BenQ DLP Projector

PE8720

Specifications

Display Technology Panel Native Resolution Brightness Uniformity Contrast Ratio Aspect Ratio Color Lens Image Size (Diagonal) Throw Ratio Zoom Ratio Lamp Lamp Life Compatibility DLP (DIGITAL LIGHT PROCESSING) 0.8 720P DMD chip WXGA (1280 x 720) 1000 ANSI lumens (Market claim at High Brightness Mode) 85% 10,000:1 (Full on/Full off)(At High Contrast Mode) Native 16:9 Full 16.7 million color palette F=2.4 to 2.8, f=32.1(wide) ~ 43 mm(tele) 23.5~300(long throw lens); 100@4 m(long throw lens); TBD(short throw lens) 1.35x(long throw lens) ; TBD(short throw lens) 250W 2000 hours (3000 hours under ECO mode) XGA, SVGA, VGA, Macintosh, HDTV (1080i, 720p, 576p, , 576i, 480p, 480i) 15 ~ 75 kHz H-Synch Range 50 ~ 100Hz V-Synch Range NTSC, PAL, SECAM, EDTV, Video Compatibility HDTV (1080i, 720p, 576p, 576i, 480p, 480i) A/V - S-Video: Mini DIN 4 pin x 1 Input Sources A/V - Composite-Video RCA jack x 1 A/V - RCA jack x 3 A/V -BNC (x 5) x 1 HDMI (with HDCP) x 1 12V Trigger x 1 Output Sources RS232 (Serial) x 1 Control Sources 492 x 195 x 393 mm (W x H x D) Dimensions Around 20 lbs Weight 100 to 240 V ac, 50 to 60 Hz (auto switching) Power Supply 320W (Max.) Power Consumption Normal mode<26 dB, Economic mode < 23db Audible Noise English/French/German/Italian/Spanish/ OSD (On-Screen Display) languages Japanese/Russian/Dutch/Simplified Chinese/ Traditional Chinese Vertical lens shift Professional AV input (HDMI) Features Faroudja DCDi processing Dust Proof with Air-Filter (3:2 pull down) PIP, POP HDTV Compatible Air Filter User Manual Accessories (Standard) Power Cord Remote Control Video Cable Batteries S-Video Cable Warranty information book BNC to D-sub Cable Ceiling Mounting Kit, Accessories (Optional) Spare Lamp Kit HDMI Cable

Key Features:

TI Darkchip 3 DLP PROJECTION SYSTEM Native 16:9 720P resolution 10,000:1 contrast ratio 100@4 m Throw Ratio Professional AV input-HDMI HDTV Compatible (YPbPr) Low Noise 23 dB Dust Proof with Air-Filter Powered Lens Shift Powered Focus Powered Zoom Faroudja DCDi processing
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For more information visit www.BenQ.com or call (866) 700-2367
All product specifications and features are subject to change without notice. 2005 BenQ America Corp.

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PE8720 Digital Projector Home Cinema Series Users Manual

Welcome

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Copyright

Copyright 2005 by BenQ Corporation. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of BenQ Corporation.

Disclaimer

BenQ Corporation makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties, merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Further, BenQ Corporation reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents hereof without obligation of BenQ Corporation to notify any person of such revision or changes.
*DLP, Digital Micromirror Device and DMD are trademarks of Texas Instruments. Others are copyrights of their respective companies or organizations.

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Table of contents
Safety, regulatory and legal information... 5
FCC statement (for United State users)...5 EEC statement (for European users)...5 MIC statement....5 Moisture condensation....5 Avoid volatile liquid....5 Disposal....5

English

Safety instructions... 6 Overview.... 9 Shipping contents... 9 Remote control batteries... 9 BenQ PE8720 projector features... 10 Projector exterior view... 11
Front and upper side view...11 Rear view....11 Under and side view....11 Connector panel....11
Controls and functions... 12
Control panel....12 Remote control...13
Positioning your projector... 14 Choosing a location... 14 Obtaining a preferred projected image size.. 15
Installation for a 16:9 ratio screen...15 Installation for a 4:3 ratio screen...16 Shifting the projection lens vertically...16
Connecting with video equipment... 17 Connecting a computer.... 17 Connecting video inputs... 18
Connecting HDMI devices....18 Connecting component-video devices...18 Connecting S-video or video devices...18
Using the projector... 19 Preparations.... 19 Turning the projector on... 19 Selecting an input video source... 19 Adjusting the projected image... 19
Adjusting the projection angle...19

