Using Basic Projector Features

Follow the instructions in these sections to use your projector's basic features.

Turning On the Projector

Turning Off the Projector

Selecting the Language for the Projector Menus

Adjusting the Image Height

Image Shape

Resizing the Image with the Wide and Tele Buttons

Adjusting the Image Position

Focusing the Image

Remote Control Operation

Selecting an Image Source

Projection Modes

Image Aspect Ratio

Color Mode

Controlling the Volume with the Volume Buttons

Projecting a PC Free Presentation

Turning On the Projector

Turn on the computer or video equipment you want to use before you turn on the projector so it can display the image source.

Note:

For whiteboard mode, you do not need an image source.

1.

Connect the power cord to the projector's power inlet.

2.

Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet.

The projector's power light turns orange. This indicates that the projector is receiving power, but is not yet turned on (it is in standby mode).

Note:

With Direct Power On turned on, the projector turns on as soon as you plug it in.

3.

Press the power button on the projector, remote control, or control pad to turn on the projector.

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The projector beeps and the power light flashes green as the projector warms up. After about 30 seconds, the power light stops flashing and turns green.

Warning:

Never look into the projector lens when the lamp is on. This can damage your eyes and is especially dangerous for children and pets.

If you do not see a projected image right away, try the following:

• Turn on the connected computer or video device.

• Insert a DVD or other video media, and press the play button (if necessary).

• Press the

Source Search

button on the projector or remote control (or control pad) to detect the video source.

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Using Basic Projector Features

Turning Off the Projector

Before turning off the projector, shut down any computer connected to it so you can see the computer display during shutdown.

Note:

Turn off this product when not in use to prolong the life of the projector. Lamp life will vary depending upon mode selected, environmental conditions, and usage. Brightness decreases over time.

1.

Press the power button on the projector or the remote control (or control pad).

The projector displays a shutdown confirmation screen.

2.

Press the power button again. (To leave it on, press any other button.)

The projector beeps twice, the lamp turns off, and the power light turns orange.

Note:

With Epson's Instant Off technology, there is no cool-down period so you can pack up the projector for transport right away (if necessary).

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Caution:

Do not turn the projector on immediately after turning it off. Turning the projector on and off frequently may shorten the life of the lamp.

3.

To transport or store the projector, make sure the power light is orange (but not flashing), then unplug the power cord.

Caution:

To avoid damaging the projector or lamp, never unplug the power cord when the power light is green or flashing orange.

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Using Basic Projector Features

Selecting the Language for the Projector Menus

If you want to view the projector's menus and messages in another language, you can change the

Language setting.

1.

Turn on the projector.

2.

Press the

Menu

button.

3.

Select the

Extended

menu and press

Enter

.

4.

Select the

Language

setting and press

Enter

.

5.

Select the language you want to use and press

Enter

.

6.

Press

Menu

or

Esc

to exit the menus.

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Using Basic Projector Features

Adjusting the Image Height

If you are projecting from a table or other flat surface, and the image is too high or low, you can adjust the image height using the projector's adjustable feet. Make sure the feet have been installed.

Caution:

Tilting the projector will distort the image shape and may cause difficulty focusing the image.

Do not tilt the projector at an angle of more than 1.5º.

1.

Turn on the projector and display an image.

2.

To raise the image, extend the rear feet by rotating them.

3.

To lower the image, extend the front foot by rotating it.

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4.

If the image is tilted, rotate the rear feet to adjust their height.

If the projected image is unevenly rectangular, you need to adjust the image shape.

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Using Basic Projector Features

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Image Shape

Related references

Projector Setup Settings - Extended Menu

Image Shape

You can project an evenly rectangular image by placing the projector directly in front of the center of the screen and keeping it level. If you place the projector at an angle to the screen, or tilted up or down, or off to the side, you may need to correct the image shape for the best display quality.

Correcting Image Shape with the Keystone Buttons

Correcting Image Shape with Quick Corner

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Correcting Image Shape with the Keystone Buttons

You can use the projector's keystone correction buttons to correct the shape of an image that is unevenly rectangular on the sides.

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Note:

The horizontal and vertical correction angle should be no more than ± 3º, with keystone correction up to ± 6.

1.

Turn on the projector and display an image.

