Dukane Projector 8934A User Manual

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IMAGE menu
ItemDescription
H PHASE
Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the horizontal phase to eliminate flicker.
Right  ó Left
• This item can be selected only for a computer signal or a 
component video signal. This function is unavailable for a signal 
from the HDMI port.
H SIZE Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the horizontal size.
Small  ó Large
• This item can be selected only for a computer signal. This function 
is unavailable for a signal from the  HDMI port.
• When this adjustment is excessive, the picture may not be 
displayed correctly. In such a case, please reset the adjustment 
by pressing the  RESET button on the remote control during this 
operation.
• Images might appear degraded when this function is operated, but 
it is not a malfunction.
AUTO ADJUST  EXECUTE Selecting this item performs the automatic adjustment feature.
For a computer signal
The vertical position, the horizontal position and the horizontal 
phase will be automatically adjusted.  
Make sure that 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
The video format best suited for the respective input signal will 
be selected automatically. This function is available only when 
the AUTO is selected for the VIDEO FORMAT item in the INPUT 
menu (

43). The vertical position and horizontal position will be 
automatically set to the default.
For a component video signal
The vertical position and horizontal position will be automatically 
set to the default. The horizontal phase will be automatically 
adjusted.
• The automatic adjustment operation requires approx. 10 seconds. 
Also please note that it may not function correctly with some input. 
• When this function is performed for a video signal, a certain extra 
such as a line may appear outside a picture.
• When this function is performed for a computer signal, a black 
frame may be displayed on the edge of the screen, depending on 
the computer model. 
• The items adjusted by this function may vary when the FINE or 
DISABLE is selected for the AUTO ADJUST item of the SERVICE 
item in the OPTION menu (
 63). 
						

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INPUT menu
INPUT menu
From the INPUT menu, items shown in the table 
below can be performed.
Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons, and 
press the ► cursor button or ENTER button to 
execute the item. Then perform it according to the 
following table.
ItemDescription
PROGRESSIVE Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the progress mode.
TV  ó FILM 
ó OFF
  
• This function works only for a video signal, component video signal 
(of 480i@60 or 576i@50 or 1080i@50/60) and an HDMITM signal (of 
480i@60 or 576i@50 or 1080i@50/60).
• When TV or FILM is selected, the screen image will be sharp. 
FILM adapts to the 2-3 Pull-Down conversion system. But these 
may cause a certain defect (for example, jagged line) of the picture 
for a quick moving object. In such a case, please select OFF, even 
though the screen image may lose sharpness.
VIDEO NR Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the noise reduction mode.
HIGH  ó MID 
ó LOW
   
• This function works only for a video signal, component video signal 
(of 480i@60 or 576i@50 or 1080i@50/60) and an HDMI™ signal (of 
480i@60 or 576i@50 or 1080i@50/60). 
COLOR SPACE Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the mode for color space.
AUTO  ó RGB 
ó SMPTE240 
ó REC709 
ó REC601
      
