Operation
Work with Lamps
This section provides information and procedures for optimizing lamp performance to ensure the
brightest, most uniform image possible for the life of the lamp.
Adjust Lamp Power
1. Tap Menu Tab > Lamp > Lamp Power.
2. Use the slider or enter a value to adjust the lamp power.
3. Tap OK.
Use LampLOC to Adjust the Lamp Position
Use LampLOC to configure the lamp position and geometry when installing a new lamp in the
projector. Before adjusting LampLOC, make sure the following criteria is met:
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The lamp must be On and the douser (shutter) Open during adjustment. A 10-minute warm-up is
recommended.
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Display a white test pattern.
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Perform the LampLOC procedure as described in
Manually Adjust the Lamp Position
1. Tap the Home tab.
2. Tap the Test Pattern list box and select 17pt White Field Test Point.
3. Mount a light meter on a tripod and center it with the lens. The distance from the lens does not
matter. An attenuator or an internal foil aperture may be required
4. Tap Menu Tab > Lamp > LampLOC.
5. Tap the directional arrows to adjust the value displayed in the Z field. The brightness reading in
front of the lens should be maximized.
6. Tap the directional arrows to adjust the values displayed in the X and Y fields. The brightness
reading in front of the lens should be maximized.
7. Repeat steps 5 to 6, but take the readings at the screen instead of at the lens.
View Lamp Information
To view a history of all previously installed lamps, tap Menu Tab > Lamp > Lamp History.
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Calibrate the Lamp
on page 42.
D4K2560 User Manual
020-101076-01 Rev. 1 (06-2013)