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The built-in keypad is located at the rear of the projector. An LCD window above
this keypad provides feedback regarding current status and activities of the projector.
Figure 3.3. Keypad
The IR Remote Keypad controls the projector by way of wireless communications
from a battery-powered infrared (IR) transmitter. Use the IR remote keypad the same
way you would use a remote keypad supplied with a TV or VCR. When making key
presses, direct the keypad either toward the screen or toward the front or rear of the
projector. One of two sensors on the projector will detect the signals and relay the
commands for internal processing. Built-in

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The wired remote keypad connects to the 3-pin XLR jack via a 50 ft. cable. It is
recommended when:
• the rear keypad is inaccessible
• the lighting conditions are unsuitable for proper IR transmission
• you want to use a separate keypad for each projector in a group
NOTES: 1) For extra long distances and/or harsh environments, you may prefer to
use an optional remote Two-Way Controller to control the projector. For operating
details, please see the Two-Way Controller User’s Manual included with this
accessory. 2) Old VistaGRAPHX “Roadie style” keypads can be used with this
projector, but most 
Fu nc key codes listed on the back are different and do not apply.
Keep in mind the following guidelines:
1) Press keys one-at-a-time; there are no simultaneous key presses required.
2) For any key having an “*” (Powe r *, for example), hold the key for approximately 1
second in order to toggle the function with a single key press. For other keys (or
to use a “*” key in conjunction with 
ON or OFF), a momentary press similar to
a mouse click is sufficient.
3) Press the “lightbulb key” to temporarily illuminate the backlight for the keys
without sending any other command.
4) ,
 , ON , and OFF repeat their “arrow” actions when held down. For
other keys, release and press again to repeat an action. In a serial network, pause
briefly between adjustments to ensure that more distant projectors can “keep up”
with the commands.
5) If you press a key while the projector is busy with another action, such as during
a power-up, the key press may not take effect.
When you turn on the projector it begins operating at presentation level, such as an
image from the most recently used source signal. The projector temporarily leaves
presentation level whenever you use the keypad to work with control settings, display
menus, or on-line help. For example, pressing 
Menu after startup displays the main
menu — presentation level is no longer active, although the image still appears in the
background. Press 
Menu again (or Exi t ) to return or leave the menu system and return
to presentation level.
Specific keypad commands are explained below:
Power ON/OFF
Press and hold for approximately 1 second to turn the projector on or off with a
single key press (note the AC I/O switch must be on). Or press 
Powe r * followed
immediately by ON or OFF if you want to guarantee the correct toggle (useful if
you are unsure of the present status).
NOTES: 1) Whenever the projector is turned off, the lamp cooling fans remain on for
about five minutes to cool the lamp. 2) It is a good idea to avoid turning a projector
back on until it has been off for a few minutes. Hot re-strikes of the lamp may reduce
lamp life. 3) Do not turn off with the AC I/O switch.
Input 1
Press 
Input1 to select the source connected to INPUT 1 on the projector (data input).
This is the same as entering 
Input   . Wired Remote

—OPTIONAL—
Guide to Keypads
Keypad Commands
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Input 2
Press 
Input2 to select the source connected to INPUT 2 on the projector (an optional
interface). This is the same as entering 
Input   .
Input 3
Press 
Input3 to select the source connected to INPUT 3 on the projector (composite
video). This is the same as entering 
Input  .
Input 4
Press 
Input4 to select the source connected to INPUT 4 on the projector (S-Video). This
is the same as entering 
Input  .
Input
Press 
Input   when you want to display from a specific source location, such as a
switcher connected serially to the projector’s switcher port. The first digit represents
the number you have assigned to your switcher (usually 1-9, or “0” for one of the
four inputs on the projector). The second digit represents the switcher’s slot number
(1-9). For example:
Input   = display data from switcher 1, slot 2.
NOTES: 1) Although you don’t need to use the input key unless a switcher is
connected to the projector, you can also use 
Input to access the four input “slots” on
the projector itself: use
 
 as the first digit (representing the projector as the
switcher), then 
, ,  , or  as the second digit (the desired input slot number).
 in combination with higher numbers is an invalid entry. 2) See 3.5, Using
Channels and Inputs for a detailed explanation of inputs.
