Images from the projector are out of focus

Make sure the screen is not tilted or curved.
Note: The screen may become curved while rolled up for storage.

• Example of viewing the screen from the front or side.
  
• For example when the screen is not placed flat or leveled.
  

Adjust the installation angle of the unit and be careful of the following points:

• If the screen is not flat or the front of the unit is not parallel to the screen, one side of the image will be large and blurred.
• Avoid using the unit if it is tilted. Only install the unit on a level surface or the ceiling. Installing the unit in such a location may result in uneven color uniformity.
• If the unit is tilted up or down, the image on the screen may be trapezoidal. Position the unit so that the lens is parallel to the screen.

Example images for unsuitable conditions

• A: 15° or more
• B: 10° or more

Adjust the position of the projected image using lens shift and the size of the projected image using lens zoom.
Note: For details on adjusting the position or size of the projected image, refer to the Adjusting the Position of the Projected Image section on the Help Guide.

Before adjusting

Select either of the following:

• Adjusting the focus while projecting the lens focus adjustment window (test pattern)
  You can display the lens focus adjustment window (test pattern) by either of the following methods.
  • On the unit, press the LENS button.
  • On the supplied remote control, press the FOCUS button for VPL-XW7000/VPL-XW6000, or the PATTERN button for VPL-XW5000.
• Adjusting the focus while projecting your preferred image
  The focus is adjustable if you can see the center and four corners of the screen. If you can't see all of them, try 1. Adjust the installation angle of the unit, and 2. Adjusting the position of the image with the unit again.

Adjust the focus

Adjust the focus according to the following steps.

Notes:

• The method to adjust the focus differs depending on the models. For details on adjusting the focus, refer to the Adjusting the Position of the Projected Image section in the Help Guide.
• Below are steps when projecting the blue screen of the test pattern.

1. Adjust the focus roughly to grasp the range in focus while looking at the characters in the center of the screen.
   • Enlarged image of the center of the screen (Big blur)
     
   • Enlarged image of the center of the screen (Good focus)
     
2. Fine-tune the focus.
   Note: If the center and four corners of the screen are not in focus at the same time, check the four corners of the screen. If there are corners where the sharpness is not good, adjust the focus slightly to balance with the four corners.
   • Enlarged image of the corner of the screen (Small blur)
     
   • Enlarged image of the corner of the screen (Good focus)
     
   When the four corners are in focus, finish the adjustment.

The following environment is not suitable because the temperature of the unit and lens is not stable. Make sure there are no problems with the installation environment.

1. Near walls: To maintain the performance and reliability of the unit, leave space between the walls and the unit, as illustrated.
   • Image when viewing the unit from the top
     
     • A: 30 cm (11 7/8 inches)
     • B: 5 cm (2 inches)
   • Image when viewing the unit from the front
     
     • A: 30 cm (11 7/8 inches)
     • B: 15 cm (6 inches)
   Note: The wall on the ventilation holes side may become hot. Air from air conditioners, ventilation holes in this unit, or other devices may cause oscillation on the screen. Be sure only to install this unit where the air from air conditioners or the ventilation holes of these devices reach the front side of this unit.
2. Poorly ventilated location: Leave space of more than 30 cm (11 7/8 inches) around the unit.
   
3. Hot and humid: Do not install the unit near stoves or fan heaters.
   
4. Locations subject to direct cool or warm air from an air-conditioner: Installing the unit in such a location may cause a malfunction due to moisture condensation or a temperature rise.
   

Before adjusting

Before trying the adjusting the focus, a stable room temperature is recommended. Please refrain from changing the air conditioner's setting or opening and closing windows to avoid temperature changes while projecting.

Adjusting the focus

Adjust the focus according to the following steps:
Note: The method to adjust the focus differs depending on the models. For details on adjusting the focus, refer to the Adjusting the Position of the Projected Image section in the Help Guide.

1. Project your favorite image for more than 30 minutes to stabilize the temperature inside the unit and lens.
   
   Note: If you have changed the projection image after projecting the image, adjust the focus in the next step within 15 minutes.
2. Fine-tune the focus.
   Note: If the center and four corners of the screen are not in focus at the same time, check the four corners of the screen. If there are corners where the sharpness is not good, adjust the focus slightly to balance with the four corners.
   • Image when the image is blurred
     
   • Image when the image is in focus
     
   When the four corners are in focus, the adjustment is finished.