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ImagePro 8932 LCD PROJECTOR USERS GUIDE MODEL 28A8932...
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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.
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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.
Connecting a Video Player Connecting a Video Player using BNC Cables Connecting External Speakers Connecting the Remote Control Cable Powering up the Projector and Adjusting the Image Turning Off the Projector Using the Projector Basic Image Adjustment Adjusting the Projector...
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Maintenance & Troubleshooting Cleaning the Lens Replacing the Projection Lamp Replacing the Batteries in the Remote Control Using the Security Lock Troubleshooting Appendix Specifications Accessories Portable and Laptop Activation Chart Using Video Mirroring with a PowerBook Computer RS232 Terminal Specifications Index...
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please read and follow all safety instructions provided BEFORE using your new projector. Failure to comply with safety instruc- tions may result in fire, electrical shock, or personal injury and may damage or impair protection provided by equipment. Please save all safety instructions.
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Caution: Don’t set liquids on the projector. Spilled liquids may • damage your projector. Caution: Don’t place the projector on a hot surface or in direct • sunlight. • Caution: Do not drop the projector. Transport the projector in a Vendor approved case.
Selected workstations (contact your dealer for details). • 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...
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NOTE: The contents of your shipping box may vary depending on the projector configuration you’ve ordered. IGURE Projector + lens cap Power cord Remote control VESA computer cable Audio/Video cable User’s Guide...
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 cause it to overheat and turn off. If this happens, you must wait a minute before attempting to turn it back on.
The first place to look for help is in this manual. Be sure to check the guidelines in "Troubleshooting" on page 45. If those sources don't answer your question, call Dukane Customer Support at 630-584-2300 or Toll-Free at 1-800-676-2487 Our World Wide Web address is www.dukane.com Warranty This product is backed by a limited Five-Year Warranty.
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 •...
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(move the image along the wall) without moving the projector, while still maintaining a perfectly square image. Turn the lens shift knob on the side of the projector to make this adjustment (Figure 4). IGURE Adjusting the lens shift minimum L: 14’...
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(Figure 5) to parallel with the lens (Figure 6). With a 10’ image, at the lowest projection angle, the bot- Example: tom of the image is 5’ below the projector’s lens; at the highest projection angle, the bottom of the image is parallel with the lens. 10’ high...
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Table 2: Lens Shift Positions for Desktop Setup...
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3 Make sure the projector is unplugged and your computer is turned off. Now you’re ready to connect your equipment. Steps for connecting the different types of equipment are given on the pages listed below.
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Analog/Digital Computer 5 BNCs VESA VESA Audio 1 external speakers IGURE Connector panel The projector has the following audio/video inputs: Source Video Computer 3 Single-ended analog RGB RGBHV + 2 H&V sync (5 BNCs) Computer VESA Single-ended analog VESA RGB (HD-15)
You can control the computer’s mouse with the projector’s key- pad or remote by connecting a USB mouse cable to the USB con- nector on the projector (Figure 8 on page 10) and on your computer. This feature is available for PC Computer RGBHV and VESA sources only.
Connecting a Computer with an RS-232 Cable You can control the projector from an LCD control panel by con- necting an RS-232 cable to the projector (see Figure 8 on page 10). See “RS232 Terminal Specifications” on page 59 for details.
If you’re using S-video, plug the other end of the cable into • the “S-video” connector on the projector (Figure 12). A/V cable Connecting the projector to a video player using the standard A/V cable IGURE NOTE: HDTV sources are con- nected to the projector using the computer inputs, not the video inputs.
IGURE Connecting the projector to a video player using an S-video cable and the A/V cable 4 Plug the A/V cable’s white connector into the left “audio out” connector on your video player. Plug the cable’s red connector into the right “audio out”...
+ or -” on page 26. Connecting the Remote Control Cable If the projector cannot receive the remote’s signal, as may be the case if you’re using rear projection, connect the remote directly to the projector with the optional remote cable. See “Optional Accessories”...
