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3. Enter the old password.
• If the password is correct, another message INPUT NEW PASSWORD is displayed.
• If the password is incorrect, the password error message is displayed lasting for three seconds, 
and the message INPUT CURRENT PASSWORD is displayed for your retry. You can press 
MENU to cancel the change or try another password.
4. Enter a new password.
The digits being input will be displayed as asterisks on-screen. Write your selected password down 
here in this manual in advance or right after the password is entered so that it is available to you 
should you ever forget it.
Password: __ __ __ __ __ __
Keep this number in a safe place.
5. Confirm the new password by re-entering the new password.
6. You have successfully assigned a new password to the projector. Remember to enter the new 
password next time the projector is started.
7. To leave the OSD menu, press MENU.
Disabling the password function
To disable password protection, go back to the SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced > Security Settings > 
Power On Lock menu after opening the OSD menu system. Select Off by pressing  /. The message 
INPUT PASSWORD is displayed. Enter the current password. 
• If the password is correct, the OSD menu returns to the Security Settings page with Off 
shown in the row of Power On Lock. You will not have to enter the password next time you 
turn on the projector.
• If the password is incorrect, the password error message is displayed lasting for three seconds, 
and the message INPUT PASSWORD is displayed for your retry. You can press MENU to 
cancel the change or try another password.
Though the password function is disabled, you need to keep the old password in hand should you 
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Switching input signal
The projector can be connected to multiple devices at the same time. However, it can only display one full 
screen at a time. 
Be sure the Auto Search function in the INPUT menu is On (which is the default of this projector) if you 
want the projector to automatically search for the signals.
You can also manually cycle through the available input signals.
1. Press INPUT on the projector or remote control. A source 
selection bar is displayed. 
2. Press  /  until your desired signal is selected and press OK/
IMAGE.
Once detected, the selected source information will be displayed 
on the screen for seconds. If there is multiple equipment 
connected to the projector, repeat steps 1-2 to search for another 
signal.
• The brightness level of the projected image will change 
accordingly when you switch between different input signals. 
Data (graphic) PC presentations using mostly static images 
are generally brighter than Video using mostly moving 
images (movies).
• The input signal type effects the options available for the 
Image Mode. See Selecting a image mode on page 37 for 
details.
• The native display resolution of this projector is in a 4:3 (LV-
X300ST)/16:10 (LV-WX300ST) aspect ratio. For best display 
picture results, you should select and use an input signal 
which outputs at this resolution. Any other resolutions will be 
scaled by the projector depending upon the aspect ratio 
setting, which may cause some image distortion or loss of 
picture clarity. See Selecting the aspect ratio on page 35 for 
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Adjusting the projected image
Adjusting the projection angle
The projector is equipped with 1 quick-release adjuster foot and 1 
rear adjuster foot. These adjusters change the image height and 
projection angle. To adjust the projector:
1. Press the quick-release button and lift the front of the projector. 
Once the image is positioned where you want it, release the 
quick-release button to lock the foot in position.
2. Screw the rear adjuster foot to fine tune the horizontal angle.
To retract the foot, hold up the projector while pressing the quick-
release button, then slowly lower the projector. Screw the rear 
adjuster foot in a reverse direction.
If the projector is not placed on a flat surface or the screen and the 
projector are not perpendicular to each other, the projected image 
becomes trapezoidal. To correct this situation, see Correcting 
keystone on page 34 for details.
• Do not look into the lens while the lamp is on. The strong 
light from the lamp may cause damage to your eyes.
• Be careful when you press the adjuster button as it is close 
to the exhaust vent where hot air comes from.
Auto-adjusting the image
In some cases, you may need to optimize the picture quality. To do 
this, press AUTO PC on the projector or remote control. Within 3 
seconds, the built-in Intelligent Auto Adjustment function will re-
adjust the values of Frequency and Clock to provide the best picture 
quality. 
