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Dukane ImagePro 8043 User Manual

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ImagePro 8043/8753
LCD Projector
USERS GUIDE
MODEL 28A8043
MODEL 28A8753

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  • Page 1 ImagePro 8043/8753 LCD Projector USERS GUIDE MODEL 28A8043 MODEL 28A8753...
  • Page 3 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 reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
  • Page 4 Trademarks Apple, Macintosh, and PowerBook are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. IBM and PS/2 are trademarks or registered trademarks of International Business Machines, Inc. Microsoft, PowerPoint, and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. InFocus and LP are trademarks or registered trademarks of InFocus Corporation.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    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 Adjusting the Projector Using the Remote Control...
  • Page 6 Appendix Specifications Accessories Portable and Laptop Activation Chart Using Video Mirroring with a PowerBook Computer Projected Image Size Index...

  • Page 7: Safety Instructions

    Hot surface. Do not touch. Warning: An arrow pointing to the lamp door on the projector. Safety Terms: Warning: Don’t look directly into the lens when the projector is • turned on. Warning: To replace the lamp, turn the projector off •...

  • Page 8: Customer Service

    Customer Service If you need assistance, call Dukane Customer Service at: 630-584-2300 or Toll-Free at: 1-800-676-2487 Do not place objects in...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION The Dukane ImagePro 8043 and 8753 multimedia projectors are specifically designed for multipurpose use. They are easy to con- nect, easy to use, easy to transport, and easy to maintain. The 8043 has native SVGA 800x600 resolution, the 1024x768 resolution. The user interfaces of the two products are identical;...

  • Page 10: Compatibility

    Most standard VCRs, DVD players, camcorders and laser disc • players. Unpacking the Projector The projector comes with the items shown in Figure 1. Check to make sure all are included. Contact your Dukane dealer immediately if anything is missing. ® computers up to...
  • Page 11 Projector + lens cap Soft carry case User’s Guide, Quick Start card, and CD Remote control Power cord* *additional country-dependant power cords may be included Shipping box contents Computer cable PS/2 mouse cable USB mouse cable S-Video cable Audio/Video cable...
  • Page 12 IR sensor IGURE Front view of projector dust filters foot release connectors IGURE Rear view of projector keypad foot release adjustable foot lamp door power cord security lock connector IR sensor...

  • Page 13: Usage Guidelines

    The first place to look for help is in this manual. Be sure to check the guidelines in “Troubleshooting” on page 34. If those sources don't answer your question, call your Dukane dealer. You can also call Dukane Customer Service directly at:...

  • Page 14: Warranty

    This product is backed by a limited Five-year warranty. The details of the warranty are printed at the back of this manual. When sending your projector in for repair, Dukane recommends shipping the unit in its original packing material, or having a pro- fessional packaging company pack the unit for shipping.

  • Page 15: Setting Up The Projector

    SETTING UP THE PROJECTOR 1 Place the projector on a flat surface. The projector must be within 6 feet (1.8 m) of your power • source and your computer. If you want to project from behind a translucent screen, set •...
  • Page 16 If you’ r e connecting a computer, make sure the distance between it and the projector is 6 feet or less. NOTE: If you are connecting an older Macintosh computer that does not have a 15-pin connector,...

  • Page 17: Connecting A Computer

    Do you want to play your computer’s audio on the projector? 1 Plug either end of the audio cable (ordered separately) into the audio connector on your computer.
  • Page 18 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? If your computer has a PS/2 connector, use the PS/2 mouse cable. 1 Plug the green end of the PS/2 mouse cable into the mouse connector on your computer.

  • Page 19: Connecting A Video Player

    If your video device (VCR, DVD player, video camera) uses a round, one-prong composite video connector, use the composite audio/video (A/V) cable provided. The end with 2 connectors attaches to the projector, the other end attaches to the video device. If your video device uses a round, four-prong S-video con- •...
  • Page 20 4 Plug the blue end of the A/V cable into the “Audio in” con- nector on the 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...

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

    Powering up the Projector 1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Plug the power cord into the back of the projector, then plug it into your electrical outlet. A surge-protected power strip is recommended. The LED on the top of the projector (Figure 11 on page 18) •...

  • Page 22: Turning Off The Projector

    If you want to turn the lamp back on, you must allow 90 seconds for the lamp to cool. The lamp won’t light if it’s too hot. If you want to turn off the projector for a short period of time, press the button twice.

  • Page 23: Using The Projector

    (page 15), adjust the height of the projector (page 16) or center the image by adjusting its horizontal or vertical position (page 24). Be sure the projector lens is at a 90 degree angle to the screen. 3 If the image is out of focus, rotate the focus ring (page 15).
  • Page 24 The projector is equipped with a self-locking, quick-release feet and buttons. To raise the projector: 1 Raise the projector to the height you want, then press and hold the foot release buttons. Release the buttons to lock the feet into position (Figure 9).

