Last updated on July 1st, 2021
Projectors are great, but there are some problems that they often experience. One of the most common is trouble focusing, so how do you fix a projector that won’t focus?
There are a few different ways that you can fix a projector that won’t focus, but it is best to begin by adjusting the image focus. Sometimes, if you accidentally touch a button without realizing, you can bump the focus sensors on the projector. This will prevent your projector from focusing. If this has happened, it is the easiest thing to fix, which is why you should start here.
If this isn’t the problem, then you should move onto the next solution.
Something else that can prevent your projector from focusing is dust and debris on the lens. It is possible for dust to stick to both the inside and the outside of the lens, both of which can prevent your projector from focusing. To solve this problem, you should take a microfiber cloth that has been squirted with lens cleaner, then rub in circular motions on both sides of the lens.
The outside of the lens is easy to access, but to clean the inside you will need to take the projector apart. So, it is best to start on the outside of the lens.
Finally, your projector might also not be focusing because the ‘focus’ settings are not adjusted properly for the space you are in. All projectors come with focus settings so that you can use them in different spaces. So, if you have previously used your projector in a large space, and are now in a small space, this could prevent your projector from focusing.
Most projectors have a focus adjustment screen, which allows you to adjust the focus using the arrow buttons on your projector’s remote.
If none of these methods work, then it is best to contact the manufacturer of your projector, as there could be a production issue preventing your projector from focusing.
How do you fix a motion blur on a projector?
Something that is easily confused with a projector that won’t focus is motion blur. Motion blur is a problem where the image displayed from the projector softens whenever there is a movement on the screen. So, it can become a real issue when you are watching a video on the screen as there is likely to be a lot of movement on the screen.
This is why it is very common for motion blur and inability to focus to be confused with one another.
Motion blur is caused by an issue with the LCD and LCoS displays of your projector. Due to this, it is much more difficult to fix than an issue with your projector failing to focus. A lot of people do not notice motion blur, but once you do notice it, it is something that is hard to ignore. This is why you might want to fix it.
It is very difficult to fix motion blur completely, but reducing it is easy enough. The best way to do this is by altering your ISO settings. If you choose a higher ISO setting, then the exposure of the projector will become better balanced. This will cause the picture to become sharper, and the motion blur will become less noticeable. However, this will not completely fix it.
Unfortunately, your projector might experience motion blur simply because of the make and model that you have bought. Different manufacturers produce different styles of projectors, with some producing DLP projectors over LCD models. Side by side, DLP projectors have a much sharper picture, so they will experience less motion blur.
So, if you have previously used a DLP projector, then you may be more likely to notice the motion blur on your new LCD projector. However, this blur is something that you simply have to learn to live with. But, most of the time, motion blur will only occur during very fast motions, so most of the time you won’t be able to notice it.
Why does my projector look fuzzy?
There are lots of reasons why the display of your projector might appear fuzzy. As we have said, this could be an issue with the projector’s focus or with motion blur. But, these aren’t the only possible causes of fuzziness. So here are some other possible causes.
Something else that could make your projector display look fuzzy is the keystone measurements being incorrect. The keystone measurements are an adjustment angle, and if this is incorrect, it can distort your entire image, causing it to become pixelated and fuzzy.
This is very common if you have switched the location where you are using your projector, or have bought a new projector, as the keystone angle for one space will not be the same for another.
So, it is very important that you use the screen fit feature every single time that you use your projector in a new space. You should also ensure that your projector is an appropriate length away from the screen that you are projecting onto, as this could also cause it to become fuzzy.
But this isn’t the only thing that can make your projector look fuzzy. If you are trying to project images, and find that they are all projecting blurry, then it is likely that the problem is the images. Not your projector. In a situation where images are blurring when displayed on a screen, this is usually caused by the images being too small for the size of the projector.
Images are scaled up when they are projected onto a screen. But, for this to be done successfully, the images have to be fairly large in the first place. Otherwise, they will become pixelated when they are enlarged onto the screen, causing the picture to appear fuzzy.
So, your projector might appear fuzzy because it is out of focus, or because it is experiencing motion blur, or due to a variety of other reasons. But, if you feel that something isn’t right with your projector, then you should contact your manufacturer.
