Epson TW2800 User Manual

About the Manuals and Notations Used

Types of Manual

The documentation for your EPSON projector is divided into the following two manuals. Refer to the manuals in the order given below.
Safety Instructions/Support and Service Guide
This manual contains information on using the projector safely, and also includes a guide for warranty service, and a troubleshooting check sheet. Be sure to read this manual thoroughly before using the projector.
User’s Guide (this manual)
This User's Guide contains information on installing the projector, basic operations, using the configuration menus, troubleshooting and maintenance.

Notations used in this User’s Guide

Safety indications
So that you can use the product safely and correctly, symbols are applied in the User's Guide and on the product to indicate possible harm to the user or to others and the risk of damage to property. The indications and their meaning are as follows. Make sure you understand them properly before reading the guide.
This symbol indicates information that, if ignored, could possibly result in death or personal injury due to incorrect handling.
This symbol indicates information that, if ignored, could possibly result in personal injury or physical damage due to incorrect handling.
General information
Indicates procedures where personal injury or damage to the projector may occur if the procedures are not followed correctly.
Indicates additional information and points which may be useful to know regarding a
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topic.
Indicates a page where useful information regarding a topic can be found.
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.58
, etc. Indicates buttons on the remote control or projector's control panel.
" (Menu Name) "
[ (Name) ]
Indicates configuration menu items. Example: "Image"-"Color Mode"
Indicates the port name of the projector. Example: [Video]
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.

Checking the Components

When you unpack the projector, make sure that you have all these components. If any of the components are missing or incorrect, please contact the place of purchase.
Projector (with lens cover) Remote control
Power cable (3.0m)
Connect to the projector and to a wall outlet.
Documentation
Document CD-ROM
(Safety Instructions/Support and Service Guide, User’s Guide)
Quick Start Guide
* Some regions may have paper manuals instead of a
CD-ROM, or may not have the Quick Start Guide.
AA-size alkali batteries (2 pcs.)
Insert into the remote control.
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Table of Contents

Features of the Projector............................. 4
Part Names and Functions.......................... 6
Front / Top.................................................... 6
Control panel ................................................6

Installing the Projector

Setting up.................................................... 10
Adjusting the projection size....................... 10
Projection methods..................................... 11
Connecting Image Sources....................... 12

Basic Operations

Starting and Stopping Projection .............14
Turning the power on
and projecting images ..............................14
When the expected images are
not projected.............................................15
Turning the power off .................................15
Remote control .............................................7
Rear.............................................................. 8
Base ............................................................. 8
Appearance................................................... 9
Preparing the Remote Control ..................13
Inserting batteries into the remote control ..13
Using the remote control ............................ 13
Adjusting the Projection Screen............... 16
Focus adjustment .......................................16
Projection size adjustment
(Zoom adjustment) ...................................16
Projection image position adjustment
(Lens shift)................................................16
Adjusting the tilt of the projector .................17
Displaying a test pattern............................. 17
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Image Quality Adjustments

Basic Image Quality Adjustments ............ 18
Selecting the color mode............................ 18
Selecting the aspect ...................................18
Advanced Color Adjustments................... 20
Hue, saturation, and brightness
adjustment ................................................20
Gamma adjustment ....................................20
RGB adjustment (Offset, Gain) ..................22

Configuration Menu

Configuration Menu Functions .................26
Using the configuration menus................... 26
List of configuration menus (For the EH-
TW3000/TW2800) .................................... 28
List of configuration menus (For the EH-
TW4000)...................................................30
"Image" menu............................................. 32
Examining Image Quality Further............. 23
Sharpness (Advanced) adjustment ............ 23
Auto Iris (automatic aperture) setting ......... 23
Viewing Images at a Preset Image Quality
(Memory Function)...................................... 24
Saving, Loading, Erasing and
Renaming Memory ................................... 24
"Signal" menu............................................. 33
"Settings" menu.......................................... 36
"Memory" menu.......................................... 38
"Reset" menu..............................................38

Troubleshooting

Table of Contents
Problem Solving ........................................ 39
Reading the indicators ............................... 39
When the (warning) indicator is lit or
flashing...............................................................39
Indicator statuses in normal operation..................40

