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Dukane ImagePro 7300 User Manual

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  • Page 1 ™ Projector USER’S USER’S GUIDE GUIDE...
  • Page 2 WARNING: This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. WARNING: This product has a lamp which contains a very small amount of mercury. Dispose of it as required by local, state, or federal ordinances and regulations.
  • Page 3 This entire user’s guide is available on the enclosed CD as an Adobe Acrobat pdf file in the following languages: English, French, German, Italian, Norwe- gian, Portuguese, Spanish, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese. Before using this projector, please read these instructions.
  • Page 4 Declaration of Conformity We declare under our sole responsibility that this projector conform to the following directives and norms: EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, Amended by 93/68/EEC EMC: EN 55022 EN 55024 EN 61000-3-2 EN 61000-3-3 Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, Amended by 93/68/EEC...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Red LED Behavior and Projector Errors If you are experienced in setting up projection systems, use the Quick Setup card that is included with the projector. For complete details on connecting and operating the projector, refer to this User’s Guide.
  • Page 6 Follow these instructions to help ensure image quality and lamp life over the life of the projector. Do not place objects or people in the 2 foot (.6m) area along the front of the projector. For ceiling mount applications, this area should be 5 feet (1.5m).

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction Your new digital projector is simple to connect, easy to use, and straightfor- ward to maintain. It is a versatile projector that is flexible enough for busi- ness presentations and home video viewing too. It has native SVGA 800x600 resolution and is compatible with a wide variety of computers and video devices, including: •...
  • Page 8 12 volt DC output with the cable that came with your screen, when you turn on the projector the screen will move down; when you turn the projector off, the screen will return to the storage position.

  • Page 9: Positioning The Projector

    Here are some general guide- lines: • Position the projector on a flat surface at a right angle to the screen. The projector must be at least 4.9 feet (1.49m) from the projection screen. •...

  • Page 10: Projector And Device Connector Guide

    Video connections The first step for connecting video is deciding what type of output connector you want to connect to the projector. If there is more than one output on your video device, select the one with the highest quality. Your options are S-video (higher quality) and Composite video (lesser quality).
  • Page 11 Standard Video Camera NTSC, PAL, and SECAM formats Standard Video Game Attach to Adapter If Your Device or Labeled Connector Is Connector on Projector Composite video Composite video or S-video or S-video Composite video Composite video or S-video or S-video...
  • Page 12 1080i, 720p Progressive Video Game Component 480p Attach to Adapter If Your Device or Labeled Connector Is Connector on Projector Computer In Component video Computer In via optional M1 to Com- ponent adapter Computer In Component video Computer In via...

  • Page 13: Connecting A Computer Source

    Connect one end of the provided computer cable (see page 17 for connect- ing video devices) to the blue M1 Computer In connector on the projector. Connect the other ends (USB and VESA) to the USB and VGA ports on your computer.

  • Page 14: Displaying A Computer Source Image

    Displaying a computer source image Remove the lens cap. Toggle the Power switch on the side of the projector to the On position. The LED flashes green and the fans start to run. When the lamp comes on, the start up screen displays and the LED is steady green. It can take a minute for the image to achieve full brightness.

  • Page 15: Adjusting The Image

    If necessary, rotate the leveling foot located at the rear of the projector. Avoid placing your hands near the hot exhaust vent in front of the projector. Position the projector the desired distance from the screen at a 90 degree angle to the screen.

  • Page 16: Using The Projector With Windows 98 For The First Time

    Using the projector with Windows 98 for the first time The first time you connect a computer running Windows 98 to the projector, the computer recognizes the projector as “new hardware” and the Add New Hardware Wizard appears. Follow these instructions to use the Wiz- ard to load the correct driver (which was installed with your Windows operating system).
  • Page 17 Skip this page if you did not connect a USB mouse cable For Windows 98: • If you connected the USB cable, the Add New Hardware Wizard appears again. Drivers must be installed to use the USB functionality. • The Wizard launches three times. The first time it detects a USB Composite Device.

