Toshiba TDP B1 User manual

Copyright © 1999 by TOSHIBA CORPORATION
1-1, Shibaura 1-Chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. All rights reserved.

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 reason-
able protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commer-
cial 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 harm-
ful 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: TOSHIBA
1-1, Shibaura 1-Chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan
We declare under our sole responsibility that the TDP-B1 Projector conforms to the fol-
lowing 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
July, 1999
Trademarks
Apple, Macintosh, and PowerBook are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple
Computer, Inc. IBM and PS/2 are trademarks or registered trademarks of International
Business Machines, Inc. MicroSaver and Kensington are trademarks or registered trade-
marks of Kensington Microware Limited. Microsoft, PowerPoint, and Windows are trade-
marks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Digital Light Processing is a
trademark or registered trademark of Texas Instruments.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Instructions iii
Introduction 1
Image Resolution 1
Compatibility 1
Unpacking the Projector 1
Usage Guidelines 3
If You Need Assistance 4
Warranty 4
Setting up the Projector 5
Connecting a Computer 7
Connecting a Video Player 9
Powering up the Projector and Adjusting the Image 11
Turning Off the Projector 12
Using the Projector 13
Basic Image Adjustment 13
Using the Remote Control 13
Adjusting the Projector 15
Using the Keypad and Remote Buttons 16
Using the On-Screen Menus 18
Display Menu 19
Audio Menu 20
Image Menu 21
Controls Menu 23
Language Menu 25
Status Menu 26
Maintenance & Troubleshooting 27
Cleaning the Lens 27
Replacing the Batteries in the Remote Control 28
Using the Kensington Lock 28
Troubleshooting 29

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Appendix 33
Specifications 33
Accessories 34
Portable and Laptop Activation Chart 36
Using Video Mirroring with a PowerBook Computer 41
Projected Image Size 42
Index 43

iii
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 instruc-
tions.
Safety Definitions:
•Warning: 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.
Warning: Hot surface. Do not touch.
An arrow pointing to the lamp door on the projector.
Safety Terms:
•Warning: Don’t look directly into the lens when the lamp is turned
on.
•Warning: Please use the power cord provided. Connect the
power cord to a receptacle with a protective safety (earth)
ground terminal.
•Warning: Refer all service to qualified service personnel. Servicing
your own projector will void the warranty.
•Caution: Don’t block ventilation openings.
•Caution: Don’t set liquids on the projector. Spilled liquids may dam-
age your projector.
•Caution:Don’t place the projector on a hot surface or in direct sun-
light.

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Safety Instructions
•
Caution: Do not drop the projector. Transport the projector in an
TOSHIBA-approved case; or an original carton box and packings.
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, thor-
oughly 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
2ft (.6m)

1
INTRODUCTION
The TOSHIBA TDP-B1 is specifically designed for the mobile pre-
senter. It packs XGA 1024x768 graphics with 16.7 million colors into a
small, 4.8 pound package. It generates crisp, clear images using Digital
Light Processing™ (DLP) technology. The TDP-B1 is easy to connect,
easy to use, easy to transport, and easy to maintain.
NOTE: The TDP-B1 automati-
cally expands 640x480 and
800x600 images to 1024x768.
You can display these images at
their native resolutions by turn-
ing off the Auto Resize feature.
See “Auto Resize” on page 21
for more information.
Image Resolution
The XGA resolution of the TDP-B1’s projected image is 1024x768. The
projector cannot compress screen resolutions above 1024x768. If your
computer’s screen resolution is higher than 1024x768, reset it to a lower
resolution before you connect the projector.
Compatibility
The projector is compatible with a wide variety of computers and video
devices, including:
•IBM-compatible computers, including laptops, up to 1024x768 reso-
lution.
•Apple Macintosh and PowerBook computers up to 1024x768 resolu-
tion.
•Most standard VCRs, DVD players, camcorders and laser disc play-
ers.
Unpacking the Projector
The projector comes with the items shown in Figure 1. Check to make
sure all are included. Contact your TOSHIBA dealer immediately if
anything is missing.
If you are experienced in setting up presentation systems, use the Quick
Start card that was included in the shipping box. For complete details on
connecting and operating the projector, refer to this User’s Guide.

