CONTENTS 3LCD DATA PROJECTOR TLP-B2ultra U Before use OWNER’S MANUAL 1
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 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 triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS Avoid Volatile Liquid Do not use volatile liquids, such as an insect spray, near the unit. Do not leave rubber or plastic products touching the unit for a long time. They will mar the finish. Moisture Condensation Never operate this unit immediately after moving it from a cold location to a warm location. When the unit is exposed to such a change in temperature, moisture may condense on the crucial internal parts.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This set has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric shock or fire hazard. The safeguards incorporated in this unit will protect you if you observe the following procedures for installation, use and servicing. This unit is fully transistorized and does not contain any parts that can be repaired by the user. DO NOT REMOVE THE CABINET COVER, OR YOU MAY BE EXPOSED TO DANGEROUS VOLTAGE.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) CONTENTS 7. Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 9. Overloading Do not overload wall outlets; extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. 6.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) 12. Do not place the product vertically Do not use the product in the upright position to project the pictures at the ceiling, or any other vertical positions. It may fall down and dangerous. 13. Stack Inhibited Do not stack other equipment on this product or do not place this product on the other equipment. Top and bottom plates of this product develops heat and may give some undesirable damage to other unit. 15.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) 17. Coin-shaped Battery a) Keep coin-shaped batteries out of children’s reach. Be careful not to be taken internally, especially by children, as it may cause poisoning. b) Do not load a battery into the remote control the wrong side out. c) Do not charge, heat, open, or shortcircuit the batteries. Do not throw the batteries into a fire. d) Do not leave a dead or exhausted battery in the remote control.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) 20. Servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. 21. Replacement Parts 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.
Power supply cord selection Plug configuration Plug type Line voltage EURO 240V 10 – 15A 220 – 240V UK 240V 6A 200 – 240V Australian 240V 10A 200 – 240V North American 240V 15A 200 – 240V Switzerland 240V 6A 200 – 240V 9 Before use If your line voltage is 220 to 240V, use one of the following types of cable.
Contents SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ...................................................... 2 IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS ............................................... 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................... 4 Power supply cord selection ............................................... 9 Names of each part on the main unit ................................ 11 Names of each part on the remote control ...................... 13 Loading a battery ........................................................
Names of each part on the main unit CONTENTS SELECT/ADJUST button 34 ( / / / ) MENU button 33 ENTER button 34 INPUT button 26 VOL (+) Increase the volume. ON/STANDBY button 25 ON indicator 25 54 Infrared remote sensor 15 TEMP indicator 54 LAMP indicator 25 54 Intake holes Anti-theft lock Foot adjuster release button 19 Lens cover 18 Air filter 55 Zooming ring 27 Focusing ring 27 Foot adjuster 19 Continued Before use VOL (–) Decrease the volume.
Names of each part on the main unit (Continued) S-VIDEO jack 23 To enter S video signal from a video equipment, etc. RGB connector 21 To enter RGB signal from a computer, etc. VIDEO jack 23 To enter video signal from a video equipment, etc. RGB CONTROL RS-232C S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO Speaker Exhaust holes AC IN socket 18 CONTROL connector (RS-232C Connector) 24 62 To connect a computer to control the projector. AUDIO jack (ø3.
Names of each part on the remote control CONTENTS ON/ STANDBY KEY STONE ON/STANDBY button 25 FREEZE RGB button 26 FREEZE button 31 RGB VIDEO VIDEO button 26 RESET MENU MENU button 33 RESET button 35 ENTER VOL (–) Decrease the volume. Ð VOL VOL ENTER button 34 MUTE button 30 + VOL (+) Increase the volume.
Loading a battery CONTENTS 1 Before use The remote control already contains battery. Remove the sheet before using. Follow the steps below when loading the battery. While pushing the holder in the direction 1, slide it out in the direction 2. 1 CR2 5 3V 02 2 Set a coin-shaped battery (CR2025) with the + side up on the holder. 25 20 R V C 3 2 3 Keep the holder horizontally so that the battery will not fall through. Push back the holder.
