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    Image adjustment
    Adjusting projected images
    To adjust the brightness (CONTRAST and BRIGHT-
    NESS):
    You can make adjustments of the brightness of the projected image 
    using the menu.
    (See page 17 for the menu options.)
    1. Display the IMAGE menu.
    2. Select CONTRAST or BRIGHTNESS by pressing the S or T 
    button.
    3. Adjust the selected option by pressing the W or X button.
    To cancel the menu:
    4. Press the MENU button.
    CONTRASTSelect to adjust the contrast of the image. Every time the X button is 
    pressed, the image becomes brighter and more clearly defined. Every 
    time the W button is pressed, the image becomes darker and less 
    clearly defined.
    BRIGHTNESSEvery time the X button is pressed, the image becomes brighter. 
    Every time the W button is pressed, the image becomes darker.
    To adjust the color (COLOR and TINT):You can adjust the color of the projected image using the menu.
    (See page 17 for the menu options.)
    1. Display the IMAGE menu.
    2. Select COLOR or TINT by pressing the S or T button.
     COLOR and TINT is selectable only when the input signal is 
    VIDEO.
     TINT is selectable only when the NTSC or 4.43NTSC signal 
    is input.
    3. Adjust the selected option by pressing the W or X button.
    To cancel the menu:
    4. Press the MENU button.
    COLORUse to adjust the color density of the projected image. Every time the 
    X button is pressed, the color becomes darker. Every time the W but-
    ton is pressed, the color becomes lighter.
    TINTUse to adjust the tint of the projected image. Every time the X button 
    is pressed, the image appears more greenish. Every time the W but-
    ton is pressed, the image appears more reddish.
    To sharpen or soften the projected image (SHARPNESS):You can adjust the sharpness of the projected image using the menu.
    (See page 17 for the menu options.)
    1. Display the IMAGE menu.
    2. Select SHARPNESS by pressing the S or T button.
    3. Adjust the selected option by pressing the W or X button.
    To cancel the menu:
    4. Press the MENU button.
    To adjust the tone of white (COLOR TEMP.):You can select a preset color temperature (white tone) using the 
    menu.
    (See page 17 for the menu options.)
    1. Display the IMAGE menu.
    2. Select COLOR TEMP. by pressing the S or T button.
    3. Select your desired color temperature by pressing the W or X 
    button.
    To cancel the menu:
    4. Press the MENU button.
    To adjust the tone of white (To customize the color tem-
    perature):
    To set (and store) a user-defined color temperature, perform the fol-
    lowing procedure.
    (See page 17 for the menu options.)
    1. Select COLOR TEMP. in the IMAGE menu.
    2. Press the W or X button to select USER  .
    3. Press the ENTER button.
    4. Press the S or T button to select the desired setting.
    5. Press the W or X button to adjust the selected setting.
    6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for optimal adjustment results.
    To cancel the menu:
    7. Press the MENU button.
    To enable the stored color temperature:
    1. Set COLOR TEMP. to USER   in the IMAGE menu.
    About color temperatureThere are different variations in white color. Color temperature is a 
    way to show these variations in white. When the temperature is 
    low, white appears reddish. When the temperature rises, white 
    appears bluish. For example, you can change the temperature 
    using the following procedures.
    To raise the temperature: Increase CONTRAST B (blue) and 
    decrease CONTRAST R (red).
    To reduce the temperature: Decrease CONTRAST B (blue) and 
    increase CONTRAST R (red).
     If you set CONTRAST R, G, and B to negative values, the 
    brightness of the image cant retain the original even when you 
    maximize the value of CONTRAST in the IMAGE menu.
    Color EnhancerYou can set user-defined values for the brightness and hue using the 
    menu. (See page 17 for the menu options.)
    1. Display the IMAGE menu.
    2. Select COLOR ENHANCER by pressing the S or T button.
    3. Select USER   by pressing the W or X button.
    4. Press the ENTER button.
    5. Select a setting you want to set.
    GAMMA modeUse this setting to set an optimal gamma value and modulation of 
    lamp power. The level of brightness can be adjusted for subdued 
    colors.
    DYNAMIC ............Select when viewing crisp, clear images in a 
    brightly lit room or strong daylight.
    The level of brightness is adjusted to higher 
    levels.
    NATURAL ............Select when viewing images of which colors are 
    more faithfully reproduced. 
    The level of brightness and vividness is adjusted 
    to optimal levels.
