Hitachi PJ-TX100 Operating Guide

Projector

PJ-TX100

User's Manual - Operating Guide

Thank you for purchasing this projector.

WARNING ►Before using, read the "User's Manual - Safety Guide" and
these manuals to ensure correct usage through understanding. After reading,
store them in a safe place for future reference.

About this manualAbout this manual

Various symbols are used in this manual. The meanings of these symbols are
described below.

WARNING This symbol indicates information that , if ignored, could possibly

result in personal injury or even death due to incorrect handling.

CAUTION This symbol indicates information that , if ignored, could result

possibly in personal injury or physical damage due to incorrect
handling.

Please refer to the pages written following this symbol.

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• The manufacture assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this manual.

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Contents

ContentsContents

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About this manual . . . . . . . . . . 1

Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Projector features . . . . . . . . . . 3

Preparations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

About contents of package . . . . . . . 3

Fastening the lens cover . . . . . . . . . 3

Part names . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Arrangement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Using the lens shift dials . . . . . . . . . 7

Adjusting the projector's elevator . . 7

Connecting your devices . . . . . . . . . 8

Connecting power supply . . . . . . . 10

Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Putting batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Using the LIGHT button . . . . . . . . . .11

Using the remote control . . . . . . . . .11

Power on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Turning on the power . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Turning off the power . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Selecting an input signal . . . . . . . . 13

Selecting an aspect ratio . . . . . . . . 13

Adjusting the zoom and focus . . . . 14

Using the automatic

adjustment feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Improving the contrast ratio . . . . . . 14

Selecting a mode of picture type . . 15

Adjusting a black image . . . . . . . . 15

Adjusting the picture . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Recalling your adjustment . . . . . . . 16

Multifunctional settings . . . . 17

Using the menu function . . . . . . . . 17

EASY Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

ASPECT, KEYSTONE, MODE,
OPTICAL BLACK, BRIGHT, CONTRAST,
COLOR, TINT, SHRPNESS, WHISPER,
MIRROR, RESET, FILTER TIME,
LANGUAGE, Go To Advanced Menu

2

PICTURE Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

BRIGHT, CONTRAST, GAMMA, COLOR TEMP,
COLOR, TINT, SHARPNESS, PROGRESSIVE,
MY MEMORY

Adjustment steps of the CUSTOM GAMMA

or the CUSTOM COLOR TEMP

. . . 21

IMAGE Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

ASPECT, OVER SCAN, V POSITION,
H POSITION, H PHASE, H SIZE,
AUTO ADJUST

INPUT Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

COLOR SPACE, COMPONENT,
VIDEO FORMAT, DVI, S-ASPECT,
INFORMATION

SETUP Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

KEYSTONE, WHISPER, IRIS, MIRROR

SCREEN Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

LANGUAGE, MENU POSITION,
OSD BRIGHT, START UP, My Screen,
My Screen Lock, MESSAGE

How to register your picture as the

MyScreen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

OPTION Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

AUTO OFF, LAMP TIME, FILTER TIME, SERVICE

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Air fi lter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Inside of the projector . . . . . . . . . . 34

Caring for the lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Caring for the cabinet and remote control

. . 34

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . 35

Related messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Regarding the indicator lamps . . . . 37

Phenomena that may easily be

mistaken for machine defects . . . . 39

Warranty and after-service

. . . 41

Specifi cations . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Technical (English only)

(Please see the end of this book,
although only in English.)

Projector features / Preparations

Projector Projector featuresfeatures

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

This is the entertainment projector that will turn your room into a high
defi nition theater!

Super focus ED (Extra-low dispersion) lenses are adopted for the highest

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possible image quality.

720P wide LCD panels realize faithful reproduction of high-defi nition images.

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Motorized iris control is provided for realizing fi lm-like images with blacker

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black.

1.6x zoom lens and the optical lens shift allow fl exible installation and viewing

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position.

PreparationsPreparations

About contents of package

Please see the "Contents of package" of the "User's manual - Quick guide". Your
projector should come with the items shown there. Contact immediately your
dealer if anything is missing.

NOTE • Keep the original packing materials for future reshipment. For

moving the projector, be sure to use the original packing material. Use special

caution for the lens part.

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Fastening the lens cover

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

Fix the strap to the strap ring of lens cover.

1.

Strap ring

Strap

Put the strap into the groove on rivet.

