Kodak Dp2900 Projector User Manual

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Image Quality
Problem Solution 
Color or text is not projected. Adjust the brightness up or down until 
the text is visible.
Some text or fonts are not 
sharp with a computer as an 
image source.For optimal results, set the computer’s 
resolution to 1024 x 768. (Refer to your 
computer user manual.) It may be 
necessary to reduce the keystone 
correction for optimum results.
Image isnt centered on the 
screen. • Be sure that the projector is at a 90° 
angle to the screen.
• Use the software to reposition the 
image. “Horizontal position (computer 
source only)” on page 37 and “Vertical 
position (computer source only)” on 
page 37.
Image is out of focus. • Turn the projection lens to focus the 
image.
• Make sure that the projection screen is 
at least 3 ft (.9 m) from the projector.
• Check the projection lens to see if it 
needs cleaning.
Image and menus are 
reversed from left to right.
•If projecting from behind a screen, 
make sure that Rear Projection is 
selected.
•If projecting from in front of a screen, 
make sure that Front Projection is 
selected.
Image appears flat with no 
contrastAdjust the contrast. See “Contrast” on 
page 33.
Image appears washed out or 
dark.• Check the projection lens to see if it 
needs cleaning.
• Adjust the brightness. See “Brightness” 
on page 33. 
						

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Image is noisy or streaked. Try these steps in this order.
 1. Deactivate the screen saver on 
your computer.
 2. Turn 
Auto Image off and then 
back on again. See “Auto 
Image” on page 36. 
 3. Turn 
Auto Image off and adjust 
the synchronization and 
tracking manually to find an 
optimal setting. See “Manual 
Sync (computer source only)” 
on page 37 and “Manual 
Tracking (computer source 
only)” on page 37.
• Try connecting to another computer. 
The problem could be with your 
computers video card.
Image is wider at the top or 
bottom of the screen. This keystoning effect is caused by the 
projection angle not being perpendicular 
to the screen. Adjust the keystoning. See 
“Keystone (computer source only)” on 
page 35. 
Image is wider at one side 
than the otherMake sure the projector is at a 90 degree 
angle to the screen.
Projected colors dont match 
the computer or video source 
colors.Use the KODAK Image Manager to 
select a setting that is more acceptable.
Important: The KODAK Image Manager 
settings work best if you select 
Reset from the Adjust Tab each 
time before selecting an Image 
Manager setting.
If further adjustment is needed, optimize 
the brightness, tint, color and contrast 
from the Image Menu. 
Problem Solution  
						

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Lamp
Problem Cause and Solution
No light is coming from the 
lamp.
                                             • Make sure that the power cord is 
properly connected to a fully functional 
AC electric outlet. The Power light 
blinks when the power is connected but 
the projector is not turned on. The 
Power light is a steady green when the 
lamp is running. 
• Make sure that the power cord is 
properly connected to the projector.
• Make sure that you have removed the 
lens cap on the projector lens at the front 
of the projector.
• Make sure you have pressed the Power 
button and the Power light is a steady 
green.
• Check the projectors lamp to make sure 
that it is securely connected to the 
projector.
• Make sure that the lamp module door is 
fully closed. 
• Make sure that the cable connectors do 
not have any bent pins.
• Replace the lamp.
Lamp shuts off. • A minor power surge may cause the 
lamp to shut off. Unplug the projector, 
wait at least a minute, then plug it back 
in.
•Make sure the vents are not blocked.
• Replace the lamp module.
Lamp seems to be getting 
dimmerThe lamp begins to lose brightness when 
it has been in use for a long time. 
Replace the lamp as described in 
“Replacing the Projection Lamp” on 
page 46. 
						

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Image Source
Problem Cause and Solution
The S-Video image source 
does not appear.Some inexpensive cables are not 
compatible with the projector. Be sure to 
use a high quality cable.
Only the start-up screen 
appears and not the image 
from the image source. • Verify that the cables are connected 
correctly. 
• Verify that the proper image source is 
connected and that it is selected on the 
Setup tab of the menus.
• Make sure that the image source is 
turned on.
• Turn off everything and power up again 
in the proper order. 
• Make sure that your laptops external 
video port is turned on. See the 
computer manual for details.
•Make sure your computer’s video board 
is installed and configured correctly.
•Make sure your computer has a 
compatible video board. The projector 
isn’t CGA, EGA or SXGA compatible.
•If you’re using Windows 98:
 1.Open “My Computer” icon, the 
Control Panel folder and then the 
Display icon.
 2.Click the Settings tab.
 3.Verify that the Desktop area is set to 
1024x768 or less.
No image is displayed• Make sure that you have removed the 
lens cap.
• Make sure that the lamp is switched on. 
						