    DETAIL ................Select when viewing images of which brightness 
    should be kept relatively low, such as movies 
    and music video clips.
    CONTRAST B 0BRIGHTNESS R 0
    CONTRAST RCOLOR TEMP.-USER0CONTRAST G 0
    BRIGHTNESS G 0BRIGHTNESS B 0
    AUTO COLOR
    ENHANCER
    COLOR ENHANCER-USER
    BrilliantColorTM10RGB-COLOR0RGB-TINT0
    GAMMA MODE DYNAMIC 
    						
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    Image adjustment (continued)
    BrilliantColorTM
    Use this setting to make colors with medium brightness, such as yel-
    low and the skin tone appear natural. Press the W button to decrease 
    the value to lessen the effect. Press the X button to increase the value 
    to heighten the effect. (BrilliantColor
    TM has no effect at value 0.)
    6. Select a value by pressing the W or X button.
     For more enhanced color reproduction, set BrilliantColor
    TM 
    to 0. The white area of the color wheel is disabled, and you 
    can reproduce true-color images.
    RGB-COLORUse to adjust the color intensity of the projected image. Every time the 
    X button is pressed, the color becomes thicker. Every time the W but-
    ton is pressed, the color becomes lighter.
    RGB-TINTUse to adjust the color balance of the projected image. Every time the 
    X button is pressed, the image appears more greenish. Every time 
    the W button is pressed, the image appears more reddish.
    This projector automatically and properly projects video signals being 
    input from the computer. However, some video signals may not be 
    projected, depending on the type of the computer. When it occurs, 
    press the AUTO POSITION button. (See page 14.) When the signal is 
    still not projected properly, adjust the projected image using the SIG-
    NAL menu.
    How to adjust the image supplied from the computer 
    using the menu:
    Perform the following procedures when the following conditions occur.
    When wide strips appear
    ................. adjust TRACKING in the SIGNAL menu.
    When the projected image flickers
    When the projected image is blurred
    ................. adjust FINE SYNC. in the SIGNAL menu.
    When the projected image is displaced horizontally
    ................. adjust HORIZ.POSITION in the SIGNAL 
    menu. Every time the W button is pressed, 
    the image moves to the right. Every time the 
    X button is pressed, the image moves to the 
    left.
    When the projected image is displaced vertically
    ................. adjust VERT.POSITION in the SIGNAL 
    menu. Every time the W button is pressed, 
    the image moves down. 
    Every time the X button is pressed, the 
    image moves up.
    When the top part of the image flags
    ................. change the setting of HOLD in the SIGNAL 
    menu. To select ON  , press the ENTER 
    button, and adjust BEGIN or END to mini-
    mize the flagging.
    A solid black or solid white appears in the image
    ................. adjust CLAMP POSITION or CLAMP 
    WIDTH in the SIGNAL - USER menu.
    When the motion is not smooth.
    ................. adjust VERT. SYNC in the SIGNAL - USER 
    menu. 
    Select AUTO for most cases.
    Noise appears in the right or left half of the image.
    ................. adjust SHUTTER(LS) or SHUTTER(RS) in 
    the SIGNAL - USER menu.
    Noise appears in the top or bottom part of the image.
    ................. adjust SHUTTER(U) or SHUTTER(L) in the 
    SIGNAL - USER menu.
    1. Display the SIGNAL menu.
    2. Press the S or T button to select a setting to adjust.
    3. Adjust the selected setting by pressing the W or X button.
    To cancel the menu:
    4. Press the MENU button.
     Do not change the settings of the SIGNAL menu for ordinary 
    use.
    Simple method to adjust the image position
    To adjust the horizontal position:
    1. Align the left edge of the image with the left side of the 
    screen by adjusting HORIZ.POSITION. Then, align the right 
    edge of the image with the right side of the screen by adjust-
    ing TRACKING.
    2. Repeat step 1 to complete the adjustment of the horizontal 
    position.
    To adjust the vertical position:
    3. Align the upper edge of the image with the upper side of the 
    screen by adjusting VERT.POSITION.
    LPF (Progressive filter)You can select to enable or disable the LPF. This option is set to OFF 
    normally.
    Vertical or horizontal streaks may appear in the projected image, 
    depending on the type of the DVD player, game console or computer 
    in use. If this occurs, reduce noise by enabling the LPF. Projected 
    images appear slightly faint. 
