Epson Projector Powerlite 1810p User Manual

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Adjusting the Image 
Once you see your image, you need to make certain adjustments:    
■If the image is too high or too low, reposition it as described 
below.
■To focus or zoom your image, see page 22. 
■If the image isn’t square, see page 22.
■To quickly adjust the color, brightness, or contrast, see page 25.
■To change the image aspect ratio, see page 26.
■If you need to fine-tune the image and/or sound, see Chapter 4.
Adjusting the Height of the Image 
If the...

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Focusing and Zooming the Image 
Turn the focus ring on the projector to sharpen the image. 
Turn the zoom ring on the projector to reduce or enlarge the image. 
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 remote control to zoom in on a portion of the image. 
See page 30 for instructions. 
Adjusting the Image Shape
You can maintain a square or rectangular image by...

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You see a projected message:
2. Aim the projector so the message appears near the middle of the 
screen. Then use the zoom ring to enlarge the image so the white 
frame (not shown above) extends beyond the edges of the screen 
on all sides.
3. Press the 
Quick Setup button again. Two white boxes flash 
momentarily onto the screen, and the adjustment is complete. 
Your projected image now fits on the screen (some slight overlap 
is normal).
The Quick Setup adjustment...

24Displaying and Adjusting the ImageYou see this screen:
5. Use the  pointer button on the remote control (or the arrow 
buttons on the projector) to select the corner you want to adjust, 
and press 
Enter.
6. Use the  pointer button on the remote control (or the arrow 
buttons on the projector) to adjust the shape. 
7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 as needed to adjust any remaining corners. 
8. When done, press 
Menu to exit the menu system.
Using Keystone Correction
The projector automatically corrects vertical...

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You can manually adjust the shape of the image to compensate for 
vertical and horizontal keystone distortion. First make sure the 
Keystone setting in the projector’s menu system is set to 
H-Keystone 
or 
V-Keystone: 
1. Press the 
Menu button on the remote control (or on the 
projector’s control panel).
2. Select the 
Settings menu and press Enter. 
3. From the Settings menu, select 
Keystone and press Enter. 
4. Select 
H/V-Keystone and press Enter.
5. Select...

26Displaying and Adjusting the ImagePress the 
Color Mode button on the remote control, and then select 
from one of these options:
■Presentation: For making color presentations in a bright room. 
■Text: For making black-and-white presentations in a bright 
room. 
■Theatre: For watching movies in a darkened room; gives images a 
natural tone. 
■Photo: For vivid, high-contrast still images in a bright room. 
■Sports: For vivid TV images projected in a bright room (video, 
S-video, or composite video...

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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 20 feet away. 
You can use the remote control to adjust the picture and sound 
(page 28) or as a pointer to highlight your presentation (page 31). You 
can also use it as a wireless mouse when projecting from a computer 
(page 32), or to control two or more projectors at...

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Using the Remote Control
Make sure batteries are installed as described on page 70. Follow these 
tips for using the remote control: 
■Point the remote control at the front of the projector or at the 
screen.
■Stand within 20 feet of the projector. 
■Avoid using the remote under bright fluorescent lamps or in 
direct sunlight, or the projector may not respond properly.
Controlling the Picture and Sound
You can use the remote control to preview and select your picture...

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After you select a source, the screen goes dark for a moment before the 
image appears.
Turning Off the Picture and Sound 
You can temporarily turn off the image and sound when you want to 
redirect your audience’s attention. There are two ways to do this: 
■Close the A/V mute slide, as shown below:
■Press the A/V Mute button on the remote control. This turns the 
image black and stops the sound. To turn the image and sound 
back on, press the button again.
You can...

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Stopping Action
You can use the remote control to stop the action in your video or 
computer image. 
■To stop the action and keep the current image on the screen, press 
the 
Freeze button. The sound continues. 
■To restart it, press the Freeze button again. 
Zooming Part of Your Image 
You can zoom in on a portion of the image using the E-Zoom buttons 
on the remote control. 
1. Press the 
E-Zoom  button on the remote control. 
You see a crosshair indicating the...