Appendix

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Maintenance ............................................... 47
Cleaning..................................................... 47
Cleaning the air filter............................................47
Cleaning the projector case ..................................48
Cleaning the lens ..................................................48
Consumable replacement periods ............. 49
Air filter replacement period ................................49
Lamp replacement period .....................................49
Replacing consumables............................. 50
Replacing the air filter ..........................................50
Replacing the lamp ...............................................50
Resetting the lamp operating time ........................50
When the indicators provide no help.......... 41
Problems relating to images................................. 41
Problems when projection starts .......................... 45
Problems with the remote control........................ 46
Optional Accessories/Consumables ....... 52
List of Supported Monitor Displays ......... 53
Component Video ................................................ 53
Composite Video/S-Video................................... 53
Computer image (analog RGB) ........................... 54
Input signal from the [HDMI1] / [HDMI2]
input port............................................................ 54
Specifications ............................................ 55
Glossary ..................................................... 58
Index ........................................................... 60
projector
Installing the
Basic
operation
Adjustments
Configuration
Appendix Troubleshooting Image Quality
Menu
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Features of the Projector

Image appearance can be selected to match the projection environment (Color Mode)

The optimum images for the location can be projected simply by selecting the desired color mode from the following seven preset modes. If "Natural", "Theatre", "x.v.Color", "Theatre Black 1" or "Theatre Black 2" is selected, the Epson Cinema Filter effect is applied automatically to increase the contrast and to make skin tones appear with more natural tints. p.18
Theatre Black1 Theatre Black2
Theatre
Dynamic
Living Room
Color
Mode
Natural
4
" " mode realizes more natural color
reproduction
This mode is compatible with the extended-gamut color space standard for video (xvYCC). Extended-gamut color images output by equipment supporting this standard are more faithful to the original, and the viewer can enjoy clearer, more natural images. p.18

Sophisticated color adjustment

In addition to the "Color Mode", the absolute color temperature and skin tones can be adjusted by simple procedures to render the picture even more to your own liking. Further, you can adjust gamma, the offset and gain for RGB colors, and the hue, saturation, and brightness of RGBCMY colors, to create colors that match the image. p.20
Equipped with a wide­angle lens shift function
The lens shift function allows the position of the projected images to be adjusted vertically and horizontally without distorting the images. This can allow the projector to be set up with greater freedom, even if it is suspended from a ceiling or at an angle to the screen. p.16
Features of the Projector

Equipped with 2.1x short throw zoom lens

For zoom adjustment, 2.1x short throw zoom lens is provided. Images can be projected onto an 100" screen (16:9 screen only) even at a distance of approximately 3 m (10 ft.). p.10

Advanced image quality adjustment functions

Advanced image quality adjustment functions such as "Auto Iris" and "Sharpness (Advanced)" can be used to enjoy even sharper images. With the Auto Iris function turned on, the amount of light can be automatically adjusted to match the images being projected, to create images with depth and perspective. The Sharpness function is used to adjust not only the entire image, but also to emphasize specific regions, such as hair and clothing. p.23

A variety of image setting functions

Some of the other many functions that are available are as follows.
EPSON Super White is used to prevent overexposure that can result in images that are too bright. p.35 A progressive conversion that lets you obtain ideal results both for images with large amounts of movement and for still images. p.34 An aspect function that allows images to be viewed in wide-screen format. p.18 Memory functions that allow adjustment results to be stored and later retrieved easily using the remote control. p.24 Lock settings that can be used to lock the projector's control panel after adjustments have been made so that they cannot be changed by mistake, or to prevent children from accidentally turning on the power and looking into the lens. p.36
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Part Names and Functions

Hori

Front / Top

zontal lens adjustment
dial p.16
Turn the dial to move the position of the projection image to the left or right.
Lamp cover p.50
Open this cover when replacing the lamp inside.
Zoom ring p.16
Adjusts the image size.
Air exhaust vent
A discharge outlet for the air which cools the inside of the projector.
Remote control light-
receiving area p.13
Receives signals from the remote control.
Control panel (top)
See below
Vertical lens adjustment
dial p.16
Turn the dial to move the position of the projection image up or down.
Control panel (side)
See below
Focus ring p.16
Adjusts the image focus.
Do not touch the exhaust vent immediately after projecting, or while projecting, since it becomes hot.
Projection lens
Projects images from here.
Remote control light-
Front adjustable feet p.17
Extend to adjust the projection angle so that the projector is horizontal when placed on a desk top.
Lens cover
When not using the projector, attach this to the lens to protect the lens from damage and dirt.
receiving area p.13
Receives signals from the remote control.

