ViewSonic Projector PJ658 User Manual

ViewSonic

PJ658

LCD Projector

- User Guide

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Important Safety Instructions

1. Read these instructions completely before using the equipment.

2. Keep these instructions in a safe place.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this equipment near water. Warning: To reduce the risk of ﬁre or electric shock, do

not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

6. Clean with a soft, dry cloth. If further cleaning is required, see “Cleaning the Display” in this

guide for further instructions.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install the equipment in accordance with the

manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other devices

(including ampliﬁers) that produce heat.

9. Do not attempt to circumvent the safety provisions of the polarized or grounding-type plug.

A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two

blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade and the third prong are provided for your

safety. If the plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the

outlet.

10. Protect the power cord from being tread upon or pinched, particularly at the plug, and the

point where if emerges from the equipment. Be sure that the power outlet is located near the

equipment so that it is easily accessible.

11. Only use attachments/accessories speciﬁed by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the

manufacturer, or sold with the equipment. When a cart is used, use caution when

moving the cart/equipment combination to avoid injury from tipping over.

13. Unplug this equipment when it will be unused for long periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualiﬁed service personnel. Service is required when the unit has been

damaged in any way, such as: if the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, if liquid is spilled

onto or objects fall into the unit, if the unit is exposed to rain or moisture, or if the unit does not

operate normally or has been dropped.

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Macintosh and Power Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.

Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft

Corporation in the United States and other countries.

ViewSonic, the three birds’ logo, OnView, ViewMatch, and ViewMeter are registered trademarks of

ViewSonic Corporation.

VESA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standards Association. DPMS and DDC

are trademarks of VESA.

PS/2, VGA and XGA are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.

Disclaimer:ViewSonic Corporation shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions

contained herein; nor for incidental or consequential damages resulting from furnishing this material,

or the performance or use of this product.

In the interest of continuing product improvement, ViewSonic Corporation reserves the right to

change product specifications without notice. Information in this document may change without

notice.

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without prior written permission from ViewSonic Corporation.

Product Registration

To meet your future needs, and to receive any additional product information as it becomes

available, please register your product on the Internet at: www.viewsonic.com. The ViewSonic^®

Wizard CD-ROM also provides an opportunity for you to print the registration form, which you may

mail or fax to ViewSonic.

For Your Records

Product Name:

PJ658

ViewSonic LCD Projector

VS11361

Model Number:

Document Number:

Serial Number:

Purchase Date:

PJ658-1_UG_ENG Rev. 1C 06-20-06

Personal Identiﬁcation Number (PIN):

The lamp in this product contains mercury.

Please dispose of in accordance with local, state or federal laws.

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Projector

User's Manual – Operating Guide

PJ658

Contents of package

(1) Projector

VIDEO

RGB

ASPECT

AUTO

BLANK

MAGNIFY

HOME

VOLUME

MUTE

END

OFF

FREEZE

KEYSTONE

POSITION

(2) Remote control

with two AA batteries

(3) Power cord

ENTER

ESC

RESET

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4) RGB cable

(5) Audio/Video cable

(6) Soft case

(4)

(5)

(7) Quick Start Guide

and ViewSonic Wizard CD

(8) Lens cover, Rivet and Strap

(6)

(7)

(8)

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

projector, be sure to use the original packing materials. Use special caution for the lens

part.

WARNING ►Before using this product, please read the "User's Manual -

Safety Guide" and related manuals to ensure the proper use of this product.

After reading them, store them in a safe place for future reference.

About this manual

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

described below.

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

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

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

result in personal injury or physical damage due to incorrect han-

dling.

Please refer to the pages written following this symbol.

NOTE • The information in this manual is subject to change without notice.

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

• The reproduction, transfer or copy of all or any part of this document is not permitted

without express written consent.

Trademark acknowledgment

• VGA and XGA are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.

• Apple and Mac are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.

• VESA and SVGA are trademarks of Video Electronics Standard Association.

• Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

All other trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.

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Content

Aspect, Auto keystone Execute, Key-

stone, Picture mode, Brightness, Con-

trast, Color, Tint, Sharpness, Whisper,

Mirror, Reset, Filter time, Language, Go

to advanced menu

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

Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

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

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

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

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

PICTURE Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Brightness, Contrast, Gamma,

or temp, Color, Tint, Sharpness,

My memory

Col-

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

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

Control buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

IMAGE Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Aspect, Over scan, V. position, H. position,

H. phase, H. size, Auto adjust execute

Setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Arrangement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Adjusting the projector's elevator . . 9

Using the Security Bar. . . . . . . . . . 10

Connecting your devices. . . . . . . . .11

INPUT Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Progressive, Video NR, Color space,

Component, Video format, Frame lock,

RGB in, Resolution

Connecting power supply . . . . . . . 14 SETUP Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Auto keystone Execute, Keystone, Whis-

per, Mirror, Volume, Audio

Remote control . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Putting batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

SCREEN Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Language, Menu position, Blank,

Start up, MyScreen, MyScreen lock,

Message, Source name

Using the remote control . . . . . . . . 16

Power on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Turning on the power. . . . . . . . . . . 17

Turning off the power. . . . . . . . . . . 17

OPTION Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Operating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Adjusting the volume. . . . . . . . . . . 18

Temporarily muting the sound . . . . 18

Selecting an input signal . . . . . . . . 18

Searching an input signal . . . . . . . 19

Selecting an aspect ratio. . . . . . . . 19

Adjusting the zoom and focus . . . . 19

Using the automatic adjustment feature . 20

Adjusting the position . . . . . . . . . . 20

Correcting the keystone distortions 21

Using the magnify feature . . . . . . . 21

Freezing the screen. . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Temporarily blanking the screen . . 22

Operating the computer screen. . . 23

search, Auto keystone, Auto on,

Auto off, Lamp time,Filter time,

My button, Service, Security

Auto

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Air ﬁlter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Other care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . 55

Related messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Regarding the indicator lamps. . . . 56

Phenomena that may be easy to be

mistaken for machine defects . . . . 58

Warranty and after-service. . . .61

Speciﬁcations . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Customer Support. . . . . . . . . . .63

Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . .64

Multifunctional settings . . . . 24

Using the menu function . . . . . . . . 24

EASY Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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Projector features / Preparations

Projector features

This projector is used to project various computer signals as well as NTSC/PAL/

SECAM, Component (SD, HD) video signals onto a screen. It requires just a little

space for installation and gets a large image from short distance.

High Brightness



Newly developed 200W UHB (Ultra High Brightness) lamp gives you a higher

brightness image on a screen. The image can be still kept as bright and clean

enough for use in bright rooms.

Low Noise

WHISPER mode is available for reducing acoustic noise to realize quieter

operation. It is perfect for use in low luminance rooms where low noise is more

important than brightness.

Rich Connectivity

This projector has a variety of I/O ports. It can be easily connected to many sig-

nal sources like PC, DVD and so on. The rich connectivity provides you more

options to make your presentation impressive.

Compact Body

Even with its many features, this projector is extremely compact and slim,

which gives you more ﬂexibility and usability to use it where you want.

Preparations

About contents of package

Please see the "Contents of package" of the "User's Manual - Quick Guide". Your

projector should come with the items shown there. Contact immediately your deal-

er if anything is missing.

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

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

caution for the lens part.

Fastening the lens cover

To avoid losing the lens cover, please fasten it the lens cap to the projector using

the strap.

Strap ring

Strap

Bottom side

Strap hole

1. ^{Fix the strap to the strap ring of the lens cover.}

Put the strap into the groove on the rivet.

Push the rivet into the strap hole.

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Part names

Projector



Control buttons

Lamp cover

(Lamp unit is inside.)

Remote sensor

Speaker

Zoom ring

Focus ring

Security bar

(Use for attaching a com-

mercial anti-theft chain or

wire.)

Vent

Lens

Elevator button

Elevator foot

Front-Right side

Lens cover

Filter cover

(Air ﬁlter and intake vent

are inside.)



Bottom side

WARNING ►During use or immediately after use, do not touch around the



lamp and vents of the projector. ( ) It could cause a burn.

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Part names

Power switch

AC inlet

Elevator button

Elevator foot

Ports (See below.)

Rear-Left side

Vent

AUDIO IN1 port

(In the default setting, the AUDIO IN1 port is the audio

port for the RGB IN1 port, however, it is possible to

change the settings.)

AUDIO IN3 L/R port

(In the default setting, the AU-

DIO IN3 L/R port is the audio

port for the VIDEO, S-VIDEO

and COMPONENT VIDEO

ports, however it is possible to

change the settings.)

RGB IN1 port

Restart switch (*)

RGB IN2 port

RGB OUT port

COMPONENT

VIDEO ports

AUDIO IN3

AUDIO OUT port

RGB IN1

RGB IN2

RGB OUT AUDIO OUT

CB/PB

AUDIO IN1

CR/PR

AUDIO IN2

CONTROL

USB

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

VIDEO port

Ports

S-VIDEO port

USB port

AUDIO IN2 port

(In the default setting, the AUDIO

IN2 port is the audio port for the

RGB IN2 port, however, it is pos-

sible to change the settings.)

CONTROL port

Kensington lock slot

NOTE (*) About Restart switch: This projector is controlled by an internal

microprocessor. Under certain exceptional circumstances, the projector may not

operate correctly and the microprocessor will need to be reset. In such a case,

please push the Restart switch by using a cocktail stick or similar, and before

turning on again, make the projector cool down at least 10 minutes without

operating. Only push the Restart switch in these exceptional instances.

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Part names

Control buttons

LAMP indicator

TEMP indicator

POWER indicator

Cursor buttons

▲,▼,◄,►

STANDBY/ON button

INPUT button

Remote control

SEARCH button

RGB button

STANDBY/ON button

AUTO button

AUTO

VIDEO

RGB

VIDEO button

ASPECT button

HOME button

BLANK button

BLANK

ASPECT

PAGE UP button

VOLUME button

MUTE button

MAGNIFY

PAGE UP

VOLUME

MUTE

HOME

END

PAGE DOWN

MAGNIFY

ON button

OFF button

OFF

FREEZE

MY BUTTON

KEYSTONE

PAGE DOWN button

KEYSTONE button

MY BUTTON button

MENU button

END button

FREEZE button

POSITION

POSITION button

ESC button

ENTER

Cursor buttons

▲,▼,◄,►

RESET

ESC

ENTER button

RESET button

Battery cover

(on the back)

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Setting up

WARNING ►Place the projector in a stable position horizontally. A fall or

a turnover could cause an injury and/or damage to the projector. Then using

damaged projector could result in a ﬁre and/or an electric shock.

• Do not place the projector on an unstable, slant or vibrant surface such as a

wobbly or inclined stand.

• Do not place the projector in the side/front/rear-up position, except cleaning

the air ﬁlter.

►Place the projector in a cool place, and pay attention enough to ventilation.

The high temperature of the projector could cause a ﬁre, a burn and/or malfunc-

tion to the projector.

• Do not stop up, block and cover the projector's vents.

• Keep a space of 30 cm or more between the sides and other objects such as

walls.

• Do not place the projector on a metallic thing or anything weak in heat.

• Do not place the projector on a carpet, cushion or bedding.

• Do not place the projector in direct sunlight or near a hot object such as a

heater.

• Put nothing about lens and vents of the projector. Put nothing on the projector.

• Put nothing that is sucked or sticks to the bottom of projector. This projector

has some intake vents also on the bottom.

►Do not place the projector on the place that gets wet. Damping the projector

or inserting liquid in the projector could cause a ﬁre, an electric shock and/or

malfunction to the projector.

• Do not place the projector in a bathroom or the outdoors.

• Put nothing containing the liquid near the projector.

CAUTION ►Avoid a smoky, humid or dusty place. Placing the projector in

such place could cause a ﬁre, an electric shock and/or malfunction to the pro-

jector.

• Do not place the projector near a humidiﬁer, a smoking space or a kitchen.

►Adjust the direction of the projector to keep the light from directly hitting the

projector's remote sensor.

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Setting up

Arrangement

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

The values shown in the table are calculated for a full size screen: 1024×768

(a) The screen size (diagonal)

(b)

(b) Distance from the projector to the screen (±10%)

4:3

(a)

16:9

(a)

4 : 3 screen

16 : 9 screen

(a) Screen

(b) Projection distance

[m (inch)]

min. max.

(b) Projection distance

size

[cm (inch)]

[m (inch)]

min.

[cm (inch)]

[inch (m)]

down

max.

down

-1 (0)

30 (0.8) 0.9 (34) 1.1 (41)

40 (1.0) 1.2 (46) 1.4 (56)

50 (1.3) 1.5 (58) 1.8 (70)

60 (1.5) 1.8 (70) 2.1 (84)

1.0 (38) 1.1 (45)

(2)

(3)

(4)

41 (16)

39 (15)

55 (22) 1.3 (50) 1.5 (61) -2 (-1) 51 (20)

69 (27) 1.6 (63) 1.9 (76) -2 (-1) 64 (25)

82 (32) 1.9 (76) 2.3 (91) -2 (-1) 77 (30)

96 (38) 2.3 (89) 2.7 (107) -3 (-1) 90 (35)

70 (1.8) 2.1 (81) 2.5 (98) 11 (4)

80 (2.0) 2.4 (93) 2.8 (112) 12 (5) 110 (43) 2.6 (102) 3.1 (122) -3 (-1) 103 (41)

90 (2.3) 2.7 (105) 3.2 (126) 14 (5) 123 (49) 2.9 (115) 3.5 (138) -4 (-1) 116 (46)

100 (2.5) 3.0 (117) 3.6 (140) 15 (6) 137 (54) 3.2 (127) 3.9 (153) -4 (-2) 129 (51)

120 (3.0) 3.6 (140) 4.3 (169) 18 (7) 165 (65) 3.9 (153) 4.7 (184) -5 (-2) 154 (61)

150 (3.8) 4.5 (176) 5.4 (211) 23 (9) 206 (81) 4.9 (192) 5.8 (230) -6 (-2) 193 (76)

200 (5.1) 6.0 (235) 7.2 (282) 30 (12) 274 (108) 6.5 (256) 7.8 (307) -8 (-3) 257 (101)

250 (6.4) 7.5 (294) 9.0 (353) 38 (15) 343 (135) 8.1 (320) 9.8 (384) -10 (-4) 322 (127)

300 (7.6) 9.0 (352) 10.8 (423) 46 (18) 411 (162) 9.8 (384) 11.7 (461) -12 (-5) 386 (152)

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Setting up

Adjusting the projector's elevator

CAUTION ►If you press the elevator button without holding the projec-

tor, the projector might crash down, overturn, smash your ﬁngers and possibly

result in malfunction. To prevent damaging the projector and injuring yourself,

always hold the projector whenever using the elevator buttons to adjust the

elevator feet.

