Epson Projector Ex100 User Manual

Connecting to Computers and Other Equipment41
Playing Sound Through the Projector
You can play sound through the projector’s speaker system.
To play sound through the projector, follow these steps:
1. Locate the appropriate cable and connect it to the 
Audio jack on 
the projector.
■If you have a computer connected to the blue Computer/
Component Video 
port, use a stereo mini-jack cable.
■If you have video equipment connected to the Video or 
S-Video port, use an RCA-style audio cable and the audio...

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Fine-Tuning the Projector
You can use the projector’s on-screen menus to adjust the image, 
sound, and other features. This chapter covers the following 
information: 
■Using the menu system
■Adjusting the image
■Adjusting signal settings
■Customizing projector features
■Using the projector security features
■Customizing power and operation
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Using the Menu System
You can use the remote control or the projector’s control panel to 
access the menus and change settings. Follow these steps:
1. To display the menu screen, press the 
Menu button on the 
remote control or on the projector. 
You see a menu screen similar to the one below: 
The menus are listed on the left and the options available for the 
highlighted menu are shown on the right.
2. Use the  pointer button on the remote control (or the 
navigational...

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4. After highlighting the option you want to adjust, use the 
pointer button to change the setting. In some cases, you may 
have to press the 
Enter button to view a sub-screen for changing 
the setting. 
■Press the left or right side of the  pointer button to adjust
a slider bar.
■To select from two or more settings, use the  pointer 
button to highlight the desired setting and press 
Enter. 
5. After changing the settings, press the 
Esc button to save your 
changes and...

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Adjusting the Image 
You can use the Image menu to adjust the brightness, sharpness, color, 
tint, and contrast. 
1. Press the 
Menu button on the projector or remote control and 
select the 
Image menu. You see the Image menu screen. 
2. Use the  pointer button to highlight the desired option, then 
adjust it as needed:
■Color Mode
Lets you quickly adjust the color and brightness for various 
environments. Use either the remote control or the 
Color 
Mode
 setting in the...

Fine-Tuning the Projector47 Blackboard
: For projecting accurate colors on a green 
chalkboard (adjusts the white point).
Customized: For manual color adjustment. (See below.) 
■Brightness 
Lightens or darkens the overall image. 
■Contrast
Adjusts the difference between light and dark areas. 
■Color Saturation (video only)
Adjusts the color depth of the image. 
■Tint (video only)
Adjusts the balance of green to magenta in the image 
(available only for component video or NTSC signals). 
■Sharpness...

48Fine-Tuning the Projector3. Select 
Color Adjustment and press Enter. You see hue and 
saturation controls on the screen for six colors: 
RGBCMY (red, 
green, blue, cyan, magenta, and yellow.
4. Select the color axis you want to adjust and press 
Enter. You see 
color controls for hue and saturation. 
Hue changes the balance of color, and saturation changes the 
strength of the color.
5. Use the  pointer button to adjust the hue and saturation. You 
see the adjustments reflected on the screen. When you...

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2. Use the  pointer button to highlight the desired option, then 
adjust it as needed:
■Auto Setup 
Leave this setting 
On to automatically optimize the computer 
image. Turn it off if you want to save adjustments you have 
made to the video settings.
■Tracking 
Adjust this value to eliminate vertical stripes in the image.
■Sync
Adjust this value if the image appears blurry or flickers.
■Progressive
Turn this setting On to convert composite video signals into 
progressive...

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Customizing Projector Features
You can use the Settings menu to lock the buttons on the projector, 
adjust audio volume, and customize several other features.
■Keystone 
Squares up the shape of the image after the projector has been 
tilted upward. If you notice lines or edges looking jagged after 
adjusting the shape, decrease the Sharpness setting (see page 46). 
■Auto Keystone
Automatically compensates for keystone distortion when the 
projector is tilted upward. This...