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ENABLE DECODER AGC – The “automatic gain control” affects decoded video images
only. Enter a checkmark (default) for most decoded video sources—this activates the
AGC circuit to ensure properly bright images. Delete the checkmark if a decoded
video image exhibits strange color artifacts such as stripes in highly saturated colors,
indicating an incompatibility between this source and the AGC.
DECODER LUMA DELAY – This control affects any incoming composite or S-video
signal, delaying the luma signal (intensity) in relation to the chroma (color). In the
image, increasing the luma delay will move luma (seen as a shadow where colors
overlap) to the right slightly, with colors remaining in place. Decreasing this delay
will move the shadow slightly to the left. If necessary for your current source, adjust
so that no shadows occur with adjacent colors.
Input Levels
NOTES: 1) It is recommended that only experienced users use the Input Levels
submenu— the projector automatically optimizes input levels for all but the most
unusual of sources. 2) Before attempting an input level adjustment, check that overall
contrast and brightness settings are near 50 and that color temperature is properly
set up on an internal grayscale test pattern. 3) There must be at least one white pixel
present in the image for proper “Auto Input Level” function. Leave this control off.
Good RGB or input
levels—that is, the
drives and blacklevels
for each of the three
colors, red, green and
blue—ensure that
images from analog
sources other than
decoded video have
maximum contrast
without crushing black
or white. By default
(and in an “Auto Setup”
from the Main menu), the projector automatically determines the best input levels by
monitoring image content and adjusting the controls appropriately—further
adjustment is typically not required to obtain proper blacks or whites. NOTE: This
automatic adjustment requires at least 1 white pixel in the image. Without a white
pixel, input levels may produce skewed colors, particularly in non-video images.
However, for a very unusual source exhibiting overly high blacklevels (most often
caused by a noisy source that causes blacklevel spikes), an experienced user may
prefer to use the Input Levels menu (see Figure 3.18). These adjustments, which are
actually a calibration process to compensate for differences in sources and cabling,
enables an experienced user to perfect the source image input levels. Note that Input
Levels are of limited use with digital signals, but offer some ability to tweak poorly
mastered source materials.
AUTO INPUT LEVEL – Keep off for virtually all sources (default). Temporarily enter a
checkmark only if you are an experienced user and you have an unusual source that
you feel needs further color temperature and/or input level adjustment. After entering
a checkmark, wait for the six values to stabilize, then delete the checkmark and exit.
Figure 3.18. Input Levels Submenu 
						

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BLACKLEVELS AND DRIVES - To check your image and adjust these controls:
1. Make sure overall Contrast and Brightness are both set to near 50.
NOTE: Not required for “Auto” adjustment.
• 
Cont = 50 (approx.)
• 
 = 50 (approx.)
2. Check the color temperature setup using an internal grayscale test
pattern, adjusting as desired to obtain a neutral grayscale. NOTE: Not
required for “Auto” adjustment.
3. Make sure you are using an analog source not connected to 
INPUT 3 or
INPUT 4, as Input Levels are not applicable for digital sources or sources
going through the decoder. A grayscale is recommended.
4. If the blacks and/or whites appear OK, input levels do not need
adjustment. If black levels are too high (and/or whites are too low, which
is rare), you likely have a noisy source that is producing skewed input
levels. Continue with Step 5.
5. Temporarily enable “Auto” in the Input Levels submenu. Wait for all 6
values to stabilize. Alternatively, do not use “Auto”—reduce blacklevels
manually instead. Judge by eye and change one or more of the six levels
as necessary to obtain proper blacks and whites. You may want to see
only a certain color while adjusting—use the “Color Enable” option
(described below).
6. Delete the “Auto” checkmark and leave the Input Levels menu.
IMPORTANT: Do not use Input Levels to adjust color temperature. This will
distort Contrast and Brightness functions as well as color temperature.
CLAMP TIP – This option (full name sync tip clamping) can brighten the image
produced from certain high resolution, high frequency graphic sources. Enter a
checkmark if the image appears unusually dim, if there are horizontal streaks across the
image, or if there is significant color drift. Delete the checkmark if the image is either
sufficiently bright or overly bright.
NOTE: The sync tip clamping option is not used for video sources or any RGB source
with sync information on the video (e.g., sync-on-green).
