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Source NaM e:
Enter a signal name. Up to 18 alphanumeric characters can be used.
I
N put  t er MIN al:
Change the input terminal.
lock:
Set so that the selected signal cannot be deleted when [ A LL  D ELETE] is executed. After executing [L OCK], 
the changes cannot be saved.
Sk
I p:
Set so that the selected signal will be skipped during auto search.
When complete, select OK and press ENTER. To exit without storing the setting, select Cancel. Select 
[S OURCE  N AME ] and press ENTER to display the Source Name Edit window.  y ou can change source 
name on this window. Press  to display the software keyboard, which you can enter alphanumeric 
characters. 
A
LL
 D
ELETE
 
...........
This feature enables you to delete all the registered signals in the Ent\
ry List.
PAGE UP/ PAGE DOWN...Enables you to go to the next page or the previous page.
The following buttons are not available for the currently projecting sig\
nals:
1)   The C
UT
 and P ASTE buttons on the [ENTRY LIST] screen
2)
 
The  I
NPUT
 T
ERMINAL
 button on the [ E DIT] screen
NOTE: When all the signals in the [ENTRY LIST] are deleted, the currently projected signal will be also deleted except locked sig-
nals.
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 Menu Descriptions & Functions [ADJUST]
[PICTURE]
[mODE]
This function allows you to determine how to save settings for [D ETAIL  S ETTINGS] of [P RESET] for each input.
STANDARD   ............Saves settings for each item of [ P RESET] (Preset 1 through 7)
PROFESSIONAL  .....Saves all the settings of [ P ICTURE] for each input. 
[pRESET]
This option allows you to adjust neutral tint for yellow, cyan or magenta. There are seven factory presets optimized 
for various types of images, you can set user adjustable settings. 
						

							
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[D ETAIL  S ETTINGS]
This will provide you with two pages of menus that provide more detailed\
 settings.
[G ENERAL]
Selecting Reference Setting [ R EFERENCE]
This feature allows you to use color correction or gamma values as reference data to optimize for various types 
of images. You can select one of the following seven settings.
H IGH -B RIGHT   ....
Recommended for use in a brightly lit room.
P
RESENTATION
 
.
Recommended for making a presentation using a PowerPoint file.
V
IDEO
 
................
Recommended for typical TV program viewing.
M
OVIE
 
................
Recommended for movies.
G
RAPHIC
 
...........
Recommended for graphics.
sRGB   ..................Standard color values.
DICOM SIM.   .......Recommended for DICOM simulation format.
NOTE: 
• The DICOM SIM option is for training/reference only and should not \
be used for actual diagnosis.
•
  DICOM stands for Digital Imaging and Communications in Medicine. It is a standard developed by the American College of 
Radiology (ACR) and the National Electrical Manufacturers Association \
(NEMA). 
 
The standard specifies how digital image data can be moved from system\
 to system. 
Selecting Gamma Correction Mode [ G AMMA  C ORRECTION]
Each mode is recommended for:
Dy NAMIC   ...........
Creates a high-contrast picture.
N
ATURAL
 
...........
Natural reproduction of the picture.
B
LACK
 D
ETAIL
 
...
Emphasizes detail in dark areas of the picture.
Adjusting Color Temperature [ C OLOR  T EMPERATURE]
This option allows you to select the color temperature of your choice.
NOTE:
•   When [ P
RESENTATION
] or [H IGH -B RIGHT] is selected in [ R EFERENCE], this function is not available.
•
 
When [ W
HITE
 B
ALANCE
] settings has been changed, the color temperature value on screen does not reflect the real color 
temperature.
[ W HITE  B ALANCE]
Adjusting White Balance [ W HITE  B ALANCE]
This  allows  you  to  adjust  the  white  balance.  Contrast  for  each  color  (RGB)  to  adjust  the  white  level  of  the 
screen; Brightness for each color (RGB) is used to adjust the black le\
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[C ONTRAST]
Adjusts the intensity of the image according to the incoming signal.
[B RIG h TNESS]
Adjusts the brightness level or the back raster intensity.
[Sh AR p NESS]
Controls the detail of the image for Video. (not valid for RGB and digi\
tal signals).
[C OLOR]
Increases or decreases the color saturation level (not valid for RGB an\
d digital signals).
[hUE]
Varies the color level from +/- green to +/-blue. The red level is used as reference. This adjustment is only valid for 
Video, Component and TV standard inputs (not valid for RGB and digital \
signals).
    Input signal  CONTRAST  B RIGHTNESS  S HARPNESS  C OLOR  H UE
 Computer/HDMI (RGB)   Yes   Yes   No   No   No
 
