Epson Projector PowerLite 955WH User Manual

Image Aspect Ratio
The projector can display images in different width-to-height ratios called aspect ratios. Normally the
input signal from your video source determines the images aspect ratio. However, for certain images
you can change the aspect ratio to fit your screen by pressing a button on the remote control.
If you always want to use a particular aspect ratio for a certain video input source, you can select it using
the projectors menus.
Changing the Image Aspect Ratio
Available Image Aspect...

Available Image Aspect Ratios
You can select the following image aspect ratios, depending on the input signal from your image source.
Note:Black bands and cropped images may project in certain aspect ratios, depending on the aspect
ratio and resolution of your input signal.
PowerLite S27/X27/X29/97H/98H/965H
Aspect ratio setting Description
Auto Automatically sets the aspect ratio according to the input signal.
Normal Displays images using the full projection area and maintains the
aspect ratio of the...

Color Mode
The projector offers different Color Modes to provide optimum brightness, contrast, and color for a
variety of viewing environments and image types. You can select a mode designed to match your image
and environment, or experiment with the available modes.
If you always want to use a particular color mode for a certain video input source, you can select it using
the projector menus.
Changing the Color Mode
Available Color Modes
Turning On Auto Iris
Parent topic:Using Basic Projector Features...

Available Color Modes
You can set the projector to use these Color Modes, depending on the input source you are using:
Color Mode Description
Presentation Best for color presentations in a bright room
Dynamic Best for projecting in a bright room
Theatre Best for movies projected in a dark room
sRGB Best for standard sRGB computer displays
Blackboard Best for presentations onto a green chalkboard (adjusts the colors
accordingly)
Parent topic: Color Mode
Turning On Auto Iris In certain color modes, you can...

4. Select the
Auto Irissetting and choose one of the following:
• High Speed to adjust brightness as soon as the scene changes.
• Normal for standard brightness adjustment.
Note: You can set Auto Irisfor each Color Mode that supports the feature. You cannot change the
Auto Iris setting when you are using a Closed Captionsetting.
5. Press MenuorEsc to exit the menus.
Parent topic: Color Mode
Controlling the Volume with the Volume Buttons You can use the Volumebuttons on the projector or the remote control...

Related references
Projector Parts - Control Panel
Projector Feature Settings - Settings Menu
Projecting a PC Free Presentation You can use your projectors PC Free feature whenever you connect a USB device that contains
compatible image or movie files. This lets you quickly and easily display and control them using the
projectors remote control. You can also display a slide show of the images.
Supported PC Free File Types
Starting a PC Free Slide Show
Starting a PC Free Movie Presentation
PC Free Display...

File contents File type Details
(extension)
Image .jpgMake sure the file is not:
• CMYK format
• Progressive format
• Highly compressed
• Above 8192 × 8192 resolution
.bmp Make sure the file resolution is not above 1280 × 800
.gif Make sure the file is not:
• Above 1280 × 800 resolution
• Animated
.png Make sure the file resolution is not above 1280 × 800
Movie .aviMake sure the file is not:
• Saved with an audio codec other than linear PCM or ADPCM
• Above 1280 × 720 resolution
Parent topic: Projecting...

The PC Free screen appears.
2. Do the following as necessary to locate your files: • If you need to display files inside a subfolder on your device, press the arrow buttons to highlightthe folder and press the Enterbutton.
• To move back up a folder level on your device, highlight Back to Topand pressEnter.
• To view additional files in a folder, highlight Next pageorPrevious page and pressEnter. (You
can also press the Pageup or down buttons on the remote control.)
3. Do one of the following: • To...

4. While projecting, use the following commands to control the display as necessary:
• To rotate a displayed image, press the up or down arrow button.
• To move to the next or previous image, press the left or right arrow button.
5. To stop the display, follow the on-screen instructions or press the Escbutton.
Parent topic: Projecting a PC Free Presentation
Related tasks
Connecting a USB Device or Camera to the Projector
Disconnecting a USB Device or Camera From the Projector
Starting a PC Free Movie...

The PC Free screen appears.
2. Do the following as necessary to locate your files: • If you need to display files inside a subfolder on your device, press the arrow buttons to highlightthe folder and press the Enterbutton.
• To move back up a folder level on your device, highlight Back to Topand pressEnter.
• To view additional files in a folder, highlight Next pageorPrevious page and pressEnter. (You
can also press the Pageup or down buttons on the remote control.)
3. To play back a movie, press the...