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 displays the image at the output resolution 
of the computer (making the image larger or smaller, depending 
on its resolution). If the resolution of the image is the same as the 
projector’s (1400 
× 1050), pressing Resize has no effect. 
For video images, pressing resize switches the aspect ratio between 
4:3 and 16:9. This lets you play certain digital video images or 
movies recorded on certain DVDs in 16:9 widescreen format. 
■Keystone (in the Setting menu)
Squares up the shape of the image after the projector has been 
tilted upward or angled to one side (see page 44). If you notice 
lines or edges looking jagged after adjusting the shape, decrease 
the Sharpness setting (see page 68). 
■Position (in the Video menu)
If the image is slightly cut off on one or more sides, it may not be 
centered exactly. You can use this setting to center it. 
note
If your computer image is 
stretched, compressed, or 
doesn’t fit correctly on the 
screen, you should try 
adjusting the Resolution 
setting first (see page 70). 
The PowerLite 9300i 
utilizes a 1400 
× 1050 
panel. When projecting 
resolutions equal to or less 
than XGA (1024 
× 768), 
the image is resized and 
shown at full-screen size. 
However, when projecting 
in SXGA (1280 
× 1024), 
the aspect ratio is 5:4, 
resulting in unused 
darkened areas of the top 
and bottom portion of the 
screen. This is normal.  
						

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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 black-and-white to full color 
(not available for adjusting computer images).
■Tint (in the Video menu)
Adjusts the balance of magenta to green (not available for 
adjusting computer images).
■Color Adjustment (in the Advanced1 menu)
Adjusts the color temperature. Select Color Temp. to set a 
temperature between 5000 and 10000 °K. Or select 
RGB to 
adjust individual red, green, and blue values, as shown. (Not 
available if 
sRGB is selected as the Color Mode setting.)
■Black Level (in the Advanced1 menu)
Adjusts the brightness of dark shades without affecting the 
brightness of light shades. 
■White Level (in the Advanced1 menu) 
Adjusts the brightness of light shades without affecting the 
brightness of dark shades. 
Color Mode button 
						

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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 you will damage the projector. 
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Audio
Setting
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Advanced1
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Reset All
Reset
Execute
[Menu]: Exit[Menu]: Exit[    ]: Enter[    ]: Enter[    ]: Select[    ]: Select
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COM PortCOM Port:
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ONOFF:
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ONOFF: 
						

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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). 
■Computer1 Input (in the Setting menu)
Select the setting for the type of equipment you’ve connected to 
the Computer 1 port:
Analog-RGB: For a computer connection
RGB-Video: For a video player that outputs an RGB video signal 
■Computer2 Input (in the Setting menu)
Select the setting for the type of equipment you’ve connected to 
the Computer 2 port, as described above. 
■BNC Input (in the Setting menu)
Select the setting for the type of equipment you’ve connected to 
the BNC port: 
Analog-RGB: For a computer connection
RGB-Video: For a video player that outputs an RGB video signal 
YCbCr: For a video player that outputs an NTSC signal
YPbPr: For a video player that outputs an HDTV signal
■Video Signal (in the Video menu)
Leave this setting at Auto unless you are using a 60-hertz PAL 
system (select 
PAL60). You can change this setting only if you’re 
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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 the Advanced2 menu)
This setting should normally be left OFF (for TTL input). If an 
analog (75-ohm) terminator is required, as for a switcher, change 
the setting to 
ON. 
Communication Setup Options 
These options let you set up the projector so it can be monitored and 
controlled from a remote computer (see Chapter 5). 
■Standby Mode (in the Advanced1 menu)
Select Network ON to enable the projector to be monitored and 
controlled over a network, as described in Chapter 5, when it’s in 
standby mode (plugged in but not turned on and not in full sleep 
mode). 
This setting also lets you view images on an external monitor 
during standby, if the monitor has been connected to the 
projector’s Monitor Out port (see page 32). The projector does 
not go into full sleep mode (see page 47) when this setting is in 
effect.
■Network (in the Advanced2 menu)
Used for managing the projector over a network (see Chapter 5). 
If the network assigns addresses automatically, turn on 
DHCP. 
Otherwise, turn off 
DHCP and enter the projector’s IP Address, 
Subnet Mask, and Gateway Address, if applicable. 
If you want to monitor the projector using a network 
management utility, select 
SNMP and enter at least one trap IP 
address. 
note
When this setting is on, you 
cannot view or change the 
projector’s network settings.
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note
Press the Num button on 
the remote control to use the 
number keypad. 
Num button
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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 sources or change color modes. (It’s best to 
leave this on.)
■Sleep mode (in the Setting menu)
When sleep mode is on, the projector turns off the lamp if it 
has not received any input signals for 30 minutes. Turn sleep 
mode off if you want the lamp to remain on all the time (this 
is the default setting).
■Rear Proj. (in the Advanced1 menu)
Turn on to project from behind onto a transparent screen.
■Ceiling (in the Advanced1 menu)
Turn on when the projector is mounted upside-down from 
the ceiling.
■Language (in the Advanced1 menu)
Select from nine languages to be used for the projector 
menus. 
						

