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SCREEN Menu
SCREEN Menu (continued)
Item Description
START UPUsing the ▲/▼ buttons switches the mode for the start-up screen.
The start-up screen is a screen displayed when no signal or an 
unsuitable signal is detected.
MyScreen 
 ORIGINAL 
 TURN OFF
    
Feature
MyScreenScreen can be registered by the MyScreen item 
(40).
ORIGINAL Screen preset as the standard screen.
TURN OFF Plain black screen.
• To avoid remaining as an afterimage, the MyScreen or ORIGINAL 
screen will change to the BLANK screen (
38) after several 
minutes. If also the BLANK screen is the MyScreen or ORIGINAL, 
the plain black screen is instead used.
• When the TURN ON is selected to the MyScreen PASSWORD of 
SECURITY item in OPTION menu (
48), the START UP is fixed to 
MyScreen.
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Item Description
MyScreenThis item allows you to capture an image for use as a MyScreen 
image which can be used as the BLANK screen and START UP 
screen. Display the image you want to capture before executing the 
following procedure.
1.  Selecting this item displays a dialog 
titled “MyScreen”. It will ask you if 
you start capturing an image from the 
current screen.
Please wait for the target image to be displayed, and press 
the ENTER button on the remote control when the image is 
displayed. The image will freeze and the frame for capturing will 
appear. 
To stop performing, press the RESET or ESC button on the 
remote control. 
2.  Using the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons adjusts 
the frame position. 
Please move the frame to the position 
of the image which you want to use. The 
frame may not be able to be moved for 
some input signals. 
To start registration, press the ENTER 
button on the remote control.
To restore the screen and return to the previous dialog, press the 
RESET or ESC button on the remote control. 
Registration takes several minutes. 
When the registration is completed, the registered screen and the 
following message is displayed for several seconds:
“MyScreen registration is finished.”
If the registration failed, the following message is displayed:
“A capturing error has occurred. Please try again.” 
• This item cannot be selected for an HDMI signal.
• This function cannot be selected when the TURN ON is selected 
to the MyScreen Lock item (
below).
• This function cannot be selected when the TURN ON is selected 
to the MyScreen PASSWORD of SECURITY item in OPTION menu 
(
48).
MyScreen LockUsing the ▲/▼ buttons turns on/off the MyScreen lock function.
TURN ON 
 TURN OFF
When the TURN ON is selected, the item MyScreen is locked. Use 
this function for protecting the current MyScreen.
• This function cannot be selected when the TURN ON is selected 
to the MyScreen PASSWORD of SECURITY item in OPTION menu 
(
48).
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Item Description
MESSAGEUsing the ▲/▼ buttons turns on/off the message function.
TURN ON 
 TURN OFF
When the TURN ON is selected, the following message function works.“AUTO IN PROGRESS” while automatically adjusting
“NO INPUT IS DETECTED”
“SYNC IS OUT OF RANGE”
“Searching….” while searching for the input
“Detecting….” while an input signal is detected
The indication of the input signal displayed by changing 
The indication of the aspect ratio displayed by changing
The indication of the PICTURE MODE displayed by changing
The indication of the ACTIVE IRIS displayed by changing
The indication of the MY MEMORY displayed by changing
The indication of "FREEZE" and "II" while freezing the screen by 
pressing the FREEZE button.
• When the TURN OFF is selected, please remember if the picture 
is freezing. Do not mistake freezing for a malfunction (
21).
SOURCE NAMEEach input port for this projector can have a name applied to it.
(1) Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the SCREEN menu to 
select SOURCE NAME and press the ► button. The SOURCE NAME menu will be displayed.
(2) Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the SOURCE 
NAME menu to select the port to be named 
and press the ► button. Right side of the 
menu is blank until a name is specified.
The SOURCE NAME dialog will be displayed.
(3) The current name will be displayed on 
the first line. Use the 
▲/▼/◄/► buttons 
and the ENTER or INPUT button to select and 
enter characters. The RESET button can be 
used to erase 1 character at a time. Also if you 
move the cursor to DELETE or ALL CLEAR on 
screen and push the ENTER or INPUT button, 
1 character or all characters will be erased. The 
name can be a maximum of 16 characters.
(4) To change an already inserted character, 
press the ▲ button to move the cursor to the 
first line, and use the ◄/► buttons to move 
the cursor on the character to be changed. 
After pressing the ENTER or INPUT button, the 
character is selected.  Then, follow the same 
procedure as described at the item (3) above.
(5) To finish entering text, move the cursor to the 
 SAVE on screen and press the ENTER or INPUT button. To revert to the 
previous name without saving changes, move the cursor to the CANCEL on 
screen and press the ENTER or INPUT button.
