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Operation
Useful Functions Available During a Presentation
Split-Screen Display
Two input images can be projected side by side. This is split-screen display. When 
you activate split-screen display, the current image is shown on the left side, and 
the new image is shown at right. You can change the source of images shown on 
each side by pressing the INPUT button. However, you cannot specify the same 
input signal (terminal) as the source for both sides.
1Supply two signals to the projector.
2Press the SPLIT button on the remote control.
• Network and USB input cannot be combined with other types of input for split-screen 
display.
•[Zoom] (P149) in the [Install settings] menu is not available in split-screen mode 
(WUX400ST/WX450ST).
• A number is displayed in the center of one image area. (1 applies to the left image and 
2 to the right image.) The image labeled with a number has “control rights,” and the 
sound for that image will be played. This is also the image with control rights if you 
adjust [Image priority]. (P96)
• The number is no longer displayed after a little while, but you can view it again by 
pressing the SPLIT button.
• To exit split-screen display, press the EXIT button.
• Split-screen display can also be accessed by selecting [Split screen] in the [Input 
settings] menu. (P95)
• These functions cannot be adjusted in this mode: sharpness (P100), dynamic gamma 
(P103), and motion blur reduction (P114).
• Some functions are not available, such as [Image flip H/V] (P146), [Screen aspect] 
(P148), [Keystone] (P150), and [Logo capture] (P108).
• Image mode colors differ somewhat from those in single-image mode.
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Split-Screen Display
3If   or   is displayed in the center of the image area, you can switch control 
to the other side by pressing the [ ] / [ ] buttons on the remote control.
(Example of display in split-screen mode.)
4Press the INPUT button to select the input signal for the side with control 
rights.
The [Input] menu is displayed. To determine which side is currently under 
control, check the screen ID in orange in the upper right of the menu. The side 
without control rights is labeled with a white circle.
For details on selecting input signals, refer to “Selecting an Input Signal” (P54).
To exit split-screen display, press the EXIT button on the remote control.
Current input signal of side 
with control rights
Current input signal of side 
without control rights Side currently under
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Table of Contents
Safety Instructions
Before Use
Operation
Projecting an Image
Useful Functions Available 
During a Presentation
Setting Functions from 
Menus
Installation and Maintenance
Installation
Connecting to a Network
Maintenance
Networked Multi-Projection
Networked Multi-Projection 
Overview
Operation in Each Mode
Functions in All Modes
AppendixOther Information
Index
Setting Functions 
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Using Menus
Use the menus to set the operation of the projector in detail.
Menu Configuration
The menu screen is divided into 6 tabs as shown below.
Menu items
[System settings] tab 
You can set the operation of the 
projector.
[Network settings] tab 
These settings are for when using 
the projector from a PC via a 
network.
For the network settings, refer to 
“Connecting to a Network” (P167).
[Information] tab
You can check information 
about the signal types of the 
images projected and other 
information.
Contents of menu
[Input settings] tab
You can set the type of signal 
or the method of projection of 
the images input.
[Image adjustment] tab
You can adjust the image quality 
and colors according to your 
preference.
[Install settings] tab
This setting is used when installing 
the projector.
Input Signal Types for which a Menu Item is Displayed
Different menu items are displayed for different input signal types.
In the following explanation of each menu item, the input signal type for which 
the menu item is displayed is indicated as follows:
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Input signal for which the 
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Operation
Setting Functions from Menus
Basic Menu Operations
1Press the MENU button to display the menu window.
2Press the [ ] / [ ] buttons to select a tab.
•If the tab position is not highlighted in orange, press the [ ] / [ ] buttons to 
move the current selection to the top.
3Press the [ ] / [ ] buttons to select an item.
4Select contents.
How to select the contents varies depending on the item.
Selecting from a list   Example: Aspect (P87)
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1. Select [Aspect].
2. Press the OK button or [ ] button 
to display a list of the contents.
3. Use the [ ] / [ ] buttons to select 
the desired contents.
4. When you have found the 
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Using Menus
Adjusting with the [ ] / [ ] buttons   Example: Contrast (P99)
Selecting from a different screen (1)   Example: Menu position (P154)
Selecting from a different screen (2)   Example: Tracking (P89)
5Pressing the MENU button causes the menu screen to disappear.
The menu screen will also disappear if the EXIT button is pressed.
1. Select [Contrast].
2. Use the [ ] / [ ] buttons to adjust 
the setting.
1. Select [Menu position].
2. Press the OK button to display a 
different screen.
3. Then follow the instruction on the 
screen.
1. Select [Input signal settings].
2. Press the OK button to display a different screen.
3. Select [Tracking].
4. Use the [ ] / [ ] buttons to select the setting, then use the [ ] / [ ] buttons 
to select the value.
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Operation
Setting Functions from Menus
Setting Display Status (Input Settings)
Selecting the Aspect
> [Input settings] > [Aspect] 
You can select a projection mode 
corresponding to the aspect ratio of 
the image. (P66)
• For LAN and USB input, [Auto] is selected 
automatically.
