Epson EMP 30 User Manual
About the Manuals and Notations Used
Types of Manual
The documentation for your EPSON projector is divided into the following four manuals. Refer to the
manuals in the order given below.
Unpacking and Installation Guide
This manual contains information on the procedures from unpacking the projector through to starting to use the
projector, and also describes the included accessories.
Safety Instructions/World-Wide Warranty Terms
This manual contains information on using the projector safely, and also includes safety instructions, worldwide warranty terms and a troubleshooting check sheet.
Be sure to read this manual thoroughly before using the projector.
Setup Guide
This manual describes the preparations required in order to start using the projector (such as remote control
preparation and connecting video equipment or a computer).
User’s Guide (this manual)
This User’s Guide contains information o n basi c ope ratio n, u sin g the co nfiguration menus, troublesho otin g an d
maintenance.
Notations Used in This User’ s Guide
General information
Indicates procedures where personal injury or damage to the projector may occur if t he
procedures are not followed correctly.
Indicates additional information and points which may be useful to know regarding a topic.
Indicates that an explanation of the underlined word or words in front of this symbol appears
in the glossary of terms.
Refer to the "Glossary" in the "Append ices". (p.59)
Procedure
Indicates operating methods and the order of operations.
The procedure indicated should be ca rried out in the order of the numbers.
Meaning of "unit" and "projector"
When "unit" or "projector" appears in the text of this User's Guide, it may refer to items which are
accessories or optional equipment in addition to the main projector unit itself.
Contents
Features of the Projector................................... ....... ...... ...... ...................................2
Basic Operations
Turning On the Projector..........................................................................................6
Connecting the Power Cable...........................................................................................6
Turning On the Power and Projecting Images................................................................7
Turning Off the Projector..........................................................................................9
Adjusting the Screen Image...................................................................................11
Adjusting the Image Size..............................................................................................11
Focusing the Screen Image...........................................................................................11
Adjusting the Image Angle...........................................................................................12
Correcting Keystone Distortion....................................................................................13
Adjusting the Image Quality...................................................................................14
Using the EPSON Cinema Filter..................................................................................14
Selecting the Colour Mode...........................................................................................15
Wide-screen Projection of Component Video and Video Images
(Changing the Aspect Ratio)......................................................................................15
Adjusting Computer Images.........................................................................................16
Settings and Useful Functions
Using the Configuration Menu Functions...............................................................20
"Video" Menu ...............................................................................................................20
"Audio" Menu ...............................................................................................................23
"Setting" Menu..............................................................................................................23
"Advanced" Menu.........................................................................................................24
"About" Menu ...............................................................................................................25
"Reset All" Menu..........................................................................................................26
Using the Configuration Menus....................................................................................27
Useful Functions When a Computer is Connected................................................29
A/V Mute......................................................................................................................29
Freeze............................................................................................................................29
E-Zoom.........................................................................................................................30
Troubleshooting
Using the Help.......................................................................................................32
When Having Some Trouble ..................................................................................33
(Warning) Indicator................................................................................................33
Power Indicator.............................................................................................................34
When the Indicators Provide No Help....................................................................35
Appendices
Maintenance..........................................................................................................44
Cleaning........................................................................................................................44
Replacing Consumables.......................................... ......................................................45
Optional Accessories.............................................................................................50
List of Supported Monitor Displays........................................................................51
Component Video Input/RGB Video Input...................................................................51
Composite Video/S-Video Input ...................................................................................51
Computer ......................................................................................................................51
Specifications.........................................................................................................52
Appearance ...........................................................................................................54
Part Names and Functions ....................................................................................55
Front/Top.......................................................................................................................55
Control Panel................................................................................................................56
Left Side................................................. ..... ...... ............................................................56
Rear...............................................................................................................................57
Base...............................................................................................................................57
Remote Control.............................................................................................................58
Glossary ................................................................................................................59
Index......................................................................................................................61
Basic Operations
Settings and Useful
Functions
TroubleshootingAppendices
1
Features of the Projector
EPSON cinema filter function
You can boost the quality of films by attaching the EPSON cinema filter that is
supplied with the projector and then changing the "EPSON Cinema Filter"
setting in the "Video" menu to "ON". This automatically causes video images
such as films to be projected at the optimum tint.