  • Page 18: Connecting A Video Device

    HDTV receivers, and TV tuners to the projector. There is also an audio input via the red and white A/V connec- tors. You can connect the audio directly to the projector to get sound from the built-in speaker, or you can connect the audio to your stereo system via the Audio Out connector.

  • Page 19: Video Device Connections

    Plug the remaining white connector into the white audio in connec- tor on the projector, and plug the remaining red connector into the red audio in connector on the projector.

  • Page 20: Vga Connection

    VGA connector on your video source. This connec- tor may be labeled “To Monitor” on the video source. Plug the M1 computer end of the cable into the Computer In connector on the projector. Do not plug the USB end of this cable into the video device.

  • Page 21: Displaying Video

    Displaying video Remove the lens cap. Toggle the Power switch on the side of the projector to the On position. The LED flashes green and the fans start to run. When the lamp comes on, the start-up screen is displayed and the LED is steady green. It can take a minute for the image to achieve full brightness.
  • Page 22 Adjust the zoom and focus. If the image is not square, adjust the keystone using the buttons on the key- pad. Press the top Keystone button to reduce the upper part of the image, and press the bottom Keystone button to reduce the lower part. Adjust the volume on the keypad or remote.

  • Page 23: Shutting Down The Projector

    20 minutes. By default, this feature is off. See page 39. Turning off the projector You can turn the projector off simply by toggling the power switch to the off position. You can also press the remote’s Power button to place the projector in the Off state while it is running.
  • Page 24 Problem no start up screen only start up screen appears Solution plug power cord in projector’s left side remove lens cap toggle power switch toggle power switch on side press the Computer button activate laptop’s external port restart laptop Result...
  • Page 25 Problem no computer image, just the words “Signal out of range” Solution press the Auto Image button on keypad adjust computer refresh rate in Control Panel>Display>Settings>Advanced>Adapter (location varies by operating system) you may also need to set a different resolution on your computer, as shown in the following problem, “image fuzzy or cropped”...
  • Page 26 Problem image fuzzy or cropped image not centered on screen Solution set your computer’s display resolution to the native resolution of the projector (Start>Settings>Control Panel>Display>Settings tab) select 800x600 For a laptop, disable laptop monitor or turn-on dual- display mode move projector, adjust zoom, adjust height...
  • Page 27 Problem image not square image not sharp image does not fit 4:3 or 16:9 screen Solution adjust Keystone on keypad adjust Sharpness (video sources only) in the Picture>Advanced menu change aspect ratio to 4:3 or 16:9 in Picture>Aspect ratio menu Result square image correct image...
  • Page 28 Problem image upside down image reversed left to right projected colors don’t match source COLOR Solution turn off ceiling in Settings>System menu turn off rear in Settings>System menu adjust color, tint, color temperature, brightness, contrast in the menus Result correct image correct image correct image COLOR...
  • Page 29 LED blinking red Solution Turn off the internal LCD display on your laptop make sure vents aren’t blocked, turn off the projector and allow it to cool for one minute Result Embedded video plays correctly lamp turns on...
  • Page 30 Problem “Change lamp” message appears at startup or lamp won’t turn on and LED blinking red Solution lamp must be replaced (see page 42) replace lamp Result lamp turns on...

  • Page 31: Using The Remote Control

    Pressing the remote’s Power button when the projector’s Power toggle switch is in the Off position does not cause the projector to power up. You need to put the projector’s Power toggle switch in the On position to let the remote power on the projector.

  • Page 32: Using The Audio

    Using the audio Using the projector’s speakers To use the projector’s speaker, connect your source to the Audio In connec- tors (L and/or R) on the projector’s composite connectors. To adjust the volume, press the Volume buttons on the keypad or remote.

  • Page 33: Using The Keypad Buttons

    Select–confirms choices made in the menus (page 35). Up/Down arrows–navigates to and adjusts settings in the menus (page 35). Auto Image–resets the projector to the source. Presets–cycles through the available preset settings (page 37). Keystone–adjusts squareness of the image (page 14).

  • Page 34: Optimizing Computer Images

    (page 40). • Two options, Power Save and Screen Save, are provided to automati- cally shut down the projector after several minutes of inactivity or dis- play a black screen. This helps preserve lamp life (page 39).

