Toshiba TDP-D1 manual

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    Other s Maintenance Operations Preparations Before Using OWNER’S MANUAL DLP D A T A PR OJECT OR TDP-D1 TDP-D2 ON/STANDBY INPUT ON LAMP TEMP FAN MENU AUTO KEYSTONE AUTO SET VOL. + VOL. -[...]

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    Before Using 2 3 The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral [...]

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    Before Using 4 5 5 . Heat The product should be situated aw a y from heat sources such as radiators , heat registers, sto ves , or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 6 . W ater and Moisture Do not use this product near water . - for e xample, near a bath tub , wash bo wl, kitchen sink, or laundr y tub; in a wet basement; or ne[...]

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    Before Using 6 7 IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (Contin ued) 16. Dama ge Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and ref er servicing to qualified ser vice personnel under the follo wing conditions: a) When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects hav e fallen into the product. c) If th[...]

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    Before Using 8 9 A v oid V olatile Liquid Do not use volatile liquids , such as an insect spra y , near the unit. Do not leave rubber or plastic products touching the unit for a long time . They will leav e marks on the finish. If cleaning with a chemically saturated cloth, be sure to follow the product's precautions. In the spaces provided be[...]

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    Before Using 10 11 EXEMPTION CLA USES • T oshiba Corporation bears no responsibility in the case of damages arising from natural disaster such as ear thquakes, lightning, etc., fire not liab le to T oshiba Corporation, operating by third parties, other accidents, or use under abnormal conditions including erroneous or improper operation and other[...]

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    13 Preparations 12 Name : Function (1) Infrared remote sensor : Senses commands from the remote control p.16 (2) Lens : Projects expanded image (3) Focusing ring : Adjusts screen focus p.22 (4) Zooming lever : Adjusts screen size p.22 (5) Speaker : Plays audio (6) Control panel : Operates the projector p.14 (7) Air intake : Draws in air from outsid[...]

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    15 Preparations 14 Names of each part on the control panel and remote control Name : Main Function (1) ON/ST ANDBY b utton : T urns the power on/off (standby) p.19 (2) INPUT button : Selects input p.21 (3) A UT O SET button : Sets up image and mode p.23 (4) A UT O KEYSTONE button : Adjusts keystone (trapezoidal distortion) p.24 (5) MENU button : Di[...]

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    17 Preparations 16 screen projection distance a (m) min length max length b size (cm) (zooming max) (zooming min) (cm) 37 (94) — 1.50 9.0 45 (114) 1.50 1.83 11.0 60 (152) 2.00 2.44 14.6 80 (203) 2.66 3.25 19.5 100 (254) 3.33 4.06 24.4 148 (376) 4.93 6.00 36.1 180 (457) 6.00 — 43.9 Placement Styles As shown in the figures below , this device can[...]

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    19 Operations 18 ■ Connecting the power cord 1 Insert the power cord connector into the AC IN socket of the projector . 2 Insert the power cord plug into a wall or other power outlet. ■ Removing the lens cover Be sure to remov e the lens cov er when the power is tur ned on. If it is left on, it could become def or med due to heat. ■ T urning [...]

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    21 Operations 20 1 T urn on the power . T urn on the power , f ollowing the instructions in “ T urning on the power ” p.19 . 2 Select language (When using for first time). When the projector is used f or the first time after purchase, a message is displa yed on the screen, and the language menu appears. The default language is English. (If the [...]

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    23 Operations 22 ■ Using auto setting (Auto setting) This function sets up the projector to the optimum state f or each type of the input signal by using simple operations . 1 Press the AUTO SET button. The Auto setting men u appears. 2 Press the AUTO SET button again. The menu item is automatically adjusted/set. For computer input, the icon will[...]

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    25 Operations 24 ■ Freezing the image (Freeze) The image being projected can be made to be frozen. This function is to be used to pause a video during a presentation, etc. Press the remote control ’ s FREEZE button. The picture is paused. The F reeze function is released when pressing the FREEZE button again. Notes • The icon will appear whil[...]

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    27 Operations 26 Y ou can call up on-screen menus, and conduct a number of adjustments and settings, using the operation buttons p.14 on the control panel (main unit side) and remote control. ■ How to use the menus T he menu sho wn below is only f or operation instructions and might be diff erent from the actual displa y . Using the menus Note ?[...]

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    28 29 Operations ■ The image adjustment menu Use this menu to adjust image-related items. Items Items that can be adjusted are marked with “ Ye s ” , and those that cannot are mar ked with “ No ” . Item Description Computer Y/P B /P R Video S-video Contrast Lower Higher Y es Y es Y es Y es Brightness Darker Brighter Y es Y es Y es Y es Co[...]

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    31 Maintenance 30 ■ Lens cleaning • Clean the lens with a commercially av ailable blow er and/or lens cleaner . • The lens is easily scratched, so do not rub it with hard objects, or strike it. ■ Main unit cleaning • Clean the main unit after unplugging the power cord. • Wipe dir t off the main unit gently with a soft cloth. • If the [...]

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    33 Others 32 The indicator lights inform you of internal abnor malities. No power ⇒ Problem with projector • Unplug the power cord, and contact y our dealer . ⇒ The lamp cov er is not proper ly attached. • Unplug the power cord, and reattach the lamp co ver . p.32 Lamp went out during use, or won ’ t come on ⇒ The abnormal indication of[...]

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    35 Others 34 Specifications ■ List of general specifications Item Specification Consumption Power 340 W Weight 2.4 kg External Dimensions 248 × 90 × 201 mm (W × H × D) (including protruding parts) Cabinet material Magnesium allo y , Aluminum alloy Conditions for usage environment T emp: 0 ° C to 35 ° C; relativ e humidity: 30% to 70% Displa[...]

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    37 Others 36 Specifications (Continued) ■ List of supported signals (Y/P B /P R signals) Signal format fh(kHz) fv(Hz) 480i(525i)@60Hz 15.73 59.94 480p(525p)@60Hz 31.47 59.94 576i(625i)@50Hz 15.63 50.00 576p(625p)@50Hz 31.25 50.00 720p(750p)@60Hz 45.00 60.00 720p(750p)@50Hz 37.50 50.00 1080i(1125i)@60Hz 33.75 60.00 1080i(1125i)@50Hz 28.13 50.00 10[...]

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    38 ■ CONTR OL terminal ● Pin assignment 7 8 6 3 4 5 12 Signal Name RXD CTS DSR GND RT S N.C TXD N.C Pin No . 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Description Receiving data Consent to send Data set ready Signal ground Request to send No connection Sending data No connection Mini DIN 8 pin connector ● Interface format 1 Communication method RS-232C, 9600bps , No P[...]