►Do not incline the projector rightward or leftward. Also do not incline it back-

ward or forward exceeding 30 degrees. Exceeding these range could cause

malfunction, and could shorten the lifetime of the consumables.

►Except for inclining by the elevator feet adjustment, place the projector hori-

zontally.

You can use the elevator feet to make adjustments if the surface on which you

need to set the projector is uneven or if you otherwise need to adjust the angle of

projection. The adjustment range of the elevator feet is 0 to 9 degrees.

Elevator feet

Elevator button

After making sure that the projector is cool adequately, press and hold in the

elevator buttons while holding the projector.

The elevator buttons and the elevator feet are on the both sides.

Raise or lower the projector to the desired height and release the elevator

buttons.

When you release the elevator buttons, the elevator feet will lock into posi-

tion.

If necessary, you can also ﬁnely adjust the height of the projector by twisting

the elevator feet by hand.

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Setting up

Using the Security Bar

WARNING ►Do not use the security bar to prevent the projector from fall-

ing. Dropping or knocking over the projector may cause damage or injury.

CAUTION ►The security bar is not a comprehensive theft prevention mea-

sure. It is intended to be used as an extra theft prevention measure.

A commercial anti-theft chain or wire can be attached to the security bar on the

projector.

How to attach

An anti-theft chain or wire can be at-

tached as shown in the illustration.

(Anti-theft chains or wires of up to

10mm in diameter can be used)

Security Bar

Anti-theft chain or wire

[sold separately]

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Setting up

Connecting your devices

CAUTION ►Turn off all devices prior to connecting them to the projector.

Attempting to connect a live device to the projector may generate extremely

loud noises or other abnormalities that may result in malfunction and/or dam-

age to the device and/or projector.

►Use the accessory cable or a designated-type cable for the connection.

Some cables have to be used with core set. A too long cable may cause a cer-

tain picture degradation. Please consult with your dealer for details. For cables

that have a core only at one end, connect the core to the projector.

►Make sure that you connect devices to the correct port. Incorrect connection

may result in malfunction and/or damage to the device and/or projector.

NOTE • Whenever attempting to connect a laptop computer to the projector, be sure

to activate the laptop’s RGB external image output (set the laptop to CRT display or to

simultaneous LCD and CRT display). For details on how this is done, please refer to the

instruction manual of the corresponding laptop computer.

• Secure the screws on the connectors and tighten.

• Some computers may have multiple display screen modes. Use of some of these

modes will not be possible with this projector.

• For some RGB signal modes, the optional Mac adapter is necessary.

• When the image resolution is changed on a computer, depending on an input,

automatic adjustment function may take some time and may not be completed. In this

case, you may not be able to see a check box to select “Yes/No” for the new resolution

on Windows. Then the resolution will go back to the original. It might be recommended

to use other CRT or LCD monitors to change the resolution.

About Plug-and-Play capability

Plug-and-Play is a system composed of the computer, its operating system and

peripheral equipment (i.e. display devices). This projector is compatible with VESA DDC

2B. Plug-and-Play can be achieved by connecting this projector to a computer is VESA

DDC (display data channel) compatible.

• Please take advantage of this function by connecting the accessory RGB cable to the

RGB IN1 port (DDC 2B compatible). Plug-and-Play may not work properly if any other

type of connection is attempted.

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

monitor.

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Setting up

Examples of connection with a computer

* In the default setting, the AUDIO IN1 port is the audio port for the RGB IN1, and the

AUDIO IN2 port is the audio port for the RGB IN2 ports. To change the settings, refer to the

AUDIO item in the SETUP menu.

RGB cable

USB cable

AUDIO IN3

RGB IN1

RGB IN2

RGB OUT AUDIO OUT

AUDIO IN1

AUDIO IN2

RGB out Audio out RS-232C USB

CONTROL

USB

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

RS-232C cable

Stereo mini

audio cable

Stereo mini audio cable

AUDIO IN3

Audio out

RGB out

RGB IN1

R_RG_GBB IN2

RGB OUT AUDIO OUT

IN2

AUDIO IN1

AUDIO IN2

CONTROL

USB

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

RGB cable

Connecting to a monitor (output)

AUDIO IN3

RGB IN1

RGB IN2

RGB OUT AUDIO OUT

RGB OUT

RGB in

AUDIO IN1

AUDIO IN2

CONTROL

USB

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

RGB cable

Connecting to a speaker with ampliﬁer (output)

AUDIO IN3

Audio in

RGB IN1

RGB IN2

RGB OUT AUDIO OUT

AUDIO IN1

AUDIO IN2

CONTROL

USB

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

Stereo mini audio cable

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Examples of connection with a VCR/DVD player

In the default setting, the AUDIO IN3 L/R port is the audio port for the VIDEO, S-VIDEO

and COMPONENT VIDEO ports. To change the settings, refer to the AUDIO item in the

SETUP menu.

Audio/Video cable

AUDIO IN3

RGB IN1

RGB IN2

RGB OUT AUDIO OUT

Audio (R) out

Audio (L) out

Video out

AUDIO IN1

AUDIO IN2

CONTROL

USB

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

Audio cable

AUDIO IN3

RGB IN1

RGB IN2

RGB OUT AUDIO OUT

Audio (R) out

AUDIO IN1

AUDIO IN2

CONTROL

Audio (L) out

S-Video out

USB

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

S-Video cable

Component video out

Component video cable

AUDIO IN3

RGB IN1

RGB IN2

RGB OUT AUDIO OUT

C_B/P_B

C_R/P_R

AUDIO IN1

AUDIO IN2

CONTROL

USB

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

Audio (R) out

Audio cable

Audio (L) out

SCART cable

AUDIO IN3

RGB IN1

RGB IN2

RGB OUT AUDIO OUT

AUDIO IN1

AUDIO IN2

CONTROL

USB

VIDEO

S-VIDEO

SCART

out

Video

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Setting up

Connecting power supply

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

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

• Only use the power cord that came with the projector. If it is damaged, contact

your dealer to newly get correct one.

• Only plug the power cord into an outlet rated for use with the power cord's

speciﬁed voltage range.

• Never modify the power cord. Never attempt to defeat the ground connection

of the three-pronged plug.

AC inlet

Connector

of the power cord

1. ^{Connect the connector of the power cord to the AC inlet of the projector.}

2. ^{Firmly plug the power cord's plug into the outlet.}

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Putting batteries

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

directed. Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble or

dispose of in ﬁre.

And also improper use may result in cracking or leakage, which could result in

ﬁre, injury and/or pollution of the surrounding environment.

• Be sure to use only the batteries speciﬁed. Do not use batteries of different

types at the same time. Do not mix a new battery with used one.

•

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

• Keep a battery away from children and pets. If swallowed consult a physician

immediately for emergency treatment.

• Do not short circuit or solder a battery.

•

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

If you observe a leakage of a battery, wipe out the ﬂower and then replace a battery.

If the liquid adheres to your body or clothes, rinse well with water immediately.

• Obey the local laws on disposing the battery.

Remove the battery cover.

Slide back and remove the battery cover in the direction of the arrow.

Insert the batteries.

Align and insert the two AA batteries according to their plus and minus termi-

nals as indicated in the remote control.

Close the battery cover.

Replace the battery cover in the direction of the arrow and snap it back into place.

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Using the remote control

CAUTION ►Be careful in handling the remote control.

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

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

malfunction.

• Remove the batteries from the remote control and store them in a safe place if

you won’t be using the remote control for an extended period.

• Replace the batteries whenever the remote control starts malfunctioning.

• When strong lights (such as direct sunlight) or light from an extremely close

range (such as from an inverter ﬂuorescent lamp), hit the projector’s remote

sensor, the remote control may cause to function. Adjust the direction of the

projector to keep the light from directly hitting the projector’s remote sensor.

The signal settings for the remote control transmitter and the projector's remote sensor can be changed.

If the remote control does not function properly try changing the signal setting.

Changing the signal setting for the remote control transmitter

(1)Setting 1 (FREQ. : NORMAL)

Simultaneously press and hold the MUTE and RESET buttons for about 3 seconds.

(2)Setting 2 (FREQ. : HIGH)

Simultaneously press and hold the MAGNIFY OFF and ESC buttons for about 3 seconds.

• Setting 1 is the factory default setting.

• When the batteries are removed from the remote control, user-speciﬁed settings are

saved for about half a day. If the batteries are removed from the remote control for longer

than half a day, the remote will reset to Setting 1.

Changing the signal setting for the projector's remote sensor

Switch between Setting 1 and 2 using the SERVICE/REMOTE FREQ. item found in OP-

TION MENU.

If the remote control does not seem to function properly, try changing the settings for the

remote control and the projector's remote sensor.

The remote control will not function properly if the remote control transmitter settings and

the projector's remote sensor settings are not the same.

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

approx. 3 meters

30º

• The range of the remote sensor is 3 meters with a 60 degree range (30 degrees to the left

and right of the remote sensor).

• Also a remote signal reﬂected in the screen etc. may be available. If it is difﬁcult to send a

remote signal to the sensor directly, please try to use the reﬂected signal.

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

be sure to use the remote control in an area free from obstacles that could block the re-

mote control’s output signal to the projector.

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Power on/off

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

the lens of projector. Also do not peep at the inside of projector through a hole.

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

to the connected devices. Power off the projector later than the connected devices.

Turning on the power

POWER

indicator

STANDBY/ON

button

Make sure that the power cord is ﬁrmly and cor-

1. _{rectly connected to the projector and the outlet.}

VIDEO

RGB

ASPECT

AUTO

BLANK

Remove the lens cover, and set the power switch to

MAGNIFY

HOME

END

PAGE UP

VOLUME

MUTE

PAGE DOWN

the ON position.

OFF

FREEZE

MY BUTTON

KEYSTONE

The power indicator will light up in steady orange. Then

wait several seconds because the buttons may not func-

tion for these several seconds.

POSITION

ENTER

ESC

RESET

(1) When AUTO ON in the OPTION menu is set to TURN ON:

The lamp will only be automatically turned on when the

Power switch is turned on after the power was turned off by

Power switch last time. Afterwards the POWER indicator

will begin blinking in green. When the power is completely

on, the indicator will stop blinking and light in green.

POWER

(Steady orange)

POWER

(2) When AUTO ON in the OPTION menu is set to TURN OFF

please see step 3.

(Blinking in green)

Press the STANDBY/ON button on the projector or the re-

POWER

3. _{mote control.}

(Steady green)

To display the picture, select an input signal according to the sec-

tion "Selecting an input signal".

Turning off the power

Please pay special attention to below two points when you do:

(1) Please do not turn the projector on again for at least 10 minute in this case. Neglect

could shorten the lifetime of the lamp.

(2) During use or immediately after use, do not touch around the lamp and vents of the

projector It could cause a burn.

Press the STANDBY/ON button on the projector or the remote control.

1. _{The message "Power off?" will appear on the screen for about 5}

Power off?

seconds.

Press the STANDBY/ON button on the projector or the remote

2. _{control again while the message appears.}

POWER

The projector lamp will go off, and the POWER indicator will begin

(Blinking in orange)

blinking in orange.

Then the POWER indicator will stop blinking and light in steady

POWER

orange when the lamp cooling is complete.

(Steady orange)

Make sure that the power indicator lights in steady orange, and

3. _{set the power switch to the OFF position. The POWER indicator will}

go off. Attach the lens cover.

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Operating

Adjusting the volume

Press the VOLUME button on the remote control.

A dialog will appear on the screen to aid you in adjusting the volume.

AUTO

VIDEO

RGB

BLANK

ASPECT

2. ^{Use the cursor buttons ▲/▼ to adjust the volume.}

MAGNIFY

HOME

END

PAGE UP

VOLUME

MUTE

To close the dialog and complete the operation, press the

PAGE DOWN

VOLUME button again. Even if you don’t do anything, the dia-

log will automatically disappear after a few seconds.

BLANK

ASPECT

MAGNIFY

AUTO

Temporarily muting the sound

HOME

END

PAGE UP

VOLUME

MUTE

Press the MUTE button on the remote control.

A dialog will appear on the screen indicating that you have muted the sound.

PAGE DOWN

OFF

To restore the sound, press the MUTE or VOLUME button.

Even if you don’t do anything, the dialog will automatically dis-

appear after a few seconds.

FREEZE

MY BUTTON

KEYSTONE

Selecting an input signal

Press the INPUT button on the projector.

Each time you press the button, the projector switches its

input port as below.

RGB IN1

VIDEO

RGB IN2

COMPONENT VIDEO



S-VIDEO



Press the RGB button on the remote control to select an

input port for the RGB signal.

