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TLP-X150 DATA PROJECTOR OWNER’S MANUAL In the spaces provided below, record the Model and Serial No. located at the bottom of your projector. Model No. Serial No. Retain this information for future reference.
Changes or modifications made to this equipment, not expressly approved by ARE PRESENT INSIDE THE ENCLOSURE. DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET. Toshiba, or parties authorized by Toshiba, could void the user’s authority to USA only REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 5. Heat 8. Be sure that you firmly CAUTION: PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN IN THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND THOSE insert the plug into the wall The product should be situated MARKED ON THE UNIT. RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE away from heat sources such as outlet.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) 11. Lightning storms 13. Do not place or keep the 16. Attachments 18. Damage Requiring Service projector within the reach For added protection for this Do not use attachments not Unplug this product from the wall product during a storm, or when it recommended by the product outlet and take the product to...
POWER SUPPLY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) 19. If glass components, 22. Safety Check If your line voltage is 0 to 40 V, use one of the following types of cable/plug. including lens and lamp, Upon completion of any service Plug Plug configuration Plug type...
• References to pages with related information are annotated as follows. • Toshiba Corporation bears no responsibility in the case of damages arising from natural For example, if making a reference to page 6: p.36 disaster such as earthquakes, lightning, etc., fire not liable to Toshiba Corporation, acts •...
CONTENTS Before Using Installing the JPEG Conversion Tool ............51 How to use the JPEG Conversion Tool............5 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................ Launching the JPEG Conversion Tool ............. 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............4 Converting an image file ................. 5 POWER SUPPLY INFORMATION ..............
Preparations Checking the package contents Names of each part on the main unit Please make sure that the following items are included in the box, along with the main unit. If any item is missing, immediately contact the store where you purchased the product. (10)(11) (12) (13) (14)
Names of each part on the control panel and remote control Control panel Remote Control Name : Main Function (7) Selection button : Menu selections and adjustments, volume control, keystone Remote control transmitter adjustment etc. p.34 Laser light source (8) LASER button : Shows a laser pointer.
Names of the terminals on the rear panel Preparing and using the remote control Loading dry-cell batteries Operating the remote into the remote control control Point toward the projector’s infrared Remove the battery cover. remote sensor, and press any button on the remote control.
, in accordance with your needs. p.41 remote control receiver is also supported on OS 9 or OS X for the Macintosh). However, please note that Toshiba does not guarantee the operation of all computers. Floor-mounted front projection Floor-mounted rear projection Connecting a computer Connect the mouse remote control receiver (supplied) to a computer.
Connection Before connection Notes • When COMPUTER IN terminal is used as MONITOR OUT terminal, the signal which is • Read the owner’s manual of the device you are connecting to the projector. • Some computers cannot be used with or connected to this projector. input to COMPUTER 1 IN terminal is output.
Operations Turning the power on and off Connect the power cord Turn the power off Insert the power cord connector into Press the ON/STANDBY button. the AC IN socket of the projector. When the beep sound setting is [On], the projector beeps, and a message appears, confirming that you wish to shut off the power.
Basic operations Turn on the power. Notes • When [Auto input search] is set to [Off] in the Default setting 1 menu p.40 Turn on the power by following the instructions in “Turning the power on” p.24 the Input select menu appears if you press the INPUT button. The factory default Select the language and the lamp power during initial setting is [On].
Using handy features Basic operations (Continued) Using auto setting (For computer input only) Precautions Remote control • Lamp characteristics may rarely cause the brightness to fluctuate slightly. This function automatically sets up the projector to the optimum state. • The LCD panel is manufactured using high precision technology.
Using handy features (Continued) Resizing image Cutting off the picture and sound temporarily Remote (Mute) The projected image can be resized (zoomed in/out). control When you want to project the images of another projector or overhead Press the remote control’s RESIZE button.
Using handy features (Continued) Freezing the image (Freeze) How to set password (from [Off] to [On]) This function is used to pause or freeze a video during a presentation. Remote Select [Password] in the Default setting 2 menu and press the control Press the remote control’s FREEZE button.
Using the menus The image adjustment menu You can call up on-screen menus, and conduct a number of adjustments and settings using the MENU button p.16 on the control panel (main unit side) and remote control. Use this menu to set or adjust image-related items. Items that can be set or adjusted are marked “Yes”, and those that cannot are marked “No”.
Using the menus (Continued) The display setting menu Item Description Computer Y/P Video S-video memory Use this menu to set screen display related items. Position (The items in gray color cannot be set with the current input selection.) V-position Adjust the vertical position of the image.
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: Displays the registered image by enlarging it fully within the screen. [Background] (As processed digitally, the image quality is degraded.) • TOSHIBA is set for [Logo] by factory setting. <Background> • If user’s logo has been registered, it is displayed when [Logo] is set for background.
