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User's Guide.book Page 2 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM Important Safety Information WARNING: Never look into the projector lens when the lamp is turned on; the bright light can damage your eyes. Never let children look into the lens when it is on. Never open any cover on the projector, except the lamp and filter covers. Dangerous electrical voltages inside the projector can severely injure you. Except as specifically explained in this User’s Guide, do not attempt to service this product yourself.
User's Guide.book Page 3 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM Contents Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Using Your Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Getting More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Registration and Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Unpacking the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Additional Components. . . . . . . . . . . .
User's Guide.book Page 4 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM 2 3 Using the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Turning On and Using the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Replacing the Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Controlling the Picture and Sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Switching Between Picture Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Previewing Picture Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
User's Guide.book Page 5 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM 4 Fine-Tuning the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 5 Managing Projectors Using the Menu System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Restoring the Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Adjusting the Image Quality. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Adjusting the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Adjusting Signal Settings . . . . . . . . . .
User's Guide.book Page 6 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM 6 7 A B 6 Contents Maintaining the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Cleaning the Lens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 Cleaning the Projector Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Cleaning the Air Filters and Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Replacing the Lamp and Air Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97 Resetting the Lamp Timer . . . . . . . . . .
User's Guide.book Page 7 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM C Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 D Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Projection Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Dimensions . . . . . . . . .
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User's Guide.book Page 9 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM - Welcome The Epson ® PowerLite® 830p is an easy-to-use, lightweight projector that offers up to 3000 lumens of brightness and a 600:1 contrast ratio for incredibly vivid images and clear text. Versatility You can connect it to a wide range of computers and video sources, or you can project over a wired LAN network.
User's Guide.book Page 10 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM Using Your Documentation This book contains all the information you need to set up and use your projector. Please follow these guidelines as you read through it: ■ Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. ■ Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment. ■ Notes contain important information about your projector. ■ Tips contain additional projection hints.
User's Guide.book Page 11 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM ■ If you still need help after checking this User’s Guide and the sources listed above, you can use the Epson PrivateLine Support service to get help fast. Call (800) 637-7661 and enter the PIN on the card in your Start Here kit. Or take advantage of Epson’s automated support services 24 hours a day. See page 112 for more information.
User's Guide.book Page 12 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM Unpacking the Projector After unpacking the projector, make sure you have all the parts shown below: note You won’t need all these components; your configuration will determine which ones you need. Remote control and batteries Projector software CD-ROM Projector USB cable Power cable VGA computer cable Save all packaging in case you need to ship the projector.
User's Guide.book Page 13 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM ■ Some older PowerBooks® and Macintosh® desktop models may need the Macintosh desktop adapter set shown on page 48 (available from Epson; see page 13.) Older iMac® systems may need a special adapter to provide a VGA output port; see your computer dealer.
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User's Guide.book Page 15 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM 1 Displaying and Adjusting the Image W hether you’re presenting from a computer or video equipment, you need to follow some basic steps to display your image on the screen.
User's Guide.book Page 16 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM Positioning the Projector note You can mount the projector on the ceiling, or place it behind a translucent screen for rear projection. See page 115 for details. If the projector isn’t already installed in the room you’re using, you’ll probably want to place it on a table in front of the screen, as shown. This lets you stand in the front of the room, face the audience, and remain close enough to the equipment to be able to control it.
User's Guide.book Page 17 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM Ideally, you should place the projector directly in front of the center of the screen, facing it toward the screen squarely. The base of the lens should be at about the level of the bottom of the screen. Projector note After positioning the projector, you may want to connect a Kensington MicroSaver® anti-theft device to the lock port on the projector’s left side. You can purchase this from Epson; see “Optional Accessories” on page 13.
User's Guide.book Page 18 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM Projecting the Image Make sure your projector and other equipment are set up as described on page 45. Then follow the instructions below to start the projector and display an image. Turning On the Projector note To shut down the projector, see page 29. Shutting down the projector correctly prevents premature lamp failure and possible damage from overheating.
User's Guide.book Page 19 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM 4. Press the red P Power button on top of the projector—or press the P Power button on the remote control. Power button (If this is your first time using the remote control, make sure the batteries are installed and the ON/OFF switch on the side of the remote is turned on.) Turn on remote Power button The projector beeps once and the Power light flashes green as the projector warms up, then an image begins to appear.
User's Guide.book Page 20 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM Selecting the Image Source note To focus and adjust the image, see page 24. If a projected image fails to appear, see page 21 for help. Selecting the image source lets you switch between images input from different pieces of connected equipment (such as a computer or DVD player). If you don’t see the image you want, press the Source Search button on the remote control or the projector.
User's Guide.book Page 21 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM Troubleshooting Display Problems Follow these guidelines if you’re having trouble displaying an image. You Can’t Project an Image If you don’t see the image you are trying to project, try the following: ■ Make sure the cables are connected correctly, as described beginning on page 45. ■ Make sure the Power light is green and not flashing and the lens cap is off.