  • Page 25: Using The Remote Control

    See page 10 for details. Point the remote control at the projection screen or at the front or rear of the projector (not at the computer). The range for opti- mum operation is about 40 feet. If you point the remote at the projection screen, the distance to the screen and back to the pro- jector must be less than or equal to 40 feet.

  • Page 26: Using The Keypad And Remote Buttons

    21. Source/Select (keypad only) or Computer and Video (remote only) When you have more than one source (computer and video) con- nected to the projector, select between them by pressing the button on the keypad or the Source/Select ton on the remote.
  • Page 27 Volume Press the Volume buttons to adjust the volume. Arrow buttons Use these buttons to navigate through and make adjustments to the on-screen menus. See “Using the On-Screen Menus” on page 21 for details. Keystone Use this feature to adjust the image vertically and make a squarer image.
  • Page 28 Black (remote only) Press this button to display a black screen. Effect (remote only) Press this button to invoke the presentation effect. The default effect is magnify. You can select among freeze, black, mute, and 16:9. See page 26 for details. To use the magnify effect, press Effect, then press the up or right arrow to magnify the image, press the down or left arrows to decrease the magnification.

  • Page 29: Using The On-Screen Menus

    Using the On-Screen Menus The projector has menus that allow you to make image adjust- ments and change a variety of settings. To open the on-screen menus, press the keypad or remote. This displays the buttons on the keypad to menu navigation...

  • Page 30: Basic Menu

    NOTE: The color setting applies to video sources only. Basic Menu IGURE Basic menu Contrast The contrast controls the degree of difference between the lightest and darkest parts of the picture. Adjusting the contrast changes the amount of black and white in the image. 1 Use the up and down arrows to highlight Contrast, press , use the left and right arrows to adjust the con- Source/Select...
  • Page 31 Keystone This option helps to keep the image square as the angle of projec- tion is changed. Use this feature to adjust the image vertically and make a squarer image. See page 19 for details on keystone adjustments. 1 Press the down button to highlight Keystone, then press .

  • Page 32: Setup Menu

    Setup menu IGURE Setup and Picture menus Picture menu : The default is 4:3. Click 16:9 if you are watching • Screen Aspect videos in widescreen format. Highlight Screen Aspect, press , use the up and down arrows to highlight your Source/Select selection, press Source/Select...
  • Page 33 : This turns the Display Power Management Sys- • DPMS enable tem (DPMS) on. When it is on, the projector turns the lamp off after 3 minutes of not detecting an active source. The projector will return to normal activity immediately if it detects an active source.
  • Page 34 Language menu You can display the on-screen menus in English, German, Span- ish, French, Italian, Dutch, Norwegian, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese, or Simplified Chinese. Highlight the desired language, then press . The menus redraw immediately. Source/Select IGURE Language menu Effect menu This menu allows you to assign a different effect to the Effect but- ton on the remote.
  • Page 35 Service menu : This resets all options to the original factory set- • Factory reset tings. Highlight it, then press dialog box appears. Press arrow button to highlight No, then press don’t want a reset. : This read-only window provides information on the pro- •...
  • Page 36 Userlogo menu This menu allows you to display a blank blue or black screen instead of the default InFocus screen when no source is detected. Highlight the desired color, press arrow to return to the previous menu. IGURE Userlogo menu , then press the left Source/Select...

  • Page 37: Maintenance & Troubleshooting

    The dust filters catch dust and other particles in the air. If the fil- ters become clogged, the projector does not cool properly and may malfunction. 1 Turn off the projector and unplug the power cord. 2 Turn the projector upside down and remove the screws on the filter doors.
  • Page 38 & IGURE Removing the filter doors 3 Remove the filter doors and clean them using a vacuum cleaner on low power. 4 Replace the filter doors and tighten the screws. IGURE Replacing the filter doors...

  • Page 39: Replacing The Projection Lamp

    Alarm LED lights red, indicating that it is time to change the lamp. You can order new lamp housings from your Dukane dealer. See “Accessories” on page 40 for information. Follow these steps to replace the projection lamp: 1 Turn off the projector and unplug the power cord.

  • Page 40: Replacing The Batteries In The Remote Control

    5 Install the new lamp housing and tighten the screws. 6 Plug in the power cord and press the Power button to turn the projector back on. 7 To reset the lamp hour timer, navigate to the Setup/Service menu and choose Reset lamptimer. See page 27 for details on the Service menu.

  • Page 41: Using The Security Lock

    Using the Security Lock The projector has a security connector for use with a PC Guardian Cable Lock System (Figure 26). See “Optional Accessories” on page 41 for ordering information. Refer to the information that came with the lock for instructions on how to use it to secure the projector.

