Epson Powerlite 826w+ Multimedia Projector Users Guide

							
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Using the Remote Control
The projector includes a number of tools to enhance your 
presentation. All of them can be accessed using the remote control, 
which lets you operate the projector from anywhere in the room—up 
to 20 feet away. 
You can use the remote control to  adjust the picture and sound 
(page 33) or to adjust the color mode for various environments 
(page 38). You can also use it as a wireless mouse when projecting 
from a computer (page 41) or as a pointer to highlight your 
presentation (page 42). 
This chapter covers:
■Using the remote control
■Controlling the picture and sound
■Operating your computer with the remote control
■Highlighting your presentation 
						

							
32Using the Remote Control
Using the Remote Control
Follow these tips for using the remote control: 
■Point the remote control at the projector.
■Stand within 20 feet of the projector. 
■Avoid using the remote under br ight fluorescent lamps or in 
direct sunlight, or the projector may not respond properly.
Replacing the Batteries
Replace the batteries as described below:
1. Turn the remote control over. 
2. Press the tab on the battery cover  to open it.
3. Install two AA batteries,  inserting the 
+ and – ends 
as shown.
4. Close the cover, pressing it down  until it snaps into place.
note
If a button is pressed longer 
than 30 seconds, the remote 
control stops operating to 
conserve power. When you 
release the button, normal 
operation resumes. 
caution
When replacing batteries, 
take the following 
precautions:
■Replace the batteries as 
soon as they run out. If the 
batteries leak, wipe away 
battery fluid with a soft 
cloth. If fluid gets on your 
hands, wash immediately.
■Do not expose batteries to 
heat or flame.
■Dispose of used batteries 
according to local 
regulations.
■Remove the batteries if 
you won’t be using the 
projector for a long period of 
time.  
						

							
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Controlling the Picture and Sound
You can use the remote control to preview and select your picture 
sources, temporarily turn off the picture and sound, freeze the action, 
zoom in on the picture, and adjust the volume. 
Switching Between Picture Sources
If your projector is connected to more than one computer and/or 
video source, you can switch between the different sources: 
■The easiest way to select your source is to press the Source 
Search
 button on the remote control or projector repeatedly 
until you see the image you want on the screen.
■On the remote control, there are four buttons you can use to 
switch between equipment connected to the port identified on 
each button:
Press the 
Computer button to toggle between the Computer1 
and Computer2 ports, press the 
Video button to toggle between 
the Video and S-Video ports, and press the 
USB button to toggle 
between the USB ports. (The PowerLite 84+ only has one USB 
port.)
Or press the 
LAN button to project through your network. (The 
LAN button does not work with the PowerLite 84+ or 824+.)
After you select a source, the screen goes dark for a moment before the 
image appears. 
						

							
34Using the Remote Control
Turning Off the Picture and Sound
You can use the A/V Mute button on the remote control to turn off 
the image and sound. This does the same thing as the A/V Mute slide 
(shown on page 23) and is useful if you want to temporarily redirect 
your audience’s attention. 
■To turn off the picture and sound, press the A/V Mute button. 
The screen turns black. 
■To turn the image and sound back on, press the button again.
You can have the screen turn  blue when you press the 
A/V Mute 
button. You can also have an image, such as a company logo, display 
on the screen (see page 114).
Stopping Action
You can use the remote control to stop the action in your video or 
computer image. 
■To stop the action and keep the  current image on the screen, press 
the 
Freeze button. The sound continues. 
■To restart it, press the Freeze button again.
note
This function pauses the 
image, but not the sound. 
Also, because the source 
continues to transmit 
signals, you won’t resume 
the action from the point 
you stopped it. 
						

							
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Zooming Part of Your Image
You can zoom in on a portion of the image using the E-Zoom buttons 
on the remote control. 
1. Press the 
E-Zoom  button on the remote control. 
You see a crosshair indicating the center of the zoom-in area.
2. Use the  pointer buttons to position the crosshair.
3. Continue pressing the 
E-Zoom button to enlarge the selected 
area up to 4× magnification.
4. While the image is enlarged, you can:
■Use the  pointer buttons to move around the screen.
■Press the E-Zoom button to zoom out. 
5. When done, press the 
ESC button to return the image to its 
original size.
Controlling the Volume
To change the volume, press the   or   button on the remote 
control or projector.
You can also adjust the volume using the projector’s menu system. See 
page 108. note
To temporarily shut off the 
sound and picture, press the 
A/V Mute button or close 
the A/V Mute slide. 
						

