Using Basic Projector Features

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

Turning On the Projector

Using the Home Screen

Turning Off the Projector

Selecting the Language for the Projector Menus

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.

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1.

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

2.

Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet.

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

The projector's power light turns blue. This indicates that the projector is receiving power.

3.

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

The projector beeps and the Status light flashes blue as the projector warms up. Once the projector is warmed up, the Status light stops flashing and turns blue.

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

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

• Turn on the connected computer or video device.

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• 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 to detect the video source.

• Press the button for the video source on the remote control.

• If the Home screen is displayed, select the source you want to project.

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Projector Setup Settings - Extended Menu

Using the Home Screen

You can select input sources and other frequently used options from the Home screen.

1.

To display the Home screen, do one of the following:

• Press the Home button on the remote control.

• Turn on the projector with the Home Screen Auto Disp setting enabled.

• Turn on the projector when no signal is received from the selected input source.

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2.

Press the arrow buttons on the remote control or control panel to navigate the screen, and press

Enter to select an option.

1 Select the video source you want to project

2 Display the QR code

3 Display the Help screen

4 Close the Home screen

5 Display the interactive settings

6 Display current projector status

7 Select customizable menu options

8 Split the screen and display two different sources

9 Select to change the brightness mode

Note: You can select the customizable menu options using the Custom Function 1 and Custom

Function 2 settings in the Extended menu.

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3.

Press the Home button or press the

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Projector Setup Settings - Extended Menu

icon to hide the Home screen.

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.

Note: When using the A/V Mute feature, the projector lamp is still on. To turn off the lamp, turn off the projector.

1.

Press the power button on the projector or the remote control.

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 Status light turns off.

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 Status light is off, then unplug the power cord.

Caution: To avoid damaging the projector or lamp, never unplug the power cord when the Status light is on or flashing.

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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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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.

Note: For interactive use, the image must be evenly rectangular, without distortion.

Correcting Image Shape with the Keystone Buttons

Correcting Image Shape with Quick Corner

Correcting Image Shape with Arc Correction

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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.

Note: You can use the keystone buttons to correct the image up to ± 3° horizontally or vertically.

Note: Using the keystone correction buttons may affect interactive pen and finger touch calibration.

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.

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2.

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

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3.

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

Note: The horizontal keystone adjustment buttons are labeled W and T.

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 H/V-Keystone settings in the projector menus.

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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.

Note: Adjusting the Quick Corner setting may affect interactive pen and finger touch calibration.

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 Geometry Correction setting and press Enter.

5.

Select the Quick Corner setting and press Enter. Then press Enter again.

You see the Quick Corner adjustment screen:

Note: To reset your adjustments, press and hold the Esc button for at least 2 seconds to display a reset screen. Then select Yes.

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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. Press Enter to return to the area selection screen.

8.

When you are finished, press Esc.

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Projector Feature Settings - Settings Menu

Correcting Image Shape with Arc Correction

You can use the projector's Arc Correction setting to adjust the curve or arc of the sides of your image.

Note: Adjusting the Arc Correction setting may affect interactive pen and finger touch calibration.

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.

3.

Select the Settings menu and press Enter.

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4.

Select the Geometry Correction setting and press Enter.

5.

Select the Arc Correction setting and press Enter. Then select the Arc Correction setting and press Enter again.

You see the Arc Correction adjustment screen.

Note: To reset your adjustments, press the Esc button for at least 2 seconds to display a reset screen, and select Yes.

6.

Use the arrow buttons on the projector or the remote control to select the corner or side 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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Projector Feature Settings - Settings Menu

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 W (Wide) button on the projector's control panel.

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3.

To reduce the image size, press the T (Tele) button.

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

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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Adjusting the Image Position

Adjusting the Image Position

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

Note: This feature is not available if the Zoom option is set to the widest setting.

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1.

Turn on the projector and display an image.

2.

Adjust the image size using the W (Wide) and T (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 setting.

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Projector Feature Settings - Settings Menu

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.

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2.

Slide the air filter cover latch and open the air filter cover.

3.

Raise or lower the focus lever to sharpen the image.

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Projector Feature Settings - Settings Menu

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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.

1 19.7 feet (6 m)

2 ± 30°

3 ± 55°

4 60°

5 75°

6 15°

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.

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Using the Remote Control as a Wireless Mouse

Using the Remote Control as a Pointer

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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. The computer must be running Windows Vista or later, OS X 10.7 or later, or macOS 10.12.x

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, or HDMI port to display video.

Note: You cannot use the wireless mouse feature with an MHL connection.

2.

If you connected your computer to a port other than the projector's USB-B 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.

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• 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.

Note:

• If the mouse button settings are set to reverse on the computer, the remote control buttons will also be reversed.

• The wireless mouse function does not work under the following conditions:

• When using the projector menu or displaying a Help screen

• When the USB Type B setting is set to Easy Interactive Function or USB Display/Easy

Interactive Function on the Extended menu.

