Epson Projector L1100U User Manual

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Make sure that you aim the remote control at the projectors receivers within the angles listed here.
1 98.4 feet (30 m)
2 82.0 feet (25 m)
3 65.6 feet (20 m)
4 ±60°
5 ±30°
6 ±15°
7 30°
7 10°
8 ±20°  

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Note:
Avoid using the remote control in conditions with bright fluorescent lights or in direct sunlight, or
the projector may not respond to commands. If you will not use the remote control for a long time,
remove the batteries.
Parent topic: Using Basic Projector Features
Related tasks
Replacing the Remote Control Batteries
Projection Modes Depending on how you positioned the projector, you may need to change the projection mode so your
images project correctly.
•Front (default setting) lets you...

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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.
4. Select the...

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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...

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Parent topic:
Image Aspect Ratio
Related references
Input Signal Settings - Signal Menu
Related tasks
Setting the Screen Type
Available Image Aspect Ratios You can select the following image aspect ratios, depending on the selected Screen Type setting and
the input signal from your image source.
Note:Black bands and cropped or stretched images may project in certain aspect ratios, depending on
the aspect ratio and resolution of your input signal.
Screen Type setting Available aspect ratios
4:3 Auto,...

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Aspect ratio setting
Description
Native Displays images as is (aspect ratio and resolution are maintained).
Areas that exceed the edges of the projected screen are not
projected.
Parent topic: Image Aspect Ratio
Related tasks
Setting the Screen Type
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
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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 projecting in a bright room
Presentation...

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Adjusting the Brightness
You can adjust the brightness of your projectors light source.
1. Turn on the projector and switch to the image source you want to use.
2. Press theMenubutton.
3. Select the Settingsmenu and press Enter.
4. Select the Brightness Settings setting and pressEnter. 

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5. Select the
Light Source Mode setting and pressEnter.
6. Select one of the following options: •Normal: Sets brightness to maximum level (ideal for conference rooms, auditoriums, and lecture
halls)
• Quiet: Sets brightness to 70% and reduces fan noise (ideal for libraries, theaters, museums, and
art galleries)
• Extended: Sets brightness to 70% and extends the life expectancy of the light source (ideal for
darker environments with ambient light, such as museums and art galleries, where a reduced...

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Constant Brightness Usage Hours
If you turn on the Constant Brightness setting, the number of hours the projector can maintain constant
brightness is displayed as the Estimated Remainssetting.
Display level Estimated remaining hours
10000 or more hours
8000 to 9999 hours
6000 to 7999 hours
4000 to 5999 hours
2000 to 3999 hours
0 to 1999 hours
Light source life span
The estimated life span of the light source varies depending on the Brightness Levelsetting and
whether the Constant Brightness setting...