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Toshiba TDP490 Manual

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CONTENTS
1.
Before you start.........................................................................................2
2.
Important information ...............................................................................5
3.
Connecting a computer to the TOSHIBA TDP490 ..................................6
4.
Connecting a video source to the TOSHIBA TDP490...........................10
5.
Connecting a TV-source to the TOSHIBA TDP490 ...............................12
6.
Using the TOSHIBA TDP490 ..................................................................14
7.
Using the menus .....................................................................................19
8.
Maintenance ............................................................................................32
9.
What do I do if (Trouble shooting).........................................................33
10.
'FCC Statement', Important precautions and
'Trademarks Copyright' ..........................................................................35
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  • Page 1 CONTENTS Before you start..................2 Important information ................5 Connecting a computer to the TOSHIBA TDP490 ........6 Connecting a video source to the TOSHIBA TDP490......10 Connecting a TV-source to the TOSHIBA TDP490 .......12 Using the TOSHIBA TDP490 ..............14 Using the menus ..................19 Maintenance ....................32...

  • Page 2: Before You Start

    Video (Composite) - yellow S-video - dark blue Thanks to the unique TOSHIBA Graphical User Stand by - red Interface, the TOSHIBA TDP490 offers true plug and Auto setup - green play operation from remote control, which by the way Audio - red/white also can control your computer.

  • Page 3: Accessories

    1.2.2 Video accessories Super-video cable Please take a few minutes to make sure that your Composite video cable TOSHIBA TDP490 contains all the necessary parts: Audio cable. (Euro Scart Adapter only for Europe) 1.2.1 Computer accessories for 1.2.3 Other cables/accessories...
  • Page 4 Softbag Batteries Interactive Remote Control EVC cable PC adapter Cable organizerbag Super-video cable PS/2 mouse for PC RS232 mouse for PC Composite video cable Mac adapter Audio cable Stereo jack cable ADB mouse for Macintosh Figure 1: Product and accessories Contents...

  • Page 5: Insert Batteries In The Remote Control

    NOTE! Please read caution when transporting the unit. WARNING! Tampering with or opening the TOSHIBA TDP490 can be dangerous. Leave maintenance to authorized TOSHIBA service personnel. Please contact your local dealer with any service or maintenance questions you may have.
  • Page 6 3. Connecting a computer to the TOSHIBA TDP490 The procedure for connecting a If you want to use the remote control to control your computer, connect the correct mouse cable from computer to the TOSHIBA TDP490 is the computer to the adapter box. See figures 7 and the same for all types 8.
  • Page 7 Connecting to a laptop, notebook Connecting to an Apple PowerBook Back panel of Back panel of computer computer MAC adapter PC adapter EVC cable EVC cable Figure 3: Connecting to a laptop, notebook Figure 4: Connecting to an Apple PowerBook Contents...
  • Page 8 Connecting to a desktop PC Connecting to an Apple Macintosh with standard RGB desktop computer Back panel of Back panel of computer computer MAC adapter PC adapter PC monitor PC monitor EVC cable EVC cable Figure 5: Connecting to a desktop PC Figure 6: Connecting to an Apple Macintosh with standard RGB...
  • Page 9 Connecting the mouse cable Connecting the mouse cable and and stereo jack (PC) stereo jack (MAC) Back panel of Back panel of computer computer MAC adapter PC adapter PC monitor PC monitor EVC cable EVC cable Figure 7: Connecting the mouse cable and Figure 8: Connecting the mouse cable and stereo jack (PC)
  • Page 10 4. Connecting a video source to the TOSHIBA TDP490 The procedure for connecting a video When all the connections are done and verified, switch on the video source and the TOSHIBA source to the TOSHIBA TDP490 is the TDP490. same for S-video and Composite video The TOSHIBA TDP490 will now automatically display the pictures from the video source.
  • Page 11 4.1 Using external speakers When external speakers are connected, these can be turned on or off from the TOSHIBA TDP490. To control the internal speakers, see section on Adjust audio In order to use external speakers with the TOSHIBA settings, section 7.3.3.
  • Page 12 When connected to an antenna you assign the different channels to the programs in the Television Setup Menu. In order to use the TOSHIBA TDP490 as a TV output; Then you use the Up and Down arrows connect the TV antenna to the TV connector on the in the menu, remote control or the channel up/down TOSHIBA TDP490 plug panel.
  • Page 13 TV up just like you would with an antenna. This is Remark also the same with the TOSHIBA TDP490. You must The optional tuner may not be available depend on the scroll the channel name in the TV Setup menu until you broadcasting system.

