Model 28A7100HC User's Guide 401-599-00
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If you are experienced in setting up projection systems, use the Quick Setup card that was included. For complete details on connecting and operating the projector, refer to this User’s Guide.
Introduction speaker keypad Your new digital projector is easy to connect, use, and maintain. It is an exceptional projector for both business presentations and home entertainment. Dukane 28A7100HC is compatible with a wide variety of computers and video devices, including: • • • power switch Most standard VCRs, DVD players (progressive and interlaced), HDTV sources (1080i, 1035i, and 720P HDTV formats), TV and satellite tuners, camcorders, video games, and laser disc players.
Positioning the projector • Position the projector the desired distance from the screen. The distance from the lens of the projector to the screen, the zoom setting, and the video format determine the size of the projected image. The top illustration to the right shows three projected image sizes. For more information about image sizes at different distances, see “Projected image size” on page 40. • The image exits the projector at a given angle. The image offset is 112.
Connecting a computer source connect computer cable Required computer connections Connect one end of the computer cable (see page 11 for connecting video devices) to the dark blue Computer In connector on the projector. Connect the other end to the video port on your computer. If you are using a desktop computer, you will need to disconnect the monitor cable from the computer’s video port first. Connect the black power cord to the Power connector on the side of the projector and to your electrical outlet.
Displaying a computer source image remove lens cap Remove the lens cap. Toggle the Power switch on the side of the projector to the On position. toggle Power switch The LED flashes green and the fans start to run. When the lamp comes on, the start up screen displays and the LED is steady green. It can take a minute for the image to achieve full brightness. ? No start up screen? Get help on page 17. Turn on your computer. turn on computer The computer’s image should appear on the projection screen.
Adjusting the image adjust height Adjust the height of the projector, if necessary, by pressing the release button to extend the foot. rotate leveling foot Rotate the leveling foot located at the rear of the projector, if necessary. elevator foot Avoid placing your hands in near the hot exhaust vent in front of the projector. release button adjust distance Position the projector the desired distance from the screen at a 90 degree angle to the screen.
Using the projector with Windows 98 for the first time a The first time you connect a computer running Windows 98 to the projector, the computer recognizes the projector as “new hardware” and the Add New Hardware Wizard appears. Follow these instructions to use the Wizard to load the correct driver (which was installed with your Windows operating system). If you are running Windows 2000 or Windows ME, skip these steps and go to “Adjusting the image” on page 8.
Skip this page if you did not connect a USB mouse cable For Windows 98: • If you connected the USB cable, the Add New Hardware Wizard appears again. Drivers must be installed to use the USB functionality. • The Wizard launches three times. The first time it detects a USB Composite Device. The second time a USB Human Interface Device (for the keyboard). The third time it detects a USB Human Interface Device (for the mouse).
Connecting a video device You can connect VCRs, DVD players, camcorders, digital cameras, video games, HDTV receivers, and TV tuners to the projector. There is also an audio input. You can connect the audio directly to the projector to get sound from the onboard speaker, or you can connect it to your stereo’s receiver to get sound from your own speakers. Before connecting your projector, you should decide which aspect ratio you want to use. Aspect ratio is the ratio of the image width to image height.
Here is a list of possible input signals and the connectors they should be connected to on the projector: Video connections The next step is to figure out what type of connectors/output the equipment you want to connect has. If there is more than one output, select the one with the highest quality. Component video has the best quality, followed by S-video, then composite video. If you are connecting the projector to HDTV, the projector’s computer connector should be used.
Video device connections Composite video connection Plug the included video cable’s yellow connector into the video-out connector on your video device. Plug the other yellow connector into the yellow Video In connector on the projector. Plug the included audio adapter’s white connector into the left audio out connector on your video device; plug the audio adapter’s red connector into the right audio out connector on the video device.
Component video connection connect component cables via component to S-video adapter and audio cables via audio adapter or via component to VESA adapter and audio adapter If your video device has component connectors, use a Component to Svideo adapter or the Component to VESA adapter (available from a thirdparty vendor) for HD and progressive sources. Plug the component cable into the video device.
Displaying video remove lens cap Remove the lens cap. toggle Power switch Toggle the Power switch on the side of the projector to the On position. The LED flashes green and the fans start to run. When the lamp comes on, the start-up screen is displayed and the LED is steady green. It can take a minute for the image to achieve full brightness. ? No start up screen? Get help on page 18. Plug in and turn on your video device.
Adjust the zoom and focus. adjust zoom and focus focus (thin ring) If the image is not square, adjust the keystone using the buttons on the keypad. Press the top Keystone button to reduce the upper part of the image, and press the bottom Keystone button to reduce the lower part. adjust keystone adjust volume Adjust the volume on the keypad or remote. Adjust the Contrast, Brightness, Color, Tint, or Aspect Ratio in the Picture menu. See page 30 for help with the menus and these adjustments.
Shutting down the projector Troubleshooting your setup The projector automatically displays a black screen after no active source is detected for 30 minutes. This black screen helps preserve the life of the projector. The image returns when an active source is detected or a remote or keypad button is pressed. If your image appears correctly on the screen, skip to the next section. If it does not, troubleshoot the setup.
