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Copyright © 1999 by TOSHIBA CORPORATION
1-1,SHIBAURA 1-CHOME, MINATO-KU TOKYO,JAPAN. All rights reserved.

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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 We declare under our sole responsibility that the TDP590 Projector conform to the follow- ing directives and norms: Directive 89/336/EEC, Amended by 93/68/EEC EMI: EN 55022 (1992) Class A EMC: EN 50082-1 (1992) IEC 801-2, IEC 801-3, IEC 801-4...

  • 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 the PR-Cable (Port Replicate-Cable) to the Projector Preparing to Connect Your Equipment to the Projector Connecting a Laptop Computer Connecting a Desktop Computer Connecting a Video Player Powering up the Projector and Adjusting the Image...
  • Page 5 Appendix Specifications Accessories Portable and Laptop Activation Chart Using Video Mirroring with a PowerBook Computer Projected Image Size Index...

  • 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 • light. Caution: Do not drop the projector. Transport the projector in an • TOSHIBA-approved case; exclusive carry case or an original carton box and packings. Caution: For ceiling mount installations, please use the ceiling • mount recommended in this User’s Guide on page 46 and follow all...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    Digital Light Processing™ (DLP) technology. The projec- tors are easy to connect, easy to use, and easy to maintain. The soft carry case makes it easy to transport the 7.4 pound projectors. The TDP590 has XGA 1024x768 graphics.
  • Page 9 NOTE: The contents of your shipping box may vary depending on the projector configuration you’ve ordered. IGURE Shipping box contents TDP590 projector and lens RCA audio/video (A/V) cable Soft carry case PR-Cable TDP590 User’s Guide, quick PR-Cable USB mouse cable...
  • Page 10 keypad focus ring connector panel elevator button power speaker cord power switch connector IGURE Side view of projector focus ring zoom ring IGURE Front view of projector...

  • Page 11: Usage Guidelines

    The first place to look for help is in this manual. Be sure to check the guidelines in “Troubleshooting” on page 38. If it does not answer your question, call your TOSHIBA dealer. Warranty This product is backed by a limited warranty.

  • 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 8 feet (2.4 m) of your computer. If you want to project from behind a translucent screen, set up the •...

  • Page 13: Connecting The Pr-Cable (Port Replicate-Cable) To The Projector

    Connecting the PR-Cable (Port Replicate-Cable) to the Projector The PR-Cable (referred to as “PR-Cable” in this manual for brevity) simplifies the connection process by providing a central hub for all the CAUTION: Turn off the connections between the projector and your computer. The connectors computer, monitor and projector on the PR-Cable are labeled with icons.

  • Page 14: Preparing To Connect Your Equipment To The Projector

    Preparing to Connect Your Equipment to the Projector Now you’re ready to connect your equipment. Computers are connected to the PR-Cable. Video players are connected directly to the projector. NOTE: Before you continue, Steps for connecting the different types of equipment are given on the make sure the projector and pages listed below.

  • Page 15: Connecting A Laptop Computer

    Connecting a Laptop Computer 1 Plug the end of the PR-Cable cable into the video connector on your laptop. NOTE: Many laptop computers do not automatically turn on their external video port when a secondary display device such as a projector is connected. Refer to your computer manual for the command that activates the external video port.
  • Page 16 audio cable mouse cable IGURE Connecting the PR-Cable audio and mouse cables to a laptop computer If your computer has a USB connector and is running Windows 98, use the USB mouse cable 1 Plug the end of the PR-Cable mouse cable into the mouse connector on your computer.

  • Page 17: Connecting A Desktop Computer

    Connecting a Desktop Computer 1 Locate the cable that connects your monitor to your computer. Unplug it from the computer. 2 Plug the end of the PR-Cable cable into the monitor connector on your computer. NOTE: If you are connecting an older Macintosh computer that does not have a 15-pin connector, you must use the Mac...
  • Page 18 Do you want to control your computer’s mouse from the projector’s remote or keypad? If your computer has a PS/2 connector, use the PS/2 mouse cable 1 Unplug the mouse cable from your computer. 2 Plug the end of the PR-Cable mouse cable into the mouse con- nector on your computer.