2.

Push the rivet into the strap hole.

3.

Strap ring

Bottom side

Strap hole

3

Part names

Part namesPart names

Projector

Zoom knob (14)

Focus knob (14)

Exhaust vent (6)

Lens cover (

Elevator foot

Lamp cover (

Intake vent (6)

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

32)

Horizontal
lens shift dials (



7)

Vertical
lens shift dials (

Filter cover (





33)

7)

(An air fi lter is inside.)





11)

7)

Remote sensor (

Elevator button (

is on the both sides.

3)

is on the both sides.

Elevator foot (



7)

Lens (34)

radiates powerful light for projecting an image.

Elevator foot

Strap hole (



3)

(Bottom of projector)

DVI-D port (8)

COMPONENT
VIDEO ports (



Y

B/PB

C

R

CR/P

4

8)

S-VIDEO port (8)

DVI-D

Y

B/PB

C

CR/PR

COMPONENT VIDEO

Power switch (

AC inlet (10)

S-VIDEO

COMPUTER CONTROL

VIDEO

VIDEO port (





8)

Exhaust vent (

Elevator foot

Elevator button

12)

CONTROL port

8)

(



COMPUTER
port (



6)



8)

Part names

STANDBY/ON button (12)

prepares for turning the power
on/off.

POWER indicator (



12)

tells the state of power supply.

MENU button (



17)

operates the menu function.

INPUT button (



13)

toggles between the
signal ports.

COMPONENT
VIDEO

S-VIDEO

VIDEO

DVI-D

COMPUTER

Remote control

POWER button (12)

prepares for turning the
power on/off.

(the same as the

STANDBY/ON button above.)

OPT BLK button (

toggles between the
modes for the optical black.

ASPECT button (

toggles between the modes for
the aspect ratio.

Cursor buttons (

(the same as the above.)

MENU button (

(the same as the above.)

BRIGHT buttons (

controls the brightness of the
whole screen.

DVI button (

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selects the DVI-D port input.

PC button (



selects the COMPUTER port input.

COMPO button (

selects the COMPONENT
VIDEO port input.



13)

13)









17)



15)

16)

17)

16)

13)

STANDBY/ON

TEMP

POWER

MENU

INPUT

LAMP

ENTER

RESET

MODE button

toggles between
the modes for the
picture type.

POWER LIGHT

OPT BLK

MODE

MEMORY

ENTER

S-VIDEO

IRIS

RESET

AUTO

VIDEO

ASPECT

MENU

BRIGHT CONTRAST COLOR

DVI PC

COMPO

TEMP indicator (37)

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

LAMP indicator (



37)

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

Cursor buttons (



17)

works for adjusting or menu controlling.

ENTER button (



17)

proceeds to the next operation at the
menu functions.

RESET button (



17)

cancels the adjustment in progress.
* Note that the items whose functions

are performed simultaneously with
operating are nor reset.

LIGHT button (11)

(15)

turn on/off the back light for
the remote control buttons.

MEMORY button (



16)

toggles between your
adjustments.

IRIS button (



14)

toggles between the modes
for the iris.

ENTER button (



17)

(the same as the above.)

RESET button (



17)

(the same as the above.)

CONTRAST buttons (



16)

controls the contrast of the
whole screen.

COLOR buttons (



16)

controls the color of the whole
screen.

AUTO button (



14)

executes automatic
adjustment.

VIDEO button (



13)

selects the VIDEO port input.

S-VIDEO button (



13)

selects the S-VIDEO port input.

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5

Setting up

Setting upSetting up

Arrangement

WARNING ►Install the projector in a suitable environment according to

instrictions of the "User's Manual - Safety Guide".

CAUTION ►In installation, pay attention enough to ventilation. If internal

temperature rises, it could cause malfunction. Avoid blocking vents. (about the

4.)

locations of vents please see
the bottom. Put nothing that is sucked or sticks to the bottom of projector.

