Toshiba Projector Tdp P8 User Manual

							
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The default setting menu

This menu shows placement status and other settings.

Item  
  
Description

Projection 

mode

Sets projection mode in accordance with Placement Style.

Standard :
 The factory default setting.

Rear-Desktop:
 When you select this function, the projector 

reverses the image so you can project behind a translucent 

screen.

No signal 

power off

Set the timer to wait for the power to be turned off after signal input 

stops.

Press 
. Switch with 
 and 
.

Off
 (not turned off)/
1 min.
/
5 min.
/
10 min.
/
30 min.
/
60 min.

Auto input 

search

Set whether the input with signals is only selected or not.

On
Off

Lamp power 
[Note 1]
Sets the lamp power.

Low
Standard

Fan mode 
[Note 2]
Sets the cooling fan speed.

Standard
High

Reset all
Press 
. 

Resets all adjustments and settings to their factory settings.

Yes
No

Notes
1: When 
Lamp power
 is set to 
Low
, the screen becomes a little darker, but the cooling fan noise gets 
quieter.
2: Setting 
[Fan mode]
 to 
[High]
 increases the cooling fan speed. Set this option to use the projector, 
for example, at high altitude (over 1,500 meters above sea level).

Using the menu (Continued) 
						

							
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Manual adjustments and settings

The menu items of the Set up menu vary depending on the input type, as shown in the 

table below.

Use the
buttons to adjust the items in the table below, then press the 

button when you are fi nished.

Using the menu (Continued)
Select ItemDescriptionComputerY/PB/PRVideo
S-video
Auto. KeystoneAutomatically corrects the keystone 
distortion. Press .
Yes YesYes
KeystoneCorrect the keystone (trapezoid) distortion of 
the screen.
Screen shrinkingScreen shrinking
downwardupward
YesYesYes
Auto 
setting
Automatically adjusts items such as the 
samplingphase depending on the type of 
input signal.
Press the MENU  button.
YesNoNo
PhaseAdjust withto eliminate fl icker.YesNoNo
FrequencyAdjust withto eliminate periodic 
patterns and fl ickering when many vertical 
lines appear on the screen.
YesNoNo
H-positionAdjust the horizontal position of the image.
Move leftMove right
YesNoNo
V-positionAdjust the vertical position of the image.
Move downMove up
YesNoNo 
						

							
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Displaying Information (Status display)

This displays information about the input signal, lamp use time, etc.

“Yes”: displayed, “No”: not displayed

Using the menu (Continued)
ItemDescriptionComputerY/PB/PRVideo
S-video
InputInput source nameYesYesYes
Mode nameRGB input mode [Note 1]YesNoNo
H-resolutionHorizontal resolution (in dots)YesNoNo
V-resolutionVertical resolution (in dots)YesNoNo
H-frequencyHorizontal sync frequencyYesNoNo
V-frequencyVertical sync frequency [Note 2]YesNoNo
SyncSync signal polarity [Note 3]YesNoNo
Signal formatY/PB/PR signal formatNoYesNo
Video modeColor method of video signalNoNoYes
Lamp timeTime of lamp use [Note 4]YesYesYes
Lamp reset countThe count for lamp replacementYesYesYes
Total timeThe total time that this projector is usedYesYesYes
VersionFirmware version [Note 5]YesYesYes
Notes1: The mode of supported RGB signals p.39 is shown.2:Same as the refresh rate of the computer signal.3:Sync signal polarity shown as P (positive) or N (negative) for [H/V].4:Displays [Lamp time] as a measure of when the lamp should be replaced. (Cannot be used as a counter of guaranteed lamp time.) When the displayed time approaches 2,000 hours, consult with a store about getting a TLPLP8 replacement lamp (sold separately) prepared.5:[Version] shows the version of the projector’s internal control program. This version is referred to for customer service, etc.
Note
• The displayed information will not be refreshed if the status changes. To refresh the 
information, dismiss the display, then display it again. 
						

