Epson Powerlite 9100i Multimedia Projector Users Guide

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Preset Allows you to save and recall settings for up to five 
computer sessions including the resolution, tracking, sync 
signal, brightness, contrast, sharpness, gamma, and 
position. (See “Saving and Recalling Computer Settings” 
below.)
Smooth 
MotionWhen turned ON, makes motion look smoother in images 
from non-DVD video sources. 
Video 
SignalDefines the video signal method. Select this item and 
then press the right arrow button (control panel) or right 
on the Enter...

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Saving and Recalling Computer Settings
When you are projecting from a computer source, you can save and 
recall settings (resolution, tracking, sync signal, and position) for up to 
five different sessions. This is useful if you use more than one 
computer with the projector; you can save the settings for each one 
and recall them when necessary. Follow these steps to save the current 
session settings:
1. Press the 
Menu button on the control panel or remote control to...

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Adjusting the Sound 
Use the Audio menu to adjust the sound volume and quality of your 
audio. 
Menu item Description
Volume Adjusts the volume level for the speakers.
Press the right arrow button (control panel) or press right 
on the Enter button (remote control) to increase the 
volume; press the left arrow button (control panel) or left 
on the Enter button (remote control) to decrease the 
volume.
Treble Adjusts the treble (high) tone of the speakers. 
Bass Adjusts the...

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Customizing the Drawing Tools 
The drawing tools let you highlight your presentation with cursor 
stamps, lines, boxes, and spotlights, as described on page 53. You can 
use the Effect menu to customize these tools and set the cursor speed 
for drawing. The 
Reset option lets you return all the drawing tools to 
their default settings.
Menu item Description
Cursor/
Stamp Sets the shape, size, color, and length of the 
cursor/stamp assigned to Effect button 1. You can define...

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Customizing Projector Features
The Setting menu and the Advanced menu let you set or adjust many 
projector functions.
Setting Menu 
Cursor 
SpeedAdjusts the cursor speed to low, medium, or high.
Reset Returns all Effect menu items to their initial factory 
defaults.
Select this item and then press the Enter button to 
display the confirmation screen. Next, select Yes and 
then press the Enter button to reset the Effect menu.
If you change your mind, select No and then press...

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Menu item Description
Keystone  Adjusts a trapezoid-distorted image to a 4:3 rectangle, 
correcting up to a ± 30° tilt. See page 47.
P in P Selects the image source for the P in P subscreen. See 
page 52 for more information.
No-Signal 
MsgSpecifies whether no screen, a black screen, a blue 
screen, or a user logo/image is displayed when no video 
signals are being received. 
Prompt Displays a temporary message (computer or video) 
identifying the image source when set to ON....

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Advanced Menu 
Menu item Description
Language Selects the language to be used in the menus: English, 
French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, 
Chinese, or Korean.
Startup 
ScreenTurns on or off the display of your user logo during the 
projector’s startup. The logo first must be captured and 
assigned, as described on page 72.
Color 
SettingAdjusts the color temperature of the image. Select Auto 
to let the projector automatically select the correct color...

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Creating a Screen Logo or Image 
You can transfer any image on your computer to the projector, 
and then use it as the image displayed when the projector is not 
receiving a signal. You can also set it to be displayed when you press 
the 
A/V Mute button on the remote, or as a startup screen. The image 
can be a company logo, slogan, photograph, or any other image you 
want to use.
Ceiling  Mirrors the projected image on its X-axis (top-bottom). 
Selecting ON turns mirroring...

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Capturing and Saving the Image
Follow these steps to capture and save a logo or image:
1. Display the image (with the projector).
2. Press the 
Menu button on the control panel or remote control to 
display the Main menu. 
3. Press the down arrow (control panel) or press down on the 
Enter 
button (remote control) to move to the 
Capture menu.
4. Press 
Enter (control panel or remote control) to highlight the 
User’s Logo Capture option and press Enter again to select it. 
You...

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Assigning the Image to the No-Signal Message 
and/or A/V Mute Button
After your image is saved, you can set it up as the no-signal message 
and/or the screen that’s displayed when you press the 
A/V Mute 
button.
1. Press the 
Menu button on the control panel or remote control to 
display the Main menu (if not already displayed).
2. Select the 
Setting menu and then press the Enter button on the 
control panel or remote control.
3. Press the down arrow (control panel) or press...