Epson Powerlite 703c Multimedia Projector Users Guide

Using the Projector25
Shutting Down the Projector
When you’ve finished using the projector, follow the recommended 
procedure to shut it down. This extends the life of the lamp and 
protects the projector from possible overheating. 
1. If you’re using a computer, shut it down first.
2. To turn off the projector, press the red 
Power button on the 
projector or remote control. You see a confirmation message. (If 
you don’t want to turn it off, press any other button.)
3. Press the 
Power button again. The...

26Using the Projector 

3
Using the Remote Control27
Using the Remote Control
The remote control lets you access your projector’s features from 
anywhere in the room—up to 30 feet away. You can use it to turn 
the projector on and off, zoom in on a portion of your image, and 
highlight your presentation. 
If you’re using a computer and you’ve connected the mouse cable (as 
described in Chapter 1 or Appendix A), you can use the remote 
control as a wireless mouse.
This chapter covers the following information:

Turning on and...

28Using the Remote Control
Turning On and Using the Remote 
Control
Before using the remote control, you need to install its batteries and 
turn it on as described below. 
Installing Batteries 
Follow these steps to install or replace the batteries:
1. Press the tab to release the 
battery compartment cover.
2. Remove the cover and insert 
the two AA batteries included 
with the projector as shown.
3. Replace the battery 
compartment cover.
Turning On the Remote Control
Make sure batteries are installed....

Using the Remote Control29
Using the Remote Control
When using the remote control, stand within 30 feet of the projector. 
Point the remote control either at the front or back of the projector or 
at the screen (the projector’s front sensor can detect signals bounced 
off the screen). 

Press the button for the function you want to use. See the 
following pages for instructions.

For some functions, you need to use the Enter button like a 
mouse to navigate on the screen. Press the edge of the button...

30Using the Remote Control
Controlling the Picture and Sound
You can use the remote control to select your source, adjust the 
volume, temporarily turn off the picture and sound, freeze the action, 
zoom in on the picture, or display a picture-in-picture video image. 
Make sure you have set up your projector and connected any 
equipment as described in Chapter 1 or Appendix A.
Switching Between Picture Sources
If you’ve connected your projector to a computer and/or video 
sources, you can use the buttons...

Using the Remote Control31
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. This is useful if you 
want to temporarily re-direct 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.
Stopping Action
You can use the remote control to stop the action in your video or...

32Using the Remote Control
Resizing the Image
Some computer images need to be resized to display in the projector’s 
native format—1024 × 768 pixels. If only part of your computer 
image is displayed, you can correct it with the 
Resize button. 

Press the Resize button on the remote control. The screen image 
is automatically compressed.

Continue pressing the Resize button to pan around the screen in 
the original resolution. 
If you’re projecting from video equipment, pressing the 
Resize 
button...

Using the Remote Control33
3. When the window is located and sized the way you want, press 
the 
Enter button. The menu disappears, and your video plays on 
the screen.
4. When you’re finished viewing the picture-in-picture, press the 
P in P button again. The video window disappears.
Highlighting Your Presentation
You can highlight areas on the screen using the numbered buttons on 
the remote control. You can use these “special effects” features to 
annotate your presentation slides or call attention to...

34Using the Remote Control
Using the Pointer
You can use the pointer tool to place an arrow anywhere on your 
screen.
1. To activate the pointer tool, press button 
1 on the remote control. 
A yellow arrow appears in the upper left corner of the screen. 
2. Press the side of the 
Enter button (or grasp it between your 
thumb and finger) to move the arrow wherever you want it.
3. To “paste” the pointer on the screen, press down in the center of 
the 
Enter button. You can then continue to work with...