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Solving Problems

his chapter helps you solve problems with your projector, and tells

you how to contact technical support for problems you can’t solve
yourself. The following information is included:

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Using the projector’s on-screen help system

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What to do when the projector’s status lights flash

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Solving projector operation problems

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Solving problems with the image or sound

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Solving network problems

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Solving EasyMP problems

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Solving problems with the remote control

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Contacting technical support

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Summary of Contents for 745c - PowerLite XGA LCD Projector

Page 1: ...Epson PowerLite 737c 745c Multimedia Projector User sGuide Banff Toronto User s Guide book Page 1 Thursday January 20 2005 5 00 PM ...

Page 2: ...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 alterations to this product or ex...

Page 3: ...urning On the Projector 18 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 23 Adjusting the Height of Your Image 23 Focusing and Zooming Your Image 24 Adjusting the Image Shape 24 Correcting Computer Images 26 Shutting Down the Projector 26 Using the Direct Power On Functi...

Page 4: ...ol 36 Customizing the Pointer Tool 36 3 Connecting to Computers Cameras and Other Equipment 37 Connecting to a Computer 38 Connecting to the Computer Port 38 Using the Macintosh Desktop Adapter 39 Connecting the Cable for Remote Mouse Control 40 Connecting to Video Equipment 41 Connecting a Composite Video Source 42 Connecting an S Video Source 43 Connecting a Component Video Source 44 Connecting ...

Page 5: ...xternal Drive 85 Inserting a Memory Card in the Projector 86 Removing a Memory Card 86 Creating a Slideshow on the Fly 87 Displaying the Slideshow 87 Controlling Your Slideshow 87 Changing Timing and Other Settings 88 Presenting Image Files From a Digital Camera 89 Presenting Image Files From an External Drive 90 Creating a Scenario 92 Converting a PowerPoint File to a Scenario 92 Creating a Scena...

Page 6: ...r 122 Registering Your Projectors 123 Monitoring Your Projectors 125 Controlling Your Projectors 127 Using E Mail Alerts 128 Understanding the Notification Messages 131 Using a Browser to Monitor Projectors 132 Using Projector Groups 134 Creating a Group 134 Connecting to a Projector in a Group 137 Exporting a Projector Group 139 Importing a Projector Group 141 8 Maintaining the Projector 143 Clea...

Page 7: ...th the Remote Control 166 Where To Get Help 166 Telephone Support Services 167 A Software Installation 169 Windows System Requirements 169 Macintosh System Requirements 170 Installing the Software on a Windows System 171 Installing the Software on a Macintosh 172 B Projector Installation 173 C Technical Specifications 175 General 175 Projection Lamp 176 Remote Control 176 Dimensions 176 Electrical...

Page 8: ...179 Important Safety Instructions 179 Remote Control Information 181 Declaration of Conformity 182 FCC Compliance Statement 183 Warranty 184 Index 187 Banff Toronto User s Guide book Page 8 Thursday January 20 2005 5 00 PM ...

Page 9: ...remote control to take charge of your presentation from almost anywhere in the room Freeze the action zoom in on part of the picture or use the remote as a pointer You can even use it in place of your computer s mouse to control your computer and change slides in Microsoft PowerPoint EasyManagement With the projector s EasyManagement system you can use a Windows PC to remotely monitor and control ...

Page 10: ...plates clip art and sound clips as well as Presenters Services to use on the road Even more resources and services are available if you register to join the Presenters Club and it s free Quick Setup sheet Gives you the instructions you need to get your projector up and running if you are connecting to a notebook PowerBook or iBook computer or projecting over a wireless network Start Here kit Inclu...

Page 11: ... the warranty brochure included in your Start Here kit 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 overnight delivery See the brochure in your Start...

Page 12: ...for ordering information and page 150 for transportation instructions Additional Components Depending on how you plan to use the projector you may need additional components 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 page 13 Projector Remote control and batteries EasyMP software CD ROM Power cable V...

Page 13: ...7766 or browse our catalog of products at www epson com select the product you are interested in Product Part number Replacement lamp V13H010L32 Air filter replacement set 2 filters V13H134A08 ATA molded hardshell case Samsonite wheeled soft case Notebook projector soft shoulder bag ELPKS42 ELPKS35 S ELPKS43 Universal ceiling mount False ceiling plate Security bracket cabling for gyro lock mounts ...

Page 14: ...e to Buy To purchase online please visit the Epson StoreSM at www epsonstore com U S sales only In Canada please call 800 463 7766 for a reseller referral Banff Toronto User s Guide book Page 14 Thursday January 20 2005 5 00 PM ...

Page 15: ...e 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 Banff Toronto User s Guide book Page 15 Thursday January 20 2005 5 00 PM ...

Page 16: ... 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 projector Make sure the projector is within ...

Page 17: ...o become keystone shaped but you can correct the distortion by pressing the buttons on the projector See page 24 for detailed information about correcting the image shape For instructions on installing the projector in a permanent location such as a theater or conference room see page 173 note After positioning the projector you may want to connect a Kensington MicroSaver anti theft device to the ...

Page 18: ...e source If you turn on the projector first or have multiple pieces of connected equipment you may have to select the image source manually see page 19 Follow these steps to turn on the projector 1 Remove the lens cap 2 Plug one end of the power cable into the projector and the other end into an electrical outlet The Power light comes on note To shut down the projector see page 26 Shutting down th...

Page 19: ... 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 switch between devices connected to the...

Page 20: ...otebook 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 notebook and you can t see your image on t...

