Page 2 - Contents
1 Contents Contents........................................................................... 1 About this manual... .......................................................................................... 2 Operation During Projection .......................................... 3 Image Operations...
Page 4 - Operation During Projection; Adjusting Image Brightness; To adjust image brightness; Image Operations During Projection
3 Operation During Projection This section explains the various types of operations you can perform while the projector is projecting an image. You can perform the following operations while projecting an image. z Image brightness adjustment z Color mode selection z Image zooming z Momentary cut off...
Page 5 - Selecting the Color Mode; To change the color mode; Zooming an Image
4 Selecting the Color Mode You can select from among five different color mode settings to optimize the projected image in accordance with image contents and projection conditions. To change the color mode 1 Press the [COLOR MODE] key. z This displays the color mode selection window. The currently s...
Page 6 - Momentarily Cutting Off the Input Source Image; Note; Freezing an Image; To freeze the projected image
5 Momentarily Cutting Off the Input Source Image 1 Press the [BLANK] key. z This temporarily cuts off the image from the input source and projects a black screen in its place. 2 To resume projection of the image from the input source, press the [BLANK] key (or [ESC] key). Note You can specify projec...
Page 7 - Displaying a Pointer in the Projected Image; To select the pointer type
6 Displaying a Pointer in the Projected Image You can select from among eight different pointer styles, including various arrow styles, for display in the projected image. Pointers can be used during a presentation to indicate or highlight a specific part of the image. Note Depending on the pointer ...
Page 8 - Changing the aspect ratio of the projected image
7 Press the [ASPECT] key to toggle the aspect ratio of the displayed image between 4:3 and 16:9. Note z The aspect ratio setting affects the projected image only when the input source is VIDEO or component. z When the input source is a component signal with an aspect ratio of 16:9, the aspect ratio ...
Page 10 - Configuring Advanced Projector Settings; Displaying the Setup Menu; Configuring Setup Menu Settings; Basic Setup Menu Operations
9 Configuring Advanced Projector Settings Your projector has a setup menu that you can use to configure advanced settings. Displaying the Setup Menu Pressing the [MENU] key displays the menu shown below in the center of the projection screen. Note You can position the setup menu in the center or on ...
Page 11 - Basic Setup Menu Example
10 Basic Setup Menu Example The procedure below shows how to configure the following three settings:• Image Adjustment J Contrast • Image Adjustment J Color Mode • Option Settings 1 J Eco Mode Note z Certain settings on the setup menu cannot be changed while there is no input signal to the projector...
Page 14 - Setup Menu Contents
13 To restore all settings on the setup menu to their initial factory defaults 1 Press the [MENU] key to display the setup menu. 2 Use the [ T ] key to select “Restore All Defaults”, and then press the [ENTER] key. z This displays a confirmation message asking if you want to initialize all settings....
Page 15 - Image Adjustment Main Menu
14 Image Adjustment Main Menu Setting Name Input Setting Unit Description Brightness RCVU Source Specific Use this sub-menu to adjust the brightness of the projected image. A larger value produces a brighter image. Contrast RCVU Source Specific Use this sub-menu to adjust the contrast of the project...
Page 17 - About the “Signal Specific” Setting Unit; Screen Settings Main Menu
16 About the “Signal Specific” Setting Unit For the items that have “Signal Specific” in the “Setting Unit” column of the above table, the setting is saved for the specific type of signal (XGA/60Hz, SXGA/60Hz, etc.) that is being input when the setting is performed, and not for a specific input sour...
Page 20 - Input Settings Main Menu
19 Input Settings Main Menu Setting Name Input Setting Unit Description RGB Input RC UV N Single Use this sub-menu to specify manually the type of signal being input from the projector’s RGB input terminal. Auto * : Automatically detects the signal being input from the RGB input terminal and configu...
Page 21 - Option Settings 1 Main Menu
20 Option Settings 1 Main Menu Setting Name Input Setting Unit Description Menu Position RCVUN Single Use this sub-menu to specify the display position of the setup menu as either the center or the left side of the screen. * : Select this option to display the setup menu in the center of the screen....