NOTE: 
Input key behavior during a presentation depends on whether or not the
Display Channel List option is selected in the Menu Preferences menu. You can
choose to have on-screen feedback when you press 
Input, or you may prefer to enter
the desired source location “blind”, i.e., without on-screen feedback. See Menu
Preferences later in this section.
Channel
Press 
Chan to select a specific source setup (channel) defined and stored in projector
memory. Once you enter a 2-digit channel number (or, if there is a list displayed,
highlight it and press 
Enter), the display will automatically change and update
according to the numerous setup parameters defined for that channel.
NOTE: 
Chan key behavior during a presentation depends on whether or not the
Display Channel List option is selected in the Menu Preferences menu. You can
choose to use a scrollable list of channels when you press 
Chan, or you may prefer to
enter the desired channel number “blind”, i.e., without on-screen feedback. See
Menu Preferences later in this section.
Standby
Press 
Stby* and hold for approximately 1 second to blank all display while keeping the
projector in a warmed-up and ready state. Or quickly press and release 
Stby* and
follow immediately by 
ON or OFF if you want to guarantee the correct toggle
(useful if you are unsure of the present status). Note that the lamp and electronics
remain ON in standby mode, even though the image turns to black and most
Input2
 Input3
 Input4
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functions are disabled. To leave standby press and hold Stby* again (or use Stby* OFF).
Or simply press 
Exi t or Menu.
Menu
Press 
Menu to display the Main menu. A list of several options appears for access to
specific functions, such as Channel Setup or Image Settings. Press Menu again to
remove all menus and return to presentation level.
Enter
Press 
Enter to select a highlighted item, to toggle a checkbox (checked vs. unchecked),
or to accept a parameter adjustment and return to the previous menu or image.
Exit
Press 
Exi t to return to the previous level, such as the previous menu.
NOTE: 
Exi t does not save changes within text editing boxes (including number
editing of a slidebars) or within pull-down lists. It acts as a “cancel” in these cases.
Arrow Keys
The arrow keys have a variety of functions depending on the situation. Some typical
uses are described below. See also Editing Text later in Section 3.
• Use 
 or  to change a slidebar value—hold as desired for continuous
adjustment (note the adjustment increments and range depend on the
parameter being adjusted).
• Use 
 or  to change to a different option within a pull-down list
without having to display the list first
• Use 
 or  to jump between “pages”, such as in Help or lengthy pull-
down lists.
Use the 
ON or OFF keys to navigate within a menu, pull-down list or text box, or to
increase or decrease the value in the second (bottom) slidebar of a double slidebar.
You can also use 
ON or OFF in conjunction with certain toggle keys—i.e., those
including an asterisk symbol—to ensure a toggle only in the desired direction. When
turning the projector on, for instance, you may be too far from the projector to know
whether it is really off or if the shutter is merely closed. If you press 
Powe r * and hold it
for approximately 1 second in hopes of turning the projector on, the projector will
actually turn off if the projector was already on. Instead, to avoid the risk of toggling
in the wrong direction, quickly press and release normally the function key you wish
to toggle (in this case 
Powe r *). Then immediately (within 2 seconds) press either ON
or OFF as desired. The specific toggle will occur.
Toggle keys are labeled with an asterisk on the keypad. They are listed below:
• 
Shutter* + ON = close the shutter
Shutter* + OFF = open the shutter
• 
Stby* + ON = put the projector in standby mode
Stby* + OFF = leave standby
• 
Powe r * +
 ON = turn the projector onPowe r * + OFF = turn the projector off  
Menu  
 
Enter
 Exi t
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• Mute* + ON = turn the menu display on
Mute* + OFF = turn the menu display off
• 
OSD* + ON = turn the menu system on
OSD* + OFF = turn the menu system off
Color
Press 
Color to adjust the color saturation level, i.e. the amount of color in a video
image. Lower settings produce less saturated colors — a setting of “0” produces a
black and white image, for example. If the color level is too high, colors will be
overpowering and unrealistic. Use 
 and  until the desired color saturation
level is displayed. The 
Color key has no effect when using ADP.