• When operating functions other than the wireless mouse function (such as adjusting the volume). When using the E-Zoom or Pointer, the Page Up and Page Down functions are available.

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Connecting to a Computer for Pen Use or USB Mouse Control

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.

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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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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.

Note: If you turned on the Auto Source Search setting in the Extended menu, the projector automatically switches to another detected image source if the signal to the current image source is lost.

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.

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3.

Do one of the following:

• Press the Source Search button on the projector or remote control until you see the image from the source you want.

• Press the button for the source you want on the remote control. If there is more than one port for that source, press the button again to cycle through the sources.

• Press the Home button on the remote control or projector and select your image source.

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

• 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.

• Rear flips the image horizontally to project from behind a translucent 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.

Note: The two Rear projection modes cannot be used with the interactive features.

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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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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Projector Setup Settings - Extended Menu

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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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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 remove black bars when projecting from a computer, set the Resolution setting to Wide or

Normal in the Signal menu, depending on your computer's resolution.

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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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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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Available Color Modes

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

Color Mode

Presentation

Dynamic

Cinema sRGB

Blackboard

Description

Best for color presentations in a bright room

Best for video games in a bright room

Best for movies projected in a dark room

Best for standard sRGB computer displays

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

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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.

3.

Select the Image menu and press Enter.

4.

Select the Auto Iris setting and choose one of the following:

• High Speed to adjust brightness as soon as the scene changes.

• Normal for standard brightness adjustment.

Note: You can set Auto Iris 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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Image Quality Settings - Image Menu

Controlling the Volume with the Volume Buttons

You can use the Volume buttons on the remote control to adjust the volume as you project a presentation with audio. 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.

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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Projecting a PC Free Presentation

You can use your projector's PC Free feature whenever you connect a USB device that contains compatible files. This lets you quickly and easily display the contents of the files and control their display using the projector's remote control.

Supported PC Free File Types

Starting a PC Free Slide Show

Starting a PC Free Movie Presentation

PC Free Display Options

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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 instead. You may not be able to use the security features on certain USB storage devices with PC Free features. When connecting a USB-compatible hard drive, connect the AC adapter supplied with the drive.

File type and extension

Image (.jpg)

Image (.bmp)

Image (.gif )

Image (.png)

Motion JPEG movie (.avi)

Details

Make sure the file is not:

• CMYK format

• Progressive format

• Highly compressed

• Above 8192 × 8192 resolution

Make sure the file resolution is not above 1280 × 800

Make sure the file is not:

• Above 1280 × 800 resolution

• Animated

Make sure the file resolution is not above 1920 × 1200

Supports only AVI 1.0

Make sure the file is not:

• Saved with an audio codec other than PCM or ADPCM

• Above 1280 × 720 resolution

• Larger than 2GB

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Starting a PC Free Slide Show

After connecting a USB device or digital camera to the projector, you can switch to the USB input source and start your slide show.

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Note: You can change the PC Free operation options or add special effects by highlighting Option at the bottom of the screen and pressing Enter.

Note: You can also use the interactive pen or your finger to operate the slide show.

1.

Press the USB button on the projector remote control.

The PC Free screen appears.

2.

Select the USB1 source.

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The PC Free screen appears.

Note: If the Select Drive screen appears, press the arrow buttons to select the drive and press

Enter.

3.

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 files in a folder, highlight Next page or Previous page and press Enter. (You can also press the Page up or down buttons on the remote control.)

• To display images from a different USB drive, select Select Drive at the top of the PC Free screen and press Enter.

4.

Do one of the following:

• 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.)

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• To display a slide show of all the images in a folder, press the arrow buttons to highlight the

Slideshow option at the bottom of the screen and press Enter.

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.

5.

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

• To rotate a displayed image, press the up or down arrow button. You can also rotate the image by flicking it with the interactive pen or your finger.

• To move to the next or previous image, press the left or right arrow button. You can also move between images by flicking the image with the interactive pen or your finger.

6.

To stop the display, follow the on-screen instructions or press the Esc button.

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Starting a PC Free Movie Presentation

After connecting a USB device or digital camera to the projector, you can switch to the USB input source and start your movie.

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Note: You can change the PC Free operation options by highlighting Option at the bottom of the screen and pressing Enter.

1.

Press the USB button on the projector remote control.Select the USB1 source.

The PC Free screen appears.

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 files in a folder, highlight Next page or Previous page and press Enter. (You can also press the Page up or down buttons on the remote control.)

3.

To play back a movie, press the arrow buttons to highlight the file and press Enter.

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. If you want to play back all the movies in a folder in sequence, select the Slideshow option at the bottom of the screen.

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4.

To stop movie playback, press the Esc button, highlight Exit, and press Enter.

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PC Free Display Options

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

Setting

Display Order

Sort Order

Continuous Play

Screen Switching

Time

Options

Name Order

Date Order

In Ascending

In Descending

On

Off

No

1 Second to 60 Seconds

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

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

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Setting

Effect

Options

Wipe

Dissolve

Random

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Description

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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