Epson Projector BrightLink 585Wi User Manual

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Connecting to a Computer for Pen Use or USB Mouse Control
Using the Remote Control as a Pointer You can use the projectors remote control as a pointer to help you call out important information on the
screen. The default pointer shape is an arrow, but you can select an alternative shape using the Settings
menu.
1. Press thePointerbutton on the remote control.
2. Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to move the pointer on the screen.
3. Press Escto clear the pointer from the screen.
Parent topic: Remote Control Operation
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Projector Feature Settings - Settings Menu
Selecting an Image Source If you connected multiple image sources to the projector, such as a computer and DVD player, you may
want to switch from one image source to the other.
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							1. Make sure the connected image source you want to use is turned on.
2. For video image sources, insert a DVD or other video media and press its play button, if necessary.
3. Do one of the following:
• Press the Source Search button on the projector or remote control until you see the image from
the source you want.
• Press the button for the source you want on the remote control. If there is more than one port for that source, press the button again to cycle through the sources.
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							3 USB port sources (computer display and external devices)
4 Network source (LAN)
Parent topic: Using Basic Projector Features
Projection Modes Depending on how you positioned the projector, you may need to change the projection mode so your
images project correctly.
•Front/Upside Down (default setting) flips the image over top-to-bottom to project upside-down from a
wall or ceiling mount. This mode should also be used when you mount the projector vertically on a
table to create an interactive work surface.
• Front lets you project from a table in front of the screen.
• Rear/Upside Down flips the image over top-to-bottom and horizontally to project from the wall or
ceiling and behind a translucent screen.
• Rear flips the image horizontally to project from behind a translucent screen.
Note: The two Rear modes cannot be used with the interactive pens.
You can change the projection mode using the remote control or by changing the Projectionsetting in
the Extended menu.
Changing the Projection Mode Using the Remote Control
Changing the Projection Mode Using the Menus
Parent topic: Using Basic Projector Features
Changing the Projection Mode Using the Remote Control You can change the projection mode to flip the image over top-to-bottom.
1. Turn on the projector and display an image.
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							2. Hold down the
A/V Mutebutton on the remote control for five seconds.
The image disappears briefly and reappears flipped top-to-bottom.
3. To change projection back to the original mode, hold down the A/V Mutebutton for five seconds
again.
Parent topic: Projection Modes
Changing the Projection Mode Using the Menus You can change the projection mode to flip the image over top-to-bottom and/or left-to-right using the
projector menus.
1. Turn on the projector and display an image.
2. Press theMenubutton.
3. Select the Extendedmenu and press Enter.
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							4. Select the
Projectionsetting and press Enter.
5. Select a projection mode and press Enter.
6. Press MenuorEsc to exit the menus.
Parent topic: Projection Modes
Image Aspect Ratio The projector can display images in different width-to-height ratios called aspect ratios. Normally the
input signal from your video source determines the images aspect ratio. However, for certain images
you can change the aspect ratio to fit your screen by pressing a button on the remote control.
If you always want to use a particular aspect ratio for a certain video input source, you can select it using
the projectors menus.
Changing the Image Aspect Ratio
Available Image Aspect Ratios
Parent topic:Using Basic Projector Features
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Image Quality Settings - Image Menu
Changing the Image Aspect Ratio You can change the aspect ratio of the displayed image to resize it.
1. Turn on the projector and switch to the image source you want to use.
2. Press theAspectbutton on the remote control.
The shape and size of the displayed image changes, and the name of the aspect ratio appears
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							3. To cycle through the available aspect ratios for your input signal, press the
Aspectbutton
repeatedly.
Parent topic: Image Aspect Ratio
Available Image Aspect Ratios You can select the following image aspect ratios, depending on the input signal from your image source.
Note:Black bands and cropped images may project in certain aspect ratios, depending on the aspect
ratio and resolution of your input signal.
Aspect ratio setting Description
Auto Automatically sets the aspect ratio according to the input signal and
theResolution setting.
Normal Displays images using the full projection area and maintains the
aspect ratio of the image.
16:9 Converts the aspect ratio of the image to 16:9.
Full Displays images using the full width of the projection area, but does
not maintain the aspect ratio.
