Epson EMP-TS10 User manual

Printed in Japan
402171700
(9002556)
02.01-.*A(C05)
Printed on 100% recycled paper.
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About The Manuals and Notations Used
The documentation for your EPSON projector is divided into the following four manuals. Refer to the
manuals in the order given below.
Unpacking and Installation Guide
This manual contains information on the procedures from unpacking the projector through to starting to use the
projector, and also describes the included accessories.
Safety Instructions/ World-Wide Warranty Terms
This manual contains information on using the projector safely, and also includes safety instructions, world-
wide warranty terms and a troubleshooting check sheet.
Be sure to read this manual thoroughly before using the projector.
Setup Guide
This manual describes the preparations required in order to start using the projector (such as remote control
preparation and connecting video equipment or a computer).
User’s Guide (this manual)
This User’s Guide contains information on basic operation, using the projector menus, troubleshooting and
maintenance.
General information
Meaning of "unit" and "projector"
When "unit" or "projector" appears in the text of this User’s Guide, they may refer to items which are
accessories or optional equipment in addition to the main projector unit itself.
Types of Manual
Notations used in this User’s Guide
Indicates procedures where personal injury or damage to the projector may occur if the
procedures are not followed correctly.
Indicates additional information and points which may be useful to know regarding a topic.
Indicates that an explanation of the underlined word or words in front of this symbol appears
in the glossary of terms.
Refer to the Glossary in the Appendix. (p.63)
Indicates operating methods and the order of operations.
The procedure indicated should be carried out in the order of the numbers.
Procedure

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Contents
Features of the Projector .........................................................................................2
Basic Operations
Turning On the Projector..........................................................................................6
Connecting the Power Cord............................................................................................6
Turning On the Power and Projecting Images................................................................7
Turning Off the Projector..........................................................................................9
Adjusting the Screen Image...................................................................................11
Adjusting the Image Size..............................................................................................11
Adjusting the Image Angle...........................................................................................11
Correcting Keystone Distortion....................................................................................12
Adjusting the Image Quality...................................................................................14
Focusing the Screen Image...........................................................................................14
Selecting the Color Mode .............................................................................................14
Selecting the Image Aspect Ratio.................................................................................15
Adjusting Computer Images.........................................................................................16
Adjusting the Volume.............................................................................................18
Settings and Useful Functions
Environment Setting Menu Functions and Operations ..........................................20
Video Menu...................................................................................................................20
Audio Menu..................................................................................................................23
Setting Menu.................................................................................................................23
User's Logo Menu.........................................................................................................24
Advanced Menu............................................................................................................25
About Menu..................................................................................................................26
Reset All Menu.............................................................................................................27
Using the Menus...........................................................................................................28
Useful Functions When a Computer is Connected................................................30
A/V Mute......................................................................................................................30
Freeze............................................................................................................................30
E-Zoom.........................................................................................................................31
P in P (Picture in Picture) .............................................................................................32
Troubleshooting
Using the Help.......................................................................................................36
When Having Some Trouble..................................................................................37
When the Indicators Provide No Help....................................................................39
Appendices
Maintenance..........................................................................................................46
Cleaning........................................................................................................................46
Replacing Consumables................................................................................................47
Saving a User's Logo.............................................................................................51
Optional Accessories.............................................................................................53
List of Supported Signal Resolutions.....................................................................54
Component Video Input/ RGB Video Input .................................................................54
Composite Video/ S-Video Input..................................................................................54
Computer ......................................................................................................................55
Specifications.........................................................................................................56
Appearance ...........................................................................................................58
Part Names and Functions....................................................................................59
Front/ Top......................................................................................................................59
Control Panel ................................................................................................................60
Rear...............................................................................................................................61
Base...............................................................................................................................61
Remote Control.............................................................................................................62
Glossary ................................................................................................................63
Index......................................................................................................................65
Basic Operations
Settings and Useful Functions
TroubleshootingAppendices

