Epson Projector PowerLite 1224 User Manual

							Setting
Options Description
Effect Wipe Transitions between images with a wipe effect
Dissolve Transitions between images with a dissolve
effect
Random Transitions between images using a random
variety of effects
Parent topic: Projecting a PC Free Presentation
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							Adjusting Projector Features
Follow the instructions in these sections to use your projectors feature adjustments.
Shutting Off the Picture and Sound Temporarily
Stopping Video Action Temporarily
Zooming Into and Out of Images
Projector Security Features
Projector Identification System for Multiple Projector Control
Projecting Two Images Simultaneously
Copying Menu Settings Between Projectors
Shutting Off the Picture and Sound Temporarily You can temporarily turn off the projected picture and sound if you want to redirect your audiences
attention during a presentation. Any sound or video action continues to run, however, so you cannot
resume projection at the point that you stopped it.
If you want to display an image such as a company logo or picture when the presentation is stopped, you
can set up this feature using the projectors menus.
Note:If the picture and sound are off for more than 30 minutes, the power automatically turns off. You
can adjust this setting using the projectors menu system.
1. Press the A/V Mutebutton on the remote control to temporarily stop projection and mute any sound.
2. To turn the picture and sound back on, press A/V Muteagain.
Note: You can also stop projection using the A/V Muteslide lever on the projector.
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							Parent topic:
Adjusting Projector Features
Related references
Projector Setup Settings - ECO Menu
Related tasks
Saving a Users Logo Image to Display
Stopping Video Action Temporarily You can temporarily stop the action in a video or computer presentation and keep the current image on
the screen. Any sound or video action continues to run, however, so you cannot resume projection at the
point that you stopped it.
1. Press theFreezebutton on the remote control to stop the video action.
2. To restart the video action in progress, press Freezeagain.
Parent topic: Adjusting Projector Features
Zooming Into and Out of Images You can draw attention to parts of a presentation by zooming into a portion of the image and enlarging it
on the screen.
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							1. Press the
E-Zoom +button on the remote control.
You see a crosshair on the screen indicating the center of the zoom area.
2. Use the following buttons on the remote control to adjust the zoomed image: • Use the arrow buttons to position the crosshair in the image area you want to zoom into.
• Press the E-Zoom +button repeatedly to zoom into the image area, enlarging it as necessary.
Press and hold the E-Zoom +button to zoom in more quickly.
• To pan around the zoomed image area, use the arrow buttons.
• To zoom out of the image, press the E-Zoom –button as necessary.
• To return to the original image size, press Esc.
Parent topic: Adjusting Projector Features
Projector Security Features You can secure your projector to deter theft or prevent unintended use by setting up the following
security features:
• Password security to prevent the projector from being turned on, and prevent changes to the startupscreen and other settings.
• Button lock security to block operation of the projector using the buttons on the control panel.
• Security cabling to physically cable the projector in place.
Password Security Types
Locking the Projectors Buttons
Installing a Security Cable
Parent topic: Adjusting Projector Features
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							Password Security Types
You can set up these types of password security using one shared password:
•Power On Protection password prevents anyone from using the projector without first entering a
password.
• Users Logo Protection password prevents anyone from changing the custom screen the projector
can display when it turns on or when you use the A/V Mute feature. The presence of the custom
screen discourages theft by identifying the projector’s owner.
• Network Protection password prevents anyone from changing the network settings in the projector
menus.
Setting a Password
Selecting Password Security Types
Entering a Password to Use the Projector
Saving a Users Logo Image to Display
Parent topic: Projector Security Features
Setting a Password To use password security, you must set a password.
1. Hold down the Freezebutton on the remote control for about five seconds or until you see this
menu.
2. Press the down arrow to select Passwordand pressEnter.
You see the prompt Change the password?.
3. Select Yesand press Enter.
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							4. Press and hold down the
Numbutton on the remote control and use the numeric buttons to set a
four-digit password.
The password displays as **** as you enter it. Then you see the confirmation prompt.
5. Enter the password again. You see the message Password accepted.
6. Press Escto return to the menu.
7. Make a note of the password and keep it in a safe place in case you forget it.
Parent topic: Password Security Types
Related tasks
Selecting Password Security Types
Selecting Password Security Types After setting a password, you see this menu, allowing you to select the password security types you want
to use.
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							If you do not see this menu, hold down the
Freezebutton on the remote control for about five seconds or
until the menu appears.
1. To prevent unauthorized use of the projector, select Power On Protection, pressEnter, selectOn,
press Enter again, and press Esc.
2. To prevent changes to the Users Logo screen or related display settings, select Users Logo
Protection, press Enter, selectOn, pressEnteragain, and press Esc.
3. To prevent changes to network settings, select Network Protection, pressEnter, selectOn, press
Enter again, and press Esc.
Note: Be sure to keep the remote control in a safe place; if you lose it, you will not be able to enter the
password required to use the projector.
Parent topic: Password Security Types
Related tasks
Setting a Password
Entering a Password to Use the Projector If a password is set up and a Power On Protectionpassword is enabled, you see a prompt to enter a
password whenever you turn on the projector.
Note: This prompt will only appear when the projector is turned on after being unplugged.
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							1. Press and hold down the
Numbutton on the remote control while you enter the password using the
numeric buttons.
The password screen closes.
2. If the password is incorrect, the following may happen: • You see a wrong password message and a prompt to try again. Enter the correct password toproceed.
• If you enter an incorrect password several times in succession, the projector displays a request code and a message to contact Epson Support. Do not attempt to enter the password again.
When you contact Epson Support, provide the displayed request code and proof of ownership for
assistance in unlocking the projector.
Parent topic: Password Security Types
Related references
Where to Get Help
Saving a Users Logo Image to Display You can transfer an image to the projector and then display it whenever the projector turns on. You can
also display the image when the projector is not receiving an input signal or when you temporarily stop
projection (using the A/V Mute feature). This transferred image is called the Users Logo screen.
The image you select as the Users Logo can be a photo, graphic, or company logo, which is useful in
identifying the projectors owner to help deter theft. You can prevent changes to the Users Logo by
setting up password protection for it.
1. Display the image you want to project as the Users Logo.
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							2. Press the
Menubutton, select the Extendedmenu, and press Enter.
3. Select the Users Logosetting and press Enter.
You see a prompt asking if you want to use the displayed image as a users logo.
4. Select Yesand press Enter.
You see a selection box overlaying your image.
5. Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to surround the image area you want to use as the Users Logo and press Enter.
You see a prompt asking if you want to select this image area.
6. Select Yesand press Enter. (If you want to change the selected area, select No, pressEnter, and
repeat the last step.)
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							You see the Users Logo zoom factor menu.
7. Select a zoom percentage and press Enter.
You see a prompt asking if you want to save the image as the Users Logo.
8. Select Yesand press Enter.
You see a completion message.
9. Press Escto exit the message screen.
10. Select the Extendedmenu and press Enter.
11. Select Displayand press Enter.
12. Select when you want to display the Users Logo screen: • To display it whenever there is no input signal, select Display Backgroundand set it toLogo.
• To display it whenever you turn the projector on, select Startup Screenand set it toOn.
• To display it whenever you press the A/V Mutebutton, select A/V Muteand set it to Logo.
To prevent anyone from changing the Users Logo settings without first entering a password, set a
password and enable Users Logo security.
Parent topic: Password Security Types
Related tasks
Shutting Off the Picture and Sound Temporarily
Setting a Password
Selecting Password Security Types
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