Yamaha Lpx 500 User Manual

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Image Picture Mode Corrects the vividness of the image color. You can select from five different 
quality settings depending on the surroundings.
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•• •A :Ideal for enjoying presentations in a natural atmosphere.•
•• •B :Ideal for enjoying presentations such as movies which have large 
numbers of dark scenes.
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•• •C :Ideal for projecting images with greater modulation and intensity.•
•• •PC :Ideal for use in making images as bright as possible when 
projecting computer images.
•...

Using the Menu Functions
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Computer (DVI, INPUT A (RGB), INPUT B (RGB))
Main menuSub-menuFunctionDefault 
setting
Image Black Level This lets you adjust dark shades without affecting the white level setting. 
(p.23)0
White Level This lets you adjust light shades without affecting the black level setting. 
(p.23)0
Tracking
(INPUT A (RGB) and INPUT B (RGB) only)
Adjusts computer images when vertical stripes appear in the images.0
Sync
.(INPUT A (RGB) and INPUT B (RGB) only)
Adjusts computer images when...

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Image Color Temp.Allows lighter colors to be adjusted so that they range from having a red 
tinge to having a blue tinge.  (p.24)
When the color temperature is lower, the red content is greater and color 
tones appear softer. When the color temperature is higher, the blue content 
is greater and color tones appear fresher.7500K
Flesh Tone The Flesh Tone setting adjusts the green component of image signals. 
(p.24)
If adjusted to the - side, the colors appear purplish. If adjusted...

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Signal Menu
Main menuSub-menuFunctionDefault 
setting
Signal Progressive (Adjustment is only possible when composite, S-Video, 480i and 576i 
signals are being input.)
Depending on the combination of the model of VCR and the type of video 
tape you are using, the colour in the images being projected may flicker and 
the colours may not be projected correctly. If this happens, change the 
“Progressive” setting in the “Signal” menu to “OFF”.
Changes signals from Faroudjas...

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Signal Setup Level (Adjustment is only possible when NTSC, 480i/p, 576i/p, 720p and 1080i 
signals are being input.)
This setting does not normally need to be changed when connecting the 
projector to video equipment that is designed for use within Japan.
If connecting the projector to video equipment outside Japan that has 
different black level settings, or if connecting to equipment in Japan that 
lets you vary the black level setting, you may need to use this command to 
adjust...

Using the Menu Functions
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Setup Auto Power 
OffThis sets whether the projectors power turns off automatically or not when 
the signal from the input source that was selected using the [INPUT] button 
stops being input.
Setting value range : Off, 30 min., 60 min.
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•• •If a time is set, and if the connected source is equipped with a timer Off 
function, the projectors power will be turned off once the set time has 
elapsed after the input signal has switched off.
This can be used to ensure the projector...

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•• •The “Info” menu displays the settings for the input source for the images being projected, and also shows 
the lamp status.
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•• •The Lamp shows times between 0 and 10 hours as 0H. Times greater than 10 hours appear in units of 
one hour.
Info Menu
Video (INPUT A (Component), INPUT B (Component), D4 VIDEO, S VIDEO, 
VIDEO)
Main menuSub-menuFunctionDefault 
setting
Info Lamp
Displays the cumulative lamp operating time.
When the lamp warning period is reached, the display...

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Info Input Signal Displays the input signal settings. -
Frequency Displays the horizontal and vertical scanning frequencies. -
Sync Polarity Displays the synchronization
 polarity. -
Sync Mode Displays the synchronization attributes. -
Resolution Displays the input resolution. -
Refresh 
RateDisplays the refresh rate. -
Main menuSub-menuFunctionDefault 
setting 

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Troubleshooting
This chapter describes troubleshooting procedures for the projector.
When Having Some Trouble........................................................... 36
When the Indicators Provide No Help ........................................... 38 

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When Having Some Trouble
If you are having a problem with the projector, first check the projectors indicators.
The projector is provided with the following three indicators. These indicators alert you to problems with projector 
operation.
The following tables show what the indicators mean and how to remedy problems that they indicate.
    : lit   : flashing   : off
Indicator statusProjector statusProblem and remedyReference 
page
Internal problem Stop using the projector, disconnect the power cord...