Epson Powerlite 8300i 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 quality
■Adjusting the image size, shape, and position
■Adjust the color
■Adjusting the sound 
■Customizing projector features 

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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. 
You see a menu screen similar to the one shown below (the 
settings may differ from those shown here, depending on the 
selected input source):
The menus are listed on the left, and the options available for the 
highlighted menu are shown on the right.
2. Use the  pointer...

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4. After highlighting the option you want to adjust, use the 
pointer button to change the setting. In some cases, you may 
have to press the 
Enter button to see a sub-screen for changing 
the setting. 
■Press the left or right side of the  pointer button to adjust
a slider bar.
■To select from two or more settings, use the  pointer 
button to highlight the desired setting, then press 
Enter. 
5. After changing the settings, press the 
ESC button to save your 
changes and...

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Adjusting the Image Quality
You can use the Video menu to adjust the brightness, sharpness, and 
contrast. If you’re projecting from a computer (but not through the 
DVI port), there are additional adjustments you can make (see 
page 65).
1. Press the 
Menu button on the remote control, then enter the 
Video menu. 
You see the Video menu screen (the actual settings may vary, 
depending on the selected input source).
2. Use the  pointer button to highlight the desired option,...

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Adjusting Computer Images
When you’re projecting an analog RGB computer image, there are 
several additional settings you can use to adjust the image. 
■Auto button
If your computer image doesn’t look correct, 
press the 
Auto button on the remote control 
(or the 
Auto/Enter button on the projector). 
This automatically resets the projector’s 
tracking, sync, resolution, and position 
settings. 
If further adjustment is needed, you can change 
these settings manually as...

66Fine-tuning the Projector4. Adjust the 
Sync setting to reduce blurriness by pressing the 
left or right side of the  pointer button. (Be sure to adjust 
the tracking first for best results.)
■Resolution (in the Video menu)
If your image is distorted (compressed, stretched, partially cut off, 
or doesn’t completely fill the display area), the projector’s 
resolution setting may not match that of your computer. Select 
Auto to let the projector adjust the resolution automatically; or 
select 
Manual and...

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Adjusting the Image Size, Shape, and 
Position
Whether you’re projecting from a computer or video player, you can 
use these settings to adjust the size, shape, and position of the image.
■Resize button
Adjusts how an image fits into the display area. 
For computer images, resizing is normally unnecessary, since the 
projector automatically resizes the image to make the best use of 
the display area. If you press the 
Resize button on the remote 
control, the projector...

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Adjusting the Color 
The projector provides several ways for you to adjust the color:
■Color Mode button (also in the Video menu) 
Lets you quickly adjust the color and brightness for various 
environments. Use either the remote control or the 
Color Mode 
setting in the Video menu. Select 
sRGB for standard computer 
displays (the default when projecting from a computer with 
analog video), or select one of the other color settings. You can 
save a different setting for each...

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Adjusting the Sound
You can use the Audio menu to adjust the sound volume or 
treble/bass balance. 
1. Press the 
Menu button on the remote control, then enter the 
Audio menu. 
You see the Audio menu screen:
2. Use the  pointer button to highlight the desired option, then 
adjust it as needed:
■Volume
■Treble
■Bass 
note
You can also adjust the 
volume using the remote 
control. 

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Customizing Projector Features
You can use the menu system to change the video signal input at 
certain ports, turn on or off sleep mode, adjust the network settings, 
change the language, and customize several other features.
Image Setup Options
Use these settings to change how the projector processes incoming 
video signals. Several of these settings should normally be left at the 
factory default setting (except for the Computer1, Computer2, and 
BNC Input settings)....