Colour mode function
The optimum images can be projected simply by selecting the image quality from the following six
preset settings according to the projection environment being used. No other troublesome colour
adjustments are necessary. (p.15)
• sRGB • Normal • Meeting
• Presentation • Theatre • Game
Brilliant, attractive images
Despite its compact size, the projector can display images at high resolutions with a high degree of
luminance, providing beautifully clear images even in bright environments.
Keystone correction function
Keystone distortion in projected images can be
corrected easily.
This makes images appear correctly even when
the projector has been set up on a tilted vertical
angle. (p.13)
Automatic setup function
When projecting computer images, the signals from the connected computer are detected
automatically and adjusted so that the optimum images are projected. Even if several people are
giving presentations using the same projector, the optimum picture quality can be obtained simply by
disconnecting and reconnecting the computers.
Each individual setting can also be adjusted manually. (p.16)
Easy to operate
The accessory remote control can be used for operations such as pausing projection (see "Freeze" on
p.29) and zooming in on important areas of an image (see "E-Zoom" on p.30).
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3
Basic Operations
This chapter describes basic operations such as turning
projection on and off and adjusting the projected images.
Turning On the Projector...................................6
•••• Connecting the Power Cable ..............................................6
•••• Turning On the Power and Projecting Images..................7
Turning Off the Projector...................................9
Adjusting the Screen Image............................11
•••• Adjusting the Image Size ..................................................11
•••• Focusing the Screen Image...............................................11
•••• Adjusting the Image Angle ...............................................12
•••• Correcting Keystone Distortion ................................... ....13
Adjusting the Image Quality............................14
•••• Using the EPSON Cinema Filter......................................14
•••• Selecting the Colour Mode................................................15
•••• Wide-screen Projection of Component Vid eo
and Video Images (Changing the Aspect Ratio).............15
•••• Adjusting Computer Images ............................................16
• Autom atic Setup ................................................................................16
• Adjusting the Tracking ......................................................................17
• Adjusting the Sync.............................................................................18
5
Turning On the Projector
This section describes the procedure from turning on the power to projecting images.
Be sure to read the separate
projecting images.
Connecting the Po wer Cable
Procedure
1
2
3
Safety Instructions/World-Wide Warranty Terms
Check that the power is turned off for
the projector and all components
connected to t he projector.
Connect the video source or computer
to the projector. (
Remove the lens cover.
Setup Guide
before
)
4
5
Lit orange
Power
Connect the acces sory power cable to
the projector.
Check that the power cable connector is facing
the same way as the power inlet on the projector,
and then insert the power cable connector
securely into the projector.
Connect the other end of the power
cable to an earthed electrical outlet.
Wait until the Power indicator lights orange.
The projector's control panel and remote
control buttons cannot be operated while
the Power indicator is flashing orange.
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Turning On the Po wer and Pr ojecting Ima ges
Procedure
1
Connecting the Power Cable
Turning On the Power and Pr oj ecti ng Im a ges
Turn on the power for all equipment
connected to the projecto r.
For a video source, press the [Play] button at the
video source to start playback if necessary.
Check that the Power indicator has stopped
flashing and is lit orange.
Changes from flashing to lit green
2
Press the [Power] button on either the
projector's control panel or the remote
control to turn on the power for the
Power
Remote control
The projector's control panel and remote control buttons cannot be operated while the
Power indicator is flashing green.
Depending on the settings, the message "No-Signal." may appear. See "Setting" - "NoSignal Msg." (p.23)
Power
S-Video/VideoComputer
Color Mode
Freeze
A/V Mute
Menu
E-Zoom
projector.
The Power indicator flashes green, and after a
short period it stops flash ing an d proj ection star ts.
Wait until the Power indicator lights green (it
normally takes about 40 seconds to change).
If more than on e signa l sour ce has been conn ected, u se the pr ojec tor's control
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panel or the remote control buttons to select the port which the signal source
that you would like to use is connected to, while referring to the following
table.
Port
Computer/
Component Video
S-Video
Video Video
Projector Remote control
The image source
changes each time
[Source] is pressed.
Button to press
[Computer]
[S-Video/Video]
Display at top-right of
Computer *
YCbCr
YPbPr
S-Video
Basic Operations
screen
*
*
*The items selected using the "Input Signal" command in the "Video" menu will appear.
