Dukane Imagepro 8776-W Lcd Projector Users Manual

							
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Power on/off
Power on/off
WARNING  ►When the power is on, a strong light is emitted. Do not look into 
the lens of projector. Also do not peep at the inside of projector through a hole.
Turning on the power
. Make sure that the power cord is firmly and correctly connected to the projector and the outlet.
. Remove the lens cover, and set the power switch to the ON position.  The power indicator will light up in steady orange. Then wait several seconds because the buttons may not function for these several seconds. 
(1) When AUTO ON in the OPTION menu is set to TURN ON:(42)The lamp will only be automatically turned on when the Power switch is turned on after the power was turned off by Power switch last time. Afterwards the POWER indicator will begin blinking in green. When the power is completely on, the indicator will stop blinking and light in green.
(2) When AUTO ON in the OPTION menu is set to TURN OFF please see step 3.
3. Press the STANDBY/ON button on the projector or the remote control. 
To display the picture, select an input signal according to the section "Selecting an input signal" (20).
Turning off  the power
Please pay special attention to below two points when you do:
() Please do not turn the projector on again for at least 0 minute in this case. Neglect 
could shorten the lifetime of the lamp.
() During use or immediately after use, do not touch around the lamp and\
 vents of the 
projector (5 ê) It could cause a burn.
(3) Remove the SD memory or USB memory before turn off the power switch.
. Press the STANDBY/ON button on the projector or the remote control.The message "Power off?" will appear on the screen for about 5 seconds.
. Press the STANDBY/ON button on the projector or the remote control again while the message appears. The projector lamp will go off, and the POWER indicator will begin blinking in orange. 
Then the POWER indicator will stop blinking and light in steady orange when the lamp cooling is complete.
3. Make sure that the power indicator lights in steady orange, and set the power switch to the OFF position. The POWER indicator will go off. Attach the lens cover.
POWER
(Steady orange)
POWER (Blinking in green)
POWER
(Steady green)
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STANDBY/ON button
POWER indicator
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POWER
(Blinking in orange)
POWER
(Steady orange)
NOTE  • Turn the power on/off in right order. Please power on the projector prior 
to the connected devices. Power off the projector later than the connected devices. 
						

							
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Operating
Operating
Adjusting the volume
. Press the VOLUME button on the remote control. 
A dialog will appear on the screen to aid you in adjusting the volume.
. Use the cursor buttons ▲/▼ to adjust the volume.
To close the dialog and complete the operation, press the 
VOLUME button again. Even if you don’t do anything, the 
dialog will automatically disappear after a few seconds. 
Temporarily muting the sound
. Press the MUTE button on the remote control.  
A dialog will appear on the screen indicating that you have muted the sound. 
To restore the sound, press the MUTE or VOLUME button. 
Even if you don’t do anything, the dialog will automatically 
disappear after a few seconds.
Selecting an input signal
. Press the INPUT button on the projector.  
Each time you press the button, the projector switches its 
input port as below.
            RGB IN        RGB IN       MIU 
          VIDEO  S-VIDEO  COMPONENT VIDEO
. Press the RGB button on the remote control to select an 
input port for the RGB signal. 
Each time you press the button, the projector switches its RGB 
input port as below.
RGB IN 
 RGB IN  MIU 
      
● If the RGB button is pushed (when switching from VIDEO to RGB signals) 
when TURN ON is selected for the AUTO SEARCH item in the OPTION menu 
the projector will check the RGB IN1 port first. If no input is detected at the port, 
the projector will check the RGB IN port.
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RESET 
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MENU 
RESET 
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Operating
Adjusting the zoom and focus
. Use the zoom ring to adjust the screen size.  
. Use the focus ring to focus the picture.
Selecting an aspect ratio 
. Press the ASPECT button on the remote control.   
Each time you press the button, the projector switches the mode for aspe\
ct 
ratio in turn. 
 For an RGB and MIU signal
NORMAL  4:3  6:9  SMALL 
  
 For a video signal, s-video signal or component video signal
4:3  6:9  4:9  SMALL 
  
 For a no signal 
4:3 (fixed)
● The NORMAL mode keeps the original aspect ratio of the signal.
● Performing the automatic adjustment initializes the aspect ratio setting.
Searching an input signal
. Press the SEARCH button on the remote control.
The projector will start to check its input ports in order to 
find any input signals.
When an input is found, the projector will stop searching and display th\
e image. 
If no signal is found, the projector will return to the state selected b\
efore the 
operation.
RGB IN  
 RGB IN   MIU  COMPONENT VIDEO  S-VIDEO  VIDEO  
   
