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Fine-Tuning the Projector

ou can use the projector’s on-screen menus to adjust the image,

sound, and other features. This chapter covers the following
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Using the menu system

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Adjusting the image

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Adjusting signal settings

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Customizing projector features

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Using the projector security features

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Customizing power and operation

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Multi-screen color adjustment

Summary of Contents for 1705C - PowerLite XGA LCD Projector

Page 1: ...PowerLite 1705c 1715c Multimedia Projector User sGuide ...

Page 2: ...th this Epson product Epson is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other products Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages losses costs or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parties as a result of accident misuse or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications repairs or al...

Page 3: ...jecting the Image 17 Turning On the Projector 17 Selecting the Image Source 19 Troubleshooting Display Problems 20 You Can t Project an Image 20 The Projector and Notebook Don t Display the Same Image 20 Adjusting the Image 22 Adjusting the Height of Your Image 22 Focusing and Zooming Your Image 23 Adjusting the Image Shape 23 Correcting Computer Images 25 Using the A V Mute Slide 25 Shutting Down...

Page 4: ...r Presentation 34 Using the Pointer Tool 34 Customizing the Pointer Tool 34 3 Connecting to Computers Cameras and Other Equipment 35 Connecting to a Computer 36 Connecting to the Computer Port 36 Connecting the USB Port 37 Connecting the Cable for Remote Mouse Control 38 Connecting to Video Equipment 39 Connecting a Composite Video Source 40 Connecting an S Video Source 41 Connecting a Component V...

Page 5: ...urity 78 Multi screen Projection 81 Projecting Video Clips 83 Using Special Presentation Modes 84 Using Presentation Mode 85 Using Presenter View 85 Removing the Wireless 802 11g b a Module 89 Connecting to a Wired Network 89 Using Projector E mail Alerts 91 5 Presenting from a Digital Camera or External Drive 93 Creating a Slideshow on the Fly 94 Displaying the Slideshow 94 Controlling Your Slide...

Page 6: ... s Buttons 126 Customizing Power and Operation 127 Multi screen Color Adjustment 129 7 Managing Projectors 131 Using EMP Monitor 132 Opening and Closing EMP Monitor 132 Registering a Projector 133 Monitoring Your Projectors 135 Controlling Your Projectors 139 Configuring the Monitoring Interval 140 Using E mail Alerts 141 Understanding the Notification Messages 142 Using a Browser to Monitor the P...

Page 7: ...166 Solving Problems with the Remote Control 167 Where To Get Help 168 Speak to a Support Representative 168 A Software Installation 171 Windows System Requirements 171 Mac System Requirements 172 Installing the Software on a Windows System 172 Installing the Software on a Mac 173 B Projector Installation 175 C Technical Specifications 177 D Notices 183 Important Safety Instructions 183 Remote Con...

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Page 9: ...flexible placement and positioning Security features include password user s logo and the ability to lock the projector buttons A V mute slide to block the lens and save lamp life when you want to temporarily stop projecting New features and industry firsts Connect two computers one via USB 2 0 cable and another via VGA cable for multi source presentations Wirelessly send MPEG2 full screen video w...

Page 10: ... are connecting to a notebook MacBook TM PowerBook or iBook computer or projecting over a wireless network Projector kit Includes this User s Guide your Quick Setup sheet warranty brochures and Epson PrivateLine Support card Keep the kit with your projector at all times Built in help system Provides assistance for common problems Available from the Help button on the projector or the remote contro...

Page 11: ...ce anywhere in the world For details see page 188 and the warranty brochure included with your projector In addition for customers who register their projector Epson offers free Extra CareSM Road Service In the unlikely event of an equipment failure you won t have to wait for your unit to be repaired Instead Epson will ship you a replacement unit anywhere in the United States or Canada usually via...

Page 12: ...t when you need to send the projector to another location If you are moving the projector by hand use the carrying case See page 13 for ordering information and page 152 for transportation instructions Projector Remote control and 2 AAA batteries PDF manual and registration CD ROM Power cable VGA computer cable USB cable Audio adapter Carrying case EasyMP software CD ROM Wireless module Wireless m...

Page 13: ...filter replacement set 2 filters V13H13408 ATA molded hardshell case Samsonite wheeled soft case Notebook projector soft shoulder bag Soft carrying case ELPKS54 ELPKS35 S ELPKS43 ELPKS16B Universal ceiling mount False ceiling plate Security bracket cabling for gyro lock mounts Adjustable ceiling channel Suspension adapter ELPMBUNI ELPMBFCP ELPMBSEC ELPMBACC ELPMBAPL Kensington security lock ELPSL0...

Page 14: ... screens carrying cases or other accessories from an Epson authorized reseller To find the nearest reseller call 800 GO EPSON 800 463 7766 Or you can purchase online at www epsonstore com U S sales or www epson ca Canadian sales ...

Page 15: ...deo equipment you need to follow some basic steps to display your image on the screen Follow the guidelines in this chapter for Positioning the projector Turning the projector on and selecting the image source Troubleshooting display problems Adjusting the image Turning off the projector ...

Page 16: ... 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 Also keep these considerations in mind Place the projector on a sturdy level surface Make sure there is plenty of space for ventilation around and under the projector Do not set the projector on top of anything that could block the vents under the project...

Page 17: ... the projector in a permanent location such as a theater or conference room see page 175 Projecting the Image Make sure your projector and other equipment are set up as described on page 35 Then follow the instructions below to start the projector and display an image Turning On the Projector Turn on any connected computer or video equipment before starting the projector so it can automatically de...

Page 18: ...lide lens cover 2 Plug one end of the power cable into the projector and the other end into an electrical outlet The Power light turns orange note To shut down the projector see page 25 Shutting down the projector correctly prevents premature lamp failure and possible damage from overheating Power light ...

Page 19: ...electing the Image Source 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 projector or the Search button on the remote control until you see the image you want to project You can also use the Source buttons on the remote control to ...

Page 20: ...essing the button If you re using a PC notebook press the function key on your keyboard that lets you display on an external monitor It may be labeled CRT LCD or have an icon such as You may have to hold down the Fn key while pressing it Allow a few seconds for the projector to sync up after changing the setting The Projector and Notebook Don t Display the Same Image If you re projecting from a no...

Page 21: ...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 If you re using Mac OS 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 System Preferences then select ...

Page 22: ...pter 6 Adjusting the Height of Your Image If the image is too low on the screen you can use the front adjustable foot to raise it 1 Stand behind the projector Press the blue foot release lever up and lift the front of the projector 2 Once the image is positioned where you want it release the lever to lock the foot in position 3 If necessary you can fine tune the height or level the image by turnin...

Page 23: ...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 30 up or down the projector has an automatic keystone correction function that detects and corrects vertical keystone distortion It takes about one second after projection starts for the image to be corrected...

Page 24: ...utton on the remote control or projector select the Setting menu and press Enter From the Setting menu select Keystone and press Enter Use the pointer button on the remote control to adjust the keystone setting as needed If the image becomes uneven decrease the sharpness setting See page 117 note The image will be slightly smaller after adjusting If it s important to maintain the correct aspect ra...

Page 25: ... the image and sound when you want to redirect your audience s attention Shutting Down the Projector 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 PPower button on the remote ...

