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KODAK DP2900
Digital Projector
with Kodak's Exclusive
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  • Page 1: User Guide

    User Guide KODAK DP2900 Digital Projector with Kodak’s Exclusive Image Manager...

  • Page 3: Fcc Warning

    Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer: Eastman Kodak Company Rochester, New York 14650 USA We declare under our sole responsibility that the KODAK DP2900 Digital Projector conforms to the following directives and norms: Directive 89/336/EEC, Amended by 93/68/EEC EMI: EN 55022 (1992) Class A...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Unpacking the Projector ......12 Projector Features ....... . . 13 Usage Guidelines .
  • Page 6 User Guide KODAK DP2900 Digital Projector Appendix A ....... . . 55 Appendix B .

  • Page 7: Safety Instructions

    Please read and follow all safety instructions provided before using your new projector. Failure to comply with safety instructions may result in fire, electrical shock, or personal injury and may damage or impair protection provided by equipment. Please save all safety instructions.

  • Page 8: Important Operating Considerations

    Caution: Do not drop the projector. Transport the projector in an • KODAK-approved case. For accessory information go to our Web site at www.kodak.com/go/projectors. Important Operating Considerations Do not place the projector on a tablecloth or other soft covering that may block the vents.

  • Page 9: Battery Use

    Discard used batteries according to all applicable local and national regulations. In the unlikely event of contact with battery electrolyte, customers in the U.S. can contact the Kodak Information Center (KIC) at 1-800-242-2424. U.S. customers can also contact KIC for information regarding electrolyte removal from KODAK product components.

  • Page 11: Introduction

    Digital Light Processing™ (DLP) technology, and features an M1-DA connector for easy, built-in digital/analog and USB connectivity. The DP2900 is easy to connect, easy to use, easy to transport, and easy to maintain. Included with the DP2900 is Kodak’s exclusive Image Manager feature.

  • Page 12: Unpacking The Projector

    Unpacking the Projector The projector comes with the items shown. Check to make sure all are included. Contact your dealer of KODAK products immediately if anything is missing. A registration card is included in the box. Register to receive product updates, announcements, and special offers from Kodak.

  • Page 13: Projector Features

    Avoid leaving the projector in direct sunlight or extreme cold for • extended periods of time. If this happens, allow it to reach room temperature before use. Transport the projector in a KODAK-approved case. For • accessories, visit our Web site at www.kodak.com/go/projecors. speaker...

  • Page 14: If You Need Assistance

    Troubleshooting” on page 37. But you can also get help online, by fax, or by phone. Before calling your dealer or Kodak Technical Support for assistance, please have the following information available: the projector’s serial number (located on the bottom label) •...

  • Page 15: Telephone Customer Support

    Telephone Customer Support If you have questions concerning the operation of your KODAK projector, you can speak directly to a customer support representative. Have the projector serial number ready, and be at your computer with your projector when you call.
  • Page 16 User Guide KODAK DP2900 Digital Projector In other regions call: Australia Singapore/Malaysia/Indonesia/ India Thailand Philippines South Korea HK/PRC Taiwan 613 9353-2261 Fax 613 9353-2567 65 4736 611 Fax 65 4798 397 662 2713 040 Fax 662 6161 923 632 8100 331 loc 223 or...

  • Page 17: Setting Up The Projector

    • • • If you are experienced in setting up presentation systems, use the Quick Start card that came with the KODAK DP2900 Digital Projector. Otherwise, follow the procedures described here. Positioning the Projector Note: If you want to project from behind a translucent screen, set up the projector behind your screen.

  • Page 18: Connecting The Projector

    User Guide KODAK DP2900 Digital Projector Connecting the Projector S-video Connecting a Computer The projector ships with an M1-DA analog computer cable. If your computer has a digital output, you can order the optional M1-DA digital computer cable. For accessory information, visit our Web site at www.kodak.com/go/projectors.
  • Page 19 2. Plug the other end of the audio cable into the the projector. Now you’re ready to turn on the projector and your computer. Skip to “Starting the Projector” on page 22. Setting up the Projector connector on...