Each time you press the button, the projector switches its RGB

input port as below.

AUTO

VIDEO

RGB

BLANK

ASPECT

RGB IN1

RGB IN2



● If the RGB button is pushed (when switching from VIDEO to RGB signals)

when TURN ON is selected for the AUTO SEARCH item in the OPTION menu

the projector will check the RGB IN1 port ﬁrst. If no input is detected at the port,

the projector will check the RGB IN2 port.

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Selecting an input signal (continued)

Press the VIDEO button on the remote control to select an

input for video signal.

Each time you press the button, the projector switches its

video input port as below.

AUTO

VIDEO

RGB

BLANK

ASPECT

COMPONENT VIDEO

S-VIDEO

VIDEO



● If the VIDEO button is pushed (when switching from RGB to VIDEO signals)

when TURN ON is selected for the AUTO SEARCH item in the OPTION menu

the projector will check the COMPONENT VIDEO port ﬁrst. If no input is de-

tected at the port, projector will begin to check other ports in above order.

Searching an input signal

AUTO

1. ^{Press the SEARCH button on the remote control.}

VIDEO

RGB

BLANK

ASPECT

The projector will start to check its input ports in order to

ﬁnd any input signals.

When an input is found, the projector will stop searching and display the image.

If no signal is found, the projector will return to the state selected before the

operation.

RGB IN 1

RGB IN 2

COMPONENT VIDEO

S-VIDEO

VIDEO



Selecting an aspect ratio

Press the ASPECT button on the remote control.

Each time you press the button, the projector switches the mode for aspect

ratio in turn.

For an RGB signal



NORMAL 4:3 SMALL

16:9

  

AUTO

VIDEO

RGB

BLANK

VOLUME

ASPECT

For a video signal, s-video signal or component video signal

MAGNIFY

HOME

PAGE UP

4:3

16:9 SMALL

14:9

  

For a no signal

4:3 (ﬁxed)

● The NORMAL mode keeps the original aspect ratio of the signal.

● Performing the automatic adjustment initializes the aspect ratio setting.

Zoom ring

Adjusting the zoom and focus

1. ^{Use the zoom ring to adjust the screen size.}

Focus ring

2. ^{Use the focus ring to focus the picture.}

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Using the automatic adjustment feature

1. ^{Press the AUTO button on the remote control.}

AUTO

VIDEO

RGB

HOME

For an RGB signal



BLANK

VOLUME

ASPECT

The vertical position, the horizontal position, the horizontal

phase and the horizontal size will be automatically adjusted.

MAGNIFY

PAGE UP

And the aspect ratio will be automatically set to default. Make sure that the

application window is set to its maximum size prior to attempting to use this

feature. A dark picture may still be incorrectly adjusted. Use a bright picture

when adjusting.

For a video signal or s-video signal



The video format best suited for the respective input signal will be selected

automatically.

This function is available only when the AUTO mode is selected to the VID-

)

EO FORMAT item in the INPUT menu . For a component video signal, the

signal type is identiﬁed automatically independently of this function.

For a video signal, s-video signal or component video signal

The vertical position, horizontal position and aspect ratio will be automatically

set to default.



For a component video signal

The horizontal phase will be automatically set to default.

● The automatic adjustment operation requires about 10 seconds. Also please

note that it may not function correctly with some input.

PAGE DOWN

OFF

Adjusting the position

FREEZE

MY BUTTON

KEYSTONE

Press the POSITION button on the remote control.

The “POSITION” indication will appear on the screen.

POSITION

Use the cursor buttons ▲/▼/◄/► to adjust the picture posi-

tion.

When you want to reset the operation, press the RESET button on the remote

control during the operation.

To complete this operation, press the POSITION button again. Even if you don’t

do anything, the dialog will automatically disappear after a few seconds.

● When this function is performed at a video signal, a certain extra such as a line

may appear outside a picture.

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Correcting the keystone distortions

MAGNIFY

Press the KEYSTONE button on the remote control. A dialog

HOME

END

PAGE UP

VOLUME

MUTE

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PAGE DOWN

OFF

recting the distortion.

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FREEZE

MY BUTTON

KEYSTONE

Use the cursor buttons ▲/▼ to select

AUTO or MANUAL operation, and press the button ► to

perform the following.

1) AUTO executes automatic vertical keystone correction.

2) MANUAL displays a dialog for vertical keystone correction.

Use the buttons ▲/▼ for adjustment.

To close the dialog and complete this operation, press

the KEYSTONE button again. Even if you don’t do

anything, the dialog will automatically disappear after

a few seconds.

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● The adjustable range for correction will vary among inputs. For some input, this

function may not work well.

● When V:INVERT or H&V:INVERT is selected to the MIRROR item in the

SETUP menu, if the projector screen is inclined or angled downward, the Auto

Keystone function may not work correctly.

● When the zoom adjustment is set to the TELE (telephoto focus), this correction

may be excessive. This function should be used when the zoom adjustment is

set to the WIDE (wide-angle focus) whenever possible.

● When vertical degree is almost 0 degree, the automatic keystone distortion cor-

rection may not work.

● When vertical degree is almost ±30 degree, the automatic keystone distortion

correction may not work well.

● This function wil be unavailable when Transition Detector is on.

Using the magnify feature

AUTO

VIDEO

RGB

Press the ON button of MAGNIFY on the remote control.

The “MAGNIFY” indication will appear on the screen (al-

BLANK

ASPECT

MAGNIFY

though the indication will disappear in several seconds with no

operation), and the projector will enter the MAGNIFY mode.

HOME

END

PAGE UP

VOLUME

MUTE

PAGE DOWN

2. ^{Use the cursor buttons ▲/▼ to adjust the zoom level.}

To move the zoom area, press the POSITION button in the MAGNIFY mode,

then use the cursor buttons ▲/▼/◄/► to move the area. And to ﬁnalize the

zoom area, press the POSITION button again.

To exit the MAGNIFY mode and restore the screen to normal, press the OFF

button of MAGNIFY on the remote control.

● The projector automatically exits the MAGNIFY mode when the input signal is

changed, or when the display condition is changed.

● Although in the MAGNIFY mode, the keystone distortion condition may vary, it

will be restored when the projector exits the MAGNIFY mode.

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Freezing the screen

MAGNIFY

HOME

END

PAGE UP

VOLUME

MUTE

Press the FREEZE button on the remote control.

The “FREEZE” indication will appear on the screen, and the

projector will enter the FREEZE mode.

PAGE DOWN

OFF

FREEZE

MY BUTTON

KEYSTONE

To exit the FREEZE mode and restore the screen to normal,

press the FREEZE button again.

● The projector automatically exits the FREEZE mode when the input signal

changes, or when one of the projector’s buttons or the remote control buttons

of STANDBY/ON, SEARCH, RGB, VIDEO, BLANK, AUTO, ASPECT, VOL-

UME, MUTE, KEYSTONE, POSITION, MENU, MAGNIFY and MY BUTTON is

pressed.

● If the projector continues projecting a still image for a long time, the LCD panel

might possibly be printed. Do not leave the projector in the FREEZE mode for

too long.

Temporarily blanking the screen

Press the BLANK button on the remote control.

The blank screen will be displayed instead of the screen of

input signal. Please refer to the BLANK item in the SCREEN

AUTO

VIDEO

RGB

BLANK

VOLUME

ASPECT

MAGNIFY

HOME

PAGE UP

To exit the blank screen and return to the input signal screen, press the

BLANK button again.

● The projector automatically returns to the input signal screen when one of the

projector’s buttons or the remote control buttons is pressed or one of the com-

mands (except get commands) is transmitted from the control port.

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Operating the computer screen

CAUTION ►Mistaken use of the mouse/keyboard control could damage

your equipment.

• While using this function, please connect only with a computer.

• Before connecting, read the manuals of the computer you will connect.

NOTE • It may not be possible to control notebook PC, and other computers with

built-in pointing device (e.g. track ball), using this remote control. In this case, before

connecting go into BIOS (system setup) and select external mouse, and disable the

pointing device. In addition, the mouse may not function if the computer does not have

the needed utility program. See your computer’s hardware manual for details.

• The USB control can be used with Windows 95 OSR 2.1 or higher. It may not be

possible to use the remote control, depending on the computer’s conﬁgurations and

mouse drivers.

• The USB control can be used only for the functions listed below. You cannot do things

like press two buttons at once (for instance, pressing two buttons at the same time to

move the mouse pointer diagonally).

• This function is not available while the lamp is warming up (the POWER indicator

ﬂashes green), and while adjusting the volume and display, correcting for trapezoidal

distortion, zooming in on the screen, using the BLANK function, or displaying the menu

screen.

USB mouse and keyboard control

1. ^{Connect the projector’s USB port to the computer via the mouse cable.}

VIDEO

RGB

Available function

Remote control operation

BLANK

ASPECT

AUTO

Move pointer

Left click with mouse

Right click with mouse

Use ▲, ▼, ◄, ► buttons

Press ENTER button

Press RESET button

Press HOME button

Press END button

Press PAGE UP button

Press PAGE DOWN button

Press ESC button

MAGNIFY

HOME

END

PAGE UP

VOLUME

MUTE

PAGE DOWN

OFF

FREEZE

MY BUTTON

KEYSTONE

Press keyboard’s HOME key

Press keyboard’s END key

Press keyboard’s PAGE UP key

Press keyboard’s PAGE DOWN key

Press keyboard’s ESC key

POSITION

ENTER

ESC

RESET

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Multifunctional settings

Using the menu function

This projector has the following menus: PICTURE, IMAGE, INPUT, SETUP, SCREEN,

OPTION, and EASY MENU. EASY MENU consists of functions often used, and the

other menus are classiﬁed into each purpose. Each of these menus is operated using

the same methods. The basic operations of these menus are as follows.

VIDEO

RGB

MENU button

ASPECT

AUTO

BLANK

POSITION

MAGNIFY

HOME

END

PAGE UP

VOLUME

MUTE

PAGE DOWN

OFF

ENTER button

Cursor buttons

FREEZE

MY BUTTON

KEYSTONE

ENTER

POSITION

ESC

RESET

ENTER

ESC

RESET

RESET button

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Press the MENU button on the remote control or one of

the cursor buttons on the projector.

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The Advanced MENU or EASY MENU will appear.

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If you want to change it to the Advanced MENU, select the

"Go to Advanced Menu"

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4. ^{Use the cursor buttons◄/► to operate the item.}

In the Advanced MENU

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Use the cursor buttons ▲/▼ to select a menu.

If you want to change it to the EASY MENU, select the

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Then press the cursor button ► on the projector or remote

control, or the ENTER button on the remote control to select

an item. The display of the selected menu will be active.

Use the cursor buttons ▲/▼ to select an item to operate.

Then press the cursor button

►

on the projector or remote control, or the ENTER button

on the remote control to progress. The operation menu of the selected item will appear.

4. ^{Use the cursor buttons▲/▼ to operate the item.}

●

When you want to reset the operation, press the RESET button on the remote control

during the operation. Note that items whose functions are performed simultaneously

with operation (ex. LANGUAGE, H PHASE, VOLUME etc.) cannot be reset.

●

In the advanced menu, when you want to return to the previous display, press the cursor

button

◄

on the projector or remote control, or the ESC button on the remote control.

Press the MENU button on the remote control again to close the menu and

complete this operation. Even if you don't do anything, the dialog will auto-

matically disappear after about 10 seconds.

● Some functions cannot be performed when a certain input port is selected, or

when a certain input signal is displayed.

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With the EASY MENU, items shown in the table below can

be performed.

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Select an item using the cursor buttons ▲/▼ on the

projector or remote control. Then perform it referring to the

following table.

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Item

Description

Using the buttons ◄/► switches the mode for aspect ratio.

See the ASPECT item in the IMAGE menu.

ASPECT

AUTO KEY-

STONE EXE-

CUTE

Using the button ► executes the auto keystone function.

See the AUTO KEYSTONE EXECUTE item in the SETUP menu

This function will be unavailable when Transition Detector is on.

Using the buttons ◄/► corrects the keystone distortion.

See the item KEYSTONE of section SETUP menu.

KEYSTONE

This function will be unavailable when Transition Detector is on.

Using the buttons ◄/► switches the mode of picture type. The

modes of picture type are combinations of a mode of GAMMA and

a mode of COLOR TEMP. Choose a suitable mode according to the

projected source.

NORMAL

CINEMA

DYNAMIC



WHITEBOARD

BOARD(GREEN)

BOARD(BLACK)



NORMAL: (COLOR TEMP = MID DEFAULT) + (GAMMA = #1 DEFAULT)

CINEMA: (COLOR TEMP = LOW DEFAULT) + (GAMMA = #2 DEFAULT)

DYNAMIC: (COLOR TEMP = HIGH DEFAULT) + (GAMMA = #3 DE-

FAULT)

BOARD(BLACK): (COLOR TEMP = Hi-BRIGHT-1 DEFAULT) +

(GAMMA = #4 DEFAULT)

PICTURE MODE

BOARD(GREEN): (COLOR TEMP = Hi-BRIGHT-2 DEFAULT) +

(GAMMA = #4 DEFAULT)

WHITEBOARD: (COLOR TEMP = MID DEFAULT) + (GAMMA = #5

DEFAULT)

• When the combination of GAMMA and COLOR TEMP differs

from pre-assigned modes above, the display on the menu for the

PICTURE MODE is “CUSTOM”. Please refer to the GAMMA and

COLOR TEMP items in the PICTURE menu.

•

When this function is performed, a certain extra such as a line may appear.

Using the buttons ◄/► adjusts the brightness.

See the item BRIGHTNESS in the PICTURE menu.