• This item can be selected only for a computer signal, component 
video signal or an HDMI™ signal.
• The AUTO mode automatically selects the optimum mode.
• The AUTO operation may not work well at some signals. In such a 
case, it might be good to select a suitable mode except AUTO.
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INPUT menu
ItemDescription
VIDEO FORMAT The video format for VIDEO port can be set.
Using the ◄/► buttons 
switches 
the mode for video format.
AUTO   ó  NTSC  
ó  PAL  
ó  SECAM
      N-PAL  ó M-PAL 
ó NTSC4.43 
• This item is performed only for a video signal from the  VIDEO port.
• The AUTO mode automatically selects the optimum mode.
• The AUTO operation may not work well for some signals. If the 
picture becomes unstable (e.g. an irregular picture, lack of color), 
please select the mode according to the input signal.
HDMI FORMAT Using the ◄/► cursor buttons switches the video format for an 
input from the HDMI port.
AUTO   ó  VIDEO  
ó  COMPUTER
Feature
AUTO automatically sets the optimum mode.
VIDEO sets the suitable mode for DVD signals.
COMPUTER sets the suitable mode for computer signals.
• When the COMPUTER is selected, or when the AUTO is selected 
and the projector recognizes that it receives computer signals, the 
functions COLOR (PICTURE menu), TINT (PICTURE menu) and 
OVER SCAN (IMAGE menu) are unavailable.
HDMI RANGE Using the ◄/► cursor buttons changes the digital range for input 
from the HDMI port.
AUTO   ó  NORMAL  
ó  ENHANCED
Feature
AUTO automatically sets the optimum mode.
NORMAL s
ets the suitable mode for DVD signals. (16-235)
ENHANCED
sets the suitable mode for computer signals. (0-255)
• If the contrast of the screen image is too strong or too weak, try 
finding a more suitable mode.
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INPUT menu
ItemDescription
COMPUTER IN The computer input signal type for 
COMPUTER IN1 and IN2 ports 
can be set.
(1) 
 Use the ▲/▼ buttons to select the  COMPUTER IN port to be set.
(2)  Use the ◄/► buttons to select 
the computer input signal type.
     (COMPUTER IN1) AUTO  ó SYNC ON G OFF
     (COMPUTER IN2) AUTO  ó SYNC ON G OFF 
ó MONITOR OUT
• Selecting the AUTO mode allows you to input a sync on G signal 
or component video signal from the port (
 12).
• In the AUTO mode, the picture may be distorted with certain 
input signals. In such a case, remove the signal connector so that 
no signal is received and select the SYNC ON G OFF, and then 
reconnect the signal.
FRAME LOCK Set the frame lock function on/off for each port.
(1) 
 Use the ▲/▼ buttons to select 
the input ports.
(2) 
 Use the ◄/► buttons to turn the 
frame lock function on/off .
ON  ó OFF
• This item can be performed only on a signal with a vertical 
frequency of 49 to 51Hz, 59 to 61 Hz.
• When ON is selected, moving pictures are displayed more 
smoothly.
• This function is unavailable for a signal from the HDMI (of 
480i@60 or 576i@50 or 1080i@50/60) port.
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INPUT menu
ItemDescription
RESOLUTION The resolution for the 
COMPUTER IN1 and COMPUTER IN2 input 
signals can be set on this projector.
(1) 
 In the INPUT menu select the RESOLUTION using the ▲/▼ 
buttons and press the ► button. 
The RESOLUTION menu will be  
displayed.
(2) 
 In the RESOLUTION menu select the 
resolution you wish to display using 
the ▲/▼ buttons.  
Selecting AUTO will set a resolution 
appropriate to the input signal.
(3) 
 Pressing the ► or ENTER button when 
selecting a STANDARD resolution will 
automatically adjust the horizontal and 
vertical positions, clock phase and 
horizontal size. The INPUT_INFORMATION dialog will be 
displayed.
(4) 
 To set a custom resolution use the ▲/▼ buttons to select 
the CUSTOM and the RESOLUTION_CUSTOM box will be 
displayed.  Set the horizontal (HORZ) and 
vertical (VERT) resolutions using 
the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons. 
This function may not support all 
resolutions.
(5) 
 Move the cursor to OK on screen and press the ► or ENTER 
button. The message "ARE YOU SURE YOU WISH TO 
CHANGE RESOLUTION?" appears. T

o save the setting, press 
the ► button.  
The horizontal and vertical positions, clock phase and horizontal 
size will be automatically adjusted. The INPUT_INFORMATION dialog 
will be displayed.
(6) 
 To revert back to 

the previous resolution without saving changes, 
move the cursor to CANCEL on screen and press the ◄ or 
ENTER button. 
The screen will then return to the RESOLUTION menu displaying 
the previous resolution.
• For some pictures, this function may not work well.
STANDARD   ↓
CUSTOM  ↓ 
						

