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- Page 1 PLEASE READ This manual is provided as a free service by Projector.com. We are in no way responsible for the contents of the manual. We do not guarantee its accuracy and we do not make any claim of copyright. The copyright remains the property of their respective owners.
- Page 2 ImagePro 8043/8753 LCD Projector USERS GUIDE MODEL 28A8043 MODEL 28A8753...
- Page 4 FCC Warning This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
- Page 5 Trademarks Apple, Macintosh, and PowerBook are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. IBM and PS/2 are trademarks or registered trademarks of International Business Machines, Inc. Microsoft, PowerPoint, and Windows are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. InFocus and LP are trademarks or registered trademarks of InFocus Corporation.
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Instructions Introduction Image Resolution Compatibility Unpacking the Projector Usage Guidelines If You Need Assistance Warranty Setting up the Projector Connecting a Computer Connecting a Video Player Powering up the Projector and Adjusting the Image Turning Off the Projector Using the Projector Basic Image Adjustment Adjusting the Projector... - Page 7 Appendix Specifications Accessories Portable and Laptop Activation Chart Using Video Mirroring with a PowerBook Computer Projected Image Size Index...
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Page 8: Safety Instructions
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please read and follow all safety instructions provided BEFORE using your new projector. Failure to comply with safety instruc- tions may result in fire, electrical shock, or personal injury and may damage or impair protection provided by equipment. Please save all safety instructions. -
Page 9: Customer Service
Do not place objects in this area in back of the projector Customer Service If you need assistance, call Dukane Customer Service at: 630-584-2300 or Toll-Free at: 1-800-676-2487... -
Page 10: Introduction
INTRODUCTION The Dukane ImagePro 8043 and 8753 multimedia projectors are specifically designed for multipurpose use. They are easy to con- nect, easy to use, easy to transport, and easy to maintain. The 8043 8753 has native SVGA 800x600 resolution, the has XGA 1024x768 resolution. -
Page 11: Compatibility
Most standard VCRs, DVD players, camcorders and laser disc • players. Unpacking the Projector The projector comes with the items shown in Figure 1. Check to make sure all are included. Contact your Dukane dealer immediately if anything is missing. - Page 12 IGURE Shipping box contents Projector + lens cap Computer cable Soft carry case PS/2 mouse cable User’s Guide, Quick Start USB mouse cable card, and CD Remote control S-Video cable Power cord* Audio/Video cable *additional country-dependant power cords may be included...
- Page 13 keypad zoom ring focus ring IR sensor foot release IGURE Front view of projector dust filters adjustable foot lamp door foot release connectors IR sensor power cord security lock connector IGURE Rear view of projector...
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Page 14: Usage Guidelines
The first place to look for help is in this manual. Be sure to check the guidelines in “Troubleshooting” on page 34. If those sources don't answer your question, call your Dukane dealer. You can also call Dukane Customer Service directly at:... -
Page 15: Warranty
This product is backed by a limited Five-year warranty. The details of the warranty are printed at the back of this manual. When sending your projector in for repair, Dukane recommends shipping the unit in its original packing material, or having a pro- fessional packaging company pack the unit for shipping. -
Page 16: Setting Up The Projector
SETTING UP THE PROJECTOR 1 Place the projector on a flat surface. The projector must be within 6 feet (1.8 m) of your power • source and your computer. If you want to project from behind a translucent screen, set •... - Page 17 NOTE: Before you continue, make sure the projector and all other equipment is turned off. If you’ r e connecting a computer, audio in video computer USB mouse S-video make sure the distance between it computer monitor PS/2 mouse and the projector is 6 feet or less. IGURE Connector panel NOTE: If you are connecting an...
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Page 18: Connecting A Computer
Connecting a Computer 1 Plug one end of the computer cable into the blue “Computer VGA” connector on the projector. NOTE: Many laptop computers 2 Plug the other end of the computer cable into the monitor con- do not automatically turn on their nector on your computer. - Page 19 Do you want to control the computer’s mouse from the projector’s remote? If your computer has a PS/2 connector, use the PS/2 mouse cable. 1 Plug the green end of the PS/2 mouse cable into the mouse connector on your computer. 2 Plug the black end of the PS/2 mouse cable into the “PS2/RS-232”...
