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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 Men
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Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s Appendix 35 Specifications 35 Accessories 36 Portable Computer Activation Chart 38 Using Video Mirroring with a PowerBook Computer 43 Projected Image Size 44 Index 45 ii
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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. Safety Definitions: Warning: Statements identify conditions or practices that could result in personal injury. Caution: Statements identify conditions or practices that could result in
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S a f e ty In st ru ct ion s Caution: Don’t set liquids on the projector. Spilled liquids may damage your projector. Caution: Don’t place the projector on a hot surface or in direct sunlight. Caution: Do not drop the projector. Transport the projector in a vendor-approved case; refer to your Toshiba dealer or projectors.toshiba.com for more information. Important Operating Considerations Do not place the projector on a tablecloth or other soft covering that may block the vents. In the
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INTRODUCTION ® The Toshiba TDP-B1™ is specifically designed for the mobile presenter. 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 NOTE: The TDP-B1 automatically The XGA resolution of the TDP-B1’s projected image is 1024x768. The projector cannot compress screen
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In tr o d uc ti on NOTE: The contents of your 1 shipping box may vary depending on the projector configuration you’ve ordered. 4 3 2 5 8 6 7 10 9 FIGURE 1 Shipping box contents 1. TDP-B1 projector + lens cap 6. Audio cable adapter 2. Remote control 7. Audio cable 3. Power cord 8. Composite video cable 4. User’s Guide and quick start 9. PS/2 mouse cable card 5. VESA computer cable 10. USB mouse cable 2
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speaker keypad zoom ring Kensington Lock connector panel focus ring power cord connector 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
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In tr o d uc ti on 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 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 & technical support at 800-457-7777 (available 24 hours a day, 7
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13.0 ft. 7.8 ft. 3.2 ft. 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 up the projector behind your screen. See “Rear Projection” on page 24 to reverse the image. 2 Position the projector the desired distance from the screen. The distance from the lens of the projector to the screen and the zoom sett
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S e tti ng up t h e Pr oj ec to r 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. S-video composite mouse VESA computer video input Audio in FIGURE 4 Connector panel 6
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Connecting a Computer 1 Plug one end of the VESA computer cable into the video con- nector on your computer. Plug the other end of the VESA computer cable into the 2 connector on the projector. NOTE: Many portable computers do not automatically turn on their external video port when a sec- ondary display device such as a projector is connected. Refer to your computer manual for the command that activates the exter- audio cable nal video port. Activation com- mands for some portable VESA
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S e tti ng up t h e Pr oj ec to r 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. 1 Plug the end of the PS/2 mouse cable with 6 pins into the mouse connector on your computer. 2 Plug the end of the PS/2 mouse cable with 9 pins into the connector on the projector. If your computer has a USB connector and is running Windows 98, use the USB mouse cable. 1 Plug the end of the USB mouse cable in
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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- nector, you’ll need an S-video cable in addition to the audio cable and audio adapter. The S-video cable is sold sepa- rately. (See “Optional Accessories” on page 37.) 2 Plug the composite video cable’s yellow connector into th
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S e tti ng up t h e Pr oj ec to r audio S-video adapter cable audio cable FIGURE 7 Connecting the projector to a video player using an S-video cable and the audio cable and adapter 4 Plug the audio adapter’s white connector into the left “audio out” connector on your video player. Plug the adapter’s red NOTE: The audio adapter is connector into the right “audio out” connector on the video provided so that the same audio player (Figure 6 and Figure 7). cable used to connect a computer 5 Plug
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Powering up the Projector and Adjusting the Image 1 Remove the lens cap. NOTE: Always use the power cord Plug the power cord into the side of the projector, then plug it 2 into your electrical outlet. A surge-protected power strip is that shipped with the projector. recommended. The fans start to run, and the Lamp LED on the top of the projector (Figure 11 on page 16) lights orange until the soft- ware has initialized. When initialization is complete, the Lamp LED lights green. A green Lam
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S e tti ng up t h e Pr oj ec to r 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 fifteen 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 min- utes, the lamp goes out (the projector keeps running). To exit standby mode, press the standby button again. (It
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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). 2 If 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 (pag
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Us in g th e P r o j ect o r disk mouse right mouse button left mouse button (on underside of remote) FIGURE 8 Remote control Press anywhere on the edge of the disk mouse to move the cursor on the screen. You can move the cursor at any angle by pressing NOTE: If the remote is inactive the corresponding edge of the disk. The mouse button on the top for several minutes, it “sleeps” to of the remote simulates your computer’s right mouse button; the conserve battery life. Press any button on the
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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 FIGURE 9 Focus ring and zoom ring The projector is equipped with a self-locking, quick-release eleva- tor foot and button (Figure 10). To raise the projector: 1 Press and hold the elevator button (Figure 10). 2 Raise the projector to the height you want, then release the button
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Us in g th e P r o j ect o r 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 FIGURE 11 Keypad and remote buttons Lamp on/off (keypad only) Press the lamp on/off button to turn the lamp on or off. The Lamp LED indicates the state of the lamp. A green Lamp LED indicates that you can turn the lamp on, or the lamp is currently
