Epson Powerlite 9300i Multimedia Projector Users Guide

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Using the Navigation Buttons
The remote control has various buttons that let you navigate the 
projector’s help and menu systems; they also let you use the drawing 
tools to highlight your presentation. With an optional USB cable 
connecting the projector to your computer, the buttons can be used in 
place of your computer’s mouse, letting you walk about freely while 
controlling your presentation. 
For details on using the buttons to control specific features, see the...

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Controlling Multiple Projectors
If you’re using more than one projector, you can control all the 
projectors—or just selected ones—by using the projector ID system. 
To operate a projector, you have to set the remote control’s ID to 
match that of the projector. Or you can control all of the projectors 
simultaneously by setting the remote control’s ID to zero. 
Setting the Projector ID
The projector’s default ID is 1. If you need to change it, follow these 
steps:
1. Press the...

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Setting the Remote Control ID
The remote control’s default ID is zero. If you need to change it, 
follow these steps:
1. Press the 
ID button on the remote control. You see it light up. 
2. Press one of the numbered buttons on the remote control to select 
the desired ID (0 through 9). Select zero to control all projectors, 
or select a number to match the ID of the projector(s) you want to 
operate.
The 
ID button’s light shuts off and the new ID is registered. 
If you would...

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Replacing the Batteries 
If the projector stops responding to the remote control, check the 
following:
■Make sure the remote control’s on/off switch (shown on page 50) 
is in the 
ON position. 
■Press the  light button and check to see if the buttons on the 
remote control light up. (If you’re in a bright room, you may not 
be able to see them light.)
If the buttons do not light up, replace the batteries as described below: 
1. Turn the remote control over. 
2. Slide the...

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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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Controlling the Volume
To change the volume, press the   (volume down) or   (volume 
up) side of the 
Volume button.
If necessary, you can adjust the tone using the projector’s menu 
system. See page 73. note
To temporarily shut off the 
sound (and picture), press 
the A/V Mute button.
Volume 

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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...