Tint
Press 
Tint to adjust the red/green color hue for true color reproduction of video and
HDTV signals. For best results, adjust tint while displaying an external test pattern—
otherwise, it is recommended that tint remain at its default setting. Use 
 and 
until the desired tint is achieved. This function can be used with digital sources.
Detail
Press 
Detail to adjust the sharpness of a video image (it is of limited use for non-
video). Use 
 and  until the display is as sharp as desired, keeping in mind
that any level of detail above 3 will also introduce a certain degree of noise in the
image. Set below 3 to filter the signal and remove noise from a noisy source.
Contrast
Press 
Cont to change the amount of white in your images. Use  and  until you
reach the desired level of contrast—for best results, start low and increase so that
whites remain bright but are not distorted or tinted, and that light areas do not
become white (i.e., are “crushed”). Conversely, low contrast causes dim images. See
3.6, Adjusting the Image (Image Settings subsection).
Brightness
Press 
Bright to increase or decrease the amount of black in the image. Use  and
 until you reach the desired level of contrast—for best results, start high and
decrease so that dark areas do not become black (i.e., are “crushed”). Conversely,
overly high brightness changes black to dark gray, causing washed-out images. See
3.6, Adjusting the Image (Image Settings subsection).
Volume
This key is not functional on this projector, as there is no audio capability.
Projector
Press 
Proj when you want to access a specific projector within a network or if you
simply need to see if the local projector is listening. The number appearing in the
“Enter Number” window indicates which projector is currently listening to
commands, and will match the projector number that has been defined in its Menu
Preferences menu.
The “Projector” checkbox (read-only) shows whether or not the projector physically
connected to a keypad is listening to commands from that keypad. A checkmark
Color
Tint
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means that connected projector is listening; if there is no checkmark, you are
communicating with a different projector.
To use a specific projector, enter the 3-digit number assigned to the projector you
want to use. Press 
Enter to select, press Exi t to cancel. If you switch to a projector
other than the one you are currently using, the checkmark will be deleted.
To broadcast to multiple projectors, press 
Proj and then Proj again without entering a
projector number. Keypad commands will then affect all projectors present.
NOTES: 1) The Broadcast Keys option in the Communications menu must be
selected for only one (any) projector in a serial network. The keypad in use must be
OFF (disabled) for the remaining projectors. See 2.10. Keypad Protocols and
Conversion, and 3.7, Configuring System Parameters.
Pixel
Press 
Pixel to access the pixel tracking and pixel phase double slidebar. Adjust pixel
tracking first: use 
 and  to increase or decrease the frequency of the pixel
sampling clock to correct image consistency and aspect ratio. For proper phase, use
ON and OFF to increase or decrease pixel phase so that any shimmer disappears and
the image is stable throughout. See 3.6, Adjusting the Image (Size and Position
subsection) for a complete explanation of tracking and phase.
Position
Press 
Pos it ion to move the image using the double slidebar. At the slidebar, use 
and  to move the image left or right, use ON and OFF to move the image up or
down. Note that 
Pos it ion does not affect lens position, but rather what portion of the
available pixel area in the projector is used for displaying the incoming signal (1280
x 1024 for S12, 1024 x 768 for X10).
Lens
Press 
Lens to display the Lens
Control menu ,where you can
access motorized control of
horizontal/vertical offsets,
focus and zoom, or turn the
Intelligent Lens System
™ on
or off. All slidebars are
adjusted with 
 and .
NOTE: Since the direction of
lens travel affects the exact final position of the lens, setting a lens position (focus,
zoom or an offset) may cause the lens to reverse its direction of travel, depending on
its starting point, so that it approaches the setting from the correct direction. Any
even-numbered setting is approached from above (the slidebar values will decrease),
any odd-numbered setting is approached from below (the slidebar values will
increase).
FOCUS: Adjust the image clarity.
ZOOM: Enlarge or shrink the image (requires a zoom lens).
HORIZONTAL OFFSET: Shift the lens and image left or right.
VERTICAL OFFSET: Shift the lens and image up or down.
