Multimedia Projector
MODEL PLV-Z4
Owner’s Manual
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Features and Design
This Multimedia Projector is designed with the most advanced technology for portability, durability, and ease of use. This projector
utilizes built-in multimedia features, a palette of 1.07 billion colors, and matrix liquid crystal display (LCD) technology.
◆ Short Throw & Wide-Range Zoom Lens
This projector is equipped with 2x Short Throw & WideRange Zoom Lens capable of throwing a 100” diagonal
image from a distance of of 9.8’ (3.0 m) to 20.0’ (6.1 m).
◆ Lens Shift
The Lens Shift function provides the projector greater
installation flexibility. You can use the projector at desired
places without a distorted image. (See page 15.)
◆ Color Management Function
The Color management function allows you to adjust the
details of picture colors to suit your preference and
surroundings. (See pages 30 ~ 31.)
◆ Twin Iris Function
The total control of the Lens iris and Lamp iris enhances
the contrast and the depth of the projected image.
◆ Compatibility
The projector widely accepts various video and computer
input signals including; Computers, 6 Color systems (PAL,
SECAM, NTSC, NTSC4.43, PAL-M, PAL-N), Component
video, S-video, RGB scart and HDMI.
◆ Simple Computer System Setting
The projector has the Multi-scan system to conform to
almost all computer output signals instantly. (See page 26.)
◆ 16 : 9 Wide Screen
The projector is equipped with LCD panels (1280 x 720
resolution) of 16 : 9 aspect ratio so that you can project the
image from component video signals such as DVD players
and high definition TV devices in full screen.
◆ Interlace-Progressive Conversion
High-quality picture is available with this technology which
converts an interlaced signal into a progressively-scanned
one. (See page 29.)
◆ Automatic Slide Shutter
The automatic slide shutter protects the lens from dust and
scratches. It opens and closes automatically as you press
the POWER ON-OFF button.
◆ Wide Selection of Image Levels
You can select an ideal image level suitable for the
surroundings or for your desired picture quality (see page
27). Four (4) different kinds of images of your choice can
also be stored. (See pages 28 ~ 31.)
◆ Power Management
The Power management function reduces power
consumption and maintains the lamp life. (See page 37.)
◆ Logo Function
The Logo function allows you to customize the screen logo
(see page 37). You can capture an image for the screen
logo and choose a logo between provided and captured.
◆ Lamp Control
The brightness of the projection lamp can be selected.
(See pages 22 and 29.)
◆ Multi-language Menu Display
Operation menu is available in 16 languages; English,
German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch,
Swedish, Finnish, Polish, Hungarian, Romanian, Russian,
Chinese, Korean, or Japanese. (See page 35.)
◆ Selectable Setting Position
The Mounting function provides a proper image position
(up/down and left/right) depending on the setting position
of the projector such as ceiling mounting or wall-hanging.
(See page 36.)
◆ High Definition Multimedia Interface
The projector is equipped with a HDMI terminal for
connecting the HDMI output from external video
equipment. A simple connection with digital equipment is
offered through this terminal .
✔Note:
• The On-Screen Menu and figures in this manual may differ slightly from the product.
• The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.
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Table of Contents
TRADEMARKS
● Apple, Macintosh, and PowerBook are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer,Inc.
● IBM, VGA, XGA, and PS/2 are trademarks or registered trademarks of International Business Machines, Inc.
● Windows and PowerPoint are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
● Each name of corporations or products in this owner’s manual is either a trademark or a registered trademark of its
respective corporation.
Features and Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
To the Owner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Air Circulation 6
Installing the Projector in Proper Position 6
Moving the Projector 6
Compliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Part Names and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Front 8
Back 8
Bottom 8
Rear Terminal 9
Top Control 10
Remote Control 11
Remote Control Operating Range 12
Remote Control Battery Installation 12
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Positioning the Projector 13
Adjustable Feet 13
Connecting the AC Power Cord 14
Moving the Lens 15
Connecting to Video Equipment (Video, S-Video) 16
Connecting to Video Equipment (Component) 16
Connecting to Video Equipment (HDMI, RGB Scart) 17
Connecting to a Computer 17
Basic Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Turning On the Projector 18
Turning Off the Projector 19
How to Operate the On-Screen Menu 20
Menu and its Functions 21
Zoom and Focus Adjustment 22
Remote Control Operation 22
Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Input Source and System Selection 24
Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Image Level Selection 27
Image Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Image Level Adjustment 28
Picture Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Picture Position and Screen Adjustment 32
Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Screen Size Adjustment 33
Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Setting 35
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Input Source Information Display 40
Maintenance and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Warning Indicator 41
Cleaning the RGB panels 42
Cleaning the Air Filters 44
Cleaning the Projection Lens 45
Cleaning the Projector Cabinet 45
Lamp Replacement 46
Lamp Replacement Counter 47
Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Troubleshooting 48
Indicators and Projector Condition 49
Menu Tree 50
Compatible Computer Specifications 52
Technical Specifications 53
Dimensions 54
Configurations of Terminals 55
Optional Parts 55
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To the Owner
CAUTION : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE EXCEPT LAMP REPLACEMENT.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT DANGEROUS
VOLTAGE CONSTITUTING A RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK IS PRESENT WITHIN THIS UNIT.
THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT THERE ARE
IMPORTANT OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS IN THE OWNER’S MANUAL WITH
THIS UNIT.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
Before operating this projector, read this manual thoroughly
and operate the projector properly.
This projector provides many convenient features and
functions. Operating the projector properly enables you to
manage those features and maintain it in better condition for a
considerable time.
Improper operation may result in not only shortening the
product life, but also malfunctions, fire hazard, or other
accidents.