Remote control operation CONTENTS 15 Point the remote control at the infrared remote sensor and press a button.
Floor-mounted projector placement CONTENTS 16 There are two ways of floor-mounted projector placement. Perform the “Projection mode” setting on the menu screen for the projection method. 49 For the ceiling-mounted projector placement, refer to the page 20 . Floor-mounted rear projection Viewing a picture projected on the front of the screen from a floor. Installation and connection Floor-mounted front projection Viewing a picture projected through the back of the screen from a floor installation.
Floor-mounted projector placement (Continued) 1 CONTENTS Place the projector on a steady, level surface such as a table. To obtain proper screen projected, place the projector so that the projecting light hits the screen squarely. Top view Side view Screen Installation and connection Screen 90° 90° Point the lens straight at the center of the screen as above. 2 17 Place the projector horizontally so that the projecting light hits the screen squarely.
Floor-mounted projector placement (Continued) 3 CONTENTS 18 Connect the power cord. • Insert one end in the AC IN socket on the projector. • Insert the other end in a wall outlet. Control panel on the main unit Light (Orange) The ON indicator lights in orange and the projector turns to standby mode. The 4 mark of ON/STANDBY on the main unit will also light. Take off the lens cover. Push both sides of the lens cover to take off. Notes • Select a room that can be darkened.
Projector placement angle adjustment CONTENTS 19 The tilt of the projector can be adjusted using the foot adjuster. 1 Lift the front of the projector until a tilt angle desired is obtained and hold down the foot adjuster release button. PUSH Turn the foot adjuster to make fine adjustment of the height. PUSH Lift up Lower Turn clockwise to lift up. Turn counterclockwise to lower. Notes • To put the foot adjuster back, hold down the foot adjuster release button and lower the front slowly.
Ceiling-mounted projector placement CONTENTS 20 CAUTION When a ceiling mount is required, please consult with the dealer. Viewing a picture projected on the front of the screen from a ceiling installation. Viewing a picture projected through the back of the screen from a ceiling installation. Translucent screen Viewer Perform the “Projection mode” setting on the menu screen for the projection method.
Connecting an IBM PC or compatible computer (DOS/V) CONTENTS 21 You can project the picture from the computer. Check that the power for the projector and computer is off before connecting the cables. CONTROL RS-232C Installation and connection RGB S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO Laptop computers Desktop computers or To monitor port ( ) RGB cable (supplied) ø3.
Connecting a Macintosh computer CONTENTS 22 You can project the picture from the computer. Check that the power for the projector and computer is off before connecting the cables. CONTROL RS-232C Installation and connection RGB S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO Laptop computers Desktop computers or Adapter for Macintosh computers (supplied) To monitor port ( ) RGB cable (supplied) ø3.
Connecting video equipment CONTENTS 23 You can project the picture from video equipment. Check that the power for the projector and video equipment is off before connecting the cables.
Projector operation control by a computer CONTENTS 24 You can control the projector by connecting a computer to the CONTROL connector (RS-232C Connector). 62 Check that the power for the projector and computer is off before connecting the cables. CONTROL RS-232C Installation and connection RGB S-VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO To RS-232C connector Control cable (supplied) Note Do not connect a cable other than the exclusive one attached.
Projection on the screen CAUTION – Do not look into the projection lens while operating the projector. CONTENTS 25 Preparation 1 Install and connect the projector properly. 2 Take off the lens cover. 1 Press ON/STANDBY. The projector turns on and both the ON and LAMP indicators light up in green. All of the buttons on the main unit will also light. ON LAMP ON LAMP (Green) (Green) Operations (Green) Flashing (Green) The lamp lights and the start up display appears.
Projection on the screen (Continued) 3 RGB or INPUT or VIDEO CONTENTS 26 Select the input source. On the remote control, press RGB or VIDEO. On the control panel of the main unit, press INPUT repeatedly.
