Epson Powerlite 8300i Multimedia Projector Users Guide

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Controlling the Picture and Sound
You can preview and select your picture sources, temporarily turn off 
the picture and sound, freeze the action, zoom in on the picture, 
display a picture-in-picture image, and adjust the brightness and 
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: 
■On the projector’s control panel, there are two Source buttons: 
Press...

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Previewing Picture Sources
You can use the Preview function to help you select the image source. 
1. Press 
Preview on the remote control. 
You see the currently selected source displayed in the main 
window, as shown. All other sources (including the currently 
selected source) are displayed in smaller preview windows on the 
right side and at the bottom. If no equipment is connected to a 
port, or if there is no incoming signal, the preview window for 
that source appears...

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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 and darken your screen. (If you’ve connected an 
external monitor to the projector, it will continue displaying.) This 
feature is useful if you want to temporarily redirect your audience’s 
attention without the distraction of a bright screen. 
■To turn off the picture, press the A/V Mute button. The screen 
goes dark.
■To turn the image back on, press the...

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Displaying a Picture-in-Picture Video
If you’re displaying an image from equipment connected to the DVI, 
Computer 1, Computer 2, or BNC port, you can open up a smaller 
picture-in-picture (P-in-P) window on the screen. This window can 
display video from either the Video or S-Video port. 
Setting Up the P-in-P Image
Before starting, make sure the computer or video equipment for your 
main image is connected to the DVI, Computer 1 or 2, or BNC port, 
and the video equipment for...

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Adjusting the Brightness
If you’re presenting in a small room, you may find the brightness of 
the projector to be too intense. You can adjust it to a more 
comfortable level using the projector’s menu system:
1. Press the 
Menu button on the remote control.
2. To adjust the brightness to a lower, preset level, use the 
pointer button to highlight the 
Advanced2 menu. Press 
Enter, select Brightness Control, and then choose High or Low. 
3. Press the 
ESC button when done...

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Highlighting Your Presentation
You can display a pointer to call out something on the screen, or draw 
straight or curved lines to emphasize particular points. There are three 
preset pointer tools you can choose from, and each one can be 
customized for a different look.
Using the Pointer Tool
1. To activate the pointer tool, press the Effect button on the 
remote control. A pointer appears on the screen.
If you prefer to use a different style of pointer, continue pressing...

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Customizing the Pointer Tools
You can customize the shape and size of each of the three pointer 
tools, select the color and width of the line made with each pointer, 
and set how fast you can move the pointer across the screen. 
1. Press the 
Menu button on the remote control, highlight the 
Effect menu, and press Enter. 
You see this screen:
2. For each of the three Pointer/Line icons, you can change the 
following settings:
■Shape
Lets you select one of the following pointer...

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Operating Your Computer with the 
Remote Control 
If you’ve connected a computer as described in Chapter 1, you can use 
the remote control in place of your computer’s mouse. This gives you 
more flexibility when delivering PowerPoint and other slideshow-style 
presentations, since you won’t have to stand next to the computer to 
change slides. 
To use the remote control this way, you have to connect a USB cable 
between your computer and the projector (see page 27). 
While...

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Creating Your Own Startup Screen 
You can transfer any image from your computer or video source to the 
projector, and then use it as your startup screen. You can also use it as 
the screen to be displayed when the projector is not receiving a signal 
or when you press the 
A/V Mute button. The image can be a 
company logo, slogan, photograph, or any other image you want to 
use. 
Capturing the Image
Start by displaying the image you want to use. It can be an image from 
either...

60Giving Your Presentation5. Use the arrow buttons to select a zoom rate (display size), and 
then press 
Enter. 
6. When the message “Save image as user’s logo?” appears, select 
Yes 
and press 
Enter. Confirm as needed. 
Saving the logo may take a few moments. Do not use your 
projector or video source (computer, DVD player, etc.) while the 
logo is being saved.
7. When you see the message “Completed,” press 
ESC to return to 
the menu screen.
Choosing When to Display the Image
After your image is...