Using the menus (Continued) The Default setting menu Default setting 2 menu This menu shows placement status and other settings. Item Description Default setting 1 menu Projection Sets projection mode in accordance with Placement Style. p.21 mode (Standard) (Rear) (Ceiling) (Rear ceiling) Description...
Using the menus (Continued) Setting slideshow options [Key lock] Avoid operating errors by locking the projector’s control panel buttons. (The remote Slideshow is the function to display the JPEG image files stored in a USB memory control operations are still available.) one after another at fixed time intervals.
Using the menus (Continued) Displaying Information (Status display) • [Interval] You can set the display interval of time (in seconds or minutes) for slide shows to be This displays information about the input signal, lamp use time, etc. played automatically. “Yes”: displayed, “No”: not displayed Note Item...
The message “This USB device can be unplugged safely” appears on Toshiba recommends that you back up the data saved in the USB memory onto your the screen. computer or storage device before use. Toshiba assumes no liability for losses incurred Unplug the USB device.
Projecting images stored in a USB memory Playing a slide show from a thumbnail list Plug a USB memory. With Auto. demo set to Off in “Setting slideshow options”, data readout begins when Plug in a USB memory device according to the a USB memory device is inserted and the input switches to USB memory.
Installing the JPEG Conversion Tool Projecting images stored in a USB memory (Continued) To convert JPEG and other files into a format that can be displayed as a slide show using Notes a USB memory device, first install the JPEG Conversion Tool onto your computer. The • The thumbnail display and slide order are listed from the shortest file name to the longest. JPEG Conversion Tool can be found on the CD-ROM that shipped with the projector. If two file names have the same number of characters, they are ordered numerically if numbers are used in the file name, and alphabetically otherwise. System Requirements ■ • It is possible to give presentations without using a computer by converting presentations ® ® ® Supported OS: Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista (Ultimate, created with Microsoft PowerPoint into JPEG files using the JPEG Conversion Tool, ®...
How to use the JPEG Conversion Tool ® ® Converting files created with Microsoft PowerPoint The JPEG Conversion Tool converts JPEG files not supported by the projector, image ® ® files in other formats, Microsoft PowerPoint files, and the like into JPEG files. The JPEG This process provides presentations without using a computer by converting files converted with this tool can be displayed by saving them on a USB memory device.
How to use the JPEG Conversion Tool (Continued) Creating a screen capture and converting it into a JPEG file (9) (a) I n the JPEG Conversion Tool window, click the ■ Conversion button. This function saves the current computer screen as a JPEG file. (b) T he resolution selection dialog box appears. Select a (9)-(b) (9)-(b) (1) In the Conversion Method field, select Creating screen desired resolution and click the OK button. capture. (c) A confirmation dialog box opens. Click Yes. The computer begins to convert the file. When it finishes, (2) In the File settings field, click the Browse button for File a message appears informing you that “a JPEG file has...
If the projector is mounted on the ceiling, it is strongly recommended that you the expiration of its life. contact a Toshiba dealer when the lamp has to be exchanged. Do not attempt • How long it takes before the lamp bursts or the life expires may vary greatly by lamp.
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Lamp replacement (Continued) Inner lamp cover Unplug power cord. Replace the inner lamp cover. Replace and tighten the screws removed in step Wait until lamp is sufficiently cooled. until the inner lamp cover is secure. Wait for at least 1 hour. Remove the outer lamp cover.
Air filter cleaning Lens and main unit cleaning The air filter prevents dust and debris from getting inside the projector. Never run the WARNING projector with the filter removed. It is recommended that you clean the air filter regularly. • The message “Check the air filter for dirt.” is displayed every 100 hours. (Once the •...
Others Trouble indications Troubleshooting The indicator illuminates and a beep sound informs you of internal abnormalities. If you think something is wrong, check the followings before contacting customer service. Please see “Trouble indications” as well. p.62 No power If This Happens Check ⇒...
Specifications Troubleshooting (Continued) List of general specifications If This Happens Check Item Specification Remote control • Is the remote control code identical with the projector’s code? p.41 Consumption Power 70 W doesn’t work • Are the remote control’s batteries drained? Weight 1.8 kg •...
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Specifications (Continued) List of supported signals (RGB signals) List of supported signals (Component signals) This projector supports the following RGB signals. Note, however, that depending on the Signal format fh(kHz) fv(Hz) computer model, the screen may show flicker or streaking. Please adjust the projector if 480i(55i)@60Hz 15.7 59.94...
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Specifications (Continued) CONTROL terminal Pin assignment Pin No. Signal Name Description Data carrier detect Sending data Receiving data Data terminal ready Signal ground Data set ready Request to send Consent to send D sub 9 pin connector Ring indicator Interface format ...
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