Zoom ringFocus ring
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Selecting an input signal (continued)
. Press the VIDEO button on the remote control to select an 
input for video signal.  
Each time you press the button, the projector switches its 
video input port as below. 
COMPONENT VIDEO  S-VIDEO  VIDEO  
   
● If the VIDEO button is pushed (when switching from RGB to VIDEO signals) 
when TURN ON is selected for the AUTO SEARCH item in the OPTION menu 
the projector will check the COMPONENT VIDEO port first. If no input is 
detected at the port, projector will begin to check other ports in above\
 order.
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Operating
Using the automatic adjustment feature
. Press the AUTO button on the remote control.  
 For an RGB signal 
The vertical position, the horizontal position, the horizontal 
phase and the horizontal size will be automatically adjusted. 
And the aspect ratio will be automatically set to default. Make sure tha\
t the 
application window is set to its maximum size prior to attempting to use\
 this 
feature. A dark picture may still be incorrectly adjusted. Use a bright picture 
when adjusting.
 For a video signal or s-video signal 
The video format best suited for the respective input signal will be selected 
automatically. 
This function is available only when the AUTO mode is selected to the 
VIDEO FORMAT item in the INPUT menu (35). For a component video 
signal, the signal type is identified automatically independently of this 
function. 
 For a video signal, s-video signal or component video signal 
The vertical position, horizontal position and aspect ratio will be automatically 
set to default.
 For a component video signal 
The horizontal phase will be automatically set to default.
● The automatic adjustment operation requires about 10 seconds. Also please 
note that it may not function correctly with some input.
Adjusting the position
. Press the POSITION button on the remote control. 
The “POSITION” indication will appear on the screen.
. Use the cursor buttons ▲/▼/◄/► to adjust the picture 
position.
When you want to reset the operation, press the RESET button on the remote 
control during the operation.
To complete this operation, press the POSITION button again. Even if you \
don’t 
do anything, the dialog will automatically disappear after a few seconds\
.
● When this function is performed at a video signal, a certain extra such as a line 
may appear outside a picture.
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Using the magnify feature
. Press the ON button of MAGNIFY on the remote control.   
The “MAGNIFY” indication will appear on the screen 
(although the indication will disappear in several seconds with 
no operation), and the projector will enter the MAGNIFY mode.
. Use the cursor buttons ▲/▼ to adjust the zoom level. 
To move the zoom area, press the POSITION button in the MAGNIFY mode, 
then use the cursor buttons ▲/▼/◄/► to move the area. And to finalize the 
zoom area, press the POSITION button again.
To exit the MAGNIFY mode and restore the screen to normal, press the OFF 
button of MAGNIFY on the remote control. 
● The projector automatically exits the MAGNIFY mode when the input signal is 
changed, or when the display condition is changed. 
● Although in the MAGNIFY mode, the keystone distortion condition may vary, it 
will be restored when the projector exits the MAGNIFY mode.
Operating
Correcting the keystone distortions
. Press the KEYSTONE button on the 
remote control. A dialog will appear on the 
screen to aid you in correcting the distortion.
. Use  the  cursor  buttons  ▲/▼  to  select 
AUTO  or  MANUAL  operation,  and  press  the  button  ►  to 
perform the following.  
)  AUTO executes automatic vertical keystone correction. 
)  MANUAL displays a dialog for vertical keystone correction. 
 
Use the buttons ▲/▼ for adjustment.
To close the dialog and complete this operation, press 
the KEYSTONE button again. Even if you don’t do 
anything, the dialog will automatically disappear after 
a few seconds.
● The adjustable range for correction will vary among inputs. For some input, this 
function may not work well.
● When V:INVERT or H&V:INVERT is selected to the MIRROR item in the 
SETUP menu, if the projector screen is inclined or angled downward, the Auto 
Keystone function may not work correctly.
● When the zoom adjustment is set to the TELE (telephoto focus), this correction 
may be excessive. This function should be used when the zoom adjustment is 
set to the WIDE (wide-angle focus) whenever possible.
● When vertical degree is almost 0 degree, the automatic keystone distortion 
correction may not work.
● When vertical degree is almost ±30 degree, the automatic keystone distortion 
correction may not work well.
● This function will be unavailable when Transition Detector is on (50).
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Freezing the screen
. Press the FREEZE button on the remote control.  
The “FREEZE” indication will appear on the screen, and the 
projector will enter the FREEZE mode.
To exit the FREEZE mode and restore the screen to normal, 
press the FREEZE button again. 
● The projector automatically exits the FREEZE mode when the input signal 
changes, or when one of the projector’s buttons or the remote control buttons 
of STANDBY/ON, SEARCH, RGB, VIDEO, BLANK, AUTO, ASPECT, VOLUME, 
MUTE, KEYSTONE, POSITION, MENU, MAGNIFY and MY BUTTON is 
pressed.
● If the projector continues projecting a still image for a long time, the LCD panel 
might possibly be printed. Do not leave the projector in the FREEZE mode\
 for 
too long.
Temporarily blanking the screen
. Press the BLANK button on the remote control.  
The blank screen will be displayed instead of the screen of 
input signal. Please refer to the BLANK item in the SCREEN 
menu (39).
To exit the blank screen and return to the input signal screen, press the\
  