COLOR ENABLE – Select which color or colors you want to see, useful while working
with color temperature white levels or input levels.
NOTES: 1) Input levels apply for the current source only, but for any color
temperature used. 2) Assuming that color temperature has been set up based on the
internal test patterns, you can then set up input levels for a given source so that it
matches the color temperature of the internal test patterns.
PEAK DETECTOR – The Peak Detector is fast method of defining individual input
levels, and may improve the accuracy of input levels set by the Auto Input level
function. Enabling the Peak Detector activates a special operating mode that detects
only pixels that are considered black or white—all other levels are displayed as a
mid-level gray. When used with a 16-step grayscale pattern, where the black and
white bands are known to be at the edges of the image, you can watch these isolated
areas while adjusting individual blacklevels and input drives as necessary. Images
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See Figure 3.19.
1) Display a 16 level grayscale test pattern from the desired external source, and
enter a checkmark in the Peak Detector checkbox. NOTE: The “Peak Detector”
will initially render the grayscale as a uniform gray field before adjustment.
2) Display one primary color (use Color Enable to select).
3) For the current color, adjust its corresponding “Blacklevel” slidebar just until a
single band of black appears at one edge of the screen. This band represents the
first band of the grayscale pattern, which should be 100% black. Do not adjust
too far.
4) With the same color still active, adjust its corresponding “Input Drive” slidebar
just until a single band of white appears at the opposite edge of the screen. This
band represents the last band of the grayscale pattern, which should be 100%
white. Do not adjust too far.
5) Go back and check the black band—adjust the blacklevel slidebar if necessary.
Adjustments are related, so you may have to go back and forth until both bands
are just optimized.
6) Repeat Steps 2-5 with the other two remaining primary colors. When each
primary color shows one optimized black band and white band, the input levels
for this source are correctly set. Upon exiting the Input Levels menu, the Peak
Detector checkbox will clear.
Figure 3.19. Adjusting Input Levels Using the Peak Detector
(RED EXAMPLE SHOWN)
Processing Mode
This control determines the
projector’s processing route for
the incoming signal.
1) AUTO (default):  The
projector will automatically
select the correct processing
mode according to what input signal it detects. Use “Auto” unless you want or
need to override its performance and apply a specific mode instead.
2) VIDEO: Performs 15 kHz NTSC/PAL video de-interlacing, regardless of signal
type. Note that this option utilizes 8-bit processing.
3) GRAPHICS / HDTV: Performs basic de-interlacing and scaling, regardless of signal
type. Note that this option utilizes 8-bit processing.
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5) ADVANCED 10-BIT (ADP): Uses 10-bit processing instead of the standard 8-bit
processing provided in the projector, resulting in smoother and clearer details in
video images. This feature requires installation of optional internal hardware—
the Advanced Digital Processing Module—and is disabled unless this module is
present. It activates full source-to-screen 10-bit processing for a digital video
source, typically connected via the optional Serial Digital Input Module or the
Digital HDTV Input Module (
INPUT 2). Images from analog signals (INPUT 1, 3 or
4) will also be noticeably improved, however these signals are first converted
with 8-bit processing before routing through the ADP module.
Motion Filter
This control is most useful for smoothing out moving
images from interlaced sources. In most cases the
proper Motion Filter setting is automatically
determined according to the type of incoming source
signal. However, if your source is noisy and/or
inconsistent you may wish to “force” a setting to ensure
stable processing for this source—if desired, override
the default “Auto” setting by selecting the appropriate motion filter:
1) AUTO: The projector will automatically use the correct motion filter according to
the incoming signal. Note that the “Still Video” filter will be applied for RGB
non-HDTV interlaced signals, and the “Motion” filter will be applied for RGB
HDTV interlaced sources.
2) STILL VIDEO: For static images with no motion, such as graphics from a CD.
Note: Applied for RGB non-HDTV interlaced signals.
3) VIDEO: For video images that did not originate from film, or for moving
computer-generated images. NOTE: Applied for RGB HDTV interlaced signals.
4) FILM: For video images that originated from film. This will optimize image
quality and stability.