If your projector seems to operate improperly, read this
manual again, check operations and cable connections and try
the solutions in the “Troubleshooting” section in the end of
this booklet. If the problem still persists, contact the dealer
where you purchased the projector or the service center.
Safety Precaution
WARNING : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
– This projector produces intense light from the projection
lens. Do not stare directly into the lens as much as
possible. Eye damage could result. Be especially careful
that children do not stare directly into the beam.
– Install the projector in a proper position. If not, it may result
in a fire hazard.
– Provide appropriate space on the top, sides and rear of the
projector cabinet for allowing air circulation and cooling the
projector. Minimum clearances must be maintained. If the
projector is to be built into a compartment or similarly
enclosed, the minimum distances must be maintained. Do
not cover the ventilation slot on the projector. Heat build-up
can reduce the service life of your projector, and can also
be dangerous.
– If the projector is not to be used for an extended time,
unplug the projector from the power outlet.
SIDE and TOP REAR
CAUTION
Not for use in a computer room as defined in the Standard for
the Protection of Electronic Computer/Data Processing
Equipment, ANSI/NFPA 75.
Ne peut être utilisé dans une salle d’ordinateurs telle que
définie dans la norme ANSI/NFPA 75 Standard for Protection
of Electronic Computer/Data Processing Equipment.
NOTE: This symbol mark and recycle system are applied only
to EU countries and not applied to the countries in the
other area of the world.
Your SANYO product is designed and
manufactured with high quality
materials and components which can be
recycled and reused.
This symbol means that electrical and
electronic equipment, at their end-oflife, should be disposed of separately
from your household waste.
Please dispose of this equipment at your local community
waste collection/recycling centre.
In the European Union there are separate collection
systems for used electrical and electronic products.
Please help us to conserve the environment we live in!
CAUTION ON HANGING FROM THE CEILING
When hanging the projector from the ceiling,
clean the air intake vents, air filters, and top
of the projector periodically with a vacuum
cleaner. If you leave the projector without
cleaning for a long time, the dust will block
the operation of the cooling function, and it
may cause a breakdown or a disaster.
DO NOT SET THE PROJECTOR IN GREASY, WET, OR
SMOKY CONDITIONS SUCH AS IN A KITCHEN TO PREVENT
A BREAKDOWN OR A DISASTER. IF THE PROJECTOR
COMES IN CONTACT WITH OIL OR CHEMICALS, IT MAY
BECOME DETERIORATED.
READ AND KEEP THIS OWNER'S MANUAL FOR LATER
USE.
1.5' (50 cm)
3' (1 m) 1.5' (50 cm)
1.5' (50 cm)
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Safety Instructions
All the safety and operating instructions should be read before
the product is operated.
Read all of the instructions given here and retain them for later
use. Unplug this projector from AC power supply before
cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp
cloth for cleaning.
Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the projector.
For added protection to the projector during lightning storm, or
when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time,
unplug it from the wall outlet. This will prevent damage due to
lightning and power line surges.
Do not expose this unit to rain or use near water... for
example, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, etc...
Do not use attachments not recommended by the
manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
Do not place this projector on an unstable cart, stand, or table.
The projector may fall, causing serious injury to a child or
adult, and serious damage to the projector. Use only with a
cart or stand recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with
the projector. Wall or shelf mounting should follow the
manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting kit
approved by the manufacturers.
An appliance and cart combination should
be moved with care. Quick stops,
excessive force, and uneven surfaces
may cause the appliance and cart
combination to overturn.
Slots and openings in the back and bottom of the cabinet are
provided for ventilation, to insure reliable operation of the
equipment and to protect it from overheating.
The openings should never be covered with cloth or other
materials, and the bottom opening should not be blocked by
placing the projector on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar
surface. This projector should never be placed near or over a
radiator or heat register.
This projector should not be placed in a built-in installation
such as a book case unless proper ventilation is provided.
Never push objects of any kind into this projector through
cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or
short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.
Never spill liquid of any kind on the projector.
Do not install the projector near the ventilation duct of airconditioning equipment.
This projector should be operated only from the type of power
source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of
the type of power supplied, consult your authorized dealer or
local power company.
Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can
result in fire or electric shock. Do not allow anything to rest on
the power cord. Do not locate this projector where the cord
may be damaged by persons walking on it.
Do not attempt to service this projector yourself as opening or
removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or
other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.
Unplug this projector from wall outlet and refer servicing to
qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
a. When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
b.If liquid has been spilled into the projector.
c. If the projector has been exposed to rain or water.
d.If the projector does not operate normally by following the
operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are
covered by the operating instructions as improper
adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will
often require extensive work by a qualified technician to
restore the projector to normal operation.
e.If the projector has been dropped or the cabinet has been
damaged.
f. When the projector exhibits a distinct change in
performance, this indicates a need for service.
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service
technician has used replacement parts specified by the
manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the
original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,
electric shock, or injury to persons.
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this projector,
ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks to
determine that the projector is in safe operating condition.
Voor de klanten in Nederland
Bij dit produkt zijn batterijen
geleverd.
Wanneer deze leeg zijn, moet u
ze niet weggooien maar inleveren
als KCA.
NL
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Safety Instructions
CAUTION IN CARRYING OR TRANSPORTING
THE PROJECTOR
– Do not drop or bump the projector, otherwise damages or
malfunctions may result.
– When carrying the projector, use a suitable carrying case.
– Do not transport the projector by using a courier or transport
service in an unsuitable transport case. This may cause
damage to the projector. To transport the projector through
a courier or transport service, consult your dealer for more
information.
– Do not put the projector in a case before the projector is
cooled enough.
Moving the Projector
When moving the projector, make sure that the automatic
slide shutter is closed and retract the adjustable feet to
prevent damage to the lens and cabinet.
When the projector is not in use for an extended period, put it
into a suitable case to protect a projector.