  • Page 35: Optimizing Video Images

    • Turn on Overscan to remove noise on the edges of the image. Customizing the projector You can customize the projector for your specific setup and needs. See page 39 to page 41 for details on these features. • For rear projection, turn rear mode on in the Settings>System menu.

  • Page 36: Using The Menus

    For example, if the projector is set to a video source but the source, such as a DVD player, is turned off video menu options are grayed out.

  • Page 37: Picture Menu

    TV screens are usually 4:3. HDTV and most DVDs are 16:9. The default is 4:3. Select Native to see the unmodified input with no resizing by the projector. Select 16:9 to watch enhanced widescreen DVDs. For more information regarding Aspect Ratio, see page 17.
  • Page 38 Presets: Presets are provided that optimize the projector for displaying computer presentations, photographs, film images, and video images. Film input is material originally captured on a film camera, like a movie; video input is material originally captured on a video camera, like a TV show or sporting event.
  • Page 39 (the amount of black in the color) of the red, green, and blue colors. Video Standard: when it is set to Auto, the projector attempts to automati- cally pick the video standard based on the input signal it receives. (The video standard options may vary depending on your region of the world.) If...

  • Page 40: Settings Menu

    Ceiling: turns the image upside down for ceiling-mounted pro- jection. Low Power: toggles between on and off. Turn it on to lower the light output of the lamp. This also lowers the fan speed, making the projector quieter. Display Messages: displays status messages (such as “Searching” or “Mute”) in the lower-left corner of the screen.
  • Page 41 Source: cycles through available sources. • Auto Image: resets the projector to the source (page 32). • Freeze: pauses the projected image. • About: the default effect. It opens a window with projector and source information. Startup Logo Blank Screen Effect Key...
  • Page 42 Do this only after changing the lamp. Service Code: only used by authorized service personnel. About: provides information about the projector and the active source. Showing the About box is the default action assigned to the Effect button. Language menu...

  • Page 43: Maintenance

    Turn off the projector and unplug the power cord. Wait 30 minutes to allow the projector to cool thoroughly. Turn the projector on its side so that the lamp door is facing you. Using a flat-blade screwdriver, gently pry the lamp door from the projector by placing the screwdriver blade into the space between the top of the lamp door and the projector.
  • Page 44 Re-attach the lamp connector to the projector. The locking tab should engage when the connector is fully plugged in. Replace the lamp door. Plug in the power cord and toggle the Power switch to turn the projector back on. To reset the lamp hour timer, navigate to the Settings>Service menu and select Lamp Reset.

  • Page 45: Cleaning The Lamp Housing Screens

    Replace the lamp housing and lamp door. Using the security lock The projector has a security lock for use with a cable lock system. Refer to the information that came with the lock for instructions on how to use it.

  • Page 46: Appendix

    Appendix Projected Image Size Table 2: Range of distance to the screen for a given screen size for the projector Distance to screen Diagonal Maximum Screen Size Image Width distance (inches/m) (inches/m) (feet/m) 40/1 32/0.8 50/1.3 40/1 60/1.5 48/1.2 100/2.5 80/2 150/3.8...
  • Page 47 IBM-compatible 6 Macintosh 6 video devices 6 Computer In connector 12 connecting video device 17 connector panel 7 connectors on projector 10, 11 Contrast 36 customizing the projector 34 Display Messages 39 Drivers USB 16 Windows 98 16 DVDs 36...
  • Page 48 LED behavior 22 leveling foot 20 Low Power 39 M1 to Component adapter 19 Macintosh computers compatibility 6 maintaining the projector 42 Menu button 35 menu usage 35 Monitor Out connector 12 Mute button 31 optimizing images 33 optimizing video 34...
  • Page 49 Tint 36 Tracking 38 troubleshooting 22 turning off projector 22 TV tuner 17 USB, connecting 12 Using 30 Vertical 38 video optimizing 34 Video Standard 38 volume adjustment 21 Volume button 31 Windows 2000 16 Windows 98 15 Windows ME 16...

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