Page 26: ...up automatically when you plug it in you won t have to press the PPower button Follow these steps to enable Direct Power On 1 Press the Menu button on the remote control and select the Extended menu 2 Choose Operation and press Enter 3 Choose Direct Power On and press Enter 4 Highlight On and press Enter 5 Press Esc or Menu to exit The setting will take effect the next time you plug in the project...

Page 27: ... sound page 29 or as a pointer to highlight your presentation page 34 You can also use it to adjust the color mode for various environments page 32 or as a wireless mouse when projecting from a computer page 33 This chapter covers Using the remote control Controlling the picture and sound Operating your computer with the remote control Highlighting your presentation note For information and resour...

Page 28: ...off 3 Install two AAA batteries inserting the and ends as shown 4 Position the cover as shown then press down until it snaps into place note If a button is pressed longer than 30 seconds the remote control stops operating to conserve power When you release the button normal operation resumes caution When replacing batteries take the following precautions Replace the batteries as soon as they run o...

Page 29: ... than one computer and or video source you can switch between the different sources The easiest way to select your source is to press the Search button on the remote control or the Source Search button on the projector repeatedly until you see the image you want on the screen On the remote control there are four Source buttons Use them to switch between equipment connected to the port identified o...

Page 30: ...n press the button again You can have the screen turn blue when you press the A V Mute button You can also have an image such as a company logo display on the screen see page 124 Stopping Action You can use the remote control to stop the action in your video or computer image To stop the action and keep the current image on the screen press the Freeze button The sound continues To restart it press...

Page 31: ...Zoom button to enlarge the selected area up to 4 times 4 While the image is enlarged you can Use the pointer button to move around the screen Press the E Zoom button to zoom out 5 When done press the ESC button to return the image to its original size Controlling the Volume To change the volume press the or button on the remote control or projector You can also adjust the volume using the projecto...

Page 32: ...ution of the image is the same as the projector s 1024 768 pressing Resize has no effect Adjusting the Color Mode You can use the Color Mode button on the remote control to adjust the color brightness and other aspects of your image Press the button repeatedly to select from the following settings Photo For vivid high contrast still images in a bright room Sports video S video or composite video o...

Page 33: ...elivering slideshow style presentations since you won t have to stand next to the computer to change slides Use the Up and Down buttons to move through a slideshow 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 Then use the pointer but...

Page 34: ... the instructions in the next section 2 Use the pointer button on the remote control to position the pointer on the screen 3 When you re done using the pointer press Esc to clear the screen Customizing the Pointer Tool You can change the appearance of the pointer by choosing from three alternative shapes 1 Press the Menu button on the remote control highlight the Settings menu highlight Pointer Sh...

Page 35: ... and or to video equipment such as a VCR DVD player or video camera You can also connect the projector to a USB storage device digital camera or external speakers Follow the instructions in this chapter on Connecting to a computer Connecting video equipment Connecting to a digital camera or other USB device Playing sound through the projector ...

Page 36: ...puter Port You can connect to the blue Computer Component Video 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 the projector s blue Computer Component Video port and the other end to your computer s monitor port Then go to step 3 2 You can connect an option...

Page 37: ...e from the projector installs on your computer 1 Follow the instructions beginning on page 17 to turn on the projector and adjust the image 2 Turn on your computer 3 Locate the USB cable that came with your projector 4 Connect the square end of the cable to the projector s Type B square USB port 5 Connect the flat end of the cable to any available USB port on your notebook or desktop computer Mess...

Page 38: ...to Link21L see page 128 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 20 feet away The wireless mouse function is supported on systems with a USB port running Windows XP 98SE Me or 2000 or Mac OS X 10 2 x to 10 4 x This function is not supported if you use an S Video c...

Page 39: ...llow RCA style video output connector see Connecting a Composite Video Source on page 40 If your video player has an S Video connector see Connecting an S Video Source on page 41 If your video player has a component video port three connectors labeled either Y Cb Cr or Y Pb Pr see Connecting a Component Video Source on page 42 If your video player has an RGB video port either a single connector fo...

Page 40: ... yellow Video connector on the projector 3 If you want to play sound through the projector see page 45 for instructions on connecting audio cables 4 If you don t need to make any other connections see page 17 or the Quick Setup sheet for instructions on turning on the projector and adjusting the image Once the projector is turned on select the image source press the Search button on the remote con...

Page 41: ...ector on the projector 3 If you want to play sound through the projector see page 45 for instructions on connecting audio cables 4 If you don t need to make any other connections see page 17 or the Quick Setup sheet for instructions on turning on the projector and adjusting the image Once the projector is turned on select the image source press the Search button on the remote control or press the ...

Page 42: ...5 for instructions on connecting audio cables 4 If you don t need to make any other connections see page 17 for instructions on turning on the projector and adjusting the image Once the projector is turned on select the image source press the Search button on the remote control or press the Source Search button on the projector s control panel repeatedly until the image appears note Be sure your v...

Page 43: ...ons on connecting audio cables 4 If you don t need to make any other connections see page 17 for instructions on turning on the projector and adjusting the image Once the projector is turned on select the image source press the Search button on the remote control or press the Source Search button on the projector s control panel repeatedly until the image appears note Be sure your video player is ...

Page 44: ...e cable to your camera or other device Removing the USB Cable If you re using PC Free mode to project your images exit PC Free mode before you remove the USB cable from the projector 1 Position the cursor over the Exit button in the upper right corner of the PC Free screen 2 Press the Enter button on the remote control to close PC Free mode 3 Disconnect the USB cable note Use a cable less than 10 ...

Page 45: ...ocate the appropriate cable and connect it to the Audio jack on the projector If you have a computer connected to the blue Computer Component Video port use a stereo mini jack cable If you have video equipment connected to the Video or S Video port use an RCA style audio cable and the audio adapter included with the projector 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the audio output connector s on ...

Page 46: ...e 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 Connect the stereo mini jack end of the audio cable to the Audio port on the projector 3 Connect the other end s of the cable to yo...

Page 47: ...ector in Ad Hoc computer to computer mode or Access Point infrastructure mode Using wireless security options Projecting wirelessly Multi screen projection Projecting video clips Using special presentation modes Removing the wireless 802 11g b a module Projecting from a wired LAN Sending e mail alerts from the projector Before starting make sure you ve installed EMP NS Connection as described on p...

Page 48: ...ings appear in the lower left 3 If you ve already set up your computer and projector for the mode you want to use Ad Hoc mode also called computer to computer mode or Access Point mode also called infrastructure mode skip to Projecting Over a Network on page 73 Otherwise continue with the next section note Use only the Epson 802 11g b a wireless module in the projector If you see a message asking ...

Page 49: ...projector over the Web 1 Press the Menu button then choose Network and press Enter 2 Choose To Network Configuration and press Enter 3 Choose Basic and press Enter You see the following screen 4 Make sure the projector has a unique name so you can identify it when connecting to it from your computer If you need to rename it highlight the Projector name text box then press Enter ...

Page 50: ...ecurity keyword so that only people who are in the same room as the projector can access it turn Projector keyword on Then when you want to connect to the projector it displays a randomized four digit number or keyword on the screen When prompted by NS Connection you can enter the keyword on your computer to connect see page 75 8 When you re done making these settings highlight the Return button a...

Page 51: ...uter to computer mode adjust your projector and wireless card or adapter settings as described in this section Configuring the Projector 1 Press the Menu button then choose Network and press Enter 2 Choose To Network Configuration and press Enter 3 Choose Wireless LAN and press Enter You see this screen note Make sure you ve installed the NS Connection software as described on page 171 To connect ...

