Dukane 8793H User Manual
Dukane 8793H User Manual

Dukane 8793H User Manual

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Projector
8793H
User's Manual (detailed)
Operating Guide
Thank you for purchasing this projector.
WARNING
product. Be sure to read Safety Guide first. After reading them, store them in a
safe place for future reference.
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  • Page 1 Projector 8793H User's Manual (detailed) Operating Guide Thank you for purchasing this projector. WARNING ►Before using this product, please read all manuals for this product. Be sure to read Safety Guide first. After reading them, store them in a safe place for future reference.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents   Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 INPUT menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Features .
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction Introduction Features The projector provides you with the broad use by the following features. ü This projector has a variety of I/O ports that supposedly cover for any business scene. The HDMI port can support various image equipment which have digital interface to get clearer pictures on a screen.
  • Page 4: Part Names

    Introduction Part names HOT! (2) (3) (1) Lamp cover (62) (11) The lamp unit is inside. (2) FOCUS ring (22) (3) ZOOM ring (22) (15) (4) Control panel (5) (10) (5) Elevator buttons (x 2) (22) (6) Elevator feet (x 2) (22) (7) Remote sensor (16) (8) Lens (66) HOT! (12)
  • Page 5: Control Panel

    Introduction Part names (continued) Control panel (1) STANDBY/ON button (18) (2) INPUT button (20, 27) (3) MENU button (27) It consists of four cursor buttons. (4) ECO button (53) (5) POWER indicator (17, 69) (6) TEMP indicator (69) (7) LAMP indicator (69) Rear panel ( ...
  • Page 6 Introduction Part names (continued) Remote control (10) (1) VIDEO button (20) VIDEO COMPUTER MY SOURCE/ DOC.CAMERA (2) COMPUTER button (20) ASPECT AUTO SEARCH BLANK (3) SEARCH button (21) (16) (12) MAGNIFY FREEZE PAGE VOLUME (4) STANDBY/ON button (17) (14) DOWN (11) (5) ASPECT button (21) MY BUTTON...
  • Page 7: Setting Up

    Setting up Setting up Install the projector according to the environment and manner the projector will be used in. For the case of installation in a special state such as ceiling mount, the specified mounting accessories (Specifications in the User’s Manual (concise)) and service may be required.
  • Page 8 Setting up Arrangement (continued) WARNING ►Install the projector where you can access the power outlet easily. If an abnormality should occur, unplug the projector urgently. Otherwise it could cause a fire or electric shock. ►Do not subject the projector to unstable conditions. If the projector falls or topples over, it could result in injury or damage to the projector and the surrounding things.
  • Page 9 Setting up Arrangement (continued) CAUTION ►Place the projector in a cool place with sufficient ventilation. The projector may shutdown automatically or may malfunction if its internal temperature is too high. Using a damaged projector could result in a fire and an electric shock. •...
  • Page 10: Connecting With Your Devices

    Setting up Connecting with your devices Before connecting the projector to a device, consult the manual of the device to confirm that the device is suitable for connecting with this projector and prepare the required accessories, such as a cable in accord with the signal of the device. Consult your dealer when the required accessory did not come with the product or the accessory is damaged.
  • Page 11 Setting up Connecting with your devices (continued) Computer RGB IN AC IN NOTE • Before connecting the projector to a computer, consult the computer’s manual and check the compatibility of the signal level, the synchronization methods and the display resolution output to the projector. - Some signal may need an adapter to input this projector.
  • Page 12 Setting up Connecting with your devices (continued) AC IN VIDEO OUT HDMI S-VIDEO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT VCR/DVD/Blu-ray Disc player NOTE • The HDMI port of this model is compatible with HDCP (High-band- width Digital Content Protection) and therefore capable of displaying a video signal from HDCP compatible DVD players or the like.
  • Page 13 Setting up Connecting with your devices (continued) Speakers (with an amplifi er) Monitor RGB IN AC IN...
  • Page 14: Connecting To A Power Supply

    Setting up Connecting to a power supply Put the connector of the power cord into the AC IN (AC inlet) of the projector. Firmly plug the power cord’s plug into the outlet. In a couple of seconds after the power supply connection, the POWER indicator will light up in steady orange.
  • Page 15: Using The Security Bar And Slot

