Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting (Continued)

Problem

Solutions

 

 

Image is out of focus.

1. Adjust the Focus Ring on the

 

projection lens.

 

2. Make sure the projection screen is

 

within the required distance (6.6 to

 

32.8 feet, 2.0 to 10.0 meters) from

 

the projector.

 

3. Check the projection lens to see if it

 

needs cleaning. Follow the

 

“Cleaning the Lens” procedure in

 

Chapter 7 to clean the lens.

 

 

Projected colors do not match

1. Adjust the Brightness, Contrast,

computer or camcorder color.

or Color functions in the on-screen

 

display menu. Refer to Chapter 3,

 

“Using the On-Screen

 

Display Menu,” for more information.

 

2. Make sure the pins on the cable

 

connectors are not bent or broken.

 

 

Black or gray border visible outside

The black border surrounding the active

the usable area of the projection

area of the projection screen is part of

screen.

the total projected image; however, it is

 

an inactive area and cannot display any

 

part of the image. This black border

 

reduces the amount of extraneous light,

 

producing a cleaner, sharper image.

When the projector is in HDTV mode, the colors are incorrect.

Access the on-screen display menu, select A/V & HDTV Control, select Color Space, then change to the correct color space. Refer to Chapter 3, “Using the On-Screen Display Menu,” for more information.

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