Page 52: ...kward and forward through the input text highlight the arrows and press Enter To toggle symbol settings or capital letters highlight the option and press Enter When you re done highlight Finish and press Enter Note that the ESSID is case sensitive if you enter the name in uppercase on the projector you must type it the same way on the computer connecting to the projector 7 When you re done making ...

Page 53: ...work Properties window For example in Windows XP you would click Start Control Panel Network and Internet Connections Then click the Network Connections icon You see a screen similar to this note On some Windows systems you can right click My Network Places or Network Neighborhood on the desktop and select Properties Settings may vary depending on your wireless network adapter See the documentatio...

Page 54: ... a Wireless Network 2 Right click the Wireless Network Connection icon and select Properties You see a screen similar to this 3 Click the Configure button 4 Click the Advanced tab You see a screen similar to this Click here ...

Page 55: ... 73 Setting Up Your Mac for Ad Hoc Mode Your AirPort software is automatically configured to allow your Mac to detect both computer to computer Ad Hoc and Access Point networks Typically you only need to select your projector s ESSID from the AirPort status menu on the Mac menu bar If you re having problems detecting the projector follow these steps 1 From the Apple pull down menu select System Pr...

Page 56: ...turned on 9 Select your projector s ESSID note If you don t need the other network port configurations disable them by deselecting their checkboxes When you connect in Ad Hoc mode your computer is disconnected from any other wireless networks If you need to remain connected to your wireless network use Access Point mode as described on page 57 Also make sure you reconnect to your original wireless...

Page 57: ...reless LAN and press Enter You see this screen 3 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 If your network is using 802 11a use the pointer button on the remote control to highlight 802 11a then press Enter to select it 5 To enable your computer to find the projector on the networ...

Page 58: ...r connecting to the projector 6 If your access point assigns IP addresses automatically turn on DHCP Otherwise turn off DHCP and enter the following information 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 section should be unique Subnet mask For example 255 255 255 000 but this depends on how your network is ...

Page 59: ...ion that your network uses on the projector Configuring the Network Settings for Windows Before connecting to the projector you need to make sure the settings for your computer s wireless card or adapter 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 The...

Page 60: ...ugh a Wireless Network 2 Right click the Wireless Network Connection icon and select Properties You see a screen similar to this 3 Click the Configure button 4 Click the Advanced tab You see a screen like this Click here ...

Page 61: ...ucture Set the SSID to match the name assigned to the access point which should also be the projector s ESSID Make sure Encryption is Disabled if you have not set up encryption on the projector 6 Click the General tab and make sure that your wireless card or adapter is enabled 7 When you re done click OK to close the wireless properties dialog box 8 Right click the Wireless Network Connection icon...

Page 62: ...ion must be unique Subnet mask For example 255 255 255 000 but this depends on how your network is set up Default gateway Enter the IP address that was assigned to the access point when it was set up 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 ...

Page 63: ...n to the access point It should be listed with the small icon next to it indicating a connection If it s not listed click Configure and type the name of your access point 14 When you re done making settings click OK to close the dialog box Now you re ready to connect to the projector See Projecting Over a Network on page 73 ...

Page 64: ...evious section Then follow these steps 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 You see a screen similar to this 2 Right click the Wireless Network Connection icon and select Status note If you cannot identify the gateway address using this Windows utility ...

Page 65: ...ically configured to allow your Mac to detect Access Point networks Typically you only need to select your AirPort network name from the AirPort status menu on the Mac menu bar If you re having problems connecting to the projector follow these steps 1 From the Apple pull down menu select System Preferences 2 Click the Network icon You see the Network settings window Gateway address ...

Page 66: ...elect Network Port Configurations Then select AirPort note If you don t need the other network ports disable them by deselecting their checkboxes If more than one network port is enabled the projector software warns you to turn off AirPort when you first connect the projector Disregard this message Your AirPort network and base station names may be different To check or change your AirPort network...

Page 67: ...te validation or LEAP EAP or PEAP authentication To set these security features up on your wireless network see your documentation or get help from your network administrator See the following sections to enable the security option on your projector Enabling WEP Encryption below Enabling WPA Security on page 69 Enabling EAP LEAP or PEAP Authentication on page 70 Enabling EAP TLS Certificate Valida...

Page 68: ...ighlight the Encryption key text box and press Enter Press the pointer button to select individual letters then press Enter to input a character To add a blank space or to navigate backward and forward through the input text highlight the arrows and press Enter To toggle symbol settings or capital letters highlight the option and press Enter When you re done highlight Finish and press Enter note T...

Page 69: ...ncryption with ASCII or text input enter 13 alphanumeric characters For 64 bit WEP encryption with ASCII or text input enter 5 alphanumeric characters 9 When you re done making these settings highlight the Return button at the top of the screen then press Enter Choose Setup Complete and press Enter then choose Yes and press Enter to save your settings and return to the main EasyMP screen Enabling ...

Page 70: ...rrows and press Enter To toggle symbol settings or capital letters highlight the option and press Enter When you re done highlight Finish and press Enter 5 When you re done making these settings highlight the Return button at the top of the screen then press Enter Choose Setup Complete and press Enter then choose Yes and press Enter to save your settings and return to the main EasyMP screen Enabli...

Page 71: ... Highlight the User name text box and press Enter Press the pointer button to select individual letters then press Enter to input a character To add a blank space or to navigate backward and forward through the input text highlight the arrows and press Enter To toggle symbol settings or capital letters highlight the option and press Enter When you re done highlight Finish and press Enter Highlight...

Page 72: ... Press Menu Highlight Network and then press Enter 2 Choose To Network Configuration and press Enter 3 Highlight Security then press Enter You see the following screen 4 Press Enter to show the menu then choose EAP TLS and press Enter The certificate information appears on the screen 5 When you re done making these settings highlight the Return button at the top of the screen then press Enter Choo...

Page 73: ... you see this dialog box Choose a connection mode and click OK 4 If you see a message asking you to disable the firewall click Yes to make an exception for the projector and allow projection note If you don t see your network adapter s IP address allow a minute for it to appear If your access point or AirPort base station uses DHCP Distribute IP addresses setting is enabled for AirPort sometimes i...

Page 74: ...lected projector is already being used by another person you can still connect to it unless it is locked doing so automatically disconnects the other user If a projector is locked you won t be able to connect to it when it is in use If you don t see the projector follow the suggestions on page 75 Select projector note If a projector is in use and is locked you won t be able to select it To lock th...

Page 75: ...ecessary you can drag the control bar out of the way on your screen 9 When you re done with your presentation click Disconnect on the control bar Solving Connection Problems If you don t see your projector check the following 1 Make sure your wireless signal is strong enough to establish a connection If you have a Mac check the AirPort icon on the Mac menu bar For Windows see the documentation for...

Page 76: ...the IP address for both your projector and your wireless card adapter access point or AirPort base station The first three segments of the IP address should be identical The last segment of the projector s IP address should be close but not identical to the last segment of the IP address for your wireless interface access point or base station 6 Restart your computer and start NS Connection again ...

Page 77: ... projector In Presentation Mode only your slide show images are projected See page 84 Displays the Projector Control screen which allows you to enable A V Mute switch the PC source or switch the video source Starts Movie Sending Mode for projecting MPEG2 videos from your computer See page 83 Allows you to set up Multi screen display and see a preview of how the images will appear on each screen Se...