    Setting up Using the security bar and slot Security slot A commercially available anti-theft chain or wire can be attached to the security bar on the projector. Refer to the fi gure to choose 12mm an anti-theft chain or wire. Also this product has the security slot for 18mm the Kensington lock.
  • Page 16: Remote Control

    Remote control Remote control Installing the batteries Please insert the batteries into the remote control before using it. If the remote control starts to malfunction, try to replace the batteries. If you will not use the remote control for long period, remove the batteries from the remote control and store them in a safe place. Holding the hook part of the battery cover, remove it.
  • Page 17: Power On/Off

    Power on/off Power on/off STANDBY/ON button Turning on the power POWER indicator Make sure that the power cord is fi rmly and correctly connected to the projector and the outlet. Make sure that the POWER indicator is steady orange (69). VIDEO COMPUTER MY SOURCE/ DOC.CAMERA...
  • Page 18: Turning Off The Power

    Power on/off Turning off the power Press the STANDBY/ON button on the projector or the remote control. The message “Power off?” will appear on the screen for about 5 seconds. Press the STANDBY/ON button again while the message appears. The projector lamp will go off, and the POWER indicator will begin blinking in orange.
  • Page 19: Operating

    Operating Operating Adjusting the volume VOLUME +/- button Use the VOLUME +/VOLUME - buttons to adjust the volume. VIDEO COMPUTER MY SOURCE/ DOC.CAMERA A dialog will appear on the screen to aid you in adjusting the ASPECT AUTO SEARCH BLANK volume.
  • Page 20: Selecting An Input Signal

    Operating Selecting an input signal INPUT button Press INPUT button on the projector. Each time you press the button, the projector switches its input port from the current port as below. COMPUTER IN1  COMPUTER IN2 VIDEO S-VIDEO HDMI ● While ON is selected for AUTO SEARCH item in OPTION menu (51), the projector will keep checking the ports in above order repeatedly till an input signal is detected.
  • Page 21: Searching An Input Signal

    Operating Searching an input signal SEARCH button Press SEARCH button on the remote control. The projector will start to check its input ports as below in order to fi nd any input signals. VIDEO COMPUTER MY SOURCE/ DOC.CAMERA When an input is found, the projector will stop searching ASPECT AUTO SEARCH...
  • Page 22: Adjusting The Projector's Elevator

    Operating Adjusting the projector's elevator When the place to put the projector is slightly uneven to the left or right, use the elevator feet to place the projector horizontally. Using the feet can also tilt the projector in order to project at a suitable angle to the screen, elevating the front side of the projector within degrees.
  • Page 23: Using The Automatic Adjustment Feature

    Operating Using the automatic adjustment feature AUTO button Press AUTO button on the remote control. Pressing this button performs the following. VIDEO COMPUTER MY SOURCE/ DOC.CAMERA  For a computer signal ASPECT AUTO SEARCH BLANK The vertical position, the horizontal position and the horizontal MAGNIFY FREEZE PAGE...
  • Page 24: Correcting The Keystone Distortions

    Operating Correcting the keystone distortions KEYSTONE button Press KEYSTONE button on the remote VIDEO COMPUTER MY SOURCE/ DOC.CAMERA control. A dialog will appear on the screen ASPECT AUTO SEARCH BLANK to aid you in correcting the distortion. FREEZE MAGNIFY PAGE VOLUME +...
  • Page 25: Using The Magnify Feature

    Operating Using the magnify feature MAGNIFY ON/OFF button Press the MAGNIFY ON button on the remote control. The picture will be magnifi ed, and the MAGNIFY dialog VIDEO COMPUTER MY SOURCE/ DOC.CAMERA will appear on the screen. When the MAGNIFY ASPECT AUTO SEARCH...
  • Page 26: Temporarily Freezing The Screen

    Operating Temporarily freezing the screen FREEZE button Press the FREEZE button on the remote control. The “FREEZE” indication will appear on the screen (however, VIDEO COMPUTER MY SOURCE/ DOC.CAMERA the indication will not appear when the OFF is selected for ASPECT AUTO SEARCH...
  • Page 27: Using The Menu Function

