Epson Projector Ex70 User Manual

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

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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, do one of the following:
■On the EX30 or EX50, press the Source Search button on the 
remote control or the projector until you see the image you want 
to...

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Adjusting the Image
Once you see your image, you may need to make certain adjustments:
■If the image is too high or too low, reposition it as described 
below.
■If the image isn’t square, see page 44.
■To focus or zoom your image, see page 45. 
■To quickly adjust the color, brightness, or contrast, see page 46.
■To change the image aspect ratio, see page 47.
■If you need to fine-tune the image and/or sound, see Chapter 5.
Adjusting the Position of the Image
If the...

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Adjusting the Image Shape
You can maintain a rectangular image by placing the projector directly 
in front of the screen and keeping it level. This also produces the best 
picture quality. If the projector is tilted up or down (up to 30°), or 
placed at an angle, the shape may “keystone” and you may need to 
correct the image shape.
The  EX50 and EX70 projectors include an 
Auto Keystone function 
that detects and corrects vertical keystone distortion up to 11°. It...

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■Select the Keystone setting in the projector’s Settings menu (see 
page 65). Then use the arrow buttons on the remote control to 
adjust the shape of the image.
Focusing and Zooming the Image
Turn the focus ring on the projector to sharpen the image.
EX50 or EX70: to enlarge or reduce the image, turn the zoom ring.
EX30: 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...

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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.
On the EX70, you can 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.
On the EX30 or EX50, you can select the 
Color Mode setting only 
from the projector’s Image menu. See page 61 for...

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Resizing Video Images
You can resize your images by changing the aspect (width to height) 
ratio (depending on your input signal).
On the EX70, you can press the 
Aspect button on the remote 
control. Press the 
Aspect button repeatedly to cycle through the 
available options.
On the EX30 or EX50, you can select the 
Aspect setting only from 
the projector’s Signal menu. See page 63 for instructions.
Select from one of these 
Aspect options:
EX30 or EX50
■Normal (for...

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■Normal (for images sent through the Computer (Component 
Video)
 port only): Displays images using the full projection area 
and maintains the aspect ratio of the image. Choose this setting to 
automatically resize the image and make the best use of the 
display area.
■16:9: Converts the aspect ratio of the image to 16:9. 4:3 ratio 
images are elongated horizontally to fit.
■Zoom: Displays images using the full width of the projection area 
and maintains the aspect...

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Presenting With the Remote 
Control
The projector includes a number of tools to enhance your 
presentation. All of them can be accessed using the remote control, 
which lets you operate the projector from anywhere in the room—up 
to 19.7 feet (6 meters) away. 
This chapter covers:
■Using the remote control
■Controlling the picture and sound
■Operating your computer with the remote control
■Presenting a slideshow from a USB device or SD card (EX70 
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Using the Remote Control
Make sure batteries are installed as described on page 82. Follow these 
tips for using the remote control: 
■Point the remote control at the front or back of the projector, or 
at the screen.
■Stand within 19.7 feet (6 meters) of the projector.
■Aim the remote control within 30° to the side of, or 15° above or 
below, the remote control receivers on the projector.
Controlling the Picture and Sound
You can use the remote control to temporarily...