User manual EPSON POWERLITE 76C

[. . . ] Epson PowerLite 76c Multimedia Projector ® ® User's Guide Important Safety Information WARNING: Never look into the projector lens when the lamp is turned on; the bright light can damage your eyes. Never let children look into the lens when it is on. Never open any cover on the projector, except the lamp and filter covers. Dangerous electrical voltages inside the projector can severely injure you. [. . . ] If you notice flickering while viewing still images, switch this setting to OFF. Computer Input Selects the signal from equipment connected to the Computer(Component Video) port. If your image colors look wrong, try changing this setting from Auto to one of the following: RGB for computer or RGB video sources, or Component Video for component video sources. Fine-tuning the Projector 57 Video Signal (composite and S-Video) Leave this setting at Auto unless you are using a 60-Hz PAL system (select PAL60). Resize (video) Sets the image's aspect ratio (ratio of width to height) to 4:3 for letterbox video content and to 16:9 for widescreen video content. When you're finished adjusting the signal settings, press Esc or Menu. Customizing Projector Features The Settings menu lets you customize the way you use the projector, from adjusting lamp brightness and speaker volume to changing the shape of the mouse pointer. Select the Settings menu. 58 Fine-tuning the Projector 3. Then use the pointer button (or up and down arrow buttons) and the Enter button to set the following options: Keystone Adjusts a distorted image from a trapezoid shape to rectangular. Operation Lock When turned on, this function disables all projector buttons except the P Power button. Changes to this setting take effect after you restart the projector. (After you turn off the projector, wait for the Ppower light to turn a steady orange before turning it on again. ) note To cancel the Operation Lock function from the projector, press the Enter button for about seven seconds. Pointer Shape Lets you select from three different pointer shapes. The Password Protect function must be cancelled first. See page 66. Brightness Control Select Low lamp brightness when the projection is too bright for the room. The Low setting also reduces electricity consumption and fan noise. Select High to project the maximum brightness. (Also check the Brightness setting in the Image menu; see page 54. ) Volume Adjusts the volume for the projector's speaker. When you're finished, press Esc or Menu. Fine-tuning the Projector 59 Selecting Projector Setup Options Use the Extended menu to customize the way you set up the projector. You can configure the projector for rear and/or ceiling projection, change the language for the menus and messages, set the screen background color, and capture and store a custom image or logo for the startup screen. You see the features and their settings on the right side: pointer button (or the up and down 3. Then use the arrow buttons) and the Enter button to set the following options: Display Message: Lets you turn screen messages on or off. note The Startup Screen option cannot be turned off if the User's Logo Protect feature has been turned on. See page 66. Background Color: Sets the screen background to Black, Blue, or Logo when the A/V Mute button is pressed. Startup Screen: Enables or disables display of the startup screen when the projector is turned on. User's Logo Turn on to display the image or logo you have captured whenever the projector is turned on. See page 64 for more information. 60 Fine-tuning the Projector Projection Front: Projector is in front of the screen. Front/Ceiling: Projector is in front of the screen, mounted upside-down from the ceiling. Rear: Projector is behind the screen. Rear/Ceiling: Projector is behind the screen, mounted upside-down from the ceiling. Operation Direct Power: When this feature is enabled, projection starts note When Direct Power is turned on, press the P Power button to turn the projector off, wait until the P power light turns a steady orange, then unplug the power cord. as soon as you plug in the power cord. [. . . ] Do not store the projector outside of the required temperature range of 14 to 140 °F (-10 to 60 °C) or in direct sunlight for long periods of time. Doing so may cause damage to the case. WARNING: The cords included with this product contain chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. (provided in accordance with Proposition 65 in Cal. Health & Safety Code § 25249. 5 et seq). 102 Notices Remote Control Information You can operate the projector by remote control via a line-of-sight infrared (IR) receiver at the front and rear of the projector. [. . . ]