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Solutions When the Image Contains Noise or Static, Solutions When the Image is Fuzzy or Blurry

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Solutions When the Image Contains Noise or Static If the projected image seems to contain electronic interference (noise) or static, try the following solutions: • Check the cables connecting your computer or video source to the projector. They should be: • Separated from the power cord to prevent interference • Securely connected at both ends • Not connected to an extension cable • No longer than 10 feet (3 m) for VGA/computer cables or 24 feet (7.3 m) for HDMI cables • Check the settings on the projector's Signal menu to make sure they match the video source. • Select a computer video resolution and refresh rate that are compatible with the projector. • If you are projecting from a computer, display a uniformly patterned image on the screen and manually adjust the Tracking and Sync settings. • If you adjusted the image shape using the projector controls, try decreasing the Sharpness setting to improve image quality. • If you connected an extension power cable, try projecting without it to see if it caused interference in the signal. • Try a different cable. • Try turning off Frame Interpolation, or turn on Image Enhancement in the Image menu. Parent topic: Solving Image or Sound Problems Related references Input Signal Settings - Signal Menu Supported Video Display Formats Image Quality Settings - Image Menu Solutions When the Image is Fuzzy or Blurry If the projected image is fuzzy or blurry, try the following solutions: • Adjust the image focus. • Clean the projector lens. Note: To avoid condensation on the lens after bringing the projector in from a cold environment, let the projector warm up to room temperature before using it. 131

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Solutions When the Image Contains Noise or Static
If the projected image seems to contain electronic interference (noise) or static, try the following
solutions:
• Check the cables connecting your computer or video source to the projector. They should be:
• Separated from the power cord to prevent interference
• Securely connected at both ends
• Not connected to an extension cable
• No longer than 10 feet (3 m) for VGA/computer cables or 24 feet (7.3 m) for HDMI cables
• Check the settings on the projector's Signal menu to make sure they match the video source.
• Select a computer video resolution and refresh rate that are compatible with the projector.
• If you are projecting from a computer, display a uniformly patterned image on the screen and manually
adjust the
Tracking
and
Sync
settings.
• If you adjusted the image shape using the projector controls, try decreasing the
Sharpness
setting to
improve image quality.
• If you connected an extension power cable, try projecting without it to see if it caused interference in
the signal.
• Try a different cable.
• Try turning off
Frame Interpolation
, or turn on
Image Enhancement
in the Image menu.
Parent topic:
Solving Image or Sound Problems
Related references
Input Signal Settings - Signal Menu
Supported Video Display Formats
Image Quality Settings - Image Menu
Solutions When the Image is Fuzzy or Blurry
If the projected image is fuzzy or blurry, try the following solutions:
• Adjust the image focus.
• Clean the projector lens.
Note:
To avoid condensation on the lens after bringing the projector in from a cold environment, let the
projector warm up to room temperature before using it.
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