Page 78: ...at the same time 4 If you are prompted for a keyword enter the four digit number displayed on the EasyMP Network screen and click OK The computer s image is transmitted to the projector and appears on the screen See page 75 for details about using the floating control bar on your computer desktop Enabling Network Security The projector includes the following network security options which you can ...

Page 79: ...ed with this projector vary depending on the connection mode Quick Connection Mode Encrypted communication Advanced Connection Mode Encrypted communication WEP WPA PSK TKIP WPA PSK AES EAP TLS EAP TTLS MD5 EAP TTLS MS CHAPv2 PEAP MS CHAPv2 PEAP GTC LEAP EAP FAST MS CHAPv2 EAP FAST GTC Enabling Data Encryption 1 Click Set options on the main screen 2 Click the General Settings tab note The authenti...

Page 80: ...urity including WEP WPA EAP LEAP or PEAP or firewall settings on your network and on the projector see page 67 For network setting details follow the directions from your network administrator If using EAP you need to make settings at the projector that match the authentication server settings Check with your network administrator for details on RADIUS settings ...

Page 81: ... display in NS Connection follow these steps 1 Click Use multi display note For a Mac you have to connect a monitor to the computer and use the multi screen display function For Windows even if a monitor is not connected you can set a virtual display by installing the virtual display driver in EMP NS Connection See page 172 For Windows when the real monitor is connected as a secondary monitor the ...

Page 82: ... Wireless Network 2 Click Display properties 3 Drag the monitor icons to arrange the positions of the displays 4 Close the Display Preferences Windows or System Preferences Mac when you are done arranging the display numbers ...

Page 83: ...creen Projecting Video Clips You can project full screen MPEG2 video clips with audio in real time 30 frames per second For best performance advanced wireless mode 802 11g or 802 11a are recommended 1 Click the Movie Sending Mode button on the NS Connection toolbar 2 If you are connected to more than one projector select the one you want to use for the video note Only MPEG1 Layer2 audio is support...

Page 84: ... Using Special Presentation Modes Your projector provides several features that allow you to show presentation slides to your audience and hide other activity on your laptop Both work with PowerPoint in Windows and Keynote on Macintosh Presentation Mode displays only slides to your audience and hides other activity on your computer Presenter View lets you see your notes and slide show controls whi...

Page 85: ...ode click the Presentation Mode button on the NS Connection toolbar Using Presenter View Presenter View allows you to see your PowerPoint notes and controls on your laptop while projecting only the presetation slides to your audience Follow these steps to set up and use Presenter View 1 Make sure you have at least one EPSON Virtual Display enabled If you did not enable Virtual Displays when you in...

Page 86: ...s 4 On the Display Properties screen in Windows make sure your Epson Projector Virtual Display Driver is selected then check Extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor and click OK In the Mac OS X Displays program select the Arrangement tab and uncheck the Mirror Displays setting to deselect it ...

Page 87: ...ireless Network 87 5 Set your projector to Display 2 or the Virtual Display Driver you selected in step 4 in NS Connection then click Connect 6 Open your presentation in PowerPoint or Keynote 7 In Keynote select Preferences ...

Page 88: ...resentation Mode to Present on secondary display In PowerPoint set the Multiple monitors box to Display slide show on Monitor 2 or the monitor associated with your Epson Virtual Display and check Show Presenter View Then click OK 9 Start your slide show The projector displays the slides and your laptop displays your notes and controls ...

Page 89: ...u installed the security screw remove it Then pull the module off of the projector Connecting to a Wired Network With the optional Ethernet unit you can connect the projector to your network and configure it with an IP address 1 Remove the wireless module as described above then insert the Ethernet unit into the projector Click Disconnect caution Never remove the module while the indicator light i...

Page 90: ...se Wired LAN and press Enter You see the following screen 8 Do one of the following If your network assigns addresses automatically turn on the DHCP setting If your network does not assign addresses automatically turn off DHCP and enter the projector s IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway Address and DNS Servers as needed note Only the Epson Ethernet unit is guaranteed to work Other brands may not be co...

Page 91: ...anges press Menu to exit the menu system To connect to the projector with NS Connection using the Quick Connection mode see page 73 To connect to the projector using Advanced Connection mode see page 77 Using Projector E mail Alerts When this feature is enabled the projector sends you an e mail alert if it has any problems 1 Press the Menu button on the remote control select the Network menu then ...

Page 92: ...gister up to three addresses You can enter up to 32 alphanumeric characters for the e mail address 8 Select problems or warnings to be notified about by mail When the selected problem or warning occurs an e mail message is sent to the specified notification addresses The subject line of the e mail is EPSON Projector The e mail includes the following information Line 1 The name of the projector whe...

Page 93: ...his chapter covers the following Creating a slideshow on the fly Presenting image files from a digital camera Presenting image files from an external drive Creating a scenario Transferring your scenario to a memory card Presenting scenarios Supported file formats note To create a scenario you need a USB drive to connect to your computer Also make sure you ve installed the EMP SlideMaker software a...

Page 94: ...ay them as a slideshow Displaying the Slideshow First make sure the images are stored in a folder on the USB drive Then follow these steps 1 Use the pointer button on the remote control to highlight the drive containing your images and press Enter 2 Use the pointer button on the remote control to highlight the folder containing your images and press Enter ...

Page 95: ... begin playing a movie Press Page up to display the previous slide or image or to replay a movie Press the appropriate side of the pointer button to rotate a slide or image on the screen To exit the slideshow at any point press the Esc button Press the Enter button to confirm that you want to exit Changing Timing and Other Settings For each folder on the memory card you can set the display timing ...

Page 96: ... scenario on the projector In Guide mode a drop down menu appears whenever you select an item and press Enter In Quick mode selecting a scenario movie or image file and pressing Enter starts the presentation selecting a folder and pressing Enter opens the folder To access the menus in Quick mode press the Esc button Display order Lets you choose between displaying alphabetically by file name or by...

Page 97: ... not already on 4 Select EasyMP as the source by pressing the EasyMP button on the remote control If your camera complies with the DCIM standard you ll see a DCIM folder appear on the EasyMP PC Free screen 5 Use the pointer button on the remote control to position the cursor on the folder and press Enter 6 Select Open Folder in the drop down menu When the folder opens you see another folder with y...

Page 98: ... page 44 2 Plug in your external hard drive 3 Turn on the projector and the remote control if they re not already on 4 Select EasyMP as the source by pressing the EasyMP button on the remote control 5 Use the pointer button on the remote control to position the cursor on the folder where your photos or movies are stored and press Enter 6 Select Open Folder You see your image files when the folder ...

Page 99: ...le to a Scenario Follow these steps to convert a PowerPoint file to a scenario Once the scenario is created you can set up transitions as described on page 105 1 Make sure the EMP SlideMaker program is closed 2 Locate the PowerPoint file you want to use in My Computer or Windows Explorer 3 Drag the file icon on top of the EMP SlideMaker2 icon on your desktop 4 You see a message that some transitio...

Page 100: ...a Scenario from Scratch Use this method when you want to create a scenario from a selection of PowerPoint slides graphics or movie files You ll need to set up your scenario file and folder build the scenario set up transitions and check the scenario Setting Up the Scenario File and Folder 1 Double click the EMP SlideMaker2 icon on your computer s desktop or click Start Programs or All Programs Eps...