Problem Solution Result no start up screen plug power cord in projector’s left side remove lens cap toggle power switch correct image toggle power switch on side only start up screen appears press the Computer button activate laptop’s external port computer image projected A A restart laptop 18 A
Problem Solution Result no computer image, just the words “Signal out of range” press the Auto Image button on keypad computer image projected A A Signa l rang out of e adjust computer refresh rate in Control Panel>Display>Settings>Advanced>Adapter (location varies by operating system) you may also need to set a different resolution on your computer, as shown in the following problem, “image fuzzy or cropped” 19 A
Problem Solution Result image fuzzy or cropped set your computer’s display resolution to the native resolution of the projector (Start>Settings>Control Panel>Display>Settings tab) select 800x600 image clear and not cropped AA A A For a laptop, disable laptop monitor or turn-on dualdisplay mode image not centered on screen move projector, adjust zoom, adjust height adjust horizontal or vertical position in Picture>Advanced menu 20 correct image
Problem Solution Result image not square adjust Keystone on keypad square image image not sharp adjust Sharpness (video sources only) in the Picture>Advanced menu correct image AB AB image does not fit 4:3 or 16:9 screen change aspect ratio to 4:3 or 16:9 in Picture>Aspect ratio menu 21 correct image
Problem Solution Result image upside down turn off ceiling in Settings>System menu correct image AB image reversed left to right AB turn off rear in Settings>System menu correct image A projected colors don’t match source AB adjust color, tint, color temperature, brightness, contrast in the menus COLOR correct image COLOR 22
Problem Solution Result lamp won’t turn on, LED blinking red make sure vents aren’t blocked, turn off the projector and allow it to cool for a minute lamp turns on LED “Change lamp” message appears at startup or lamp won’t turn on and LED blinking red LED if lamp hours > 3,000, lamp must be replaced (see page 36) check lamp hours Main>About replace lamp 23 lamp turns on
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color is displayed, see page 34); use the Effect button to invoke a user-definable action, such as freeze, zoom or change your aspect ratio for viewing DVDs (see page 34 to learn to program this button). Using the remote control The remote uses two (2) provided AAA batteries. They are easily installed by sliding the cover off the remote’s back, aligning the + and - ends of the batteries, sliding them into place, and then replacing the cover.
Using the audio connect audio cable To use the projector’s speaker, connect your source to the Audio In connector on the projector. See page 13 regarding using the audio adapter. To adjust the volume, press the Volume buttons on the keypad or remote. To mute the sound, press the Mute button on the remote. Troubleshooting Audio If you aren’t hearing the audio, check the following: • Make sure the audio cable is connected. • Make sure mute is not active (press the Mute button on the remote).
Optimizing computer images Presentation features After your computer is connected properly and the computer’s image is on the screen, you can optimize the image using the onscreen menus. For general information on using the menus, see page 29. Several features are provided to make giving presentations easier. Here is an overview, details are found in the menu section. • Adjust the phase, Tracking, or Horizontal or Vertical position in the Advanced menu (page 32).
Optimizing video images Customizing the projector After your video device is connected properly and the image is on the screen, you can optimize the image using the onscreen menus. For general information on using the menus, see page 29. You can customize the projector for your specific setup and needs. See page 33 to page 35 for details on these features. • For rear projection, turn rear mode on in the Settings>System menu.
Using the menus keypad navigation buttons Main menu To open the menus, press the Menu button on the keypad or remote. (The menus automatically close after 60 seconds if no buttons are pressed.) The Main menu appears. Use the arrow buttons to move up and down to highlight the desired submenu, then press the Select button.
Picture menu Picture menu To adjust the following settings, highlight the setting, press Select, use the up and down arrows to adjust the values, then press Select to confirm the changes. Keystone: adjusts the image vertically and makes a squarer image. You can also adjust keystone from the keypad. Contrast: controls the degree of difference between the lightest and darkest parts of the picture and changes the amount of black and white in the image.
Presets: Presets are provided that optimize the projector for displaying computer presentations, photographs, film images, and video images. Film input is material originally captured on a film camera, like a movie; video input is material originally captured on a video camera, like a TV show or sporting event. You can use the preset as a starting point, then further customize the settings for each source. The settings you customize are saved in the preset for each source.
Advanced menu Sharpness: (video sources only) changes the clarity of the edges of a video image. Select a sharpness setting. Advanced menu Sharpness Color Temperature: changes the intensity of the colors. Select a listed relative warmth value. Color Temperature Color Control: allows you to individually adjust the gain for the red, green, and blue colors.
Settings menu Settings menu Audio: allows adjustments to Volume of the internal speaker. Adjustments can also be made from the projector’s keypad and the remote. Audio Sources: Power-up Source determines which source the projector checks first for active video during power-up. When the Autosource feature is On, the projector automatically finds the active source, checking the Power-up Source first.
Startup Logo: allows you to display a blank screen instead of the default screen at startup, and when no source is detected. Startup Logo Blank Screen: determines what color is displayed when you press the Blank button on the remote. Blank Screen Effect Key: allows you to assign a different function to the Effect button on the remote, allowing you to quickly and easily use the effect. Highlight an effect and press Select to choose a different one. • Blank: displays an empty screen.