Care must be taken when handling the projector; do not drop,
bump, subject it to strong forces or put other things on the
cabinet.
Do not tilt the projector more than 20
degrees from side to side.
Do not point the projector down to
project an image.
Do not put the projector on either side
to project an image.
Install the projector properly. Improper Installation may reduce
the lamp lifetime and cause a fire hazard.
NO DOWNWARD
NO SIDEWARD
Installing the Projector in Proper Position
Openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to
ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from
overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or
covered.
CAUTION
Hot air is exhausted from the exhaust vent. When using or
installing the projector, the following precautions should be
taken.
– Do not put any flammable objects or spray can near the
projector. Hot air is exhausted from the ventilation holes.
– Keep the exhaust vent at least 3’ (1 m) away from any
objects.
– Do not touch the peripheral part of the exhaust vent,
especially the screws and metallic part. This area will
become hot while the projector is being used.
– Do not put anything on the cabinet. Objects put on the
cabinet will not only get damaged but also cause a fire
hazard by heat.
Cooling fans are provided to cool down the projector. The
fans’ running speed is changed according to the temperature
inside the projector.
Air Circulation
Air Intake Vents
Exhaust Vent
(Hot air exhaust)
20˚
20˚
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Compliance
AC Power Cord for the United Kingdom:
This cord is already fitted with a moulded plug incorporating a fuse, the value of which is indicated on the pin face of the
plug. Should the fuse need to be replaced, an ASTA approved BS 1362 fuse must be used of the same rating, marked thus
. If the fuse cover is detachable, never use the plug with the cover omitted. If a replacement fuse cover is required,
ensure it is of the same colour as that visible on the pin face of the plug (i.e. red or orange). Fuse covers are available from
the Parts Department indicated in your User Instructions.
If the plug supplied is not suitable for your socket outlet, it should be cut off and destroyed.
The end of the flexible cord should be suitably prepared and the correct plug fitted. (See Over.)
WARNING: A PLUG WITH BARED FLEXIBLE CORD IS HAZARDOUS IF ENGAGED IN A LIVE SOCKET
OUTLET.
The Wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
Green-and-yellow ············ Earth
Blue ································· Neutral
Brown ······························ Live
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this apparatus may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying
the terminals in your plug proceed as follows:
The wire which is coloured green-and-yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked by the letter E
or by the safety earth symbol or coloured green or green-and-yellow.
The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black.
The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.
WARNING: THIS APPARATUS MUST BE EARTHED.
The AC Power Cord supplied with this projector meets the requirement for use in the country you purchased it.
AC Power Cord for the United States and Canada:
AC Power Cord used in the United States and Canada is listed by the Underwriters Laboratories
(UL) and certified by the Canadian Standard Association (CSA).
AC Power Cord has a grounding-type AC line plug. This is a safety feature to be sure that the plug
will fit into the power outlet. Do not try to defeat this safety feature. Should you be unable to insert
the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician.
THE SOCKET-OUTLET SHOULD BE INSTALLED NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AND EASILY ACCESSIBLE.
AC POWER CORD REQUIREMENT
Federal Communication Commission Notice
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures :
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Use of shielded cable is required to comply with class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.
Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the instructions. If such changes or
modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment.
Model Number : PLV-Z4
Trade Name : Sanyo
Responsible party : SANYO FISHER COMPANY
Address : 21605 Plummer Street, Chatsworth, California 91311
Telephone No. : (818)998-7322
ASA
GROUND
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Part Names and Functions
SERVICEPORT
HDMI COMPUTER
COMPONENT1
COMPONENT2
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
Pb/CbYPr/Cr
Bottom
Back
!2 !3 !4
!5 Adjustable Feet
!6 Lamp Cover
!7 RGB Panel Cleaning Hole Cover
!1
!6
!5
!1 Terminals and Connectors
!2 Power Cord Connector
!3 Main On/Off Switch
!4 Air Intake Vents/Air Filters
q Exhaust Vent
CAUTION
Hot air is exhausted from the exhaust vent.
Do not put heat-sensitive objects near this
side.
Front
q
w
e r
yt
u
o
w Top Controls and Indicators
e Automatic Slide Shutter
r Projection Lens
t Focus Ring
y Zoom Lever
u Infrared Remote Receiver
i Vertical Lens Shift Ring (Up/Down)
o Horizontal Lens Shift Ring (Left/Right)
!0 Lens Shift Lock
!7
i !0
Air flow
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Part Names and Functions
q COMPUTER
Connect the computer output, or RGB Scart 21-pin video
output to this connector (p.17).
Rear Terminal
q wte
y
VIDEO
Connect the composite video output from video
equipment to this jack (p.16).
e COMPONENT 1 or 2
Connect the component video output to these jacks
(p.16).
w S-VIDEO
Connect the S-Video output from video equipment to
this jack (p.16).
r SERVICE PORT
This jack is used to service the projector.
r
y
t
HDMI
Connect the HDMI output from video equipment to this
terminal (p.17).
S-VIDEO
HDMI COMPUTER
VIDEO
COMPONENT1
COMPONENT2
Pb/CbYPr/Cr
SERVICEPORT
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Part Names and Functions
Top Control
qwer
t y u i
i INPUT button
Select an input source (p.24).
t MENU button
Open or close the On-Screen Menu (p.20).
e WARNING indicator
Emits a red light when the projector detects an abnormal
condition. It also blinks red when the internal
temperature of the projector exceeds the operating
range (p.41, 49).
w
POWER indicator
- Lights red while the projector is in stand-by mode.
- Lights green during operations.
- Blinks red during the cooling-off period.
- Blinks green in the Power management mode (p.37).