Page 21: ...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 Macintosh 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 Displays 2 Make sure the VGA Displ...

Page 22: ...lick the Arrange icon 3 Drag one monitor icon on top of the other If the Arrange option isn t available you may need to select one of the Simulscan resolution settings 1 Click the Monitor icon 2 Select a Simulscan resolution as shown Allow a few seconds for the projector to sync up after making the selection Click here Drag one monitor icon on top of the other Select a Simulscan resolution Click h...

Page 23: ... 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 turning the projector s rear foot Raising...

Page 24: ...angular image by placing the projector directly in front of the center of the screen with the base of the lens level with the bottom of the screen Even if the projector is slightly tilted within a range of 30 up or down for the PowerLite 737c or 15 up or down for the PowerLite 745c the projector has an automatic keystone correction function that detects and corrects vertical keystone distortion It...

Page 25: ...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 becomes uneven decrease the sharpness setting See page 111 Keystone correction note The image will be slightly smaller after adjusting If it ...

Page 26: ...ctor 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 control or projector You see a confirmation message If you don t want to turn it off press any other button note You must be projecting an image for this button to have any effect The Auto button works only with computer images note You can set th...

Page 27: ...ower On function enables faster setup The projector will 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...

Page 28: ...28 Displaying and Adjusting the Image Banff Toronto User s Guide book Page 28 Thursday January 20 2005 5 00 PM ...

Page 29: ...hlight your presentation page 36 You can also use it to adjust the color mode for various environments page 34 or as a wireless mouse when projecting from a computer page 35 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 resources to help you give the most profess...

Page 30: ...rting 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 out If the batteries leak wipe away b...

Page 31: ...een 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 or to use EasyMP to project wirelessly or fr...

Page 32: ...u press the A V Mute button You can also have an image such as a company logo display on the screen see page 117 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 the Freeze button again note This function pauses the image but n...

Page 33: ...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 projector s menu system See pag...

Page 34: ...solution 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 vividness of your image Press the button repeatedly to select from the following six settings sRGB To match the color palette of the sRGB standard for computer displays Blackboard To adjust the white point so that...

Page 35: ...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 button to drag the object When it s where you want it press Enter to release i...

Page 36: ...ction 2 Use the pointer button on the remote control to position the pointer on the screen 3 When 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 Setting menu highlight Pointer Shape and press Enter You can select one o...

Page 37: ...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 Banff Toronto User s Guide book Page 37 Thursday January 20 2005 5 00 PM ...

Page 38: ...able 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 optional stereo mini jack audio cable to play sound through the projector see page 47 or connect a USB cable to use the remote control as a mouse see page 40 note If you connect a Windows based computer to the projector you may see a Ne...

Page 39: ... the Macintosh desktop adapter to connect the VGA cable to your computer This is available from Epson see page 13 1 To use the adapter remove its cover as shown and set its DIP switches according to the resolution you want to use such as 16 inch mode See your Macintosh documentation for instructions 2 Replace the cover and connect the adapter to the VGA cable Then plug the cable with the adapter i...

Page 40: ...0 2 x to 10 3 x or OS 8 6 to OS 9 x 1 Locate the USB cable that came with your projector 2 Connect the square end of the cable to the projector s USB port 3 Connect the flat end of the cable to any available USB port on your notebook or desktop computer 4 If necessary configure your computer to work with an external USB mouse See your computer documentation for details note For details on using th...

Page 41: ...ting an S Video Source on page 43 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 44 If your video player has an RGB video port either a single connector for a VGA style monitor cable or three connectors labeled R G B see Connecting an RGB Video Source on page 45 After connecting video cables you may...

Page 42: ...ctor 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 18 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 Source Search butt...

Page 43: ... 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 18 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 Source Search button on the projecto...

Page 44: ...bles 4 If you don t need to make any other connections see page 18 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 not an RGB video source If...

Page 45: ...you don t need to make any other connections see page 18 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 not a component video source If you ...

Page 46: ... as shown 3 Connect the square end of the cable to your camera or other device Removing the USB Cable If you re using CardPlayer to project your images close the program before you remove the USB cable from the projector 1 Position the cursor over the EJECT button in the upper right corner of the CardPlayer screen 2 Press the Enter button on the remote control to close CardPlayer 3 Disconnect the ...

Page 47: ...ct 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 your computer or video equipment Audi...

Page 48: ... 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 your speakers The projector s internal...

Page 49: ...reen You ll find instructions in this chapter on Starting EasyMP Connecting to the projector in Ad Hoc computer to computer mode or Access Point infrastructure mode Using wireless security options Projecting wirelessly Removing the wireless 802 11G B card Before starting make sure you ve installed EMP NS Connection as described on page 169 for each computer you want to connect to the projector The...

Page 50: ...s the source 3 Insert the Epson 802 11G B card in the card slot with the label facing upward note Only the Epson 802 11G B card is guaranteed to work Other brands may not be compatible caution Be careful to insert the card correctly and never force the card in doing so may damage it The black end of the card protrudes from the slot when the card is fully inserted Always remove the card before tran...

Page 51: ...use Ad Hoc mode also called computer to computer mode or Access Point mode also called infrastructure mode skip to Projecting Wirelessly on page 74 Otherwise continue with the next section note If you see a message asking you to insert a LAN or memory card check to make sure your 802 11G B card is properly inserted Ad Hoc mode Access Point mode Banff Toronto User s Guide book Page 51 Thursday Janu...

