Epson Powerlite S7 Multimedia Projector Users Guide

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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...

42Displaying and Adjusting the ImageIf your image is 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 59). Then use the arrow buttons on the remote control to 
adjust the shape of the image.
Keystone correction 
buttons
PowerLite S7
PowerLite 79/PowerLite W7
Keystone correction 
buttons 

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Focusing and Zooming the Image
Turn the focus ring on the projector to sharpen the image.
PowerLite 79/PowerLite W7: to enlarge or reduce the image, turn the 
zoom ring.
PowerLite S7: to enlarge or reduce the image, press the 
Wide 
(enlarge) or 
Tele (reduce) button on the projector’s control panel. 
You can also use the 
Zoom setting in the projector’s Settings menu; 
see page 59 for instructions.
If the image still isn’t large enough, you may need to move the...

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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 to select an 
option. Press it until the option you want is projected in the upper 
right corner.
Select from one of these 
Color Mode options:
■Dynamic: Brightest mode; for video games or TV in a bright 
room
.
■Presentation: For color...

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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. Press the Aspect 
button repeatedly to cycle through the available options.
Select from one of these 
Aspect options:
PowerLite S7/PowerLite 79
■Normal (for images sent through the Computer (Component 
Video)
 port only): Displays images using the full projection area 
and maintains the...

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■Full: Displays images using the full width of the projection area, 
but does not retain the aspect ratio. 4:3 ratio images are elongated 
horizontally.
■Native: Displays images as is (aspect ratio and resolution are 
maintained). Black bands may appear or images may be cut off, 
depending on the resolution. 

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Presenting With the Remote 
Control
The projector includes a number of tools to enhance your 
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:
■Using the remote control
■Controlling the picture and sound
■Operating your computer with the remote control
■Highlighting your presentation 

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Using the Remote Control
Make sure batteries are installed as described on page 76. 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...

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You can also set the Lens Cover Timer setting to automatically turn 
off the projector after 30 minutes to protect the projector if the 
A/V Mute slide is closed for a long time. See page 60 for instructions.
Stopping Action
Press the Freeze button on the remote control to stop the action in 
your video or computer image. The image freezes but the sound 
continues.
To restart the action, press the 
Freeze button again.
Zooming In on Your Image
You can zoom in on a...

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Controlling the Volume
To change the volume on the projector, press the   or   button on 
the remote control. 
On the PowerLite 79/PowerLite W7 projector, you can also press the 
 or   button on the projector’s control panel
You can also adjust the volume using the projector’s menu system. 
Seepage59. 
Operating Your Computer With the 
Remote Control
You can use the remote control in place of your computer’s mouse so 
you won’t have to stand next to the computer to...