Epson Powerlite 76c Multimedia Projector Users Guide

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Once you’ve set up the projector, you’re ready to turn it on, adjust 
the image, and give your presentation. 
Although you can operate the projector without it, the remote control 
lets you use additional features. See Chapter 3 for instructions on 
using the remote. This chapter covers the following:
■Turning on the projector and other equipment
■Adjusting the image
■Adjusting the volume
■Shutting down the projector 

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Turning On Your Equipment
Make sure your projector and other equipment are set up and 
connected correctly, as described in Chapter 1. Then turn on your 
projector, as described below.
If you turn on your connected computer or video equipment before 
starting the projector, the projector automatically detects and displays 
the image source. If you turn on the projector first, or have multiple 
pieces of connected equipment, you may have to select the image 
source manually. See page 34....

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4. Turn on your computer or video source if you have not already. 
5. Press the P 
Power button on top of the projector to turn it on. 
(You can also press the P 
Power button on the remote control.)
The projector beeps and the power light flashes green as the 
projector warms up. The projector lamp comes on in about 4 
seconds and the power light stays green. 
■If you’re using a computer, you should see your computer 
display projected after a moment or two. If not, you need to 
select the...

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Selecting the Image Source
Selecting the image source lets you switch between images input from 
different pieces of equipment connected to the projector (such as a 
computer and DVD player). If you don’t see the image you want, 
press one of the following buttons on the remote control:
■Comp
Press this button to move through the following options: 
Computer (Auto), Computer (RGB), and Computer 
(Component Video)
.
■S-Video
Press to select S-Video.
■Video
Press to select Video.
You can also...

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If you’re using a PC laptop:
■Hold down the Fn key and press the function key that lets you 
display on an external monitor. It may have an icon such as   
or it may be labelled 
CRT/LCD. Allow a few seconds for the 
projector to sync up after 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. 
■If you’re projecting from a laptop, and you...

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If you’re using a Macintosh laptop with OS 9:
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 or Monitors and Sound.
2. Click the Arrange icon.
3. Drag one monitor icon on top of the other. 
If the 
Arrange option isn’t available, you may need to select one of 
the Simulscan resolution settings:
1. Click the 
Monitor icon, if necessary. 
2. Select a...

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Adjusting the Image
Once you see your image, you’ll need to make certain adjustments:
■To focus or zoom your image, below. 
■If the image is too high or too low, you can reposition it. 
See page 38.
■If the image isn’t square, see page 39.
■To adjust image brightness, see page 39.
■If a computer image displays incorrectly, see page 40.
■To change the color mode for your image and surroundings, see 
page 40.
You can make many other adjustments to the image—such as 
changing the brightness,...

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Adjusting the Height of Your Image
If the image is too low, you can raise it by extending the projector’s 
front adjustable foot.
 
1. Stand behind the projector. Press up on the blue foot release 
lever and lift the front of the projector to extend the front 
adjustable foot.
2. Once the image is positioned where you want, release the lever to 
lock the foot in position.
3. To fine-tune the height of the image, 
rotate the foot at the back of the 
projector.
If the image is no longer...

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Adjusting the Image Shape
If the projector is tilted up or down, the images that are displayed will 
be distorted. To correct the distortion or “keystone” shape, do one or 
more of the following:
■If your image looks like   or  , you’ve placed the projector 
off to one side of the screen, at an angle. Move it directly in front 
of the center of the screen, facing the screen squarely.
■If your image looks like   or  , you need to adjust the 
keystone correction value. Press the   or   buttons...

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Correcting Computer Images
If you’ve connected a computer and the image doesn’t look right, or it 
doesn’t fit properly on the screen, press the 
Auto button on the 
remote control. This automatically resets the projector’s tracking, 
sync, resolution, and position settings. You must be projecting a 
computer image for this button to have any effect. Additionally, if the 
Auto Setup option in the Signal menu is set to OFF, the Auto 
function will not work. See page 57.
Adjusting the Color...