Epson Powerlite 715c Multimedia Projector Users Guide

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Adjusting the Image
The Video menu lets you make adjustments to the projected image. 
The options available in the menu depend on which source is selected: 
standard computer video, EasyMP, composite or S-Video, or 
component video.
 
Position
Tracking
Sync.
Brightness
Contrast
Sharpness
Gamma
Input Signal
Auto Setup
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Repositioning the Image
Follow these steps to fine-tune the image position:
1. Press the 
Menu button. You see the main menu.
2. Press 
Enter to select the Video menu. 
3. Press 
Enter to select the Position option. You see the following 
on the right side of the screen:
4. Use the 
Enter button to move the image left, right, up, or down.
5. When the image is positioned the way you want, press 
Esc.
Adjusting Image Appearance
Follow these steps to adjust the appearance of your image: 
1. Press the 
Menu button. You see the main menu.
2. Press 
Enter to select the Video menu.
3. Use the 
Enter button to set one of the following options:

Tracking (computer images only)
Removes unwanted vertical lines from a computer image by 
matching the projector’s internal clock to various computer 
signals.

Sync (computer images only)
Corrects fuzziness or screen flicker by synchronizing the 
projector with the tracking signal sent from the computer.

Brightness
Lightens or darkens the overall image.

Contrast
Adjusts the difference between light and dark areas.
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If you have repositioned the 
image, you can use the 
Auto button on the remote 
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Color (composite video or S-Video only)
Adjusts the depth or intensity of the image.

Tint (video only)
Adjusts the balance of green to magenta in the image.

Sharpness
Sharpens or softens the image.

Gamma
Choose Dynamic for computer images with bright colors 
(such as charts or graphs), 
Normal for the default, or Natural 
to enhance video images. 

Input Signal 
Leave this setting on RGB when a computer is connected to 
the 
Computer/Component Video port. When a component 
video source is connected, choose 
YCbCr or YPbPr, 
depending on the type of signals produced by your source. 
(You can tell which setting is correct by the quality of the 
projected image.)

Auto Setup
Leave this setting ON to automatically optimize the computer 
image. Turn it off if you want to save adjustments you have 
made to the video settings.
4. When the image is set correctly, press 
Esc or Menu. Your settings 
are automatically saved.
Adjusting the Sound
You can use the Audio menu to adjust the sound volume or 
treble/bass balance.
1. Press the 
Menu button. You see the main menu.
2. Use the 
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You see the following:
3. Press 
Enter to select the Audio menu.
4. Use the 
Enter button to set the following options:

Volume

Tone (treble/bass balance)
5. When you’re finished adjusting the sound, press 
Esc or Menu.
Customizing the Highlighting Tools
The highlighting tools let you add pointers and other types of 
annotations to your image, as described on pages 35 to 37. You can 
use the Effect menu to customize these tools and set the cursor speed 
for highlighting. The 
Reset option lets you return all the highlighting 
tools to their default settings.
1. Press the 
Menu button. You see the main menu.
2. Use the 
Enter button to highlight Effect. 
Volume
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							76Fine-tuning the ProjectorYou see the Effect menu:
3. Press 
Enter to select the Effect menu. 
4. Use the 
Enter button to customize:

Cursor/Stamp
Lets you define the shape and size for the pointer. For some 
pointers, you can also define the color and length.

Box
Lets you define the box color and choose from a solid or 
outline box, with rounded or square corners.

Spotlight
Lets you choose a large, medium, or small spotlight.

Bar
Lets you set the bar color and width, and choose between 
vertical and horizontal bars.

