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Adjusting the Image
Setting the Display Resolution of the Computer
Based on the maximum resolution of the projector, set the display resolution of the com-
puter to the resolution closest to the output signal resolution of the projector. (P218)
Maximum resolution
WUX5000 / WUX4000: 1920 X 1200 dots
SX6000: 1400 X 1050 dots
WX6000: 1440 X 900 dots
■Windows 7
1Open the [Control Panel] from the start 
menu, then select [Appearance and Per-
sonalization] - [Adjust screen resolution] in 
the [Control Panel Home].
2Click the [Resolution] tab, and move the 
slider to select or the resolution closest to 
the maximum output signal resolution of 
the computer.
3Click the OK button.
■Windows Vista
1Open the [Control Panel] from the start 
menu, then select [Appearance and 
Personalization] - [Adjust screen reso-
lution] in the [Control Panel Home].
2Select the resolution closest to the 
maximum output signal resolution of 
the computer from the [Resolution] list.
3Click the OK button.
■Windows XP
1Right-click on the desktop background 
and select [Properties] to open the 
[Display Properties].
2Click the [Settings] tab, and under 
[Screen Resolution], select the resolu-
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signal resolution of the computer.
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■Mac OS X
1Open the Apple Menu and select [System 
Preferences].
2In the [System Preferences] window, click 
the [Displays] icon to display the Display 
window.
3Select the [Display] tab and select the res-
olution closest to the maximum output sig-
nal resolution of the computer from the 
[Resolutions] list.
4Close the [System Preferences] window.
AUTO PC
If the image display is shifted or there is flickering of the screen when [Analog PC] 
(WUX5000 / WUX4000) or [Analog PC-1] [Analog PC-2] (WX6000 / SX6000) is selected, 
press the AUTO PC button to adjust the projector to the optimal condition.
The adjustment results will be stored. If the projector is used again with the same com-
puter, when the input signal is selected the image will be projected automatically under 
the same conditions that were previously adjusted.
■Performing the Auto PC Function
Press the AUTO PC button to perform projector adjustment.
If the projected image was not properly adjusted with the [AUTO PC] function, perform the 
following steps.
 From [Input signal select], select an input signal type based on the resolution of the com-
puter. (P94)
 If the adjustment is still insufficient, from [Input signal settings] select [Total dots], [Track-
ing], [Horizontal position], [Vertical position], [Horizontal pixels] and [Vertical pixels] to 
make adjustments. (P95 - P98)
 For the signal types supported by the projector, see the table on page 218.
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Selecting Screen Aspect and Aspect
Select an optimum aspect ratio of the projected image (screen aspect) or an optimum 
screen mode (aspect) according to the aspect ratio of the screen, type of input image 
signal and so on for the projection to make best use of the screen size.
[Screen aspect]Select the same screen aspect ratio as the screen you are using.
[Aspect]In general, select [Auto].
You may need to change the setting depending on the resolution of the computer or other 
AV equipment connected. If the image is not projected with the desired aspect ratio, refer 
to page 207.
■Selecting Screen Aspect
Select the correct aspect ratio for the screen which is used.
Perform the following steps to select the aspect ratio of the projected image.
1Press the MENU button to display a menu window.
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2Use the [ ] / [ ] buttons to select the [Display settings] tab (WUX5000 / WUX4000) or 
[Install settings] (WX6000 / SX6000).
3Select [Screen aspect] with the [] / [ ], and then press the OK button.
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4Use the [] / [ ] buttons to select the desired contents.
Screen aspect compatibility for each model of projector is as follows.
 : Compatible    : Not compatible
WUX5000WUX4000WX6000SX6000
16:10
16:9
4:3
16:10 D. image shift
16:9 D. image shift
4:3 D. image shift
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16:10
Select this when you use a screen with aspect ratio of 
16:10. Also, select this when you project an image on 
a wall. You can correct keystone distortion with this 
mode. (P76)
16:9
Select this when you use a screen with aspect ratio of 
16:9. You can correct keystone distortion with this 
mode. (P76)
4:3
Select this when you use a screen with aspect ratio of 
4:3. You can correct keystone distortion with this 
mode. (P76)
16:10 D. image shift (SX6000)
Select when the screen aspect ratio is 16:10. Key-
stone correction cannot be performed in this mode. 
