Epson Powerlite 53c Multimedia Projector Users Guide

							Using the Remote Control35
Replacing the Battery
Follow these steps to replace the battery:
1. Press the tab towards the center of the remote and slide the 
battery tray out of the remote control.
2. Remove the old battery and insert a CR2025 watch battery as 
shown.
3. Slide the battery tray back into the remote until it clicks into 
place.
caution
When replacing batteries, 
take the following 
precautions:
■Replace the battery as soon 
as it runs out. If the battery 
leaks, wipe away battery 
fluid with a soft cloth. If 
fluid gets on your hands, 
wash them immediately.
■Do not expose batteries to 
heat or flame.
■Dispose of used batteries 
according to local regulations.
■Remove the battery if you 
won’t be using the projector 
for a long period of time. 
Tab 
						

							36Using the Remote Control 
						

							Fine-tuning the Projector37
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Fine-tuning the Projector 
You can use the projector’s remote control to access on-screen menus 
to adjust the image, sound, and other features. You can also create 
your own startup screen, and find out how long your lamp has been in 
use. This chapter covers the following information:
■Using the menu system
■Adjusting the image 
■Adjusting the sound 
■Creating your own startup screen
■Customizing projector features
■Viewing lamp usage and other information
■Restoring the default settings 
						

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Using the Projector’s Menu System
The seven projector menus let you adjust and customize the projector 
features from the remote control:
■The Video menu controls the look and quality of the projected 
image. It lets you adjust the image position and fine-tune settings 
such as Brightness, Sharpness, and Contrast.
■The Audio menu controls the volume level and audio input 
setting.
■The Setting menu allows you to set or adjust features such as 
Auto Keystone correction, blank screen color, A/V Mute display, 
and the power management system. 
■The User’s Logo menu lets you capture and store a custom image 
or logo which you can then use as a startup screen or with the 
A/V Mute option. 
■The Advanced menu lets you specify additional projector settings, 
including menu language, startup screen, color setting, and rear or 
ceiling projection.
■The About menu provides information about lamp status and 
computer or video settings.
■The Reset All menu lets you restore the factory defaults for all the 
projector settings. 
						

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Changing Menu Settings
Use the buttons on the remote control to access the menus and change 
settings. Follow these steps:
1. To display the menu screen, press the 
Menu button on the 
remote control. You see the menu screen: 
The seven menus are listed on the left, and the options available 
for the highlighted menu are shown on the right.
2. Press up or down on the directional buttons to scroll through the 
menu list.
3. When the menu you want is highlighted, press the 
Enter button 
to select it. The highlight moves to the first option for that menu. 
4. Use the directional buttons to scroll through the list of options. 
(If a computer or video source isn’t connected, certain options 
may be unavailable.)
5. Use the directional buttons and 
Enter button to change the 
setting for the selected option. Enabled settings are highlighted.
6. Press the 
Esc button to return to the main menu. Your changes 
are saved automatically.
7. Press 
Esc again (or the Menu button) to exit the menu system.
MenuA/V Mute
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If you want to go back to the 
default settings on any menu, 
select Reset, press Enter, 
select Yes, and then press 
Enter. 
						

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Adjusting the Image
The Video menu lets you make adjustments to the projected image. 
The options available in the menu depend on which image source is 
selected: computer or video. 
Repositioning the Image
Follow these steps to fine-tune the image position:
1. Press the 
Menu button. You see the main menu.
2. Press 
Enter to select the Video menu. 
3. Press 
Enter to select the Position option. You see the Position 
adjustment screen.
4. Use the directional buttons to move the image left, right, up, or 
down.
5. When the image is positioned the way you want, press 
Esc.
Adjusting Image Appearance
Follow these steps to adjust the appearance of your image: 
1. Press the 
Menu button. You see the main menu.
2. Press 
Enter to select the Video menu.
3. Use the directional buttons to set the following options:
■Tracking (computer images only)
Removes unwanted vertical lines from a computer image by 
matching the projector’s internal clock to various computer 
signals.
■Sync (computer images only)
Corrects fuzziness or screen flicker by synchronizing the 
projector with the tracking signal sent from the computer.
■Auto Setup (computer images only)
Leave this setting 
ON to automatically optimize the computer 
image. Turn it off if you want to save adjustments you have 
made to the video settings.
note
If you have repositioned the 
image, you can use the 
Auto 
button on the remote control 
to restore the default settings. 
						