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OPTION Menu
OPTION Menu
From the OPTION menu, items shown in the table below 
can be performed.
Select an item using the ▲/▼ cursor buttons on the 
projector or remote control, and press the ► cursor button 
on the projector or remote control, or ENTER button on 
the remote control to execute the item, except for the 
items LAMP TIME and FILTER TIME. Then perform it 
according to the following table.
Item Description
AUTO SEARCH
Using the ▲/▼ buttons turns on/off the automatic signal search function.
TURN ON 
 TURN OFF
When the TURN ON is selected, detecting no signal automatically cycles 
through input ports in the following order. The search is started from the 
current port. Then when an input is found, the projector will stop searching 
and display the image. 
RGB 1 
 RGB 2 
 HDMI 
 COMPONENT 
 S-VIDEO 
 VIDEO       
AUTO 
KEYSTONE 
Using the ▲/▼ buttons turns on/off the automatic keystone function.
TURN ON 
 TURN OFF
TURN ON : Automatic keystone distortion correction will be 
executed whenever changing the slant of the projector.
TURN OFF : This function is disabled. Please execute the AUTO 
KEYSTONE 
 EXECUTE in the SETUP Menu for automatic 
keystone distortion correction.
• When the projector is suspended from the ceiling this feature will 
not function properly so select the TURN OFF.
• This function will be unavailable when the Transition Detector is 
on 
(51).
AUTO ONUsing the ▲/▼ buttons turns on/off the AUTO ON function.
TURN ON 
 TURN OFF
When AUTO ON is set to TURN ON, the projector’s lamp will only 
be automatically turned on when the Power switch is turned on if 
the power was turned off using the Power switch the last time the 
projector was turned off.
• After turning the lamp on by the AUTO ON function, if neither input nor 
operation is detected for about 30 minutes, the projector is turned off, even 
though the AUTO OFF function 
(43) is disabled.
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Item Description
AUTO OFFUsing the ▲/▼ buttons adjusts the time to count down to 
automatically turn the projector off.
Long (max. 99 minutes) 
 Short (min. 0 minute = DISABLE)
When the time is set to 0, the projector is not turned off automatically.When the time is set to 1 to 99, and when the passed time with no-
signal or an unsuitable signal reaches at the set time, the projector 
lamp will be turned off. 
If one of the projector's buttons or the remote control buttons 
is pressed or one of the commands (except get commands) is 
transmitted to the control port during the corresponding time, 
projector will not be turned off.
Please refer to the section “Turning off the power”
 (16).
LAMP TIMEThe lamp time is the usage time of the lamp, counted after the last 
resetting. It is shown in the OPTION menu.
Pressing the RESET button on the remote control or the ► button 
of the projector displays a dialog. 
To reset the lamp time, select the RESET using the ▲ button.
RESET 
 CANCEL
• Please reset the lamp time only when you have replaced the lamp, 
for a suitable indication about the lamp.
• For the lamp replacement, see the section "Lamp" (
60, 61).
FILTER TIMEThe filter time is the usage time of the air filter, counted after the last 
resetting. It is shown in the OPTION menu.
Pressing the RESET button on the remote control or the ► button 
of the projector displays a dialog. 
To reset the filter time, select the RESET using the ▲ button.
RESET 
 CANCEL
• 
Please reset the filter time only when you have cleaned or replaced 
the air filter, for a suitable indication about the air filter.
• For the air filter cleaning, see the section "Air filter" (62, 63).
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OPTION Menu
Item Description
MY BUTTONThis item is to assign one of the following function to MY BUTTON 
1 and 2 on the remote control (
6).Choose 1 or 2 on the MY BUTTON menu using the ◄/► button first. Then 
using the ▲/▼ buttons sets one of the following functions to the chosen button.
• RGB1: Sets port to RGB1.
• RGB2: Sets port to RGB2.
• HDMI: Sets port to HDMI.
• COMPONENT: Sets port to COMPONENT (Y, C
B/PB, CR/PR).
• S-VIDEO: Sets port to S-VIDEO.
• VIDEO: Sets port to VIDEO.
•  INFORMATION: Displays the INPUT-INFORMATION (
46) or 
NETWORK -INFORMATION (59) or nothing.
• AUTO  KEYSTONE  : 
  Performs automatic keystone distortion correction (35).
•  MY MEMORY: Loads one of adjustment data stored (28). When more than one data are saved, the adjustment  
changes every time the MY BUTTON is pushed.
When no data is saved in memory, the dialog "No 
saved data" appears.
When the current adjustment is not saved to 
memory, the dialog as shown in the right appears.
