- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. WARNING: Changes or modifications made to this equipment, not expressly approved by Toshiba, or parties authorized by Toshiba, could void the userís authority to operate the equipment. CANADA only Notice: This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND 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 hazard.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Water and Moisture Do not use this product near water. - for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub;...
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11. 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 fire or elec- tric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 16. Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following condi- tions: a) When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.
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21. Do not leave thermal-paper documents or easily deformed items on top of the unit or near the air exhaust. The heat from the unit could erase the information on the thermal paper, or cause deformation or warping. Also, when you touch a metal object put near the air exhaust, a burn may be caused.
POWER SUPPLY CORD SELECTION If your line voltage is 220 to 240V, use one of the following types of cable. Plug configuration Plug type EURO Use a 5A fuse which is approved by ASTA or BSI to BSI362. Always replace the fuse cover after changing the fuse.
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Retain this information for future reference. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY TRADE NAME: DLP DATA PROJECTOR MODEL NAME: TDP-MT500 RESPONSIBLE PARTY: TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. 9740 Irvine Blvd., Irvine, CA 92618-1697 U.S.A Phone: (949) 583-3000 This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
TABLE OF CONTENTS PREPARATION Checking accessories ... 11 Inserting the dry batteries into the remote controller ... 11 Name and function of operational parts of the projector ...12 How to use remote controller ...13 Operational range of remote controller ... 14 SETTING UP Setting up screen ...15 Basic setup ...15...
PREPARATION Checking accessories The following accessories are provided with this projector. Check to be sure that all the accessories are packed in the package.) Power supply parts Power cable Conversion adaptor Personal computer parts D-SUB 9P Mini DIN 8P RS-232C cable Mini D-SUB 15P DVI-conversion cable •...
PREPARATION Name and function of operational parts of the projector Intake vent Focus ring: 18 22 Adjusts focus. MENU/EXIT button: Displays menu when pressed. Erases menu when pressed again. POWER button / POWER indicator 34 36 VEDEO terminal: Connects to such equipment as video players that output composite video signals.
How to use remote controller Name and function of operational parts of remote controller POWER button: MEMORY (1, 2, 3) buttons: Set the pre-stored values in the picture adjustment menu when pressed. MENU button: Displays menu. Erases the menu when pressed again. On the picture quality adjusting buttons When any of the picture quality adjusting button is pressed, its corresponding screen for adjusting the picture quality appears.
PREPARATION Operational range of remote controller Front of projector 30˚ 30˚ Vertical directions Vertical directions (When the projector is suspended from ceiling) Rear of projector 30˚ 30˚ Operate the remote controller within a distance of 10 m from the projector, pointing the light beam at the remote control photo-sensor...
SETTING UP Setting up screen Set the screen perpendicular to the projector. If the screen can not be set perpendicularly, adjust the projection angle of the projector. (See below.) • Adjust the screen or projector so that the shadow of the projector lens may be projected onto the center of the screen.
SETTING UP Screen size and Projection distance Determine screen size by referring to the following table: Where the screen size is 16: 9 Where the projector is suspended from the ceiling: In the case of using suspension metal hook BR-D1208 only: B = 23 cm - 52cm In the case of using suspension metal hook BR-D1208 and high-ceiling pole BR-XL30P: B = 77 cm - 129 cm Screen size Screen size...
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Where the screen size is 4: 3 Where the projector is suspended from the ceiling: In the case of using suspension metal hook BR-D1208 only: B = 23 cm - 52cm In the case of using suspension metal hook BR-D1208 and high-ceiling pole BR-XL30P: B = 77 cm - 129 cm Screen size Screen size Screen size...
VIEWING VIDEO IMAGES A. Connecting the projector to video equipment Preparations: • Check to be sure that the power for the projector and video equipment is turned off. To VIDEO terminal Video cable VIDEO COMPONENT1 To video output terminal Cb/Pb Cr/Pr COMPONENT2 S-VIDEO...
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Connecting DVD players or BS digital tuners that have D-terminal When connecting this projector to a DVD player or BS digital tuner that has D-terminal, connect a commercially available D-RCA conversion cable to COMPONENT (1 or 2) terminal. DVD player or BS digital To audio output tuner that has D-terminal terminal...
VIEWING VIDEO IMAGES B. Plugging power cord In the case of power outlets provided with an earthing terminal inlet: Plug the attached power cable as it is. Earthing terminal In the case of power outlets provided with no earthing terminal inlet: U-shaped metal Power cable •...
C. Making projection Preparations: • Remove the lens cap. • Turn on power for the connected video equipment. Main power switch Focus ring Zoom ring TELE WIDE MENU/EXIT ENTER POWER button / POWER LAMP POWER indicator TEMP POWER ON/OFF POWER button SOURCE SOURCE button COMP1...
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VIEWING VIDEO IMAGES Main power switch TELE WIDE MENU/EXIT ENTER POWER button/ POWER LAMP POWER indicator TEMP POWER ON/OFF POWER button SOURCE COMP1 COMP2 S-VIDEO VIDEO 16:9 16:9 REAL REAL ASPECT ENTER MENU CONTRAST BRIGHT COLOR GAMMA SHARPNESS TEMP If the projected image frame is deformed to a trapezoid: Adjust the trapezoidal correction value contained in the setting menu.
