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Adjusting the Color Mode
You may want to adjust the color mode to select a different setting 
that is appropriate for the im age you’re projecting and the 
environment in which you’re projecting it.
If you’re projecting computer or  RGB video images, the default color 
mode is 
Presentation, which is appropriate for presentations in 
bright rooms. 
The following table lists the color modes available.  
To change the color mode, press the 
Color Mode button on the 
remote control until you see the mode you want. The currently 
selected setting appears in the uppe r right corner of the screen. You 
can also use the projector menu system to change the color mode in 
the Image menu (see page 56).
Color mode Description
Photo Best for projecting still images with vivid color in a  bright room (Computer input only).
Sports Best for watching TV in a bright room (component,  S-video, or composite video input only).
Presentation Use when you’re pr ojecting a presentation in a 
bright room.
Theatre Use when projecting movies in a dark room.
Game Best for playing video games in a bright room.
sRGB Use when projecting com puter images conforming to 
the sRGB color standard.
Blackboard Choose this fixed color mode when you need to  project against a green blackboard.
Color Mode button
Auto button 
						

							
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Adjusting the Volume
You can use the buttons on the remote control or projector to increase 
or decrease the volume for both the projector’s built-in speaker and 
external speakers connected to the projector. Press the   button to 
increase the volume, or the   button to decrease it. A volume gauge 
appears on the screen while the volume is being adjusted.
Shutting Down the Projector
When you’ve finished using the projector, follow the recommended 
procedure to shut it down.
1. If you’re using a computer, shut it down first; otherwise you may 
not be able to see your comput er’s display to shut it down 
properly.
2. To turn off the projector, press the  P 
Power button on the 
projector or remote control.
You see this confirmation message: 
(If you don’t want to turn it off, press 
any other button or wait a few 
seconds until it disappears.)
3. Press the  P 
Power button again. The projector beeps twice, the 
lamp is turned off, and the power light turns orange.
With Epson’s exclusive Instant Off
™ technology there’s no 
cool-down period, so you can pack up and go immediately after 
turning off the projector.
note
You can also adjust the 
volume using the projector’s 
Settings menu. See page 60 
for details.
You must adjust the volume 
separately for each input 
source. 
Volume controls
note
When the projector has not 
received any input signals for 
30 minutes, it automatically 
turns off the projector lamp 
and enters “sleep mode.” This 
conserves electric ity, cools the 
projector, and extends the life 
of the lamp. If you are done 
using the projector, unplug 
the power cord. If you want 
to start projecting again, press 
the  P 
Power button. You 
can turn sleep mode on or of
f 
through the Extended menu. 
See page 63. 
						

							
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If you want to turn the projector on again, press the P Power 
button.
4. Press up on the blue foot releas e lever and lower the projector to 
retract the front adjust able foot, as shown.
5. Replace the lens cap and unplug the power cord.
6. Turn off and disconnect any equipment plugged into the  projector.
7. If you won’t be using the projecto r for awhile, store it in the soft 
case that came with it or in a protective case.
Footcaution
To avoid damaging the 
projector or lamp, never 
unplug the power cord 
when the power light is 
green or flashing orange. 
						

							
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Using the Remote Control
The remote control lets you access your projector’s features from 
anywhere in the room—up to 20 feet  away. For example, you can turn 
the projector on and off,  freeze the presentation, zoom in on a portion 
of your image, and access the menu  system. (The projector menus let 
you adjust many projector settings; see Chapter 4.)
If you’re using a computer and you’ve connected a USB cable 
as described in Chapter 1, you can use the remote control as a wireless 
mouse.
When using the remote control, stand within 20 feet of the projector. 
Point the remote control either at the front or back of the projector or 
at the screen (the projector’s front sensor can detect signals bounced 
off the screen). Press the button for the function you want to use.
This chapter covers the following information:
■Controlling the picture and sound
■Using the remote contro l as a wireless mouse
■Replacing the remote control batteries 
						