If you want to keep the current adjustment, please press  
the ◄ button to quit. Otherwise loading a data will overwrite the current adjusted condition.
• ACTIVE IRIS: Changes the active iris mode.
• PICTURE MODE: Changes the PICTURE MODE (24).
• FILTER RESET: 
  Displays the filter time reset confirmation dialogue (
43).
• VOLUME+: Set the volume up.
• VOLUME-: Set the volume down.
• AV MUTE : Turns the picture and audio on/off.
• e-SHOT: Displays the e-SHOT menu (
58).
SERVICESelecting this item displays the SERVICE menu.
Select an item using the ▲/▼ buttons, and press the ► button or 
the ENTER button on the remote control to execute the item.
FAN SPEED  AUTO ADJUST  GHOST  FILTER MESSAGE  LENS TYPE  KEY LOCK
FACTORY RESET 
 INFORMATION  REMOTE FREQ.  REMOTE RECEIV.
FAN SPEED
Using the ▲/▼ buttons switches the rotation speed 
of the cooling fans. The HIGH is the mode for use at 
highlands etc. Note that the projector is noisier when 
the HIGH is selected.
HIGH 
 NORMAL
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Item Description
SERVICE
(continued)AUTO ADJUST
Using the ▲/▼ buttons to select one of the mode. 
When the DISABLE is selected, the automatic 
adjustment feature is disabled.
FINE 
 FAST 
 DISABLE
      
FINE: Finer tuning including H.SIZE adjustment.
FAST:  Faster tuning, setting H.SIZE to prearranged data for the input signal.
• Depending on conditions, such as input image, signal cable to the projector, 
environment around the projector, etc., the automatic adjustment may not 
work correctly.  In such a case, please choose DISABLE to disable the 
automatic adjustment, and make adjustment manually.
GHOST
1.  Select a color element of ghost using the ◄/► buttons. 2.  Adjust the selected element using the ▲/▼ buttons to 
disappear ghost.
FILTER MESSAGE
Use the ▲/▼ button to set the timer for the interval to 
show the message for cleaning up the air filter. 
500h 
 1000h 
 1500h 
 2000h 
 TURN OFF
After choosing an item except TURN OFF, the message 
“REMINDER *** HRS PASSED AFTER THE LAST FILTER 
CHECK” will appear after the timer reaches the interval time 
set by this feature
 (66). When the TURN OFF is chosen, the message will not appear. 
Utilize this feature to keep the air filter clean, setting the suitable time according 
to your environment of this projector.
• Please check and clean the air filter periodically, even if there is no 
message. If the air filter becomes to be blocked by dust or others, 
the internal temperature will rise, which could cause malfunction, or 
reduce the lifetime of the projector.
•
 Please be careful with the operating environment of the projector 
and the condition of the air filter.
LENS TYPE
Select the lens type currently used using the ▲/▼ buttons. 
1 
 2 
 3 
 4 
 5
Please select one of them referring to the following.
1: for a standard lens (Type NL-600)
2: for a fixed short throw lens (Type FL-601)
3: for a short throw lens (Type SL-602)
4: for a long throw lens (Type LL-603)
5: for an ultra long throw lens (Type UL-604)
• This setting has an influence on the keystone distortion etc.
• About the optional lens, ask you dealer.
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Item Description
SERVICE
(continued)KEY LOCK
Using the ▲/▼ buttons turns on/off the key lock feature. When 
TURN ON is selected, the buttons on the projector except the 
STANDBY/ON button are locked.
TURN ON 
 TURN OFF
• Please use to avoid a mischief and touching accidentally. This 
function does not have any effect on the remote control.
REMOTE RECEIV.
(1) Select a remote sensor using the ▲/▼ button.
1:FRONT 
 2:TOP 
 3:REAR
         
(2) Switch it using the ENTER or INPUT button.
	 (off) 
 

 (on)
• A sensor cannot be turned off when the other  
two are off. Always at least one sensor is on.
REMOTE FREQ.
Use the ▲/▼ button to change the Projector's remote sensor 
setting (
14).
1:NORMAL 
 2:HIGH
Items with a checkmark are on. The factory 
default setting is for both 1:NORMAL and 
2:HIGH to be on. If the remote control does 
not function correctly set the this to either only 
1 or only 2 as described in Remote Control 
Settings (
14).
Neither can be turned off at the same time.
INFORMATION
Selecting this item displays a dialog titled “INPUT-INFORMATION”. 
It shows the information about the current input.
• 
The “FRAME LOCK” message on the dialog means the frame lock function is working. 
