Epson Projector Powerlite 1260 User Manual

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Focusing and Zooming the Image
Turn the focus ring on the projector to sharpen the image.
PowerLite S9: to enlarge or reduce the image, press the 
Wide 
(enlarge) or 
Tele (reduce) button on the projector’s control panel. 
You can also use the 
Zoom setting in the projector’s Settings menu; 
see page 71 for instructions.
If the image still isn’t large enough, you may need to move the 
projector farther away from the screen. 
You can also use the 
E-Zoom buttons on the...

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Selecting the Color Mode
The Color Mode adjusts the brightness, contrast, and color for various 
common viewing environments. Use this setting to quickly obtain a 
good picture.
Press the 
Color Mode button on the remote control to select an 
option. Press it until the option you want is projected in the upper 
right corner.
Select from one of these 
Color Mode options:
■Dynamic: Brightest mode; for video games or TV in a bright 
room
.
■Presentation: For color...

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Resizing Video Images
You can resize your images by changing the aspect (width to height) 
ratio (depending on your input signal).
Press the 
Aspect button on the remote control. Press the Aspect 
button repeatedly to cycle through the available options.
Select from one of these 
Aspect options:
PowerLite S9/PowerLite 1220
■Normal (for images sent through the Computer (Component 
Video)
 port only): Displays images using the full projection area 
and maintains the...

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■Normal: Displays images using the full projection area and 
maintains the aspect ratio of the image. Choose this setting to 
automatically resize the image and make the best use of the 
display area.
■Auto (HDMI images only): Automatically sets the aspect ratio 
according to the input signal. Choose this setting to project an 
HDMI image in the best aspect ratio.
■16:9: Converts the aspect ratio of the image to 16:9. 4:3 ratio 
images are elongated...

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Presenting With the Remote 
Control
The projector includes a number of tools to enhance your 
presentation. All of them can be accessed using the remote control, 
which lets you operate the projector from anywhere in the room—up 
to 19.7 feet (6 meters) away. 
This chapter covers:
■Using the remote control
■Controlling the picture and sound
■Operating your computer with the remote control
■Highlighting your presentation
■Presenting a slideshow from a USB device (PowerLite 1220/
PowerLite 1260 only) 

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Using the Remote Control
Make sure batteries are installed as described on page 88. Follow these 
tips for using the remote control: 
■Point the remote control at the front or back of the projector, or 
at the screen.
■Stand within 19.7 feet (6 meters) of the projector.
■Aim the remote control within 30° to the side of, or 15° above or 
below, the remote control receivers on the projector.
Controlling the Picture and Sound
You can use the remote control to temporarily...

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You can also set the Lens Cover Timer setting to automatically turn 
off the projector after 30 minutes to protect the projector if the 
A/V Mute slide is closed for a long time. See page 73 for instructions.
Stopping Action
Press the Freeze button on the remote control to stop the action in 
your video or computer image. The image freezes but the sound 
continues.
To restart the action, press the 
Freeze button again.
Zooming In on Your Image
You can zoom in on a...

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Controlling the Volume
To change the volume on the projector, press the   or   button on 
the remote control. 
On the PowerLite 1220/PowerLite 1260 projector, you can also press 
the   or   button on the projector’s control panel.
You can also adjust the volume using the projector’s menu system. 
Seepage72. 
Operating Your Computer With the 
Remote Control
You can use the remote control in place of your computer’s mouse so 
you won’t have to stand next to the computer...

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To control presentation slides using the remote control’s Page Up or 
Page Down buttons, select Page Up/Down as the USB Type B 
setting on the Extended menu (see page 73). Then you can control 
your presentation using those buttons.
If you want to use the remote control as a wireless mouse, select 
Wireless Mouse as the USB Type B setting on the Extended menu 
(see page 73). Then you can control your presentation as follows:
■Use the arrow buttons to move the cursor...

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Highlighting Your Presentation
You can display a pointer to call out important information on the 
screen. If you want to customize the pointer tool, you can choose from 
three alternative shapes.
Using the Pointer Tool
1. To activate the pointer tool, press the Pointer button on the 
remote control. A pointer appears on the screen.
If you prefer to use a different style of pointer, see the instructions 
in the next section.
2. Use the arrow buttons on the remote...