Epson Projector Powerlite 500c User Manual

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Color Adjusts the color balance (red:green:blue) of 
the input source.
Increase the color setting for more intense 
color on the screen, and lower the setting for 
less intense color.
When you finish making adjustments, press the 
Esc button. 
Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness of the screen image.
Auto Setup Set to On to have the computer automatically 
optimize the image for projection.
Gamma Adjusts the projected image for natural 
coloration.
Reset Returns all menu items to...

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Video Menu (Video Image Source)
The Video menu lets you make adjustments to the projected 
image. The following options are available when the image 
source is Video.  
note 
The projector’s image 
source must be set to 
Video, and the video 
source (such as a VCR or 
camcorder) must be 
connected and operating 
for you to access these 
menu options. For 
example, the projector 
must actually be 
projecting the image from 
your video tape if you’re 
using a VCR.
Menu item...

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Audio Menu 
Use the Audio menu to adjust the sound volume and quality of 
your audio. 
Menu item Description
Volume Adjusts the volume level for the projector’s 
speaker and audio-out terminal.
Increase the setting to raise the volume, or 
decrease it to lower the volume.
Tone Adjusts the sound quality. Move left to increase 
bass and right to increase treble.
Reset Returns all menu items to their initial factory 
defaults.
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Effect Menu 
The Effect menu lets you customize the drawing tools available 
on the remote control.
Menu item Description
Cursor/
Stamp Selects the stamp you want to use as the 
cursor graphic and lets you enlarge it.
Box Selects a box color and shape.
Marker Selects the marker (horizontal or vertical lines) 
color and width (from 2 to 32 pixels).
Freehand Selects the color and width for freehand lines 
(2 to 148 pixels).
Cursor Speed Adjusts the cursor speed to Low, Middle,...

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Setting Menu
The Setting menu allows you to set or adjust various projector 
options.
Menu item Description
Keystone Adjusts a trapezoid (distorted) image to a 4:3 
rectangle, correcting up to a ± 15° tilt.
P-in-P Selects the image source (composite or 
S-Video) for the picture-in-picture subscreen.
No-Signal 
MsgSpecifies whether no screen, a black screen, a 
blue screen, or a user logo is displayed when 
the projector is not receiving a signal.
Prompt Turns off the message...

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User’s Logo Feature
The User’s Logo feature allows you to transfer any image on 
your computer to the projector, and then use it as the screen 
displayed when the projector is not receiving a signal. You can 
also set it as a startup screen or to be displayed when you press 
the 
A/V Mute button on the remote. The image can be a 
company logo, slogan, photograph, or another other image you 
want to use.
Capturing the Image
You start by displaying the image you want to use on...

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3. Press Enter to select this feature. You see the following 
message:
4. Select 
Yes and press Enter. A selection box displays over 
the image.
5. Use the 
Enter button on the remote control to select the 
area of the image you want to use. Once you have selected 
the entire area, press 
Enter.
6. When you see the message “Do you use this image?” select 
Yes and press Enter. If you want to change the area 
selected, select 
No and repeat step 5. You see the following:
7. Use...

28Using the Projector Menus8. When the following message appears, select 
Yes and press 
Enter. 
Saving the logo may take a few moments. Do not use the 
projector or other sources (computer, video, speaker, etc.) 
while the logo is being saved.
9. When you see the following message, press the 
Menu or 
Enter button to redisplay the main menu.
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Assigning the Image to the No-Signal 
Message and/or A/V Mute Button
After your image is saved, you can set it up as the no-signal 
message and/or the screen that’s displayed when you press the 
A/V Mute button.
1. Press the 
Menu button. You see the main menu listing, 
with the Video menu highlighted.
2. Press the bottom edge of the 
Enter button (or tilt it down) 
to highlight the 
Setting menu.
3. Press the 
Enter button to select the Setting menu.
4. Press the bottom edge...

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Advanced Menu
The Advanced menu lets you set additional projector options.
Menu item Description
Language Selects the language to be used in the menus: 
Japanese, English, French, German, Italian, 
Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, or Korean.
Startup 
ScreenDisplays the image you have saved as a user 
logo during the projector’s startup.
Color Temp Adjusts the whiteness of the screen. Positive 
color temperature values provide a cold white; 
negative values provide a warmer...