    Operating Using the menu function This projector has the following menus: PICTURE, IMAGE, INPUT, SETUP, AUDIO, SCREEN, OPTION, SECURITY and EASY MENU. EASY MENU consists of functions often used, and the other menus are classifi ed into each purpose and brought together as the ADVANCED MENU. Each of these menus is operated using the same methods.
  • Page 28 Operating Using the menu function (continued) To close the MENU, press the MENU button again or select EXIT and press the ◄ cursor button or ENTER button. Even if you do not do anything, the dialog will automatically disappear after about 30 seconds. ●...
  • Page 29: Easy Menu

    EASY MENU EASY MENU From the EASY MENU, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons. Then perform it according to the following table. Item Description Using the ◄/► buttons switches the mode for aspect ratio. ASPECT See the ASPECT item in IMAGE menu (34).
  • Page 30: Co Mode

    EASY MENU Item Description Using the ◄/► buttons switches ECO MODE. ECO MODE See the ECO MODE item in SETUP menu (41). Pressing the ► button displays the INSTALLATION dialog. INSTALLATION INSTALLATION See the item in SETUP menu (42). Performing this item resets all of the EASY MENU items except the FILTER TIME and LANGUAGE.
  • Page 31: Picture Menu

    PICTURE menu PICTURE menu From the PICTURE menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons, and press the ► cursor button or ENTER button to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table.
  • Page 32 PICTURE menu Item Description Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the color temperature mode. 1 HIGH 1 CUSTOM 2 MID 2 CUSTOM    6 CUSTOM 3 LOW 6 Hi-BRIGHT-3 3 CUSTOM 5 CUSTOM 5 Hi-BRIGHT-2 4 CUSTOM 4 Hi-BRIGHT-1 ...
  • Page 33 PICTURE menu Item Description Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the sharpness. Weak ó Strong SHARPNESS • There may be some noise and/or the screen may flicker for a moment when an adjustment is made. This is not a malfunction. This projector has 4 memories for adjustment data (for all the items of the PICTURE menu).
  • Page 34: Image Menu

    IMAGE menu IMAGE menu From the IMAGE menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons, and press the ► cursor button or ENTER button to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table.
  • Page 35 IMAGE menu Item Description Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the vertical position. Down ó Up • Over-adjusting the vertical position may cause noise to appear on the screen. If this occurs, please reset the vertical position to the default setting. Pressing the RESET button when the V POSITION V POSITION is selected will reset the V POSITION to the default setting.
  • Page 36 IMAGE menu Item Description Selecting this item performs the automatic adjustment feature. For a computer signal The vertical position, the horizontal position and the horizontal phase will be automatically adjusted. Make sure that the application window is set to its maximum size prior to attempting to use this feature.
  • Page 37: Input Menu

    INPUT menu INPUT menu From the INPUT menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons, and press the ► cursor button or ENTER button to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table.
  • Page 38: Ideo Format

    INPUT menu Item Description The video format for S-VIDEO port and VIDEO port can be set. (1) Use the ▲/▼ buttons to select the input port. (2) Using the ◄/► buttons switches the mode for video format. AUTO ó NTSC ó PAL ó SECAM VIDEO FORMAT N-PAL ó...
  • Page 39 INPUT menu Item Description The computer input signal type for COMPUTER IN1 and IN2 ports can be set. (1) Use the ▲/▼ buttons to select the COMPUTER IN port to be set. (2) Use the ◄/► buttons to select the computer input signal type. (COMPUTER IN1) AUTO ó...
  • Page 40 INPUT menu Item Description The resolution for the COMPUTER IN1 and COMPUTER IN2 input signals can be set on this projector. (1) In the INPUT menu select the RESOLUTION using the ▲/▼ buttons and press the ► button. The RESOLUTION menu will be displayed.
  • Page 41: Setup Menu

    SETUP menu SETUP menu From the SETUP menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons, and press the ► cursor button or ENTER button to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table.
  • Page 42 SETUP menu Item Description Pressing the ►button displays the dialog for changing the INSTALLATION setting. INSTALLATION Use the ▲/▼ buttons to select the desired setting on the INSTALLATION dialog, and press the ENTER button of the remote control or the INPUT button of the projector to execute. (continued on next page)
  • Page 43 SETUP menu Item Description Using ▲/▼ buttons switches the standby mode setting between NORMAL and SAVING. NORMAL ó SAVING When SAVING is selected, the power consumption in the standby mode is lowered with some functional restriction as below: STANDBY MODE •...
  • Page 44: Audio Menu

