Yamaha Lpx 510 User Manual

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Turning On the Projector
This section describes the procedure from turning on the power to projecting images.
1Check that the power is turned off for all 
components connected to the 
projector.
2Connect the computer or other video 
source to the projector.
Refer to the Setup Guide.
3Remove the lens cap.
4
Connect the accessory power cord to 
the projector.
Check that the power cord connector is facing the 
same way as the power inlet on the projector, and 
then insert the power cord connector securely...

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Turning On the Projector
1
Turn on the power for all equipment 
connected to the projector.
For a video source, press the [Play] button at the 
video source to start playback.
2Press the [STANDBY/ON] button on the 
projectors control panel or the   
button on the remote control to turn on 
the power.
The   indicator flashes green, and after a 
short period projection starts.
Check that the   indicator has stopped 
flashing and lights green. 
3If more than one signal source has been...

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•• •If only one signal source has been connected, the signals from that source will be 
projected without needing to press one of the above buttons.
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•• •If video signals are being input to several input ports simultaneously, interference 
between the various signals may occur, and this may cause interference in the 
projected images. If this happens, turn off the power supply or disconnect the 
video equipment which is not currently being used.
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•• •If the No Signal....

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Turning Off the Projector
Follow the procedure below to turn off the power of the projector.
1Turn off the power for the signal 
sources that are connected to the 
projector.
Check that the power for all connected 
components has been tuned off.
2Press the [STANDBY/ON] button on the 
projectors control panel or the   
button on the remote control.
The confirmation message shown at left will 
appear.
If you do not want to turn off the power, press any 
button except the [STANDBY/ON]...

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5
Retract the front adjustable foot if it is 
extended.
Turn the front adjustable foot to retract it.
6
Attach the lens cap.
Attach the lens cap to the lens when not using the 
projector, in order to stop the lens from getting 
dusty or dirty.
7
Disconnect the cords that are 
connecting the projector and other 
equipment.
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Basic Operations
Adjusting the Screen Image
You can adjust the screen image in order to obtain the best possible picture.
The size of the projected image is basically determined by the distance from the projector to the screen. 
(Refer to the Setup Guide.)
The following procedures explain how to adjust the screen image once the projector itself has been set up.
1Press the [SETTING] button on the 
projectors control panel or the   
button on the remote control.
An adjustment icon will be displayed over...

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The lens shift function can be used to adjust the position of projected images when the projector has been set 
up in places such as the following.
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•• •When the projector is suspended from a ceiling
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•• •When the screen is higher than the projector
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•• •When the projector is at an angle to the screen so that people can sit directly in front to view the screen
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•• •When the projector is on top of a desk or similar
The lens shift function can move the lens horizontally...

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When you wish to adjust the projection above or below the range of lens shift adjustment set the projector at 
an angle.
When the projector is angled, the projected image may distort into a trapezoid.
Keystone distortion can be corrected within a maximum vertical angle of approximately 15°.
Adjustment procedure
Correcting Keystone Distortion (Keystone)
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•• •The image quality will be lower than if the lens shift function is used.
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•• •When the lens is...

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You can project a test pattern at times such as when setting up the projector in order to correct keystone 
correction and to make line menu adjustments.
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•• •Crosshatch
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•• •Grayscale pattern
1Press the [PATTERN] button on the 
projectors control panel or the   
button on the remote control.
A pattern select menu will be displayed.
2Select a pattern.
If using the projectors control panel, press the    
or button.
If using the remote control, tilt the   button...

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Adjusting the Screen Image
4Exit the pattern display.
Display the pattern select menu and then select 
Exit.
Press the   button on the projectors control 
panel or the   button on the remote control.
The full menu cannot be displayed while a test pattern is being projected. If setting is 
required, press the   button on the projectors control panel or the   button on the 
remote control to display the line menu, and then make the setting.
If correcting keystone distortion while a test...