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Summary of Contents for 1730W - PowerLite WXGA LCD Projector

Page 1: ...PowerLite 1720 1730W Multimedia Projector User sGuide ...

Page 2: ... 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 alterations to this product or excluding the U S failure...

Page 3: ... 14 Turning the Projector On and Off 15 Turning On the Projector 16 Using the Direct Power On Function 17 Shutting Down the Projector 18 Selecting the Image Source 18 Troubleshooting Display Problems 19 You Can t Project an Image 19 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 th...

Page 4: ...r Presentation 36 Using the Pointer Tool 36 Customizing the Pointer Tool 36 Operating Two or More Projectors with the Remote Control 37 Setting the Projector ID 37 Checking the Projector ID 37 Setting the Remote Control ID 38 3 Connecting to Computers and Other Equipment 39 Connecting to a Computer 40 Connecting to the Video Port 40 Connecting the Cable for Remote Mouse Control 41 Connecting to Vi...

Page 5: ... Multi screen Color Adjustment 65 5 Maintaining the Projector 67 Cleaning the Lens 68 Cleaning the Projector Case 68 Cleaning the Air Filter and Vent 69 Replacing the Lamp and Air Filter 70 Resetting the Lamp Timer 73 Transporting the Projector 74 6 Solving Problems 75 Using On Screen Help 76 Checking Projector Status 76 What To Do When the Lights Flash 77 Viewing Lamp Usage and Other Information ...

Page 6: ...6 A Projector Installation 89 B Technical Specifications 91 C Notices 97 Important Safety Instructions 97 FCC Compliance Statement 100 Index 101 ...

Page 7: ...ters and video sources Easy setup control and security 6 second startup time and Instant Off feature for fast setup and shut down Automatic digital keystone correction 1 2x optical zoom lens for flexible placement and positioning Security features including 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 tempor...

Page 8: ...or up and running if you are connecting to a notebook MacBook PowerBook or iBook computer Built in help system Provides assistance for common problems Available from the Help button on the projector or the remote control See page 76 for details epson com support Download FAQs and e mail your questions to Epson support PrivateLine support If you still need help after checking this User s Guide and ...

Page 9: ...dition 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 overnight delivery See the brochure included with your projector for details To register simply fill out the registration card and mail it to Epson Or y...

Page 10: ...ys use the original packaging or the equivalent when you need to send the projector to another location If you are moving the projector by hand use the carrying case See page 74 for transportation instructions Projector Remote control and 2 AA batteries PDF manual and registration CD ROM Power cable VGA computer cable Audio adapter Carrying case Security sticker USB cable ...

Page 11: ...onents To receive an S video signal you ll need an S video cable One may be provided with your video equipment or you can purchase one from Epson see below To receive a component video signal from a VCR or other video device you ll need an component to VGA video cable You can purchase one from Epson see below ...

Page 12: ...e SwissGear backpack ELPKS62 ELPKS61 ELPKS58 ELPKS63 Universal projector ceiling mount Adjustable suspended ceiling channel kit Suspended false ceiling plate kit Structural round ceiling plate Adjustable extension column 8 to 11 inches ELPMBPJF ELPMBP01 ELPMBP02 ELPMBP03 ELPMBC01 Kensington security lock ELPSL01 Duet portable projector screen 50 inch portable screen 4 3 aspect ratio 60 inch portab...

Page 13: ...puter or video 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 off Selecting the image source Troubleshooting display problems Adjusting the image ...

Page 14: ...ect ratio but the PowerLite 1730W is capable of displaying images as wide as 16 10 Image size increases with distance but can vary depending on how you position the zoom ring and whether you ve adjusted the image with other settings 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 ...

Page 15: ...he image shape For instructions on installing the projector in a permanent location such as a theater or conference room see page 89 Turning the Projector On and Off Make sure your projector and any computer or video equipment are connected as described on page 39 Turn on your connected equipment before starting the projector so it can automatically detect and display the image source If you turn ...

