Epson Projector Powerlite 52c User Manual

							Using the Projector25
Adjusting the Image
Once you see your image, you’ll need to make certain adjustments:
■To focus or resize your image, see below. 
■If the image is too high or too low, you can reposition it. 
See page 26.
■If the image isn’t rectangular, see page 27.
Focusing and Resizing Your Image
Rotate the focus ring to sharpen the image.
You can change the image size by moving the projector closer to or 
farther away from the screen. You can also use the 
E-Zoom buttons 
on the remote control to zoom in on a portion of the image, as 
described on page 29. 
Focus ring
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							26Using the Projector
Adjusting the Height of Your Image 
If the image is too low, you can raise it by extending the projector’s feet. 
1. Stand behind the projector. Press the blue foot release levers and 
lift the front of the projector. This unlocks the feet.
2. Once the image is positioned where you want it, release the levers 
to lock the feet in position.
3. To fine-tune the height of the image, rotate the thumb wheels 
attached to the projector’s feet.
If the image is no longer rectangular after raising it, see the next 
section. 
caution
Do not hold the projector 
by the lens; this can 
damage it.
Foot release 
lever
Thumb 
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							Using the Projector27
Adjusting the Image Shape
If the projected image isn’t rectangular or has a “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   side of the 
Keystone button on the 
projector to correct the shape of the image. After correction, your 
image will be slightly smaller.
You can also perform electronic keystone correction using the 
projector’s Setting menu. See page 37. 
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							28Using the Projector
Using the Remote Control
The remote control lets you access your projector’s features from 
anywhere in the room—up to 20 feet away. You can use it to turn 
the projector on and off, zoom in on a portion of your image, and 
control various other features of the projector. 
Before using the remote control, pull out the tape from the battery 
tray as shown below.
To use the remote control, stand within 20 feet of the projector and 
point the remote control either at the front or back of the projector or 
at the screen (the projector’s front sensor can detect signals bounced 
off the screen). Press the button for the function you want to use, as 
described in the sections below.
Switching Between Picture Sources
If you’ve connected your projector to a computer and a video source, 
you can use the buttons on the remote control to switch between the 
different sources:
■Press the Computer button to select your computer source. 
■Press the S-Video/Video button to select an S-Video or standard 
composite video source.
After you select a source, the screen goes dark for a moment before the 
image appears.
Tape
S-Video/Video Computer
MenuA/V Mute
E-ZoomFreeze
Color Mode
Power
ESC AutoEnter
Computer S-Video/Video
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							Using the Projector29
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 the image and sound back on, press the button again.
Stopping Action
Press the Freeze button to stop the action in your video or computer 
image and keep the current image on the screen. The sound 
continues. 
Press the 
Freeze button again to re-start the image.
Zooming Your Image 
You can zoom in on a portion of the image using the E-Zoom buttons 
on the remote control: 
1. Press the 
+ button to zoom in on your image. 
■Press the button repeatedly to enlarge it up to four times in 
24 steps.
■Press and hold the button to zoom in to the size you want.
2. Use the directional buttons to pan around the screen if necessary. 
3. Press the 
– button to zoom out. You can press the button 
repeatedly, or press and hold to zoom all the way out. You can 
also press the 
ESC button to return to the original size. 
S-Video/Video Computer
MenuA/V Mute
E-ZoomFreeze
Color Mode
Power
ESC AutoEnter
Zoom inZoom out
Freeze
ESCA/V Mute
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							30Using the Projector
Shutting Down the Projector
When you’ve finished using the projector, follow this procedure to 
shut it down. This extends the life of the lamp and protects the 
projector from possible overheating.  
1. If you’re using a computer, shut it down first.
2. To turn off the projector, press the 
Power button on the 
projector or remote control. You see a confirmation message. (If 
you don’t want to turn it off, press any other button.)
3. Press the 
Power button again. The power light flashes orange for 
about 45 seconds as the projector cools down. When it has 
cooled, the orange light stays on and the fan shuts off.
If you want to turn the projector on again, wait until the orange 
light stops flashing. Then press the 
Power button.
4. Replace the lens cap and unplug the power cord.
5. Retract the front feet as shown.
6. If you’re using a VCR or other video source, turn it off after you 
turn off the projector.