Computer/HDMI (Component)   Yes   Yes   Yes   Yes   Yes
  Video, S-Video   Yes   Yes   Yes   Yes   Yes
  Viewer, Network   Yes   Yes   No   No   No
  Yes=Adjustable, No=Not adjustable
[R ESET]
The settings and adjustments for [ P ICTURE] will be returned to the factory settings with the exception of the fol\
lowing; 
Preset numbers and [R EFERENCE] within the [D ETAIL  S ETTINGS] screen when [S TANDARD] is selected in [M ODE].
The settings and adjustments under [ D ETAIL  S ETTINGS] within the [P RESET] screen that are not currently select-
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[IMAGE OPTIONS]
Adjusting Clock and p hase [C LOCK / p h ASE]
This allows you to manually adjust C LOCK and P HASE.
CLOCK   ...................Use this item to fine tune the computer image or to remove any vertical banding that might appear. This 
function adjusts the clock frequencies that eliminate the horizontal ban\
ding in the image.
This adjustment may be necessary when you connect your computer for the first time.
PHASE   ...................Use  this  item  to  adjust  the  clock  phase  or  to  reduce  video  noise,  dot  interference  or  cross  talk.  (This  is 
evident when part of your image appears to be shimmering.)
Use [P HASE] only after the [ C LOCK] is complete. 
						

							
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Adjusting 
h
orizontal/Vertical 
p
osition [
hORIZONTAL
/V
ERTICAL
 
pOSITION
]
Adjusts the image location horizontally and vertically.
Selecting Overscan  p ercentage [O VERSCAN]
Select overscan percentage (0%, 5% and 10%) for signal.
Projected image
Overscaned by 10%
NOTE: When [NATIVE] is selected in [RESOLUTION], [OVERSCAN] is not available. 
						

							
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Selecting Aspect Ratio [ A S p ECT  R ATIO]
 Screen Type 4:3 SCREEN (VIDEO)   Screen Type WIDE SCREEN (VIDEO)   RGB
   
Aspect Ratio allows you to select the best Aspect mode to display your s\
ource image.
When screen type 4:3 SCREEN is selected for the source, the following se\
lections will display:
For VIDEO
4:3  .........................Standard 4:3 aspect
L
ETTER
B
OX
 
...........
Reduced to display the true aspect with black borders on top and bottom
W
IDE
 S
CREEN
 
.......
Left & Right stretched with black borders on top and bottom
z
OOM
 
....................
Left & Right stretched. Left & Right sides cut. Available for 4:3 only.
When screen type WIDE SCREEN is selected for the source, the following s\
elections will display:
For VIDEO
4:3 W INDOW   .........Reduced to display the true aspect with black borders on right and left
L
ETTER
B
OX
 
...........
Standard 16:9 aspect
W
IDE
 S
CREEN
 
.......
Left and right stretched to display the true aspect
4:3 F
ILL
 
.................
Stretched to display in 16:9 aspect ratio
For RGB
4:3   .........................For a video signal with an aspect ratio of 4:3
5:4  .........................For a video signal with an aspect ratio of 5:4
16:9   .......................For a video signal with an aspect ratio of 16:9
16:10   .....................For a video signal with an aspect ratio of 16:10
15: 9  ......................For a video signal with an aspect ratio of 15:9
NOTE:
•
  You can adjust image position vertically for a source with black borders on top and bottom. (
→ page 97)
•
 
When [NATIVE] is selected in [RESOLUTION], [ASPECT RATIO] is not available.
NOTE:  Please  note  that  using  this  projector  for  the  purpose  of  commercial  gain  or  the  attraction  of  public  attention  in  a  venue 
such as a coffee shop or hotel and employing compression or expansion of the screen image with a [ A SPECT  R ATIO] or [S CREEN] 
setting may raise concern about the infringement of copyrights which are\
 protected by copyright law.
Np 905
VIDEO
Input Signal
Screen Type
4:3
SCREEN
WIDE
SCREEN
4:3
S QUEEZELETTERBOX
4:3WIDE SCREENZ OOMLETTERBOX
L
ETTERBOX
WIDE SCREEN4:3 WINDOW4:3 Fill 
						

