JVC Projector LX-FH50 User Manual

  11
  Overview
Installing/replacing the remote control battery
1. Pull out the battery holder, as illustrated. Push and hold the 
locking arm whilst pulling out the battery holder.
2. Insert the new battery in the holder. Note the positive 
polarity should face outward.
3. Push the holder into the remote control.
•  Avoid leaving the remote control and battery in an excessive heat 
or humid environment like the kitchen, bathroom, sauna, 
sunroom or in a closed car.
•  Replace only with the same or...

12 Installation  
Installation
Choosing a location
Before choosing an installation location for your projector, take the following factors into 
consideration:
•  Size and position of your screen 
•  Electrical outlet location 
•  Location and distance between the projector and the rest of your equipment
You can install your projector in the following ways.
1. Front Table:
Select this location with the 
projector placed near the floor 
in front of the screen. 
This is the most common way 
to position the...

  13
  Installation
Obtaining a preferred projected image size
The projected image size is determined by the distance from the projector lens to the screen, the 
zoom setting, and the video format.
Projection dimensions
Use the illustration and the table below to help you determine the projection distance.
All measurements are approximate and may vary from the actual sizes. If you want a permanent 
installation of the projector, we recommend that you use the actual projector to physically test the...

14 Installation  
Shifting the projection lens vertically
The vertical lens shift control provides flexibility for installing your projector. It allows the projector 
to be positioned slightly above or below the top level of the projected images. 
The lens shift (offset) is expressed as a percentage of the projected image height. It is measured 
as an offset from the projected images vertical center. Use the lever to shift the projection lens 
upwards or downwards within the allowable range depending on...

  15
  Connection
Connection
When connecting a signal source to the projector, be sure to:
1. Turn all equipment off before making any connections.
2. Use the correct signal cables for each source.
3. Make sure the cables are firmly inserted.
•  In the connection illustrations shown below, some cables may not be included with the projector (see 
Shipping contents). They are commercially available from electronics stores.
The illustrations below are for reference only. The rear connecting jacks available...

16 Operation  
Operation
Starting up the projector
1. Plug the power cable into the projector and a power outlet. 
Turn on the power outlet switch (where fitted). The POWER 
indicator light on the projector lights orange after power 
has been applied.
Please use the supplied power cable to avoid possible dangers such 
as electric shock and fire.
2. Press   to start the projector. The POWER indicator light 
flashes green and stays green when the projector is on. 
The fans start operating, and a start-up...

  17
  Operation
Selecting an input source
The projector can be connected to multiple equipment at the same time. However, it only 
displays one full screen at a time. When starting up, the projector automatically searches for the 
available signals.
If you want the projector to always automatically search for the signals\
:
•  Go to the  SOURCE menu, and then enable  Quick Auto Search. (see Quick Auto Search 
on page 25 )
To select the video source:
1. Press  SOURCE to display the source selection bar....

18 Operation  
Adjusting the projected image
Adjusting the projection angle 
The projector is equipped with 2 adjuster feet. These 
adjusters change the image height and projection angle. 
Screw the feet in or out as appropriate to aim and level the 
projection angle.
If the screen and the projector are not perpendicular to each 
other, the projected image becomes vertical trapezoidal. To 
correct this, see Auto-adjusting the image for details.
Auto-adjusting the image
In some cases, you may wish to...

  19
  Operation
Correcting keystone
Keystoning refers to the situation where the projected image is noticeably wider at either the top 
or bottom. It occurs when the projector is not perpendicular to the screen. 
Besides adjusting the height of the projector, you may correct this manually by following the 
instructions below:
1. Do one of the following steps to display the Keystone window:
• Press  /  or / on the projector.
•  Press  /  or  /  on the remote control.
•  Go to the DISPLAY menu, highlight...

20 Menu Functions  
Menu Functions
About the OSD Menus
To access the OSD menu, press 
MENU. 
Using the OSD menu
To access the OSD menu, press  MENU on the projector or remote control. It consists of the 
following main menus. Check the links after the menu items below to learn more details.
1. PICTURE  menu (see page 21 )
2. DISPLAY  menu (see page  24)
3. SOURCE  menu (see page  25)
4. SYSTEM SETUP: Basic  menu (see page 26)
5. SYSTEM SETUP: Advanced  menu (see page 27)
6. INFORMATION  menu (see page...