Epson Powerlite 6100i Multimedia Projector Users Guide

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What To Do If You See a Blank Screen
If you see a blank screen or a blue screen with the No Signal message, 
try the following:
■Make sure the cables are connected correctly, as described in 
Chapter 1.
■Make sure the P Power light is green and not flashing and the 
lens cap is off. 
■If you’ve connected more than one computer and/or video 
source, you may need to press the 
Source Search button on the 
projector’s control panel or one of the 
Source buttons on remote 
control to select the...

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Display utility. In the Display 
Properties dialog box, click the 
Settings tab, then click 
Advanced. The method for adjusting the settings varies by 
brand; you may need to click a 
Monitor tab, then make sure the 
external Monitor port is set as your primary display and/or 
enabled. See your computer’s documentation or online help for 
details. 
If you’re using Macintosh OS X:
You may need to set up your system to display on the projector screen 
as well...

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If you’re using OS 8.6 to OS 9.x:
You may need to set up your system to display on the projector screen 
as well as the LCD screen. Follow these steps:
1. From the Apple menu, select 
Control Panels, then click 
Monitors or Monitors and Sound.
2. Click the Arrange icon.
3. Drag one monitor icon on top of the other. 
If the Arrange option isn’t available, you may need to select one of the 
Simulscan resolution settings:
1. Click the 
Monitor icon. 
2. Select a 
Simulscan resolution as shown....

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Adjusting the Image
Once you see your image, you 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 35.
■If the image isn’t square, see page 36.
■If a computer image displays incorrectly, see page 38. 
If you need to fine-tune the image and/or sound, see Chapter 4.
Focusing and Zooming Your Image
Open the lens access door, then do the following:
■Use the Focus ring on the projector to sharpen...

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Adjusting the Height of Your Image
If the image is too low on the screen, you can use the front adjustable 
feet to raise it. 
1. Lift the front of the projector and turn the front feet to adjust the 
position of the projected image. 
2. If necessary, you can fine-tune the height by turning the 
projector’s front feet without lifting the front of the projector.
Raising the projector causes the image to distort or “keystone,” but 
you can correct the shape as described in the next section....

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Adjusting the Image Shape
In most cases, you can maintain a square or rectangular image by 
placing the projector directly in front of the center of the screen with 
the base of the lens level with the bottom of the screen. 
If the projector is slightly tilted (within a range of 30° up or down), 
you can use the 
Keystone keys on the projector’s control panel or the 
projector’s Keystone menu (see “Using Keystone Correction” on 
page 37) to correct vertical keystone distortion.
If your image...

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Using Keystone Correction
To adjust your image when it is wider on one side, do the following:
■Press the   or   buttons on the projector until you are 
satisfied with the shape of the image.
■Or press the Menu button on the remote control, select the 
Settings menu, and press Enter. From the Settings menu, select 
Keystone and press Enter. Use the   pointer button on the 
remote control to adjust the keystone setting as needed. 
note
The image will be slightly 
shorter after adjusting....

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Correcting Computer Images
If you’re connected to a computer and the image doesn’t look right, 
press the 
Auto button on the remote control (or the Auto/Enter 
button on the projector’s control panel). This automatically resets the 
projector’s tracking, sync, resolution, and position settings.
If vertical stripes appear in the projected image and the 
Auto button 
doesn’t correct the problem, adjust the projector’s Tracking setting. 
See page 106 for instructions.
If the image appears...

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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. Turn off and disconnect any equipment plugged into the 
projector. 
2. To turn off the projector, press the P
Power button twice.
3. When the PPower light is steady orange, you can unplug the 
projector. 
With Epson’s exclusive Instant Off
™ technology, there’s no 
cool-down...

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