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Using Menus
Advanced Guide
Using 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 (P74)
Remote controlProjector
Remote controlProjector
Remote controlProjector
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 
contents you desired, press the 
OK button or [ ]. 
						

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Adjusting with the [ ] / [ ] buttons   Example: Contrast (P82)
Selecting from a different screen (1)   Example: Menu position (P95)
Selecting from a different screen (2)   Example: Tracking (P75)
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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Advanced Guide
Menu Description
Menu Description
Input settings
This section describes settings for aspect ratio, resolution, and projection 
from a USB flash drive.
(When the input signal is Analog PC-1)
Menus that are not available are grayed out or hidden.
MenuFunctionDetails
Aspect Select an image aspect ratio. P74
Auto PC Automatically adjusts display position misalignment 
and screen flickering. P74
Input signal select Manually set a resolution to suit computer images. P74
Input signal settings Complete input signal settings. P75
PC-free multi projection Specify settings for projecting images on a USB flash 
drive to multiple networked projectors. P76
Split screen Project two input images side by side. P77
Input level Select the input level for HDMI or HDBaseT signals. P78
Color space Select the color space for HDMI or HDBaseT signals. P78
Over scan Trim peripheral distortion from HDMI or HDBaseT 
images before projection. P78
Progressive Select progressive processing for still images in 
cinematic content or moving images in videos. P79
Slideshow interval Specify how long individual images on a USB flash 
drive are projected in slideshows. P79
Animation effect Specify the transition between images on a USB flash 
drive in slideshows. P79 
						

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Aspect
> [Input settings] > [Aspect] 
Select a projection aspect ratio for images.
Menus that are not available are hidden.
Auto PC
> [Input settings] > [Auto PC] 
Automatically adjusts display position misalignment and screen flickering.
Input signal select
> [Input settings] > [Input signal select]  
Select a suitable resolution if Auto PC (P55) does not project computer images 
correctly.
Select the input signal that matches the computer resolution. Press the OK button 
to confirm the setting, and then press the MENU button.
SubmenuFunction
Auto An image is projected at the aspect ratio of the input signal.
16:10 The image is projected using an input signal aspect ratio of 16:10.
16:9 The image is projected using an input signal aspect ratio of 16:9.
4:3 The image is projected using an input signal aspect ratio of 4:3.
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.
True sizeThe image is projected with the original resolution of the input 
signal.
• 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.
If the Auto PC adjustment is insufficient, perform the following operations.
• Select the input signal that matches the computer resolution from [Input signal select].
• If adjustment remains insufficient, adjust [Total dots], [Tracking], [Horizontal/Vertical 
position] and [Horizontal/Vertical pixels] in [Input signal settings]. (P75)
• For supported signals, see the table on page 177 – 178.
For supported signals, see the table on page 177 – 178. 
						

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Menu Description
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Menu Description
Input signal settings
> [Input settings] > [Input signal settings] 
Complete input signal settings. Use the [ ] / [ ] buttons to adjust the levels as 
needed.
SubmenuFunction
To t a l  d o t sAdjust the total number of horizontal dots. Adjust it when stripes 
are displayed on the screen.
TrackingFine-tune the timing of image generation from signals. Adjusts the 
tracking when the image distorts or flickers.
Horizontal positionAdjust the horizontal image position to correct horizontal 
misalignment.
Vertical position Adjust the vertical image position to correct vertical misalignment.
Horizontal pixels Adjust the horizontal image resolution.
Vertical pixels Adjust the vertical image resolution.
Perform this adjustment if the Auto PC function (P74) or the Input signal select function 
(P74) cannot adjust the projected image correctly.
Total dots
Horizontal pixels Horizontal 
position
Vertical position
Vertical
pixels Total lines 
						

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PC-free multi projection 
> [Input settings] > [PC-free multi projection] 
Specify settings when projecting images on a USB flash drive to multiple networked 
projectors. For instructions, see “Using PC-Free Multi Projection” (P153).
Mode setting
Specify the mode for PC-free multi projection: Master*1 or Slave*2 mode.
*1Connect a USB flash drive and stream images for projection to Slave 
projectors.
*2Project images streamed from the Master projector.
OptionFunction
Off Disable PC-free multi projection.
Master Projection in Master mode.
Slave Projection in Slave mode. 
Layout pattern setting
Specify the total number of projectors and the layout pattern (P154).
OptionFunction
Total numberSpecify the total number of projectors, including all Master and Slave 
projectors. 2 - 9 projectors can be specified. 
Layout patternSelect a layout pattern. Images from the Master projector are streamed 
to the upper left in the layout pattern.
Destination projector setting
Specify IP addresses of projectors set to Slave mode.
OptionFunction
IP addressEnter the IP address of destination projectors. The projector in Master 
mode is identified as [1]. The wired IP address specified in [Network 
settings] is displayed.
ConfirmStream projection to the Slave projector with the corresponding number 
(2 - 9), as specified in the IP address field.
Enter Confirm the IP address of destination projectors. 
Before specifying the mode, confirm that you are using a wired network connection 
and that [Network (wired/wireless)] is set to [On/Off] or [On/On (Pj AP)] (P118). 
						

