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    							Operation 31 7. To reduce size of the picture, press Mode/Enter to switch back to the zoom in/out 
    functionality, and press AUTO to restore the picture to its original size. You can also 
    press   repeatedly until it is restored to the original size.
    The picture can only be navigated after the picture is magnified. You can further magnify the 
    picture while searching for details.
    Selecting the aspect ratio
    The aspect ratio is the ratio of the image width to the image height. Most analog TV and 
    computers are in 4:3 ratio, which is the default for this projector, and digital TV and DVDs 
    are usually in 16:9 ratio.
    With the advent of digital signal processing, digital display devices like this projector can 
    dynamically stretch and scale the image output to a different aspect than that of the image 
    input signal. 
    To change the projected image ratio (no matter what aspect the source is):
    1. Press Menu/Exit and then press  /  until the DISPLAY menu is highlighted.
    2. Press
      to highlight Aspect Ratio.
    3. Press  /  to select an aspect ratio to suit the format of the video signal and your 
    display requirements.
    About the aspect ratio
    In the pictures below, the black portions are inactive areas and the white portions are active 
    areas. OSD menus can be displayed on those unused black areas.
    1.Auto: Scales an image proportionally to fit the 
    projectors native resolution in its horizontal width. 
    This is suitable for the incoming image which is 
    neither in 4:3 nor 16:9 and you want to make most 
    use of the screen without altering the images aspect 
    ratio.
    2.
    Real: The image is projected as its original 
    resolution, and resized to fit within the display area. 
    For input signals with lower resolutions, the 
    projected image will display smaller than if resized 
    to full screen. You could move the projector 
    towards the screen to increase the image size if 
    necessary. You may also need to refocus the 
    projector after making these adjustments.
    3.4:3: Scales an image so that it is displayed in the 
    center of the screen with a 4:3 aspect ratio. This is 
    most suitable for 4:3 images like computer 
    monitors, standard definition TV and 4:3 aspect 
    DVD movies, as it displays them without aspect 
    alteration.
    16:10 picture
    15:9 picture
    4:3 picture
    16:9 picture
    4:3 picture 
    						
    							Operation 324.16:9: Scales an image so that it is displayed in the 
    center of the screen with a 16:9 aspect ratio. This is 
    most suitable for images which are already in a 16:9 
    aspect, like high definition TV, as it displays them 
    without aspect alteration.
    Optimizing the image
    Selecting a picture mode
    The projector is preset with several predefined 
    picture modes so that you can choose one to suit 
    your operating environment and input signal 
    picture type.
    To select a operation mode that suits your need, 
    you can follow one of the following steps.
    •Press Mode/Enter on the remote control or 
    projector repeatedly until your desired mode is 
    selected.
    •Go to the PICTURE > Picture Mode menu and 
    press  /  to select a desired mode.
    Picture modes for different types of signals
    The picture modes available for different types of signals are listed below.
    PC input signals: D-Sub / Comp. (analog RGB)
    1.Dynamic mode (Default): Maximizes the brightness of the projected image. This 
    mode is suitable for environments where extra-high brightness is required, such as 
    using the projector in well lit rooms.
    2.Presentation mode: Is designed for presentations. The brightness is emphasized in this 
    mode to match PC and notebook coloring.
    3.sRGB mode: Maximizes the purity of RGB colors to provide true-to-life images 
    regardless of brightness setting. It is most suitable for viewing photos taken with an 
    sRGB compatible and properly calibrated camera, and for viewing PC graphic and 
    drawing applications such as AutoCAD.
    4.Cinema mode: Is appropriate for playing colorful movies, video clips from digital 
    cameras or DVs through the PC input for best viewing in a blackened (little light) 
    environment.
    5.User 1/User 2 mode: Recalls the settings customized based on the current available 
    picture modes. See Setting the User 1/User 2 mode on page 33 for details.
    Video input signals: S-Video, Video, D-Sub / Comp. (YPbPr), HDMI
    1.Dynamic mode: Is suitable for playing gamebox-based video games in a normal living 
    room lighting level environment.
    2.Standard mode (Default): Is appropriate for viewing colorful movies, video clips from 
    digital cameras or DVs.
    3.Cinema mode: Is suitable for enjoying dark movies or DVD movies best viewed in a 
    blackened (little light) home cinema or lounge room environment.
    4.User 1/User 2 mode: Recalls the settings customized based on the current available 
    picture modes. See Setting the User 1/User 2 mode on page 33 for details.
    16:9 picture 
    						
