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- Page 1 Copyright © 1999 by TOSHIBA CORPORATION 1-1, Shibaura 1-Chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. All rights reserved.
- Page 2 FCC Warning This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reason- able protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commer- cial environment.
- Page 3 Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer: TOSHIBA 1-1, Shibaura 1-Chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan We declare under our sole responsibility that the TDP-B1 Projector conforms to the fol- lowing directives and norms: Directive 89/336/EEC, Amended by 93/68/EEC EMI: EN 55022 (1992) Class A...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Instructions Introduction Image Resolution Compatibility Unpacking the Projector Usage Guidelines If You Need Assistance Warranty Setting up the Projector Connecting a Computer Connecting a Video Player Powering up the Projector and Adjusting the Image Turning Off the Projector Using the Projector Basic Image Adjustment Using the Remote Control... - Page 5 Appendix Specifications Accessories Portable and Laptop Activation Chart Using Video Mirroring with a PowerBook Computer Projected Image Size Index...
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Page 6: Safety Instructions
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 instruc- tions. - Page 7 Caution: Do not drop the projector. Transport the projector in an • TOSHIBA-approved case; or an original carton box and packings. Important Operating Considerations Do not place the projector on a tablecloth or other soft covering that may block the vents. In the unlikely event of the bulb rupturing, thor- oughly clean the area behind the projector and discard any edible items placed in that area.
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Page 8: Introduction
INTRODUCTION The TOSHIBA TDP-B1 is specifically designed for the mobile pre- senter. It packs XGA 1024x768 graphics with 16.7 million colors into a small, 4.8 pound package. It generates crisp, clear images using Digital Light Processing™ (DLP) technology. The TDP-B1 is easy to connect, easy to use, easy to transport, and easy to maintain. - Page 9 NOTE: The contents of your shipping box may vary depending on the projector configuration you’ve ordered. IGURE Shipping box contents TDP-B1 projector + lens cap Soft carry case User’s Guide, quick start card, Online User Guide CD Power cord Remote control VESA computer cable Macintosh adaptor Audio cable...
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Page 10: Usage Guidelines
keypad zoom ring focus ring Usage Guidelines Do not look directly into the projection lens when the lamp is turned • on. The bright light may harm your eyes. Do not block the grills on the projector. Restricting the air flow can •... -
Page 11: If You Need Assistance
The first place to look for help is in this manual. Be sure to check the guidelines in “Troubleshooting” on page 29. If it does not answer your question, call your TOSHIBA dealer. Warranty This product is backed by a limited warranty. Please contact with your... -
Page 12: Setting Up The Projector
SETTING UP THE PROJECTOR 1 Place the projector on a flat surface. The projector must be within 10 feet (3 m) of your power source • and within 6 feet (1.8 m) of your computer. If you want to project from behind a translucent screen, set up the •... - Page 13 NOTE: Before you continue, make sure the projector is unplugged and your equipment is turned off. If you’re connecting a computer, make sure the distance between it and the projector is 6 feet or less. S-video composite video IGURE Connector panel mouse VESA computer input...
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Page 14: Connecting A Computer
Connecting a Computer 1 Plug one end of the VESA computer cable into the video connector on your computer. 2 Plug the other end of the VESA computer cable into the nector on the projector. audio cable VESA cable Do you want to play your computer’s audio on the projector? 1 Plug either end of the audio cable into the audio connector on your computer. - Page 15 NOTE: The USB mouse is supported for use with Windows 98 only. NOTE: You do not need to restart your computer after connecting a USB mouse to use it (it is hot-pluggable). You must restart your computer after plugging in a PS-2 mouse. Do you want to control the computer’s mouse from the projector’s remote or keypad? If your computer has a PS/2 connector, use the PS/2 mouse cable.
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Page 16: Connecting A Video Player
Connecting a Video Player 1 If your video player uses a round, one-prong composite video con- nector, you’ll need only the audio cable, audio adapter, and compos- ite video cable that shipped with the projector. If your video player uses a round, four-prong S-video connector, •... - Page 17 NOTE: The audio adapter is provided so that the same audio cable used to connect a computer can be used with the adapter to connect a VCR. CAUTION: Your video player may also have a “Video Out” connector for a coaxial cable connection.