    						
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    Advanced features
    Displaying a user-defined image during startup or mut-
    ing
    You can display your desired image as the startup screen (or splash 
    screen). Using the menu, you can also use it as the background that is 
    displayed while the video is muted or no signal is input.
    Important: You cant select IMAGE CAPTURE when PASSWORD FUNC-
    TION in the FEATURE menu is set to SPLASH ID SCREEN to 
    activate the password lock.
     You cant select IMAGE CAPTURE when the component video 
    signal is input.
    Procedure
    1. Press the COMPUTER button to select the image input to the 
    COMPUTER/COMPONENT VIDEO IN terminal.
    2. Display your desired image.
    3. Display the INSTALLATION menu.
    4. Select IMAGE CAPTURE by pressing the S or T button.
    5. Press the ENTER button.
     When the capture starts, the captured image will be dis-
    played.
     When you press ENTER button once, any button doesnt 
    function until the capture completes.
     When image resolution is lower than XGA(1024 x 768), the 
    image is captured by adjusting its resolution to XGA.
     When image resolution is higher than XGA(1024 x 768), the 
    image area of XGA is only captured.
    Important: You cant change the new startup screen back to the original 
    screen. (Even when you select RESET ALL in the FEATURE 
    menu, the factory default screen is no longer effective.) When you 
    want to change the startup screen again, capture another image.
     The captured images will be deleted at the same time as pressing 
    the ENTER button. If you pressed ENTER button wrongly, try to 
    capture the same images again.
     The captured image is displayed from the next startup. If the cap-
    tured image isnt displayed, check to see if SPLASH SCREEN in 
    the INSTALLATION menu is set to OFF. (See page 18.)
     To display the captured image while the video is muted, set AV 
    MUTE MODE in the INSTALLATION menu to IMAGE. (See page 
    18.)
     When BACK COLOR in the INSTALLATION menu is set to 
    IMAGE, the captured image is displayed while no signal is input.
     Some images cant be captured correctly because of their signal 
    type.
    Freeze
    To stop the motion in the image temporarily (or to dis-
    play a still image):
    Press the FREEZE button on the remote control.
     The image freezes temporarily.
    To resume the motion in the image:Press the FREEZE button on the remote control again.
    Important: Do not keep displaying a still picture for an extended period of 
    time, as the afterimages may linger on the screen.
    Page-up and page-downYou can go up and down the pages of a presentation projected from a 
    computer using the remote control. Switch the pages using the PAGE 
    UP or DOWN button on the remote control.
    ConnectionTo manipulate images projected from the computer using the remote 
    control, connect the projector with the computer as shown below.
     When the projector is connected with the computer via the USB 
    port, the Page up/down function works if the computer supports 
    the USB connection as a standard feature. (In some cases, it may 
    not work.)
     Page up/down function when connecting with the USB cable 
    cannot be supported in the Macintosh computer.
     Wait for the lamp to light up before connecting the USB cable.
     When the projector is connected using a longer cable, the image 
    may not be projected correctly.
     When you use a longer cable, the use of the repeater is recom-
    mended.
    Password functionThis projector provides the password function that is intended to pre-
    vent wrong operations by children and set controlled access for speci-
    fied users.
    DISPLAY INPUT ............ When the projector is turned on, the star-
    tup screen (or splash screen) appears and 
    stays on the screen until the password is 
    entered. When the password is entered, 
    the startup screen switches to the regular 
    operation screen.
    MENU ACCESS ............ All the buttons except for the POWER but-
    ton on the projector are disabled. (The 
    buttons on the remote control are 
    enabled.) You can use this mode to pre-
    vent wrong operations by  children and set 
    controlled access for specified users.
    SPLASH ID SCREEN .... IMAGE CAPTURE and SPLASH 
    SCREEN in the menu become unselect-
    able. SPLASH SCREEN is set to ON   
    automatically.
    To enable the password function:
    1. Display the FEATURE menu.
    2. Press the S or T button to select PASSWORD FUNCTION.
    3. Press the W or X button to change the mode among DISPLAY 
    INPUT  , MENU ACCESS   and SPLASH ID SCREEN  .
     When the password has already been set, the mode never 
    changes. Press the ENTER button to cancel the password 
    function and try again.
    4. Press the ENTER button.
     The screen for setting the password function appears.
    INSTALLATION
    opt.
