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Page 1: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Instructions Introduction Image Resolution Compatibility Unpacking the Projector Usage Guidelines If You Need Assistance Warranty Setting up the Projector Connecting a Computer Connecting a Video Player Powering up the Projector and Adjusting the Image Turning Off the Projector Using the Projector Basic Image Adjustment Using the Remote Control... - Page 2 Appendix Specifications Accessories Portable Computer Activation Chart Using Video Mirroring with a PowerBook Computer Projected Image Size Index...
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Page 3: Safety Instructions
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please read and follow all safety instructions provided BEFORE using your new projector. Failure to comply with safety instruc- tions may result in fire, electrical shock, or personal injury and may damage or impair protection provided by equipment. Please save all safety instructions. - Page 4 • sunlight. Caution: Do not drop the projector. Transport the projector in a • vendor-approved case; refer to your Toshiba dealer or projectors.toshiba.com 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 ruptur- ing, thoroughly clean the area behind the projector and discard any edible items placed in that area.
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Page 5: Introduction
It packs XGA 1024x768 graphics with 16.7 million col- ors 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. Image Resolution The XGA resolution of the TDP-B1’s projected image is 1024x768. - Page 6 NOTE: The contents of your shipping box may vary depending on the projector configuration you’ve ordered. IGURE Shipping box contents TDP-B1 projector + lens cap Remote control Power cord User’s Guide and quick start card VESA computer cable Audio cable adapter...
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Page 7: Usage Guidelines
• for extended periods of time. If this happens, allow it to reach room temperature before use. Transport the projector in a vendor-approved hard or soft case. • Refer to your Toshiba dealer or information. speaker Kensington Lock connector panel... -
Page 8: If You Need Assistance
“Troubleshooting” on page 31. Or, check the Service and Support section of our website at support.toshiba.com. If those sources don’t answer your question, call your Toshiba dealer. You can also call Toshiba Technical Support directly. In North America, call Toshiba’s toll-free customer service •... -
Page 9: Setting Up The Projector
SETTING UP THE PROJECTOR 1 Place 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 •... - Page 10 NOTE: Before you continue, make sure the projector is unplugged and your equipment is turned off. If you’ r e connecting a computer, make sure the distance between it and the projector is 6 feet or less. S-video composite video IGURE Connector panel mouse...
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Page 11: Connecting A Computer
Activation com- mands for some portable computers are listed in the Appen- dix of this manual on page 38 or visit support.toshiba.com for more information. NOTE: If you are connecting an older Macintosh computer that does not have a 15-pin connector,... - Page 12 NOTE: The USB mouse is supported for use with Windows 98 only. 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.
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Page 13: Connecting A Video Player
Connecting a Video Player 1 If your video player uses a round, one-prong composite video connector, you’ll need only the audio cable, audio adapter, and composite video cable that shipped with the projector. If your video player uses a round, four-prong S-video con- •... - Page 14 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. CAUTION: Your video player may also have a “Video Out” connector for a coaxial cable connection.
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Page 15: Powering Up The Projector And Adjusting The Image
Powering up the Projector and Adjusting the Image 1 Remove the lens cap. 2 Plug the power cord into the side of the projector, then plug it into your electrical outlet. A surge-protected power strip is recommended. The fans start to run, and the Lamp LED on the top of the •... -
Page 16: Turning Off The Projector
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 details on the Lamp LED. -
Page 17: Using The Projector
USING THE PROJECTOR This section describes how to use and make adjustments to the projector. It also provides a reference to the keypad and remote buttons and the options available from the on-screen menus. Basic Image Adjustment 1 Make sure you have powered up your equipment in the right order (page 11). - Page 18 NOTE: If the remote is inactive for several minutes, it “sleeps” to conserve battery life. Press any button except the disk mouse to re-activate the remote. left mouse button (on underside of remote) IGURE Remote control Press anywhere on the edge of the disk mouse to move the cursor on the screen.
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Page 19: Adjusting The Projector
Adjusting the Projector To focus the image, rotate the focus ring (Figure 9) until the image is clear. To zoom the image, rotate the zoom ring. This adjusts the image size without affecting focus. zoom ring focus ring The projector is equipped with a self-locking, quick-release eleva- tor foot and button (Figure 10). -
Page 20: Using The Keypad And Remote Buttons
Using the Keypad and Remote Buttons While the menus are displayed, the volume, source, and standby buttons on the keypad act as menu navigation buttons. See “Using the On-Screen Menus” on page 18 for details. lamp LED IGURE Keypad and remote buttons Lamp on/off (keypad only) Press the button to turn the lamp on or off. - Page 21 Standby When you press , the display and audio turn off and a standby blank screen is displayed for 15 minutes. You can change the amount of time the projector stays in standby mode; see “Standby Time” on page 23 for details. If you press again within 15 minutes, the projector •...