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INTELLIGENT LENS SYSTEM: Enable “Intelligent Lens System” to add the 4 lens
positions—focus, zoom, horizontal and vertical offset—to the current channel
settings recorded in projector memory (see 3.5, Using Inputs and Channels if you are
unfamiliar with channels). This feature is particularly useful if you are using sources
with radically different aspect ratios, such as anamorphic vs. 5:4. When switching to
and from such displays, for example, the lens will automatically move to the last
position defined for each channel, automatically optimizing the display for focus,
zoom and offsets. Delete the checkmark if you want to use consistent zoom, focus
and offset settings for all channels—the lens will not move unless you re-adjust a
lens setting.
CALIBRATE LENS: Select “Calibrate Lens” to ensure that the mid-point for each of the
four lens functions is defined as such in software, and that the lens mount movements
remain accurate to this reference. Regular calibration can correct for slight eventual
mechanical “drifting” of lens mount movements over time. It is particularly
recommended whenever the projector is bumped or subjected to vibration, and it is
required after certain service procedures.
 IMPORTANT 
It is recommended that you
REMOVE THE LENS before calibration.
During calibration, the lens mount will move in various directions for approximately
20 minutes, and a small “Lens Calibrating” message will appear on screen.
Calibrating an empty lens mount (i.e., no lens or collar) ensures that nothing can
bump into the optics during the process. Calibration is complete when lens mount
movement stops—the sound of the motors will permanently cease. The Lens Control
menu then reappears on screen.
Shutter
Press and hold 
Shutter* for approximately 1 second to toggle the shutter closed or open
with a single key press (this also blanks the image electronically). Or quickly press
and release 
Shutter* and follow immediately with ON or OFF if you want to guarantee
the correct toggle (useful if you are unsure of the present status). Close the shutter
whenever you want to mute all display yet maintain access to projector functions.
Open the shutter to regain the display.
NOTES: 1) The status of the shutter is shown in the LCD window on the rear panel of
the projector. 2) Upon power-up, the shutter is open. 3) The lamp remains on.
Mute
Use 
Mute* to temporarily hide the current menu—press and hold for approximately 1
second to toggle the menu on or off with a single key press. Or quickly press and
release 
Mute* and follow immediately with ON or OFF if you want to guarantee the
correct toggle (useful if you are unsure of the present status).
Function Key
From presentation level, press 
Fu nc followed by a 2-digit number to enable a specific
color or colors in the display. For example, 
Fu nc will display only red and green
data,  Fu nc will display all colors data. The list of available color combinations is
shown below and also appears on the back of the IR remote keypad. Color enabling
can also be accessed in various locations within the menu system.
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Fu nc = RedFu nc = GreenFu nc = Blue
Fu nc = Red and GreenFu nc = Green and BlueFu nc = Red and BlueFu nc = All colors (Exi t does the same thing)
NOTE: Once 
Fu nc is pressed in presentation level, the projector will not respond to
non-numeric entry until 2 digits have been entered or 5 seconds have elapsed.
Use of the 
Fu nc key within the menu system is noted with the appropriate topic
elsewhere in Section 3. For example, press 
Fu nc in the Channel Setup menu to enable
deletion or copying of a channel.
OSD (On-screen display)
Press and hold 
OSD* for approximately 1 second to toggle menus on or off (i.e.,
visible or invisible). Or press 
OSD* followed immediately by ON or OFF to
guarantee the correct toggle direction (useful if you are unsure of the present status).
Note that invisible menus are fully functional.
NOTES: 1) With OSD on, you can still hide menus, error messages, slidebars, etc.
with the appropriate setting in the Menu Preferences menu. 2) The status of the 
OSD*
key is displayed in the LCD window at the rear of the projector.
Help
Press 
Help for detailed information about any current menu and highlight. Press Help
again to exit. From presentation level, press Help to access the General Help menu
consisting of Using Help, Setup, Keys, Source (Input) Selection, Stat/Pwr LEDs and
Using 3D. Press 
Exi t to leave General Help and return to presentation level.
Test
Press 
Te s t to display one of the several available test patterns. Press Te s t again to
display the next available pattern in the sequence. 