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Turning On the Projector
Connecting the Power Cable
Turning On the Power and Pr oj ecti ng Im a ges
If only one signal source has been connected, the signals from that source will be
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projected without needing to press one of the buttons from the previous table.
If the "No-Signal." message does not disappear, check the connections again.
••••
If a laptop computer or a computer with an LCD screen has been connected to the
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projector, the images may not be projected straight away. After making the connections,
check that the computer has been set up to output signals externally. The following table
shows examples of how to toggle output settings. For details, refer to the section of the
documentation provided with your computer under a heading such as "External output",
"Connecting an external monitor" or similar.
NEC Panasonic Toshiba IBM Sony Fujitsu Macintosh
[Fn]+[F3] [Fn]+[F3] [Fn]+[F5] [Fn]+[F7] [Fn]+[F7] [Fn]+[F10]
If the same still picture is projected for a long period of time, the projected image may
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After startup, change the
Control Panel adjustments
so that Mirroring is active
become burned in on the computer screen. You should avoid leav ing the same image
displayed for long periods.
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Turning Off the Projector
Follow the procedure below to turn off the power for the projector.
Procedure
1
2
3
Projector Remote control
S-Video/VideoComputer
A/V Mute
Menu
E-Zoom
Power OFF?
Please press key again
to power off .
Stops flashing and lights orange
Power
Power
Color Mode
Freeze
Turn off the power for the signal
sources that are connected to the
projector.
Check that the power for all connected
components has been turned off.
Press the [Power] button on either the
projector's control panel or the remote
control.
The confirmation message show n left will appear.
If you do not wan t to turn off the power, pr ess an y
button except the [Power] button.
If you do not press any button, the message will
disappear automatically after sev en seconds. (The
power will not turn off at this time.)
Press the [Power] button once more.
The lamp will switch off. The Power indicator
will flash orange and cool-down
The cool-down peri o d l ast s fo r abo ut 20 seconds.
(This varies depending on factors such as the
ambient air temperature.)
When cool-down is complete, the Power
indicator lights orange.
will start.
Basic Operations
4
The projector's control panel and remote
control buttons cannot be operated while
the Po wer indicator is flashing orange. Wait
until it lights steadily.
Unplug the power cable from the
electrical outlet.
Do not disconnect the power cable from the outlet while the Power indicator is still
flashing orange, otherwise it may result in errors in projector operation and reduce
the lamp unit operating life.
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Turning Off the Projector
5
Retract the front adjustable feet if they
are extended.
Gently push down on the projector while
simultaneously pressing the two foot adjust
buttons.
Foot adjust buttons
6
Attach the lens cover.
Attach the lens cover to the lens when not using
the projector, in order to stop the lens from
getting dusty or dirty.
Lens cover
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Adjusting the Image Size Adjusting the Image Angle
Focusing the Screen Image Correcting Ke y s t one Distortion
Adjusting the Screen Image
You can correct and adjust the screen image in order to obtain the best possible picture.
Adjusting the Image Size
The size of the projected image is basically determined by the distance from the projector to the screen.
(Setup Guide)
If further minor adjustment is required, press the [Zoom] button on the projector's control panel to make the
adjustment. Minor adjustments can be made to the image size to between a zoom ratio of approximately
1.0 to 1.2 in 33 steps.
The E-Zoom function lets you enlarge parts of the image. (p.30)
Procedure
Projector
Press the [Zoom] button on the
projector's control panel.
When pressed to the [W] side, the images
become larger.
Basic Operations
Focusing the Screen Image
Procedure
Focus ring
Projector
When pressed to the [T] side, the images
become smaller.
Turn the focus ring to adjust the image
focus.
••••
If the surf ace of the lens is di rty or miste d
over as a result of condensation, it may
not be possible to adjust the focus
correctly. If this happens, clean or de-mist
the lens. (p.36, 44)
••••
If the projector is positioned outside the
normal projecting range of 0.9–11.3 m
(2.9–37.0 ft.), it may not be possible to
obtain the correct focus. If you have
trouble obtaini ng t he c orre ct focus, check
the projection distance.
