Toshiba TDP-T420 manual

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    Bef ore Using Preparations Operations Maintenance Others TDP-T420 TDP-T360 D A T A PR OJECT OR O WNER’S MANU AL In the spaces provided belo w , record the Model and Serial No. located at the bottom of your projector . Model No . Serial No. Retain this inf ormation for future ref erence.[...]

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    2 3 Bef ore Using SAFETY PRECA UTIONS The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to aler t the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that ma y be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electr ic shock to persons . The exclamation po[...]

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    4 5 Bef ore Using IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTR UCTIONS CA UTION: PLEASE READ AND OBSER VE ALL W ARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN IN THIS O WNER'S MANU AL AND THOSE MARKED ON THE UNIT . RET AIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. This unit is fully transistorized and does not contain an y parts that can be repaired by the user . W ARNING: DO NO T REMO[...]

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    6 7 Bef ore Using IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (Contin ued) 11. Lightning storms F or added protection f or this product during a stor m, or when it is left unattended and unused f or long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet. This will prev ent damage to the product due to lightning and pow er-line surges. Ne v er operate this unit o[...]

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    8 9 Bef ore Using IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (Contin ued) 20. If glass components, including lens and lamp, should break, contact your dealer for repair service. This product incor porates glass components, including a lens and a lamp . If such par ts should break, please handle with care to av oid injur y and contact your dealer f or repair s[...]

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    10 11 Bef ore Using IMPOR T ANT PRECA UTIONS (Continued) A v oid V olatile Liquid Do not use volatile liquids , such as an insect spray , near the unit. Do not leav e r ubber or plastic products touching the unit f or a long time as they will lea ve marks on the finish. If cleaning with a chemically saturated cloth, be sure to f ollow the product?[...]

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    12 13 Bef ore Using CONTENTS Bef ore Using SAFETY PRECA UTIONS ............................................................................... 2 IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......................................................... 4 PO WER SUPPL Y INFORMA TION .................................................................. 9 IMPOR T ANT PREC[...]

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    14 15 Preparations Chec king the packa g e contents Preparations Names of each part on the main unit ( 17 ) ( 16 ) ( 15 ) ( 15 ) ( 14 ) ( 13 ) ( 12 ) (9) (8) (4) (3) (7) (6) (5) (2) (1) ( 10 ) ( 11 ) ( 18 ) Name : Function (1) Air e xhaust : Expels air that has grown hot inside the projector . (2) Lamp cov er : Remov e to replace lamp. p.45 (3) Con[...]

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    16 17 Preparations Names of each part on the control panel and remote contr ol Remote Control Control panel CA UTION Do not look in to the laser lig ht source of the remote contr ol or direct the laser pointer towar d a person or a mirror . Handling and adjusting other than described in this manual ma y lead to dangerous exposure to laser . • •[...]

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    18 19 Preparations Names of the terminals on the rear panel ( 10 ) (6) (5) (3) (4) (2) (1) (7) (8) (9) Name : Main Function (1) COMPUTER (Y/P B /P R ) 2 IN terminal RGB: Input analog RGB signal from a computer or other source, or a component video signal ( Y/P B /P R ) from video equipment. A UDIO IN: Input audio signals. (2) COMPUTER (Y/P B /P R )[...]

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    20 21 Preparations Operating a computer using the remote contr ol A computer can be operated using the projector’ s remote control. This function is av ailable on any computer with the Windows ® 98/98SE, Windows ® Me, Windows ® 2000, Windows ® XP , or Windows Vista ® OS, that is equipped with a USB port which can suppor t USB1.1 (The mouse r[...]

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    22 23 Preparations Connection Before connection Read the owner’ s manual of the de vice you are connecting to the projector . Some computers cannot be used with or connected to this projector . Check f or an RGB output ter minal, suppor ted signal p.53 , etc. T ur n off the power of both de vices before connecting. The figure below sho ws sample[...]

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    24 25 Operations Connecting the power cor d 1 Inser t the power cord connector into the A C IN socket of the projector . 2 Inser t the power cord plug into a wall or other power outlet. Removing the lens cap Be sure to remov e the lens cap when the power is turned on. If the cap is left on the projector , it could become deformed due to heat. T urn[...]

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    26 27 Operations Basic operations 1 T urn on the power . T ur n on the power by f ollowing the instructions in “ T urning the po wer on ” p.24 . 2 Select the language and the lamp power (When using the first time). When the proje ctor is used f or the first time a fter purchase , the star t menu f or language (to displa y the menus and messag[...]

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    28 29 Operations Precautions Lamp characteristics may r arely cause the br ightness to fluctuate slightly . The DLP ® chip is made using e xtremely advanced technology . There ma y be blac k spots (pix els that do not light) or bright spots (pixels that are constantly lit) on the panel. These are intrinsic characteristics of the technology and ar[...]