Cursor Speed
Lets you choose low, medium, or high speed for highlighting.
5. Use the 
Enter button to make your selections. 
6. When you’re finished customizing the highlighting tools, press 
Esc or Menu. Your selection(s) are saved.
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3 Spotlight
4 Bar
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Creating Your Own Startup Screen
You can transfer any image on your computer to the projector, and 
then use it as the screen displayed when the projector is not receiving a 
signal. You can also set it to be displayed when you press the 
A/V Mute button, or as a startup screen. The image can be a company 
logo, slogan, photograph, or any other image you want to use.
You can also use the Capture menu to capture and save images on the 
memory card. See page 65 for instructions.
Capturing the Image
Start by displaying the image you want to use on the projector. You 
can use an image from either a computer or video source such as a 
VCR or digital camera. Then follow these steps to capture the image 
and transfer it to the projector:
1. Press the 
Menu button on the remote control. You see the main 
menu.
2. Use the 
Enter button to highlight the Capture menu.
3. Use the 
Enter button to highlight User’s Logo Capture and 
press 
Enter again to select it. You see the message shown at the 
right.
4. Select 
Yes and press Enter. A selection box displays over the 
image.
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							78Fine-tuning the Projector5. Use the 
Enter button to select the area of the image you want to 
use. Once you have selected the entire area, press 
Enter.
6. When you see the message “Do you use this image?” select 
Yes 
and press 
Enter. If you want to change the area selected, select 
No, press Enter and repeat steps 4 through 6. You see a message 
like the one at the left.
7. Use the 
Enter button on the remote control to select a zoom rate 
(display size), and then press 
Enter. 
8. When you see the message “Do you save the user’s logo?,” select 
Yes and press Enter. 
Saving the logo may take a few moments. Do not use the 
projector or other sources (computer, video, speaker, etc.) while 
the logo is being saved.
9. When you see the message “Saving the user’s logo is completed,” 
press 
Esc or Menu.
Setting Up When the Image Displays 
After your image is saved, you can set it up as the no-signal message 
and/or the screen that’s displayed when you press the 
A/V Mute 
button.
1. Press the 
Menu button to display the main menu (if not already 
displayed).
2. Use the 
Enter button to highlight Setting.
3. Press 
Enter to select the Setting menu.
4. Use the 
Enter button to highlight No-Signal Msg.
5. Use the 
Enter button to select Logo. This sets your image as the 
screen displayed when the projector is not receiving a signal.
6. If you want to set up your image as the A/V Mute display, use the 
Enter button to move down to A/V Mute.
7. Use the 
Enter button to select Logo. This sets your image as the 
screen displayed when you press the 
A/V Mute button.
8. When you’re finished, press
 Esc or Menu.
note
You can also set up your 
image as a startup screen. 
Use the Advanced menu to 
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To test your setting, press the A/V Mute button to display your image. 
Press it again to turn off the image.
Customizing Projector Features
You can use the Setting menu to disable the projector’s sleep mode, 
adjust the image shape, and customize several other features.
1. Press the 
Menu button. 
2. Use the 
Enter button to highlight Setting. You see the features 
and their settings on the right side:
3. Press 
Enter to select the Setting menu. 
4. Use the 
Enter button to set the following options:

Keystone
Adjusts a distorted image from a trapezoid shape to 
rectangular. 

P in P
Changes from a composite (standard) video source to an 
S-Video source for the picture-in-picture display. 

No-Signal Msg.
Selects the screen color and message to display when the 
projector is not receiving a signal. The logo setting displays an 
image that you have transferred to the projector. See page 77 
for instructions on transferring an image to use as the 
no-signal message.
Keystone
P in P
No-Signal Msg.
Prompt
A/V Mute
Sleep Mode
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Prompt
Turns off the identifying text that appears briefly when you 
switch from computer input to a video source.

A/V Mute
Selects the screen color or image to display when you press 
the 
A/V Mute button. The logo setting displays an image that 
you have transferred to the projector. See page 77 for 
instructions on transferring an image to use for the A/V Mute 
display.

Sleep mode
Disables the power management system. Normally, the lamp 
turns off when the projector has not received any input 
signals for 30 minutes. 
5. When you’re finished, press 
Esc or Menu.
Setting Advanced Features
You can use the Advanced menu to configure the projector for rear 
projection or ceiling mounting, and adjust several other features.
1. Press the 
Menu button. 
2. Use the 
Enter button to highlight Advanced. You see the 
features and their settings on the right side:
3. Press 
Enter to select the Advanced menu. 
Language
Startup Screen
Color Setting
Rear Proj.
Ceiling
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4. Use the Enter button to set the following options:

Language
Select from nine languages to be used for the projector 
menus.

Startup Screen
Turn on to display the image or logo you have captured 
whenever the projector starts. See page 77 for more 
information.

Color Setting
Adjusts the color temperature of the projected image. Select 
Color Temp. and press Enter to set a temperature between 
5000 and 10000 K. Select 
RGB and press Enter to adjust 
individual red, green, and blue values, as shown at the right.

Rear Proj.
Turn on to project from behind onto a transparent screen.

Ceiling
Turn on when the projector is mounted upside-down from 
the ceiling.
5. When you’re finished, press 
Esc or Menu.
Viewing Lamp Usage and Other 
Information
Use the About menu to view information about the display settings of 
your computer and the number of hours the lamp has been used.
1. Press the 
Menu button. You see the main menu.
2. Use the 
Enter button to select About.