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Features of the Projector
Compact and lightweight
The projector has a compact body with a footprint the size of an A4 page
(274 (D) x 348 (W) x 104 (H) mm (10.79 (D) x 13.7 (W) x 4.09 (H) inches) and
is light in weight (approximately 4.2kg (9.3 lbs)).
Equipped with five color modes
The optimum images can be projected simply
by selecting the desired color mode from the
following five preset modes in accordance
with the images being projected. No complex
color adjustments are required.
Dynamic Theatre Natural
PC sRGB
(p. 14)
Brilliant, Attractive Images
Despite its compact size, the projector can display images at high resolutions
with a high degree of luminance, providing beautifully clear images even in bright
environments.
80-inch
screen
Adoption of a short focal-length lens that can project onto 80-inch screens
at distances of 2.5m (8.2 ft.)
This lens is ideal for projecting onto
large indoor screens. The projector
can also project onto 100-inch screens
in rooms with an area of about 10 m2.
(Setup Guide)
2.5m
Includes horizontal and vertical keystone correction functions for
projecting at an angle
Keystone distortion in the projected image
can be easily corrected, not only vertically
but horizontally also.
This allows images to be projected correctly
even if the projector is not set up directly
perpendicular to the screen. (p. 12)

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Basic
Operations
This chapter describes basic operations such as turning
projection on and off and adjusting the projected images.
Turning On the Projector...................................6
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•Connecting the Power Cord ...............................................6
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••
•Turning On the Power and Projecting Images..................7
Turning Off the Projector...................................9
Adjusting the Screen Image............................11
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•Adjusting the Image Size..................................................11
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•Adjusting the Image Angle...............................................11
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•Correcting Keystone Distortion .......................................12
Adjusting the Image Quality............................14
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•Focusing the Screen Image ...............................................14
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•Selecting the Color Mode..................................................14
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•Selecting the Image Aspect Ratio.....................................15
• For SDTV ..........................................................................................15
• For HDTV..........................................................................................15
• Changing the display position for 16:9 display.................................15
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•Adjusting Computer Images ............................................16
• Automatic adjustment........................................................................16
• Adjusting the tracking........................................................................16
• Adjusting the sync .............................................................................17
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•Adjusting the Volume........................................................18

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Turning On the Projector
This section describes the procedure from turning on the power to projecting images.
Procedure 1
Check that the power is turned off for all
components connected to the
projector.
2
Connect the computer or other video
source to the projector.
(Setup Guide).
3
Remove the lens cover.
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 cordconnector securelyinto
the projector.
5
Connect the other end of the power
cord to a grounded electrical outlet.
Wait until the indicator lights orange.
Connecting the Power Cord
The buttons on the projector’s control panel
and remote control cannot be operated
while the indicator is flashing orange.
Wait until it lights steadily.
Be sure to read the separate Safety Instructions/ World-Wide Warranty Term s and check the
points that must be noted before using the projector to project images.
Place your finger
under the top of the
lens cover and pull
to remove the cover.
Lights orange

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Basic Operations
Procedure 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 if necessary.
Check that the indicator on the projector has
stopped flashing and lights orange.
2
When using the remote control, set the
R/C switch on the remote control to ON.
3
Press the [Power] button on either the
remote control or the projector's
control panel to turn on the power for
the projector.
The indicator flashes green, and after a short
period projection starts.
Check that the indicator has stopped flashing
and lights green. (This takes approximately 30
seconds.)
4
If more than one signal source has been connected, use the remote control or
control panel buttons to select the port which the signal source that you
would like to use is connected to, while referring to the following table.
*The display disappears after 3 seconds.
Turning On the Power and Projecting Images
The buttons on the remote control and the projector's control panel cannot be operated
while the indicator is flashing green. Wait until it lights steadily.
The message "No-Signal." may appear depending on the projector's menu settings. (p.24)
Port Button to press Display at bottom-left of
screen *
Control panel Remote control
Computer1
[Computer/YCbCr ]
[Comp1] Computer1(Digital-RGB) Computer1(Analog-RGB)
Computer1(RGB-Video)
Computer2/Component
Video [Comp2/YCbCr]
Computer2(Analog-RGB)
Computer2(RGB-Video)
Computer2(YCbCr)
Computer2(YPbPr )
S-Video [Video] [S-Video] S Video
Video [Video] Video
Lights green
Remote control
Connecting the Power Cord
Turning On the Power and Projecting Images

Turning On the Projector
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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 buttons from the previous table.
•
••
•If the "No-Signal." message does not disappear, check the connections again.
•
••
•If a laptop computer or a computer with an LCD screen has been connected to the
projector, the images may not be projected straight away. After making the connections,
check that the computer has been set up to output signals.
The following table shows examples of how to toggle output settings. For details, refer to
the section of the documentation provided with your computer under a heading such as
"External output", "Connecting an external monitor" or similar.
NEC Panasonic Toshiba IBM Sony Fujitsu Macintosh
[Fn]+[F3] [Fn]+[F3] [Fn]+[F5] [Fn]+[F7] [Fn]+[F7] [Fn]+[F10] After startup, change the Control Panel adjustments
so that Mirroring is active.
Connecting the Power Cord
Turning On the Power and Projecting Images

