Epson Powerlite 6110i Multimedia Projector Users Guide

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Using the Remote Control
The remote control lets you access your projector’s features from 
anywhere in the room—up to 33 feet away. For example, you can turn 
the projector on and off, preview and switch between picture sources, 
turn off picture and sound, freeze the presentation, zoom in on a 
portion of your image, and access the menu system. (The projector 
menus let you adjust many projector settings; see Chapter 4).
This chapter covers:
■Using the remote control
■Controlling the picture and...

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Using the Remote Control
Before using the remote, make sure batteries are installed as described 
on page 43. Then, refer to the tips below:
■Point the remote control either at the front or back of the 
projector, or at the screen.
■Stand within about 30 feet of the projector.
■Avoid using the remote under bright fluorescent lamps or in 
direct sunlight, or the projector may not respond properly.
Using the Navigation Buttons
The remote control has various buttons that let you...

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Replacing the Batteries 
The remote control uses two AAA alkaline batteries. Follow these 
steps when you need to replace them:
1. Press in the tab to remove the battery cover.
2. Remove the old batteries, then insert the new ones as shown.
3. Replace the battery cover. (It should click into place.)
caution
When replacing batteries, 
take the following 
precautions:
■Replace the batteries as 
soon as they run out. If the 
batteries leak, wipe away 
battery fluid with a soft...

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Controlling the Picture and Sound
You can use the remote control to select your picture sources, 
temporarily turn off the picture and sound, freeze the action, zoom in 
on the picture, and adjust the volume. 
Switching Between Picture Sources
If your projector is connected to more than one computer and/or 
video source, you can switch between the different sources: 
■On the projector’s control panel, there is a Source Search 
button. Press the button to switch between...

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Stopping Action
You can use the remote control to stop the action in your video or 
computer image. 
■Press the Freeze button to stop the action and keep the current 
image on the screen. The sound continues. 
■Press the Freeze button again to restart it.
Zooming Your Image 
You can zoom in on a portion of the image using the E-Zoom buttons 
on the remote control.
1. Press the 
E-Zoom  button on the remote control. 
You see a cross-hair indicating the center of the zoom-in...

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Changing the Image’s Aspect Ratio
If you’re projecting a widescreen format image, you can use the 
Aspect button on the remote control to change the aspect (width to 
height) ratio from 
4:3. 
You can change video images to 
16:9 (widescreen format), or 16:9 
(Up)
 or 16:9 (Down) (to accommodate subtitles or supertitles). 
You can change computer images to 
16:9 (widescreen format) or 
Normal.
Press the 
Aspect button again to cycle through the available options.
You can also...

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Changing the Pointer Shape
Follow the steps below to change the pointer shape.
1. Press the 
Menu button on the remote control, highlight the 
Settings menu, and press Enter. 
You see this screen:
2. Highlight 
Pointer Shape and press Enter.
3. Select the pointer you would like to use, then press 
Enter to 
select it.
4. When you have finished selecting a pointer shape, press the 
Menu 
button to exit the menu system. 
Operating Two or More Projectors with 
the Remote Control...

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Setting the Projector ID
The projector’s default ID is set to Off. This lets it respond to 
commands from any remote control. To change the ID, follow these 
steps:
1. Press the 
Menu button on the remote control. You see the 
projector’s menu screen. 
2. Select 
Extended > Projector ID.
3. Use the  pointer button to highlight the new ID, and press 
Enter to select it.
4. When done, press 
Menu to exit the menu system.
Setting the Remote Control ID
The remote control’s default...

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3. While holding the ID button, press a numbered button on the 
remote control (0 through 9) to select the desired ID. Select zero 
to control all projectors, or select a number to match the ID of the 
projector(s) you want to operate.
After setting the ID, you can check whether the remote control works 
with a specific projector:
1. Point the remote control at the projector you want to check.
2. Press the 
ID button on the remote control. You see a message on 
the screen like...

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