Epson Powerlite 74c Multimedia Projector Users Guide

Using the Remote Control41
Controlling the Picture and Sound
You can use the remote control to select your source, temporarily turn 
off the picture and sound, freeze the action, or zoom in on the picture. 
Make sure you have set up your projector and connected any 
equipment as described in Chapter 1.
Switching Between Picture Sources
If you’ve connected your projector to more than one computer and/or 
video source, you can use the buttons on the remote control to switch 
between the different sources....

42Using the Remote Control
Turning Off the Picture and Sound
Press 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 and sound, press the A/V Mute button. 
The screen goes dark.
■To turn the image and sound back on, press the button again or 
press 
Esc.
You can create an image, such as a company logo or a...

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4. While the image is enlarged, you can:
■Use the directional buttons to pan about.
■Press the E-Zoombutton to zoom out. 
5. When you’re done, press the 
ESC button to return to the original 
size.
Using the Remote Control as a Wireless 
Mouse
When you use the remote control as a wireless mouse, you can control 
your computer or click through slideshow-style presentations (such as 
PowerPoint) from up to 20 feet away. This gives you more flexibility, 
since you don’t need to...

44Using the Remote Control
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...

Fine-tuning the Projector45
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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. This chapter covers the 
following information:
■Using the menu system
■Adjusting the image 
■Adjusting the sound 
■Customizing projector features
■Viewing lamp usage and other information
■Creating your own screen logo
■Enabling password protection
■Restoring the default settings 

46Fine-tuning the Projector
Using the Projector’s Menu System
The seven projector menus let you adjust and customize the projector 
features from the remote control:
■The Image menu controls the look and quality of the projected 
image. It lets you adjust the image position, select the color mode, 
and fine-tune settings such as Brightness, Sharpness, and 
Contrast.
■The Audio menu controls the volume level and audio input 
setting (
Audio1 or Audio2).
■The Setting menu allows you to adjust or enable...

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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. Press the 
Menu button on the remote control to display 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 the up or down directional buttons to scroll through 
the menu list.
3. When the menu you want is highlighted, press the 
Enter button 
to select it. The...

48Fine-tuning the Projector6. Press the 
Esc button to return to the previous menu or to close 
the menu system if you are at the main menu. Your changes are 
saved automatically.
7. Press the 
Menu button to exit the menu system.
Adjusting the Image
The Image menu lets you make adjustments to the projected image. 
The options available depend on which image source is selected: 
Follow these steps to adjust the appearance of your image: 
1. Press the 
Menu button. You see the main menu.
2. Press 
Enter...

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3. Use the directional buttons and press Enter to select any of the 
following options:
■Position
Press and hold one of the directional buttons to move the 
image on the screen left, right, up, or down.
■Tracking (computer images only)
Removes unwanted vertical lines from a computer image by 
matching the projector’s internal clock to various computer 
signals. See page 80 for more information about adjusting the 
tracking. 
■Sync (computer images only)
Corrects fuzziness or...

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Theatre: For optimizing movie images with natural color in a 
dark room (the default for video or S-Video display) 
Living Room: For playing video games and watching TV in 
a bright room
sRGB: For standard sRGB computer displays (the default 
when projecting from a computer with analog video)
Blackboard: Fixed color mode when projecting against a 
green blackboard
■Input Signal
This setting should match the port to which your selected 
source is connected, such as 
Computer1...