Toshiba TDP-P8 User manual

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is
intended to alert the user t
o the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”
within the product’s enclosure that may be of suffi cient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user
to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions
in the literature accompanying the appliance.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DANGEROUS HIGH
VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT INSIDE THE ENCLOSURE. DO NOT OPEN
THE CABINET. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY.
WARNING:
Handling the cord on this product or cords associated with accessories sold
with this product, will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of
California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Wash hands
after handling.
WARNING:
This [product] contains mercury. Disposal of mercury may be regulated due
to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please
contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance: www.eiae.
org.
MODEL NAME: TDP-
P
8
USA only
TRADE NAME: DATA PROJECTOR
MODEL NAME: TDP-P8
Teste
d To Comply
With FC
C Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
FCC NOTICE:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This
equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following measures:
USA only
USA only

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- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
RESPONSIBLE PARTY:
T
O
SHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC.
9740 Irvine Blvd., Irvine, CA 92618-1697 U.S.A
Phone: [phone]
WARNING:
Changes or modifi cations made to this eq
uipment
, not expressly approved by
Toshiba, or parties authorized by Toshiba, could void the user’s authority to
ope
rate the equip
ment.
WARNING:
This Class B digital app
aratu
s complies with Canadian ICES-003
. Cet appareil
numérique de la classe B est conform
e à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
USA only
CANADA
only

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION:
P L E A S E R E A D A N D O B S E R V E A L L W A R N I N G S A N D
INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN IN THIS OWNER’S MANUAL AND THOSE
MARKED ON THE UNIT. RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE.
This set has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use
can result in electric shock or fire haz
ard
. The safe
guards incorporated in this unit will
protect you if you observe the following proce
dures for installation, use and servicing.
This
unit is fully transistorized and does not contain any parts that can be repaired by the user.
DO NOT REMOVE THE CABINET COVER, OR YOU MAY BE EXPOSED TO
DANGEROUS VOLTAGE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL ONLY.
1.
Read Owner’s Manual
After unpacking this product, read
the owner’s manual carefully, and
follow all the operating and other
instructions.
3.
Source of Light
Do not look into the lens while the
lamp is on. The strong light from
the lamp may cause damage to
your eyes or sight.
2.
Power Sources
This product should be operated
only from the type of power source
indicated on the marking label.
If you are not sure of the type
of power supply to your home,
consult your product dealer or
local power company.
For products intended to operate
from battery power, or other
sources, refer to the operating
instructions.
4.
Ventilation
Openings in the cabinet are
provided for ventilation and to
ensure reliable operation of the
product and to protect it from
overheating, and these openings
must not be blocked or covered.
The openings should never be
blocked by placing the product on
a bed, sofa, rug or other similar
surface. This product should not
be placed in a built-in installation
such as a bookcase or rack unless
proper ventilation is provi
ded or the
manufacturer’s instructions have
been adhered to.

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5
.
Heat
The product should be situated
away from heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves,
or other products (including
amplifi ers) that produce heat.
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.
Water and Moisture
Do not use this product near water.
- for example, near a bath tub,
wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry
tub; in a wet basement; or near a
swimming pool and the like.
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.
Cleaning
Unplug this product from the wall
outlet before cleaning. Do not use
liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
Use a soft cloth for cleaning.
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.
Power-Cord Protection
Power-supply cords should be
routed so that they are not likely to
be walked on or pinched by items
placed upon or against them,
paying particular attention to cords
at plugs, convenience receptacles,
and the point where they exit from
the product.
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.
Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets;
extension cords, or integral
convenience receptacles as
this can result in a risk of fi re or
electric shock.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (Continued)
10
.
Lightning storms
For added protection for this
product during storm, or when it
is left unattended and unused for
long periods of time, unplug it from
the wall outlet. This will prevent
damage to the product due to
lightning and power-line surges.
However, while it is thundering
or lightning, do not touch the
apparatus and any connected
cable and/or equipment. This will
prevent you from receiving the
electric shock by an electric surge.
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.
Object and Liquid Entry
Never push objects of any kind
into this product through openings
as they may touch dangerous
voltage points or short-out parts
that could result in a fi re or electric
shock. Never spill liquid of any
kind on the product.
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.
Do not place the product
vertically
Do not use the product in the
upright position to project the
pictures at the ceiling, or any
other vertical positions. It may fall
down and dangerous.
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.
Stack Inhibited
Do not stack other equipment on
this product or do not place this
product on the other equipment.
Top and bottom plates of this
product develops heat and may
give some undesirable damage to
other unit.
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4
.
Attachments
Do not use attachments not
recommended by the product
manufacturer as they may cause
hazards.