User's Guide.book Page 22 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM ■ If the function key doesn’t permit you to display simultaneously on both screens, you should check your monitor settings to make sure both the LCD screen and the external monitor port are enabled. From the Control Panel, open the Display utility. In the Display Properties dialog box, click the Settings tab, then click Advanced.
User's Guide.book Page 23 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM If you’re using OS 8.6 to OS 9.x: You may need to set up your system to display on the projector screen as well as the LCD screen. Follow these steps: 1. From the Apple menu, select Control Panels, then click Monitors or Monitors and Sound. 2. Click the Arrange icon. Click here Drag one monitor icon on top of the other 3. Drag one monitor icon on top of the other.
User's Guide.book Page 24 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM Adjusting the Image Once you see your image, you need to make certain adjustments: ■ If the image is too high or too low, you can reposition it. See below. ■ If you have quick setup enabled on the projector, see page 25. ■ To focus or zoom your image, see page 25. ■ If the image isn’t square, see page 26. ■ If a computer image displays incorrectly, see page 28. If you need to fine-tune the image and/or sound, see Chapter 4.
User's Guide.book Page 25 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM Using Quick Setup You can use the Quick Setup button on the projector or the remote control to quickly and automatically set up the projector’s focus, zoom, and shape, as well as the Wall Shot setting. All you need to do is position your projector, then press Quick Setup. Make sure you enable Quick Setup for all of the settings you want to use as described on page 76.
User's Guide.book Page 26 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM Adjusting the Image Shape In most cases, you can maintain a square or rectangular image by placing the projector directly in front of the center of the screen with the base of the lens level with the bottom of the screen. Even if the projector is slightly tilted (within a range of 40° up or down), the projector has an automatic keystone correction function that detects and corrects vertical keystone distortion.
User's Guide.book Page 27 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM Using Keystone Correction To adjust your image when it is wider on one side, do the following: ■ Look at the shapes of the icons on the projector’s four keystone buttons. Press the button whose icon is the opposite of the shape of your screen image. Continue pressing the button until you are satisfied with the shape of the image. note The image will be slightly smaller after adjusting.
User's Guide.book Page 28 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM Correcting Computer Images note You must be projecting an image for this button to have any effect. The Auto button works only with computer images. If you’re connected to a computer and the image doesn’t look right, press the Auto button on the remote control. This automatically resets the projector’s tracking, sync, resolution, and position settings.
User's Guide.book Page 29 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM Shutting Down the Projector note When you’ve finished using the projector, follow the recommended procedure to shut it down. This extends the life of the lamp and protects the projector from possible overheating. 1. Turn off any equipment plugged into the projector. 2. To turn off the projector, press the red P Power button on the projector or remote control.
User's Guide.book Page 30 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM Using the Direct Power On Function The Direct Power On function enables fast and easy setup and shut down. This feature is convenient for ceiling mounted projectors because you can simply flip a switch that is connected to the power outlet for the projector to turn it on or off. For desktop or table-top use, you can quickly unplug the projector immediately without having to wait for it to cool down. Then you can pack up the projector and go.
User's Guide.book Page 31 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM 1 Using the Remote Control T he projector includes a number of tools to enhance your presentation. All of them can be accessed using the remote control, which lets you operate the projector from anywhere in the room—up to 33 feet away. note For information and resources to help you give the most professional presentation, be sure to visit presentersonline.com.
User's Guide.book Page 32 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM Turning On and Using the Remote Control The remote control has an ON/OFF switch on its side, as shown. Before using the remote, make sure batteries are installed as described on page 33, then push up on the ON/OFF switch to turn it on. ON/OFF switch note If a button is pressed longer than 60 seconds, the remote control stops operating to conserve power. When you release the button, normal operation resumes.
User's Guide.book Page 33 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM Replacing the Batteries If the projector stops responding to the remote control, check the following: ■ Make sure the remote control’s ON/OFF switch (shown on page 32) is in the ON position. ■ Press the light button and check to see if the buttons on the remote control light up. (If you’re in a bright room, you may not be able to see them light up.) If the buttons do not light up, replace the batteries as described below: caution 1.
User's Guide.book Page 34 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM Controlling the Picture and Sound note You can use the projector’s menus to fine-tune the picture and sound quality as described on page 59. You can use the remote control to preview and select your picture sources, temporarily turn off the picture and sound, freeze the action, zoom in on the picture, display a picture-in-picture image, and adjust the volume.
User's Guide.book Page 35 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM Previewing Picture Sources You can display a preview image from each connected source to help you select the image source you want. 1. Press Preview on the remote control. Preview button You see the currently selected source displayed in the main window, as shown below. All other sources (including the currently selected source) are displayed in smaller preview windows on the right side and at the bottom.