Control panel

Buttons with no explanation function in the same way as the corresponding buttons on the remote control. Refer to "Remote control" for further details on these buttons.
Top control panel Side control panel
Power button
p.14, 15
Menu button p.26
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Source button p.15
Displays a list of input sources and switches to your desired input source.
Warning indicator p.39
Flashes or lights in different colors to indicate problems with the projector.
Enter/Line menu button
p.18, 24, 26
Esc button
p.18, 20
button
p.18, 20, 22, 26
,
26

Remote control

Part Names and Functions
Remote control light-emitting area p.13
Outputs remote control signals.
Power button p.14
Turns the projector power on/off.
Source buttons p.15
Switches the input source to the input terminals indicated on each button.
Default button
Returns settings of the adjustment screen in the configuration menu to their default values when pressed while displaying the screen.
button
p.18, 20, 22, 26
Press to select menu items and adjustment values.
Menu button
Displays and closes the full configuration menus.
p.26
,
p.26
15
Illumination button
Illuminates all of the buttons on the remote control for 10 seconds so that they can be seen in dark places.
Esc button
p.18
, 20,
26
Returns to the previous menu when pressed while displaying the menu.
Enter/Line menu button
p.18, 24
Displays the line menu. While viewing a menu, press this button to select the menu item and proceed to the next display.
,
26
Memory button p.24
Saves, loads, and erases memory contents.
RGBCMY button p.20
Adjusts the hue, saturation and brightness for each RGBCMY color.
Gamma button p.20
Adjusts the gamma.
Pattern button p.17
Displays and clears the test pattern.
Color Mode button p.18
Changes the color mode to suit the projection environment.
Aspect
Changes the aspect ratio to match the input signal.
button p.18
Sharpness button p.23
Adjusts the image sharpness.
Blank button p.26
Turns off and on the projected images temporarily. When pressed while displaying the configuration menu, the menu screen disappears and appears.
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Part Names and Functions

Rear

[S-Video] input port p.12
Connects to the S-Video out ports of the video equipment.
[Video] input port p.12
Inputs a general video signal (composite video). Connect to an image output port of a video source.
[HDMI1] input port
p.12
Connects to an HDMI compatible video source or to a computer.
-
[HDMI2] input
port p.12
Connects to an HDMI­compatible video source or to a computer.
[Component] input port
p.12
Connects to the component (YCbCr port of the video equipment.
or YPbPr ) out
[PC] input port p.12
Connects to the RGB out port of the computer.
[RS-232C] port
Connects to a computer using an RS-232C cable to control the projector from the computer. This is not used in normal use.
Lamp cover open switch p.50
Press to open the lamp cover.
[Trigger out] port
When the projector is turned on, a 12 V DC signal is output from this port. When the projector is turned off or a problem with operation occurs, the output becomes 0 V to send the projector's power ON/OFF status to an external device.
Security lock
p.59
Main power switch
p.14
[Power] inlet p.14
Connects the power cable.
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Air inlet (air filter) p.47, 50
This draws in air for cooling the inside of the projector. If dust collects on the filter, the temperature inside the projector will rise and problems with operation or more rapid deterioration of the optical components may occur. The air filter should be cleaned periodically.

Base

Suspension bracket fixing
points (5 points) p.52
Install the optional ceiling mount here when suspending the projector from a ceiling.
Cable holders
When an HDMI cable with a large outer diameter is connected to the input port, the weight of the cable may cause it to hang down and result in a poor connection. To prevent this by securing the cable, you can pass a commercially-available cable tie through one of the two holders whichever is more convenient for you.
Cable tie (commercially available)
Cable cover stays
(2 places)
Attach the optional cable cover here.

