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Startup Logo: allows you to display a blank screen instead of the default 
screen at startup, and when no source is detected. 
Blank Screen: determines what color is displayed when you press the 
Blank button on the remote.
Effect Key: allows you to assign a different function to the Effect button on 
the remote, allowing you to quickly and easily use the effect. Highlight an 
effect and press Select to choose a different one.
Blank: displays an empty screen.
Mute: turns off all sound.
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Language: allows you to select a language for the onscreen display.
Service: To use these features, highlight them and press Select.
Factory Reset: restores all settings to their default.
Lamp Reset: resets the lamp hours used counter in the About menu to 
zero. Do this only after changing the lamp. 
Service Code: only used by authorized service personnel.
About: provides information about the projector and the active source. 
Showing the About box is the default action assigned to the Effect button....

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MaintenanceCleaning the Lens1
Apply a non-abrasive camera lens cleaner to a soft, dry cloth.
 Avoid using an excessive amount of cleaner, and don’t apply the 
cleaner directly to the lens. Abrasive cleaners, solvents or other harsh 
chemicals might scratch the lens.
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Lightly wipe the cleaning cloth over the lens in a circular motion. If you 
don’t intend to use the projector immediately, replace the lens cap.
Replacing the Projection LampThe lamp hours used timer in the About menu counts the number...

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Loosen the two captive screws that attach the lamp housing to the pro-
jector.
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Detach the lamp connector from the projector by depressing the locking 
tab on the connector and lightly pulling it free.
WA R N I N G:
To avoid burns, allow the projector to cool for at least 30 minutes 
before you replace the lamp.
Do not drop the lamp housing or touch the glass bulb! The glass 
may shatter and cause injury.
Be extremely careful when removing the lamp housing. In the 
unlikely event that the bulb...

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Cleaning the Lamp Housing ScreensIn dirty or dusty environments, the two dust filter screens in the lamp hous-
ing can become clogged, causing high temperatures and premature lamp 
failure. Routine maintenance to remove dust from the screens lowers the 
lamp operating temperature and prolongs lamp life. To maximize lamp life 
you should clean the screen every 250 hours. 1
Remove the lamp housing. 
2
Examine the dust filter screens on the lamp housing. If necessary, use a 
vacuum cleaner set on low...

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AppendixProjected Image SizeRed LED Behavior and Projector Errors
If the projector is not functioning properly and the LED is blinking red, con-
sult Ta b l e  3 to determine a possible cause. There are two-second pauses 
between the blinking cycles. 
Ta b l e  2 :  
Range of distance to the screen for a given screen size for the projector
 Diagonal 
Screen Size 
(inches/m) Distance to screen
Image Width
(inches/m)Maximum 
distance
(feet/m)Minimum 
Distance
(feet/m)
40/1 32/0.8 5.8/1.8 4.8/1.5
50/1.3...

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16x9 vs 4x3 screen aspect 17
800x600 resolution 6AAbout 40, 41
Accessories 6
Advance menu 38
advancing slides 12
Aspect Ratio 40
Aspect ratio 36
aspect ratio 17
Audio 39
Audio In connector 12, 18, 31
audio input 17
Audio Out 17
Autosource 39BBlank button 33
Blank Screen 40
blinking green 22
blinking red 22
Brightness 36Ccable box 17
Color 36
Color Control 38
Color Space 38
Color Temperature 38
compatibility
IBM-compatible 6
Macintosh 6
video devices 6
Computer In connector 12
connecting
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blinking green 22
solid green 22
LED Behavior
red 45
LED behavior 22
leveling foot 20
Low Power 39
MM1 to Component adapter 19
Macintosh computers
compatibility 6
maintaining the projector 42
Menu button 35
menu usage 35
Monitor Out connector 12
Mute button 31Ooptimizing images 33
optimizing video 34
Overscan 38PPhase 38
Picture menu 36
Power connector 12
power cord 12, 19
Power Save 22, 39
Power switch 13
Power-up Source 39
presentation
features 33
Presets 37
projection distance 8
projector...

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Tint 36
Tracking 38
troubleshooting 22
turning off
projector 22
TV tuner 17UUSB, connecting 12
Using 30VVertical 38
video optimizing 34
Video Standard 38
volume adjustment 21
Volume button 31WWindows 2000 16
Windows 98 15
Windows ME 16
Windows XP 16Zzoom 14, 21 

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