Epson Powerlite 8000i Multimedia Projector Users Guide

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Assigning Functions
Each of the five Effects buttons is assigned a default function:
1Change the mouse cursor to a stamp
2 Draw a box 
3  Use a marker pen
4  Draw a freehand line
5 Clear the screen
If you want to assign a different function to a button, click the tab 
(1 through 5) that corresponds to the button number and select a new 
function from the dropdown list.
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Setting Effects Options
Once you have assigned functions to one or more Effects buttons, you 
can specify detailed options for each function. You can also modify the 
detailed options assigned to the pre-programmed effects.
To set detailed options, click on the option you want to apply from the 
options displayed below the Effects Type dropdown list. (The options 
displayed depend on which functions are currently assigned to the 
Effects buttons.)
 
To test a setting, click the Test button and then click the left mouse 
button to start and stop each setting. To end the test, click the right 
mouse button. (If you are using the remote control as a mouse pointer, 
use the Enter and Esc buttons, respectively.)
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The following table describes the options available for each function. Function Options         Description
Free Line Width  Specify the line width, from 1 to 32 points.
Color  Choose a color for the line.
Transparent Check this box to make the background text or image 
visible through the line. 
Line Width  Specify the line width, from 1 to 32 points.
Grid Specify whether to have the line “snap” to the corners 
of a grid by entering the size of the sides of the box, in 
pixels (dots).
Color  Choose a color for the line.
Transparent Check this box to make the background text or image 
visible through the line. 
Ellipse Width  Specify the line width, from 1 to 32 points.
Color  Choose a color for the line.
Transparent Click this check box to make the background text or 
image visible through the ellipse.
Fill Check this box to fill the ellipse with color. 
Square Width  Specify the line width, from 1 to 32 points.
Color  Choose a color for the line.
Transparent Check this box to make the background text or image 
visible through the square. 
Fill Check this box to fill the square with color. 
Track Shape Check this box to round the corners of the square.
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Bar Width  Specify the line width, from 1 to 300 points.
Color  Choose a color for the bar.
Direction Choose Horizontal or Vertical. 
Transparent Check this box to make the background text or image 
visible through the bar. 
Stamp Click on the stamp to be used.
To create a new stamp, click New. The Stamp Edit screen appears, 
allowing you to create a new stamp using the line, pencil, square, 
ellipse, and color tools. To add the stamp to the collection, click Add. 
To close the screen, choose Close from the File menu.
To edit a stamp, select it and then click Edit. After making your 
changes, click Save. You have the option to save the stamp as a new 
stamp, leaving the original intact, or to overwrite the existing stamp. 
To close the screen, choose Close from the File menu.
To delete a stamp, select it and then click Delete. When the 
confirmation message displays, click Yes.
Cursor Change Click on the cursor shape to be used.
To create a new cursor image, click New. The Cursor Edit screen 
displays allowing you to create a new cursor using the line, pencil, 
square, ellipse, and color tools. To add the cursor to the collection, 
click Add. To close the screen, choose Close from the File menu.
To edit a cursor, select it and then click Edit. After making your 
changes, click Save. You have the option to save the cursor as a new 
cursor image, leaving the original intact, or to overwrite the existing 
cursor. To close the screen, choose Close from the File menu.
To delete a cursor, select it and then click Delete. When the 
confirmation message displays, click Yes.
Sound Click Refer To to choose the desired .wav file. After selecting the file, 
click Open. To test the sound, click the Play button. Function Options         Description
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Assigning Functions to the Keyboard
If you want to execute an effect using your keyboard, follow these 
steps:
1. Select the effect tab for which you want to assign function key 
execution.
2. Click the mouse in the Shortcut key on execution field and 
then press the function key you want to assign to this effect 
(F2 through F12).Spot light Width  Specify the line width, from 1 to 300 points.
Color  Choose a color for the bar.
Transparent Check this box to make the background text or image 
visible through the spotlight. 
Clear Screen No options available.
Key Enter up to 16 characters, including combinations such as Ctrl + A, in 
the Key to Enter field. The Backspace and Delete keys are also 
recorded. After entering the desired key, press Enter.
Click the Delete All button to clear the current key assignment. 
Note: Although you can save multiple sets of key assignments, only 
one key set can be active at a time. Click the 
Enter
 button to save 
more than one set of key assignments.
Function Options         Description
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Saving and Recalling Effects Button Assignments
To save Effects button assignments, click Enter next to the Entry 
Name dropdown list. The Registering Function Settings dialog box 
appears.
Specify a name for the current settings and click OK.
To recall a saved set of assignments, select its name from the Entry 
Name dropdown list.
To delete a set of assignments from the Entry Name menu, select its 
name and then click Delete. When the confirmation message is 
displayed, click Yes.
To exit without saving the settings, select Exit from the file menu.
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Controlling Projector Features
You can use the ELP Link IV software to control the following 
features: p
Changing projector settings
p
Changing the test pattern
p
Specifying an image gamma
p
Creating a user logo
Using the Quick Change Toolbar 
To quickly change some basic projector settings, click one of the 
toolbar buttons described below:
Power On,  Off
A/V Mute
Resize Freeze
Input Source - Video
Input Source - Computer 
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Changing Projector Settings
1. Choose Projector Control from the Select Screen dropdown list. 
You see the following window.
2. Click the tab for the settings you want to adjust.
3. Change one or more of the options, as desired. The options are 
described in the following tables.
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Video Tab (Computer Input)Option Description
Tracking Adjusts tracking to remove vertical lines.
Sync Adjusts the sync (synchronization) to remove screen flicker.
Brightness Adjusts screen brightness. 
Contrast Adjusts screen contrast. 
Sharpness Adjusts screen sharpness.
Color Adjusts the balance of red, green, and blue in the image.
Position  Adjusts the horizontal and vertical screen position.
Input 
ResolutionSelects the signal format. You can select AUTO, PAL, NTSC, a 
specific resolution, or a preset setting. AUTO automatically adjusts 
the image to the signal received.
Preset Saves and recalls settings (resolution, tracking, sync signal and 
position) from up to five different sessions. To save the current 
session settings, choose the present number from the dropdown list 
and click OK. 
Pattern 
DisplayDisplays the test pattern currently selected.
Reset Resets all fields to their default values.
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Video Tab (Video Input)
 Option Description
Tracking Adjusts tracking to remove vertical lines.
Sync. Adjusts the sync (synchronization) to remove screen flicker.
Brightness Adjusts screen brightness. 
Contrast Adjusts screen contrast. 
Sharpness Adjusts screen sharpness.
Color Adjusts the balance of red, green, and blue in the image.
Tint
(NTSC only)Adjusts the color tint.
Input 
ResolutionSelects the signal format. You can select AUTO, PAL, NTSC, a 
specific resolution, or a preset setting. AUTO automatically adjusts 
the image to the signal received.
Preset Saves and recalls settings (resolution, tracking, sync signal and 
position) from up to five different sessions. To save the current 
session settings, choose the present number from the dropdown list 
and click OK. 
Pattern 
DisplayDisplays the test pattern currently selected.
Reset Resets all fields to their default values.
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