Epson Powerlite 7900p Multimedia Projector Users Guide

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Using the Remote Control
The remote control lets you access your projector’s features from 
anywhere in the room—up to 33 feet away. For example, you can turn 
the projector on and off, preview and switch between picture sources, 
turn off picture and sound, freeze the presentation, zoom in on a 
portion of your image, and access the menu system. (The projector 
menus let you adjust many projector settings; see Chapter 4).
If you’re using a computer and you’ve connected a USB cable as 
described in...

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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 54, 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 52) 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...

58Using the Remote Control3. 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...

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3. Once the window is located and sized the way you want it, press 
the 
Enter button; your video continues playing on the screen.
4. When you’re finished viewing the Picture-in-Picture, press the 
PinP or  pointer button again. The window disappears. 
Highlighting Your Presentation
You can display a pointer to call out something on the screen, or draw 
straight or curved lines to emphasize particular points. There are three 
preset pointer tools you can choose from, and each...

60Using the Remote Control2. Use the  pointer button on the remote control to position the 
pointer on the screen. 
3. To draw a straight line, place the pointer where you want the line 
to begin and press 
Enter. Move the pointer to where you want the 
line to end, and press 
Enter again. 
4. To draw a curved line, place the pointer at the start of the line, 
then press and hold the 
Enter button until it lights. Then use the 
pointer button to move the pointer and draw on the screen. 
Press 
ESC when...