    ONSPLASH 
    SCREEN WALL SCREEN
    AUTO POWER 
    OFF
    BACK COLOR
    LAMP MODE
    OFF OFF BEIGE
    ON
    BLUE AUTO POWER 
    ONSTANDARD
    OFF IMAGE 
    REVERSE
    IMAGE
    CAPTUREGO
    BLACKMUTE MODE
    USB
    USB 4-pin
    (type B)
    USB 4-pin
    (type A) to USB por t USB cable
    (option)
    MENU ACCESSFEATURE
    opt.
    LOCK
    UNLOCKOK
    OK 
    						
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    Advanced features (continued)
    5. Press the ENTER button.
     The screen for entering a password appears.
    6. Enter a 4 - 8 digit password using the S, T, W or X buttons on 
    the remote control as shown below.
    (S=1, X=2, T=3, W=4)
    7. Press the ENTER button.
     To cancel the procedure, press the MENU button.
    8. Enter the password again for confirmation using the same steps.
    9. Press the ENTER button.
     If the entered passwords are incorrect, an error message 
    appears.
     To cancel the procedure, press the MENU button.
    To cancel the password function:
    1. Display the FEATURE menu.
    2. Press the S or T button to select PASSWORD FUNCTION.
    3. Press the ENTER button.
     The screen for canceling the password function appears.
    4. Press the ENTER button.
     The screen for entering the password appears.
    5. Enter a 4 - 8 digit password using the S, T, W or X buttons on 
    the remote control as shown below.
    (S=1, X=2, T=3, W=4)
    6. Press the ENTER button.
     If you enter a wrong password, an error message appears.
     To cancel the procedure, press the MENU button.
    Important: Disable the password function by holding down the MENU and 
    ENTER buttons on the control panel together for about three sec-
    onds.
    MagnifyBy pressing the MAGNIFY button on the remote control, you can mag-
    nify the image to view the details.
     The MAGNIFY mode doesnt function with some input signals. For 
    details, see page 33.
     The MAGNIFY mode doesnt work with video or S-video signal.
    MAGNIFY
    To use the MAGNIFY mode:
    1. Press the MAGNIFY button.
     You can select the area to be magnified by pressing the S, 
    T, W or X button on the remote control.
     You can change the magnification of the selected area by 
    pressing the S or T button.
    2. Press the MAGNIFY button again to exit the MAGNIFY mode.
     The regular operation screen will appear.
    Important: In the MAGNIFY mode, you cant adjust the volume.
    PASSWORD
    CONFIRM
    1
    32 4
    O K : ENTER CANCEL : MENU
    MENU ACCESSFEATURE
    opt.
    LOCK
    UNLOCKOK
    OK
    PASSWORD
    1
    32 4
    O K : ENTER CANCEL : MENU
    Magnified image 
    						
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    Lamp replacement
    This projector is equipped with a lamp to project images. This lamp is 
    a consumable. It may burn out or its brightness may decrease during 
    use. In such cases, replace the lamp with a new one as soon as possi-
    ble. Be sure to replace the lamp with a new lamp separately sold that 
    is exclusive to this projector. Contact your dealer for purchase of the 
    lamp.
    Replace the spare lamp using the lamp attachment unit that is 
    equipped with the spare lamp (separately sold) designed specifically 
    for this projector.
    Caution: Do not remove the lamp immediately after using the projector. You 
    may get burned because the lamp very hot after use.
     Before replacing the lamp, press the POWER button to turn off the 
    lamp and wait for two minutes for lamp to cool down. Unplug the 
    power cord from wall outlet and wait one hour for the lamp to cool 
    down completely.
     Do not remove the lamp except for replacement. Careless han-
    dling can cause injury or fire.
     Do not touch the lamp directly. It may break and cause injury or 
    bur n.
     Be sure not to drop the lamp lid screw into the projector. Also be 
    sure not to put metal or any flammable objects inside because it 
    may cause fire or electric shock. If any objects should fall inside, 
    unplug and contact your dealer.
     Install the lamp securely to prevent failure and fire.
     If the lamp should break, small glass fragments may fall out 
    through the grilles and some may remain inside of the projector or 
    the lamp box. When taking the lamp box out, be sure to turn over 
    the projector and hold the handle of the lamp box to avoid injury 
    due to the glass fragments.
     If the lamp should break, never shake the lamp box or hold it in 
    front of your face after removing it. The lass fragments may fall out 
    and cause injury to your eyes.
