Operations Preparations TDP-TW355 Maintenance Before Using DATA PROJECTOR Others OWNER’S MANUAL
Before Using SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Before Using 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.
CAUTION: PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN IN THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND THOSE MARKED ON THE UNIT. RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. This unit is fully transistorized and does not contain any parts that can be repaired by the user. 5. Heat 8. Power-Cord Protection The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
10. Lightning storms 12. Do not place the product vertically For added protection for this product during storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges. However, while it is thundering or lightning, do not touch the apparatus and any connected cable and/or equipment. This will prevent you from receiving the electric shock by an electric surge.
19. Replacement Parts 22. Do not use the product in a closed installation state. When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards. (Replacement of the lamp only should be made by users.) Do not place the product in a box or in any other closed installation state. Otherwise it may overheat.
Disposal Avoid Volatile Liquid This product contains substances which are harmful to humans and the environment. • The lamp contains mercury. Please dispose of this product or used lamps in accordance with local regulations. Following information is only for EU-member states: The use of the symbol indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste.
Before Using SAFETY PRECAUTIONS .................................................................................. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ........................................................... POWER SUPPLY CORD SELECTION .............................................................. IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS ........................................................................... EXEMPTION CLAUSES ....................................................................................
Preparations Names of each part on the main unit Please make sure that the following items are included in the box, along with the main unit. If any item is missing, please contact the store immediately where you purchased the product.
Names of each part on the control panel and remote control (9) Remote Control Laser light source Remote control transmitter (10) (11) (8) (17) (14) (16) (6) (2) (7) (8) (12) (1) (13) (14) (2) (3) (7) (6) (5) (4) (1) Name (13) (24) (12) (33) (12) (13) (14) (15) (16) (17) (18) (19) (20) (21) (22) (23) : : : : : : : : : : : : FOCUS button ZOOM button EASY SETUP button LASER button AUTO SET button Laser indicator Mouse control button PAGE+ button MUTE button FREEZE button SPLIT button Ten-Key bu
Label locations Parts on the rear panel (Continued) (1) Infrared remote sensor (2) CONTROL terminal Caution – use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Parts on the rear panel (2) (3)(4) (14) (5) (6)(7)(8) (9) (11) (12) (13) (10) (15) CAUTION : Senses commands from the remote control. ■ Removing the slot cover Press on the circle (“O”) while sliding the cover in the direction of the arrow.
Preparing and using the remote control Operating a computer using the remote control ■ Loading dry-cell batteries into the remote control ■ Operating the remote control q Remove the battery cover. Turn on the ON/OFF switch of the remote control. Point toward the projector’s infrared remote sensor, and press a button on the remote control. A computer can be operated using the projector’s remote control.
Placement Styles Projection Distance and Size As shown in the figures below, this device can be placed in 4 different styles. The factory setting is “floor-mounted front projection.” Set the [Projection mode] in the Default setting menu p.44 , in accordance with your needs. Use the figures, tables, and formulas below to determine the projection size and projection distance. (Projection sizes are approximate values for full-size picture with no keystone adjustment.
Connection Before connection • The MONITOR OUT terminal outputs analog RGB signals or component video signals (Y/ PB/PR) from the COMPUTER 1 IN, COMPUTER 2 IN, or from the COMPUTER 3 IN terminal as selected with the INPUT button. If no input is selected, the MONITOR OUT terminal outputs the input signals last selected among the COMPUTER 1 IN, COMPUTER 2 IN, and the COMPUTER 3 IN terminals. (Digital RGB signals are not output.) • A computer monitor usually cannot accept Y/PB/PR signals correctly.
Operations Turning the power on and off ■ Connecting the power cord 1 Insert the power cord connector into the AC IN socket of the projector. • The first time you use the projector after purchase, after the start-up screen disappears, the start menu is displayed p.28 . • You can disable the beep sound in the Display setting menu p.41 . • When [Key lock] is [On], the operation buttons of the projector do not work p.44 .
