Dukane 8766 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Liquid Crystal Projector Model 8766 USER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 2: Important Information

    Safety Cautions Precautions Please read this manual carefully before using your Dukane 8766 Projector and keep the manual handy for future reference. Your serial number is located on the bottom of your projector. Record it here: CAUTION To turn off main power, be sure to remove the plug from power outlet.
  • Page 3: What's In The Box

    8. Handle the power cable carefully and avoid excessive bending. A damaged cord can cause electric shock or fire. 9. If the projector is not to be used for an extended period of time, disconnect the plug from the power outlet.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Remote Control Precautions ... E-10 Operating Range for Wireless Remote Control ... E-10 INSTALLATION AND CONNECTIONS ... E-11 Setting Up the Screen and the Projector ... E-11 Selecting a Location ... E-11 Throw Distance and Screen Size ... E-12 Making Connections ... E-13 Connecting Your PC or Macintosh Computer ...
  • Page 5: Introduction To The Projector

    Congratulations on Your Purchase of The Projector The Dukane 8766 is one of the very best projectors available today. The Dukane 8766 enables you to project precise images up to 300 inches across (measured diagonally) from your PC or Macintosh computer (desktop or notebook), VCR, DVD player, docu- ment camera, or a laser disc player.
  • Page 6: Part Names Of The Projector

    Kensington Microware Inc. The logo is Attaching the supplied carrying handle You can carry the projector by attaching the supplied carrying handle securely to the projector. To attach the supplied carrying handle, use the supplied flathead screw- driver and two screws.
  • Page 7: Top Features

    Use this button to turn the power on and off when the main power is supplied and the projector is in standby mode. To turn on the projector, press and hold this button for a minimum of two seconds. To turn off the projector, press this button twice.
  • Page 8: Terminal Panel Features

    Terminal Panel Features 1. RGB IN / Component Input Connector (Mini D-Sub 15 Pin) Connect your computer or other analog RGB equipment such as IBM compatible or Macintosh computers. Use the supplied RGB cable to connect to your computer. This also serves as a component input connector that allows you to connect a component video output of component equipment such as a DVD player.
  • Page 9: Part Names Of The Remote Control

    3. POWER ON Button When the main power is on, you can use this button to turn your projector on. NOTE: To turn on the projector, press and hold the POWER ON button for a minimum of two seconds. 4. POWER OFF Button You can use this button to turn your projector off.
  • Page 10: Battery Installation

    22 feet/7 m and within a 60-degree angle of the remote sensor on the projector cabinet. • The projector will not respond if there are objects between the re- mote control and the sensor, or if strong light falls on the sensor.
  • Page 11: Installation And Connections

    The further your projector is from the screen or wall, the larger the image. The minimum size the image can be is approximately 21" (0.53 m) measured diagonally when the projector is roughly 27.6 inches (0.7 m) from the wall or screen. The largest the image can be is 300" (7.6 m) when the projector is about 393.7 inches (10 m) from the wall or screen.
  • Page 12: Throw Distance And Screen Size

    Throw Distance and Screen Size The following shows the proper relative positions of the projector and screen. Refer to the table to determine the position of installation. Distance Chart Screen Width Screen Diagonal Screen Height ( B ) ( D )
  • Page 13: Making Connections

    Making Connections NOTE: When using with a notebook PC, be sure to connect between the projector and the notebook PC before turning on the power to the notebook PC. In most cases signal cannot be output from RGB output unless the notebook PC is turned on after connecting with the projector.
  • Page 14: To Connect Scart Output (Rgb

    • When the projector is in the standby mode, the image may not be correctly displayed while the cooling fans are running immediately after turning on or off the power.
  • Page 15: Connecting Your Dvd Player

    Connecting Your DVD Player Audio Equipment AUDIO IN You can connect your projector to a DVD player with component output or Video output. To do so, simply: 1. Turn off the power to your projector and DVD player. 2. If your DVD player has the component video (Y,Cb,Cr) output, use a...
  • Page 16: Connecting Your Vcr Or Laser Disc Player

    To make these connections, simply: 1. Turn off the power to the projector and VCR, laser disc player or document camera. 2. Connect one end of your RCA cable to the video output connector on the back of your VCR or laser disc player, connect the other end to the Video input on your projector.
  • Page 17: Projecting An Image (Basic Operation

    Failure to do so may cause damage to the projector. To turn on the main power to the projector, press the Main Power switch to the ON position ( I ).
  • Page 18: Selecting A Source

    Using the cabinet buttons Press any one of the RGB, VIDEO or S-VIDEO buttons. NOTE: If no input signal is available, the projector will display a blue background (factory preset). Adjusting the Picture Size and Position Place your projector on a flat level surface and ensure that the projector is square to the screen.
  • Page 19: Correcting The Vertical Keystone Distortion

    Note that the vertical keystone angle can be corrected between 30 de- grees upward and 30 degrees downward of projector tilt from level. NOTE: Keystone correction angle could be less than 30 degrees for some sig- nals that have a high resolution or frequency such as UXGA.
  • Page 20: Optimizing Rgb Picture Automatically

    Turning off the Projector To turn off the projector: First, press the POWER (ON/STAND BY) but- ton on the projector cabinet or the POWER OFF button on the remote control. The “Power Off / Are you sure?” message will appear.
  • Page 21: Convenient Features