Projection on the screen (Continued) CONTENTS 4 Adjust the picture size by turning the zooming ring. 5 Focus on the picture by turning the focusing ring. 27 Turn to the right to enlarge the picture. Turn to the left to reduce the picture. A still picture is recommended for focusing. Operations Notes • When changing the projecting angle, adjust the foot adjuster. 19 • When the screen image is distorted in keystone, press the KEYSTONE button on the remote controller.
Turning the power off CONTENTS 1 Press ON/STANDBY after using the projector. 2 Press ON/STANDBY again. An instruction message appears. The LAMP indicator turns off, and the projector turns to standby mode. (The ON indicator lights in orange.) LAMP ON LAMP (Orange) Flashing (Orange) ON (Orange) LAMP (Off) After confirming the LAMP indicator turns off, unplug the power cord. The ON indicator turns off.
Correcting the keystone distortion CONTENTS 29 A picture may be expanded on the upper side if projected upward from the projector lifted up by the foot adjuster. The projector can correct this keystone distortion automatically. Press KEYSTONE. The keystone distortion on the picture projected is automatically corrected and the fine adjustment screen of the keystone distortion correction appears. You may perform the fine adjustment by pressing buttons. (–): To reduce the lower width.
Cutting off the picture and sound temporarily MUTE CONTENTS 30 Press MUTE. The sound and picture are cut off temporarily. “ ” appears. To restore, press MUTE again.
Freezing the picture CONTENTS FREEZE 31 Press FREEZE. The picture freezes. “ ” mark appears on the screen. To release the picture, press FREEZE again. Note If you perform other operation while freezing the picture, the picture freezing operation is released.
Enlarging the picture size CONTENTS 32 You can enlarge the picture size projected. Press ZOOM (+). ZOOM + – Each time the ZOOM (+) button is pressed, the enlargement ratio increases. ZOOM + – To decrease the enlargement ratio, press the ZOOM (–) button. ENTER RESET / / / buttons shifts the picture part Press the RESET button to cancel the zoom operation. Notes • Picture enlargement display will return to the normal size after the power turns off and on again.
Menu screen structure CONTENTS 33 • Most of adjustments and settings are made on the menu screen. • Press MENU button, to display the menu screen. • Quick menu and full menu are provided in the menu screen. Quick menu Full menu QUICK MENU Contrast Brightness You can set the Basic setting used frequently. 34 Phase You can set all kinds of setting. Picture adjustment Contrast Brightness Auto keystone Color FULL MENU Tint Sharpness FULL MENU To adjust the contrast. To adjust the brightness.
Quick menu setting You can set the basic setting used frequently. CONTENTS 34 Preparation 1 Project a picture on the screen as explained in the step “Projection on the screen”. 1 MENU 25 Press MENU. The quick menu screen appears. QUICK MENU MENU Contrast Brightness Phase Auto keystone FULL MENU 3 (When selecting “Contrast”, “Brightness” or “Phase” in step 2.) Adjust the item by pressing –: / .
Quick menu setting (Continued) CONTENTS 35 You may perform the fine adjustment by pressing / buttons. (–): To reduce the lower width. (+): To reduce the upper width. After a few seconds, the fine adjustment screen disappears. (When selecting “FULL MENU” in step 2.) ENTER Press ENTER. The screen changes to the full menu screen. 33 ENTER Press MENU several times until the quick menu screen disappears. MENU Notes • • • • Pressing the MENU button will return to the previous setting screen.
Adjusting picture (Picture adjustment) You can adjust the contrast, brightness, etc. CONTENTS 36 Preparation 1 Project a picture on the screen as explained in the step “Projection on the screen”. 1 MENU MENU 25 Display the full menu screen. Press MENU. When the quick menu is displayed, select “FULL MENU” by pressing / and then press ENTER.