NOTES: 1) For 60 Hz video standards: NTSC, PAL M, PAL 60. 2) Also
recommend for PAL video standard if the ADP module is present—note that you
must select film mode manually in this case. 3) Signals can be from RGB video,
composite video or S-video sources.
5) GRAPHICS: For graphic images.
6) MOTION: For video images that did not originate from film, or for moving
computer-generated images. NOTE: Applied for RGB HDTV interlaced signals.
Dark Interval
Not available in this projector.
Invert Stereo3D
Not available in this projector.
White Boost
Not available in this projector.
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Noise Reduction – requires optional ADP Module
Select the amount of image noise reduction desired, with “0” applying no noise
reduction (default) and “10” applying maximum noise reduction. The higher the
value, the softer the image.
Horizontal Filter – requires optional ADP Module
Select the amount of horizontal filtering desired for the current source. Note that the
default setting of “0” allows the projector to optimize the amount of horizontal
filtering according to the current source, and is the recommended setting for most
situations. You can override this by selecting a value from 1-10, with “1” applying no
filtering and “10” applying maximum filtering. High filtering levels will soften the
image slightly, particularly evident along vertical edges.
Vertical Filter - requires optional ADP Module
Select the amount of vertical filtering desired for the current source. Note that the
default setting of “0” allows the projector to optimize the amount of vertical filtering
according to the current source, and is the recommended setting for most situations.
You can override this by selecting a value from 1-10, with “1” applying no filtering
and “10” applying maximum filtering. High filtering levels will soften the image
slightly, particularly evident along horizontal edges.
Use the Configuration menu to
display and/or set global system
operating parameters that are
typically in effect regardless of
source, or to work with other
settings that are not unique to the
current incoming source.
NOTE: For experienced
users/technicians only.
In the Configuration menu, you
can define a variety of general system parameters to suit your preferences, run certain
diagnostic tests, and access the Service Menu (password required). Settings in the
Configuration menu will typically apply regardless of the type of source present.
Image Orientation
Use this pull down list to change the orientation of the image according to the
orientation of your projector. If the setting is incorrect, projected images will be
reversed and/or upside down, See 2.6, Operating Orientation for an illustrated
explanation.
Language
Choose from English, French, Spanish, German and Italian language. The menus will
change immediately upon selection.
3.7 Configuring
System
Parameters
System Configuration 
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Menu Preferences
Use the options in this submenu to
adjust the appearance, content and/or
location of on-screen menus
displayed in presentation level.
MENU LOCATION — Use the pull
down list to choose a pre-defined or
customized default location for the
display of on-screen menus.
To create a custom menu location,
choose a preset that is closest to the desired area. Then adjust the slidebars of
Horizontal Shift and Vertical Shift to move the menu to the desired location. To
prevent cropping of larger menus, avoid locations too close to a corner or edge.
HORIZONTAL SHIFT AND MENU SHIFT — Shift your menus as desired, creating a
customized menu location.
DISPLAY CHANNEL LIST — Enter a checkmark if you want to see a scrollable channel
list whenever you press 
Chan from your presentation. These channels must be marked
with a list icon 
 in the Channel Setup menu. This option also enables on-screen
feedback when using the 
Input key. If you prefer to hide the channel list and input
dialog box while switching channels and sources during a presentation, do not enter a
checkmark.
NOTE: The Channel List and input dialog box cannot be hidden when a menu is
displayed.
DISPLAY SLIDEBARS — Enter a checkmark to superimpose a small slidebar over the
current image whenever an adjustable parameter is selected directly with a key (the
option does not affect slidebars in menus) such as 
Pixel, Pos it ion, , or Bright. If
“Display slidebars” is unchecked, these slidebars can still be accessed, but will be
hidden during adjustment.
DISPLAY ERROR MESSAGES — Choose in what way you want to be notified of errors
detected in either the incoming signal or projector.
 Select “Screen” or “All” to see a
brief on-screen messages or select “RS232” to be see messages via RS232 and RS-
422 serial communication only. To disable error message display, select “Off”.
LARGE MENU FONT — Enter a checkmark to enlarge menus and their text. You may
have to adjust “Menu Location” to accommodate the increased menu area.
Communications
This submenu of the Configuration menu is fully described in a separate System
Communications subsection later in Section 3.
