Adjusting the Menu Settings

Follow the instructions in these sections to access the projector menu system and change projector settings.

Using the Projector's Menus

Image Quality Settings - Image Menu

Input Signal Settings - Signal Menu

Projector Feature Settings - Settings Menu

Projector Setup Settings - Extended Menu

Projector Network Settings - Network Menu

Projector Information Display - Info Menu

Projector Reset Options - Reset Menu

Using the Projector's Menus

You can use the projector's menus to adjust the settings that control how your projector works. The projector displays the menus on the screen.

1.

Press the Menu button on the control panel or remote control.

You see the menu screen displaying the Image menu settings.

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2.

Press the up or down arrow buttons to move through the menus listed on the left. The settings for each menu are displayed on the right.

Note: The available settings depend on the current input source.

3.

To change settings in the displayed menu, press Enter.

4.

Press the up or down arrow button to move through the settings.

5.

Change the settings using the buttons listed on the bottom of the menu screens.

6.

To return all the menu settings to their default values, select Reset.

7.

When you finish changing settings on a menu, press Esc.

8.

Press Menu or Esc to exit the menus.

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Image Quality Settings - Image Menu

Settings on the Image menu let you adjust the quality of your image for the input source you are currently using. The available settings depend on the currently selected input source.

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To change settings for an input source, make sure the source is connected and select that source.

Setting

Color Mode

Brightness

Contrast

Color Saturation

Tint

Sharpness

Abs. Color Temp. (absolute color temperature)

Color Adjustment

Options

See the list of available Color

Modes

Varying levels available

Varying levels available

Varying levels available

Varying levels available

Varying levels available

5000 to 10000 ºK (Kelvin)

Slider bars for each color

Description

Adjusts the vividness of image colors for various image types and environments

Lightens or darkens the overall image

Adjusts the difference between light and dark areas of the image

Adjusts the intensity of the image colors

Adjusts the balance of green to magenta tones in the image

Adjusts the sharpness or softness of image details

Sets the color tone based on color temperature

Adjusts the intensity of individual hues in the image

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Setting

Auto Iris

Options

On

Off

Description

Adjusts the projected luminance based on the image brightness when certain Color Modes are selected

Note: The Brightness setting does not affect lamp brightness. To change the lamp brightness mode, use the Power Consumption setting.

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Related references

Available Color Modes

Input Signal Settings - Signal Menu

Normally the projector detects and optimizes the input signal settings automatically. If you need to customize the settings, you can use the Signal menu. The available settings depend on the currently selected input source.

Note: You can restore the default settings of the Position, Tracking, and Sync settings by pressing the

Auto button on the remote control.

To change settings for an input source, make sure the source is connected and select that source.

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Setting

Auto Setup

Resolution

Tracking

Sync.

Position

Progressive

Noise Reduction

HDMI Video Range

Options

On

Off

Auto

Normal

Wide

Varying levels available

Varying levels available

Up, down, left, right

Off

Video

Film/Auto

Off

NR1

NR2

Normal

Expanded

Auto

Description

Automatically optimizes computer image quality (when

On)

Sets the input signal resolution if not detected automatically using the Auto option

Adjusts signal to eliminate vertical stripes in computer images

Adjusts signal to eliminate fuzziness or flickering in computer images

Adjusts the image location on the screen

Sets whether to convert interlaced-to-progressive signals for certain video image types

Off: for fast-moving video images

Video: for most video images

Film/Auto: for movies, computer graphics, and animation

Reduces flickering in analog images in two levels

Sets the video range to match the setting of the device connected to the HDMI input port

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Setting

Input Signal

Video Signal

Aspect

Options

Auto

RGB

Component

Auto

Various video standards

See the list of available aspect ratios

Overscan Auto

Off

4%

8%

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Related references

Available Image Aspect Ratios

Projector Feature Settings - Settings Menu

Options on the Settings menu let you customize various projector features.