    • If no buttons are pressed within 60 seconds, the PJ button's light goes out to indicate that you are in the Computer mode. To enable the projector menu operation again, press the PJ button to light red.
  • Page 22: Turning Off The Image And Sound

    1. Press the MAGNIFY (+) button to magnify the picture. To move the magnified image, use the SELECT button. 2. Return the image to the original size. Getting the Information You get the information about the signal and projector settings. HELP Display Information MAGNIFY...
  • Page 23: Using On-Screen Menu

    NOTE: The on-screen menu may not be displayed correctly while interlaced mo- tion video image is projected. 1. Press the MENU button on the remote control or projector cabinet to display the Menu. 2. Press the SELECT GH buttons on the remote control or the projec- tor cabinet to highlight the menu for the item you want to adjust or set.
  • Page 24: List Of Menu Items

    Off, Low, High Auto Adjust On, Off Vertical Horizontal Clock Phase Source Index, Horizontal Frequency, Vertical Frequency, Sync Polarity Signal Type, Video Type, Sync Type, Interlace Remaining Lamp Time, Lamp Hour Meter, Filter Usage, Projector Usage Current Signal All Data E-24...
  • Page 25: Menu Elements

    Menu Elements Source Highlight Menu windows or dialog boxes typically have the following elements: Title ... Indicates the menu title. Highlight ... Indicates the selected menu or item. Source ... Indicates the currently selected source. Solid triangle ... Indicates further choices are available. A highlighted triangle indicates the item is active.
  • Page 26: Menu Descriptions & Functions

    Black Detail ... For dark portions of a picture Natural ... Normal settings Image Enabling Auto Keystone <Auto Keystone> This feature allows the projector to detect its tilt and correct vertical distortion automatically. To turn on the Auto Keystone feature, select “On”. Correcting Vertical Keystone Distortion Manually <Keystone>...
  • Page 27: Selecting Aspect Ratio [ Aspect Ratio]

    This option allows you to select two modes for fan speed: high-speed mode and normal speed mode. When you wish to cool down the temperature inside the projector quickly, select “On”. NOTE: Enable High Speed Fan mode if you continue to use the projector for consecutive days. E-27 ness).
  • Page 28: Selecting Signal Format [Signal Select]

    Normally select “RGB/Component” and the projector automatically detects a component signal. However there may be some compo- nent signals that the projector is unable to detect. If this is the case, select “Component”. Select “Scart” for the European Scart. <Video & S-Video System Select>...
  • Page 29: Default

    Resets the lamp clock back to zero. Selecting this option displays submenu for a confirmation. NOTE: The projector will turn off and go into standby mode after 2100 hours (up to 3100 hours in Eco mode) of service. If this happens, press the “Help” button on the remote control for ten seconds to reset the lamp clock back to zero.
  • Page 30: Maintenance

    NOTE: When the lamp exceeds 2100 hours (up to 3100 hours in Eco mode) of service, the projector cannot turn on and the menu is not displayed. If this happens, press the Help button on the remote control for a minimum of 10 seconds while in standby mode.
  • Page 31: Cleaning

    Cleaning Cleaning or Replacing the Filter The air-filter sponge keeps the inside of the projector from dust or dirt and should be cleaned after every 100 hours of operation (more often in dusty conditions). If the filter is dirty or clogged, your projector may over- heat.
  • Page 32 TROUBLESHOOTING This section helps you resolve problems you may encounter while setting up or using the projector. Power Indicator Indicator Condition Blinking light Green blinking Orange blinking Green Steady light Orange Status Indicator Indicator Condition Blinking light Red blinking Green blinking...
  • Page 33 • Make sure there are no obstacles between you and the projector. • Stand within 22 feet (7 m) of the projector. See page E-10. • Make sure that you are in the Projector mode and the PJ button lights in red. If not, press the PJ button. See page E-21.
  • Page 34 SPECIFICATIONS This section provides technical information about the 8766 Projector's performance Model Number 8766 Optical LCD Panel 0.7" p-Si TFT active-matrix with Micro Lens Array Resolution 1024 768 pixels native, up to UXGA Lens Manual zoom and focus: F1.7 - 2.0...
  • Page 35 APPENDIX Cabinet Dimensions 89(3.5") Pin Assignments of D-Sub RGB Input Connector Mini D-Sub 15 Pin Connector Signal Level Video signal : 0.7Vp-p (Analog) Sync signal : TTL level 310(12.2") Pin No. RGB Signal (Analog) Green or Sync on Green Blue Ground Ground Red Ground...
  • Page 36 Compatible Input Signal List Signal Resolution ( Dots ) NTSC SECAM VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA VESA 1024 VESA 1024 VESA 1024 1024 VESA 1024 VESA 1024 VESA 1152 1152 1152 1152 VESA 1280 VESA 1280 1280 1280...
  • Page 37 DUKANE CORPORATION TWO-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY This Dukane projector is warranted to the original purchaser for a period of two (2) years from the original purchase date – in normal operating conditions – against defects in material and workmanship . DUKANE CORPORATION EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
  • Page 38 Dukane Corporation Audio Visual Products Division 2900 Dukane Drive St. Charles, IL 60174-3395 E-mail: avsales@dukcorp.com Parts & Service: (800) 676-2487 Phone: (630) 762-4040 Orders: (800) 676-2485 Information: (800) 676-2486 Fax: (630) 584-5156 Fax: (630) 584-0984 Audio Visual Products 401-8766-00...

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