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Adjusting the Screen Image
Adjusting the Image Angle
The projector should be set up so that it is as perpendicular to the screen as possible.
Centre of
lens
Procedure
Seen from the side
9.6
1
Seen from above
If it is not possible to set up the projector so that it is perpendicular to the screen, it can be set up at a slight
vertical angle instead. You can extend or retract the front adjustable feet to adjust the projection angle within
a maximum range of 10º.
While pressing the two foot adjust
buttons at either side, lift up the front of
the projector so that the front
adjustable feet can extend.
Extend the front adjustable feet until the desired
Foot adjust bu ttons
(side)
angle is obtained, and then release the foot adjust
buttons.
To retract the front adjustable feet, gently push
down on the proj ector while pr essing th e two foot
adjust buttons.
When the foot is adjusted, it may cause the projected images to become distorted. Use the
••••
keystone correction function to adjust this distortion. (p.13)
If the projector is tilted horiz onta lly, turn the bases of the front adjus tab le f e et to adju st the an gle .
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Front adjustable
foot
Extend Retract
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Correcting Keystone Distortion
When the projector is tilted, it will cause keystone distortion to appear in the image, but this distortion can be
corrected using the keystone correction function as long as the vertical angle of tilt is within a range of
approximately 15º.
Adjusting the Image Size Adjusting the Image Angle
Focusing the Screen Image
Correcting Keystone Distortion
Procedure
Approx. 15º above
15º
Approx. 15º below
15º
Keystone correction can be carried out using either the projector's control panel or the confi guration menu.
The following explanation describes how to correct keystone distortion using the projector's control panel.
For adjustment using the configuration menu: "Setting" - "Keystone" (p.23)
If the bottom of the
image is elongated
If the top of the imag e
is elongated
Basic Operations
Projector Projector
When keystone correction is carried out, the projected image will become smaller.
••••
The keystone correction settings are memorised. If you change the position or angle of the
••••
projector, you may need to readjust the keystone correction settings.
If the images become uneven in appearance after keystone correction is carried out, decrease
••••
the sharpness setting. (p.21, 22)
If the value displayed in the gauge on the screen stops changing when keystone correction is
••••
being carried out, it indicates that the limit for keystone correction has been exceeded. Check
that the projector has not been set up at an angle which exceeds the proper limit.
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Adjusting the Image Quality
The quality of the screen images can be adjusted as follows.
Using the EPSON Cinema Filter
When the accessory EPSON cinema filter is attached to the projector and the "EPSON Cinema Filter"
command is set to "ON", the images are adjusted to the optimum tint for movie theatre images.
If a computer is connected and the projector is being used for a presentation at such times, images will
appear darker than normal, so remove the EPSON cinema filter and change the "EPSON Cinema Filter"
setting to "OFF".
Procedure
1
2
Attach the accessory EPSON cinema
Projection
filter.
Align the projection on the focus ring with the
notch in the EPSON cinema filter and attach the
EPSON cinema filter.
The EPSON cinema filter should always be installed so that the notch is aligned
••••
with the projection on the focus ring. If the EPSON cinema filter is not installed
correctly, unevenness or lack of focus may occur in the projected images.
Do not touc h th e gl ass s urfaces of the EPSON c inem a f ilt er or the pro jec tor 's le ns
••••
when attaching the EPSON cinema filter. If fingerprints or smears get on the glass
surfaces, it will reduce the clarity of projection.
Video
Audio
Setting
Advanced
About
Reset All
EPSON Cinema Filter
Position
:
Brightness
0
:
Contrast
0
:
Color 0
:
Tint
0
:
Sharpness 0
Color Mode
Video Signal
Aspect Ratio
:
Reset
:
ON OFF
Adjust
-
-
-
-
-
Select [Theatre ]
Select [Auto ]
4: 3 16: 9
Execute
+
+
+
+
+
Press the [Menu] button on the remote
control, and then select "EPSON
Cinema Filter" from the "V ideo" menu.
For details on this operation, refer to "Using the
Configuration Menus". (p.27)
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: Return : Select
: Set
/
Select "ON" and then press the [Enter] button.
3
After changing the setting, press the [Menu] button to exit the configuration
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menu.