Page 52: ...s or adapters Follow the instructions below for the mode you want to use Using Ad Hoc Mode To use Ad Hoc computer to computer mode adjust your projector and wireless card or adapter settings as described in this section Configuring the Projector 1 Switch the projector to EasyMP mode and insert the Epson 802 11G B card see page 50 You see this screen note Make sure you ve installed the NS Connectio...

Page 53: ...ting to it from your computer If you need to rename it highlight the Projector name text box then press Enter The text box turns yellow to indicate you are in input mode Press the pointer button up to select individual letters in alphabetical order or down to select letters in reverse order then press the pointer button to the right to move to the next Easy connect mode note If you want to enter a...

Page 54: ...t 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 77 8 When you re done making these settings highlight the OK button at the top of the screen you can either press the button on the remote control or use the pointer button to highlight it then press Enter Highlight the OK button again and...

Page 55: ...n 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 documentation for your adapter for more informat...

Page 56: ... 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 Banff Toronto User s Guide book Page 56 Thursday January 20 2005 5 00 PM ...

Page 57: ...e the Properties dialog box Now you re ready to connect to the projector See Projecting Wirelessly on page 74 Setting Up Your Macintosh for Ad Hoc Mode Your AirPort software is automatically configured to allow your Macintosh 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 Macintosh me...

Page 58: ...s menu 8 Check to make sure AirPort is 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 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 Select Automatic Select Network Port Configurations then se...

Page 59: ... as described in this section Configuring the Projector 1 Switch the projector to EasyMP and insert the Epson 802 11G B card see page 50 You see this screen 2 To select Config press the Enter button on the remote control 3 Highlight Basic under Wireless LAN and press Enter You see the following screen Accesspoint mode Banff Toronto User s Guide book Page 59 Thursday January 20 2005 5 00 PM ...

Page 60: ...ress 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 6 If you want to create a password for remote access to the projector highlight the Password for WEB control text box and press Enter and enter a password of up to 8 alphanumeric characters When you re done press Enter 7 If y...

Page 61: ...ings highlight the OK button at the top of the screen you can either use the button on the remote control or press to highlight it then press Enter Highlight the OK button again and press Enter to return to the main EasyMP Network Screen Now you re ready to set up your computer for wireless projecting Go to Configuring the Network Settings for Windows below or go to Setting Up Your Macintosh for A...

Page 62: ...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 Properties 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 documentat...

Page 63: ... a Wireless Network 63 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 Banff Toronto User s Guide book Page 63 Thursday January 20 2005 5 00 PM ...

Page 64: ... 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 again and select Properties You see ...

Page 65: ...xample 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 follow any instructions on the scree...

Page 66: ...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 Wirelessly on page 74 Banff Toronto User s Guide book Page 66 Thursday January 20 2005 5 00 PM ...

Page 67: ...s 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 use the administrator s utility softw...

Page 68: ...sh to detect Access Point networks Typically you only need to select your AirPort network name from the AirPort status menu on the Macintosh 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 Banff Toronto User s Guide book Page 68 Th...

Page 69: ...n 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 name start the AirPort Admin utility...

Page 70: ...wing security options when connecting to the projector wirelessly WEP encryption WPA security or LEAP 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 Adding WEP Encryption on page 71 Adding WPA Security on page 72 Adding LEAP Authen...

Page 71: ...on to the right to move to the next character position When done typing your encryption key press Enter Check with your network administrator for directions on entering a key for your network and follow these general guidelines For 128 bit WEP encryption with hexadecimal input enter 26 characters from 0 to 9 and from A to F note Text input for WEP encryption varies with different access points che...

Page 72: ...PA and press Enter 2 Highlight the PSK pre shared key text box and press Enter The text box turns yellow to indicate you are in input mode Press the pointer button up to select individual letters in alphabetical order or down to select letters in reverse order then press the pointer button to the right to move to the next character position When done typing the key press Enter note If you want to ...

Page 73: ...ical order or down to select letters in reverse order then press the pointer button to the right to move to the next character position When done typing the user name press Enter Highlight the Password text box and press Enter The box turns yellow to indicate you are in input mode Press the pointer button up to select individual letters in alphabetical order or down to select letters in reverse or...

Page 74: ...S Connection icon in your Applications folder 3 The first time you start NS Connection you may see a dialog box asking you to select your network Select the IP address for your computer s network card and click OK 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 ...

Page 75: ... t see your projector check the following Make sure your wireless signal is strong enough to establish a connection If you have a Macintosh check the AirPort icon on the Macintosh menu bar For Windows see the documentation for your access point or computer network card Make sure you re trying to connect to the right network In Windows verify that you ve enabled your computer s connection to the ac...

Page 76: ... 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 Restart your computer and start NS Connection again If you still don t s...

Page 77: ...en like this one Type in the four digit number displayed on the EasyMP Network screen and click OK 6 Once the connection is established you see your computer s image transmitted to the screen and a floating control bar on your computer desktop 7 If necessary you can drag the control bar out of the way on your screen 8 When you re done with your presentation click Disconnect on the control bar note...

Page 78: ...nd specifies which ones are in use Lets you access the projector s menu system from an HTML browser window See page 132 for more information Lets you keep the projected image on screen even if the image on your computer changes Turns off the image and sound Lets you zoom in on a part of your image Lets you change the brightness contrast and color mode Lets you switch between the Video and S Video ...

Page 79: ...s like the and buttons on the projector s control panel Contrast Increase or decrease image contrast Color Mode Lets you select from five preset modes to adjust the color and brightness for specific environments sRGB for computer displays Dynamic for presentations in bright rooms Presentation for presentations in dark rooms Theatre for optimizing movie images and Living Room for video games When y...