    							Operation 33
    Setting the User 1/User 2 mode
    There are two user-definable modes if the current available picture modes are not suitable 
    for your need. You can use one of the picture modes (except the User 1/User 2) as a starting 
    point and customize the settings.
    1. Press Menu/Exit to open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu.
    2. Go to the PICTURE > Picture Mode menu.
    3. Press  /  to select User 1 to User 2.
    4. Press  to highlight Reference Mode.
    This function is only available when User 1, or User 2 mode is selected up in the Picture Mode 
    sub-menu item.
    5. Press  /  to select a picture mode that is closest to your need.
    6. Press  to select a sub-menu item to be changed and adjust the value with  / . 
    See Fine-tuning the image quality in user modes below for details.
    7. When all settings have been done, highlight Save Settings and press Mode/Enter to 
    store the settings.
    8. The confirmation message Setting Saved displays.
    Using Wall Color
    In the situation where you are projecting onto a colored surface such as a painted wall which 
    may not be white, the Wall Color feature can help correct the projected picture’s color to 
    prevent possible color difference between the source and projected pictures.
    To use this function, go to the DISPLAY > Wall Color menu and press  /  to select a 
    color which is the closest to the color of the projection surface. There are several 
    precalibrated colors to choose from: Light Yellow, Pink, Light Green, Blue, and Blackboard.
    Fine-tuning the image quality in user modes
    According to the detected signal type, there are some user-definable functions available 
    when User 1 or User 2 mode is selected. You can make adjustments to these functions based 
    on your needs.
    Adjusting Brightness
    Highlight Brightness in the PICTURE menu and adjust the values by pressing  / on the 
    projector or remote control.
    The higher the value, the brighter the image. And lower 
    the setting, darker the image. Adjust this control so the 
    black areas of the image appear just as black and that 
    detail in the dark areas is visible.
    Adjusting Contrast
    Highlight Contrast in the PICTURE menu and adjust the values by pressing  / on the 
    projector or remote control.
    The higher the value, the greater the contrast. Use this 
    to set the peak white level after you have previously 
    adjusted the Brightness setting to suit your selected 
    input and viewing environment.
    +50+30+70
    0+30-30 
    						
    							Operation 34
    Adjusting Color
    Highlight Color in the PICTURE menu and adjust the values by pressing  / on the 
    projector or remote control.
    Lower setting produces less saturated colors. If the setting is too high, colors on the image 
    will be overpowering, which makes the image unrealistic.
    Adjusting Tint
    Highlight Tint in the PICTURE menu and adjust the values by pressing  / on the 
    projector or remote control.
    The higher the value, the more reddish the picture becomes. The lower the value, the more 
    greenish the picture becomes.
    Adjusting Sharpness
    Highlight Sharpness in the PICTURE menu and adjust the values by pressing  /   on the 
    projector or remote control.
    The higher the value, the sharper the picture becomes. The lower the value, the softer the 
    picture becomes.
    Adjusting Brilliant Color
    Highlight Brilliant Color in the PICTURE menu and select by pressing  / on the 
    projector or remote control.
    This feature utilizes a new color-processing algorithm and system level enhancements to 
    enable higher brightness while providing truer, more vibrant colors in picture. It enables a 
    greater than 50% brightness increase in mid-tone images, which are common in video and 
    natural scenes, so the projector reproduces images in realistic and true colors. If you prefer 
    images with that quality, select On. If you don’t need it, select Off.
    On is the default and recommended selection for this projector. When Off is selected, the 
    Color Temperature function is not available.
    Selecting a Color Temperature
    Highlight Color Temperature in the PICTURE menu and adjust the values by pressing  /
     on the projector or remote control.
    The options available for color temperature* settings vary according to the signal type 
    selected.
    1.T1: With the highest color temperature, T1 makes the image appear the most bluish 
    white than other settings.
    2.T2: Makes images appear bluish white.
    3.T3: Maintains normal colorings for white.
    4.T4: Makes images appear reddish white.
    *About color temperatures:
    There are many different shades that are considered to be white for various purposes. One 
    of the common methods of representing white color is known as the “color temperature”. A 
    white color with a low color temperature appears to be reddish white. A white color with a 
    high color temperature appears to have more blue in it.
    3D Color Management
    In most installation situations, color management will not be necessary, such as in 
    classroom, meeting room, or lounge room situations where lights remain on, or where 
    building external windows allow daylight into the room.  
    						
