Epson Projector Megaplex Mg 850hd User Manual

Making Detailed Adjustments41
Making Detailed Adjustments
You can use the projector’s on-screen menus to make detailed adjustments to the image 
quality—such as the brightness, contrast, sharpness, and color. You can also change the menu 
display, sleep mode settings, and other projector features. 
Using the Menu System
You can access the menu system from the remote control. You can access the full menu or a 
line menu that lets you change selected settings. You can also change the menu language and...

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4. When you’re finished, press the Esc button to return to the previous menu or press the 
Menu button to exit the menu system.
To display one of the line menus, press the enter button. You see a display like this at the 
bottom of the image:
1. Press the u or d button to select the setting you want to adjust:
■Brightness (see page 43)
■Contrast (see page 43)
■Color Saturation (see page 43
■Tint (see page 44)
■Sharpness (see page 44)
■Color Temp (see page 44
■Color...

Fine-tuning the Image43
Fine-tuning the Image
You can use the Image menu to adjust the brightness, sharpness, color, tint, contrast, and auto 
iris settings.
1. Press the 
Menu button on the projector or remote control and select the Image menu. 
You see a screen similar to one of these:
Note: If you are using the HDMI port, you see the menu on the left if the signal is digital RGB 
video, or the menu on the right if the signal is component video.
2. Adjust the desired options as needed.
Note: The...

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■Tint
Adjusts the balance of green to magenta in the image. 
■Sharpness
Adjusts the sharpness of the image. 
■Color Temp.
Sets the color temperature of the image. Select High to tint the image blue or Low to 
tint it red (default setting is 
Medium).
■Color Adjustment
Adjusts the color values. Select Red, Green, or Blue to adjust red, green, and blue 
hue and saturation values. 
■Auto Iris
Automatically adjusts the projected luminance according to the brightness of the 
image. 

Adjusting Signal Settings45
Adjusting Signal Settings
Although the projector normally detects and optimizes the input signal automatically, you 
can use the Signal menu to make manual adjustments. In addition to changing the position of 
the projected image, you can correct sync for computer images, or change the aspect ratio. 
1. Press the 
Menu button and select the Signal menu. You see a screen similar to one of 
those below. (The settings will be different depending on the source you are projecting...

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■HDMI Video Range
When you connect to the HDMI input port, set the projector’s video range to match 
the video range setting of your device.
Note: The HDMI Video Range setting cannot be set for digital RGB signals.
■Progressive
For composite video, component video, and certain signals from the HDMI port 
only. Turn this setting on to convert interlaced signals into progressive signals (best 
for moving images). Leave the setting 
Off for still images.
Note: You can adjust...

Customizing Projector Features47
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 
Adjusts the shape of the image if the projector has been tilted upward or downward. If 
you notice that lines or edges look jagged after adjustment, decrease the 
Sharpness 
setting (see page 44).
Auto V-Keystone
Automatically compensates for vertical keystone distortion when the projector is tilted...

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■Power Consumption
Lets you select from two levels of brightness. The ECO setting reduces power 
consumption and projector noise, and extends the lamp’s operating life.
■Sound Mode
Choose from Standard, Vocal, Music, or Movie to optimize the sound for the content 
being played. See page 40 for more information.
■Volume
Raises or lowers the volume of the projector’s speakers. Volume ranges from 0 to 40 with 
a default setting of 20.
■Mic Input Level
Sets the microphone input...

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■Display
Messages: 
Lets you turn screen messages on or off.
Display Background: Sets the screen background to Black, Blue, or Logo when no 
image signal is available.
Startup Screen: Enables or disables display of the startup (User’s Logo) screen when the 
projector is turned on.
A/V Mute: Sets the screen background to White (default), Black, Blue, or Logo when 
the 
 A/V mute button is pressed.
■Closed Caption
Turn this setting on to display closed captioning for...

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High Altitude Mode: Enable when you are using the projector above 4,921 feet (1,500 
meters) to ensure that the temperature is regulated properly. Turn this setting off for 
lower elevations.
Note: Do not use the projector at altitudes above 7,500 feet (2,286 meters).
llumination: Turn off this setting to deactivate the light on the projector’s Ppower 
button and the Ppower light. Use this setting if you find the lights distracting in a 
darkened room.
■Standby Microphone...