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Page 18: Powering Up The Projector And Adjusting The Image
3 Turn on the lamp by pressing the pad (see Figure 11 on page 16). The TOSHIBA startup screen appears and the Lamp LED on top • of the projector lights green. 4 If you connected a video player, turn it on. -
Page 19: Turning Off The Projector
NOTE: Lamp life will be extended if you turn the lamp off, then wait 1 minute while the lamp cools before unplugging the projector. The Lamp LED will light green when the lamp has cooled. See page 16 for detalils on the Lamp LED. Turning Off the Projector If you want to turn off the projector for a short period of time, press the button on the keypad or remote. -
Page 20: Using The Projector
USING THE PROJECTOR This section describes how to use and make adjustments to the projec- tor. It also provides a reference to the keypad and remote buttons and the options available from the on-screen menus. Basic Image Adjustment 1 Make sure you have powered up your equipment in the right order (page 11). - Page 21 NOTE: If the remote is inactive for several minutes, it “sleeps” to conserve battery life. Press any button except the disk mouse to re-activate the remote. left mouse button (on underside of remote) IGURE Remote control Press anywhere on the edge of the disk mouse to move the cursor on the screen.
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Page 22: Adjusting The Projector
Adjusting the Projector To focus the image, rotate the focus ring (Figure 9) until the image is clear. To zoom the image, rotate the zoom ring. This adjusts the image size without affecting focus. zoom ring focus ring The projector is equipped with a self-locking, quick-release elevator foot and button (Figure 10). -
Page 23: Using The Keypad And Remote Buttons
Using the Keypad and Remote Buttons While the menus are displayed, the volume, source, and standby buttons on the keypad act as menu navigation buttons. See “Using the On- Screen Menus” on page 18 for details. lamp LED IGURE Keypad and remote buttons Lamp on/off (keypad only) Press the button to turn the lamp on or off. - Page 24 Standby When you press , the display and audio turn off and a blank standby screen is displayed for 15 minutes. You can change the amount of time the projector stays in standby mode; see “Standby Time” on page 23 for details.
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Page 25: Using The On-Screen Menus
NOTE: Some menu items may be grayed out at certain times. This indicates the item is not applicable to your setup (for example, video standards do not apply to computer sources) or the item is not enabled until another selection is made (for example, Manual Tracking is not available until Auto Image is turned off). -
Page 26: Display Menu
Display Menu Brightness Adjusting the brightness changes the intensity of the image. Press the left navigation button to darken the image. • Press the right navigation button to lighten the image. • Contrast The contrast controls the degree of difference between the lightest and darkest parts of the picture. -
Page 27: Audio Menu
NOTE: Changing the volume using the menu is the same as changing it using the keypad. Color The color setting adjusts a video image from black and white to fully saturated color. Press the left mouse button to decrease the amount of color in the •... -
Page 28: Image Menu
Image Menu Auto Image The projector automatically adjusts tracking, signal synchronization and vertical and horizontal position for most computers (Auto Image does not apply to video sources). If you want to adjust these features manu- ally, you must turn off Auto Image the Image menu and clicking the left or right navigation button to select “off”. - Page 29 NOTE: The Manual Sync, Manual Tracking, Horiz. Position and Vert. Position options are available only for computer sources. The projector sets these options automatically for video sources. 1 Turn Auto Image off. 2 Highlight Manual sync, then press the left or right navigation button repeatedly until the image is sharp and free of streaks.
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Page 30: Controls Menu
Controls Menu Video Standard When Video standard is set to Auto, the projector attempts to pick the video standard (NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL-M, PAL-N, or SECAM) automatically based on the input signal it receives. (The video standard options may vary depending on your region of the world.) If the projec- tor is unable to detect the correct standard, the colors might not look right or the image might appear “torn.”... - Page 31 Rear Projection When you turn Rear Projection you can project from behind a translucent screen. Highlight Rear Pro- jection, then click the left or right navigation button to turn this feature on and off. Default Source Default Source toggles between Computer and Video. This determines which source the projector checks first for active video during power- up.
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Page 32: Language Menu
Display Startup Screen This setting toggles between On and Off. When this feature is On, the TOSHIBA startup screen appears when the projector starts up and remains until an active source is detected. Click the left or right naviga- tion button to turn this feature off and display a plain black or blue screen instead of the startup screen. -
Page 33: Status Menu
Status Menu This is a read-only window for informational purposes. To display the status window, select Show status from the menu, then click the left or right navigation button. To remove the window, click the left or right navigation button. IGURE Status menu Lamp hours used... -
Page 34: Maintenance & Troubleshooting
• 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. Replacing the Projection Lamp Please contact your TOSHIBA dealer. -
Page 35: Replacing The Batteries In The Remote Control
& Replacing the Batteries in the Remote Control The life of the batteries depends on how often and how long you use the remote. Symptoms of low battery charge include erratic responses when using the remote and a reduced range of operation. Follow these steps to replace the batteries: 1 Turn the remote face down in your hand. -
Page 36: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem: Nothing on projection screen Make sure that the power cord is properly connected to a fully func- • tional AC electrical outlet. Make sure that the power cord is also properly connected to the projector. If the projector is plugged into a power strip, make sure the power •... - Page 37 & You might need to turn everything off and power up the equipment • again in the proper order. Refer to your computer’s documentation to determine the correct order. Make sure your laptop’s external video port is turned on. See the •...
