Epson Powerlite 811p Multimedia Projector Users Guide

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Focusing and Zooming Your Image
Rotate the focus ring to sharpen the image.
Rotate the zoom ring to reduce or enlarge the image.
If the image still isn’t large enough, you may need to move the 
projector farther away from the screen. You can also use the 
E-Zoom 
button on the remote control to zoom in on a portion of the image. 
See page 37 for instructions. 
focus ring
zoom ring
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Adjusting the Height of Your Image
If the image is too low, you can raise it by extending the projector’s 
foot. 
1. Stand behind the projector. Press the foot release button and lift 
the front of the projector. This unlocks the foot.
2. Once the image is positioned where you want it, release the 
button to lock the foot in position.
3. If you need to straighten the image, rotate the round adjustable 
foot at the back of the projector.
If the image is no longer square after raising...

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Adjusting the Image Shape
If the projected image isn’t square or has a “keystone” shape, do one or 
more of the following:

If your image looks like   or  , you’ve placed the 
projector off to one side of the screen, at an angle. Move it directly 
in front of the center of the screen, facing the screen squarely. If 
you still can’t get a square image, press the left or right 
Keystone 
button on the projector’s control panel:

If your image looks like   or  , press the top or bottom...

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Resizing the Image
Some computer images need to be resized to display in the projector’s 
native resolution. If only part of your computer image is displayed, 
you can correct it with the 
Resize button. 

Press the Resize button on the projector’s control panel (or on 
the remote control). The screen image is automatically 
compressed.

Continue pressing the Resize button to pan around the screen in 
the original resolution. 
If you’re projecting from video equipment, pressing the...

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Controlling the Projector
While giving your presentation, you may want to switch between 
picture sources, adjust the volume, or temporarily turn off the picture 
and sound. Follow the instructions below to access theses features 
from your projector’s control panel. You can also access these features, 
plus many others, using the remote control as described in Chapter 3. 
Switching Between Picture Sources
If your projector is connected to more than one computer and/or 
video...

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Turning Off the Picture and Sound 
You can use the A/V Mute button on the control panel to darken your 
screen and turn off the sound. This is useful if you want to 
temporarily re-direct your audience’s attention without the distraction 
of a bright screen.

To turn off the picture and sound, press the A/V Mute button. 
The screen goes dark.

To turn the picture and sound back on, press the button again.
Shutting Down the Projector
When you’ve finished using the projector, follow...

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3. Press the Power button again. The power light flashes orange for 
about a minute and a half as the projector cools down. When the 
projector has cooled, the orange light stays on and the exhaust fan 
shuts off.
If you want to turn the projector on again, wait until the orange 
light stops flashing. Then press the 
Power button.
4. If you extended the front foot, press the foot adjust button to 
retract it.
5. Replace the lens cap and unplug the power cord.
6. If you’re using a...

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3
Using the Remote Control
The remote control lets you access your projector’s features from 
anywhere in the room—up to 30 feet away. You can use it to turn 
the projector on and off, zoom in on a portion of your image, and 
highlight your presentation. 
If you’re using a computer and you’ve connected the mouse cable (as 
described in Chapter 1 or Appendix A), you can use the remote 
control as a wireless mouse.
This chapter covers the following information:

Turning on and...

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Turning On and Using the Remote 
Control
Before using the remote control, you need to install its batteries and 
turn it on as described below. 
Installing Batteries 
Follow these steps to install or replace the batteries:
1. Press the tab to release the 
battery compartment cover.
2. Remove the cover and insert 
the two AA batteries included 
with the projector as shown.
3. Replace the battery 
compartment cover.
Turning On the Remote Control
Make sure batteries are installed....