Epson Powerlite 9300i Multimedia Projector Users Guide

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Customizing the Pointer Tools
You can customize the shape and size of each of the three pointer 
tools, select the color and width of the line made with each pointer, 
and set how fast you can move the pointer across the screen. 
1. Press the 
Menu button on the remote control, highlight the 
Effect menu, and press Enter. 
You see this screen:
2. For each of the three Pointer/Line icons, you can change the 
following settings:
■Shape
Lets you select one of the following pointer...

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Operating Your Computer with the 
Remote Control 
If you’ve connected a computer as described in Chapter 1, you can use 
the remote control in place of your computer’s mouse. This gives you 
more flexibility when delivering PowerPoint, Keynote, and other 
slideshow-style presentations, since you won’t have to stand next to 
the computer to change slides. 
To use the remote control this way, you have to connect a USB cable 
(not included) between your computer and the projector...

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Creating Your Own Startup Screen 
You can transfer any image from your computer or video source to the 
projector, and then use it as your startup screen. You can also use it as 
the screen to be displayed when the projector is not receiving a signal 
or when you press the 
A/V Mute button. The image can be a 
company logo, slogan, photograph, or any other image you want to 
use. 
Capturing the Image
Follow these steps to capture the image and transfer it to the projector:
1....

64Giving Your Presentation6. Use the arrow buttons to select a zoom rate (display size), and 
then press 
Enter. 
7. When the message “Save image as user’s logo?” appears, select 
Yes 
and press 
Enter. 
Saving the logo may take a few moments. Do not use your 
projector or video source (computer, DVD player, etc.) while the 
logo is being saved.
8. When you see the message “Completed,” press 
ESC to return to 
the menu screen.
Choosing When to Display the Image
After your image is saved, you can set it...

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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
■Adjusting the color
■Adjusting the sound 
■Using Direct Power On
■Customizing projector features
■Securing the projector 

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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 a setting, 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 return to the...

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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 69).
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...

70Fine-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...