Language: allows you to select a language for the onscreen display. Language menu Service: To use these features, highlight them and press Select. Service menu Factory Reset: restores all settings to their default. Lamp Reset: resets the lamp hours used counter in the About menu to zero. Do this only after changing the lamp. Service Code: only used by authorized service personnel. About: provides information about the projector and the active source.
Maintenance Cleaning the Lens 1 Apply a non-abrasive camera lens cleaner to a soft, dry cloth. • Avoid using an excessive amount of cleaner, and don’t apply the cleaner directly to the lens. Abrasive cleaners, solvents or other harsh chemicals might scratch the lens. 2 Lightly wipe the cleaning cloth over the lens in a circular motion. If you don’t intend to use the projector immediately, replace the lens cap.
4 Loosen the two captive screws that attach the lamp housing to the pro- lamp connector jector. 5 Detach the lamp connector from the projector by depressing the locking lamp cable tab on the connector and lightly pulling it free. WARNING: To avoid burns, allow the projector to cool for at least 30 minutes before you replace the lamp. Do not drop the lamp housing or touch the glass bulb! The glass may shatter and cause injury. lamp housing Be extremely careful when removing the lamp housing.
Cleaning the Lamp Housing Screens In dirty or dusty environments, the two dust filter screens in the lamp housing can become clogged, causing high temperatures and premature lamp failure. Routine maintenance to remove dust from the screens lowers the lamp operating temperature and prolongs lamp life. To maximize lamp life you should clean the screen every 250 hours. lamp housing lamp 1 Remove the lamp housing.
Appendix Specifications Temperature Operating 50 to 104° F (10 to 40° C) at sea level 50 to 95° F (10 to 35° C) at 10,000 feet Non-operating -4 to 140° F (-20 to 60° C) Altitude Operating Non-operating 0 to 10,000 feet (3,048 meters) 0 to 20,000 feet (6,096 meters) Humidity Operating Non-operating 10% to 95% relative humidity, non-condensing 10% to 90% relative humidity, non-condensing Dimensions 12.5 x 9.8 x 4.49” (318 x 249 x 114 mm) Weight 6.8 lbs. (3.1 kg) unpacked Optics Focus Range 4.
Projected image size Table 2: Range of distance to the screen for a given screen size for the InFocus X1 Distance to screen Diagonal Screen Size (inches/m) 40/1 50/1.3 60/1.5 100/2.5 150/3.8 200/5.1 40 Image Width (inches/m) 32/0.8 40/1 48/1.2 80/2 120/3.1 160/4.1 Maximum distance (feet/m) 5.8/1.8 7.8/2.4 8.8/2.7 14.6/4.5 22.6/6.9 30.5/9.3 Minimum Distance (feet/m) 4.8/1.5 6,5/2.0 7.5/2.3 12.4/3.8 19.03/5.8 25.2/7.
Red LED Behavior and Projector Errors If the projector is not functioning properly and the LED is blinking red, consult Table 3 to determine a possible cause. There are two-second pauses between the blinking cycles. Table 3: Red LED Behavior Explanation One (1) blink The lamp won't strike after five (5) attempts. Check the lamp and lamp door installations for loose connections. Two (2) blinks The lamp counter hours have exceeded lamp life hours. Replace the lamp and reset the lamp hours counter.
connecting video device 11 connectors on module 12 Numerics 16x9 vs 4x3 screen aspect 11 800x600 resolution 4 A Contrast 30 Customer Service 24 customer service contact information 24 customizing the projector 28 About 34, 35 D Display Messages 33 Drivers USB 10 Windows 98 10 DVDs 30 Advance menu 32 altitude limits 39 Aspect Ratio 34 Aspect ratio 30 aspect ratio 11 Audio 33 Audio In connector 6, 13, 26 Autosource 33 E Effect button 27 Effect Key 34 e-mail techical support 24 B Blank button 27 Blank S
K P keypad buttons projector 26 keystone adjustment 8, 16 Phase 32 phone numbers technical support 24 Picture menu 30 Power connector 6 power cord 6, 14 Power Save 17 Power switch 7 PowerPoint remote’s mouse buttons 25 Power-up Source 33 presentation features 27 Presets 31 projection distance 5 projector connecting video devices 11 customization 28 keypad buttons 26 maintenance 36 positioning 5 returning for service 24 setting up 5 troubleshooting problems 17 turning off 17 L Lamp Housing Screens cleani
S Volume button 26 Screen Aspect 11 Screen Save 17 security lock 38 Service 35 Service Code 35 Settings menu 33 sharpness 32 solid green 17 solid red 17 Sources 33 Specifications 39 Startup Logo 34 S-video connector 13 System 33 W Windows 2000 10 Windows 98 9 Windows ME 10 Windows XP 10 Z zoom 8, 16 T technical support e-mail 24 phone numbers 24 temperature limits 39 Tint 30 Tracking 32 troubleshooting 17 turning off projector 17 TV tuner 11 U USB 6 USB, using your mouse 6 V vents 3 Vertical 32 Video
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.
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