Image Source, Image Quality, Symptom Solution

DLP ™ Digital Projector User’s Guide

Image Source

Symptom	Cause and Solution
The S-Video image source	• Be sure to use the cable that comes with your projector. Some
does not appear.	inexpensive cables are not compatible with the projector.
Only the start-up screen	• Verify that the cables are connected correctly.
appears and not the image	• Verify that the proper image source is connected and the
from the image source.	proper functions are enable of the menu.
The image source is	• Make sure that the image source is turned on.
connected but a “No	• Turn off everything and power up again following the proper
Signal Message” appears.	process.
	• Make sure that your laptop’s external video port is turned on.

Image Quality

Symptom	Solution
Color or text is not being	• Adjust the brightness up or down until the text is visible.
projected.
Some text or fonts are not	• For optimal results, set the computer’s resolution to
as sharp on the projector	1024x768. (Refer to your computer user manual.) This
as they are on the	projector is capable of projecting up to 1280 x 1024.
computer.
Image isn’t centred on the	• Be sure that the projector is at a 90° angle to the screen.
screen.	• Reposition the image.
Image is out of focus.	• Make sure that the projection screen is at least 5 ft (1.5m)
	from the projector.
	• Turn the projection lens till the image is focused.
	• Check the projection lens to see if it needs cleaning.
Image and menus are	Check main menu of Setup to make sure projection type is
upside down.	correct in accordance with the projection status.
	• If projecting from a ceiling mount, make sure that the ceiling
	projection function is selected.
	• If projecting from an upright position, make sure that Front or
	Rear projection is selected.
Image and menus are	Check main menu of Setup to make sure projection type is
reversed from left to right.	correct in accordance with the projection status.
	• If projecting from behind a screen make sure that Rear
	projection is selected.
	• If projection in front of a screen, make sure that Front or
	Ceiling Projection is selected.
Image appears flat with no	To adjust the contrast:
contrast.	1. Press Menu key on the remote and go into ”Main” menu.
	2. Select “contrast” and use the cursor keys +/- to increase or
	decrease the contrast to the desired level.
Image appears washed out	• Check projection lens to see if it needs cleaning.
or dark	• To adjust the brightness
	1. Press Menu on the remote and go into ”Main” menu
	2. Select “Brightness” and use arrow keys +/- to increase or