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

The values shown in the table are calculated for a full size screen: 1280 x 720
(a) Distance from the projector to the screen (±10%)
(b) The height of the screen (±10%)

This projector has some intake vents also on

At 16:9 screen size

Screen size

(a)

(b)

Screen

At 4:3 screen size

Screen size

(a)

(b)

Screen

Projector

Projector

Screen size

[inch (m)]

30 (0.8) 32 (0.8) 52 (1.3) 15 (37)
40 (1.0) 43 (1.1) 70 (1.8)
50 (1.3) 54 (1.4) 89 (2.3)
60 (1.5) 66 (1.7) 107 (2.7)
70 (1.8) 77 (2.0) 125 (3.2)
80 (2.0) 89 (2.2) 143 (3.6)

90 (2.3) 100 (2.5) 161 (4.1)
100 (2.5) 111 (2.8) 179 (4.6)
120 (3.0) 134 (3.4) 215 (5.5)
150 (3.8) 168 (4.3) 270 (6.9)
200 (5.1) 225 (5.7) 360 (9.2)
250 (6.4) 281 (7.1) 451 (11.5)
300 (7.6) 338 (8.6) 541 (13.8)

Screen size

[inch (m)]

30 (0.8) 39 (1.0) 65 (1.6) 18 (46)

40 (1.0) 53 (1.4) 87 (2.2)

50 (1.3) 67 (1.7) 109 (2.8)

60 (1.5) 81 (2.1) 131 (3.3)

70 (1.8) 95 (2.4) 153 (3.9)

80 (2.0) 109 (2.8) 175 (4.5)

90 (2.3) 122 (3.1) 198 (5.0)
100 (2.5) 136 (3.5) 220 (5.6)
120 (3.0) 164 (4.2) 264 (6.7)
150 (3.8) 206 (5.2) 330 (8.4)
200 (5.1) 275 (7.0) 441 (11.2)
250 (6.4) 344 (8.7) 552 (14.0)
300 (7.6) 413 (10.5) 663 (16.8)

(a)Projection distance [inch (m)] (b)Screen height

min. max.

[inch (cm)]

20 (50)
24 (62)
30 (75)
34 (87)
39 (100)
44 (112)
49 (125)
59 (149)
74 (187)

98 (249)
122 (311)
147 (374)

(a)Projection distance [inch (m)] (b)Screen height

min. max.

[inch (cm)]

24 (61)

30 (76)

36 (91)

42 (107)

48 (122)

54 (137)

60 (152)

72 (183)

90 (229)
120 (305)
150 (381)
180 (457)

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Setting up

Using the lens shift dials

CAUTION ►Do not put your fi ngers around the projection lens to prevent

them from being caught by the lens and lens ring.

The Lens of this projector can be shifted horizontally and vertically. When you
want to adjust the picture position, use the lens shift dials.

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(a) Using the horizontal picture shift

dial shifts the picture to right or
left.

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(b) Using the vertical lens shift dial

shifts the picture upward or
downward.

NOTE • Generally, better quality of a picture is available when the lens shift is set to

the center known by each click point of the dials.

3/4

3/4

Adjusting the projector's elevator

WARNING ►Do not touch about the lens and ventilation openings during

use or immediately after use to prevent a burn.

CAUTION ►If you press the elevator button without holding the projector,
the projector might crash down, overturn, smash your fi ngers and possibly
result in malfunction. To prevent damaging the projector and injuring yourself,
always hold the projector whenever using the elevator buttons to adjust the
elevator feet.
►Except for inclining by the elevator feet adjustment, place the projector
horizontally.

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

Press and hold in the elevator buttons.

1.

Raise or lower the projector to the desired height

2.

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

As necessary, you can also fi nely adjust the height

3.

of the projector by twisting the elevator feet by hand.

Elevator

feet

Elevator

button

7

Setting up

Connecting your devices

WARNING ►Incorrect connecting could result in fi re or electrical shock.

Whenever attempting to connect other devices to the projector, please
thoroughly read the "User's Manual - Safety Guide", this manual and the
manual of each device to be connected.

CAUTION ►Turn off all devices prior to connecting them to the projector.
Attempting to connect a live device to the projector may generate extremely
loud noises or other abnormalities that may result in malfunction and/or damage
to the device and/or projector.
►Some cables have to be used with core set. A too long cable may cause
a certain picture degradation. Use the accessory cable or a designated-type
cable for the connection. Please consult with your dealer for details. For cables
that have a core only at one end, connect the core to the projector.
►Make sure that you connect devices to the correct port. Incorrect connection
may result in malfunction and/or damage to the device and/or projector.
Refer to the section “TECHNICAL” of this manual for the pin assignment of
connectors and RS-232C communication data.

