Dukane 8044 User Manual

Liquid Crystal Projector

Model 8044

USER'S MANUAL

Projector Features

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3

Preparation

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3

Part Names

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4

The Projector ………………………4
Fastening The Lens Cap …………4
The Remote Control ………………6

Setting Up

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7

Arrangement ………………………7
Adjusting The Projector’s
Elevator ……………………………8
Connecting Your Devices…………9
Connecting Power Supply ………11

Remote Control

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12

Putting Batteries …………………12
Operating The Remote Control…13

Power ON/OFF

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14

Turning On The Power …………14
Selecting An Input Signal ………15
Turning Off The Power …………16

Operating

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17

Adjusting The Volume …………17
Temporarily Muting The Sound…17
Adjusting The Position …………18
Using The Automatic
Adjustment Feature………………19
Correcting Keystone
Distortions…………………………19
Using The Magnify Feature ……20
Freezing The Screen ……………20
Signal Searching …………………21
Selecting The Aspect Ratio ……21
Temporarily Blanking
The Screen ………………………21

Multifunctional Settings

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22

Using The Menu Functions ……22
MAIN Menu ………………………23
PICTURE-1 Menu ………………24
PICTURE-2 Menu ………………26
INPUT Menu ……………………27
AUTO Menu ………………………29
SCREEN Menu …………………30
OPTION Menu ……………………31

Lamp

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32

Replacing The Lamp ……………33

Air Filter

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34

Caring For The Air Filter…………34
Replacing The Air Filter …………35

Other Care

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36

Caring For The Inside
Of The Projector …………………36
Caring For The Lens ……………36
Caring For The Cabinet
And Remote Control ……………36

Troubleshooting

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37

Related Messages ………………37
Regarding
The Indicator Lamps ……………39
Phenomena That May Easily Be
Mistaken For Machine Defects …41
Warranty And After-Service ……42

Specifications

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Contents

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Ultra High Brightness

Crisp, ultra-bright presentations is achieved by using a UHB (ultra high brightness) lamp and a highly
efficient optical system.

●

Whisper Mode Equipped

Special mode is available for reducing projector noise to achieve quieter operation.

●

User Memory Function

This projector can memorize 4 settings by MY MEMORY function.

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Partial Magnification Function

Interesting parts of images can be magnified for closer viewing.

●

Keystone Distortion Correction

Quick correction of distorted images electrically.

Preparation

Please see the “Contents Of Package” of the “User’s Manual – Quick Guide”.
Your projector should come with the items shown there. Contact your dealer
anything is missing.

Projector Features

This multimedia projector is used to project various computer signals as well as
NTSC / PAL / SECAM video signals onto a screen. Little space is required for
installation and large images can easily be realized.

• Keep the original packing material for future reshipment.

NOTE

4

Strap Rivet

Strap
hole

Part Names

The Projector

Zoom ring

15

Focus ring

15

Air filter cover

(An air filter is
inside.)

34

Elevator button

8

Elevator feet

8

Indicates the corresponding
reference page

Lens cap

14

Lens

(The picture is

projected from

here.)

Remote sensor

13

Projector (Front/Right)

Fastening The Lens Cap

To avoid losing, please fasten the lens cap to the projector using the strap.

1

Fix the strap to the strap ring of lens
cap, as the right drawing.

2

Put one piece of the strap into the
groove on rivet, as the right drawing.

3

Push the rivet into the strap hole.

Lens cap Strap ring Strap

Pull

Rivet

Push in

(Bottom side)

5

AC inlet

11

VIDEO port

10

AUDIO port

(from a computer)

10

S-VIDEO port

10

COMPONENT VIDEO - Y

10

COMPONENT VIDEO - CB/PB

10

COMPONENT VIDEO - CR/PR

10

AUDIO R port

L port

(from a video equipment)

10

10

Power switch

14

RGB port

10

CONTROL
port

10

Projector (Rear/Left)

STANDBY/ON

INPUT

POWER

LAMP

TEMP

MENU

POWER indicator

tells the state of power
supply. Refer to the section
“Power ON/OFF”.

INPUT button

toggles between the signal
ports.

MENU buttons

operate the menu function.

STANDBY/ON
button

prepares for turning the
power on/off. Refer to the
section “Power ON/OFF”.

TEMP indicator

lights or blinks when any
problem about internal
temperature has happened.

LAMP indicator

lights or blinks when any
problem about the lamp has
happened.

Part Names (continued)

The Projector (continued)

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39

22

14

RGB VIDEO

S-VIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO

A

C

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The Remote Control

(STANDBY/ON)

button

prepares for turning the
power on/off.