  • Page 20: Connecting A Video Source

    User Guide KODAK DP2900 Digital Projector Connecting a Video Source If your video source uses a round, one-prong composite video connector, you’ll need only the audio cable, audio adapter, and composite video cable that shipped with the projector. Note: HDTV sources are connected to the projector using the M1-DA computer cable.
  • Page 21 5. Plug the audio cable into the “audio in” projector. The projector is compatible with these major broadcast video standards: NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL-M, PAL-N, PAL-60, and SECAM. It automatically adjusts to optimize its performance for the incoming video.

  • Page 22: Starting The Projector

    We recommend using a surge protector power strip when connecting your projector. 1. Remove the lens cap. 2. Plug the power cord into the side of the projector, then plug it into your electrical outlet. The fans start to run, and the Lamp LED on the top of the projector lights orange until the software has initialized.

  • Page 23: Turning Off The Projector

    For more information about the menus, see page 32. Turning Off the Projector If you want to turn off the projector for a short period of time, press standby fifteen minutes, but keeps the projector running. (You can change the amount of time the projector stays in standby mode;...

  • Page 25: Using The Projector

    Auto Image off and adjust the sync (page 37) and/or the tracking (page 37) manually. If the colors don’t look right, check the KODAK Image Manager • settings. See “Using KODAK Image Manager” on page 43.

  • Page 26: Adjusting The Projector

    The projector is equipped with a self-locking, quick-release elevator foot and button. To raise the projector: 1. Press and hold the elevator button. 2. Raise the projector to the height you want, then release the button to lock the elevator foot into position. elevator button (under finger)

  • Page 27: Using The Remote Control

    The range for optimum operation is about 25 feet. If you point the remote at the projection screen, the distance to the screen and back to the projector must be less than or equal to 25 feet. For best results, point the remote directly at the projector.
  • Page 28 User Guide KODAK DP2900 Digital Projector If you are creating presentations in MICROSOFT POWERPOINT, you can use the remote control mouse buttons to navigate through your presentation while in Slide Show mode. To configure the POWERPOINT program for this, choose Options from the Tools menu, click the View Tab, de-select the “Popup Menu on Right...

  • Page 29: Using The Keypad And Remote Buttons

    - decreases volume The Remote Control Buttons standby computer lamp on/off menu button - displays a menu of projector options on the screen volume - increases volume standby - turns off the image without turning off the projector disk mouse...
  • Page 30 User Guide KODAK DP2900 Digital Projector Lamp on/off (keypad only) Press the lamp on/off LED indicates the state of the lamp. A green Lamp LED indicates that you can turn the lamp on, or the lamp is currently on. An orange LED indicates the software is initializing or the lamp is cooling.
  • Page 31 Standby When you press standby blank screen is displayed for 15 minutes. You can change the amount of time the projector stays in standby mode; see “Standby Time” on page 38 for details. If you press • standby returns to normal operations immediately.

  • Page 32: Using The On-Screen Menus

    User Guide KODAK DP2900 Digital Projector Using the On-Screen Menus The projector has six drop-down menus that allow you to make image adjustments and change a variety of settings. Most of these adjustments aren’t available directly from the keypad. Note: Some menu items may be grayed out at certain times. This...

  • Page 33: Display Menu

    Press the left navigation button to decrease the contrast. • Press the right navigation button to increase the contrast, making • the blacks appear blacker and the whites appear whiter. Using the Projector...

  • Page 34: Blank Screen

    • Blank Screen Blank Screen determines what color is displayed when there is no active source and when the projector is in standby. Click the left or right navigation button to toggle between blue and black. Reset All Click the left or right navigation button to reset all the options (except Language, Video Standard, Rear Projection, and Standby Time) in all the menus to their original settings.

  • Page 35: Audio Menu

    To adjust the keystone, highlight Keystone, then click the right navigation button. Note: Keystone correction is only available for XGA signals. Overscan (video source only) This option crops all the edges of the image to remove noise generated on the edges by your source. Using the Projector...