User's Guide.book Page 36 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM Adjusting the Image Shape Even if your projected image has no parallel sides, you can even up the sides using Quick Corner. Follow these steps: 1. Press the Menu button on the remote control (or on the projector’s control panel). 2. Select the Setting menu and press Enter. note 3. From the Setting menu, select Keystone and press Enter. If you are already using Keystone settings, you see a warning message.
User's Guide.book Page 37 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM Turning Off the Picture and Sound You can use the A/V Mute button on the remote control to turn off the image and sound and darken your screen. This feature is useful if you want to temporarily redirect your audience’s attention without the distraction of a bright screen. ■ To turn off the picture, press the A/V Mute button. The screen goes dark. ■ To turn the image back on, press the button again.
User's Guide.book Page 38 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM Zooming Part of Your Image You can zoom in on a portion of the image using the E-Zoom buttons on the remote control. 1. Press the E-Zoom button on the remote control. You see a crosshair indicating the center of the zoom-in area. 2. Use the pointer button to position the crosshair. 3. Continue pressing the E-Zoom area up to 4 times. button to enlarge the selected 4.
User's Guide.book Page 39 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM Displaying the Picture-in-Picture Image Make sure your main image source is displayed, then follow these steps to display and use the picture-in-picture window: 1. Press the PinP button on the remote control. 2. Use the pointer button to reposition the video window. 3. Once the window is the way you want it, press the Enter button; your video continues playing on the screen. Video window PinP button 4.
User's Guide.book Page 40 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM Projecting Images Without a Screen note If the status message indicates that Wall Shot is off, press the Wall Shot button again to turn it on. Even if you don’t have a screen, you can project images onto surfaces like blackboards and colored walls without loss of image color. Your projector has a sensor that measures the conditions of the projection surface and automatically adjusts the colors and shading of your image.
User's Guide.book Page 41 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM Adjusting Color Corrections for a New Surface Adjust the correction values if you’re projecting on a new surface or in a new location. 1. Press the Wall Shot button on the remote control or projector while you’re projecting an image. Make sure Wall Shot is on. 2. Press the Wall Shot button a couple of times until you see Wall Shot Readjustment as the status in the upper right corner of your screen.
User's Guide.book Page 42 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM ■ Use the pointer button to move the cursor on the screen. ■ Press the Enter button once to left-click, or press it twice to double-click. Press the Esc button to right-click. ■ To drag-and-drop, hold down the Enter button for about one second until it lights. Then use the pointer button to drag the object. When it’s where you want it, press Enter to release it.
User's Guide.book Page 43 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM Highlighting Your Presentation You can display a pointer to call out something on the screen, or draw straight or curved lines to emphasize particular points. There are three pointer tools you can choose from and each one can be customized for a different look. Using the Pointer Tool 1. To activate the pointer tool, press the Pointer button on the remote control. A pointer appears on the screen.
User's Guide.book Page 44 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM Customizing the Pointer Tools You can customize the shape and size of each of the three pointer tools, and set how fast you can move the pointer across the screen. 1. Press the Menu button on the remote control, highlight the Setting menu, highlight Pointer, and press Enter. You can select one of the following pointer shapes: 2. Highlight Return and press Enter. 3. To change the size of the pointer, highlight Pointer Zoom and press Enter. 4.
User's Guide.book Page 45 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM 1 Connecting to Computers and Other Equipment T his chapter tells you how to connect the projector to a notebook or desktop computer, and/or to video equipment, such as a VCR or DVD player. You can also connect the projector to a video camera, external speakers, and/or an external monitor.
User's Guide.book Page 46 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM Connecting to a Computer note If you connect a Windowsbased computer to the projector, you may see a New Hardware Wizard saying your computer has found a plug-and-play monitor; if so, click Cancel. note You can connect the PowerLite projector to any computer that has a standard video output (monitor) port, including desktop models, PC notebook and notebook computers, Macintosh PowerBooks and iBooks®, and hand-held devices.
User's Guide.book Page 47 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM Connecting to the Computer Ports You can connect to either Computer/Component port using the VGA computer cable that came with the projector (the monitor port on your computer must be a mini D-sub 15-pin port). 1. If you’re using the VGA computer cable, connect one end to one of the projector’s Computer/Component ports, and the other end to your computer’s monitor port. Then go to step 4.
User's Guide.book Page 48 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM Using the Macintosh Desktop Adapter If you have an older desktop Macintosh or PowerBook, the VGA cable may not fit when you try to connect it. If so, you’ll need to use the Macintosh desktop adapter to connect the VGA cable to your computer. This is available from Epson (see page 13). 1. To use the adapter, remove its cover as shown and set its DIP switches according to the resolution you want to use, such as 16-inch mode.
User's Guide.book Page 49 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM Connecting the Cable for Remote Mouse Control If you’ve connected a computer as described in this chapter, you can use the projector’s remote control as a wireless mouse. This lets you control your computer and click through slideshow-style presentations, such as PowerPoint, from up to 33 feet away. The wireless mouse function is supported on systems with a USB port running Windows XP, 98, Me, or 2000, or Macintosh OS X 10.2.x to 10.3.x or OS 8.