VIDEO button

toggles between the signal
ports of VIDEO, S-VIDEO
and COMPONENT VIDEO.

MENU button

opens/closes the menu.

RGB button

selects the input signal of
RGB port.

BLANK button

blanks the screen
temporarily.

SEARCH button

searches for an input
signal between the
following signal ports of
RGB, VIDEO, S-VIDEO
and COMPONENT VIDEO.

VOLUME button

turns on/off the VOLUME
mode.
In the VOLUME mode,

To adjust the volume,

use the cursor

/

buttons.

MUTE button

mutes/restores the sound.

KEYSTONE
button

turns on/off the KEYSTONE
mode.
In the KEYSTONE mode,

To adjust the
keystone,

use the cursor

/

buttons.

ASPECT button

toggles between the
modes for aspect ratio.

AUTO button

executes automatic
adjustment.

MAGNIFY ON/OFF
buttons

turns on/off the MAGNIFY
mode.
In the MAGNIFY mode,

To move the
magnified area,

(1) Press the POSITION
button.
(2) Use the cursor buttons
to move the picture.
(3) Press the POSITION
button again to finish.

To shift the magnify
level,

use the cursor

/

buttons.

FREEZE button

freezes/reactivates the
picture.

POSITION button

turns on/off the POSITION
mode. (for RGB input)
In the POSITION mode,

To move the picture,

use the cursor buttons.

ESC button

returns to the previous
display at the menu
functions.

,,,

(Cursor) buttons

works for adjusting or
menu controlling.

RESET button

cancels the adjustment in
progress.
* The adjustments of the
volume etc. are not reset.

ENTER button

proceeds to the next
operation at the menu
functions.

Part Names (continued)

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15

21

20

20

18

22

22

22

22

22

19

17

17

21

19

14

21

VIDEO

ASPECT

MAGNIFY

ESC RESET

SEARCH

RGB

AUTO BLANK

ON

OFF

KEYSTONEFREEZE

ENTER

VOLUME

MUTE

MENUPOSITION

7

Setting Up

Arrangement

WARNING • Install the projector in a suitable environment according to

instructions of the “User’s Manual – Safety Guide” and this manual.

• The power outlet should be close to the projector and easily accessible.

Refer to the illustrations and tables below to determine the screen size and projection
distance.

The values shown in the table are calculated for a full size screen:800×600
(a):Distance from the projector to the screen (±10%)
(b):Distance from the lens center to the bottom of the screen (±10%)
(c):Distance from the lens center to the top of the screen (±10%)

Screen Size [inch (m)]

(a) [inch (m)]

(b)

[inch (cm)]

(c)

[inch (cm)]

Min. Max.
30 (0.8) 35(0.9) 42(1.1) 2(5) 16(41)
40 (1.0) 47(1.2) 56(1.4) 2(6) 22(55)
50 (1.3) 59(1.5) 71(1.8) 3(8) 27(69)
60 (1.5) 71(1.8) 85(2.2) 4(9) 32(82)
70 (1.8) 83(2.1) 99(2.5) 4(11) 38(96)
80 (2.0) 95(2.4) 114(2.9) 5(12) 43(110)
90 (2.3) 107(2.7) 128(3.3) 5(14) 49(123)

100 (2.5) 119(3.0) 143(3.6) 6(15) 54(137)
120 (3.0) 143(3.6) 171(4.4) 7(18) 65(165)
150 (3.8) 179(4.6) 215(5.5) 9(23) 81(206)
200 (5.0) 240(6.1) 287(7.3) 12(30) 108(274)
250 (6.3) 300(7.6) 359(9.1) 15(38) 135(343)
300 (7.5) 360(9.2)

431(10.9)

18(46) 162(411)

(a)

(c)

(b)

Lens center

Screen

Reference for
the 4:3 aspect ratio

Screen Size [inch (m)]

(a) [inch (m)]

(b)

[inch (cm)]

(c)

[inch (cm)]

Min. Max.
30 (0.8) 38(1.0) 46(1.2) 0(1) 15(39)
40 (1.0) 51(1.3) 61(1.6) 1(2) 20(51)
50 (1.3) 64(1.6) 77(2.0) 1(2) 25(64)
60 (1.5) 77(2.0) 93(2.4) 1(2) 30(77)
70 (1.8) 90(2.3)

108(2.8)

1(3) 35(90)

80 (2.0) 104(2.6)

124(3.2)

1(3) 41(103)

90 (2.3) 117(3.0)

140(3.6)

1(4) 46(116)

100 (2.5) 130(3.3)

155(3.9)

2(4) 51(129)

120 (3.0) 156(4.0)