  • Page 42: Troubleshooting

    & Troubleshooting LEDs The Alarm LED on top of the projector (Figure 11 on page 18) will alert you to certain problems. A solid red Alarm LED means it is time to change the lamp. • See page 31. A blinking red Alarm LED means the projector is overheat- •...
  • Page 43 Problem: Image isn’t centered on the screen Move the projector to reposition the image. • Reposition the image using the menu. Refer to page 24. • Be sure the projector lens is at a 90 degree angle to the screen. •...
  • Page 44 • Make sure the projection screen is at least 3.6 feet (1 m) from • the projector, and that the projector is at a 90 degree angle to the screen. Check the projection lens to see if it needs cleaning.
  • Page 45 Before calling your dealer or Dukane Technical Support for assis- tance, please have the following information available: the projector’s serial number (located on the bottom label) • the resolution of your computer. • Call Dukane Technical Support at: 630-584-2300 or Toll-Free at: 1-800-676-2487...
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  • Page 47: Appendix

    APPENDIX Specifications The projector must be operated and stored within the tempera- ture and humidity ranges specified. Temperature Operating 41 to 95 41 to 86 Non-operating -4 to 140 Altitude Operating 0 to 10,000 feet (3,048 meters) Non-operating 0 to 20,000 feet (6,096 meters)??

  • Page 48: Accessories

    NOTE: Use only Dukane- approved accessories. Other products have not been tested with the projector. Accessories Standard Accessories (ship with the projector) User’s Guide Soft Case Shipping Box (with packaging) Computer Cable 6 ft (1.8 m) Audio/Video Cable 6 ft (1.8 m) S-Video Cable 6 ft (1.8 m)
  • Page 49 Optional Accessories For a complete listing of Optional Accessories: • Contact your local Dukane Dealer • Contact Dukane Audio Visual Products Division at: 1-800-676-2485/2486 • Check out our web-site at: www.dukane.com/av...

  • Page 50: Portable And Laptop Activation Chart

    Portable and Laptop Activation Chart Many laptop computers do not automatically turn on their exter- nal video port when a projector is connected. Activation com- mands 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 appro-...
  • Page 51 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 52 Key command to Computer activate port Gateway FN-F3 FN-F1/FN-F1 again simul- taneous Grid* ** FN-F2, choose auto or simultaneous Ctrl-Alt-Tab Hitachi FN-F7 Honeywell FN-F10 Hyundai setup screen option IBM 970* automatic IBM ThinkPad** reboot, enter setup menu FN-F7, select choice from setup menu FN-F1, select choice FN-F5, select choice...
  • Page 53 Key command to Computer activate port Micro Express* automatic Micron FN-F2 Microslate* automatic Mitsubishi SW2 On-Off-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*...
  • Page 54 Key command to Computer activate port 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 depend- ing on the computer model.

  • Page 55: Using Video Mirroring With A Powerbook Computer

    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.

  • Page 56: Projected Image Size

    NOTE: Use the graph and table to help you determine projected image sizes. Projected Image Size maximum image size IGURE Projected image size Range of distance to the screen for a given screen size Diagonal Screen Size Image Width (inches) (inches) minimum image size Distance to Screen (feet)

  • Page 57: Index

    40, 41 activation commands for laptop com- puters 42 adjusting brightness 22 color 22 contrast 22 height of projector 15 image position 24 image width 24 keystone 23 adjusting the image 24 altitude limits 39 assistance. See Technical Support...
  • Page 58 Factory reset 27 focusing the image 15 Freeze 26 Hide OSD 25 IBM-compatible computers compatibility 2 connecting 9 image adjusting 13, 15 colors don’t match computer’s 36 focusing 15 freezing 26 has lines or spots 36 not centered 35 not displayed 34 out of focus 36 quality 35–36 resolution 1...
  • Page 59 32 using 17, 18 replacing projection lamp module 31 Reset 23 resetting the lamp timer 27 resetting the projector 23, 27 resolution 1 safety guidelines iii Screen aspect 24 security lock 33, 41 Service menu 27...

  • Page 61: Legal Information

    LEGAL INFORMATION FIVE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY This Dukane LCD projector is warranted to the original purchaser for a period of five (5) years from the original purchase date - in normal use and service - against defects in material and workmanship. DUKANE CORPORATION EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
  • Page 62 Dukane Corporation Audio Visual Products Division 2900 Dukane Drive St. Charles, IL 60174-3395 E-mail: avsales@dukane.com Phone: (630) 584-2300 Orders: (800) 676-2485 Information: (800) 676-2486 Fax: (630) 584-5156 Parts & Service: (800) 676-2487 Fax: (630) 584-0984 Audio Visual Products Part # 401-577-00...

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