BRIGHTNESS

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EASY Menu (continued)

Item

Description

Using the buttons ◄/► adjusts the contrast.

CONTRAST

COLOR

TINT

See the item CONTRAST of section PICTURE menu

Using the buttons ◄/► adjusts the strength of whole color.

See the COLOR item in the PICTURE menu.

Using the buttons ◄/► adjusts the tint.

See the TINT item in the PICTURE menu.

Using the buttons ◄/► adjusts the sharpness.

See the SHARPNESS item in the PICTURE menu

SHARPNESS

WHISPER

• There may be some noise when an adjustment is made. This is

not a malfunction.

Using the buttons ◄/► turns off/on the whisper mode.

See the WHISPER item in the SETUP menu.

Using the buttons ◄/► switches the mode for mirror status.

See the MIRROR item in the SETUP menu.

If Transition Detector is TURN ON and MIRROR status is changed,

Transition Detector Alarm will be displayed when projector is re-

started after the power switch is turned off.

MIRROR

RESET

Performing this item resets all of the items of EASY MENU except

FILTER TIME and LANGUAGE.

A dialog is displayed for conﬁrmation. Selecting RESET using the

button ▲ performs resetting.

Performing this item resets the ﬁlter timer which counts usage time

of the air ﬁlter.

A dialog is displayed for conﬁrmation. Selecting RESET using the

button ▲ performs resetting.

FILTER TIME

LANGUAGE

See the FILTER TIME item in the OPTION menu.

Using the buttons ◄/► selects the LANGUAGE item to toggle

the menu language. Refer to description of LANGUAGE in the

SCREEN menu.

Select “Go to Advanced Menu” and press the button

TER button to use the menu of PICTURE, IMAGE, INPUT, SETUP,

SCREEN or OPTION.

►

or the EN-

Go to

Advanced Menu

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With the PICTURE menu, the items shown in the table be-

low can be performed.

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Select an item using the cursor buttons ▲/▼ on the

projector or remote control, and press the cursor button ►

on the projector or remote control, or the ENTER button

on the remote control to execute the item. Then perform it

referring to the following table.

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Item

Description

BRIGHTNESS

CONTRAST

Using the buttons ▲/▼ adjusts the brightness. : Light

Using the buttons ▲/▼ adjusts the contrast. : Strong

Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the GAMMA mode.

Dark



Weak



#1 DEFAULT #1 CUSTOM

#2 DEFAULT

#2 CUSTOM

#3 DEFAULT

#3 CUSTOM



#5 CUSTOM

#5 DEFAULT

#4 CUSTOM

#4 DEFAULT



To adjust CUSTOM

Selecting a mode of CUSTOM and then

pressing the button ► or the ENTER button

displays a dialog to aid you in adjusting the

mode.

ENTER :

This function is useful when you want to

change the brightness of particular tones.

+0 +0 +0 +0 +0 +0 +0 +0

Choose an item using the buttons ◄/►, and

adjust the level using the buttons ▲/▼.

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GAMMA CUSTOM 1

GAMMA

You can display a test pattern for checking the effect of your adjust-

ment by pressing the ENTER button.

Each time you press the ENTER button, the pattern changes as

below.

No pattern Gray scale of 9 steps

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Ramp Gray scale of 15 steps

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The eight equalizing bars correspond to eight tone levels of the test

pattern except the darkest in the left end. If you want to adjust the

2nd tone from left end on the test pattern (Gray scale of 9 steps),

use the equalizing adjustment bar “1”. The darkest tone at the left

end of the test pattern cannot be controlled with any of equalizing

adjustment bar.

• When this function is performed, a certain extra such as a line

may appear.

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PICTURE Menu

PICTURE Menu (continued)

Item

Description

Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the mode of color temperature.

HIGH DEFAULT � HIGH CUSTOM � MID DEFAULT � MID CUSTOM

LOW DEFAULT

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Hi-BRIGHT-1 DEFAULT

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Hi-BRIGHT-1 CUSTOM

Hi-BRIGHT-2 DEFAULT � Hi-BRIGHT-2 CUSTOM

To adjust CUSTOM

Selecting the CUSTOM and then pressing the

ENTER

button ► or the ENTER button displays a dialog

to aid you in adjusting the OFFSET and/or GAIN

of the CUSTOM mode.

OFFSET

GAIN

OFFSET adjustments change the color intensity

on the whole tones of the test pattern.

+0 +0 +0

COLOR TEMP [CUSTOM-1]

COLOR TEMP

GAIN adjustments mainly affect color intensity

on the brighter tones of the test pattern.

Choose an item using the buttons ◄/►, and adjust the level using

the buttons ▲/▼.

You can display a test pattern for checking the effect of your adjust-

ment by pressing the ENTER button.

Each time you press the ENTER button, the pattern changes as

below.

No pattern Gray scale of 9 steps



Ramp Gray scale of 15 steps



• When this function is performed, a certain extra such as a line

may appear.

Using the buttons ▲/▼ adjusts the strength of whole color.

Strong

Weak



COLOR

TINT

• This item can be selected only for a video signal, s-video or com-

ponent video signal.

Using the buttons ▲/▼ adjusts the tint.

Greenish

Redish



• This item can be selected only for a video signal, s-video or com-

ponent video signal.

Using the buttons ▲/▼ adjusts the sharpness.

Strong

Weak



SHARPNESS

• There may be some noise and/or the screen may ﬂicker for a mo-

ment when an adjustment is made. This is not a malfunction.

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PICTURE Menu

PICTURE Menu (continued)

Item

Description

Selecting a mode of MY MEMORY using the buttons ▲/▼ and then

pressing the button ► or the ENTER button performs each function.

LOAD1

LOAD2

LOAD3

LOAD4



SAVE4 SAVE3

SAVE2

SAVE1



This projector has 4 numbered memories for adjustment data.

Performing the LOAD1, LOAD2, LOAD3 or LOAD4 loads the data on

the memory whose number corresponds to the command’s number,

and adjusts the picture automatically depending on the data.

Performing the SAVE1, SAVE2, SAVE3 or SAVE4 saves the current

adjustment data on the memory whose number corresponds to the

command’s number.

• The current adjustment data of the items in the PICTURE menu is

stored.

MY MEMORY

• There may be some noise and/or the screen may ﬂicker for a mo-

ment when data is loaded to memory. This is not a malfunction.

When the current settings are not saved to memory the following

dialog is displayed.

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To load saved adjustment settings press the MEMORY button.

When there are no saved adjustment settings the following dialog is

displayed.

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IMAGE Menu

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With the IMAGE menu, items shown in the table below can

be performed.

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projector or remote control, and press the cursor button ►

on the projector or remote control, or the ENTER button

on the remote control to execute the item. Then perform it

referring to the following table.

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Description

Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the mode for aspect ratio.

For an RGB signal

NORMAL

4:3 SMALL

  

16:9

For a video signal, s-video signal or component video signal

4:3 16:9 14:9 SMALL

ASPECT

  

For a no signal

4:3 (ﬁxed)

• The NORMAL mode keeps the original aspect ratio of the signal.

Using the buttons ▲/▼ adjusts the over-scan ratio.

Large (It reduces picture)

This item can be selected only for a video, s-video and component signal.

• When this adjustment is too large, certain degradation may appear

at the frame area of the picture. In such a case, please adjust small.

Small (It magniﬁes picture)



OVER SCAN

V POSITION

•

Using the buttons ▲/▼ adjusts the vertical position.

Down



• Over-adjusting the vertical position may cause noise to appear

on the screen. If this occurs please reset the vertical position to the

default setting. Pressing the RESET button when V POSITION is

selected will reset the V POSITION to the default setting.

For a video signal, s-video signal or component video signal

The adjustable range of V.POSITION depends on the OVERSCAN setting.

It is not possible to adjust when the OVERSCAN is set to 10.

Using the buttons ▲/▼ adjusts the horizontal position.

Left

Right



• Over-adjusting the horizontal position may cause noise to appear

on the screen. If this occurs please reset the horizontal position to

the default setting. Pressing the RESET button when H POSITION

is selected will reset the H POSITION to the default setting.

For a video signal, s-video signal or component video signal

The adjustable range of H.POSITION depends on the OVERSCAN setting

It is not possible to adjust when the OVERSCAN is set to 10.

H POSITION

H PHASE

Using the buttons ▲/▼ adjusts the horizontal phase to eliminate ﬂicker.

Right Left



• This item can be selected only for an RGB signal or a component

video signal.

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IMAGE Menu

IMAGE Menu (continued)

Item

Description

Using the buttons ▲/▼ adjusts the horizontal size.

Large Small



• This item can be selected only for an RGB signal.

H SIZE

• When this adjustment is excessive, the picture may not be dis-

played correctly. In such a case, please reset the adjustment by

pressing the RESET button on the remote control during this opera-

tion.

Selecting this item performs the automatic adjustment feature.

For an RGB signal

The vertical position, the horizontal position, the horizontal phase

and the horizontal size will be automatically set to default. And the

aspect ratio will be automatically selected.

Make sure that the application window is set to its maximum size

prior to attempting to use this feature. A dark picture may still be

incorrectly adjusted. Use a bright picture when adjusting.

For a video signal or s-video signal

The video format best suited for the respective input signal will be

selected automatically.

This function is available only when the AUTO mode is selected to

the VIDEO FORMAT item in the INPUT menu. For a component

video signal, the signal type is identiﬁed automatically independent-

ly of this function.

AUTO ADJUST

EXECUTE

For a video signal, s-video signal or component video signal

The vertical position, horizontal position and aspect ratio will be

automatically set to default.

For a component video signal

The horizontal phase will be automatically set to default.

• The automatic adjustment operation requires about 10 seconds.

Also please note that it may not function correctly with some input.

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INPUT Menu

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With the INPUT menu, the items shown in the table below

can be performed.

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projector or remote control, and press the cursor button ►

on the projector or remote control, or the ENTER button

on the remote control to execute the item. Then perform it

referring to the following table.

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Item

Description

Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the progress mode.

TV FILM TURN OFF

 

• This function is performed only for an interlaced signal of a VIDEO

input, an S-VIDEO input or COMPONENT VIDEO input of 525i (480i)

or 625i (576i) signal.

PROGRESSIVE

• When TV or FILM is selected, the screen image will be sharp.

FILM adapts to the 2-3 Pull-Down conversion system. But these

may cause a certain defect (for example, jagged line) of the picture

for a quick moving object. In such a case, please select TURN OFF,

even though the screen image may lose the sharpness.

Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the noise reduction mode.

HIGH

MID LOW

 

• This function performs only at a VIDEO input, an S-VIDEO or

COMPONENT VIDEO input of 525i(480i) or 625i(576i) signal.

VIDEO NR

• When this function is excessive, it may cause a certain degrada-

tion of the picture.

Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the mode for color space.

AUTO

RGB

 

SMPTE240

REC709

REC601



• This item can be selected only for an RGB signal or a component

video signal (except signals of SCART RGB from the component

video port).

COLOR SPACE

• The AUTO mode automatically selects the optimum mode.

• The AUTO operation may not work well at some signals. In such a

case, it might be good to select a suitable mode except AUTO.

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INPUT Menu

INPUT Menu (continued)

Item

Description

Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the function of COMPONENT

VIDEO port.

COMPONENT

SCART RGB



When the SCART RGB is selected, the COMPONENT VIDEO port

function as a port for a SCART RGB signal input and VIDEO port

function as a port for SCART RGB sync input. A SCART adapter

and SCART cable realize a SCART RGB input to the projector. For

details, contact your dealer.

COMPONENT

Set the video format for the s-video port and video port.

(1) Use the ◄/► buttons to select the input port.

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(2) Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the mode

for video format.

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NTSC

PAL

 

SECAM

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N-PAL

M-PAL NTSC4.43

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VIDEO FORMAT

• This item is performed only for a video signal

from the VIDEO port or the S-VIDEO port.

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• The AUTO mode automatically selects the optimum mode.

• The AUTO operation may not work well for some signals. If the

picture becomes unstable (ex. an irregular picture, a color lack),

please select the mode depending on the input signal.

Using the buttons ▲/▼ turns the frame lock function on/off.

TURN ON

TURN OFF



• This item performs only at a RGB signal with vertical frequency of

50 to 60 Hz.

• When the TURN ON is selected, a moving picture is displayed

more smoothly.

FRAME LOCK

• This function may cause a certain degradation of the picture. In

such a case, please select the TURN OFF.

Set the RGB input signal type for the RGB port.

(1) Use the ◄/► buttons to select the RGB

port to be set.

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RGB1

RGB2

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(2) Use the ▲/▼ buttons to select the RGB

input signal type.

RGB IN

SYNC ON G ON

SYNC ON G OFF



• Selecting TURN ON turns on the SYNC ON G mode. The SYNC

ON G mode allows reception of SYNC ON G.

• In the SYNC ON G mode, the picture may be distorted with certain

input signals. In such a case, remove the signal connector so that

no signal is received and turn SYNC ON G off, and then reconnect

the signal.

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INPUT Menu (continued)

Item

Description

The resolution for the RGB1 and RGB2 input signals can be set on

this projector.

(1) In the INPUT menu select RESOLUTION using the ▲/▼ buttons and

press the ► button.

The RESOLUTION menu will be displayed.

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(2) In the RESOLUTION menu select the

resolution you wish to display using the ▲/▼

buttons.

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Selecting AUTO will set a resolution appropri-

ate to the input signal.

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RESOLUTION MENU

(3) Pressing the ► or Enter button when

selecting a STANDARD resolution will auto-

matically adjust the horizontal and vertical

positions, clock phase and horizontal size

and automatically select an aspect ratio. The

INFORMATION dialog will be displayed.