Page 101: ...l Camera or External Drive 101 You see the EMP SlideMaker 2 screen 2 Choose New from the File menu You see the scenario Properties dialog box Folders window File window Scenario window File type selection box Thumbnail window ...

Page 102: ...elect a new color if desired Select the Image Quality for imported PowerPoint slides Higher quality images look better on the screen but may take longer to appear 4 Click OK You return to the EMP SlideMaker 2 screen Continue with the instructions in the next section to build your scenario Building a Scenario from Different Files You can build your scenario from any of the following file types eith...

Page 103: ...as icons in the file window 2 Click the icon for each file that you want to preview The preview appears in the thumbnail preview window If you click a PowerPoint icon thumbnail images are generated for all the slides in the PowerPoint file If you click a movie file an illustration of a film strip appears Click to see preview Thumbnail preview note Thumbnail previews for PowerPoint slides will not ...

Page 104: ...ell background color varies according to the type of file in the cell 5 If you want you can make changes to the scenario To rearrange cells drag and drop them as necessary within the scenario window To delete a cell right click the cell and select Cut To check the animation for a slide click its cell A section appears at the bottom of the scenario window displaying each animation operation Slides ...

Page 105: ...ides to advance manually or automatically after a specified period of time You can also choose from a variety of transition effects between slides 1 Click the cell or cells for which you want to set up in the scenario window To select more than one cell hold down the Ctrl key while you click To select all the cells choose Select All from the Edit menu Selected cells turn yellow 2 Right click the s...

Page 106: ...es manually using the remote control 5 To add a transition effect such as a dissolve fade or wipe select one of the Animation Effects settings and choose a Direction setting if applicable 6 When you re finished setting up the transition for the selected cell or cells click OK 7 Click the Save button or choose Save from the File menu Continue with the steps in the next section when you re ready to ...

Page 107: ...ile then select File Open to open the scenario 2 Click Scenario Option s Scenario Preview The Scenario Preview window displays If the scenario is set to advance automatically see page 106 it begins to play If it is set to advance each time you click the mouse click the play button to go through your slides one by one 3 Use the controls in the Scenario Preview window to pause stop rewind or fast fo...

Page 108: ...nd Scenario You see a drive selection window 5 Choose the drive and click OK 6 Click OK again to confirm Your scenario is transferred to the drive Once the scenario is transferred you see this message about your scenario s autorun setting The autorun setting means that the scenario will start playing whenever the projector is turned on with the drive connected to the projector note Don t use Windo...

Page 109: ...ically select it from the list on the left side of the screen and use the arrow button to move it to the list on the right 9 Click the Revive box if you want your scenario to repeat continuously Clear the checkbox if you want it to play only once 10 When done click OK 11 Disconnect the USB device See your computer s documentation if you need instructions If you re using Windows XP 2000 or Me you m...

Page 110: ...e following steps 2 Select EasyMP as the source by pressing the EasyMP button on the remote control You see a screen like the one below JPEG files are displayed as thumbnails Other files or folders are displayed as icons A scenario icon identifies a scenario file 3 Use the pointer button on the remote control to highlight your scenario file and press Enter A drop down menu appears under the scenar...

Page 111: ...egin playing a movie Press Page up to display the previous slide or image or to replay a movie Press the appropriate side of the pointer button to rotate a slide or image on the screen To exit the scenario at any point press the Esc button Press the Enter button to confirm that you want to exit note Even if your scenario is set to change slides automatically you can still change slides manually as...

Page 112: ...with a resolution greater than 1024 768 cannot be projected gif Images with a resolution greater than 1024 768 cannot be projected jpg Projection is not possible for CMYK color formats progressive formats and images with a resolution in excess of 8192 6144 png Projection is not possible for images with a resolution in excess of 1024 768 Movie mpg MPEG1 MPEG2 PS If the movie exceeds a maximum size ...

Page 113: ...ust the image sound and other features This chapter covers the following information Using the menu system Adjusting the image Adjusting signal settings Customizing projector features Using the projector security features Customizing power and operation Multi screen color adjustment ...

Page 114: ...below The menus are listed on the left and the options available for the highlighted menu are shown on the right 2 Use the pointer button on the remote control or the navigational buttons on the projector to scroll through the menu list When you ve highlighted the desired menu press the Enter button to select it 3 Once you ve selected the menu use the pointer button to scroll through the list of o...

Page 115: ...u 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 factory default settings for all the settings listed in a specific menu or all the settings in all menus To restore the settings in a specific menu enter the menu whose settings you want to change select Reset and confirm as needed The example below shows ho...

Page 116: ... remote control or the Color Mode setting in the Image menu You can save a different setting for each source Select from these settings Photo For vivid high contrast still images in a bright room Sports video S video or composite video only For vivid TV images projected in a bright room Presentation For computer presentations the default when projecting from a computer with analog video Theatre Fo...

Page 117: ...saturation values For other color modes RGB may be selected to adjust red green and blue hue and saturation values Not available if sRGB is selected as the Color Mode setting ABS Color Temp Sets a color temperature between 5000 and 10000 K Not available if sRGB is selected as the Color Mode setting Six Axis Color Adjustment For special projection material such as high quality photographs or artwor...

Page 118: ...just the color as the lamp in your projector changes over time Adjusting Signal Settings Although the projector normally detects and optimizes the input signal automatically you can use the Signal menu to make manual adjustments In addition to changing the position of the projected image you can correct tracking and sync for computer images or change the aspect ratio to widescreen format for video...

Page 119: ...s it may not be centered exactly Select this setting and use the pointer button to center it Computer Input If the colors don t look right on the Auto setting select the setting for the type of equipment you ve connected to the Computer Component Video port RGB For a computer connection Component Video For a video player that outputs a component video signal Video Signal Leave this setting at Auto...

Page 120: ...on when the projector is tilted upward This feature is available only when the projector is set for front projection it is enabled by default Operation Lock Lets you disable all of the buttons on the projector except the PPower button See page 126 for more information Pointer Shape Lets you choose from three alternative pointer shapes See page 34 for more information Brightness Control Lets you se...

Page 121: ...u 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 To prevent unauthorized use you can assign the projector a password If you do a sc...

Page 122: ...c 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 If you want to disable the password temporarily select Timer and press Enter Then hold down the Num button while you use the numeric keypad to ente...

Page 123: ...A V Mute setting under Display in the Extended menu None of the User s Logo features in the Extended menu can be changed when the User s Logo Protect function is enabled 11 To enable network setting protection select Network Protect and press Enter Select On and press Enter When this feature is on none of the network settings on the Configuration menu can be changed Starting the Projector with a P...

Page 124: ...ct Epson to unlock it If you have forgotten the password contact Epson with the request code number that appears in the Password Protect Release screen for assistance See Where To Get Help on page 168 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...

Page 125: ...want to use Then press Enter 5 When you see the message Select this Image highlight Yes and press Enter 6 Use the arrow buttons to select a zoom rate display size and press Enter 7 When the message Save this image as the user s logo appears select Yes and press Enter Saving the logo may take a few moments Do not use your projector remote control or video source while the logo is being saved 8 When...