User's Guide.book Page 50 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM Connecting an External Monitor If you want to monitor your presentation close-up (on a monitor placed beside the projector) as well as on the screen, you can connect an external monitor. To attach an external monitor, connect it to the projector’s Monitor Out port, as shown: External monitor Follow these guidelines to view images on the monitor: 50 ■ The monitor displays the currently selected computer source.
User's Guide.book Page 51 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM Connecting to Video Equipment You can connect up to four video sources to the projector at the same time. Before starting, look at your video equipment to determine its available video output connections: ■ If your video player has a yellow RCA-style video output connector, see “Connecting a Composite Video Source” on page 52. ■ If your video player has an S-Video connector, see “Connecting an S-Video Source” on page 53.
User's Guide.book Page 52 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM Connecting a Composite Video Source 1. Locate the RCA-style video cable provided with the projector. 2. Connect the cable to the yellow video output connector on your player and the yellow Video connector on the projector: 3. If you want to play sound through the projector, see page 56 for instructions on connecting an audio cable. 4.
User's Guide.book Page 53 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM Connecting an S-Video Source 1. Locate an S-Video cable (one is usually provided with your video equipment or you can purchase one from Epson; see page 12). 2. Connect the cable to the S-Video connector on your player and the S-Video connector on the projector: 3. If you want to play sound through the projector, see page 56 for instructions on connecting an audio cable. 4.
User's Guide.book Page 54 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM Connecting a Component Video Source 1. Locate a component-to-VGA video cable. note 2. Connect the cable to your player and one of the Computer/Component connectors on the projector. Be sure your video player is not an RGB video source. If you select the wrong source, image quality may suffer. Check your video player’s documentation. 3. If you want to play sound through the projector, see page 56 for instructions on connecting an audio cable. 4.
User's Guide.book Page 55 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM Connecting an RGB Video Source 1. Locate the VGA computer cable provided with the projector. 2. Connect the cable to the video port on your player and one of the Computer/Component ports on the projector. note Be sure your video player is not a component video source. If you select the wrong source, image quality may suffer. Check your video player’s documentation. 3.
User's Guide.book Page 56 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM Playing Sound Through the Projector You can play sound through the projector’s speaker system or attach an external speaker system. Attaching speakers to the projector instead of directly to the audio source lets you use the projector’s remote control to adjust the sound. Connecting Audio Equipment to the Projector To play sound through the projector, follow these steps: 1. Locate the appropriate commercially available audio cable.
User's Guide.book Page 57 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM Connecting External Speakers To connect speakers to the projector, follow these steps: 1. Locate the appropriate cable to connect your speakers. Depending on your speakers you may be able to use a commercially available audio cable with a stereo mini-jack connector on one end and pin jacks on the other end. For some speakers, you may have to purchase a special cable or use an adapter. 2.
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User's Guide.book Page 59 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM 1 Fine-Tuning the Projector Y ou can use the projector’s on-screen menus to adjust the image, sound, and other features.
User's Guide.book Page 60 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM Using the Menu System You can use the remote control or the projector’s control panel to access the menus and change settings. Follow these steps: 1. To display the menu screen, press the Menu button. You see a menu screen similar to the one below: Options Menu list The menus are listed on the left and the options available for the highlighted menu are shown on the right. 2.
User's Guide.book Page 61 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM 5. After changing the settings, press the Esc button to save your changes and return to the previous menu (or press it repeatedly to exit the menu system). You can also press the Menu button to exit. Restoring the Default Settings You can use the menu system’s Reset options to restore the factorydefault settings for all the settings listed in a specific menu, or all the settings in all menus.
User's Guide.book Page 62 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM Adjusting the Image Quality You can use the Video menu to adjust the brightness, sharpness, color, tint, and contrast. If you’re projecting from a computer, there are additional adjustments you can make (see page 63). Adjusting the Image 1. Press the Menu button on the remote control and select the Image menu. You see the Image menu screen. 2.
User's Guide.book Page 63 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM sRGB: For standard sRGB computer displays (the default when projecting from a computer with analog video). ■ Brightness Lightens or darkens the overall image. ■ Contrast Adjusts the difference between light and dark areas. ■ Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness of the image. ■ note The Brightness setting changes the opacity of the projector’s LCD panels. You can also change the lamp’s brightness.
User's Guide.book Page 64 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM 2. Use the pointer button to highlight the desired option, then adjust it as needed: ■ Auto Setup Leave this setting ON to automatically optimize the computer image. Turn it off if you want to save adjustments you have made to the video settings. ■ If your image is distorted (compressed, stretched, partially cut off, or doesn’t completely fill the display area), the projector’s resolution setting may not match that of your computer.
