Kodak Dp2900 Projector User Manual

							KODAK DP2900 
User Guide
Digital Projector
with Kodak’s Exclusive
Image Manager  
						

							FCC Warning
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the 
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is 
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not 
installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. 
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be 
required to correct the interference at his own expense.
Canada
This Class A digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Safety Certifications
UL, CUL, TÜV, NOM
EN 55022 Warning
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment it may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be 
required to take adequate measures. The typical use is in a conference room, meeting room or auditorium.
Declaration of Conformity
Manufacturer: Eastman Kodak Company
Rochester, New York 14650 USA
We declare under our sole responsibility that the KODAK DP2900 Digital Projector conforms to the following directives 
and norms:
Directive 89/336/EEC, Amended by 93/68/EEC
EMI: EN 55022 (1992) Class A
EMC: EN 50082-1 (1992)
IEC 801-2, IEC 801-3, IEC 801-4
Directive 73/23/EEC, Amended by 93/68/EEC
Safety: EN 60950: 1992 + A1 + A2 + A3: 1995 +A4: 1997
May, 2000
Australian Certification C-tick mark 
						

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Table of Contents
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  vii
Introduction  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  11
Image Resolution  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Compatibility  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Unpacking the Projector  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Projector Features   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Usage Guidelines  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
If You Need Assistance   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Setting up the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  17
Connecting the Projector   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Starting the Projector   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Turning Off the Projector   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Using the Projector  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  25
Basic Image Adjustment  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Adjusting the Projector  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Using the Remote Control   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Using the Keypad and Remote Buttons    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Using the On-Screen Menus   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Display Menu   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Audio Menu   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Image Menu  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Controls Menu   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Language Menu  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Status Menu  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Using KODAK Image Manager  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Maintenance & Troubleshooting  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  45
Cleaning the Lens  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Replacing the Projection Lamp  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Replacing the Batteries in the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Using the Security Lock   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Troubleshooting   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 
						

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Appendix A  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  55
Appendix B  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  57
Portable and Laptop Activation Chart  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Appendix C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  67
Using Video Mirroring with a PowerBook Computer  . . . . . . . . 67
Appendix D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  69
Projected Image Size   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  71
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  75 
						

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Safety Instructions
Please read and follow all safety instructions provided before using 
your new projector. Failure to comply with safety instructions may 
result in fire, electrical shock, or personal injury and may damage or 
impair protection provided by equipment. Please save all safety 
instructions.
Safety Definitions
•Wa r n i n g : Statements identify conditions or practices that could 
result in personal injury.
•Caution: Statements identify conditions or practices that could 
result in damage to your equipment.
Safety Symbols
Attention: For information about usage of a feature, please refer to the 
User’s Guide.
Warn i ng : Hot surface. Do not touch.
An arrow pointing to the lamp door on the projector. 
						

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Safety Issues
•Wa r n i n g : Don’t look directly into the lens when the lamp is turned 
on.
•War ning: To replace the lamp, turn the projector off by 
unplugging the power cord. To avoid burns, wait 30 minutes 
before opening the lamp door. Follow all instructions provided 
in this User’s Guide.
•War ning: Please use the power cord provided. Connect the 
power cord to a receptacle with a protective safety (earth) 
ground terminal.
•Wa r n i n g : Refer all service to qualified service personnel. 
Servicing your own projector will void the warranty. See the 
following page for the customer service contact information.
•Caution: Don’t block ventilation openings.
•Caution: Don’t set liquids on the projector. Spilled liquids may 
damage your projector.
•Caution: Don’t place the projector on a hot surface or in direct 
sunlight.
•Caution: Do not drop the projector. Transport the projector in an 
KODAK-approved case. For accessory information go to our Web 
site at www.kodak.com/go/projectors.
Important Operating Considerations
Do not place the projector on a tablecloth or other soft covering that 
may block the vents. In the unlikely event of the bulb rupturing, 
thoroughly clean the area behind the projector and discard any edible 
items placed in that area.
Do not place objects in
this area behind the projector
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Battery Use
Read and follow all warnings and instructions supplied by the battery 
manufacturer.
Keep batteries away from children.
Store batteries in their original packaging.
When inserting batteries, verify that the (+) and (-) terminals are 
aligned correctly.
Replace all batteries of a set at the same time.
Do not mix new batteries with used ones.
Do not use batteries of different chemistries, capacities, brands or 
sizes together.  Leakage could result.
Do not disassemble, recharge, or short-circuit batteries.
Do not subject batteries to high temperature or fire.
Discard used batteries according to all applicable local and national 
regulations. 
In the unlikely event of contact with battery electrolyte, customers in 
the U.S. can contact the Kodak Information Center (KIC) at 
1-800-242-2424.  U.S. customers can also contact KIC for 
information regarding electrolyte removal from KODAK product 
components. Customers outside the U.S. can contact their local 
Kodak Customer Service representative.