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Fine-tuning the image size and clarity... 20
Optimizing the image...20
1. Selecting a preset mode... 20 2. Selecting the aspect ratio... 20 3. Adjusting contrast ratio... 21 4. Other adjustments... 22
Displaying more than one image source at once..22 Personalizing the projector menu display..23 Saving and loading the video memory...23 Turning the power off...23 Menus.... 24 On Screen Display (OSD) structure..24 Using the menus...25 Picture menu....26 Display menu...27 Options menu....28 Setup menu...28 Advance menu....29 Additional information... 30 Care of the projector....30
Cleaning the lens.... 30 Cleaning the projector case... 30 Storing the projector.... 30 Transporting the projector.... 30 Cleaning and replacing the dust filter.. 30
Installing the cable connector-panel cover..32 Replacing the lamp...33 Indicators....34 Troubleshooting....35 Specifications....36
Optical.... 36 Electrical..... 36 Terminals.... 36 General characteristics... 36

Dimensions...36

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Safety, regulatory and legal information
Thank you for your purchase of this quality BenQ video projector! It has been designed to provide you with an enjoyable home theater viewing experience. For the best results, please read this manual through carefully as it is your guide through the control menus and operation.
FCC statement (for United State users)
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. CLASS B: This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the distance between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

- locations near fire alarms; - locations with an ambient temperature above 40C / 104F; - locations where altitude is higher than 3050 metres / 10000 feet above sea level.
This projector is capable of displaying inverted images for ceiling mount installation. Use only BenQs Ceiling Mounting Kit for mounting.

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Safety instructions (continued)
5. Do not block the ventilation holes whilst the projector is on (even in standby mode): - Do not cover the projector with any item; - Do not place the projector on a blanket, bedding or any other soft surface. 9. Always remove the lens cap before switching the projector lamp on.
10. Do not look straight into the projector lens during operation. It may harm your sight. 6. In areas where the mains power supply voltage may fluctuate by 10 volts, it is recommended that you connect your projector through a power stabilizer, surge protector or uninterruptible power supply (UPS) as appropriate to your situation.
11. Do not operate the projector lamp beyond the rated lamp life. Excessive operation of lamps beyond the rated life could cause a lamp to break on rare occasions. 7. Do not step on the projector or place any objects upon it.
Do not place liquids near or on the projector. Liquids spilled into the projector will void your warranty. If the projector does become wet, disconnect it from the power point and call BenQ to have the projector repaired.
12. The lamp becomes extremely hot during operation. Allow the projector to cool for approximately 45 minutes prior to removing the lamp assembly for replacement.

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13. Never attempt to replace the lamp assembly 16. Do not store the projector on end vertically. until the projector has cooled down and is Doing so may cause the projector to fall over, unplugged from the power supply. causing injury or resulting in damage.
14. When you think service or repair is required, take the projector only to a suitably qualified technician.
15. Do not attempt to disassemble this projector. There are dangerous high voltages inside which may cause death if you should come into contact with live parts. The only user serviceable parts are the lamp and air filters which have their own removable covers or access panels. See page 33. Under no circumstances should you ever undo or remove any other covers. Refer servicing only to suitably qualified professional service personnel.

Overview

Shipping contents
The projector is shipped with the cables required for connection to a video and PC equipment.Some of the items may not be available depending on your region of purchase. Please check with your place of purchase.
Some of the accessories may vary from region to region.