User's Guide.book Page 65 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM Component Video: For a video player that outputs a component video signal. ■ Video Signal Leave this setting at Auto unless you are using a 60-Hz PAL system (select PAL60). Adjusting the Image Size, Shape, and Position Whether you’re projecting from a computer or video player, you can use these settings to adjust the size, shape, and position of the image. ■ Resize button Adjusts how an image fits into the display area.
User's Guide.book Page 66 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM Adjusting the Color The projector provides several ways for you to adjust the color: ■ Color Mode button (also in the Image menu) Lets you quickly adjust the color and brightness for various environments. Use either the remote control or the Color Mode setting in the Image menu. You can save a different setting for each computer and/or video source.
User's Guide.book Page 67 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM Adjusting the Sound You can use the Audio settings to adjust the sound volume or tone. note 1. Press the Menu button on the remote control and select the Setting menu. You can also adjust the volume using the remote control. 2. Choose Audio and press Enter. You see the Audio menu settings: 3. Use the pointer button to highlight the desired option, then adjust it as needed: ■ Volume Adjusts the volume. ■ Tone Adjusts the quality of the sound.
User's Guide.book Page 68 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM If you create a user’s logo for the projector, you can set up the logo so it is displayed as the startup screen and/or AV/Mute screen. Unauthorized users cannot turn it off or change it. This feature is intended to discourage theft and provides a way to identify the projector should it be stolen. Enabling Password Protection note It’s a good idea to write down your password.
User's Guide.book Page 69 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM 5. Press the Num button on the remote control. When it lights, the numeric keypad is activated. 6. Use the numeric keypad to enter a four digit password. (The default setting is 0000.) 7. When you see a confirmation message, reenter the password. Then press the Menu button to exit the screen. 8. Press the Num button on the remote control to deactivate the numeric keypad. 9.
User's Guide.book Page 70 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM Starting the Projector with a Password When the password function is enabled, you see this screen when you plug in and turn on the projector: 1. Press the Num button on the remote control to activate the numeric keypad. 2. Enter the four digit password. The password screen closes, the numeric keypad is automatically deactivated, and projection begins. If the password is not correct, you see the message Wrong password. Please try again.
User's Guide.book Page 71 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM Creating Your Own Startup Screen You can transfer any image from your computer or video source to the projector and then use it as your startup screen. You can also use it as the screen displayed when the projector is not receiving a signal or when you press the A/V Mute button. The image can be a company logo, slogan, photograph, or any other image you want to use.
User's Guide.book Page 72 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM 7. When the message Save image as user’s logo? appears, select Yes and press Enter. Saving the logo may take a few moments. Do not use your projector or video source while the logo is being saved. 8. When you see the message Completed, press Esc to return to the menu screen. Choosing When to Display the Image After your image is saved, it is automatically set as the startup screen.
User's Guide.book Page 73 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM Controlling Multiple Projectors If you’re using more than one projector for your presentation, you can switch between them using a single remote control. To do this, you need to set a different ID for each projector. During the presentation, you can change the remote control’s ID to match that of the projector you want to use. Setting the Projector ID The projector’s default ID is 1. Follow these steps to change it: 1.
User's Guide.book Page 74 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM Changing the Remote Control ID To change the remote control’s ID to match the projector’s ID, follow these steps: 1. Press the ID button on the remote control. You see it light. 2. Press one of the numbered buttons on the remote control to select the ID of the projector you want to operate. The ID button’s light shuts off and the new ID is registered. 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 each time you want to switch projectors.
User's Guide.book Page 75 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM Customizing Projector Features You can use the menu system to turn standby mode on or off, adjust the network settings, change the language, and customize the way the projector displays images. Remote Monitoring Setup Options These options let you set up the projector so it can be monitored and controlled from a remote computer (see page 80).
User's Guide.book Page 76 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM Enabling Quick Setup Options Your projector can quickly detect and set up the focus, straighten the image, and adjust the colors for the surface the image is being projected on. Follow these steps to enable these features: 1. Press the Menu button on the remote control. You see the projector’s menu screen. 2. Select the Setting menu and press Enter. Then highlight Quick Setup and press Enter. 3. Select Quick Setup Options and press Enter. 4.
User's Guide.book Page 77 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM Automatically Running Quick Setup To automatically run quick setup whenever you turn on the projector, follow these steps: 1. Press the Menu button on the remote control. You see the projector’s menu screen. 2. Select the Setting menu and press Enter. Then select Quick Setup and press Enter. 3. Select Startup Options and press Enter. 4. Select Quick Setup and press Enter. 5. Press the Menu button to exit.
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User's Guide.book Page 79 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM 1 Managing Projectors T he EasyManagement software for your projector lets you monitor and control your projectors from a remote computer: ■ Use EMP Monitor (available for Windows only) to see your projectors’ status, switch image sources, and control basic settings. ■ Use EMP NetworkManager to send out messages by e-mail, notifying you when a problem occurs with a projector.