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Basic Operations
Turning Off the Projector
Follow the procedure below to turn off the power of the projector.
Procedure 1
Turn 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.
2
Press the [Power] button on either the
remote control or the projector's
control panel.
The confirmation message shown left will appear.
If you do not wish to turn off the power, press any
other button.
If you do not press any button, the message will
disappear automatically after 7 seconds (the
power will not turn off).
3
Press the [Power] button once more.
The lamp unit will turn off and the indicator
will flash orange as the cool-down period
starts.
4
Check that the indicator has changed
to light orange.
When the indicator lights orange, cool-down is
complete.
The cool-down period lasts for approximately 2
minutes. (This varies depending on factors such
as the ambient air temperature.)
5
If not using the projector for long
periods of time, disconnect the power
plug from the electrical outlet.
The buttons on the projector’s control panel
and remote control cannot be operated
while the indicator is flashing orange.
Wait until it lights steadily.
Source
Power
Sync+
Tr cking Tr cking +
Menu Esc
Help
Computer/YCbCr Video
t
Projector Remote control
Lights orange
Do not disconnect the power cord from the outlet while the indicator is still
flashing orange. If you disconnect the power cord while the indicator is still flashing,
it may result in errors in projector operation and reduce the lamp unit operating life.

Turning Off the Projector
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6
Set the R/C switch on the remote control
to the OFF position.
7
Retract the front adjustable foot if it is
extended.
Gently push down on the projector while pressing
the foot adjust button.
8
Attach the lens cover.
Attach the lens cover to the lens when not using
the projector, in order to stop the lens from
getting dusty or dirty.
If you leave the R/C switch at the ON
position, the remote control will continue to
consume battery power.
Move the R/C switch to the OFF position
when not using the remote control.

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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.
(Setup Guide)
The following procedures explain how to adjust the screen image once the projector itself has been set up.
Procedure
Turn the zoom ring on the projector to
adjust the image.
The image can be enlarged in this way to 1.35
times the normal size.
If you would like to enlarge the image further,
move the projector further away from the screen.
(Setup Guide)
The projector should be as perpendicular to the screen as possible.
If the projector cannot be set up so that it is exactly perpendicular to the screen, it can be set up so that it is
tilting slightly horizontally or vertically. To tilt the projector upward, adjust the front adjustable foot to tilt the
projector at an angle of up to a maximum 12°.
Procedure
While pressing the foot adjust button,
lift up the front of the projector so that
the front adjustable foot can extend.
Extend the front adjustable foot until the desired
angle is obtained, and then release the foot adjust
button.
To retract the foot, press and hold the foot adjust
button and gently lower the projector.
Adjusting the Image Size
If a computer is connected, you can press the [Resize] button
on the projector's control panel or on the remote control to
switch between the real display and resized display.
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•Resized display (default):
The images are processed so that they automatically fill the
whole of the projection area, regardless of the resolution
setting.
•
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•Normal sized display (window display):
The images are projectedat the same resolution that theyare
input. The image size and the projection area may be different
depending on the resolution.
Adjusting the Image Angle
Turn to Tele to
reduce the size
Turn to Wide to
increase the size
Zoom ring
VolumeA/V Mute
Sync- Keystone
Shift
Resize
Remote control
Projector
Seen from the side Seen from above
Foot adjust button
Adjusting the Image Size Correcting Keystone Distortion
Adjusting the Image Angle

Adjusting the Screen Image
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When the projector is set up at an angle, keystone distortion may appear in the projected images. If the
projector is adjusted to within a range of approximately 30°vertically or 10°horizontally, the keystone
correction function can be used to adjust this keystone distortion.
The values given here are for when the image is at the smallest zoom setting (telephoto). The maximum
angles will be smaller if the zoom setting has been increased in the wide angle direction. Furthermore, if the
projector has been tilted both vertically and horizontally, the maximum adjustable angle will again be smaller
than the maximum angle if the projector had been tilted in only one direction.
•
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•When tilted vertically
•
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•When tilted horizontally
•
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•When the foot is adjusted, it may cause the projected images to become distorted. Use the
keystone correction function to adjust this distortion.
•
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•If the projector is tilted horizontally, turn the rear adjustable foot to adjust the angle.
Correcting Keystone Distortion
Rearadjustable
foot
Extend Retract
Approx. 30°above Approx. 30°below
30°30°
Approx. 10°to the right Approx. 10°to the left
10°
10°