     Be sure to use the lamp dedicated to this projector, VLT-XD500LP 
    for XD500U. Use of other lamps may cause a failure of the projec-
    tor.
     Do not use any other tools for replacing the spare lamp, and be 
    sure to use the lamp attachment unit that is equipped with the 
    spare lamp (separately sold) designed specifically for this projec-
    tor. Use of other tools may cause a failure of the projector.
    The lamp unit is fixed in position with two retaining claws (a) inside so 
    the lamp attachment unit (b) designed specifically for this projector is 
    required to replace the lamp.
    Do not pull out the lamp forcibly. The lamp unit may be irretrievably 
    damaged.
    A new lamp unit can be installed without the lamp attachment unit.
    1. Remove the screw (c) and slide the lamp cover (d) for removal.
     Make sure that the projector is securely held in place.2. The three screws are in the holes indicated by the arrows sepa-
    rately.
    Loosen the three screws (e) using a Phillips screwdriver (+).
    3. Mount the lamp attachment unit (b).
    (Caution)
    When replacing the lamp, do not remove the screws other than 
    those in the above picture. (Dont absolutely remove the screw 
    marked with circle in the below picture. ) 
    If do, it might cause the failure of product.
    When the projector is mounted to the ceiling:
    Secure the lamp attachment unit and the projector with the screw 
    (f) that come with the lamp attachment unit. Otherwise, the lamp 
    unit may fall from the inside and cause injuries.
     Contact your dealer when replacing the lamp unit with the pro-
    jector mounted to the ceiling. Spare lamp for XD500U: VLT-XD500LP
    (a)
    (b)
    (d)
    (c)
    (e) (b)
    (f) 
    						
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    Lamp replacement (continued)
    4. Pull up the handle (g), and then pull out the lamp unit (h) by the 
    handle.
    5. Remove the lamp attachment unit.
     Pull the lamp unit out of the projector slowly. If it is pulled out 
    quickly, the lamp may break, scattering glass fragments.
     Do not spill liquid on the removed lamp unit or do not place it 
    near any flammable object or where children can reach to pre-
    vent injuries or fire.
    When the projector is mounted to the ceiling:
    Confirm that the lamp unit (h) is securely held inside the lamp dis-
    posable bag of the lamp attachment unit. And then loosen the screw 
    (f) that come with the lamp attachment unit. Then remove the lamp 
    attachment unit.
    6. Load a new lamp unit securely into the projector in the right orien-
    tation.
    7. Tighten up the screw (c) using a Phillips screwdriver (+) to secure 
    the lamp cover (d).
     Make sure that the lamp cover is secured firmly. Otherwise, the 
    POWER indicator flashes red and green, disallowing the projec-
    tor to be powered on.
    Reset of the lamp operation timePlug in the power cord, and reset the lamp operation time by keep 
    pressing the W, X, and POWER buttons on the control panel at the 
    same time.
    Important: Unless these three buttons are pressed at the same time, the lamp 
    operation time isn’t reset.
     Make sure that the STATUS indicator is lit twice and the lamp oper-
    ation time is reset successfully.
     The projector doesn’t turn on if the lamp cover isn’t attached 
    securely. Be sure to reset the lamp operation time whenever you replace the 
    lamp.
     Do not reset the lamp operation time unless you replace the lamp.
    Caution: The lamp is fragile. If it is broken, be careful not to cut yourself with 
    glass fragments.
     Contact your dealer for a new lamp.
    Interval of lamp replacementWhen the lamp shutdown notice is issued, the lamp replacement is 
    recommended even if the lamp is lit normally. Decrease in lumines-
    cence and/or color brightness indicates that the lamp needs to be 
    replaced. When the lamp operation time exceeds the time elapsed 
    until the lamp shutdown notice
    *1 is issued, the indicator will blink alter-
    nately green and red while the lamp is lit (while the lamp is not lit, the 
    indicator will blink red only) and the lamp replacement message will 
    appear on the screen for one minute every time the lamp is turned on. 
    When the lamp operation time exceeds the time elapsed until the 
    lamp shutdown warning
    *2 is issued, the replacement message (LAMP 
    EXCHANGE) will appear on the screen for one minute at fixed inter-
    vals
    *4 thereafter.
    When the lamp operation time exceeds the time elapsed 
    until the lamp shutdown*3, the projector automatically 
    shuts off and can’t be used until the lamp is replaced 
    and the lamp operation time is reset.
