Dukane 28A8711 User Manual

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LCD Projector

Model 28A8711
USER'S MANUAL
Please read this user's manual thoroughly to
ensure correct usage through understanding

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  • Page 1: Lcd Projector

    LCD Projector Model 28A8711 USER'S MANUAL Please read this user's manual thoroughly to ensure correct usage through understanding...
  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    LCD Projector 28A8711 USER'S MANUAL USER'S MANUAL Thank you for purchasing this projector. WARNING • Please read the accompanying manual “SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” and this “USER'S MANUAL” thoroughly to ensure correct usage through understanding. After reading, store this instruction manual in a safe place for future reference.
  • Page 10: Projector Features

    (Vol.1/Vol.2) Safety Instructions Soft carrying case This liquid crystal projector is used to project various computer signals as well as NTSC / PAL / SECAM video signals onto a screen. Little space is required for installation and large images can easily be realized.
  • Page 11 • NEVER ATTEMPT TO DEFEAT THE GROUND CONNECTION OF THE THREE- PRONGED PLUG! • Make sure that you firmly connect the power cord to the projector and wall outlet. Connect your devices to the projector Connect your computer, VCR and/or other devices you will be using to the projector.
  • Page 12: Part Names

    Lens cap COMPONENT VIDEO port CONTROL port WIRELESS & NETWORK MODULE port Vol.2 RGB OUT port DVI port RGB port BNC port AUDIO IN R/L port THE PROJECTOR INPUT dial INPUT KEYSTONE ONE TOUCH VIDEO S-VIDEO MENU COMPONENT STANDBY/ON TENP...
  • Page 13: The Remote Control

    THE REMOTE CONTROL LASER INDICATOR VIDEO button STANDBY/ON button FOCUS buttons BLANK button Disk pad <For mouse control> Mouse cursor movement Left mouse click ASPECT button Left /Right Key buttons ESC button MENU button POSITION button MAGNIFY buttons WIRELESS button Vol.2 KEYSTONE button REMOTE CONTROL port LASER...
  • Page 14: Setting Up The Projector

    PROJECTOR whenever using the elevator buttons to adjust the elevator feet. Adjusting the Projector's Elevator Feet If the surface on which the projector is placed, or the screen is tilted, use the elevator feet and elevator screw to adjust the projection angle of the main unit.
  • Page 15: Adjusting The Screen Size And Projection Distance

    The values shown in the table are calculated for a full size screen a:Distance from the projector to the screen (±10%) b:Distance from the lens center to the bottom of the screen (±10%) c:Distance from the lens center to the top of the screen (±10%)
  • Page 16: Connecting Your Devices

    • Whenever attempting to connect other devices to the projector, please thoroughly read the manual of each device to be connected. • TURN OFF ALL DEVICES prior to connecting them to the projector. Attempting to connect a live device to the projector may generate extremely loud noises or other abnormalities that may result in malfunction and/or damage to the device and/or projector.
  • Page 17: Ports And Cables

    Ports and Cables Refer to the table below to find out which projector port and cable to use for connecting a given device. Use this table for determining which cables to prepare. Function Analog RGB input BNC(R/C • When BNC (RGB) is selected (*)
  • Page 18: Connecting To A Computer

    CONNECTING YOUR DEVICES (continued) Connecting to a Computer ATTENTION Whenever attempting to connect a laptop computer to the projector, be sure to activate the laptop's RGB external image output (set the laptop to CRT display or to simultaneous LCD and CRT display). For details on how this is done, please refer to the instruction manual of the corresponding laptop computer.
  • Page 19 Connecting to a Computer (continued) BNC Input Ca/Pa RGB OUT CONTROL R-AUDIO IN-L VIDEO IN B/Ca/Pa A A A A A AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT Desktop computer REMOTE CONTROL COMPONENT VIIDEO S-VIDEO IN DVI Input REMOTE CONTROL Ca/Pa COMPONENT VIIDEO RGB OUT CONTROL R-AUDIO IN-L...
  • Page 20: Connecting To A Vcr

    CONNECTING YOUR DEVICES (continued) Connecting to a DVD Player RGB OUT CONTROL B/Ca/Pa If using a component If using an audio/video video connection connection DVD player Connecting to a Display Monitor RGB OUT CONTROL B/Ca/Pa Display monitor REMOTE CONTROL Ca/Pa COMPONENT VIIDEO A A A B B B...
  • Page 21: Using The Remote Control

    Insert the batteries Align and insert the two AA batteries (that came with the projector) according to their plus and minus terminals (as indicated in the remote control). Close the battery cover Replace the battery cover in the direction of the arrow and...
  • Page 22: Operating The Remote Control