BLANK button again. 
● The projector automatically returns to the input signal screen when one of 
the projector’s buttons or the remote control buttons is pressed or one of the 
commands (except get commands) is transmitted to the control port.
Operating
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FREEZE 
OFF 
ON MAGNIFY 
ASPECT AUTO BLANK 
MUTE 
VOLUME 
KEYSTONEMY BUTTON
POSITION 
1 2
ESC 
ENTER 
MENU 
RESET 
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VIDEO RGB  SEARCH 
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OFF 
ON MAGNIFY 
ASPECT AUTO BLANK 
MUTE 
VOLUME 
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Operating
Operating the computer screen
CAUTION  ►Mistaken use of the mouse/keyboard control could damage 
your equipment. 
• While using this function, please connect only with a computer. 
• Before connecting, read the manuals of the computer you will connec\
t. 
NOTE  • It may not be possible to control notebook PC, and other computer\
s with 
built-in pointing device (e.g. track ball), using this remote control.\
 In this case, before 
connecting go into BIOS (system setup) and select external mouse, and \
disable the 
pointing device. In addition, the mouse may not function if the computer\
 does not have 
the needed utility program. See your computer’s hardware manual for details.
• The USB control can be used with Windows 95 OSR . or higher. It may not be 
possible to use the remote control, depending on the computer’s configurations and 
mouse drivers.
• The USB control can be used only for the functions listed below. You cannot do things 
like press two buttons at once (for instance, pressing two buttons at t\
he same time to 
move the mouse pointer diagonally).
• This function is not available while the lamp is warming up (the POWER \
indicator 
flashes green), and while adjusting the volume and display, correcting for trapezoidal 
distortion, zooming in on the screen, using the BLANK function, or displ\
aying the menu 
screen.
USB mouse and keyboard control
. Connect the projector’s USB port to the computer via the mouse cable.
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Available functionRemote control operation
Move pointerUse ▲, ▼, ◄, ► buttons
Left click with mousePress ENTER button
Right click with mousePress RESET button
Press keyboard’s HOME keyPress HOME button
Press keyboard’s END keyPress END button
Press keyboard’s PAGE UP keyPress PAGE UP button
Press keyboard’s PAGE DOWN keyPress PAGE DOWN button
Press keyboard’s ESC keyPress ESC button 
						

