Epson Powerlite 7700p Multimedia Projector Users Guide

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

Sharpness

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

Resolution (computer images only)
Leave this setting at Auto to allow the projector to detect the 
video signal automatically. If the projector is unable to sync 
up with the computer, select 
Manual and choose from 32 
settings. 

Video Signal 
Leave this setting at...

46Fine-tuning the Projector4. Press 
Enter to assign it to the next available number.
5. Press 
Enter again. When you see the “Overwrite?” prompt, select 
Yes or No and press Enter.
6. Press 
Esc to return to the Video menu.
When you want to use a saved setting, press the 
Preset button on the 
remote control. You see the setting for session number 1 displayed in 
yellow at the top right of the screen. 
To select another number, press the 
Preset button again until the 
setting number you want is...

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4. Use the arrow buttons (control panel) or the Enter button 
(remote control) to set the following options:

Volume

Treble

Bass
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...

48Fine-tuning the Projector4. Use the arrow buttons (control panel) or the 
Enter button to 
customize:

Cursor/Stamp
Lets you define the shape and size for three different pointers. 
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 define three different bars. For each one, you can set 
the color and width,...

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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...

50Fine-tuning the Projector6. 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 the message 
shown at the left.
7. Use the arrow buttons on the control panel or the 
Enter button 
on the remote control to select a zoom rate (display size), and then 
press 
Enter. 
8. When the message “Do you save this image?” appears, select 
Yes 
and press 
Enter. 
Saving the logo may...

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7. Press the right arrow or 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.
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...

52Fine-tuning the Projector4. Use the arrow buttons (control panel) or the 
Enter button 
(remote control) 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...

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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 arrow keys (control panel) or the 
Enter button (remote 
control) to highlight 
Advanced. You see the features and their 
settings on the right side:
3. Press 
Enter to select the Advanced menu. 
4. Use the arrow buttons (control panel) or the 
Enter button 
(remote control) to set...

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Comp2Sync Termination
Used for testing. Leave the setting on for normal operation. 

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.
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...