Quick Setup
Before using the projector, make sure you read the safety instructions in the
online User’s Guide.
Connect the projector
Choose from the following connections. See the sections below or the online
User’s Guide for details.
Video device
Connect up to 4 video devices and use the Source Search button on the
projector or remote control to switch between them.
Component video
to VGA cable
HDMI cable
S-Video cable
RCA video cable
(composite video)
Computer
Connect one end of an HDMI cable to the projector’s HDMI port and the other
end to an HDMI port on your computer.
Note: For information on connecting the projector to your computer or other
devices (camera, USB flash drive, etc.), see the online User’s Guide.
Connect audio
Built-in speaker
The projector has a built-in speaker that can play audio from a connected
video source (DVD player, streaming device, etc.) using an HDMI cable. If you
do not use an HDMI connection, you must connect your device’s audio output
to the projector’s audio input.
HDMI cable
Audio cable
External speakers
Connect your device's audio output to your home theater receiver or powered
speakers.
Note: If you are using an HDMI connection to the projector, you may need to
reduce the projector speaker volume to zero (0), or make sure that the correct
audio output is selected on your device.
Home theater system
Video source
Surround sound Receiver Projector
Video cable
Powered speakers
External speakers Video source Projector
Video cable
Note: See your home theater receiver documentation for more information
on connections.
Turn on your equipment
1
Turn on your video source or computer.
2
Plug in the projector. The power light on the projector turns blue.
3
Open the A/V Mute slide all the way.
4
Press the power button. The projector beeps, the Status light flashes
blue, and then stays on.
Note: To shut down the projector, press the power button twice, then
unplug it. You don’t have to wait for the projector to cool down.
5
The default language of the menu system is English. To select another
language, press the Menu button on the projector or remote control.
Select Extended and press Enter. Select Language and press Enter.
Select your language and press Enter. Press the Menu button to exit the
menu system.
Adjust the image
1
If you don’t see an image, press the Source Search button on the
projector or the remote control to select the image source.
Note: If you still see a blank screen or have other display problems, see
the tips in “Troubleshooting”.
2
To raise the image, press the foot release button and lift the front of the
projector. Release the button to lock the foot in position.
3
Turn the zoom ring to reduce or enlarge the image.
4
Turn the focus ring to sharpen the image.
5
If your image looks like or , you’ve placed the projector off to
one side of the screen at an angle. Place the projector directly in front of
the center of the screen, facing the screen squarely. Or use the horizontal
keystone slider on the projector to correct it.
6
Your projector automatically adjusts images that look like or ,
but if necessary you can press the or buttons on the projector to
correct this.
Using the remote control
Make sure the batteries are installed as shown (two AA batteries).
Choose which source
to display
Turn projector
on and off
Access projector
menus
Turn off projector
display
Get solutions to
common problems
Navigate projector
menus
For more information on using the remote control, see the online
User’s Guide.
Troubleshooting
If you see a blank screen or the No signal message after turning on your
computer or video device, check the following:
•
Make sure the Status light on the projector is blue and not flashing,
and the A/V Mute slide is open.
•
Press the Source Search button on the projector or the remote control
to switch to the correct image source, if necessary.
•
If you’re using a Windows
®
laptop, press the function key on your
keyboard that lets you display on an external monitor. It may be labeled
CRT/LCD or have an icon such as . You may have to hold down the
Fn key while pressing it (such as Fn + F7). Wait a moment for the display
to appear.
•
If you’re using a Mac laptop, open System Preferences and select
Displays. Select the VGA Display or Color LCD option if necessary,
then click the Arrange or Arrangement tab, and select the Mirror
Displays check box.
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®
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