Basic operations 5 Projector placement angle adjustments Turn on the power by following the instructions in “Turning the power on” p.26 . The Easy setup function works to automatically adjust the screen focus and correct the keystone distortion. If RGB signals are input, auto-setting is also made. This operation does not take place when [Easy setup] in the Default setting menu is [Off] p.44 . 2 Select the language and the lamp power (When using the first time).
Using handy features ■ Correcting the keystone distortion ■ Easy setup This function automatically adjusts the screen focus and corrects the keystone distortion (Auto focus and Auto keystone functions). Press the EASY SETUP button on the projector or on the remote control. Control panel Remote Control The icon will appear during processing. • Before pressing the EASY SETUP button, be sure to set Auto focus and select the items to be adjusted by Auto adjustment p.44 .
Using handy features (Continued) Notes • A message appears on the screen if the automatic keystone distortion correction fails. • Depending on the amount of keystone adjustment and the content of images, some information may be lost, or the picture quality may suffer. Precautions • Depending on the room temperature and brightness, the placement as well as the projecting surface condition and material, the correction may not be properly made. When such a case arises, make correction manually.
Using handy features (Continued) ■ Display a sub screen (PIP function) Remote Control Another image can be added in smaller size (referred as sub screen in this manual) to the projected image (referred as main screen). • Sound of the main screen is output. • Input select, display position and size of the sub screen can be changed in the PIP menu. • Operating a function other than Mute, Freeze and volume control will release PIP mode.
Using handy features (Continued) ■ Screen combination of PIP and SPLIT functions How to set password (from [Off] to [On]) 1 Select [Password] in the Default setting menu and press the Group Computer 1 (Digital) / Y/PB/PR 1 (Digital) Computer 1 (Analog) / Y/PB/PR 1 (Analog) The password setting confirmation screen is displayed. ([OK] or [Cancel]) 2 Select [OK] and press the button. The password entry screen is displayed.
Using the menus You can call up on-screen menus, and conduct a number of adjustments and settings using the operation buttons p.16 on the control panel (main unit side) and remote control. ■ How to use the menus The menu shown below is for operation instructions purposes and might differ from the actual display. Select a category by using . Image adjustment Image adjustment menu p.39 Display setting menu p.41 Default setting menu p.44 Control setting menu p.46 Status display menu p.48 3.
Using the menus (Continued) Digital (DVI) Analog (D-SUB)(BNC) Description Video S-video PC card USB RGB Y/PB/PR RGB Y/PB/PR Clamp 1 Adjusts the clamp pulse position. Higher Lower No No Yes No No No No No Clamp 2 Adjusts the clamp pulse width. Wider Narrower No No Yes No No No No No Reduce noise on the screen. . Adjust with Yes Equalizer ■ The display setting menu Use this menu to set screen display-related items.
Using the menus (Continued) [Background] • TOSHIBA is set for [Logo] by factory setting. • If user’s logo has been registered, it is displayed when [Logo] is set for background. Sets background color when [Center] is selected for the logo display mode. [Start-up screen] If user’s logo has been registered and this setting is [On], the logo is displayed at start-up.
Using the menus (Continued) [Off]: Displays the Input select menu. Toggle with buttons and press selected.) This menu shows placement status and other settings. Item Projection mode Description Sets projection mode in accordance with Placement Style. p.22 (Standard) (Rear) (Ceiling) (Rear ceiling) When projecting on a non-screen surface, select a color in accordance with the projecting surface. Press and switch with and .
Using the menus (Continued) ■ The control setting menu This menu sets items regarding wired LAN. By this setting, you can transmit operation status messages from the projector to the specified E-mail address. Description Wired LAN [ : Wired LAN setting] [ : Select item] Projector name: Enter a character string (0 to 64 characters) using numeric keys of the remote control. DHCP: Use Subnet mask: Enter a character string using numeric keys of the remote control.
Using the menus (Continued) How to use the PC card slot ■ Displaying Information (Status display) The wireless LAN PC card enables you to connect the projector wirelessly with a personal computer that supports IEEE802.11b/g based wireless LAN. p.51 (Please note that communication between all the computers based on IEEE802.11b/g and this projector is not guaranteed.) You can also use a commercially available memory PC card to project JPEG image files using this projector. p.
