Chapter 3
Basic Operations — Projecting
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Projecting
Check the projection lens attachment (
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page 47), external device connection (
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page 49), power cord
connection (
x
page 55), switch on the power (
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page 56) to start projecting. Select the video for projection,
and adjust appearance of the projected image.
Selecting the input signal
Select an input signal.
1)
Press the input selection (<RGB1> and <RGB2>, or <RGB1/2>, <DIGITAL LINK>, <DVI-D>, <VIDEO>,
<SDI>, <HDMI>) button on the remote control or the control panel.
(SDI input is supported only for PT-DZ780.)
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The image of the signal being input in the selected terminal is projected.
Attention
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Images may not be projected properly depending on the external device, or the Blu-ray disc or DVD disc, to be played back.
Set the [PICTURE] menu
→
[SYSTEM SELECTOR].
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Confirm the aspect ratio of the projection screen and the image, and switch to an optimum aspect ratio from the [POSITION] menu
→
[ASPECT].
Adjusting the focus, zoom, and shift
If the projected image or the position is not correct when the positioning of the projector and the screen is correctly
installed, adjust the focus, zoom, and shift.
This section describes the adjustment method when anything other than the fixed-focus lens (Model No.:
ET-DLE030) is used. When the fixed-focus lens (Model No.: ET-DLE030) is used, refer to “Adjusting the lens
position and focus when the fixed-focus lens (Model No.: ET-DLE030) is used” (
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page 63).
Using the control panel
1) Press the <LENS> button on the control panel.
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Pressing the button changes the adjustment screen in the order of [FOCUS], [ZOOM], and [SHIFT].
2) Select each item and press
asqw
to adjust it.
Using the remote control
1)
Press the lens (<FOCUS>, <ZOOM>, <SHIFT>) buttons on the remote control.
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<FOCUS> button: Adjusts focus.
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<ZOOM> button: Adjusts zoom.
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<SHIFT> button: Adjusts shift.
2) Select each item and press
asqw
to adjust it.
CAUTION
During the lens shift operation, do not insert your hand in any opening around the lens.
Your hand may be caught in between, resulting in injury.
Note
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When the projection lens without the zoom function is attached, the zoom adjustment screen will be displayed. However, operation is not
possible.
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When the fixed-focus lens (Model No.: ET-DLE055) is used, do not use the shift adjustment, and use the projector with the lens position at
the home position. (
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page 63)
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Adjustments can be performed quickly by holding down
asqw
for at least three seconds.
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It is recommended that images be projected continuously for at least 30 minutes before the focus is adjusted.
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Only [FOCUS] is shown in yellow so that the displayed menu item can be recognized by color, even when the projector is not focused and
displayed characters are unreadable. (Factory default)
The display color of [FOCUS] depends on the setting of the [DISPLAY OPTION] menu
→
[ON-SCREEN DISPLAY]
→
[OSD DESIGN].
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When the projector is switched off during the shift adjustment, lens calibration needs to be performed the next time the projector is switched
on. (
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page 125)