Epson EMP-TW100 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 on basic operation, using the projector menus, troubleshooting and
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 “Appendix”. (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, they 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 Cord .....................................................................................6
Turning On the Power and Projecting Images..........................................................7
Turning Off the Projector....................................................................................8
Adjusting the Screen Image ............................................................................10
Adjusting the Image Size .......................................................................................10
Adjusting the Image Angle ....................................................................................10
Correcting Keystone Distortion..............................................................................11
Displaying a Test Pattern........................................................................................12
Adjusting the Image Quality.............................................................................13
Focusing the Screen Image.....................................................................................13
Selecting the Color Mode.......................................................................................13
Selecting the Image Aspect Ratio ..........................................................................14
Automatic Adjustment of Computer Images .........................................................16
Advanced Operations
Functions for Enhancing Proje ctio n........................... ... ... ...................... ..........18
Using the Environment Setting Menus...................................................................18
Description of Functions........................................................................................21
Saving and Retrieving Image Quality Settings (Memory).....................................22
Using the Menu Functions...............................................................................24
Video Menu............................................................................................................25
Advanced Menu .....................................................................................................29
Setting Menu.......................................................................................................... 30
About Menu.................................................. ........ ..................................................31
Reset All Menu.......................................................................................................32
Basic OperationsAdvanced OperationsTroubleshootingAppendices
Troubleshooting
Using the Help .................................................................................................34
When Having Some Troub le............................................................................35
When the Indicators Provide No Help..............................................................37
Appendices
Maintenance....................................................................................................44
Cleaning .................................................................................................................44
Replacing Consumables....................................................... ..................................45
Optional Accessories.......................................................................................49
List of Supported Signal Resol u tio n s ............ ... ... ...................... ......................50
Component Video Input.........................................................................................50
Composite Video/S-Video Input ............................................................................50
RGB Input..............................................................................................................51
Specifications ..................................................................................................52
Appearance .....................................................................................................54
Part Names and Functions..............................................................................55
Front/Top................................................................................................................55
Control Panel..........................................................................................................56
Rear ........................................................................................................................57
Base........................................................................................................................57
Remote Control......................................................................................................58
Glossary ..........................................................................................................59
Index................................................................................................................61
1
Features of the Projector
(p
)
Adoption of a wide 1280 x 720 dot panel
1280
This panel allows high-definition images to be
reproduced accurately.
720
Adoption of a special high-resolution DCDi video circuit developed by Faroudja.
This circuit greatly reduces the jagged edges that
resulted from conventional progressive conversion,
to produce much smoother and natural movement.
(p.29)
Adoption of a three-dimensional Y/C separation function in the video processing circuit
This greatly reduces the noticeable color interference at the color boundaries of composite
video signals, resulting in sharper and smoother reproduction of images.
Adoption of a short focal-length lens that can project onto 80-inch screens
at distances of 2.5m (8.2 ft.)
This lens is ideal for projecting onto large
indoor screens. The projector can also
project onto 100-inch screens in rooms
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with an area of about 10 m
.
80-inch
screen
(Refer to the Setup Guide.)
Uses five color modes
2.5m
You can select the desired color mode to match the
images being projected from five preset modes in order
to obtain the optimum image quality.
(p.13)
Includes a variety of color adjustment modes
Various color settings can be adjusted to suit
your preferences, from individual RGB balance
adjustment to setting the color temperature of
your choice. The adjusted settings can then be
stored in memory and recalled at a touch of a
button on the remote control.
.26, 28
2
*Speakers are not included with the projector and must be purchased separately.
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Basic Operations
This chapter describes basic operations such as turning
the projector on and off a nd adjusting t he projected images.
Turning On the Projector...................................6
•••• Connecting the Power Cord ...............................................6
•••• Turning On the Power and Projecting Images..................7
Turning Off the Projector...................................8
Adjusting the Screen Image............................10
•••• Adjusting the Image Size ..................................................10
•••• Adjusting the Image Angle...............................................10
•••• Correcting Keystone Distortion .......................................11
•••• Displaying a Test Pattern..................................................12
Adjusting the Image Quality............................13
•••• Focusing the Screen Image...............................................13
•••• Selecting the Color Mode..................................................13
•••• Selecting the Image Aspect Ratio.....................................14
• Normal mode .....................................................................................14
• Squeeze mode ....................................................................... .............15
• Zoom mode........................................................................................15
• Through mode....................... .............................................................15
• Squeeze Through mode ............ ........................ .................................15
•••• Automatic Adjustment of Computer Images..................16
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Turning On the Projector
This section describes the procedure from turning on the power to projecting images.