  • Page 19: 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 A/V cable that shipped with the projec- tor. If your video player uses a round, four-prong S-video connector, • you’ll need an S-video cable in addition to the A/V cable.
  • Page 20 S-video cable A/V cable IGURE Connecting the projector to a video player using an S-video cable and the audio connectors on the standard A/V cable 4 Plug the A/V cable’s white connector into the left “audio out” port on your video player. Plug the cable’s red connector into the right “audio out”...

  • Page 21: Powering Up The Projector And Adjusting The Image

    3 Turn on the projector by pressing the “I” side of the power switch (see Figure 2 on page 3). The TOSHIBA startup screen displays and the Power LED on top • of the projector lights up (Figure 16 on page 20).

  • Page 22: Turning Off The Projector

    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. This blanks the screen for fif- standby teen minutes, but keeps the projector running. (You can change the amount of time the projector stays in standby mode;...

  • Page 23: 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 14).
  • Page 24 disk mouse right mouse button 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. You can move the cursor at any angle by pressing the corre- sponding edge of the disk.

  • Page 25: Adjusting The Projector

    Adjusting the Projector To focus the image, rotate the focus ring (Figure 14) until the image is clear. To zoom the image, rotate the zoom ring. This adjusts the image size without affecting focus. focus ring zoom ring elevator button IGURE Focus ring, zoom ring, and elevator button The projector is equipped with a self-locking, quick-release elevator...

  • Page 26: Using The Keypad And Remote Buttons

    Using the Keypad and Remote Buttons The keypad is lit orange when the projector is on and lit green while the menus are displayed. While the menus are displayed, the volume, source, and standby buttons act as navigation buttons. See “Using the On-Screen Menus”...
  • Page 27 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 28 for details.

  • Page 28: Using The On-Screen Menus

    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. To open the on-screen menus, press the button on the keypad or menu remote.

  • Page 29: Display Menu

    Display Menu IGURE Display menu Brightness Adjusting the brightness changes the intensity of the image. Press the left mouse button to darken the image. • Press the right mouse button to lighten the image. • Tint The tint adjusts the red-green color balance in the projected image. Changing the Tint setting has no effect on PAL or SECAM video sources.
  • Page 30 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 • image. Press the right mouse button to increase the amount of color in the •...

  • Page 31: Audio Menu

    Audio Menu IGURE Audio menu Volume Press the left mouse button to decrease the volume. • NOTE: Changing the volume Press the right mouse button to increase the volume. • from the menu is the same as Volume adjustments you make are saved for each source. changing it using the keypad.

  • Page 32: Image Menu

    Image Menu IGURE Image menu Auto Image The projector automatically adjusts tracking, signal synchronization and vertical and horizontal position for most computers (Auto Image does NOTE: Some screen savers not apply to video sources). If you want to adjust these features manu- interfere with the operation of ally, you must turn off first by highlighting Auto Image in...
  • Page 33 Manual Tracking 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 narrow for the screen, try turning off then back on again.

  • Page 34: Controls Menu

    Controls Menu IGURE 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) NOTE: If you already know the automatically based on the input signal it receives. (The video standard video standard used in your options may vary depending on your region of the world.) The input sig- geographical area, it’s often...
  • Page 35 Rear Projection When you turn on, the projector reverses the image so Rear Projection you can project from behind a translucent screen. Highlight Rear Pro- jection, then click either mouse button to turn this feature on and off. Default Source Default Source toggles between Computer and Video.

  • Page 36: 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 either mouse button to turn this feature off and display a plain black or blue screen instead of the startup screen.

  • Page 37: 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 either mouse button. To remove the window, click either mouse button. IGURE Status menu Lamp hours used Indicates how many hours the current lamp has been in use.
  • Page 38 Software version Indicates the projector’s software version. This information is useful when contacting Technical Support. PR-Cable version Indicates the PR-Cable’s software version. This information is useful when contacting Technical Support. Source Indicates the active source, Computer or Video.