Description

Specifies the signal type from input sources connected to computer ports

Auto: detects signals automatically

RGB: corrects color for computer/RGB video inputs

Component: corrects color for component video inputs

Specifies the signal type from the input sources connected to the video ports

Auto: detects signals automatically

Sets the aspect ratio (width-toheight ratio) for the selected input source

Changes the projected image ratio to make the edges visible by a selectable percentage or automatically

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Setting

Keystone

Zoom

Image Shift

Control Panel Lock

Options

H/V Keystone

Quick Corner

Varying levels available

Varying positions available

Full Lock

Partial Lock

Off

Description

Adjusts image shape to rectangular (horizontally and vertically)

H/V Keystone: lets you manually correct horizontal and vertical sides

Quick Corner: select to correct image shape and alignment using an on-screen display

Adjusts the size of the projected image

Adjusts the position of the projected image

Controls projector button locking to secure the projector

Full Lock: locks all buttons

Partial Lock: locks all buttons except the power button

Off: no buttons locked

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Setting

Pointer Shape

Power Consumption

Volume

Mic Input Level

Remote Receiver

User Button

Options

Three shapes available

Normal

ECO

Varying levels available

Varying levels available

Front

Rear

Front/Rear

Off

Power Consumption

Info

Progressive

Closed Caption

Test Pattern

Resolution

Mic Input Level

Pattern Display

Auto Calibration

Description

Changes the shape of the remote control pointer feature

Selects the brightness mode of the projector lamp

Normal: sets maximum lamp brightness

ECO: reduces lamp brightness and fan noise, and saves power and lamp life

Adjusts the volume of projector’s speaker system or external speakers

Adjusts the volume of the projector's speaker system when you use a connected microphone

Limits reception of remote control signals by the selected receiver;

Off turns off all receivers

Assigns a menu option to the

User button on the remote control for one-touch access

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Setting

Pattern

Options

Pattern Display

Pattern Type

User Pattern

Test Pattern

Description

Selects various pattern display options

Pattern Display: lets you display the selected pattern type on the screen to aid in presentation

Pattern Type: selects the type of grid or line pattern to display

User Pattern: captures a projected screen and saves it as a pattern for display

Test Pattern: displays a test pattern to assist in focusing and zooming the image and correcting image shape

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Projector Setup Settings - Extended Menu

Settings on the Extended menu let you customize various projector setup features that control its operation.

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Setting

Display

Closed Caption

User's Logo

Projection

Options

Messages

Display Background

Startup Screen

A/V Mute

Off

CC1

CC2

–

Front

Front/Upside Down

Rear

Rear Upside Down

Description

Selects various display options

Messages: controls whether messages are displayed on the screen

Display Background: selects the screen color or logo to display when no signal is received

Startup Screen: controls whether a special screen appears when the projector starts up

A/V Mute: selects the screen color or logo to display when A/V

Mute is turned on

Controls use of closed captions and selects the closed caption channel

Creates a screen that the projector displays to identify itself and enhance security

Selects the way the projector faces the screen so the image is oriented correctly (rear settings cannot be used with the interactive pens)

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Setting

Operation

Standby Setup

Options

Direct Power On

Sleep Mode

Sleep Mode Timer

High Altitude Mode

Audio Input

Standby Mode

Standby Microphone

Standby Audio

Description

Selects various operation options

Direct Power On: lets you turn on the projector without pressing the power button

Sleep Mode: automatically turns off the projector after an interval of inactivity

Sleep Mode Timer: sets the interval for Sleep Mode

High Altitude Mode: regulates the projector’s operating temperature at altitudes above

4921 feet (1500 m)

Audio Input: specifies the audio input source if not detected automatically using the Auto option

Selects the following when the projector is in standby mode

(turned off):

Standby Mode:

Communication On lets you monitor the projector over a network and display output signals on an external monitor

Standby Microphone: the On setting lets you output audio from a connected microphone

Standby Audio: the On setting lets you output audio from a connected source

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Setting

USB Type B

Options

Easy Interactive Function

USB Display/Easy Interactive

Function

Wireless Mouse/USB Display

Description

Selects what happens when you connect your computer to the projector's USB-B port

Easy Interactive Function lets you use the interactive pens with your computer

USB Display/Easy Interactive

Function lets you display your computer's image through the

USB port and use the interactive pens with your computer (not recommended)

Wireless Mouse/USB Display

lets you use the wireless mouse feature and display your computer's image through the

USB port (interactivity not available)

