Epson Projector Ex31 User Manual

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2. Plug one end of the power cord into the projector, and the other 
end into an electrical outlet.
The Ppower light turns orange.
3. Press the Ppower button on the projector or on the remote 
control.
Power light
Power 
button 

42Setting Up the ProjectorThe projector beeps once and the Ppower light flashes green as 
the projector warms up, then an image begins to appear. When 
the Ppower light stops flashing and remains green, the projector 
is ready for use. 
4. If you are prompted to enter a password, see page 74.
Using the Direct Power On Function
The Direct Power On function enables faster setup. The projector 
starts up automatically when you plug it in or turn it on with a wall 
switch. You don’t have to press the Ppower...

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Shutting Down the Projector
This projector incorporates Instant Off technology. To turn it off, you 
can press its Ppower button as described below, unplug it, or turn off 
a power switch that supplies power to the projector. You don’t have to 
wait for the projector to cool down first.
1. To turn off the projector, press the Ppower
 button on the remote 
control or projector.
You see a confirmation message. 
(If you don’t want to turn it off, 
press any other button.)
2. Press...

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Displaying and Adjusting 
the Image
Follow the guidelines in this chapter for: 
■Selecting an image source
■Adjusting the image 

46Displaying and Adjusting the Image
Selecting an Image Source
You may need to select the image source if you have multiple image 
sources connected to the projector (such as a computer or DVD 
player). Selecting the image source lets you switch between images 
input from different pieces of connected equipment. 
If you don’t see the image you want, press the 
Source Search button 
on the remote control or the projector until you see the image you 
want to project. Or, press one of the Source buttons on...

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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...

48Displaying and Adjusting the ImageThe EX51 and EX71 projectors include an 
Auto Keystone function 
that detects and corrects vertical keystone distortion. It takes about 
one second after the projector starts for the image to be corrected.
If your image is still distorted, or you are using the EX31projector, 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...

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Focusing and Zooming the Image
Turn the focus ring on the projector to sharpen the image.
EX51/EX71: to enlarge or reduce the image, turn the zoom ring.
EX31: 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 69 
for instructions.
If the image still isn’t large enough, you may need to move the 
projector farther away from...

50Displaying and Adjusting the Image
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...