Epson Powerlite 53c Multimedia Projector Users Guide
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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
Fine-tuning the Projector37 1 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
38Fine-tuning the Projector 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.
Fine-tuning the Projector39 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 E-ZoomFreeze S-Video/VideoColor Mode Computer Page up Page downPower ESC AutoEnter MenuDirectional buttons Video Audio Setting Users Logo Advanced About Reset All Color Mode Color Mode Position Tracking Sync . Brightness Contrast Sharpness : : : : : Select Adjust 0000 0 0 0 0 0 + - + - 0 0+ - [Normal ][Normal ]: :Input Signal Auto Setup ResetExecuteONOFF : :Select[Computer ] [ ]: Enter [ ]: Select[Menu]: Exit Menus Menu options note If you want to go back to the default settings on any menu, select Reset, press Enter, select Yes, and then press Enter.
40Fine-tuning the Projector 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.
Fine-tuning the Projector41 ■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
42Fine-tuning the Projector ■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. + - Volume ResetExecute 10 10VideoAudio Setting Users Logo Advanced About Reset All:: Audio InputAudio 1Audio 2 [Menu]: Exit[ ]: Enter [ ]: Select
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. ExecuteExecute Video Audio Setting Users Logo Advanced About Reset All [ ]: Execute[Menu]: Exit[ ]: Select
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.