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 Chapter 1, you can use the remote control as a wireless 
mouse; this let’s you easily change slides, for example, when giving 
presentations in PowerPoint. 
This chapter covers:
â– Activating and using the remote control
â– Controlling the picture and sound
â– Highlighting your presentation
â– Operating your computer with the remote control
â– Controlling multiple projectors
note
For information and 
resources to help you give
the most professional 
presentation, be sure to visit 
presentersonline.com.  
						

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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:
â– Point the remote control either at the front or back of the 
projector, or at the screen.
â– Stand within about 30 feet of the projector. If you want to operate 
the projector from a greater distance, a remote control cable set is 
available (see page 15).
â– When presenting in a darkened room, press the  light button to 
make the buttons on the remote light up temporarily. 
â– Avoid using the remote under bright fluorescent lamps or in 
direct sunlight, or the projector may not respond properly.
On/off switch
note
If a button is pressed longer 
than 60 seconds, the remote 
control stops operating to 
conserve power. When you 
release the button, normal 
operation resumes.  
						

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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 projector’s menu system, see page 66
■to use the projector’s help system, see page 110
â– to highlight your presentation, see page 59
■to use the remote control in place of your computer’s mouse, 
see page 62
â– to use the remote to control more than one projector, see page 63
Pointer button 
(controls cursor 
movement)
ESC button Enter button
note
The projector has equivalent 
buttons that you can use on 
its control panel: 
Arrow buttons
Enter buttonESC 
button 
						

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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. 
â– 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 the ridges at one 
end of the battery cover as you 
slide the cover off.
3. Install two AA batteries, inserting 
the flat (negative) ends in first.
4. Slide the cover back in place.
caution
When replacing batteries, 
take the following 
precautions:
â– Replace the batteries as 
soon as they run out. If the 
batteries leak, wipe away 
battery fluid with a soft 
cloth. If fluid gets on your 
hands, wash immediately.
â– Do not expose batteries to 
heat or flame.
â– Dispose of used batteries 
according to local 
regulations.
â– Remove the batteries if 
you won’t be using the 
projector for a long period of 
time.  
						

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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 buttons: 
Press the 
Computer/DVI button to switch between equipment 
connected to the 
Computer and DVI ports. Or press the 
Video/BNC button to switch between equipment connected to 
the 
Video, S-Video, and BNC ports. 
â– On the remote control, there are six Source buttons. Use them to 
switch between equipment connected to the port identified on 
each button. (The 
EasyMP button is not functional with the 
PowerLite 7900p.)
After you select a source, the screen goes dark for a moment before the 
image appears.
note
You can use the projector’s 
menus to fine-tune the 
picture and sound quality as 
described in Chapter 4.
Source buttons 
						

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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 blank. 
2. Press one of the 
Source buttons on the remote control to switch 
to the desired source, and press 
Enter to change the source and 
exit the screen. Or press 
ESC to exit the preview screen without 
switching sources.
Preview button
note
Movies are displayed as 
still images on the preview 
screen. 
Computer (Analog-RGB)
BNC
VideoS-VideoDV I Computer
Preview windows
Currently 
selected 
source
note
A red highlight surrounds 
the preview window for the 
currently selected source. 
You can use the  pointer 
button on the remote control 
to highlight a different 
source, and then press 
Enter 
to display it.  
						

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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. 
â– To turn off the picture, press the A/V Mute button. The screen 
goes dark. 
â– To turn the image back on, press the button again.
You can also have an image, such as a company logo, display on the 
screen whenever you press the 
A/V Mute button (see page 79).
Stopping Action
You can use the remote control to stop the action in your video or 
computer image. 
â– Press the Freeze button to stop the action and keep the current 
image on the screen. The sound continues. 
â– Press the Freeze button again to restart it.
Zooming Your Image 
You can zoom in on a portion of the image using the E-Zoom buttons 
on the remote control.
1. Press the 
E-Zoom  button on the remote control. 
You see a cross-hair indicating the center of the zoom-in area.
2. Use the  pointer button to position the cross-hair.
A/V Mute button
note
This function pauses the 
image, but not the sound. 
Also, because the source 
continues to transmit 
signals, you won’t resume 
the action from the point 
you paused it. 
						

							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:
â– Use the  pointer button to pan about.
â– 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 can display 
video from equipment connected to either the 
Video or S-Video 
port. 
Setting Up the P-in-P Image
Before starting, make sure the computer or video equipment for your 
main image is connected to the 
DVI, Computer, or BNC port(s), and 
the video equipment for the P-in-P window is connected to the 
Video 
or 
S-Video port. Then select the corresponding video setting: 
1. Press the 
Menu button on the remote control, and enter the 
Setting menu. 
2. Highlight 
P in P, use the pointer button to select either 
Composite or S-Video, then press Enter.
3. Press 
ESC to exit the menu system.
Displaying the P-in-P Image
Make sure your main image source is displayed, then follow these 
steps to display and use the Picture-in-Picture window:
1. Press the 
P in P button on the remote control. 
2. Use the  pointer button to reposition the video window; use 
the 
E-Zoom buttons to reduce or enlarge it. 
note
The Picture-in-Picture 
function does not work for 
RGB video images.
note
Select Composite if your 
P-in-P video equipment is 
connected to the Video port.
P in P button 
						

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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 one can be 
customized for a different look.
Using the Pointer Tool
1. To activate the pointer tool, press the Effect button on the 
remote control. A pointer appears on the screen.
If you prefer to use a different style of pointer, continue pressing 
the 
Effect button to select the desired style. Three preset 
options are available, but you can customize the look of each one 
(see page 60).
Video window
Pointer 
						

							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 done. 
5. If you want to draw additional lines, repeat steps 3 and 4.
6. When done drawing, press 
ESC to clear the screen.
Customizing the Pointer Tools
You can customize the shape and size of each of the three pointer 
tools, select the color and width of the line made with each pointer, 
and set how fast you can move the pointer across the screen. 
1. Press the 
Menu button on the remote control, highlight the 
Effect menu, and press Enter. 
You see this screen:
SetSetVideoVideoAudioAudio
SettingSettingUsers LogoUsers LogoAdvanced1Advanced1Color ModeColor Mode
Pointer/Line1Pointer/Line1
ColorColor::
[Menu]: Exit[Menu]: Exit
Pointer Speed Pointer Speed :
[    ]: Enter[    ]: Enter[    ]: Select[    ]: Select
AboutAboutReset AllReset All
Advanced2Advanced2
EffectEffectZoom RateZoom Rate:100%100%Color
SetSetPointer/Line2Pointer/Line2
SetSetPointer/Line3Pointer/Line3Zoom RateZoom Rate:100%100%
Zoom RateZoom Rate:100%100%LMExecuteExecute
::ColorWidth
HResetReset