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Optimizing computer images
After your computer is connected properly and the computer’s image is on the screen, you can optimize the image using the onscreen menus. For gen-
eral information on using the menus, see page 31.
• Adjust the Keystone, Contrast, or Brightness in the Picture menu.
• Change the Aspect Ratio. Aspect Ratio is the ratio of the image width to image height. TV screens are usually 1.33:1, also known as 4:3. HDTV and most DVDs are 1.78:1, or 16:9. Choose the option that best fits your
input source. See page 32 for details.
• Adjust the Color Temperature in the Advanced menu.
• Adjust the Phase, Tracking, or Horizontal or Vertical position in the
Advanced menu.
• Once you have optimized the image for a particular source, you can save the settings using Presets. This allows you to quickly recall these
Presentation features
Several features are provided to make giving presentation easier. The fol-
lowing is an overview, details are found in the menu section on page 31.
• The remote’s Effect button allows you to assign various features to the key. The default effect is Magnify. You can select from Blank, Mute,
Aspect Ratio, Source, Auto Image, Freeze, Magnify, About, and PiP
Source. See page 37 for details.
• The Freeze effect allows you to freeze the displayed image. This is useful if you want to make changes on your computer without your audience seeing them.
• The Blank button on the remote allows you to display a blank screen
instead of the active source. See page 36.
• The PiP Source effect lets you change the video source in a smaller win-
dow on top of the computer image. See page 37.
• The Startup Logo menu option lets you change the default startup screen to a black, white, blue, or a custom logo screen via Logo Cap-
• Two menu options, Power Save and Screen Save, are provided to automatically shut down the projector after several minutes of inactivity or
display a blank screen. This helps preserve lamp life. See page 35 and
• A Low Power menu option is also available to help lower the projec-
tor’s fan sound volume. See page 35.
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Table of contents
- 5 Introduction
- 7 Positioning the projector
- 8 Connecting a computer
- 8 Required computer connections
- 10 Displaying a computer image
- 11 First-time projector use with Windows 98
- 13 Adjusting the image
- 14 Connecting a video device
- 16 Displaying a video image
- 18 Shutting down the projector
- 18 Troubleshooting your setup
- 26 Using the keypad buttons
- 27 Using the remote control
- 28 Using the audio
- 29 Optimizing computer images
- 29 Presentation features
- 30 Optimizing video images
- 30 Customizing the projector
- 31 Using the menus
- 32 Picture menu
- 35 Settings menu
- 39 Maintenance
- 39 Cleaning the lens
- 39 Changing the lens
- 40 Replacing the projection lamp
- 42 Cleaning the dust filter
- 42 Using the security lock
- 43 Appendix
- 43 Projected image size
- 44 LED Behavior
- 45 RS-232 commands