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Setting

Easy Interactive Function

Language

Options

Auto Calibration

Manual Calibration

Use Source

Number of Pen Users

Pen Operation Mode

Enable Right Click

Advanced

Various languages available

Description

Selects various options related to interactive pen operation

The two Calibration options start auto or manual calibration

Use Source lets you select the image source for interactivity

(using Easy Interactive Tools)

Number of Pen Users lets you specify One User (for compatibility with Windows

Tablet PC and Ink features) or

Two Users

Pen Operation Mode lets you select Mouse or Pen mode when one pen user is selected

Enable Right Click lets you use a long pen press as a right click when mouse mode is selected

Advanced lets you assign Right

Click or Left Click to the Pen

Tip Button and select either

Auto Adjust Pen Area or

Manual Adj. Pen Area

Selects the language for projector menu and message displays (not changed by Reset option)

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Projector Network Settings - Network Menu

Settings on the Network menu let you view network information and set up the projector for monitoring and control over a network.

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Setting

Net. Info - Wireless LAN

Net. Info - Wired LAN

Options

Connection mode

Antenna level

Projector Name

SSID

DHCP

IP Address

Subnet Mask

Gateway Address

MAC Address

Region Code

Projector Name

DHCP

IP Address

Subnet Mask

Gateway Address

MAC Address

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Description

Displays wireless network status and details

Displays wired network status and details

Setting

Network Configuration

Options

Accesses additional network menus

Description

Configures your network settings

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Projector Information Display - Info Menu

You can display information about the projector and input sources by viewing the Info menu. However, you cannot change any settings in the menu.

Note: Available settings depend on the current input source. The lamp usage timer does not register any hours until you have used the lamp for at least 10 hours.

Information item

Lamp Hours

Source

Input Signal

Description

Displays the number of hours (H) the lamp has been used in

Normal and ECO Power Consumption modes; if the information is displayed in yellow, obtain a genuine Epson replacement lamp soon

Displays the name of the port to which the current input source is connected

Displays the input signal setting of the current input source

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Information item

Resolution

Video Signal

Refresh Rate

Sync Info

Status

Serial Number

Event ID

Description

Displays the resolution of the current input source

Displays the video signal format of the current input source

Displays the refresh rate of the current input source

Displays information that may be needed by a service technician

Displays information about projector problems that may be needed by a service technician

Displays the projector's serial number

Displays the Event ID number corresponding to a specific projector problem; see the list of Event ID codes

Event ID Code List

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Related references

Optional Equipment and Replacement Parts

Projector Lamp Specifications

Event ID Code List

If the Event ID option on the Info menu displays a code number, check this list of Event ID codes for the solution to the projector problem associated with the code.

Event ID code Cause and solution

0432

0435

The EasyMP Network Projection program did not start. Turn the projector off and then on again.

0434

0482

Unstable network communication. Check the network communication status, wait a few moments, and try connecting to the network again.

0484

0485

0433 Cannot display the transferred images. Restart the EasyMP Network Projection program.

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Event ID code Cause and solution

0481 Communication with computer was disconnected. Restart the EasyMP Network

Projection program.

0483

04FE

The EasyMP Network Projection program quit unexpectedly. Check the network communication status, then turn the projector off and then on again.

A projector system error has occurred. Turn the projector off and then on again.

0479

04FF

0891

0892

0893

0894

Cannot find an access point with the same SSID. Set your computer, access point, and projector to the same SSID.

The WPA/WPA2 authentication type does not match. Make sure the wireless network security settings are correct.

The WEP/TKIP/AES encryption type does not match. Make sure the wireless network security settings are correct.

Communication with unauthorized access point was disconnected. Contact your network administrator.

0898

0899

Failed to acquire DHCP. Make sure the DHCP server is operating correctly. If you are not using DHCP, turn off the DHCP setting in the Network menus.

A communication error has occurred. Try restarting the EasyMP Network Projection program and restarting your projector. If that does not solve the problem, contact

Epson for help.

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Projector Information Display - Info Menu

Projector Reset Options - Reset Menu

You can reset most of the projector settings to their default values using the Reset All option on the

Reset menu.

You can also reset the projector's lamp usage timer to zero when you replace the lamp using the Reset

Lamp Hours option.

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You cannot reset the following settings using the Reset All option:

• Input Signal

• User's Logo

• Language

• Network menu items

• Lamp Hours

• Password

• Zoom

• Image Shift

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