Epson Projector Powerlite 450w User Manual

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Resizing Video Images
You can resize your images by changing the aspect (width to height) 
ratio (depending on your input signal).
Press the 
Aspect button on the remote control. Press the Aspect 
button repeatedly to cycle through the available options.
Select from one of these 
Aspect options:
PowerLite 460
■4:3: Displays images using the full projection area and maintains 
the aspect ratio of the image. Choose this setting to automatically 
resize the image and...

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■Native: Displays images as is (aspect ratio and resolution are 
maintained). Black bands may appear or images may be cut off, 
depending on the resolution. 

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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 19.7 feet (6 meters) away. 
This chapter covers:
■Using the remote control
■Controlling the picture and sound
■Displaying Patterns
■Operating your computer with the remote control
■Highlighting your presentation
■Presenting a slideshow from a USB device  

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Using the Remote Control
Make sure batteries are installed as described on page 106. Follow 
these tips for using the remote control: 
■Point the remote control at the projector or at the screen.
■Stand within 19.7 feet (6 meters) of the projector.
■Aim the remote control within 30° to the side of, or 15° above or 
below, the remote control receivers on the projector. 
Controlling the Picture and Sound
You can use the remote control to temporarily turn off the picture...

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Stopping Action
Press the Freeze button on the remote control to stop the action in 
your video or computer image. The image freezes but the sound 
continues.
To restart the action, press the 
Freeze button again.
Zooming In on 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 center of the zoom-in area.
2. Use the arrow (menu...

36Presenting With the Remote Control4. While the image is enlarged, you can:
■Use the arrow buttons to move around the screen.
■Press the E-Zoom – button to zoom out. 
5. Press the 
ESC button to return the image to its original size.
Controlling the Volume
To change the volume on the projector, press the   or   button on 
the remote control. 
You can also adjust the volume using the projector’s menu system. 
Seepage65. 
Displaying Patterns
You can display a test pattern or one of the following 4...

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4. Press Enter to select the pattern you want, then press Esc.
5. Choose 
Pattern Display to display the pattern.
6. Press 
Esc when you’re finished displaying the pattern.
Assigning a Pattern to the User Button
You can assign any of the available patterns to the User button on the 
remote control, and then display it by simply pressing the 
User 
button. 
1. In the Settings menu, select the 
Pattern Type as described on 
page 36.
2. Highlight 
User Button and press...

38Presenting With the Remote Control6. When you see a message that saving is complete, press 
Menu to 
exit. 
Operating Your Computer With the 
Remote Control
You can use the remote control in place of your computer’s mouse so 
you won’t have to stand next to the computer to control the 
presentation. 
Before you can use the remote control to operate your computer, you 
must connect a USB cable to the 
TypeB (square) USB port on 
the projector (see page 44) and select 
Wireless Mouse as the 
USB Type B...

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Then you can control your computer as follows:
■Use the remote control’s Page Up or Page Down buttons to 
move through presentation slides.
■Use the arrow buttons to move the cursor on the screen.
■Press the Enter button once to left-click, or twice to double-click. 
Press the 
Esc button to right-click.
■To drag-and-drop, hold down the Enter button. Then use the 
arrow buttons to drag the object. When it’s where you want it, 
release the 
Enter button.
Highlighting...

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Customizing the Pointer Tool
You can change the appearance of the pointer by choosing from three 
alternative shapes. 
1. Press the 
Menu button on the remote control, highlight the 
Settings menu, highlight Pointer Shape, and press Enter. You 
can select one of the pointer shapes shown at the left.
2. Select the shape you want and press 
Enter.
3. Highlight 
Return and press Enter. 
4. Press 
Menu to exit from the menu system. 
Presenting a Slideshow 
You can use...