When the automatic slide shutter is closed during
operations, it blinks orange (p.49).
u POINT
eedd77 88
buttons
Select an item or adjust the setting values in the OnScreen Menu, or use them to pan the image in the
Normal through mode (p.34).
y OK button
Execute the item selected or use it to access the submenu items (p.20).
r LAMP REPLACE indicator
Emits a yellow light when the life of the projection lamp
draws to an end (p.46, 49).
q POWER ON-OFF button
Turn the projector on or off (p.18, 19).
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Part Names and Functions
Remote Control
qwe
!4
r LAMP CONTROL button
Select a lamp mode (p.22, 29).
e LIGHT button
Light up the remote control buttons for about 10 seconds
(p.22).
w NO SHOW button
Temporarily turn off the image on the screen (p.23).
!2 COLOR button
Adjust the color intensity of a projected image (p.23, 28).
q POWER ON-OFF button
Turn the projector on or off (p.18, 19).
!0
r
!3
u
!5
t
o
!1
!6
y
i
i BRIGHTNESS button
Adjust the brightness of a projected image (p.23, 28).
!2
t MENU button
Open or close the On-Screen Menu (p.20).
y POINT
eedd77 88
buttons
Select an item or adjust the setting values in the On-Screen
Menu, or use them to pan the image in the Normal through
mode (p.34).
u SCREEN button
Select a screen size (p.23, 33
).
o LENS IRIS button
Adjust the lens iris (p.23, 29).
!0 INPUT buttons
Select an input source (p.24
).
!1 IMAGE buttons
Select an image level (p.23, 27).
!3 CONTRAST button
Adjust the contrast of a projected image (p.23, 28).
!4 IMAGE ADJ. button
Display the Image adj. Menu items one at a time and directly
adjust its image level (p.23, 28).
!5 OK button
Execute the selected item or access the sub-menu items
(p.20).
!6 RESET button
Reset to the previous figure.
This function is limited to when selecting the Image
Adjustment (p.28 ~ 31), Picture Adjustment (p.32) and the
Keystone function in the Setting (p.35).
!7
!7 FREEZE button
Freeze the picture on the screen (p.22).
LIGHT
LAMP CONTROL
LAMP
MENU
SCREEN
BRIGHTNESS
BRIGHT
LENS IRIS
IRIS
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
NO
SHOW
OK
IMAGE ADJ.
CONTRAST
CONT.
PRESET
COMPONENT 1
COMPONENT 2
C2
INPUT
C1
FREEZE
RESET
IMAGE
COLOR
IMAGE
USER
HDMI
PC
CXTS
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Part Names and Functions
To insure safe operation, please observe the following precautions:
● Use two (2) AA or LR06 type alkaline batteries.
● Always replace batteries in sets.
● Do not use a new battery with a used battery.
● Avoid contact with water or liquid.
● Do not expose the remote control to moisture or heat.
● Do not drop the remote control.
● If the battery has leaked on the remote control, carefully wipe the case clean and install new batteries.
● Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
● Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
Point the remote control toward the projector (Infrared Remote Receiver) when pressing any buttons. Maximum operating
range for the remote control is about 16.4’ (5 m) and 60 degrees in front of the projector.
16.4’
(5 m)
60°
Remote Control Battery Installation
Remote Control Operating Range
Pull up the lid
and open it.
Open the battery
compartment lid.
Install new batteries
into the compartment.
Replace the compartment lid.
Two AA size batteries
For correct polarity (+ and
–), be sure battery terminals
are in contact with pins in
the compartment.
12 3
* When the batteries of the remote control are replaced, the remote
control code automatically returns to the initial code (Code 1) (p.38).
Remote control
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Installation
Projection angle can be adjusted up to 7.7 degrees with the
adjustable feet.
Rotate the adjustable feet and tilt the projector to the proper
height; to raise the feet, rotate the both feet clockwise.
1
Adjustable Feet
To lower or to retract the adjustable feet, rotate the both feet
counterclockwise.
Keystone distortion of the projected image can be corrected
by menu operation (p.35).
2
Positioning the Projector
Adjustable Feet
✔Note:
• The brightness in the room has a great influence on picture quality. It is recommended to limit ambient lighting in order to obtain the best image.
• All measurements are approximate and may vary from the actual sizes.
This projector is designed to project on a flat projection surface having a focus range of 3.9’ (1.2 m) to 30.2’ (9.2 m) at
maximum zoom and 7.9’ (2.4 m) to 30.2’ (9.2 m) at minimum zoom. Refer to the figure and table below for the screen size
and distance between the projector and a screen.
30.2’ (9.2 m)
15.1’ (4.6 m)
9.8’ (3.0 m)
7.9’ (2.4 m)
Screen Size
(W x H) mm
16 : 9 aspect ratio
Zoom (min)
40”
Zoom (max)
886 x 498
7.9’ (2.4m)
3.9’ (1.2m)
80”
1771 x 996
16.0’ (4.9 m)
7.9’ (2.4 m)
100”
2214 x 1245
20.0’ (6.1 m)
9.8’ (3.0m)
150”
3321 x 1868
30.2’ (9.2 m)
15.1’ (4.6 m)
300”
6641 x 3736
––-––
30.2’ (9.2 m)
(Inch Diagonal)
(Center)
Max. Zoom
Min. Zoom
3.9’ (1.2 m)
300”
40”
100”
80”
50”
40”
150”
75”
150”
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Installation
HDMI COMPUTER
COMPON
COMPON
VIDEO
S-VIDEO
Pb/CbYPr/Cr
This projector uses nominal input voltages of 100-120V or 200240V AC and it automatically selects a correct input voltage. It is
designed to work with the single-phase power systems having a
grounded neutral conductor. To reduce the risk of electrical shock,
do not plug into any other type of power system.
If you are not sure of the type of power being supplied, consult
your authorized dealer or service station.