Page 23 - Option Settings 2 Main Menu
22 Option Settings 2 Main Menu Setting Name Input Setting Unit Description Zoom Memory RCVUN Single Use this sub-menu to turn zoom memory on or off. Zoom memory lets you save the zoom setting when the projector is turned off, so it can be restored automatically the next time the projector is turned ...
Page 24 - Operational Info Main Menu
23 Operational Info Main Menu Setting Name Input Setting Unit Description Lamp Time RCVUN Single This sub-menu item shows the cumulative number of hours the current lamp has been used to date. Use this value as a reference when deciding whether or not the current lamp needs to be replaced. For detai...
Page 25 - Restore All Defaults Main Menu
24 Restore All Defaults Main Menu Setting Name Input Setting Unit Description Restore All Defaults RCV U N Single This sub-menu returns all sub-menu items on all main menus to their initial default settings. This operation can be performed regardless of the currently selected input source and regard...
Page 26 - User Maintenance; Cleaning the Projector Exterior; Cleaning the Projector
25 User Maintenance Periodically clean the projector exterior, lens, intake vents, and exhaust vents on a regular basis. Important! z Always make sure that the projector has cooled sufficiently before cleaning it. If the projector is turned on, perform the following steps before cleaning it. 1 Turn ...
Page 27 - Caution; To check the current lamp use time; When to replace the lamp; Replacing the Lamp
26 Important! z Continued use of the projector after dust has accumulated around the intake vents can cause overheating of internal components and lead to malfunction. z Certain operating conditions also can cause dirt and dust to accumulate around the projector's exhaust vents on the front. If this...
Page 29 - To replace the lamp
28 To replace the lamp Important! When replacing the lamp, use the special screwdriver that comes with the replacement lamp. The projector does not come with a screwdriver. 1 Turn off the projector and unplug its AC power cord. 2 Wait for about 60 minutes to allow the projector’s current lamp to coo...
Page 30 - Resetting the Lamp Time
29 6 Use the lamp cartridge handle to pull the lamp cartridge from the projector. 7 Insert the new lamp cartridge as far as it will go, as shown in the illustration. z After inserting the lamp cartridge, lay its handle down in the position shown in the illustration under step 5 on this page. Caution...
Page 31 - To reset the lamp time; To reset the lamp time after exceeding the lamp life
30 To reset the lamp time 1 Turn on the projector. 2 Press the [MENU] key to display the setup menu. 3 Press the [ T ] key to select “Operational Info”, and then press the [ENTER] key. 4 Press the [ENTER] key. z This causes the message “Reset Lamp Time?” to appear. 5 Press the [ S ] key to select “Y...
Page 32 - Appendix; Remote Controller Range; Remote Controller Signal Range
31 Appendix When performing an operation on the remote controller, point it at the remote control signal receiver on the back or front of the projector. The following illustration shows the range of the remote controller signal. Remote Controller Range The allowable distance between the remote contr...
Page 33 - Connecting to a Component Video Output Device
32 Some video devices are equipped with a component video output terminal. You can use an optionally available VESA to component video adapter (SP-VESA-ADPT-R) and a component video cable to connect the RGB input terminal of the projector to the component video output terminal of a video device. Imp...
Page 34 - Full-screen Display of an RGB Image
33 Full-screen Display of an RGB Image The projector outputs images using XGA (1024 pixels × 768 pixels) video resolution. When the input signal from the computer connected to the projector is not an XGA signal, “Resize Image To Fit” automatically enlarges or reduces the image so it matches the proj...
Page 35 - Reattaching the Lens Cover
34 Use the following procedure to replace the lens cover if it should accidentally become detached from the projector. 1 Insert the nub ( ) of the left tab of the lens cover into the depression ( ) of the tab under the lens. z When performing the above step, make sure that the lens cover is open...