7. Disconnect all equipment, and store the projector in the soft case 
that came with it or in a protective case. 
note
When the projector has not 
received any input signals for 
30 minutes, it automatically 
turns off the projector lamp 
and enters “sleep mode.” This 
conserves electricity, cools the 
projector, and extends the life 
of the lamp. If you are done 
using the projector, unplug 
the power cord. If you want 
to start projecting again, press 
the Power button. 
S-Video/Video Computer
MenuA/V Mute
E-ZoomFreeze
Color Mode
Power
ProjectorRemote control
caution
To avoid damaging the 
projector or lamp, never 
unplug the power cord 
when the power light is 
green or flashing orange.
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							3
Fine-tuning the Projector31
3
Fine-tuning the Projector 
You can use the projector’s 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 the image 
■Adjusting the sound 
■Customizing projector features
■Viewing lamp usage and other information
■Restoring the default settings
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							32Fine-tuning the Projector
Using the Projector’s Menu System 
The six projector menus let you adjust and customize the projector 
features from the remote control:
■The Video menu controls the look and quality of the projected 
image. It lets you adjust the image position and fine-tune settings 
such as Brightness, Sharpness, and Contrast. 
■The Audio menu controls the volume level and tone settings. 
■The Setting menu allows you to set or adjust the keystone 
correction, blank screen color, A/V Mute display option, and 
power management system. 
■The Advanced menu lets you select menu language, startup 
screen, color setting, and rear or ceiling projection. 
■The About menu provides information about the lamp and 
computer or video settings. 
■The Reset All menu lets you restore the factory defaults for all the 
projector settings. 
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Changing Menu Settings
Use the buttons on the remote control to access the menus and change 
settings. Follow these steps:
1. Press the 
Menu button on the remote control to display the main 
menu screen: 
The menus are listed on the left, and the options available for the 
highlighted menu are shown on the right.
2. Press up or down on the directional (arrow) buttons to scroll 
through the menu list.
3. When the menu you want is highlighted, press the 
Enter button 
to select it. The highlight moves to the first option for that menu. 
4. Use the directional buttons to scroll through the list of options. 
(If a computer or video source isn’t connected, certain options 
may be unavailable.) 
5. Use the directional buttons and 
Enter button to change the 
setting for the selected option. Enabled settings have a green 
highlight.
6. Press the 
ESC button to return to the main menu. Your changes 
are saved automatically.
7. Press 
ESC again (or the Menu button) to exit the menu system.
S-Video/Video Computer
MenuA/V Mute
E-ZoomFreeze
Color Mode
Power
ESC AutoEnter
MenuDirectional buttons
: Select: Enter
Video
Audio
Setting
Advanced
About
Reset All
Input Signal Color Mode Position
Tracking
Sync .
Brightness
Contrast
Sharpness
Auto Setup
Reset
:
:
:
: :
: :
Select
Adjust
0000
  0
    0
    0
RGB
 YUV(  YCbCr   YPbPr)
Execute
+ -
+ -    0+ -
ON OFF
[Normal         ]
Menus
 Menu options
note
If you want to go back to the 
default settings on any 
menu, select Reset
, press 
Enter
, select Yes
, and then 
press Enter
.
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							34Fine-tuning the Projector
Adjusting the Image 
The Video menu lets you make adjustments to the projected image. 
The options available in the menu depend on which image source is 
selected: computer or video. 
Repositioning the Image
Follow these steps to fine-tune the image position:
1. Press the 
Menu button. You see the main menu.
2. Press 
Enter to select the Video menu. 
3. Press 
Enter to select the Position option. You see the Position 
adjustment screen.
4. Use the directional buttons to move the image left, right, up, or 
down.
5. When the image is positioned the way you want, press 
ESC.
Adjusting Image Appearance
Follow these steps to adjust the appearance of your image: 
1. Press the 
Menu button to display the main menu.
2. Press 
Enter to select the Video menu.
3. Use the directional buttons to set the following options:
■Tracking (computer only)
Removes unwanted vertical lines.
■Sync (computer only)
Corrects fuzziness or screen flicker.
■Auto Setup (computer only)
Leave this setting 
ON to automatically optimize the computer 
image. Turn it off to save adjustments to the video settings.
■Color (video only)
Adjusts the depth or intensity of the image.
note
If you have repositioned the 
image, you can use the 
Auto button on the remote 
control to restore the default 
settings.
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