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Basic Operations
Procedure
Procedure to follow if using both horizontal and vertical keystone correction:
1. With the front adjustable foot retracted, set the projector so that it is fully horizontal.
2. Extend the front adjustable foot to adjust the angle as necessary.
3. Adjust the vertical keystone distortion until both sides of the picture are vertical.
4. Adjust the horizontal keystone distortion until the top and bottom edges of the picture are both horizontal.
•
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•When keystone correction is carried out, the projected image will become smaller.
•
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•The keystone correction settings are memorized, so that if you change the position or angle of
the projector, you may need to readjust the keystone correction settings.
To return a previous keystone correction to the initial setting, carry out the following operations.
To initalize vertical keystone correction: While holding down the button, press the button
for 1 second or more.
To initalize horizontal keystone correction: While holding down the button, press the
button for 1 second or more.
•
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•If there is any noticeable irregularity in the projected images after keystone correction has been
carried out, reduce the sharpness. (p.21, 22)
•
••
•Keystone correction can also be carried out using the projector’s environment setting menu.
(p.23)
•
••
•If you carry out both horizontal and vertical keystone correction, the correction range will
become smaller than it would be if only one type of correction was carried out.
•
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•If the value displayed in the gauge on the screen stops changing when horizontal or vertical
keystone correction is being carried out, it indicates that the limit for horizontal or vertical
keystone correction has been exceeded. Check that the projector has not been set up at an
angle which exceeds the proper limit. (p.12)
•
••
•If the horizontal (or vertical) keystone correction function is used at the same time that the E-
Zoom or P in P function is being used, the keystone correction amount may change when the E-
Zoom or P in P function is operated while the keystone correction amount is near the limit value.
•
••
•The limit value for keystone correction will vary depending on the image signal being input.
Press the or button
on the projector's control
panel to adjust.
Sync+
Tracking - Tracking +
Sync-
Menu Esc
Keystone
Shift
Auto
Resize
Sync+
Tracking - Tracking +
Sync-
Menu Esc
Keystone
Shift
Auto
Resize
Projector Projector
Correcting vertical keystone distortion
Press the or button
on the projector's control
panel to adjust.
Sync+
Tracking - Tracking +
Sync-
Menu Esc
Keystone
Shift
Auto
Resize
Sync+
Tracking - Tracking +
Sync-
Menu Esc
Keystone
Shift
Auto
Resize
Projector Projector
Correcting horizontal keystone distortion
Adjusting the Image Size Correcting Keystone Distortion
Adjusting the Image Angle

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Adjusting the Image Quality
The quality of the screen images can be adjusted as follows.
Turn the focus ring to adjust the image
focus.
The following five color modes have been preset for use with images with varying characteristics. You can
use these color modes to obtain the optimum image quality easily, just by selecting whichever color mode
best suits the images. The brightness of the projected images will vary depending on the mode.
Procedure
Press buttons [1] to [5] on the remote
control to select the color mode.
Focusing the Screen Image
•
••
•If the surface of the lens is dirty or misted
over as a result of condensation, it may
not be possible to adjust the focus
correctly. If this happens, clean or de-mist
the lens. (p.46)
•
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•If the distance from the projector to the
screen is less than 0.9 m (3.0 ft.), the
focus will not be correct. Check the
distance between the projector and the
screen.
Selecting the Color Mode
Mode name Use
Dynamic Ideal for projecting images with greater modulation and intensity.
Theatre Ideal for enjoying presentations such as movies which have large numbers of dark scenes.
Natural Ideal for enjoying presentations in a natural atmosphere.
PC Ideal for use in making images as bright as possible when projecting computer images.
sRGB Images conform to the sRGB standard. If the connected video source has an sRGB mode, set both the
projector and the video source to sRGB.
The color mode setting can also be changed using the Color Mode command of the projector's
Video menu. (p.21, 22)
Focus ring
Remote control