NOTE • Whenever attempting to connect a laptop computer to the projector, be sure
to activate the laptop’s RGB external image output (set the laptop to CRT display or to
simultaneous LCD and CRT display). For details on how this is done, please refer to the
instruction manual of the corresponding laptop computer.

• Secure the screws on the connectors and tighten.

• Some computers may have multiple display screen modes. Use of some of these
modes will not be possible with this projector.

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

• When the image resolution is changed on a computer, depending on an input,
automatic adjust function may take some time and may not be completed. In this case,
you may not be able to see a check box to select “Yes/No” for the new resolution on
Windows. Then the resolution will go back to the original. It might be recommended to
use other CRT or TFT monitors to change the resolution.

About Plug-and-Play capability

Plug-and-Play is a system composed of the computer, its operating system and
peripheral equipment (i.e. display devices). This projector is compatible with VESA DDC
2B. Plug-and-Play can be achieved by connecting this projector to computers that are
VESA DDC (display data channel) compatible.

• Please take advantage of this function by connecting the accessory RGB cable to
the COMPUTER port (DDC 2B compatible) and/or the optional DVI cable to the DVI-D
port (DDC 2B compatible). Plug-and-Play may not work properly if any other type of
connection is attempted.

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

8

Setting up

RS-232C DVI out

RS-232C RGB out

Video out S-video out

DVI-D

DVI cable

RS-232C cable

DVI-D

RGB cable

RS-232C cable

DVI-D

S-video cableS-video cable

VIideo cable

Y

C

B/PB

CR/P

COMPONENT VIDEO

Y

C

B/PB

CR/P

COMPONENT VIDEO

Y

B/PB

C

CR/P

COMPONENT VIDEO

S-VIDEO

COMPUTER CONTROL

VIDEO

R

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S-VIDEO

COMPUTER CONTROL

VIDEO

R

S-VIDEO

COMPUTER CONTROL

VIDEO

R

SCART RGB out

SCART cable

Component video out

SCART adapter

DVI-D

Component cable

DVI-D

Component cable
Video cable

Y

B/PB

C

CR/P

COMPONENT VIDEO

Y

B/PB

C

CR/P

COMPONENT VIDEO

S-VIDEO

COMPUTER CONTROL

VIDEO

R

S-VIDEO

COMPUTER CONTROL

VIDEO

R

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Settin up

Connecting power supply

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

incorrect or faulty connections may result in fi re and/or electrical shock.

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

• Only plug the power cord into an outlet rated for use with the power cord's
specifi ed voltage range.

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

Connect the connector of the power cord to the

1.

AC inlet of the projector.
Firmly plug the power cord's plug into the outlet.

2.

AC
inlet

Power

outlet

RRemote controlemote control

Putting batteries

WARNING ►Always handle the batteries with care and use them only as

directed. Improper use may result in battery explosion, cracking or leakage,
which could result in fi re, injury and/or pollution of the surrounding environment.

• Be sure to use only the batteries specifi ed. Do not use batteries of different
types at the same time. Do not mix a new battery with used one.

• Make sure the plus and minus terminals are correctly aligned when loading a
battery.

• Keep a battery away from children and pets.

• Do not recharge, short circuit, solder or disassemble a battery.

• Do not allow a battery in a fi re or water. Keep batteries in a dark, cool and dry
place.

• If you observe a leakage of a battery, wipe out the fl ower and then replace
a battery. If the fl ower adheres your body or clothes, rinse well with water
immediately.

Remove the battery cover.

1.

Slide back and remove the battery cover in the

direction of the arrow.

I

nsert the batteries.

2.

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

Close the battery cover.

3.

Replace the battery cover in the direction of the

arrow and snap it back into place.

10

Remote control

Using the LIGHT button

To illuminate the buttons of the remote control, press the
LIGHT button of it.

Press the LIGHTLIGHT button.

1.

If you don’t push the LIGHT button again, the lights will

POWER LIGHT

OPT BLK

MODE

ASPECT

ENTER

MENU

BRIGHT CONTRAST COLOR

MEMORY

IRIS

RESET

turn off in several seconds.

DVI PC

AUTO

Using the remote control

CAUTION ►Be careful in handling the remote control.

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

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

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

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

• When strong lights, such as direct sunlight or light from an extremely close
range (such as from an inverter fl uorescent lamp), hit the projector’s remote
sensor, the remote control may cause to function. Adjust the direction of the
projector to keep light from directly hitting the projector’s remote sensor.

