Epson Powerlite 9300i Multimedia Projector Users Guide

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Adjusting the Image Size, Shape, and 
Position
Whether you’re projecting from a computer or video player, you can 
use these settings to adjust the size, shape, and position of the image.
■Resize button
Adjusts how an image fits into the display area. 
For computer images, resizing is normally unnecessary, since the 
projector automatically resizes the image to make the best use of 
the display area. If you press the 
Resize button on the remote 
control, the projector...

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Adjusting the Color 
The projector provides several ways for you to adjust the color:
■Color Mode button (also in the Video menu) 
Lets you quickly adjust the color and brightness for various 
environments. Select 
sRGB for standard computer displays (the 
default when projecting from a computer with analog video), or 
select one of the other color settings. You can save a different 
setting for each source. 
■Color (in the Video menu)
Adjusts the color intensity, from...

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Adjusting the Sound
You can use the Audio menu to adjust the sound volume or 
treble/bass balance. 
1. Press the 
Menu button on the remote control, then enter the 
Audio menu. 
You see the Audio menu screen:
2. Use the  pointer button to highlight the desired option, then 
adjust it as needed:
■Volume
■Treble
■Bass 
note
You can also adjust the 
volume using the remote 
control.
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Using Direct Power On
You can set up the projector to turn on immediately once it is plugged 
in (or receives power from a wall switch). 
1. Press the 
Menu button on the remote control, then enter the 
Advanced2 menu.
2. Use the  pointer button to highlight 
Direct Power ON, then 
choose 
ON and press the Enter button to select it. 
Make sure you do not unplug the projector to turn it off. You must 
power off the projector as described on page 47 to allow it to cool 
down, or...

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Customizing Projector Features
You can use the menu system to change the video signal input at 
certain ports, turn on or off sleep mode, adjust the network settings, 
change the language, and customize several other features.
Image Setup Options
Use these settings to change how the projector processes incoming 
video signals. Several of these settings should normally be left at the 
factory default setting (except for the Computer1, Computer2, and 
BNC Input settings)....

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■Progressive (in the Advanced1 menu)
This setting converts interlaced to progressive signals. Leave the 
setting on 
Film/Auto to automatically detect video recorded at 
24 frames per second (fps) and convert it to 60 fps for a more 
natural appearance; or select 
Video to prevent frame conversion. 
Selecting 
OFF projects interlaced signals without converting them 
to progressive, which improves the look of images that contain a 
lot of movement. 
■BNC Sync Termination (in...

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■COM Port (in the Advanced2 menu)
Used by servicers for communicating with a computer running 
utility software. 
Miscellaneous Setup Options
■No-Signal Msg. (in the Setting menu) 
Selects a screen color or image to display when the projector is 
not receiving a signal. The logo setting displays an image that 
you previously transferred to the projector (see page 63).
■Message (in the Setting menu)
Turns off the identifying text that appears briefly when you 
switch picture...

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Securing the Projector
You can add password protection to protect your projector from any 
unauthorized use or tampering. Anyone who does not know the 
password cannot use the projector to project images when the power is 
turned on. Furthermore, the company logo and administrator’s name 
that are displayed when the power is turned on cannot be changed. 
You can also purchase an optional Kensington MicroSaver anti-theft 
device to connect to the lock port on the projector’s...

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Enter up to four numeric characters for the time: press the Num 
button on the remote control and then use the numeric keypad 
buttons to enter a setting time within the range of 0 to 9999 
hours, then press 
Enter. (If you make a mistake entering the time, 
press the 
Esc button and re-enter the time.)
The time countdown starts after you finish using the Password 
Protect menu.
4. To enable User’s Logo Protect to prevent your custom A/V Mute 
and power on screens from being...

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Using the Projector When Password Protection 
Is On
When the projector is first plugged in and the power is turned on, the 
password entry screen appears. 
1. To enter your password, press the 
Num button on the remote. 
The 
Num button lights up and the number buttons switch to 
numeric keypad mode.
2. Use the numeric keypad buttons to enter the password. If the 
password is entered correctly, projection starts. 
If the User’s Logo Protect option has been enabled, you will...