Epson 915 W Manual

							Mode Application
PresentationIdeal  for  making  presentations  using  color  materials
in  a  bright  room.
TheatreIdeal  for  watching  films  in  a  dark  room.  Gives
images  a  natural  tone.
Photo
*1
Ideal  for  projecting  still  pictures,  such  as  photos,  in
a  bright  room.  The  images  are  vivid  and  brought
into  contrast.
Sports
*2
Ideal  for  watching  TV  programmes  in  a  bright
room.  The  images  are  vivid  and  brought  to  life.
sRGBIdeal  for  images  that  conform  to  the  
sRGB
g color
standard.
BlackboardEven  if  you  are  projecting  onto  a  blackboard
(greenboard),  this  setting  gives  your  images  a
natural  tint,  just  like  when projecting  onto  a  screen.
WhiteboardIdeal  for  making  presentations  using  a  whiteboard.
*1This  selection  is  only  available  when  the  input  signal  is  RGB  or  when  the
source  is  USB  Display,  USB,  or  LAN.
*2 This  selection  is  only  available  when  the  input  signal  is  component  video,  or
when  the  source  is  Video.Each  time  you  press  the  [Color  Mode]  button,  the  Color  Mode  name  is
displayed  on  the  screen  and  the  Color  Mode  changes.
Remote control
a
You can set Color Mode from the Configuration menu.
s Image - Color  Mode p.77
Setting  Auto  Iris
By  automatically  setting  the  luminance  according  to  the  brightness  of  the
displayed  image,  it  lets  you  enjoy  deep  and  rich  images.a
Press  the  [Menu]  button.s
 "Using  the  Configuration  Menu"  p.74Using the remote control Using the control panel
b
Select  Auto  Iris from  Image.
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							c
Select  On.
The  setting  is  stored  for  each  Color  Mode.
d
Press  the  [Menu]  button  to  finish  making  settings.a
Auto  Iris  can  only  be  set  when  the  Color  Mode is  Dynamic or
Theatre.
Changing  the  Aspect  Ratio  of  the  Projected  
Image  
You  can  change  the  
Aspect
 Ratio
g of  the  projected  image  to  suit  the  type,
the  ratio  of  height  and  width,  and  the  resolution  of  the  input  signals.
Available  Aspect  Modes  vary  depending  on  the  image  signal  currently  being
projected.
Changing  methods
Each  time  you  press  the  [Aspect]  button,  the  Aspect  Mode  name  is
displayed  on  the  screen  and  the  aspect  ratio  changes.
Remote control
a
You  can  set  the  aspect  ratio  from  the  Configuration  menu.
s Signal - Aspect p.78
Changing  the  aspect  mode  (EB-915W/EB-910W/EB-96W  only)Projecting  images  from  video  equipment  or  from  the  HDMI  port
Each  time  the  [Aspect]  button  on  the  remote  control  is  pressed,  the  aspect
mode  changes  in  the  order  Normal or  Auto, 16:9, Full, Zoom, and
Native.
Example:  1080p  signal  input  (resolution:  1920x1080,  aspect  ratio:  16:9)
A
Normal or Auto
B
16:9
C
Full
D
Zoom
E
Native
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							Projecting  images  from  a  computer
The  following  shows  projection  examples  for  each  aspect  mode.Aspect Mode Input Signal
XGA 1024X768(4:3) WXGA 1280X800(16:10)
Normal16:9FullZoomNative
a
If  parts  of  the  image  are  missing,  set  the  Resolution setting  to  Wide
or  Normal from  the  Configuration  menu,  according  to  the  size  of  the
computer  panel.
s Signal - Resolution p.78
Changing  the  aspect  mode  (EB-925/EB-905/EB-900/EB-95  only)Projecting  images  from  video  equipment
Each  time  the  [Aspect]  button  on  the  remote  control  is  pressed,  the  aspect
mode  changes  in  the  order  4:3 and  16:9.
When  inputting  a  720p/1080i  signal  and  the  aspect  mode  is  set  to  4:3, a 4:3
zoom is applied (the right and left sides of the image are cut off).Example: 720p signal input (resolution: 1280x720, aspect ratio: 16:9)
A
4:3
B
16:9
Projecting  images  from  the  HDMI  port
Each  time  the  Aspect  button  on  the  remote  control  is  pressed,  the  aspect
mode  changes  in  the  order  Auto, 4:3, and 16:9.Example: 1080p signal input (resolution: 1920x1080, aspect ratio: 16:9)
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							A
Auto
B
4:3
C
16:9
Projecting  images  from  a  computer
Each  time  the  [Aspect]  button  on  the  remote  control  is  pressed,  the  aspect
mode  changes  in  the  order  Normal, 4:3, and 16:9.