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Introduction
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5
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Accessories
Do not place this product on
an unstable cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table. The product may
fall, causing serious injury to a
child or adult, and serious damage
to the product. A product and cart
combination should be moved
with care. Quick stops, excessive
force, and uneven surfaces
may cause the product and cart
combination to overturn.
S3125A
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Damage Requiring Service
Unplug this product from the
wall outlet and refer servicing to
qualifi ed service personnel under
the following conditions:
a) When the power-supply cord or
plug is damaged.
b) If liquid has been spilled, or
objects have fallen into the
product.
c) If the product has been exposed
to rain or water.
d) If the product does not operate
normally by following the
operating instructions. Adjust only
those controls that are covered
by the operating instructions as
an improper adjustment of other
controls may result in damage
and will often require extensive
work by a qualifi ed technician to
restore the product to its normal
operation.
e) If the product has been dropped
or damaged in any way.
f) When the product exhibits a
distinct change in performance -
this indicates a need for service.
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If glass components,
including lens and lamp,
should break, contact your
dealer for repair service.
This product incorporates glass
components, including a lens and
a lamp. If such parts should break,
please handle with care to avoid
injury and contact your dealer for
repair service. The broken pieces
of glass may cause to injury. In
the unlikely event of the lamp
rupturing, thoroughly clean the
area around the projector and
discard any edible items placed in
that area.
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Servicing
Do not attempt to service this
product yourself as opening or
removing covers may expose you
to dangerous voltage or other
hazards. Refer all servicing to
qualifi ed service personnel.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (Continued)
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9
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Replacement Parts
When replacement parts
are required, be sure the
service technician has used
replacement parts specifi ed by the
manufacturer or have the same
characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may
result in fi re, electric shock, or
other hazards.
(Replacement of the lamp only
should be made by users.)
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.
Safety Check
Upon completion of any service
or repairs to this product, ask
the service technician to perform
safety checks to determine that
the product is in proper operating
condition.
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1
.
Do not leave thermalpaper
documents or easily
deformed items on top
of the unit or near the air
exhaust for long periods
of time.
The heat from the unit could erase
the information on the thermal
paper, or cause deformation or
warping.
2
2
.
Do not use the product in
a closed installation state.
Do not place the product in a box
or in any other closed installation
state. Otherwise it may overheat.
This could result in a risk of fi re.
2
3
.
Do not look into the laser
light source of the remote
control or direct the laser
pointer toward a person
or a mirror.
The laser beam may cause
damage to the eyes or sight.