However when projecting level, it is possible to shift 
the image up or down.
For details about how to shift the image, refer to page 
67.
16:9 D. image shift
Select this when you use a screen with aspect ratio of 16:9. You cannot correct keystone 
distortion in this mode, but you can move the image up or down with images being pro-
jected horizontally.
For the details on how to move the image, refer to page 67.
4:3 D. image shift (WUX5000 / WUX4000 / WX6000)
Select this when you use a screen with aspect ratio of 4:3.
You cannot perform the keystone adjustment in this mode; however, you can move the 
image to the left or right while projecting the image horizontally.
For the details on how to move the image, refer to page 68.
5Press the OK button to confirm your setting and then press the MENU button.
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Moving Image with 16:9 D. Image Shift / 16:10 D. Image Shift (SX6000)
16:10 D. image shift cannot be used for the WUX5000, WUX4000 and WX6000.
1For the WUX5000 / WUX4000, when the screen aspect is [16:9 D. image shift], if the 
D.SHIFT/KEYSTONE button is pressed, the screen below on the right is displayed.
For the WX6000 / SX6000, when the screen aspect is [16:9 D. image shift], and for 
the SX6000, when the screen aspect is set to [16:10 D. image shift], press the MENU 
button, select the [Installation settings] tab with the [ ] and [ ] buttons, and then 
select [Digital image shift] with the [ ] and [ ] buttons. (P108)
2Use the [ ] / [] buttons to move the image. 
3When the image fits the screen, press the OK button.
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[ ] button
Moves image up[ ] button
Moves image down
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Moving Image with 4:3 D. Image Shift (WUX5000 / WUX4000 / WX6000)
4:3 D image shift cannot be used for SX6000.
1For the WUX5000 / WUX4000, when the screen aspect is [4:3 D. image shift], if the 
D.SHIFT/KEYSTONE button is pressed, the screen below on the right is displayed.
For the WX6000, when the screen aspect is set to [4:3 D. image shift], press the 
MENU button, select the [Installation settings] tab with the [ ] and [ ] buttons, and 
then select [Digital image shift] with the [ ] and [ ] buttons. (P108)
2Use [ ] / [ ] to move the image.
3When the image fits the screen, press the OK button.
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[ ] button
Moves the image left[ ] button
Moves the image right
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Resetting the Image Shift
Perform the following steps to reset the image shift adjustment.
Press the D.SHIFT/KEYSTONE button (WUX5000 / WUX4000), twice to display the [D. 
image shift reset] window.
Then, select [OK] with the [] button and press the OK button.
■Selecting Aspect Ratio
Select [Aspect] based on the input signal type, aspect ratio of the screen and resolution.
For more details about aspect ratios, refer to page 207.
Types of Aspect Ratios
Auto
The image is projected at the aspect ratio of the input signal. Select this mode for nor-
mal image projection.
Full (WUX5000 / WUX4000)
The image is projected using an input signal aspect ratio of 16:10.
Select this to project computer screen images having an aspect ratio of 16:10
(WUXGA, WSXGA+, WXGA+ and WXGA (1280 x 800)) fully on the screen.
16:10 (WX6000 / SX6000)
The image is projected using an input signal aspect ratio of 16:10.
Select this if an image of 16:10 aspect ratio cannot be correctly projected in [Auto]
mode when using video software.
16:9
The 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.
Zoom
This cuts the upper/lower or left/right part of the image 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 using video software.
True size
The image is projected with the original resolution of the input signal. Select this to
clearly project a computer screen image which has a resolution of WUXGA or lower.
This can only be selected when the screen aspect is 16:10.
There may be some cases when this cannot be selected, depending on the input signal and/or 
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How to Select an Aspect Ratio
Press the ASPECT button on the remote control and select an appropriate aspect ratio. Press the 
ASPECT button to change the aspect ratio type.
For more details about aspect ratios, refer to page 207.
You can also select any aspect ratio from [Aspect] in the menu. (P93)
Some aspect ratios may not appear depending on the type of input signal.
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