    • When strong light, such as direct sunlight or light from an extremely close range (such as from an inverter fluorescent lamp), hits the projector's remote sensor, the remote control may cease to function. Adjust the direction of the projector to keep light from directly hitting the projector's remote sensor. approximately...
  • Page 23: Turning On The Power

    TURNING ON THE POWER Precautions Connect all devices to be used to the projector prior to turning on the power. WARNING When the power is ON, a strong light is emitted. Do not look into the lens. LASER INDICATOR STANDBY/ON...
  • Page 24: Selecting An Input Signal

    Press this button to toggle between the devices connected to RGB IN 1 and 2. As illustrated below, each time you press the RGB button, the projector switches between RGB IN 1 and 2. Select the signal you wish to project. • When BNC (RGB) is selected: BNC(RGB) •...
  • Page 25: Turning Off The Power

    (control panel or remote control) Press the STANDBY/ON button again while the "Power off?" message is visible. The projector lamp goes off and starts cooling down. While cooling, the STANDBY/ON indicator flashes orange. When in this state, pressing the STANDBY/ON button has no effect.
  • Page 26: Adjusting The Volume

    ADJUSTING THE VOLUME LASER INDICATOR VIDEO STANDBY/ON FOCUS ZOOM PAGE DOWN BLANK LASER ASPECT PUSH ENTER MENU RESET POSITION AUTO PinP MAGNIFY VOLUME FREEZE MUTE WIRELESS KEYSTONE ONE TOUCH TEMPORARILY MUTING THE SOUND DOWN BLANK LASER ASPECT PUSH ENTER MENU RESET POSITION AUTO...
  • Page 27: Adjusting The Position

    ADJUSTING THE POSITION Press the POSITION button LASER INDICATOR As illustrated on the right, a dialog will appear on the screen to VIDEO STANDBY/ON aid you in adjusting the position. FOCUS ZOOM PAGE DOWN BLANK LASER ASPECT Use the PUSH ENTER position MENU...
  • Page 28: Using The Automatic Adjustment Feature

    USING THE AUTOMATIC ADJUSTMENT FEATURE BLANK LASER ASPECT PUSH ENTER MENU RESET POSITION AUTO PinP MAGNIFY VOLUME FREEZE MUTE WIRELESS KEYSTONE ONE TOUCH NOTE The automatic adjustment operation requires approximately 10 seconds. Also, please note that it may not function correctly with some input signals. Press the AUTO button AUTO Automatic Adjustment for RGB Input...
  • Page 29: Correcting Keystone Distortions

    CORRECTING KEYSTONE DISTORTIONS ASPECT PUSH ENTER MENU RESET POSITION AUTO PinP MAGNIFY VOLUME FREEZE MUTE WIRELESS KEYSTONE ONE TOUCH NOTE • This function may not be work well with some types of input signals. • The adjustable range for correcting keystone distortions will vary with the type of input signal.
  • Page 30: Using The Magnify Feature

    BLANK ON/OFF or MENU ON/OFF feature is used, or, if there is a change in the input signal's state. • If the projector continues projecting the same image for a long time (i.e. you forget to exit FREEZE mode), the image might possibly remain as an afterimage. Do not leave the projector in FREEZE mode for too long.
  • Page 31: Adjusting Screen With One-Touch

    ADJUSTING SCREEN WITH ONE-TOUCH FOCUS ZOOM PAGE DOWN BLANK LASER ASPECT PUSH ENTER MENU RESET POSITION AUTO PinP MAGNIFY VOLUME FREEZE MUTE WIRELESS KEYSTONE ONE TOUCH NOTES • May not function properly with some input signals. • This function takes about 10 seconds to display an image. Press the ONE TOUCH button You can activate the following functions just by pressing the ONE TOUCH button:...
  • Page 32: Selecting The Aspect Ratio

    SELECTING THE ASPECT RATIO DOWN BLANK LASER ASPECT PUSH ENTER MENU RESET POSITION AUTO PinP TEMPORARILY BLANKING THE SCREEN FOCUS ZOOM PAGE DOWN BLANK LASER ASPECT PUSH ENTER MENU RESET DISPLAYING CHILD WINDOW (P. IN. P: Picture in Picture) ASPECT PUSH ENTER MENU...
  • Page 33: Using The Menu Functions

    FUNCTIONAL SETTINGS" (Vol. 2). Press the MENU button The menu display appears on the screen. The projector has the following menus: MAIN, PICTURE-1, PICTURE-2, INPUT, AUTO, SCREEN, and OPTION, WIRELESS. When you select a menu name using the lever switch current settings of items that can be manipulated from that menu are displayed.
  • Page 34: Operating The Pc Screen