Adjusting picture (Continued) 4 Adjust the item by pressing ENTER / . MENU At this time, if you press the ENTER button, the screen changes to display the item selected only. Pressing the MENU button will return to the previous setting screen. Contrast Press MENU several times until the full menu screen disappears. MENU Notes • • • • • Pressing the MENU button will return to the previous setting screen. You can adjust the “Contrast” and “Brightness” for every input sources (RGB, Video).
Adjusting Image (Image adjustment) You can adjust the keystone and/or screen. Adjust when the distortion, flickering, blurring, deviation of the display position occur on the screen. CONTENTS 38 Preparation 1 Project a picture on the screen as explained in the step “Projection on the screen”. 1 MENU MENU 25 Display the full menu screen. Press MENU. When the quick menu is displayed, select “FULL MENU” by pressing / and then press ENTER.
Adjusting image (Continued) 4 ENTER Adjust the item by pressing 39 / . If you adjust other setting item, return to step 3. +: –: Keystone: (–) To reduce the lower width. (+) To reduce the upper width. Phase: To reduce flickers. H-position: To shift the image to the left (–), to the right (+). V-position: To shift the image down (–), to up (+). Clock: To remove vertical stripes. ENTER ENTER MENU At this time, if you press the ENTER button, the screen changes to display the item selected only.
Adjusting RGB-level (Level adjustment) You can adjust each ratio of red, green and blue. CONTENTS 40 Preparation 1 Project a picture on the screen as explained in the step “Projection on the screen”. 1 MENU MENU 25 Display the full menu screen. Press MENU. When the quick menu is displayed, select “FULL MENU” by pressing / and then press ENTER. Picture adjustment Contrast / and then Adjustments 2 Select “ ” by pressing press ENTER.
Adjusting RGB-level (Continued) 4 Adjust the item by pressing ENTER / . MENU At this time, if you press the ENTER button, the screen changes to display the item selected only. Pressing the MENU button will return to the previous setting screen. R-level Press MENU several times until the full menu screen disappears. MENU Notes • • • • Pressing the MENU button will return to the previous setting screen. You can adjust the setting item(s) for every input sources (RGB, Video).
Adjusting audio output (Audio adjustment) You can adjust the sound volume, switch the audio channel and audio output. CONTENTS 42 Preparation 1 Project a picture on the screen as explained in the step “Projection on the screen”. 1 MENU MENU 25 Display the full menu screen. Press MENU. When the quick menu is displayed, select “FULL MENU” by pressing / and then press ENTER. Picture adjustment Contrast / and then Adjustments 2 Select “ ” by pressing press ENTER.
Adjusting audio output (Continued) CONTENTS 43 (When selecting “Volume” in step 3.) 4 Adjust the Volume by pressing / . (–): To turn down. (+): To turn up. (When selecting “Channel select” or “Output select” in step 3.) ENTER ENTER ENTER Press MENU several times until the full menu screen disappears. MENU Notes • • • • Pressing the MENU button will return to the previous setting screen. You can adjust the “Volume” for every input source (RGB, Video).
Setting the input signal (Signal setting) You can set the picture mode, kind of input video signal and no signal status. CONTENTS 44 Preparation 1 Project a picture on the screen as explained in the step “Projection on the screen”. 1 MENU MENU 25 Display the full menu screen. Press MENU. When the quick menu is displayed, select “FULL MENU” by pressing / and then press ENTER. Picture adjustment Contrast 2 Select “ ” by pressing press ENTER.
Setting the input signal (Continued) 4 Change the selection by pressing CONTENTS 45 / . Continued Adjustments Picture mode: Bright: To set the picture with its brightness priority. True color: To set the picture with its picture quality (color) priority. Video mode: Auto: To determine the kinds of video signal entered automatically. If not determined properly, select the kind of signal among the signals shown below. NTSC, NTSC4.
Setting the input signal (Continued) 5 MENU CONTENTS 46 Press MENU several times until the full menu screen disappears. MENU Notes • • • • • Pressing the MENU button will return to the previous setting screen. You can not set “Picture mode” at Video input. You can not set “Video mode” at RGB input. The value(s) adjusted and/or setting(s) is memorized. Press the RESET button, the menu screen disappears.