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

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

• Also a remote signal refl ected in the screen etc.
may be available. If it is diffi cult to send a remote
signal to the sensor directly, please try.

• Since the remote control uses infrared light
to send signals to the projector (Class1 LED),

30º

30º

be sure to use the remote control in an area
free from obstacles that could block the remote
control’s output signal to the projector.

LIGHT
button

approximately
3 meters

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11

Power on/off

Power on/offPower on/off

WARNING ►When the power is on, a strong light is emitted. Do not look

into the lens or vents of the projector.

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

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

POWER LIGHT

OPT BLK

MODE

ASPECT

ENTER

MENU

BRIGHT CONTRAST COLOR

DVI PC

COMPO

S-VIDEO

MEMORY

IRIS

RESET

AUTO

VIDEO

Power
switch

STANDBY/ON

POWER

TEMP

LAMP

STANDBY/ON
button

POWER
indicator

POWER
button

Turning on the power

Make sure that the power cord is fi rmly and correctly connected to the

1.

projector and outlet.
Remove the lens cover, and set the power switch to

2.

the ON position.
The power indicator will light to solid orange. Then wait
several seconds because buttons may not function for

POWER

(Solid orange)

POWER

(Blinking green)

these several seconds.

Press the button STANDBY/ON (projector) or POWER

3.

(remote control).

POWER

(Solid green)

The projector lamp will light up and the POWER
indicator will begin blinking green.
When the power is completely on, the indicator will stop blinking light green.

To display the picture, select an input signal according to the section "Selecting an

13

input signal" (

7



(

), and adjust the zoom and focus (



). Then select the aspect ratio (



14

).

13



), adjust the picture position

Turning off the power

Press the button STANDBY/ON (projector) or POWER (remote control).

1.

The message "Power off?" will appear on the

screen for approximately 5 seconds.

Press the button STANDBY/ON (projector) or

2.

POWER (remote control) again while the message
is visible.
The projector lamp will go off, and the POWER
indicator will begin blinking orange. Then the POWER
indicator will stop blinking and light to solid orange
when the lamp cooling is complete.

Set the power switch to the OFF position. The

3.

POWER indicator will go off.

12

Power off?

POWER

(Blinking orange)

POWER

(Solid orange)

OperatingOperating

Selecting an input signal

Using the projector's button, press the INPUT

1.

button.
Each time you press the INPUT button, the projector
switches between its input ports. Select the signal
you wish to project.

COMPONENT VIDEO  S-VIDEO  VIDEO  DVI-D  COMPUTER

Operating

MENU

INPUT

ENTER

RESET

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Using the remote control's button, press the button

1.

DVI, PC, COMPO, S-VIDEO or VIDEO according to
the input port to choose.

DVI button  DVI-D



PC button  COMPUTER



COMPO button  COMPONENT VIDEO



S-VIDEO button  S-VIDEO



VIDEO button  VIDEO



POWER LIGHT

OPT BLK

MODE

ASPECT

ENTER

MENU

BRIGHT CONTRAST COLOR

DVI PC

COMPO

S-VIDEO

MEMORY

IRIS

RESET

DVI PC

COMPO

AUTO

VIDEO

Selecting an aspect ratio

Press the ASPECT button (remote control) to toggle between the modes for

1.

aspect ratio.
The NORMAL mode keeps the original aspect ratio of the signal. At a HDTV
signal of 1125i or 750p, only the 16:9 mode can be selected.

At a DVI-D port's input



4:3  16:9  WIDE  MOVIE1  MOVIE2  NORMAL

At a computer signal (not DVI-D port's input)



4:3  16:9  NORMAL

At a video signal

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4:3  16:9  WIDE  MOVIE1  MOVIE2

At no signal

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4:3  16:9

POWER LIGHT

OPT BLK

MODE

ASPECT

ENTER

MENU

BRIGHT CONTRAST COLOR

DVI PC

COMPO

S-VIDEO

MEMORY

IRIS

OPT BLK

RESET

ASPECT

AUTO

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

MODE

AUTO

VIDEO

MEMORY

IRIS

At a signal

for 4:3

At a signal

for 16:9

4:3

4:3

16:9

16:9

WIDE

WIDE

MOVIE1

MOVIE1

MOVIE2

MOVIE2

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