Epson Powerlite 6110i Multimedia Projector Users Guide

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Configuring the Projector 
You can use the projector’s on-screen menus to adjust the image, 
sound, and other features. This chapter covers the following 
information: 
■Using the menu system
■Adjusting color and clarity
■Adjusting the input signal
■Customizing projector features
■Selecting projector setup options
■Selecting network settings
■Viewing lamp usage and other information
■Using the projector’s security features 

52Configuring the Projector
Using the Menu System
You can use the remote control (or the projector’s control panel) to 
access the menu system and change settings. Follow these steps:
1. To display the menu screen, press the 
Menu button. 
You see a menu screen similar to the one shown below (the 
settings may differ from those shown here, depending on the 
selected input source):
The menus are listed on the left, and the options available for the 
highlighted menu are shown on the right.
2. Use the...

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4. After highlighting the option you want to adjust, use the 
pointer button to change the setting. In some cases, you may 
have to press the 
Enter button to see a sub-screen for changing 
the setting. 
■Press the left or right side of the  pointer button to adjust
a slider bar.
■To select from two or more settings, use the  pointer 
button to highlight the desired setting, then press 
Enter. 
5. After changing the settings, press the 
Esc button to save your 
changes and...

54Configuring the Projector
Adjusting Colors and Clarity
The Image menu lets you make adjustments to the colors of the 
projected image and fine-tune brightness, contrast, and sharpness. 
The options available depend on which image source is selected.
1. Press the 
Menu button on the remote control, then press the 
Enter button to select the Image menu. 
You see the Image menu screen. (The actual settings may vary, 
depending on the selected input source. The Image menu below is 
for a component video,...

Configuring the Projector55 sRGB:
 For projecting standard sRGB computer displays.
Blackboard: Fixed color mode for projecting against a green 
blackboard.
■Brightness 
Lightens or darkens the overall image.
■Contrast
Adjusts the difference between light and dark areas. 
■Color Saturation
Adjusts the depth or intensity of the image colors.
■Tint
Adjusts the tint of the image (not available for RGB video 
images). 
■Sharpness
Adjusts the sharpness of the image.
■Color Adjustment
Adjusts the temperature...

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Adjusting the Input Signal
1. Press the Menu button on the remote control, highlight Signal, 
then press the 
Enter button to select the Signal menu. 
You see one of the following screens:
Computer (analog RGB) and RGB video
Component video
Composite video and S-Video 

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2. Use the  pointer button to highlight menu items, then press 
the 
Enter button to select from any of the following options:
■Auto Setup (computer images)
Leave this setting 
On to automatically optimize the computer 
image when you switch to a computer source. Turn it 
Off if 
you want to save adjustments you have made to the video 
settings below.
■Tracking (computer images)
Removes unwanted vertical lines from a computer image by 
matching the projector’s internal clock...

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■Video Signal (composite and S-Video)
Leave this setting at 
Auto unless you are using a 60-Hz PAL 
system (select 
PAL60).
■Aspect (video)
Sets the image’s aspect ratio (ratio of width to height). Select 
4:3 for normal computer content, 4:3 for letterbox video 
content, 
16:9 for widescreen video content, or 16:9 (Up) or 
16:9 (Down) for video content with subtitles or supertitles. 
3. When you’re finished, press 
Esc or Menu.
Customizing Projector Features
The Settings menu...

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■Operation Lock
In Full Lock mode, disables all of the projector’s buttons, 
including the P Power button. In 
Partial Lock mode, 
disables all of the projector’s buttons except the P Power 
button. Changes to this setting take effect after you restart the 
projector. (After you turn off the projector, wait for the 
PPower light to turn solid orange before turning it 
on again.)
■Pointer Shape
Lets you select from three different pointer shapes. The 
Password Protect function...

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Selecting Projector Setup Options
Use the Extended menu to customize the way you set up the 
projector. You can configure the projector for rear and/or ceiling 
projection, change the language for the menus and messages, set the 
screen background color, capture and store a custom image or logo for 
the startup screen, and set up the projector for network use.
1. Press the 
Menu button on the remote control, highlight 
Extended, then press the Enter button to select the...