PE8720

Projector
Cable panel-connector cover

Remote control

batteries

Users manual

Warranty card

Sealed optical engine

The optical engine uses a high-quality 1:1.35x lens for maximizing optical performance. The sealed light path prevents light leakage, enhancing your viewing experience in darkened viewing environments, and prevents the dirtying of the optical path which can cause annoying blurring or spots in the projected image.
Motorized lens shift, focus and zoom
The remote control can be used to adjust vertical lens shift, picture focus, and picture zoom size, all from the comfort of your armchair, which is particularly useful if the projector has been ceiling mounted and accessibility to its panel controls is difficult or awkward.
Wide variety of inputs and video formats
The projector supports a wide variety of inputs for connection to your video and PC equipment, including component video, S-Video, and composite video, as well as HDMI, RGBHD, and an output trigger for connection to automated screen and environment lighting systems.

Digital TV compatibility

The projector is compatible with Standard Definition TV (SDTV) 480i, 480p, 576i, and High Definition TV (HDTV) 576p, 720p and 1080i formats, with the 720p format providing a true 1:1 image reproduction.
De-interlacing (with NTSC 3:2 pull-down)
Using BenQ's proprietary de-interlacing technology utilizing Farouda DCDi processing, this projector provides excellent scaling and film-to-video (NTSC 3:2 pull-down) conversion for the most artifact-free images possible.

PIP/POP function

The Picture-In-Picture (PIP) and Picture-On-Picture (POP) functions allow you to display two inputs on the screen at the same time.

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Projector exterior view
English Front and upper side view
1. Rear IR sensor 2. Control panel (See page 12 for detailed information.) 3. Focus and Zoom adjustment 4. Indicator lights 5. Dust filter grill (cool air intake) 6. Front IR sensor 7. Projection lens 8. Vent (heated air exhaust)

Rear view

9. Connector panel (see below for detail) 10. Main AC power switch 11. Power cable socket

Remote control operation

Make sure that there is nothing positioned between the remote control and the infrared (IR) sensor on the projector that might obstruct the IR beam from the remote control reaching the projector. The effective range of the remote control is up to 8 meters, and at an angle within 45 degrees of the IR beam.

up to 8m

Always aim straight at the projector, however most screens will also reflect the IR beam to the projector.

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Positioning your projector

Choosing a location

Your projector is designed to be installed in one of four possible installation locations: 1. Floor in front of screen; 2. Ceiling in front of screen; 3. Floor at rear of screen; or 4. Ceiling at rear of screen. Your room layout or personal preference will dictate which installation location you select. Take into consideration the size and position of your screen, the location of a suitable power outlet, as well as the location and distance between the projector and the rest of your equipment. 1. Floor front: Select this location with the projector placed near the floor in front of the screen. This is the most common way to position the projector for quick setup and portability. 2. Ceiling front: Select this location with the projector suspended from the ceiling in front of the screen. Purchase the BenQ Projector Ceiling Mounting Kit from your dealer to mount your projector on the ceiling. Set Ceiling Front in the Setup > Mirror menu after you turn the projector on.
3. Floor rear: 4. Ceiling rear: Select this location with the projector placed near the Select this location with the projector suspended from floor behind the screen. the ceiling behind the screen. Note that a special rear projection screen is required. Set Floor Rear in the Setup > Mirror menu after you turn the projector on. Note that a special rear projection screen and the BenQ Projector Ceiling Mounting Kit are required for this installation location. Set Ceiling Rear in the Setup > Mirror menu after you turn the projector on.

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Obtaining a preferred projected image size
The distance from the projector lens to the screen, the zoom setting, and the video format each factors in the projected image size. BenQ has provided separate tables of dimensions for both 16:9 and 4:3 screen ratios to assist you in determining the ideal location for your projector. 1. Determine the aspect ratio of your screen, (16:9 or 4:3)? 2. Select the Screen Size you desire from the 16:9 ratio screen dimension table or 4:3 ratio screen dimension table below, according to which screen aspect you have. Install the projector at a distance from the screen corresponding to between the Min. and Max. Projection Distance values in the table. 3. Decide the exact height of your projector. This model projector has a 120% vertical height offset between the projector lens center and the angle of the edge of the projected image as indicated with the word "Offset" in the tables below. The PE8720 also has a builtin motorised vertical Lens shift control for fine adjustment.