Be sure to read the separate
points that must be noted before using the projector to project images.
Connecting the Power Cor d
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 computer or other video
source to the projector.
Refer to the Setup Guide.
Remove the lens cover.
and check the
Place your f inger
under the top of the
lens cover and pull
to remove the cover.
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5
6
Lights orange
Connect the acces sory power cor d to
the projector.
Check that the power co rd connector is f acing the
same way as the po wer inlet on the projector, and
then insert the power cord connector securely into
the projector.
Connect the other end of the power
cord to a grounded electrical outlet.
Turn on the main power switch at the
rear of the projector.
Wait until the indicator lights orange.
The buttons on the projector con trol panel
and remote control cannot be operated
while the indicator is flashing orange.
Wait until it lights steadily.
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Turning On the Power and Projecting Images
Procedure
1
Connecting the Power Cord
Turning On the Power and Projecting Images
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 indicator on the projector has
stopped flashing and lights orange.
Lights green
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Press the [Power] button on either the
remote control or the projector's
control panel to turn on the power.
The indicator flashes green, and after a short
period projection starts.
Check that the indicator has stopped flashing
and lights green. (This takes approximately 15
seconds.)
Remote control
The buttons on the remote control and the projector's control panel cannot be operated
while the indicator is flashing green. Wait until it lights steadily.
The message "No-Signal." may appear depending on the projector's menu settings. (p.30)
If more than o ne signal sour ce has be en conn ected, use the remo te cont ro l or
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control panel buttons to select the port which the signal source th at you
would like to use is connected to, while referring to the following table.
Port
InputA
InputB [B] INPUT B
S-Video [S-Video] S Video
Video [Video] Video
D-RGB/A-RGB DVI-I
[Source]
Projector Remote control
Button to press
[A] INPUT A
[D-RGB] D-RGB
[A-RGB] A-RGB
*The display disappears after 2 seconds.
Display at top-right of
Basic Operations
screen *
If only one signal source has been connected, the signals from that source will be
••••
projected without needing to press one of the above buttons.
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
••••
projector, the images may not be projected straight away. After making the connections,
check that the computer has been set up to output signals.
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]
After startup, change the
Control Panel adjustments
so that Mirroring is active.
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Turning Off the Projector
Follow the procedure below to turn off the power of the projector.
Procedure
1
2
3
Power OFF?
Please press key again
to power off.
Turn off the power for the signal
sources that are connected to the
projector.
Check that the power for all connected
components has been tuned off.
Press the [Power] button on either the
remote control or the projector's
control panel.
The confirmation message shown at left will
appear.
If you do not want to turn off the power, press
any button except the [Power] button.
If you do not carry out any operation, the
message will disappear after seven seconds. (The
power will not turn off at this time.)
Press the [Power] button once more.
The lamp unit will turn off and the indicator
will flash orange as the cool-down
starts.
period
4
5
Projector
Do not turn off the main power switch at the rear of the projector while the cool-down
is in progress. If the main power switch is turned off before cool-down is complete,
wait for the lamp to cool down (normally about one hour is required) before turning
the power back on again. If the power is turned off and on before the lamp has
cooled down, it may result in lamp operating errors.
Refer to "Lamp operating error" on page 35.
Remote control
Lights orange
Check that the indicator has changed
to light ora nge.
When the indicator lights orange, cool-down is
complete.
The cool-down period lasts for approximately 2
minutes. (This varies depending on factors such
as the ambient air temperature.)
The projector buttons cannot be operated
while the indicator is flashing orange.
Wait until it lights steadily.
If not using t he projector for long
periods of time, turn off the main power
switch at the rear of the projector.
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6
Retract the front adjustable foot if it is
extended.
Gently push down on the projector while pressing
the foot adjust button.
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Attach the l e ns cover.
Attach the lens cover to the lens when not using
the projector, in order to stop the lens from
getting dusty or dirty.
Basic Operations
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Adjusting the Screen Image
You can 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.
(Refer to the Setup Guide.)
The following procedures explain how to adjust the screen image once the projector itself has been set up.