  • Page 14: Using The Toshiba Tdp490

    Stand-by mode In stand-by mode the projector is turned off and can be 6. Using the TOSHIBA TDP490 turned on by using defined keys, see section 6.3 Normal mode In normal mode a picture will be shown on the screen.

  • Page 15: Toshiba Remote Control

    (33 ft). If the distance via the screen is longer, you When you finish your presentation, please close should point the remote control directly towards your file and turn off your computer first by Toshiba the IR receiver. remote Contents...
  • Page 16 Small gray key Interrupt/break an action (right mouse key) Menu The menu key gives access to the TOSHIBA menu control functions. To move within the various menu functions, position the arrow cursor by pressing the sensitive mouse pad and click with the left mouse button which is located underneath the remote control.

  • Page 17: Using The Touch Panel On The Toshiba Tdp490

    6.3 Using the touch panel on the The touch panel gives you direct access to the most important functions of the TOSHIBA TDP490. It is very TOSHIBA TDP490 handy to use when the remote control has low batteries, or you simply have forgotten to bring it with you.
  • Page 18 Press the Zoom key to zoom the projected image to the desired size. Stand by The stand by key will set the TOSHIBA TDP490 in stand by mode. The lamp will turn off, and the fans will run for a little while cooling the projector before stop- ping.

  • Page 19: Adjusting The Height And Angle Of The Toshiba Tdp490

    6.4 Adjusting the height and angle of 7. Using the menus the TOSHIBA TDP490 7.1 The menu system You can adjust the height and angle of the TOSHIBA TDP490 by adjusting the four small feet underneath the product. NOTE! The TOSHIBA TDP490 should never be left with an angle of more than 15 degrees over a longer period of time.

  • Page 20: Main Menu

    7.1.1 Main menu Stand by The main menu is divided into two parts: Icons Help text This function sets the projector in stand-by mode Icons The icons illustrate a function and are grouped into Auto set-up groups with similar functionality. Clicking an icon activates it.
  • Page 21 Source Control panel You can connect four different sources to the TOSHIBA In this menu you can make adjustments for picture and TDP490; one computer source, two video sources and sound. one TV tuner (optional). You select the source you want to use by clicking on Removing the main menu the icon representing the source.

  • Page 22: Set-Up Menu

    7.2 Set-up menu 7.2.1 Picture orientation Set-up menu In the set-up menu the following sub-menus are available: Picture orientation Language Picture orientation Mouse system The picture orientation menu is used for rotating and Quick key assignment mirroring the picture. ZAP keys assignment Normal Normal is used when the projector is standing on a table projecting a picture on a screen.

  • Page 23: Mouse System

    RS232 mouse, you must choose MS Serial Mouse in this menu. If your PC uses PS/2 mouse, you must choose PS/2 in the menu. Selected system will be active until another system is chosen. When shipped the TOSHIBA TDP490 is set up to PS/2. Contents...

  • Page 24: Language

    7.2.3 Language This menu allows you to choose between six different menu languages: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish and Norwegian. Click in the box next to the language you want to use. Click on the OK button. The window will disappear, and the selected language will be used in the main menu and in all other menus.

  • Page 25: Quick Menu

    7.2.4 Quick menu In the quick menu you can assign functionality for the quick key on the remote control. When clicking on the quick key you will be able to switch between all the functions you have selected in this menu. In this example, the first time you click on the quick key you will activate the volume function.

  • Page 26: Zap Menu

    7.2.5 Zap menu Volume (+/-) Controls the sound of active source. TV channel Controls the pre programmed TV channel assignments. If a TV tuner is installed and selected as source you can select TV channel by using the zap keys. Pointer You can activate the pointer function in the projector.