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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 left side. See 
page 14 for ordering information.
Setting Up Password Protection
1. Press the Freeze button on the remote control for approximately 
five seconds.
The Password Protect menu appears.
2. Use the  pointer button to highlight 
Power ON Protect, then 
choose 
ON and press the Enter button to select it. 
3. You can set the time that the projector can be used without 
needing to enter a password. Select 
Timer and then press Enter.
tip
When you turn on password 
protection, you can attach 
this sticker for additional 
security:
Password Protect 
ONONOFF
: :
User’s Logo Protect     Timer-el apsed    Timer-el apsedSetON :OFF
0H 0H     Timer Power ON ProtectPower ON Protect
SetPassword 
						

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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 changed:
Use the  pointer button to highlight 
User’s Logo Protect, 
then choose 
ON and press the Enter button to select it.
5. To set your password, use the  pointer button to highlight 
Password, then press the Enter button. 
6. When you see the message “Change the password?” select 
Yes 
and then press 
Enter.
7. The default setting for the password is “0000.” Change this to 
your own desired password: press the 
Num button on the remote 
control, then use the numeric keypad to enter a 4-digit number. 
The password appears as 
* * * * on the screen. 
After you enter the last digit, you see a confirmation screen. 
8. Re-enter the password that you entered in step 7. 
If you enter the correct password, the message “The new password 
is stored.” appears. 
If you enter the password incorrectly, a message prompting you to 
re-enter the password appears. Select 
Yes and press the Enter 
button to re-enter your password. 
9. When you finish entering your password, press the 
Enter button. 
10. Press the 
Num button on the remote control to cancel numeric 
keypad mode, if necessary. (Make sure the 
Num button light is 
turned off.)
11. Press the 
Menu button to exit the password protection screen. 
note
If the length of time is set to 
“0,” the password entry 
screen only appears when the 
power is turned on the first 
time after the projector has 
been plugged in. 
note
Make a note of your 
password and keep it in a 
safe place. Do not lose the 
remote control. You must 
use the remote to enter your 
password.  
						

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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 not be 
able to do any of the following:
■Capture a new user’s logo
■Change the setting for the No-Signal Msg. option in the Setting 
menu.
■Change the setting for the A/V Mute option in the Setting menu.
■Change the Startup Screen setting in the Advanced menu.
To change any of these settings, you will need to enter the Password 
Protect menu and turn off the User’s Logo Protect option, as 
described on page 78. 
note
If an incorrect password is 
entered three times in 
succession, the message “The 
projector’s operation will be 
locked.” appears for about 
five minutes, and then the 
projector goes into sleep 
mode. If this happens, 
unplug the projector, then 
plug it back in and turn the 
power back on. Enter the 
correct password at the 
prompt. If you enter the 
incorrect password nine 
times, you will no longer be 
able to turn the projector on. 
If you forget the password, 
make a note of the request 
code: xxxx that appears and 
contact EPSON as described 
on page 118.
Password
Enter the password.
[0-9]:Enter
#Refer to the User’s Guide for the operation.
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password with 
these buttons
Press this button