Procedure
Turn to Wide to
increase the size
Zoom ring
Adjusting the Image Angle
The projector should be as perpendicular to the screen as possible.
If the projector cannot be set up so that it is exactly perpendicular to the screen, it can be set up so that it is
tilting slightly horizontally or vertically. To tilt the projector upward, adjust the front adjustable foot to tilt the
projector at an angle of up to a maximum 12°.
Seen from the side
Turn to Tele to
reduce the size
Turn the zoom ring on the projector to
adjust the image.
The image can be enlarged in this way to 1.35
times the normal size.
If you would like to enlarge the image further,
move the projector further away from the screen.
(Refer to the Setup Guide.)
Seen from above
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Procedure
While pressing the foot adjust button ,
lift up the front of the projector so that
the front adjustable foot can extend.
Extend the front adjustable foot until the desired
angle is obtained, and then release the foot adjust
button.
To retract the foot, press and hold the foot adjust
Foot adjust button
When the foot is adjusted, it may cause the projected images to become distorted. Use the
••••
keystone correction function to adjust this distortion. (p.11)
If the projector is tilted horizontally, adjust by turning the rear adjustable foot.
••••
Rear
adjustable foot
Extend
Retract
button and gently lower the projector.
Correcting Keystone Distortion
If the projector is set up so that it is at an angle to the screen, a type of distortion known as "keystone
distortion" may occur.
Keystone correction can be carried out if the angle of the projector is within a range of approximately 15°
vertically from the perpendicular.
Adjusting the Image Size Correcting Keys tone Distortion
Adjusting the Image Angle Displaying a Test Pattern
Procedure
Approx. 15° above
Approx. 15° below
15°
15°
Basic Operations
While holding down the [Shift]
button on the projector's
control panel, press the
[Keyst one +] or [Keystone -]
button.
Projector Projector
When keystone correction is carried out, the projected image will become smaller.
••••
The keystone correction settings are memorized, so that 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.25, 27)
Keystone correction can also be carried out using the projector’s environment setting menu.
••••
(p.30)
If the value displayed in the gauge on the screen stops changing when horizontal or vertical
••••
keystone correction is being carried out, it indicate s that the lim it for horizontal or vertical
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 Screen Image
Displaying a Test Pattern
When setting up the projector, you can proj ect a test pattern onto the screen and use this test pattern to adjust
the projected images before a video source has been connected. The following two types of test pattern are
available.
Crosshatch
••••
Grayscale pattern
••••
This can be used to adjust the focus and correct keystone distortion.
This can be used to adjust dark and light shades to the desired shade.
The adjustment can be carried out using the "Color Temp
" or "RGB"
setting in the "Color Adjustment" item of the projector's "Video" menu.
The test pattern changes as shown below each time the [Pattern] button on either the remote control or the
projector's control panel is pressed.
Crosshatch → Grayscale pattern → No pattern
The full environment setting menu cannot be displayed while a test pattern is being projected. If
you need to change a setting, use the line menu or the [Keystone] buttons on the projector's
control panel.
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Adjusting the Image Quality
The quality of the screen images can be adjusted as follows.
Focusing the Screen Image
Focusing the
Screen Image
Selecting the Color Mode
Selecting the Image
Aspect Ratio
Automatic Adjustment
of Computer Images
Procedure
Focus ring
Selecting the Color Mode
The following five color modes have been preset for use with images with varying characteristics. You can
use these color modes to obtain the optimum image quality easily, just by selecting whichever color mode
best suits the images. The brightness of the projected images will vary depending on the mode.
Mode name Gamma Color Temp
Dynamic Original 1 6700 K
Theatre Original 2 6700 K
Natural 2.2
PC 2.2
sRGB
(Basic)
(Basic)
2.2
(Basic)
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.44)
••••
If the projector is positioned outside the
normal projecting range of 0.9 - 13 m (2.9
- 42.6 ft.), it may not be possib le to obtain
the correct focus. If you have trouble
obtaining the correct focus, check the
projection distance.
Priority
element
(adjustable)
(adjustable)
6700 K
(adjustable)
7500 K
(adjustable)
6500 K (fixed) Color Images conf orm to the sRGB sta ndard. If the connect ed video
Color Ideal for projecting im ages with greater mod u l at i on and
intensity.
Color Ideal for enjoying pre se nt at i o ns such as movies which have
large numbers of dar k scenes.
