Epson Projector Powerlite 400w User Manual

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Replacing the Batteries
The remote control uses two AA alkaline batteries. Follow these steps 
when you need to replace them:
1. Press in the tab to remove the battery cover.
2. Remove the old batteries, then insert the new ones as shown.
3. Replace the battery cover. (It should click into place.)
caution
When replacing batteries, 
take the following 
precautions:
■Replace the batteries as 
soon as they run out. If a 
battery leaks, wipe away 
battery fluid with a soft 
cloth....

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Fine-tuning the Projector 
You can use the Menu button on the projector or remote control to 
access on-screen menus to adjust the image, sound, and other features. 
This chapter covers the following information:
■Using the menu system
■Adjusting image colors and clarity
■Adjusting the input signal
■Customizing projector features
■Selecting projector setup options
■Selecting projector network settings
■Viewing lamp usage and other information
■Using the projector’s security features
■Restoring...

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Using the Projector’s Menu System
The projector menus let you adjust and customize the projector 
features:
■The Image menu lets you modify the colors of the projected 
image and fine-tune brightness, contrast, and sharpness. See 
page 56.
■The Signal menu lets you make adjustments to the input signal. 
You can select your input source, change the image position and 
aspect ratio, and adjust tracking and sync for computer images. 
See page 58.
■The Settings menu lets you...

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Changing Menu Settings
Use the buttons on the remote control or on the projector to access 
the menus and change settings. Follow these steps:
1. Press the 
Menu button on the remote control or projector to 
display the menu screen:
The menus are listed on the left, and the options available for the 
highlighted menu are shown on the right. 
2. Use the up and down arrow buttons on the projector or remote 
control to scroll through the menu list. When you’ve highlighted 
the...

56Fine-tuning the ProjectorPress the left or right arrow buttons on the projector or the 
remote control to adjust a slider bar. To select from two or more 
settings, use the up or down arrow buttons on the projector or the 
remote control to highlight the desired setting, then press 
Enter.
5. Press the 
Esc button to return to the previous menu or to close 
the menu system if you are at the main menu. Your changes are 
saved automatically, however you may be prompted to restart the 
projector to...

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Follow these steps to adjust the appearance of your image: 
1. Press the 
Menu button. You see the main menu.
2. Press 
Enter to select the Image menu.
3. Use the up and down arrow buttons and press 
Enter to set the 
following options:
■Color Mode 
Corrects the vividness of image color. You can select from the 
following settings, and save a different one for each computer 
and/or video source:
Game: Brightest mode, for playing video games in a bright 
room.
Presentation: For...

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■Tint (component, composite, and S-Video)
Adjusts the balance of green to magenta in the image.
■Sharpness 
Sharpens or softens the image.
■Color Adjustment 
Adjusts the color temperature and intensity of red, green, and 
blue.
4. When the image is set correctly, press 
Esc or Menu. 
Adjusting the Input Signal
Although the projector normally detects and optimizes the input 
signal automatically, you can use the Signal menu to manually select 
it. You can also change the...

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3. Press Enter. Then use the up and down arrow buttons and the 
Enter button to set the following options:
■Auto Setup (computer images)
Leave this setting 
On to automatically optimize the computer 
image. Turn it off if you want to save adjustments you have 
made to the video settings.
■Tracking (computer images)
Removes unwanted vertical lines from a computer image by 
matching the projector’s internal clock to various computer 
signals. See page 88 for more information....

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■Video Signal (composite and S-Video)
Leave this setting at 
Auto unless you are using a 60-Hz PAL 
system (select 
PAL60).
■Aspect 
Sets the image’s aspect ratio (ratio of width to height). Select 
Auto, Normal, 16:9, Full, Zoom, or Through; see page 49 
for details.
4. When you’re finished, press 
Esc or Menu.
Customizing Projector Features
The Settings menu lets you customize the way you use the projector, 
from adjusting lamp brightness and speaker volume to applying...