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Setting up
NOTE  • Be sure to read the manuals for devices before connecting them to the 
projector, and make sure that all the devices are suitable to be connected with this 
product. Before connecting to a PC, check the signal level, the signal timing, and the 
resolution.
- Do not connect LAN port to any network that might have the excessive voltage.
- Some signal may need an adapter to input this projector.
- Some PCs have multiple screen display modes that may include some signals which 
are not supported by this projector. 
- Although the projector can display signals with resolution up to UXGA (1600X1200),
the signal will be converted to the projector’s panel resolution before being displayed. 
The best display performance will be achieved if the resolutions of the input signal and 
the projector panel are identical.

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connect with. And be sure to tighten the screws on connectors with screws.
• When connecting a laptop PC to the projector, be sure to activate the PC’s external 
RGB output. (Set the laptop PC 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 PC.
• When the picture 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.
• In some cases, this projector may not display a proper picture or display any picture on 
screen. For example, automatic adjustment may not function correctly with some input 
signals. An input signal of composite sync or sync on G may confuse this projector, so 
the projector may not display a proper picture.
• The M1-D port of this model is compatible with HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content 
Protection) and therefore capable of displaying a video signal from HDCP compatible 
DVD players or the like.
About Plug-and-Play capability
Plug-and-Play is a system composed of a computer, its operating system and peripheral 
equipment (i.e. display devices). This projector is VESA DDC 2B compatible. Plug-and-
Play can be used by connecting this projector to a computer that is VESA DDC (display 
data channel) compatible. 
• Take advantage of this feature by connecting an RGB cable to the RGB1 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.
Connecting your devices (continued)
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Setting up
Inserting an SD card and USB memor y
When using the projector with a wireless LAN please insert the included wireless 
network card. When using a commercial SD memory card in order to view images 
insert the SD memory card in the same manner. And when using a commercial 
USB memory in order to view images insert the USB memory to the AUX I/O port.
See the “User's Manual - Network Function” for information on using either type of 
card.
1.Make sure the projector’s power switch is OFF.
2.Remove the SD card slot cover. Pull the cover forward, pushing slightly its 
edge up, to remove it from the projector.
3.Insert the SD card. Slowly insert the SD card completely into the SD card 
slot. Make sure the angled corner of the SD card is facing the right side (AUX 
I/O port side) of the projector while inserting.
4.Replace the SD card slot cover. Replace the cover by reversing the procedure 
used when removing the cover.
NOTE  • When using the projector with a wired LAN, please remove the 
wireless network card.
• Before removing the SD card or USB memory, be sure to perform the 
REMOVE procedure using the SERVICE menu under the MIU menu 
(	58).
IMPORTANT NOTE:  To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance 
requirements, the antenna used for this transmitter must be installed to provide 
a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-
llocated or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
AUX I/O port
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Setting up
How to use the slot cover lock
1.Open the slot cover lock, and insert it into the 
locking a slot.
2.Close the slot cover lock slowly, and attach a 
padlock or combination lock to the slot cover 
lock.
Connecting power supply
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. 
AC inlet
to the outlet
Connector of the power cord
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• 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 
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easily accessible. Remove the power cord for complete separation.
• Never modify the power cord. 
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Remote control
Putting batteries
Please load the batteries before using the remote control. If the remote control starts to 
malfunction, replace the batteries. If you will not use the remote control for an extended 
period, remove the batteries from the remote control and store them in a safe place.
1.Slide back and remove the 
battery cover in the direction 
of the arrow.
2.Align and insert the two AA 
batteries according to their 
plus and minus   terminals as indicated in the remote control.
3.Replace the battery cover in the direction of the arrow and snap it back into place.
Laser pointer
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and the LASER INDICATOR lights while the LASER button is pressed.
Remote control
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beam at other people. The laser beam can cause vision problems.
CAUTION
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types at the same time. Do not mix a new battery with used one. 
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Make sure the plus and minus terminals are correctly aligned when loading a battery.
• Keep a battery away from children and pets.
• Do not recharge, short circuit, solder or disassemble a battery.
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Changing the frequency of  remote control signal
The accessory remote control has the choice of the 
mode 1 or the mode 2, in the frequency of its signal. 
If the remote control does not function properly, 
attempt to change the signal frequency.
Please remember that the “REMOTE FREQ.” in 
SERVICE item of OPTION menu (
	47) of the 
projector to be controlled should be set to the same 
mode as the remote control.
To set the mode of the remote control, slide the 
knob of the frequency switch inside the battery 
cover into the position indicated by the mode 
number to choose.
About the remote control signal
The remote control works with the projector’s remote sensors. This projector has three 
remote sensors on the front, on the top, and on the back.
The sensors can be respectively turned active or inactive using the “REMOTE RECEIV” 
in the SERVICE item of OPTION menu (
	47). Each sensor senses the signal within the 
following range when the sensor is active.
The front and top sensors:
60 degrees (30 degrees to the left and right of the 
sensor) within 3 meters about.
The back sensor:
40 degrees (20 degrees to the left and right of the 
sensor) within 3 meters about.
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Using as a wired remote control
The accessory remote control works as a wired remote 
control, when the wired control port at the bottom of the 
remote control connects with the REMOTE CONTROL 
port on the back of the projector via an audio cable with 3.5 
diameter stereo mini plugs. 
When the remote control signal is hard to reach surely to 
the projector in the environment, this function is effective.
Remote control
NOTE  • To connect the remote control with the projector, use an audio cable with 
3.5 diameter stereo mini plugs.
Using as a simple PC mouse & keyboard
The accessory remote control works as a simple mouse 
and keyboard of the PC, when an M1-D/USB cable 
connects this projector’s M1-D port with the PC’s DVI-D 
and USB (A type) ports. 
(1) Mouse left button
Pushing the button into the center point works instead 
of clicking the mouse's left button.
Tilting this button to one of eight directions moves the 
PC's move pointer on the screen in the direction.
(2) Mouse right button
Pressing the button works instead of clicking the 
mouse’s right button. 
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(6) PAGE UP button
This button works instead of the PAGE UP key on the key board.
(7) PAGE DOWN button 
This button works instead of the PAGE DOWN key on the key board.
NOTE  • When the simple mouse & keyboard function of this product does not work 
correctly, please check the following.
- When an M1-D/USB cable connects this projector with a PC having a built-in pointing 
device (e.g. track ball) like a notebook PC, open BIOS setup menu, then select the 
external mouse and disable the built-in pointing device, because the built-in pointing 
device may have priority to this function.
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Power on/off
WARNING  