Page 80: ...connecting over different routers 1 Start NS Connection see page 74 You see this screen 2 Click the Extension button You see this screen note Depending on your network your projector and computer may connect over different routers even if they are in the same room Try this method if you are unable to connect automatically Click here Select this box Banff Toronto User s Guide book Page 80 Thursday ...

Page 81: ...creen 5 Enter the projector s IP address and click Search Click here Enter the IP address and click Search note You can add up to 16 projectors to the list If you add more NS Connection begins to delete projectors from the list starting with the first projector added Banff Toronto User s Guide book Page 81 Thursday January 20 2005 5 00 PM ...

Page 82: ...jector is listed you can select additional projectors and connect to them at the same time 7 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 77 for details about using the floating control bar on your computer desktop This icon indicates search i...

Page 83: ...e only follow these steps 1 Start NS Connection see page 74 You see this screen 2 Select the projector you want to use and click Connect You see this message 3 Click Yes to connect The other user is automatically disconnected and notified about the interruption Select projector Banff Toronto User s Guide book Page 83 Thursday January 20 2005 5 00 PM ...

Page 84: ... Then press the eject button The button pops out 3 Press the eject button again The wireless card partially ejects 4 Pull the card straight out Then press the eject button back in to prevent it from being damaged Click Disconnect caution Never remove the card while the card indicator light is green or when projecting wirelessly You may damage the card or lose data Access light Eject button Banff T...

Page 85: ... the projector and removing it 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 memory card and a card reader on your computer Also make sure you ve installed the EMP SlideMaker sof...

Page 86: ...tor light next to the card slot should be off 2 Press the eject button above the card slot The button pops out 3 Press the button again The memory card is released and you can remove it from the slot in the projector 4 To remove the card from the adapter pull it out as shown note If a digital camera is connected to the projector disconnect it before inserting the memory card The memory card is not...

Page 87: ...ning your images and press Enter 2 From the drop down menu use the pointer to select Play Slideshow and press Enter The images contained in the folder are presented as a slideshow Use the remote control to run the slideshow as described in the next section Controlling Your Slideshow While your slideshow is running use the remote control as follows Press Enter or Page down to display the next slide...

Page 88: ...l other display settings 1 Select the folder containing the images for the slideshow settings you want to change and press Enter 2 From the drop down menu use the pointer to select Options and press Enter You see this screen 3 Use the pointer button to select from the following settings After making a selection press Enter to save the change Continuous Play Determines whether to repeat the display...

Page 89: ...senting Image Files From a Digital Camera This section explains how to project individual image files on your digital camera using EasyMP CardPlayer and a USB cable connection Before you begin make sure there is no memory card in the projector s card slot You cannot have the camera connected while a memory card is inserted neither the camera nor the card will function with EasyMP CardPlayer Follow...

Page 90: ... the remote control then select Exit and press Enter Presenting Image Files From an External Drive This section explains how to project individual image or movie files from an external hard drive or flash memory drive using EasyMP and a USB connection Before you begin make sure there is no memory card in the projector s card slot You cannot have a drive connected while a memory card is inserted ne...

Page 91: ...n the drop down menu When the folder opens you see another folder with your manufacturer s name 7 Position the cursor on the folder and press Enter 8 Select Open Folder You see your image files when the folder opens 9 Position the cursor on the image file you want to project and press Enter 10 Select View Image The image is projected on the screen If you want you can press a side of the pointer bu...

Page 92: ...rPoint file to a scenario Once the scenario is created you can set up transitions as described on page 98 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 transitions are not supported Click OK EMP SlideMaker 2 starts ...

Page 93: ...ight click those cells and select Inactivate 7 Choose Save from the File menu EMP SlideMaker 2 automatically names your scenario SCNnnnn sit where nnnn is an automatically assigned number It also creates a folder for it within your Program Files EMP SlideMaker2 folder However you can choose Save As from the File menu and enter a new scenario name and folder location if you want Once your scenario ...

Page 94: ... 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 Epson Projector EMP SlideMaker2 You see the EMP SlideMaker 2 screen Folders window File window Scenario window File type selection box Thumbnail window Banff Toronto User s Gu...

Page 95: ...o A selection screen appears letting you choose a WAV file After you select the file you want click the arrow button to the right of the option to play it The Background Color appears around images that don t fill the entire screen area Select 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...

Page 96: ...reen to locate the files you want to include in your scenario PowerPoint JPEG bitmap and movie files appear 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 ...

Page 97: ...ording 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 using animation have an EMA ext...

Page 98: ...tomatically 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 selected cell or cells The cell...

Page 99: ...trol 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 transfer your scenario to a memo...

Page 100: ...pen the scenario 2 Click Scenario Option s Scenario Preview The Scenario Preview window displays If the scenario is set to advance automatically see page 99 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 forward your scenario When you re...

Page 101: ... to open the scenario 4 From the Scenario Option s menu choose Send Scenario You see a drive selection window 5 Choose the drive where your card is located and click OK 6 Click OK again to confirm Your scenario is transferred to the card CompactFlash Memory Stick SD Secure Digital SmartMedia MicroDrive MMC Multimedia ATA flash does not require a PC card adapter note You have to save the scenario o...

Page 102: ...ard and insert it in the projector If you want it to run automatically click OK and continue with the following instructions You see the Edit Autorun window 8 To set a scenario to run automatically 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 chec...

Page 103: ...Turn on the projector if it s not already on If your scenario is set to autorun it will start as soon as the projector warms up If your scenario is not set to autorun you need to start it manually Continue with the 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 ...