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Introduction
NOTE: The contents of your
shipping box may vary
depending on the projector
configuration you’ve ordered.
FIGURE 1
Shipping box contents
1. TDP-B1 projector + lens cap 7. Macintosh adaptor
2. Soft carry case 8. Audio cable
3. User’s Guide, quick start
card, Online User Guide CD 9. Composite video cable
4. Power cord 10. PS/2 mouse cable
5. Remote control 11. USB mouse cable
6. VESA computer cable 12. Audio cable adapter
13. S-video cable
12
3
4
5
6
7
810
9
11
12
13

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FIGURE 2
Side view of projector
Usage Guidelines
•Do not look directly into the projection lens when the lamp is turned
on. The bright light may harm your eyes.
•Do not block the grills on the projector. Restricting the air flow can
cause it to overheat and turn off. If this happens, you must wait a
minute before attempting to turn it back on.
•Handle the projector as you would any product with glass compo-
nents. Be especially careful not to drop it.
•Avoid leaving the projector in direct sunlight or extreme cold for
extended periods of time. If this happens, allow it to reach room tem-
perature before use.
•Transport the projector in a vendor-approved hard or soft case.
connector panel
speaker
focus ring
zoom ring
power
cord
connector
keypad
Kensington Lock

4
Introduction
If You Need Assistance
The first place to look for help is in this manual. Be sure to check the
guidelines in “Troubleshooting” on page 29.
If it does not answer your question, call your TOSHIBA dealer.
Warranty
This product is backed by a limited warranty. Please contact with your
dealer for the details.

5
SETTING UP THE PROJECTOR
1Place the projector on a flat surface.
•The projector must be within 10 feet (3 m) of your power source
and within 6 feet (1.8 m) of your computer.
•If you want to project from behind a translucent screen, set up the
projector behind your screen. See “Rear Projection” on page 24 to
reverse the image.
2Position the projector the desired distance from the screen.
•The distance from the lens of the projector to the screen and the
zoom setting determine the size of the projected image. Figure 3
shows three projected image sizes. For more information about
image size, see “Projected Image Size” on page 42.
FIGURE 3
Projected image size at minimum zoom
3Make sure the projector is unplugged and your computer is turned
off.
3.2ft.
13.0ft.
7.8ft.
5 ft. 12 ft. 20 ft.

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Setting up the Projector
NOTE: Before you continue,
make sure the projector is
unplugged and your equipment
is turned off. If you’re
connecting a computer, make
sure the distance between it and
the projector is 6 feet or less.
FIGURE 4
Connector panel
S-video composite
video Audio in input
VESA computer
mouse

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Connecting a Computer
1Plug one end of the VESA computer cable into the video connector
on your computer.
NOTE: Many laptop computers
do not automatically turn on
their external video port when a
secondary display device such
as a projector is connected.
Refer to your computer manual
for the command that activates
the external video port. Activa-
tion commands for some laptop
computers are listed in the
Appendix of this manual on
page 36.
2Plug the other end of the VESA computer cable into the con-
nector on the projector.
FIGURE 5
Connecting the projector to a computer
Do you want to play your computer’s audio on the projector?
NOTE: If you are connecting an
older Macintosh computer that
does not have a 15-pin connec-
tor, you must use a Mac adaptor
between the computer and the
projector.
1Plug either end of the audio cable into the audio connector on your
computer.
2Plug the other end of the audio cable into the connector on the
projector.
audio cable
VESA cable

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Setting up the Projector
Do you want to control the computer’s mouse from the projector’s remote
or keypad?
If your computer has a PS/2 connector, use the PS/2 mouse cable.
1Plug the end of the PS/2 mouse cable with 6 pins into the mouse
connector on your computer.
2Plug the end of the PS/2 mouse cable with 9 pins into the con-
nector on the projector.
If your computer has a USB connector and is running Windows 98, use the
USB mouse cable.
NOTE: The USB mouse is
supported for use with
Windows 98 only.
1Plug the end of the USB mouse cable into the mouse
connector on your computer.
2Plug the end of the USB mouse cable into the connector on
the projector.
You must have the appropriate USB drivers installed on your computer
to use the USB feature. Windows 98 ships with the appropriate drivers.
Now you’re ready to power up the projector and your laptop. Skip to
“Powering up the Projector and Adjusting the Image” on page 11.
NOTE: You do not need to
restart your computer after
connecting a USB mouse to use
it (it is hot-pluggable). You must
restart your computer after
plugging in a PS-2 mouse.

9
Connecting a Video Player
1If your video player uses a round, one-prong composite video con-
nector, you’ll need only the audio cable, audio adapter, and compos-
ite video cable that shipped with the projector.
•If your video player uses a round, four-prong S-video connector,
you’ll need an S-video cable in addition to the audio cable and
audio adapter.
2Plug the composite video cable’s yellow connector into the “video-
out” connector on your video player (Figure 6). This connector may
be labeled “To Monitor.”
•If you’re using an S-video cable, connect it to the “S-video out”
connector on the video player (Figure 7).
3Plug the other yellow connector into the composite video connector
on the projector.
•If you’re using S-video, plug the other end of the cable into the
“S-video” connector on the projector (Figure 7).
FIGURE 6
Connecting the projector to a video player using the standard video cable (with
composite video connector) and the audio cable and adapter
composite video cable
audio cable
audio
adapter