The  following  shows  projection  examples  for  each  aspect  mode.Aspect Mode Input Signal
XGA 1024X768(4:3) WXGA 1280X800(16:10)
Normal4:316:9
a
If  parts  of  the  image  are  missing,  set  the  Resolution setting  to  Wide
or  Normal from  the  Configuration  menu,  according  to  the  size  of  the
computer  panel.
s Signal - Resolution p.78
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							Useful  Functions
This  chapter  explains  useful  tips  for  giving presentations,  and  the  Security  functions. 
						

							Projecting  Without  a  Computer  (Slideshow)
By  connecting  a  USB  storage  device  such  as  a  USB  memory  or  a  USB  hard
disk  to  the  projector,  you  can  project  the  files  stored  on  the  device  without
using  a  computer.  This  function  is  called  Slideshow.a
•You  may  not  be  able  to  use  USB  storage  devices  that  incorporate
security  functions.
•You  cannot  correct  keystone  distortion  while  projecting  a  Slideshow,
even  if  you  press  the  [
],  [
],  [
],  and  [
]  buttons  on  the
control  panel.
Specifications  for  files  that  can  be  projected  using  Slideshow
Type File Type (Ex-
tension)Notes
Image .jpg The following cannot be projected.
- CMYK color mode formats
- Progressive formats
- Images with a resolution greater than 8192x8192
Due to the characteristics of JPEG files, images may
not be projected clearly if the compression ratio is
too high.
.bmp Cannot project images with a resolution greater
than 1280x800.
.gif•Cannot project images with a resolution greater
than 1280x800.
•Cannot project animated GIFs.
.png Cannot project images with a resolution greater
than 1280x800.
a
•When  connecting  and  using  a  USB-compatible  hard  disk,  make  sure
you  connect  the  AC  adaptor  supplied  with  the  hard  disk.
•The projector does not support some file  systems,  so  use  media  that
has  been  formatted  in  Windows.
•Format  the  media  in  FAT16/32.
Slideshow  examples
Projecting  images  stored  on  USB  storages
 "Projecting  the  selected  image"  p.48
s
 "Projecting  image  files  in  a  folder  in  sequence  (Slideshow)"  p.49
Slideshow  operating  methods
Although  the  following  steps  are  explained  based  on  the  remote  control,
you  can  perform  the  same  operations  from  the  control  panel.
Starting  Slideshow
a
Change  the  source  to  USB.s
 "Switching  to  the  Target  Image  by  Remote  Control"  p.32
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							b
Connect  the  USB  storage  device  or  digital  camera  to  the  projector.s
 "Connecting  USB  Devices"  p.25
Slideshow  starts  and  the  file  list  screen  is  displayed.
•JPEG  files  are  displayed  as  thumbnails  (file  contents  are  displayed
as  small  images).
•Other  files  or  folders  are  displayed  as  icons  as  shown  in  the
following  table.
Icon File Icon File
JPEG  files
*
BMP  files
GIF  files
PNG  files
*When  it  cannot  be  displayed  as  a  thumbnail,  it  is  displayed  as  an  icon.
a
•You  can  also  insert  a  memory  card  into  a  USB  card  reader  and  then
connect  the  reader  to  the  projector.  However,  some  commercially
available  USB  card  readers  may  not  be  compatible  with  the
projector.
•If  the  following  screen  (Select  Drive  screen)  is  displayed,  press  the
[
],  [
],  [
],  and  [
]  buttons  to  select  the  drive
you  want  to  use,  and  then  press  the  [Enter]  button.
•To  display  the  Select  Drive  screen,  position  the  cursor  on  Select
Drive at  the  top  of  the  file  list  screen,  and  then  press  the  [Enter]
button.
Projecting  images
a
Use  the  [
],  [
],  [
],  and  [
]  buttons  to  select  the
file or folder you want to project.
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							a
If  not  all  of  the  files  and  folders  are  displayed  on  the  current
screen,  press  the  [Down]  button  on  the  remote  control,  or
position  the  cursor  on  Next  Page at  the  bottom  of  the  screen
and  press  the  [Enter]  button.
To  return  to  the  previous  screen,  press  the  [Up]  button  on  the
remote  control,  or  position  the  cursor  on  Previous  Page at  the
top  of  the  screen  and  press  the  [Enter]  button.
b
Press  the  [Enter]  button.
The  selected  image  is  displayed.
When  a  folder  is  selected,  the  files  in  the  selected  folder  are
displayed.  To  return  to  the  previous  screen,  position  the  cursor  on
Back  to  Top and  press  the  [Enter]  button.