Page 16: ...rojector and the other end into an electrical outlet The P Power light turns orange note You can set the projector to automatically turn off the lamp and enter sleep mode when it has not received any signals or the A V Mute slide remains closed for a period of time This conserves electricity cools the projector and extends the life of the lamp To enable sleep mode see page 64 Power light ...

Page 17: ...l start 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...

Page 18: ...on again make sure the orange PPower light is not flashing then press the PPower button 3 If you extended the adjustable front foot press up on the foot release lever to retract it 4 Close the A V Mute slide Selecting 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 im...

Page 19: ... page 39 Make sure the PPower light is green and not flashing and the A V Mute slide is open If you ve connected more than one computer and or video source you may need to press the Source Search button on the projector s control panel or Search button on the 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 ...

Page 20: ...imultaneously 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 The method for adjusting the settings varies by brand you may need to click a Monitor tab then make sure the external Monitor po...

Page 21: ...Displaying and Adjusting the Image 21 4 Click the Arrangement or Arrange tab 5 Make sure the Mirror Displays checkbox is selected Make sure Mirror Displays is checked ...

Page 22: ...age 49 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 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 of the image by turning ...

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: ...til you are satisfied with the shape of the image Or press the Menu button 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 quality declines for example lines or edges look jagged reduce the sharpness setting See page 53 ...

Page 25: ...trol or the Enter button on the projector This automatically resets the projector s tracking sync resolution and position settings If the Auto button doesn t correct the problem you may need to adjust the tracking or sync using the projector s Signal menu See page 55 for more information note The Auto button works only with computer images projected through the VGA port ...

Page 26: ...26 Displaying and Adjusting the Image ...

Page 27: ...he color mode for various environments page 33 You can also use it as a wireless mouse when projecting from a computer page 35 or as a pointer to highlight your presentation page 36 This chapter covers Using the remote control Controlling the picture and sound Operating your computer with the remote control Highlighting your presentation Operating two or more projectors with the remote control not...

Page 28: ... Install two AA batteries inserting the and ends as shown 4 Close the cover pressing it 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 out If the batteri...

Page 29: ... 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 on each button The Easy...

Page 30: ...nd back on 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 60 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 ...

Page 31: ... button to enlarge the selected area up to 4 magnification 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 proj...

Page 32: ...utput images at a 16 9 aspect ratio set the projector s Aspect setting to 16 9 so they match If the player outputs images at a 4 3 aspect ratio select 4 3 PowerLite 1720 or Normal PowerLite 1730W Note that the projector s native aspect ratio XGA or WXGA depending on the model is narrower than 16 9 Therefore widescreen movies and HDTV broadcasts will display with black bars at the top and bottom wh...

Page 33: ...ion of the image is the same as the projector s changing the Aspect setting 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 This lets you quickly adjust the image for various uses Press the button repeatedly to select from the following settings Game For increased brightness and contrast w...

Page 34: ...oom video S video or composite video only sRGB For matching the color palette of standard sRGB computer displays Blackboard For projecting accurate colors on a green chalkboard adjusts the white point Customized For manual color adjustment See Six Axis Color Adjustment on page 53 ...

Page 35: ... won t have to stand next to the computer to change slides Use the Page 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 button to drag the object When it s where you w...

Page 36: ...ctions 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 the Pointer or Esc button 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...

Page 37: ...ets you control it without affecting the others Setting the Projector ID The projector s default ID is set to Off This lets it respond to commands from any remote control To change the ID follow these steps 1 Press the Menu button on the remote control You see the projector s menu screen 2 Select Extended Projector ID 3 Use the pointer button to highlight the new ID and press Enter to select it 4 ...