INFORMATION

RGB1

1280x 768@ 60

(4) To set a custom resolution use the ▲/▼

buttons to select CUSTOM and the CUSTOM

RESOLUTION BOX will be displayed. Set

the horizontal (HORZ) and vertical (VERT)

resolutions using the ▲/▼/◄/►

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CUSTOM RESOLUTION

BOX

(5) To save the setting place the cursor on the

right-most digit and press the ► button.

The horizontal and vertical positions, clock

phase and horizontal size will be automati-

cally adjusted and an aspect ratio will be

automatically selected.

INFORMATION

RGB1

992x 744@ 60

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After the INFORMATION dialog has displayed

for about 10 seconds the screen will return

to the RESOLUTION menu displaying the

changed resolution.

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(6) To revert back to the previous resolution

without saving changes place the cursor on

the left-most digit and press the ◄ button.

The screen will then return to the RESOLUTION menu displaying the previ-

ous resolution.

*1 Not all resolutions are guaranteed.

*2 For some pictures, this function may not work well.

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SETUP Menu

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With the SETUP menu, the items shown in the table below

can be performed.

Select an item using the cursor buttons ▲/▼ on the

projector or remote control, and press the cursor button ►

on the projector or remote control, or the ENTER button

on the remote control to execute the item. Then perform it

referring to the following table.

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Description

Selecting this item performs the Automatic keystone distortion cor-

rection. Projector automatically corrects vertical keystone distortion

due to the (forward/backward) setup angle by itself.

• This function will be executed only once when selected in the

Menu. When the slant of the projector is changed, executes this

function again.

• When V:INVERT or H&V:INVERT is selected to the MIRROR item

in the SETUP menu, if the projector screen is inclined or angled

downward, this function may not work correctly.

AUTO KEY-

STONE EXE-

CUTE

• When the zoom adjustment is set to the TELE (telephoto focus),

this correction may be excessive. This function should be used

when the zoom adjustment is set to the WIDE (wide-angle focus)

whenever possible.

• When vertical degree is almost 0 degree, the automatic keystone

distortion correction may not work.

• When vertical degree is over ±30 degree, the automatic keystone

distortion correction may not work well.

This function will be unavailable when Transition Detector is on.

Using the buttons ▲/▼ corrects the keystone distortion.

Upper in the data

Lower in the data



KEYSTONE

WHISPER

• The adjustable range of this function will vary with the type of input

signal. At some signals, this function may not work well.

This function will be unavailable when Transition Detector is on.

Using the buttons ▲/▼ turns off/on the whisper mode.

NORMAL

WHISPER



• When the WHISPER is selected, acoustic noise and screen bright-

ness are reduced.

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SETUP Menu (continued)

Item

Description

Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the mode for mirror status.

MIRROR

NORMAL

H:INVERT

V:INVERT

H&V:INVERT



If Transition Detector is TURN ON and MIRROR status is changed,

Transition Detector Alarm will be displayed when projector is re-

started after the power switch is turned off.

Using the buttons ▲/▼ adjusts the volume.

VOLUME

AUDIO

High

Low



Allocates the audio ports.

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Choose a picture input port using the buttons

▲/▼ (1), then select the audio port to be in-

terlocked with the input port using the buttons

◄/► (2). When off is selected, all audio ports

do not work for the input port.

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RGB2

COMPONENT

S-VIDEO VIDEO



(2) 1

  

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SCREEN Menu

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With the SCREEN menu, the items shown in the table be-

low can be performed.

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Select an item using the cursor buttons ▲/▼ on the

projector or remote control, and press the cursor button ►

on the projector or remote control, or the ENTER button

on the remote control to execute the item. Then perform it

referring to the following table.

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Description

Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the OSD (On Screen Display)

language.

ENGLISH FRANÇAIS DEUTSCH ESPAÑOL ITALIANO

NORSK NEDERLANDS PORTUGUÊS 日本語

LANGUAGE



 SVENSKA 

SUOMI POLSKI TÜRKÇE

Using the buttons ◄/►/▲/▼ adjusts the menu position.

MENU POSITION To quit the operation, press the MENU button on the remote control

or keep no operation for about 10 seconds.

Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the mode for the blank screen.

The blank screen is a screen for the temporarily blanking feature. It

is displayed by pressing the BLANK button on the remote control.

MyScreen

ORIGINAL

BLUE

WHITE

BLACK



MyScreen is a screen you can register as a desired screen. The

ORIGINAL screen is the existing standard screen. BLUE, WHITE

and BLACK are non-patterned (plain) screens in each color.

BLANK

• To avoid remaining as an afterimage, the MyScreen and the

ORIGINAL screens will change to the BLACK screen after several

minutes.

• For the MyScreen, please refer to the MyScreen item.

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SCREEN Menu (continued)

Item

Description

Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the mode for the start-up screen.

The start-up screen is a screen displayed when no signal or an

unsuitable signal is detected.

MyScreen

ORIGINAL

TURN OFF



MyScreen is a screen you can register as a desired screen.The

ORIGINAL screen is the existing standard screen. When TURN

OFF is selected, the BLACK screen is used.

• To avoid remaining as an afterimage, the MyScreen and the

ORIGINAL screens will change to the BLANK screen after several

minutes. If also the BLANK screen is the MyScreen or ORIGINAL, it

will change to the BLACK screen.

START UP

• For the MyScreen, please refer to the item MyScreen below. For

the BLANK screen, please refer to the BLANK item.

• This function will be unavailable and fixed to Myscreen when

MyScreen Password in the Security Menu is on.

This item functions for capturing the MyScreen of the blank screen

and the start-up screen. Please execute displaying the input includ-

ing the picture you want to capture.

1. Selecting this item displays a dialog titled “MyScreen”. It will ask

you if you start capturing the picture from the current screen.

Please wait for the target picture to be displayed, and press the

ENTER button on the remote control when the picture is displayed.

The picture will freeze and the frame for capturing appears.

To stop performing, press the RESET or ESC button on the re-

mote control.

2. Using the buttons ◄/►/▲/▼ adjusts the frame position. Please

move the frame to the position of the picture which you want to use.

The frame may not be able to be moved for some input signals.

To start registration, press the ENTER button on the remote con-

trol.

MyScreen

To restore the screen and return to the previous dialog, press the

RESET or ESC button on the remote control.

Registration takes several minutes. When the registration is com-

pleted, the registered screen and the message “MyScreen registra-

tion is ﬁnished.” are displayed for several seconds. If the registra-

tion failed, the message “A capturing error has occurred. Please try

again.” is displayed.

• This function will be unavailable when MyScreen Password in the

Security Menu is on.

NOTE : The KEYSTONE cannot be adjusted while using the

MyScreen function.

Using the buttons ▲/▼ turns on/off the MyScreen lock function.

TURN ON

TURN OFF



When the TURN ON is selected, the item MyScreen is locked. Use

this function for protecting the current MyScreen.

• This function will be unavailable when MyScreen Password in the

Security Menu is on.

MyScreen Lock

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SCREEN Menu (continued)

Item

Description

Using the buttons ▲/▼ turns on/off the message function.

TURN ON TURN OFF



When the TURN ON is selected, the following message function works.

“AUTO IN PROGRESS” while automatically adjusting

”NO INPUT IS DETECTED”

”SYNC IS OUT OF RANGE”

“Searching….” while searching for the input

”Detecting….” while an input signal is detected

The indication of the input signal displayed by changing

The indication of the aspect ration displayed by changing

The indication of the My Memory displayed by changing

The indication of the Picture Mode displayed by changing

The indication of “FREEZE” and “II” while freezing the screen by

pressing the FREEZE button.

MESSAGE

• When the TURN OFF is selected, please remember if the picture

is freezing. Do not mistake freezing for a malfunction.

Each input port for this projector can have a name applied to it.

(1) Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the SCREEN

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the ► button. The SOURCE NAME menu

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(2) Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the SCREEN

NAME menu to select the port to be named

and press the ► button. The SOURCE

NAME dialog will be displayed.

SOURCE NAME MENU

*Right side of the menu is blank

until a name is speciﬁed

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(3) The current name will be displayed on

the ﬁrst line. Use the ◄/►/▲/▼ and EN-

TER or INPUT buttons to select and enter

characters. The RESET button can be used

to erase 1 character at a time. The name

can be a maximum of 16 characters.

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(4) To change an already inserted charac-

ter, press the ▲ button while the cursor is

on the [A-N] row to move the cursor to the

name displayed on the ﬁrst line and use

the ◄/► buttons to select character to be

changed. Once a character in the name is

selected use the ▼ button to move the cur-

sor back down to the character entry area

to select and enter characters as described

above.

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(5) Select and press the ENTER or IN-

PUT buttons when ﬁnished entering text.

To revert to the previous name without sav-

ing changes press the ESC or ◄ button and

the INPUT button simultaneously.

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OPTION Menu

ꢀMENUꢀ[RGB1]

ꢀꢀꢀ:SELECT

With the OPTION menu, the items shown in the table below can

be performed.

Select an item using the cursor buttons ▲/▼ on the projector or

remote control, and press the cursor button ► on the projector

or remote control, or the ENTER button on the remote control to

execute the item, except for the items LAMP TIME and FILTER

TIME. Then perform it referring to the following table.

ꢀPICTURE

ꢀIMAGE

ꢀINPUT

ꢀAUTOꢀSEARCHꢀꢀꢀTURNꢀOFF

ꢀAUTOꢀKEYSTONEꢀTURNꢀOFF

ꢀAUTOꢀONꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀTURNꢀOFF

ꢀSETUP

ꢀSCREEN

ꢀOPTION

ꢀAUTOꢀOFFꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀ0min

ꢀLAMPꢀTIMEꢀꢀꢀꢀꢀ0ꢀh

ꢀFILTERꢀTIMEꢀꢀꢀ0ꢀh

ꢀEASYꢀMENU ꢀMYꢀBUTTON

ꢀSERVICE

Item

Description

Using the buttons ▲/▼ turns on/off the automatic signal search func-

tion.

TURN ON

TURN OFF



When the TURN ON is selected, detecting no signal automatically cycles

through input ports in the following order. The search is started from the

current port. Then when an input is found, the projector will stop searching

and display the image.

AUTO SEARCH

RGB IN1 RGB IN2 COMPONENT VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO



Using the buttons ▲/▼ turns on/off the automatic keystone function.

TURN ON TURN OFF



TURN ON : Automatic keystone distortion correction will be execut-

ed whenever changing the slant of the projector.

TURN OFF : This function is disabled. Please execute the AUTO

KEYSTONE EXECUTE in the SETUP Menu for automatic keystone

distortion correction.

AUTO KEY-

STONE

When the projector is suspended from the ceiling this feature will

not function properly so select TURN OFF.

This function will be unavailable when Transition Detector is on.

Using the buttons ▲/▼ turns on/off the AUTO ON function.

TURN ON

TURN OFF



When set to TURN ON, the lamp will only be automatically turned on when

the Power switch is turned on after the power was turned off by Power

switch last time.

The lamp will not be automatically turned on when the Power switch is

turned on if the lamp was turned off with the following procedures.

• The lamp was turned off with a remote control, projector button, or

power turn off command.

• The lamp was turned off with an AUTO OFF function.

• The lamp was turned on by an AUTO ON function and was turned

off about 30 minutes after no signal had been detected.

When no input is detected after the power on and AUTO OFF time is set to 0,

the projector will be turned off after about 30 minutes passed.

When no input is detected after the power on and AUTO OFF time is set to

1 to 99, the projector will be turned off after the passed time reaches at the

set time.

AUTO ON

If one of the projector’s buttons or the remote control buttons is pressed

or one of the commands (except get commands) is transmitted from the

control port during the corresponding time, projector will not be turned off.

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OPTION Menu (continued)

Item

Description

Using the buttons ▲/▼ adjusts the time to count down to automati-

cally turn the projector off.

Long (max. 99 minutes)

Short (min. 0 minute = DISABLE)



AUTO OFF

ENABLE

AUTO OFF

DISABLE

When the time is set to 0, the projector is not turned off automati-

cally.

When the time is set to 1 to 99, and when the passed time with no-

signal or an unsuitable signal reaches at the set time, the projector

lamp will be turned off.

AUTO OFF

If one of the projector’s buttons or the remote control buttons is

pressed or one of the commands (except get commands) is trans-

mitted from the control port during the corresponding time, projector

will not be turned off.

Please refer to the section “Turning off the power”.

The lamp time is the time counted after the last resetting. It is

shown in the OPTION menu as the usage time of the lamp.

Pressing the RESET button on the remote control or the button ►

of the projector displays a dialog. To reset the lamp time, select the

RESET using the button ▲.

LAMP TIME

RESET CANCEL



• Please reset the lamp time only when you have replaced the lamp,

for a suitable indication about the lamp.

• For the lamp replacement, see the section “Lamp”.

The ﬁlter time is the time counted after the last resetting. It is shown

in the OPTION menu as the usage time of the air ﬁlter.

Pressing the RESET button on the remote control or the button ► of the

projector displays a dialog. To reset the ﬁlter time, select the RESET using

the button ▲.

FILTER TIME

RESET CANCEL



•

Please reset the ﬁlter time only when you have cleaned or replaced

the air ﬁlter, for a suitable indication about the air ﬁlter.

• For the air ﬁlter cleaning, see the section “Air ﬁlter”.

Sets the assigned function for the MY BUTTON1 and 2 buttons on

the included remote control.

• RGB1: Sets port to RGB1.

• RGB2: Sets port to RGB2.

• COMPONENT: Sets port to COMPONENT.

• S-VIDEO: Sets port to S-VIDEO.

• VIDEO: Sets port to VIDEO.

MY BUTTON

• INFORMATION: Displays INPUT INFORMATION.

• AUTO KEYSTONE EXECUTE: Performs automatic KEYSTONE

correction.