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Menu Description
Split screen
> [Input settings] > [Split screen]  
Two input images from devices connected to the projector can be projected side by 
side.
For details on split-screen mode, see “Split-Screen Display” (P156).
Slideshow interval
Specify the interval after which slideshow images are switched. Enter the time in a range of 5 
seconds to 10 minutes, in the format min.:sec.
This setting is available when the mode is set to [Master].
Animation effect
Specify the animated slideshow transition. 
This setting is available when the mode is set to [Master].
OptionFunction
Off Disable slideshow transitions.
Cross fade Fade out one image as the next image fades in.
Fade out/in Fade out one image to black, and then fade the next image in.
OptionFunction
Off Exit split-screen mode.
On Activate split-screen mode.
Settings
Network and USB input cannot be combined for split-screen display. Similarly, HDBaseT 
and HDMI input cannot be combined.
• Control can be switched to the other side by pressing the [ ] / [ ] on the remote 
control when   ( ) or   ( ) is displayed in the center of the image area.
• When you switch to split-screen display, the left and right signals and input status are 
shown in the input window.
If the projector is turned off and then on again during a slideshow in PC-free multi 
projection mode, the slideshow automatically resumes from the first image in the 
folder last used for projection.
SubmenuFunction
Split screen Switch split-screen display.
Control rightsSelect the image to control. When the left image is 
selected, 1 is displayed, and when the right image is 
selected, 2 is displayed.
Swap right-left Switch the sides that images are projected on.
LayoutMode 3-7 Use 30% of the screen width for the left 
side and 70% for the right.
Mode 5-5 Use 50% of the screen width for the left 
side and 50% for the right.
Mode 7-3 Use 70% of the screen width for the left 
side and 30% for the right. 
						

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Input level
> [Input settings] > [Input level] 
Adjust the input level for content projected via HDMI or HDBaseT.
Color space
> [Input settings] > [Color space] 
Select the color space for HDMI or HDBaseT signals.
Over scan
> [Input settings] > [Over scan] 
Select this setting to trim peripheral distortion from content projected via HDMI or 
HDBaseT.
OptionFunction
Auto Automatically switches the input level based on the input signal.
Normal Limits the input level to 16 - 235.
Expanded Enables a full input level of 0 - 255.
• You can select this only when the type of signal sent from AV equipment is RGB.
• In [Auto] mode, the signal level is selected automatically. (Some AV equipment and 
HDBaseT transmitters may not support this.)
• If your AV equipment HDMI output can be set to [Normal] or [Expanded], we 
recommend [Expanded]. The contrast of images will be improved and dark scenes will 
be rendered more realistically. In this case, set [Input Level] to [Auto] or [Expanded].
For more detailed information, refer to the user’s manual for the AV equipment 
connected to the projector.
OptionFunction
Auto Selects the optimal color format for input signals.
RGB Forces the projector to handle the input signal as an RGB signal.
YCbCrForces the projector to handle the input signal as a color difference 
signal.
OptionFunction
OffProject all (100%) of the input signal.
The images projected may be smaller than the full projection screen.
OnProject images with peripheral distortion removed. (5% of the image is 
trimmed, along the edges.)
With some signal resolutions, image edges may be cut off. In such a case, select [Off]. 
						

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Progressive
> [Input settings] > [Progressive] 
Performs progressive processing optimized for still images in cinematic content or 
moving images in videos.
Slideshow interval
> [Input settings] > [Slideshow interval] 
You can project images on a USB flash drive automatically, one after another.
Use the [ ] / [ ] buttons to set the interval after which images are switched in a 
range of 1 seconds to 60 minutes, in the format min.:sec.
Animation effect
> [Input settings] > [Animation effect] 
Specify the transition for slideshows of images on a USB flash drive.
OptionFunction
Off Does not perform progressive processing.
Film/autoSuitable for still images or typical moving images. Performs progressive 
processing for video or cinematic content.
Video 1Suitable for projecting video with high image quality and relatively slow 
movement. Performs progressive processing optimized for HD video.
Video 2Suitable for projecting video with faster movement. Performs 
progressive processing optimized for fast-moving video.
25p/30p (PsF)Performs progressive processing optimized for 1080 Psf/25 or 1080 
Psf/30 video (25 or 30 fps, respectively).
• Select [Off] when flickers and horizontal lines are noticeable in media that has a lot of 
fast-moving action.
• Not available in split-screen mode.
• Switching the input signal to an option other than [USB] will stop any slideshow in 
progress. To resume the slideshow from the last image shown, return the input signal to 
[USB].
• During slideshows, digital zoom only applies to the current image.
OptionFunction
Off Disable slideshow transitions.
Cross fade Fade out one image as the next image fades in.
Fade out/in Fade out one image to black, and then fade the next image in. 
						

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Image adjustment
This section describes image quality settings such as brightness, contrast, 
and sharpness.
(When the input signal is Analog PC-1)
Menus that are not available are grayed out or hidden.
* Adjustments are stored as modified settings for the current input signal and image 
mode.
MenuFunctionDetails
Image mode * Select overall image quality to suit the projected image.P81
Create profile Save desired image quality settings as profiles.P81
Baseline image mode Shows the image mode that is basis of the profile.P81
Brightness * Adjust image brightness.P82
Contrast * Adjust image contrast.P82
Sharpness * Adjust image sharpness.P82
Gamma * Correct loss of detail in shadows or highlights.P82
Color adjustment * Fine-tune image colors.P82
Advanced adjustment * Fine-tune noise reduction and color tone.P83
Lamp mode * Select the lamp brightness.P86
Reset Restore default image quality settings.P86
Image priority *Select which side is the basis for image processing in 
split-screen mode.P86