PowerLite 1810p/1815p Projector Parts Remote receiver Control panel Wireless module (1815p only) Lamp cover Zoom ring Focus ring Speaker Projection methods Front, rear, upside-down (ceiling mount) Internal sound system 5 W monaural Optical aspect ratio 4:3 (horizontal:vertical) (supports 16:9) Zoom ratio 1:1.
PowerLite 1810p/1815p Environmental Temperature Operating: 41 to 95 °F (5 to 35 °C) Storage: 14 to 140 °F (–10 to 60 °C) Humidity (non-condensing) Operating: 20 to 80% RH Storage: 10 to 90% RH Operating altitude Up to 7,500 feet (2,286 meters) Safety and Approvals United States FCC 47CFR Part15B Class B (DoC) UL60950 Third Edition Canada ICES-003 Class B CSA C22.2 No.
PowerLite 1810p/1815p Follow these steps to turn on the projector: Use the figure below to help you determine placement. Image size increases with distance, but can vary depending on how you position the zoom ring and whether you’ve adjusted the image with other settings. 1. Open the A/V mute slide (lens cover). TBD 29.7 to 48.2 ft 5.7 to 9.4 ft 2.7 to 4.6 ft Distance from screen 2. Plug one end of the power cable into the projector, and the other end into an electrical outlet.
PowerLite 1810p/1815p If you want to turn the projector on again, make sure the orange Power light is not flashing, then press the P Power button. The projector beeps once and the Power light flashes green as the projector warms up, then an image begins to appear. When the Power light stops flashing and remains green, the projector is ready for use. Note: Turn off this product when not in use to prolong the life of the projector.
PowerLite 1810p/1815p Focusing and Zooming the Image From the Control Panel, open the Display utility. In the Display Properties dialog box, click the Settings tab, then click Advanced. The method for adjusting the settings varies by brand; you may need to click a Monitor tab, then make sure the external Monitor port is set as your primary display and/or enabled. See your computer’s documentation or online help for details. To sharpen the image, turn the focus ring on the projector.
PowerLite 1810p/1815p 2. Aim the projector so the message appears near the middle of the screen. Then use the zoom ring to enlarge the image so the white frame (not shown above) extends beyond the edges of the screen on all sides. Using Keystone Correction The projector automatically corrects vertical keystone distortion when it is tilted within a range of 30° up or down. 3. Press the Quick Setup button again. Two white boxes flash momentarily onto the screen, and the adjustment is complete.
PowerLite 1810p/1815p ❏ Sports: For vivid TV images projected in a bright room (video, S-video, or composite video only). 16:9 widescreen format. You can also select 16:9 (Up) or 16:9 (Down) to reposition videos to accommodate subtitles or supertitles. ❏ Game: Increases brightness when playing video games or watching TV in a bright room. Emphasizes dark gradations. ❏ sRGB: Matches the color palette of standard sRGB computer displays.
PowerLite 1810p/1815p Turning Off the Picture and Sound 2. Use the You can temporarily turn off the image and sound when you want to redirect your audience’s attention. There are two ways to do this: 3. Continue pressing the E-Zoom selected area up to 4 times. pointer button to position the crosshair. button to enlarge the 4. While the image is enlarged, you can: ❏ Press the A/V Mute button on the remote control. This turns the image off and stops the sound.
PowerLite 1810p/1815p Starting the Projector with a Password Using the Projector Security Features When the password function is enabled, you see this screen when you plug in and turn on the projector: To prevent unauthorized use of the projector, you can assign a password to prevent the projector from being turned on; create a custom screen that is displayed at startup and/or when the A/V Mute button is pressed; or disable the projector’s buttons.
PowerLite 1810p/1815p 4. Select Yes and press Enter to confirm the setting. Presenting Through a Wireless Network (PowerLite 1815p only) 5. Press the Menu button to exit. To disable the Operation Lock function, select Off in the Operation Lock menu. Or press and hold the Enter button on the projector’s control panel for 7 seconds. A message is displayed and the lock is released.
PowerLite 1810p/1815p ❏ Ad Hoc mode (computer-to-computer mode) lets you connect just one computer to the projector at a time; it’s easy to set up, and the only equipment you need is a computer with a wireless (802.11g, 802.11b, or 802.11a) network card or adapter, or a Macintosh with an AirPort or AirPort Extreme card. When you connect to the projector in this mode, your connection to other wireless networks or devices is broken; you can connect to the projector only.
PowerLite 1810p/1815p 4. Click the Advanced tab. You see a screen similar to this: Configuring the Network Settings for Windows Before connecting to the projector, you need to make sure the settings for your notebook’s or PC’s network card match the settings you entered for the projector. 1. Access your wireless network Properties window. For example, in Windows XP you would click Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections. Then click the Network Connections icon.
PowerLite 1810p/1815p 3. Choose Wireless LAN and press Enter. You see this screen: 3. Make sure Location is set to Automatic. Select Automatic Select Network Port Configurations then select AirPort 4. Make sure Advanced is selected for the Connection mode. If not, use the pointer button on the remote control to highlight Advanced, then press Enter to select it. 4. Select Network Port Configurations in the Show pulldown menu. 5. Under Port Configurations, select AirPort. 5. If your network is using 802.