							
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RGB (h D m I included)
Np 901W
VIDEO
RGB ( h D m I included)
Typical resolutions and aspect ratios for computer screens.
ResolutionAspect Ratio
VGA640 x 4804:3
SVGA800 x 6004:3
XGA1024 x 7684:3
SXGA1280 x 10245:4
WXGA1280 x 76815:9
WXGA1280 x 80016:10
UXGA1600 x 12004:3
Input Signal
Screen Type
4:3
SCREEN
WIDE
SCREEN
4:3
4:35:416:10
4:35:4
5:416:916:10
16:9
16:1016:9
15:9
15:9
15:9
Input Signal
Screen Type
4:3
SCREEN
WIDE
SCREEN
4:3
S QUEEZELETTERBOX
4:3WIDE SCREENZ OOM
4:3 FILL
4:3
LETTERBOX
4:3LETTERBOXWIDE SCREENZ OOM
4:3
Input Signal
Screen Type
4:3
SCREEN
WIDE
SCREEN
4:3
4:35:416:10
4:35:4
5:416:916:10
16:9
16:1016:9
15:9
15:9
15:9 
						

							
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Selecting Resolution [RESOLUTION]
[AUTO]  :  Displays  an  RGB  signal  to  fit  the  screen  in  the  projector’s  native  resolution  (NP905:  1024  x  768  pixels/
NP901W: 1280 x 800 pixels).
[NATIVE] : Displays an RGB signal in its true resolution.
Example: When a source with 800 x 600 pixels is selected using the NP905\
/NP901W:
Np 905   N p 901W
102410661280
768800800
1024
768600800600800
•  When [NATIVE] is selected, [OVERSCAN] and [ASPECT] are not available.
•   [RESOLUTION] is not available under the following conditions:
-
  When [SCREEN TYPE] is set for the resolution other than the projector’\
s native resolution.
-
  When a signal other than RGB is selected.
-
  When a signal with a higher resolution than the projector’s native re\
solution is displayed.
[VIDEO]
Using Noise Reduction [NOISE REDUCTION]
This function is used to reduce video noise.
RANDOM NR   .........Reduces flickering random noise in an image. 
MOSQUITO NR   ......Reduces mosquito noise that appears around the edges of an image during \
DVD playback.
BLOCK NR  .............Reduces block noise or mosaic-like patterns by selecting ON.
Selecting Interlaced  p rogressive Conversion  p rocess  m ode [DEINTERLACE]
This function allows you to select an interlaced-to-progressive conversi\
on process for video signals.
AUTO  .....................Determines an appropriate interlaced-to-progressive conversion process a\
utomatically.
VIDEO   ....................Applies a normal interlaced-to-progressive conversion process.
FILM  ......................Applies the automatic detection mode for telecine signals. This option is recommended for a movie pic-
ture.
NOTE: This function is not available with RGB signals.
[NATIVE][AUTO][NATIVE][AUTO] 
						

							
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Turning On or Off the   D Dimensional Separation [  D Y/C SE p ARATION]
When projecting an image from a VIDEO input, set to ON to project the hi\
ghest quality image.
OFF  ........................Turns off the 3 dimensional separation feature.
ON  .........................Turns on the 3 dimensional separation feature.
NOTE: Only available for NTSC 3.58 video signals.
[AUDIO]
Controlling Sound [ V OLU m E /B ASS /T REBLE /B ALANCE]
Adjusts the volume, bass and treble level, left and right balance of the projector speaker and AUDIO OUT (Stereo 
Mini Jack).
Enabling  D Surround [  D S URROUND]
Turn on or off the 3D surround effect.
If the AUDIO OUT stereo mini jack of the projector is connected to external equipment, adjusting the sound on the 
external  equipment  can  cause  sound  to  be  distorted  or  cracked,  depending  on  the  bass,  treble  or  3D  Surround 
adjustment. If this happens, return the adjustments of the projector to the factory default ( B ASS:0, T REBLE: 0, 3D 
S
URROUND
:  O FF).