Note:

You can display a pattern to aid in adjusting the projected image using the Settings menu.

2.

Press one of these keystone buttons on the control panel to display the Keystone adjustment screen.

3.

Press a keystone button on the projector's control panel to adjust the image shape.

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Note:

The horizontal keystone adjustment buttons are labeled

Wide

and

Tele

.

After correction, your image is slightly smaller.

Note:

If the projector is installed out of reach, you can also correct the image shape with the remote control using the Keystone settings in the projector menus.

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Image Shape

Related references

Projector Feature Settings - Settings Menu

Correcting Image Shape with Quick Corner

You can use the projector's Quick Corner setting to correct the shape and size of an image that is unevenly rectangular on all sides.

1.

Turn on the projector and display an image.

Note:

You can display a pattern to aid in adjusting the projected image using the Settings menu.

2.

Press the

Menu

button.

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3.

Select the

Settings

menu and press

Enter

.

4.

Select the

Keystone

setting and press

Enter

.

5.

Select the

Quick Corner

setting and press

Enter

. Then press

Enter

again.

You see the Quick Corner adjustment screen.

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6.

Use the arrow buttons on the projector or the remote control to select the corner of the image you want to adjust. Then press

Enter

.

7.

Press the arrow buttons to adjust the image shape as necessary.

8.

When you are finished, press

Esc

.

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Image Shape

Resizing the Image with the Wide and Tele Buttons

1.

Turn on the projector and display an image.

2.

To enlarge the image size, press the

Wide

button on the projector's control panel.

3.

To reduce the image size, press the

Tele

button.

After you adjust the image size, the Image Shift screen is displayed automatically.

Note:

If the projector is installed out of reach, you can also adjust the image size with the remote control using the Zoom setting in the projector menus.

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Using Basic Projector Features

Related references

Projector Feature Settings - Settings Menu

Adjusting the Image Position

You can use the Image Shift feature to adjust the image position without moving the projector.

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1.

Turn on the projector and display an image.

2.

Adjust the image size using the

Wide

and

Tele

buttons.

After you adjust the image size, the Image Shift screen is displayed automatically.

3.

Use the arrow buttons on the projector or remote control to adjust the image position.

Note:

You can also use the Settings menu to adjust the

Image Shift

.

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Using Basic Projector Features

Related references

Projector Feature Settings - Settings Menu

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Focusing the Image

1.

Turn on the projector and display an image.

Note:

You can display a pattern to aid in adjusting the projected image using the Settings menu.

2.

Slide the switch to open the air filter cover on the side of the projector.

3.

Raise or lower the focus lever to sharpen the image.

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Using Basic Projector Features

Related references

Projector Feature Settings - Settings Menu

Remote Control Operation

The remote control lets you control the projector from almost anywhere in the room, up to 19.7 feet (6 m) away. You can point it at the screen or board, or the front or back of the projector.

Make sure that you aim the remote control at the projector's receivers within the angles listed here.

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1 19.7 feet (6 m)

2 ± 30º

3 ± 55º

4 ± 60º

5 ± 15º

Note:

Avoid using the remote control in conditions with bright fluorescent lights or in direct sunlight, or the projector may not respond to commands. If you will not use the remote control for a long time, remove the batteries.

Using the Remote Control as a Wireless Mouse

Using the Remote Control as a Pointer

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Using Basic Projector Features

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Replacing the Remote Control Batteries

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Using the Remote Control as a Wireless Mouse

You can use the projector's remote control as a wireless mouse so you can control projection at a distance from the computer.

Note:

This feature cannot be used at the same time as the interactive pens. If you want to use the remote control as a wireless mouse, you need to change the

USB Type B

setting in the projector's

Extended menu.

1.

Connect the projector to a computer using the projector's

USB-B

,

Computer

,

HDMI

, or

DisplayPort

port to display video.

2.

If you connected your computer to the

Computer

,

HDMI

, or

DisplayPort

port, also connect a USB cable to the projector's

USB-B

port and to a USB port on your computer (for wireless mouse support).

3.

Start your presentation.

4.

Use the following buttons on the remote control to control your presentation:

• To move through slides or pages, press the up or down

Page

buttons.

• To move the cursor on the screen, use the arrow buttons.