    AUDIO menu AUDIO menu From the AUDIO menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons, and press the ► cursor button or the ENTER button to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table.
  • Page 45: Screen Menu

    SCREEN menu SCREEN menu From the SCREEN menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons, and press the ► cursor button or ENTER button to execute the item. Then perform it according to the following table.
  • Page 46 SCREEN menu Item Description This item allows you to capture an image for use as a MyScreen image which can be used as the BLANK screen and START UP screen. Display the image you want to capture before executing the following procedure.
  • Page 47 SCREEN menu Item Description Using the ▲/▼ buttons turns on/off the MyScreen lock function. ON ó OFF When the ON is selected, the item MyScreen is locked. Use this MyScreen Lock function for protecting the current MyScreen. • This function cannot be selected when the ON is selected to the MyScreen PASSWORD item in SECURITY menu (58).
  • Page 48 SCREEN menu Item Description Each input port for this projector can have a name applied to it. (1) Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the SCREEN menu to select SOURCE NAME and press the ► or ENTER button. The SOURCE NAME menu will be displayed. (2) Use the ▲/▼...
  • Page 49 SCREEN menu Item Description (6) The current name will be displayed on the first line. Use the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons and the ENTER or INPUT button to select and enter characters. To erase 1 character at one time, press the RESET button or press the ◄...
  • Page 50 SCREEN menu Item Description The C.C. is the function that displays a transcript or dialog of the audio portion of a video, files or other presentation or other relevant sounds. It is required to have NTSC format video or 480i@60 format component video source supporting C.C.
  • Page 51: Option Menu

    OPTION menu OPTION menu From the OPTION menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons, and press the ► cursor button or ENTER button to execute the item, except for the items LAMP TIME and FILTER TIME.
  • Page 52: Uto Power Off

    OPTION menu Item Description Using the ▲/▼ buttons adjusts the time to count down to automatically turn the projector off. Long (max. 99 minutes) ó Short (min. 0 minute = DISABLE) AUTO POWER When the time is set to 0, the projector is not turned off automatically. When the time is set to 1 to 99, and when the passed time with no-signal or an unsuitable signal reaches at the set time, the projector lamp will be turned off.
  • Page 53 OPTION menu Item Description This item assigns one of the following functions to the ECO button on the control panel (5) and MY BUTTON 1/2 on the remote control (6). (1) Choose a button to assign a function from ECO, MY BUTTON-1 and MY BUTTON-2.
  • Page 54 OPTION menu Item Description Using ▲/▼ buttons selects the picture input port to be selected with pressing the MY SOURCE/DOC.CAMERA button on the remote control. You can use this function not only for document cameras but also MY SOURCE computers and other equipment. VIDEO ó...
  • Page 55 OPTION menu Item Description GHOST Adjust the settings using the ▲/▼ buttons to eliminate ghosting. FILTER MESSAGE Use the ▲/▼ button to set the timer for notifying by the message when to replace the filter unit 100h ó 200h ó 500h ó 1000h ó 2000h ó...
  • Page 56 OPTION menu Item Description INFORMATION Selecting this item displays a dialog titled “INPUT_INFORMATION”. It shows the information about the current input. • The “FRAME LOCK” message on the dialog means the frame lock function is working. • This item can't be selected for no signal and sync out. SERVICE •...
  • Page 57: Security Menu

    SECURITY menu SECURITY menu This projector is equipped with security functions. From the SECURITY menu, items shown in the table below can be performed. To use SECURITY menu: User registration is required before using the security functions. Enter to the SECURITY menu 1.
  • Page 58: Myscreen Password

    SECURITY menu Item Description The MyScreen PASSWORD function can be used to prohibit access to the MyScreen function and prevent the currently registered MyScreen image from being overwritten. 1 Turning on the MyScreen PASSWORD 1-1 Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the SECURITY menu to select MyScreen PASSWORD and press the ►...
  • Page 59 SECURITY menu Item Description PIN LOCK is a function which prevents the projector from being used unless a registered Code is input. 1 Turning on the PIN LOCK 1-1 Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the SECURITY menu to select PIN LOCK and press the ► button or the ENTER button to display the PIN LOCK on/off menu.
  • Page 60: My Text Password

    SECURITY menu Item Description The MY TEXT PASSWORD function can prevent the MY TEXT from being overwritten. When the password is set for the MY TEXT; • The MY TEXT DISPLAY menu will be unavailable, which can prohibit changing the DISPLAY setting. •...
  • Page 61: My Text Writing