Powering up the Projector and Adjusting the Image 1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Plug the power cord into the side of the projector, then plug it into your electrical outlet. A surge-protected power strip is recommended.
To completely power off the projector, press the Power button. The lamp turns off and the LED blinks orange while the fans con- tinue to run to cool the projector. After the projector is cooled, the projector turns off and the LED lights solid green.
(page 20), adjust the height of the projector (page 20) or center the image by adjusting its horizontal or vertical position (page 34). Be sure the projector is at a 90 degree angle to the screen. 3 If the image is out of focus, rotate the focus lens (page 20).
IGURE Focus ring and zoom ring The projector is equipped with a projection angle lens shift knob that provides adjustment from horizontal. This allows you to adjust the projection height without moving the projector (see page 8 for lens shift values). It also has a height-adjustment foot, an elevator button, and a leveling knob.
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To adjust the height of the projector, press and hold the elevator button, raise the projector to the desired height, then release the button to lock the foot into position. Rotate the leveling knob, if necessary, to adjust the angle of the projected image.
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 front or the rear of the projector.
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(other PowerPoint modes are not affected). ® ® PowerPoint , you NOTE: In some cases, you can use the projector’s Controls menu to configure the mouse for Power- Point. See page 37 for details.
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 27 for details. volume - left mouse button IGURE Keypad buttons IGURE...
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When you press the power lamp turns off and the LED blinks orange while the fans continue to run to cool the projector. After the projector is cooled, the pro- jector turns off and the LED lights solid green. menu...
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15 minutes. You can change the amount of time the projector stays in standby mode; see “Standby Time” on page 35 for details. While the projector is in standby, the keypad and remote buttons do not affect the projec- tor and the LED lights orange.
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 keypad or remote.
Display Menu Display Audio Image Controls > > Brightness Contrast Tint Color Color temperature Sharpness Blank screen blue Reset all IGURE Display menu Brightness Adjusting the brightness changes the intensity of the image. Press the left mouse button to darken the image. •...
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• 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 mouse button to toggle between blue and black. Reset All Click the left or right mouse button to reset all the options (except...
NOTE: Changing the volume using the menu is the same as changing it using the remote or keypad. Audio Menu Display Audio Image Controls > > Volume Treble Bass Balance Fade Audio source audio source 2 IGURE Audio menu Volume Press the left mouse button to decrease the volume.
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Audio Source Select This setting allows you to match a computer or video input to an audio input. The projector has four computer and three video inputs, but only four audio inputs. Select among audio sources 1, 2, and 3, and Cable...
Image Position in the menus and clicking either mouse but- ton to cycle through the options. Auto Image The projector automatically adjusts tracking, signal synchroniza- tion and vertical and horizontal position for most computers (Auto Image does not apply to video sources). If you want to...
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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 on again.
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NOTE: The Zoom feature is only available when a computer source is active. It is not available for video sources. Horizontal position Follow these steps to manually adjust the horizontal position: 1 Turn Auto Image off. 2 Highlight Horizontal position, then press the left mouse but- ton to move the image right or press the right mouse button to move the image left.
This option lets you select how long the lamp stays on and the blank screen is displayed when the projector enters standby mode before the projector turns off. Select among instant, 1, 5, 10, 15 and 30 minutes and 1 and 2 hours by clicking the left or right mouse button and cycling through the options.
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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.
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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. The startup screen con- tains contact information. Click the left or right mouse button to turn this feature off and display a plain black or blue screen instead of the startup screen.
Language Menu Display Audio Image IGURE Language menu You can display the on-screen menus in English, French, German, Spanish, Chinese or Japanese. Move the cursor to the language you want, then click the left or • right mouse button. The menus redraw immediately. Status Menu This is a read-only window for informational purposes.
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After 1,900 hours, the message “Change Lamp” temporarily appears on the screen when the projector is turned on. Change the bulb when the brightness is no longer acceptable. See “Replacing the Projection Lamp”...