Page 126: ...Logo and press Enter 5 When you re finished press Esc to exit Disabling the Projector s Buttons When you enable the Operation Lock function you can lock all the projector s buttons or all buttons except the Power button 1 Press the Menu button highlight the Settings menu and press Enter 2 Select Operation Lock and press the Enter button 3 Select Full Lock to lock all projector buttons or Partial L...

Page 127: ...ojector is mounted upside down from the ceiling Rear to project from behind onto a transparent screen or Rear Ceiling to project from behind onto a transparent screen when the projector is mounted upside down from the ceiling When you select one of the Ceiling projection methods the projector requires a 10 second cool down after you turn it off You need to wait until you hear the projector beep be...

Page 128: ...se for a USB connected computer See page 38 for more information Link 21L This setting is available only if you select Link21L for the USB Type B setting Select Off if you want to use the remote as a wireless mouse for a USB connected computer See page 38 for more information Multi screen Enable this option if you are using the multi screen feature to project from one source one image using multip...

Page 129: ... to each screen Once you assign the number you can select an individual screen by pressing the Num button on the remote control while pressing the number button that corresponds to the screen number 5 Select Image Correction and press Enter 6 Start by adjusting the brightness of Level 1 for two projectors Match the darker projector to the lighter one Press Enter to see the effects of your adjustme...

Page 130: ...130 Fine Tuning the Projector ...

Page 131: ...provide quick and easy access to these projectors from other computers To use the software to manage your projectors first install EMP Monitor as described on page 172 If you plan to create projector groups also install EMP NS Connection Then connect and configure each projector you want to monitor You can connect the projector wirelessly in Access Point mode or over a wired network as described o...

Page 132: ...ould already be connected to your network 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 To close EMP Monitor select Exit from ...

Page 133: ...o register it Follow these steps to automatically search for your projector s To manually register your projector s with EMP Monitor refer to the on screen Operation Guide 1 Open EMP Monitor as described above You see this screen 2 Select Edit New Projector automatic search You see this screen ...

Page 134: ...projectors found on the network are listed as shown below 4 Select the projector you want to add by clicking its name then click the Edit button You see this screen note If the projector is not automatically found your projector may not be connected or configured correctly for the network See page 50 ...

Page 135: ... Monitor screen lets you monitor your projectors using the Status Video Source and Error icons shown below This lets you see which projectors are currently being used from which source or port they are projecting an image and if a problem occurs For detailed status information right click the projector in question and click Property note To delete a projector from the list right click the projecto...

Page 136: ...ons No warnings or problems Warning or problem Monitor Password error No monitor password was entered when the projector was registered or an incorrect password was entered Monitoring disabled Right click the icon and select Monitoring Enabled to begin monitoring the projector Data is currently being updated Network error for example the projector is not connected to the network or power cable is ...

Page 137: ...erature is normal medium The projector s internal temperature is normal high The projector s internal temperature is high high temperature warning The projector s internal temperature is too high internal temperature error The projector is turned off automatically Error status icons Lamp life warning The lamp is nearing the end of its life High temperature warning The projector is getting too hot ...

Page 138: ...t The lamp has reached the end of its life Lamp failure at power on The lamp has reached its end of life or is installed incorrectly High internal temperature error The projector is turned off automatically Internal system error Contact Epson as described on page 168 Fan error Contact Epson as described on page 168 Sensor error Contact Epson as described on page 168 Other error Contact Epson as de...

Page 139: ...er over a button to see a description of its meaning Make sure you ve selected the projector you want to operate with the mouse pointer before clicking one of the buttons note To turn on a projector when it s in standby mode plugged in but not projecting you must have selected Network On as the Standby Mode setting in the projector s menu system see page 128 Control buttons ...

Page 140: ...s click the Refresh button in EMP Monitor To select how often EMP Monitor checks the status of projectors follow the steps below 1 From the Tool menu select Environment Setup You see this screen 2 Enter the desired Update interval and click OK note If you want EMP Monitor to run whenever you start your computer click Register at startup ...

Page 141: ...cation function setting On 3 Enter the IP address and port number of your network s SMTP outgoing mail server 4 Enter the Sender projector mail address 5 Enter up to three e mail addresses to send alerts to in the Recipient mail address boxes 6 Click the Notification event buttons to select the conditions under which an e mail alert will be sent 7 When you re done click the OK button to close the ...

Page 142: ...indicating the problem has been resolved Using a Browser to Monitor the Projector If your projector is connected to a network you can use a standard web browser to monitor and control it 1 Make sure that the projector is set up for your wireless network as described on page 50 Standby Mode in the Extended menu should be set to Network On to monitor the projector in standby mode 2 Open your web bro...

Page 143: ...ing If you didn t set a Web control password in the projector s Network menu click OK If you set a Web control password in the projector s Network menu enter it in the Password box then click OK You see this screen Functions corresponding to remote control buttons Menus ...

Page 144: ...cannot change the following settings using a web browser Pointer in the Settings menu User s Logo in the Extended menu Reset All Reset Air Filter Time or Reset Lamp Hours in the Reset menu Use the controls at the bottom of the screen just as you would the corresponding remote control buttons Choose a source stop the action turn off the picture and sound or turn the projector s power on or off ...

Page 145: ...alified servicer This chapter covers the following Cleaning the lens Cleaning the projector case Cleaning the air filter and vent Replacing the lamp and air filter Transporting 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 yo...

Page 146: ...a soft cloth with lens cleaner and gently wipe the lens Cleaning the Projector 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 caution Do not use wax alcohol benzene paint thinner or other c...

Page 147: ...hing then unplug the power cord 2 Turn the projector upside down 3 To clean the intake vent and filter use a small vacuum cleaner designed for computers and other office equipment If you don t have one gently clean the vent with a soft brush such as an artist s paintbrush 4 If the dirt is difficult to remove or the filter is broken replace the filter as described on page 150 Contact your dealer or...

Page 148: ...38 Follow these steps to replace the lamp and air filter 1 Turn off the projector 2 When the Power light stops flashing unplug the power cord 3 Let the projector cool for at least an hour if it has been on The lamp is extremely hot immediately after use note When you get a replacement lamp for your projector you should replace the filter To check how long the lamp has been in use see page 157 Turn...

Page 149: ...ews holding the lamp in place you can t remove them 6 Hold the lamp as shown and pull it straight out 7 Gently insert the new lamp If it doesn t fit easily make sure it is facing the right way Loosen but don t remove these screws note 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 ...

Page 150: ... 9 Once the lamp is fully inserted tighten its screws 10 Replace the lamp cover then tighten its screw 11 Turn the projector over 12 Slide the air filter out and remove it 13 Slide in the new air filter until it clicks in place 14 Reset the lamp timer as described in the next section ...

Page 151: ... remote control or on the projector s control panel You see the main menu 2 Use the pointer button on the remote control or the arrow buttons on the projector to highlight Reset then press Enter You see this screen 3 Select Reset Lamp Hours and press Enter 4 When you see the prompt select Yes and press Enter 5 When you re finished press Esc or Menu to exit the Menu system ...

Page 152: ... do not have the original packaging use equivalent materials placing plenty of cushioning around the projector When transporting the projector a long distance first place it in a hard shell shipping case then pack it in a firm box with cushioning around the case An optional case is available from Epson see page 13 Close the A V Mute slide lens cover to protect the lens note Epson shall not be liab...