The current source information will be displayed in the upper left 
corner of the screen for 3 seconds. 
• The screen will be blank while AUTO PC is functioning.
• This function is only available when a PC signal (analog 
RGB) is selected.
Fine-tuning the image clarity
For adjusting the size to your desired, you need to move the 
product for appropriate projection distance. Follow the procedure 
below for the installation and adjustment.
The focus will be off after adjusting the projection distance, so be 
sure to readjust the focus. If the image is very blurry, adjusting the 
focus to make the image sharp will change the size of the projected 
image. Adjust the projection distance and focus repeatedly in 
alternation as necessary.
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Correcting keystone
Keystoning refers to the situation where the projected image is noticeably wider at either the top or 
bottom. It occurs when the projector is not perpendicular to the screen. 
To correct this, besides adjusting the height of the projector, you will 
need to manually correct it following one of these steps.
• Using the remote control
Press  /  on the projector or remote control to display the Keystone 
correction page. Press   to correct keystoning at the top of the image. 
Press   to correct keystoning at the bottom of the image.
• Using the OSD menu
1. Press MENU and then press  /  until the DISPLAY menu is 
highlighted.
2. Press   to highlight Keystone and press OK/IMAGE. The 
Keystone correction page is displayed.
3. Press   to correct keystoning at the top of the image or press   
to correct keystoning at the bottom of the image.
• You can correct the vertical keystones. However, their adjustment ranges are limited in such 
correction.
• When the keystone adjustment is carried out, the adjustment value is indicated. Note that this 
value doesn’t mean a projection angle. 
• The allowable range of the adjustment value in the keystone adjustment varies depending on 
the installation conditions. 
• Images may not be projected in a shape of a regular rectangle or with its aspect ratio 4:3, 
depending on the installation conditions of the projector and the screen. 
• When the keystone adjustment takes effect, the resolution decreases. In addition, stripes may 
appear or straight lines may bend in images with complicated patterns. They are not due to 
product malfunctions. 
• Noise may appear on the screen during the keystone adjustment because of the type of the 
video signal being projected and the setting values of the keystone adjustment. In such cases, 
set the keystone adjustment values in the range where the image is displayed without noise. 
• When the keystone adjustment is carried out, the image may not be displayed correctly 
because of the type of input signal.
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Magnifying and searching for details
If you need to find the details on the projected picture, magnify the picture. Use the direction arrow keys 
for navigating the picture.
• Using the remote control
1. Press D.ZOOM +/- to display the Zoom bar.
2. Press D.ZOOM + to magnify the center of the picture. Press the 
key repeatedly until the picture size is suitable for your need.
3. Use the directional arrows ( ,  ,  ,  ) on the projector or 
remote control to navigate the picture.
4. To restore the picture to its original size, press AUTO PC. You 
can also press D.ZOOM -. When the key is pressed again, the 
picture is further reduced until it is restored to the original size.
• Using the OSD menu
1. Press MENU and then press  /  until the DISPLAY menu is highlighted.
2. Press
  to highlight D.ZOOM and press OK/IMAGE. The Zoom bar is displayed.
3. Repeat steps 2-4 in the section of Using the remote control above. Or if you are using the projector 
control panel, continue to the following steps.
4. Press   on the projector repeatedly to magnify the picture to a desired size.
5. To navigate the picture, press OK/IMAGE to switch to the panning mode and press the directional 
arrows ( ,  ,  ,  ) to navigate the picture.
6. Use the directional arrows ( ,  ,  ,  ) on the projector or remote control to navigate the picture.
7. To reduce size of the picture, press OK/IMAGE to switch back to the zoom in/out functionality, and 
press AUTO PC to restore the picture to its original size. You can also press   repeatedly until it is 
restored to the original size.
The picture can only be navigated after the picture is magnified. You can further magnify the picture 
while searching for details.