• To left-click, press the button once (press it twice to double-click).

• To right-click, press the

Esc

button.

• To drag-and-drop, hold the button as you move the cursor with the arrow buttons, then release at the destination.

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Remote Control Operation

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Related references

Projector Setup Settings - Extended Menu

Using the Remote Control as a Pointer

You can use the projector's remote control as a pointer to help you call out important information on the screen. The default pointer shape is an arrow, but you can select an alternative shape using the Settings menu.

1.

Press the

Pointer

button on the remote control.

2.

Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to move the pointer on the screen.

3.

Press

Esc

to clear the pointer from the screen.

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Remote Control Operation

Related references

Projector Feature Settings - Settings Menu

Selecting an Image Source

If you connected multiple image sources to the projector, such as a computer and DVD player, you may want to switch from one image source to the other.

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1.

Make sure the connected image source you want to use is turned on.

2.

For video image sources, insert a DVD or other video media and press its play button (if necessary).

3.

Press the

Source Search

button on the projector, remote control, or control pad, then select the source you want.

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Projection Modes

Depending on how you positioned the projector, you may need to change the projection mode so your images project correctly.

•

Front/Upside Down

(default setting) flips the image over top-to-bottom to project upside-down from a wall or ceiling mount. This mode should also be used when you mount the projector vertically on a table to create an interactive work surface.

•

Front

lets you project from a table in front of the screen.

•

Rear/Upside Down

flips the image over top-to-bottom and horizontally to project from the wall or ceiling and behind a translucent screen.

•

Rear

flips the image horizontally to project from behind a translucent screen.

Note:

The two Rear modes cannot be used with the interactive pens.

You can change the projection mode using the remote control or by changing the

Projection

setting in the

Extended

menu.

Changing the Projection Mode Using the Remote Control

Changing the Projection Mode Using the Menus

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Changing the Projection Mode Using the Remote Control

You can change the projection mode to flip the image over top-to-bottom.

1.

Turn on the projector and display an image.

2.

Hold down the

A/V Mute

button on the remote control for five seconds.

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The image disappears briefly and reappears flipped top-to-bottom.

3.

To change projection back to the original mode, hold down the

A/V Mute

button for five seconds again.

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Projection Modes

Changing the Projection Mode Using the Menus

You can change the projection mode to flip the image over top-to-bottom and/or left-to-right using the projector menus.

1.

Turn on the projector and display an image.

2.

Press the

Menu

button.

3.

Select the

Extended

menu and press

Enter

.

4.

Select the

Projection

setting and press

Enter

.

5.

Select a projection mode and press

Enter

.

6.

Press

Menu

or

Esc

to exit the menus.

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Projection Modes

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Image Aspect Ratio

The projector can display images in different width-to-height ratios called aspect ratios. Normally the input signal from your video source determines the image's aspect ratio. However, for certain images you can change the aspect ratio to fit your screen by pressing a button on the remote control.

If you always want to use a particular aspect ratio for a certain video input source, you can select it using the projector's menus.

Changing the Image Aspect Ratio

Available Image Aspect Ratios

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Input Signal Settings - Signal Menu

Changing the Image Aspect Ratio

You can change the aspect ratio of the displayed image to resize it.

1.

Turn on the projector and switch to the image source you want to use.

2.

Press the

Aspect

button on the remote control.

The shape and size of the displayed image changes, and the name of the aspect ratio appears briefly on the screen.

3.

To cycle through the available aspect ratios for your input signal, press the

Aspect

button repeatedly.

Note:

To display 4:3 images without black bars, you can use the Signal menu to select

Normal

for the

Resolution

setting.

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Image Aspect Ratio

Available Image Aspect Ratios

You can select the following image aspect ratios, depending on the input signal from your image source.

Note:

Black bands and cropped images may project in certain aspect ratios, depending on the aspect ratio and resolution of your input signal.

Aspect ratio setting

Auto

Normal

16:9

Full

Zoom

Native

Description

Automatically sets the aspect ratio according to the input signal and the

Resolution

setting.

Displays images using the full projection area and maintains the aspect ratio of the image.

Converts the aspect ratio of the image to 16:9.

Displays images using the full width of the projection area, but does not maintain the aspect ratio.