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Page 20: Connecting A Video Player
Connecting a Video Player If your video device (VCR, DVD player, video camera) uses a round, one-prong composite video connector, use the composite audio/video (A/V) cable provided. The end with 2 connectors attaches to the projector, the other end attaches to the video device. - Page 21 3 Plug the A/V cable’s white connector into the left “audio out” connector on your video device. Plug the cable’s red connec- tor into the right “audio out” connector on the video device. 4 Plug the blue end of the A/V cable into the “Audio in” con- nector on the projector.
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Page 22: Powering Up The Projector And Adjusting The Image
Powering up the Projector 1 Remove the lens cap. NOTE: Always use the power cord 2 Plug the power cord into the back of the projector, then plug it into your electrical outlet. A surge-protected power strip is that shipped with the projector. recommended. -
Page 23: Turning Off The Projector
Turning Off the Projector To turn off the projector, press the Power button. A dialog box appears, asking for confirmation. Press the Power button again to turn the lamp off. The fans continue to run for a minute, then the projector shuts off. -
Page 24: Using The Projector
USING THE PROJECTOR This section describes how to use and make adjustments to the projector. It also provides a reference to the keypad and remote buttons and the options available from the on-screen menus. Basic Image Adjustment 1 Make sure you have powered up your equipment in the right order (page 13). - Page 25 The projector is equipped with a self-locking, quick-release feet and buttons. To raise the projector: 1 Raise the projector to the height you want, then press and hold the foot release buttons. Release the buttons to lock the feet into position (Figure 9). 2 If necessary, rotate the feet to adjust the angle of the projected image.
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Page 26: Using The Remote Control
Using the Remote Control To control the computer’s mouse from the projector’s remote, you must connect the USB or PS/2 mouse cables to the computer and the projector. See page 10 for details. Point the remote control at the projection screen or at the front or rear of the projector (not at the computer). -
Page 27: Using The Keypad And Remote Buttons
Using the Keypad and Remote Buttons While the menus are displayed, the buttons Keystone Volume on the keypad and the arrow buttons on the remote act as menu navigation and adjustment buttons and the button Source/Select on the keypad and the button on the remote act as selection Select buttons. - Page 28 Volume Press the Volume buttons to adjust the volume. Arrow buttons Use these buttons to navigate through and make adjustments to the on-screen menus. See “Using the On-Screen Menus” on page 21 for details. Keystone Use this feature to adjust the image vertically and make a squarer image.
- Page 29 Black (remote only) Press this button to display a black screen. Effect (remote only) Press this button to invoke the presentation effect. The default effect is magnify. You can select among freeze, black, mute, and 16:9. See page 26 for details. To use the magnify effect, press Effect, then press the up or right arrow to magnify the image, press the down or left arrows to decrease the magnification.
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Page 30: Using The On-Screen Menus
Using the On-Screen Menus The projector has menus that allow you to make image adjust- ments and change a variety of settings. To open the on-screen menus, press the button on the Menu keypad or remote. This displays the menu and changes the Basic NOTE: Some menu items may be buttons on the keypad to menu navigation... -
Page 31: Basic Menu
Basic Menu IGURE Basic menu Contrast The contrast controls the degree of difference between the lightest and darkest parts of the picture. Adjusting the contrast changes the amount of black and white in the image. 1 Use the up and down arrows to highlight Contrast, press , use the left and right arrows to adjust the con- Source/Select trast from 0 to 100 in the slider bar, then press... - Page 32 Keystone This option helps to keep the image square as the angle of projec- tion is changed. Use this feature to adjust the image vertically and make a squarer image. See page 19 for details on keystone adjustments. 1 Press the down button to highlight Keystone, then press .
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Page 33: Setup Menu
Setup menu IGURE Setup and Picture menus Picture menu : The default is 4:3. Click 16:9 if you are watching • Screen Aspect videos in widescreen format. Highlight Screen Aspect, press , use the up and down arrows to highlight your Source/Select selection, press , then press the left arrow to return... - Page 34 System menu Turn the features in the System menu on and off by highlighting them and pressing . A checkmark in the box indi- Source/Select cates the feature is on; an empty box means the feature is off. IGURE System menu : This turns the image upside down for ceiling-mounted •...
