Epson Powerlite 7800p Multimedia Projector Users Guide

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Shutting Down the Projector
When you’ve finished using the projector, follow the recommended 
procedure to shut it down. This extends the life of the lamp and 
protects the projector from possible overheating. 
1. Turn off and disconnect any equipment plugged into the 
projector. 
2. To turn off the projector, press the red P
Power button on the 
projector or remote control. 
You see a confirmation message. (If you don’t want to turn it off, 
press any other button.)...

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Giving Your Presentation
The projector includes a number of tools to enhance your 
presentation. All of them can be accessed using the remote control, 
which lets you operate the projector from anywhere in the room—up 
to 33 feet away. 
You can use the remote control to adjust the picture and sound 
(page 49), or as a pointer or drawing tool to highlight your 
presentation (page 54). You can also use it as a wireless mouse when 
projecting from a computer (page 56); this lets...

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Activating and Using the Remote 
Control
The remote control has an on/off switch on its side, as shown. Before 
using the remote, make sure batteries are installed as described on 
page 48, then push up on the on/off switch to turn it on. 
Turn off the remote control before transporting or storing it; this 
prevents the batteries from discharging if something presses against 
one of the buttons. 
Here are some additional tips:
■Point the remote control either at the front or...

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Using the Navigation Buttons
The remote control has various buttons that let you navigate the 
projector’s help and menu systems; they also let you use the drawing 
tools to highlight your presentation. If you’ve connected a computer, 
the buttons can be used in place of your computer’s mouse, letting 
you walk about freely while controlling your presentation.
For details on using the buttons to control specific features, see the 
following sections: 
■to navigate the...

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Replacing the Batteries 
If the projector stops responding to the remote control, check the 
following:
■Make sure the remote control’s on/off switch (shown on page 46) 
is in the 
ON position. 
■Press the  light button and check to see if the buttons on the 
remote control light up. (If you’re in a bright room, you may not 
be able to see them light.)
If the buttons do not light up, replace the batteries as described below: 
1. Turn the remote control over. 
2. Press down on...

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Controlling the Picture and Sound
You can use the remote control to preview and select your picture 
sources, temporarily turn off the picture and sound, freeze the action, 
zoom in on the picture, display a picture-in-picture image, and adjust 
the volume. 
Switching Between Picture Sources
If your projector is connected to more than one computer and/or 
video source, you can switch between the different sources: 
■On the projector’s control panel, there are two Source...

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Previewing Picture Sources
You can use the Preview function to help you select the image source. 
1. Press 
Preview on the remote control. 
You see the currently selected source displayed in the main 
window, as shown. All other sources (including the currently 
selected source) are displayed in smaller preview windows on the 
right side and at the bottom. If no equipment is connected to a 
port, or if there is no incoming signal, the preview window for 
that source appears...

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Turning Off the Picture and Sound 
You can use the A/V Mute button on the remote control to turn off 
the image and sound and darken your screen. (If you’ve connected an 
external monitor to the projector, it will continue displaying.) This 
feature is useful if you want to temporarily redirect your audience’s 
attention without the distraction of a bright screen. 
■To turn off the picture, press the A/V Mute button. The screen 
goes dark. 
■To turn the image back on, press the...

52Giving Your Presentation3. Continue pressing the 
E-Zoom button to enlarge the selected 
area up to 4
×.
4. While the image is enlarged, you can:
■Use the  pointer button to pan about.
■Press the E-Zoom button to zoom out. 
5. When done, press the 
ESC button to return to the original size.
Displaying a Picture-in-Picture Video
If you’re displaying an image from equipment connected to 
the 
DVI, Computer, or BNC port(s), you can open up a smaller 
picture-in-picture window on the screen. This window...