Selecting the aspect ratio
The aspect ratio is the ratio of the image width to the image height. Most analog TV and computers are in 
4:3 ratio, and digital TV and DVDs are usually in 16:9 ratio.
With the advent of digital signal processing, digital display devices like this projector can dynamically 
stretch and scale the image output to a different aspect than that of the image input signal.
To change the projected image ratio (no matter what aspect the source is):
1. Press MENU and then press  /  until the DISPLAY menu is highlighted.
2. Press
  to highlight Aspect.
3. Press  /  to select an aspect ratio to suit the format of the video signal and your display 
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About the aspect ratio
In the pictures below, the black portions are inactive areas and the white portions are active areas. 
OSD menus can be displayed on those unused black areas.
1.Auto: Scales an image proportionally to fit the 
projectors native resolution in its horizontal width or 
its vertical height. This is suitable when you want to 
make most use of the screen without altering the 
images aspect ratio.
2.Real: The image is projected as its original 
resolution, and resized to fit within the display area. 
For input signals with lower resolutions, the projected 
image will display smaller than if resized to full 
screen. You could move the projector towards or 
away from the screen to decrease or increase the 
image size if necessary. You may also need to refocus 
the projector after making these adjustments. For 
input signals with high resolutions, the projected 
image will be scaled proportionally to fit the 
projectors native resolution in its horizontal width or 
its vertical height. 
3.16:10 (LV-WX300ST only): Scales an image so that 
it is displayed in the center of the screen with a 16:10 
aspect ratio. This is most suitable for images which 
are already in a 16:10 aspect.
4.16:9: Scales an image so that it is displayed in the 
center of the screen with a 16:9 aspect ratio. This is 
most suitable for images which are already in a 16:9 
aspect, like high definition TV and 16:9 aspect DVD 
movies, as it displays them without aspect alteration.
5.4:3: Scales an image so that it is displayed in the 
center of the screen with a 4:3 aspect ratio. This is 
most suitable for 4:3 images like computer monitors, 
standard definition TV and 4:3 aspect DVD movies, 
as it displays them without aspect alteration.
16:10 picture
4:3 picture
16:9 picture
4:3 picture
16:9 picture
16:10 picture
16:9 picture
16:10 picture
16:9 picture
4:3 picture
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Useful functions available during a presentation
Selecting a image mode
The projector is preset with several predefined image modes so that 
you can choose one to suit your operating environment and input 
signal picture type.
To select a operation mode that suits your need, you can follow one of 
the following steps.
•Press OK/IMAGE on the remote control or projector repeatedly 
until your desired mode is selected.
• Go to the PICTURE > Image Mode menu and press  /  to 
select a desired mode.
Image modes for different types of signals
The image modes available for different types of signals are listed below.
1.Presentation mode: Suitable for projecting images with a lot of text.
2.Standard mode: Suitable for projecting computer screens or colorful images (movies), etc.
3.sRGB mode: Suitable for projecting photos from a digital camera that supports sRGB. Compatible 
with the sRGB standard.
4.Movie mode: Suitable for projecting colorful images (movies).
5.User 1/User 2 mode: You can save image quality settings that you have made as a custom setting. 
You can then select the saved settings as an image mode. See Setting the User 1/User 2 mode on 
page 37 for details.
Setting the User 1/User 2 mode
There are two user-definable modes if the current available image modes are not suitable for your need. 
User 1 (Presentation mode based) is for PC sources, and User 2 (Standard mode based) is for Video 
sources.
1. Press MENU to open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu.
2. Go to the PICTURE > Image Mode menu.
3. Press  /  to select User 1 to User 2.
4. Press  to select a sub-menu item to be changed and adjust the value with  / . See Fine-tuning 
the image quality in user modes below for details.
5. The settings will be stored automatically.
Fine-tuning the image quality in user modes
According to the detected signal type, there are some user-definable functions available when User 1 or 
User 2 mode is selected. You can make adjustments to these functions based on your needs.