							
36Using the Remote Control
Adjusting the Aspect Ratio
You can use the Aspect button on the remote control to adjust how 
an image fits into the display area. Each time you press the button, the 
projector changes to the next setting.
When Connected to Video Equipment
If you’re projecting from video equipment such as a DVD player, set 
the projector’s 
Aspect setting to match that of the player. For 
example, if the video player is set to output images at a 16:9 aspect 
ratio, set the projector’s 
Aspect setting to 16:9 so they match. If the 
player outputs images at a  4:3 aspect ratio, select 
4:3 (PowerLite 
84+/85+/824+/825+) or 
Normal (PowerLite 826W+).
PowerLite 84+/85+/824+/825+
4:3 setting 16:9 setting
PowerLite 826W+
Normal setting 16:9 setting 
						

							
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Note that the projector’s native aspect ratio is narrower than 16:9. 
Therefore, widescreen movies and HDTV broadcasts will display with 
black bars at the top and bottom when 
16:9 is selected as the Aspect 
setting. For the PowerLite 826W+, you can select 
Full to stretch the 
image vertically to fill the whole projection area.
When Connected to a Computer
For computer images, Normal is usually the best setting to select. 
This displays the image at the larges t possible size without stretching 
it. For computers with wide-panel WXGA displays, the PowerLite 
826W+ displays the image at WXGA  resolution, making full use of 
the display area; likewise, the PowerLite 84+/85+/824+/825+ displays 
XGA images to their best advantage.
Depending on your computer disp lay and projector model, you may 
see black bars at the edges. In that case, try selecting 
16:9. The 
PowerLite 826W+ also lets you select:
■Full to stretch the image to fill the whole projection area
■Zoom to fit the image in one dimension only, with the other 
dimension cut off
■Native to display the image without stretching or scaling it
If the resolution of the image is th e same as the projector’s, changing 
the 
Aspect setting has no effect. Also, if you’re projecting through 
your computer’s USB port, you can’t change the projector’s aspect 
ratio; instead, change your computer’s resolution to match that of the 
projector. 
note
If part of the image remains 
cut off, check the projector’s 
Resolution setting (see 
page 106). Select Normal or 
Wide, depending on the size 
of your computer’s display 
panel. 
						

							
38Using the Remote Control
Adjusting the Color Mode
You can use the Color Mode button on the remote control to adjust 
the color, brightness, and other aspects of your image. This lets you 
quickly adjust the image for various uses.
Press the button repeatedly to select from the following settings:
Dynamic: For increased brightness and contrast when playing video 
games or watching TV in a bright room. If you notice video delays 
during high-speed gaming, turn off the 
Progressive setting (see 
page 107). 
Presentation: For computer presentations in a bright room with 
color graphics. 
Whiteboard: For computer presentations in a bright room with 
black-and-white text and graphics. 
Theatre: For watching movies in a dark room. 
Photo: For vivid, high-contrast still images in a bright room. 
Sports: For vivid TV images projected in a bright room (component 
video, S-Video, or composite video only). 
sRGB: For matching the color palette of standard sRGB computer 
displays 
Blackboard: For projecting accurate co lors on a green chalkboard 
(adjusts the white point). 
						

							
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Displaying Patterns
You can display a test pattern or one of the following 4 patterns for 
use on a whiteboard or chalkboard:
1. Press the 
Menu button on the remote control, then select the 
Settings menu and press 
Enter.
2. Highlight 
Pattern and press Enter.
3. Highlight 
Pattern Type and select one of the patterns shown 
above, or choose 
Test Pattern. If you want to create your own 
pattern, choose 
User Pattern. See page 40 for more information.
4. Press 
Enter to select the pattern you want, then press Esc.
5. Choose 
Pattern Display to display the pattern.
6. Press 
Esc when you’re finished displaying the pattern.
Assigning a Pattern to the User Button
You can assign any of the available patterns to the User button on the 
remote control, and then display it by simply pressing the 
User 
button. 
1. In the Settings menu, select the 
Pattern Type as described above.
2. Highlight 
User Button and press Enter.
3. Highlight 
Pattern Display and press Enter.
4. Press 
Menu to exit.
Pattern 2
Pattern 1 Pattern 3
Pattern 4 
						

							
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Creating Your Own Pattern
You can transfer any image from your computer or video source to the 
projector and then use it as a pattern. If you assign it to the 
User 
button as described on page 39, you can display it any time you want 
by simply pressing the 
User button on the remote control. 
Start by displaying the image you  want to use from a computer or 
other source. Then follow these steps to capture the image and transfer 
it to the projector: 
1. In the Settings menu, highlight 
Pattern and press Enter.
2. Select 
User Pattern and press Enter.
3. When you see a message asking if you want to use the current  image as the pattern, select 
Yes and press Enter. 
4. Press 
Enter again.
5. When you see a confirmation message, select 
Yes and press 
Enter. Saving the image may take a few moments. Do not use 
your projector, remote control, or video source while the logo is 
being saved.
6. When you see a message that saving is complete, press 
Menu to 
exit. 
note
When you choose an image 
for the user pattern, it erases 
any previously used image.