Epson Projector PowerLite 1040 User Manual

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Using Basic Projector Features
Selecting the Language for the Projector Menus If you want to view the projectors menus and messages in another language, you can change the
Language setting.
1. Turn on the projector.
2. Press theMenubutton.
3. Select the Extendedmenu and press Enter.
4. Select the Languagesetting and press Enter.
5. Select the language you want to use and press Enter.
6. Press MenuorEsc to exit the menus.
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Adjusting the Image...

2. To adjust the front foot, pull up on the foot release lever and lift the front of the projector.
The foot extends from the projector.
3. Release the lever to lock the foot.
4. If the image is tilted, rotate the rear feet to adjust their height.
If the projected image is unevenly rectangular, you need to adjust the image shape.
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Image Shape
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Image Shape
You can project an evenly rectangular image by placing the projector directly in front of the center of the
screen and keeping it level. If you place the projector at an angle to the screen, or tilted up or down, or off
to the side, you may need to correct the image shape for the best display quality.
When you turn on automatic keystone correction in your projectors Settings menu, your projector
automatically corrects vertical keystone effects when you reposition the projector.
Correcting...

After correction, your image is slightly smaller.
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Projector Feature Settings - Settings Menu
Correcting Image Shape with the Keystone Buttons You can use the projectors keystone correction buttons to correct the shape of an image that is
unevenly rectangular on the sides.
Note:To provide the best possible image quality, adjust the projectors position to correct the image
shape. If this isnt possible, use the keystone correction buttons on the projector to...

3. Press a keystone button on the projectors control panel to adjust the image shape.
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After correction, your image is slightly smaller.
Note: If the projector is installed out of reach, you can also correct the image shape with the remote
control using the Keystonesettings in the projector menus.
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Projector Feature Settings - Settings Menu
Correcting Image Shape with Quick Corner You can use the projectors Quick Corner setting to correct the shape and size of an image that is
unevenly rectangular on all sides.
Note:To provide the best possible image quality, adjust the projectors position to correct the image
shape. If this isnt possible, use the Quick Corner setting to correct the image shape.
1. Turn on the projector and display an image.
Note: You can display a pattern to aid...

3. Select the
Settingsmenu and press Enter.
4. Select the Keystonesetting and press Enter.
5. Select the Quick Corner setting and press Enter. Then press Enteragain.
Note: When the Keystone option is set to Quick Corner, the horizontal keystone slider is disabled.
You see the Quick Corner adjustment screen:
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6. Use the arrow buttons on the projector or the remote control to select the corner of the image you
want to adjust. Then press Enter.
7. Press the arrow buttons to adjust the image shape as necessary.
8. When you are finished, press Esc.
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Projector Feature Settings - Settings Menu
Resizing the Image You can resize the image using the projectors zoom ring or the WideandTele buttons, depending on
the projector model.
Note: You can display a pattern to aid in...

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Projector Feature Settings - Settings Menu
Focusing the Image Using the Focus Ring 1. Turn on the projector and display an image.
Note: You can display a pattern to aid in adjusting the projected image using the Settings menu.
Note: You can also display the pattern by pressing the Userbutton on the remote control (if the test
pattern is assigned to this button).
2. To sharpen the image focus, rotate the...

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Projector Feature Settings - Settings Menu
Remote Control Operation The remote control lets you control the projector from almost anywhere in the room. You can point it at
the screen, or the front or back of the projector.
Make sure that you aim the remote control at the projectors receivers within the distance and angles
listed here.
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