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 The lamp hour counter in the Status menu counts the number of hours the lamp has been in use.
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The lamp module is designed to contain these fragments, but use caution when removing the lamp module. CAUTION: Never operate the projector with the lamp door open or removed. This disrupts the air flow and causes the projector to overheat. &...
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9 Replace the lamp door and re-install the seven screws. 10 Plug in the power cord and press the power button to turn the projector back on. The lamp hour counter in the Status menu is automatically reset to zero.
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 (Figure 32). See “Optional Accessories” on page 50 for ordering information. Refer to the information that came with the lock for instructions on how to use it to secure the projector.
Reposition the image using the software. Refer to “Horizontal • position” on page 34 and “Vertical position” on page 34. Be sure the projector is at a 90 degree angle to the screen. • Problem: Only the start-up screen displays Verify that the cables are connected correctly.
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• figured correctly. Make sure your computer has a compatible video board. The • projector isn’t CGA, EGA or SXGA compatible. If you’re using Windows 98: 1 Open “My Computer” icon, the Control Panel folder and then the Display icon.
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Problem: the projector displays vertical lines, “bleeding” or spots Adjust the brightness. See “Brightness” on page 28. • Check the projection lens to see if it needs cleaning. • Problem: no sound Adjust volume. • Verify audio/input connections. Make sure you have selected •...
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Problem: Lamp shuts off A minor power surge may cause the lamp to shut off. Unplug • the projector, wait at least a minute, then plug it back in. Make sure the vents are not blocked. • Before calling your dealer or tance, please have the following information available: the projector’s serial number (located on the bottom label)
APPENDIX Specifications The projector must be operated and stored within the tempera- ture and humidity ranges specified. Temperature Operating 50 to 104 Non-operating -4 to 158 Humidity Operating and non-oper. 10% to 90% relative humidity, non-condensing Dimensions 16.5 x 8.25 x 19.5 inches (41.9 x 21.0 x 49.5 cm) Weight 25.5 lbs.
Lens Cap User’s Guide A/V cable VESA cable Optional Accessories For a complete listing of Optional Accessories: • Contact your local Dukane Dealer • Contact Dukane Audio Visual Products Division at: (800) 676-2485/2486 • Check out our web site at: www.dukane.com...
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-...
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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...
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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...
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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*...
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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.
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.
RS232 T erminal Specifications Communication configuration To control the projector from an LCD control panel or terminal software, connect a null modem type RS232 cable and set your computer’s serial port settings to match this communication con- figuration: Setting Bits per second...
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NOTE: To assure the projector can process a command, wait 3 seconds before entering the next command. A read command returns the range and the current setting, for example: Function Brightness Volume Lamp hours A write request example: (AAA####) where #### Some commands have ranges, while others are absolute.
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Brightness Contrast Tint Color Contrast Reset All Auto Source Select Control Default Source Source Volume Mute Balance Fade Image Position Treble Bass Mute Auto Image Resize Manual Sync Setting Manual Tracking Setting Horizontal Position Setting 0-63 0-63 0-63 0-127 0-63 0 = Computer RGBHV 1 = Computer VESA 2 = Computer M1...
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USB:Inhibit Screen Saver USB:Mouse Button Current Vertical Position Setting Video Standard Language Video Connection Status TV Connector Control Color Temperature System State Sharpness Standby Time Power Off Time Plug and Play Overscan Menu Splash Screen Display Message Blank Screen Color Audio Select Audio Mode Audio Connection Status...
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52 compatibility 12 connecting 12 laser pointer 25 lens cap 50 cleaning 41 leveling the projector 20 LP930 project from behind the screen 36 setting up 5 specifications 49 turning off 17 turning on 16 Macintosh computers...
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45 text not visible 45 tint, adjusting 28 treble 30 troubleshooting 45 turning off the projector 17 turning on the projector 16 USB mouse 12 USB type B mouse 11, 37 vertical lines displayed 33, 47 VESA connection 11...
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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.