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Image Quality Settings - Image Menu
Settings on the Image menu let you adjust the quality of your image for the input source you are currently
using. The available settings depend on the currently selected input source.
To change settings for an input source, make sure the source is connected and select that source.
Setting OptionsDescription
Color Mode See the list of available Color
ModesAdjusts the vividness of image
colors for various image types
and environments
Brightness Varying levels available Lightens or darkens the overall
image
Contrast Varying levels available Adjusts the difference between
light and dark areas of the image
Color Saturation Varying levels available Adjusts the intensity of the image
colors
Tint Varying levels available Adjusts the balance of green to
magenta tones in the image 
						

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Setting
OptionsDescription
Sharpness Standard
Thin Line Enhancement
Thick Line EnhancementAdjusts the sharpness of image
details
Standard: adjusts the overall
image sharpness
Thin Line Enhancement:
enhances fine details such as
hair and fabric patterns
Thick Line Enhancement:
enhances the outline,
background, and main parts of an
image to make them more clear
White Balance Color Temp.
G-M Correction
CustomizedAdjusts the overall tint of the
image
Color Temp.: sets the color tone
based on color temperature
G-M Correction: higher values
tint the image blue and lower
values tint the image red
Customized: lets you adjust the
offset and gain of each color R
(red), G (green), and B (blue)
individually
Frame Interpolation Off
Low
Normal
HighSmooths fast moving video by
comparing consecutive frames
and inserting an intermediate
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Setting
OptionsDescription
Image Enhancement 4K EnhancementAccepts 4K signals and
enhances the output of 1080p
signals
Image Preset Mode Selects the image enhancement
settings saved in advance
Noise Reduction Reduces flickering in analog
images
MPEG Noise Reduction Reduces the noise or artifacts
seen in MPEG video
Super resolution Sharpens blurred images
resulting from increasing
resolution
Detail enhancement Enhances details to create clear
outlines
Range: higher settings increase
the affected area around the
outline
Strength: higher settings create
a stronger effect
Advanced GammaAdjusts the gamma levels of the
image. SelectCustomizedto
adjust the gamma while viewing
the image or a graph.
RGBCMY Adjusts the hue, saturation, and
brightness for each color
Deinterlacing Sets whether to convert
interlaced-to-progressive signals
for certain video image types
Off: for fast-moving video images
Video: for most video images
Film/Auto: for movies, computer
graphics, and animation 
						

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Setting
OptionsDescription
Dynamic Contrast Off
Normal
High SpeedAdjusts the luminance of the
image to improve contrast by
tracking changes in image
brightness
Normal: for standard brightness
adjustment
High Speed: to adjust brightness
as soon as the scene changes
Note: TheBrightness setting does not affect laser brightness. To change the laser brightness, use the
Brightness Settings in the Settings menu.
Parent topic: Adjusting the Menu Settings
Related references
Available Color Modes
Input Signal Settings - Signal Menu Normally the projector detects and optimizes the input signal settings automatically. If you need to
customize the settings, you can use the Signal menu. The available settings depend on the currently
selected input source. 
						

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Note:
You can restore the default settings of the Position,Tracking, and Syncsettings by pressing the
Auto button on the remote control.
To change settings for an input source, make sure the source is connected and select that source. Setting OptionsDescription
Resolution Auto
Normal
Wide
ManualSets the input signal resolution
from an analog RGB computer
connection
Auto: detects the resolution
automatically
Normal: for 4:3 or 5:4 screens
Wide: for widescreen
Manual: allows you to specify a
resolution
Aspect See the list of available aspect
ratiosSets the aspect ratio (width-to-
height ratio) for the selected input
source
Tracking Varying levels available Adjusts signal to eliminate
vertical stripes in images from an
analog RGB computer
connection
Sync. Varying levels available Adjusts signal to eliminate
fuzziness or flickering in images
from an analog RGB computer
connection
Position Up, down, left, rightAdjusts the image location on the
screen
Auto Setup On
OffAutomatically optimizes image
quality from an analog RGB
computer connection (when On)
Blanking Up, down, left, rightHides an area of the projected
image that you select using the
arrow buttons 
						

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Setting
OptionsDescription
Advanced Video RangeSets the video range to match
the setting of the device
connected to theHDMI,DVI-D,
HDBaseT, or SDI
(L1405U/L1500U/L1505U) input
ports
Input Signal Specifies the signal type from
input sources connected to
computer ports
Auto: detects signals
automatically
RGB: corrects color for
computer/RGB video inputs
Component: corrects color for
component video inputs
Image Processing Adjusts how images are
processed
Fast: to display images quicker
Fine: to display images in higher
quality
Scale Various scale options When using multiple projectors to
project one image, adjusts the
scale of the image displayed by
each projector
Parent topic: Adjusting the Menu Settings
Related references
Available Image Aspect Ratios 
						

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Projector Feature Settings - Settings Menu
Options on the Settings menu let you customize various projector features. 
						

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Setting
OptionsDescription
Geometry Correction H/V-Keystone
Quick Corner
Curved Surface
Corner Wall
Point Correction
MemoryAdjusts the projected image
shape
H/V Keystone: lets you manually
correct the angles of the
horizontal and vertical sides
Quick Corner: select to adjust
the position of the four corners
Curved Surface: select to adjust
the image when projecting on a
curved surface
Corner Wall: select to adjust the
image when projecting on a
surface with a right angle
Point Correction: select to
display a grid and finely adjust
the image position
Memory: select to save
adjustment value of the
geometric correction and load it
when needed
Split Screen —Divides the viewing area
horizontally and displays two
images side-by-side; while in
Split Screen mode, pressMenu
to display the Split Screen
options or Escto cancel split
screen display
Volume Varying levels available Adjusts the volume of the
projector’s speaker system 
						

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Setting
OptionsDescription
Lock Setting Control Panel Lock
Lens LockControls projector button locking
to secure the projector
Control Panel Lock:
•
Full Lock: locks all buttons
• Partial Lock: locks all buttons
except the power button
• Off: no buttons locked
Lens Lock: locks the focus,
zoom, and lens shift settings 
						

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Setting
OptionsDescription
Brightness Settings Light Source Mode
Brightness Level
Constant Brightness
Estimated RemainsSelects the brightness mode of
the projector
Light Source Mode: sets the
brightness for the light source
•
Normal: maximum brightness
• Quiet: 70% brightness with
reduced fan noise
• Extended: 70% brightness
and extends the life
expectancy of the light source
• Custom: select a custom
brightness level
Brightness Level: select the
Custom brightness level you
want 1
Constant Brightness: maintains
a constant brightness; enabling
this setting prevents you from
changing the Light Source
Mode andBrightness Level
settings 1
Estimated Remains: displays
how long the projector can
maintain constant brightness 2
Remote Receiver Front/Rear
Front
Rear
OffLimits reception of remote control
signals by the selected receiver;
Off
turns off all receivers
User Button User1
User2
User3Assigns a menu option to the
User1,
User2, and User3
buttons on the remote control for
one-touch access