    The times above are when LAMP MODE of the INSTALLATION menu 
    is set to LOW. When it is set to STANDARD, this duration will be short-
    ened.
    *4These intervals vary depending on the lamp mode setting.*5When LAMP MODE is set to STANDARD, the time elapsed until 
    the lamp shutdown will be shortened to 2000 hours.
    Important: Do not open the lamp cover when the projector is set at a ceiling or 
    a high place. Lamp fragments may fall from the inside if the lamp 
    were broken. 
    Please contact your dealer when you need to replace the lamp 
    with a new one.
    Caution:
     This projector uses a lamp that contains mer-
    cury. Disposal of the lamp or the projector with 
    the lamp may be regulated due to environ-
    mental considerations. For disposal or recy-
    cling information, please contact your local 
    authorities or the Electronic Industries Alli-
    ance: www.eiae.org. (For US only).
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    XD500U*1 2250 Hours*2 2850 Hours*3 3000 Hours*5 
    						
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    Troubleshooting
    Before asking for repair of the projector, check the following. If the symptom persists, stop using the projector, be sure to unplug the power plug, and 
    then contact your dealer.
    No image appears on the screen.
     
    ProblemSolution
    Power can not be turned on. Check whether the indicators are on or off and how they are lightning. 
    No image appears on the screen. Cancel the AV mute by pressing the AV MUTE button.
     Check that the lens cap is removed.
     It may take about 1 minute for the lamp to light up.
     The lamp fails to light up on rare occasions. In such a case, wait for a few minutes and then try again.
     If the projector was turned off before the lamp was cooled down sufficiently last time, the fan may start rotat-
    ing and the POWER button may not work after the power cord is plugged. After the fan stops rotating, press 
    the POWER button to turn back on the POWER indicator.
     Set SCART INPUT in the FEATURE menu to OFF. (See page 19.)
     Check that the intake vent is clean.
     Check that the lamp cover is closed. (See page 26.)
     Check that the cables connected to the external devices are not broken.
     When an extension cable is being used, replace it with the supplied cable for check.
     When images are displayed correctly, add an RGB signal amplifier to the extension cable.
    Pow e r  t u r n s  o f f. This problem may occur when the intake vent and/or exhaust vents are blocked. (In such a case, the STATUS 
    indicator brinks orange.)
    JRemove the objects blocking the intake vent and/or exhaust vents and then carry out the following proce-
    dure.
    1. Wait for the intake fan and/or exhaust fan to stop. (Wait until the STATUS indicator goes out.)
    2. Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.
    3. Wait about 10 minutes.
    4. Plug the power cord into the wall outlet.
    5. Press the POWER button.
     When the STATUS indicator is steady red, it is indicating that the lamp should be replaced. Replace the lamp 
    in this case.
     Check that AUTO POWER OFF has been set to OFF.
     If the lamp has deteriorated, it may go out after a while it illuminates.
    The screen for entering the password appears. PASSWORD FUNCTION in the FEATURE menu has been set to DISPLAY INPUT to enable the password 
    lock.
    JEnter the password or contact the person in charge of management of the projector.
    (See page 23.)
    NO SIGNAL is displayed. Turn on the power of the connected device, or check whether there is something wrong with the connected 
    device.
     Check whether the external device output signals. (Check this especially when the external device is a note-
    book computer.)
     Check that the cable connected to the external device isn’t defective.
     Check that the projector is connected to the external device using the correct terminals.
     Check that the connected device is correctly selected as the input source.
     When an extension cord is being used, replace it with the supplied cable and check whether images are pro-
    jected correctly. If images are projected correctly, use an RGB signal amplifier along with the extension cord.
    Off
    Blinking red
    / greenSteady red
    Steady
    or
    Blinking
    Blinking
    orange
    Blinking
    green
    Steady red
    Off
    Off
    Off
    POWER STATUS Solution
     Connect the power cord to the projector. Plug the power cord into a wall outlet. If any objects are blocking the air inlet or outlet grille, remove them and carry out 
    the following.
    1.  Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.
    2.  Make sure that the projector has cooled off.
    3.  Plug the power cord into the wall outlet.
    4.  Press the POWER button.
     If any objects are blocking the air inlet or outlet grille, remove them. Dont expose the air outlet grilles to hot air emitted from a heating appliance.
     After the STATUS indicator stops blinking, press the POWER button. If you unplug the power cord while the fan is rotating, the lamp may not turn on about 1 
    minute when you plug the power cord next time.
