Epson Powerlite 71c Multimedia Projector Users Guide
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26Using the Projector If You’re Using a PowerBook Running OS 9.x or Earlier. . . You may need to set up your system to display on the projector screen as well as the LCD screen. Follow these steps: 1. From the Apple menu, select Control Panels, then click Monitors and Sound. 2. Click the Arrange icon. 3. Drag one monitor icon on top of the other. If this option isn’t available, you may need to select one of the Simulscan resolution settings. Click the Monitor icon, then select a Simulscan resolution as shown. (Allow a few seconds for the projector to sync up after making the selection.) Click here Drag one monitor icon on top of the other Click here Select a Simulscan resolution
Using the Projector27 If You’re Using a PowerBook Running OS X . . . You may need to set up your system to display on the projector as well as the LCD screen. Follow these steps: 1. Select System Preferences from the Apple menu. 2. Click Displays. 3. Click Detect Displays to display part of your desktop on the projector screen. 4. To display the entire desktop on both your projector screen and LCD screen, click the Arrange tab. (If you don’t see this tab, check to see if there is a window hidden by another window on your screen.) Click here
28Using the Projector5. Click Mirror Displays in the lower corner of the screen. One of the monitor icons automatically moves on top of the other. If You’re Using a PC Laptop . . . Press the function key that lets you display on an external monitor. It’s often labelled with an icon such as but it may be labelled CRT/LCD. You may have to hold down the Fn key while pressing it. Check your laptop’s manual or online help for details. On most systems, the or CRT/LCD key lets you toggle between the LCD screen and the projector, or display on both at the same time. Allow a few seconds for the projector to sync up after pressing it. Depending on your computer’s video card, you might need to use the Display utility in the Control Panel to make sure that both the LCD screen and external monitor port are enabled. See your computer’s documentation or online help for details. Check your computer’s video resolution and scan frequency to see if they are supported, as listed on page 66. You may need to adjust your computer’s resolution and scan frequency to match one of the modes listed. Click here
Using the Projector29 Adjusting Your Image Once you see your image, you’ll need to make certain adjustments: To focus your image, see below. To resize or zoom into your image, see below. To raise or lower the image, see page 30. If the image isn’t square, see page 31. If the projected image is flickering or “noisy,” see page 32. Focusing Your Image Rotate the focus ring to sharpen the image. Adjusting the Image Size You can adjust your image size using the Wide/Tele button on the projector or zoom into a portion of the image using the E-Zoom button on the remote control. Using the Wide/Tele Button To enlarge or reduce your image size in small increments, use the Wide/Tele button on the projector. Press the T side of the button to reduce the image size, or the W side of the Wide/Tele button to enlarge the image to full size. focus ring note If the image from your computer is still out of focus, you can increase the clarity by pressing the Auto button on the remote control. This optimizes the projector’s tracking, sync, and position settings. (You can also adjust these settings using the projector menus; see Chapter 3.) note You can always move the projector closer to or farther from the screen to adjust the image size. Wide/Tele button W WT T Enlarge Reduce
30Using the Projector Using the E-Zoom Button If you want to zoom in on a portion of the image, use the E-Zoom and Enter buttons on the remote control. Press the + side of the E-Zoom button to zoom into your image in small increments. Press the – side to zoom out. To position the zoomed image on the screen, press the top, bottom, left, or right side of the Enter button on the remote control. (Press Esc to return your image to its original size and turn off E-Zoom.) Adjusting the Image Height If your image is too low, you can raise it by extending the projector’s feet. 1. Stand behind the projector. Pull up the blue foot release levers and lift the front of the projector. This unlocks the feet. 2. Raise or lower the front of the projector as necessary. Zoom in or out Adjust position of zoomed portion Zoom in Zoom out+ – E-Zoom button Enter buttontop right left bottom caution To avoid damaging the lens, do not lift the projector by the lens.
Using the Projector31 3. Once the image is positioned where you want it, release the levers to lock the feet into position. 4. To fine-tune the height, rotate the feet clockwise to raise the projector and counterclockwise to lower it. Adjusting the Image Shape If the projected image isn’t square or has a “keystone” shape, do one or more of the following: If your image looks like or , you’ve placed the proje ctor off to one side of the scree n, at an an gle. M ove it directly in front of the center of the screen, facing the screen squarely. If your image looks like or , press the + or — side of the Keystone button to correct the shape of the image. The Keystone button corrects up to a 15° tilt. After correction, your image will be slightly smaller. You can also perform electronic keystone correction using the projector’s Setting menu. See page 44 for instructions. note If the image shape is not square after adjusting its position, see the next section for a solution. clockwise to raise itcounterclockwise to lower it Keystone button note If the image is noticeably uneven after keystone correction, reduce the Sharpness setting using the Video menu; see page 41 for instructions.
