Epson Powerlite 7000 Users Guide

Focusing and Positioning the Screen Image
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Auto Button
If you are using image input from a computer, you can press the Auto button after fitting the image to the screen. Pressing the Auto button automatically adjusts the computer signal input to the current projector settings.Press the Auto button while the image fills the entire screen of your computer, like a maximized Windows screen. Certain computer input signals may not be totally compatible with Auto button settings, so you...

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Using the Projector
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Controlling the Projector
You can use the control panel on the top of the projector or the remote control to perform the following actions: l
Turn power on or off   
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Select auto-setup for the computer image screen
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Switch between input images (Computer 1, Computer 2, video-computer)
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Access the projector menus for adjustment of image, audio, video, and display settings
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Control resizing
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Control display freeze
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Control display blanking
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Using the Remote Control
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Using the Remote Control  
The remote control uses a line-of-sight infrared signal. To use the remote control, point it towards one of the remote control receivers located at the front and back of the projector.You can use the remote control up to about 30 feet (10 meters) from the projector. (This distance may be shorter if the remote control batteries are low.) Note:
 The projector may not respond to remote control commands in these 
conditions:...

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infrared receiver; or other equipment emitting infrared energy is present (such as a radiant room heater). Remove these conditions to use the remote control or control the projector from a computer.This table summarizes the functions on the remote control.   Button
Function
Video
Switches from computer to video.
Menu
Displays or hides the menu.
Computer
Switches between Computer 1 and Computer 2, and from video to computer.
Auto
Adjusts the...

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Using the Control Panel 
 
You can use the control panel to control the printer instead of the remote control. However, you can program and access the custom features only when you are using the remote control. Resize
Switches the display dot mode and resize mode (for VGA, SVGA and SXGA input).
Custom
Use to assign functions to the Effects keys using the ELP Link II software.
Freeze
Keeps the current computer or video image on the screen.
Mute
Cuts off...

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The following table summarizes the functions on the control panel.   Button
Function
Power
Starts or stops projection.
Video
Switches from computer to video.
Computer
Switches between Computer 1 and Computer 2, and from video to computer.
Menu
Displays or hides the menu.
Up, down arrows (Sync+/Sync-)
Synchronizes the computer’s graphic signal. Use these buttons to adjust an overall image that is fuzzy or streaked, or to select menu items during...

Projector Status Indicators
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Projector Status Indicators
The power and lamp indicators at the top of the projector tell you the projector’s operating status.
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Caution: 
A red indicator warns you if a serious problem occurs. See 
Chapter 6, “Troubleshooting,” for what to do if a warning light comes on.
Power Indicator
 Light status
Meaning
Steady orange 
Sleep mode. (The projector is plugged in, but not projecting.)
Steady green 
Power and lamp are on.
Flashing orange 
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Projection Lamp Indicator
Light status
Meaning
Steady green
Projection lamp is on.
Flashing green
The projector is warming up.
Orange and red flashing alternately
Projection lamp needs replacing.
Flashing orange
Projector lamp is cooling down.
Steady red
Projector lamp has burned out. Replace it to project images.
Flashing red
Problem with projection lamp or lamp power supply.
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3Using the Projector Menus
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he six projector menus enable you to control your projector.
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The Video menu controls the computer image, such as brightness 
and contrast, when the computer is the image source. 
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The Video menu controls the video image, such as brightness and 
color saturation, when the image source is video, such as a VCR.
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The Audio menu controls audio features,...

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Accessing the Main Menu
The projector menus can be accessed using either the projector control panel or remote control.To display the Main menu, first press the Computer or Video button on the control panel or remote control, then press the Menu button. The Main menu appears:Press the Menu button again to hide the menu. 
Changing a Menu Setting
To change a menu setting: 1.
Press the Menu button on the control panel or remote control to...