Toshiba Projector Tdp B3 User Manual

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Troubleshooting
Problem: Nothing on projection screen
Make sure that the power cord is properly connected to a fully 
functional AC electrical outlet. Make sure that the power cord 
is also properly connected to the projector.
If the projector is plugged into a power strip, make sure the 
power strip is turned on.
Make sure you have removed the lens cap on the projection 
lens at the front of the projector.
Make sure the lamp is switched on.
Check the projector ’s lamp to ensure that it is...

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Maintenance & Troubleshooting

You might need to turn everything off and power up the 
equipment again in the proper order. Refer to your com-
puter ’s documentation to determine the correct order.
Make sure your laptop’s external video port is turned on. See 
the “Portable and Laptop Activation Chart” on page 40 or 
your computer ’s manual for details.
Make sure your computer ’s video board is installed and con-
figured correctly.
Make sure your computer has a compatible video board. The...

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Problem: Image is out of focus
Turn the projection lens to focus the image.
Make sure the projection screen is at least 5 feet (1.5 m) from 
the projector.
Check the projection lens to see if it needs cleaning.
Problem: Image and menus are reversed left to right
Rear projection mode is probably turned on. Turn Rear Projec-
tion off in the Controls menu. The image should immediately 
return to forward projection. See “Rear Projection” on 
page 24.
Problem: the projector displays vertical lines,...

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Maintenance & Troubleshooting
Problem: Projected colors don’t match the computer or video 
player’s colors
Just as there are differences in the displays of different moni-
tors, there are often differences between the computer image 
and the projected image. Adjust the brightness, tint and/or 
contrast from the Display menu. See “Brightness” on page 19, 
“Tint” on page 19 and “Contrast” on page 19. 
Problem: Lamp seems to be getting dimmer
The lamp begins to lose brightness when it has been in use...

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APPENDIX
Specifications
The TDP-B3 must be operated and stored within the temperature 
and humidity ranges specified. 
Te m p e r a t u r e
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)
We i g h t
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)
Optics
Focus...

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Appendix
Accessories
NOTE: Use only Toshiba-
approved accessories. Other
products have not been tested with
the projector.Power Cords (one ships with projector, type depends on country)
NOTE: You can purchase these
items by contacting your dealer.Standard Accessories 
(ship with the projector)
Quick Start
 card
User’s Guide
Soft Case
Shipping Box
M1-DA Analog Computer Cable 
Composite Video Cable
Computer Audio Cable 6 ft (1.8 m)
Audio Adapter (RCA to 3.5mm)
S-Video Cable
Macintosh Adaptor
Executive...

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Optional Accessories
Deluxe Carry Case
Shipping Case (ATA approved)
Deluxe Travel Case
M1-DA Digital Computer Cable 
PC Guardian Projector Cable Lock
40” Portable Projection Screen
50” Portable Projection Screen 

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Appendix
Portable and Laptop Activation Chart
Many laptop computers do not automatically turn on their exter-
nal video port when a projector is connected. Activation com-
mands 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 appro-
priate command.) On many laptops, the activation function key 
is labeled with an icon, for example   or the text CRT/LCD.
NOTE: Usually,...

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Apple see Mac Portable and Mac PowerBook
Aspen automatic automatic
Award FN-F6 FN-F6
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...

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Appendix
Everex* setup screen option setup screen option
For-A Ctrl-Alt-Shift-C Ctrl-Shift-Alt-L
Fujitsu FN-F10
Gateway FN-F3
FN-F1/FN-F1 again simul-
taneousFN-F3
FN-F1
Grid* ** FN-F2, choose auto or 
simultaneousFN-F2
Ctrl-Alt-Tab Ctrl-Alt-Tab
Hitachi FN-F7 FN-F7
Honeywell FN-F10 FN-F10
Hyundai setup screen option setup screen option
IBM 970* automatic warm reboot
IBM ThinkPad** reboot, enter setup menu FN-F2
FN-F7, select choice from 
setup menu
FN-F1, select choice
FN-F5, select choice
PS/2 SC...