User's Guide.book Page 80 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM Connecting and Configuring the Projector on a Wired Network note If you’re a network administrator, you can use the SNMP option to enter a trap IP address. This lets you receive trap alerts for the projectors you’re monitoring. Before using the EasyManagement software to manage your projector(s), you have to connect each projector you want to monitor to your network and configure it with an appropriate IP address.
User's Guide.book Page 81 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM ■ To change the network addresses from the projector’s control panel, press the right and left arrow buttons to select the part of the address you want to enter, then use the up and down arrow buttons to increase or decrease the numeric value.
User's Guide.book Page 82 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM Opening and Closing EMP Monitor To start EMP Monitor, click Start > Programs or All Programs > Epson Projector > EMP Monitor. 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, right-click the program icon shown above and select Exit.
User's Guide.book Page 83 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM 2. Click Register projector. You see this screen: Click here note 3. Click Auto detect to locate projectors currently operating on the network. Or click Manual registration and enter the projector’s network IP address. If Auto detect fails to find the projector, your projector may not be connected or configured correctly for the network. See page 80 to configure your projector for a wired network.
User's Guide.book Page 84 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM You see this screen with a list of all registered projectors. note To delete a projector from the list, highlight the projector name, and click Delete. 5. Click Close.
User's Guide.book Page 85 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM Monitoring Your Projectors The EMP Monitor screen lets you monitor your projectors using the Status, Video Source, and Error icons shown below. These let you see which projectors are currently being used, from which source (or port) they are projecting an image, and if a problem occurs.
User's Guide.book Page 86 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM Status icons (dark) Turned off; problems detected Network error (for example, not connected to the network or power cable disconnected). You may also see this error if Network OFF is selected in Standby Mode (see page 75).
User's Guide.book Page 87 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM The following table explains the meaning of the error icons. See page 101 for recommended solutions to problems.
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User's Guide.book Page 89 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM Using EMP NetworkManager You can use EMP NetworkManager to send out messages by e-mail, notifying you when a problem occurs with a projector. Before running EMP NetworkManager, make sure you’ve installed the software as described on page 114. Then follow the steps below to create e-mail settings for each projector you want to monitor. Selecting the Projectors to Monitor 1.
User's Guide.book Page 90 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM Setting a Password note Entering a password in EMP NetworkManager will automatically assign that password in EMP Monitor. You can set a password to restrict access to each projector from EMP NetworkManager: 1. Right-click the icon of the projector whose password you want to set, then select Change Password. 2. Enter a password up to 14 characters in length. Creating the E-Mail Settings 1.
User's Guide.book Page 91 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM 3. EMP NetworkManager connects to the projector, and you see this screen: note The projector must be plugged in (projecting or in standby mode) for you to be able to connect to it. To access a projector in standby mode, you must select Network ON as the Standby Mode setting in the projector’s menu system (see page 75). Remember that when Standby Mode is set to Network ON, the exhaust fan continues to operate after the projector has cooled down.
User's Guide.book Page 92 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM You see this screen: 6. Select ON for the Mail Notification setting. 7. Enter the IP address and port number of the SMTP server used for sending e-mail. (The port’s default setting is 25, but you can enter any number from 1 to 65535.) 8. Enter up to three e-mail addresses where you want the event notification messages to be sent. note A no-signal message is reported when no image signals are being input to a projector.
User's Guide.book Page 93 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM Understanding the Notification Messages If a projector experiences a problem, it sends an e-mail message to each of the addresses you provided using EMP NetworkManager. The message includes the heading “EPSON Projector” in the subject line.
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User's Guide.book Page 95 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM 1 Maintaining the Projector warning Before you clean any part of the projector, turn it off and unplug the power cord. Never open any cover on the projector, except the lamp cover. Dangerous electrical voltages in the projector can injure you severely. Do not try to service this product yourself, except as specifically explained in this User’s Guide. Refer all other servicing to qualified service personnel.
User's Guide.book Page 96 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM Cleaning the Projector Case caution Do not use wax, alcohol, benzene, thinner, or other chemical detergents. These can damage the case. Before you clean the case, turn off the projector and unplug the power cord. ■ To remove dirt or dust, wipe the case with a soft, dry, lint-free cloth. ■ To remove stubborn dirt or stains, moisten a soft cloth with water and a neutral detergent. Then wipe the case.
User's Guide.book Page 97 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM 3. If the dirt is difficult to remove or a filter is broken, replace the filters as described on the next page. Contact your dealer or call Epson at (800) 873-7766 in the United States to obtain new ones. In Canada, please call (800) 463-7766 for dealer referral.
User's Guide.book Page 98 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM 4. Turn the projector over and remove the air filters at the side and bottom of the projector. 5. Insert the two new air filters. They should click into place. 6. Turn the projector back over. 7. Loosen the screw holding the lamp cover in place (you don’t need to remove it). Then remove the lamp cover. 8. Loosen the two screws holding the lamp in place (you don’t need to remove them).
