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Remote control effective range   
Infra-Red (IR) remote control sensor is located on the 
Back of the projector. The remo te control must be held at 
an angle within 30 degrees perpendicular to the 
projectors IR remote control sensor to function correctly. 
The distance between the remote control and the sensor 
should not exceed 8 meters (~ 26 feet). 
Make sure that there are no obstacles between the remote 
control and the IR sensor on the projector that might 
obstruct the infra-red
 
 
Replacing the Battery 
1.   Pull out the battery, Please follow the illustrated 
instructions. Push and hold the locking arm while 
pulling out the battery holder.
 
2. Insert the new battery in  the holder. Note the positive 
polarity should face outward.   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Positioning your projector 
Choosing a location 
Your room layout or personal preference will dictate which installation location you select. 
Take into consideration the size and position of your screen, the location of a suitable power outlet, as well as the location 
and distance between the projector and the rest of your equipment. 
Your projector is designed to be insta lled in the following installation locations: 
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 projector for quick setup and portability.
 
 
Projection dimensions   
4:3 image on a 4:3 screen 
 
16:9 image on a 4:3 screen 
 
  (e): Screen    (f): Center of lens 
 4:3 Screen  16:9 Screen 
(b)Projection (c)image (d)Vertical (b)Projection (c)image (d)Vertical (a)Image Diagonal 
 [inch(m)]  Distance 
[m(inch)]]  height 
[cm(inch)] offset  
[cm(inch)] Distance 
[m(inch)]]  height 
[cm(inch)]  offset  
[cm(inch)] 
40 (1.0)  0.8 (32)  61 (24)  5 (2)  0.88(34.6)  48(18.9)  9.5(3.7) 
60 (1.3) 1.2 (48)  91 (36)  7 (3)  1.34(52.8)  74(29)  13(5) 
80 (1.5) 1.6 (64)  122 (48)  9 (4)  1.8(70.9)  98(38.6)  17(6.7) 
100 (1.8)  2.0(79 )  152(60)  11(4.3)
 2.26(89) 121(47.6) 21.5(8.5) 
120 (2.0)  2.4 (94)  183(72)  14(5.5)
 2.72(107) 142(55.9) 25.5(10) 
150 (2.0)  3.0(118) 229(90) 17(6.7)
 3.4(134.3) 160(63) 32.3(12.7) 
There is +/- 2% tolerance among these numbe rs due to optical component variations. 
  This will help you determine the exact mounting position so that it best suits your installation location.   
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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   Ensure the cables are firmly inserted.   
  In the connections shown below, some cables may not be  included with the projector (see Shipping contents   
on page 5. ) They are commercially available from electronics stores.   
Connecting a computer or monitor  
Connecting a computer  
The projector provides one VGA input socket that allo w you to connect them to both IBM® compatibles and 
Macintosh® computers. A Mac adapter is needed if you  are connecting legacy version Macintosh computers.   
To connect the projector to a notebook or desktop computer:   
1  Take the supplied VGA cable and connect one end  to the D-Sub output socket of the computer.   
2   Connect the other end of the VGA cable to the VGA signal input socket on the projector.   
 
The final connection path should be lik e that shown in the following diagram: 
 
 
 Many notebooks do not turn on their external video ports when connected to a projector.   
Refer to your notebooks documentation to switch between monitor and projector. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Connecting a Component Video source device 
The projector provides one Component input socket that  allows you to connect Component Video output from DVD 
player or other equipment.   
z   Make sure you have Component cable; this cable  is not a standard part in shipping content.   
 
The final connection path should be lik e that shown in the following diagram: 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Operation 
Starting up the projector  
1.  Plug the power cord into the projector and into a 
wall socket and power adaptor.  Plug DC jack to projector. 
Check that the  POWER indicator light  on the projector 
flashes blue after power has been applied.   
2.  Remove the lens cap. If it is closed, it could 
become deformed due to the heat produced by the 
projection lamp.   
3.  Press POWER on the projector or remote control 
to start the projector. The  POWER indicator light stays 
blue when the projector is on. The start up procedure 
takes about 20 seconds. In the later stage of start up, a 
startup logo is projected. (If necessary) Rotate the focus 
ring to adjust the image clearness.   
   
 
 
 
 If the frequency/resolution of the input signal exceeds the projectors operating range, you will see the message “Signal out 
of range”, please set the computer output to 800X600 
 
 
 
Use the Menu 
 
The projector is equipped with On-Screen Display (OSD) menus for making various adjustments and settings. Below is 
the overview of the OSD menu.   
Important: Use 
   to highlight function and press Enter to select. 
Main menu icon   
 
 
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To use the OSD menus, please set them to your familiar language first. 
1. Press MENU on the remote control to turn on the OSD. 
Press Enter to select.   
 
3. Press   to select the language you need and press 
Enter. 
 
2. Use    to highlight the LANGUAGE, press Enter    to 
select. 
 
  4. Press MENU on the remote control to leave and save 
the settings. 
 
 
Switching input signal
 
The projector can be connected to multiple
 devices at the same time. However, it can only display one full screen at a 
time.  
Be sure the  Auto Source Select  function in the Advance menu is On (which is the default of this projector) if you want 
the projector to automatica lly search for the signals. 
You can also manually cycle throug h the available input signals. Press SOURCE on the projector or remote control. 
Adjusting the projected image   
Adjusting the projection angle 
 
The projector is equipped with 1 adjuster  foot. This adjuster changes the image 
height and projection angle.  To adjust the projector:
 
Screw the front adjuster foot to adjust the height.     
 
