Epson Powerlite 53c Multimedia Projector Users Guide

							Using the Projector25
Adjusting the Image
Once you see your image, you’ll need to make certain adjustments:
■To focus or zoom your image, see below. 
■If the image is too high or too low, you can reposition it. 
See page 26.
■If the image isn’t square, see page 27.
■To select the correct color mode for your image and 
surroundings, see page 28.
Focusing and Zooming Your Image
Rotate the focus ring to sharpen the image.
Rotate the zoom ring to reduce or enlarge the image.
You can also change the image size by moving the projector closer to 
or farther away from the screen. You can use the 
E-Zoom buttons on 
the remote control to zoom in on a portion of the image. See page 33 
for instructions. 
Focus ring
Zoom ring 
						

							26Using the Projector
Adjusting the Height of Your Image
If the image is too low, you can raise it by extending the projector’s feet. 
1. Stand behind the projector. Press the blue foot release levers and 
lift the front of the projector. This unlocks the feet.
2. Once the image is positioned where you want it, release the levers 
to lock the feet in position.
3. To fine-tune the height of the image, rotate the projector’s feet.
If the image is no longer rectangular after raising it, see the next 
section.
Foot 
						

							Using the Projector27
Adjusting the Image Shape
If the projected image isn’t rectangular or has a “keystone” shape, do 
one or more of the following:
■If your image looks like   or  , you’ve placed the 
projector off to one side of the screen, at an angle. Move it directly 
in front of the center of the screen, facing the screen squarely.
■If your image looks like   or  , the Auto Keystone feature 
has been disabled. You can correct this by turning on the Auto 
Keystone feature or by manually adjusting the keystone correction 
value. Follow the directions below:
■To turn on Auto Keystone, press the Menu button on the 
remote control. Use the directional buttons to select the 
Setting menu, then press Enter. Use the directional buttons 
to highlight 
Auto Keystone and to turn the feature on. Press 
the 
Enter button to save your changes, then exit the menu by 
pressing the
 Menu button. (Auto Keystone is not available 
when you’re using ceiling or rear projection.)
■To manually adjust the keystone correction value, press the 
 or   side of the 
Keystone button on the projector to 
correct the shape of the image. After correction, your image 
will be slightly smaller.
You can also perform electronic keystone correction using the 
projector’s Setting menu. See page 45.
MenuA/V Mute
E-ZoomFreeze
S-Video/VideoColor Mode Computer
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EnterDirectional buttons Menu 
						

							28Using the Projector
Adjusting the Color Mode
You may want to adjust the color mode to select a different setting 
that is appropriate for the image you’re projecting and the 
surroundings in which you’re projecting it.
If you’re projecting computer images, the default color mode is 
Normal, which is appropriate for presentations in bright rooms. For 
video or S-Video images, the default color mode is 
Theatre, which 
optimizes video images using natural colors.
You can also select one of these color modes:
To change the color mode, press the 
Color Mode button on the 
remote control. The currently selected setting appears in the upper 
right corner of the screen. You can also use the projector menu system 
to select the Color Mode in the Video menu (see page 40).
Color mode Description
sRGB Use when projecting computer images conforming to 
the sRGB color standard (the default setting when 
projecting from a computer with analog video)
Meeting Use when you want images projected using their 
original tints, without any color enhancements.
Presentation Use when you’re projecting a presentation in a dark 
room.
Game Use when you’re projecting video games in a bright 
room.
MenuA/V Mute
E-ZoomFreeze
S-Video/VideoColor Mode Computer
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ESC AutoEnter
Color Mode 
						

							Using the Projector29
Shutting Down the Projector
When you’ve finished using the projector, follow the recommended 
procedure to shut it down. This extends the life of the lamp and 
protects the projector from possible overheating. 
1. If you’re using a computer, shut it down first.
2. To turn off the projector, press the P 
Power button on the 
projector or remote control. You see a confirmation message. (If 
you don’t want to turn it off, press any other button.)
3. Press the P 
Power button again. The power light flashes orange 
for about forty-five seconds as the projector cools down. When 
the projector has cooled, the orange light stays on and the exhaust 
fan shuts off.
If you want to turn the projector on again, wait until the orange 
light stops flashing. Then press the P 
Power button.
note
When the projector has not 
received any input signals for 
30 minutes, it automatically 
turns off the projector lamp 
and enters “sleep mode.” This 
conserves electricity, cools the 
projector, and extends the life 
of the lamp. If you are done 
using the projector, unplug 
the power cord. If you want 
to start projecting again, press 
the P Power button. Color Mode Computer
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							30Using the Projector4. Retract the front feet as shown.
5. Replace the lens cap and unplug the power cord.
6. If you’re using a VCR or other video source, turn it off after you 
turn off the projector.
7. Disconnect all equipment, and store the projector in the soft case 
that came with it or in a protective case.
caution
To avoid damaging the 
projector or lamp, never 
unplug the power cord 
when the power light is 
green or flashing orange. 
						

