Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 500 User Manual - Page 4

Connecting to a Computer for Sound

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Connecting to External USB Devices

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USB Device Projection

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Connecting a USB Device or Camera to the Projector

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Selecting the Connected USB Source

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Disconnecting a USB Device or Camera From the Projector

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Connecting to a Document Camera

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Installing Batteries in the Remote Control

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Opening the Lens Cover

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Using Basic Projector Features

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Turning On the Projector

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Turning Off the Projector

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Selecting the Language for the Projector Menus

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Adjusting the Image Height

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Image Shape

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Correcting Image Shape With the Keystone Buttons

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Resizing the Image with the Wide and Tele Buttons

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Focusing the Image Using the Focus Ring

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Remote Control Operation

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Using the Remote Control as a Wireless Mouse

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Using the Remote Control as a Presentation Pointer

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Selecting an Image Source

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Projection Modes

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Changing the Projection Mode Using the Remote Control

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Changing the Projection Mode Using the Menus

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Image Aspect Ratio

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Changing the Image Aspect Ratio

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Available Image Aspect Ratios

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Color Mode

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Changing the Color Mode

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Available Color Modes

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Turning On Auto Iris

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Controlling the Volume with the Volume Buttons

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Section	Page
Contents	3
Introduction to Your Projector	9
Projector Features	9
Product Box Contents	10
Additional Components	11
Optional Equipment and Replacement Parts	11
Warranty and Registration Information	12
Notations Used in the Documentation	13
Where to Go for Additional Information	13
Projector Part Locations	13
Projector Parts - Front/Top	14
Projector Parts - Rear	15
Projector Parts - Base	16
Projector Parts - Control Panel	17
Projector Parts - Remote Control	18
Setting Up the Projector	20
Projector Placement	20
Projector Setup and Installation Options	20
Projection Distance	22
Projector Connections	23
Connecting to Video Sources	24
Connecting to an HDMI Video Source	24
Connecting to a Component-to-VGA Video Source	24
Connecting to an S-Video Video Source	25
Connecting to a Composite Video Source	26
Connecting to a Video Source for Sound	27
Connecting to Computer Sources	27
Connecting to a Computer for USB Video and Audio	28
Connecting to a Computer for VGA Video	29
Connecting to a Computer for HDMI Video and Audio	29
Connecting to a Computer for USB Mouse Control	30
Connecting to a Computer for Sound	30
Connecting to External USB Devices	31
USB Device Projection	31
Connecting a USB Device or Camera to the Projector	32
Selecting the Connected USB Source	32
Disconnecting a USB Device or Camera From the Projector	33
Connecting to a Document Camera	33
Installing Batteries in the Remote Control	33
Opening the Lens Cover	35
Using Basic Projector Features	36
Turning On the Projector	36
Turning Off the Projector	38
Selecting the Language for the Projector Menus	40
Adjusting the Image Height	40
Image Shape	42
Correcting Image Shape With the Keystone Buttons	42
Resizing the Image with the Wide and Tele Buttons	43
Focusing the Image Using the Focus Ring	43
Remote Control Operation	44
Using the Remote Control as a Wireless Mouse	45
Using the Remote Control as a Presentation Pointer	46
Selecting an Image Source	47
Projection Modes	48
Changing the Projection Mode Using the Remote Control	49
Changing the Projection Mode Using the Menus	49
Image Aspect Ratio	50
Changing the Image Aspect Ratio	51
Available Image Aspect Ratios	51
Color Mode	52
Changing the Color Mode	52
Available Color Modes	53
Turning On Auto Iris	53
Controlling the Volume with the Volume Buttons	54
Projecting a Slide Show	55
Supported Slideshow File Types	55
Starting a Slide Show	56
Slideshow Display Options	58
Adjusting Projector Features	60
Shutting Off the Picture and Sound Temporarily	60
Stopping Video Action Temporarily	60
Zooming Into and Out of Images	61
Projector Security Features	62
Password Security Types	62
Setting a Password	62
Selecting Password Security Types	64
Entering a Password to Use the Projector	64
Saving a User's Logo Image to Display	66
Locking the Projector's Buttons	67
Unlocking the Projector's Buttons	68
Installing a Security Cable	68
Adjusting the Menu Settings	70
Using the Projector's Menus	70
Image Quality Settings - Image Menu	71
Input Signal Settings - Signal Menu	73
Projector Feature Settings - Settings Menu	75
Projector Setup Settings - Extended Menu	77
Projector Information Display - Info Menu	80
Projector Reset Options - Reset Menu	81
Maintaining and Transporting the Projector	83
Projector Maintenance	83
Cleaning the Lens	83
Cleaning the Projector Case	84
Air Filter and Vent Maintenance	84
Cleaning the Air Filter and Vents	85
Replacing the Air Filter	85
Projector Lamp Maintenance	87
Replacing the Lamp	88
Resetting the Lamp Timer	93
Replacing the Remote Control Batteries	94
Transporting the Projector	96
Solving Problems	97
Projection Problem Tips	97
Projector Light Status	97
Using the Projector Help Displays	100
Solving Image or Sound Problems	100
Solutions When No Image Appears	101
Solutions When Image is Incorrect Using the USB Display Function	101
Solutions When \	102
Displaying From a PC Laptop	102
Displaying From a Mac Laptop	103
Solutions When \	103
Solutions When Only a Partial Image Appears	103
Solutions When the Image is Not Rectangular	104
Solutions When the Image Contains Noise or Static	104
Solutions When the Image is Fuzzy or Blurry	105
Solutions When the Image Brightness or Colors are Incorrect	106
Solutions When There is No Sound or Low Volume	106
Solving Projector or Remote Control Operation Problems	107
Solutions to Projector Power or Shut-Off Problems	107
Solutions to Problems with the Remote Control	108
Solutions to Password Problems	108
Where to Get Help	109
Technical Specifications	111
General Projector Specifications	111
Projector Lamp Specifications	112
Remote Control Specifications	113
Projector Dimension Specifications	113
Projector Electrical Specifications	113
Projector Environmental Specifications	114
Projector Safety and Approvals Specifications	114
Supported Video Display Formats	114
USB Display System Requirements	116
Notices	118
Recycling	118
Important Safety Information	118
Important Safety Instructions	119
Restriction of Use	121
FCC Compliance Statement	122
Trademarks	122
Software Copyright	123
Copyright Notice	164
A Note Concerning Responsible Use of Copyrighted Materials	165

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Using Basic Projector Features, Resizing the Image with the Wide and Tele Buttons

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