Selecting the Colour Mode
The following six preset colour modes are available for use depending on the characteristics of the images
that are being projected. You can easily obtain the optimum image quality simply by selecting the colour
mode that corresponds to the projected images. The brightness of the images will vary depending on which
colour mode is selected.
Mode Application
sRGB Images conform to the sRGB colour standard. If the connected source has an sRGB mode, set both the
projector and the connected signal source to sRGB.
Normal Brightness is emphasised. For presentation in bright rooms.
Meeting Images are modulated using their original tints, with no colour enhancement.
Presentation For presentations in dark rooms.
Theatre Movie images are opt imised using natural tints.
Game Brightness is emphasised. Ideal for playing video games in bright rooms.
Using the EPSON Cinema Filter Changing the Aspect Ratio
Selecting the Colour Mode Adjusting Computer Images
Procedure
Remote control
Power
S-Video/VideoComputer
Color Mode
Freeze
A/V Mute
Menu
Normal
The colour mode changes as follows
each time the [Color Mode] button on
the remote control is pressed.
Normal → Meeting → Presentation → Theatre
→ Game → sRGB ...
The current setting appears in the top-right corner
of the screen each time the colour mode is
changed.
The default colour mode setting is "Normal"
when computer image signals are being input,
and "Theatre" when component video
signals are being input.
The colour mode can also be set using the "Color Mode" command in the "Video" menu.
(p.21, 22)
Wide-screen Projection of Component Video and Video Images (Changing the Aspect Ratio)
This function changes the aspect ratio of images from 4:3 to 16:9 when component video images (YCbCr
and YPbPr) or video images (S-Video or composite video) are being projected. Images which have been
recorded in digital video or onto DVDs can be viewed in 16:9 wide-screen format.
Basic Operations
or video
When images in squeeze
mode are projected at 4:3
When images in squeeze
mode are projected at 16:9
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Adjusting the Image Quality
Procedure
Press the [Menu] button on the remote
control, and then select "Aspect Ratio"
from the "Video" menu.
For details on this operation, refer to "Using the
Configuration Menus". (p.27)
Press the [ ] and [ ] buttons to set the
aspect ratio to either "4:3" or "16:9",
and then press the [Enter] button.
1
2
Video
Audio
Setting
Advanced
About
Reset All
: Return : Select
/
Video
Audio
Setting
Advanced
About
Reset All
: Return : Select
/
EPSON Cinema Filter
Position
:
Brightness
0
:
Contrast
0
:
Color 0
Tint
:
0
:
Sharpness 0
Color Mode
Video Signal
Aspect Ratio
:
Reset
: Set
EPSON Cinema Filter
Position
:
Brightness
0
:
Contrast
0
Color 0
:
:
Tint
0
Sharpness 0
:
Color Mode
Video Signal
Aspect Ratio
:
Reset
: Set
:
ON OFF
Adjust
-
-
-
-
-
Select [Theatre ]
Select [Auto ]
4: 316: 9
Execute
:
ON OFF
Adjust
-
-
-
-
-
Select [Theatre ]
Select [Auto ]
4: 3 16: 9
Execute
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
After making the adjustment, press the [Menu] button to exit the configuration
3
menu.
Adjusting Computer Images
Auto m a tic Setup
Automatic setup detects the status of the signals coming from the connected computer, and automatically
adjusts these signals so that the optimum images can be obtained. It involves adjustment of the following
three items: Tracking
If "Auto Setup" in the "Video" menu is set to "OFF" (the default setting for this item is "ON"),
••••
automatic setup is not carried out. If you press the [Auto] button on the remote control while
computer signals are being projected, adjustment will then be carried out.
If you press the [Auto] button while the E-Zoom or Freeze function is being used or while a
••••
configuration menu or help menu is being displayed, the function will be cancelled when you
press the [Auto] button, and then the adjustment will be carried out.
Sometimes the signals may not be adjusted correctly depending on the type of signals being
••••
output by the computer. In such cases, use the configuration menu commands to adjust the
tracking and sync settings manually. (p.17, 18)
, Position and Sync .
Remote control
Enter
ESCAuto
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Procedure
Adjusting the Tracking
Using the EPSON Cinema Filter Changing the Aspect Ratio
Selecting the Colour Mode
Adjusting Computer Images
If vertical stripes appear in the projected images, and this cannot be fixed
using automatic setup, you will need to adjust the tracking
manually using
the following procedure.