Adjusting Brightness
Highlight Brightness in the PICTURE menu and adjust the values by pressing  / on the projector or 
remote control.
The higher the value, the brighter the image. And lower the setting, 
darker the image. Adjust this control so the black areas of the image 
appear just as black and that detail in the dark areas is visible.
Adjusting Contrast
Highlight Contrast in the PICTURE menu and adjust the values by pressing  / on the projector or 
remote control.
The higher the value, the greater the contrast. Use this to set the peak 
white level after you have previously adjusted the Brightness setting 
to suit your selected input and viewing environment.
Adjusting Color
Highlight Color in the PICTURE menu and adjust the values by pressing  / on the projector or 
remote control.
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Lower setting produces less saturated colors. If the setting is too high, colors on the image will be 
overpowering, which makes the image unrealistic.
Adjusting Tint
Highlight Tint in the PICTURE menu and adjust the values by pressing  / on the projector or remote 
control.
The higher the value, the more reddish the picture becomes. The lower the value, the more greenish the 
picture becomes.
Adjusting Sharpness
Highlight Sharpness in the PICTURE menu and adjust the values by pressing  /   on the projector or 
remote control.
The higher the value, the sharper the picture becomes. The lower the value, the softer the picture becomes.
Adjusting BrilliantColor™
Highlight BrilliantColor™ in the PICTURE menu and select by pressing  / on the projector or 
remote control.
This feature utilizes a new color-processing algorithm and system level enhancements to enable higher 
brightness while providing truer, more vibrant colors in picture. It enables a greater than 50% brightness 
increase in mid-tone images, which are common in video and natural scenes, so the projector reproduces 
images in realistic and true colors. If you prefer images with that quality, select On. If you don’t need it, 
select Off.
On is the default and recommended selection for this projector. When Off is selected, the Color 
Temperature function and 6-axis Color Adjust are not available.
Selecting a Color Temperature
Highlight Color Temperature in the PICTURE menu and adjust the values by pressing  /  on the 
projector or remote control.
The options available for color temperature* settings vary according to the signal type selected.
1.High: The image becomes tinted with blue. (cold colors).
2.Middle: The image uses standard colors.
3.Low: The image becomes tinted with red. (warm colors).
*About color temperatures:
There are many different shades that are considered to be white for various purposes. One of the 
common methods of representing white color is known as the “color temperature”. A white color with a 
low color temperature appears to be reddish white. A white color with a high color temperature appears to 
have more blue in it.
6-axis Color Adjust
In most installation situations, color management will not be necessary, such as in classroom, meeting 
room, or lounge room situations where lights remain on, or where building external windows allow 
daylight into the room. 
Only in permanent installations with controlled lighting levels such as boardrooms, lecture theaters, or 
home theaters, should color management be considered. Color management provides fine color control 
adjustment to allow for more accurate color reproduction, should you require it.
Proper color management can only be achieved under controlled and reproducible viewing conditions. 
You will need to use a colorimeter (color light meter), and provide a set of suitable source images to 
measure color reproduction. These tools are not provided with the projector, however, your projector 
supplier should be able to provide you with suitable guidance, or even an experienced professional 
installer.
The Color Management provides six sets (RGBCMY) of colors to be adjusted. When you select each 
color, you can independently adjust its range and saturation according to your preference.
If you have purchased a test disc which contains various color test patterns and can be used to test the 
color presentation on monitors, TVs, projectors, etc. You can project any image from the disc on the 
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To adjust the settings:
1. Go to the PICTURE menu and highlight 6-axis Color Adjust.
2. Press OK/IMAGE and the 6-axis Color Adjust page is displayed.
3. Highlight Select Color and press  /  to select a color from among Red, Green, Blue, Cyan, 
Magenta, or Yellow.
4. Press   to highlight Hue and press  /  to select its range. Increase in the range will include colors 
consisted of more proportions of its two adjacent colors.