Connect the projector with all peripheral equipment before turning
on the projector. (See pages 16 ~ 17 for connection.)
CAUTION
For safety, unplug the AC power cord when the projector is not
in use.
When the projector is connected to an outlet with the AC power
cord and the Main On/Off switch is on, it is in stand-by mode
and consumes a little electric power. Turn the Main On/Off
switch off when the projector is not in use.
Connecting the AC Power Cord
Connect the AC power cord (supplied) to the
projector.
The AC outlet must be near this equipment and must
be easily accessible.
NOTE ON THE POWER CORD
AC power cord must meet the requirements of the country where you use the projector.
Confirm the AC plug type with the chart below and a proper AC power cord must be used.
If the supplied AC power cord does not match your AC outlet, contact your sales dealer.
To power cord
connector on your
projector.
Projector side AC outlet side
Ground
To the AC outlet.
(120 V AC)
For Continental Europe
For the U.S.A. and Canada
For the U.K.
To the AC outlet.
(200 - 240 V AC)
To the AC outlet.
(200 - 240 V AC)
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Installation
The projection lens can be moved up and down or left and right manually with the Lens Shift Rings, enabling you to adjust
the position of a projected image. After adjusting the position, lock the lens with the Lens Shift Lock.
V
V
uppermost
W
1/2W
Horizontal Lens Shift Ring
(Left/Right)
Move the projection lens to the left or right with the Horizontal
Lens Shift Ring.
Move the projection lens up or down with the Vertical Lens Shift
Ring.
Vertical Lens Shift Ring
(Up/Down)
V
V
W
1/2W
downmost
leftmost rightmost
Vertical Lens Shift (Up/Down)
Horizontal Lens Shift (Left/Right)
Moving the Lens
✔Note:
• The best image is generally obtained at the center axis of the lens shift.
• When moving the projection lens to the left or right to its maximum limit, the vertical lens shift function does not work to its maximum limit; when moving the
projection lens up or down to its maximum limit, the horizontal lens shift function does not work to its maximum limit.
Lens Shift Lock
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Installation
Connecting to Video Equipment (Video, S-Video)
Video Equipment
S-video
Cable
S-VIDEO
Output
S-VIDEOVIDEO
Composite
Video Output
Video Cable
(RCA x 1)
Video, S-video
Use the supplied video cable or a S-video cable (commercially
available).
Note:
When connecting cables, the power cords of both the projector and external
equipment should be disconnected from the AC outlet.
Video Equipment
Component Video Output
(Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr)
COMPONENT
Component
Use a component cable (optional).
Connecting to Video Equipment (Component)
Component
Cable
(RCA x 3)
✔Note:
• See page 55 for ordering optional cables.
This projector can be connected up to six equipment at one time. See the figures below for the connections.
HDMI COMPUTER
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
Pb/CbYPr/Cr
COMPONENT1
COMPONENT2
SERVICEPORT
HDMI COMPUTER
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
Pb/CbY Pr/Cr
COMPONENT1
COMPONENT2
SERVICEPORT
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Installation
Connecting to a Computer
RGB Scart
Use a Scart-VGA cable (optional).
Video Equipment
COMPUTER
RGB Scart
21-pin Output
Scart-VGA
Cable
Video Equipment
HDMI
HDMI
Cable
HDMI
Use a HDMI cable (optional) for HDMI output.
Connecting to Video Equipment (HDMI, RGB Scart)
HDMI Video
Output
Note:
When connecting cables, the power cords of both the projector and external
equipment should be disconnected from the AC outlet.
✔Note:
• See page 55 for ordering optional cables.
COMPUTER
IBM-compatible or Macintosh computer
Monitor Out
Computer (Analog)
Use a VGA cable (commercially available) or a DVI-VGA cable
(commercially available).
DVI-VGA
Cable
VGA
Cable
HDMI COMPUTER
S-VIDEO
VIDEO
Pb/CbYPr/Cr
COMPONENT1
COMPONENT2
SERVICEPORT
S-VIDEO
HDMI COMPUTER
VIDEO
Pb/CbYPr/Cr
COMPONENT1
COMPONENT2
SERVICEPORT
S-VIDEO
HDMI COMPUTER
VIDEO
Pb/CbYPr/Cr
COMPONENT1
COMPONENT2
SERVICEPORT
Connect the projector’s AC power cord into an AC outlet and
turn the Main On/Off switch on. The POWER indicator lights
red.
Press the POWER ON-OFF button on the top control or on
the remote control. The POWER indicator turns green and
the cooling fans start to operate. The automatic slide shutter
opens, and then a preparation display appears on the screen
and the countdown will start.
2
3
1
4
After the countdown, the input source that was selected the
last time will appear on the screen.
Tu r ning On the Projector
Complete peripheral connections (with a computer, VCR,
etc.) before turning on the projector.
Selected Input Source
OFF ON
Main On/Off switch
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Basic Operation
✔Note:
• If the automatic slide shutter is half-open, projector will not be turned on and the
POWER indicator will blink orange. In this case, press the POWER ON-OFF button
again.
• When “Countdown off” or “Off” is selected in the Display function, the countdown
will not be shown on the screen (p.36).
• During the countdown period, all operations are invalid.
Top Control
Remote Control
POWER indicator
POWER
ON-OFF
button
Automatic Slide Shutter
Do not touch the slide shutter while it is
moving, as this could cause injury or the
projector to malfunction.
Use this tab when handling manually.
NO
HOW
FREEZE
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Basic Operation
Press the POWER ON-OFF button on the top control or on
the remote control. “Power off?” appears on the screen.
Press the POWER ON-OFF button again to turn off the
projector.
(When the Power off confirmation function is “Off”, the
projector will be turned off without confirmation. (See
“Power off confirmation” in the Setting Menu on page 37.)