Page 38: ...ting the Remote Control ID The remote control s default ID is zero This lets it operate any projector To set it to operate only those projectors with a specific ID follow these steps 1 Press and hold the ID button on the remote control 2 While holding the ID button press the numbered button on the remote control 1 through 9 that corresponds to the ID of the projector s you want to operate Selectin...

Page 39: ...ls you how to connect the projector to a notebook or desktop computer and or to video equipment such as a VCR DVD player or video camera Follow the instructions in this chapter on Connecting to a computer Connecting video equipment Playing sound through the projector ...

Page 40: ...mputer 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 Connect one end of the VGA computer cable to the projector s blue Computer Component Video port and the other end to your computer s monitor port 2 You can connect an optional stereo mini jack audio cable to play sound through the projector see page 47 or connect a ...

Page 41: ...cribed in this chapter using the Computer Component Video port 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 see page 35 for more information The wireless mouse function is supported on systems with a USB port running Windows or Mac OS 1 Locate the USB cab...

Page 42: ... video player has a yellow RCA style video output connector see Connecting a Composite Video Source on page 43 If your video player has an S video connector see Connecting an S Video Source on page 44 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 45 If your video player has an RGB video port either...

Page 43: ...nector on your player and the yellow Video connector on the projector 3 If you want to play sound through the projector see page 47 for instructions on connecting audio cables 4 If you don t need to make any other connections see page 15 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...

Page 44: ...r player and the S Video connector on the projector 3 If you want to play sound through the projector see page 47 for instructions on connecting audio cables 4 If you don t need to make any other connections see page 15 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 the So...

Page 45: ...pter connect it to a standard component video cable as shown below 3 If you want to play sound through the projector see page 47 for instructions on connecting audio cables 4 If you don t need to make any other connections see page 15 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 co...

Page 46: ...through the projector see page 47 for instructions on connecting audio cables 4 If you don t need to make any other connections see page 15 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 the Source Search button on the projector s control panel note Make sure the Input Sig...

Page 47: ...low these steps 1 Locate the appropriate cable and connect it to the Audio jack on the projector For laptop and most desktop computers use a stereo mini jack cable For video equipment 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 your computer or video equipment Audio adapter ...

Page 48: ...48 Connecting to Computers and Other Equipment ...

Page 49: ...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 50: ...e 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 options Some of the options may b...

Page 51: ... 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 how...

Page 52: ...r each source See page 33 for details on each setting You can also change the color mode by pressing the Color Mode button on the remote control To use the Customized color mode see Six Axis Color Adjustment on page 53 Brightness Lightens or darkens the overall image Contrast Adjusts the difference between light and dark areas Color Saturation video only Adjusts the color depth of the image Tint v...

Page 53: ...Improves the depth and detail of dark scenes Only available when Game Theatre or Customized is selected as the Color Mode setting Six Axis Color Adjustment For special projection material such as high quality photographs or artwork you can adjust the hue and saturation for six different color axes 1 Follow the instructions on page 52 to open the Image menu and select Color Mode 2 Press the Enter b...

Page 54: ...o to widescreen format for video images 1 Press the Menu button and select the Signal menu You see a screen similar to one of those below The settings will be different depending on the source you are projecting from 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 image when Computer is selected as the...

Page 55: ...ressive Select On for moving images or Off for still images If you notice video delays during high speed gaming turn this setting off Input Signal 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 ...

Page 56: ...stone distortion when the projector is tilted upward This feature is available only when the projector is set for front projection it is enabled by default Control Panel Lock Lets you disable the buttons on the projector See page 62 for more information Pointer Shape Lets you choose from three alternative pointer shapes See page 36 for more information Brightness Control Lets you select from two l...

Page 57: ...ming keystone correction Using the Projector Security Features To prevent unauthorized use of the projector you can do the following Assign a password this can be disabled for a set period if you want to loan the projector to someone Create an identifying user logo that is displayed at startup and or when the A V Mute button is pressed See page 60 Disable the projector s buttons this is useful for...

