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 Hue : Adjusts the color balance of red and green. Press the  
to increase the amount of green in the image. Press the  to 
increase the amount of red in the image.
 IRE : Adjusts measurement of composite video signals.
 Color Space
Select an appropriate color matrix type from RGB or YCbCr.
 Reset
Return the adjustments and settings to factory default values.
 Current : Returns the current menu’s settings to factory default.
 All : Returns the settings for all menus to factory default values.
“IRE” only support under NTSC signal.
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 Menu Location
  Choose the menu location on the display screen.
 Projection
    Front-Desktop
The factory default setting.
    Rear-Desktop 
When you select this function, the projector reverses the image 
so you can project behind a translucent screen.
    Front-Ceiling 
When you select this function, the projector turns the image 
upside down for ceiling-mounted projection.
    Rear-Ceiling 
When you select this function, the projector reverses and turns 
the image upside down at same time. You can project from be-
hind a translucent screen with ceiling mounted projection.
 Image AI
Image AI improves the contrast of the picture by optimizing the 
brightness of the lamp according to the picture content.
 On: The dynamic image performance manager is active in mak-
ing sure your greatest pleasure from seeing a movie dynamically 
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with the most dark details revealed, vivid and bright image 
performed all the way.
 Off: The dynamic image performance manager is on standby.
 IRIS
The iris function adjusts the contrast optically by opening and 
closing the lens aperture. The iris can be switched between Off 
(Close) and On (Open).
When you press the IRIS button, the current setting appears. When 
pressing it again while the setting is being displayed, the setting can 
be changed. It takes about 6 seconds for the iris to shift between Off 
(0) state and On (1-16) state.
 1-16: When 1-16 steps is selected, black levels of the image are 
reproduced with more clarity though the brightness is lowered. 
There are 16 step for you adjust.
 0: When 0 is selected, the image becomes brighter.
 Test Pattern
Displays a test pattern. There are Grid, White pattern and None.
 Background
Use this feature to display a “Dark Blue”, “Black”, “Gray”or “Start 
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 12V Trigger
 STD: When “STD” is selected, 12V Trigger will send 12V when 
projector turn on.
 LBX: When 12V trigger set as “LBX” --
1.  Format change to “LBX”,12V trigger port will send 12V.
2.  Format is “4:3”, “16:9”, or “Native”, 12V trigger port won’t 
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 Lamp Hour
Displays the cumulative lamp operating time.
 Lamp Reminder
Choose this function to show or to hide the warning message when 
the changing lamp message is displayed. The message will appear 
up 30 hours before suggested replacement of lamp.
 Brite Mode
Choose “On” to increase the brightness. Choose “Off” to return 
normal mode.
 Lamp Reset
Reset the lamp life hour after replacing the lamp.
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Image Problems
 No image appears on-screen
 Ensure all the cables and power connections are correctly and 
securely connected as described in the “Installation” section.
 Ensure the pins of connectors are not crooked or broken.
 Check if the projection lamp has been securely installed. Please 
refer to the “Replacing the lamp” section.
 Make sure you have removed the lens cap and the projector is 
switched on.
 Partial, scrolling or incorrectly displayed image
 Press “Re-Sync” on the control panel.
  If you are using a PC:
For Windows 95, 98, 2000, XP:
1.  From the “My Computer” icon, open the “Control Panel” folder, 
and double click the “Display” icon.
2.  Select the “Settings” tab.
3.  Verify that your display resolution setting is lower than UXGA 
(1600 x 1200). (*)  
4.  Click on the “Advanced Properties” button.
If the projector is still not projecting the whole image, you will 
also need to change the monitor display you are using. Refer to 
the following steps.
5.  Verify the resolution setting is lower than or equal to UXGA 
(1600 x 1200) resolution. (*)
Troubleshooting
 If you experience a problem with your projector, please 
refer to the following information. If a problem persists, 
please contact your local reseller or service center. (See 
page 47 for details)
(*) The resolution: HDMI’s 1920 x 1080 i/p and component’s 1920 x 1080 i is recommended for this projector.
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6.  Select the “Change” button under the “Monitor” tab.
7.  Click on “Show all devices.” Next, select “Standard monitor 
types” under the SP box; choose the resolution mode you need 
under the “Models” box. 
8.  Verify that the resolution setting of the monitor display is lower 
than or equal to UXGA (1600 x 1200). (*)
  If you are using a Notebook:
1.  First, follow the steps above to adjust resolution of the comput-
er.
2.  Press the toggle output settings. Example: [Fn]+[F4]
   
