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Controlling the Projector
You can use the operation panel on top of the projector or the 
remote control to perform the following actions:
•Turn power on or off
•Auto set-up of the computer image
•Switch between input images (Computer 1, Computer 2, 
video-computer)
•Access the projector menus to adjust the image, audio, 
video, and display settings
•Control resizing
•Control display freeze
•Control display blanking
•Adjust or mute audio output
•Use custom functions
•Move the pointer 
						

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Using the Remote Control
To use the remote control, point it towards the remote 
control receivers located at the front and back of the 
projector.
To be able to use the remote control as a cordless mouse, 
connect the mouse cable to the projector and your computer.
You can use the remote control up to 10 metres (30 feet) 
from the projector.
♦Note: The projector may not respond to remote control 
commands in these conditions: ambient light is too bright; a 
certain type of fluorescent light is present; a strong light source 
(such as direct sunlight) shines into the infrared receiver; or 
other equipment emitting infrared energy is present (such as a 
radiant room heater). Correct these conditions to use the remote 
control or control the projector from a computer.
Power
Freeze
A/V MuteE-ZoomR/C ON
OFF
3
15
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Enter
Esc
Esc button Enter button
Remote control 
						

							        
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This table summarizes the functions on the remote control.   
Button Function
Freeze Keeps the current computer or video image on the 
screen.
A/V Mute Turns off/on the audio/video output of the projector. To 
turn on the audio/video output, press either the A/V 
mute button again or Esc button.
E-Zoom Executes the E-zoom function. When you press the 
right of the button, it enlarges the image. When you 
press the left of the button, it reduces the image.
To display a portion of the enlarged image which is 
outside of the display area, press the Pointer button to 
scroll the image.
Power Turns the projector on or off.
Effect buttons Use to display special effects that have been assigned 
in the Effect menu or with the optional ELP Link IV 
software.
Enter Use the Enter button to navigate the menus or use the 
remote as a mouse pointer when the projector is 
connected to the computer with the main cable and the 
mouse cable.
You can also selects a menu option by pressing the 
center of this button(Enter).
If you press the Enter when a menu or help is 
displayed, you can access to the next menu layer. 
When the image source is a computer, the Enter 
button acts as the mouse left click.
Illumination 
buttonLights up all buttons on the remote control. 
The lights remain for 10 seconds.
Esc Terminates the current function that you have been 
executing .
If you press the Esc button when a menu or help is 
displayed, you can go back to the previous menu 
layer.
When the image source is a computer, the Esc button 
acts as the mouse right click.
Menu Displays or hides the menu. 
						

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Comp 1 Switches to the computer image from Computer 1.
Comp2/BNC Switches to the image from Computer2 / Component 
Video.
S-Video Switches to the video image from S-Video.
Video Switches to the image from Video.
Auto Optimizes the computer image.
Resize Switches the Window display and Resizing display.
P in P Displays a subscreen on the main screen. To display 
the subscreen, press the PinP button once. To hide 
the subscreen, press it again.
To set the subscreen being displayed, press in the 
following order : 
[Menu] → [Setting] → [P in P].
The default settings are as follows;
Subscreen size : 1/9 division
Main screen input source: Computer
Subscreen input source : Video
To change the subscreen position, press the Pointer 
button. The subscreen will move to the selected 
direction.
Preset The current settings for the computer input signal are 
saved and recalled for the next use.
User can save the preset up to five settings.
The following settings are saved: Resolution, 
Tracking, Sync Signal, Position.
Volume +/- Adjusts the volume. Button Function 
						

							        
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Using the Operation Panel
You can use the operation panel to control the projector 
instead of the remote control. However, you can program and 
access the custom features only using the remote control. 
The following table summarizes the functions on the 
operation panel.   
Button Function
Power Turns the projector on or off.
Help Displays the Help menu.
Menu Displays the menu.
Esc Terminates the current function that you have been 
executing .
If you press the Esc button when a menu or help is 
displayed, you can go back to the previous menu 
layer.
Computer Switches the computer input source.Pressing the 
button once switches to the Computer1, and pressing 
twice switches to the Computer2/BNC.
Video Switches the video input source.
Pressing the button once switches to the composite 
Video, and pressing twice switches to the S-Video.
Power
Video
Computer
A/V mute
Resize
EscHelpMenu
ShiftKeystoneVolume
Sync.
Sync.
TrackingTracking
Enter button
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45 Sync +/- Synchronize the computer’s graphic signal.
Use these buttons to adjust an overall image that is 
fuzzy or streaked, or to select menu items during 
menu operations.
Tracking +/- Match the projectos’s internal clock to various 
computer graphic signals (tracking adjustment).
Use these buttons to adjust an image with vertical 
fuzzy lines, or to change numeric settings during menu 
operations.
Enter Selects a menu option.
If you press the Enter button when a menu or help is 
displayed, you can access to the next menu layer.
If you press the Enter button when a menu or help is 
not displayed, you can optimize the computer image.
A/V mute Turns off/on the audio/videio output of the projector. 
To turn on the audio/video output, press the A/V mute 
button again, or either the Esc or the Volume button.
Resize Switches the resolution to the Window display or 
Resize display.
Shift Pressing the shift and keystone button at the same 
time can increase or decrease the sound volume.
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Projector Status Indicators
The power and lamp indicators at the top of the projector tell 
you its operating status.
♦Caution: A red indicator warns you if a serious problem occurs. 
See Chapter 6, “Troubleshooting,” for what to do if a warning 
light comes on.
Operation Indicator
Displays machine condition.
Color Status Meaning
Orange Lit Sleep mode.
Green Flashing The projector is warming up. Allow about 
30 seconds. (Projection lamp is 
suspended)
Green Lit Power and projection lamp are on.
Orange Flashing Projection lamp is off, and the projector is 
cooling down for one minute. Cooling time 
depends on the air temperature. During 
the cooling, any operations can not be 
executed.
Red Lit There is an internal projector problem and 
the power to the projector has been cut 
off.
- Off The projector is not on.
Operation Indicator
Temperature Indicator Lamp Indicator 
						

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Lamp Indicator
Displays lamp condition.
This indicator is off when the projector is in a normal 
condition.
Temperature Indicator
Displays the internal temperature condition.
This indicator is off when the projector is in a normal 
condition.
Color Status Meaning
- Off Lamp is functioning normally.
Red Lit The lamp needs to be replaced.
Orange Flashing Projection lamp has reached the end of its 
life and will not longer project images. 
Replace the projection lamp with a new 
one.
Red Flashing There is a problem with the projection 
lamp, lamp power supply, lamp fuse, or a 
circuit malfunctioned in the projector.
Color Status Meaning
- Off The projector is functioning normally.
Orange Flashing The projector is too hot.
Red Lit The projector has turned off automatically 
because of over heating.
Red Flashing There is a problem with the cooling fan or 
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Using the Projector Menus
The eight projector menus let you to control your projector.
•The Video menu controls the look and quality of the 
projected image, whether the image source is a computer or 
video.
•The Audio menu controls audio features, such as the 
volume level, tone setting, and 3D sound.
•The Effect menu lets you define functions for the Effects 
buttons on the remote control.
•The Setting menu lets you select various projector options.
•The User’s Logo menu lets you select special features such 
as background color or a custom logo.
•The Reset All menu returns all settings to their factory 
defaults.
•The Advanced menu enables you to set various projector 
options.
•The About menu provides information about H/
V(Horizontal/Vertical) frequency, and lamp hours etc.