Epson Projector PowerLite Pro G6870 User Manual

							Screen Type setting
Available aspect ratios
16:10 Auto or Normal, 16:9, Full, Zoom, Native
*Available only when projecting computer images, or from sources connected to the HDMIorHDBaseT
port
Aspect ratio setting Description
Auto Automatically sets the aspect ratio according to the input signal.
Normal Displays images in the same aspect ratio of the input signal.
4:3 Displays images at a 4:3 aspect ratio.
16:9 Displays images at a 16:9 aspect ratio.
Full Displays images using the full size of the projection area, but does
not maintain the aspect ratio.
Zoom Displays images using the full width of the projection area and
maintains the aspect ratio of the image. Areas that exceed the
edges of the projected screen are not projected.
Native Displays images as is (aspect ratio and resolution are maintained).
Areas that exceed the edges of the projected screen are not
projected.
Parent topic: Image Aspect Ratio
Related tasks
Setting the Screen Type
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
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							Parent topic:
Using Basic Projector Features
Related references
Image Quality Settings - Image Menu
Changing the Color Mode You can change the projectors Color Mode using the remote control to optimize the image for your
viewing environment.
1. Turn on the projector and switch to the image source you want to use.
2. If you are projecting from a DVD player or other video source, insert a disc or other video media andpress the play button, if necessary.
3. Press the Color Modebutton on the remote control to change the Color Mode.
The image appearance changes and the name of the Color Mode appears briefly on the screen.
4. To cycle through all the available Color Modes for your input signal, press the Color Modebutton
repeatedly.
Parent topic: Color Mode
Available Color Modes You can set the projector to use these Color Modes, depending on the input source you are using:
Color Mode Description
Dynamic Best for projecting in a bright room
Presentation Best for color presentations in a bright room
Theatre Best for movies projected in a dark room
sRGB Best for standard sRGB computer displays
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							Color Mode
Description
DICOM SIM 1
Best for projecting X-ray photographs and other medical images
Multi-Projection Best for projecting from multiple projectors (reduces the color tone
difference between images)
1 Available only when inputting RGB signals
Note: TheDICOM SIM Color Mode is for reference purposes only and should not be used to make
medical diagnoses.
Parent topic: Color Mode
Turning On Auto Iris In certain color modes, you can turn on the Auto Iris setting to automatically optimize the image based on
the brightness of the content you project.
Note:Auto Iris is disabled if Edge Blendingis set toOn.
1. Turn on the projector and switch to the image source you want to use.
2. Press the Menubutton.
3. Select the Imagemenu and press Enter.
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							4. Select the
Auto Irissetting and select High Speed.
Note: Select Normal for quieter performance. You can turn Auto Irison or off for each Color Mode
that supports the feature. You cannot change the Auto Irissetting when you are using a Closed
Caption setting.
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 remote control to adjust the volume as you project a
presentation with audio. The volume buttons control the projector’s internal speaker system (PowerLite
Pro G6070W/G6170/G6270W/G6470WU/G6570WU/G6770WU) or any external speakers you
connected to the projector.
You must adjust the volume separately for each connected input source.
1. Turn on the projector and start a presentation that includes audio.
2. To lower or raise the volume, press the Volumebuttons on the remote control.
A volume gauge appears on the screen.
3. To set the volume to a specific level for an input source, use the projector menus.
Parent topic: Using Basic Projector Features
Related references
Projector Feature Settings - Settings Menu
Setting the Date and Time You can set the date and time for the projector.
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							1. Press the
Menubutton.
2. Select the Extendedmenu and press Enter.
3. Select the Operationsetting and press Enter.
4. Select the Date & Timesetting and press Enter.
You see a screen like this:
5. Select the Date & Timesetting and press Enter.
6. Use the displayed keyboard to enter the date and time.
7. When you are finished, press Menu.
Parent topic: Using Basic Projector Features
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							Adjusting Projector Features
Follow the instructions in these sections to use your projectors feature adjustments.
