Epson Projector PowerLite 1224 User Manual

							• Press the button for the video source on the remote control.
• If the Home screen is displayed, select the source you want to project.
Parent topic:
Using Basic Projector Features
Related references
Projector Setup Settings - Extended Menu
Related tasks
Selecting an Image Source
Turning Off the Projector Before turning off the projector, shut down any computer connected to it so you can see the computer
display during shutdown.
Note:Turn off this product when not in use to prolong the life of the projector. Lamp life will vary
depending upon mode selected, environmental conditions, and usage. Brightness decreases over time.
Note: When using the A/V Mute feature, the projector lamp is still on. To turn off the lamp, turn off the
projector.
1. Press the power button on the projector or the remote control.
The projector displays a shutdown confirmation screen.
2. Press the power button again. (To leave it on, press any other button.) Note: With Epsons Instant Off technology, there is no cool-down period so you can pack up the
projector for transport right away (if necessary).
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							Caution:
Do not turn the projector on immediately after turning it off. Turning the projector on and off
frequently may shorten the life of the lamp.
3. To transport or store the projector, make sure the Status light is off, then unplug the power cord.
Caution: To avoid damaging the projector or lamp, never unplug the power cord when the Status
light is on or flashing.
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							4. Close the projectors lens cover.
Parent topic:
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.
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							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.
Parent topic: Using Basic Projector Features
Adjusting the Image Height If you are projecting from a table or other flat surface, and the image is too high or low, you can adjust
the image height using the projectors adjustable feet.
Note:Your product may look different from the illustrations in this guide, but the instructions are the
same.
1. Turn on the projector and display an image.
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							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.
Parent topic: Using Basic Projector Features
Related concepts
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 Image Shape with the Horizontal Keystone Slider
Correcting Image Shape with the Keystone Buttons
Correcting Image Shape with Quick Corner
Parent topic:Using Basic Projector Features
Correcting Image Shape with the Horizontal Keystone Slider You can use the projectors horizontal keystone slider to correct the shape of an image that is unevenly
rectangular horizontally, such as when the projector is placed to the side of the projection area.
Note:To provide the best possible image quality, adjust the projectors position to correct the image
shape. If this isnt possible, use the horizontal keystone slider on the projector to correct the image
shape.
Note: Your product may look different from the illustrations in this guide, but the instructions are the
same.
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).
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							2. Adjust the slider until the image is evenly rectangular.
After correction, your image is slightly smaller.
Parent topic: Image Shape
Related references
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 correct the image
shape.
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).
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							2. Press one of these keystone buttons on the control panel to display the Keystone adjustment
screen.
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							3. Press a keystone button on the projectors control panel to adjust the image shape.
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.
Parent topic: Image Shape
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							Related references
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 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. Press the Menubutton.
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