Epson Projector Powerlite 1825 User Manual

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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 to widescreen format for video images. 
1. Press the 
Menu button and select the Signal menu. 
You see a screen similar to one of those below. (The settings will 
be...

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■Position
If the image is slightly cut off on one or more sides, it may not 
be centered exactly. Select this setting and use the  pointer 
button to center it.
■Computer1 Input
Computer2 Input
If the colors don’t look right on the Auto setting, select the 
setting for the type of equipment you’ve connected to the 
Computer1 or Computer2 port:
RGB: For a computer or RGB-video connection.
Component: For a video player that outputs a component 
video signal (with connectors...

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Customizing Projector Features
You can use the Settings menu to lock the buttons on the projector, 
adjust audio volume, and customize several other features.
■Keystone 
Adjusts the shape of the image if the projector has been tilted 
upward or placed at an angle to the screen.
Select 
H/V-Keystone to correct horizontal and vertical keystone 
distortion, or to turn 
Auto V-Keystone on or off (see page 26).
Select 
Quick Corner to adjust the shape and position of the...

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■Remote Receiver
Deactivates the projector’s front and/or back sensors that detect 
signals from the remote control. Use this setting to prevent use of 
the remote control or to stop interference from bright fluorescent 
lights.
■Test Pattern
Displays a test pattern for use when adjusting the zoom and focus, 
and when performing keystone correction.
Using the Projector Security Features
To prevent unauthorized use of the projector, you can do the 
following:
■Assign a...

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Enabling Password Protection
The default setting for the password is 0000. Follow these steps to 
create a new password:
1. Press the 
Freeze button on the remote control for about five 
seconds. You see this screen:
2. Use the   pointer button to select 
Password and press Enter.
3. When you see a message asking if you want to change the 
password, select 
Yes and press Enter.
4. Hold down the 
Num button on the remote control and use 
the numeric keypad to enter a four...

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Starting the Projector with a Password
When the password function is enabled, you see this screen when you 
plug in and turn on the projector:
Hold down the 
Num button on the remote control and use the 
numeric keypad to enter the four digit password. The password screen 
closes and projection begins. 
If the password is not correct, you see a message prompting you to 
re-enter the password. If you enter an incorrect password three times 
in succession, you see the message...

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Capturing the Image
Start by displaying the image you want to use from either a computer 
or video source, such as a DVD player or digital camera. Then follow 
these steps to capture the image and transfer it to the projector: 
1. Press the 
Menu button on the remote control, highlight the 
Extended menu, and press Enter.
2. Highlight 
User’s Logo and press Enter. 
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3. When you see a message asking Choose this image as the 
user’s logo?
, select Yes and press Enter. A...

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Choosing When to Display the Image
After your image is saved, you can set it to display as the startup 
screen, the screen you see when there’s no signal, or the screen you see 
when you press the 
A/V Mute button (see page 31).
1. Press the 
Menu button, highlight the Extended menu, and press 
Enter. 
2. Select 
Display and press Enter.
3. Choose from these display options:
■Set Display Background to Logo to display your image 
when there is no signal. 
■Set Startup Screen...

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Customizing Power and Operation
You can use the Extended menu to customize the way the projector 
displays images, enable quick startup, turn sleep mode on or off, and 
customize other projector operations.
■Display
Use this setting to turn off the display of messages, change the 
background color, enable logo display, or turn off the startup 
screen display.
■User’s Logo
Create a custom startup screen, as described on page 146.
■Projection 
Select Front (to project from the...

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■Standby Mode
Select Network On to enable the projector to be monitored over 
a network when it is in standby mode (the power light is orange).
■USB Type B
Select Easy MP to project your computer’s display through the 
projector’s Type B USB port (see page 41). Choose 
Wireless 
Mouse 
if you want to be able to use the remote as a wireless 
mouse for a USB-connected computer (see page 42).
■Projector ID
Lets you assign a numeric ID to each projector. When you are 
using...