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 press it twice to 
double-click; press the 
ESC button to right-click.
■To drag-and-drop, hold down the Enter button for about one 
second until it lights. Then use the 
 pointer button to drag the 
object. When it’s where you want it, press 
Enter to release it.
■Use the Page buttons to move through a slideshow. 
Use to 
move cursor
Left-click Right-click
Page up or down 
to change slides 
in PowerPoint 
						

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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 
Menu button on the remote control.
You see the projector’s menu screen. 
2. Select the 
Advanced2 menu and press Enter. Then highlight 
Projector ID and press Enter.
3. Press the right or left side of the  pointer button to increase or 
decrease the ID value. 
4. Press 
Enter to set the value.
5. When done, press 
ESC to exit the menu system.
Brightness ControlBrightness ControlHighHighLowLow:VideoVideoAudioAudio
SettingSettingUsers LogoUsers LogoAdvanced1Advanced1
AboutAboutReset AllReset All
Projector IDProjector IDNetworkNetwork
ResetResetExecuteExecute
: 1: 1
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Advanced2Advanced2
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BNC Sync TerminationBNC Sync Termination
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ONONOFFOFF:
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[    /    ]: Select[    /    ]: Select[ ESC ]: Return[ ESC ]: Return[    ]: Set[    ]: Set
Auto setupAuto setup:OFFOFF:ONON 
						

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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 to check the remote control’s current ID, do the 
following:
1. Press the 
ID button twice in succession. After a moment, the 
button flashes. 
2. Count the number of flashes; this number corresponds to the 
remote control’s ID. (If it doesn’t flash, the ID is set to zero.)
Zero
Nine 
						

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1
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 
						

							66Fine-tuning the Projector
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 button on the remote control (or the arrow 
buttons on the projector) to scroll through the menu list. When 
you’ve highlighted the desired menu, press the 
Enter button to 
select it. 
3. Once you’ve selected the menu, use the  pointer button to 
scroll through the list of options. (Some of the options may be 
grayed out or unavailable, depending on the selected source.)
VideoVideoAudioAudio
Color ModeColor Mode
PositionPositionTrackingTrackingSync.Sync.BrightnessBrightnessContrastContrastSharpnessSharpness
:
: :
: :
SelectSelect
00000000     0     0     0     0
    0    0
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-
+-AdjustAdjust
[Presentation    ][Presentation    ]:
:ResolutionResolution
ResetResetExecuteExecute
:[
]
[    ]: Enter[    ]: Enter[    ]: Select[    ]: Select[Menu]: Exit[Menu]: Exit
Reset AllReset AllAboutAboutAdvanced2Advanced2Advanced1Advanced1Users LogoUsers LogoSettingSettingEffectEffect
PresetPreset
AutoAutoManualManual
AutoAutoManualManual
SetSet
AdjustAdjust
SelectSelect
Menu list
Options
note
You can also use the buttons 
on the projector to access the 
menu system: 
Arrow buttons
Enter buttonESC 
button
Menu 
button 
						

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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 return to the previous menu (or press it repeatedly to 
exit the menu system). 
You can also press the 
Menu button to exit. 
Restoring the Default Settings 
You can use the menu system’s Reset options to restore the factory-
default settings for:
■all the settings listed in a specific menu
■all the settings in all menus
To restore the settings in a specific menu, enter the menu whose 
settings you want to change, select 
Reset, and confirm as needed. (The 
example below shows how to reset the Video menu.) 
To restore all the projector settings to their factory-default values, 
select 
Reset All. 
+
-
ONONOFFOFF
VideoVideoAudioAudio
Color ModeColor Mode
PositionPositionTrackingTrackingSync.Sync.BrightnessBrightnessContrastContrastSharpnessSharpness
:
: :
: :
SelectSelect
00000000     0     0     0     0
    0    0
+
-
+-AdjustAdjust
[Presentation    ][Presentation    ]:
:ResolutionResolution
ResetResetExecuteExecute
:[
]
[    ]: Enter[    ]: Enter[    ]: Select[    ]: Select[Menu]: Exit[Menu]: Exit
Reset AllReset AllAboutAboutAdvanced2Advanced2Advanced1Advanced1Users LogoUsers LogoSettingSettingEffectEffect
PresetPreset
AutoAutoManualManual
AutoAutoManualManual
SetSet
AdjustAdjust
SelectSelect
Reset
Reset All
note
Reset All does not reset the 
Computer Input, BNC 
Input, User’s Logo, 
Language, Projector ID, 
Network, and Lamp 
settings. 
						