On setting ASPECT (Image angle) This projector can change ASPECT ratio (The ratio between width and length of image frame) according to input video signals. 16 : 9 4 : 3 Projects video Projects video images at a images on full Original video ratio of 4: 3.
VIWING COMPUTER IMAGES A. Connecting this projector with a computer Preparations: • Make sure that the power for the projector and computer are turned off. • With a desk-top type computer, disconnect RGB cables connected to the monitor. To DVI terminal Cb/Pb Cr/Pr Mini D-SUB 15pin-DVI...
C. Making projection Preparations: • Remove the lens cap. • Turn on power for the connected video equipment. Main power switch Focus ring Zoom ring TELE WIDE MENU/EXIT ENTER POWER button / POWER LAMP POWER indicator TEMP POWER ON/OFF POWER button SOURCE SOURCE button COMP1...
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VIEWING COMPUTER IMAGES Main power switch TELE WIDE MENU/EXIT ENTER POWER button/ POWER LAMP POWER indicator TEMP POWER ON/OFF POWER button SOURCE COMP1 COMP2 S-VIDEO VIDEO 16:9 16:9 REAL REAL ASPECT ENTER MENU CONTRAST BRIGHT COLOR GAMMA SHARPNESS TEMP Note-book type computer When the projector is connected to a note-book type computer, the picture images from the computer may not be projected on screen.
SETTING WITH MENUS Menu construction PICTURE... CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS COLOR TINT SHARPNESS ICC CONTROL PRO-PICTURE... COLOR TEMP SET USER COLOR TEMP GAMMA DISPLAY... SOURCE... ASPECT... SAVE... OPTION... RESET ALL AUTO OFF LAMP HOUR INSTALLATION... LANGUAGE... RGB & COMPONENT... MIRROR.. KEYSTONE... PATTERN •...
SETTING WITH MENUS How to make menu setting: The following figures describe how to set trapezoidal correction as an example: 1 Press MENU button. Main menu (the first level) appears. PICTURE... PRO-PICTURE... DISPLAY... OPTION... INSTALLATION... 2 Select the menu to be revealed by pressing { , } buttons.
Items that can be set with menus In this projector, the following items can be set by revealing setup menus. PICTURE MENU ITEM PICTURE... CONTRAST ------- -32 – +31 ---------- Adjusts contrast of projected images. (See Page 28.) CONTRAST BRIGHTNESS BRIGHTNESS ---- -30 –...
SETTING WITH MENUS INSTALLATION MENU ITEM INSTALLATION... LANGUAGE --------- -5言語 ------------ Selects a language used for displays on the screen, such as LANGUAGE RGB & COMPONENT RGB & COMPONENT ---------------- Adjusts computer video images. MIRROR AUTO * --------------------------------------- Selecting Auto and pressing ENTER button automatically KEYSTONE PATTERN FREQUENCY *−15∼+15 -------- If any wide streak pattern appears on the projected images, it...
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Adjusting projected images Adjusting brightness of projected images (CONTRAST and BRIGHT) Items related to brightness of projected images are adjusted with menus. (Refer to Page 25 for setting menus.) 1 Reveal the picture quality setting menu. 2 Select “CONTRAST” or “BRIGHT” by pressing {, } buttons. 3 Adjust the selected item by pressing $, % buttons.
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SETTING WITH MENUS Adjusting whiteness degree of white color of projected images (Setting COLOR TEMPERATURE) One of preset color temperatures (degree of white color) is selected with menus. (Refer to Page 25 for setting menus.) 1. Reveal the professional-use picture quality setting menu. 2.
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SETTING WITH MENUS Adjusting picture images sent from computers This projector automatically sets an appropriate signal processing format according to the image signal sent from computers. However, depending on the type of the computer, the image signals may not be projected properly.
It may go off or its brightness may decrease during use. In these cases, replace the lamp to new one in good time. For the replacement, be sure to use the light-source lamp that is sold exclusively for TDP-MT500.
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Holder TELE WIDE ▲ button ▼ button MENU/EXIT ENTER POWER button POWER LAMP TEMP • If the lamp-used-hours have exceeded 1500 hours and the lamp has been replaced, it is not possible to turn on the new light-source lamp until the lamp-used-hours are reset. •...
TROUBLESHOOTING Before asking for repair of the projector, check the followings: If the problem still continues, stop using it and be sure to unplug the power plug. Then, contact the delivery agent of the projector. Picture images are not projected on screen. Phenomenon Check/Countermeasure Power can not be turned...
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Projected images are irregular. Check/Countermeasure Phenomenon Projected images are distorted. • Adjust the projector and the screen so that they may become perpendicular to each other. (See Page 11.) Projected images are • Adjust BRIGHT and CONTRAST in the picture quality menu. (See Page 28.) dark.
INDICATORS How to see the internal states from indicators There are three indicators that inform of the internal states of the projector. The internal states can be known by how the indicators are lighting. Check the followings, and if there is any problem, stop to use the projector and be sure to unplug the power plug.
WHEN ASKING INSTALLATION WORK In the case of suspending the projector from ceiling and viewing the projected images from the front side: When suspending the projector from ceiling, use the separately sold dedicated metal bracket (see Page 38). Also, be sure to ask a special worker who received train- ing of the installation work to do the work.
– SHELL – (The specifications and outside appearance of the projector are sub- ject to change without prior notice. Please be notified in advance.) projector TDP-MT500 (Single-Board DMD ) system AC 100 V, 50/60 Hz 300 W 1,024 x 576...