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Page 22: Using The On-Screen Menus
NOTE: Some menu items may be grayed out at certain times. This indicates the item is not applicable to your setup (for example, video standards do not apply to computer sources) or the item is not enabled until another selection is made (for example, Manual Tracking is not available until Auto Image is turned off). -
Page 23: Display Menu
Display Menu Brightness Adjusting the brightness changes the intensity of the image. Press the left navigation button to darken the image. • Press the right navigation button to lighten the image. • Contrast The contrast controls the degree of difference between the lightest and darkest parts of the picture. -
Page 24: Audio Menu
NOTE: Changing the volume using the menu is the same as changing it using the keypad. Color The color setting adjusts a video image from black and white to fully saturated color. Press the left mouse button to decrease the amount of color in •... -
Page 25: Image Menu
Image Menu Auto Image The projector automatically adjusts tracking, signal synchroniza- tion and vertical and horizontal position for most computers (Auto Image does not apply to video sources). If you want to adjust these features manually, you must turn off by highlighting Auto Image in the Image menu and clicking the left or right navigation button to select “off”. - Page 26 NOTE: The Manual Sync, Manual Tracking, Horiz. Position and Vert. Position options are available only for computer sources. The projector sets these options automatically for video sources. 1 Turn Auto Image off. 2 Highlight Manual sync, then press the left or right navigation button repeatedly until the image is sharp and free of streaks.
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Page 27: Controls Menu
Controls Menu Video Standard When Video standard is set to Auto, the projector attempts to pick the video standard (NTSC, NTSC 4.43, PAL, PAL-M, PAL-N, or SECAM) automatically based on the input signal it receives. (The video standard options may vary depending on your region of the world.) If the projector is unable to detect the correct stan- dard, the colors might not look right or the image might appear “torn.”... - Page 28 Rear Projection When you turn Rear Projection image so you can project from behind a translucent screen. High- light Rear Projection, then click the left or right navigation button to turn this feature on and off. Default Source Default Source toggles between Computer and Video. This deter- mines which source the projector checks first for active video during power-up.
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Page 29: Language Menu
Display Startup Screen This setting toggles between On and Off. When this feature is On, the startup screen appears when the projector starts up and remains until an active source is detected. Click the left or right navigation button to turn this feature off and display a plain black or blue screen instead of the startup screen. -
Page 30: Status Menu
Status Menu This is a read-only window for informational purposes. To dis- play the status window, select Show status from the menu, then click the left or right navigation button. To remove the window, click the left or right navigation button. IGURE Status menu Lamp hours used... -
Page 31: Maintenance & Troubleshooting
Replace the lamp when the brightness is no longer acceptable. You can order new lamp mod- ules from your Toshiba dealer. See “Accessories” on page 36 for information. In the unlikely event of a lamp rupture, please con- tact your Toshiba dealer. - Page 32 WARNING: Be extremely careful when removing the lamp module. In the unlikely event that the bulb ruptures, please contact your Toshiba dealer, as small glass fragments may be generated. The lamp module is designed to contain these fragments, but use caution when removing the lamp module.
- Page 33 6 Lift and grasp the pull tab and lift the module out (Figure 21). 7 Install the new lamp module, being sure to align the connec- tors properly. 8 Push the module in until it is flush with the bottom case of the projector.
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Page 34: Replacing The Batteries In The Remote Control
& Replacing the Batteries in the Remote Control The life of the batteries depends on how often and how long you use the remote. Symptoms of low battery charge include erratic responses when using the remote and a reduced range of opera- tion. -
Page 35: Troubleshooting
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 •... - Page 36 & 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 computer’s external video port is turned on. •...
- Page 37 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. •...
- Page 38 Toshiba’s Service and Support website at support.toshiba.com. Before calling your dealer or Toshiba toll-free customer service and technical support for assistance, please have the following information available: the projector’s serial number •...
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Page 39: Appendix
APPENDIX Specifications The TDP-B1 must be operated and stored within the temperature and humidity ranges specified. Temperature Operating 50 to 104 Non-operating -4 to 158 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. -
Page 40: Accessories
NOTE: Use only Toshiba- approved accessories. Other products have not been tested with the projector. NOTE: You can purchase these items by contacting your dealer or visiting Toshiba’s website at projectors.toshiba.com. Accessories Standard Accessories (ship with the projector) Quick Start card User’s Guide... - Page 41 Full-Feature Laser Pro Remote Control GyroPoint II Radio Frequency Remote Remote Receiver Kensington MicroSaver Security System S-Video Cable Programming Cable Year Advantage Service Plan (1 year extension) NOTE: You can purchase these items by contacting your dealer or visiting Toshiba’s website at projectors.toshiba.com.