User's Guide.book Page 99 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM 9. Grasp the handles as shown and pull the lamp straight out. 10. Gently insert the new lamp. (If it doesn’t fit easily, make sure it is facing the right way.) 11. Once the lamp is fully inserted, tighten its screws and replace the cover, then tighten the cover screw. (The projector won’t come on if the lamp cover is loose.) 12. Reset the lamp timer as described in the next section.
User's Guide.book Page 100 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM 3. Select Lamp Hours Reset and press Enter. You see this prompt: 4. Select Yes and press Enter. 5. When you’re finished, press Esc or Menu to exit. Transporting the Projector The projector contains many glass and precision parts. Follow these guidelines to prevent damage: note ■ When shipping the projector for repairs, use the original packaging material if possible.
User's Guide.book Page 101 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM 1 Solving Problems This chapter helps you solve problems with your projector, and tells you how to contact technical support for problems you can’t solve yourself.
User's Guide.book Page 102 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM Using On-Screen Help If the image doesn’t look right or your audio isn’t working, you can get help by pressing the blue ? Help button on top of the projector or on the remote control. The following choices are available: ■ Problems with image ■ Problems with sound ■ Language change Follow these steps to get help: 1. Press the blue ? Help button on the projector. ? Help button on projector You see the Help Menu: 2.
User's Guide.book Page 103 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM Checking Projector Status If your projector isn’t working correctly, first turn it off, wait for it to cool (the Power light stops flashing orange), and unplug it. Then plug the power cord back in and turn on the projector. If this doesn’t solve the problem, check the lights on top of the projector. What To Do When the Lights Flash The lights on top of the projector indicate the projector’s status.
User's Guide.book Page 104 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM Status lights Light Status Description Flashing orange Rapid cooling is in progress. Although this is not an abnormal condition, projection will stop automatically if the temperature rises higher. Make sure there is plenty of space around and under the projector for ventilation, and that the air filters and vents are clear. Red The projector is overheating, which turns the lamp off automatically.
User's Guide.book Page 105 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM Viewing Lamp Usage and Other Information Use the Info menu to view information about the display settings of your computer and the number of hours the lamp has been used. Press the Menu button and highlight the Info menu. You see the lamp usage hours and various input signal settings on the right.
User's Guide.book Page 106 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM ■ Try restarting your computer. ■ If you’ve connected a computer and one or more video sources, you may need to press one of the Source buttons on the projector or remote control to select the correct source. Allow a few seconds for the projector to sync up after pressing the button. If you’re using a PC notebook: ■ Hold down the Fn key on the keyboard and press the function key that lets you display on an external monitor.
User's Guide.book Page 107 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM 5. Select one of the listed Simulscan resolutions. (Allow a few seconds for the projector to sync up after making the selection.) The message Not Supported is displayed. ■ Make sure the correct input signal is selected in the Signal menu (see page 63). ■ Make sure your computer’s resolution doesn’t exceed UXGA (1600 × 1200) and the frequency is supported by the projector (see page 119).
User's Guide.book Page 108 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM The image isn’t square, but keystone-shaped. ■ If the top or bottom of the image is broader, press the Sync + or Sync - button on the projector until the image is square. ■ If the projector is angled toward the screen from the left or right, the image will be broader on one side. Center the projector in front of the middle of the screen, facing the screen squarely.
User's Guide.book Page 109 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM ■ Adjust the Sharpness setting on the Image menu (see page 62). When you change video settings, you should be able to see the effect on the screen immediately. If you’re projecting from a computer, you may also need to adjust the tracking and sync as described in the next section. If you don’t like the new settings, you can always select Reset to return to the factory default settings.
User's Guide.book Page 110 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM The image colors are incorrect. note Because of the different technologies used, your projected image may not exactly match the colors on your notebook or computer monitor. ■ If you’re displaying a computer image, use the Color Mode option in the projector’s Image menu to adjust the color. If you’re displaying video, adjust the Color Adjustment and Color Mode settings on the Image menu.
User's Guide.book Page 111 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM Solving EasyManagement Problems You don’t see your projector in the EMP Monitor window. ■ Make sure that you’ve connected the projector to the network and configured it correctly; see page 80. Also, make sure you’ve registered the projector with EMP Monitor; see page 81. ■ Make sure that Standby Mode in the projector’s Extended menu is set to Network ON.
User's Guide.book Page 112 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM Where To Get Help Epson provides technical assistance through electronic support services 24 hours a day, as listed in the following table. Service Access World Wide Web From the Internet, you can reach Epson’s product support page at http://support.epson.com. After selecting your product, you can access troubleshooting information, download product documentation, and receive technical advice through e-mail.
User's Guide.book Page 113 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM A Software Installation T he Epson Projector Software CD-ROM includes EMP Monitor and EMP Network Manager for presenting and monitoring the projector from a remote location.
