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Optimizing computer images
After your computer is connected properly and the computer’s image is on
the screen, you can optimize the image using the onscreen menus. For gen-
eral information on using the menus, see page32.
• Adjust the Keystone, Contrast, or Brightness in the Picture menu
(page3 3).
• Change the Aspect Ratio. Choose the option that best fits your input
source (page3 3).
• Adjust the Color Temperature in the Advanced menu (page35).
• Adjust the Phase, Tracking, or Horizontal or Vertical position in the
Advanced menu (page 37).
• Once you have optimized the image for a particular source, you can
save the settings using Presets. This allows you to quickly recall these
settings later (page34).
Optimizing video images
After your video device is connected proper ly and the image is on the
screen, you can optimize the image using the onscreen menus. For general
information on using the menus, see page32.
• Adjust the Keystone, Contrast, Brightness, Color, or Tint in the Picture
menu (page33).
• Select a Sharpness setting (page35).
• Use the Color Control to adjust the color gain (page36).
• Adjust the Color Temperature. Select a listed value (page36).
• Turn on Overscan to remove noise on the edges of the video image
(page3 7).
• Change the Aspect ratio (page33). Aspect ratio is the ratio of the image
width to image height. TV screens are usually 1.33:1, also known as 4:3.
HDTV and most DVDs are 1.78:1, or 16:9 (the projector’s default).
Choose the option that best fits your input source in the menus, or
press the Resize button on the remote to cycle through the options. See
page28.
• Select a specific Color Space. See page36.
• Select a different Video Standard. Auto tries to determine the standard
of the incoming video. Select a different standard if necessary. See
page37.
• Make sure your DVD player is set for a 16:9 television. See your DVD
player’s user’s guide for instructions.
Customizing the projector
You can customize the projector for your specific setup and needs. See
page 38 to page 40 for details on these features.
• For rear projection, turn rear mode on in the Settings>System menu.
• For ceiling mounted projection, turn ceiling mode on in the Set-
tings>System menu.
• Specify which source the projector checks first for active video during
power-up.
• Turn the projector’s display messages on and off.
• Turn on power saving features.
• Specify blank screen colors and start up logos.
• Specify the language viewed on the menus.
• Save settings for the active source as a preset.
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