  • Page 39: Maintenance & Troubleshooting

    You can order new lamp modules from least 30 minutes before you your TOSHIBA dealer. See “Accessories” on page 45 for information. open the lamp module door. Follow these steps to replace the projection lamp: Never extract the lamp module 1 Turn off the projector and unplug the power cord.
  • Page 40 & IGURE Removing the lamp door 5 Loosen the two non-removable screws on the outside of the module. CAUTION: Never operate the projector with the lamp door open or removed. This disrupts the air flow and causes the projector to overheat. IGURE Loosening the screws on the lamp module...
  • Page 41 6 Slide the lamp connector to the right to disconnect it from the pro- jector (Figure 26). IGURE Sliding the lamp connector 7 Remove the module (Figure 27). WARNING: Do not drop the lamp module or touch the glass bulb! The glass may shatter and cause injury.

  • Page 42: Replacing The Batteries In The Remote Control

    & 8 Align the new lamp module in the correct direction. 9 Gently push the module in as far as it goes. 10 Tighten the screws on the outside of the module. 11 Slide the lamp connector to the left to re-attach it. 12 Insert the tabs at the top of the lamp door into the projector and press the lamp door into place.

  • Page 43: Using The Kensington Lock

    Using the Kensington Lock The projector has a Kensington Security Standard connector for use with a Kensington MicroSaver Security System (Figure 28). Refer to the information that came with the Kensington System for instructions on how to use it to secure the projector. IGURE Installing the Kensington lock...

  • Page 44: 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 45 Make sure your laptop’s external video port is turned on. See the • “Portable and Laptop Activation Chart” on page 47 or your com- puter’s manual for details. Make sure your computer’s video board is installed and configured • correctly. If you’re using Windows 3.x: 1 In the Windows Program Manager, double-click the Windows Setup icon in the Main program group.
  • Page 46 & 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 47 Problem: Projected colors don’t match the computer or video player’s colors Just as there are differences in the displays of different monitors, • there are often differences between the computer image and the pro- jected image. Adjust the brightness, tint and/or contrast from the Display menu.

  • Page 48: Appendix

    APPENDIX Specifications The projectors must be operated and stored within the temperature and humidity ranges specified. Temperature ° ° Operating 50 to 104 F (10 to 40 ° ° Non-operating -4 to 158 F (-20 to 70 Humidity Operating and non-oper. 5% to 95% relative humidity, non-condensing Dimensions 3.9 x 9 x 12.5 inches (9.9 x 22.9 x 31.8 cm)
  • Page 49 Video Audio Input Input Impedance 5K ohm DC coupled < 4.5 V for THD ≤ 0.3% Maximum Input Voltage PEAK < 2.0 Vrms for THD ≤ 0.3% or R Sensitivity 100 mV at 1 KHz for 88 dB SPL at 1 meter Connector Type RCA jack Computer Audio Input...

  • Page 50: Accessories

    Accessories Standard Accessories (ship with the projector) Quick Start card TDP590 User’s Guide Soft Case Shipping Box PR-Cable and Cables PR-Cable Audio Cable (2 ft) PR-Cable USB Cable (2 ft) PR-Cable PS/2 Mouse Cable (1.5 ft) Executive Remote Plus with batteries...
  • Page 51 Optional Accessories PR-Cable Lite computer cable 6.5 ft (2 m) PR-Cable Extension Cable, non-plenum rated, 60.7 ft (18.5 m) PR-Cable Extension Cable, plenum-rated, 60.7 ft (18.5m) RF Remote Ceiling Mount-Kit Kensington MicroSaver Security System Tripod Mount Portable Projector Stand NOTE: You can purchase these items by contacting your dealer.

