Epson Powerlite 826w+ Multimedia Projector Users Guide

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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
■Adjusting signal settings
■Customizing projector features
■Using the projector security features
■Customizing power and operation 

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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 on the 
remote control or on the projector.
You see a menu screen similar to the one below: 
The menus are listed on the left and the options available for the 
highlighted menu are shown on the right.
2. Use the  pointer buttons on the remote control (or the  navigational...

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3. Once you’ve selected the menu, use the  pointer buttons to scroll through the list of options. (Some of the options may be 
grayed out or unavailable, depe nding on the selected source.)
4. After highlighting the option  you want to adjust, use the 
pointer buttons to change the setting. In some cases, you 
may have to press the 
Enter button to view a sub-screen for 
changing the setting. 
■Press the left or right arrow button to adjust a slider bar, then 
press 
Enter....

104Fine-Tuning the ProjectorTo restore all the projector setting
s to their factory-default values, 
select the 
Reset menu, highlight Reset All, and press Enter. 
Adjusting the Image 
You can use the Image menu to adjust the brightness, sharpness, color, 
tint, and contrast. 
1. Press the 
Menu button on the projector or remote control, select 
the 
Image menu, and press Enter. You see an Image menu screen 
similar to the one below:
2. Use the  pointer buttons to highlight the desired option, then...

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■Color Saturation (component video, composite video, 
and S-Video signals only)
Adjusts the color depth of the image. 
■Tint (component video, composite video, and S-Video 
signals only)
Adjusts the balance of green to magenta in the image 
(available only for component video or NTSC signals). 
■Sharpness
Adjusts the sharpness of the image. 
■Color Adjustment
Adjusts the color values. Select Abs. Color Temp. to adjust 
the overall value from 5000 and 10000  °K. Or, select...

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Adjusting Signal Settings 
Although the projector normally detects and optimizes the input 
signal automatically, you can use the Signal menu to make manual 
adjustments. In addition to chan ging the position of the projected 
image, you can correct tracking and sync for computer images, or 
change the aspect ratio to wide screen format for video images. 
1. Press the 
Menu button, select the Signal menu, and press Enter. 
You see a screen similar to one of those below. (The...

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■Position
If the image is slightly cut off on one or more sides, it may 
not be centered exactly. Select this setting and use the pointer buttons to center it.
■Progressive
Turn this setting on for moving images, or select Off for still 
images. If you notice video dela ys during high-speed gaming, 
turn this setting off.
■Noise Reduction
Smooths out rough images. You may need to experiment to 
select the best setting for your image. Select 
Off when viewing 
low-noise image...

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Customizing Projector Features
You can use the Settings menu to lock the buttons on the projector, 
adjust audio volume, and customize several other features.
■Keystone 
Squares up the shape of the image after the projector has been 
tilted upward. If you notice lines or edges looking jagged after 
adjusting the shape, decrease the Sharpness setting (see page 104). 
■Auto Keystone
Automatically compensates for keystone distortion when the 
projector is tilted upward. This...

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■Mic Input Level
Adjusts the microphone volume.
■Remote Receiver
Deactivates the projector’s front and/or back sensors that detect 
signals from the remote control. Use this setting to prevent use of 
the remote control or to stop interference from bright fluorescent 
lights. Restart the projector for this setting to take effect.
■User Button
Lets you create a shortcut to one of the following menu items: 
Power Consumption, Info, Progressive, Closed Caption, 
Test Pattern,...

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Using the Projector Security Features
To prevent unauthorized use of the projector, you can do the 
following:
■Assign a password; this can be disabled for a set period if you want 
to loan the projector to someone. 
■Create an identifying user logo that is displayed at startup and/or 
when the 
A/V Mute button is pressed. Unauthorized users cannot 
turn it off or change it. This feature is intended to discourage theft 
and provides a way to identify the projector should it...