  • Page 36: Auto Image

    User Guide KODAK DP2900 Digital Projector Auto Image Note: Some screen savers interfere with the operation of Auto Image. If you’re experiencing problems, turn off your screen saver, then turn Auto Image off and back on. The projector automatically adjusts tracking, signal synchronization and vertical and horizontal position for most computers (Auto Image does not apply to video sources).
  • Page 37 Manual Tracking (computer source only) The projector adjusts tracking automatically to match the video signal from your computer. However, if the display shows evenly spaced, fuzzy, vertical lines or if the projected image is too wide or too...

  • Page 38: Controls Menu

    If you already know the video standard used in your geographical area, it’s often best to manually select it. When Video standard is set to Auto, the projector attempts to pick the video standard (NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL-M, PAL-N, PAL-60, or SECAM) automatically based on the input signal it receives.

  • Page 39: Plug And Play

    You need to set the Plug and Play setting to Off for the projector to display properly on some older computers. The Plug and Play setting does not affect video images.

  • Page 40: Language Menu

    User Guide KODAK DP2900 Digital Projector Display Startup Screen This setting toggles between On and Off. When this feature is On, the startup screen appears when the projector starts up and remains until an active source is detected. Click the left or right navigation button to turn this feature off and display a plain black or blue screen instead of the startup screen.

  • Page 41: Status Menu

    See your computer’s user’s guide for details. Horizontal refresh rate The time period that one horizontal line is displayed. Vertical refresh rate The time period that one video frame is displayed. Mute status Indicates if the audio is muted. Using the Projector...

  • Page 42: Software Version

    User Guide KODAK DP2900 Digital Projector Source Indicates the active source, Computer analog, Computer digital, or Video. Software version Indicates the projector’s software version. This information is useful when contacting Technical Support. Startup screen version Indicates the projector’s splash screen version. This information is useful when contacting Technical Support.

  • Page 43: Using Kodak Image Manager

    Using KODAK Image Manager With one click, Kodak’s exclusive Image Manager lets you choose the best image settings for your presentation type. Important:The KODAK Image Manager settings work best if you select Reset from the Adjust tab each time before selecting an Image Manager setting.

  • Page 45: Maintenance & Troubleshooting

    Abrasive cleaners, solvents or other harsh chemicals might scratch the lens. 2. Lightly wipe the cleaning cloth over the lens in a circular motion. 3. If you don’t intend to use the projector immediately, replace the lens cap. Maintenance &...

  • Page 46: Replacing The Projection Lamp

    Replace the lamp when the brightness is no longer acceptable. To order replacement lamp modules contact your dealer of KODAK products or visit our Web site at www.kodak.com/ go/projectors. Follow these steps to replace the projection lamp: 1.
  • Page 47 4. Pull the lamp door up and remove it. Warning:Be extremely careful when removing the lamp module. In the unlikely event that the bulb ruptures, small glass fragments may be generated. The lamp module is designed to contain these fragments, but use caution when removing the lamp module 5.
  • Page 48 User Guide KODAK DP2900 Digital Projector 6. Lift and grasp the pull tab and lift the module out. Dispose of the lamp module in an environmentally proper manner. Warning: Do not drop the lamp module or touch the glass bulb! 7.

  • Page 49: Replacing The Batteries In The Remote Control

    5. Slide the battery cover back on the remote. Using the Security Lock The projector has a security connector for use with a PC Guardian Cable Lock System. (This Lock System must be purchased separately.) Refer to the information that came with the lock for instructions on how to use it to secure the projector.

  • Page 50: Troubleshooting

    User Guide KODAK DP2900 Digital Projector Troubleshooting If you don’t find the answer to your problem here, visit our Web site at www.kodak.com/go/projectors for the latest updates on troubleshooting. Sound Problem No sound. Poor sound quality. No audio-out port on the image source.

