Using The Remote Control; Adjusting The Brightness; Selecting The Color Mode; Switching Between Picture Sources - Epson PowerLite 1810p User Manual

16:9 widescreen format. You can also select
to reposition videos to accommodate subtitles or
(Down)
supertitles.
For computer images, select
image and make the best use of the display area.

Adjusting the Brightness

The brightness of an image depends on the source you are
projecting and the amount of light in the room. If the image is
too bright or not bright enough, do one of the following:
❏ Change the
Brightness
❏ Select
or for the
Low High
the Setting menu. Low Brightness mode extends the life of
the lamp and decreases the fan noise.

Selecting the Color Mode

The Color Mode adjusts the brightness, contrast, and color for
various common viewing environments. Use this setting to
quickly obtain a good picture.
Press the button on the remote control, and then
Color Mode
select from one of these options:
❏
For giving color presentations in a bright
Presentation:
room.
❏
For giving black-and-white presentations in a bright
Text:
room.
❏
For watching movies in a darkened room; gives
Theatre:
images a natural tone.
❏
For vivid, high-contrast still images in a bright room.
Photo:
or
16:9 (Up)
to automatically resize the
Normal
setting in the Image menu.
option in
Brightness Control
❏
For vivid TV images projected in a bright room
16:9 Sports:
(video, S-video, or composite video only).
❏
Increases brightness when playing video games or
Game:
watching TV in a bright room. Emphasizes dark gradations.
❏
Matches the color palette of standard sRGB
sRGB:
computer displays.
❏
Blackboard
(adjusts the white point).
❏
Customized:

Using the Remote Control

When using the remote control, stand within 20 feet of the
projector. Point the remote control either at the projector or at
the screen (the projector's front sensor can detect signals
bounced off the screen). Press the button for the function you
want to use. Avoid using the remote under bright fluorescent
lamps or in direct sunlight, or the projector may not respond
properly.

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
button on the remote control (or the
on the projector) repeatedly until you see the image you
want on the screen.
❏ On the remote control, there are several
Use them to switch between equipment connected to the
port identified on each button, or to use EasyMP (PowerLite
1815p only).
After you select a source, the screen goes dark for a moment
before the image appears.
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For manual color adjustment
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buttons.
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