     The lamp cant turn on again for 1 minute after it goes out. Press the POWER button several times. Replace the lamp. (The lamp is at the end of its life.)
     Attach the lamp cover on the top.
     Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and contact your dealer. 
    						
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    Troubleshooting (continued)
    Images are not displayed correctly.
    ProblemSolution
    Projected images are shaking.
    Projected images are displaced. Check that the cable connected to the external device isn’t intermittent.
     Connect the cable’s plug with the external device’s connector firmly.
     Press the AUTO POSITION button.
     Some computers output out-of-spec signals on rare occasion. Adjust the SIGNAL menu. (See page 22.)
     When the input signal is a WXGA video signal, confirm the setting selected in WXGA in the FEATURE menu.
    Projected images are distorted.  Adjust the projector and the screen so that they are perpendicular to each other. (See page 9.)
    Projected images are dark. Adjust BRIGHTNESS and CONTRAST in the IMAGE menu. (See page 21.)
     Replace the lamp. (See page 25.)
    Projected images are blurred. Adjust the focus. (See page 13.)
     Clean the lens.
     Press the W or X button on the remote control to eliminate flicker.
     Adjust TRACKING and FINE SYNC. in the SIGNAL menu. (See page 22.)
     Adjust BRIGHTNESS and CONTRAST in the IMAGE menu. (See page 21.)
     Adjust the projector and the screen so that they are perpendicular to each other. (See page 9.)
    Afterimages persist on the screen. This phenomenon is improved by keeping projecting an evenly bright image. (Such image burn-in phenom-
    enon where afterimages persist on the screen may occur if a stationary image is kept displayed on the screen 
    for a long time.)
    White dots are seen on projected images. Black dots 
    are seen on projected images. This phenomenon is normal for a DLP projector and is not a malfunction. (A very small number of pixels may 
    visibly or invisibly be persistent all the time, but they are not a sign of system malfunctions. Over 99.99% of 
    the pixels are effective.)
    Fine streaks are seen on projected images. This is due to interference with the screen surface and is not a malfunction. Replace the screen or displace 
    the focus a little.
     Vertical or horizontal streak noise may appear on the projected image, depending on the type of the DVD 
    player, game console or computer you use. In such a case, you can reduce such streak noise by enabling the 
    LPF.
    Projected images become wavy. Connect the plugs of the cables to external devices securely. 
     Keep the projector away from equipment generating interfering radio waves. 
     When the keystone adjustment is carried out, the image may not be displayed correctly because of the type 
    of input signal. This isn’t a product malfunction. In this case, readjust the keystone so that the amount of key-
    stone correction is as small as possible. 
    Hue is not appropriate.  Check that the cables connected to the external devices are not broken.
    Tint in projected images is incorrect. Check that COMPUTER INPUT in the SIGNAL menu is correctly set. (See page 20.)
     Check that the cable connected to the external device isn’t broken.
    Different color tint. When comparing images projected by two projectors, tints in the displayed images may be different because 
    of variation between their optical components. This is not a malfunction.
     When comparing the image projected by this projector with those displayed on the television or PC monitor, 
    tints in the displayed images may be different because of difference in the range of color reproducibility. This 
    is not a malfunction.
    Only the motion areas in the images supplied from 
    the computer aren’t displayed. This is caused by the computer being used. Contact the manufacturer of your computer.
    Projected images are obscured. Match the output resolution of your computer with the resolution of the projector. For the method to change 
    the output resolution of the computer, contact the manufacturer of your computer. (See page 33.)
     Some images and texts appear obscured during the keystone adjustment. In such cases, use the projector 
    without applying the keystone adjustment. (See page 12.)
    Projected images are flickering After the Power button or On button on the remote has been pressed, or the Lamp mode setting has 
    changed, images may be flickering until the lamp lights stably. This is an expected behavior.
     When selecting the input signal, Auto Position, and Color Enhancer, the projected image may be flickering 
    temporarily. This is not a product malfunction. 
    						
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    ENGLISH
    Troubleshooting (continued)
    Others
    If the following problem occurs after the lamp is replaced, check the following first.
    Maintenance 
    Warning:Do not use flammable solvents (benzene, thinner, etc.) and flammable aerosols when cleaning the projector body and lens. Flammable substances 
    may ignite causing fire or breakdown while the lamp is illuminating.