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Basic Operations
This function changes the aspect ratio of video images from 4:3 to 16:9 when video images are being
projected. Images which have been recorded in digital video or onto DVDs can be viewed in 16:9 wide-
screen format.
Procedure
The aspect ratio changes each time the
[Resize] button on either the remote
control or the projector's control panel is
pressed.
Selecting the Image Aspect Ratio
For SDTV
For HDTV
Changing the display position for 16:9 display
VolumeA/V Mute
Resize
Projector Remote control
When 16:9 output (squeeze mode) images
are displayed with an aspect ratio of 4:3,
the images are compressed horizontally
and elongated vertically.
4:3 display 16:9 display
When 16:9 output (squeeze mode) images
are displayed with an aspect ratio of 4:3,
the center portion of the image is
displayed in the whole of the screen.
16:9 display 4:3 display
While holding down
the [Shift] button on
the projector's control
panel, press the
[Resize] button. The
display position
changes as shown left
each time the [Resize]
button is pressed in
this way.
Center Top Bottom
Focusing the Screen Image Selecting the Image Aspect Ratio
Selecting the Color Mode Adjusting Computer Images

Adjusting the Image Quality
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Computer images can be adjusted automatically to the optimum images.
Automatic adjustment involves adjustment of the following three items:
Tracking , Display position and Sync (synchronization) .
Procedure
While an image is being projected from
the computer, press the [Auto] button on
either the remote control or the
projector's control panel.
The screen will appear black while the
adjustment is being made.
I
If vertical stripes appear in the projected images, and this cannot be fixed
using automatic adjustment, you will need to adjust the tracking manually
using the following procedure.
Procedure
While holding down the [Shift] button on
the projector's control panel, press the
[Tracking +] button.
The tracking value increases each time the button
is pressed.
While holding down the [Shift] button on
the projector's control panel, press the
[Tracking -] button.
The tracking value decreases each time the button
is pressed.
Adjusting Computer Images
Automatic adjustment
•
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•While a menu or help screen is being displayed, the [Auto] button on the projector's control
panel can be used to select and accept menu items. In such cases, press the [Auto] button of
the remote control, or exit the menu or help screen before using the [Auto] button on the
projector's control panel.
•
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•If you use the remote control to activate the automatic adjustment function while the E-Zoom, A/
V Mute or P in P functions are in use, the functions being used will be cancelled before
automatic adjustment is carried out. If the [Auto] button on the projector’s control panel is
pressed, automatic adjustment will not be carried out if the E-Zoom or P in P function is being
used.
•
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•Automatic adjustment may not work properly with some types of signals which are output by
computers. In such cases, you may need to adjust the tracking and sync manually.
Adjusting the tracking
The image will flash when continuous
trackingadjustment is carried out, but this is
normal.
Sync+
Tracking - Tracking +
Sync-
Keystone
Shift
Auto
Resize
Remote control
Projector
Sync+
Tracking - Tracking +
Sync- Keystone
Shift
Auto
Projector
Sync+
Tracking - Tracking +
Sync- Keystone
Shift
Auto
Projector

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Basic Operations
I
If flickering, fuzziness or interference appear in images that are input from
the computer, and this cannot be fixed using automatic adjustment, you will
need to adjust the sync(synchronization) manually using the following
projection.
Procedure
While holding down the [Shift] button on
the projector's control panel, press the
[Sync +] button.
The sync value increases each time the button is
pressed.
While holding down the [Shift] button on
the projector's control panel, press the
[Sync -] button.
The sync value decreases each time the button is
pressed.
Adjusting the sync
•
••
•If you do not adjust the tracking first and then adjust the sync, it will not be possible to get the
best adjustment results. Incorrect tracking adjustment may not be noticeable with some types of
picture. However, pictures with lots of lines and shading will tend to show incorrect tracking
adjustments more clearly, so be sure to check the tracking adjustment first.
•
••
•It may also be possible to fix flickering and fuzziness by adjusting the brightness, contrast ,
sharpness and keystone correction settings.
Sync+
Tracking - Tracking +
Sync- Keystone
Shift
Auto
Projector
Sync+
Tracking - Tracking +
Sync- Keystone
Shift
Auto
Projector
Focusing the Screen Image Selecting the Image Aspect Ratio
Selecting the Color Mode Adjusting Computer Images

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Adjusting the Volume
Yo can adjust the volume of the sound coming from the projector's built-in speaker.
Procedure
Press the [Volume , ] button on the
projector's control panel or the
[Volume -,+] button on the remote control.
If you press the [ ] or [+] side, the volume
increases, and if you press the [ ] side or [-]
side, the volume decreases. While the volume is
being changed, the volume value appears in the
volume gauge.
VolumeA/V Mute
Sync-
Keystone
Shift
Resize
Remote control
Projector