Page 104: ...instructions Controlling Your Scenario While your scenario is running use the remote control as follows Press Enter or Page down to display the next slide or image or to 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 scenario at any point press the ...

Page 105: ...it Scenario You see thumbnail images of the slides in your scenario 3 To move a slide select the slide you want to move and press Enter From the drop down menu select Move Files A yellow line or I beam appears beside the slide Use the pointer button to move the I beam where you want to insert the slide and press Enter The slide moves to the new position 4 To hide a slide highlight the slide you wa...

Page 106: ...hics bmp Only 24 bit color files can be played 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 2560 1920 png Projection is not possible for images with a resolution in excess of 2560 1920 Movie mpg MPEG2 PS If the movie exceeds a maximum size of 720 576 or is n...

Page 107: ...d 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 Banff Toronto User s Guide book Page 107 Thursday January 20 2005 5 00 PM ...

Page 108: ... 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 arrow 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 be grayed...

Page 109: ...o 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 to reset the Image menu To restore all the ...

Page 110: ...ing in the Image menu You can save a different setting for each source Select from these settings Dynamic For increased brightness in bright rooms the default for non computer display Presentation For computer presentations the default when projecting from a computer with analog video Theatre For optimizing movie images with increased contrast Living Room For increased brightness when playing vide...

Page 111: ...n 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 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 ...

Page 112: ...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 unless you are using a 60 Hz PAL system then select PAL60 ti...

Page 113: ...ates for keystone distortion when the projector is tilted upward This feature is available only when the projector is set for front projection and enabled by default Operation Lock Lets you disable all of the buttons on the projector except the Power button See page 119 for more information Pointer Shape Lets you choose from three alternative pointer shapes See page 36 for more information Brightn...

Page 114: ...o 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 screen will appear requesting the password whenever the projector...

Page 115: ...rd 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 enter the number of hours from 0 to 9999 ...

Page 116: ...abled Starting the Projector with a Password When the password function is enabled you see this screen when you plug in and turn on the projector 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 the message...

Page 117: ...r or video source to the projector and then use it as your startup screen You can also use it as the screen displayed when the projector is not receiving a signal or when you press the A V Mute button The image can be a company logo slogan photograph or any other image you want to use Capturing the Image Start by displaying the image you want to use from either a computer or video source such as a...

Page 118: ...e 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 Choosing When to Display the Image After your image is saved it is automatically set as the startup screen You can also set it to display as the screen you see when there s no signal or when you press the A ...

Page 119: ...r to confirm the setting 5 Press the Menu button to exit Customizing Power and Operation You can use the Extended menu to customize the way the projector displays images enable quick startup turn sleep mode on or off and customize other projector operations Display Use this setting to turn off the display of messages change the background color enable logo display or turn off the startup screen di...

Page 120: ...ing the Power button Enable Sleep Mode if you want to have the projector turn off automatically if it is idle and no signal is received for 30 minutes Standby Mode Select Network ON to enable the projector to be monitored over a network when it is in standby mode the power light is orange Link 21L Enable this setting if you want to be able to control the projector from a USB connected computer Lan...

Page 121: ...to 16 projectors as a group This allows you to 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 171 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 Po...

Page 122: ...nected 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 right click the program icon shown a...

Page 123: ...egister projector You see this screen 3 Click Auto detect to locate projectors currently operating on the network Or click Manual registration and enter the projector s network IP address Click here Click here note If Auto detect fails to find the projector your projector may not be connected or configured correctly for the network See page 52 to configure the projector for a wireless network Banf...

Page 124: ... by clicking its name then clicking the Add button When you re done click Close You see this screen with a list of all registered projectors 5 Click Close Click here note To delete a projector from the list highlight the projector name and click Delete Banff Toronto User s Guide book Page 124 Thursday January 20 2005 5 00 PM ...

Page 125: ...cting an image and if a problem occurs For detailed status information select the projector and click View details note To monitor a projector when it s in standby mode plugged in but not turned on you must select Network ON as the Standby Mode setting in the projector s Extended menu see page 120 Remember that when Standby Mode is set to Network ON the exhaust fan continues to operate after the p...

Page 126: ...off no problems green Projecting problems detected dark Turned off problems detected Network error for example not connected to the network or power cable disconnected You may also see this error if Network OFF is selected in Standby Mode see page 120 Video source icons Computer Component 1 Computer Component 2 S Video Video EasyMP Banff Toronto User s Guide book Page 126 Thursday January 20 2005 ...

Page 127: ...he lamp is nearing the end of its life see page 146 High speed cooling in progress the projector is getting too hot but continues to operate Overheating projection turned off automatically Lamp out or lamp cover open Fan error Sensor error Internal problem 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 setti...

Page 128: ...on Turns the projector off Changes the video signal to the Computer Component 1 port Changes the video signal to the Computer Component 2 port Changes the video signal to the S Video port Changes the video signal to the Video port Switches the display to EasyMP note The projector must be plugged in projecting or in standby mode for you to be able to connect to it To access a projector in standby m...

Page 129: ... screen 4 Select Config in the lower right corner of the screen and press Enter on the remote control 5 When you see the screen below select Mail and press Enter Select Mail Banff Toronto User s Guide book Page 129 Thursday January 20 2005 5 00 PM ...

Page 130: ...dress for the first computer that you want to receive e mail alerts You can enter a maximum of 53 single byte alphanumeric characters Use the pointer button on the remote control to enter letters Press the top of the button to scroll through capital letters and the bottom of the button to scroll through lowercase letters You will also see punctuation marks such as a period and symbols such as When...