							
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Controlling the Picture and Sound
You can use the remote control to select your source, temporarily turn 
off the picture and sound, freeze the action, or zoom in on the picture. 
Make sure you have set up your projector and connected any 
equipment as described in Chapter 1.
Switching Between Picture Sources
If you’ve connected your projector to more than one computer and/or 
video source, you can use the buttons on the remote control to switch 
between the different sources.  
■Press the Comp1 button to select the computer or video source 
connected to the projector’s 
Computer1(Component) port.
■Press the Comp2 button to select the computer or video source 
connected to the projector’s 
Computer2(Component) port.
■Press the S-Video button to select a video source connected to the 
projector’s 
S-Video port.
■Press the Video button to select a video source connected to the 
projector’s 
Video port.
■Press the Source Search button to move successively through all 
of the input sources.
After you select a source, the screen  goes dark for a moment before the 
image appears. The name of th e selected source (such as 
Computer1 
or 
S-Video) appears briefly on the screen. 
Select a source
Moves through all the 
input sources in sequence 
						

							
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Turning Off the Picture and Sound
Press the A/V Mute button on the remote control to turn off the 
image and sound and darken your screen. 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 image and sound back on, press the button again, or 
press 
Esc.
You can create an image, such as  a company logo or a picture, to 
display on the screen whenever you press the 
A/V Mute button. See 
page 66 for more information.
Stopping Action 
Press the Freeze button to stop the action in your video or computer 
image and keep the current image on the screen. The sound will 
continue, however. Also, because the source continues to transmit 
signals, you won’t resume the action from the point you paused it.
Press the 
Freeze button again or press Esc to restart it.
Zooming Your Image
Follow these steps to zoom in on a portion of the image:
1. Press the 
E-Zoombutton on the remote control. 
You see a crosshair indicating the center of the zoom-in area.
2. Use the   pointer button to position the crosshair in the area you  want to enlarge.
3. Continue pressing the 
E-Zoombutton to enlarge the selected 
area up to 4 times.
Freeze
A/V Mute Zoom in
ESC
Zoom out 
						

							
48Using the Remote Control4. While the image is enlarged, you can:
■Use the   pointer button to pan about.
■Press the E-Zoombutton to zoom out. 
5. When you’re done, press the 
ESC button to return to the original 
size.
Changing the Image’s Aspect Ratio
If you’re projecting a widescreen  format image, you can use the 
Resize button on the remote control to change the aspect ratio. 
Follow these steps:
1. Press the 
Resize button once to change the aspect ratio to 16:9 
for widescreen format.
2. Press it again to retu rn to 4:3 aspect ratio.
note
You must be projecting 
component, composite, or 
S-Video images to change the 
aspect ratio. 
You can also change the 
aspect ratio using the 
projector’s Signal menu. See 
page 58 for details. 
						

							
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Using the Remote Control as a Wireless 
Mouse
When you use the remote control as a wireless mouse, you can control 
your computer or click through slide show-style presentations (such as 
PowerPoint) from up to 20 feet away. This gives you more flexibility, 
since you don’t need to stand near your computer to change slides. 
To control your computer with the remote, make sure you have 
connected your computer to the projector with a USB cable as 
described on page 21. 
■To display the mouse pointer, press the Pointer button.
■To move the pointer on the screen , aim the remote at the screen 
and use the   pointer button. 
■To click (or left-click), press the Enter button.
■To right-click, press the Esc button.
■To double-click, press the Enter button twice.
■To click and drag, press down and hold the Enter button and use 
the   pointer button to move where you want to drag.
■To advance slides in a PowerPoint presentation in Slide Show 
mode, press the 
Page up or Enter button on the remote control. 
Press the 
Page down or Esc button to go back a slide.
Left-click or 
double-click Move the 
pointer
Right-click
Display the 
pointer
Page up
Page down 
						

							
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Replacing the Batteries
The remote control uses two AAA alkaline batteries. Follow these 
steps when you need to replace them:
1. Press in the tab to remove the battery cover.
2. Remove the old batteries, then insert the new ones as shown.
3. Replace the battery cover. (It should click into place.)
caution
When replacing batteries, 
take the following 
precautions:
■Replace the batteries as 
soon as they run out. If a 
battery leaks, wipe away 
battery fluid with a soft cloth. 
If fluid gets on your hands, 
wash them 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 remote 
control for a long period of 
time. 
note
The remote control 
automatically shuts off when 
it detects a button being 
pressed more than 30 seconds. 
This conserves battery life. It 
can be helpful, for example, 
when the remote is in a 
carrying case and the 
P
Power button is 
accidentally pushed.