The automatic slide shutter closes and the POWER indicator
starts to blink red. The blinking continues for about 60
seconds while the cooling fans are operating.
1
TO MAINTAIN THE LIFE OF LAMP, ONCE YOU TURN
THE PROJECTOR ON, WAIT AT LEAST FIVE (5)
MINUTES BEFORE TURNING IT OFF.
DO NOT UNPLUG THE AC POWER CORD WHILE THE
COOLING FANS ARE RUNNING OR BEFORE THE
POWER INDICATOR STOPS BLINKING. OTHERWISE IT
WILL RESULT IN SHORTENING THE LAMP LIFE.
2
When the projector has cooled down enough to be turned on
again, the POWER indicator will become red. Then you can
turn the Main On/Off switch off and unplug the AC power
cord.
“Power off?” disappears after 4 seconds.
Tu r ning Off the Projector
✔Note:
•If the automatic slide shutter is closed during operation, the projector is automatically
turned off for safety. Be sure to turn off the projector by pressing the POWER ONOFF button on the top control or on the remote control after use.
• While the POWER indicator is blinking, the lamp is being cooled down and the
projector can not be turned on. Wait until the POWER indicator becomes red to be
turned on again.
•Do not operate the projector continuously without rest. Continuous use may result in
shortening the lamp life. Turn off the projector and rest it for about an hour in every
24 hours.
• The running speed of cooling fans is changed according to the temperature inside
the projector.
• If the WARNINGindicator blinks or emits a red light, see “Warning Indicator” on
page 41.
• Do not put the projector in a case before it is cooled enough.
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Basic Operation
Press the MENU button on the top control or on the remote
control to display the On-Screen Menu.
Use the Point ed buttons to highlight or select a main menu
item. Press the Point
8 or OK buttons to access the sub-
menu items. (The selected item is highlighted in ORANGE.)
Return to the main menu by pressing the Point 7 button. To
exit the On-Screen Menu, press the MENU button again.
Use the Point ed buttons to select the desired sub-menu
item and press the Point
8 or OK buttons to access the
selected item.
1
2
5
3
The projector can be adjusted or set via the On-Screen Menu. The
menus have a hierarchical structure, with a main menu that is
divided into sub-menus, which are further divided into other submenus. Refer to the following pages regarding each adjustment
and setting procedure.
Top Control
Point
Right or OK
buttons
OK button
POINT buttons
(Arrows-marked)
Remote Control
MENU button
How to Operate the On-Screen Menu
MENU button
OK button
POINT buttons
(Arrows-marked)
On-Screen Menu (Main Menu)
On-Screen Menu (Sub-Menu)
The selected item is
highlighted in ORANGE.
Use the Point 7 8 or OK buttons to adjust the setting or
switch between each mode and press the OK or Point
8
buttons to activate it and return to the sub-menu.
4
NO
LAMP
MENU
SCREEN
FREEZE
SHOW
RESET
OK
IMAGE
IMAGE ADJ.
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Basic Operation
Menu and its Functions
q
w
e
r
t
y
u
i
q Image
Select an image level from among Creative cinema, Pure cinema, Natural, Living, Dynamic, Powerful,
Vivid, User Image 1 ~ 4 (p.27).
w
Image adj.
Adjust Brightness, Contrast, Color, Tint, Color temp., White balance (R/G/B), Sharpness, Lamp control,
Gamma, Progressive, Lens iris, Advanced menu, Reset, Store (p.28 ~ 31).
e Picture adj.
Select Overscan, Horizontal, Vertical, Auto adj., Fine sync and Total dots to adjust the parameters to
match with the input signal format (p.32).
r Screen
Set the screen size from among Full, Full through, Zoom, Caption in, Normal, Normal through, Natural
wide 1, Natural wide 2 (p.33 ~ 34).
t Input
Select an input source from among Video, S-video, Component 1, Component 2, HDMI and Computer.
For Video and S-video input, select a video system from AUTO, PAL, SECAM, NTSC, NTSC4.43, PAL-M,
PAL-N (p.24 ~ 26).
y Setting
Change various settings; Language, Advanced menu, Menu position, Keystone, Mounting, Rear, HDMI
setup, Blue back, Display, Logo, Power off confirmation, Capture, Power management, Remote control,
Shutter demo, Cleaning, Panel adjustment, Lamp counter reset, Factory default (p.35 ~ 39).
u Information
Display Signal, H-sync freq., V-sync freq. of the projected screen and the Lamp Time (p.40).
i Guide
The key operation is displayed.
Main Menu Sub-Menu
For the detailed menu contents, see the Menu Tree on pages 50 ~ 51.
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Basic Operation
Zoom and Focus Adjustment
Rotate the Zoom Lever to zoom in and out.
Rotate the Focus Ring to focus the image.
Zoom Lever
Focus Ring
For some frequently used operations, using the remote control is advisable. Just pressing one of the buttons enables you to
make the operation, and no need for calling up the On-Screen Menu.
Press the FREEZE button to freeze the picture on the screen. To
cancel the Freeze function, press the FREEZE button again or
press any other button.
FREEZE button
LAMP CONTROL button
Press the LAMP CONTROL button to select a lamp mode for
changing the brightness of the screen.
Normal . . . . . Normal brightness.
Auto 1 . . . . . The brightness according to the input signal.
Auto 2 . . . . . Less bright and lower-sound than Auto 1.
Eco . . . . . . . Lower brightness reduces the lamp power
consumption.
The lamp mode is automatically switched to the Eco mode under
no signal input.
LAMP
CONTROL
button
FREEZE
button
LIGHT button
Press the LIGHT button to light up the remote control buttons. The
lights will be automatically turned off when no buttons on the
remote control are pressed for 10 seconds.