Page 131: ...he next section Understanding the Notification Messages If a projector experiences a problem it sends an e mail message to each of the addresses you provided using EMP NetworkManager The message includes Epson Projector in the subject line The body of the message contains The name of the projector The projector s IP address A description of the problem The problem descriptions are similar to the e...

Page 132: ... or Wireless LAN and press Enter You see a screen like this which shows you the IP address 3 If you re connected over a wired network the projector s web screen opens in the browser window as shown below note You can t use your browser to monitor projectors if it is set up to connect via a proxy server If you are using Microsoft Internet Explorer use version 6 0 or later The projector must be plug...

Page 133: ...eded in the main part of the screen These settings correspond to those found in the projector s menu system for details see page 108 5 Use the controls at the bottom of the screen just as you would the corresponding remote control buttons choose a source stop the action control the volume size the image turn off the picture and sound or turn the projector s power on or off For details about the re...

Page 134: ...as a group and all projectors must be part of your wireless network 1 Start NS Connection See page 74 2 Click the Extension button on the EMP NS Connection screen You see this screen 3 Select Use IP connect mode and Use Group List tip Use a static IP address when configuring a projector for the network if you plan to use it in a group If you use DHCP the projector s IP address will change every ti...

Page 135: ...Enter a name for the group in the Connection Group box Then enter the IP address of the projector you want to register in the IP address box note You cannot use the addresses 0 0 0 0 or 255 255 255 255 Banff Toronto User s Guide book Page 135 Thursday January 20 2005 5 00 PM ...

Page 136: ...and 6 for each projector you want to add to the group 8 Click OK to save the projectors as a group When you see a confirmation message click Yes 9 Click Close to close the Advanced screen 10 Click OK to close the Extension screen then close NS Connection note To remove a projector from the group select it from the projector list and click Delete Banff Toronto User s Guide book Page 136 Thursday Ja...

Page 137: ...ect to a projector in a group 1 Start NS Connection See page 74 2 Click the Extension button on the EMP NS Connection screen You see this screen 3 Select Use IP connect mode and Use Group List Select these two boxes Banff Toronto User s Guide book Page 137 Thursday January 20 2005 5 00 PM ...

Page 138: ...up you want to connect to and click OK 5 When you see the next screen click IP connection If the upper left button on the screen says IP connect mode rather than Automatic search mode skip this step Banff Toronto User s Guide book Page 138 Thursday January 20 2005 5 00 PM ...

Page 139: ...want to share group access with multiple users 1 Start NS Connection See page 74 2 Click the Extension button on the EMP NS Connection screen Select the projector Then click Connect note You must export all of the groups in the Connection Group list You can t export individual groups Even if a projector is registered in a group you don t have to use the group to connect to it If your notebook is c...

Page 140: ...this screen 5 Click Export to export a file for all groups in the Connection Group list Select these two boxes note If you haven t created any groups the Export button will be grayed out You must create at least one group before the Export button is active Banff Toronto User s Guide book Page 140 Thursday January 20 2005 5 00 PM ...

Page 141: ... beginning on page 137 Importing a Projector Group You can also import group information as a file to another computer on the wireless network 1 Start NS Connection See page 74 2 Then click the Extension button on the EMP NS Connection screen You see this screen 3 Select Use IP connect mode and Use Group List Select these two boxes Banff Toronto User s Guide book Page 141 Thursday January 20 2005 ...

Page 142: ...ct the file you want to import and click Open The names of all of the groups in the file are added to the Connection Group list on the Advanced screen To connect to the projector from the new computer follow the steps beginning on page 137 Banff Toronto User s Guide book Page 142 Thursday January 20 2005 5 00 PM ...

Page 143: ...ter covers the following Cleaning the lens Cleaning the projector case Cleaning the air filters and vents 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 you severely Do not try to...

Page 144: ... 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 Remove the cap before cleaning caution Do not use wax alcohol benzene thinner or other chemical detergents These ...

Page 145: ... 2 Turn the projector upside down 3 To clean the intake vents use a small vacuum cleaner designed for computers and other office equipment If you don t have one gently clean the vents 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 148 Contact your dealer or call Epson at 800 GO EPSON 800 873 7766...

Page 146: ...d the lamp is burnt out Contact your dealer or call Epson at 800 GO EPSON 800 873 7766 Request part number V13H010L32 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...

Page 147: ...hown 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 warning This product includes a lamp component that contains mercury Hg Please consult your state and local regulations regarding proper disposal and do not put in the trash Banff Toronto User s Guide book Page 147 Thursday January 20 2005 5 ...

Page 148: ...ir filter out and remove it 10 Slide in the new air filter until it clicks in place 11 Insert the two cover tabs then press down on the cover until it snaps into place 12 Reset the lamp timer as described in the next section Banff Toronto User s Guide book Page 148 Thursday January 20 2005 5 00 PM ...

Page 149: ...rojector 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 Lamp Hours Reset and press Enter You see this prompt 4 Select Yes and press Enter 5 When you re finished press Esc or Menu to exit Banff Toronto User s Guide book Page 149 Thursday January 20 2005 5 00 P...

Page 150: ...ave 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 note Epson shall not be liable for any damages incurred during transportation Banff Toronto U...

Page 151: ...rmation 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 Banff Toronto User s Guide book Page 151 Thursday January 20 2005 5 00 PM ...

Page 152: ...ps 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 arrow 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 the suggestions solve your proble...

Page 153: ...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 cooling down You can t turn it back on...

