A projector is provided which includes a first light source device configured to emit light in a first wavelength range, a first wheel having formed thereon a plurality of light source segments configured to emit lights in different wavelength ranges upon receiving light in the first wavelength range, a second wheel having formed thereon a plurality of areas configured to dim light emitted from the first wheel, a display device onto which light emitted from the second wheel is shined to thereby form image light, and a processor configured to control the first light source device, the first wheel and the second wheel in a synchronized fashion, wherein the processor performs a masking process on the image light when either or both of a rotation frequency difference and a phase shift between the first and the second wheels are predetermined thresholds or greater.