Chapter 3Basic Operations—ProjectingENGLISH - 49ProjectingCheck the attachment of the Projection Lens(xpage38), external device connection(xpage39), power cord connection(xpage44), and switch on the projector(xpage45)to start projecting. Select the image for projection, and adjust appearance of theprojected image.Selecting the input signalSelect an input signal.1)Press the button on the control panel or the input selection (, *1,, *1, ) buttons on the remote control.fThe image of the signal being input in the selected terminal is projected.*1Only for PT-EZ580, PT-EW640 and PT-EX610AttentionfImages may not be projected properly depending on the external device, or the Blu-ray disc or DVD disc, to be played back.Set the [PICTURE] menu→[SYSTEM SELECTOR].fConfirm the aspect ratio of the projection screen and the image, and switch to an optimum aspect ratio from the [POSITION] menu→[ASPECT].Adjusting the focus, zoom, and shiftIf the projected image or the position is not correct when the positioning of the projector and the screen is correctly installed, adjust the focus,zoom, and shift.Using the control panel1)Press the button on the control panel.fPressing the button changes the adjustment screen in the order of [FOCUS], [ZOOM], and [SHIFT].2)Select each item and pressasqwto adjust it.Using the remote control1)Press the lens (, , ) buttons on the remote control.f button: Adjusts focus.f button: Adjusts zoom.f button: Adjusts shift.2)Select each item and pressasqwto adjust it.CautionDuring the lens shift operation, do not insert your hand in any opening around the lens.Your hand may be caught and result in injuries.NotefWhen the fixed-focus lens (Model No.: ET-ELW21) is attached, the zoom adjustment screen will be displayed. However, operation is notpossible.fUse the fixed-focus lens (Model No.: ET-ELW21) with the lens position set to the home position.(xpage50)fThe adjustment can be performed quickly by pressing and holdingasqwfor at least three seconds.fIt is recommended that images be projected continuously for at least 30 minutes before the focus is adjusted.fOnly [FOCUS] is shown in yellow so that the displayed menu item can be recognized by color, even when the projector is not focused anddisplayed characters are unreadable. (Factory default)The display color of [FOCUS] depends on the setting of the [DISPLAY OPTION] menu→[ON-SCREEN DISPLAY]→[OSD DESIGN].