Epson Projector L1500U 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 project from a table in front of the screen.
• Front/Ceiling flips the image over top-to-bottom to project upside-down from a ceiling or wall mount.
• Rear flips the image horizontally to project from behind a translucent screen.
• Rear/Ceiling flips the image over top-to-bottom and horizontally to project from the ceiling and behind
a translucent screen.
Note: To view 3D images, you must project onto the front of a silver screen designed for passive 3D
images.
Changing the Projection Mode Using the Remote Control
Changing the Projection Mode Using the Menus
Parent topic: Using Basic Projector Features
Changing the Projection Mode Using the Remote Control You can change the projection mode to flip the image over top-to-bottom.
1. Turn on the projector and display an image.
2. Hold down the A/V Mutebutton on the remote control for five seconds.  
						

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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 Projectionsetting and press Enter.
5. Select a projection mode and press Enter.
6. Press MenuorEsc to exit the menus.
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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 Ratios
Parent topic:Using Basic Projector Features
Related references
Image Quality Settings - Image Menu
Changing the Image Aspect Ratio You can change the aspect ratio of the displayed image to resize it.
Note:Set the Screen Type setting in the projectors Extended menu before changing the aspect ratio.
1. Turn on the projector and switch to the image source you want to use.
2. Press the Aspectbutton 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.
Note: If you are projecting from a computer and parts of the image are cut-off, set the Resolution
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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, Normal, 4:3, 6:9, Native*
16:9 Auto, Normal, Full, H-Zoom, V-Zoom, Native
16:10 Auto, Normal, 16:9, Full, H-Zoom, V-Zoom, Native
*Available only when projecting computer images, or from sources connected to the HDMIorHDBaseT
port
Aspect ratio setting Description
Auto Automatically sets the aspect ratio according to the input signal.
Normal Displays images in the same aspect ratio of the input signal.
4:3 Displays images at a 4:3 aspect ratio.
16:9 Displays images at a 16:9 aspect ratio.
Full Displays images using the full size of the projection area, but does
not maintain the aspect ratio.
H-Zoom
V-Zoom Displays images using the full width (H-Zoom) or full height (V-
Zoom) of the projection area and maintains the aspect ratio of the
image. Areas that exceed the edges of the projected screen are not
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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
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
Parent topic:Using Basic Projector Features
Related references
Image Quality Settings - Image Menu
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 projecting in a bright room
Presentation Best for color presentations in a bright room
Cinema Best for movies projected in a dark room
sRGB Best for standard sRGB computer displays
DICOM SIM* Best for projecting X-ray photographs and other medical images
Multi-Projection Best for projecting from multiple projectors (reduces the color tone
difference between images)
* Available only when inputting RGB signals
Note: TheDICOM SIM Color Mode is for reference purposes only and should not be used to make
medical diagnoses.
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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.
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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
maintenance cycle is desired)
• Custom: Allows you to select a custom brightness level between 30 to 70%
7. If you selected Custom, selectBrightness Level from the Brightness Settings screen and use the
left and right arrow buttons to select the brightness. To maintain consistent brightness, turn on the
Constant Brightness setting.
Note: If you turn on Constant Brightness, you cannot change the Light Source Modeand
Brightness Level settings. If you turn off Constant Brightness, the Brightness Levelsetting
changes according to the status of the light source.
8. Press MenuorEsc to exit the menus.
Note: If you use the projector continuously for more than 24 hours, or regularly turn it off by shutting off
the power outlet, schedule periodic Light Source Calibrationevents from the Extended menu.
Otherwise, the Constant Brightness setting may not work properly.
Constant Brightness Usage Hours
Parent topic: Using Basic Projector Features
Related references
Projector Setup Settings - Extended Menu
Related tasks
Saving a Scheduled Event 
						

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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 is on or off.