    SECURITY menu Item Description (1) Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the SECURITY menu to select the MY TEXT DISPLAY and press the ► or ENTER button to display the MY TEXT DISPLAY on/off menu. (2) Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the MY TEXT DISPLAY on/off menu to select on or off.
  • Page 62: Maintenance

    Preparation of a new lamp and early replacement are recommended. To prepare a new lamp, make contact with your dealer and tell the lamp type number. Type number : 456-8793H Lamp cover Replacing the lamp Turn the projector off, and unplug the power cord.
  • Page 63: Lamp Warning

    Maintenance Replacing the lamp (continued) Lamp warning HIGH TEMPERATURE HIGH PRESSURE HIGH VOLTAGE WARNING ►The projector uses a high-pressure mercury glass lamp. The lamp can break with a loud bang, or burn out, if jolted or scratched, handled while hot, or worn over time.
  • Page 64: Cleaning And Replacing The Air Filter

    Maintenance Cleaning and replacing the air filter Please check and clean the air filter periodically. When the indicators or a message prompts you to clean the air filter, comply with it as soon as possible. Replace the filters when they are damaged or too soiled. To prepare the new filters, make contact with your dealer and tell the following type number.
  • Page 65 Maintenance Cleaning and replacing the air filter (continued) Turn the projector on and reset the filter time using the FILTER TIME item in the EASY MENU. (1) Press the MENU button to display a menu. (2) Point at the FILTER TIME using the ▼/▲ button, then press the ► button. A dialog will appear.
  • Page 66: Other Care

    Maintenance Other care Inside of the projector In order to ensure the safe use of your projector, please have it cleaned and inspected by your dealer about once every year. Caring for the lens If the lens is flawed, soiled or fogged, it could cause deterioration of display quality.
  • Page 67: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting If an abnormal operation should occur, stop using the projector immediately. WARNING ►Never use the projector if abnormal operations such as smoke, Troubleshooting strange odor, excessive sound, damaged casing or elements or cables, penetration of liquids or foreign matter, etc. should occur. In such cases, immediately disconnect the power plug from the power outlet.
  • Page 68 Troubleshooting Related messages (continued) Message Description The internal temperature is rising. Please turn the power off, and allow the projector to cool down at least 20 minutes. After having confirmed the following items, please turn the power ON again. • Is there blockage of the air passage aperture? •...
  • Page 69: Regarding The Indicator Lamps

    Troubleshooting Regarding the indicator lamps When operation of the LAMP, TEMP and POWER indicators differs from usual, check and cope with it according to the following table. POWER LAMP TEMP Description indicator indicator indicator Lighting Turned Turned The projector is in a standby state. Orange Please refer to the section “Power on/off”.
  • Page 70 Troubleshooting Regarding the indicator lamps (continued) POWER LAMP TEMP Description indicator indicator indicator There is a possibility that the interior portion has become heated. Please turn the power off, and allow the projector to cool down at least 20 minutes. After the projector has sufficiently cooled down, please make confirmation of Blinking the following items, and then turn the power on again.
  • Page 71: Resetting All Settings

    Troubleshooting Resetting all settings When it is hard to correct some wrong settings, the FACTORY RESET function of SERVICE item in OPTION menu (56) can reset all settings (except LANGUAGE, FILTER TIME, LAMP TIME, FILTER MESSAGE and SECURITY settings and etc.) to the factory default.
  • Page 72 Troubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued) Reference Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect page The signal cables are not correctly connected. 10 ~ 13 Correctly connect the audio cables. The MUTE function is working. Restore the sound pressing MUTE or VOLUME +/- button on the remote control.
  • Page 73 Troubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued) Reference Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect page Video screen The FREEZE function is working. display Press FREEZE button to restore the screen to normal. freezes. Color settings are not correctly adjusted.
  • Page 74 Troubleshooting Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects (continued) Reference Phenomenon Cases not involving a machine defect page When the projector is operating in Eco mode, flickering may appear on screen. Set ECO MODE to NORMAL, and set AUTO ECO Some kind MODE to OFF, in the SETUP menu.
  • Page 75: Specifications

    Specifications Specifications Please see the Specifications in the User’s Manual (concise) which is a book. 403-8793H-General-00...

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