Displays images using the full width of the projection area and maintains the aspect ratio of the image.

Displays images as is (aspect ratio and resolution are maintained).

Note:

The

Auto

aspect ratio setting is available only for HDMI image sources.

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Image Aspect Ratio

Color Mode

The projector offers different Color Modes to provide optimum brightness, contrast, and color for a variety of viewing environments and image types. You can select a mode designed to match your image and environment, or experiment with the available modes.

If you always want to use a particular color mode for a certain video input source, you can select it using the projector menus.

Changing the Color Mode

Available Color Modes

Turning On Auto Iris

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Changing the Color Mode

You can change the projector's Color Mode using the remote control to optimize the image for your viewing environment.

1.

Turn on the projector and switch to the image source you want to use.

2.

If you are projecting from a DVD player or other video source, insert a disc or other video media and press the play button, if necessary.

3.

Press the

Color Mode

button on the remote control to change the Color Mode.

The image appearance changes and the name of the Color Mode appears briefly on the screen.

4.

To cycle through all the available Color Modes for your input signal, press the

Color Mode

button repeatedly.

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Color Mode

Available Color Modes

You can set the projector to use these Color Modes, depending on the input source you are using:

Color Mode

Dynamic

Presentation

Theatre

Photo

Sports

Description

Best for video games in a bright room

Best for color presentations in a bright room

Best for movies projected in a dark room

Best for still images projected in a bright room

Best for television images in a bright room

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Color Mode sRGB

Blackboard

Whiteboard

DICOM SIM

Customized

Description

Best for standard sRGB computer displays

Best for presentations onto a green chalkboard (adjusts the colors accordingly)

Best for presentations onto a whiteboard (adjusts the colors accordingly)

Best for projecting X-rays and other medical images (shows clear shadows)

Best for customizing a color mode using manual Color Adjustment settings in the Image menu

Note:

The projector is not a medical device and cannot be used for medical diagnosis.

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Turning On Auto Iris

In certain color modes, you can turn on the Auto Iris setting to automatically optimize the image based on the brightness of the content you project.

1.

Turn on the projector and switch to the image source you want to use.

2.

Press the

Menu

button.

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3.

Select the

Image

menu and press

Enter

.

4.

Select the

Auto Iris

setting and select

On

.

Note:

You can turn

Auto Iris

on or off for each Color Mode that supports the feature. You cannot change the

Auto Iris

setting when you are using a

Closed Caption

setting.

5.

Press

Menu

or

Esc

to exit the menus.

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Color Mode

Controlling the Volume with the Volume Buttons

The volume buttons control the projector’s internal speaker system or any external speakers you connected to the projector.

You must adjust the volume separately for each connected input source.

1.

Turn on the projector and start a presentation that includes audio.

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2.

To lower or raise the volume, press the

Volume

buttons on the remote control.

A volume gauge appears on the screen.

3.

To set the volume to a specific level for an input source, use the projector menus.

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Using Basic Projector Features

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Projector Feature Settings - Settings Menu

Projecting a PC Free Presentation

You can use your projector's

PC Free

feature whenever you connect a USB device that contains compatible presentation files. This lets you quickly and easily display a presentation and control it using the projector's remote control.

Supported PC Free File Types

Starting a Slide Show or Presentation

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USB Device Projection

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Connecting a USB Device to the Control Pad or Projector

Supported PC Free File Types

You can project these types of files using the projector's PC Free feature.

Note:

For best results, place your files on media that is formatted in FAT16/32. If you have trouble projecting from media formatted for non-Windows file systems, try formatting the media for Windows

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instead. You may not be able to use the security features on certain USB storage devices with PC Free features.

Graphic and Text File Formats

File contents File type

(extension)

Image .jpg

Scenario

PDF

.bmp

.gif

.png

.fse

.sit

.pdf

Details

Make sure the file is not:

• CMYK format

• Progressive format

• Highly compressed

• Above 8192 × 8192 resolution

• Over 12MB in size

• Named with a .jpeg extension

Make sure the file resolution is not above 2048 × 2048

Make sure the file is not:

• Above 2048 × 2048 resolution

• Animated

Make sure the file resolution is not above 2048 × 2048

Main format for files converted from PowerPoint using EasyMP Slide

Converter

Compressed format for files converted from PowerPoint using

EasyMP Slide Converter (also called scenario files)

Make sure the file is not:

• Saved in PDF version 1.7 or earlier format

• Encrypted

Movie File Formats

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File type

(extension)

.mpg

Movie codec

MPEG-2

Audio codec Recording quality

MPEG-1 Layer 1/2 Maximum bit rate: 12 Mbps

You can play back audio from Maximum resolution: 1280 ×

MPEG contents.