• MY MEMORY: Loads MY MEMORY settings.

• PICTURE MODE: Changes the PICTURE mode.

• FILTER RESET: Displays the ﬁlter time reset conﬁrmation dia-

logue.

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OPTION Menu

OPTION Menu (continued)

Item

Description

Selecting this item displays the SERVICE menu.

Select an item using the buttons ▲/▼, and press the button ► or

the ENTER button on the remote control to execute the item.

FAN SPEED

AUTO ADJUST

GHOST

FILTER MESSAGE

KEY LOCK



FACTORY RESET

INFORMATION

REMOTE FREQ.



FAN SPEED

Using the buttons ▲/▼ switches the rotation speed of the cooling

fans. The HIGH is the mode for use at highlands etc. Note that the

projector is noisier when the HIGH is selected.

HIGH

NORMAL



AUTO ADJUST

Using the buttons ▲/▼ enables/disables the automatic adjustment.

When DISABLE is selected, the automatic adjustment feature is

disabled, although rough adjustment is automatically performed

depending on the basic setting.

ENABLE

DISABLE



•

Depending on conditions, such as input image, signal cable to the projec-

tor, environment around the projector, etc., the automatic adjustment may

not work correctly. In such a case, please choose DISABLE to disable the

automatic adjustment, and make adjustment manually.

GHOST

1. Select a color element of ghost using the buttons ◄/►.

2. Adjust the selected element using the buttons ▲/▼ to disappear ghost.

SERVICE

FILTER MESSAGE

Use the ▲/▼ button to set the timer for the interval to show the

message for cleaning up the air ﬁlter.

50h

100h TURN OFF

200h

300h

   

After selecting “50h”, “100h”, “200h”, or “300h”, the message “RE-

MINDER HRS PASSED AFTER THE LAST FILTER CHECK” will

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appear after the timer reaches the interval time set by the menu.

When the “TURN OFF” is chosen, the air ﬁlter cleaning message

will not appear.

• Please check and clean the air ﬁlter periodically, even if there is no

message. If the air ﬁlter becomes to be blocked by dust or others,

the internal temperature will rise, which could cause malfunction, or

reduce the lifetime of the projector.

• It is recommended to choose “100h” in general. Please be careful

with the operating environment of the projector and the condition of

the air ﬁlter, especially when the “200h”, “300h” or “TURN OFF” is

chosen.

KEY LOCK

Using the buttons ▲/▼ turns on/off the key lock feature. When

TURN ON is selected, the buttons on the projector except the

STANDBY/ON button are locked.

TURN ON

TURN OFF



• Please use to avoid a mischief and touching accidentally. This

function does not have any effect on the remote control.

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OPTION Menu (continued)

Item

Description

REMOTE FREQ.

Use the ▲/▼ button to change the Projector’s remote sensor set-

ting.

1:NORMAL

2:HIGH



Items with a checkmark are on. The factory default setting is for

both 1:NORMAL and 2:HIGH to be on. If the remote control does

not function correctly set the this to either only 1 or only 2 as de-

scribed in Remote Control Settings.

Neither can be turned off at the same time.

INFORMATION

Selecting this item displays a dialog titled “INPUT INFORMATION”.

It shows the information about the current input.

INPUT-INFORMATION

RGB

1024x768 @60Hz

FRAME LOCK

INPUT-INFORMATION

S-VIDEO

INPUT-INFORMATION

COMPONENT

576i @50

SERVICE

SECAM

AUTO

SCART RGB

• The “FRAME LOCK” message on the dialog means the frame lock

function is working.

• The “SCART RGB” message means the COMPONENT VIDEO

port is working as a SCART RGB input port. Please refer to the

COMPONENT item in this menu.

• This item can’t be selected for no signal and sync out.

FACTORY RESET

Selecting RESET using the button ▲ performs this function. By this

function, all the items in all of menus will collectively return to the

initial setting. Note that the items LAMP TIME, FILTER TIME, LAN-

GUAGE and OPTION_SECURITY are not reset.

RESET CANCEL

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OPTION Menu (continued)

Item

Description

This projector is equipped with security functions.

User registration is required before using the security functions.

Please contact your local dealer.

1. Using Security Features

1.1 Inputting the PASSWORD

1.1-1 Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the OPTION menu

to select SECURITY and press the ► but-

ton. The ENTER PASSWORD box will be

displayed. The factory default PASSWORD is

5847. This PASSWORD can be changed (1.2

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Changing the PASSWORD).

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NOTE : It is strongly recommended the factory

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default PASSWORD to be changed as

soon as possible.

ENTER PASSWORD

BOX

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1.1-2 Use the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons to enter the

registered PASSWORD. Move the cursor to

the right side of the ENTER PASSWORD

BOX and press the ► button to display the

SECURITY menu. If an incorrect PASSWORD

is input the ENTER PASSWORD BOX will be

displayed again. If incorrect PASSWORD is

input 3 times the projector will turn off. After-

wards the projector will turn off every time an

incorrect PASSWORD is input.

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SECURITY MENU

SECURITY

1.2 Changing the PASSWORD

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1.2-1 Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the SECURITY menu

to select SECURITY PASSWORD CHANGE

and press the ► button to display the ENTER

NEW PASSWORD BOX.

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ENTER NEW PASSWORD

BOX

1.2-2 Use the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons to enter the new

PASSWORD.

1.2-3 Move the cursor to the right side of the EN-

TER NEW PASSWORD BOX and press the

► button to display the NEW PASSWORD

AGAIN BOX, enter the same PASSWORD

again.

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NEW PASSWORD

AGAIN BOX

1.2-4 Move the cursor to the right side of the NEW

PASSWORD AGAIN BOX and press the ►

button and the NOTE NEW PASSWORD BOX

will be displayed for about 20 seconds, please

make note of the PASSWORD during this

time. Pressing the ENTER button on the re-

mote controll or INPUT button on the projector

will close the NOTE NEW PASSWORD BOX.

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NOTE NEW PASS-

WORD BOX

NOTE : Please do not forget your PASSWORD.

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OPTION Menu (continued)

Item

Description

1.3 If you have forgotten your PASSWORD

1.3-1 Follow the procedure in 1.1-1 to display the

ENTER PASSWORD BOX.

1.3-2 While the ENTER PASSWORD BOX is dis-

played, press and hold the RESET button on

the remote control for about 3 seconds.

The 10 digit Inquiring Code will be displayed.

NOTE: If there is no key input for about 55 seconds

while the Inquiring Code is displayed the menu will

close. If necessary repeat the process from 1.3-1.

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Inquiring Code

(PASSWORD)

1.3-3 Contact your dealer with the 10 digit Inquiring Code. Your PASSWORD

will be sent after your user registration information is conﬁrmed.

2. Using the MyScreen PASSWORD Function

The MyScreen PASSWORD function can be used to prohibit access to the

MyScreen function and prevent the currently registered MyScreen image

from being overwritten.

2.1 Turning on the MyScreen

Function

2.1-1 Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the SECURITY

menu to select MyScreen PASSWORD and

press the ► button to display the MyScreen

PASSWORD on/off menu.

PASSWORD

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SECURITY

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MyScreen PASSWORD

on/off menu

2.2 Setting the PASSWORD

2.2-1 Display the MyScreen on/off menu using the

procedure in 2.1-1.

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2.2-2 Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the MyScreen PASS-

WORD on/off menu to select TURN ON.

The ENTER PASSWORD BOX (small) will be dis-

played.

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ENTER PASSWORD

BOX (small)

2.2-3 Use the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons to enter the PASS-

WORD. Move the cursor to the right side of

the ENTER PASSWORD BOX (small) and

press the ► button to display the CHECK

PASSWORD BOX, enter the same PASS-

WORD again.

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CHECK PASSWORD

BOX

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Item

Description

2.2-4 Move the cursor to the right side of the

CHECK PASSWORD BOX and press the ►

button to display the PASSWORD for about

20 seconds, please make note of the PASS-

WORD during this time. After the PASSWORD

has displayed for about 20 seconds the screen

will return to the MyScreen PASSWORD on/off

menu.

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PASSWORD BOX

Pressing the ENTER button on the remote control or

INPUT button on the projector will close the PASS-

WORD box.

When a PASSWORD is set for MyScreen:

The MyScreen registration function (and menu) will be unavailable.

The START UP setting will be locked on MyScreen (and the menu will be

unavailable).

•

Turning the MyScreen PASSWORD off will allow normal operation of both

functions.

NOTE : Please do not forget your MyScreen PASSWORD.

2.3 Turning the PASSWORD off

2.3-1 Follow the procedure in 2.1-1 to display the MyScreen PASSWORD

on/off menu.

2.3-2 Select TURN OFF to display the ENTER PASSWORD BOX (large).

Enter the registered PASSWORD and the screen will return to the

MyScreen on/off menu.

If an incorrect PASSWORD is input the menu will close. If necessary repeat

the process from 2.3-1.

SECURITY

2.4 If you have forgotten your PASSWORD

2.4-1 Follow the procedure in 2.1-1 to display the MyScreen PASSWORD

on/off menu.

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2.4-2 Select TURN OFF to display the ENTER

PASSWORD BOX (large). The 10 digit Inquir-

ing Code will be displayed inside the BOX.

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2.4-3 Contact your dealer with the 10 digit Inquir-

ing Code. Your PASSWORD will be sent after

your user registration information is conﬁrmed.

ENTER PASSWORD BOX

(large)

3. Using the PIN LOCK Function

PIN LOCK is a function which prevents the projector from being used unless

a registered Code is input.

3.1 Registering the PIN Code

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3.1-1 Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the SECURITY menu

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to select PIN LOCK and press the ► button

or the ENTER button to display the PIN LOCK

on/off menu.

PIN LOCK on/off

3.1-2 Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the PIN LOCK on/off

menu to select TURN ON and the PIN BOX

will be displayed.

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OPTION Menu (continued)

Item

Description

3.1-3 Input a 4 part PIN Code using the ▲/▼/◄/►

/RGB and INPUT buttons.

A CONFIRMATION BOX will appear. Reenter the

same PIN Code. This will complete the PIN Code

registration.

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PIN BOX

NOTE: If there is no key input for about 55 seconds

while the PIN BOX or the CONFIRMATION BOX are

displayed the menu will close. If necessary repeat

the process from 3.1-1.

Afterwards, anytime the projector is restarted after

the power switch is turned off the PIN BOX will be

displayed. Enter the registered PIN Code.

The projector can be used after entering the regis-

tered PIN Code. If an incorrect PIN Code is input

the PIN BOX will be displayed again.

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CONFIRMATION BOX

(PIN BOX)

If an incorrect PIN Code is input 3 times the projector will turn off. Afterwards

the projector will turn off every time an incorrect PIN Code is input. The pro-

jector will also turn off if there is no key input for about 5 minutes while the

PIN BOX is displayed.

This function will activate only when the projector is started after the power

switch was turned off.

SECURITY

NOTE : Please do not forget your PIN Code.

3.2 Turning Off the PIN LOCK Function

3.2-1 Follow the procedure in 3.1-1 to display the PIN LOCK on/off menu.

Use the ▲/▼ buttons to select TURN OFF and the PIN BOX will be

displayed.

Enter the registered PIN Code to turn the PIN LOCK function off.

If an incorrect PASSWORD is entered the menu will close.

3.3 If you have forgotten your PIN Code

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3.3-1 While the PIN BOX is displayed, press and

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hold the RESET button for three seconds. The

10 digit Inquiring Code will be displayed.

NOTE: If there is no key input for about 5 minutes

while the Inquiring Code is displayed the projector

will turn off.

Inquiring Code

(PIN Code)

3.3-2 Contact your dealer with the 10 digit Inquiring Code. Your PASSWORD

will be sent after your user registration information is conﬁrmed.

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OPTION Menu (continued)

Item

Description

4. Using the Transition Detector Function

While the Transition Detector function is ON, when power switch is started to

supply to the projector, it might react as below.

• Transition Detector alarm shown below might appear on screen, if the pro-

jector has been moved or re-installed.

• Transition Detector alarm might appear on screen, if the MIRROR setting

has been changed.

• Keystone adjustment feature has been prohibited as long as the Transition

Detector function is ON.

4.1 Turning On the

Function

Transition Detector

4.1-1 Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the SECURITY menu to

select Transition Detector and press the ► or the

ENTER button to display the Transition Detector

on/off menu. Select TURN ON and the current

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angle, mirror and keystone setting will be recorded.

NOTE: This feature may not function properly if the projector

is not in a stable position when TURN ON is selected.

Transition Detector

on/off menu

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4.1-2 If this function is set to TURN ON when the

vertical angle of the projector, mirror or key-

stone setting at which the projector is turned

on is different than the previously recorded the

Transition Detector Alarm will be displayed and

the projector will not display the input signal.

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Transition Detector Alarm

Either set the Transition Detector off in the SECURITY menu or set the projector at

the recorded angle, mirror and keystone setting to display the input signal.

If the Transition Detector ALARM is displayed for about 5 minutes the lamp will turn off.

This function will activate only when the projector is started after the power

switch was turned off.

SECURITY

4.2 Setting the

PASSWORD

Transition Detector

4.2-1 Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the SECURITY menu to select Transition

Detector and press the ► or the ENTER button to display the Transition

Detector on/off menu.

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4.2-2 Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the Transition Detector

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on/off menu to select TURN ON. The ENTER

PASSWORD BOX (small) will be displayed.

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ENTER PASSWORD

BOX (small)

4.2-3 Use the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons to enter a PASSWORD.

Move the cursor to the right side of the ENTER

PASSWORD BOX (small) and press the ► button

to display the CHECK PASSWORD BOX, enter the

same PASSWORD again.

