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Cinema Black Pro	Advanced Iris
	Switches the iris function during projection.
	Auto1: Automatically switches to an optimum iris according to a
	projected scene. The contrast of the scene is emphasized most.
	Auto2: An optimum iris becomes smaller than when set to “Auto1”. The
	contrast of the scene becomes reduced.
	Sensitivity: If “Auto1” or “Auto2” is selected, either “Recommend”,
	“Fast”, or “Slow” can be selected according to the desired response
	speed with Sensitivity Mode.
	Manual: Manually adjusts the Iris.
	Off: Normal contrast.







	Lamp Control
	Switches the lamp wattage during projection.
	High: Normal wattage.
	Low: Enhances the black by reducing the lamp wattage.
	Tip
	When you switch from “Low” to “High”, the number of turns of the fan
	increases, and the fan noise becomes slightly louder.

Contrast	Adjusts the white area of pictures (white level).
	The higher the setting, the greater the contrast. The lower the setting, the
	lower the contrast.
	You can make adjustments by pressing the CONTRAST+/– on the
	remote control.

Brightness	Adjusts the brightness of the picture.
	The higher the setting, the brighter the picture. The lower the setting, the
	darker the picture.
	You can make adjustments by pressing the BRIGHTNESS+/– on the
	remote control.

Color	Adjusts the intensity of the color density.
	The higher the setting, the greater the intensity. The lower the setting, the
	lower the intensity.

Hue	Adjusts the color tone.
	The higher the setting, the more greenish the picture becomes. The lower
	the setting, the more reddish the picture becomes.

Color Temp.	Adjusts the color temperature.
	High: Gives white colors a blue tint.
	Middle: Gives a neutral tint between “High” and “Low”.
	Low: Gives white colors a red tint.
	Custom1, Custom2, Custom3: Enables you to adjust, set, and store
	your favorite color temperature.

Sharpness	Sharpens the outline of the picture, or reduces the noise.
	The higher the setting, the sharper the picture. The lower the setting, the
	softer the picture, thus reducing the noise.
	You can make adjustments by pressing the SHARPNESS+/– on the
	remote control.

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Contents

VPL-VW40 For customers in the USA Declaration of Conformity Disposal of Used Lamp For customers in the United States For customers in Europe Trademark Information Page Table of Contents Location of Controls Connections and Preparations Projecting Others On safety On preventing internal heat buildup Caution On repacking Location of Controls Page Page Connections and Preparations Before Setting Up the Projector Improper use Do not do any of the following while using the projector Blocking the ventilation holes Tip Tilting front/rear and left/right Positioning the Projector and a screen When using the 16:9 aspect ratio screen When using the 4:3 aspect ratio screen (projecting a 4:3 picture) 2 Position the projector so that the lens is parallel to the screen Top view Connecting to a VCR Page To connect to a VCR equipped with the S video connector or video connector Connecting to a Computer Page 2 Press the ?/1 (ON/STANDBY) switch to turn on the projector 3 Turn on the equipment connected to the projector 4 Press INPUT to project the picture on the screen 5 Adjust the vertical picture position 6 Adjust the picture size 7 Adjust the focus To adjust the tilt of the installation surface 1 Press MENU 2 Press M/m to select the Setup menu, and press , or 3 Press M/m to select “Language,” and press , or 4 Press M/m/</, to select a language, and press To clear the menu Projecting Turning Off the Power Press WIDE MODE Wide Zoom Normal Full Zoom Full1 (When the PC signal is input) Full2 (When the PC signal is input) Notes on selecting the wide screen mode Press one of the PICTURE MODE buttons (DYNAMIC, STANDARD, CINEMA and USER 1, USER 2 and USER 3) DYNAMIC STANDARD CINEMA Selecting to directly adjust the desired menu item Selecting desired adjust menu items in the order 1 Press RCP on the remote control 2 Press M/m to select “User1,” “User2” or “User3,” then press 3 Select the target color you want to adjust 4 Adjust the color of the specified portions 5 After the adjustment is complete, press Using the Menus 2 Press M/m to select a menu item, and press , or ,or 4 Make the setting or adjustment of an item When changing the adjustment level Items that cannot be adjusted To reset the picture that has been adjusted To reset the items that have been adjusted Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page About the Preset Memory No Others Power Picture On-screendisplay Remote control Others Warning Indicators Message Lists Warning messages Caution messages Tools you need to get started: Standard Phillips screwdriver Cloth (for scratch protection) 1 Turn off the projector and unplug the AC power cord 6Close the lamp cover, then tighten the screws Remove the filter holder Remove the air filter 10 Attach the filter holder 11 Wipe dust off the Ventilation holes (intake) with a soft cloth 12 Place the project back on its original position 13 Turn on the projector, then select the desired setting item on the Setup menu. The menu screen below will be appeared Cleaning the lens Cleaning the cabinet Black points and bright points (red, blue, or green) on the screen System Input General Supplied accessories Optional accessories Preset Signals Page Preset memory numbers for each input signal Analog signal Digital signal Input Signals and Adjustable/Setting Items Screen menu When Using the PSS-H10Projector Suspension Support When using the 4:3 aspect ratio screen Attaching the PSS-H10projector suspension support Top view Front view Side view Tools you need to get started Phillips screwdriver: 110 mm (4 3/8 inches) or longer Flat-headscrewdriver: 110 mm (4 3/8 inches) or longer When using the 16:9 screen 5 Attach the ring (washer) by turning it clockwise