Zoom Displays images using the full width of the projection area and
maintains the aspect ratio of the image.
Native Displays images as is (aspect ratio and resolution are maintained).
Note: TheAuto aspect ratio setting is available only for HDMI image sources.
Parent topic: Image Aspect Ratio
Color Mode The projector offers different Color Modes to provide optimum brightness, contrast, and color for a
variety of viewing environments and image types. You can select a mode designed to match your image
and environment, or experiment with the available modes.
If you always want to use a particular color mode for a certain video input source, you can select it using
the projector menus.
Changing the Color Mode
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							Available Color Modes
Turning On Auto Iris
Parent topic:
Using Basic Projector Features
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Image Quality Settings - Image Menu
Changing the Color Mode You can change the projectors Color Mode using the remote control to optimize the image for your
viewing environment.
1. Turn on the projector and switch to the image source you want to use.
2. If you are projecting from a DVD player or other video source, insert a disc or other video media andpress the play button, if necessary.
3. Press the Color Modebutton on the remote control to change the Color Mode.
The image appearance changes and the name of the Color Mode appears briefly on the screen.
4. To cycle through all the available Color Modes for your input signal, press the Color Modebutton
repeatedly.
Parent topic: Color Mode
Available Color Modes You can set the projector to use these Color Modes, depending on the input source you are using:
Color Mode Description
Presentation Best for color presentations in a bright room
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							Color Mode
Description
Theatre Best for movies projected in a dark room
Sports Best for television images in a bright room
Photo Best for still images projected in a bright room
sRGB Best for standard sRGB computer displays
Blackboard Best for presentations onto a green chalkboard (adjusts the colors
accordingly)
Whiteboard Best for presentations onto a whiteboard (adjusts the colors
accordingly)
Dynamic Best for video games in a bright room
Parent topic: Color Mode
Turning On Auto Iris In certain color modes, you can turn on the Auto Iris setting to automatically optimize the image based on
the brightness of the content you project.
1. Turn on the projector and switch to the image source you want to use.
2. Press theMenubutton.
3. Select the Imagemenu and press Enter.
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							4. Select the
Auto Irissetting and select On.
Note: You can turn Auto Irison or off for each Color Mode that supports the feature. You cannot
change the Auto Irissetting when you are using a Closed Captionsetting.
5. Press MenuorEsc to exit the menus.
Parent topic: Color Mode
Controlling the Volume with the Volume Buttons You can use the Volumebuttons on the remote control to adjust the volume as you project a
presentation with audio. The volume buttons control the projector’s internal speaker system or any
external speakers you connected to the projector.
You must adjust the volume separately for each connected input source.
1. Turn on the projector and start a presentation that includes audio.
2. To lower or raise the volume, press the Volumebuttons on the remote control.
A volume gauge appears on the screen.
3. To set the volume to a specific level for an input source, use the projector menus.
Parent topic: Using Basic Projector Features
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Projector Feature Settings - Settings Menu
Projecting a PC Free Presentation You can use your projectors PC Free feature whenever you connect a USB device that contains
compatible image or movie files. This lets you quickly and easily display and control them using the
projectors remote control. You can also display a slide show of the images.
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							Supported PC Free File Types
Starting a PC Free Slide Show
Starting a PC Free Movie Presentation
PC Free Display Options
Parent topic:
Using Basic Projector Features
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Connecting a USB Device or Camera to the Projector
Supported PC Free File Types You can project these types of files using the projectors PC Free feature.
Note:For best results, place your files on media that is formatted in FAT16/32. If you have trouble
projecting from media formatted for non-Windows file systems, try formatting the media for Windows
instead. You may not be able to use the security features on certain USB storage devices with PC Free
features.
File contents File type Details (extension)
Image .jpgMake sure the file is not:
• CMYK format
• Progressive format
• Highly compressed
• Above 8192 × 8192 resolution
.bmp Make sure the file resolution is not above 1280 × 800
.gif Make sure the file is not:
• Above 1280 × 800 resolution
• Animated
.png Make sure the file resolution is not above 1280 × 800
Movie .aviMake sure the file is not:
• Saved with an audio codec other than linear PCM or ADPCM
• Above 1280 × 720 resolution
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