    							Operation 35 Only in permanent installations with controlled lighting levels such as boardrooms, lecture 
    theaters, or home theaters, should color management be considered. Color management 
    provides fine color control adjustment to allow for more accurate color reproduction, 
    should you require it.
    Proper color management can only be achieved under controlled and reproducible viewing 
    conditions. You will need to use a colorimeter (color light meter), and provide a set of 
    suitable source images to measure color reproduction. These tools are not provided with the 
    p ro j e c to r,  h ow e ve r,  yo u r  p ro j e c to r  s u p p l i e r  s hould be able to provide you with suitable 
    guidance, or even an experienced professional installer.
    The Color Management provides six sets (RGBCMY) of colors to be adjusted. When you 
    select each color, you can independently adjust its range and saturation according to your 
    preference.
    If you have purchased a test disc which contains various color test patterns and can be used 
    to test the color presentation on monitors, TVs, projectors, etc. You can project any image 
    from the disc on the screen and enter the 3D Color Management menu to make 
    adjustments.
    To adjust the settings:
    1. Go to the PICTURE menu and highlight 3D Color Management.
    2. Press Mode/Enter and the 3D Color Management page displays.
    3. Highlight Primary Color and press  /  to select a color from among Red, Yellow, 
    Green, Cyan, Blue, or Magenta.
    4. Press  to highlight Hue and press  /  to select its range. Increase in the range 
    will include colors consisted of more proportions of its two adjacent colors.
    Please refer to the illustration to the right for 
    how the colors relate to each other.
    For example, if you select Red and set its 
    range at 0, only pure red in the projected 
    picture will be selected. Increasing its range 
    will include red close to yellow and red close 
    to magenta.
    5. Press  to highlight Saturation and adjust 
    its values to your preference by pressing  /
    . Every adjustment made will reflect to the 
    image immediately.
    For example, if you select Red and set its 
    value at 0, only the saturation of pure red will be affected.
    6. Press   to highlight Gain and adjust its values to your preference by pressing  / . 
    The contrast level of the primary color you select will be affected. Every adjustment 
    made will reflect to the image immediately. 
    7. Repeat steps 3 to 6 for other color adjustments.
    8. Make sure you have made all of the desired adjustments.
    9. Press Menu/Exit to exit and save the settings.
    Saturation is the amount of that color in a video picture. Lower settings produce less 
    saturated colors; a setting of “0” removes that color from the image entirely. If the saturation 
    is too high, that color will be overpowering and unrealistic.
    RED
    BLUEGREEN Yellow
    Cyan
    Magenta 
    						
    							Operation 36
    Setting the presentation timer
    Presentation timer can indicate the presentation time 
    on the screen to help you achieve better time 
    management when giving presentations. Follow these 
    steps to utilize this function:
    1. Press Timer Setup on the remote control or go to 
    the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Presentation Timer 
    menu and press Mode/Enter to display the 
    Presentation Timer page.
    2. Press  to highlight Timer period and decide 
    the timer period by pressing  / . The length 
    of time can be set from 1 to 5 minutes in 1-
    minute increments and 5 to 240 minutes in 5-
    minute increments.
    If the timer is already on, the timer will restart whenever 
    the Timer period is reset.
    3. Press  to highlight Timer display and choose if you want the timer to show up on 
    the screen by press
    ing /.
    4. Press  to highlight Timer position and set the 
    timer position by pressing  /
    .
    Top-Left Bottom-Left Top-
    Right Bottom-Right
    5. Press  to highlight Timer counting direction and select your desired counting 
    direction by pressing /
    .
    6. Press  to highlight Sound reminder and decide if you want to activate sound 
    reminder by pressing  / . If you select On, a double beep sound will be heard at the 
    last 30 seconds of counting down/up, and a triple beep sound will be produced when 
    the timer is up.
    SelectionDescription
    Always Displays the timer on screen throughout the presentation time.
    1 min/2 min/3 min Displays the timer on screen in the last 1/2/3 minute(s).
    Never Hides the timer throughout the presentation time.
    SelectionDescription
    Count UpIncreases from 0 to the preset time.
    Count DownDecrease from the preset time to 0.
    Presentation TimerTimer period
    Timer display
    Timer position
    Timer counting directionAlways
    Top-Left
    Count Down
    On
    Off
    MENUBack
    Sound reminder15
    5 min5 min
    5 min5 min 
    						
