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Table of contents
Important safety
instructions	3
Overview	6
Shipping contents	6
Remote control batteries	7
Remote control operation	7
Projector features	8
Projector exterior view	9
Controls and functions	10
Control panel	10
Remote control	11
Positioning your projector	12
Choosing a location	12
Obtaining a preferred projected
image size	13
How to determine the position of the
projector for a given screen size	13
How to determine the recommended
screen size for a given distance	13
Projection dimensions	14
Shifting the projection lens	16
Connecting with video
equipment	17
Preparations	17
Connecting HDMI devices	17
Connecting component-video devices ....	18
Connecting S-Video or video devices	18
Connecting a computer	19
Using the projector	20
Turning the projector on	20
Selecting an input source	21
Fine-tuning the image size and
clarity	21
Using the menus	22
Securing the projector	22
Using a security cable lock	22
Utilizing the password function	23
Adjusting the projected image	25

Adjusting the projection angle	25
Correcting picture distortion	25
Using the preset and user modes	26
Fine-tuning the picture quality	28
Advanced picture quality controls	29
Selecting the aspect ratio	32
Operating in a high altitude
environment	34
Displaying more than one image
source simultaneously	35
Personalizing the projector menu
display	36
Locking control keys	36
Turning the projector off	36
On-Screen Display (OSD) menus	37
Additional information	43
Care of the projector	43
Lamp information	44
Getting to know the lamp hour	44
Extending lamp life	44
Timing of replacing the lamp	45
Replacing the lamp	45
Indicators	48
Troubleshooting	49
Specifications	50
Warranty and Copyright
information	54
Regulation statements	55

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Welcome W6000/W6500 Digital Projector Home Cinema Series Table of contents Important safety instructions Do not cover the projector with any item Disposal Moisture condensationAvoid volatile liquids Shipping contents Overview Ceiling mounting the projector Remote control batteriesRemote control operation Projector features Rear view Projector exterior viewFront and upper side view Under view Control panel Test Remote controlPicture window control keys PIP, Size Info Ceiling Front Choosing a locationFloor Front Floor Rear Obtaining a preferred projected image size Determine the aspect ratio of your screen, 169 or 43? Projection dimensions Installation for a 169 ratio screen Lens Installation for a 43 ratio screenHighest Height H Shifting the projection lens To use the lens shift lever Reference Picture quality Connecting Hdmi devicesPreparations Component Connecting component-video devices Connecting S-Video or video devices Connecting a computer Connect the projector to a computer with a VGA cable Turning the projector on Preparations Adjust the projected picture to the size that Fine-tuning the image size and clarityUsing the OSD menu You need using the zoom ring Ring Use / to highlight the System Setup menu Using the menusUsing a security cable lock Securing the projector If you forget the password Utilizing the password functionSetting a password To leave the OSD menu, press Menu Disabling the password function Entering the password recall procedureChanging the password Write down the number and turn off your projector Correcting picture distortion Adjusting the projected imageAdjusting the projection angle Two parallel sides Fine-tuning the selected picture mode Using the preset and user modesSelecting a preset mode To fine-tune the picture mode Press to highlight Load Settings From Setting the User 1/User 2/User 3 modeResetting the picture mode To reset the picture mode to the preset factory values Fine-tuning the picture quality Advanced picture quality controls Setting Black LevelSelecting a color temperature Controlling image clarity Adjusting Brilliant Color Setting a preferred color temperatureSelecting a Gamma setting To set a preferred color temperature Color Management Setting Film ModeTo adjust and store the settings About the aspect ratio Setting 3D Comb FilterSelecting the aspect ratio Aspect ratio Aspect ratio image Using Panamorph lenses optionalImage Using the entire resolution 169 display To activate High Altitude Mode Operating in a high altitude environment Highlight PIP and press / to select On To display the PIP window Using the remote controlDisplaying more than one image source simultaneously PIP function is effective at below source combinations Turning the projector off Personalizing the projector menu displayLocking control keys To lock the keys Main menu Sub-menu Options On-Screen Display OSD menusOn-Screen Display OSD structure Information Resolution System SetupSetup Function Description Picture -- Basic menuPicture -- Advanced menu System Setup menu Display menu Lamp Power Normal Menu SettingsAdvanced Setup menu Reset Lamp Timer Information menu Care of the projector Cleaning the lensCleaning the projector case Storing the projector Lamp information Setting Lamp Power as EconomicSetting Auto Off Getting to know the lamp hour Status Message Timing of replacing the lampReplacing the lamp Remove the lamp cover Resetting the lamp timer Power IndicatorsPower Temp Lamp Status & Description Lamp Status & Description Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy Electrical SpecificationsOptical Terminals Mm x 317 mm x 145 mm W x D x H DimensionsCeiling mount installation Supported timing for PC input Timing chartFormat Resolution Refresh rate Frequency KHz MHz Supported timing for Edtv and Hdtv via Component inputs Format Resolution Refresh rate Hz Freq. KHz Pixel Freq. MHzFormat Resolution Refresh rate Freq. KHz Pixel Freq MHz Supported timing for Video and S-Video inputs Disclaimer WarrantyCopyright MIC statement FCC statement for United States usersEEC statement for European users Weee directive English