Epson Powerlite X12 Users Guide
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To change settings foraninput source, makesurethesource isconnected andselect thatsource. Setting Options Description Auto Setup On Automatically optimizes computer imagequality (when Off On) Resolution Auto Sets theinput signal resolution if not detected automatically using Normal the Auto option Wide Tracking Varying levelsavailable Adjusts signaltoeliminate vertical stripesincomputer images Sync. Varying levelsavailable Adjusts signaltoeliminate fuzziness orflickering in computer images Position Up, down, left,right Adjusts theimage location onthe screen Progressive On Sets whether toconvert interlaced-to-progressive signals Off for certain videoimage types Video On :for still images Film/Auto Off :for fast-moving videoimages Video :for most video images Film/Auto :for movies, computer graphics, andanimation Noise Reduction Off Reduces flickeringinanalog images intwo levels (PowerLite X12) NR1 NR2 HDMI Video Range Normal Sets thevideo range tomatch the setting ofthe device (PowerLite X12) Expanded connected tothe HDMI inputport Auto 81
Setting Options Description Input Signal Auto Specifies thesignal typefrom input sources connected to RGB computer ports Component Auto :detects signals automatically RGB :corrects colorfor computer/RGB videoinputs Component :corrects colorfor component videoinputs Video Signal Auto Specifies thesignal typefrom the input sources connected tothe Various videostandards video ports Auto :detects signals automatically Aspect See thelistofavailable aspect Sets theaspect ratio(width-to- ratios height ratio)forthe selected input source Overscan Auto Changes theprojected image ratio tomake theedges visible by Off a selectable percentage or 4% automatically 8% Parent topic:Adjusting theMenu Settings Related references Available ImageAspect Ratios Projector FeatureSettings -Settings Menu Options onthe Settings menuletyou customize variousprojector features. 82
Setting Options Description Keystone H/V Keystone Adjusts imageshape to rectangular (horizontally and Quick Corner vertically) H/V Keystone :lets you manually correct horizontal andvertical sides Quick Corner :select tocorrect image shape andalignment using anon-screen display Zoom Varying levelsavailable Adjusts thesize ofthe projected image (PowerLite S11) Control PanelLock Full Lock Controls projector buttonlocking to secure theprojector Partial Lock Full Lock :locks allbuttons Off Partial Lock:locks allbuttons except thepower button Off :no buttons locked Pointer Shape Three shapes available Changes theshape ofthe remote control pointer feature 83
Setting Options Description Power Consumption Normal Selects thebrightness modeof the projector lamp ECO Normal :sets maximum lamp brightness ECO :reduces lampbrightness and fannoise, andsaves power and lamp life Volume Varying levelsavailable Adjusts thevolume ofprojector ’s speaker systemorexternal speakers Remote Receiver Front Limits reception ofremote control signals bythe selected receiver; Rear Off turns offallreceivers Front/Rear Off User Button Power Consumption Assigns amenu option tothe User button onthe remote Info control forone-touch access Progressive Closed Caption Test Pattern Resolution Test Pattern On Displays atest pattern toassist in focusing andzooming theimage Off and correcting imageshape (press Esctocancel pattern display) Parent topic:Adjusting theMenu Settings Related tasks Correcting ImageShape WithQuick Corner 84
Projector SetupSettings -Extended Menu Settings onthe Extended menuletyou customize variousprojector setupfeatures thatcontrol its operation. Setting Options Description Display Messages Selects variousdisplayoptions Display Background Messages :controls whether messages aredisplayed onthe Startup Screen screen A/V Mute Display Background :selects the screen colororlogo to display whennosignal is received Startup Screen:controls whether aspecial screen appears whentheprojector starts up A/V Mute :selects thescreen color orlogo todisplay whenA/V Mute isturned on 85