Color Ideal for enjoying presentations in a natural atmosphere.
Brightness Ideal for use in making images as bright as possible when
projecting computer images.
source has an sRGB mode, set both the projector and the video
source to sRGB.
Use
Basic Operations
Procedure
Projector Remote control
Theatre
The color mode changes as shown
below each time the [Colortune] button
on either the remote control or the
projector's control panel is pressed.
Dynamic → Theatre → Natural → PC → sRGB
The current setting appears on the screen each
time the color mode changes.
The color mode setting can also be
changed using the "Color M ode" item of the
projector's "Video" menu. (p.25, 27)
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Adjusting the Image Quality
Selecting the Image Aspect Ratio
The aspect ratio for projected images can be selected from the following five types of setting. Howev er , the
aspect ratio settings that can be selected will vary depending on the input signal.
Input signal Normal Squeeze Zoom Through Squeeze Through
Video (SDTV
Video (HDTV )
Computer (SVGA or lower)
Computer (XGA or higher)
)
Do not use the aspect mode function to elongate or compress image that are being projected for
commercial purposes or i n pu blic places such as hotel lobbies or s tores, as doing so may infringe
the rights of the original copyright owner for the images under copyright protection laws.
OO O O O
O- - O O-O O O-O - -
Procedure
Projector
Remote control
Normal
Details of each aspect ratio are as follows.
Normal mode
4:3 image
The aspect ratio changes as shown
below each time the [Aspect] button on
either the remote control or the
projector's control panel is pressed.
Normal → Squeeze → Zoom → Through →
Squeeze Through
The current setting appears on the screen each
time the aspect ratio changes.
The aspect ratio of the images being input
is maintained, and the images are
projected into a 16:9 screen area.
When 4:3 images are being projected,
black bands will appear at the left and
right of the image as shown in the
illustration at left.
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Squeeze mode
Wh
Resized
1280
1280
Focusing the
Screen Image
Selecting the
Color Mode
Selecting the Image
Aspect Ratio
Automatic Adjustment
of Computer Images
en images in squeeze mode
are displayed on a 4:3 TV screen
Images output in 4:3 format
Zoom mode
4:3 image cut at top and bottom
Viewed using the proj ector
Use this setting if the connected video
source has a 16:9 output mode (Squeeze
mode).
If images in squeeze mode are vie wed on a
4:3 TV screen, the images are compressed
horizontally and elongated vertically. If
Squeeze mode is selected on the projector,
the images are projected correctly in their
native wide-screen (16:9) format.
When the projector's squeeze
mode is applied
When images output in 4:3 format are
projected using the projector's squeeze
mode, the images will be extended
horizontally and the image will appear
elongated.
Basic Operations
to 16:9
Images output in 4:3 format are truncate at
top and bottom by a set amount and then
projected in a 16:9 format.
Through mode
Squeeze Through mode
If the input signal resolution is
x 720
dots or less, the images are projected onto
the screen with the input signal resolution
unchanged. Because of this, the size of the
displayed images will change depending
on the input resolution.
The picture quality will be best for
sections of the image that are not resized.
The portions that are not vertically resized
will appear with higher image quality.
If the input signal resolution is
x 720
dots or less, the input signal resolution is
elongated horizontally and the images are
projected at an aspect ratio of 16:9.
Because of this, the size of the displayed
images will change depending on t he input
resolution.
The portions that are not vertically resized
will appear with higher image quality.
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Adjusting the Image Quality
Automatic Adjustment of Computer Images
This function lets you adjust computer images to the optimum settings.
Automatic adjustment involves adjustment of tracking
Focusing the
Screen Image
Selecting the
Color Mode
Selecting the Image
Aspect Ratio
Automatic Adjustment
of Computer Images
display position and synchronization (sync) .
Procedure
While an image is being projected from
the computer, press the [Auto] button
on the remote control.
The screen will appear black while the
adjustment is being made.
Remote control
Automatic adjustment may not work properly with some types of signals which are output by
computers. In such cases, you may need to adjust the tracking and synchronization manually
using projector's environment setting menu. (p.27)
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Advanced Operations
This chapter describes functions fo r enhancing the projection
of images, and how to use the en vironment setting menus.