Appearance

Centre of lens
136
12.3
4.5
*
72
131
450
* Distance from centre of lens to suspension bracket fixing point
300
150
Centre of lens
56
45
75
148.3
5-M4×9
134.7
389.7
160
Units:mm
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Setting up

Adjusting the projection size

When the projector is further away from the screen, the projection image size are larger. While referring to the table below, position the projector so that the images are projected onto the screen at the optimum size. The values should be used as a guide for setting up the projector.
Screen
Centre of lens
Adjusting the projection size
This is the height from the centre of the lens to the bottom of the projection images. It can be changed by the vertical lens shift
Projection distance
setting.
16:9 screen size
30"
66×37 (26×15)
40"
89×50 (35×20)
130×75 (51×28)
60" 80"
180×100 (71×39)
100"
220×120 (87×47)
270×150 (106×59)
120"
330×190 (130×75)
150"
440×250 (179×98)
200"
4:3 screen size
30"
61×46 (24×18)
40"
81×61 (32×24)
120×90 (47×35)
60" 80"
160×120 (63×47)
100"
200×150 (79×59) 240×180 (94×71)
120"
300×230 (118×91)
150"
410×300 (161×118)
200"
Projection distance
Shortest
(Wide)
87 to 188 (34 to 74)
117 to 252 (46 to 99) 177 to 380 (70 to 150)
238 to 508 (94 to 200)
298 to 636 (117 to 250) 359 to 764 (141 to 301)
450 to 956 (177 to 376)
601 to 1276 (236 to 502)
Projection distance
Shortest
(Wide)
107 to 231 (42 to 91) 144 to 309 (57 to 122) 218 to 466 (86 to 183)
292 to 623 (115 to 245)
366 to 779 (144 to 307) 440 to 936 (173 to 368)
551 to 1171 (217 to 461)
736 to 1562 (290 to 615)
to
to
Longest
(Tele)
Longest
(Tele)
Units: cm (in.)
Vertical lens shift
Highest to Lowest
-17 to 55 (-6.8 to 21.5)
-23 to 73 (-9.1 to 28.7)
-35 to 109 (-13.6 to 43.0)
-46 to 146 (-18.2 to 57.4)
-58 to 182 (-22.7 to 71.7)
-69 to 219 (-27.0 to 86)
-86 to 273 (-34.0 to 107.6)
-115 to 364 (-45.4 to 143.5)
Units: cm (in.)
Vertical lens shift
Highest to Lowest
-21 to 67 (-8.3 to 26.3)
-28 to 89 (-11.1 to 35.1 )
-42 to 134 (-16.7 to 52.7)
-56 to 178 (-22.2 to 70.2)
-71 to 223 (-27.8 to 87.8)
-85 to 268 (-33.0 to -105.0)
-106 to 334 (-41.7 to 131.7)
-141 to 446 (-55.6 to 175.6)
Screen
If the projector is placed at an angle to the screen, then the projected image will be distorted.
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Lens shift adjustment
The lens shift dials can be used to position the image and is especially useful when using the projector in the following locations. p.16
Suspending from the ceiling A screen in a high location Projector situated to the side so that the screen can be viewed sitting right in front of it Projector situated on a shelf, etc.
When positioning an image using the lens shift dial, hardly any deterioration of the image occurs because the lens shift correction is adjusted optically. However, for optimal image quality the lens shift function should not be used.

Projection methods

A special method of installation is required when suspending the projector from the ceiling (ceiling mount). If it is not installed correctly, it could fall causing an accident and injury.
If you use adhesives on the ceiling mount to prevent the screws from loosening, or if you use things such as lubricants or oils on the projector, the projector case may crack causing it to fall from its ceiling mount. This could cause serious injury to anyone under the ceiling mount and could damage the projector. When installing or adjusting the ceiling mount, do not use adhesives to prevent the screws from loosening and do not use oils or lubricants and so on.
Avoid setting the projector up in a place which is very dusty or humid, or where there will be cigarette or other smoke, especially oily smoke.
Clean the air filter at least once every 3 months. Clean the air filter more frequently if using the projector in a dusty environment.
Do not use the projector on its side. This may cause malfunctions to occur.
Setting up
When projecting from directly in front When projecting from the side of
the screen
Projection methods
When projecting from a celling
* Even if projection will be from the screen
side, set up the screen and projector so that they are parallel.
* When suspending the projector from a ceiling,
change the configuration menu settings. p.36
Configuration menu
Settings Projection
Front Front/Ceiling
Installing the Projector
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You can rotate the EPSON logo plate around 180 degrees when suspending the projector from a ceiling.
When one end of the plate is pressed, the opposite end lifts up, so you can pull it out slightly, turn it around and then push it back in.
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Connecting Image Sources