- Page 35 Language menu You can display the on-screen menus in English, German, Span- ish, French, Italian, Dutch, Norwegian, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese, or Simplified Chinese. Highlight the desired language, then press . The menus redraw immediately. Source/Select IGURE Language menu Effect menu This menu allows you to assign a different effect to the Effect but- ton on the remote.
- Page 36 Service menu IGURE Service menu : This resets all options to the original factory set- • Factory reset tings. Highlight it, then press . A confirmation Source/Select dialog box appears. Press to reset, press the right Source/Select arrow button to highlight No, then press if you Source/Select don’t want a reset.
- Page 37 Userlogo menu This menu allows you to display a blank blue or black screen instead of the default InFocus screen when no source is detected. Highlight the desired color, press , then press the left Source/Select arrow to return to the previous menu. IGURE Userlogo menu...
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Page 38: Maintenance & Troubleshooting
MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING This section describes how to: clean the lens • clean the air intake dust filters • replace the projection lamp • replace the batteries in the remote • use the security lock feature • troubleshoot the projector •... - Page 39 & IGURE Removing the filter doors 3 Remove the filter doors and clean them using a vacuum cleaner on low power. 4 Replace the filter doors and tighten the screws. IGURE Replacing the filter doors...
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Page 40: Replacing The Projection Lamp
Alarm LED lights red, indicating that it is time to allow the projector to cool for at change the lamp. You can order new lamp housings from your Dukane dealer. See “Accessories” on page 40 for information. least 60 minutes before you replace the lamp. Never extract... -
Page 41: Replacing The Batteries In The Remote Control
& IGURE Removing the lamp housing 5 Install the new lamp housing and tighten the screws. 6 Plug in the power cord and press the Power button to turn the projector back on. WARNING: Do not drop the 7 To reset the lamp hour timer, navigate to the Setup/Service lamp module or touch the glass menu and choose Reset lamptimer. -
Page 42: Using The Security Lock
IGURE Replacing the batteries in the remote 5 Slide the two tabs on the battery door into position, press the release tab and push the door into the remote to re-install the door. Using the Security Lock The projector has a security connector for use with a PC Guardian Cable Lock System (Figure 26). -
Page 43: Troubleshooting
& Troubleshooting LEDs The Alarm LED on top of the projector (Figure 11 on page 18) will alert you to certain problems. A solid red Alarm LED means it is time to change the lamp. • See page 31. A blinking red Alarm LED means the projector is overheat- •... - Page 44 Problem: Only the start-up screen displays Verify that the cables are connected correctly. See page 9 for • connection procedures. Make sure that the cables do not have any bent pins. • Verify that the proper input source is connected. See “Source/ •...
- Page 45 & Problem: Image is too wide or narrow for screen Adjust the zoom or projector placement. • Adjust the width of the image. See page 24. • Problem: Image is out of focus Turn the projection lens to focus the image. •...
- Page 46 Before calling your dealer or Dukane Technical Support for assis- tance, please have the following information available: the projector’s serial number (located on the bottom label) • the resolution of your computer. • Call Dukane Technical Support at: 630-584-2300 or Toll-Free at: 1-800-676-2487...
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Page 48: Appendix
APPENDIX Specifications The projector must be operated and stored within the tempera- ture and humidity ranges specified. Temperature ° ° Operating 41 to 95 F (5 to 35 C) at sea level ° ° 41 to 86 F (5 to 30 C) at 10,000 feet °... -
Page 49: Accessories
PS/2 Mouse Cable USB Mouse Cable North American Power Cord (additional coun- try-dependant power cords may be included) Remote Projection Lamp Module (included in projector) Lens Cap NOTE: Use only Dukane- approved accessories. Other products have not been tested with the projector. - Page 50 Optional Accessories For a complete listing of Optional Accessories: • Contact your local Dukane Dealer • Contact Dukane Audio Visual Products Division at: 1-800-676-2485/2486 • Check out our web-site at: www.dukane.com/av...