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Appendix A
Specifications
The KODAK DP2900 Digital Projector  must be operated and stored 
within the temperature and humidity ranges specified.
Temperature
Operating 50 to 104° F (10 to 40° C)
Non-operating -4 to 158
° F (-20 to 70° C)
Humidity
Operating and non-oper. 5% to 95% relative humidity, non-
condensing
Dimensions
8.75 x 9.75 x 2.5 inches (22.2 x 24.8 x 6.4 cm)
Weight
4.8 lbs. (2.2 kg) unpacked
Altitude
Operating 0 to 10,000 feet (3,048 meters)
Non-operating 0 to 40,000 feet (12,192 meters) 
						

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Optics
Focus Range 4.9 - 16 feet (1.5-5 m)
Lamp
Type 120-watt VHP lamp
Input Power Requirements
100-120VAC 6A;50/60Hz 
200-240VAC 3A; 50Hz
Audio Input
Input Impedance 10K ohm nominal, AC coupled
Maximum Input Voltage (L
IN + RIN)PEAK < 4.5 V for THD 
£ 
0.3%
L
IN or RIN < 2.0 Vrms for THD 
£ 
0.3%
Sensitivity 100 mV at 1 KHz for 88 dB SPL at 1 
meter
Connector Type 3.5 mm (1/8 inch) stereo phone mini 
						

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Appendix B
Portable and Laptop Activation Chart
Many laptop computers do not automatically turn on their external 
video port when a projector is connected. Activation commands for 
some laptop computers are listed in the following table. (If your 
computer is not listed or the given command does not work, refer to 
the computer’s documentation for the appropriate command.) On 
many laptops, the activation function key is labeled with an icon, for 
example   or the text CRT/LCD.
Note: Usually, pressing the key commands once activates the 
external video port, pressing it again activates both the 
external and internal ports, and pressing it a third time 
activates the internal port. Refer to your computer 
documentation for details on your specific model.
Computer
Key command 
to 
activate portKey command 
to
de-activate 
port
Acer Ctrl-Alt-Esc (for 
setup)Ctrl-Alt-Esc (for 
setup)
AST* ** FN-D or Ctrl-D FN-D or Ctrl-D
Ctrl-FN-D Ctrl-FN-D
FN-F5 FN-F5
type from A:/IVGA/
CRTtype from A:/IVGA/
CRT
FN-F12 FN-F12 
						

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AMS FN-F2 FN-F2
AMT setup screen setup screen
AT & T F N - F 3
FN-F6FN-F3
FN-F6
Advanced Logic 
ResearchCtrl-Alt-V Ctrl-Alt-V
Altima Shift-Ctrl-Alt-C
setup VGA/
Conf.SimulscanShift-Ctrl-Alt-L
setup VGA/
Conf.Simulscan
Ambra** FN-F12 FN-F12
FN-F5 FN-F5
F2/Choose Option/
F5F2/Choose Option/
F5
Amrel* ** setup menu setup menu
Shift-Ctrl-D Shift-Ctrl-D
Apple see Mac Portable and Mac PowerBook
Aspen automatic automatic
Award FN-F6 FN-F6
Computer
Key command 
to 
activate portKey command 
to
de-activate 
port 
						

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BCC* automatic reboot computer
Bondwell LCD or CRT 
options after bootupreboot for LCD or 
CRT options to 
appear
Chaplet** setup screen setup screen
FN-F6 FN-F6
FN-F4 FN-F4
Chembook FN-F6 FN-F6
Commax Ctrl-Alt-#6 Ctrl-Alt-#5
Compaq* ** Ctrl-Alt-< Ctrl-Alt->
FN-F4 FN-F4
automatic automatic
mode/? (for setup 
option)mode/? (for setup 
option)
Compuadd* ** automatic automatic
Alt-F for screen 
setup optionAlt-F for screen 
setup option
Data General Ctrl-Alt-Command Ctrl-Alt-Command
Computer
Key command 
to 
activate portKey command 
to
de-activate 
port 
						

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Data General 
Walkabout2 CRT/X at DOS 
promptreboot
Datavue Ctrl-Shift-M Ctrl-Shift-M
DEC** FN-F5 FN-F5
FN-F4 FN-F4
Dell** Ctrl-Alt-< Ctrl-Alt->
Ctrl-Alt-F10 Ctrl-Alt-F10
FN-F8 (CRT/LCD) FN-F8
FN-D FN-D
FN-F12 FN-F12
Digital* automatic reboot
FN-F2 FN-F2
Dolch dip switch to CRT dip switch to LCD
Epson dip switch to CRT dip switch to LCD
Everex* setup screen option setup screen option
For-A Ctrl-Alt-Shift-C Ctrl-Shift-Alt-L
Fujitsu FN-F10
Computer
Key command 
to 
activate portKey command 
to
de-activate 
port