  • Page 51: Image Quality

    It may be necessary to reduce the keystone correction for optimum results. • Be sure that the projector is at a 90° angle to the screen. • Use the software to reposition the image. “Horizontal position (computer source only)”...
  • Page 52 User Guide KODAK DP2900 Digital Projector Problem Image is "noisy" or streaked. Try these steps in this order. Image is wider at the top or bottom of the screen. Image is wider at one side than the other Projected colors don't match the computer or video source colors.
  • Page 53 • Make sure that the power cord is properly connected to the projector. • Make sure that you have removed the lens cap on the projector lens at the front of the projector. • Make sure you have pressed the Power button and the Power light is a steady green.

  • Page 54: Image Source

    User Guide KODAK DP2900 Digital Projector Image Source Problem The S-Video image source does not appear. Only the start-up screen appears and not the image from the image source. No image is displayed Cause and Solution Some inexpensive cables are not compatible with the projector.

  • Page 55: Appendix A

    Specifications The KODAK DP2900 Digital Projector must be operated and stored within the temperature and humidity ranges specified. Temperature Operating Non-operating Humidity Operating and non-oper. Dimensions 8.75 x 9.75 x 2.5 inches (22.2 x 24.8 x 6.4 cm) Weight 4.8 lbs. (2.2 kg) unpacked...

  • Page 56: Audio Input

    User Guide KODAK DP2900 Digital Projector Optics Focus Range Lamp Type Input Power Requirements 100-120VAC 6A;50/60Hz 200-240VAC 3A; 50Hz Audio Input Input Impedance Maximum Input Voltage Sensitivity Connector Type 4.9 - 16 feet (1.5-5 m) 120-watt VHP lamp 10K ohm nominal, AC coupled <...

  • Page 57: Appendix B

    Portable and Laptop Activation Chart Many laptop computers do not automatically turn on their external video port when a projector is connected. Activation commands for some laptop computers are listed in the following table. (If your computer is not listed or the given command does not work, refer to the computer’s documentation for the appropriate command.) On...
  • Page 58 User Guide KODAK DP2900 Digital Projector Computer AT&T Advanced Logic Research Altima Ambra** Amrel* ** Apple Aspen Award Key command Key command de-activate activate port port FN-F2 FN-F2 setup screen setup screen FN-F3 FN-F3 FN-F6 FN-F6 Ctrl-Alt-V Ctrl-Alt-V Shift-Ctrl-Alt-C Shift-Ctrl-Alt-L...
  • Page 59 Key command Computer activate port BCC* automatic Bondwell LCD or CRT options after bootup Chaplet** setup screen FN-F6 FN-F4 Chembook FN-F6 Commax Ctrl-Alt-#6 Compaq* ** Ctrl-Alt-< FN-F4 automatic mode/? (for setup option) Compuadd* ** automatic Alt-F for screen setup option Data General Ctrl-Alt-Command Appendix B...
  • Page 60 User Guide KODAK DP2900 Digital Projector Computer Data General Walkabout Datavue DEC** Dell** Digital* Dolch Epson Everex* For-A Fujitsu Key command Key command de-activate activate port port 2 CRT/X at DOS reboot prompt Ctrl-Shift-M Ctrl-Shift-M FN-F5 FN-F5 FN-F4 FN-F4 Ctrl-Alt-<...
  • Page 61 Key command Computer activate port Gateway FN-F3 FN-F1/FN-F1 again simultaneous Grid* ** FN-F2, choose auto or simultaneous Ctrl-Alt-Tab Hitachi FN-F7 Honeywell FN-F10 Hyundai setup screen option IBM 970* automatic reboot, enter setup ThinkPad** menu FN-F7, select choice from setup menu FN-F1, select choice FN-F5, select...
  • Page 62 User Guide KODAK DP2900 Digital Projector Computer Infotel Kaypro Kris Tech Leading Edge Mac Portable Mac PowerBook 140, 145, 150, 160, 165, 180, 520, 540, 5300 210, 230, 250, 270, 280, 2300 Magitronic Mastersport Micro Express* Key command Key command...
  • Page 63 Key command Computer activate port Micron FN-F2 Microslate* automatic Mitsubishi SW2 On-Off-Off- setup screen option NEC* ** setup screen option CRT at the DOS prompt FN-F3 Olivetti* automatic FN-O/* Packard Bell* ** FN-F0 Ctrl-Alt-< Panasonic FN-F2 Prostar Ctrl-Alt-S at bootup Samsung* setup screen option Sanyo...
  • Page 64 User Guide KODAK DP2900 Digital Projector Computer Sharp Sun SPARC- Dataview Tandy** Tangent Texas Instruments* Top-Link* ** Toshiba* ** Twinhead* Key command Key command de-activate activate port port dip switch to CRT dip switch to LCD Ctrl-Shift-M Ctrl-Shift-M Ctrl-Alt-Insert Ctrl-Alt-Insert...
  • Page 65 Key command Computer activate port Automatic WinBook Ctrl-Alt-F10 Wyse software driven Zenith** FN-F10 FN-F2 FN-F1 Zeos** Ctrl-Shift-D FN-F1 These manufacturers have models that automatically send video to the external CRT port when some type of display device is attached. ** These manufacturers offer more than one key command depending on the computer model Appendix B Key command...