							
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Problem : No image appears on screen.
   Ensure all the cables and power connections are correctly and 
securely connected as described in the “Installation” section.
 Ensure the pins of connectors are not crooked or broken.
   Check if the projection lamp has been securely installed. Please 
refer to the “Replacing the lamp” section.
   Make sure you have removed the lens cap and the projector is 
switched on.
Problem : Partial, scrolling or incorrectly displayed image.
   Press “PJ Mode” on the Remote Control or press “AUTO SET” on 
the Control Panel.
  If you are using a PC:
 For Windows 3.x:
  1.   In the Windows Program Manager, double click the “Windows 
Setup” icon in the Main group.
  2.   Verify that your display resolution setting is less than
 or equal to 
1280 x 1024.
 For Windows 95, 98, 2000, XP:
  1.   From the “My Computer” icon, open the “Control Panel” folder, 
and double click the “Display” icon.
  2.  Select the “Settings” tab  
  3.  Click on the “Advanced Properties” button.
   If the projector is still not projecting the whole image, you will 
also need to change the monitor display you are using. Refer 
to the following steps.
 Trouble shooting
   If you experience trouble with the projector, refer to the 
following information.  If the problem persists, please 
contact your local reseller or service center.
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 4.   Verify the resolution setting is less than or equal to 1280 x 1024 
resolution.
  5.  Select the “Change” button under the “Monitor” tab .
  6.   Click on “Show all devices.” Next, select “Standard monitor 
types” under the SP box; choose the resolution mode you need 
under the “Models” box. 
  If you are using a Notebook:
  1.   First, follow the steps above to adjust resolution of the computer.
  2.  Press the toggle output settings. example:[Fn]+[F4]
   
   If you experience diffi culty changing resolutions or your monitor 
freezes, restart all equipment including the projector.
Problem : The screen of the Notebook or PowerBook com-
puter is not displaying a presentation.
 If you are using a Notebook PC:
   Some Notebook PCs may deactivate their own screens when a 
second display device is in use. Each has a different way to be 
reactivated.  Refer to your computer’s documentation for detailed 
information.
Problem : Image is unstable or fl ickering
 Use “Phase” to correct it.  Refer to page 33.
 Change the monitor color setting from your computer.
Problem : Image has vertical fl ickering bar
 Use “Frequency” to make an adjustment.  Refer to page 33.
   Check and reconfi gure the display mode of your graphic card to 
make it compatible with the product.
   
Compaq=>   [Fn]+[F4]
Dell =>   [Fn]+[F8]
Gateway=>  [Fn]+[F4]
IBM=>    [Fn]+[F7]
Mac Apple: System Preference-->Display-->Arrangement-->Mirror dis-play
Hewlett  =>   [Fn]+[F4]
Packard
NEC=>   [Fn]+[F3]
Toshiba =>   [Fn]+[F5]
Appendices (Continued) 
						

							
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Appendices (Continued)
Problem : Image is out of focus
  Adjusts the Focus Ring on the projector lens.  Refer to page 27.
   Make sure the projection screen is between the required distance 5 
to 40 feet (1.5 to 12.2 meters) from the projector.
Problem : The image is stretched when displaying 16: 9 
DVD.
The projector automatically detects 16:9 DVD and adjusts the aspect 
ratio by digitizing to full screen with 4:3 default setting.
If the image is still stretched, you will also need to adjust the aspect 
ratio by referring to the following:
 Please select 4:3 aspect ratio type on your DVD player if you are 
playing a 16:9 DVD.
 If you can’t select 4:3 aspect ratio type on your DVD player, please 
select 4:3 aspect ratio in the on screen menu.
Problem : Image is reversed.
  Select “Default setting ” from the OSD and adjust the projection 
direction.  See page 32.
Problem : Lamp burns out or makes a popping sound
  When the lamp reaches its end of life, it will burn out and may make 
a loud popping sound.  If this happens, the projector will not turn on 
until the lamp module has been replaced. To replace the lamp, follow 
the procedures in the “Replacing the Lamp”. See page 38.
Problem: LED lighting message
Steady light => 
No light => 
MessagePower LEDTemp LEDLamp LEDGreenOrangeRedStandby State (Input power cord)
Normal Mode
CoolingFlashing
Error (Lamp failed)
Error (Fan failed)Flashing
Error (Over Temp.)
Error (Lamp cover failed)Flashing
Error (Color wheel failed)FlashingFlashing 
						

							
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 Replacing the lamp
The projector will detect the lamp life itself.  It will show you a 
warning message “The Lamp life is ending” When you see this 
message, change the lamp.  
  Make sure the projector has been cooled down for at least 
one hour before changing the lamp. 
Warning: Lamp 
compartment is hot!  Allow it to cool down before changing lamp!
Warning: To 
reduce the risk of personal injury, do not drop the lamp module or touch the lamp bulb. The bulb may shatter and cause injury if it is dropped.
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Appendices (Continued)
Used Lamps
This  projector’s  lamps  contain  trace  amounts  of  environmentally  harmful  inorganic  mercury. 
Be careful not to break used lamps, and dispose of them in accordance with local regulations.
 Lamp Replacing Procedure: 
  1.   Switch off the power to the projector by pressing the Power 
button twice.
  2.  Allow the projector to cool down at least 1 hour.
  3.  Disconnect the power cord.
  4.  Use a screwdriver to remove the screw from the cover.