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If the projector is not placed on a flat surface or the screen  and the projector are not perpendicular to each other, the 
projected image becomes trapezoidal. 
 
 Do not look into the lens while the lamp is on. The st rong light from the lamp may cause damage to your eyes. 
Be careful when you press the adjuster button as it is  close to the exhaust vent where hot air comes from. 
 
 
Fine-tuning the image size and clarity
 
 
 
Sharpen the image by rotating the focus ring.  
 
 
 
Correcting keystone
 
 
Keystoning refers to the situation where the pr ojected image is noticeably wider at either 
the top or bottom. It occurs when the projector is not perpendicular to the screen. 
To correct this, press + / - on the projector. 
 
Selecting the aspect ratio 
 
The aspect ratio is the ratio of the image width to the ima ge height. Most analog TV and computers are in 4:3 ratio, 
which is the default for this projector, and  digital TV and DVDs are usually in 16:9 ratio 
 
With the advent of digital signal processing, digital display  devices like this projector can dynamically stretch and scale 
the image output to a different aspect  than that of the image input signal. 
 
To change the projected image ratio (no matter what aspect the source is): 
 
Press  MENU  and then press 
  until the  DISPLAY  menu is highlighted and press Enter. 
Press 
 to highlight  Aspect Ratio .  
Select an aspect ratio to suit the format of  the video signal and your display requirements. 
 
About the aspect ratio 
  In the pictures below, the black porti ons are inactive areas and the white por tions are active areas. OSD menus 
can be displayed on those unused black areas. 
1   Fill: Scales an image to fill the projection size no matter the aspect 
ratio is 4:3 or 16:9. 
2   Native: Scales an image proportionally to fit the projectors native 
resolution in its horizontal width.     
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
3   4:3: Scales an image so that it is  displayed in the center of the   
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screen with a 4:3 aspect ratio. This is most suitable for 4:3 images like 
computer monitors, standard definiti on TV and 4:3 aspect DVD movies, as 
it displays them without aspect alteration.   
4   16:9: Scales an image so that it is  displayed in the center of the 
screen with a 16:9 aspect ratio. This  is most suitable for images which are 
already in a 16:9 aspect, like high de finition TV, as it displays them 
without aspect alteration.   
 
 
Magnifying and searching for details 
If you need to zoom in the details on the projected picture, magnify the picture. Use the direction arrow keys for 
navigating the picture. 
1. Press  MENU until the  DISPLAY  menu is highlighted and press Enter. 
2. Press 
 to highlight  Magnify and press    to select a desired value. 
 
Pan and Scan 
When you zoom in the detail on the projected picture, you may use Pan and Scan to see the details. 
1. Press  MENU until the  DISPLAY  menu is highlighted.   
2. Press 
 to highlight  Pan and Scan  and press Enter. 
3. Press 
   to select a desired value. 
 
Optimizing the image   
Selecting a picture mode 
 
The projector is preset with several  predefined picture modes so that you can choose one to suit your operating 
environment and input signal picture type.
 
To select an operation mode that suits your  need, you can follow one of the following steps. 
Press MENU  on the remote control or projector repeatedly until your desired mode is selected. 
Go to the  PICTURE > Image  menu, press ENTER and    to select a desired mode. 
 
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Picture modes for different types of signals 
 
The picture modes available for different types of signals are listed below.   
1   VGA (Default) : Maximizes the brightness of the projected image . This mode is suitable for presentation.   
2   ViewMatch mode : Switch in between high brightness performance or Accuracy color performance.   
3   Video : Is appropriate for playing colorful movies, video c lips from digital cameras or DVs through the PC input 
for best viewing in a blackened (little light) environment.   
4   User: Allows user to adjust perfer picture modes. Se e Setting the User mode on the following for details.   
 
Setting the User mode 
There is one user-definable mode if the current available pi cture modes are not suitable for your need. You can use one of 
the picture modes (except the  User) as a starting point and customize the settings 
1.   Press  MENU  to open the On-Screen Display (OSD) menu 
2.   Go to the  PICTURE  > Image  menu and press Enter. 
3.   Press 
  to select  User. 
4.   Press
  to select a sub-menu item to be  changed and adjust the value with . 
This function is only available when User mode is  selected up in the Picture Mode sub-menu item.  
Fine-tuning the image quality in user modes 
Adjusting color 
1. Go to the ADVANCE  > HSG  menu. 
 
2. Press    to select color you want to adjust. There 
are 7 color can be adjusted.
  
3. Press  to select a sub-menu item to be changed and 
adjust the value with
  
Please be noticed this is one of the colors.   
   
 
 
Hiding the image 
In order to draw the audience’s full attention to the presenter, you can use BLANK on the remote control to hide the 
screen. Press again to restore.   
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Shutting down the projector 
Press 
IPOWER  and a confirmation message displays 
prompting you. If you dont respond in a few seconds, the 
message will disappear. 
Press 
 POWER  a second time. The  POWER indicator 
light  flashes RED, the projection lamp shuts down, and 
the fans will continue to run for approximately 60 
seconds to cool down the projector.   
Disconnect the power cord fro m the wall socket if the 
projector will not be used in  an extended period of time. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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