Epson Powerlite 84 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
■Adjusting signal settings
■Customizing projector features
■Using the projector security features
■Customizing power and operation 

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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 on the 
remote control or on the projector. 
You see a menu screen similar to the one below: 
The menus are listed on the left and the options available for the 
highlighted menu are shown on the right.
2. Use the  pointer buttons on the remote control (or the  navigational...

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3. Once you’ve selected the menu, use the  pointer buttons to scroll through the list of options. (Some of the options may be 
grayed out or unavailable, depe nding on the selected source.)
4. After highlighting the option you want to adjust, use the  pointer buttons to change the setting. In some cases, you 
may have to press the 
Enter button to view a sub-screen for 
changing the setting. 
■Press the left or right arrow button to adjust a slider bar, then 
press 
Enter....

64Fine-Tuning the ProjectorTo restore all the projector settings to their factory-default values, 
select the 
Reset menu, highlight Reset All, and press Enter. 
Adjusting the Image 
You can use the Image menu to adjust
 the brightness, sharpness, color, 
tint, and contrast. 
1. Press the 
Menu button on the projecto r or remote control and 
select the 
Image menu. You see the Image menu screen. 
2. Use the  pointer buttons to highlight the desired option, then  adjust it as needed:
■Color Mode
Lets you...

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■Tint (video only)
Adjusts the balance of green to magenta in the image 
(available only for component video or NTSC signals). 
■Sharpness
Adjusts the sharpness of the image. 
■Color Adjustment
Adjusts the color values. Select Abs. Color Temp. to adjust 
the overall value from 5000 and 10000  °K. Or, select 
Red, 
Green, Blue
 to adjust the saturation values for each color. 
(Not available if 
sRGB is selected as the Color Mode setting.)
■Auto Iris
Automatically adjusts the...

66Fine-Tuning the Projector2. Use the  pointer buttons to highlight the desired option, then 
adjust it as needed:
■Auto Setup 
Leave this setting on to automatically optimize the image 
when 
Computer is selected as the source. Turn it off if you 
want to save adjustments you have made to the video settings.
■Resolution
When set to Auto, the resolution (size) of a computer image 
is automatically detected so it can be scaled to fit in the 
projection area. If the image doesn’t display properly after...

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■Input Signal
If the colors don’t look right on the Auto setting, select the 
setting for the type of equipment you’ve connected to the 
Computer1 or Computer2 port:
RGB: For a computer connection.
Component Video: For a video player that outputs a 
component video signal. 
■Video Signal 
Leave this setting at 
Auto unless you are using a 60-Hz PAL 
system (then select 
PAL60).
■Aspect
Choose an aspect ratio setting that allows the image to fit best 
in the display area. See...

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■Auto Keystone
Automatically compensates for keystone distortion when the 
projector is tilted upward. This feature is available only when the 
projector is set for front projecti on (it is enabled by default).
■Control Panel Lock
Lets you disable the buttons on the projector. See page 73 for 
more information.
■Pointer Shape
Lets you choose from three alternative pointer shapes. See page 37 
for more information.
■Brightness Control
Lets you select from two levels of...

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Using the Projector Security Features
To prevent unauthorized use of the projector, you can do the 
following:
■Assign a password; this can be disabled for a set period if you want 
to loan the projector to someone. 
■Create an identifying user logo that is displayed at startup and/or 
when the 
A/V Mute button is pressed. See page 72.
■Disable the projector’s buttons; this is useful, for example, if 
you’re projecting in  a classroom and you want to ensure that no 
one...

70Fine-Tuning the ProjectorThe default setting for the Password Protect function is 
Off. Follow 
these steps to turn password protection on:
1. Press the 
Freeze button on the remote control for about five 
seconds. You see this screen:
2. Use the  pointer buttons to set 
Power On Protect to On. 
Then press 
Enter.
3. Press 
Esc.
4. Select Password and press Enter.
5. When you see a message asking if you want to change the  password, select 
Yes and press Enter.
6. Hold down the 
Num button on the...