• The “SCART RGB” message means the COMPONENT VIDEO 
port is working as a SCART RGB input port. Please refer to the 
COMPONENT item in INPUT menu
 (32).
• This item can't be selected for no signal and sync out.
• When the MY TEXT DISPLAY is set to TURN ON, the MY TEXT 
is displayed together with the input information in the INPUT-
INFORMATION box.
 (53)
FACTORY RESET
Selecting RESET using the button ▲ performs this function. By 
this function, all the items in all of menus will collectively return to 
the initial setting. Note that the items LAMP TIME, FILTER TIME, 
LANGUAGE, SECURITY and NETWORK are not reset.
RESET 
 CANCEL
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OPTION Menu
Item Description
SECURITYThis projector is equipped with security functions.
User registration is required before using the security functions.
Please contact your local dealer.
1. Using Security Features
1.1 Inputting the PASSWORD
1.1-1  Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the OPTION 
menu to select SECURITY and press the ► 
button. The ENTER PASSWORD box will be 
displayed. The factory default PASSWORD is 
4204. This PASSWORD can be changed (1.2 
Changing the PASSWORD). 
• It is strongly recommended the factory default 
PASSWORD to be changed as soon as possible.
1.1-2  Use the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons to enter the 
registered PASSWORD. Move the cursor to 
the right side of the ENTER PASSWORD 
BOX and press the ► button to display the 
SECURITY menu. If an incorrect PASSWORD 
is input the ENTER PASSWORD BOX will 
be displayed again. If incorrect PASSWORD 
is input 3 times the projector will turn off. 
Afterwards the projector will turn off every time 
an incorrect PASSWORD is input.
1.2 Changing the PASSWORD
1.2-1  Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the SECURITY menu 
to select SECURITY PASSWORD CHANGE 
and press the ► button to display the ENTER 
NEW PASSWORD BOX.
1.2-2  Use the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons to enter the new 
PASSWORD.
1.2-3  Move the cursor to the right side of the 
ENTER NEW PASSWORD BOX and press 
the ► button to display the NEW PASSWORD 
AGAIN BOX, enter the same PASSWORD 
again. 
1.2-4  Move the cursor to the right side of the NEW 
PASSWORD AGAIN BOX and press the ► 
button and the NOTE NEW PASSWORD BOX 
will be displayed for about 20 seconds, please 
make note of the PASSWORD during this time. 
Pressing the ENTER button on the remote 
controll or INPUT button on the projector will 
close the NOTE NEW PASSWORD BOX.
• Please do not forget your PASSWORD.
ENTER PASSWORD 
BOX
SECURITY MENU
ENTER NEW 
PASSWORD BOX
NEW PASSWORD 
AGAIN BOX
NOTE NEW 
PASSWORD BOX
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Item Description
SECURITY
(continued)1.3 If you have forgotten your PASSWORD
1.3-1  Follow the procedure in 1.1-1 to display the 
ENTER PASSWORD BOX.
1.3-2  While the ENTER PASSWORD BOX is 
displayed, press and hold the RESET button 
on the remote control for about 3 seconds or 
press and hold the INPUT and ► buttons on 
the projector for about 3 seconds. 
The 10 digit Inquiring Code will be displayed.
• If there is no key input for about 55 seconds while 
the Inquiring Code is displayed the menu will close. 
If necessary repeat the process from 1.3-1.
1.3-3  Contact your dealer with the 10 digit Inquiring Code. Your PASSWORD 
will be sent after your user registration information is confirmed.
2. Using the MyScreen PASSWORD Function
The MyScreen PASSWORD function can be used to prohibit access to the 
MyScreen function and prevent the currently registered MyScreen image 
from being overwritten.
2.1 Turning on the MyScreen PASSWORD 
Function
2.1-1  Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the SECURITY 
menu to select MyScreen PASSWORD and 
press the ► button to display the MyScreen 
PASSWORD on/off menu.
2.2 Setting the PASSWORD
2.2-1  Display the MyScreen on/off menu using the 
procedure in 2.1-1.
2.2-2  Use the ▲/▼ buttons on the MyScreen 
PASSWORD on/off menu to select TURN ON. 
The ENTER PASSWORD BOX (small) will be 
displayed.
2.2-3  Use the ▲/▼/◄/► buttons to enter the 
PASSWORD. Move the cursor to the right side 
of the ENTER PASSWORD BOX (small) and 
press the ► button to display the PASSWORD 
AGAIN BOX, enter the same PASSWORD 
again.
Inquiring Code 
(PASSWORD)
PASSWORD AGAIN 
BOX
MyScreen 
PASSWORD on/off 
menu
ENTER PASSWORD BOX 
(small)
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