Page 153: ...n t solve yourself The following information is included Using the projector s on screen help system What to do when the projector s status lights flash Solving projector operation problems Solving problems with the image or sound Solving network problems Solving EasyMP problems Solving problems with the remote control Contacting technical support ...

Page 154: ...language Follow these steps to get help 1 Press the blue Help button on the remote control or on the projector You see the Help Menu 2 Use the pointer button on the remote control or the navigational buttons on the projector to highlight menu items 3 Press the Enter button on the remote control or on the projector to select the menu item 4 To exit the help system press the Help button If none of t...

Page 155: ...le for a complete description of the projector s status lights Temperature light Lamp light Power light Status lights Light Status Description Orange The projector is in sleep or standby mode You can unplug it or press the P Power button to turn it on Flashing green The projector is warming up Wait for the image to appear Green The projector is operating normally Flashing orange The projector is c...

Page 156: ... clogged Clean or replace them as described on page 147 If the projector continues to overheat after you clean the air filter the problem may be caused by damage to the cooling fan or temperature sensor Contact Epson for help as described on page 168 Warning Except as specifically explained in this User s Guide do not attempt to service this product yourself Flashing orange It s time to replace th...

Page 157: ...n t turn on If the projector doesn t turn on when you press the PPower button make sure the power cable is connected to the projector and plugged into a working electrical outlet The power cable may be defective Disconnect the cable from the outlet and contact Epson as described on page 168 Check to see if the A V Mute Slide is closed The buttons on the projector don t work If the Operation Lock f...

Page 158: ...temporarily Open the A V Mute Slide if it is closed The attached computer may be in sleep mode or displaying a black screen saver Try pressing a key on the computer If you are projecting from a DVD player or other video source make sure you turn it on and press its Play button You ve connected a computer and see a blue screen with the message No Signal displayed Make sure the cables are connected ...

Page 159: ...d See your computer s documentation or online help for details If you re using Mac OS X 1 Open System Preferences 2 Click Displays 3 Click Detect Displays 4 Make sure the VGA Display or Color LCD dialog box is selected 5 Click the Arrangement or Arrange tab 6 Make sure the Mirror Displays checkbox is selected The message Not Supported is displayed Make sure the correct input signal is selected in ...

Page 160: ...ing presentation files if you created them for a different resolution See your software documentation for specific information The image isn t square but keystone shaped If the top or bottom of the image is broader press the or 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 proje...

Page 161: ...ld 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 You see vertical bands or the image still looks blurry after trying the solutions in the previous section If you re proj...

Page 162: ...aturation ABS Color Temp and Tint settings on the Image menu Try adjusting the Brightness and Contrast settings on the Image menu Check your computer display settings to correct the color balance The projector s lamp may need to be replaced See page 148 for instructions There is no sound or the sound is not loud enough Press the button on the projector or remote control to increase the volume Make...

Page 163: ...system tray lower right corner of the screen Make sure the Mac volume controls are not turned all the way down You may be able to adjust the volume from your menu bar top right corner of the screen or via the volume control function keys If you are using external speakers you need to set the EasyMP Audio Out option to External When this setting is enabled you can t use the buttons on the projector...

Page 164: ... should see a message that the projector is ready to connect If you have to exit a configuration screen restart NS Connection If the projector is configured for Access Point mode and you re using DHCP allow time for your projector to appear It takes the server a little while to pick up the IP address If you ve changed any settings for your projector or network or restarted your computer allow a mi...

Page 165: ...pt If you re using AirPort check the configuration of your network Start the AirPort Admin utility select your base station click Configure and click Show All Settings Click the Network tab If you set up your projector to connect in DHCP mode turn on Distribute IP Addresses and Share a Single IP Address If you re using AirPort and DHCP is turned off on your projector s Access Point mode advanced s...

Page 166: ...the MS Office JPEG converter has been installed Run the Office installer display the Converters and Filters option and install the JPEG filter Also make sure PowerPoint is installed on the computer you re using to build the scenario You can t edit scenario files in EMP SlideMaker after they have been transferred to the USB drive You can only edit scenarios before they are transferred Open the scen...

Page 167: ...ntrol The projector doesn t respond to remote control commands The remote control s batteries may not be installed correctly or may be low on power To change the batteries see page 28 Make sure you are within about 20 feet 6 meters of the projector and within range of the projector s front or back sensor approximately 30 to the left or right and 15 above or below Dim the room lights and turn off a...

Page 168: ...ncluded Epson PrivateLine Support card This is the fastest way of speaking to a live representative and it s free This service is available 6 AM to 6 PM Pacific Time Monday through Friday for the duration of your warranty period You may also speak with a projector support specialist by dialing one of these numbers U S 562 276 4394 6 AM to 6 PM Pacific Time Monday through Friday Canada 905 709 3839...

Page 169: ...ories You can purchase screens carrying cases or other accessories from an Epson authorized reseller To find the nearest reseller call 800 GO EPSON 800 463 7766 Or you can purchase online at www epsonstore com U S sales or www epson ca Canadian sales ...

Page 170: ...170 Solving Problems ...

Page 171: ...software make sure your computer meets these requirements Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4 or Windows XP 802 11g or 802 11b or 802 11a network card or wireless adapter to use EMP NS Connection wirelessly IBM compatible PC with at least a Pentium III 1 2 GHz processor At least 256MB of RAM 512 recommended At least 128MB of free hard disk space XGA 1024 768 or better display adapter and monitor 16 bit col...

Page 172: ...disk space XGA 1024 768 or better display adapter and monitor 16 bit color or higher Installing the Software on a Windows System Follow these steps 1 Insert the EasyMP CD ROM in your computer s CD ROM or DVD drive 2 Click Install then follow the on screen instructions to install your projector software 3 When you see the Virtual Display screen check each display you want to use These correspond to...

Page 173: ...nstallation is complete close the installation window Installing the Software on a Mac Follow these steps to install EMP NS Connection 1 Insert the EasyMP software CD ROM in your drive 2 If necessary double click the Epson CD ROM icon to open its window 3 Double click the Installer for Mac OS X icon 4 Click Install then follow the on screen instructions to install the software 5 When installation ...

Page 174: ...174 Software Installation ...

Page 175: ...ransparent screen or rear ceiling projection as shown To project from overhead you ll need the optional ceiling mounting hardware see page 13 for ordering information You ll also need to select Front Ceiling or Rear Ceiling as the Projection option in the projector s Extended menu to flip the image upside down To project from the rear onto a semi transparent screen select Rear or Rear Ceiling see ...

Page 176: ... square shape You can correct the distortion using the Keystone function in the projector s menu system see page 120 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 If you place the lens lower than the bottom of the screen you ll have to tilt the projector upward if you want to fill the whole ...

Page 177: ...ode 2100 lumens Low Brightness mode Contrast ratio 400 1 Image size 30 to 300 inches Projection distance 3 2 to 39 7 feet 1 0 to 12 1 meters Projection methods Front rear upside down ceiling mount Internal sound system 1 W monaural Optical aspect ratio 4 3 horizontal vertical Zoom ratio 1 1 2 Noise level 35 dB in Low Brightness mode 40 dB in High Brightness mode Keystone correction Automatic manua...

Page 178: ...racted Width 10 7 inches 273 mm Depth 7 6 inches 193 mm Weight 3 7 lb 1 7 kg Electrical Rated frequency 50 60 Hz AC Power supply 100 to 120 VAC 2 7 A 200 to 240 VAC 1 2 A Power consumption Operating 100 to 120 VAC 244 W 200 to 240 VAC 228 W Standby 100 to 120 VAC 3 8 W network off 18 W network on 200 to 240 VAC 5 1 W network off 18 W network on note Lamp life results will vary depending upon mode ...

