Epson Projector Powerlite 450w User Manual

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Displaying and Adjusting 
the Image
Whether you’re projecting from a computer or video equipment, you 
need to follow some basic steps to display your image on the screen. 
Follow the guidelines in this chapter for: 
■Positioning the projector
■Turning the projector on and off
■Selecting the image source
■Adjusting the image 

22Displaying and Adjusting the Image
Positioning the Projector
The projector lens should be between 18 to 30 inches (47 to 76 cm) 
from the screen. Use the illustrations and tables below to help you 
determine approximately how far to place it based on the screen size 
you’re using and the aspect ratio of the image. Image size can vary 
depending on how you adjust the zoom and other settings.
You can also use the Image Size Calculator
 on the Epson website.
PowerLite 460 (4:3 aspect ratio)
Screen size...

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PowerLite 460 (16:9 aspect ratio)
Screen size 
(diagonal)Projection distance
Wide to Tele Offset A Offset B
60 inches
(152 cm)19 to 26 in.
(48 to 66 cm)8.8 to 12.8
(22 to 33 cm)38.2 to 52.1 in.
(97 to 132 cm)
65 inches
(165 cm)21 to 28 in.
(53 to 71 cm)9.7 to 14.1 in.
(25 to 36 cm)41.6 to 56.6 in.
(106 to 144 cm)
70 inches
(178 cm)22 in.
(57 cm)10.6 in.
(27 cm)44.9 in.
(114 cm)
80 inches
(203 cm)26 in.
(65 cm)12.4 in.
(32 cm)51.6 in.
(131 cm)
90 inches
(229 cm)29 in....

24Displaying and Adjusting the ImagePowerLite 450W (16:10 aspect ratio)
Screen size 
(diagonal)Projection distance
Wide to Tele Offset A Offset B
60 inches
(152 cm)19 to 25 in.
(47 to 64 cm)6.9 to 15.6 in.
(18 to 40 cm)38.7 to 47.4 in.
(98 to 120 cm)
70 inches
(178 cm)22 to 29 in.
(55 to 75 cm)8.4 to 18.5 in.
(21 to 47 cm)45.5 to 55.6 in.
(116 to 141 cm)
80 inches
(203 cm)25 in.
(63 cm)9.9 in.
(25 cm)52.3 in.
(133 cm)
90 inches
(229 cm)28 in.
(71 cm)11.4 in.
(29 cm)59.1 in.
(150 cm)
96 inches
(244 cm)30...

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Turning the Projector On and Off 
Turn on any connected computer or video equipment before starting 
the projector so it can automatically detect and display the image 
source. If you turn on the projector first, or have multiple pieces of 
connected equipment, you may have to select the image source 
manually (see page 28). 
Follow these steps to turn on the projector:
1. Make sure the power cord is connected and the projector is 
plugged into an electrical outlet....

26Displaying and Adjusting the ImageThe Ppower light should be orange.
2. Press the Ppower button on the projector or on the remote 
control.
The projector beeps once and the Ppower light flashes green as 
the projector warms up, then an image begins to appear. When 
the Ppower light stops flashing and remains green, the projector 
is ready for use. 
3. If you are prompted to enter a password, see page 70.
Power light
warning
Never look into the lens 
when the lamp is on. This 
can damage your eyes, and...

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Using the Direct Power On Function
The Direct Power On function enables faster setup. The projector 
starts up automatically when you plug it in or turn it on with a wall 
switch. You don’t have to press the Ppower button. 
Follow these steps to enable Direct Power On: 
1. Press the 
Menu button on the remote control or projector, then 
select the 
Extended menu and press Enter.
2. Choose 
Operation and press Enter. 
3. Choose 
Direct Power On and press Enter.
4....

28Displaying and Adjusting the ImageIf you want to turn the projector on again, make sure the orange 
Ppower light is not flashing, then press the Ppower button.
Selecting an Image Source
You may need to select the image source if you have multiple image 
sources connected to the projector (such as a computer or DVD 
player). Selecting the image source lets you switch between images 
input from different pieces of connected equipment. 
If you don’t see the image you want, press the 
Source Search button...

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Focusing the Image
Focusing the projector is part of the installation process. If necessary, 
you can re-adjust the focus at any time using the focus lever next to 
the air filter on the side of the projector.
1. Slide the switch to open the air filter cover on the side of the 
projector.
2. Raise or lower the focus lever to sharpen the image.
Focus lever Air filter 
cover switch 

30Displaying and Adjusting the Image
Selecting the Color Mode
The Color Mode adjusts the brightness, contrast, and color for various 
common viewing environments. Use this setting to quickly obtain a 
good picture.
Press the 
Color Mode button on the remote control to select an 
option. Press it until the option you want is projected in the upper 
right corner.
Select from one of these 
Color Mode options:
■Dynamic: Brightest mode; for video games or TV in a bright 
room
.
■Presentation: For color...