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    Fine-tuning the Projector 
    You can use the Menu button on the projector or remote control to 
    access on-screen menus to adjust the  image, sound, and other features. 
    This chapter covers the following information:
    ■Using the menu system
    ■Adjusting image colors and clarity
    ■Adjusting the input signal
    ■Customizing projector features
    ■Selecting projector setup options
    ■Viewing lamp usage and other information
    ■Using the projector’s security features
    ■Restoring the default settings 
    						
    							
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    Using the Projector’s Menu System
    The six projector menus let you adjust and customize the projector 
    features:
    ■The Image menu lets you modify the colors of the projected 
    image and fine-tune brightne ss, contrast, and sharpness.
    ■The Signal menu lets you make adjustments to the input signal. 
    You can select your input source, change the image position and 
    aspect ratio, and adjust tracking and sync for computer images.
    ■The Settings menu lets you customize the way you use the 
    projector. It allows you to adjust the volume and keystone 
    correction, set lamp brightness to high or low, select the shape of 
    the mouse pointer, and disable buttons on the projector while you 
    are projecting. 
    ■The Extended menu lets you customize the way you set up the 
    projector. Among the options, yo u can select the menu language, 
    set rear or ceiling projection, and record a custom image or logo 
    to be displayed as the startup screen or whenever you press the 
    A/V Mute button on the remote control.
    ■The Info menu provides information about lamp status and 
    computer or video settings.
    ■The Reset menu lets you restore the projector’s factory default 
    settings. 
    						
    							
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    Changing Menu Settings
    Use the buttons on the remote control to access the menus and change 
    settings. Follow these steps:
    1. Press the 
    Menu button on the remote control or projector to 
    display the menu screen:
    The six menus are listed on the le ft, and the options available for 
    the highlighted menu are shown on the right. 
    2. Use the   pointer button on the remote control or the up and  down arrow buttons on the projector to scroll through the menu 
    list. When you’ve highlighted the desired menu, press the 
    Enter 
    button to select it.
    The highlight moves to the first option for that menu.
    3. Use the   pointer button or the up and down arrow buttons to  scroll through the list of options. (The options available depend 
    on which source is selected.)
    Menu button Esc button
    Enter button Arrow buttons
    Menus
     Menu options
    Pointer button
    Esc button
    Enter button 
    						
    							
    54Fine-tuning the Projector4. After highlighting the option you want to adjust, use the 
    pointer button on the remote co ntrol or left or right arrow 
    buttons on the projector to change the setting. In some cases, you 
    may have to press the 
    Enter button to see a sub-screen for 
    changing the setting.
    ■Press the left or right side of the   pointer button or the left 
    or right arrow buttons on the projector to adjust a slider bar.
    ■To select from two or more  settings, use the   pointer 
    button or arrow buttons to highlight the desired setting, then 
    press 
    Enter.
    5. Press the 
    Esc button to return to the pr evious menu or to close 
    the menu system if you are at the main menu. Your changes are 
    saved automatically.
    6. Press the 
    Menu button to exit the menu system. 
    						
    							
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    Adjusting Colors and Clarity
    The Image menu lets you make adjustments to the colors of the 
    projected image and fine-tune brig htness, contrast, and sharpness. 
    The options available depend on  which image source is selected:
     
    Follow these steps to adjust the appearance of your image: 
    1. Press the 
    Menu button. You see the main menu.
    2. Press 
    Enter to select the Image menu.
    Computer (analog-RGB) and RGB video
    Component, composite, and S-video 
    						
