User manual INFOCUS X17

[. . . ] 6 Personalizing the projector menu display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Care of the projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Obtaining a preferred projected image size. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . 50 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Projector specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] / until the DISPLAY menu is Operation 3. Press / to select an aspect ratio to suit the format of the video signal and your display requirements. About the aspect ratio In the pictures below, the black portions are inactive areas and the white portions are active areas. OSD menus can be displayed on those unused black areas. 1. Auto: Scales an image proportionally to fit the projector's native resolution in its horizontal width. This is suitable for the incoming image which is neither in 4:3 nor 16:9 and you want to 16:10 picture make most use of the screen without altering the image's aspect ratio. 15:9 picture 2. 3. 4. Real: The image is projected as its original resolution, and resized to fit within the display area. For input signals with lower resolutions, the projected image will display smaller than if resized to full screen. You could adjust the zoom setting or move the projector towards the screen to increase the image size if necessary. You may also need to refocus the projector after making these adjustments. 4:3: Scales an image so that it is displayed in the center of the screen with a 4:3 aspect ratio. This is most suitable for 4:3 images like computer monitors, standard definition TV and 4:3 aspect DVD movies, as it displays them without aspect alteration. 16:9: Scales an image so that it is displayed in the center of the screen with a 16:9 aspect ratio. This is most suitable for images which are already in a 16:9 aspect, like high definition TV, as it displays them without aspect alteration. 4:3 picture 16:9 picture 4:3 picture 16:9 picture Operation 27 Optimizing the image Selecting a picture mode The projector is preset with several predefined picture modes so that you can choose one to suit your operating environment and input signal picture type. LO G O / Model Name Area 45. 0 mm To select a operation mode that suits your need, you can follow one of the following steps. · · Press MODE/ENTER on the remote control or projector repeatedly until your desired mode is selected. Go to the PICTURE > Preset Mode menu and press / to select a desired mode. Picture modes for different types of signals The picture modes available for different types of signals are listed below. Brightest mode (Default): Maximizes the brightness of the projected image. This mode is suitable for environments where extra-high brightness is required, such as using the projector in well lit rooms. The brightness is emphasized in this mode to match PC and notebook coloring. Photo mode: Maximizes the purity of RGB colors to provide true-to-life images regardless of brightness setting. It is most suitable for viewing photos taken with an sRGB compatible and properly calibrated camera, and for viewing PC graphic and drawing applications such as AutoCAD. Cinema mode: Is appropriate for playing colorful movies, video clips from digital cameras or DVs through the PC input for best viewing in a blackened (little light) environment. User 1/User 2 mode: Recalls the settings customized based on the current available picture modes. See "Setting the User 1/User 2 mode" on page 29 for details. Brightest mode: Is suitable for playing gamebox-based video games in a normal living room lighting level environment. Standard mode (Default): Is appropriate for viewing colorful movies, video clips from digital cameras or DVs. [. . . ] If you touch the optical components inside, it could cause color unevenness and distortion of the projected images. · · · 7. 8. Insert the new lamp into the lamp compartment and make sure it fits in the projector. Reconnect the lamp connector and place it back into its slot to be flush with the projector. Maintenance 47 9. Tighten the screw that secures the lamp. CAUTION Loose screw may cause a bad connection, which could result in malfunction. Tighten the screws that secure the lamp cover. CAUTION · · Loose screw may cause a bad connection, which could result in malfunction. Restart the projector. CAUTION Do not turn the power on with the lamp cover removed. Resetting the lamp timer 14. [. . . ]