- Page 38 Problem: Image is out of focus Turn the projection lens to focus the image. • Make sure the projection screen is at least 5 feet (1.5 m) from the pro- • jector. Check the projection lens to see if it needs cleaning. •...
- Page 39 Problem: Lamp seems to be getting dimmer The lamp begins to lose brightness when it has been in use for a long • time. Please contact your TOSHIBA dealer for the lamp replace- ment. Problem: Lamp shuts off A minor power surge may cause the lamp to shut off. Unplug the pro- •...
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Page 40: Appendix
APPENDIX Specifications The TDP-B1 must be operated and stored within the temperature and humidity ranges specified. Temperature Operating 50 to 104 F (10 to 40 C) Non-operating -4 to 158 F (-20 to 70 C) Humidity Operating and non-oper. 5% to 95% relative humidity, non-condensing Dimensions 8.9 x 10 x 2.8 inches (22.6 x 25.4 x 7.1 cm) Weight... -
Page 41: Accessories
NOTE: Use only TOSHIBA- approved accessories. Other products have not been tested with the projector. Accessories Standard Accessories (ship with the projector) Quick Start card User’s Guide Soft Case Shipping Box VESA Computer Cable Composite Video Cable Computer Audio Cable 6 ft (1.8 m) Audio Adapter (RCA to 3.5mm) - Page 42 Optional Accessories Deluxe Carry Case Shipping Case (ATA approved) Deluxe Travel Case Kensington MicroSaver Security System NOTE: You can purchase these items by contacting your dealer.
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Page 43: Portable And Laptop Activation Chart
NOTE: Usually, pressing the key commands once activates the external video port, pressing it again activates both the external and internal ports, and pressing it a third time activates the internal port. Refer to your computer’s documentation for details on your specific model. Portable and Laptop Activation Chart Many laptop computers do not automatically turn on their external video port when a projector is connected. - Page 44 Key command to Computer activate port 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 Data General 2 CRT/X at DOS prompt...
- Page 45 Key command to 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 IBM Think- reboot, enter setup menu Pad** FN-F7, select choice from setup menu FN-F1, select choice FN-F5, select choice...
- Page 46 Dataview Tandy** Ctrl-Alt-Insert setup screen option Tangent FN-F5 Texas Instru- setup screen option ments* Top-Link* ** setup screen option FN-F6 Toshiba* ** Ctrl-Alt-End FN-End FN-F5 setup screen option Twinhead* FN-F7 FN-F5 Key command to de-activate port FN-F1 warm reboot FN-F2...
- Page 47 Key command to 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.
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Page 48: Using Video Mirroring With A Powerbook Computer
Using Video Mirroring with a PowerBook Computer When you turn video mirroring (called SimulScan in newer Power- Books—see below) on, the projector displays the same information that appears on your PowerBook’s built-in screen. When video mirroring is off, the projector acts like a separate display. To turn on video mirroring for the first time: 1 Open the Monitors control panel;... -
Page 49: Projected Image Size
NOTE: Use the graph and tables to help you determine projected image sizes. Projected Image Size IGURE Projected image size Image Size, Width and Height for TDP-B1-maximum image size Distance to Diagonal Screen (feet) Image Size, Width and Height for TDP-B1-minimum image size Distance to Diagonal Screen (feet) -
Page 50: Index
INDEX accessories 34, 35 activation commands for laptop computers adjusting brightness 19 color 20 contrast 19 tint 19 volume 17, 20 adjusting the height of the projector 15 altitude limits 33 assistance. See Technical Support Audio menu 20 Audio menu options Volume 20 Auto Source Select 24 Blank Screen 20... - Page 51 Default Source 24 Display menu 19 Display menu options Blank Screen 20 Brightness 19 Color 20 Contrast 19 Reset All 20 Tint 19 Display Messages 24 Display Startup Screen 25 displaying on-screen menus 16 startup screen 25 status messages 24 elevator button/foot 15 fuzzy lines 22 IBM-compatible computers...
- Page 52 on-screen menus Audio menu 20 changing language of 25 Controls menu 23 Display menu 19 displaying 18 Image menu 21 Language menu 25 making changes to menu functions Status menu 26 PAL video 19, 23 Plug and Play 24 power cord connecting 11 ordering 34 power up sequence 11, 30...
- Page 54 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY IT IS UNDERSTOOD AND AGREED THAT TOSHIBA’S LIABILITY WHETHER IN CONTRACT, IN TORT, UNDER ANY WARRANTY, IN NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE RETURN OF THE AMOUNT OF THE PUR- CHASE PRICE PAID BY PURCHASER AND UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL TOSHIBA BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOST PROFITS, LOST REVENUES OR LOST SAVINGS.
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