Setting Options Description Closed Caption Off Controls useofclosed captions and selects theclosed caption CC1 channel CC2 Users Logo – Creates ascreen thatthe projector displaystoidentify itself and enhance security Projection Front Selects theway theprojector faces thescreen sothe image is Front/Ceiling oriented correctly Rear Rear Ceiling Operation Direct Power On Selects variousoperation options Sleep Mode Direct Power On:lets you turn on the projector withoutpressing Sleep ModeTimer the power button Lens Cover Timer Sleep Mode:automatically turns High Altitude Mode off the projector afteraninterval of inactivity Sleep ModeTimer:sets the interval forSleep Mode Lens Cover Timer:automatically turns offthe projector after30 minutes ifthe lens cover is closed High Altitude Mode:regulates the projector ’s operating temperature ataltitudes above 4921 feet(1500 m) 86
Setting Options Description Standby Mode Communication On Selects whether thefollowing can occur whentheprojector isin Communication Off standby mode(on)ornot (off) • Monitor andcontrol the projector fromacomputer • Display outputsignals onan external monitorfromthe Computer port(PowerLite S11) USB Type B USB Display Selects theuse ofthe projectors USB TypeB port (PowerLite X12) Link 21L USB Display :select whenyou connect acomputer tothe projectors USBTypeB portto display images Link 21L:select whenyou connect acomputer tothe projectors RS-232Cportwith a serial cable Language Various languages available Selects thelanguage for projector menuandmessage displays (notchanged byReset option) Parent topic:Adjusting theMenu Settings Projector Information Display-Info Menu You candisplay information abouttheprojector andinput sources byviewing theInfo menu. However, you cannot change anysettings inthe menu. 87
Note: Thelamp usage timerdoesnotregister anyhours untilyouhave usedthelamp foratleast 10 hours. Available settingsdependonthe current inputsource. Information item Description Lamp Hours Displays thenumber ofhours (H )the lamp hasbeen usedin Normal andECO Power Consumption modes;ifthe information is displayed inyellow, obtainagenuine Epsonreplacement lamp soon Source Displays thename ofthe port towhich thecurrent inputsource is connected Input Signal Displays theinput signal setting ofthe current inputsource Resolution Displays theresolution ofthe current inputsource Video Signal Displays thevideo signal format ofthe current inputsource Refresh Rate Displays therefresh rateofthe current inputsource Sync Info Displays information thatmay beneeded byaservice technician Status Displays information aboutprojector problems thatmay beneeded by aservice technician Serial Number Displays theprojectors serialnumber Parent topic:Adjusting theMenu Settings 88
Related references Optional Equipment andReplacement Parts Projector LampSpecifications Projector ResetOptions -Reset Menu You canreset mostofthe projector settingstotheir default valuesusingtheReset Alloption onthe Reset menu. You canalso reset theprojectors lampusage timertozero when youreplace thelamp using theReset Lamp Hours option. You cannot resetthefollowing settingsusingtheReset Alloption: • Computer InputSignal • Users Logo • Language • Lamp Hours • Password • User Button • Zoom (PowerLite S11) Parent topic:Adjusting theMenu Settings 89
Maintaining andTransporting theProjector Follow theinstructions inthese sections tomaintain yourprojector andtransport itfrom place toplace. Projector Maintenance Transporting theProjector Projector Maintenance Your projector needslittlemaintenance tokeep working atits best. You may need toclean thelens periodically, andclean theairfilter andairvents toprevent theprojector from overheating duetoblocked ventilation. The only parts youshould replace arethelamp, airfilter, andremote controlbatteries. Ifany other part needs replacing, contactEpsonoran authorized Epsonservicer. Warning: Beforecleaning anypart ofthe projector, turnitoff and unplug thepower cord.Never open any cover onthe projector, exceptasspecifically explainedinthis manual. Dangerous electricalvoltages in the projector caninjure youseverely. Warning: Donot trytoservice thisproduct yourself, exceptasspecifically explainedinthis manual. Refer allother servicing toqualified servicers. Cleaning theLens Cleaning theProjector Case Air Filter andVent Maintenance Projector LampMaintenance Replacing theRemote ControlBatteries Parent topic:Maintaining andTransporting theProjector Cleaning theLens Clean theprojectors lensperiodically, orwhenever younotice dustorsmudges onthe surface. • To remove dustorsmudges, gentlywipethelens withlens-cleaning paper. 90