187(4.7)

2(5) 61(154)

150 (3.8) 196(5.0)

234(5.9)

2(6) 76(193)

200 (5.0) 216(6.6)

312(7.9)

3(8) 101(257)

250 (6.3) 327(8.3)

391(9.9)

4(10) 127(322)

300 (7.5)

393(10.0)

469(11.9)

5(12) 152(386)

(a)

(c)

(b)

Lens center

Screen

Reference for
the 16:9 aspect ratio

Side View

Side View

8

Adjusting The Projector's Elevator

CAUTION •

If you press the elevator buttons without holding the projector, the
projector might crash down, overturn, smash your fingers and possibly result in
malfunction. To prevent damaging the projector and injuring yourself, ALWAYS HOLD
THE PROJECTOR whenever using the elevator buttons to adjust the elevator feet.

You can use the elevator feet to make adjustments if the surface on which you need to set
the projector is uneven or if you otherwise need to adjust the angle of projection. The
adjustment range of the elevator feet is 0 to 9 degrees.

1

Press and hold in the elevator buttons.

2

Raise or lower the projector to the
desired height and then release the
elevator buttons.

When you release the elevator buttons, the elevator
feet will lock into position.

3

As necessary, you can also finely
adjust the height of the projector by
twisting the elevator feet by hand.

Elevator buttons

Elevator feet

Setting Up (continued)

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Connecting Your Devices

WARNING • Incorrect connecting could result in fire or electrical shock.
Whenever attempting to connect other devices to the projector, please thoroughly read
the "User's Manual - Safety Guide", this manual and the manual of each device to be
connected.

CAUTION

• TURN OFF ALL DEVICES prior to connecting them to the projector.
Attempting to connect a live device to the projector may generate extremely loud
noises or other abnormalities that may result in malfunction and/or damage to the
device and/or projector.

ATTENTION

• Make sure that you connect devices to the correct port. Incorrect
connection may result in malfunction and/or damage to the device and/or projector.
Refer to the section “TECHNICAL” of this manual for the pin assignment of connectors
and RS-232C communication data.

• Some cables have to be used with core set. Use the accessory cable or a
designated-type cable for the connection. For cables that have a core only at one end,
connect the core to the projector.

• Secure the screws on the connectors and tighten.

• Whenever attempting to connect a laptop computer to the projector, be sure to

activate the laptop’s RGB external image output (set the laptop to CRT display or to
simultaneous LCD and CRT display). For details on how this is done, please refer to the
instruction manual of the corresponding laptop computer.

About Plug-and-Play Capability

• This projector is compatible with VESA DDC 1/2B. Plug-and-Play can be achieved by
connecting this projector to computers that are VESA DDC (display data channel)
compatible. Please take advantage of this function by connecting the accessory RGB
cable to the RGB port (DDC 1/2B compatible). Plug-and-Play may not work properly if
any other type of connection is attempted.

• Plug-and-Play is a system composed of the computer, its operating system and
peripheral equipment (i.e. display devices).

• Please use the standard drivers in your computer as this projector is a Plug-and-Play
monitor.

NOTE

• Some computers may have multiple display screen modes. Use of some of

these modes will not be possible with this projector.

• For some RGB input modes, the optional Mac adapter is necessary.

• When the image resolution is changed on a computer, depending on an input,

automatic adjust function may take some time and may not be completed. In this case,
you may not be able to see a check box to select “Yes/No” for the new resolution on
Windows. Then the resolution will go back to the original. It might be recommended to

use other CRT or TFT monitors to change the resolution.

NOTE

Setting Up (continued)

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Please refer to the following for connecting your devices.
See the rear of the projector. You can see the ports.

L-AUDIO-R

VIDEO

L-AUDIO-R

VIDEO

L-AUDIO-R

VIDEO

L-AUDIO-R

VIDEO

L-AUDIO-R

VIDEO

L-AUDIO-R

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

AUDIO

Y
COMPONENT VIDEO

C

B/PB CR/PR

RGB

CONTROL

S-VIDEO

AUDIO

Y
COMPONENT VIDEO

C

B/PB CR/PR

RGB

CONTROL

S-VIDEO

AUDIO

Y
COMPONENT VIDEO

C

B/PB CR/PR

RGB

CONTROL

S-VIDEO

AUDIO

Y
COMPONENT VIDEO

C

B/PB CR/PR

RGB

CONTROL

S-VIDEO

AUDIO

Y
COMPONENT VIDEO

C

B/PB CR/PR

RGB

CONTROL

S-VIDEO

AUDIO

Y
COMPONENT VIDEO

C

B/PB CR/PR

RGB

CONTROL

2

2

1

3

4

4

5

6

5

6

5

10

6

5

6

7

8

9

7

8

9

1

Connecting to a computer

RGB out RGB cable (D-sub 15 pin)