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4.2-4 Move the cursor to the right side of the CHECK

PASSWORD BOX and press the ► button to

display the PASSWORD for about 20 seconds,

please make note of the PASSWORD during

this time. After the PASSWORD has displayed

for about 20 seconds the screen will return to

the Transition Detector on/off menu.

CHECK PASSWORD

BOX

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PASSWORD BOX

Pressing the ENTER button on the remote controll or the INPUT button on

the projector will close the PASSWORD BOX.

NOTE : Please do not forget your Transition Detector PASSWORD.

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OPTION Menu (continued)

Item

Description

4.3 Setting the Transition Detector off

4.3-1 Follow the procedure in 4.1-1 to display the Transition Detector on/off

menu.

4.3-2 Select TURN OFF to display the ENTER PASSWORD BOX (large).

Enter the registered PASSWORD and the screen will return to the

Transition Detector on/off menu.

If an incorrect PASSWORD is input the menu will close. If necessary repeat

the process from 4.3-1.

SECURITY

4.4 If you have forgotten your PASSWORD

4.4-1 Follow the procedure in 4.1-1 to display the Transition Detector on/off

menu.

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4.4-2 Select TURN OFF to display the ENTER

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PASSWORD BOX (large). The 10 digit Inquir-

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ing Code will be displayed inside the BOX.

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4.4-3 Contact your dealer with the 10 digit Inquiring

Code. Your PASSWORD will be sent after your

user registration information is conﬁrmed.

ENTER PASSWORD BOX

(large)

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Maintenance

Lamp

HIGH VOLTAGE

HIGH TEMPERATURE

HIGH PRESSURE

WARNING

►The projector uses a high-pressure mercury glass lamp. The lamp can break with

a loud bang, or burn out, if jolted or scratched, handled while hot, or worn over time.

Note that each lamp has a different lifetime, and some may burst or burn out soon

after you start using them. In addition, when the bulb bursts, it is possible for shards

of glass to ﬂy into the lamp housing, and for gas containing mercury to escape from

the projector’s vent holes.

►About disposal of a lamp • This product contains a mercury lamp; do not put it in

a trash. Dispose of it in accordance with environmental laws.

For lamp recycling, go to www.lamprecycle.org. (in the US)

For product disposal, contact your local government agency or www.eiae.org (in

the US) or www.epsc.ca (in Canada).

For more information, call your dealer.

• If the lamp should break (it will make a loud bang when it does), unplug

the power cord from the outlet, and make sure to request a replacement

lamp from your local dealer. Note that shards of glass could damage the

inside of the projector, or cause injury during handling, so please do not try

to clean the projector or replace the lamp yourself.

Disconnect

the plug

from the

power

• If the lamp should break (it will make a loud bang when it does), ventilate

the room well, and make sure not to breathe the gas that comes out of the

projector vents, or get it in your eyes or mouth.

• Before replacing the lamp, turn the projector off and unplug the power

cord, then wait at least 45 minutes for the lamp to cool sufﬁciently. Handling

the lamp while hot can cause burns, as well as damaging the lamp.

outlet

• Never unscrew except the appointed (marked by an arrow) screws.

• Do not open the lamp cover while the projector is suspended from the

ceiling. This is dangerous, since if the lamp’s bulb has broken, the shards

will fall out when the cover is opened. In addition, working in high places is

dangerous, so ask your local dealer to have the lamp replaced even if the

bulb is not broken.

• Do not use the projector with the lamp cover removed. To replace the

lamp, make sure that the screws are tightened ﬁrmly. Loose screws could

result in damage or injury.

• Use only the lamp of the speciﬁed type.

• If the lamp breaks soon after the ﬁrst time it is used, it is possible that

there are electrical problems elsewhere besides the lamp. If this happens,

contact your local dealer or a service representative.

•

Handle with care: jolting or scratching could cause the lamp bulb to burst during use.

• Using the lamp for long periods of time, could cause it dark, not to light up

or to burst. When the pictures appear dark, or when the color tone is poor,

please replace the lamp as soon as possible. Do not use old (used) lamps;

this is a cause of breakage.

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Lamp (continued)

A lamp has a ﬁnite product life. Using the lamp for long periods of time could

cause the pictures darker or the color tone poor. Note that each lamp has a dif-

ferent lifetime, and some may burst or burn out soon after you start using them.

Preparation of a new lamp and early replacement are recommended.

To prepare a new lamp, contact your dealer and tell the lamp type number.

Type number = RLC-017.

Turn the projector off, and unplug the power cord. Allow the lamp to cool for

at least 45 minutes.

Prepare a new lamp.

If the projector is mounted on the ceiling, or if the lamp has broken, also ask

the dealer to replace the lamp.

Lamp cover

In the case of replacement by yourself,

Loosen the lamp cover screw (marked by arrow)

and then slide the lamp cover to the side to re-

move it.

Loosen the 2 screws (marked by arrow) of the

lamp, and slowly pick up the lamp by the handles.

Screw

Screws

Insert the new lamp, and retighten ﬁrmly the two

screws that are loosened in the previous process

to lock it in place.

Slide the lamp cover back in place and ﬁrmly fas-

ten the lamp cover a screw.

Turn the projector on and reset the lamp time us-

ing the LAMP TIME function in the OPTION menu.

(1) Press the MENU button to display a menu. Only

when the EASY MENU has appeared, please per-

form the next step (2).

Handle

(2) Point at the “Go to Advanced Menu …” in the menu

using ▼/▲ button, then press the ► button.

(3) Point at the “OPTION” in the left column of the

menu using ▼/▲ button, then press the ► button.

(4) Point at the ”LAMP TIME” using ▼/▲ button, then

press the ► button. A dialog will appear.

(5) Press the ▲ button to select “RESET” on the dia-

log. It performs resetting the lamp time.

NOTE • Please reset the lamp time only when you have replaced the lamp,

for a suitable indication about the lamp.

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Maintenance

Air ﬁlter

WARNING ►Before caring, make sure the power switch is off and the

power cable is not plugged in, then allow the projector to cool sufﬁciently. The

care in a high temperature state of the projector could cause an electric shock,

a burn and/or malfunction to the projector.

►Use only the air ﬁlter of the speciﬁed type. Do not use the projector with the

air ﬁlter and the ﬁlter cover removed. It could result in a ﬁre and/or malfunction

to the projector.

►The air ﬁlter should be cleaned periodically. If the air ﬁlter becomes clogged

by dust or the like, internal temperatures rise and could cause a ﬁre, a burn

and/or malfunction to the projector.

NOTE • Please replace the air ﬁlter when it is damaged or too soiled, and

also when you replace the lamp.

• Please reset the ﬁlter time only when you have cleaned or replaced the air

ﬁlter, for a suitable indication about the air ﬁlter.

• The projector may display the message such as “CHECK THE AIR FLOW” or

turn off the projector, to prevent the internal heat level rising.

If the air ﬁlter becomes clogged by dust or the like, internal temperatures rise and

could cause a ﬁre, a burn and/or malfunction to the projector. When the indicators

or a message prompts you to clean the air ﬁlter, clean the air ﬁlter as soon as pos-

sible.

Please check and clean the air filter periodically, even if there is no message.

Please replace the air ﬁlter when it is damaged or too soiled. Preparation of a new

air ﬁlter is recommended.

To prepare a new air ﬁlter, contact your dealer and tell the air ﬁlter type number.

And also when you replace the lamp, please replace the air ﬁlter. An air ﬁlter of

speciﬁed type will come together with a replacement lamp for this projector.

Turn the projector off, and unplug the

power cord. Allow the lamp to cool for at

least 45 minutes.

Handle

When the projector is suspended from the

ceiling, apply the vacuum cleaner to and

Filter cover

around the ﬁlter cover ﬁrst, to prevent pen-

etration of dust or the like.

While supporting the projector with one

hand, use your other hand to pull the ﬁlter

cover forward in the direction of the arrow.

Remove the air ﬁlter.

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Air ﬁlter (continued)

Apply a vacuum cleaner to the air ﬁlter

and the ﬁlter cover. Please replace the air

ﬁlter when it is damaged or too soiled.

Replace the air ﬁlter in its original po-

sition. Secure the air ﬁlter in place by

pressing each of the six locations.

Make sure there is no dust or dirt remain-

ing after the cover is in place. If any dust

or dirt remains use a vacuum cleaner to

remove it as when placing the ﬁlter cover

on the air ﬁlter.

Air ﬁlter’s

knob

Reattach the ﬁlter cover to the projector by

aligning the ﬁlter cover with the grooves

on the projector. While holding the handle,

push down on the ﬁlter cover until it locks

ﬁrmly in place.

mark

Air ﬁlter

Filter cover

Turn the projector on and reset the ﬁlter time

using the FILTER TIME function in the OP-

TION menu.

(1) Press the MENU button to display a menu. When the EASY MENU has ap-

peared, please skip the next step (2).

(2) Point at the “OPTION” in the left column of the menu using ▼/▲ button, then

press the ► button.

(3) Point at the “FILTER TIME” using ▼/▲ button, then press the ► button. A

dialog will appear.

(4) Press the ▲ button to select “RESET” on the dialog. It performs resetting the

ﬁlter time.

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Maintenance

Other care

WARNING ►Before caring, make sure the power switch is off and the

power cable is not plugged in, and then allow the projector to cool sufﬁciently.

The care in a high temperature state of the projector could cause a burn and/or

malfunction to the projector.

►Never try to care for the inside of the projector personally. Doing is so dan-

gerous.

►Avoid wetting the projector or inserting liquids in the projector. It could result

in a ﬁre, an electric shock, and/or malfunction to the projector.

• Do not put a container containing water, cleaner or chemicals near the projec-

tor.

• Do not use aerosols or sprays.

CAUTION ►Please take right care of the projector according to the follow-

ing. Incorrect care could cause not only an injury but adverse inﬂuence such as

discoloration, peeling paint, etc.

►Do not use cleaner or chemicals other than those listed below.

►Do not polish or wipe with hard objects.

Inside of the projector

In order to ensure the safe use of your projector, please have it cleaned and in-

spected by your dealer about once every year.

Caring for the lens

If the lens is ﬂawed, soiled or fogged, it could cause deterioration of display qual-

ity. Please take care of the lens, being cautious of handling.

Turn the projector off, and unplug the power cord. Allow the projector to cool

sufﬁciently.

After making sure that the projector is cool adequately, lightly wipe the lens

with a commercially available lens-cleaning wipe. Do not touch the lens di-

rectly with your hand.

Caring for the cabinet and remote control

Incorrect care could have adverse inﬂuence such as discoloration, peeling paint,

etc.

Turn the projector off, and unplug the power cord. Allow the projector to cool

sufﬁciently.

After making sure that the projector is cool adequately, lightly wipe with gauze

or a soft cloth.

If soiling is severe, dip soft cloth in water or a neutral cleaner diluted in water,

and wipe lightly after wringing well. Then, wipe lightly with a soft, dry cloth.

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Related messages

When the unit's power is on, messages such as those shown below may be dis-

played. When any such message is displayed on the screen, please follow the

instructions described below. If the same message is displayed after the remedy,

or if a message other than the following appears, please contact your dealer or

service company.

Although these messages will be automatically disappeared around several min-

utes, it will be reappeared every time the power is turned on.

Message

Description

There is no input signal.

NO INPUT IS DETECTED

Please conﬁrm the signal input connection, and the status



of the signal source.

The horizontal or vertical frequency of the input signal

is not within the speciﬁed range.

Please conﬁrm the specs for your projector or the signal

SYNC IS OUT OF RANGE



fH kHz fV Hz

source specs.

The internal temperature is rising.

Please turn the power off, and allow the projector to cool

down at least 20 minutes. After having conﬁrmed the follow-

ing items, please turn the power ON again.

• Is there blockage of the air passage aperture?

• Is the air ﬁlter dirty?

CHECK THE AIR FLOW

• Does the peripheral temperature exceed 35°C?

If the same indication is displayed after the remedy, please set

FAN SPEED of the SERVICE item in the OPTION menu to HIGH.

REMINDER

*** HRS PASSED AFTER THE

LAST FILTER CHECK.

FILTER MAINTENANCE IS ESSEN-

TIAL

A note of precaution when cleaning the air ﬁlter.

Please immediately turn the power off, and clean or change

the air ﬁlter referring to the “Air Filter” section of this manu-

al. After you have cleaned or changed the air ﬁlter, please

be sure to reset the ﬁlter timer.

TO REMOVE WARNING MES-

SAGE,

RESET FILTER TIMER.

SEE MANUAL FURTHER INFO.

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Troubleshooting

Regarding the indicator lamps

Lighting and ﬂashing of the POWER indicator, the LAMP indicator, and the TEMP

indicator have the meanings as described in the table below. Please follow the

instructions within the table. If the same indication is displayed after the remedy,

or if an indication other than the following is displayed, please contact your dealer

or service company.

LAMP

indica- indica-

tor

TEMP

POWER

indicator

Description

tor

Lighting

In Orange

Turned

off

Turned

off

The projector is in a standby state.

Please refer to the section “Power On/Off”.

Blinking

In Green

Turned

off

Turned

off

The projector is warming up.

Please wait.

Lighting

In Green

Turned

off

Turned

off

The projector is in an on state.

Ordinary operations may be performed.

Blinking

In Orange

Turned

off

Turned

off

The projector is cooling down.

Please wait.

The projector is cooling down. A certain error

has been detected.

Please wait until the POWER indicator ﬁnishes blink-

ing, and then perform the proper measure using the

item descriptions below.

Blinking

In Red

(discre- (discre-

tionary) tionary)

The lamp does not light, and there is a possibil-

ity that interior portion has become heated.

