Epson Powerlite 826w+ Multimedia Projector Users Guide

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Also keep these considerations in mind: 
■Place the projector on a sturdy, level surface.
■Make sure there is plenty of space for ventilation around and 
under the projector.
■Make sure the projector is within 9 feet (2.7 meters) (PowerLite 
84+/85+/825+/826W+) or 5 feet (1.5 meters) (PowerLite 824+) 
of a grounded electrical outlet or extension cord.
Ideally, you should place the projector directly in front of the center of 
the screen, facing it toward the screen...

22Displaying and Adjusting the ImageIf you place the projector below screen level, you’ll have to tilt it up by 
extending the front adjustable foot. This causes the image to become 
“keystone” shaped, but you can correct the distortion by pressing the 
buttons on the projector. See page 28 for detailed information about 
correcting the image shape. 
For instructions on installing the projector in a permanent location, 
such as a theater or conference room, see page 151.
Turning the Projector On and...

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Turning On the Projector
Follow these steps to turn on the projector: 
1. Open the A/V Mute slide (lens cover).
2. Plug one end of the power cable into the projector, and the other end into an electrical outlet.
The  Ppower light turns orange.
note
You can set the projector to 
automatically turn off the 
lamp and enter “sleep mode” 
when it has not received any 
signals or the A/V Mute slide 
remains closed for a period 
of time. This conserves 
electricity, cools...

24Displaying and Adjusting the Image3. Press the 
Ppower button on the remote control or on top of the 
projector.
The projector beeps once and the  Ppower light flashes green as 
the projector warms up, then an image begins to appear. When 
the  Ppower light stops flashing and remains green, the projector 
is ready for use. 
4. If you are prompted to enter a password, see page 111.
Using the Direct Power On Function
The Direct Power On function enables faster setup. The projector will 
start up...

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Shutting Down the Projector
This projector incorporates Instant Off technology. To turn the 
projector off, you can press its Ppower button as described below, or 
turn off a power switch that supplies power to the projector. You 
don’t have to wait for the projector to cool off first. 
1. To turn off the projector, press the  Ppower
 button on the remote 
control or projector.
You see a confirmation message. 
(If you don’t want to turn it off, press any other...

26Displaying and Adjusting the ImageYou can also use the 
Computer, Video, and USB buttons on the 
remote control to switch between devices connected to the ports 
identified on each button, or select 
LAN to project through your 
network (the 
LAN button does not work with the PowerLite 84+ or 
824+). See page 33 for more information.
Adjusting the Image
Once you see your image, you need to make certain adjustments:    
■If the image is too high or too low, you can reposition it. See 
page 27.
■To...

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Adjusting the Height of Your Image
If the image is too low on the screen, you can use the front adjustable 
foot to raise it. 
1. Stand behind the projector. Press the foot release lever up and lift the front of the projector.
2. Once the image is positioned where you want it, release the lever  to lock the foot in position.
3. If necessary, you can fine-tune the height or level of the image by  turning the projector’s adjustable rear feet. 
Raising the projector...

28Displaying and Adjusting the ImageIf 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 
buttons on the remote control to zoom in on a portion of the image. 
See page 35 for instructions.
Adjusting the Image Shape
In most cases, you can maintain a square or rectangular image by 
placing the projector directly in front of the center of the screen with 
the base of the lens level with the bottom of the screen. 
Even if the...

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Using Keystone Correction
To adjust your image when it is wider on the top or bottom, do the 
following:
■Press one of the two keystone correction buttons on the 
projector’s control panel, as shown below. Continue pressing the 
button until you are satisfied with the shape of the image.
■Or press the Menu button on the remote control or projector, 
select the 
Settings menu, and press Enter.
From the Settings menu, select 
Keystone and press Enter. Use 
the  pointer...

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Correcting Computer Images
If you’re connected to a computer and the image doesn’t look right, 
press the 
Auto button on the remote control or the Enter button on 
the projector. This automatically resets the projector’s tracking, sync, 
resolution, and position settings. 
If the 
Auto button doesn’t correct the problem, you may need to 
adjust the tracking or sync using the projector’s Signal menu. See 
page 106 for more information.
note
The Auto button works only...