Page 58: ...utton on the remote control for about five seconds You see this screen 2 Use the pointer button to set Power On Protect to On Then press Enter 3 Press Esc 4 Select Password and press Enter 5 When you see a message asking if you want to change the password select Yes and press Enter 6 Hold down the Num button on the remote control and use the numeric keypad to enter a four digit password The defaul...

Page 59: ...u see this screen when you plug in and turn on the projector Hold down the Num button on the remote control and use the numeric keypad to 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 a message prompting you to re enter the password If you enter an incorrect password three times ...

Page 60: ...g 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 Capturing the Image Start by displaying the image you want to use from either a computer or video source such as a DVD player Then follow these steps to capture the image and transfer it to the projector 1 Press the Menu button on the remote control highlight the Ex...

Page 61: ...d press Enter 6 Use the arrow buttons to select a zoom factor 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 you see the message Completed press Esc to return to the menu screen ...

Page 62: ...g the Projector s Buttons You can lock all the projector s control panel buttons or all buttons except the PPower button The projector can still be operated using the remote control 1 Press the Menu button highlight the Settings menu and press Enter 2 Select Control Panel Lock and press the Enter button 3 Select Full Lock to lock all projector buttons or Partial Lock to lock all buttons except the...

Page 63: ...ontent that provides it User s Logo Create a custom startup screen as described on page 60 Projection Select Front to project from the front of a screen and right side up Front Ceiling when the projector 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 ...

Page 64: ...rease cooling when you are using the projector above 4900 ft 1500 m Link 21L Enables the projector to work with Link 21L software not supported in all regions Projector ID Lets you selectively operate two or more projectors in the same room using one remote control See page 37 for more information Multi screen Lets you match the color and brightness levels of two or more projectors used in the sam...

Page 65: ...nt Level for two projectors Each adjustment level 1 through 5 displays a screen that lets you adjust the color and brightness at a different level of projector output luminance 4 Adjust the Brightness Correct and Color Correct settings for one projector so that its brightness and color tone match that of the other projector 5 Select the next Adjustment Level for both projectors and adjust the brig...

Page 66: ...66 Fine Tuning the Projector ...

Page 67: ...qualified 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 ...

Page 68: ...r 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 chemical detergents These can damage the case Never spray a liquid of any kind...

Page 69: ... to stop flashing then unplug the power cord 2 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 You can remove the air filter to clean both sides 3 If the dirt is difficult to remove or the filter is broken replace the filter as described on p...

Page 70: ...8 Follow these steps to replace the lamp and air filter 1 Turn off the projector 2 When the PPower 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 79 Turn ...

Page 71: ...ojector 71 4 Remove the lamp cover screw Then slide the lamp cover to the side and lift it off of the projector 5 Loosen the two screws holding the lamp in place you can t remove them Loosen but don t remove these screws ...

Page 72: ...he lamp is fully inserted tighten its screws 10 Replace the lamp cover then tighten its screw 11 Slide out the air filter on the bottom of the projector and remove it 12 Slide in the new air filter until it clicks in place 13 Reset the lamp timer as described in the next section note The lamp s in this product contain mercury Please consult your state and local regulations regarding disposal or re...

Page 73: ...the remote control or on the projector s control panel You see the main menu 2 Use the buttons 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 74: ... use the original packaging material if possible If you 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 12 note Epson shall not be liabl...

Page 75: ...port for problems you can 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 problems with the remote control Contacting technical support ...

Page 76: ...ector 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 the suggestions solve your problem see additional solutions to problems in the following sections Checking Projector Status If your projector isn t working correctly first turn it off wait for it to cool the PPower light...

Page 77: ...Wait for the image to appear Green The projector is operating normally Flashing orange The projector is cooling down You can t turn it back on and you should not unplug it until the light stops flashing and remains orange Red There is a problem with the projector Check the other two lights and the information on page 77 to diagnose the problem Flashing red There is a problem with the fan or temper...