Rotating  images
You  can  rotate  the  played  images  in  90˚  increments.  The  rotating  function
is  also  available  during  Slideshow.a
Play  images,  or  run  Slideshow.
b
While  projecting,  press  the  [
] or [
] button.
Stopping  Slideshow
To  close  Slideshow,  disconnect  the  USB  device  from  the  USB  port  on  the
projector.  For  digital  cameras,  hard  disks,  and  so  on,  turn  off  the  power  to
the  device  and  then  remove.
Projecting  the  selected  image
AttentionDo  not  disconnect  the  USB  storage  device  while  it  is  being  accessed.
Slideshow  may  not  operate  correctly.a
Start  Slideshow.
The  file  list  screen  is  displayed.s
 "Starting  Slideshow"  p.46
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							b
Press  the  [
],  [
],  [
],  and  [
]  buttons  to  select  the
image  file  you  want  to  project.
c
Press  the  [Enter]  button.
The image is displayed.a
Press  the  [
][
]  buttons  to  move  to  the  next  or  previous
image  file.
d
Press  the  [Esc]  button  to  return  to  the  file  list  screen.
Projecting  image  files  in  a  folder  in  sequence  (Slideshow)
You  can  project  the  image  files  in  a  folder  in  sequence,  one  at  a  time.  This
function  is  called  Slideshow.  Use  the  following  procedure  to  run
Slideshow.a
To  change  files  automatically  when  you  run  Slideshow,  set  Screen
Switching  Time from  Option in  Slideshow  to  anything  other  than  No.
The  default  setting  is  3  seconds.
s "Image  file  display  settings  and  Slideshow  operation  settings"
p.50
a
Start  Slideshow.
The  file  list  screen  is  displayed.s
 "Starting  Slideshow"  p.46
b
Use  the  [
][
][
][
]  buttons  to  position  the  cursor
over  the  folder  for  the  Slideshow  that  you want to run and  press
the  [Enter]  button.
c
Select  Slideshow at the bottom right of the file list screen, and
then  press  the  [Enter]  button.
Slideshow  starts,  and  the  image  files  in  the  folder  are  automatically
projected  in  sequence,  one  at  a  time.
When  the  last  file  is  projected,  the  file  list  is  displayed  again
automatically.  If  you  set  Continuous  Play to  On in  the  Option
window,  projection  starts  again  from  the  beginning  when  it  reaches
the  end.s
 "Image  file  display  settings  and  Slideshow  operation  settings"
p.50
You  can  proceed  to  the  next  screen,  return  to  the  previous  screen,  or
stop  playback  while  projecting  a  Slideshow.
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							a
If  Screen  Switching  Time on  the  Option  screen  is  set  to  No, files do
not  change  automatically  when  you  select  Play  Slideshow.  Press  the
[
]  button,  the  [Enter]  button,  or  the  [Down]  button  on  the  remote
control  to  continue  to  the  next  file.
You can use the following functions when  projecting  an  image  file  with
Slideshow.
•Freezes
 "Freezing  the  Image  (Freeze)"  p.51
•A/V  Mute
s
 "Hiding  the  Image  and  Sound  Temporarily  (A/V  Mute)"  p.51
•E-Zoom
s
 "Enlarging  Part  of  the  Image  (E-Zoom)"  p.53
Image  file  display  settings  and  Slideshow  operation  settings
You  can  set  the  file  display  order  and  Slideshow  operations  on  the  Option
screen.a
Press  the  [
][
][
][
]  buttons  to  position  the  cursor
over  the  folder  where  you  want  to set  display  conditions  and  press
the  [Esc]  button.  Select  Option from  the  submenu  displayed,  then
press  the  [Enter]  button.
b
When the following Option screen is displayed, set each of the
items.
Enable  settings  by  positioning  the  cursor  on  the  target  item  and
pressing  the  [Enter]  button.
The  following  table  shows  the  details  for  each  item.
Display Order
You can select to display the files in Name Order or Date
Order.
Sort Order
You can select to sort the files In Ascending or In
Descending order.
Continuous
Play
You can set whether to repeat the Slideshow.
Screen Switch-
ing Time
You can set the time for a single file to be displayed in
Slideshow. You can set a time between No (0) to 60
Seconds. When you set No, auto play is disabled.
EffectYou can set the screen effects when changing slides.
c
When  you  have  finished  making  settings,  use  the  [
],
[
],  [
],  and  [
]  buttons  to  position  the  cursor  over  OK
and  press  [Enter].
The  settings  are  applied.
If  you  do  not  want  to  apply  the  settings,  position  the  cursor  on
Cancel and  press  the  [Enter]  button.
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