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Connecting video inputs

Connecting HDMI devices

You should use an HDMI cable when making connection between the projector and HDMI devices. HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) supports uncompressed video data transmission between compatible devices like DTV tuners, DVD players and displays over a single cable. It provides pure digital viewing and listening experience.
HDMI device: DVD player, digital tuner, etc.

HDMI cable

You should also connect the separate audio cable to a suitable audio amplifier.
Connecting component-video devices
Be sure to match the corresponding colors between the cables and the terminals.
AV equipment: DVD player, digital tuner, etc.

Component cable

The RCA type component video sockets are provided for connection to video output devices. If you have a BNC type component video cable, you can alternatively connect through the BNC component video sockets. You should also connect the separate audio cable to a suitable audio amplifier.
Connecting S-video or video devices
From audio output terminals S-Video cable Video cable
You need only connect one or other of S-Video or composite Video cables from the same device, never both at the same time. You should also connect the separate audio cable to a suitable audio amplifier.

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Using the projector

Preparations

1. Plug in and turn all of the connected equipment on. 2. If not already in, plug the supplied power cable into the AC inlet on the rear of the projector and turn on the power switch. 3. Plug the power cable into a wall socket and turn the wall switch on.

Turning the projector on

Follow the steps below. 1. Make sure the Power light is orange after power has been applied and the main AC power switch is turned on. 2. Press and hold the POWER button on the projector or remote control to turn the projector on.
The projector will not respond to further commands whilst it is warming up.
3. The fans will be start operating, and a start-up image displays on the screen for a few seconds whilst it warms up. 4. "Searching." will be displayed on the screen before the projector identifies the input signal. This message will remain on the screen until a valid signal is detected. 5. If the horizontal frequency of the input signal exceeds the range of the projector, the message "Unsupported timing" will be displayed on the screen. This message will remain on-screen until you change the input signal to an appropriate source.

Selecting an input video source
The projector can be connected to multiple equipment at the same time. To select an individual input signal, press one of the Source buttons on the remote control, or to sequentially cycle through all possible sources, press the SOURCE/ ENTER button on the projector. When the projector is first turned on, it will attempt to reconnect with the input source which was in use when the projector was last shut down. If you want to use the PIP or POP function. See page 22 for details.
Adjusting the projected image
Adjusting the projection angle
There are four adjuster feet on the bottom of the projector. These can be used if necessary to change the projection angle. Screw the feet in or out as appropriate to aim and level the projection angle.
If the screen and the projector are not perpendicular to each other, the projected image becomes vertical trapezoidal. To correct this problem, you can adjust the value of Keystone in the Setup menu.

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Fine-tuning the image size and clarity
1. Adjust the projected image to the size that you need using the zoom buttons. When the ZOOM button is pressed, an adjustment bar " " Zoom displays on the screen. To enlarge the image size, press the button on the projector or the button on the remote control. To reduce the image size, press the button on the projector or the button on the remote control. 2. Then sharpen the image by using the focus buttons. When the FOCUS button is pressed, an adjustment bar " " displays on the screen. To further Focus adjust the image clarity, press the or button on the projector or remote control.

Optimizing the image

To optimize the image, use the remote control or on-screen menus. For the operation of on-screen menus, please refer to page See page 25. The following steps are optional. You do not need to follow every step. It depends on the image quality you desire.
1. Selecting a preset mode
Select a preset mode on the remote control, or in Picture > Preset Mode menu. There are 5 modes available for each input. These modes consist of preset values suitable for various projection situations as described below: Preset Cinema Mode: with well-balanced color saturation and contrast with a low brightness level. This is most suitable for enjoying movies in a totally dark environment (as you would find in a commercial cinema). Preset Home Theater Mode: is slightly brighter than Cinema Mode, and suitable for use in rooms where there is a small amount of ambient light. Preset Family Room Mode: Brightness is emphasized in this mode and is best suited for use in rooms with normal lighting levels. It is good for watching TV programs, playing games or seeing bright movies. Preset Photo Mode: designed for viewing digital pictures in a living room. Preset Gaming Mode: is suitable for playing video games in a bright living room.