Page 154: ...s described on page 145 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 166 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 146 for instruct...

Page 155: ... 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 166 The buttons on the projector don t work If the Operation Lock function has been enabled you can t use the buttons on the p...

Page 156: ...rarily 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 correctly as described on page 38 Try restart...

Page 157: ...r port are enabled See your computer s documentation or online help for details If you re using Macintosh OS X 1 Open System Preferences 2 Click Displays 3 Make sure the VGA Display or Color LCD dialog box is selected 4 Click the Arrangement or Arrange tab 5 Make sure the Mirror Displays checkbox is selected If you re using Macintosh OS 8 6 to 9 x 1 From the Apple menu select Control Panels then c...

Page 158: ...ntrol to cancel the E Zoom function Make sure your computer s resolution setting is correct Ideally it should be 1024 768 to match the projector s native resolution If this option isn t available select one of the other compatible video formats listed on page 177 Windows Right click the desktop select Properties click the Settings tab and select a different resolution Macintosh OS X Open System Pr...

Page 159: ... is displayed simultaneously on your notebook computer and the projector turn off the notebook s LCD display Make sure the correct input signal is selected in the Signal menu see page 112 The image is blurry There may be dirt or smears on the lens Clean the lens as described on page 144 Adjust the focus using the focus ring see page 24 Make sure the lens is not fogged by condensation You may need ...

Page 160: ...il such as a pattern to appear as your desktop background or try projecting black text on a white background 2 Adjust the Tracking to eliminate vertical bands 3 Adjust the Sync setting to increase the image sharpness The image is too light or dark or colors are incorrect If you re displaying a computer image use the Color Mode option in the projector s Image menu to adjust the color see page 110 I...

Page 161: ...correctly as described on page 47 If your presentation includes computer audio make sure the volume control on your computer is not turned all the way down or muted If you re using the audio cable make sure it is securely connected to both the projector and your computer s headphone jack or audio out jack Make sure the Windows volume controls on your computer are not turned all the way down or set...

Page 162: ...onnection or the program will not be able to detect the projector Restart your computer Make sure your projector and computer are configured correctly see page 52 Ad Hoc mode or page 59 Access Point mode Make sure that you have sufficient wireless signal strength above 50 percent On a Macintosh check the AirPort icon on the Macintosh menu bar In Windows see the documentation for your computer s wi...

Page 163: ... point or base station The last segment of the projector s IP address should be close but not identical to the last segment of the IP address of the access point or base station If you re not using DHCP check your projector s Gateway address on the projector s Access Point mode advanced settings screen It should be identical to the IP address for your access point or AirPort base station If you re...

Page 164: ...Solving EasyMP Problems An image displayed with EasyMP appears distorted Because of their resolution some JPEG images cannot be displayed correctly Some JPEG files from digital cameras cannot be previewed Files with a high compression ratio may appear blurry In EMP SlideMaker 2 PowerPoint files don t appear in the file window EMP SlideMaker 2 does not support PowerPoint 95 or 97 Files created in t...

Page 165: ...menu If this happens close and restart EMP SlideMaker 2 Make sure your card is inserted before you select Send Scenario You can t play your movies on the projector The projector only supports MPEG2 files It does not support MPEG1 files Movie files included in a PowerPoint presentation can t be played back in a scenario EasyMP is unable to see the image files on your camera or external drive Make s...

Page 166: ...luorescent lights may affect the projector s infrared receivers Also turn off any nearby equipment that emits infrared energy such as a radiant room heater Where To Get Help Epson provides technical assistance through electronic support services 24 hours a day as listed in the following table Service Access World Wide Web From the Internet you can reach Epson s product support page at http support...

Page 167: ...through Friday Toll or long distance charges may apply Before you call please have the following information ready Product name Epson PowerLite 737c 745c Product serial number located on the bottom of the projector Computer configuration Description of the problem You can purchase screens carrying cases or other accessories from an Epson authorized reseller For product information and to find the ...

Page 168: ...168 Solving Problems Banff Toronto User s Guide book Page 168 Thursday January 20 2005 5 00 PM ...

Page 169: ...ements Before you install the software make sure your computer meets these requirements Microsoft Windows 98 2000 Me or XP 802 11g or 802 11b network card or wireless adapter to use EMP NS Connection IBM compatible PC with at least a Pentium III 700 MHz processor At least 256MB of RAM At least 128MB of free hard disk space SVGA 800 600 or better display adapter and monitor XGA or 1024 768 recommen...

Page 170: ...OS X 10 2 4 or later AirPort 802 11b or AirPort Extreme 802 11g wireless network interface Power Macintosh series iMac PowerBook or iBook series At least 256MB of RAM At least 128MB of free hard disk space SVGA 800 600 or better display adapter and monitor XGA or 1024 768 recommended Banff Toronto User s Guide book Page 170 Thursday January 20 2005 5 00 PM ...

Page 171: ...ou see this screen 2 Click Install then follow the on screen instructions to install your projector software If you see a message that the Epson GDI Monitor Driver has not passed Windows Logo testing click Continue Anyway 3 When installation is complete close the installation window Banff Toronto User s Guide book Page 171 Thursday January 20 2005 5 00 PM ...

Page 172: ... 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 You see this screen 4 Click Install then follow the on screen instructions to install the software 5 When installation is complete close the installation window Banff Toronto User s Guide book Page 172 Thursday January 20 2005 5 00 PM ...

Page 173: ...jection 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 of 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 120 Front projection Rear projec...