Press the [Menu] button on the remote
control, and then select "Tracking" from
the "Video" menu.
For details on this operation, refer to "Using the
Configuration Menus ". (p.27 )
Press the [ ] and [ ] buttons to set the
tracking value.
The tracking value increases or decreases each
time a button is pressed.
1
2
Video
Audio
Setting
Advanced
About
Reset All
Video
Audio
Setting
Advanced
About
Reset All
EPSON Cinema Filter
Position
Tracking
Sync . 0
Brightness 0
Contrast
Sharpness 0
Color Mode Select
Input Signal
Auto Setup
Reset
: Select: Return : Adjust
EPSON Cinema Filter
Position
Tracking
Sync .
Brightness
Contrast
Sharpness
Color Mode
Input Signal
Auto Setup
Reset
: Select: Return
: Adjust
:
Adjust
0000
:
:
-
:
-
:
0
-
:
:
RGB
YUV( YCbCr YPbPr)
:
ON OFF
Execute
:
Adjust
1000
:
0
:
-
0
:
:
-
0
-
0
:
Select [Normal ]
:
RGB
YUV( YCbCr YPbPr)
:
ON OFF
Execute
ON OFF
[Normal ]
ON OFF
+
+
+
+
+
+
After makin g the adjustment, press the [Menu] button to exit the configuration
3
menu.
Basic Operations
The image will flash when continuous tracking adjustment is carried out, but this is normal.
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Adjusting the Image Quality
Adjusting the Sync
Procedure
Using the EPSON Cinema Filter Changing the Aspect Ratio
Selecting the Colour Mode
Adjusting Computer Images
If flickering, fuzziness or interference appear in images that are input from
the computer, and this cannot be fix ed using automatic setup, you will need to
adjust the sync
manually using the following procedure.
1
2
Video
Audio
Setting
Advanced
About
Reset All
Video
Audio
Setting
Advanced
About
Reset All
EPSON Cinema Filter
Position
Tracking
Sync . 0
Brightness 0
Contrast
Sharpness 0
Color Mode Select
Input Signal
Auto Setup
Reset
: Select: Return
: Adjust
EPSON Cinema Filter
Position
Tracking
Sync . 10
Brightness 0
Contrast
Sharpness 0
Color Mode Select
Input Signal
Auto Setup
Reset
: Adjust
: Select: Return
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
Adjust
0
0
RGB
ON OFF
Adjust
0
0
RGB
ON OFF
:
ON OFF
-
-
-
[Normal ]
YUV( YCbCr YPbPr)
Execute
:
ON OFF
-
-
-
[Normal ]
YUV( YCbCr YPbPr)
Execute
+
+
+
+
+
+
Press the [Menu] button on the remote
control, and then select "Sync." from
the "Video" menu.
For details on this operation, refer to "Using the
Configuration Menus". (p.27)
Press the [ ] and [ ] buttons to set the
sync value.
The sync value increases or decreases each time a
button is pressed.
After making the adjustment, press the [Menu] button to exit the configuration
3
menu.
If you adjust the sync without adjusting the tracking first, it will not be possible to get the best
••••
adjustment results. Incorrect tracking adjustment may not be noticeable with some types of
picture. However, pictures with lots of lines and shading will tend to show incorrect tracking
adjustments more clearly, so be sure to check the tracking adjustment first.
It may also be possible to fix flickering and fuzziness by adjusting the brightness, contrast ,
••••
sharpness and keystone correction settings.
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Settings and Useful Functions
This chapter describes the configuration menus and useful
functions that can be used when a computer is connected.
Using the Configuration Menu Functions......20
•••• "Video" Menu....................................................................20
• Video..................................................................................................20
• Com puter/RGB video ........................................................................22
•••• "Audio" Menu ...................................................................23
•••• "Setting" Menu..................................................................23
•••• "Advanced" Menu.............................................................24
•••• "About" Menu...................................................................25
•••• "Reset All" Menu ..............................................................26
•••• Using the Configuration Menus.......................................27
Useful Functions When a Computer is
Connected ......................................................29
•••• A/V Mute............................................................................29
•••• Freeze..................................................................................29
•••• E-Zoom...............................................................................30
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