							68Fine-tuning the Projector
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 menu below is 
for a composite video or S-Video source.)
2. Use the  pointer button to highlight the desired option, then 
adjust it as needed:
■Position
If the image is slightly cut off on one or more sides, it may not 
be centered exactly. Use this setting to center it (not available 
for RGB video images).
■Brightness 
Lightens or darkens the overall image.
■Contrast
Adjusts the difference between light and dark areas. 
AdjustAdjust
+
-
+-+
-
+
-+
-VideoVideoAudioAudio
SettingSettingUsers LogoUsers LogoAdvanced1Advanced1Color ModeColor Mode
PositionPositionBrightnessBrightnessContrastContrastColorColorTintTintSharpnessSharpness
:
: :
: :    0    0    0    0    0    0
    0    0    0    0
SelectSelect[Dynamic          ][Dynamic          ]
[Menu]: Exit[Menu]: Exit
Video SignalVideo SignalSelectSelect
[    ]: Enter[    ]: Enter[    ]: Select[    ]: Select
[Auto        ][Auto        ]AboutAboutReset AllReset All
Advanced2Advanced2
EffectEffect
ResetResetExecuteExecute
note
The Brightness setting 
changes the opacity of the 
projector’s LCD panels. You 
can also adjust the 
brightness of the lamp itself. 
Select 
Brightness Control 
in the Advanced2 menu, 
then choose 
High or Low 
(the default setting is 
High). 
Selecting the low brightness 
setting extends the life of the 
lamp (see page 126). 
						

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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 several other settings. 
1. Press the 
Menu button on the remote control, then select the 
Video menu. 
You see a screen similar to the one below. (The settings will be 
different if you’re projecting a digital RGB image transmitted 
through the 
DVI port.)
■Position
If the image is slightly cut off on one or more sides, it may not 
be centered exactly. Use this setting to center it.
■Tracking 
Adjust this value to eliminate vertical stripes in the image.
note
You can also use the remote 
control’s 
Auto button to 
automatically reset the 
projector’s tracking, sync, 
resolution, and position 
settings. See page 47 for 
details.
VideoVideoAudioAudio
Color ModeColor Mode
PositionPositionTrackingTrackingSync.Sync.BrightnessBrightnessContrastContrastSharpnessSharpness
:
: :
: :
SelectSelect
00000000     0     0     0     0
    0    0
+
-
+-AdjustAdjust
[Presentation    ][Presentation    ]:
:ResolutionResolution
ResetResetExecuteExecute
:[
]
[    ]: Enter[    ]: Enter[    ]: Select[    ]: Select[Menu]: Exit[Menu]: Exit
Reset AllReset AllAboutAboutAdvanced2Advanced2Advanced1Advanced1Users LogoUsers LogoSettingSettingEffectEffect
PresetPreset
AutoAutoManualManual
AutoAutoManualManual
SetSet
AdjustAdjust
SelectSelecttip
Before adjusting tracking or 
sync, fill the screen with an 
image containing fine 
detail. For example, in 
Windows you can select a 
pattern to appear as your 
desktop background. If this 
option isn’t available, try 
projecting black text on a 
white background. 
						

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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 doesn’t completely fill the display area), the projector’s 
resolution setting may not match that of your computer. 
Select 
Auto to let the projector adjust the resolution 
automatically, or 
Manual to adjust the setting yourself. (Press 
Enter after you make the selection.)
■Preset
Once you’ve fine-tuned the settings in the Video menu for 
the computer you’re using, you can save them as a group 
using one of the ten 
Preset settings. The next time you use 
the same computer, simply press the 
Preset button on the 
remote control to recall your saved settings. (Press the 
Preset 
button repeatedly to select the number corresponding to the 
setting you want to use.)