21. Introduction Introduction to the ProjectorThis section introduces you to your new projector and describes the features and controls.Congratulations on Your Purchase of the ProjectorThis projector is one of the very best projectors available today. The projector enables you to project precise imagesup to 500 inches across (measured diagonally) from your PC or Macintosh computer (desktop or notebook), VCR,DVD player, or document camera.You can use the projector on a tabletop or cart, you can use the projector to project images from behind the screen,and the projector can be permanently mounted on a ceiling*1. The remote control can be used wirelessly.*1 Do not attempt to mount the projector on a ceiling yourself.The projector must be installed by qualified technicians in order to ensure proper operation and reduce the riskof bodily injury.In addition, the ceiling must be strong enough to support the projector and the installation must be in accordancewith any local building codes. Please consult your dealer for more information.Features you’ll enjoy:• Liquid crystal type high brightness/high resolution projectorModel LCD panel Resolution Aspect RatioPA600X 0.79" (with MLA) 1024 × 768 dots 4:3PA500X 0.79" (with MLA) 1024 × 768 dots 4:3PA550W 0.75" (with MLA) 1280 × 800 dots 16:10PA500U 0.76" (with MLA) 1920 × 1200 dots 16:10The PA600X/PA500X/PA550W projectors cover input signals up to WUXGA (1920 × 1200 dots) thanks to theAdvanced AccuBlend function.• Wide range of optional lenses selectable according to the place of installationThis projector supports 5 types of optional lenses, providing a selection of lenses adapted to a variety of placesof installation and projection methods.In addition, the lenses can be mounted and removed in one touch.Note that no lens is mounted upon shipment from the factory. Please purchase optional lenses separately.• Lens shift function for easily adjusting the position of the projected imageThe position of the projected image is moved by turning the two dials on the projector’s front, one for the verticaldirection, one for the horizontal direction.• 360° installation angle (tilt-free)The projector can be installed at any angle (360°).Note, however, that the “fan mode” setting must be changed according to the angle of installation.Also, the projector cannot be installed tilted to the left or right.• Wide range of input/output connectors (HDMI, DisplayPort, BNC, etc.) and built-in monaural speakerThe projector is equipped with a variety of input/output connectors: computer (analog), 5-core BNC, HDMI,DisplayPort, Video, S-Video, etc. (The computer (analog) and BNC connectors also support component inputs.)The projector’s HDMI and DisplayPort input connectors support HDCP.The projector is also equipped with a built-in 10W monaural speaker.• High picture quality processing circuitIDT HQV processing technology is used to project high quality images.• Energy-saving design with a standby power consumption of 0.2 wattsWhen the on-screen menu’s standby mode is set to “Power Saving”, the power consumption in the standby modeis 0.2 watts.