							
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Multifunctional settings
Multifunctional settings
Using the menu function
This projector has the following menus: PICTURE, IMAGE, INPUT, SETUP, SCREEN, 
OPTION, MIU, and EASY MENU. EASY MENU consists of functions often used, and 
the other menus are classified into each purpose. Each of these menus is operated 
using the same methods. The basic operations of these menus are as follows.
. Press the MENU button on the remote control or one of 
the cursor buttons on the projector.   
The Advanced MENU or EASY MENU will appear. 
In the EASY MENU
. If you want to change it to the Advanced MENU, select the 
"Go to Advanced Menu"
3. Use the cursor buttons ▲/▼ to select an item to operate.
4. Use the cursor buttons◄/► to operate the item.
In the Advanced MENU
. Use the cursor buttons ▲/▼ to select a menu. 
If you want to change it to the EASY MENU, select the 
EASY MENU. 
Then press the cursor button ► on the projector or remote 
control, or the ENTER button on the remote control to select 
an item. The display of the selected menu will be active.
3. Use the cursor buttons ▲/▼ to select an item to operate. 
Then press the cursor button ► on the projector or remote control, or the ENTER button 
on the remote control to progress. The operation menu of the selected item will appear.
4. Use the cursor buttons▲/▼ to operate the item.
● When you want to reset the operation, press the RESET button on the remote control 
during the operation. Note that items whose functions are performed simultaneously 
with operation (ex. LANGUAGE, H PHASE, VOLUME etc.) cannot be reset. 
● In the advanced menu, when you want to return to the previous display, press the cursor 
button ◄ on the projector or remote control, or the ESC button on the remote con\
trol.
5. Press the MENU button on the remote control again to close the menu 
and complete this operation. Even if you don't do anything, the dialog w\
ill 
automatically disappear after about 0 seconds.
● Some functions cannot be performed when a certain input port is selected, or 
when a certain input signal is displayed.
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EASY Menu
EASY Menu
ItemDescription
ASPECTUsing the buttons ◄/► switches the mode for aspect ratio. See the ASPECT item in the IMAGE menu (32).
AUTO KEYSTONE EXECUTE
Using the button ► executes the auto keystone function. See the AUTO KEYSTONE EXECUTE item in the SETUP menu (37).This function will be unavailable when Transition Detector is on (50).
KEYSTONEUsing the buttons ◄/► corrects the keystone distortion.See the item KEYSTONE of section SETUP menu. (37)This function will be unavailable when Transition Detector is on (50).
 PICTURE MODE
Using the buttons ◄/► switches the mode of picture type. The modes of picture type are combinations of a mode of GAMMA and a mode of COLOR TEMP. Choose a suitable mode according to the projected source.
               NORMAL ó CINEMA ó DYNAMIC 
  WHITEBOARD ó BOARD(GREEN) ó BOARD(BLACK)
NORMAL:  
(COLOR TEMP = MID DEFAULT) + (GAMMA = # DEFAULT)CINEMA:  
(COLOR TEMP = LOW DEFAULT) + (GAMMA = # DEFAULT)DYNAMIC:  (COLOR TEMP = HIGH DEFAULT) + (GAMMA = #3 DEFAULT)BOARD(BLACK):   (COLOR TEMP = Hi-BRIGHT- DEFAULT) + (GAMMA = #4 DEFAULT)
BOARD(GREEN):   (COLOR TEMP = Hi-BRIGHT- DEFAULT) + 
(GAMMA = #4 DEFAULT)
WHITEBOARD:   (COLOR TEMP = MID DEFAULT) + (GAMMA = #5 
DEFAULT)
• When the combination of GAMMA and COLOR TEMP differs from pre-assigned modes above, the display on the menu for the PICTURE MODE is “CUSTOM”. Please refer to the GAMMA (29) and COLOR TEMP (30) items in the PICTURE menu.• When this function is performed, a certain extra such as a line may appear.
BRIGHTNESSUsing the buttons ◄/► adjusts the brightness.See the item BRIGHTNESS in the PICTURE menu (29).
With the EASY MENU, items shown in the table below can 
be performed. 
Select an item using the cursor buttons ▲/▼ on the 
projector or remote control. Then perform it referring to the 
following table. 
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EASY Menu
ItemDescription
CONTRASTUsing the buttons ◄/► adjusts the contrast.See the CONTRAST item in the PICTURE menu (29).
COLORUsing the buttons ◄/► adjusts the strength of whole color.See the COLOR item in the PICTURE menu (30).
TINTUsing the buttons ◄/► adjusts the tint.See the TINT item in the PICTURE menu (30).
SHARPNESS
Using the buttons ◄/► adjusts the sharpness.See the SHARPNESS item in the PICTURE menu (30).• There may be some noise when an adjustment is made. This is not a malfunction.
WHISPERUsing the buttons ◄/► turns off/on the whisper mode.See the WHISPER item in the SETUP menu (37).
MIRROR
Using the buttons ◄/► switches the mode for mirror status.
See the MIRROR item in the SETUP menu (38).
If Transition Detector is TURN ON and MIRROR status is changed, Transition Detector Alarm (50) will be displayed when projector is restarted after the power switch is turned off.
RESET
Performing this item resets all of the items of EASY MENU except FILTER TIME and LANGUAGE. A dialog is displayed for confirmation. Selecting RESET using the button ▲ performs resetting.
FILTER TIME
Performing this item resets the filter timer which counts usage time 
of the air filter.A dialog is displayed for confirmation. Selecting RESET using the button ▲ performs resetting. 
See the FILTER TIME item in the OPTION menu (43).
LANGUAGE
Using the buttons ◄/► selects the LANGUAGE item to toggle the menu language. Refer to description of LANGUAGE in the 
SCREEN menu (39).
~Note~When PC-LESS presentation or e-SHOT is being used, the language is not likely to be changed correctly.
Go toAdvanced Menu
Select “Go to Advanced Menu” and press the button ► or the ENTER button to use the menu of PICTURE, IMAGE, INPUT, SETUP, SCREEN, OPTION or MIU.
EASY Menu (continued)