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POWER SUPPLY CORD SELECTION
If your line voltage is 220 to 240V, use one of the following types of cable.
Plug
configuration
Plug type
Australian
240V
10A
North American
240V
15A
Switzerland
240V
6
A
Line voltage
EURO
UK
220 240V
220 240V
200 240V
200 240V
200 240V
Plug
configuration
Plug type
Line voltage
Use a 5A fuse which is approved by ASTA
or BSI to BSI362.
Always replace the fuse cover after
changing the fuse.
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
Save Original Packing Materials
The original shipping carton and packing materials will come in handy if you ever have to
ship your projector. For maximum protection, repack the set as it was originally packed at
the factory.
Moisture Condensation
Never operate this unit immediately after moving it from a cold location to a warm location.
When the unit is exposed to such a change in temperature, moisture may condense on the
lens and the crucial internal parts. To prevent the unit from possible damage, do not use
the unit for at least 2 hours when there is an extreme or sudden change in temperature.
Place and Manner of Installation
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Do not place in hot locations, such as near heating equipment. Doing so could cause
malfunction, and shorten the life of the projector.
•
Avoid locations with oil or cigarette smoke. Doing so will dirty the optical parts, shortening
their lives, and darkening the screen.
•
Do not use this product in the upright position or tilt it up or down by more than 20° from
level. Doing so may cause a failure or shorten the life of the product.
•
Using this instrument near a TV or radio may cause interference to the images or audio
sound. If this happens, move it away from the TV or radio.
•
Moving the projector from a low-temperature room to a high-temperature room may
cause condensation on the lens or internal parts in the instrument. If you continue to
use it in that situation, the malfunction may result. Ensure to wait until the condensation
naturally disappears.
•
In a high altitude location where air is thin, cooling efficiency is reduced so use the
projector with
[Fan mode]
set to
[High]
.

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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS (Continued)
EXEMPTION CLAUSES
•
Toshiba Corporation bears no responsibility in the case of damages arising from natural
disaster such as earthquakes, lightning, etc., fi re not liable to Toshiba Corporation, acts
by third parties, other accidents, or use under abnormal conditions including erroneous or
improper operation and other problems.
•
Toshiba Corporation bears no responsibility for incidental damages (lost profi t, work
interruption, corruption or loss of the memory contents, etc.) arising from the use of or the
inability to use this unit.
•
Toshiba Corporation accepts no liability whatsoever for any damages arising from not
having followed the descriptions in this Instruction Manual.
•
Toshiba Corporation accepts no liability whatsoever for any damages arising from
malfunctions arising from combination with equipment or software that is not related to
Toshiba Corporation.
Avoid Volatile Liquid
Do not use volatile liquids, such as an insect spray, near the unit. Do not leave rubber or
plastic products touching the unit for a long time. They will leave marks on the fi nish.
If cleaning with a chemically saturated cloth, be sure to follow the product’s precautions.
In the spaces provided below, record the Model and Serial No. located at the bottom of your
projector.
Model No. Serial No.
Retain this information for future reference.
•
The set of projector is hot after use. Handle with care.
•
Do not use the projector while holding it in your hands or lap.
•
Do not use the projector near a power source and the like, or in locations like a ship
or vehicle that are subject to vibration or shock. Doing so may lead to a malfunction or
shorten service life.

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OTHER CAUTIONS AND INFORMATIONS
Copyrights
Showing or transmitting commercial imaging software or broadcast or cable-broad
casting programs with the purpose of other than the personal and private viewing,
including
modifying
images using the freeze, resize, PIP, or SPLIT screen functions, or
displaying with the varying aspect ratio of the images, could violate the direct or indirect
copyrights of the imaging software or broadcast program, etc., if done without first
consulting with the copyright holder. For this reason, please take appropriate measures
before performing one of the actions listed above, including obtaining a license from the
copyright holder.
Disposal
F
ollowing information is only for EU-member states:
The use of the symbol indicates that this product may not be treated as
household waste. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will
help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human
health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of
this product. For more detailed information about recycling of this product,
please contact your local city offi ce, your household waste disposal service or
the shop where you purchased the product.
This product contains substances which are harmful to humans and the environment.
•
The lamp contains inorganic mercury.
Please dispose of this product or used lamps in accordance with lo
cal regulations.
Trademarks
•
V
GA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA, UXGA are trademarks or registered trademarks of
International Business Machines Corporation.
•
Digital Light Processing, Digital Micromirror Device and DMD are trademakes of Texas
Instruments.
•
Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
•
Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other
countries.
•
Adobe is a registered trademark and Acrobat Reader is a trademark of Adobe Systems
Incorporated.
Notational Conventions Used in This Manual
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R
eferences to pages with related information are annotated as follows.
For example, if making a reference to page 35:
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The illustrations in this document are for reference purposes only and may not reflect
your package exactly.