Toshiba TLP-T50 manual

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    Others Maintenance Operations Preparations Bef ore Using TLP-T50M / TLP-T50 / TLP-S30 O WNER’S MANU AL 3LCD D A T A PR OJECT OR TLP-T50M (XGA / with a mouse remote control) TLP-T50 (XGA) TLP-S30 (SV GA)[...]

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    Before Using 2 3 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 e xclamation point within an equilat[...]

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

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    Before Using 6 7 IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (Contin ued) 16. Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and ref er ser vicing 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 f allen into the product. c) If t[...]

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    Before Using 8 9 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 for a long time . They will leav e marks on the finish. If cleaning with a chemically saturated cloth, be sure to f ollow the product's[...]

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    Before Using 10 11 O THER CA UTIONS AND INFORMA TIONS Copyrights Publicly showing or tr ansmitting commercial imaging software or broadcast or Cable-broad casting programs , either commercially or collecting a fee from the audience, or modifying images using the freeze or resiz e functions, could violate the direct or indirect cop yrights of the im[...]

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    13 Preparations 12 (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (7) (8) (9) (5) (4) (10) (1 1) (12) (14) (13) (14) (8) (12) (9) (15) (16) CAUTION Label CAUTION Label MODEL NO./ RA TING Label W ARNING Label W ARNING Label SERIAL NO. Label Name : Function (1) Lens : Projects expanded image (2) Zooming le ver : Adjusts screen size p.22 (3) Focusing ring : Adjusts scre[...]

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    15 Preparations 14 (1) (6) (2) (3) (4) (5) COMPUTER ( Y/P B /P R ) S-VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO MONITOR CONTROL (1) COMPUTER terminal Input RGB signal from a computer or other source, or a component video signal (Y/P B / P R ) from video equipment. (2) MONITOR terminal Connect to a computer displa y , etc. (3) S-VIDEO terminal Input S video signals fr[...]

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    17 Preparations 16 Placement Styles As shown in the figures below , this device can be placed in 4 diff erent styles. The factory setting is “ floor-mounted front projection. ” Set the placement style in the default setting menu p.28 , in accordance with your needs . Projection Distance and Screen Size Use the figures, table , and formula below[...]

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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 remove the lens cov er when the power is tur ned on. If it is left on, it could become deformed due to heat. ■ T urning the power o[...]

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    21 Operations 20 1 T urn on the power . T ur n on the pow er , following 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 display ed 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 AUT O 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 wil[...]

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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 Using the menus Note • Menu adjustments and settings (e xcept Lamp power p.28 ) are sav ed when the power is turned off via the ON[...]

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    28 29 Operations ■ The display setting menu Use this menu to set screen displa y-related items. (Full): Display with LCD panel ’ s resolution (Thru): Display with sampling resolution (f or computer input) (Wide): Wide-screen display (f or Video , S-video, and Y/P B /P R ) Select one of the languages below to use f or displaying men us and messa[...]

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    31 Maintenance 30 ■ Lens cleaning • Clean the lens with a commercially av ailable blo wer 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 inf orm you of internal abnor malities. No power ⇒ Problem with projector • Unplug the power cord, and contact y our dealer . Lamp went out during use, or won ’ t come on ⇒ Returns to standby after about 2 minutes. If the projector fails to operate normally after tur ning the pow er back on, either the lamp[...]

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    35 Others 34 Specifications ■ List of general specifications Item Specification Consumption P ower 220 W Weight 2.2 kg External Dimensions 277 × 82 × 204 mm (W × H × D) (including protruding par ts) Cabinet material* PC+ABS resin and ABS resin Conditions f or usage en vironment T emp: 0 ° C to 35 ° C; relative humidity: 30% to 70% Displa y [...]

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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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    39 Others 38 ■ CONTROL 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, 9600b[...]