PowerLite 1810p/1815p ❏ IP address: Enter the IP address you want to assign to the projector. It must be formatted like other addresses on the network. The last octet should be unique. 2. Right-click the Wireless Network Connection icon and select Properties. You see a screen similar to this: ❏ Subnet mask: For example: 255.255.255.000, but this depends on how your network is set up. ❏ Gateway address: Enter the IP address that was assigned to the access point or AirPort base station when it was set up.
PowerLite 1810p/1815p ❏ Preferred DNS server/Alternate DNS server: Enter the IP address of the DNS server(s) for your network. 8. Right-click the Wireless Network Connection icon again and select Properties. You see this screen: 11.When you’re done, click OK. 12.Click the Wireless Networks tab. (If you don’t see this tab, you may need to enable your wireless card or adapter by clicking Configure to access the device settings; then follow any instructions on the screen to enable the device.
PowerLite 1810p/1815p Checking the Gateway IP Address on Windows Configuring the Network Settings for Macintosh If you’re entering IP addresses manually and need to find out the gateway IP address (the IP address of your access point), make sure the wireless connection to the access point is currently active, as described in the previous section. Then follow these steps: Your AirPort software is automatically configured to allow your Mac to detect Access Point networks.
PowerLite 1810p/1815p 10.Click the AirPort icon on the menu bar at the top of the Macintosh desktop. You see the AirPort status menu: 3. The first time you start NS Connection, you see this dialog box. Choose Quick Connection Mode and click OK. 11.Check to make sure AirPort is turned on. 12.Select the name of your AirPort network. 4. If you see a message asking you to disable the firewall make an exception for the projector and allow projection. You see the screen below.
PowerLite 1810p/1815p 6. If you set up the projector to prompt you for a keyword before connecting, you see a screen like this one: Disconnects the connection to the projector. Changes which buttons are displayed on the control bar. Clicking one of the buttons on the control bar may cause a submenu to appear above the control bar. When you’re done, click the arrow in the upper right corner to close the submenu.
PowerLite 1810p/1815p Once you’ve selected the IP address for your network adapter, you won’t see the Switch network dialog box when you start NS Connection. If you want to change to a different network adapter, click Extension on the EMP NS Connection dialog box, then click Switch LAN on the extension dialog box. Connecting in Advanced Connection Mode 1. Click Manual search on the NS Connection screen. If a projector is in use and is “locked,” you won’t be able to select it.
PowerLite 1810p/1815p 2. Select Edit > New > Projector (automatic search). You see this screen: If you’ve added the program to the Startup programs folder, then it may already be open. If so, click the icon in the system tray on the lower-right corner of your screen to display the EMP Monitor window: Click here to start EMP Monitor To close EMP Monitor, select Exit from the File menu or rightclick the program icon shown above, then select Exit.
PowerLite 1810p/1815p Note: If the projector is not automatically found, it may not be connected or configured correctly for the network. To delete a projector from the list, right-click the projector name, and click Delete. 4. Select the projector you want to add by clicking its name, then click the Edit button. You see this screen: Monitoring Your Projectors The EMP Monitor screen lets you monitor your projectors using the Status, Video Source, and Error icons shown below.
PowerLite 1810p/1815p Error status icons (continued) Power status icons Lamp failure at power on. The lamp has reached its end of life or is installed incorrectly. The projector is powered on and its status is normal. High internal temperature error. The projector is turned off automatically. The projector is powered off and its status is normal. Internal (system) error. Contact Epson for help. The projector is powered on and its status is abnormal. Fan error. Contact Epson for help.
PowerLite 1810p/1815p What To Do When the Lights Flash To select how often EMP Monitor checks the status of projectors, follow the steps below: The lights on top of the projector indicate the projector’s status. 1. From the Tool menu, select Environment Setup. You see this screen: Power light Temperature light Lamp light The following table describes the projector’s status lights. Status lights 2. Enter the desired Update interval and click OK.
PowerLite 1810p/1815p Status lights (continued) Light Status Description Red The projector is overheating, which turns the lamp off automatically. Wait until the cooling fan stops, then unplug the power cord. Plug the cord back in and press the P Power button. Make sure the room temperature is not above 95 °F (35 °C), and there is plenty of space around and under the projector for ventilation.
PowerLite 1810p/1815p Replacing the Lamp and Air Filter 4. Loosen the two screws holding the lamp in place (you can’t remove them). The life span of the projection lamp is about 2,500 hours if Brightness Control in the Settings menu is set to High (default), and 3,000 hours if Brightness Control is set to Low. It is time to replace the lamp when: Loosen, but don’t remove these screws ❏ The projected image gets darker or starts to deteriorate.
PowerLite 1810p/1815p The lamp(s) in this product contain mercury. Please consult your state and local regulations regarding disposal or recycling. Do not put in the trash. Warning: Let the lamp cool fully before replacing it. In the unlikely event that the lamp has broken, small glass fragments may be present and should be removed carefully to avoid injury. If the lamp is used after the replacement period has passed, the possibility that the lamp may break increases.