  5.  Push up and remove the cover.
 6.  Remove the 2 screws from the lamp module.
  7.  Pull out the lamp module. 

 To replace the lamp module, reverse the previous steps.
  8.  Reset the lamp timer.   
						

							
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Notes and Precautions

•
It is recommended that the lamp be replaced after 2,000 hours of use. When [Lamp time] 

reaches  2,000  hours,  the  icon 
  and  a  message  will  appear  with  a  beep  sound.  (After 

2,000 hours, they will appear when the power is on at the fi rst time every 100 hours.) This 

display disappears when you press 
 button.

•
Attach the outer lamp cover correctly so that it is not loose. If it is not attached correctly, 

the projector may fail to be powered on or the lamp may fail to come on.

•
Always replace the lamp with a new one.

•
The  lamp  is  made  out  of  glass.  Do  not  touch  the  glass  surface  with  your  bare  hands, 

bang it, or scratch it. (Dirt, jolts, scratches and the like could break the lamp.)

Appendices (Continued) 
						

							
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Appendices (Continued)
Remark : 
1.> “*”compressed computer image.
2.> The interlaced analog signals are not supported.
 Computer Compatibility (Analog)
This  project  supports  the  following  RGB  signals.  Note,  however,  that depending  on  the  computer  model,  the  screen  may  show  flicker  or streaking. Please adjust the projector if this happens.(Press the SET UP button, and adjust automatically or manually.)
Note
Signals which resolution exceeds the native resolution (1024×768 pixels) will be compressed. 
For this reason, some information will be lost, or image quality may be affected.
Resolution ModeRefresh rate [Hz]H-frequency [KHz]Clock (MHz)(MHz)
640x350640x350_707031.530
640x350_8585.0837.8635
640x400640x400_8585.0837.8635
640x480
VGA_6059.9431.4625.17
VGA_7272.837.8631.5
VGA_757537.531.5
VGA_858543.2636
720x400720x400_707031.532
720x400_8585.0337.9235.5
800x600
SVGA_5656.2535.1536
SVGA_6060.337.8740
SVGA_7272.1848.0750
SVGA_757546.8749.5
SVGA_8585.0653.6756.25
1024x768
XGA_60 6048.3665
XGA_7070.06 56.4775
XGA_7575.0260.0278.75
XGA_8584.9968.6794.5
1280x10241280x1024_6060.0263.98108
1280x1024_7575.0279.97135
1152x864
1152x864_707063.8590.3
1152x864_757567.5108
1152x864_8584.9977.09130
1280x9601280x960_606060108
1280x960_757575120
1400x1050 SXGA +6063.98118
832x624MAC 16”74.5549.72557.28
1024x768MAC 19”7560.2479.85
1152x870MAC75.0668.6881
640x480MAC G46031.3540
1024x768i Mac DV756079
1152x870i Mac DV 7568.4980.05
1280x960i Mac DV7575120  
						

							
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Appendices (Continued)
List of general specifi cations
Consumption Power                              
Weight                                                
External Dimensions                              
Cabinet material                                      
Conditions for usage environment    
                                                           
Display pixels                                           
Picture elements                                      
Lens                                                   
                                                           
Lamp                                                  
Projection screen size                        
Projection distance                                 
Connection terminal 
Computer Input (VGA)
                         
Video Input (x 1)                
S Video Input (Standard x 1)               
USB Port                   
Specifi cations
-   195W
-   1.0Kg 
-   200 x 75.3 x 154.2 mm (WxHxD)
-   AL & MG alloy + PC + ABS resin
-   Temp : 5 oC to 35 oC
    Relative humidity : 30% to 70%
-   1 Chip DMD ™
-   786,432 pix els (1024H x 768V)
-   Zoom lens  F= 2.7-2.88  f = 28.43 - 
    32.73 mm
-   High - pressure mercury lamp
-   31.7- 300 inches  
-   1.5m – 12.2m  
      
-   Mini D sub 15 pin  RGB/Y/PB / PR
    (Dual use)
-   RCA Pin Jack
-   Mini DIN 4 pin
-   For mouse remote control
Notes
• This model complies with the above specifi cation
• Designs and specifi cation are subject to change without notice.
• This model may not be compatible with features and/or specifi cations that maybe added in 
the future.