Epson Powerlite 7800p Multimedia Projector Users Guide

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Fine-tuning the Projector 
You can use the projector’s on-screen menus to adjust the image, 
sound, and other features. This chapter covers the following 
information: 
■Using the menu system
■Adjusting the image quality
■Adjusting the image size, shape, and position
■Adjusting the color
■Adjusting the sound 
■Customizing projector features 

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Using the Menu System
You can use the remote control (or the projector’s control panel) to 
access the menus and change settings. Follow these steps:
1. To display the menu screen, press the 
Menu button.  
You see a menu screen similar to the one shown below (the 
settings may differ from those shown here, depending on the 
selected input source):
The menus are listed on the left, and the options available for the 
highlighted menu are shown on the right.
2. Use the  pointer...

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4. After highlighting the option you want to adjust, use the 
pointer button to change the setting. In some cases, you may 
have to press the 
Enter button to see a sub-screen for changing 
the setting. 
■Press the left or right side of the  pointer button to adjust
a slider bar.
■To select from two or more settings, use the  pointer 
button to highlight the desired setting, then press 
Enter. 
5. After changing the settings, press the 
ESC button to save your 
changes and...

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Adjusting the Image Quality
You can use the Video menu to adjust the brightness, sharpness, color, 
tint, and contrast. If you’re projecting from a computer (but not 
through the 
DVI port), there are additional adjustments you can make 
(see page 67).
Adjusting Images from Video Sources
1. Press the Menu button on the remote control, then select the 
Video menu. 
You see the Video menu screen. (The actual settings may vary, 
depending on the selected input source. The Video...

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■Color
Adjusts the color intensity, from black-and-white to full color 
(not available for RGB video images).
■Tint
Adjusts the tint of the image (not available for RGB video 
images). 
■Sharpness
Adjusts the sharpness of the image.
Adjusting Computer Images
You can also adjust brightness, contrast, and sharpness when you’re 
projecting a computer image. In addition, if you’re projecting an 
analog RGB image transmitted through the 
Computer or BNC 
port(s), you can make...

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■Sync
Adjust this value if the image appears blurry or flickers.
■Brightness
Lightens or darkens the overall image.
■Contrast
Adjusts the difference between light and dark areas. Select 
Auto to let the projector adjust the contrast automatically, or 
select 
Manual to adjust the setting yourself. (Press Enter after 
you make the selection.)
■Sharpness
Adjusts the sharpness of the image.
■Resolution
If your image is distorted (compressed, stretched, partially cut 
off, or...

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Adjusting the Image Size, Shape, and 
Position
Whether you’re projecting from a computer or video player, you can 
use these settings to adjust the size, shape, and position of the image.
■Resize button
Adjusts how an image fits into the display area. 
For computer images, resizing is normally unnecessary, since the 
projector automatically resizes the image to make the best use of 
the display area. If you press the 
Resize button on the remote 
control, the projector...

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Adjusting the Color
The projector provides several ways for you to adjust the color:
■Color Mode button (also in the Video menu) 
Lets you quickly adjust the color and brightness for various 
environments. Use either the remote control or the 
Color Mode 
setting in the Video menu; you can save a different setting for 
each computer and/or video source. Select from these settings:
sRGB: To use the sRGB standard for computer displays (the 
default when projecting from a...

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Adjusting the Sound
You can use the Audio menu to adjust the sound volume or 
treble/bass balance. 
1. Press the 
Menu button on the remote control, then enter the 
Audio menu. 
You see the Audio menu screen:
2. Use the  pointer button to highlight the desired option, then 
adjust it as needed:
■Volume
Adjusts the volume
■Treble
Adjusts the intensity of the treble range
■Bass 
Adjusts the intensity of the bass range
note
You can also adjust the 
volume using the remote...

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Customizing Projector Features
You can use the menu system to change the video signal input at 
certain ports, turn sleep mode on or off, adjust the network settings, 
change the language, and customize several other features.
Image Setup Options
Use these settings to change how the projector processes incoming 
video signals. Several of these settings should normally be left at the 
factory default setting (except for the 
Computer and BNC Input 
settings). 
■Computer Input...