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 correct source. (Allow a few seconds for the 
projector to sync up after pressing the button.)
■If you’re using a PC notebook, press the function key on your 
keyboard that lets you display on an external monitor. It may be 
labelled 
CRT/LCD or have an icon such as  . You may have 
to hold down the 
Fn key while pressing it. Allow a few seconds for 
the projector to sync up after changing the setting.
The Projector and Notebook Don’t Display the 
Same Image
If you’re projecting from a notebook, and you can’t see your image on 
the screen and on your computer at the same time, follow these 
guidelines.
If you’re using a PC notebook:
■On most systems, there’s a function key that lets you toggle 
between the LCD screen and the projector, or display on both at 
the same time. It may be labelled 
CRT/LCD or with an icon such 
as  . You may have to hold down the 
Fn key while pressing 
it. Allow a few seconds for the projector to sync up after changing 
the setting. 
■If the function key doesn’t permit you to display simultaneously 
on both screens, you should check your monitor settings to make 
sure both the LCD screen and the external monitor port are 
enabled. 
No Signal 
						

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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 as the LCD screen. Follow these steps:
1. From the Apple menu, select 
System Preferences, then select 
Displays.
2. Make sure the 
VGA Display dialog box is selected.
3. Click the 
Arrange tab.
4. Make sure the 
Mirror Displays checkbox is selected.
Select the 
VGA Display 
dialog box
Make sure 
Mirror Displays 
is checked 
						

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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. (Allow a few seconds for 
the projector to sync up after making the selection.) 
Click here
Drag one monitor
icon on top of
the other
Select a 
Simulscan 
resolution
Click here 
						

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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 the image.
■Use the Zoom ring on the projector to reduce or enlarge the 
image. Move the tab toward the 
W to increase the size, and 
toward the 
T to decrease it.
If the image still isn’t large enough, you may need to move the 
projector farther away from the screen. You can also use the 
E-Zoom 
buttons on the remote control to zoom in on a portion of the image. 
See page 45 for instructions. 
Zoom ring Focus ring 
						

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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.
Turn to adjust 
image height 
						

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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 is shaped like   or  , you’ve placed the projector off 
to one side of the screen at an angle. Place it directly in front of the 
center of the screen, facing the screen squarely.
Corrected image Projector tilted up Projector tilted down 
						

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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. 
Keystone 
buttons 
						

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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 fuzzy or flickers and the 
Auto button doesn’t 
correct the problem, adjust the projector’s Sync setting. See page 106 
for instructions.
Adjusting the Volume
You can use the buttons on the remote control or projector to increase 
or decrease the volume for the projector’s built-in speaker or external 
speakers connected to the projector. Press the   button to increase 
the volume, or the   button to decrease it.
note
You must be projecting an 
image for this button to have 
any effect. The 
Auto button 
works only with computer 
images.
Make sure Auto Setup is 
turned on to adjust the 
source automatically; see 
page 55.
note
You can also adjust the 
volume using the projector’s 
menu system. See page 57. 
						

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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 period, so you can pack and go immediately after 
turning off the projector.
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 want 
to start projecting again, 
press the P
Power button. 
If you are done using the 
projector, unplug the power 
cord. To turn off sleep mode, 
see page 59.
Turn off this product when 
not in use to prolong the life 
of the projector.
Power button
caution
To avoid damaging the 
projector or lamp, never 
unplug the power cord when 
the P Power light is green 
or flashing orange. 
						

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