    							
    56Fine-tuning the Projector3. Use the  pointer button (or the up and down arrow buttons) 
    and press 
    Enter to select any of the following options:
    ■Color Mode 
    Corrects the vividness of image color. You can select from the 
    following settings, and save a different one for each computer 
    and/or video source:
    Photo: For projecting still images with vivid color in a bright 
    room (Computer input only).
    Sports: For watching TV in a bright room (component, 
    S-Video, or composite video input only).
    Presentation: For presentations in a bright room.
    Theatre: For optimizing movie images with natural color in a 
    dark room (the default for video or S-Video display). 
    Game: For playing video games in a bright room.
    sRGB: For standard sRGB computer displays (the default 
    when projecting from a computer with analog video).
    Blackboard: Fixed color mode for projecting against a green 
    blackboard.
    ■Brightness 
    Lightens or darkens the overall image. 
    ■Contrast 
    Adjusts the difference between light and dark areas.
    ■Color Saturation (component, composite, and S-Video)
    Adjusts the depth or intensity of the image colors.
    ■Tint (component, composite, and S-Video)
    Adjusts the balance of green to magenta in the image.
    note
    You can also select High or 
    Low brightness mode in the 
    Settings menu. See page 61. 
    						
    							
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    ■Sharpness 
    Sharpens or softens the image.
    ■Color Adjustment 
    Adjusts the temperature and intensity of red, green, and blue.
    4. When the image is set correctly, press 
    Esc or Menu. Your settings 
    are automatically saved. 
    						
    							
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    Adjusting the Input Signal
    Although the projector normally detects and optimizes the input 
    signal automatically, you can use the Signal menu to make manual 
    adjustments. In addition to changing the position of the projected 
    image, you can correct tracking and sync for computer images, or 
    change the aspect ratio to widescreen format for video images. 
    1. Press the 
    Menu button. You see the Image menu.
    2. Select the 
    Signal menu. You see one of  the following screens:
    Computer (analog-RGB) and RGB video
    Component video
    Composite video and S-video 
    						
    							
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    3. Press Enter. Then use the  pointer button (or up and down 
    arrow buttons) and the 
    Enter button to select any of the 
    following options:
    ■Auto Setup (computer images)
    Leave this setting 
    ON to automatically optimize the computer 
    image. Turn it off if you want to save adjustments you have 
    made to the video settings.
    ■Tracking (computer images)
    Removes unwanted vertical line s from a computer image by 
    matching the projector’s internal clock to various computer 
    signals. See page 91 for more i nformation about adjusting the 
    tracking. 
    ■Sync (computer images)
    Corrects fuzziness or screen flicker by synchronizing the 
    projector with the tracking signal sent from the computer. 
    See page 91 for more information about adjusting the sync 
    setting.
    ■Position
    Use the  pointer button or arrow buttons to move the 
    image on the screen left, right, up, or down.
    ■Progressive
    Leave this setting ON when viewing S-Video or composite 
    video so that interlaced-to-prog ressive conversion is carried 
    out (best for fast-moving pictures). If you notice flickering 
    while viewing still images, switch this setting to 
    OFF.
    ■Computer 1 Input
    Selects the signal from equipment connected to the 
    Computer1(Component) port. If your image colors look 
    wrong, try changing this setting from 
    Auto to one of the 
    following: 
    RGB for computer or RGB video sources, or 
    Component Video for component video sources.
    note
    If you have repositioned the 
    image but then change your 
    mind, you can press the 
    Auto button on the remote 
    control to restore the default 
    settings. 
    						
    							
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    ■Computer 2 Input
    Selects the signal from equipment connected to the 
    Computer2(Component) port. If your image colors look 
    wrong, try changing this setting from 
    Auto to one of the 
    following: 
    RGB for computer or RGB video sources, or 
    Component Video for component video sources.
    ■Video Signal (composite and S-Video)
    Leave this setting at 
    Auto unless you are using a 60-Hz PAL 
    system (select 
    PAL60).
    ■Resize (video)
    Sets the image’s aspect ratio (ratio of width to height) to 
    4:3 
    for letterbox video content and to 
    16:9 for widescreen video 
    content.
    4. When you’re finished adjusting the signal settings, press 
    Esc or 
    Menu.
    Customizing Projector Features
    The Settings menu lets you customize the way you use the projector, 
    from adjusting lamp brightness and speaker volume to changing the 
    shape of the mouse pointer. 
    1. Press the 
    Menu button.
    2. Select the 
    Settings menu.  
    						
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