Epson Projector Powerlite 1260 User Manual

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Presenting a Slideshow 
(PowerLite 1220/PowerLite 1260 
Only)
You can use your projector’s Slideshow feature whenever you connect 
a USB device that contains .JPG image files. This lets you quickly and 
easily display individual images, or start a slideshow of all the images 
in a folder. You can control your slideshow using the projector remote 
control.
For an instant PowerPoint presentation, convert your PowerPoint 
slides to individual .JPG files (save as *.jpg)...

62Presenting With the Remote ControlIf you are not connected to another image source, the Slideshow 
program appears automatically.
If necessary, press the arrow buttons on the remote control to 
highlight the device you want to present from, then press the 
Enter button.
3. If you need to select a subfolder on your device, press the arrow 
buttons to highlight the folder and press 
Enter. 
4. To display an individual image, press the arrow buttons to 
highlight it and press 
Enter. To display additional...

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■If all the images in a folder do not fit on the Slideshow screen, 
highlight 
Next page at the bottom of the screen and press Enter 
to display the next screen full of images. Select 
Previous page at 
the top of the screen to select the previous screen.
■To exit the slideshow, press Esc, select Exit, and press Enter.
Selecting Slideshow Display Options
To select slideshow options or add special effects, follow these steps:
1. Highlight 
Option at the bottom left...

64Presenting With the Remote Control3. When you are finished, highlight 
OK at the bottom of the screen 
and press 
Enter. (Highlight Cancel and press Enter to cancel 
your changes.)
Screen 
switching 
timeNo does not switch file display automatically
1Sec. to 60Sec. displays files for the selected time 
and switches them automatically
EffectWipe transitions between images with a wipe effect
Dissolve transitions between images with a dissolve 
effect
Random transitions between images using a variety 
of...

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Fine-Tuning the Projector
You can use the projector’s on-screen menus to adjust the image, 
sound, and other features. This chapter covers the following 
information:
■Using the menu system
■Adjusting the image
■Adjusting signal settings
■Customizing projector features
■Customizing power and operation
■Using the projector security features 

66Fine-Tuning the Projector
Using the Menu System
You can use the remote control or the projector’s control panel to 
access the menus and change settings. Follow these steps:
1. To display the menu screen, press the 
Menu button on the 
remote control or on the projector. You see a menu screen similar 
to the one below: 
The menus are listed on the left and the options available for the 
highlighted menu are shown on the right.
2. Use the arrow buttons on the remote control or the projector to 
scroll...

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Restoring the Default Settings
You can use the Reset option on any menu to restore the 
factory-default settings for the settings in that menu.
To restore all the projector settings to their factory-default values, 
select the 
Reset menu, highlight Reset All, press Enter, and select 
Yes to confirm.
Adjusting 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...

68Fine-Tuning the Projector2. Adjust the desired options as needed:
■Color Mode
Lets you quickly adjust the color and brightness for various 
environments. You can save a different setting for each 
source. See page 52 for a description of each color mode.
■Brightness 
Lightens or darkens the overall image. 
■Contrast
Adjusts the difference between light and dark areas. 
■Color Saturation
Adjusts the color depth of the image. 
■Tint
Adjusts the balance of green to magenta in the image. 
■Sharpness...

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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 tracking and 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...

70Fine-Tuning the Projector2. Adjust the desired options as needed:
■Auto Setup 
Leave this setting 
On to automatically optimize computer 
images. Turn it off if you want to save adjustments you have 
made to the Tracking, Sync, and Position settings.
■Resolution
Set to Auto to have the projector automatically identify the 
resolution of the input signal. If necessary, select 
Wide (for 
widescreen images) or 
Normal (for 4:3 ratio images).
■Tracking
Adjust this value to eliminate vertical stripes in...