Please refer to the illustration to the right for how the colors relate 
to each other.
For example, if you select Red and set its range at 0, only pure red 
in the projected picture will be selected. Increasing its range will 
include red close to yellow and red close to magenta.
5. Press  to highlight Saturation and adjust its values to your 
preference by pressing  / . Every adjustment made will reflect 
to the image immediately.
For example, if you select Red and set its value at 0, only the 
saturation of pure red will be affected.
6. Press  to highlight Brightness and adjust its values to your 
preference by pressing  / . The brightness level of the primary color you select will be affected. 
Every adjustment made will reflect to the image immediately. 
7. Repeat steps 3 to 6 for other color adjustments.
8. Make sure you have made all of the desired adjustments.
9. Press MENU to exit and save the settings.
Saturation is the amount of that color in a video picture. Lower settings produce less saturated 
colors; a setting of “0” removes that color from the image entirely. If the saturation is too high, that 
color will be overpowering and unrealistic.
Using Screen Color
In the situation where you are projecting onto a colored surface such as a painted wall which may not be 
white, the Screen Color feature can help correct the projected picture’s color to prevent possible color 
difference between the source and projected pictures.
To use this function, go to the DISPLAY > Screen Color menu and press  /  to select a color which is 
the closest to the color of the projection surface. There are several recalibrated colors to choose from: 
Light Yellow, Pink, Light Green, Blue, and Blackboard.
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Setting the presentation timer
The presentation timer can indicate the presentation time on the screen to help you achieve better time 
management when giving presentations. Follow these steps to utilize this function:
1. Go to the SYSTEM SETUP: Basic > Presentation Timer menu and press OK/IMAGE to display 
the Presentation Timer page.
2. Press   to highlight Preset Time and decide the timer period by pressing  / . The length of time 
can be set from 1 to 5 minutes in 1-minute increments and 5 to 240 minutes in 5-minute increments.
If the timer is already on, the timer will restart whenever the Preset Time is reset.
3. Press   to highlight Timer Display and choose if you want the timer to show up on the screen by 
pressing
 /.
4. Press   to highlight Position and set the timer position by pressing  / .The reminder position can 
be chosen from the upper-left, lower-left, upper-right to the lower-right corner of the screen.
5. Press   to highlight Counting Direction and select your desired counting direction by pressing  /
.
6. Press   to highlight Sound Reminder and decide if you want to activate sound reminder by 
pressing  / . If you select On, a double beep sound will be heard at the last 30 seconds of counting 
down/up, and a triple beep sound will be produced when the timer is up.
7. To activate the presentation timer, press   and press  /  to select On and press OK/IMAGE.
8. A confirmation message is displayed. Highlight Yes and press OK/IMAGE to confirm. You will see 
the message “Timer is On!” appearing on the screen. The timer starts counting once the timer is 
turned on.
If you switch input signal or press AUTO PC when the timer is on, the timer will be stopped.
To cancel the timer, perform the following steps.
1. Go back to the Presentation Timer page. 
2. Press   and press  /  to highlight Off and press OK/IMAGE. A confirmation message is 
displayed.
3. Highlight Yes and press OK/IMAGE to confirm. You will see the message “Timer is Off!” 
appearing on the screen.
Using the TIMER key
TIMER is a multi-functional key.
• If the presentation timer is off, pressing this key displays a 
confirmation message. You can decide whether to activate the timer 
or not by following the on-screen instruction.
• If the timer is already on, pressing this key displays a confirmation 
message. You can decide whether to restart, continue or turn off the 
timer by following the on-screen instruction.
SelectionDescription
Always Displays the timer on screen throughout the presentation time.
1 min/2 min/3 min Displays the timer on screen in the last 1/2/3 minute(s).
Never Hides the timer throughout the presentation time.
SelectionDescription
Count UpIncreases from 1 to the preset time.
Count DownDecrease from the preset time to 1.