Epson Powerlite Home Cinema 705hd Users Guide

Setting Up the Projector31
The Ppower light turns orange.
3. Press the Ppower button on the projector or on the remote 
control.
The projector beeps once and the Ppower light flashes green as 
the projector warms up, then an image begins to appear. When 
the Ppower light stops flashing and remains green, the projector 
is ready for use. 
Using the Direct Power On Function
The Direct Power On function enables faster setup. The projector 
starts up automatically when you plug it in or turn it on with a...

32Setting Up the Projector3. Choose 
Direct Power On and press Enter.
4. Highlight 
On and press Enter. 
5. Press 
Menu to exit. The setting will take effect the next time you 
plug the projector into a power outlet.
Shutting Down the Projector
This projector incorporates Instant Off technology. To turn it off, you 
can press its Ppower button as described below, unplug it, or turn off 
a power switch that supplies power to the projector. You don’t have to 
wait for the projector to cool down first.
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Displaying and Adjusting 
the Image
Follow the guidelines in this chapter for: 
■Selecting an image source
■Adjusting the image 

34Displaying and Adjusting the Image
Selecting an Image Source
You may need to select the image source if you have multiple image 
sources connected to the projector (such as a computer or DVD 
player). Selecting the image source lets you switch between images 
input from different pieces of connected equipment. 
If you don’t see the image you want, press the 
Source Search button 
or one of the 
Source buttons on the remote control, or press the 
Source Search button on the projector.
If you still can’t...

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Adjusting the Position of the Image
If the image is too low on the screen, you can use the front adjustable 
foot to raise it. 
1. Press the foot release lever up and lift the front of the projector.
2. Once the image is positioned where you want it, release the lever 
to lock the foot in position.
3. If the image is tilted or you need to fine-tune the height of the 
image, you can turn the projector’s adjustable rear feet.
Raising the projector may cause the image...

36Displaying and Adjusting the ImageThe projector’s 
Auto Keystone function detects and corrects vertical 
keystone distortion. It takes about one second after the projector starts 
for the image to be corrected.
If your image is still distorted, do one of the following:
■Press the appropriate keystone correction button on the 
projector’s control panel until the shape is evenly rectangular.
■Select the Keystone setting in the projector’s Settings menu (see 
page 51). Then use the arrow buttons on the...

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If the image still isn’t large enough, you may need to move the 
projector farther away from the screen. 
Selecting the Color Mode
The Color Mode adjusts the brightness, contrast, and color for various 
common viewing environments. Use this setting to quickly obtain a 
good picture.
Press the 
Color Mode button on the remote control until the option 
you want is projected in the upper right corner.
You can also select the 
Color Mode setting from the projector’s Image...

38Displaying and Adjusting the Image
Resizing Video Images
You can resize your images by changing the aspect (width to height) 
ratio (depending on your input signal).
Press the 
Aspect button on the remote control repeatedly to cycle 
through the available options.
You can also select the 
Aspect setting from the projector’s Signal 
menu. See page 49 for instructions.
Select from one of these 
Aspect options:
■Auto (HDMI images only): Automatically sets the best aspect 
ratio according to the input...

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Using the Remote Control
The projector includes a number of tools to enhance your video or 
presentation. All of them can be accessed using the remote control, 
which lets you operate the projector from anywhere in the room—up 
to 19.7 feet (6 meters) away. 
This chapter covers:
■Operating the remote control
■Controlling the picture and sound
■Presenting a slideshow from a USB device  

40Using the Remote Control
Operating the Remote Control
Make sure batteries are installed as described on page 66. Follow these 
tips for using the remote control: 
■Point the remote control at the front or back of the projector, or 
at the screen.
■Stand within 19.7 feet (6 meters) of the projector.
■Aim the remote control within 30° to the side of, or 15° above or 
below, the remote control receivers on the projector.
Controlling the Picture and Sound
You can use the remote control to temporarily turn...