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Page 42: Portable Computer Activation Chart
NOTE: Visit our website at projectors.toshiba.com for the most current activation chart. 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. - Page 43 Key command to Computer activate port BCC* automatic Bondwell LCD or CRT options after bootup Chaplet** setup screen FN-F6 FN-F4 Chembook FN-F6 Commax Ctrl-Alt-#6 Compaq* ** Ctrl-Alt-< FN-F4 automatic mode/? (for setup option) Compuadd* ** automatic Alt-F for screen setup option Data General Ctrl-Alt-Command...
- Page 44 Key command to Computer activate port Gateway FN-F3 FN-F1/FN-F1 again simul- taneous Grid* ** FN-F2, choose auto or simultaneous Ctrl-Alt-Tab Hitachi FN-F7 Honeywell FN-F10 Hyundai setup screen option IBM 970* automatic IBM ThinkPad** reboot, enter setup menu FN-F7, select choice from setup menu FN-F1, select choice FN-F5, select choice...
- Page 45 Ctrl-Shift-M Dataview Tandy** Ctrl-Alt-Insert setup screen option Tangent FN-F5 Texas Instru- setup screen option ments* Top-Link* ** setup screen option FN-F6 Toshiba* ** Ctrl-Alt-End FN-End FN-F5 setup screen option Twinhead* FN-F7 FN-F5 Automatic WinBook Ctrl-Alt-F10 Key command to de-activate port...
- Page 46 Key command to Computer activate port Wyse software driven Zenith** FN-F10 FN-F2 FN-F1 Zeos** Ctrl-Shift-D FN-F1 * These manufacturers have models that automatically send video to the external CRT port when some type of display device is attached. ** These manufacturers offer more than one key command depend- ing on the computer model.
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Page 47: Using Video Mirroring With A Powerbook Computer
Using Video Mirroring with a PowerBook Computer When you turn video mirroring (called SimulScan in newer Pow- erBooks—see below) on, the projector displays the same informa- tion that appears on your PowerBook’s built-in screen. When video mirroring is off, the projector acts like a separate display. To turn on video mirroring for the first time: 1 Open the Monitors control panel;... -
Page 48: Projected Image Size
NOTE: Use the graph and tables to help you determine projected image sizes. Projected Image Size IGURE Projected image size Image Size, Width and Height for TDP-B1-maximum image size Distance to Diagonal Screen (feet) (feet) Image Size, Width and Height for TDP-B1-minimum image size... -
Page 49: Index
INDEX accessories, ordering 36, 37 activation commands for laptop com- puters 38 adjusting brightness 19 color 20 contrast 19 tint 19 volume 17, 20 adjusting the height of the projector 15 altitude limits 35 assistance. See Technical Support Audio menu 20 Audio menu options Volume 20 Auto Source Select 24... - Page 50 Default Source 24 Display menu 19 Display menu options Blank Screen 20 Brightness 19 Color 20 Contrast 19 Reset All 20 Tint 19 Display Messages 24 Display Startup Screen 25 displaying on-screen menus 16 startup screen 25 status messages 24 elevator button/foot 15 fuzzy lines 22 IBM-compatible computers...
- Page 51 lamp ordering 36 replacing 27 turns off unexpectedly 34 lamp hour counter 26 Lamp on/off button 16 Language menu 25 language, selecting for menus 25 lens cap 36 cleaning 27 Macintosh computers compatibility 1 connecting 7 Menu button 18 menus. See on-screen menus monitor, projected colors don’t match mouse, connecting 8 NTSC video 23...
- Page 52 TDP-B1 project from behind the screen 24 setting up 5 specifications 35 turning off 12 turning on 11 Technical Support information to have on hand before you call 34 temperature limits 35 test pattern 31 text not visible 31 tint, adjusting 19...
- Page 53 Product for personal or business use. Toshiba’ liability for the breach of the foregoing limited warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of the Product or refund of the purchase price of the Product, at Toshiba’ sole option.
- Page 54 Part Number 010-0228-00...
- Page 55 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 reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
- Page 56 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 following directives and norms: Directive 89/336/EEC, Amended by 93/68/EEC EMI: EN 55022 (1992) Class A EMC: EN 50082-1 (1992)