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SETUP menu
SETUP menu
From the SETUP menu, items shown in the table 
below can be performed.
Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons, and 
press the ► cursor button or ENTER button to 
execute the item. Then perform it according to the 
following table.
ItemDescription
 KEYSTONEUsing the ◄/► buttons corrects the vertical keystone distortion.
Shrink the bottom of the image  ó Shrink the top of the image
• The adjustable range of this function will vary among inputs. For 
some input, this function may not work well.
• When the zoom adjustment is set to the TELE (telephoto focus), 
this function may be excessive. This function should be used when 
the zoom adjustment is set to the full WIDE (wide-angle focus) 
whenever possible.
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SETUP menu
ItemDescription
LAMP &  FILTER AUTO 
ECO 
MODE Using the ▲/▼ buttons turns on/off the AUTO ECO MODE.
ON  ó OFF
• When ON is selected, the projector will always be set to ECO-2 at 
start-up regardless of the ECO MODE (
 below
) setting. An OSD 
message “AUTO ECO MODE” will be displayed for a while when 
the projector starts with this function activated.
ECO 
MODE Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the ECO MODE. 
OFF  ó ECO-1 
ó ECO-2 
ó INTELLIGENT ECO 
ó SAVER
• When the ECO-1/2 is selected, acoustic noise and screen 
brightness are reduced.
• When INTELLIGENT ECO is selected, the brightness of the 
lamp changes according to the level of the input signal. The lamp 
becomes brighter when the input signal level is high and darker 
when the level is low. If dark images are projected continuously, the 
brightness of the lamp may increase to maintain its performance. 
• When SAVER is selected, you can select the time within 1 to 30 
min. for SAVER MODE using the ► button. If the image signal level 
doesn’t change more than the period set, the lamp brightness is 
reduced and electric power consumption decreased. If the image 
signal level changes or any buttons are operated, the lamp will 
brighten again. If dark images are projected continuously, the 
brightness of the lamp may increase to maintain its performance. 
• When AUTO ECO MODE  (
above) is set to ON, the projector 
will always be set to ECO-2 at start-up regardless this setting.
LAMP  TIME The lamp time is the usage time of the lamp, counted after the last 
resetting.
Pressing the RESET button on the remote control or the ► button 
of the projector displays a dialog. 
To reset the lamp time, select the OK using the ► button.
CANCEL
 ð OK
• Please reset the lamp time only when you have replaced the lamp, 
for a suitable indication about the lamp.
• 
For the lamp replacement, see the section  Replacing the lamp (74).
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SETUP menu
ItemDescription
LAMP &  FILTER(conti-nued) FILTER 
TIME The filter time is the usage time of the air filter, counted after the last 
resetting.
Pressing the RESET button on the remote control or the ► button 
of the projector displays a dialog. 
To reset the filter time, select the OK using the ► button.
CANCEL
 ð OK
• 
Please reset the filter time only when you have cleaned or replaced 
the air filter, for a suitable indication about the air filter.
• For the air filter cleaning, see the section  Cleaning and replacing 
the air filter (
 76).
FILTER 
MESSAGE
Use the ▲/▼ button to set the timer for notifying by the message 
when to replace the filter unit 
             100h  ó ········· 
ó 5000h 
ó OFF
After choosing an item except OFF, the message “REMINDER *** 
HRS PASSED ....” will appear after the timer reaches the interval 
time set by this feature (
 80). 
When the OFF is chosen, the message will not appear. Utilize this 
feature to keep the air filter clean, setting the suitable time according 
to your environment of this projector.
• Please take care of the filter unit periodically, even if there is 
no message. If the air filter becomes to be blocked by dust or 
other matter, the internal temperature will rise, which could cause 
malfunction, or reduce the lifetime of the projector.
• Please be careful with the operating environment of the projector 
and the condition of the filter unit.
INSTALLATION Pressing the ►button displays the dialog for changing the 
INSTALLATION setting.
Use the ▲/▼ buttons to select the desired setting on the 
INSTALLATION dialog.
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ItemDescription
STANDBY MODE Using ▲/▼ buttons switches the standby mode setting between 
NORMAL and SAVING. 
NORMAL  ó SAVING
When SAVING is selected, the power consumption in the standby 
mode is lowered with some functional restriction as below:
• When SAVING is selected, the RS-232C communication control 
except to turn the projector on and the network function are disabled 
while the projector is in the standby mode. If the COMMUNICATION 
TYPE in the COMMUNICATION menu is set to NETWORK 
BRIDGE, all of the RS-232C commands are disabled  (
65).
• When SAVING is selected, STANDBY setting of AUDIO SOURCE 
(
 50) is invalid, no signal is output from 
AUDIO OUT port and no 
sound from a built-in speaker.
• When SAVING is selected, STANDBY setting of MONITOR OUT 
is invalid, and no signal is output from  MONITOR OUT port in the 
standby mode.
• The USB connection is disabled while the projector is in standby 
mode if the STANDBY MODE item in the SETUP menu of the 
projector is set to SAVING.
• This function will be unavailable when NETWORK BRIDGE 
is selected for COMMUNICATION TYPE. (
 OPTION menu > 
SERVICE > COMMUNICATION)
SETUP menu 
						

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AUDIO menu
AUDIO menu
From the AUDIO menu, items shown in the table 
below can be performed. Select an item using the 
▲/▼ cursor buttons, and press the ► cursor button 
or the ENTER button to execute the item. Then 
perform it according to the following table.
 
ItemDescription
VOLUME Using the ◄/► buttons adjusts the volume.     Low 
ó High
SPEAKER Using the ▲/▼ buttons turns on/off the built-in speaker.
ON  ó OFF
When OFF is selected, the built-in speaker does not work.
AUDIO SOURCE While the image signal from the input port chosen in step (1) is 
projected, the audio signal from the input port selected in step 
(2) is output to both the AUDIO OUT port and built-in speaker of 
this projector. However, the built-in speaker does not work when 
SPEAKER is set to OFF.
(1) 
 Choose a picture input port using the  
▲/▼ buttons. Choose STANDBY to select the sound  
output in the standby mode. 
(2) 
 Select an audio input port or the mute  
icon using the ◄/► buttons. 
The icons indicate the following;
No.1: AUDIO IN1 port
 No.2: AUDIO IN2 port 
No.3: AUDIO IN3 port No.4: HDMI port : mutes the sound
• Audio input from port No. 2 can only be selected by  HDMI input 
port.
• Even if the projector is in the standby mode, cooling fans may 
work and make noises when the built-in speaker is in operation.
• 
C.C. (Closed Caption) is automatically activated when   is selected 
and an input signal containing C.C. is received. This function is available
only when the signal is NTSC for  VIDEO, or 480i@60 for COMPUTER
IN1  or COMPUTER IN2 , and when AUTO is selected for DISPLAY in the
C.C. menu under the SCREEN menu (
 56).