    Move Pointer Left click with mouse Right click with mouse USB Mouse/Keyboard Control 1. Connect the projector’s USB terminal to a PC using a USB cable. The functions in the table below can be controlled. Available Functions Move Pointer Left click with mouse Right click with mouse Press the keyboard’s...
  • Page 35: The Lamp

    • If the lamp should break (it will make a loud bang when it does), ventilate the room well, and make sure not to breathe the gas that comes out of the projector vents, or get it in your eyes or mouth.
  • Page 36: Replacing The Lamp

    THE LAMP (continued) Replacing the lamp All projector lamps will wear out eventually. If used for long periods of time, the image could become darkened, and the color contrast could be impacted as well. We recommend that you replace your lamps early.
  • Page 37: The Air Filter

    Apply a vacuum cleaner to the top of the air filter cover to clean the air filter Turn on the projector, and use the menu to reset the filter timer • To reset the air filter timer, from the OPTION menu, select FILTER TIME.
  • Page 38: Replacing The Air Filter

    • Make sure to turn off the power and unplug the power cord before caring for the unit. Please carefully read "Safety Instructions", in order to care for your projector correctly. • Do not use with air filter cover removed.
  • Page 39: Other Care

    Caring for the inside of the projector : In order to ensure the safe use of your projector, please have it cleaned and inspected by your local dealer about once every 2 years. Never try to care for the inside of the unit yourself.
  • Page 41 LCD Projector 28A8711 USER'S MANUAL USER'S MANUAL Thank you for purchasing this projector. WARNING • Please read the accompanying manual “SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” and this “USER'S MANUAL” thoroughly to ensure correct usage through understanding. After reading, store this instruction manual in a safe place for future reference.
  • Page 42: Multifunctional Settings

    MULTIFUNCTIONAL SETTINGS This device has 8 separate menus: MAIN, PICTURE-1, PICTURE-2, INPUT, AUTO, SCREEN, OPTION, WIRELESS. Each of these menus is operated using the same methods. The basic operations of these menus are as follows. Menu screen display : Press the MENU button. Menu selection : Use the lever switch Item selection...
  • Page 43 PICTURE-1 Menu With the PICTURE-1 menu, the five items shown in the Table below can be performed. Perform each operation in accordance with the instructions in the Table. PICTURE-1 Menu Item COLOR BAL R Adjust Red Color Balance: Dark COLOR BAL B Adjust Blue Color Balance: Dark SHARPNESS Adjust Sharpness (for VIDEO/S-VIDEO): Clear...
  • Page 44: Input Menu

    MULTIFUNCTIONAL SETTINGS (continued) INPUT Menu The three Input menu items listed in the table below can be manipulated. For RGB input, the reception signal’s horizontal and vertical frequency is displayed on the initial menu screen. Use the table below as a guide for operation. INPUT Menu Item BNC Pin (R/C...
  • Page 45: Auto Menu

    You can automatically correct vertical keystone distortion corresponding to the angle (forward/backward tilt) at which the unit is set up. • If the projection screen is inclined, or if the projector is angled downwards, it may not be possible to make the correct adjustment when V: INVERT or H&V: KEYSTONE INVERT is selected under the MIRROR item of the MAIN menu.
  • Page 46 MULTIFUNCTIONAL SETTINGS (continued) SCREEN Menu With the SCREEN menu, the five items shown in the Table below can be performed. Please perform each operation in accordance with the instructions in the Table. SCREEN Menu Item Selection of BLANK Screen: MyScreen The BLANK Screen may be voluntarily selected.
  • Page 47: Wireless Menu

    Refer to LAMP TIME: When set, this function displays the total time the projector lamp has been used since new. Reset LAMP TIME [Use this function only when the lamp has been replaced!]: Depress the RESET button for at least 3 seconds while lamp time is being displayed.
  • Page 48: What To Do When You Think A Machine Defect Has Occurred

    WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU THINK A MACHINE DEFECT HAS OCCURRED Related Messages When the unit's power is ON, messages such as those shown below may be displayed. When any such message is displayed on the screen, please respond as described below. Message CHANGE THE LAMP AFTER REPLACING LAMP,...
  • Page 49: Regarding The Indicator Lamps

    Regarding the Indicator Lamps Lighting and flashing of the POWER indicator, the LAMP indicator, and the TEMP indicator have the meanings as described in the Table below. Please respond in accordance with the instructions within the Table. POWER LAMP TEMP indicator indicator indicator...
  • Page 50: Phenomena That May Easily Be Mistaken For Machine Defects

    WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU THINK A MACHINE DEFECT HAS OCCURRED (continued) Phenomena That May Easily Be Mistaken for Machine Defects Before requesting repair, check in accordance with the following chart. If the situation cannot be corrected, then contact your dealer. Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect The main power source is not ON.
  • Page 51: Specifications

    Size Weight (mass) Ports Optional Parts Dimension Diagram Specification Liquid crystal projector 2.5 cm (0.99 type) TFT active matrix 786,432 pixels (1024 horizontal x 768 vertical) Zoom lens F=1.7 ~ 2.4 f=30.5 ~ 45.8 mm 275 W UHB 1.0W + 1.0W (Stereo) AC100 ~ 120V, 4.7A / AC220 ~ 240V, 2.0A...
  • Page 52 WARRANTY AND AFTER-SERVICE If a problem occurs with the equipment, first refer to the “WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU THINK A MACHINE DEFECT HAS OCCURRED” section and run through the suggested checks. If this does not resolve the problem contact your dealer or service company. They will tell you what warranty condition is applied.
  • Page 53 TECHNICAL TECHNICAL SIGNAL CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENT RGB IN [1]/[2] RGB OUT D-sub 15-pin Shrink Pin No Signal Pin No Video input Red Video input Green Video input Blue Ground Ground Red Ground Green Ground Blue signal Terminal BNC (RGB) RGB signal (R,G,B,H,V) input AUDIO IN 1...
  • Page 54: Example Of Computer Signal

    • Depending on the input signal, full-size display may not be possible in some cases. Refer to the number of display pixels above. • Although the projector can display signals (except DVI input) with resolution up to UXGA (1,600 x 1,200), the signal will be converted to the projector’s panel resolution before being displayed.
  • Page 55 INITIAL SET SIGNALS The following signals are used for the initial settings. The signal timing of some computer models may be different. In such case, refer to adjust the V.POSIT and H.POSIT of the menu. Back porch b Display interval c Sync a Computer / Horizontal signal timing (µs)
  • Page 56: Serial Mouse

    CONTROL Terminal D-sub 15-pin shrink jack Serial Mouse CONTROL Terminal D-sub 15-pin shrink jack USB Mouse USB jack (B type) PS/2 Mouse CONTROL Terminal D-sub 15-pin shrink jack Projector DATA Projector SEL0 Projector — DATA DATA USB cable Projector DATA SEL0...
  • Page 57: Communications Setting

    RS-232C COMMUNICATION (1) Turn off the projector and computer power supplies, and connect with the RS-232C adapter via the RS-232C cable. (2) Turn on the computer power supply and after the computer has started up, turn on the projector power supply.
  • Page 58 When the command sent by the projector cannot be practiced, the the error code ‘1cH’ +‘xxxxH’ is returned. When the data length is greater than indicated by the data length code, the projector will ignore the excess data code. Conversely, when the data length is shorter than indicated by the data length code, an error code will be returned to the projector.
  • Page 59: Command Data Chart

    Command data chart Names Operation type Blue White Black Blank Color MyScreen ORIGNAL Normal H Inverse Mirror V lnverse H&V Inverse Normal Freeze Freeze ORIGNAL Startup MyScreen English Français Deutsch Español Italiano Norsk Language Nederlands Português Magnify Increment Decrement Auto off Increment Decrement Brightness Reset...
  • Page 60 Command data chart (continued) Names Operation type H.Position Reset Execute H.Size Reset Execute Color Balance Execute R Reset Color Balance Execute B Reset Sharpness Reset Execute Color Reset Execute Tint Reset Execute Keystone_V Reset Execute Keystone_H Reset Execute Auto Adjust Execute Auto Keystone_V Execute...
  • Page 61 Names Operation type Color Balance B Increment Decrement Keystone_V Increment Decrement Keystone_H Increment Decrement 16:9 Aspect Small Default Picture Bottom Position at 16 : 9 or Small V.Position Increment Decrement H.Position Increment Decrement H.Size Increment Decrement H.Phase Increment Decrement Sharpness Increment Decrement Color...
  • Page 62 Command data chart (continued) Names Operation type Sync on G PinP Size PinP Position PinP Audio ch PinP Input WHISPER GAMMA Over Scan MyScreen Size MyScreen Lock Lamp Time Filter Time IR Remote Front IR Remote Rear IR Remote Top Header BE EF 06 00...
  • Page 63 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 64 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 # 401-598-00...

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