Audio out Audio cable (Stereo mini)

RS-232C port RS-232C cable

Connecting to a DVD/VCR player

Video out
Audio out (L) Audio/Video cable
Audio out (R)

If using a SCART RGB input,

Video
AUDIO-L
AUDIO-R SCART SCART cable

G out port
B
R

If using a S-video input,

S-video out port S-video cable
Audio out (L) Audio cable
Audio out (R)

If using a component input,

Component (Y) out

Component (CB

/PB) out Component cable

Component (C

R/PR) out

Audio out (L) Audio cable
Audio out (R)

If using a component input from RGB
port,

Component (Y) out
Component (CB/PB) out Component cable
Component (CR/PR) out (with D-sub 15 pin)
Audio out Audio cable(Stereo mini)

Setting Up (continued)

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2
3

4
5
6

A

C

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5

6
7

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9

10
5

6

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9
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6

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1

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C

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Connect the connector of the
power cord to the AC inlet of the
projector.

2

Firmly plug the power cord’s plug
into the outlet.

WARNING • Please use extra caution when connecting the power cord as

incorrect or faulty connections may result in FIRE and/or ELECTRICAL SHOCK. Please
adhere to the “User’s manual – Safety Guide” and the following.

• Only plug the power cord into outlets rated for use with the power cord’s specified
voltage range.

• Only use the power cord that came with the projector. If it is damaged, contact your
dealer to newly get correct one.

• Never modify the power cord. Never attempt to defeat the ground connection of the
three-pronged plug.

• Make sure that you firmly connect the power cord to the projector and wall outlet.

AC Inlet

Connector Side

Connecting Power Supply

Setting Up (continued)

1

1

12

CAUTION Always handle the batteries with care and use them only as directed.
Improper use may result in battery cracking or leakage, which could result in fire, injury
and/or pollution of the surrounding environment.

• Keep the battery away from children and pets.

• Be sure to use only the batteries specified for use with the remote control. Do not mix

new batteries with used ones.

• When inserting batteries, verify that the plus and minus terminals are aligned correctly
(as indicated in the remote control).

• When you dispose the battery, you should obey the law in the relative area or country.

1

Remove the
battery cover.

Slide back and
remove the battery
cover in the direction
of the arrow.

Insert the
batteries.

Align and insert the two
AA batteries according to
their plus and minus
terminals (as indicated in
the remote control).

Close the
battery cover.

Replace the battery
cover in the direction
of the arrow and
snap it back into
place.

2

3

Remote Control

Putting Batteries

13

Operating The Remote Control

ATTENTION • Do not drop or otherwise expose the remote control to physical
impact.

• Do not get the remote control wet or place it on wet objects. Doing so may result in
malfunction.

• Remove the batteries from the remote control and store them in a safe place if you
won’t be using the remote control for an extended period.

• Replace the batteries whenever the remote control starts to malfunction.

• When strong lights, such as direct sunlight or light from an extremely close range

(such as from an inverter fluorescent lamp), hit the projector’s remote sensor, the
remote control may cause to function. Adjust the direction of the projector to keep light
from directly hitting the projector’s remote sensor.

• The remote control works with the projector’s remote
sensor.

• The range of the remote sensor is 3 meters with a 60­degree range (30 degrees to the left and right of the
remote sensor).

Also a remote signal reflected in the screen etc. may be
available. If it is difficult to send a remote signal to the
sensor directly, please try.

• Since the remote control uses infrared light to send
signals to the projector (Class1 LED), be sure to use the
remote control in an area free from obstacles that could
block the remote control’s output signal to the projector.

Remote sensor

Remote Control (continued)

30° 30°

approximately
3 meters

14

Power ON/OFF

Turning On The Power

WARNING • When the power is ON, a strong light is emitted. Do not look into the

lens or vents of the projector.

• Turn the power on/off in right order. Please power on the projector before

the connected devices. Power off the projector after the connected devices.

NOTE

1

Make sure that the power cord is
firmly and correctly connected to the
projector and outlet.

2

When the lens cap is attached, remove
the lens cap.

3

Set the power switch to [ | ] (ON).

4

Press the STANDBY/ON button of the
projector or the button of the remote
control.

The projector lamp will light up and the POWER
indicator will begin blinking green.
According to a setup, the projector lamp may light
up and the POWER indicator may begin blinking
green, without pressing this button.
When the power is completely on, the indicator will
stop blinking and light green.