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Page 51: Portable And Laptop Activation Chart
Portable and Laptop Activation Chart Many laptop computers do not automatically turn on their exter- nal video port when a projector is connected. Activation com- mands for some laptop computers are listed in the following table. (If your computer is not listed or the given command does not work, refer to the computer’s documentation for the appro- priate command.) On many laptops, the activation function key is labeled with an icon, for example... - Page 52 Key command to Key command to Computer activate port de-activate port Bondwell LCD or CRT options after reboot for LCD or CRT bootup options to appear Chaplet** setup screen setup screen FN-F6 FN-F6 FN-F4 FN-F4 Chembook FN-F6 FN-F6 Commax Ctrl-Alt-#6 Ctrl-Alt-#5 Compaq* ** Ctrl-Alt-<...
- Page 53 Key command to Key command to Computer activate port de-activate port Gateway FN-F3 FN-F3 FN-F1/FN-F1 again simul- FN-F1 taneous Grid* ** FN-F2, choose auto or FN-F2 simultaneous Ctrl-Alt-Tab Ctrl-Alt-Tab Hitachi FN-F7 FN-F7 Honeywell FN-F10 FN-F10 Hyundai setup screen option setup screen option IBM 970* automatic warm reboot...
- Page 54 Key command to Key command to Computer activate port de-activate port Micro Express* automatic warm reboot Micron FN-F2 FN-F2 Microslate* automatic warm reboot Mitsubishi SW2 On-Off-Off-Off SW2 Off-On-On-On setup screen option setup screen option NEC* ** setup screen option setup screen option CRT at the DOS prompt LCD at the DOS prompt FN-F3...
- Page 55 Key command to Key command to Computer activate port de-activate port Wyse software driven software driven Zenith** FN-F10 FN-F10 FN-F2 FN-F2 FN-F1 FN-F1 Zeos** Ctrl-Shift-D Ctrl-Shift-D FN-F1 FN-F1 * These manufacturers have models that automatically send video to the external CRT port when some type of display device is attached.
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Page 56: Using Video Mirroring With A Powerbook Computer
Using Video Mirroring with a PowerBook Computer When you turn video mirroring (called SimulScan in newer Pow- erBooks—see below) on, the projector displays the same informa- tion that appears on your PowerBook’s built-in screen. When video mirroring is off, the projector acts like a separate display. To turn on video mirroring for the first time: 1 Open the Monitors control panel;... -
Page 57: Projected Image Size
Projected Image Size NOTE: Use the graph and table to help you determine projected image sizes. maximum image size minimum image size Distance to Screen (feet) IGURE Projected image size Table 1: Range of distance to the screen for a given screen size Distance to screen Diagonal Maximum... -
Page 58: Index
INDEX cables audio 9 computer cable 3 Numerics 16 by 9 format 26 mouse 10 ordering 40 power 40 accessories, ordering 40, 41 video 11 activation commands for laptop com- cases, ordering 40 puters 42 Ceiling mounted projection 25 adjusting cleaning the projection lens 29 brightness 22 Color temperature 24... - Page 59 Factory reset 27 lamp focusing the image 15 ordering 40, 41 Freeze 26 replacing 31 turns off unexpectedly 36 lamp hour timer 27 Hide OSD 25 Language menu 26 laptop computers activation sequence to allow IBM-compatible computers secondary display 42 compatibility 2 compatibility 9 connecting 9...
- Page 60 Picture menu 24 Technical Support Plug and Play 25 PNP Enable 25 in USA 5 position, adjusting 24 information to have on hand power cord before you call 37 connecting 13 temperature limits 39 ordering 40 text not visible 35 power saving mode 25 troubleshooting 34 power up sequence 13, 35...
- Page 62 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 63 Audio Visual Products Phone: (630) 584-2300 Dukane Corporation Orders: (800) 676-2485 Audio Visual Products Division Information: (800) 676-2486 2900 Dukane Drive Fax: (630) 584-5156 St. Charles, IL 60174-3395 Parts & Service: (800) 676-2487 E-mail: avsales@dukane.com Fax: (630) 584-0984 Part # 401-577-00...
- Page 64 PLEASE READ This manual is provided as a free service by Projector.com. We are in no way responsible for the contents of the manual. We do not guarantee its accuracy and we do not make any claim of copyright. The copyright remains the property of their respective owners.
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