3. Adjusting contrast ratio
The contrast ratio is the measurement of the difference between the brightest whites and the darkest blacks a display can show. A projector with larger contrast ratio is able to show more subtle color details and allow extraneous room light. The projector is with very high contrast ratio. You are able to tune a suitable contrast ratio according to your room light and preference. To manually adjust the contrast ratio, press the IRIS button on the remote control. When the button is pressed, an adjustment bar " " displays on the screen. To lower the contrast and increase brightness, press the button on the remote control or in the Advanced --> Advanced - 30 step IRIS menu. To raise the contrast and decrease brightness, press the button on the remote control or in the Advanced --> Advanced - 30 step IRIS menu. The "L" and "H" on the adjustment bars both sides represent the contrast ratio Low or High. There are 30 phases from Low to High available for adjustments.

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4. Other adjustments

You can adjust Brightness, Contrast, Color, and Tint settings using the Picture menu or with the remote control.
Some picture adjustments are available only when certain input ports are in use. Unavailable adjustments are not shown on the screen.
Displaying more than one image source at once
There are two groups of inputs classified according to their display modes: Video Group: Video, and S-Video inputs. Graphic Group: Component 1 and 2, RGBHD, and HDMI inputs. The PIP function allows the projector to display one input from the Graphic Group within one input from the Video Group (G in V), or display one input from Video Group within one input from the Graphic Group (V in G). The POP function allows the projector to display one input from the Graphic Group and one input from the Video Group side by side (G <=> V or V <=> G). If you want to view two images from 2 different input signals at the same time, refer to the following steps to display the second image. 1. Select one input source by pressing one of the Source buttons on the remote control. 2. Press PIP or POP button on the remote control. 3. Select the second signal input on the remote control. 4. You may press PIP or POP button repeatedly to choose the corresponding positions (G in V or V in G, G <=> V or V <=> G) of the images. 5. Toggle the ACTIVE button on the remote control to switch the active window between the two windows. In the active window, you are allowed to change the input signal settings. 6. To adjust the size of the PIP window, press + or -. 7. To adjust the position of the PIP window, press the ARROW buttons ( / / / ). 8. To turn off the PIP or POP function, select PIP Off or POP Off. PIP --Sub-window

Main window

POP ---

Left window

Right window

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Personalizing the projector menu display
The On Screen Display (OSD) menus can be set according to your preferences. These settings do not affect the projection settings, operation, or performance. Language in Setup menu sets your familiar language for the on-screen menus. You can select the projectors Background Color from purple, black or white in Options menu. OSD Off (Secs) in Options Menu sets the length of time the OSD will remain active after the last button press. Sleep Timer (Min) in Options menu sets the length of time the projector will auto shutdown. OSD Position H and OSD Position V in Options menu adjust the OSD position on the screen.
Saving and loading the video memory
Press the video memory buttons on the remote control or MEMORY on the projector to recall the settings directly. There are four video settings: MEMORY 1, MEMORY 2, MEMORY 3, and DEFAULT. The DEFAULT button can be used to restore the default settings for the current input source. For information about saving user memories. See page 29.

Turning the power off

To turn the projector off, press the POWER button on the projector or remote control and a warning message appears. Press POWER again. The Power indicator light flashes green and the fans run for about two minutes to cool the lamp. The projector will not respond to any commands until the cooling process is complete. Then, the Power indicator light is a steady orange once the cooling process has finished and fans stop. If the projector will not be used for an extended period, turn the main power switch off and unplug the power cable from the power outlet.

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On Screen Display (OSD) structure
Picture Contrast Brightness Color Tint Filter Sharpness Preset Mode Extended Picture Settings Save Settings Preset Cinema Mode Preset Home Theater Mode Preset Family Room Mode Preset Photo Mode Preset Gaming Mode Color Temp. Color Enhancement To Users Memory 1 To Users Memory 2 To Users Memory 3 User1 User2 Lamp Native Warm Normal Cool Red Green Blue Yellow White User Memory 1 User Memory 2 User Memory 3 Default G in V V in G PIP Off G <=> V V <=> G POP Off Video S-Video RGBHD Component 1 Component 2 HDMI English Traditional Chinese French Spanish German Italian Simplified Chinese Dutch Japanese Russian Floor Front Ceiling Front Floor Rear Ceiling Rear 0 IRE 7.5 IRE (Default) 250W 200W Lamp Hours Lamp Rest Rate

