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12. Select the input signal to display an image.
After performing the steps here, adjust the images for any gaps and differences in color.
Note:
Do not change any of the projector names or IP addresses, or the images will not be adjusted
automatically.
Parent topic: Tiling Images into One Image
Related references
Projector Parts - Front/Top
Related tasks
Configuring Tiling Manually
Configuring Tiling Manually If your projectors are not on a network or you were unsuccessful tiling the images automatically, you can
configure tiling manually.
1. Turn on the projector.
2. Press theMenubutton.
3. Select the Extendedmenu and press Enter.
4. Select Multi-Projection >Tiling >Layout.
5. Select the number of rows and columns you are setting up as the RowandColumn settings. Then
select Setand press Enter.
6. Repeat the previous steps with each projector you are setting up before continuing with the next step. 
						

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7. Select
Location Setup and pressEnter.
8. Select the position of each projected image as follows: •Row Order to layout the screens from top to bottom in sequential order, starting with 1at the top
• Column Order to layout the screens from left to right, starting with Aon the left
9. Repeat the previous step with each projector you are setting up before continuing with the next step.
10. Select the input signal to display an image.
After performing the steps here, adjust the images for any gaps and differences in color.
Parent topic: Tiling Images into One Image  
						

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Blending the Image Edges
You can use the projectors Edge Blending feature to create a seamless image from multiple projectors.
1. Press theMenubutton.
2. Select the Extendedmenu and press Enter.
3. Select the Multi-Projection setting and pressEnter.
4. Select the Edge Blending setting and press Enter.
You see this screen:
5. Turn on the Edge Blending, Guide Display, and Pattern Guidesettings.
Note: If the projected guide is unclear, try changing the Guide Colorssetting.
6. Select the edge you want to blend and press Enter.  
						

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You see a screen like this:
7. Select the Blendingsetting and select On.
8. Select the Blend Start Position setting and adjust the point where edge blending begins.
9. Select the Blend Rangesetting and select the width of the blended area so that the displayed
guides are at the edges of the overlapping area between the two images.
10. Press Escto go back to the previous screen.
11. Select the Blend Curvesetting and select a gradient for the shaded area.
12. When the edges are blended, turn off the Guide DisplayandPattern Guide settings to check the
final settings.
13. When you are finished, press the Menubutton.
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Adjusting the Black Level
When two images overlap, the overlapping area can appear differently from the areas that do not
overlap. You can use the projectors Black Level setting to make the difference less noticeable.
Note:You may not be able to adjust the black levels correctly if the Geometry Correctionsettings are
set too high. The brightness and tone of the overlapping areas may differ from the rest of the image even
after adjusting the black level.
1. Press the Menubutton.
2. Select the Extendedmenu and press Enter.
3. Select the Multi-Projection setting and pressEnter.
4. Select the Black Levelsetting and press Enter.  
						

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You see this screen:
5. Select the Color Adjustment setting and pressEnter.
You see a screen based on the Top Edge,Bottom Edge, Right Edge, and Left Edgesettings you
selected for the Edge Blending setting.
Note: TheColor Adjustment setting is automatically adjusted when selecting Start Auto
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6. Select the area you want to adjust and press
Enter.
Note: The area you selected is displayed in orange. Adjust overlapping areas starting with the
brightest areas first. For example, adjust area 2 to match area 1, then adjust area 3 to match area 2.
7. Adjust the brightness and tone of the areas that do not overlap to match the areas that overlap using the displayed adjustment sliders.
8. Repeat the previous two steps as needed until all areas match.
9. If the tone of some areas do not match, you can adjust them using the Area Correctionsetting.
Continue with the next step. Otherwise, go to step 19.
10. Press the Escbutton to return to the Black Level screen.
11. Select the Area Correction setting and press Enter.
12. Select the Start Adjustments setting and pressEnter.
You see a screen with boundary lines indicating areas that are overlapping. The boundary lines are
based on the Top Edge,Bottom Edge, Right Edge, and Left Edgesettings you selected for the
Edge Blending setting.
13. Use the arrow buttons to select a boundary line and press Enter.  
						

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You see a screen like this displaying the points you can use to set the adjustment range:
14. Use the arrow buttons to adjust the boundary line position and press the Enterbutton.
15. Use the arrow buttons to select an adjustment point and press the Enterbutton.
The selected point turns orange.
16. Use the arrow buttons to move the point.    
						

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17. To move another point, press the
Escbutton and repeat the previous two steps.
18. To move another boundary line, press the Escbutton repeatedly until you can select a boundary
line.
19. When you are finished, press the Menubutton.
Note: Changing the Top Edge,Bottom Edge, Right Edge, or Left Edgesettings resets the Black
Level setting to its default value.
Parent topic: Using Multiple Projectors
Related references
Projector Setup Settings - Extended Menu
Matching Tint and Brightness (Screen Matching) You can adjust the tint and brightness of multiple projectors so they match better. You can also schedule
automatic adjustments to the tint and brightness.
Note:Wait 20 minutes after turning on the projector before using the Screen Matching feature and
darken the room for maximum accuracy. Brightness decreases over time, so you may need to perform
Screen Matching again to correct large differences in brightness.
Matching the Screens Automatically
Matching the Screens Manually
Parent topic: Using Multiple Projectors
Related tasks
Saving a Scheduled Event
Matching the Screens Automatically You can automatically correct the brightness and tint for multiple projectors based on the brightness and
tint settings you selected for the master projector.
Before you start, make sure of the following:
• SelectMulti-Projection for theColor Mode setting and adjust the Brightness,Contrast,Color
Saturation, Tint,White Balance, and Advancedsettings in the Image menu, as necessary, on the
master projector.
• You are projecting on a matte white diffusion screen that is flat and even.
• The projected image is between 80 to 200 inches (203 to 508 cm) and is rectangular after tiling. 
						

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• All the projectors are connected to a network and the
Location Setupsetting has been configured.
• Nothing is blocking the built-in camera on the front of each projector.
Note: Auto adjustment is not available for the following lenses: ELPLX01, ELPLR04, ELPLM11,
ELPLM07, ELPLL08, ELPLL07 (Pro L1100U/L1200U/L1300U/L1405U) and ELPLR04, ELPLL08,
ELPLL07 (Pro L1500U/L1505U). After auto adjustment, the movement range for lens shift is reduced.
1. Press the Menubutton.
2. Select the Extendedmenu and press Enter.
3. Select the Multi-Projection setting and pressEnter.
4. Select the Screen Matching setting and pressEnter.
5. Select Start Auto Adjustment pressEnter.
When adjustment starts, you see an adjustment pattern. Adjustment is complete when you see a
displayed image.
After automatic adjustment, the Color UniformityandColor Matching settings are returned to their
default values.
Parent topic: Matching Tint and Brightness (Screen Matching)
Related concepts
Color Mode