Philips LC4246 manual Operation Display and picture control/Audio control, Rear screen projection

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8. Operation

Display and picture control/Audio control

 

 

Mirror

The projector can be used in various positions with respect to the viewers and the projection screen. With the MIRROR function the picture can be displayed in a way that is suitable for a specific application.

Rear screen projection

The image can be flipped to a horizontal mirror image of the input signal for rear screen projection.

SCREEN

Front projection

SCREEN

Rear projection

Ceiling-mount projection

The projector is equipped with an upside-down scan function (vertical mirror), which allows the image to be flipped when the projector is mounted upside down to the ceiling.

Audio Control

The projector’s sound is set to standard specifications at the factory. However, you can adjust the sound to suit your own preferences by using the AUDIO CONTROL feature.

The following adjustments can be made:

Volume – adjusts the sound level;

Bass – adjusts the bass tones;

Treble – adjusts the high tones;

Mute – mutes the sound of the projector (or an externally connected loudspeaker).

1.Select the required input (Data, Video or S-Video).

2.Press MENU.

The menu bar appears on the screen.

3.Use Cursor Control to select AUDIO in the menu bar.

4.Use Cursor Control to select the item to be adjusted.

5.Use Cursor Control to make the required adjustment in the action window.

6.If required, select the next item to be adjusted or press MENU to exit.

Notes: – The volume can also be adjusted with the – VOLUME + buttons on the projector or on the remote control.

When the projector is connected to an amplifier or stereo system, the volume must be adjusted on the amplifier or stereo system.

Caution!

Always reduce/check the volume setting of connected amplifiers before switching off (A/V) mute, to prevent damage to speakers.

SCREEN

Ceiling projection

1.Press MENU.

The menu bar appears on the screen.

2.Use Cursor Control to select PICTURE in the menu bar.

3.Use Cursor Control to select MIRROR from the sub menu.

4.Use Cursor Control to select the correct setting for your application. This is the setting at which the letters ‘AB’ are correctly projected ( ).

5.Press OK (–/–) to confirm and store the selection.

6.If required, select another item you wish to adjust or press MENU to exit.

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Contents Philips Multimedia projector LC4246, LC4242, LC4236 Windows 98/NT/2000 compatibleControls and connections Standard OptionalF g Introduction Things You Should Know FCC WarningImportant Safeguards Projector Features On compact remote control fig Functional Overview See illustrationsOn projector Video source connections On trackball remote control optional figData source connections Other connectionsPositioning the projector and screen Set UpAdjusting the focus and size of the image Mains supplyVertical keystone correction Inserting the batteries in the compact remote control S hHorizontal angle horizon Moving the projectorInstallation Video/computer cables and adapter Video/computer cables and adapterOptional cables and adapter Projector Installation Connecting to a computerConnecting to a computer General Optional VGA/MAC adapterInstallation Connecting to video equipment Connecting to video equipment GeneralInstallation Connecting to audio equipment Connecting to audio equipment GeneralInstallation Connecting to an external monitor Connecting to an external monitor GeneralFeedback messages General explanation Operation PreparationPreparation General For exampleOperation Preparation/Display and picture control Tip for Windows usersOperation Display and picture control ShiftCeiling-mount projection Operation Display and picture control/Audio controlRear screen projection Audio ControlOperation Other Settings Maintenance Lamp Replacement LampResetting the lamplife time Use cursor control to select Lamp Counter in the sub menuTroubleshooting

LC4246, LC4242 specifications

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