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 sound
■Highlighting your presentation
■Operating two or more projectors with the remote control
note
For information and 
resources to help you give
the most professional 
presentation, be sure to visit 
presentersonline.com.  
						

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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 navigate the 
projector’s help and menu systems; they also let you use the drawing 
tools to highlight your presentation.
For details on using the buttons to control specific features, see the 
following sections: 
■to navigate the projector’s menu system, see page 52
■to use the projector’s help system, see page 94
■to highlight your presentation, see page 46
note
If a button is pressed longer 
than 60 seconds, the remote 
control stops operating to 
conserve power. When you 
release the button, normal 
operation resumes. 
Pointer button 
(controls pointer 
movement)
Esc button Enter button
note
The projector has equivalent 
buttons that you can use on 
its control panel:
Arrow buttons
Enter buttonEsc 
button
Menu 
button 
						

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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 
cloth. If fluid gets on your 
hands, wash immediately.
■Do not expose batteries to 
heat or flame.
■Dispose of used batteries 
according to local 
regulations.
■Remove the batteries if 
you won’t be using the 
projector for a long period of 
time.  
						

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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 equipment connected 
to the 
Computer1, Computer2, Video, and S-Video ports. 
■On the remote control, there are four Source buttons. Use them 
to switch between equipment connected to the port identified on 
each button.
After you select a source, the screen goes dark for a moment before the 
image appears.
Turning Off the Picture and Sound 
You can use the A/V Mute button on the remote control to turn off 
the image and sound and darken your screen. (If you’ve connected an 
external monitor to the projector, it will continue displaying.) This 
feature is useful if you want to temporarily redirect your audience’s 
attention without the distraction of a bright screen. 
■To turn off the picture, press the A/V Mute button. The screen 
goes dark. 
■To turn the image back on, press the button again.
You can also have an image, such as a company logo, display on the 
screen whenever you press the 
A/V Mute button (see page 60).
note
You can use the projector’s 
menus to fine-tune the 
picture and sound quality as 
described in Chapter 4.
Source buttons 
						

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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 area.
2. Use the  pointer button to position the cross-hair.
3. Continue pressing the 
E-Zoom button to enlarge the selected 
area up to 4×.
4. While the image is enlarged, you can:
■Use the  pointer button to pan about.
■Press the E-Zoom button to zoom out. 
5. When done, press the 
ESC button to return to the original size.
note
This function pauses the 
image, but not the sound. 
Also, because the source 
continues to transmit 
signals, you won’t resume 
the action from the point 
you paused it. 
						

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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 change the aspect ratio using the projector’s Signal 
menu. See page 56 for details.
Highlighting Your Presentation
You can display a pointer to call out something on the screen or 
emphasize particular points. There are three pointer shapes you can 
choose from.
Using the Pointer Tool
1. To activate the pointer tool, press the Pointer button on the 
remote control. A pointer appears on the screen.
If you prefer to use a different pointer, see page 47 for instructions 
on changing the pointer shape.
2. Use the  pointer button on the remote control to position the 
pointer on the screen. 
3. When you’re done using the pointer, press the 
Pointer or Esc 
button on the remote control.
Pointer 
						

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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 
If you’re using more than one projector, you can control all the 
projectors—or just selected ones—by using the projector ID system. 
To operate a projector, you have to set the remote control’s ID to 
match that of the projector. Or you can control all the projectors at 
once by setting the remote control’s ID to zero.  
						

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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 ID is zero. This lets you operate any 
projector. To set it to operate a specific projector, follow these steps:
1. Point the remote control at the projector you want to be able to 
operate.
2. Press and hold the 
ID button on the remote control.
note
If you’re using a remote 
control ID other than the 
default ID of zero, you have 
to set the ID each time you 
turn on the projector. 
						

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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 one of these: 
If the message says the remote control is “On,” then you can use 
the remote control to operate that projector. If it says “Off,” then 
you have to change the ID of the remote control and/or projector 
before operation is possible. 
						

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