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Table of contents
Table of contents
Overview..........................................4
Shipping contents...................................... 4
Replacing the remote control
batteries...................................................... 5
Remote control effective range ............ 5
Projector features .................................... 7
Projector exterior view.......................... 8
Controls and functions............................ 9
Control panel ................................................. 9
Remote control............................................ 10
Positioning your projector........ 11
Choosing a location ...............................11
Obtaining a preferred projected
image size .................................................12
How to determine the position of the
projector for a given screen size ............. 12
How to determine the recommended
screen size for a given distance ................ 12
Projection dimensions ................................ 14
Shifting the projection lens vertically ...... 16
Connecting with video
equipment ..................................... 17
Preparations.................................................. 17
Connecting HDMI devices......................... 17
Connecting component-video devices ... 18
Connecting S-Video or video devices..... 18
Connecting a computer ............................. 19
Using the projector..................... 20
Turning the projector on .....................20
Selecting an input source......................21
Fine-tuning the image size and
clarity.........................................................21
Using the menus .....................................22
Securing the projector ..........................22
Using a security cable lock ........................ 22
Utilizing the password function................ 23
Adjusting the projected image.............25
Using the preset and user modes ...... 26
Fine-tuning the picture quality ............ 27
Advanced picture quality controls ..... 29
Adjusting the sound............................... 31
Selecting the aspect ratio ..................... 32
Magnifying and searching for details .. 33
Operating in a high altitude
environment............................................ 33
Watching 3D content ........................... 34
Personalizing the projector menu
display ....................................................... 35
Locking control keys ............................. 35
Turning the projector off..................... 35
On-Screen Display (OSD) menus...... 36
Additional information................43
Care of the projector ........................... 43
Lamp information................................... 44
Getting to know the lamp hour................44
Extending lamp life .......................................44
Timing of replacing the lamp .....................45
Replacing the lamp .......................................46
Indicators ................................................. 48
Troubleshooting..................................... 49
Specifications........................................... 50
Warranty and Copyright
information....................................57