Load Settings Display Aspect Ratio Anamorphic 4:3 Letter Box Wide Real
PIP PIP master POP POP master Right window Left window Video Graphics Frequency Phase H. Position V. Position Auto Purple Black White Load Default Main window Sub window

Input Source

PC & Component YPBPR Tuning

Options

Background Color OSD Off (Secs) Sleep Timer (MIN) OSD Position H OSD Position V Reset Settings Language Mirror High Altitude Black Level Keystone Pattern

Normal High

Grid Color Bar Lamp Type Lamp Hours Reset Lamp Timer Dust Filter Hours Reset Dust Filter Timer

Dust Filter

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Advance

Advanced - 30 step IRIS Whisper mode Edge Optimizing Clarity Control White Balance Fine Tuning

Color Temp. Info.

User 1 User 2 Lamp Native Warm Normal Cool Red Gain Green Gain Blue Gain Red Offset Green Offset Blue Offset

RGB Gain

RGB Offset Store Color Temp To User1 Store Color Temp To User2

Using the menus

The projector is equipped with on-screen display (OSD) menus for making various adjustments and settings. There are eight different menu languages. See page 28 for more details.
The following example describes the adjustment of the keystone. 1. Press the MENU/EXIT button to display the OSD menu. 4. Adjust keystone values by pressing or.

2. Use

to select Setup and press SOURCE/ENTER.

3. Use

to select Keystone. 5. Press the MENU/EXIT button twice* to leave and save the settings.
*The first press leads you back to the submenu and the second press closes the on-screen menu.

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Picture menu
The Picture menu allows you to adjust the finer details of the projected image quality. Before making adjustments, you are suggested to choose a desired preset mode in this menu which has set some certain values in order to meet different lighting environment and presentation purposes.
Contrast: Adjusts the degree of difference between dark and light in the image. The higher the value, the greater the contrast.
Brightness: Adjusts the brightness of the image. The higher the value, the brighter the image. And lower the value, the darker the image. Adjust this control so the black areas of the image appear as black and that detail in the dark areas is visible.

3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

Color: Increase or decrease the color intensity of the image. The higher the value, the more vivid and brighter the color. Tint: Adjusts the color tones of the image. The higher the value, the more greenish the picture becomes. The lower the value, the more purplish the picture becomes. Filter: Turn the video and data filters on or off. Filters can reduce noise in the picture to produce a sharper image. The higher the setting, the less the noise. Sharpness: Adjusts the picture sharpness. The higher the value, the sharper the picture. Preset Mode: Preset modes are provided so you can optimize your projector image set-up to suit your program type. See page 20 for more information. Extended Picture Settings Color Temp.: You can choose a preferred color temperature from among User 1, User 2, Lamp Native, Warm, Normal, and Cool. See page 29 for information about storing the Color Temperature User 1 and 2.
Color Enhancement Red: Green: Blue: Yellow: White: Adjusts red hues independently. The higher the setting, the greater the intensity of red color in the image. Adjusts green hues independently. The higher the setting, the greater the intensity of green color in the image. Adjusts blue hues independently. The higher the setting, the greater the intensity of blue color in the image. Adjusts yellow hues independently. The higher the setting, the greater the intensity of yellow color in the image. Adjusts white peaking.
Save Settings: There are three video memories in which users can store settings, including all of the items in the Picture menu. Each input source can store up to 3 sets of user memories. To store the settings: i.) Adjusts the items in the Picture menu to desired values. ii.) Select Save Settings, press ENTER. iii.) Select To Users Memory 1, To Users Memory 2, or To Users Memory 3, and press ENTER to store the settings. iv.) To leave the OSD, press EXIT.
10. Load Settings: Loads the settings from one of three User Memories or the default setting.

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Display menu
Use this menu to set the way that the projector displays the picture.
Aspect Ratio: There are a few aspect ratios that can be selected for different video signals. For more information. See page 20 for details.
PIP G in V: Displays one input from the Graphic Group within one input from the Video Group. V in G: Displays one input from the Video Group within one input from the Graphic Group PIP off: Turns the PIP function off.