yA strong light is emitted when the projector’s power is on. Do not look into 
the lens of the projector or look inside of the projector through any of the projector’s openings.

yDo not touch around the lamp door and the exhaust vents during use or just after use, since it is too hot.
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.
• 
Before turning the projector off, be sure to perform the REMOVE procedure using the 
SERVICE menu under the MIU menu if the SD card or USB memory is used 
(	58). 
• When the AUTO ON of the OPTION menu is set to the TURN ON, and the power 
was turned off by the power switch last time, only turning the power switch on makes 
the projection lamp light and makes the POWER indicator begin blinking 
(	43).
• Use the shutdown switch (	66) only when the projector is not turned off by 
normal procedure.
Power on/off
Turning on the power
1.
connected to the projector and the outlet.
2.Remove the lens cover, and set the power switch to the 
ON position (marked “ I “). 
The power indicator will light up in steady orange (
	66).
Then wait several seconds because the buttons may not 
function for these several seconds. 
3.Press the STANDBY/ON button on the projector or the 
remote control.
The projection lamp will light up and the POWER indicator 
will begin blinking in green. When the power is completely 
on, the indicator will stop blinking and light in steady green.
To display the picture, select an input signal according to the section "Selecting an input 
signal" (
	19).
STANDBY/ON button
POWER indicator
Power
switch
Turning off  the power
1.Press the STANDBY/ON button on the projector or the remote control.
The message "Power off?" will appear on the screen for about 5 seconds.
2.Press the STANDBY/ON button on the projector or the remote control again while the message 
appears.
The projector lamp will go off, and the POWER indicator will begin blinking in orange. 
Then the POWER indicator will stop blinking and light in steady orange when the lamp 
cooling is complete.
3.Make sure that the power indicator lights in steady orange, and set the power switch to the 
OFF position (marked “O“). 
The POWER indicator will go off. Attach the lens cover.
Do not turn the projector on for 10 minutes or more after turning it off. Turning the projector on again 
too soon could shorten the lifetime of some consumable parts of the projector.
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Operating
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Adjusting the volume
1.Press the VOLUME button on the remote control.
A dialog will appear on the screen to aid you in adjusting the volume.
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To close the dialog and complete the operation, press the 
VOLUME button again. Even if you do not do anything, the 
dialog will automatically disappear after a few seconds.
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adjustment is disable. Please see the AUDIO item of AUDIO menu. 
(	38)
Temporarily muting the sound
1.Press the MUTE button on the remote control. 
A dialog will appear on the screen indicating that you have muted the sound. 
To restore the sound, press the MUTE or VOLUME button. 
Even if you do not do anything, the dialog will automatically 
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Operating
Searching an input signal
1.Press the SEARCH button on the remote control.
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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.
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Adjusting the zoom and focus
1.Use the zoom ring to adjust the screen size. 
2.Use the focus ring to focus the picture.
Operating
Focus ring
Zoom ring
Adjusting the lens shift
1.Use the vertical lens shift dial to shift 
the picture upward or downward. 
2.Use the horizontal lens shift dial to 
shift the picture left or right.
Using the automatic adjustment feature
1.Press the AUTO button on the remote control. 
€For an RGB or MIU signal
The vertical position, the horizontal position, the horizontal 
phase and the horizontal size will be automatically adjusted.
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 an M1-D signal
The aspect ratio will be automatically set to default.
€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 is selected to the VIDEO 
FORMAT item in INPUT menu 
(	33). For a component video signal, the 
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The vertical position, horizontal position and aspect ratio will be automatically 
set to default.
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The horizontal phase will be automatically set to default.