Functions for Enhancing Projection ..............18
•••• Using the Environment Setting Menus ............................18
• Displaying and Operating Full Menus...................................... .........18
• Displaying and Operating Line Menus..............................................20
•••• Description of Functions.......................................... ..... ....21
• Black Level Adjustment ....................................................................21
• White Level Adjustment ....................................................................21
• Color Adjustment...............................................................................21
•••• Saving and Retrieving Image Qu ality Settin gs
(Memory)..............................................................................22
• Saving Settings ..................................................................................22
• Retrieving Saved Image Quality Settings..........................................23
Using the Menu Functions..............................24
•••• Video Menu........................................................................25
• Video..................................................................................................25
• Computer ...........................................................................................27
•••• Advanced Menu.................................................................29
•••• Setting Menu...................................... ................................30
•••• About Menu .......................................................................31
• Video..................................................................................................31
• Computer ...........................................................................................32
•••• Reset All Menu...................................................................32
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Functions for Enhancing Projection
This section describes the various useful functions that can be used to enhance projection.
Function Summary Reference page
Black level adjustment Adjusts the brightness of dark shades.
White level adjustment Adjusts the brightness of light shades.
Color adjustment Adjusts the hues of light shades to the desired level.
Using the Environment Setting Menus
The functions described here are used to set the adjustment values using the projector’s environment setting
menus.
There are two types of projector’s environment setting menus used:
Full menus : These menus can be used to set all items in the environment setting menus.
••••
Line menus : These menus can be used to change the “Video” settings while viewing the images
••••
being projected. The “Video” menu is the most commonly used of the environment
setting menus. (p.20)
Displaying and Operating Full Menus
Menus can be operated using the projector's control panel and also by using the remote control.
p.21
p.21
p.21
Procedure
1
2
Projector
Main menu
Video
Advanced
Setting
About
Reset All
Select
Enter
Black Level
White Level
Sharpness
Color
Tint
Color Mode
Color Adjustment
Memory
Reset
Remote control
Sub-menu
-
0
-
0
-
0
-
0
-
0
Select
Color Temp. RGB
2 3 4 5 6
1
Execute
+
+
+
+
+
Press the [Menu] button on either the
remote control or the projector's
control panel.
The environment setting menu appears.
Full menus consist of a main menu and submenus. The sub-menu that corresponds to the
currently-selected item in the main menu
(displayed in yellow) appears.
Adjust
Select the items to be changed in the
main menu.
If using the projector's control panel, press the
and buttons.
If using the remote control, tilt the [Select] button
up and down.
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Projector
Remote control
3
Using the Environment Setting Menus Memory
Description of Functions
Select a menu item.
Press the [Select] button on either the projector's
control panel or the remote control to accept a
selection.
The sub-menu corresponding to the selected item
in the main menu appears.
4
5
Projector
Video
Advanced
Setting
About
Reset All
Return
Video
Advanced
Setting
About
Reset All
Return
Select
Select
Black Level
White Level
Sharpness
Color
Tint
Color Mode
Color Adjustment
Memory
Reset
Adjust
Black Level
White Level
Sharpness
Color
Tint
Color Mode
Color Adjustment
Memory
Reset
Adjust
Remote control
-
0
-
0
-
0
-
0
-
0
Select
Color Temp. RGB
2 3 4 5 6
1
Execute
-
0
-
0
-
3
-
0
-
0
Select
Color Temp. RGB
2 3 4 5 6
1
Execute
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
Adjust
Adjust
Select a setting item in the sub-menu.
If using the projector's control panel, press the
and buttons.
If using the remote control, tilt the [Select] button
up and down.
The items appearing in the “Video” menu and
“About” menu will vary depending on the input
signal that is being projected.
Confirm the selection.
If using the projector's control panel, press the
and buttons.
If using the remote control, tilt the [Select] button
to the left and right.
If a setting is executed or a sub-me nu
••••
item continues to another level, "
Enter" or " Select" appears a fter the
item name. In such cases, press the
[Select] button on either the projector's
control panel or the remote control to
select a setting value in the displayed
menu.
Refer to using the menu functions for
••••
details of each setting item. (p.24)
Advanced Operations
6
7
Projector
Set other items in the same way.
Repeat steps 2 to 5 to continue making settings.
T o return to a previous menu level, p ress the [Esc]
button on the projector's control panel or the
remote control.
Exit the menu display.
Press the [Menu] button on either the projector's
control panel or the remote control.
Remote control
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