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You cannot play back audio from Linear PCM and AC-3 content.

Make sure the file is not named with an .mpeg

extension.

MPEG-4 AAC-LC .mp4

.wmv

.avi

MPEG-4 ASP

MPEG-4 AVC

WMV9

Motion JPEG

WMA

Linear PCM

ADPCM

Note:

For best results, do not use a USB storage device with a slow access speed or the movies may not play back correctly. You cannot project files to which DRM (Digital Rights Management) is applied.

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Projecting a PC Free Presentation

Starting a Slide Show or Presentation

After connecting a USB device to the control pad or projector, you can switch to the USB input source and start your slide show, video, or presentation.

Note:

You can change the

Slideshow

operation options or add special effects by highlighting

Option

at the bottom of the screen and pressing

Enter

.

1.

Change the source to

USB1

.

The

PC Free

screen appears.

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2.

Do the following as necessary to locate your files:

• If you need to display files inside a subfolder on your device, press the arrow buttons to highlight the folder and press the

Enter

button.

• To move back up a folder level on your device, highlight

Back to Top

and press

Enter

.

• To view additional images in a folder, highlight

Next page

or

Previous page

and press

Enter

.

3.

Do one of the following to start your slide show or presentation:

• To display an individual image, press the arrow buttons to highlight the image and press

Enter

.

(Press the

Esc

button to return to the file list screen.)

• To display a PDF file, press the arrow buttons to highlight the image and press

Enter

. To enlarge the view of a displayed page, press

Enter

again. (Press the

Esc

button to display a menu of pages to select from.)

• To display a presentation from a scenario file, press the arrow buttons to select the scenario file and press

Enter

. (The scenario might open automatically.)

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• To play a movie, press the arrow buttons to select the movie file and press

Enter

. Press

Enter

again to pause the movie and display a list of other buttons for controlling playback.

Note:

If any file names are longer than 8 characters or include unsupported symbols, the file names may be shortened or changed only in the screen display.

4.

While projecting, use the following commands to control the display as necessary:

• To move to the next or previous image, press the left or right arrow button. To rotate a displayed image, press the up or down arrow button.

• To display the next or previous PDF page, press the up or down arrow button. To rotate a PDF page, press the left or right arrow button.

• To switch screens in a presentation from a scenario file (.fse file type), press one of these buttons on the remote control.

1 Next slide

2 Previous slide

3 Next slide or animation

4 Next slide or animation (animation effects are not played)

5 Previous slide or animation (animation effects are not played)

5.

To stop the display, slide show, or presentation, follow the on-screen instructions or press the

Esc

button.

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Note:

You cannot do the following while presenting a PDF file from a USB device:

• Release a password

• Display e-signatures, transparent effects, 3D artwork, or comments

• Play multimedia content

Slideshow Display Options

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Projecting a PC Free Presentation

Related tasks

Selecting an Image Source

Disconnecting a USB Device From the Control Pad or Projector

Slideshow Display Options

You can select these display options when using the projector's Slideshow feature.

Setting

Display Order

Sort Order

Options

Name Order

Date Order

In Ascending

In Descending

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Description

Displays files in name order

Displays files in date order

Sorts files in first-to-last order

Sorts files in last-to-first order

Setting

Continuous Play

Screen Switching

Time

Options

On

Off

No

1 Second to 60 Seconds

Effect Wipe

Dissolve

Random

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Starting a Slide Show or Presentation

Description

Displays a slide show continuously

Displays a slide show one time through

Does not display the next file automatically

Displays files for the selected time and switches to the next file automatically; high resolution images may switch at a slightly slower rate

Transitions between images with a wipe effect

Transitions between images with a dissolve effect

Transitions between images using a random variety of effects

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