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Contents Contents........................................................................... 1 About this manual... .......................................................................................... 2 Operation During Projection .......................................... 3 Image Operations During Projection ................................................................. 3 Adjusting Image Brightness ........................................................................................
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Replacing the Lamp ........................................................................................ 26 To check the current lamp use time........................................................................... 26 When to replace the lamp .......................................................................................... 26 Replacing the Lamp ................................................................................................... 27 To replace the lamp ...............
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Operation During Projection This section explains the various types of operations you can perform while the projector is projecting an image. Image Operations During Projection You can perform the following operations while projecting an image. Image brightness adjustment Color mode selection Image zooming Momentary cut off of the input source image and projection of a black or blue screen, or a logo Image freeze Pointer display in the projected image Aspect ratio switching (between
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Selecting the Color Mode You can select from among five different color mode settings to optimize the projected image in accordance with image contents and projection conditions. To change the color mode Press the [COLOR MODE] key. 1 This displays the color mode selection window. The currently selected color mode is the one whose button is selected (filled in). Use the [ ] and [ ] keys to move the highlighting to the color mode you want 2 to select, and then press the [ENTER] key. This wi
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Momentarily Cutting Off the Input Source Image Press the [BLANK] key. 1 This temporarily cuts off the image from the input source and projects a black screen in its place. To resume projection of the image from the input source, press the [BLANK] 2 key (or [ESC] key). Note You can specify projection of a black screen or blue screen, or a logo. For details, see “Blank Screen” under “Screen Settings Main Menu” on page 18. Freezing an Image Pressing the [FREEZE] key freezes the projected image.
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Displaying a Pointer in the Projected Image You can select from among eight different pointer styles, including various arrow styles, for display in the projected image. Pointers can be used during a presentation to indicate or highlight a specific part of the image. Arrow 1 Oval 1 Spot 2 Note Depending on the pointer style you are using, the pointer may not display properly when you are using keystone correction. If this happens, use the [KEYSTONE +] and [KEYSTONE –] keys to change the keys
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Changing the aspect ratio of the projected image Press the [ASPECT] key to toggle the aspect ratio of the displayed image between 4:3 and 16:9. Note The aspect ratio setting affects the projected image only when the input source is VIDEO or component. When the input source is a component signal with an aspect ratio of 16:9, the aspect ratio switches automatically to 16:9. When this happens, pressing the [ASPECT] key will not change the aspect ratio. You also can change the aspect ratio
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Using the [FUNC] Key Pressing the [FUNC] key displays the menu shown below. You can use this menu to perform the operations described below. Adjust image brightness Highlight “Brightness” and then press the [ENTER] key. • This performs the same operation as pressing the [BRIGHT] key ( key) described on page 3. Turn the Eco Mode on or off Highlight “Eco Mode” and then press the [ENTER] key. • This performs the same operation as pressing the [ECO] key ( key) described on page 7. Select the
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Configuring Advanced Projector Settings Your projector has a setup menu that you can use to configure advanced settings. Basic Setup Menu Operations Displaying the Setup Menu Pressing the [MENU] key displays the menu shown below in the center of the projection screen. Main menu The main menu includes seven main menu items. The currently selected main menu item is the one that is highlighted. Sub-menu The sub-menu shows each individual setting under each main menu item, and its current setti
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Basic Setup Menu Example The procedure below shows how to configure the following three settings: • Image Adjustment Contrast • Image Adjustment Color Mode • Option Settings 1 Eco Mode Note Certain settings on the setup menu cannot be changed while there is no input signal to the projector. Because of this, you should configure setup menu settings after selecting an input source and starting projection. This example covers basic steps only. For more detailed information, see “Setup Menu
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To configure the “Option Settings 1 Eco Mode” setting Press the [ESC] key. 1 Press the [ ] key three times to select “Option Settings 1”. 2 Press the [ENTER] key. 3 Press the [ ] key three times to select “Eco Mode”. 4 Use the [ ] and [ ] keys to select “On” or “Off”. 5 After you are finished, press the [MENU] key to exit the setup menu. 6 11
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Restoring Projector Settings to Their Initial Factory Defaults You can use the procedures in this section to restore all of the settings on a particular main menu or all of the settings on the setup menu to their initial factory defaults. To restore all settings on a particular main menu to their initial factory defaults Press the [MENU] key to display the setup menu. 1 Use the [ ] and [ ] keys to select the main menu whose settings you want to 2 restore to their initial factory defaults.
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To restore all settings on the setup menu to their initial factory defaults Press the [MENU] key to display the setup menu. 1 Use the [ ] key to select “Restore All Defaults”, and then press the [ENTER] 2 key. This displays a confirmation message asking if you want to initialize all settings. Use the [ ] key to select “Yes”. 3 To restore all settings on the setup menu to their initial defaults, press the 4 [ENTER] key. This will restore all of the settings to their initial factory default
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Image Adjustment Main Menu Setting Setting Name Input Description Unit Brightness RCVU Source Use this sub-menu to adjust the brightness of the Specific projected image. A larger value produces a brighter image. Contrast RCVU Source Use this sub-menu to adjust the contrast of the projected Specific image. A larger value produces a stronger contrast. Sharpness RCV Source Use this sub-menu to adjust the sharpness of the outlines Specific in the projected image. A larger value makes the image
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Setting Setting Name Input Description Unit Vertical RCV Signal Use this sub-menu to adjust the vertical position of the Position Specific input source image within the projection area. Horizontal RCV Signal Use this sub-menu to adjust the horizontal position of the Position Specific input source image within the projection area. Frequency R Signal When vertical bands appear in the projected image while Specific RGB is selected as the input source, it means that the frequency setting is n
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About the “Signal Specific” Setting Unit For the items that have “Signal Specific” in the “Setting Unit” column of the above table, the setting is saved for the specific type of signal (XGA/60Hz, SXGA/60Hz, etc.) that is being input when the setting is performed, and not for a specific input source. Screen Settings Main Menu Setting Setting Name Input Description Unit Keystone RCVUN Single Use this sub-menu to correct vertical keystoning of the Correction projected image. Aspect Ratio RCV S
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Setting Setting Name Input Description Unit Projection RCVUN Single Use this sub-menu to specify whether projection will be Mode from the front of the screen or the back of the screen. *: Select this option when projecting from the front of the screen. : Select this option when projecting from the back of the screen. : Select this option to flip the back-projected image vertically. : Select this option to flip the image vertically. Important! The lamp originally installed in this projector
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Setting Setting Name Input Description Unit Blank Screen RCVUN Single Use this sub-menu to specify what should be projected after the [BLANK] key is pressed. Blue: Select this option to project a blue screen. Black*: Select this option to project a black screen. Logo: Select this option to project the projector’s built-in logo screen. Restore Menu RCVUN Source Use this sub-menu to return all of the sub-menu items on Defaults Specific the Screen Settings main menu to their initial default
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Input Settings Main Menu Setting Setting Name Input Description Unit RGB Input RCUVN Single Use this sub-menu to specify manually the type of signal being input from the projector’s RGB input terminal. Auto*: Automatically detects the signal being input from the RGB input terminal and configures the appropriate input protocol. RGB: Select this option when a computer is connected to the RGB input terminal. For details about connecting a computer, see “Connecting a Computer to the Projecto