Setting the display method (Display setting) You can switch to the quick menu screen. Then you can set the menu screen position, menu screen background color and on screen display. CONTENTS 47 Preparation 1 Project a picture on the screen as explained in the step “Projection on the screen”. 1 MENU 25 Display the full menu screen. Press MENU. When the quick menu is displayed, select “FULL MENU” by pressing / and then press ENTER. MENU Picture adjustment Contrast Select “ ” by pressing press ENTER.
Setting the display method (Continued) 4 / . Menu position: Upper left: To display the menu on the upper left position. Upper right: To display the menu on the upper right position. Lower left: To display the menu on the lower left position. Lower right: To display the menu on the lower right position. Menu background color: Clear: To set the menu background color to translucent color. Blue: To set the menu background color to blue.
Default setting You can set the language, projection mode, start up display and automatic power on. CONTENTS 49 Preparation 1 Project a picture on the screen as explained in the step “Projection on the screen”. 1 MENU 25 Display the full menu screen. Press MENU. When the quick menu is displayed, select “FULL MENU” by pressing / and then press ENTER. MENU Picture adjustment Contrast 2 Select “ ” by pressing press ENTER.
Default setting (Continued) 4 CONTENTS Change the selection by pressing 50 / . Language: Select the language used for the menu screen. English: English Français: French Deutsch: German Italiano: Italian Español: Spanish Português: Portuguese : Japanese : Simplified Chinese : Traditional Chinese : Korean Start up display: On: To display the start up display which appears when the power turns on. Off: Not to display the start up display.
Default setting (Continued) 5 CONTENTS MENU 51 Press MENU several times until the full menu screen disappears. MENU Notes • Pressing the MENU button will return to the previous setting screen. • The value(s) adjusted and/or setting(s) is memorized. • Press the RESET button, the menu screen disappears.
Reset, Status display (Data setting) You can display the status, return to the factory reset mode and reset to the standard setting for keystone distortion correction. CONTENTS 52 Preparation 1 Project a picture on the screen as explained in the step “Projection on the screen”. 1 MENU 25 Display the full menu screen. Press MENU. When the quick menu is displayed, select “FULL MENU” by pressing / and then press ENTER. MENU Picture adjustment Contrast Select “ ” by pressing press ENTER.
Reset, Status display (Continued) ENTER Status display Input Video mode Vertical frequency CONTENTS Video 53 Current input source Video signal system Signal vertical frequency Factory reset mode: Return the adjusting or setting contents on the menu screen to the factory setting status. ENTER MENU Press MENU several times until the full menu screen disappears. When performing “Factory reset mode” or “Keystone reset”, the menu screen disappears.
Trouble indications If there is some problem inside the projector, the indicators light up or flash. CONTENTS 54 The power does not come on. ON (OFF) ON Lit (red) LAMP TEMP or → Malfunction of the unit. • Unplug the power cord and call the dealer. LAMP TEMP The lamp turns off or does not light up. ON Lit (red) TEMP indicator LAMP indicator ON indicator LAMP TEMP Lit (red) → The lamp’s end, or malfunction of the unit. • Lamp’s life length is over, replace the lamp with new one.
Air filter cleaning CAUTION If you use the projector mounted on the ceiling, ask the dealer to carry out the maintenance such as cleaning. The filter under the air filter cover is the device to shut out dusts or dregs. Do not use the projector with the filter taken off. Give a frequent clean especially to the air filter. (The cleaning period is once per about 50 hours). CONTENTS 1 2 3 55 Unplug the power cord. Take off the air filter cover. The filter is on the right side of the projector.
