Specifications
Epson PowerLite 61p/81p Projector
6 - Epson PowerLite 61p/81p Projector 6/04
Adjusting the Image Shape
The projector automatically corrects images that are distorted 
when the projector is tilted up or down (up to a 15° tilt). The 
Keystone window appears on the screen while the projector 
makes the correction. If the projected image still isn’t 
rectangular or has a “keystone” shape, do one or more of the 
following:
❏ If your image looks like   or  , you’ve placed the 
projector off to one side of the screen, at an angle. Move it 
directly in front of the center of the screen, facing the screen 
squarely.
❏ If your image looks like   or  , the Auto Keystone 
feature may have been disabled or you may need to manually 
adjust the keystone correction value. (Auto Keystone is not 
available when you’re using ceiling or rear projection.) 
Follow the directions below:
❏ To turn on Auto Keystone, press the 
Menu button on 
the projetor or remote control. Use the   pointer button 
on the remote control (or the arrow buttons on the 
projector) to select the 
Setting menu, then press Enter. If 
Auto Keystone is OFF, highlight this option and press 
Enter. Select ON in the Auto Keystone window that 
appears and press 
Enter to save your changes. Exit the 
menu by pressing the 
Menu button. 
❏ To manually adjust the keystone correction value, press 
the   or   button on the projector to correct the 
shape of the image. After correction, your image will be 
slightly smaller.
You can also make keystone adjustments using the projector’s 
Setting menu. 
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 setting in the Image menu. 
❏ Select 
Low or High for the Brightness Control option in 
the Setting menu. Low brightness mode extends the life of 
the lamp and decreases the fan noise.
Adjusting the Color Mode
You may want to adjust the color mode to select a setting 
that is appropriate for the image you’re projecting and the 
environment in which you’re projecting it.
If you’re projecting computer or RGB video images, the default 
color mode is 
Presentation, which is appropriate for 
presentations in bright rooms. For other images, the default 
color mode is 
Dynamic, which optimizes video images using 
natural colors.
The following table lists the available color modes. 
To change the color mode, press the 
Color Mode button on 
the remote control until you see the mode you want. The 
currently selected setting appears in the upper right corner of 
the screen. You can also use the projector menu system to select 
the Color Mode in the Image menu.
Correcting Computer Images
If you’ve connected a computer and the image doesn’t look 
right, or it doesn’t fit properly on the screen, press the 
Auto 
button on the remote control. This automatically resets the 
projector’s tracking, sync, resolution, and position settings. You 
must be projecting an image for this button to have any effect. 
Additionally, if the 
Auto Setup option in the Signal menu is set 
to 
OFF, the Auto function will not work.
Color mode Description
sRGB
Use when projecting computer images 
conforming to the sRGB color standard (the 
default setting when projecting from a computer 
with analog video).
Dynamic
Best for projecting movies with vivid color in 
bright rooms.
Presentation
Use when you’re projecting a presentation in a 
bright room.
Theater Use when projecting movies in a dark room.
Living Room
Best for playing video games or watching TV in a 
bright room.
Blackboard
Choose this fixed color mode when you need to 
project against a green blackboard.