 If you experience difficulty changing resolutions or your monitor 
freezes, restart all equipment including the projector.
  The screen of the Notebook or PowerBook computer is not 
displaying your presentation
 If you are using a Notebook PC:
Some Notebook PCs may deactivate their own screens when a 
second display device is in use. Each has a different way to be reac-
tivated. Refer to your computer’s manual for detailed information.
 Unstable or flickering image
 Use “Tracking” to correct it. See page 30 for more information.
 Change the monitor color setting on your computer.
 Image has vertical flickering bar
 Use “Phase” to make an adjustment. See page 30 for more informa-
tion.
  Check and reconfigure the display mode of your graphic card to 
make it compatible with the projector. 
Compaq=>   [Fn]+[F4]
Dell =>     [Fn]+[F8]
Gateway=>  [Fn]+[F4]
IBM=>    [Fn]+[F7]
Mac Apple: System Preference-->Display-->Arrangement-->Mirror display
Hewlett =>   [Fn]+[F4]Packard 
NEC=>     [Fn]+[F3]
Toshiba =>   [Fn]+[F5]
(*) The resolution: HDMI’s 1920 x 1080 i/p and component’s 1920 x 1080 i is recommended for this projector.
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 Image is out of focus
 Make sure the Lens cap is removed.
  Adjusts the Focus Ring on the projector lens.  
  Make sure the projection screen is between the required dis-
tance 4.9 to 39.4 feet (1.5 to 12.0 meters) from the projector. See 
page 16.
  The image is stretched when displaying 16:9 DVD title
When you play anamorphic DVD or 16:9 DVD, the projector will 
show the best image in 16: 9 format on projector side.
If you play the LBX format DVD title, please change the format as 
LBX in projector OSD.
If you play 4:3 format DVD title, please change the format as 4:3 in 
projector OSD.
If the image is still stretched, you will also need to adjust the aspect 
ratio by referring to the following:
 Please setup the display format as 16:9 (wide) aspect ratio type 
on your DVD player.
 Image is too small or too large
 Adjust the zoom lever on the top of the projector.
 Move the projector closer to or further from the screen.
 Press [  4:3], [  16:9], [  Letter-Box], [  Native] button 
on the remote control or [Menu] on the projector panel, go to 
“Display-->Format”. Try the different settings.
 Image has slanted sides:
 If possible, reposition the projector so that it is centered on the 
screen and below the bottom of the screen.
 Use “Display-->V.Keystone” from the OSD to make an adjust-
ment.
 Image is reversed
  Select “System-->Projection” from the OSD and adjust the pro-
jection direction.
Intermission Problems
 The projector stops responding to all controls
  If possible, turn off the projector, then unplug the power cord 
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 Lamp burns out or makes a popping sound
 When the lamp reaches its end of life, it will burn out and may 
make a loud popping sound.  If this happens, the projector will not 
turn on until the lamp module has been replaced. To replace the 
lamp, follow the procedures in the “Replacing the Lamp” section 
on page 41.
Projector Status Indication
 LED states
MessagePower LED(Red)Power LED(Blue)Temp-LEDLamp-LED
Standby State (Input power cord)
Power on (Warming)Flashing
Power on and Lamp lighting
Power off (Cooling)Flashing
Error (Lamp fail)
Error (Thermal fail)
Error (Fan fail)Flashing
Error (Over Temp.)Flashing
Steady light => No light => 
 Message Reminders
 Fan failed: 
 
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 Over temperature: 
 
 Replacing the lamp: 
  
Remote Control Problems
 If the remote control does not work
  Check the operating angle for the remote control is approximately 
±22.5°.
 Make sure there are not any obstructions between the remote con-
trol and the projector. Move to within 6 m (20 ft) of the projector.
 Make sure batteries are inserted correctly.
 Make sure batteries are exhausted. If so, replace weak batteries in 
the remote control.