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    30 31 Operations Resizing image The projected image can be resized (z oomed in/out). 1 Press the remote contr ol’ s RESIZE b utton. Each time you press the RESIZE button, z oom ratio is up. Y ou can keep pressing. 2 T o zoom out, press the remote control’ s RESIZE button. Each time you press the RESIZE button, z oom ratio is down. Y ou can keep[...]

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    32 33 Operations Using handy f eatures (Continued) Cutting off the picture and sound temporarily (Mute) When you w ant to project the images of another projector, o verhead projector , etc. temporarily , this projector’ s images and sound can be turned off. Press the remote contr ol’ s MUTE button. The picture and sound are cut off . (The Mute [...]

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    34 35 Operations How to set passw ord (fr om [Off] to [On]) 1 Select [Pass wor d] in the Default setting 2 menu and press the or button. 2 Select [P asswor d setting] next, and press the or button. 3 Select [On]. 4 Select [OK] and press the button. The pass word entry screen is display ed. 5 Enter the passw ord using numeric ke ys of the remote con[...]

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    36 37 Operations The image adjustment menu Use this menu to set or adjust image-related items. Items that can be set or adjusted are marked “Y es”, and those that cannot are marked “No”. (When an item is masked, it indicates that you cannot select f or the current input.) Item Description Digital (D VI) Analog (D-SUB)(D VI) Video S-video RG[...]

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    38 39 Operations Using the menus (Contin ued) The display setting men u Use this menu to set screen displa y-related items. (The items in gra y color cannot be set with the current input selection.) Item Description Screen size Screen size setting [ or : Enter setting] [ :Selection] [Enter: ] Normal/Full/Thru/Wide Up/down shift Lets the projected i[...]

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    40 41 Operations <Logo registration> How to register user logo 1 Project a picture to register . 2 Select [User logo] in the Displa y setting menu, and press the or button. 3 Select <Logo registration> fr om the displa yed menu list and press the button. 4 The registration area is displayed f or confirmation. Select [OK] and press the [...]

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    42 43 Operations Using the menus (Contin ued) Default setting 2 menu Item Description Projection mode Sets projection mode in accordance with Placement Style. p.21 (Standard) (Rear) (Ceiling) (Rear ceiling) Fan mode Sets the cooling f an speed. Standard High Remote control When 2 projectors are used and controlled by the remote control respectiv el[...]

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    44 45 Maintenance A lamp is consumable supplies . If used f or e xtended periods, images will appear dark, and the lamp could burn out. This is characteristic of a lamp, and is not malfunction. (The lif etime of the lamp depends on condition of use.) If this happens , replace it with a new one . W ARNING If the projector is mounted on the ceiling, [...]

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    46 47 Maintenance 4 Remove the inner lamp co ver . Loosen the screw to remo ve the inner lamp cov er. 5 Pull out the lamp. Remov e the 3 locking screws and carefully set them aside. Then pull up the handle an d remov e the lamp . 6 Mount the new lamp. Align the orientation, press down the new lamp until the bottom is reached, and lock in place usin[...]

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    48 49 Others Lens and main unit c leaning W ARNING Request cleaning and maintenance of a ceiling-mounted unit fr om your projector dealer ship. Attempting to clean or replace the lamp in a high location by yourself ma y cause you to f all, resulting in injur y . • Lens cleaning Clean the lens with a commercially av ailable blo wer and/or lens cle[...]

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    50 51 Others If you think something is wrong, chec k the followings bef ore contacting customer ser vice. Please see “ T rouble indications ” p.49 as well. If This Happens Check No power Is the po wer cord plugged in? Is it connected to the projector? Is the main power s witch tur ned on? p.24 Is the outer lamp cov er attached proper ly? p.45 ?[...]

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    52 53 Others Specifications List of general specifications Item Specification Consumption P ower 385 W W eight 4.2 kg External Dimensions (including protruding par ts) 338 × 128 × 268 mm (W × H × D) Cabinet material PC+ABS resin and ABS resin Conditions f or usage environment T emp: 5°C to 35°C; relative humidity: 30% to 70% Displa y pix e[...]

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    54 55 Others Specifications (Continued) List of supported signals (Component 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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    56 CONTROL terminal Pin assignment Pin No . Signal Name Description D sub 9 pin connector 1 DCD Data carr ier detect 2 TXD Sending data 3 RXD Receiving data 4 DTR Data terminal ready 5 GND Signal ground 6 DSR Data set ready 7 R TS Request to send 8 CTS Consent to send 9 DC 5 V 5 VDC OUTPUT Interface format 1. Communication method RS-232C, 9600 bps [...]