Epson Powerlite 73c Multimedia Projector Users Guide

Using the Remote Control35
Replacing the Battery
Follow these steps to replace the battery:
1. Press the tab towards the center of the remote and slide the 
battery tray out of the remote control.
2. Remove the old battery and insert a CR2025 watch battery as 
shown.
3. Slide the battery tray back into the remote until it clicks into 
place.
caution
When replacing batteries, 
take the following 
precautions:
■Replace the battery as soon 
as it runs out. If the battery 
leaks, wipe away battery 
fluid...

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Fine-tuning the Projector37
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Fine-tuning the Projector 
You can use the projector’s remote control to access on-screen menus 
to adjust the image, sound, and other features. You can also create 
your own startup screen, and find out how long your lamp has been in 
use. This chapter covers the following information:
■Using the menu system
■Adjusting the image 
■Adjusting the sound 
■Creating your own startup screen
■Customizing projector features
■Viewing lamp usage and other information
■Restoring the...

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Using the Projector’s Menu System
The seven projector menus let you adjust and customize the projector 
features from the remote control:
■The Video menu controls the look and quality of the projected 
image. It lets you adjust the image position and fine-tune settings 
such as Brightness, Sharpness, and Contrast.
■The Audio menu controls the volume level and audio input 
setting.
■The Setting menu allows you to set or adjust features such as 
Auto Keystone correction, blank...

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Changing Menu Settings
Use the buttons on the remote control to access the menus and change 
settings. Follow these steps:
1. To display the menu screen, press the 
Menu button on the 
remote control. You see the menu screen: 
The seven menus are listed on the left, and the options available 
for the highlighted menu are shown on the right.
2. Press up or down on the directional buttons to scroll through the 
menu list.
3. When the menu you want is highlighted, press the...

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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 image source is 
selected: computer or video. 
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 Position 
adjustment screen.
4. Use the directional buttons to move...

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■Color (video only)
Adjusts the depth or intensity of the image.
■Tint (video only)
Adjusts the balance of green to magenta in the image.
■Video Signal (video only)
Leave this setting at 
Auto unless you are using a 60-Hz PAL 
system (select 
PAL60).
■Aspect Ratio (video only)
Set to 
4:3 for letterbox video content and to 16:9 for 
widescreen video content.
■Brightness
Lightens or darkens the overall image.
■Contrast
Adjusts the difference between light and dark areas....

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■Input Signal
Leave this setting on Computer 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.)
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...

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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.
Capturing the Image
Start by displaying the image you want to use on the projector. You 
can use an image from...

44Fine-tuning the Projector6. When you see the message “Select 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. 
7. Use the directional buttons on the remote control to select a zoom 
rate (display size), and then press 
Enter. 
8. When you see the message “Save image as user’s logo?,” select 
Yes 
and press 
Enter. Saving the logo may take a few minutes. Do not 
use the projector or other sources (computer, video,...