Page 78: ...fter 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 87 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 the lamp See page 70 for instructions If you continue to use the lamp after the replacement warning...

Page 79: ...usage hours on this menu are close to the life span of your lamp Solving Projector Operation Problems The power doesn 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 p...

Page 80: ...been turned off 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 cable...

Page 81: ...n and external monitor port are enabled See your computer s documentation or online help for details If you re using Mac OS X 1 Open System Preferences 2 Click Display or 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 M...

Page 82: ... one of the other compatible video formats listed on page 94 You also may need to modify existing 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 t...

Page 83: ...densation You may need to wait before using the projector after moving it from a cold environment to a warm environment Make sure the projector is facing the screen squarely Adjust the Sharpness setting on the Image menu see page 53 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 trac...

Page 84: ...the Color Mode button to select a different color mode see page 33 Try adjusting the brightness and color settings in the Image menu see page 52 Try changing the Brightness Control in the Settings menu see page 56 For fine art presentations use the six axis color adjustment as described on page 53 for precise control of the hue and saturation Check your computer display settings to correct the col...

Page 85: ... audio connect the cable to your computer s headphone jack or audio out jack Make sure the volume control on your computer is not turned all the way down or muted In Windows you may be able to use the volume control in your Windows system tray lower right corner of the screen On a Mac you may be able to adjust the volume from your menu bar top right corner of the screen or via the volume control f...

Page 86: ...void interference you can also turn off the projector s front or back sensor with the Remote Receiver setting see page 57 but this may limit where you can use the remote control Make sure the projector s sensors have not been turned off with the Remote Receiver setting see page 57 If the projector ID has been set you may need to change the projector or remote control ID See page 37 If any buttons ...

Page 87: ...pport 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 6 AM to 6 PM Pacific Time M...

Page 88: ...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 89: ...ransparent screen or rear ceiling projection as shown To project from overhead you ll need the optional ceiling mounting hardware see page 12 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 90: ... square shape You can correct the distortion using the Keystone function in the projector s menu system see page 56 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 s...

Page 91: ...standard 3000 lumens color light output Low Brightness mode 1900 lumens white light output ISO 21118 standard 1900 lumens color light output Contrast ratio 2000 1 with auto iris Image size 30 to 300 inches Projection distance 1730W 2 0 to 25 7 feet 0 62 to 7 83 meters 1720 2 1 to 27 1 feet 0 65 to 8 26 meters Projection methods Front rear upside down ceiling mount Internal sound system 1 W monaura...

Page 92: ...00 hours High Brightness mode Approx 4000 hours Low Brightness mode Part number V13H010L48 Remote Control Range 20 feet 6 meters Batteries 2 Alkaline AA Dimensions Height 2 8 inches 72 mm feet retracted Width 11 2 inches 284 mm Depth 7 9 inches 202 mm Weight 3 75 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 note Lamp life results will vary...

Page 93: ... to 95 F 5 to 35 C Storage 14 to 140 F 10 to 60 C Humidity non condensing Operating 20 to 80 RH Storage 10 to 90 RH Operating altitude 0 to 7 500 ft 0 to 2 286 m Safety United States FCC 47CFR Part 15B Class B DoC UL60950 1 First Edition Canada ICES 003 Class B CSA C22 2 No 60950 1 CE Marking Directive 2004 108 EC IEC 60950 1 First Edition Pixelworks DNX ICs are used in this projector ...

Page 94: ...ormat XGA or WXGA The frequencies of some computers may not allow images to display correctly see your computer s documentation for details Mode Refresh Rate Hz Resolution VGA EGA 70 640 350 VGA 60 VESA 72 VESA 75 VESA 85 60 72 75 85 640 480 640 480 640 480 640 480 SVGA 56 SVGA 60 SVGA 72 SVGA 75 SVGA 85 56 60 72 75 85 800 600 800 600 800 600 800 600 800 600 XGA 60 XGA 70 XGA 75 XGA 85 60 70 75 85...

