Solutions When the Image Brightness or Colors are Incorrect
If the projected image is too dark or light, or the colors are incorrect, try the following solutions:
• Press the Color Mode button on the remote control to try different color modes for the image and
environment.
• Adjust the available settings on the Image menu for the current input source, such as Brightness,
Contrast, Tint, Color Adjustment, and/or Color Saturation.
• Make sure you selected the correct input source on the Signal menu.
• Make sure all the cables are securely connected to the projector and your video device. If you
connected long cables, try connecting shorter cables.
• For computers, check the color balance of your computer's display. (See your computer manual for
details.)
• If the colors are incorrect from a video source, make sure you selected the correct Video Signal
setting.
• If you are using the ECO Power Consumption setting, try selecting Normal in the Settings menu.
• If the image has been progressively darkening, you may need to replace the projector lamp soon.
Parent topic: Solving Image or Sound Problems
Related concepts
Projector Lamp Maintenance
Related references
Input Signal Settings - Signal Menu
Image Quality Settings - Image Menu
Projector Feature Settings - Settings Menu
Solutions When No Image Appears on an External Monitor
If no image appears on a connected external monitor, try the following solutions:
• Make sure a VGA cable is connected to your computer and the projector's Computer1 port.
• Make sure your external monitor's cable is connected to the monitor and to the projector's Monitor
Out port.
Parent topic: Solving Image or Sound Problems
Related tasks
Connecting to an External Computer Monitor
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