Turn the power off for both the projector and the signal source before connecting them. If the power for either device is on at the time of connection, damage may result.
Check the shapes of the cable connectors and the device ports before making the connections. If you try to force a connector to fit a device port with a different shape or number of terminals, a malfunction or damage to the connector or port may result.
Video equipment (VHS VCR, DVD player, game console, etc.)
*Port names may vary depending on the equipment being connected.
Video
RCA video cable
(commercially-
available)
Component output
Component video cable
(commercially-
available)
S-Video
S-Video cable
(commercially-
available)
HDMI
HDMI cable
(commercially-
available *)
Computer
Mini D-Sub
15-pin
Computer cable
(commercially-
available)
Mini D-Sub
15-pin
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*Use a HDMI cable that conforms to the HDMI specifications.
Some signal sources may have specially-shaped ports. In such cases, use the accessory or optional cables that are supplied with the signal source to make the
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connections.
The cable that should be used to connect video equipment to the projector will depend on the type of video signal that the equipment outputs. Some kinds of video equipment output several different types of video signal. The image quality ranking of the video signal types is generally held to be as follows, in descending order of quality: Digital component video S-Video
[S-Video] > Composite video [Video]
[HDMI ] > Analog component video [Component] >
You should refer to the documentation provided with the video equipment being used to check what types of video signal formats the equipment can output. The composite video format is sometimes simply called "video output".

Preparing the Remote Control

Inserting batteries into the remote control

At the time of purchase, the batteries are not inserted into the remote control. Insert the supplied batteries before using the remote control.
Lift up the battery cover while pressing its tab.
Insert the batteries in the correct direction.
Check the (+) and (-) indications inside the battery compartment and insert the batteries so that they face correctly.
If delays in the responsiveness of the remote control occur or if it does not operate after it has been used for some time, it probably means that the batteries are
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becoming flat. If this happen, replace the batteries with two new batteries. Use two new AA-size alkali batteries or manganese batteries as replacement batteries. Batteries other than AA-size alkali batteries or manganese batteries cannot be used.

Using the remote control

Operating range (horizontal)
Approx.30
Approx.30
Close the cover.
Installing the Projector
Approx.30
Approx.30
Operating range (vertical)
Approx.10 *
* Remote control signals
cannot be received within this range.
Approx.10m
Operating distance
Approx.60
Approx.10m
Operating distance
Approx.10m
Operating distance
Approx.30
Approx.30
Approx.10m
Operating distance
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Starting and Stopping Projection

Turning the power on and projecting images

Do not look into the lens while projection is in
Remove the lens cover.
Turn the power on.
progress.
Control Panel
Remote Control
Connect the power cable.
(Commercially­available)
Turn the power on for the connected equipment.
Turn on the main power switch.
ON
If there is a problem with projection even though the projector is set up and connected correctly, refer to p.15, 39.
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If you set the "Direct Power On" to "On", the power of the unit will turn ON when the main power switch is turned ON, without having to press the power button of the remote control or the projector's control panel. p.36
The projector is equipped with a "Child Lock" function that prevents young children from accidentally turning the power on and looking into the lens, and also an "Control Panel Lock" function that prevents mis-operations. p.36
When using above an altitude of about 1500 m, make sure you set the "High Altitude Mode" to "On". p.36
This projector is equipped with an automatic adjustment function that automatically optimizes it when a computer input signal is switched.
If a laptop computer or a computer with a LCD screen has been connected to the projector, you may need to use keyboard or function settings to change the output destination. While holding down the key, press (the key with a symbol such as / on it). After the selection is made, projection will soon start.
Example of output selection
NEC Panasonic SOTEC HP Toshiba IBM LENOVO SONY DELL Fujitsu
Set mirror setting or
display detection.
Macintosh
Depending on OS, you can
change the output
selection by pressing .
Computer's documentation
Starting and Stopping Projection

