User manual EPSON POWERLITE 1810P

[. . . ] PowerLite 1810p 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. [. . . ] In addition to changing the position of the projected image, you can correct tracking and sync for computer images, or change the aspect ratio to widescreen format for video images. Press the Menu button and select the Signal menu. You see a screen similar to one of those below. (The settings will be different depending on the source you are projecting from. ) Computer/RGB Video Composite Video/S-Video 52 Fine-Tuning the Projector 2. Use the pointer button to highlight the desired option, then adjust it as needed: Auto Setup Leave this setting On to automatically optimize computer images. Turn it off if you want to save adjustments you have made to the Tracking, Sync, and Position settings. note You can also use the remote control's Auto button to automatically reset the projector's Tracking, Sync, and Position settings. See page 81 for details. Tracking Adjust this value to eliminate vertical stripes in computer images. Sync Adjust this value if computer images appear blurry or flicker. Progressive For composite video and S-video only. Turn this setting On to convert interlaced signals into progressive signals (best for still images). Leave the setting Off for moving images. Position If the image is slightly cut off on one or more sides, it may not be centered exactly. Select this setting and use the pointer button to center it. Computer1 Input Computer2 Input If the colors don't look right on the Auto setting, select the setting for the type of equipment you've connected to the Computer1 or Computer2 port: RGB: For a computer or RGB-video connection. Component: For a video player that outputs a component video signal (with connectors labeled Y/Cb/Cr or Y/Pb/Pr). Video Signal Leave this setting at Auto unless you are using a 60-Hz PAL system (then select PAL60). Resize Choose an aspect ratio of either 4:3 or 16:9. For videos, you can also select 16:9 (Up) or 16:9 (Down) to accommodate subtitles or supertitles. Normal is the default setting for a computer connection. Fine-Tuning the Projector 53 Customizing Projector Features You can use the Settings menu to lock the buttons on the projector, adjust audio volume, and customize several other features. Keystone Adjusts the shape of the image if the projector has been tilted upward or placed at an angle to the screen. Select H/V-Keystone to correct horizontal and vertical keystone distortion, or to turn Auto V-Keystone on or off (see page 24). Select Quick Corner to adjust the shape and position of the projected image (see page 23). Operation Lock Lets you disable all of the buttons on the projector except the PPower button. See page 59 for more information. Pointer Shape Lets you choose from three pointer shapes. See page 31 for more information. Brightness Control note You can also adjust the volume using the remote control. Lets you select from two levels of brightness. The Low setting reduces power consumption and noise, and extends the lamp's operating life. Volume Raises or lowers the volume of the projector's speaker. 54 Fine-Tuning the Projector Remote Receiver Deactivates the projector's front and/or back sensors that detect signals from the remote control. Use this setting to prevent use of the remote control or to stop interference from bright fluorescent lights. Test Pattern Displays a test pattern for use when adjusting the zoom and focus, and when performing keystone correction. Using the Projector Security Features To prevent unauthorized use of the projector, you can do the following: note You can also attach a security cable to the projector to prevent theft (see page 86). Assign a password. You can use the password to prevent the projector from being turned on, and to prevent your custom startup screen from being changed. Create a custom screen that is displayed at startup and/or when the A/V Mute button is pressed. [. . . ] Use the type of power source indicated on the projector. If you are not sure of the power available, consult your dealer or power company. If you use the projector in a country other than where you purchased it, use the correct power cord for that country. Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or power strips. [. . . ]