Shutting Off the Picture and Sound Temporarily
Stopping Video Action Temporarily
Zooming Into and Out of Images
Projector Security Features
Projecting Two Images Simultaneously
Using Multiple Projectors
Viewing 3D Images
Saving Settings to Memory and Using Saved Settings
Saving a Scheduled Event
Copying Menu Settings Between Projectors
Shutting Off the Picture and Sound Temporarily You can temporarily turn off the projected picture and sound if you want to redirect your audiences
attention during a presentation. Any sound or video action continues to run, however, so you cannot
resume projection at the point that you stopped it.
If you want to display an image such as a company logo or picture when the presentation is stopped, you
can set up this feature using the projectors menus.
Note:The lamp is still lit while using A/V Mute and the lamp hours will continue to accumulate.
1. Press the A/V Mutebutton on the remote control to temporarily stop projection and mute any sound.
2. To turn the picture and sound back on, press A/V Muteagain.
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Adjusting Projector Features
Related references
Projector Setup Settings - Extended Menu
Stopping Video Action Temporarily You can temporarily stop the action in a video or computer presentation and keep the current image on
the screen. Any sound or video action continues to run, however, so you cannot resume projection at the
point that you stopped it.
1. Press theFreezebutton on the remote control to stop the video action.
2. To restart the video action in progress, press Freezeagain.
Parent topic: Adjusting Projector Features
Zooming Into and Out of Images You can draw attention to parts of a presentation by zooming into a portion of the image and enlarging it
on the screen.
1. Press theE-Zoom +button on the remote control.
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							2. Use the following buttons on the remote control to adjust the zoomed image:
• Use the arrow buttons to position the crosshair in the image area you want to zoom into.
• Press the E-Zoom +button repeatedly to zoom into the image area, enlarging it as necessary.
Press and hold the E-Zoom +button to zoom in more quickly.
• To pan around the zoomed image area, use the arrow buttons.
• To zoom out of the image, press the E-Zoom –button as necessary.
• To return to the original image size, press Esc.
Parent topic: Adjusting Projector Features
Projector Security Features You can secure your projector to deter theft or prevent unintended use by setting up the following
security features:
• Password security to prevent the projector from being turned on, and prevent changes to the startupscreen and other settings.
• Button lock security to block operation of the projector using the buttons on the control panel or remote control.
• Security cabling to physically cable the projector in place.
Password Security Types
Locking the Projectors Buttons
Installing a Security Cable
Parent topic: Adjusting Projector Features
Password Security Types You can set up these types of password security using one shared password:
•Power On Protection password prevents anyone from using the projector without first entering a
password.
• Users Logo Protection password prevents anyone from changing the custom screen the projector
can display when it turns on or when you use the A/V Mute feature. The presence of the custom
screen discourages theft by identifying the projector’s owner.
• Network Protection password prevents anyone from changing the network settings in the projector
menus.
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							•
Time/Schedule Protection password prevents anyone from changing the projectors time or
schedule settings.
Setting a Password
Selecting Password Security Types
Entering a Password to Use the Projector
Saving a Users Logo Image to Display
Parent topic: Projector Security Features
Setting a Password To use password security, you must set a password.
1. Hold down the Freezebutton on the remote control for about five seconds or until you see this
menu.
2. Press the down arrow to select Passwordand pressEnter.
You see the prompt Change the password?.
3. Select Yesand press Enter.
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							4. Press and hold down the
Numbutton on the remote control and use the numeric buttons to set a
four-digit password.
The password displays as **** as you enter it. Then you see the confirmation prompt.
5. Enter the password again. You see the message Password accepted.
6. Press Escto return to the menu.
7. Make a note of the password and keep it in a safe place in case you forget it.
Parent topic: Password Security Types
Selecting Password Security Types After setting a password, you see this menu, allowing you to select the password security types you want
to use.
If you do not see this menu, hold down the Freezebutton on the remote control for about five seconds or
until the menu appears.
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