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Setting up the Projector
F
IGURE 7
Connecting the projector to a video player using an S-video cable and the audio
cable and adapter
NOTE: The audio adapter is
provided so that the same audio
cable used to connect a
computer can be used with the
adapter to connect a VCR.
4Plug the audio adapter’s white connector into the left “audio out”
connector on your video player. Plug the adapter’s red connector
into the right “audio out” connector on the video player (Figure 6
and Figure 7).
5Plug the audio adapter’s other end into the audio cable.
6Plug the audio cable into the “audio in” connector on the projec-
tor.
The projector is compatible with these major broadcast video standards:
NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL-M, PAL-N, and SECAM. It automati-
cally adjusts to optimize its performance for the incoming video. See
“Video Standard” on page 23 for details.
CAUTION: Your video player
may also have a “Video Out”
connector for a coaxial cable
connection. DO NOT use this to
connect to the projector.
audio cable
S-video
audio
adapter cable

11
Powering up the Projector and Adjusting the Image
NOTE: Always use the power
cord that shipped with the pro-
jector.
1Remove the lens cap.
2Plug the power cord into the side of the projector, then plug it into
your electrical outlet. A surge-protected power strip is recom-
mended.
•The fans start to run, and the Lamp LED on the top of the projec-
tor (Figure 11 on page 16) lights orange until the software has ini-
tialized. When initialization is complete, the Lamp LED lights
green. A green Lamp LED indicates that you can press the lamp
on/off button to turn the lamp on and off.
3Turn on the lamp by pressing the lamp on/off button on the key-
pad (see Figure 11 on page 16).
•The TOSHIBA startup screen appears and the Lamp LED on top
of the projector lights green.
4If you connected a video player, turn it on.
•The video image should display on the projection screen. If a
computer source is active, press the source button on the keypad
(page 16) or the video button on the remote to display your video
image. You can select a default source to determine which source
the projector examines first during power-up for active video; see
“Default Source” on page 24.
•Use the volume buttons to adjust the volume.
NOTE: With some computers,
the order in which you power up
the equipment is very important.
Most computers should be
turned on last, after all other
peripherals have been turned
on. Refer to your computer’s
documentation to determine the
correct order.
5Turn on your computer.
•The computer image should display on the projection screen. If a
video source is active, press the source button on the keypad or
the computer button on the remote to display your computer’s
image. Make sure your laptop’s external video port is activated;
see “Portable and Laptop Activation Chart” on page 36 for
details.
•If necessary, make adjustments to the image using the projector’s
on-screen menus. To open the menus, press the menu button on
the keypad or remote, then select the Display or Image sub-menu.
For more information about the menus, see page 18.

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Setting up the Projector
Turning Off the Projector
If you want to turn off the projector for a short period of time, press the
standby button on the keypad or remote. This blanks the screen for fif-
teen minutes, but keeps the projector running. (You can change the
amount of time the projector stays in standby mode; see “Standby
Time” on page 23 for details.) After 15 minutes, the lamp goes out (the
projector keeps running). To exit standby mode, press the standby but-
ton again. (It may take several seconds for the projection lamp to reach
full power and project the image again.)
NOTE: Lamp life will be
extended if you turn the lamp
off, then wait 1 minute while the
lamp cools before unplugging
the projector. The Lamp LED
will light green when the lamp
has cooled. See page 16 for
detalils on the Lamp LED.
To completely power off the projector, unplug it. If you want to turn the
lamp back on immediately, you must allow about a minute for the lamp
to cool. The lamp won’t light if it’s too hot.

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USING THE PROJECTOR
This section describes how to use and make adjustments to the projec-
tor. It also provides a reference to the keypad and remote buttons and the
options available from the on-screen menus.
Basic Image Adjustment
1Make sure you have powered up your equipment in the right order
(page 11).
2If the image doesn’t display completely, zoom the image (page 15),
adjust the height of the projector (page 15) or center the image by
adjusting its horizontal or vertical position (page 22). Be sure the
projector is at a 90 degree angle to the screen.
3If the image is out of focus, rotate the focus lens (page 15).
4If the image appears to shimmer or if it has blurry vertical bars after
you have adjusted the focus, turn Auto Image (page 21) off and then
back on to reset the automatic sync and tracking. If that doesn’t clear
up the image, turn Auto Image off and adjust the sync (page 21) and/
or the tracking (page 22) manually.
5If the colors don’t look right, adjust the brightness (page 19).
Using the Remote Control
The projector ships with a remote that has four function buttons, a disk
mouse and two mouse buttons, one on the top of the remote and one on
the bottom.
Point the remote control at the projection screen or at the front of the
projector. The range for optimum operation is about 25 feet. If you point
the remote at the projection screen, the distance to the screen and back
to the projector must be less than or equal to 25 feet. For best results,
point the remote directly at the projector.