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Problem (continued) Image color is incorrect Image is out of focus The image is stretched when displaying a 16:9 DVD Image is reversed Lamp is burned out or makes a popping sound LAMP light is solid amber Possible Solution (continued) • If the display receives the wrong signal output from the graphics card, please set the signal type to RGB in the OSD Image Settings of the Advanced Settings tab. • Use Test Pattern in the Projector Settings of the Advanced Settings menu. Ensure that the colors of the test pattern are correct. 1 Adjust the focus ring on the projector lens. 2 Ensure that the projection screen is within the required distance from the projector (3.94 ft [1.2 m] ~ 32.81 ft [10 m]). The projector automatically detects the input signal format. It will maintain the aspect ratio of the projected image according to input signal format with an Original setting. If the image is still stretched, adjust the aspect ratio in the Display Settings of the Advanced Settings menu in the OSD. Select Projector Settings of the Advanced Settings from the OSD and adjust the projector mode. When the lamp reaches its end of life, it may burn out and may make a loud popping sound. If this occurs, the projector does not turn back on. To replace the lamp, see "Changing the Lamp" on page 44. If the LAMP light is solid amber, replace the lamp. Troubleshooting Your Projector 41

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Troubleshooting Your Projector
41
Image color is incorrect
If the display receives the wrong signal
output from the graphics card, please set
the signal type to
RGB
in the OSD
Image
Settings
of the
Advanced Settings
tab.
Use
Test Pattern
in the
Projector
Settings
of the
Advanced Settings
menu. Ensure that the colors of the test
pattern are correct.
Image is out of focus
1
Adjust the focus ring on the projector
lens.
2
Ensure that the projection screen is
within the required distance from the
projector (3.94 ft [1.2 m] ~ 32.81 ft [10
m]).
The image is stretched
when displaying a 16:9
DVD
The projector automatically detects the
input signal format. It will maintain the
aspect ratio of the projected image
according to input signal format with an
Original setting.
If the image is still stretched, adjust the
aspect ratio in the Display Settings of the
Advanced Settings menu in the OSD.
Image is reversed
Select
Projector Settings
of the
Advanced Settings
from the OSD and
adjust the projector mode.
Lamp is burned out or
makes a popping sound
When the lamp reaches its end of life, it
may burn out and may make a loud
popping sound. If this occurs, the
projector does not turn back on. To
replace the lamp, see "Changing the
Lamp" on page 44.
LAMP light is solid amber
If the
LAMP
light is solid amber, replace
the lamp.
Problem (continued)
Possible Solution (continued)