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Screen Menu

The Screen menu is used to adjust the input signal. You can adjust the size of the picture, and select wide screen mode, etc.

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Wide Mode	You can set the aspect ratio of the picture to be displayed for the
(Video signal)	current input signal. This item is enabled only when a video signal
	(preset memory numbers 1 to 14) (1 page 63, 64) is input.
	Wide Zoom: A 4:3 aspect ratio picture is enlarged over the entire screen
		properly. The upper and lower portions of the screen are slightly cut
		off.
	Normal: A picture with normal 4:3 aspect ratio is displayed in the center
		of the screen to fill the vertical screen size.
	Full: A picture squeezed to 4:3 is displayed with the correct aspect ratio.
		A 4:3 picture is enlarged horizontally to fit the 16:9 screen.
	Zoom: A normal 16:9 aspect ratio picture is enlarged vertically and
		horizontally in the same ratio to fill the screen.

Wide Mode	You can set the aspect ratio of the picture to be displayed for the
(PC signal)	current input signal. This item is enabled only when a PC signal is
	input.
	Full1: Displays a picture on the whole of the screen without changing
		the aspect ratio of the original picture.
	Full2: Displays a picture on the whole of the screen.
	Zoom: A normal 16:9 aspect ratio picture is enlarged vertically and
		horizontally in the same ratio to fill the screen.

Over Scan	Hides the outline of the picture.
	On: Hides the outline of the input picture. Select this setting when noise
		appears along the edge of the picture.
	Off: Projects the whole of the input picture.
	Tip
	To display the displayable region within the four directions of the screen,
	refer to “Blanking” on the Installation			menu (1 page 50).

Screen Area	Selects the size of the picture when a Hi-Vision picture is
	overscanned.
	Full: Expands the picture on the whole of the screen.
	Through: Does not expands the picture on the whole of the screen.

		Note
	This item is effective only when a Hi-Vision signal (preset memory No.
	7, 8, 9, 12, 13 and 14) is input and “On” is selected in “Over Scan”.

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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