Lamp Hours: i. Lamp Hours: Shows the total time of the lamp has been used. ii. Lamp Rest Rate: Shows the percentage of the rest lamp life. Reset Lamp Timer: Resets the lamp timer. This should only be done after the lamp has been replaced.
Dust Filter Dust Filter Hours: Shows the total time of the filter has been used.
Reset Dust Filter Timer: Reset the dust filter timer. This should only be done after the filter has been replaced.

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Advance menu
Advanced - 30 step IRIS: Adjusts the contrast ratio toward Low or High. See page 21 for more
information. Whisper mode: This projector features a whisper mode which achieves an astonishing low 23dB of emitted noise during operation -- the same level of noise as someone whispering in your ear. Even normal operating noise of 25dB is little more than a whisper. To switch the whisper mode on or off, press the or button on the remote control or projector repeatedly. When the mode is on, the speed of color wheel is lower to 4 times with lower brightness output. Edge Optimizing: Sharpens the edges on an image. It helps highlight the details on an image or restore details that have been blurred. To enhance the picture edges, press the or button on the remote control or projector. The higher the setting, the greater the edge performance. Clarity Control: Adjusts the picture clarity. The higher the setting, the greater the clarity. White Balance Fine Tuning: Adjusts the white color. Color Temp. Info.: shows the current color temperature.
*About color temperatures: There are many different shades that are considered to be white for various purposes. One of the common methods of representing white color is known as the color temperature. A white color with a low color temperature appears to be reddish white. A white color with a high color temperature appears to have more blue in it.
RGB Gain. --- Adjusts the contrast levels of Red, Green, and Blue. RGB Offset. --- Adjusts the brightness levels of Red, Green, and Blue. To store Color Temperature to User 1 and 2: i.) Open the Advanced menu and select White Balance Fine Tuning > RGB Gain, press ENTER. ii.) Press or to select the item to be changed and adjust the value with or button. iii.) Press EXIT to leave and save the settings. iv.) Repeat steps ii and iii to set RGB Offset values. v.) Select and enter Store Color Temperature to User 1 or Store Color Temperature to User 2 to save the settings which are made above. vi.) Press EXIT to leave and save the settings.

Turn the projector over again. Tighten the screws 6. to hold the cable connector-panel cover and the projector on the both sides.
Re-install the filter cover securely.
The installation is finished.

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Replacing the lamp
The lamp may be very hot. Allow the projector to cool for at least 45 minutes before replacing the lamp. This lamp contains mercury. Consult your local hazardous waste regulations to dispose of this lamp in a proper manner.
2. Turn the power off and disconnect the projector from the wall socket. Turn off all connected equipment and disconnect all other cables.
Slightly lift the projector up. Loosen the screws on the lamp cover (located on the left side).

Remove the lamp cover.

Loosen the screws that hold the lamp to the projector. If the screws are not loosened completely, they could injure your fingers. It is strongly recommended that you use a magnetichead screwdriver to retain the screw should it come loose.
Slowly pull the lamp out of the projector.
Insert the replacement lamp. Make sure it is pushed fully and firmly in place. Tighten the screws securing the lamp box.
Please be careful to not over-tighten the screws. Loose screws may cause a bad connection, which could result in malfunction.
Re-install the lamp cover.
Pulling it too quickly may cause the lamp to break and scatter broken glass in the projector. To reduce the risk of injuries to fingers and damage to internal components, use caution when removing lamp glass that has shattered. Do not place the lamp in locations where water might splash on it, children can reach it, near or above heat sources, or near flammable materials. Do not insert your hand into the projector 9. when the lamp is removed. If you touch the optical components inside, it could cause blurred images.
Tighten the screws on the lamp cover.
10. Turn the power on and go into Setup > Lamp > Reset Lamp Timer menu to reset the lamp time.
Do not reset the lamp timer if the lamp has not been replaced as this could cause damage. Additional information 33

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Indicators
There are three indicators which show the status of the projector. Check the following for information about the indicator lights. If there is anything wrong, turn the projector off and contact your dealer.