Lens and main unit cleaning CAUTION If you use the projector mounted on the ceiling, ask the dealer to carry out the maintenance such as cleaning. CONTENTS 56 Cleaning the lens Use a blower or a lens cleaner to clean the lens. Never rub or tap the lens with a hard object as the lens surface is fragile. Cleaning the main unit • Pull out the power cord before cleaning. • Use a soft cloth to wipe off stains from the surface.
Lamp replacement The lamp will eventually begin to project dark or dull pictures and finally will not light up. (Lamp’s life length depends on the use condition.) In such a case, replace the lamp with new one. CAUTION • If you use the projector mounted on the ceiling, ask the dealer to carry out the maintenance such as cleaning or replacement of the lamp. • When replacing, always use lamp “TLPLB2P” (sold separately). For detail, refer to the lamp instruction.
Lamp replacement (Continued) Notes • The projector displays the total working time at every 1,000 hours (only when plugged in and turned on). • The lamp should be replaced if the total working time exceeds about 2,000 hours. • Attach the lamp cover firmly after replacing the lamp. If it is not set correctly, the power will not turn on. • Use a new lamp when replacing it. • The lamp is made of glass and is very fragile. Do not touch the lamp with your bare hands and do not jolt or damage it.
Before calling service personal CONTENTS 59 Check the following points before asking for support service. Refer also to “Trouble indications”. 54 Symptom The power does not come on. The power turns off while Cause Firmly plug in the power cord. • The lamp cover is not attached correctly. Attach the cover correctly. • The ambient temperature of the projection room is too high. Lower the ambient temperature of the projection room, using the projector. No image appears. No sounds are heard.
Signal assignment for RGB input 5 10 15 1 60 Pin arrangements 6 11 D-SUB 15 pin shrinking terminal Input Signal Video signal Analog 0.7V(p-p) CONTENTS 75Ω Horizontal synchronizing signal TTL level (positive/negative polarity) Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Video input (Red) Video input (Green) Video input (Blue) GND GND GND (Red) GND (Green) GND (Blue) N.
Applicable RGB signal CONTENTS The unit is applicable to the following signals. However, some computers may have different timings than those in the chart. Make the necessary adjustments if the picture has flickers or is blurred.
Controlling the projector by using RS-232C Conditioning of the Projection Unit can also be done by a computer via the RS-232C, as well as by the remote control. 7 8 6 5 3 4 2 1 Mini DIN 8-pin (Main Unit) Pin No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Signal RXD CTS DSR GND RTS N.C TXD N.
Controlling the projector by using RS-232C (Continued) Classification Display setting Display setting Display setting Display setting Display setting Display setting Display setting Display setting Default setting Default setting Default setting Default setting Default setting Default setting Default setting Default setting Default setting Default setting Default setting Default setting Default setting Default setting Default setting Default setting Default setting Default setting Data setting Data setting
Specifications Main unit CONTENTS 64 Liquid crystal display Power requirements AC 100 – 240V 50/60Hz Projection system 3-panels transmission Power consumption 185W Panel size 0.9 inches Mass 2.
Specifications (Continued) CONTENTS 65 Accessories Wireless remote control .......................................... 1 Coin shaped battery (CR2025) (Contained in the remote control) ............................ 1 Power cord .............................................................. 1 RGB cable ...................................................... 1 (3m) Adapter for Macintosh computers ........................... 1 Video cable ....................................................
LIMITED WARRANTY TOSHIBA TLP-B2 Series 3LCD Data Projector Toshiba America Consumer Products, Inc. (TACP) makes the following limited warranties. These limited warranties extend to the original end-user purchaser. Limited two (2) Years Warranty of Parts and Labor TACP warrants this product and its parts against defects in materials or workmanship for a period of two years after the date of original retail purchase.
LIMITED WARRANTY (Continued) CONTENTS 67 6. The repaired product is returned freight prepaid to the purchaser after warranty servicing. 7. If you have any questions about service, please contact the following TACP Service Center. TACP is not obligated to provide purchasers with a substitute unit during the warranty period. 82 Totowa Rd., Wayne, NJ 07470, U.S.A.