LIGHT
button
Remote Control Operation
Remote Control
✔Note:
• See the next page for other buttons.
LIGHT
LAMP CONTROL
LAMP
MENU
SCREEN
NO
SHOW
OK
IMAGE ADJ.
FREEZE
RESET
IMAGE
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Basic Operation
Press the NO SHOW button to black out the image. To restore to
normal, press the NO SHOW button again or press any other
button.
“No Show” disappears after 4 seconds.
NO SHOW button
NO SHOW
button
Remote Control
RESET
button
RESET button
Press the RESET button to reset the adjusted data. All
adjustments return to their previous figures. When selecting a
main menu item, its entire sub-menu items will be reset. When
selecting a sub-menu item, only the selected item will be reset.
This function is limited to when selecting the Image Level
Adjustment (p.28 ~ 31), Picture Adjustment (p.32) and the
Keystone function in the Setting (p.35).
IMAGE ADJ. button
Press the IMAGE ADJ. button to display the Image adj. Menu
items one at a time and directly adjust the selected item. See
page 28 for details.
SCREEN button
Press the SCREEN button to select the desired screen size. See
page 33 for details.
IMAGE
ADJ.
button
SCREEN
button
✔Note:
• See the previous page for other buttons.
BRIGHTNESS button
To adjust the brightness, press the BRIGHTNESS button to display
the adjustment bar and use the Point
7 8 buttons to adjust the
brightness. Press the MENU button after adjusting. See page 28
for details.
CONTRAST button
To adjust the contrast, press the CONTRAST button to display the
adjustment bar and use the Point
7 8 buttons to adjust the
contrast. Press the MENU button after adjusting. See page 28 for
details.
COLOR button
To adjust the color, press the COLOR button to display the
adjustment bar and use the Point
7 8 buttons to adjust the color.
Press the MENU button after adjusting. See page 28 for details.
LENS IRIS button
To adjust the lens iris, press the LENS IRIS button to display the
adjustment bar and use the Point
7 8 buttons to adjust the lens
iris. Press the MENU button after adjusting. See page 29 for
details.
IMAGE buttons
Press the IMAGE buttons to select the desired image level of the
screen. See page 27 for details.
CONTRAST
button
COLOR
button
IMAGE
buttons
BRIGHTNESS
button
LENS IRIS
button
✔Note:
• If you press the OK button after adjusting each Image adj. Menu item or the
brightness, contrast, color and lens iris, it enters the On-Screen Menu.
LAMP CONTROL
BRIGHTNESS
LAMP
MENU
SCREEN
BRIGHT
LENS IRIS
IRIS
NO
SHOW
OK
IMAGE ADJ.
CONTRAST
CONT.
IMAGE
PRESET
FREEZE
RESET
IMAGE
COLOR
USER
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Input
Input Source and System Selection
Choose an input source by pressing the INPUT button on the top
control or the INPUT buttons on the remote control.
Top Control
INPUT button
Press the VIDEO, S-VIDEO, C1, C2, HDMI or PC buttons on the
remote control according to the input source.
Remote ControlINPUT buttons
INPUT buttons: VIDEO/S-VIDEO/C1/C2/HDMI/PC
When the video input signal is connected to the
VIDEO jack, select VIDEO.
VIDEO
When the video input signal is connected to the SVIDEO jack, select S-VIDEO.
S-VIDEO
When the video input signal is connected to the YPb/Cb-Pr/Cr jacks, select C1 or C2.
C1/C2
When the video input signal is connected to the
HDMI terminal, select HDMI.
HDMI
INPUT button
Video
S-video
PC When the computer input signal is connected to the
COMPUTER connector, select PC.
Component 1
Component 2
HDMI
Computer
✔Note:
• Before selecting an input source with these buttons, each input must be set on a
proper signal form via menu operation on pages 25 and 26.
COMPONENT 1
VIDEO
C1
COMPONENT 2
S-VIDEO
C2
INPUT
CXTS
HDMI
PC
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System Menu (Video/S-Video)
If the projector cannot reproduce a proper video image, select a
specific broadcast signal format from among PAL, SECAM, NTSC,
NTSC 4.43, PAL-M, and PAL-N.
Video or S-Video
Component 1 or 2
The projector automatically detects the incoming video system
and adjusts itself to optimize its performance.
When the video system is PAL-M or PAL-N, select the system
manually.
Input
Select the Input Menu with the Point ed buttons and press
the Point
8 or OK buttons to access the sub-menu items.
Use the the Point ed buttons to select an input source and
press the OK or Point
8 buttons. The selected item will be
check marked.
1
2
When the video input signal is connected to the VIDEO or SVIDEO jacks, select Video or S-video respectively.
Menu Operation
Input Menu
When the video input signal is connected to the Y-Pb/Cb-Pr/Cr
jacks, select Component 1 or 2.
The projector automatically detects the incoming video signal and
adjusts itself to optimize its performance.
3
When selecting Video or S-video, press the Point 8 button to
display the System Menu.
4
Use the Point ed buttons to select the desired system and
press the OK or Point
8 buttons.
Video
Input
Auto
The currently set item
is check marked.
Press the Point 8 button
to display the System
Menu.
PAL / SECAM / NTSC / NTSC4.43 / PAL-M / PAL-N
5
When selecting Computer, press the Point 8 button to
display the Source Select Menu.
6
Use the Point ed buttons to select the desired source and
press the OK or Point
8 buttons.
Use the Point ed buttons
to select the desired
system and press the OK
or Point 8 buttons.
Quit
Exit this menu.
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Input
HDMI
When the video input signal is connected to the HDMI terminal,
select HDMI.
The projector automatically detects the incoming video signal and
adjusts itself to optimize its performance.
