Epson Projector BrightLink Pro 1420Wi User Manual

							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
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
briefly on the screen.
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.
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							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
Available Color Modes
Turning On Auto Iris
Parent topic:Using Basic Projector Features
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.
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							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
Dynamic Best for video games in a bright room
Presentation Best for color presentations in a bright room
Theatre Best for movies projected in a dark room
Photo Best for still images projected in a bright room
Sports Best for television images in a bright room
sRGB Best for standard sRGB computer displays
Whiteboard Best for presentations onto a whiteboard (adjusts the colors
accordingly)
DICOM SIM Best for projecting X-rays and other medical images (shows clear
shadows)
Customized Best for customizing a color mode using manual RGBCMY
settings in the Image > Advanced menu
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							Note:
The projector is not a medical device and cannot be used for medical diagnosis.
Parent topic: Color Mode
Related references
Image Quality Settings - Image Menu
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.
4. Select the Auto Irissetting and choose one of the following:
• High Speed to adjust brightness as soon as the scene changes.
• Normal for standard brightness adjustment.
Note: You can set Auto Irisfor each Color Mode that supports the feature. You cannot change the
Auto Iris setting when you are using a Closed Captionsetting.
5. Press MenuorEsc to exit the menus.
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							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
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.
Supported PC Free File Types
Starting a PC Free Slide Show
Starting a PC Free Movie Presentation
Starting a PC Free PDF File Presentation
Slideshow Display Options
Parent topic:Using Basic Projector Features
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							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. When connecting a USB-compatible hard drive, connect the AC adapter supplied with the
drive.
Graphic and Text File Formats
File contents File type Details (extension)
Image .jpgMake sure the file is not:
• CMYK format
• Progressive format
• Highly compressed
• Above 8192 × 8192 resolution
• Over 12MB in size
• Named with a .jpeg extension
.bmp Make sure the file resolution is not above 2048 × 2048
.gif Make sure the file is not:
• Above 2048 × 2048 resolution
• Animated
.png Make sure the file resolution is not above 2048 × 2048
PDF .pdfMake sure the file is not:
• Saved in PDF version 1.7 or earlier format
• Encrypted
Movie File Formats
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							File type Movie codec
Audio codecRecording quality
(extension)
.mpg MPEG-2 MPEG-1 Layer 1/2Maximum bit rate: 12 Mbps
You can play back MPEG Maximum resolution: 1280 ×
contents with no audio. 720
You cannot play back audio
from Linear PCM and AC-3
content.
Make sure the file is not
named with an .mpeg
extension.
.mp4 MPEG-4 ASP MPEG-4 AAC-LC MPEG-4 AVC
.wmv WMV9 WMA
.avi Motion JPEG Linear PCM
ADPCM
Note: For best results, do not use a USB storage device with a slow access speed or the movies may
not play back correctly. You cannot project files to which DRM (Digital Rights Management) is applied.
Parent topic: Projecting a PC Free Presentation
Starting a PC Free Slide Show After connecting a USB device or digital camera to the projector, you can switch to the USB input source
and start your slide show.
Note:You can change the PC Free operation options or add special effects by highlighting Optionat the
bottom of the screen and pressing Enter.
1. Press the Source Search button on the projector, remote control, or Control Pad, or tap the Source
Select icon on the whiteboard.
2. Select the USB1source.
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							The PC Free screen appears.
3. Do the following as necessary to locate your files: • If you need to display files inside a subfolder on your device, press the arrow buttons to highlightthe folder and press the Enterbutton.
• To move back up a folder level on your device, highlight Back to Topand pressEnter.
• To view additional files in a folder, highlight Next pageorPrevious page and pressEnter, or
press the Pageup or down buttons on the remote control.
4. Do one of the following: • To display an individual image, press the arrow buttons to highlight the image and press Enter.
(Press the Escbutton to return to the file list screen.)
• To display a slide show of all the images in a folder, press the arrow buttons to highlight the Slideshow option at the bottom of the screen and press Enter.
Note: If any file names are longer than 8 characters or include unsupported symbols, the file names
may be shortened or changed only in the screen display.
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							5. While projecting, use the following commands to control the display as necessary:
• To rotate a displayed image, press the up or down arrow button.
• To move to the next or previous image, press the left or right arrow button.
6. To stop the display, follow the on-screen instructions or press the Escbutton.
Parent topic: Projecting a PC Free Presentation
Starting a PC Free Movie Presentation After connecting a USB device or digital camera to the projector, you can switch to the USB input source
and start your movie.
Note:You can change the PC Free operation options by highlighting Optionat the bottom of the screen
and pressing Enter.
1. Press the Source Search button on the projector, remote control, or Control Pad, or tap the Source
Select icon on the whiteboard. Select the USB1source.
The PC Free screen appears.
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							2. Do the following as necessary to locate your files:
• If you need to display files inside a subfolder on your device, press the arrow buttons to highlightthe folder and press the Enterbutton.
• To move back up a folder level on your device, highlight Back to Topand pressEnter.
• To view additional files in a folder, highlight Next pageorPrevious page and pressEnter, or
press the Pageup or down buttons on the remote control.
3. To play back a movie, press the arrow buttons to highlight the file and press Enter.
Note: If any file names are longer than 8 characters or include unsupported symbols, the file names
may be shortened or changed only in the screen display. If you want to play back all the movies in a
folder in sequence, select the Slideshowoption at the bottom of the screen.
4. To stop movie playback, press the Escbutton, highlight Exit, and pressEnter.
Parent topic: Projecting a PC Free Presentation
Starting a PC Free PDF File Presentation After connecting a USB device to the projector, you can switch to the USB input source and start your
PDF file presentation.
Note:You cannot do the following while presenting a PDF file from a USB device:
• Release a password
• Display e-signatures, JPEG2000 images, transparent effects, 3D artwork, or comments
• Play multimedia content
1. Press the Source Search button on the projector, remote control, or Control Pad, or tap the Source
Select icon on the whiteboard. Select the USB1source.
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