							Using the Remote Control31
1
Using the Remote Control
The remote control lets you access your projector’s features from 
anywhere in the room—up to 20 feet away. You can use it to turn 
the projector on and off, zoom in on a portion of your image, and 
control various other features of the projector. 
If you’re using a computer and you’ve connected the mouse cable (as 
described in Chapter 1 or Appendix A), you can use the remote 
control as a wireless mouse.
This chapter covers the following information:
■Using the remote control
■Controlling the picture and sound
■Using the remote control as a wireless mouse 
						

							32Using the Remote Control
Using the Remote Control
Before using the remote control, pull out the tape from the battery 
tray as shown below.
When using the remote control, stand within 20 feet of the projector. 
Point the remote control either at the front or back of the projector or 
at the screen (the projector’s front sensor can detect signals bounced 
off the screen). Press the button for the function you want to use. See 
the following pages for instructions.
Controlling the Picture and Sound
You can use the remote control to select your source, temporarily turn 
off the picture and sound, freeze the action, or zoom in on the picture. 
Make sure you have set up your projector and connected any 
equipment as described in Chapter 1 or Appendix A.
Switching Between Picture Sources
If you’ve connected your projector to a computer and a video source, 
you can use the buttons on the remote control to switch between the 
different sources. 
■Press the Computer button to select your computer source. 
■Press the S-Video/Video button to select an S-Video or standard 
composite video source.
After you select a source, the screen goes dark for a moment before the 
image appears.
note
Most of the projector’s 
features can only be accessed 
with the remote control. To 
avoid losing the remote 
control, place it in the remote 
control storage compartment 
beneath the side of the 
projector.
Tape
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S-Video/VideoColor Mode Computer
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							Using the Remote Control33
Turning Off the Picture and Sound
You can use the A/V Mute button on the remote control to turn off 
the image and sound and darken your screen. This is useful if you 
want to temporarily re-direct your audience’s attention without the 
distraction of a bright screen.
■To turn off the picture and sound, press the A/V Mute button. 
The screen goes dark.
■To turn the image and sound back on, press the button again.
Stopping Action
You can use the remote control to stop the action in your video or 
computer image. 
■Press the Freeze button to stop the action and keep the current 
image on the screen. The sound will continue. 
■Press the Freeze button again to re-start it.
Zooming Your Image
You can zoom in on a portion of the image using the E-Zoom buttons 
on the remote control.
1. Press the 
+ button to zoom in on your image. 
■Press the button repeatedly to enlarge it up to four times in 
24 steps.
■Press and hold the button to zoom in to the size you want.
2. Use the directional buttons to pan around the screen if necessary.
3. Press the 
– button to zoom out. You can press the button 
repeatedly, or press and hold it to zoom all the way out. Press the 
Esc button to return to the original size.
note
You can also have an image, 
such as a company logo, 
display on the screen 
whenever you press the 
A/V Mute button. See 
page 43 for instructions.
MenuA/V Mute
E-ZoomFreeze
S-Video/VideoColor Mode Computer
Page up Page downPower
ESC AutoEnter
Zoom inZoom out
Freeze
Esc 
						

							34Using the Remote Control
Using the Remote Control as a Wireless 
Mouse
When you use the remote control as a wireless mouse, you can control 
your computer or click through slideshow-style presentations (such as 
PowerPoint) from up to 20 feet away. This gives you more flexibility, 
since you don’t need to stand near your computer to change slides. 
To control your computer with the remote, make sure you have 
connected the mouse cable between the projector and your computer 
as described on page 13 (for laptops) or in Appendix A (for other 
systems). 
■To move the mouse pointer on the screen, aim the remote at the 
screen and use the directional buttons to move the cursor. 
■To click (or left-click), press the Enter button.
■To right-click, press the Esc button.
■To double-click, press down twice on the Enter button.
■To click and drag, press down on the Enter button and use the 
directional buttons to move where you want to drag.
■To advance slides in a PowerPoint presentation in Slide Show 
mode, press the 
Page up or Enter button on the remote control. 
Press the 
Page down or Esc button to go back a slide.
MenuA/V Mute
E-ZoomFreeze
S-Video/VideoColor Mode Computer
Page up Page downPower
ESC AutoEnter
Esc Enter
Directional buttons
note
The Page up and Page down 
buttons work only when the 
USB mouse cable is 
connected.