If the output signal of video equipment and the input signal of the
projector do not match, you might not get an image with the best
quality.
If the black part of the picture appears unclear (too dark or too
light), try the input signal with “HDMI setup” in the Setting Menu
on page 36.
When the input signal is connected to the COMPUTER connector,
select Computer.
RGB (Analog)
When the input source is analog coming from a
computer connected to the COMPUTER
connector, select RGB (Analog).
RGB (Scart)
When the input terminal is Scart with a DVD
player connected to the COMPUTER connector,
select RGB (Scart).
Source Select Menu
Computer
Input
Computer
Press the Point 8 button
to display the Source
Select Menu.
Use the Point ed buttons
to select the desired
source and press the OK
or Point 8 buttons.
This projector automatically tunes to various types of computers
based on VGA, SVGA, XGA or SXGA with its Multi-scan system
and the Auto adj. function (p.32). If Computer is selected as a
signal source, this projector automatically detects the signal
format and tunes to project a proper image without any additional
setting. (The signal formats provided in this projector is shown on
page 52.)
Quit
Exit this menu.
27
Image
Select the Image Menu with the Point ed buttons and
press the Point
8 or OK buttons to access the sub-menu
items.
1
2
Use the Point ed buttons to select the desired image level
and press the OK or Point
8 buttons. The selected item will
be check marked.
Image Menu
Select the desired image level among Creative cinema, Pure
cinema, Natural, Living, Dynamic, Powerful, Vivid, User Image 1 ~
4 by pressing the IMAGE buttons (PRESET or USER) on the
remote control.
Use the PRESET button to select Creative cinema, Pure cinema,
Natural, Living, Dynamic, Powerful and Vivid. Use the USER
button to select User image 1 ~ 4
.
Image Level Selection
Direct Operation
Menu Operation
IMAGE ADJ.
Remote Control
IMAGE buttons
Suitable for viewing contrasty 3D images in a dark room.
Creative cinema
Suitable for viewing images with quiet tones of color with less
gradation in a dark room.
Pure cinema
User preset images in the Image adj. Menu (p.28 ~ 31).
User image 1 ~ 4
Suitable for viewing faithfully reproduced images without any
control by the projector in a dark room.
Natural
Suitable for viewing video sources such as sports or dramas from
TV with clear and contrasty images in a bright room.
Living
Suitable for viewing contrasty images in a bright room.
Dynamic
Suitable for viewing with a big screen in a bright room.
Powerful
Suitable for viewing contrasty images to a maximum extent.
Vivid
Press the Point d button
to move on to the next
items.
The selected image level.
✔Note:
• The Image Menu cannot be operated without an input signal.
Creative cinema ➜ Pure cinema ➜ Natural ➜
Living ➜ Dynamic ➜ Powerful ➜ Vivid ➜
• • • • •
PRESET button
USER button
User image 1 ➜ User image 2 ➜ User image 3 ➜
User image 4 ➜
• • • • •
Image level selection can be made for each input source.
BRIGHTNESS
CONTRAST
CONT.
IMAGE
PRESET
C1
COLOR
USER
HDMI
BRIGHT
LENS IRIS
IRIS
COMPONENT 1
VIDEO
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Image Adjustment
Select the Image adj. Menu with the Point ed buttons and
press the Point
8 or OK buttons to access the sub-menu
items.
1
2
Use the Point ed buttons to select the desired item and
press the Point
8 or OK buttons to access the selected item.
The adjustment bar will be displayed.
Image adj. Menu
Press the Point 7 button to decrease the contrast; press the Point
8 button to increase the contrast. (From -31 to +31.)
Press the Point 7 button to decrease the brightness; press the
Point
8 button to increase the brightness. (From -31 to +31.)
Contrast
Brightness
Press the Point 7 button to decrease the intensity of the color;
press the Point
8 button to increase the intensity of the color.
(From -31 to +31.)
Use the Point 7 8 buttons to adjust the tint value to obtain a
proper color balance. (From -31 to +31.)
Color
Tint
Image Level Adjustment
Use the Point 7 8 buttons to select the desired Color temp. level.
(High, Mid, Low1, Low2, or Low3.)
Color temp.
IMAGE ADJ. button
Direct Operation
Press the IMAGE ADJ. button on the remote control to display the
Image adj. Menu items one at a time and directly adjust the
selected item.
Use the Point
ed buttons to select the desired item and the Point
7 8 buttons to adjust the settings. Press the MENU button after
adjusting.
If you press the OK button after adjusting each item, it enters the
On-Screen Menu.
Menu Operation
Remote Control
The selected item.
Use the Point 7 8 buttons
to adjust the setting values
and press the OK button.
If you press the Point
d
button, the next item can
be selected.
Press the Point
8 or OK
buttons to access the
selected item. The adjustment bar will be displayed.
3
Use the Point 7 8 buttons to adjust the setting values and
press the OK button.
Brightness ➜ Contrast ➜ Color ➜ Tint ➜ Color
temp. ➜ Red ➜ Green ➜ Blue ➜ Sharpness ➜
Lamp control ➜ Gamma ➜ Progressive ➜ Lens
iris ➜ Lamp iris ➜ Auto black stretch➜ Contrast
enhancement ➜ Transient improvement ➜ Gain
R/G/B ➜ Offset R/G/B ➜ Gamma R/G/B ➜
• • • • •
Image level can be adjusted for each input source and the adjustment is kept until the projector is turned off.
✔Note:
• Tint cannot be selected when the video system is PAL, SECAM, PAL-M, or PAL-N
except for 575i.
• The Image adj. Menu cannot be operated without an input signal.
Go on to the next page...
OK
IMAGE ADJ.
CONTRAST
CONT.
RESET
IMAGE
COLOR
MENU
SCREEN
BRIGHTNESS
BRIGHT
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