• Different contents are displayed for different 
screen aspects or input signal types.
• The ASPECT button on the remote control 
can also be used to select the [Aspect] 
settings.
Press the OK button to accept your 
setting and then press the MENU 
button or EXIT button.
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AutoAn image is projected at the aspect 
ratio of the input signal. Select this 
mode for normal image projection.
16:10The image is projected using an 
input signal aspect ratio of 16:10.
• There may be some cases when 
this cannot be selected, 
depending on the input signal 
and/or resolution.
16:9The image is projected using an 
input signal aspect ratio of 16:9. 
Select this if an image of 16:9 
aspect ratio cannot be correctly 
projected in [Auto] mode.
4:3
The image is projected using an 
input signal aspect ratio of 4:3. 
Select this if an image of 4:3 aspect 
ratio cannot be correctly projected in 
[Auto] mode.
ZoomThis cuts the upper/lower or left/
right part of the screen according to 
the screen aspect and zooms in or 
out of the center of the image. 
Select this if a letter box is 
displayed (black lines at the top/
bottom of the screen) when 
watching video.
• There may be some cases when 
this cannot be selected, 
depending on the input signal 
and/or resolution.
Tr u e  
sizeThe image is projected with the 
original resolution of the input 
signal. Select this for clear 
projection of computer screens at 
up to WUXGA (WUX450/
WUX400ST) or WXGA+ (WX520/
WX450ST) resolution.
• There may be some cases when 
this cannot be selected, 
depending on the input signal 
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Setting Display Status (Input Settings)
Setup Using Auto PC
> [Input settings] > [Auto PC]
Automatically adjusts display 
position misalignment and screen 
flickering. The adjusted result is 
stored in the memory.
Press the OK button to accept your 
setting.
Selecting an Input 
Signal
> [Input settings] > [Input signal 
select] 
 
You can select a suitable resolution 
if the auto PC adjustment function 
(P57) cannot project the correct 
image from a computer.
Press the OK button to accept your 
setting and then press the MENU 
button or EXIT button.
Select an input signal corresponding to 
the resolution of the computer.
• For the signal types supported by the 
projector, see the table on page 292.
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If the Auto PC adjustment is 
insufficient, perform the following 
operations.
• Select the input signal that matches 
the resolution of the computer from 
[Input signal select]. (P88)
• If adjustment is insufficient even 
when using the above operation, 
adjust [Total dots], [Tracking], 
[Horizontal/Vertical position] and 
[Horizontal/Vertical pixels] in [Input 
signal settings]. (P89 - P91)
• For the signal types supported by 
the projector, see the table on page 
292.
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Setting Display Status (Input Settings)
Operation
Setting Functions from Menus
Adjusting the Input 
Signal
(Total dots)
> [Input settings] > [Input signal 
settings] >
 [Total dots]
You can adjust the total number of 
dots in the horizontal direction.
Adjust it when stripes are displayed 
on the screen.
Use the [ ] / [ ] buttons to select a 
value.
When you have completed the 
adjustment, press the OK button to 
accept your setting and then press the 
MENU button or EXIT button.
• Perform this adjustment if the Auto PC 
function (P57) cannot adjust the projected 
image correctly.
Adjusting the Input 
Signal
(Tracking)
> [Input settings] > [Input signal 
settings] >
 [Tracking]
You can fine-tune the timing for 
generating an image from the image 
signal.
Adjusts the tracking when the image 
distorts or flickers.
Use the [ ] / [ ] buttons to select a 
value.
When you have completed the 
adjustment, press the OK button to 
accept your setting and then press the 
MENU button or EXIT button.
• Perform this adjustment if the Auto PC 
function (P57) cannot adjust the projected 
image correctly.
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Setting Display Status (Input Settings)
Adjusting the Input 
Signal
(Horizontal position)
> [Input settings] > [Input signal 
settings] >
 [Horizontal position] 
You can adjust the horizontal 
position of the screen when the 
projected image is shifted in the 
horizontal direction.
Use the [ ] / [ ] buttons to select a 
value. As the value increases, the 
screen moves to the left.
When you have completed the 
adjustment, press the OK button to 
accept your setting and then press the 
MENU button or EXIT button.
• Perform this adjustment if the Auto PC 
function (P57) cannot adjust the projected 
image correctly.
Adjusting the Input 
Signal
(Vertical Position)
> [Input settings] > [Input signal 
settings] >
 [Vertical position]
You can adjust the vertical position 
of the screen when the projected 
image is shifted in the vertical 
direction.
Use the [ ] / [ ] buttons to select a 
value. As the value increases, the 
screen moves upward.
When you have completed the 
adjustment, press the OK button to 
accept your setting and then press the 
MENU button or EXIT button.
• Perform this adjustment if the Auto PC 
function (P57) cannot adjust the projected 
image correctly.
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