  • Page 67: Appendix C

    If this happens, perform the following steps: 1. Turn off video mirroring. 2. Open the Monitors control panel. 3. Move the white menu bar to Monitor 2 to set the projector as the primary monitor. 4. Restart the PowerBook. Appendix C...

  • Page 68: Using Simulscan

    User Guide KODAK DP2900 Digital Projector Using SimulScan Some newer PowerBooks display images on an external monitor or projector differently than previous ones. When using SimulScan, the projector displays the same information that appears on your PowerBook To select SimulScan: 1.

  • Page 69: Appendix D

    Use the graph and tables to help you determine projected image sizes. Note: Image sizes shown are based on a digital keystone correction of zero. Image Size, Width and Height for DP2900 maximum image size Distance to Screen (feet) Appendix D...
  • Page 70 User Guide KODAK DP2900 Digital Projector Image Size, Width and Height for DP2900 minimum image size Distance to Screen (feet) Diagonal Width (feet) (feet) 10.3 15.4 12.3 Height (feet)

  • Page 71: Index

    activation commands for laptops 57 adjusting brightness 33 color 34 contrast 33 height 26 tint 34 volume 31, 35 altitude limits 55 assistance 14 audio cable, connecting 19 Audio menu 35 Audio menu options Volume 35 Auto Source Select 39 battery use ix Blank Screen 34 brightness, adjusting 33...
  • Page 72 User Guide KODAK DP2900 Digital Projector Tint 34 Display Messages 39 Display Startup Screen 40 displaying on-screen menus 30 startup screen 40 status messages 39 elevator button/foot 26 foot 26 fuzzy lines 37 HDTV 11, 20, 36 help customer support numbers 15...
  • Page 73 15 S-video connecting 20 Technical Support information to have on hand before you call 14 technical support 14 temperature limits 55 tint, adjusting 34 turning off the projector 23 USB mouse 19 vertical lines 37 video mirroring 67 Index...
  • Page 74 User Guide KODAK DP2900 Digital Projector resizing 36 standards 38 Volume buttons 31 volume, adjusting 31 widescreen video 36 zooming the image 26...

  • Page 75: Warranty

    Depending on your geographical location, some limitations and exclusions may not apply. Shipment of a unit from the customer to the kodak service center will be at the customer’s expense. This warranty is not transferable from the original purchaser of the equipment.

  • Page 76: How To Obtain Service

    If the original packaging has been discarded or is not available, packing will be at the owner’s expense. The repaired or replaced unit will be shipped from Kodak within five business days from the date of the digital projector receipt at the service center.
  • Page 78 Eastman Kodak Company 343 State Street Rochester, New York 14650 Kodak is a trademark of Eastman Kodak Company. PN 6b5276 5/00 ©Eastman Kodak Company Printed in the U.S.A.

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