Page 95: ...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 870 NTSC NTSC 4 43 PAL N PAL M PAL PAL 60 SECAM 60 60 50 50 60 60 50 HDTV 720p HDTV 720p HDTV 1080i HDTV 1080i 60 50 60 50 TV480i TV480i SDTV 480p SDTV 480p 60 50 60 50 Mod...

Page 96: ...96 Technical Specifications ...

Page 97: ... prevent the screws from loosening or if you use lubricants or oils on the projector the projector case may crack and the projector may fall from its ceiling mount This could cause serious injury to anyone under the mount and could damage the projector When installing or adjusting a ceiling mount do not use adhesives to prevent the screws from loosening and do not use oils or lubricants Do not sta...

Page 98: ...ay and could lead to projector damage Do not store the projector outside the required temperature range of 14 to 140 F 10 to 60 C or in direct sunlight for long periods of time Doing so may cause damage to the case Do not touch the plug during an electrical storm Otherwise you may receive an electric shock Unplug the projector when it will not be used for extended periods Unplug the projector from...

Page 99: ... or damaged by heat near the exhaust vents Do not bring your hands or face close to the vents while projection is in progress Before you move the projector make sure its power is turned off the plug is disconnected from the outlet and all cables are disconnected Never try to remove the lamp immediately after use because it will be extremely hot Before removing the lamp turn off the power and wait ...

Page 100: ...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 101: ...etting 52 C Cables audio adapter 10 illustrations 10 mouse 41 ordering 12 remote control cable set 12 S video 12 44 USB 10 41 VGA to component 10 40 Capturing image 60 to 61 Carrying case 10 74 Ceiling mount 12 89 to 90 Cleaning air filter 69 lens 68 projector case 68 Closed captioning 63 Color correcting 33 to 34 mode 33 to 34 52 multi screen adjustment 65 problems 84 saturation 52 settings 52 to...

Page 102: ...ting 22 to 25 52 to 53 blurry 83 capturing and saving in projector 60 to 61 correcting shape 23 to 24 56 82 fitting on screen 54 81 to 82 height adjusting 22 positioning 55 problems with 80 to 84 projecting on chalkboard 33 to 34 raising 22 selecting source 18 to 19 29 43 to 46 size and projection distance 14 91 turning off using A V Mute 30 zooming 23 31 Image menu 52 to 53 Info menu 79 Input Sig...

Page 103: ...mage Pointer Shape setting 56 Pointer tool using 36 Positioning image 22 projector 14 to 15 89 to 90 Power button 17 specifications 92 status light 17 77 to 78 Presentation color mode 33 Presentations computer 25 40 to 42 room conditions 14 28 tips and training 9 using the pointer tool 36 video 42 to 46 Presenters Online 9 PrivateLine Support 8 Problems color 84 image 80 to 84 no signal 19 80 to 8...

Page 104: ...2 startup screen creating 60 to 61 Screen image See Image Security control panel lock 62 Kensington lock 12 password protection 58 to 60 startup screen 60 to 62 Settings menu 56 to 57 Sharpness setting 53 Signal menu 54 to 55 Six axis color adjustment 53 to 54 Sleep mode 16 64 Sound troubleshooting 85 Source selecting 18 to 19 29 viewing 79 Speaker specifications 91 Specifications brightness 91 di...

Page 105: ...g A V Mute 30 Turning on off projector 15 to 18 U Unpacking projector 10 USB cable 10 41 User button 57 User s Logo menu 60 to 61 V VCR connecting 42 to 46 Video cables 10 12 42 connecting video equipment 42 to 46 display settings viewing 79 formats supported 94 to 95 selecting source 18 to 19 29 43 44 Video Signal setting 55 Volume controlling 31 W Warning lights 77 to 78 Warranty 9 Windows displ...

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