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3.Press the Source button to select the video 
source you wish to project.
Each time the Source button is pressed, the 
video source cycles between Computer, S-
Video, and Video. 
If there is no input at the S-Video terminal, 
the Source button switches the video source 
from Computer to Video.
Point:
 When you use the remote control to select the 
video source you wish to project, you can 
switch the source by pressing any of the 
Computer, S-Video, or Video buttons.
 If projecting a component video picture, 
change the setting to Computer.
4.Switch on power to the computer or A/V 
device to begin projection.
The No-Signal display disappears, and a 
video signal from the computer or A/V 
device is projected.
Point:
 If the No-Signal display remains, check the 
connections again.
 If the same static image is projected for some 
time, the video projection may contain an 
afterimage.
Computer
S-Video
Video
When no S-Video 
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[Settings for notebook and integrated LCD computers (when connected)]
When a notebook or integrated LCD computer is connected to the projector, 
some computers require key commands or settings to change the output 
destination of a video signal.
Press Fn and F0 simultaneously to change the setting.
For details, consult the instruction manual of the computer you are using.
Point:
Some computers may not be able to have images displayed on the computer screen at 
the same time as they are being projected. In such cases, use only external output.
ManufacturerOutput Switching Example
NEC
Fn+F3
PanasonicFn+F3
ToshibaFn+F5
IBMFn+F7
SONYFn+F7
FujitsuFn+F10
Macintosh After restarting, the monitoring and sound on the 
control panel are set to mirror the computer.




						

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3.5 Adjusting Images
This section describes how to obtain the best video performance.
See 2. Setup for details on setting-up position and projection size.
Adjusting the Image Projection Angle
Adjust the projection angle of the projector.
Adjust the projector to face the screen as directly as possible.
1.Lift the projector to your desired angle of 
projection.
2.Use your fingers to pull up the foot levers.
Front feet emerge.
3.Release the foot levers.
4.Make fine adjustments to the height.
Turn the lower portion of the front feet to 
make fine adjustments to height.
Point:
Setting back the front feet (see page 36)
Foot Levers
Lower
Raise




						

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Adjusting the Focus
This section describes how to adjust the video focus.
1.Turn the focus ring on the projector to adjust 
the focus.
Point:
 Focus cannot be achieved if the lens is dirty or 
covered with condensation.  Wipe off any dirt 
or condensation (see page 66).
 If adjustment does not succeed, make sure the 
setup distance is between 1.0m (39.37inches)  
and 13.1m (515.75inches) .
Keystone Correction (Using Projector Button)
When the foot levers are used to change the projection angle, the keystone 
correction function can be used to correct trapezoidal distortion upward or 
downward by roughly 15°.
1.Press the Keystone button on the projector 
to minimize the trapezoidal distortion.
Point:
 A keystone correction reduces screen size.
 The keystone correction is stored in memory.  
You will need to readjust the image if the 
projector is moved to a different location or the 
projection angle is changed.
 If a keystone correction makes the image 
noticeably uneven, reduce the video sharpness 
with the menu commands Video > Sharpness 
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Adjusting Images (Remote Control Only)
[Optimizing Computer Video (Using the Auto button)]
This function applies automatically optimized adjustment values to a 
computer input signal.
If the input is a video signal, this function does not operate.
Adjusted values set automatically are Tracking, Position (vertical and 
horizontal), and Sync.
Point:
 This function cannot optimize the adjustment 
for some signal types.  In these cases, use the 
Video Menu commands to perform adjustment 
(see page 47).
 When functions such as E-Zoom or A/V muting 
are engaged, press the Auto button to 
disengage these functions before adjustment.
[Opening a Menu For Adjustment]
Press the Menu button and perform adjustment using the Video Menu.
For details, refer to Menu Screen Operations (Remote Control Only) (see 
page 45).
Adjusting the Volume (Remote Control Only)
Press the Volume +, - button to adjust the volume to an easily audible listening 
level.
Point:
Adjustment is not available if there is no audio 
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3.6 Ending After the Projection
Ending
1.Press the Power button.  A Power Off 
confirmation message is displayed.
2.Press the Power button again.
The projector lamp goes out, the operation 
display indicator flashes orange, and after 
cool-down is complete, the indicator 
switches to steady orange.
Point:
If you do not wish to shut the power, press 
another button.
Or, if no action is taken, the message disappears 
after 7 seconds.
3.Check that the operation display indicator 
lights orange.
Point:
 The flashing orange operation display 
indicator indicates that cool-down* (which 
takes about 2 minutes) is in progress. Buttons 
cannot be operated during cool-down (see 
page 74).
 If the power cord plug is pulled out of the 
outlet, the operation display indicator will go 
out.
Operation display indicator 
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4.Pull the power cord plug out of the outlet.
Caution:
Do not pull the power cord plug out of the outlet 
while the operation display indicator is flashing 
orange.  This may cause a malfunction or 
shorten the projector lamp life.
5.Set the remote control R/C On Off switch to 
Off.
Point:
Unless the remote control R/C On Off switch is 
switched off, a small amount of current will be 
supplied to the remote control and exhaust the 
batteries.  If the remote control will not be used 
for a long period or you are moving the unit, set 
the remote control R/C On Off switch to Off.
Storage
When you are finished projecting, retract the foot levers into the unit.
1.Support the projector unit with your hands, 
pull upward on the foot levers with your 
fingers, and lower the unit slowly.
2.Attach the lens cover.
Power cord
Power Cord PlugOutlet
Foot Levers




						

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4What You Can Do
4.1 Using the Wireless Mouse ............................ 38
4.2 Enlarging an Image ....................................... 40
4.3 Adjusting Image Size .................................... 41
4.4 Adding Image Effects ................................... 42
4.5 Freezing and Deleting Images ....................... 43
4.6 Displaying Help Screens ............................... 44




						

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4.1 Using the Wireless Mouse
The remote control included allows you to control a computers mouse 
operations at a separate location.
 The Esc button has the same action as a right mouse button, and the Enter 
button has the same action as a left mouse button.
¤
Mouse operation by remote control allows you to make a presentation at
¥   the screen without assistance.
Presenter
Unassisted presentation is possible
Point:
 If mouse button functions are swapped on your 
computer, the functions on the remote control 
also change as follows.
Esc Button: Left mouse button
Enter Button: Right mouse button
 This function cannot be used while an Effect 
Function, E-Zoom function, menu function, or 
Help function is in use.
Enter
Button
Remote Control Mouse
Remote Control Mouse




						

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Making a Connection
Before making a connection, switch off power to the projector and computer.
Caution:
 Connecting a non-USB mouse cable with the power on can cause malfunction or 
failure.
 Use only the mouse cable supplied.  Any other cable may cause failure.
When using a USB mouse, note the following.
 Windows
The only compatible models are those pre-installed with the standard USB 
interface configuration in Windows2000 and Windows98.
Operation is not guaranteed in environments upgraded from Windows3.1 and 
Windows95 to Windows98 and Windows2000.
 Macintosh
The only compatible models are those with the standard USB interface 
configuration.
* The USB interface does not guarantee operation of all USB-compatible devices.
ComputerMouse CableConnection Method
IBM PC/AT Compatible
(DOS/V Machine)PS/2 Mouse Cable Connect the computer mouse 
port and the projector Mouse/
Com terminal.
Computer for USB* Mouse
(see page 74)USB Mouse Cable Connect the computer USB port 
and the projector USB mouse 
terminal.
Mouse/USB Port
Mouse Cable
(supplied with projector)Mouse/Com, USB Terminal