User manual INFOCUS X17

[. . . ] Table of contents Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Projector features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Shipping contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Projector exterior view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] You can further magnify the picture while searching for details. Selecting the aspect ratio The 'aspect ratio' is the ratio of the image width to the image height. Most analog TV and computers are in 4:3 ratio, which is the default for this projector, and digital TV and DVDs are usually in 16:9 ratio. With the advent of digital signal processing, digital display devices like this projector can dynamically stretch and scale the image output to a different aspect than that of the image input signal. To change the projected image ratio (no matter what aspect the source is): 1. 26 Press MENU/EXIT and then press highlighted. / 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. Presentation mode: Is designed for presentations. 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. [. . . ] Please contact your dealer for assistance. The projector needs 90 seconds to cool down. Please contact your dealer for assistance. Status & Description Power events Orange Orange Green Flashing Green Orange Flashing Orange Off Off Off Orange Off Off Off Off Off Orange Flashing Off Off Lamp events Orange Flashing Off Off Off Red Red Thermal events Off Off Off Off Red Red Red Green Green Green Orange Orange Orange Off Off Red Red Red Red Red Red Red Red Red Red Red Red Red Green Green Off Red Green Orange Red Green Orange The projector has shutdown automatically. If you try to Red re-start the projector, it will shutdown again. [. . . ]