    							Operation 37 7. To activate the presentation timer, press   and 
    press  /  to select On and press Mode/Enter.
    8. A confirmation message displays. Highlight Yes 
    and press Mode/Enter to confirm. You will see 
    the message “Timer is On” displaying on the 
    screen. The timer starts counting at the time the 
    timer is on.
    To cancel the timer, perform the following steps.
    1. Go back to the Presentation Timer page. 
    2. Press   and press  /  to highlight Off and press Mode/Enter. A confirmation 
    message displays.
    3. Highlight Yes and press Mode/Enter to confirm. You will see the message “Timer is 
    Off” displaying on the screen.
    How to use the Timer On key?
    Timer On is a multi-functional key.
    • If the presentation timer is off, pressing this key 
    displays a confirmation message. You can decide 
    whether to activate the timer or not by following 
    the on-screen instruction.
    • If the timer is already on, pressing this key 
    displays a confirmation message. You can decide 
    whether to restart, continue or turn off the timer 
    by following the on-screen instruction.
    Hiding the image
    In order to draw the audiences full attention to the 
    presenter, you can use BLANK on the projector or 
    remote control to hide the screen image. Press any key 
    on the projector or remote control to restore the 
    image. The word BLANK appears at the lower right 
    corner of the screen while the image is hidden.
    You can set the blank time in the 
    SYSTEM SETUP: 
    Basic > Blank Timer menu to let the projector return 
    the image automatically after a period of time when 
    there is no action taken on the blank screen. 
    Once BLANK is pressed, the projector enters Economic mode automatically.
    Do not block the projection lens from projecting as this could cause the blocking object to 
    become heated and deformed or even cause a fire.
    Are you sure to turn on the 
    presentation timer?
    Yes
    No
    NOTICE 
    						
    							Operation 38
    Locking control keys
    With the control keys on the projector locked, you can prevent your projector settings from 
    being changed accidentally (by children, for example). When the Panel Key Lock is on, no 
    control keys on the projector will operate except Power.
    1. Press / on the projector or remote control 
    or go to the 
    SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Panel 
    Key Lock menu
    , and select On by pressing  /
     on the projector or remote control. 
    2. A confirmation message displays. Select Yes to 
    confirm.
    To release panel key lock, press and hold / for 3 
    seconds on the projector or remote control.
    You can also use the remote control to enter the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Panel Key Lock 
    and press  /  to select Off.
    • Keys on the remote control are still in use when panel key lock is enabled.
    • If you press Power to turn off the projector without disabling panel key lock, the projector 
    will still be in locked status the next time it is turned on.
    Freezing the image
    Press   on the remote control to freeze the image. 
    The word FREEZE will display in the upper left 
    corner of the screen. To release the function, press any 
    key on the projector or remote control.
    Even if an image is frozen on the screen, the pictures 
    are running on the video or other device. If the 
    connected devices have active audio output, you will 
    still hear the audio even though the image is frozen on 
    screen.
    Utilizing FAQ function
    The INFORMATION menu contains possible solutions to problems encountered by users 
    regarding image quality, installation, special feature operation and service information.
    To get the FAQ information:
    1. Press  /  on the projector or remote 
    control or press Menu/Exit to open the OSD 
    menu and press  /  to highlight the 
    INFORMATION menu.
    2. Press  to highlight FAQ-Image and 
    Installation or FAQ-Features and Service 
    based on the information you want to know.
    3. Press Mode/Enter.
    4. Press  /  to select a problem and press Mode/Enter for possible solutions.
    5. Press Menu/Exit to exit the OSD.
    To exit the OSD menu, press Menu/Exit. 
    						