When the expected images are not projected

If more than one signal source has been connected, or if no images are projected, use the remote control or the projector's control panel buttons to select the signal source. For video devices, press the [Play] button on the video equipment first, then select the signal source.
Using the remote control
Using the control panel
When the expected images are not projected
Turning the power off
Press the button that has the name of the port on it that the desired signal source is connected to.
When the color of the image projected from the [Component] input port is
When the expected images are not projected
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unnatural, select an appropriate signal according to the signal from the device connected at "Input Signal" in the Configuration menu. p.37
Turning the power off

Turning the power off

Turn the power off for the signal sources that are connected to the projector.
Press on the remote control or on the projector's control panel.
The following message is displayed, so press or
once more.
When you press , the menu is displayed. Each press of moves the pointer. Move the pointer to the target input source to select it.
The input source is automatically switched when no operations are performed about three seconds with placing pointer at the target input source. You can also press to switch to the target source.
Basic Operations
When cool-down (approximately 16 seconds) is completed, flashing around the stops and you can then turn off the main power switch.
Simply pressing or does not stop electricity consumption.
Attach the lens cover.
If the projector is suspended from a ceiling and the lens cover is left removed, the lens cover will still be needed if the projector is moved anywhere, so keep it in a safe place.
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Adjusting the Projection Screen

1/2H
1/2V

Focus adjustment

Focus adjustment
Focus adjustment
Focus adjustmentFocus adjustmentFocus adjustmentFocus adjustment
Focus adjustment
Focus adjustment
Focus adjustment
Turn the focus ring to adjust the focus.

Projection size adjustment (Zoom adjustment)

Turn the zoom ring to adjust the size of the projected image.
Focus adjustment
Projection size adjustment (Zoom adjustment)
Wide
Projection image position adjustment

Projection image position adjustment (Lens shift)

If the projector cannot be set up directly in front of the screen, you can use the lens shift function to move the position of the projected images vertically or horizontally within the range shown at right. While turning the lens shift dials, the position where a click is heard is currently at about the middle of the shift range.
The image position cannot be moved to the maximum vertical values and maximum horizontal values at the same time.
Ex) The image cannot be shifted
vertically when it has been shifted horizontally by the full amount. When the image has been shifted vertically by the full amount, it can be shifted up to 9% of the horizontal width of the screen.
Standard projection position (centre position for lens shift)
Range that the picture can be shifted from the standard projection position
(Lens shift)
1/2V
Move
downwards
1/2H
H
Move to
the left
Move to
the right
Te le
V
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When transporting the projector, make sure to turn the lens position down by the full amount. Otherwise the lens shift mechanism may be damaged.
Move
upwards
Adjusting the Projection Screen

Adjusting the tilt of the projector

When an image from the projector that is placed on a flat surface is tilting horizontally ( ), use the front feet to correct the tilt.
Extend
Retract
Extend
Retract

Displaying a test pattern

You can use a test pattern to make the first setup such as zoom, focus, and image position using the lens shift without connecting to any electrical equipment. If on the remote control is pressed, the test pattern appears.
Adjusting the tilt of the projector
To stop displaying the test pattern, press again.
Displaying a test pattern
Basic Operations
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Basic Image Quality Adjustments

Selecting the color mode

Selecting the color mode
Press and select the color mode from the menu. Setting is also possible using the configuration menu.
Select Menu Operations
Use to select an item. Press to confirm the selection.
*If you press , the Select menu
disappears.
Inputting a signal to the HDMI1/HDMI2 terminals.

Selecting the aspect

Selecting the aspect
Press and select the aspect mode from the menu. When 720p, 1080i or 1080p signals are being input to the [HDMI1], [HDMI2] or [Component] input port, the aspect setting is fixed at "Normal" and cannot be changed.
When projecting using
Auto
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If you project an image that is compressed, enlarged or separated using the aspect function in public places such as a store or hotel for the purposes of profit-making or public display, it may result in infringing on the author's right that is protected by copyright law.
For 4:3 input signals
For input images recorded
in squeeze mode
For letterbox input signals
Not usable during computer input. Not compatible with certain component video signals. If Auto is not suitable, the setting will become Normal.
Normal
Full
Zoom
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