The POWER indicator will light orange.

Power switch (ON position)

Power switch

STANDBY/ON button

POWER indicator

VIDEO

ASPECT

VOLUME

MAGNIFY

AUTO BLANK

RGB

SEARCH

ON

(STANDBY/ON) button

INPUT

STANDBY/ON

ACIN

POWER

TEMP

MENU

LAMP

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Selecting An Input Signal

1

2

Use the zoom ring to adjust the screen
size.

3

Use the focus ring to focus the picture.

Press the INPUT button.

As illustrated below, each time you press the INPUT
button, the projector switches between its input signal
ports. Select the signal you wish to project.

Using the projector’s control button

Press the RGB button.

When this button is pressed, the projector switches to
the RGB port.

Selecting a RGB signal, using the remote control

Press the VIDEO button.

As illustrated below, each time you press the VIDEO
button, the projector switches between its input signal
ports. Select the signal you wish to project.

Selecting a video signal, using the remote control

INPUT button

RGB button

VIDEO button

Zoom ring

Focus ring

Power ON/OFF (continued)

RGB VIDEO S-VIDEO

COMPONENT VIDEO

VIDEO S-VIDEO

STANDBY/ON

ACIN

TEMP

POWER

INPUT

MENU

RGB

VIDEO

ASPECT

MAGNIFY

ON

RGB

VIDEO

ASPECT

MAGNIFY

ON

LAMP

SEARCH

AUTO BLANK

VOLUME

SEARCH

AUTO BLANK

VOLUME

COMPONENT VIDEO

16

Turning Off The Power

• Turn the power on/off in right order. Please power on the projector before

the connected devices. Power off the projector after the connected devices.

NOTE

Power switch

STANDBY/ON

INPUT

POWER

LAMP

TEMP

MENU

STANDBY/ON button

POWER indicator

1

Press the STANDBY/ON button of the
projector or the button of the remote
control.

The message “Power off?” will appear on the screen
for approximately 5 seconds.

4

Attached the lens cap.

2

Press the STANDBY/ON button again
while “Power off?” the message is
visible.

The projector lamp will go off, and the POWER
indicator will begin blinking orange.
Then the POWER indicator will stop blinking and light
to solid orange when the lamp cooling is complete.

3

Switch the power switch to [O] (OFF).

The POWER indicator will go off.

Power switch (OFF position)

Power ON/OFF (continued)

VIDEO

ASPECT

VOLUME

MAGNIFY

AUTO BLANK

RGB

SEARCH

ON

(STANDBY/ON) button

ACIN

17

Operating

Adjusting The Volume

Temporarily Muting The Sound

1

Press the VOLUME button.

As illustrated on the right, a dialog will
appear on the screen to aid you in adjusting
the volume.

2

Use the

/

buttons to adjust the

volume.

Press the VOLUME button again to close the dialog and
complete this operation.
(Even if you don't do anything, the dialog will
automatically disappear after a few seconds.)

Press this to increase the volume
Press this to decrease the volume

16

VOLUME

VOLUME

1

Press the MUTE button.

Press the MUTE button.
As illustrated on the right, a dialog will appear on the
screen indicating that you have muted the sound.
(If you don't do anything, the dialog will automatically
disappear after a few seconds.)
Press the MUTE or VOLUME button to restore the sound.

MUTE

VIDEO

ASPECT

MAGNIFY

RGB SEARCH

ON

OFF

AUTO BLANK

VOLUME

MUTE

KEYSTONEFREEZE

VOLUME

MENUPOSITION

ENTER

ESC RESET

VIDEO

ASPECT

MAGNIFY

RGB SEARCH

ON

OFF

AUTO BLANK

VOLUME

MUTE

KEYSTONEFREEZE

VOLUME

16

VOLUME

MENUPOSITION

ENTER

ESC RESET

MUTE

16

18

Adjusting The Position

1

Press the POSITION button.

As illustrated on the right, a dialog will appear on the screen
to aid you in adjusting the position.

2

Use the

,,,

buttons to adjust

the position.

When you want to initialize the position, press the RESET
button during adjustment.
Press the POSITION button again to close the dialog and
complete this operation. (Even if you don't do anything, the
dialog will automatically disappear after a few seconds.)
This function is only available for RGB input.

• When a menu is displayed, the operation of adjusting the position works

for the position of not the picture but the menu.

NOTE

Operating (continued)

VIDEO

RGB SEARCH

ASPECT

MAGNIFY

AUTO BLANK

ON

OFF

ESC RESET

VOLUME

KEYSTONEFREEZE

ENTER

MUTE

MENUPOSITION

POSITION

POSITION