    Caution: Be sure to turn off the lamp and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before you perform any maintenance on the projector. 
    Cleaning of the projector and the ventilation slots Use a soft cloth to clean the projector and the ventilation grilles. When the grilles become dirty, wipe them with a soft cloth dampened with diluted 
    mild detergent, and then wipe them with a dry cloth. 
    To protect the surface of the projector from fading or deteriorating:  Do not spray insecticide on or inside the projector. 
     Do not use benzin or thinner to clean it. 
     Do not let rubber or plastic materials contact with projector. 
    Cleaning of the lens Use a standard lens-cleaning brush or a piece of lens tissue dampened with lens cleaning fluid. The lens surface is fragile. Use only recommended, 
    nonabrasive lens-cleaning materials. Do not touch the lens with your fingers. 
     
    ProblemSolution
    The exhaust vents emit warm air.  This air comes out after cooling the inside of the projector. You may feel hot, but this is not a malfunction.
    No audio is output.  Check that the volume isn’t set to low.
    The menu can’t be used. The microcomputers inside the projector may be wrongly operating because of noise.
    JPress the POWER button to turn off the lamp and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. Wait about 
    10 minutes, plug the power cord in, and try again.
    TEMPERATURE!! is displayed. This indication appears when the ambient temperature rises high. When the ambient temperature stays high, 
    the lamp goes out.
    JEliminate any causes of the rise in the ambient temperature.
     This indication appears when the air inlet or outlet grille is blocked. When they are kept blocked, the lamp 
    goes out.
    JRemove the objects blocking the air inlet or outlet grille.
    The   mark appears.  This mark appears when ineffective operation is carried out. This isn’t a product malfunction.
    The remote control doesn’t function easily or at all. Check that the batteries are loaded in the remote control or the batteries are not weak. (See page 8.)
     Check that the remote control sensor isn’t exposed to direct sunlight or fluorescent light. (See page 8.)
     Use the remote control within its operation range. (See page 8.)
     Use the remote control at least 10 cm away from the projector.
    The buttons on the control panel (except for the 
    POWER button) don’t function. PASSWORD FUNCTION in the FEATURE menu has been set to MENU ACCESS to enable the password 
    lock.
    JCancel the password lock or contact the person in charge of management of the projector.
    (See page 24.)
    Abnormal sound is heard. Because the color wheel spins at a high speed, metallic sounds may be heard in rare occasions. Such symp-
    tom is not a malfunction.
    ProblemSolution
    The projector does not turn on. Fit the lamp cover securely. (See page 26.)
     Reset the lamp operating time. (See page 26.)
    The STATUS indicator blinks.  Reset the lamp operating time. (See page 26.) 
    						
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    Indicators
    This projector has two indicators, each of which shows the operation condition of the projector. 
    The following offer solutions to possible problems. If these problem persist, turn the projector off and consult your dealer.
    Normal condition
    Abnormal condition
    POWERSTATUSCONDITIONNOTE
    Stand-by
    Lamp stand-by (about 1 minute)The POWER button cannot be used to switch 
    between on and off.
    The power is on. (Normal condition)
    STATUS indicatorPOWER indicator
    Steady redOff
    Steady greenBlinking  green
    Steady greenSteady green
    POWERSTATUSCONDITIONPOSSIBLE SOLUTION
    Abnormal temperature
     The ventilation grilles is clogged with dust or dirt.
     The room temperature is high. Clean the ventilation grilles.
     Relocate the projector to a cooler place.
    The protection circuit is working or the lamp is in an abnormal con-
    dition. Wait until the STATUS indicator goes out, then 
    press the POWER button.
     If the above solution is not effective, replace the 
    lamp.
    The lamp operation time exceeds the time elapsed until the lamp 
    shutdown notice while the power is on. (See page 26.)
    Replace the lamp.
    Change with a new lamp if this problem recurs. The lamp operation time exceeds the time elapsed until the lamp 
    shutdown notice while the power is off. (See page 26.)
    The lamp operation time exceeds the time elapsed until the lamp 
    shutdown. (See page 26.)
    The lamp cover isn’t closed. Close the cover correctly.
    Abnormal. Contact your dealer.
    Steady green
    or
    Steady red
    Blinking orange
    Steady redBlinking  green
    Steady greenBlinking green/red
    Steady redBlinking red
    Steady redSteady red
    Blinking green/redOff
    Blinking green/red
    Steady
    or
    Blinking 
    						
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