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TDP-EX21 DATA PROJECTOR OWNER’S MANUAL 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.
Changes or modifications made to this equipment, not expressly approved by ARE PRESENT INSIDE THE ENCLOSURE. DO NOT OPEN THE CABINET. Toshiba, or parties authorized by Toshiba, could void the user’s authority to USA only REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 5. Heat 8. Be sure that you firmly CAUTION: PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN IN THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND THOSE insert the plug into the wall The product should be situated MARKED ON THE UNIT. RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE away from heat sources such as outlet.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) 11. Lightning storms 14. Do not place the product 17. Attachments an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and vertically For added protection for this Do not use attachments not will often require extensive work by product during a storm, or when it recommended by the product Do not use the product in the...
POWER SUPPLY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (Continued) 22. Replacement Parts 25. Do not use the product If your line voltage is 0 to 40 V, use one of the following types of cable/plug. in a closed installation When replacement parts are Plug Plug location.
OTHER INFORMATION (Continued) Trademarks • Toshiba Corporation bears no responsibility in the case of damages arising from natural disaster such as earthquakes, lightning, etc., fire not liable to Toshiba Corporation, acts • VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA and UXGA are trademarks or registered trademarks of International by third parties, other accidents, or use under abnormal conditions including erroneous or Business Machines Corporation.
CONTENTS Before Using Maintenance About lamp ....................44 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................ IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............4 Lamp replacement ..................45 Lens and main unit cleaning ............... 48 POWER SUPPLY INFORMATION ..............9 IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS ............... 9 Others EXEMPTION CLAUSES ................10 Trouble indications ..................
Preparations Checking the package contents Names of each part on the main unit Please make sure that the following items are included in the box, along with the main unit. (3) (4) (5) (6) If any item is missing, immediately contact the store where you purchased the product. (8) (9) (10) (11) (12) (13) (14)(15)
Names of each part on the control panel and remote control Name : Main Function Control panel Remote Control Remote control (1) ENTER button : Accepts the selected mode. () MENU button : Displays menus. p.35 () KEYSTONE button : Adjusts keystone distortion. p.29 (4) ON/STANDBY button : Turns the power on/off (standby).
Names of the terminals on the rear panel Preparing and using the remote control Loading dry-cell batteries Operating the remote into the remote control control Point toward the projector’s infrared Remove the battery cover. remote sensor, and press any button on the remote control.
Placement Placement Styles Projection Distance and Size As shown in the figures below, this device can be placed in 4 different styles. Use the figures, tables, and formulas below to determine the projection size and projection The factory setting is “floor-mounted front projection.” Set the [Projection mode] in the distance.
Connection Before connection Notes • The COMPUTER 1 IN terminal functions identically to the COMPUTER IN terminal. • Read the owner’s manual of the device you are connecting to the projector. • The MONITOR OUT terminal outputs signals from the COMPUTER 1 IN terminal or •...
Operations Turning the power on and off Connect the power cord Notes ■ • The start-up screen will disappear after a moment. You can also dismiss the start-up screen Insert the power cord connector before this by performing any operation. You can also configure the system to prevent the into the AC IN socket of the start-up screen from appearing.
Basic operations Turn on the power. Notes • When [Auto input search] is set to [Off] in the Default setting 1 menu , the p.41 Turn on the power by following the instructions in “Turn the power on” p.24 Input select menu appears if you press the INPUT button. The factory default Select the language and the lamp power during initial setting is [On].
Using handy features Basic operations (Continued) Using auto setting (For computer input only) Remote ■ Control panel Precautions control This function automatically sets up the projector to the • Lamp characteristics may rarely cause the brightness to fluctuate slightly. optimum state. It sets up the sampling phase, frequency ®...
Using handy features (Continued) Zooming out the images Resizing image This projector is provided with the digital zoom (electric zoom: 100 - 6%). (Note that the The projected image can be resized (zoomed in/out). display, if digitally zoomed out, may suffer from some degradation.) Press the remote control’s RESIZE button.
Using handy features (Continued) Cutting off the picture and sound temporarily (Mute) Freezing the image (Freeze) ■ ■ When you want to project the images of another projector or overhead This function is used to pause or freeze a video during a presentation. Remote Remote control...
Using the menus Using handy features (Continued) How to set password (from [Off] to [On]) You can call up on-screen menus, and conduct a number of adjustments and settings using the operation buttons on the control panel of the main unit side and remote control. p.16 Select [Password] in the Default setting 2 menu and press the Setup using the Setting display...
Using the menus (Continued) The position adjustment menu Note ■ • Menu adjustments and settings will not be saved, if the power cable is disconnected or Use this menu to set or adjust position related items. Items that can be set or adjusted the power goes out before the adjustments and settings have been completed and the are marked “Yes”, and those that cannot are marked “No”.
Logo registration Press to display the registration menu. [Background] Display style • TOSHIBA is set for [Logo] by factory setting. Logo confirmation Press • If user’s logo has been registered, it is displayed when [Logo] is set for Reset logo background.
Using the menus (Continued) The Default setting menu <Logo registration> This menu shows placement status and other settings. How to register user logo Default setting 1 menu Project a picture to register. Select [User logo] in the Display setting menu, and press the Description Item button.
Do not set Fan mode to [High] when using the projector at a lower altitude. approaches 2,000 hours, consult with a dealer about getting a replacement for: TLPLW15 for TDP-EX21 (sold separately). [Remote control] [Version] shows the version of the projector’s internal control program. This firmware Remote code for the supplied remote control is set to [1] by default.
If the projector is mounted on the ceiling, it is strongly recommended that you the expiration of its life. contact a Toshiba dealer when the lamp has to be exchanged. Do not attempt • How long it takes before the lamp bursts or the life expires may vary greatly by lamp.
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Lamp replacement (Continued) Replace the inner lamp cover. Unplug power cord. Wait until lamp is sufficiently cooled. Replace and tighten the screw removed in step until the inner lamp cover is secure. Replace the outer lamp cover. Wait for at least 1 hour. Remove the outer lamp cover.
Others Lens and main unit cleaning Trouble indications The indicator illuminates and beep sounds to inform you of internal abnormalities. WARNING No power Problem with projector • Request cleaning and maintenance of a ceiling-mounted unit from your ⇒ • Unplug the power cord, and contact your dealer. projector dealership.
Troubleshooting If you think something is wrong, check the followings before contacting customer service. If This Happens Check Please see “Trouble indications” as well. p.49 Remote control • Are the remote control’s batteries drained? If This Happens Check doesn’t work •...
Specifications List of general specifications List of supported signals (RGB signals) This projector supports the following RGB signals. Note, however, that depending on the Item Specification computer model, the screen may show flicker or streaking. Please adjust the projector if Consumption Power 85 W this happens.
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Specifications (Continued) List of supported signals (Component signals) CONTROL terminal Pin assignment Signal format fh(kHz) fv(Hz) Pin No. Signal Name Description 480i(55i)@60Hz 15.7 59.94 480p(55p)@60Hz 1.47 59.94 Data carrier detect 576i(65i)@50Hz 15.6 50.00 Sending data 576p(65p)@50Hz 1.5 50.00 Receiving data 70p(750p)@60Hz...