  • Page 27: Television Programs

    7.2.6 Television programs Programming new channels This menu is only displayed if the TV tuner is installed and TV tuner is selected as source. The television program menu is then activated by pressing the ”television program” icon The TV setup menu is divided in two parts: There are 30 channels that can be preprogrammed.

  • Page 28: Product Information

    7.2.7 Product information 7.3 Control panel menu Product information Control panel menu Click on the product information icon in order to get information about the product and company. In the control panel you have access to menus for adjusting picture and audio settings. The icons ”Picture positioning”...

  • Page 29: Picture Control

    7.3.1 Picture control Select the picture control menu for adjusting brightness, saturation and tint. When PC is selected as source, only brightness will be available. When PAL/SECAM video is selected brightness, contrast and saturation will be available. All options will be available for NTSC video.

  • Page 30: Picture Positioning

    7.3.3 Audio control Audio control Select this function when you have connected an audio signal to the ‘Audio in’ on the TOSHIBA TDP490 Picture positioning connectors (or through the EVC cable). Use the four sliders to adjust volume, bass, treble and balance until Adjust vertical and horizontal position of the picture on you have a satisfying sound.

  • Page 31: Synchronization Adjustments

    The color manager is designed to give you maximum function. Manual sync adjustments should typically not performance from your TOSHIBA TDP490 projector, be required. independent of ambient light conditions. In the color manager menu you can choose between four pre-defined Color settings.

  • Page 32: Zoom/Focus Adjustments

    Zoom and focus adjustments In this menu you can adjust the Zoom and Focus of the TOSHIBA TDP490 by clicking on the up and down arrows in the menu. When you have adjusted the image to your satisfaction, click on the OK button to exit and save your new settings.
  • Page 33 Possible causes and remedies: No source signal is detected (the logo ”TOSHIBA In Touch with Tomorrow” appears) The TOSHIBA TDP490 is left in Standby mode. If the product is in standby mode, there will be a red Possible causes and remedies: light next to the stand-by button.
  • Page 34 Possible causes and remedies: Possible causes and remedies: The automatic image set-up is not activated. Run The TOSHIBA TDP490 has not been switched on. auto set-up by pressing the green button on the Check the ON/OFF switch at the back.
  • Page 35 10. ‘‘FCC Statement’, Important precautions and ‘Trademarks Copyright’ CAUTION: CAUTION TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUT- DO NOT OPEN LET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
  • Page 36 (zoom down) when you carry projector using accessory soft-bag. Please make it before turning off the projector. TOSHIBA is a registered trademark of Toshiba Corporations. DLP™ and DMD are registered trademarks of Texas Instrument INC. Contents...

  • Page 37: Table Of Contents

    BEFORE YOU START ..............2 • 1.1 Color coding for ease of use .........2 • 1.2 Accessories..............3 • 1.2.1 Computer accessories for external PC/MAC ..3 • 1.2.2 Video accessories ..........3 • 1.2.3 Other cables/accessories ........3 • 1.2.4 Optional cables and accessories .......3 •...
  • Page 38 CONNECTING A VIDEO SOURCE TO THE TOSHIBA TDP490 ..............10 • 4.1 Using external speakers..........11 Contents...
  • Page 39 USING THE TOSHIBA TDP490 ..........14 • 6.1 Different program modes for the TOSHIBA TDP490 ............14 • 6.2 TOSHIBA Remote control..........15 • 6.3 Using the touch panel on the TOSHIBA TDP490 ............17 • 6.4 Adjusting the height and angle of the TOSHIBA TDP490 ............19...
  • Page 40 USING THE MENUS..............19 • 7.1 The Menu System ............19 • 7.1.1 Main menu............20 • 7.2 Set-up Menu ..............22 • 7.2.1 Picture orientation ..........22 • 7.2.2 Mouse system ............23 • 7.2.3 Language ............24 • 7.2.4 Quick menu............25 • 7.2.5 Zap menu ............26 •...

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