32Using the Projector Adjusting the Image Quality You may need to adjust the projector’s Tracking and Sync settings if your computer image has any of these quality problems: Flashing or blurry image Vertical or horizontal stripes Only a portion of the image is displayed See Chapter 3 for instructions on adjusting these settings in the projector’s Video menu. Using the Remote Control The remote control lets you access projector features from anywhere in the room—up to 32 feet away. You must also be within a 30° horizontal and a 15° vertical angle of the infrared receiver on the front of the projector. You can use the remote control to turn the projector on and off, zoom the image, display the projector menus, and other uses. If you connected a mouse cable to the projector, you can also use the remote control as a wireless mouse to run your presentation. See page 34 for instructions. Installing the Remote Control Batteries The remote control operates the projector and lets you access its setup menus. You can also use it as a wireless mouse. Follow these steps to install the batteries: 1. Press the tab to release the battery cover and lift it up to remove it. note You can also increase computer image clarity by pressing the Auto button on the remote control to optimize the tracking, sync, and position settings. Turn off E-Zoom and A/VMute before using the Auto button; see page 30 and page 36. infrared receiver for remote control note You can aim the remote control at your projection screen and reflect the signal back into the sensor on the front of the projector, but this shortens the operating distance of the remote control.
Using the Projector33 2. Insert the two AA batteries included with the projector as shown. 3. Replace the battery cover. Operating the Projector with the Remote Control 1. Push up the R/C switch on the side of the remote control to turn it on. 2. Point the remote at the front of the projector or at the screen. 3. Press the button for the function you want to use. The light next to the Power button on the remote control flashes briefly. (If it doesn’t flash, you may have inserted the batteries incorrectly or need to change the batteries; see page 32 for instructions.) The projector may not respond to remote control commands in these conditions: You are too far away or not within a 30° horizontal or 15° vertical angle of the projector’s sensor The R/C switch on the right side of the remote control is in the OFF position (the remote control is turned off) Batteries are weak Bright ambient light, fluorescent light, or direct sunlight is shining into the remote control sensor Equipment emitting infrared energy (such as a radiant room heater) is nearby and interfering with the sensor caution When replacing batteries, take the following precautions: Replace batteries as soon as they run out. Do not mix old and new batteries. If the batteries leak, wipe away battery fluid with a soft cloth. If fluid gets on your hands, wash them immediately. Remove batteries if you will not be using the remote for a long period of time. R/C switch power indicator light
34Using the Projector Using the Remote Control as a Wireless Mouse Using the remote control as a wireless mouse gives you more flexibility; you don’t need to stay near your computer or the projector to run your presentation. To use the remote control as a mouse, you must first connect a mouse cable between your computer and the projector. See Chapter 1 for instructions. Follow these instructions to use your remote control as a wireless mouse: Aim the remote at the screen or at the receiver on the front of the projector. To move the mouse pointer on the screen, press the edges of the Enter button with your thumb, as you would to move a trackball. To click, press down on the center of the Enter button. To double-click, press down twice on the Enter button. To click and drag, press down on the Enter button and then tilt it in the direction you want to drag. To right-click, press the Esc button. To change slides in a PowerPoint® presentation (in Slide Show mode), press down on the Enter button. note When you connect the mouse cable, your computer mouse is disabled and you can’t use another external mouse with your desktop. However, you may still be able to use the built-in mouse pointer on your laptop. Press center to left-click Press here to right-click Press edges to move the pointer note If you swapped the mouse button functions on your computer mouse, the Enter and Esc buttons on the remote control also swap functions.
Using the Projector35 Controlling Audio and Video While giving your presentation, you may want to switch between picture sources, temporarily turn off or freeze the picture, or adjust the volume. Make sure you’ve first set up your projector and connected your audio or video source as described in Chapter 1. Switching Between Picture Sources You can connect the projector simultaneously to one computer source and one video source. Then you can use the buttons on the projector or remote control to switch between them. Press the Source button on the projector to switch between computer, S-video, and composite video sources. Press the Computer, Video, or S-Video button on the remote control to select the source you want to use. After you select a source, the screen goes dark for a moment before the image appears. Freezing the Picture You can use the remote control to freeze the current picture on the screen. Press the Freeze button to freeze the current image on the screen. The sound will continue. Press the Freeze button again to re-start it. Select Computer, Video, or S-Video