Te s t will exit after the last pattern,
or press 
Exi t at any time to remove the current test pattern from the screen and return
to presentation level.
NOTE: For a complete list of all test patterns, see the Configuration (Geometry)
menu description later in Section 3.
Keypad operating settings (protocols)
The remote keypad and the optional wired keypad both store keypad operating
settings (called protocols) in memory. In some advanced applications, such as when
you want to use two separate keypads to control two projectors independently, you
may want to override the original protocol set at manufacture (which is A or B) for
one of the keypads. See section 2.10, Keypad Protocols and Conversion for complete
instructions.
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Most of the controls for the projector are
accessed from within the projector’s menu
system. There are several groups of related
functions, with each group selectable from the
Main menu as shown at right. Press 
Menu at any
time to display the Main menu.
On the keypad, either enter the number
corresponding to the function menu you wish
to access, such as 
 for the Image Settings
menu, or use the 
  keys to highlight the
desired option and press Enter. The function menu you selected will then appear. If
you select “Auto Setup”, this will not activate a separate function menu but rather
begin an automated process of optimizing critical display parameters such as size,
position, pixel tracking, etc., for the current source.
Once you have a function menu displayed, navigate in a similar manner—enter a
menu option number for any numbered option, or use 
  to move the highlight
and press Enter at the desired option. Extra long menus have a scroll bar on the right–
use the arrow keys to access the remainder of the menu. Locked items or items that
do not pertain to the current action appear dimmed and cannot be selected.
NOTES: 1) If there is no signal present, all source-dependent adjustments are
disabled. 2) After 15 minutes of inactivity, the projector leaves the menu system and
returns to the presentation. 3) The Status menu is read-only.
When finished with a function menu, do one of the following:
• Press 
Exi t to return to the previous screen
• Press 
Menu to leave the menu system and return to the presentation
If at any time you are uncertain what to do next, press 
Help to display detailed
information about the current menu or highlighted option. A scroll bar appears on the
right-hand side of a help window if there is additional text–use the arrow keys to
scroll. Press 
Help again to exit.
At the bottom of some menus, a line of hint text also appears.
From presentation level, press 
Help to access general Help Topics. Scroll as necessary
within a topic. Press Exi t to return to your presentation.
3.4 Navigating the
Menus
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Figure 3.5. Accessing General Help Topics
Whenever the projector is not at presentation level, such as when there is a slidebar,
menu, message or test pattern displayed, you have limited time in which to make a
keypad entry before the projector returns to presentation level and the graphic
disappears. These time-outs vary depending on the current display, as shown in the
following chart:
TIME-OUTS
Slidebar (from pres.) 5 seconds
Slidebar (from menu) 15 minutes
Lamp Timer Msg. 30 seconds
Channel entry 5 seconds
Other 15 minutes
Menu options that include this icon apply universally to any incoming signal.
Most of the function menus allow you to change settings by using slidebars,
checkboxes, and pull-down lists. To select a slidebar, toggle a checkbox status, or
view a pull-down list, do one of the following within the function menu:    
• Enter the menu option number corresponding to the setting you wish to
change (for example, press 
 to select Vertical Stretch in the Size & Position
menu).
• Or move the highlight to the option desired and press 
Enter.
• Or move the highlight to the option desired and press 
 or .
• Or bypass the menus entirely and use a single key to immediately access an
adjustment during your presentation (NOTE: applies only to options having
their own key, such as Color, Tint, Detail, Contrast, Brightness, Pixel and
Position).
Once selected, change the setting as desired (see below) and press 
Enter to save and
return to the current function menu.
Slidebars in menus – The current value for a given parameter,
such as size or vertical stretch, appears to the left of its slidebar
icon (window). This number often expresses a percentage, or it may have units
associated with it (such as pixels, degrees Kelvin, etc.), depending on the specific
option. Press 
 or  to gradually adjust the setting up or down—both the
number and the length of the bar change accordingly (for continuous adjustment,
hold down the desired arrow key). Or press 
Enter to activate a slidebar text box for
specific number entry via the keypad, then press 
Enter or  or   to save (or
press 
Exi t to cancel). Time-outs

The Global Icon
Using Slidebars and
Other Controls