    							Operation 39
    Operating in a high altitude environment
    We recommend you use the High Altitude Mode when your environment is between 1500 m 
    –3000 m above sea level, and temperature is between 0°C–35°C.
    Do not use the High Altitude Mode if your altitude is between 0 m and 1500 m and temperature 
    is between 0°C and 35°C. The projector will be over cooled, if you turn the mode on under 
    such condition.
    To activate the High Altitude Mode:
    1. Press Menu/Exit and then press  /  until 
    the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu is 
    highlighted.
    2. Press  to highlight High Altitude Mode and 
    press  /  to select On. A confirmation 
    message displays.
    3. Highlight Yes and press Mode/Enter.
    Operation under High Altitude Mode may cause a higher decibel operating noise level 
    because of increased fan speed necessary to improve overall system cooling and 
    performance.
    If you use this projector under other extreme conditions excluding the above, it may display 
    auto shut-down symptoms, which is designed to protect your projector from over-heating. 
    In cases like this, you should switch to High Altitude Mode to solve these symptoms. 
    However, this is not to state that this projector can operate under any and all harsh or 
    extreme conditions.
    Adjusting the sound
    The sound adjustments made as below will have an effect on the projector speaker(s). Be 
    sure you have made a correct connection to the projector audio input. See Connection on 
    page 17 for how the audio input is connected.
    Muting the sound
    To temporarily turn off the sound:
    1. Press Menu/Exit and then press  /  until the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced menu is 
    highlighted.
    2. Press   to highlight Audio Settings and press Mode/Enter. The Audio Settings page 
    displays.
    3. Highlight Mute and press  /  to select On.
    Adjusting the sound level
    To adjust the sound level:
    1. Repeat steps 1-2 above.
    2. Press   to highlight Volume and press  /  to select a desired sound level.
    Turning off the Power on/off ring tone
    To turn off the ring tone:
    1. Repeat steps 1-2 above.
    2. Press   to highlight Power on/off ring tone and press  /  to select Off.
    The only way to change Power on/off ring tone is setting On or Off here. Setting the sound 
    mute or changing the sound level will not affect the Power on/off ring tone.
    We recommend you use the High 
    Altitude Mode by selecting it whenever 
    your environment is higher than 1500 
    m.
    Do you want to turn the High Altitude 
    Mode on?
    YesNo
    WARNING 
    						
    							Operation 40
    Personalizing the projector menu display
    The On-Screen Display (OSD) menus can be set according to your preferences. The 
    following settings do not affect the projection settings, operation, or performance. 
    •Menu display time in the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Menu Settings menu sets the 
    length of time the OSD will remain active after your last key press. The time length 
    ranges from 5 to 30 seconds in 5-second increments. Use  /  to select a suitable time 
    frame.
    •Menu position in the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Menu Settings menu sets the OSD 
    position in five locations. Use  /  to select a preferred position.
    •Language in the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic menu sets your familiar language for the OSD 
    menus. Use  /  to select your language. 
    •Splash Screen in the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic menu sets a preferred logo screen to be 
    displayed during projector start-up. Use  /  to select a screen.
    Shutting down the projector
    1. Press Power and a confirmation message 
    displays prompting you. 
    If you dont respond in a few seconds, the 
    message will disappear.
    2. Press Power a second time. The POWER 
    indicator light flashes orange, the projection 
    lamp shuts down, and the fans will continue to 
    run for approximately 90 seconds to cool down 
    the projector.
    3. Once the cooling process finishes, a Power Off 
    Ring Tone will be heard. The POWER 
    indicator light is a steady orange and fans stop.
    4. Disconnect the power cord from the wall socket 
    if the projector will not be used in an extended 
    period of time.
    • To turn off the power ring tone, see Turning off the Power on/off ring tone on page 39 for 
    details.
    • To protect the lamp, the projector will not respond to any commands during the cooling 
    process.
    • To shorten the cooling time, you can also activate the Quick Cooling function. See Quick 
    Cooling on page 46 for details.
    •  Do not unplug the power cord before the projector shutdown sequence is complete or 
    during the 90-second cooling down process.
    • If the projector is not properly shut down, to protect the lamp, when you attempt to re-start 
    the projector, the fans will run for a few minutes to cool down. Press Power again to start 
    the projector after the fans stop and the POWER indicator light turns orange.
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