  • Page 52: Portable And Laptop Activation Chart

    Portable and Laptop Activation Chart Many laptop computers do not automatically turn on their external video port when a secondary display device such as a projector is con- nected. Activation commands for some laptop computers are listed in the following table. (If your computer is not listed or the given com- mand does not work, refer to the computer’s documentation for the appropriate command.) On some laptops, the activation function key is labeled with an icon, for example...
  • Page 53 Key command to Key command to Computer activate port de-activate port Award FN-F6 FN-F6 BCC* automatic reboot computer Bondwell LCD or CRT options after reboot for LCD or CRT bootup options to appear Chaplet** setup screen setup screen FN-F6 FN-F6 FN-F4 FN-F4 Chembook...
  • Page 54 Key command to Key command to Computer activate port de-activate port For-A Ctrl-Alt-Shift-C Ctrl-Shift-Alt-L Fujitsu FN-F10 Gateway FN-F3 FN-F3 FN-F1/FN-F1 again FN-F1 simultaneous Grid* ** FN-F2, choose auto or FN-F2 simultaneous Ctrl-Alt-Tab Ctrl-Alt-Tab Hitachi FN-F7 FN-F7 Honeywell FN-F10 FN-F10 Hyundai setup screen option setup screen option IBM 970*...
  • Page 55 Tangent FN-F5 FN-F5 Texas Instru- setup screen option setup screen option ments* Top-Link* ** setup screen option setup screen option FN-F6 FN-F6 Toshiba* ** Ctrl-Alt-End Ctrl-Alt-Home FN-End FN-Home FN-F5 FN-F5 setup screen option setup screen option...
  • Page 56 Key command to Key command to Computer activate port de-activate port Twinhead* FN-F7 FN-F7 FN-F5 FN-F5 Automatic Automatic WinBook Ctrl-Alt-F10 Ctrl-Alt-F10 Wyse software driven software driven Zenith** FN-F10 FN-F10 FN-F2 FN-F2 FN-F1 FN-F1 Zeos** Ctrl-Shift-D Ctrl-Shift-D FN-F1 FN-F1 * These manufacturers have models that automatically send video to the external CRT port when some type of display device is attached.

  • Page 57: 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 58: Projected Image Size

    Projected Image Size IGURE Projected image size for TDP590 Table 1: Image Size, Width and Height for TDP590-maximum image size Distance to Diagonal Width Height Screen (feet) (feet) (feet) (feet) 12.9 10.3 16.0 12.8 24.5 19.6 14.7 Table 2: Image Size, Width and Height for TDP590-minimum image size...

  • Page 59: Index

    INDEX cables A/V 12, 45 composite video 12 accessories, ordering 45, 46 extension 46 activation commands for laptop computers mouse 9 ordering 45 adjusting power 45 bass 25 PR-cable 2, 6, 45 brightness 23 PR-cable extension 46 color 24 S-video 12 contrast 23 cases, ordering 45 tint 23...
  • Page 60 Controls menu options IBM-compatible computers Auto Source Select 29 compatibility 1 Ceiling 28 connecting 8–11 Default Source 29 icons Display Messages 29 on PR-cable 6 Display Startup Screen 30 on the projector 7 Plug and Play 29 image Rear Projection 29 adjusting 14, 17 Standby Time 28 centering 27...
  • Page 61 lamp PR-cable ordering 45 cables 2, 6, 45 replacing 33 connecting to equipment 7 turns off unexpectedly 41 connecting to the projector 6 lamp hour counter 31 PAL video 23, 28 Language menu 30 Plug and Play 29 language, selecting for menus 30 power cord laptop computers connecting 14...
  • Page 62 TDP590 cases 45 ceiling mounted 28 project from behind the screen 28, 29 setting up 5 specifications 43 turning off 15 turning on 14 temperature limits 43 test pattern 38 text not visible 38 tint, adjusting 23 treble, adjusting 25...
  • Page 63 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY IT IS UNDERSTOOD AND AGREED THAT TOSHIBA’ LIABILITY WHETHER IN CONTRACT, IN TORT, UNDER ANY WAR- RANTY, IN NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE SHALL NOT EXCEED THE RETURN OF THE AMOUNT OF THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY PURCHASER AND UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL TOSHIBA BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INDI- RECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOST PROFITS, LOST REVENUES OR LOST SAVINGS.
  • Page 64 Part Number 010-0213-00...

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