Please turn the power off, and allow the projector to

cool down at least 20 minutes. After the projector has

sufﬁciently cooled down, please make conﬁrmation of

the following items, and then turn the power on again.

• Is there blockage of the air passage aperture?

• Is the air ﬁlter dirty?

Blinking

In Red

Lighting

In Red

Lighting Turned

In Red

off

• Does the peripheral temperature exceed 35°C?

If the same indication is displayed after the remedy,

please change the lamp referring to the section “Lamp”.

The lamp cover has not been properly ﬁxed.

Please turn the power off, and allow the projector to

cool down at least 45 minutes. After the projector has

Blinking

In Red

Lighting

In Red

Blinking Turned sufﬁciently cooled down, please make conﬁrmation of

In Red

off

the attachment state of the lamp cover. After perform-

ing any needed maintenance, turn the power on again.

If the same indication is displayed after the remedy,

please contact your dealer or service company.

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LAMP

indica- indica-

tor tor

TEMP

POWER

indicator

Description

The cooling fan is not operating.

Please turn the power off, and allow the projector to

cool down at least 20 minutes. After the projector has

Turned Blinking sufﬁciently cooled down, please make conﬁrmation

Blinking

In Red

Lighting

In Red

off

In Red that no foreign matter has become caught in the fan,

etc., and then turn the power on again.

If the same indication is displayed after the remedy,

please contact your dealer or service company.

There is a possibility that the interior portion

has become heated.

Please turn the power off, and allow the projector to

cool down at least 20 minutes. After the projector has

sufﬁciently cooled down, please make conﬁrmation of

Blinking

In Red

Lighting

In Red

Turned Lighting the following items, and then turn the power on again.

off

In Red • Is there blockage of the air passage aperture?

• Is the air ﬁlter dirty?

• Does the peripheral temperature exceed 35°C?

If the same indication is displayed after the remedy,

please set FAN SPEED of the SERVICE item in the

OPTION menu to HIGH.

It is time to clean the air ﬁlter.

Please immediately turn the power off, and clean or

Lighting

In Green

Simultaneous

blinking in Red

change the air ﬁlter referring to the section “Air Filter”.

After cleaning or changing the air ﬁlter, please be sure

to reset the ﬁlter timer. After the remedy, reset the

power to ON.

There is a possibility that the interior portion

has become overcooled.

Please use the unit within the usage temperature pa-

rameters (5°C to 35°C). After the treatment, reset the

power to ON.

Lighting

In Green

Alternative

blinking in Red

NOTE • When the interior portion has become overheated, for safety

purposes, the power source is automatically turned off, and the indicator lamps

may also be turned off. In such a case, press the “ ” (OFF) side of the power



switch, and wait at least 45 minutes. After the projector has sufﬁciently cooled

down, please make conﬁrmation of the attachment state of the lamp and lamp

cover, and then turn the power on again.

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Phenomena that may be easy to be mistaken for machine defects

WARNING ►Never use the projector if abnormal operations such as

smoke, strange odor, excessive sound, damaged casing or elements or cables,

penetration of liquids or foreign matter, etc. should occur. In such cases, imme-

diately turn off the power switch and then disconnect the power plug from the

power outlet. After making sure that the smoke or odor has stopped, contact

your dealer or service company.

Before requesting repair, please check in accor-

dance with the following chart. This operation

sometimes resolves your problem.

If the situation cannot be corrected,

The projector’s microprocessor may need to be

reset. Please push the Restart switch by using a

cocktail stick or similar and the projector will restart.

Some setting may be wrong. Please use the FACTORY RESET function of the

SERVICE item in the OPTION menu to reset all settings to factory default.

Then, if the problem is not removed after the remedy, please contact your dealer

or service company.

Refer-

Phenomenon

Cases not involving a machine defect

ence

page

The electrical power cord is not plugged in.

Correctly connect the power cord.

The power switch is not set to the on position.

Set the power switch to [ | ] (On).

The main power source has been interrupted during

operation such as by a power outage (blackout), etc.

Please turn the power off, and allow the projector to cool

down at least 2 minutes, then turn the power on again.

Power does not

come on.

Either there is no lamp and/or lamp cover, or either

of these has not been properly ﬁxed.

Please turn the power off, and allow the projector to cool down

at least 45 minutes. After the projector has sufﬁciently cooled

down, please make conﬁrmation of the attachment state of the

lamp and lamp cover, and then turn the power on again.

56, 57

The signal cables are not correctly connected.

Correctly connect the connection cables.

12, 13

–

Signal source does not correctly work.

Correctly set up the signal source device by referring to the

manual of the source device.

Neither sounds

nor pictures are

outputted.

The input changeover settings are mismatched.

Select the input signal, and correct the settings.

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Refer-

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ence

page

The signal cables are not correctly connected.

Correctly connect the audio cables.

12,13

The MUTE function is working.

Restore the sound pressing the MUTE or VOLUME button

on the remote control.

Sound does not

come out.

The volume is adjusted to an extremely low level.

Adjust the volume to a higher level using the menu function

or the remote control.

The AUDIO setting is not correct.

Correctly set the AUDIO item in the SETUP menu.

The lens cap is attached.

Remove the lens cover.

The signal cables are not correctly connected.

Correctly connect the connection cables.

12, 13

The brightness is adjusted to an extremely low level.

Adjust BRIGHTNESS to a higher level using the menu func-

tion or the remote control.

No pictures are

displayed.

The computer cannot detect the projector as a plug

and play monitor.

Make sure that the computer can detect a plug and play

monitor using another plug and play monitor.

The BLANK screen is displayed.

Press the BLANK button on the remote control.

The FREEZE function is working.

Press the FREEZE button to restore the screen to normal.

Video screen

display freezes.

Color settings are not correctly adjusted.

Perform picture adjustments by changing the COLOR

TEMP, COLOR, TINT and/or COLOR SPACE settings, us-

ing the menu functions.

26, 28,

Colors have a

faded- out

appearance, or

Color tone is

poor.

COLOR SPACE setting is not suitable.

Change the COLOR SPACE setting to AUTO, RGB,

SMPTE240, REC709 or REC601.

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Refer-

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ence

page

The brightness and/or contrast are adjusted to an

extremely low level.

Adjust BRIGHTNESS and/or CONTRAST settings to a high-

er level using the menu function.

25, 26

The WHISPER function is working.

Select NORMAL for the WHISPER item in the SETUP

menu.

Pictures appear

dark.

26, 35

50, 51

The lamp is approaching the end of its product life-

time.

Replace the lamp.

Either the focus and/or horizontal phase settings are

not properly adjusted.

Adjust the focus using the focus ring, and/or H PHASE us-

ing the menu function.

19, 30

Pictures appear

blurry.

The lens is dirty or misty.

Clean the lens referring to the section “Caring for the lens”.

NOTE • Although bright spots or dark spots may appear on the screen, this

is a unique characteristic of liquid crystal displays, and it does not constitute or

imply a machine defect.

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Warranty And After-Service

Warranty and after-service

If a problem occurs with the equipment, ﬁrst refer to the “Troubleshooting” and run

through the suggested checks. If this does not resolve the problem, please contact your

dealer or service company. They will tell you what warranty condition is applied.

Speciﬁcations

NOTE • These speciﬁcations are subject to change without notice.

Item

Speciﬁcation

Product name

Liquid crystal projector

1.6 cm (0.63 type)

Panel size

Liquid

Crystal Drive system TFT active matrix

panel

Pixels

786,432 pixels (1024 horizontal x 768 vertical)

Lens

Zoom lens F=1.7 ~ 1.9 f=18.9 ~ 22.6 mm

Lamp

200W UHB

Speaker

1W x 1

Power Supply

AC100-120V/3.3A, AC220-240V/1.4A

310W

Power Consumption

Temperature range

5 ~ 35°C (Operating)

306 (W) x 83 (H) x 249 (D) mm

(Not including protruding parts)

• Please refer to the following ﬁgure.

Size

Weight (mass)

3.0 kg

RGB input:

Audio output:

RGB IN1..D-sub 15pin mini x1 AUDIO OUT ... Stereo mini x1

RGB IN2..D-sub 15pin mini x1 Video input:

RGB output:

RGB OUT..D-sub 15pin mini x1

Audio input:

COMPONENT VIDEO

(Y, C_B/P_B,C_R/P_R)...... RCA x3

S-Video ................Mini DIN x1

Ports

AUDIO 1.......... Stereo mini x1 Video .......................... RCA x1

AUDIO 2.......... Stereo mini x1 Communication port:

AUDIO 3..................... RCA x2 CONTROL............D-sub 9pin x1

USB....................... USB(B) x1

Lamp

RLC-017

Optional

Air ﬁlter

parts

• Please consult your dealer.

Others

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306 mm

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Customer Support

For technical support or product service, see the table below or contact your reseller.

Note : You will need the product serial number.

T=Telephone

F=Fax

Country/

Region

Web Site

E-mail

T= 800 688 6688

F= 909 468 1202

United States

Canada

www.viewsonic.com/support/

www.viewsonic.com/support

[email protected]

T= 866 463 4775

T= 0207 949 0307

United

www.viewsoniceurope.com/uk

www.viewsoniceurope.com

[email protected]

Kingdom

Europe,

Middle

East, Baltic

countries, and

North Africa

Contact your reseller

AUS= 1800 880 818

NZ= 0800 008 822

Australia and

New Zealand

www.viewsonic.com.au/support/

www.viewsonic.com.sg/support/

www.viewsonic.com

[email protected]

Singapore/

Malaysia/

Thailand

South

T= 65 6273 4018

F= 65 6273 1566

T= 886 2 2246-3456

F= 886 2 2249-1751

Africa/Other

countries

India

www.in.viewsonic.com

T= 91 44 52006500

T= 852 3102 2900

T= 853 700 303

[email protected]

Hong Kong

Macau

Korea

www.hk.viewsonic.com/support/

www.viewsonic.com

T= 080 2659 080

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Limited Warranty

ViewSonic Projector

What the warranty covers:

ViewSonic warrants its products to be free from defects in material and workmanship during the warranty period. If a product

proves to be defective in material or workmanship during the warranty period, ViewSonic will at its sole option repair or replace

the product with a like product. Replacement product or parts may include remanufactured or refurbished parts or components.

How long the warranty is effective:

North and South America: Three (3) years warranty for all parts excluding the lamp, three (3) years for labor, and one (I) year

for the original lamp from the date of the ﬁrst consumer purchase. Europe except Poland: Three (3) years warranty for all parts

excluding the lamp, three (3) years for labor, and ninety (90) days for the original lamp from the date of the ﬁrst consumer

purchase. Poland: Two (2) years warranty for all parts excluding the lamp, two (2) years for labor, and ninety (90) days for the

original lamp from the date of the ﬁrst consumer purchase. Other regions or countries: Please check with your local dealer or

local ViewSonic ofﬁce for the warranty information.

Lamp warranty subject to terms and conditions, veriﬁcation and approval. Applies to manufacturer’s installed lamp only. All

accessory lamps purchased separately are warranted for 90 days.

Who the warranty protects:

This warranty is valid only for the ﬁrst consumer purchaser.

What the warranty does not cover:

1. Any product on which the serial number has been defaced, modiﬁed or removed.

2. Damage, deterioration or malfunction resulting from:

a. Accident, misuse, neglect, ﬁre, water, lightning, or other acts of nature, unauthorized product modiﬁcation, or failure to

follow instructions supplied with the product.

b. Repair or attempted repair by anyone not authorized by ViewSonic.

c. Any damage of the product due to shipment.

d. Removal or installation of the product.

e. Causes external to the product, such as electric power ﬂuctuations or failure.

f. Use of supplies or parts not meeting ViewSonic’s speciﬁcations.

g. Normal wear and tear.

h. Any other cause which does not relate to a product defect.

3. Any product exhibiting a condition commonly known as “image built-in” which results when a static image is displayed on

the product for an extended period of time.

4. Removal, installation, and set-up service charges.

How to get service:

1. For information about receiving service under warranty, contact ViewSonic Customer Support. You will need to provide

your product’s serial number.

2. To obtain warranted service, you will be required to provide (a) the original dated sales slip, (b) your name, (c) your address,

(d) a description of the problem, and (e) the serial number of the product.

3. Take or ship the product freight prepaid in the original container to an authorized ViewSonic service center or ViewSonic.

4. For additional information or the name of the nearest ViewSonic service center, contact ViewSonic.

5. For applicable models with the PIN code security feature only. This projector contains a personal identiﬁcation number (PIN)

that restricts access to authorized users. If you forget to record the PIN code in the User Guide with your Serial Number, you

will have to send in the unit for service so the code can be reset. However, if you register your product serial number with

ViewSonic, along with your PIN code, it will be retained on ﬁle with your registration should you need it in the future.”

Limitation of implied warranties:

There are no warranties, express or implied, which extend beyond the description contained herein including the implied

warranty of merchantability and ﬁtness for a particular purpose.

Exclusion of damages:

ViewSonic’s liability is limited to the cost of repair or replacement of the product. ViewSonic shall not be liable for:

1. Damage to other property caused by any defects in the product, damaged based upon inconvenience, loss of use of the

product, loss of time, loss of proﬁts, loss of business opportunity, loss of goodwill, interference with business relationships,

or other commercil loss, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.

2. Any other damages, whether incidental, consequential or otherwise.

3. Any claim against the customer by other party.

Effect of state law:

This warranty gives you speciﬁc legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Some states do

not allow limitations on implied warranties and/or do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the

above limitations and exclusions may not apply to you.

Sales outside the U.S.A. and Canada:

For warranty information and service on ViewSonic products sold outside of the U.S.A. and Canada, contact ViewSonic or your

local ViewSonic dealer.

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