TEMP Description indicator indicator indicator 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 Blinking 20 minutes. After the projector has sufficiently cooled down, please make confirmation of the following items, and then turn the power on again.
  • Page 65: Phenomena That May Be Easy To Be Mistaken For Machine Defects

    Troubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects About the phenomenon confused with a machine defect, check and cope with it according to the following table. Reference Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect page The electrical power cord is not plugged in. Correctly connect the power cord.
  • Page 66 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. Correctly connect the audio cables. The MUTE function is working. Restore the sound pressing the MUTE or VOLUME +/- button on the remote control.
  • Page 67 Troubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued) Reference Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect page The brightness and/or contrast are adjusted to an extremely low level. Adjust the BRIGHTNESS and/or CONTRAST settings to a higher level using the menu function.
  • Page 68 Troubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued) NOTE • Although bright spots or dark spots may appear on the screen, this is a unique characteristic of liquid crystal displays, and it does not constitute or imply a machine defect.
  • Page 69: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications Specifications Item Specification Product name Liquid crystal projector Liquid Crystal Panel 786,432 pixels (1024 horizontal x 768 vertical) Lamp 200 W UHB Speaker Power supply AC 100-120 V/2.9 A, AC 220-240 V/1.4 A Power consumption AC 100-120 V/290 W, AC 220-240 V/270 W Temperature range 5 ~ 35 °C (Operating) 306 (W) x 77 (H) x 221 (D) mm...
  • Page 70 Specifications Specifications (continued) [unit: mm] 8888-Operation-00...

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