Epson Powerlite 7900p Multimedia Projector Users Guide

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2. For each of the three Pointer/Line icons, you can change the 
following settings:
■Shape
Lets you select one of the following pointer shapes:
■Zoom Rate
Changes the size of the pointer
■Color
Changes the color of the line you can draw using the pointer 
■Width
Changes the line width
3. You can also change the 
Pointer Speed setting to adjust how fast 
the pointer tool moves across the screen. 
4. When done, press 
ESC until you exit from the menu system.  

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Operating Your Computer with the 
Remote Control
If you’ve connected a computer to the projector with a USB cable, as 
described on page 31, you can use the remote control in place of your 
computer’s mouse. This gives you more flexibility when delivering 
PowerPoint and other slideshow-style presentations, since you won’t 
have to stand next to the computer to change slides.
■Use the  pointer button to move the cursor on the screen.
■Press the Enter button to left-click, or...

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Controlling Multiple Projectors
If you’re using more than one projector, you can control all the 
projectors—or just selected ones—by using the projector ID system. 
To operate a projector, you have to set the remote control’s ID to 
match that of the projector. Or you can control all of the projectors 
simultaneously by setting the remote control’s ID to zero. 
Setting the Projector ID
The projector’s default ID is 1. If you need to change it, follow these 
steps:
1. Press the...

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Setting the Remote Control ID
The remote control’s default ID is zero. If you need to change it, 
follow these steps:
1. Press the 
ID button on the remote control. You see it light. 
2. Press one of the numbered buttons on the remote control to select 
the desired ID (0 through 9). Select zero to control all projectors, 
or select a number to match the ID of the projector(s) you want to 
operate.
The 
ID button’s light shuts off and the new ID is registered. 
If you would like...

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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
■Using the projector’s security 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 69).
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...