How to use the USB terminal Setting up the wireless LAN This projector can connect with a commercial USB memory and a USB memory card reader that are USB2.0 compliant, a digital camera or the like and display the JPEG files saved in those devices. p.59 (Toshiba does not guarantee the operation of all USB 2.0-compliant devices.
Setting up the wireless LAN (Continued) ■ Caution when using the wireless LAN functions The Wireless LAN in this unit uses the 2.4 GHz waveband. If there is a similar wireless LAN in the area, or a wireless device using the 2.4 GHz waveband, or a microwave oven, the communication efficiency of this apparatus will be reduced, and may become unusable, but it is not a fault.
Setting up the wireless LAN (Continued) ■ Setting Wireless Utility ● Details on individual items • [Easy Connect (USB)] This feature allows users to easily connect the projector to a computer over wireless networks, without making Network settings via Wireless Utility. • [Network settings] Item Description Easy Connect (USB) [Yes Network settings No] [Enter: Mode: Ad hoc ] Infrastructure Channel: Select a number (1 to 11) using the buttons.
Setting up the wireless LAN (Continued) If you set DHCP to Use, the IP address of the projector is assigned automatically by the DHCP server. If your network environment does not assign IP addresses automatically, set DHCP to Not use, then set the following items IP address, Subnet mask and Gateway manually. When DHCP is set to Not use, consult with your network administrator for the settings below and set the IP address manually. An IP address is a unique number assigned to a terminal.
Projecting images stored in a memory PC card or USB memory This projector can read JPEG files stored in a memory PC card or USB memory and display them on the screen. This allows you to give presentations without a computer, create an advertising screen board using the slideshow function, and more. (The projector cannot reproduce animation effects such as those produced by Microsoft® PowerPoint®.) ■ Memory PC cards ■ USB memories ● The USB terminal The USB terminal of the projector is USB2.
■ Setting slideshow options Slideshow is the function to display the JPEG image files stored in a memory PC card or a USB memory one after another at fixed time intervals. When switching from one image to the next, Slideshow can add various display effects (transitions) to them. If you select Slide Show, the following items can be set. Item Description Auto. demo On Off (Select whether to automatically start a slide show when a PC card or a USB memory is plugged.
Projecting images stored in a memory PC card or USB memory (Continued) ■ Playing a slide show from a thumbnail list ● Playing a slide show from a thumbnail list With Auto. demo set to Off in “Setting slideshow options”, data readout begins when a memory PC card or USB device is inserted and the input switches to Wireless/Card or USB memory. A list of thumbnails will then appear on the screen. The figure below is an example of this process: Thumbnail list number Current list No.
Projecting images stored in a memory PC card or USB memory (Continued) Checking the projector status 5 Rotating a slide ■ Status display To check the current status of the projector, select Status display in step 2 in “Projector settings” p.53 . The following items of information will then be displayed. Application The name of the application currently running on the projector is displayed. (Examples: Slideshow, Wireless Utility) Device When no device is plugged “Type” is displayed.
Installing the applications Using the Wireless Utility If you will use the wireless LAN PC card function, install the application on the supplied CD-ROM onto your computer. ■ Displaying a computer’s screen via the projector software application. ® ® ® Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista Pentium M 1 GHz or higher recommended 256 MB or more recommended 1024 by 768 pixels recommended Notes • This projector does not support the Wireless network projector function of Windows® Vista feature.
Using the Wireless Utility (Continued) 4 Select the screen image you wish the projector to display. Select Desktop The computer screen image is transmitted as-is. Select application window Select a running application (e.g. Microsoft® PowerPoint®), and send that application’s window only. ■ Displaying a JPEG image saved on a computer via the projector 1 Launch the Wireless Utility software application. The Screen Image transmission mode window appears on the computer’s screen. 2 Click on the File icon .
Using the Wireless Utility (Continued) 5 Select the projector to transmit 3 Select Simple 1:1 connection then to. click OK. The IDs of projectors accessible for communication will be listed. (If projector name has been set up already, it is shown instead of the MAC address.) Select the checkbox of the projector to be transmitted to from this list. Then icon is displayed on the projector’s screen for few seconds. It is possible to select up-to four projectors. The connection starts up.