Page 174: ...tortion using the Keystone function in the projector s menu system see page 113 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 screen with the image Banff Toronto U...

Page 175: ...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 36 dB Low Brightness mode Keystone correction Automatic manual adjustment capability 30 for the 737c or 15 for the...

Page 176: ...Dimensions Height 2 7 inches 70 mm feet retracted Width 10 9 inches 276 mm Depth 7 6 inches 193 mm Weight 3 9 lb 1 8 kg Electrical Rated frequency 50 60 Hz AC Power supply 100 to 120 VAC 2 7 A 200 to 240 VAC 1 1 A Power consumption Operating 240 W Environmental Temperature Operating 41 to 95 F 5 to 35 C Storage 14 to 140 F 10 to 60 C Humidity non condensing Operating 20 to 80 RH Storage 10 to 90 R...

Page 177: ...t 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 resized to display in the projector s native format XGA 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 3...

Page 178: ...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 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 4...

Page 179: ...t contact an electrician to replace it Do not hold the plug with wet hands Take the following precautions for the plug Failure to comply with 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 s...

Page 180: ...g Please consult your state and local regulations regarding proper disposal and 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 cor...

Page 181: ...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 turn off any fluorescent lights Close ...

Page 182: ...tical 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 not cause harmful interference and ...

Page 183: ...etween 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 interference levels which exceed the limits...

Page 184: ...d and 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 do...

Page 185: ...ABLE FOR ANY LOSS INCONVENIENCE 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 ...

Page 186: ...186 Notices Banff Toronto User s Guide book Page 186 Thursday January 20 2005 5 00 PM ...

Page 187: ...g on 34 Blank screen 20 to 22 Blurry image 159 bmp 106 Brightness 175 Brightness setting 111 Browser monitoring projectors with 132 to 133 C Cables illustrations 12 mouse 40 ordering 13 remote control cable set 13 S video 13 43 VGA to component 38 Camera see Digital camera Capturing image 117 to 118 CardPlayer 87 to 91 103 to 106 Carrying case 12 13 150 Ceiling mount 13 173 to 174 Cleaning air fil...

Page 188: ...NS Connection configuring projector for 59 to 74 creating password for 54 60 disconnecting 77 encrypting presentation 77 entering keyword 77 installing software 169 to 172 problems 162 to 164 projecting wirelessly 49 to 83 switching between users 83 using 74 to 83 EMP SlideMaker checking scenarios 100 converting PowerPoint files 92 to 93 creating scenarios 92 to 99 problems 164 to 165 setting up t...

Page 189: ...vice 13 17 Keystone correction 24 to 25 113 159 175 Keyword 54 60 77 L Lamp number of hours used 155 ordering 13 replacing 146 to 149 specifications 176 status light 153 to 154 Lamp timer resetting 149 Language setting 120 152 Laptop computer connecting to 38 to 39 display problems 20 to 22 156 to 157 selecting source 19 31 LEAP authentication 73 Lens cleaning 144 Lights status 153 to 154 Living R...

Page 190: ... Picture see Image png 106 Pointer tool using 36 Positioning image 23 projector 16 to 17 173 to 174 Power button 19 specifications 176 status light 19 153 to 154 PowerPoint files adding slides to a scenario 96 to 97 converting to scenarios 92 to 93 presenting 103 to 104 problems 164 to 165 Presentation color mode 110 Presentations computer 26 38 to 40 digital camera 46 89 to 90 room conditions 16 ...

Page 191: ... specifications 176 switching sources 31 troubleshooting 166 Removing memory card 86 wireless card 84 Replacing lamp 146 to 149 Request code password 116 Resetting lamp timer 149 Resetting menu options 109 Resize image 34 Resolution 34 158 175 Rotating the image 88 90 91 104 S Safety instructions 179 to 180 specifications 177 Scenarios adding movie files 96 to 98 adding sound 95 background color 9...

Page 192: ...Synchronization adjusting 26 160 T Technical support 10 166 to 167 Temperature requirements 176 status light 153 to 154 Theatre color mode 110 Thumbnails scenario 96 Tracking adjusting 26 160 Transitions scenario 98 to 99 Transporting projector 150 Trap IP address 61 Troubleshooting blank screen 20 to 22 156 to 157 cut off image 158 distorted image 24 to 25 EasyMP problems 164 to 165 image and sou...

Page 193: ... 57 62 to 66 Wireless connecting manually 80 to 82 e mail alerts 128 to 131 LEAP authentication 73 network card 50 84 169 presentation 49 to 83 problems 162 to 164 projector groups 134 to 142 WEP encryption 71 to 72 WPA security 72 Wireless mouse 35 40 WPA 72 Z Zoom ratio 175 Zooming image 24 33 Banff Toronto User s Guide book Page 193 Thursday January 20 2005 5 00 PM ...

Page 194: ...194 Index Banff Toronto User s Guide book Page 194 Thursday January 20 2005 5 00 PM ...

Page 195: ... port S Video port Computer Component Video port Turn projector on and off Optimize computer images Stop action Switch between equipment connected to projector ports Activate on screen pointer Enter left mouse button Change slides in PowerPoint Enlarge section of image Esc right mouse button Activate numeric keypad Select color mode Activate menu system Access on screen help Control volume Move cu...

Page 196: ... port S Video port Computer Component Video port Turn projector on and off Optimize computer images Stop action Switch between equipment connected to projector ports Activate on screen pointer Enter left mouse button Change slides in PowerPoint Enlarge section of image Esc right mouse button Activate numeric keypad Select color mode Activate menu system Access on screen help Control volume Move cu...

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