Figure 3.20. Menu Preferences Menu 
						

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Geometry
From the Configuration submenu, select the
Geometry submenu to adjust your display shape,
work with the lens or test patterns, or define a
multi-screen mapping of incoming source
material. The “Reserved” option has no function.
KEYSTONE — Optimized for X10 only. Refer to
Image Size and Position in 3.6, Adjusting the
Image. Keystone adjustment is duplicated here for convenience during setup.
LENS CONTROL — For a full description of the Lens Control menu, see 3.3, Using the
Keypad (
Lens key) and 2.8, Zoom, Focus and Lens Offset.
TILING SETUP — See 3.10, Using Multiple Projectors. Control is
duplicated here for convenience during setup.
TEST PATTERNS — Use the pull-down list to select and display an
internal test pattern. Select OFF to turn off the display of a test
pattern.
(
SHORT CUT: Use Te s t key.)
Color and Uniformity
Use the Color and Uniformity submenu for access to
Color Temperature Setup. “Reserved” options have no
function.
COLOR TEMP SETUP — See Image Settings. This
function is offered in here for convenient access.
Auto Power Up
Enter a check mark to enable the projector to automatically power up after losing
power due to a power failure or due to unplugging the projector during operation.
Note that unsaved display adjustments may be lost.
Diagnostics and Calibration
From the Diagnostics and
Calibration submenu you can
access several options for testing
and setup of images. You can
work with test patterns and view
specific colors, freeze an image
for inspection, and/or access the
Odd Pixel Adjustment menu for
precision settings of offset and gain. “Reserved” options have no function.
TEST PATTERN — Refer to description under Geometry submenu.
COLOR ENABLE — Refer to description under Image Settings.
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FREEZE IMAGE — Enter a check mark to freeze (stop) an image at a single frame.
This diagnostic tool is useful if you need to examine in detail a still version of the
incoming image that cannot be “frozen” at the source. For example, in moving
images it is sometimes difficult to observe artifacts such as external
deinterlacing/resizing and signal noise. Remove the checkmark to return back to
normal.
ODD PIXEL ADJUSTMENT – For
sources with Color Space set to RGB
only.
When using certain RGB sources
with still images, you may need to
adjust the normal gain or offset of
odd pixels in relation to even pixels.
This will smooth out very narrow (1-
pixel wide) “checks” or vertical
stripes that indicate adjacent “on”
and “off” pixels. You can remove these patterns as follows:
1) Use an external grayscale test pattern with both dark and light gray areas.
2) Display the image in its native resolution – select “No Resizing” by accessing
Resize Preset in Size and Position menu.
3) Display a single color—choose from a “Color Enable” list or use the Fu nc key
shortcuts indicated on the back of the keypad.
4) Examine an area of darkest gray (but not black). If there is a 1-pixel wide pattern
present, adjust “Odd Pixel Adjustment” offset for the current color. Stop when the
pattern disappears and the area is smooth.
5) Examine an area of lightest gray (not white). If there is a 1-pixel wide pattern
present, adjust “Odd Pixel Adjustment” gain for the current color. Stop when the
pattern disappears and the area is smooth.
6) Repeat for each color, adjusting offset then gain for each.
NOTES: 1) Adjust offset before gain, since offset affects gain. 2) A value of 128
represents no change in normal odd pixel offset or gain. 3) Odd Pixel Adjustment
eliminates “1 pixel on, 1 pixel off” patterns only, not any type of larger patterns.
Reserved
No function for these options.
Service
The Service submenu offers the ability to enable or disable service passwords, and to
work with factory-defined color temperatures and other functions. This submenu is
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Use the checkboxes and pull-down
lists in the Communications
submenu to alter the methods or
types of communication to and
from one or more projectors.
NOTE: Changes made to the
Communications submenu will be in
effect upon exit of the menu.
Baud Rate
The baud rate setting determines the speed of communication to and
from the projector. By default, the projector baud rate is set to 19200.
Setting the correct speed is important when you are controlling the
projector with an external device such as a computer or another
projector via an RS-232 or RS-422 port. You must set the projector
baud rate at these ports to match the baud rate of the controlling
device. If you are unsure about what baud rate to choose, refer to the
documentation for the controlling device. In an existing network, if
you discover that a projector has the wrong baud rate, make sure to use the pull-down
list and select the correct baud rate with the 
Enter key—do not just scroll this control
with 
 and  keys.