Using the Wireless Utility (Continued) 4 When the setting is complete, the connection is established. The 4 Unplug the USB memory from the computer. To unplug the USB memory, follow the instructions in the user’s manual supplied with the USB memory or the computer. This operation is allowed only when the Transmission mode is set to Ad hoc in the projector network settings.
How to use the JPEG Conversion Tool Using the Wireless Utility (Continued) 2 Click on the Remote The JPEG Conversion Tool converts JPEG files not supported by the projector, image files in other formats, Microsoft® PowerPoint® files, and the like into JPEG files supported by the projector. The JPEG files converted with this tool can be displayed by sending them using the wireless LAN PC card p.69 , or saving them on a memory PC card or a USB memory. Control button. The Remote Control window appears.
How to use the JPEG Conversion Tool (Continued) ■ Making a presentation with converted JPEG files ■ Converting files created with Microsoft® PowerPoint® This process provides presentations without using a computer by converting presentation files created with Microsoft® PowerPoint® into JPEG files, storing them on a memory PC card, and displaying them in a slide show. ® • To use this conversion mode, Microsoft PowerPoint must be installed on the computer.
Setting up the projector using a Web browser ■ How to use the “Projector Configuration Tool” 4 Select items from the menu on the left. The “Projector Configuration Tool” uses the Web server features of the projector to set up the projector using a wireless LAN PC card. When using the “Projector Configuration Tool”, set up the wireless LAN connecting the projector and the computer. 1 See “Checking the projector status” p.65 to display information on the screen and write down the IP address.
Maintenance About lamp Lamp replacement (Continued) The product’s light source is a mercury lamp that lights at increased internal pressure. Be sure to fully understand the following characteristics of the lamp and handle it with extreme care. • The lamp may burst with a loud noise due to impact or deterioration, or fail to light at the expiration of its life. • How long it takes before the lamp bursts or the life expires may vary greatly by lamp. Some may burst shortly after first use.
Lamp replacement (Continued) 7 Replace the inner lamp cover. Tighten the screw loosened in step 4 until the inner lamp cover is no longer loose. 8 Replace the outer lamp cover. Align the cover, and press it in, then tighten the screws loosened in step 3 until the outer lamp cover is no longer loose. (Be sure to replace the outer lamp cover.) 9 Reset the lamp timer. See the lamp’s manual for instructions on resetting the lamp timer.
Others Trouble indications Before calling service personnel The indicator lights and a beep sound inform you of internal abnormalities. If you think something is wrong, check the followings before contacting customer service. Please see “Trouble indications” p.84 as well. ⇒ Problem with projector • Unplug the power cord, and contact your dealer. If This Happens • Is the power cord plugged in? Is it connected to the projector? • Is the main power switch turned on? p.
If This Happens Check • • • • Is the USB memory inserted correctly? Is a USB memory not supported by the projector inserted? p.59 Are there any JPEG files saved on the USB memory? Are the files too large or in an unsupported format for the projector? Convert them with the supplied software application. p.75 Memory PC card images aren't projected • • • • • Is the memory PC card inserted correctly? Is a PC card not supported by the projector inserted? p.58 Is the CARD indicator red? p.
Specifications (Continued) ■ List of supported signals (Y/PB/PR signals) This projector supports the following RGB signals. Note, however, that depending on the computer model, the screen may show flicker or streaking. Please adjust the projector if this happens.
Specifications (Continued) ■ Pin assignment of DVI-I terminal ■ CONTROL terminal ● Pin assignment COMPUTER IN 1 C5 16 C4 C3 24 17 9 Analog input signal • Analog RGB input RGB signals: Horizontal sync signal: Vertical sync signal: • Y/PB/PR input Y signal: PB/PR signals: 7 0.7V (p-p) 75 Ω TTL level (Pos/neg polarity) TTL level (Pos/neg polarity) 1.0V (p-p) 75 Ω 0.7V (p-p) 75 Ω 6 8 5 3 4 2 C2 C1 8 1 Signal Name RXD CTS DSR GND RTS N.
