Epson 1715C - PowerLite XGA LCD Projector System manual

INSTALLATION HANDBOOK
Remote Control Information
Epson PowerLite 1715c
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Using the Remote Control
Follow these tips for using the remote control:
Point the remote control at the front of the projector or at the
screen.
Stand within 20 feet of the projector.
Avoid using the remote under bright fluorescent lamps or in
direct sunlight, or the projector may not respond properly.
Replacing the Batteries
Replace the batteries as described below:
1. Turn the remote control over.
2. Press down on the tab on the
battery cover as you lift the cover
off.
3. Install two AAA batteries,
inserting the +and –ends as
shown.
4. Position the cover as shown, then
press down until it snaps into
place.
note
If a button is pressed longer
than 30 seconds, the remote
control stops operating to
conserve power. When you
release the button, normal
operation resumes.
caution
When replacing batteries,
take the following
precautions:
Replace the batteries as
soon as they run out. If the
batteries leak, wipe away
battery fluid with a soft
cloth. If fluid gets on your
hands, wash immediately.
Do not expose batteries to
heat or flame.
Dispose of used batteries
according to local
regulations.
Remove the batteries if
you won’t be using the
projector for a long period of
time.

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Controlling the Picture and Sound
You can use the remote control to preview and select your picture
sources, temporarily turn off the picture and sound, freeze the action,
zoom in on the picture, and adjust the volume.
Switching Between Picture Sources
If your projector is connected to more than one computer and/or
video source, you can switch between the different sources:
The easiest way to select your source is to press the Search button
on the remote control (or the Source Search button on the
projector) repeatedly until you see the image you want on the
screen.
On the remote control, there are four Source buttons. Use them
to switch between equipment connected to the port identified on
each button, or to use EasyMP.
After you select a source, the screen goes dark for a moment before the
image appears.

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Turning Off the Picture and Sound
You can use the A/V Mute button on the remote control to turn off
the image and sound. This does the same thing as the A/V Mute slide
and is useful if you want to temporarily redirect your audience’s
attention.
To turn off the picture and sound, press the A/V Mute button.
The screen turns black.
To turn the image and sound back on, press the button again.
You can have the screen turn blue when you press the A/V Mute
button. You can also have an image, such as a company logo, display
on the screen (see page 124).
Stopping Action
You can use the remote control to stop the action in your video or
computer image.
To stop the action and keep the current image on the screen, press
the Freeze button. The sound continues.
To restart it, press the Freeze button again.
note
This function pauses the
image, but not the sound.
Also, because the source
continues to transmit
signals, you won’t resume
the action from the point
you stopped it.

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Zooming Part of Your Image
You can zoom in on a portion of the image using the E-Zoom buttons
on the remote control.
1. Press the E-Zoom button on the remote control.
You see a crosshair indicating the center of the zoom-in area.
2. Use the pointer button to position the crosshair.
3. Continue pressing the E-Zoom button to enlarge the selected
area up to 4 times.
4. While the image is enlarged, you can:
Use the pointer button to move around the screen.
Press the E-Zoom button to zoom out.
5. When done, press the ESC button to return the image to its
original size.
Controlling the Volume
To change the volume, press the or button on the remote
control or projector.
You can also adjust the volume using the projector’s menu system. See
page 120.
note
To temporarily shut off the
sound and picture, press the
A/V Mute button or close
the A/V Mute slide.

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Resizing Video Images
You can use the Resize button on the remote control to adjust how
an image fits into the display area.
For video images, press Resize to switch the aspect ratio between 4:3
and 16:9, (and Normal for computer images). This lets you play
certain digital video images or movies recorded on certain DVDs in
16:9 widescreen format.
For computer images, resizing is normally unnecessary, since the
projector automatically resizes the image to make the best use of the
display area. If you press the Resize button on the projector or remote
control, the projector displays the image at the output resolution of
the computer (which makes the image larger or smaller, depending on
its resolution). If the resolution of the image is the same as the
projector’s (1024 ×768), pressing Resize has no effect.
Adjusting the Color Mode
You can use the Color Mode button on the remote control to adjust
the color, brightness, and other aspects of your image.
Press the button repeatedly to select from the following settings:
Photo: For vivid, high-contrast still images in a bright room.
Sports (video, S-video, or composite video only): For vivid TV
images projected in a bright room.
Presentation: For computer presentations (the default when
projecting from a computer with analog video).
Theatre: For optimizing movie images with increased contrast.
Game: For increased brightness when playing video games or
watching TV in a bright room. Emphasizes dark gradations.
sRGB: For matching the color palette of standard sRGB computer
displays
Blackboard: For projecting accurate colors on a green chalkboard
(adjusts the white point).

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Operating Your Computer with the
Remote Control
If you connect a computer to the projector with a USB cable, as
described on page 38, then select Link21L for the USB Type B setting
in the Extended menu (see page 128), you can use the remote control
in place of your computer’s mouse. This gives you more flexibility
when delivering slideshow-style presentations, since you won’t have to
stand next to the computer to change slides.
Use the Up and Down buttons to move through a
slideshow.
Use the pointer button to move the cursor on the screen.
Press the Enter button once to left-click, or press it twice to
double-click. Press the Esc button to right-click.
To drag-and-drop, hold down the Enter button. Then use the
pointer button to drag the object. When it’s where you want it,
press Enter to release it.
Page up or down
to change slides
in PowerPoint
Right-click
Left-click

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Highlighting Your Presentation
You can display a pointer to call out important information on the
screen. If you want to customize the pointer tool, you can choose from
three alternative shapes.
Using the Pointer Tool
1. To activate the pointer tool, press the Pointer button on the
remote control. A pointer appears on the screen.
If you prefer to use a different style of pointer, see the instructions
in the next section.
2. Use the pointer button on the remote control to position the
pointer on the screen.
3. When you’re done using the pointer, press Esc to clear the screen.
Customizing the Pointer Tool
You can change the appearance of the pointer by choosing from three
alternative shapes.
1. Press the Menu button on the remote control, highlight the
Settings menu, highlight Pointer Shape, and press Enter. You
can select one of the pointer shapes shown at the left.
2. Select the shape you want and press Enter.
3. Highlight Return and press Enter.
4. Press Menu to exit from the menu system.
Pointer