Epson Powerlite 85 Multimedia Projector Users Guide

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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 Search button 
on the remote control (or the...

32Using 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 18) 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...

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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....

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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...

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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 largest possible size...

36Using 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 aspe cts of your image. This lets you 
quickly adjust the image for various uses.
Press the button repeatedly to se lect 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...

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Operating Your Computer with the 
Remote Control
If you connect a computer to the projector with a USB cable, as 
described on page 42, then select 
Wireless Mouse for the USB 
Type B setting in the Extended menu (see page 101), you can use the 
remote control in place of your computer’s mouse. This gives you 
more flexibility when delivering sl ideshow-style presentations, since 
you won’t have to stand next to the computer to change slides. 
■Use the Page Up and  Down...

38Using the Remote Control
Highlighting Your Presentation
You can display a pointer to call out important information on the 
screen. If you want to customize the pointer tool, you can choose from 
three alternative shapes.
Using the Pointer Tool
1. To activate the pointer tool, press the Pointer button on the 
remote control. A pointer appears on the screen.
If you prefer to use a different style of pointer, see the instructions 
in the next section.
2. Use the  pointer buttons on the remote control to...

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Connecting to Computers, 
USB Devices, and 
Other Equipment
This chapter tells you how to connect the projector to a notebook or 
desktop computer, and/or to video equipment, such as a VCR, DVD 
player, or video camera. You can al so connect the projector to a USB 
storage device, digital camera, do cument camera, microphone, or 
external speakers.
Follow the instructions in this chapter on:
■Connecting to a computer
■Connecting video equipment
■Connecting to a document camera , digital camera, or...

40Connecting to Computers, USB Devices, and Other Equipment
Connecting to a Computer
You can connect the projector to an y computer that has a standard 
VGA output (monitor) port, includi ng desktop models, PC notebook 
computers, MacBook
®, PowerBook®, and iBook® systems, and 
hand-held devices. 
You can also connect to the USB port on a Windows
® computer. 
■To connect to your computer’s  VGA port, see the instructions 
below. 
■To connect using your computer’s  USB port, see page 41. 
■To control...