User's Guide.book Page 114 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM Installing the Software on a Windows System Follow these steps: 1. Insert the Epson Projector software CD-ROM in your computer’s CD-ROM or DVD drive. You see this screen: 2. Click Install, then follow the on-screen instructions to install your projector software. When you see a message that the Epson GDI Monitor Driver has not passed Windows Logo testing, click Continue Anyway. 3. When installation is complete, close the installation window.
User's Guide.book Page 115 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM A Projector Installation T his appendix provides guidelines on installing the projector in a permanent location, such as a theater or conference room.
User's Guide.book Page 116 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM You can correct the distortion using the Keystone function in the projector’s menu system (see page 65) or the keystone buttons on the projector’s control panel. If you place the projector so that the base of the lens is level with the bottom of the screen, the image should be square and you won’t have to adjust it.
User's Guide.book Page 117 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM A Technical Specifications General Type of display Poly-silicon TFT active matrix Size of LCD panels Diagonal: 0.8 inches (20.3 mm) Resolution (native format) 1024 × 768 pixels (XGA) Color reproduction 24 bit, 16.8 million colors Brightness 3000 lumens (High Brightness mode) 2200 lumens (Low Brightness mode) Contrast ratio 600:1 Image size 30 to 300 inches Projection distance 2.8 to 48.3 feet (0.9 to 14.
User's Guide.book Page 118 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM Projection Lamp Type UHE (Ultra High Efficiency) Power consumption 200 W Lamp life Approx. 2000 hours (High Brightness mode) Approx. 3000 hours (Low Brightness mode) Part number V13H010L31 Remote Control Range 33 feet (10 meters) Batteries (2) Alkaline AA Dimensions Height 4.5 inches (114 mm), feet retracted Width 14.4 inches (365 mm) Depth 11.0 inches (280 mm) Weight 10.4 lb (4.
User's Guide.book Page 119 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM Safety United States FCC 47CFR Part 15B Class B (DoC) UL60950 Third Edition Canada ICES-003 Class B CSA C22.2 No. 60950 (cUL) CE Marking Directive 73/23/EEC Directive 89/336/EEC IEC 60950 Third Edition EN 55022, EN 55024 Pixelworks™ DNX™ ICs are used in this projector. Compatible Video Formats The projector supports NTSC, PAL, and SECAM international video standards, as well as the monitor display formats listed below.
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User's Guide.book Page 121 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM A Notices This appendix includes safety instructions and other important information about your Epson PowerLite projector. Important Safety Instructions Follow these safety instructions when setting up and using the projector: ■ Do not place the projector on an unstable cart, stand, or table. ■ Do not use the projector near water or sources of heat. ■ Use the type of power source indicated on the projector.
User's Guide.book Page 122 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM ■ Never push objects of any kind through the cabinet slots. Never spill liquid of any kind into the projector. ■ Except as specifically explained in this User’s Guide, do not attempt to service this product yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltages and other hazards.
User's Guide.book Page 123 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM Remote Control Information You can operate the projector by remote control via a line-of-sight infrared (IR) receiver at the front and rear of the projector. The projector may not respond to remote control commands under the following conditions: ■ There is an object between the remote control IR emitter and the IR receiver on the projector. ■ Ambient light is too bright. ■ Certain types of fluorescent lighting are used.
User's Guide.book Page 124 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR, Part 2 and 15, Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals; and/or CPU Boards and Power Supplies used with Class B Personal Computers We: Located at: Epson America, Inc. 3840 Kilroy Airport Way MS: 3-13 Long Beach, CA 90806-2469 Telephone: (562) 290-5254 Declare under sole responsibility that the product identified herein, complies with 47CFR Part 2 and 15 of the FCC rules as a Class B digital device.
User's Guide.book Page 125 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM FCC Compliance Statement For United States Users This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
User's Guide.book Page 126 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM Warranty Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty Basic Two-Year Warranty and 90-Day Lamp Warranty What Is Covered: Epson America, Inc.
User's Guide.book Page 127 Tuesday, May 25, 2004 11:49 AM THE WARRANTY AND REMEDY PROVIDED ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SOME LAWS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES. IF THESE LAWS APPLY, THEN ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD IDENTIFIED ABOVE.
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Remote Control Front/Top E-Zoom button Enlarges section of image Control panel Page Up and Down Changes slides in PowerPoint Power button Turns the projector on and off Air exhaust vent A/V buttons Control image and sound Speaker Handle Light button Illuminates remote control buttons Air filter Adjustable foot Enter and Esc Use as mouse buttons or to make menu selections Remote control receiver and Quick Setup sensor Lens cover Menu button Activates menu system On/Off switch Turns the remote co
Remote Control Front/Top E-Zoom button Enlarges section of image Control panel Page Up and Down Changes slides in PowerPoint Power button Turns the projector on and off Air exhaust vent A/V buttons Control image and sound Speaker Handle Light button Illuminates remote control buttons Air filter Adjustable foot Enter and Esc Use as mouse buttons or to make menu selections Remote control receiver and Quick Setup sensor Lens cover Menu button Activates menu system On/Off switch Turns the remote co