Page 179: ...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 To project images output from a computer the computer s video card must be set at a refresh rate vertical frequency that s compatible with the projector Some images are automatically resi...

Page 180: ...5 70 75 85 1152 864 1152 864 1152 864 SXGA2 60 SXGA2 75 SXGA2 85 SXGA 60 SXGA 75 SXGA 85 60 75 85 60 75 85 1280 960 1280 960 1280 960 1400 1050 1400 1050 1400 1050 SXGA3 60 SXGA3 75 SXGA3 85 60 75 85 1280 1024 1280 1024 1280 1024 UXGA 60 60 1600 1200 iMAC VGA iMAC SVGA iMAC XGA MAC13 MAC16 MAC19 MAC19 60 MAC21 117 95 75 67 75 75 59 75 640 480 800 600 1024 768 640 480 832 624 1024 768 1024 768 1152...

Page 181: ...al Specifications 181 The image is resized using Epson s SizeWise Technology HDTV 720p HDTV 720p HDTV 1080i HDTV 1080i 60 50 60 50 TV480i TV480i SDTV 480p SDTV 480p 60 50 60 50 Mode Refresh Rate Hz Resolution ...

Page 182: ...182 Technical Specifications ...

Page 183: ...th these precautions could result in sparks or fire Do not insert the plug into an outlet with dust present Insert the plug firmly into the outlet Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles This can cause fire or electric shock Do not place the projector where the cord can be walked on This may result in fraying or damage to the plug Unplug the projector from ...

Page 184: ...r recycling Do not put in the trash Unplug the projector during lightning storms or when it will not be used for extended periods Do not place the projector and or remote control on top of heat producing equipment or in a hot location If you use the projector in a country other than where you purchased it use the correct power cord for that country Do not stand on the projector or place heavy obje...

Page 185: ...light is too bright Certain types of fluorescent lighting are used A strong light source shines into the IR receiver Other equipment that emits infrared energy such as a radiant room heater is in the room These conditions commonly cause problems for most infrared controlled equipment Try the following The remote control s batteries may be low on power replace them Dim the ambient lighting and or t...

Page 186: ...evice Each product marketed is identical to the representative unit tested and found to be compliant with the standards Records maintained continue to reflect the equipment being produced can be expected to be within the variation accepted due to quantity production and testing on a statistical basis as required by 47CFR 2 909 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may ...

Page 187: ...ing antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help WARNING The connection of a non shielded equipment interface cable to this equipment will invalidate the FCC Certification of this device and may cause interf...

Page 188: ...nd quality Epson s liability for replacement of the covered product will not exceed the original retail selling price of the covered product Exchange or replacement products or parts assume the remaining warranty period of the product covered by this limited warranty However each replacement lamp carries the limited 90 day warranty stated above What This Warranty Does Not Cover This warranty does ...

Page 189: ...IENCE OR DAMAGE INCLUDING DIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE EPSON PRODUCT WHETHER RESULTING FROM BREACH OF WARRANTY OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY In Canada warranties include both warranties and conditions Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or...

Page 190: ...190 Notices ...

Page 191: ...g on 32 Blank screen 20 to 21 Blurry image 161 bmp 112 Brightness 177 Brightness setting 117 C Cables illustrations 12 mouse 38 ordering 13 to 14 remote control cable set 13 S video 13 41 VGA to component 36 Camera see Digital camera Capturing image 124 to 125 Carrying case 12 13 152 Ceiling mount 13 175 to 176 Certificate validation 72 Cleaning air filter 147 lens 146 projector case 146 CMYK colo...

Page 192: ...rd for 50 disconnecting 75 entering keyword 75 installing software 171 to 173 problems 164 to 165 projecting wirelessly 47 to 83 using 73 to 83 EMP SlideMaker checking scenarios 107 converting PowerPoint files 99 to 100 creating scenarios 99 to 106 problems 166 to 167 setting up transitions 105 to 106 transferring scenarios to drive 108 to 109 Encryption 55 61 68 to 69 79 to 80 Environmental speci...

Page 193: ...o 151 specifications 178 status light 155 to 156 Lamp timer resetting 151 Language setting 128 154 Laptop computer connecting to 36 to 37 display problems 20 to 21 158 to 159 selecting source 19 29 LEAP authentication 70 to 72 Lens cleaning 146 Lights status 155 to 156 Locking projector 74 Logo saving on projector 124 to 126 M Mac configuring for wireless 55 to 56 65 to 67 display problems 159 Eas...

Page 194: ...see Image png 112 Pointer tool using 34 Positioning image 22 projector 16 to 17 175 to 176 Power button 19 specifications 178 status light 19 155 to 156 PowerPoint files adding slides to a scenario 102 to 104 converting to scenarios 99 to 100 presenting 110 to 111 problems 166 Presentation color mode 32 116 Presentation Mode 85 Presentations computer 25 36 to 39 digital camera 44 97 to 98 room con...

Page 195: ...ching sources 29 troubleshooting 167 Removing wireless card 89 Replacing lamp 148 to 151 Request code password 124 Resetting lamp timer 151 Resetting menu options 115 Resize image 32 Resolution 32 159 177 Rotating the image 95 98 111 S Safety instructions 183 to 184 specifications 179 Saturation setting 117 Scenarios adding movie files 102 to 105 adding sound 102 background color 102 cells 104 con...

Page 196: ...quirements 179 status light 155 to 156 Temperature color 117 Theatre color mode 32 116 Thumbnails scenario 103 Tint setting 117 Tracking adjusting 25 161 to 162 Transitions scenario 105 to 106 Transporting projector 152 Trap IP address 58 Troubleshooting blank screen 20 to 21 158 to 159 cut off image 159 to 160 distorted image 23 to 24 EasyMP problems 166 to 167 image and sound problems 158 to 163...

Page 197: ...quirements 171 resolution setting 160 Wired network 89 to 91 Wireless connecting manually 77 to 78 EAP 70 to 72 EAP TLS 72 LEAP 70 to 72 module 12 network card 48 89 171 PEAP 70 to 72 presentation 47 to 83 problems 164 to 165 security 78 to 80 WEP encryption 68 to 69 WPA security 69 to 70 Wireless mouse 33 38 to 39 WPA security 69 to 70 Z Zoom ratio 177 Zooming image 23 31 ...

Page 198: ...198 Index ...

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Page 200: ...200 Index ...

Page 201: ...tivate menu system Access on screen help Control volume Move cursor on screen Turn off picture and sound Resize image or switch aspect ratio Control panel Zoom ring Focus ring A V Mute slide lever A V Mute slide Remote control receiver Remote control receiver Wireless module Air exhaust vent Lamp cover USB light Front adjustable foot Foot adjust lever Power inlet Security lock port Audio port Type...

Page 202: ...tivate menu system Access on screen help Control volume Move cursor on screen Turn off picture and sound Resize image or switch aspect ratio Control panel Zoom ring Focus ring A V Mute slide lever A V Mute slide Remote control receiver Remote control receiver Wireless module Air exhaust vent Lamp cover USB light Front adjustable foot Foot adjust lever Power inlet Security lock port Audio port Type...

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