Epson Projector Powerlite 400w User Manual

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You can also change the image size by moving the projector closer to 
or farther away from the screen. You can use the 
E-Zoom buttons on 
the remote control to zoom in on a portion of the image. See page 49 
for instructions. 
Adjusting the Height of Your Image
If you’re projecting from a table or other flat surface and the image is 
too high or low, you can correct it by adjusting the projector’s front 
and/or rear feet.
 
1. To adjust the front foot, stand behind the projector. Press up...

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Adjusting the Image Shape
If the projector is tilted up or down, the images that are displayed will 
be distorted. To correct the distortion or “keystone” shape, do one or 
more of the following:
■If your image looks like   or  , you’ve placed the projector 
off to one side of the screen, at an angle. Move it directly in front 
of the center of the screen, facing the screen squarely.
■If your image looks like   or  , you need to adjust the 
keystone correction value. Press the   or   buttons...

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Correcting Computer Images
If you’ve connected a computer and the image doesn’t look right, or it 
doesn’t fit properly on the screen, press the 
Enter button on the 
projector or the 
Enter/Auto button on the remote control. This 
automatically resets the projector’s tracking, sync, resolution, and 
position settings. You must be projecting a computer image for this 
button to have any effect. Additionally, if the 
Auto Setup option in 
the Signal menu is set to 
Off, the Auto function will...

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Shutting Down the Projector
When you’ve finished using the projector, follow the recommended 
procedure to shut it down.
1. If you’re using a computer, shut it down first; otherwise you may 
not be able to see your computer’s display to shut it down 
properly.
2. To turn off the projector, press the P 
Power button on the 
projector or remote control.
You see this confirmation message: 
(If you don’t want to turn it off, 
press any other button or wait a 
few seconds until it disappears.)
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Using the Remote Control
The remote control lets you access your projector’s features from 
anywhere in the room—up to 20 feet (6 m) away. For example, you 
can turn the projector on and off, freeze the presentation, zoom in on 
a portion of your image, and access the menu system. (The projector 
menus let you adjust many projector settings; see Chapter 4.)
When using the remote control, stand within 20 feet (6 m) of the 
projector. Point the remote control either at the front or back of the...

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Controlling the Picture and Sound
You can use the remote control to select your source, adjust the colors, 
temporarily turn off the picture and sound, freeze the action, or zoom 
in on the picture. Make sure you have set up your projector and 
connected any equipment as described in Chapter 1.
Switching Between Picture Sources
If you’ve connected your projector to more than one computer and/or 
video source, you can use the 
Source Search button on the projector 
or remote...

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Adjusting the Color Mode
You may want to adjust the color mode to select a different setting 
that is appropriate for the image you’re projecting and the 
environment in which you’re projecting it. Press the 
Color Mode 
button on the remote control.
If you’re projecting computer or RGB video images, the default color 
mode is 
Presentation, which is appropriate for full-color 
presentations in bright rooms. 
The following table lists the color modes available.  
You can also...

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Turning Off the Picture and Sound
Press the A/V Mute button on the remote control to turn off the 
image and sound and darken your screen. This is useful if you want to 
temporarily re-direct your audience’s attention without the distraction 
of a bright screen. 
To turn off the picture and sound, press the 
A/V Mute button. The 
screen goes dark.
To turn the image and sound back on, press the button again.
You can create an image, such as a company logo or a picture, to...

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Zooming Your Image
Follow these steps to zoom in on a portion of the image:
1. Press the 
E-Zoom + button on the remote control. 
You see a crosshair indicating the center of the zoom-in area.
2. Use the four “arrow” buttons on the remote control to position 
the crosshair in the area you want to enlarge.
3. Continue pressing the 
E-Zoom + button to enlarge the selected 
area up to 4 times.
4. While the image is enlarged, you can:
■Use the arrow buttons to pan about.
■Press the...

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■Zoom
Displays images using the full width of the projection area and 
maintains the aspect ratio of the image. 4:3 ratio images are cut 
off on the top and bottom.
■Full
Displays images using the full width of the projection area, but 
does not retain the aspect ratio. 4:3 ratio images are elongated 
horizontally.
■Through
Displays images as is (aspect ratio and resolution are maintained). 
Black bands appear if the resolution is 1280 × 800 or less; images 
are cut off if the...