Epson Powerlite 6110i Multimedia Projector Users Guide

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3. Press the orange PPower button on top of the projector—or 
press the P
Power button on the remote control.
(If this is your first time using the remote control, make sure the 
batteries are installed; see page 43.) 
The PPower light flashes green as the projector warms up, and 
an image begins to appear. When the PPower light stops flashing 
and remains green (in about 20 seconds) the projector is ready 
for use. 
4. If you’ve connected a Windows-based computer to the projector, 
you may...

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Selecting the Image Source
Selecting the image source lets you switch between images input from 
different pieces of equipment connected to the projector (such as a 
computer or DVD player). 
If you don’t see the image you want, select it using the 
Source 
Search 
button on the projector or the Source buttons on the 
remote control. 
The 
Source buttons work as follows:
■Use the Source Search button to switch between equipment 
connected to the 
Computer1, Computer2, Video, and...

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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.
■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...

34ProjectingFrom the Control Panel, open the 
Display utility. In the Display 
Properties window, 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 Mac OS X:
You may need to set up your system to display on the projector screen 
as well as the LCD...

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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 36.
■If the image isn’t square, see page 37.
■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 become “keystone” shaped, 
but you can correct the distortion by pressing the   or...

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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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■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. 
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  Enter button 
on the projector’s control panel). This automatically resets the 
projector’s tracking,...

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Shutting Down the Projector
When you’re finished using the projector, follow the steps below 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. When...

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