NOTE: 1) The baud rate setting does not affect the switcher port, which is always
9600 baud. 2) See Serial Port Connections and Appendix D for more information
about cable connections between devices.
Front IR / Back IR
As described in Section 2, the standard IR remote keypad is capable of
sending data to the projector in either one of two protocols called 
A or
B. Likewise, the front and rear IR sensors on the projector can be set to
accept IR data accordingly, responding to 
A, B or both. The projector’s
A or B default is adequate for most single-projector installations. Select
a specific protocol to prevent interference when you are controlling
two protectors in the same area and want to work with one projector at a time.
Note that the front and rear IR sensors cannot respond to different protocols–if you
change a protocol for either sensor to anything other than 
OFF, the protocol for the
other sensor also changes. For example, setting Front IR to 
B also changes the Back
IR to 
B. If you want only one sensor to respond to a particular protocol—A, B, or A or
B
—disable the other sensor by setting its protocol to OFF.
If you want to disable both IR sensors, you cannot use the IR remote keypad to select
the second 
OFF setting. This safeguard prevents accidentally disabling a keypad
while you are using it. Instead, use either the built-in keypad or the wired remote to
set the remaining active sensor to 
OFF. The projector will no longer respond to an IR
remote keypad.
IMPORTANT
Keep at “A OR B” unless you are sure of
the current IR keypad protocol.
NOTES: 1) The IR remote keypad for this projector is set at manufacture to
Protocol A. See 2.10, Keypad Protocols and Conversion for information about S
ystem Communications
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changing the keypad protocol. 2) A key press from a conflicting protocol will cause a
single yellow flash on the Status LED located in the lower right corner of the rear
projector panel.
Wired Keypad
Like the IR remote keypad, the optional wired keypad is either a Protocol 
A keypad
(default) or a Protocol 
B keypad. Likewise, the projector can be set to accept wired
keypad data accordingly, responding to 
A or B. If desired, you can prohibit the
projector from responding to a particular wired keypad protocol, or you can ensure
that the projector responds to either protocol (default). You can also prevent the
projector from responding to the keypad entirely. In the pull-down list, select the
desired protocol.
NOTE: The wired keypad for this projector is set at manufacture to Protocol A. See
2.10, Keypad Protocols and Conversion for information about changing the keypad
protocol.
ADDING A WIRED KEYPAD PROTOCOL: To add a protocol, select the A or B option.
CHANGING A WIRED KEYPAD PROTOCOL: As a safeguard, you cannot accidentally
select an option in the “Wired Keypad” list that would disable the wired keypad
during use, since such options are automatically disabled in the list. In other words,
you cannot switch to the opposite protocol or select 
OFF using the wired keypad.
Instead, if you want to quickly change to the other protocol, you may find it more
convenient to use one of the other keypads (the built-in keypad or the IR remote) to
execute the protocol change for the wired keypad. The projector will now recognize
only the opposing wired keypad protocol. Or, if you prefer, use the wired keypad to
safely change its own protocol:
1. Select the 
A or B option. This will ensure that once your keypad is manually
changed (see Step 2), it will still be recognized by the projector.
2. Unplug the keypad and change the protocol in the keypad as desired. Do this
either by entering the short-cut software command or by hard-wiring the
keypad as described in 2.10,  Keypad Protocols and Conversion.
3. Plug the keypad back into the projector. Return to the Communications menu
and select the new protocol you have just set up in the wired keypad.
TURNING OFF THE WIRED KEYPAD: If you want to disable the wired keypad entirely,
you cannot use it to select the 
OFF option. This safeguard prevents you from
accidentally disabling the wired keypad during use. Instead, use either the built-in
keypad or the IR remote keypad to select 
OFF. The projector will no longer respond
to the wired keypad.
Broadcast Key
Enter a checkmark if you want keypad commands sent to one projector to be relayed
to all projectors in a network. Note the 
 key will temporarily “override” the
effect of a broadcast setting and allow you to control a specific projector when
necessary. Make sure to remove the checkmark if using the split network feature.