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 
following sections: 
■to highlight your presentation, see page 60
■to use the remote control in place of your computer’s mouse, 
see page 62
■to navigate the projector’s menu system, see page 66
Pointer button 
(controls cursor 
movement)
ESC button  Enter button
note
The projector has equivalent 
buttons that you can use on 
its control panel: 
Arrow buttons
Enter buttonESC 
button 
						

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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 
Menu button on the remote control.
You see the projector’s menu screen. 
2. Enter the 
Advanced2 menu and highlight Projector ID.
3. Press the right or left side of the  pointer button to increase or 
decrease the ID value. 
4. Press 
Enter to set the value.
5. When done, press 
ESC to exit the menu system.
Brightness ControlBrightness ControlHighHighLow:Video
Audio
Setting
User’s Logo
Advanced1
About
Reset AllProjector IDProjector IDNetworkNetwork
ResetResetExecuteExecute
: 1
[Menu]: Exit[Menu]: Exit
Effect
Advanced2
COM PortCOM Port
BNC Sync BNC Sync Terminationermination
:
ONONOFFOFF:
SetSetSetSetRS-232CRS-232CUSBUSB
[    /    ]: Select[    /    ]: Select[ ESC ]: Return[ ESC ]: Return[    ]: Set[    ]: Set
Auto SetupAuto Setup:OFFOFF:ONON 
						

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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 like to check the remote control’s current ID, do the 
following:
1. Press the 
ID button twice in succession. After a moment, the 
button flashes. 
2. Count the number of flashes; this number corresponds to the 
remote control’s ID. (If it doesn’t flash, it is set to zero.) 
0Zero
Nine 
						

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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 battery compartment 
cover open.
3. Install two AA batteries, inserting 
the flat (negative) ends in first.
4. Slide the cover back in place.
caution
When replacing batteries, 
take the following 
precautions:
■Replace the batteries as 
soon as they run out. If the 
batteries leak, wipe away 
battery fluid with a soft 
cloth. If fluid gets on your 
hands, wash immediately.
■Do not expose batteries to 
heat or flame.
■Dispose of used batteries 
according to local 
regulations.
■Remove the batteries if 
you won’t be using the 
projector for a long period of 
time.  
						

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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 the 
Computer/DVI button to switch between equipment 
connected to the Computer 1, Computer 2, and DVI ports. Or 
press the 
Video/BNC button to switch between equipment 
connected to the Video, S-Video, and BNC ports. 
■On the remote control, there are seven Source buttons. Use them 
to switch between equipment connected to the port identified on 
each button. 
Note that the Computer 1, Computer 2, and BNC ports can be set up 
to use different input signals (for example, Analog RGB or RGB 
Video)—so if you have equipment connected to one of these ports, it’s 
important to make sure the correct signal is selected to match the 
equipment you’re using. You can change the input signal settings 
using the projector’s menu system; see page 75. 
After you select a source, the screen goes dark for a moment before the 
image appears.
note
You can fine-tune the 
picture and sound quality as 
described in Chapter 4.
Source buttons
note
The EasyMP™ source 
option is not supported for 
this projector. 
						

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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 blank. 
2. Press one of the 
Source buttons on the remote control to switch 
to the desired source. Or press 
ESC to exit the preview screen 
without switching sources. 
Preview
note
Movies are displayed as 
still images on the preview 
screen. 
Currently 
selected source
Preview windows
note
A red highlight surrounds 
the preview window for the 
currently selected source. 
You can use the  pointer 
button on the remote control 
to highlight a different 
source, and then press 
Enter 
to display it.  
						

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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 button again.
You can also have an image, such as a company logo, display on the 
screen whenever you press the 
A/V Mute button (see page 63).
Stopping Action
You can use the remote control to stop the action in your video or 
computer image. 
■Press the Freeze button to stop the action and keep the current 
image on the screen. The sound continues. 
■Press the Freeze button again to restart it.
Zooming 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 button to position the crosshair.
3. Continue pressing the 
E-Zoom button to enlarge the selected 
area up to 4
×.
4. While the image is enlarged, you can:
■Use the  pointer button to pan about.
■Press the E-Zoom button to zoom out. 
5. When done, press the 
ESC button to return to the original size.
A/V Mute button
Freeze 
button
E-Zoom 
buttons 
						

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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 the P-in-P window is connected to the 
Video or S-Video port. Then select the corresponding video setting: 
1. Press the 
Menu button on the remote control, and enter the 
Setting menu. 
2. Highlight 
P in P, use the pointer button to select either 
Composite or S-Video, then press Enter.
3. Press 
ESC to exit the menu system.
Displaying the P-in-P Image
Make sure your main image source is displayed, then follow these 
steps to display and use the Picture-in-Picture window:
1. Press the 
P in P button on the remote control. 
2. Use the  pointer button to reposition the video window; use 
the 
E-Zoom buttons to reduce or enlarge it. 
3. Once the window is located and sized the way you want it, press 
the 
Enter button; your video continues playing on the screen.
4. When you’re finished viewing the Picture-in-Picture, press the 
PinP or pointer button again. The window disappears. 
note
Depending on your 
equipment’s ports, you may 
be able to connect either a 
computer or video player to 
the BNC, Computer 1, 
and/or Computer 2 port. 
See Chapter 1.
note
Select Composite if your 
P-in-P video equipment is 
connected to the Video port.
P in P button
Video window 
						

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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 
the 
Enter button to select the desired style. Three preset 
options are available, but you can customize the look of each one 
(see page 61).
2. Use the  pointer button on the remote control to position the 
pointer on the screen. 
3. To draw a straight line, place the pointer where you want the line 
to begin and press 
Enter. Move the pointer to where you want the 
line to end, and press 
Enter again. 
4. To draw a curved line, place the pointer at the start of the line, 
then press and hold the 
Enter button until it lights up. Then use 
the  pointer button to move the pointer and draw on the 
screen. Press 
ESC when done. 
5. If you want to draw additional lines, repeat steps 3 and 4.
6. When done drawing, press 
ESC to clear the screen.
Effect 
buttonPointer