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■Color (video only)
Adjusts the depth or intensity of the image.
■Tint (video only)
Adjusts the balance of green to magenta in the image.
■Video Signal (video only)
Leave this setting at 
Auto unless you are using a 60-Hz PAL 
system (select 
PAL60).
■Aspect Ratio (video only)
Set to 
4:3 for letterbox video content and to 16:9 for 
widescreen video content.
■Brightness
Lightens or darkens the overall image.
■Contrast
Adjusts the difference between light and dark areas.
■Sharpness
Sharpens or softens the image.
■Color Mode
Corrects the vividness of image color. You can select from the 
following six settings, and save a different one for each 
computer and/or video source:
sRGB: For standard sRGB computer displays (the default 
when projecting from a computer with analog video)
Normal: For presentations in bright rooms
Meeting: For projecting without color enhancement
Presentation: For presentations in dark rooms
Theatre: For optimizing movie images with natural color
(the default for video or S-Video display)
Game: For optimizing video games in bright rooms 
						

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■Input Signal
Leave this setting on Computer when a computer is 
connected to the 
Computer/Component Video port. When 
a component video source is connected, choose 
YCbCr or 
YPbPr, depending on the type of signals produced by your 
source. (You can tell which setting is correct by the quality of 
the projected image.)
4. When the image is set correctly, press 
Esc or Menu. Your settings 
are automatically saved.
Adjusting the Sound
You can use the Audio menu to adjust the sound volume and switch 
the audio input port.
1. Press the 
Menu button. You see the main menu.
2. Use the directional buttons to highlight 
Audio. You see the 
following:
3. Press 
Enter to select the Audio menu.
4. Use the directional buttons to set the 
Volume.
5. If you’re using a different audio input port than the default port 
for your source, select a different Audio Input setting (either 
Audio 1 or Audio 2).
6. When you’re finished adjusting the sound, press 
Esc or Menu.
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							Fine-tuning the Projector43
Creating Your Own Startup Screen
You can transfer any image on your computer to the projector, and 
then use it as the screen displayed when the projector is not receiving a 
signal. You can also set it to be displayed when you press the 
A/V Mute button, or as a startup screen. The image can be a company 
logo, slogan, photograph, or any other image you want to use.
Capturing the Image
Start by displaying the image you want to use on the projector. You 
can use an image from either a computer or video source such as a 
VCR or digital camera. Then follow these steps to capture the image 
and transfer it to the projector:
1. Press the 
Menu button on the remote control. You see the main 
menu.
2. Use the directional buttons to highlight the 
User’s Logo menu.
3. Press 
Enter to select it. You see a message asking if you want to 
use the present image as a user’s logo.
4. Select 
Yes and press Enter. A selection box displays over the 
image.
5. Use the directional buttons to select the area of the image you 
want to use. Once you have selected the area, press 
Enter.
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							44Fine-tuning the Projector6. When you see the message “Select this image?” select 
Yes and 
press 
Enter. If you want to change the area selected, select No, 
press
 Enter and repeat steps 4 through 6. 
7. Use the directional buttons on the remote control to select a zoom 
rate (display size), and then press 
Enter. 
8. When you see the message “Save image as user’s logo?,” select 
Yes 
and press 
Enter. Saving the logo may take a few minutes. Do not 
use the projector or other sources (computer, video, etc.) while 
the logo is being saved.
9. When you see the message “Completed,” press 
Esc or Menu.
Selecting When the Image Displays 
After your image is saved, you can set it up as the no-signal message 
and/or the screen that’s displayed when you press the 
A/V Mute 
button.
1. Press the 
Menu button to display the main menu (if not already 
displayed).
2. Use the directional buttons to highlight 
Setting.
3. Press 
Enter to select the Setting menu.
4. Use the directional buttons to highlight 
No-Signal Msg.
5. Use the directional buttons to select 
Logo; then press the Enter 
button. This sets your image as the screen displayed when the 
projector is not receiving a signal.
6. If you want to set up your image as the A/V Mute display, use the 
directional
 buttons to move down to A/V Mute.
7. Use the directional buttons to select 
Logo; then press the Enter 
button. This sets your image as the screen displayed when you 
press the 
A/V Mute button.
8. When you’re finished, press
 Esc or Menu.
To test your setting, press the 
A/V Mute button to display your image. 
Press it again to turn off the image.
note
You can also set up your 
image as a startup screen. 
Use the Advanced menu to 
enable the startup screen; see 
page 46.