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Contents

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Using Your Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Getting More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Registration and Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Unpacking the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Additional Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Displaying and Adjusting the Image

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Positioning the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Projecting the Image. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Turning on the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Selecting the Image Source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Troubleshooting Display Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

You Can’t Project an Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
The Projector and Laptop Don’t Display

the Same Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Adjusting the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Focusing and Zooming Your Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Adjusting the Height of Your Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Adjusting the Image Shape. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Correcting Computer Images. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Shutting Down the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Using the Remote Control

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Activating and Using the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Using the Navigation Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Replacing the Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Summary of Contents for 7850p - PowerLite XGA LCD Projector

Page 1: ...EPSON PowerLite 7850p Multimedia Projector User sGuide ...

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

Page 3: ...the Projector 18 Selecting the Image Source 20 Troubleshooting Display Problems 21 You Can t Project an Image 21 The Projector and Laptop Don t Display the Same Image 21 Adjusting the Image 24 Focusing and Zooming Your Image 24 Adjusting the Height of Your Image 25 Adjusting the Image Shape 26 Correcting Computer Images 28 Shutting Down the Projector 29 2 Using the Remote Control 31 Activating and...

Page 4: ...ew Surface 44 Operating Your Computer with the Remote Control 44 Enabling Password Protection 45 Starting the Projector with a Password 47 3 Connecting to Computers Cameras and Other Equipment 49 Connecting to a Computer 50 Connecting to the Computer Port 51 Connecting to the BNC Connectors 53 Connecting to the DVI Port 54 Using the Macintosh Desktop Adapter 55 Connecting the Cable for Remote Mous...

Page 5: ...Removing the Wireless 802 11b Card 99 5 Presenting from a Memory Card or Digital Camera 101 Creating a Scenario 102 Converting a PowerPoint File to a Scenario 102 Creating a Scenario from Scratch 104 Transferring Your Scenario to a Memory Card 111 Inserting the Memory Card in the Projector 113 Removing the Card 114 Presenting Scenarios 115 Controlling Your Presentation 116 Editing Your Scenario on...

Page 6: ...ng Multiple Projectors 135 Setting the Projector ID 135 Changing the Remote Control ID 136 Customizing Projector Features 137 Image Setup Options 137 Remote Monitoring Setup Options 138 Miscellaneous Setup Options 139 7 Managing Projectors 141 Connecting and Configuring the Projector on a Wired Network 142 Using EMP Monitor 144 Opening and Closing EMP Monitor 144 Registering a Projector 145 Monito...

Page 7: ...Filters and Vents 169 Replacing the Lamp and Air Filters 170 Resetting the Lamp Timer 173 Transporting the Projector 174 9 Solving Problems 175 Using On Screen Help 176 Checking Projector Status 177 What To Do When the Lights Flash 177 Viewing Lamp Usage and Other Information 179 Solving Problems with the Image or Sound 180 Solving EasyManagement Problems 186 Solving Problems with the Remote Contr...

Page 8: ...re on a Windows System 195 Installing the Software on a Macintosh 196 B Projector Installation 199 Installation Guidelines 199 C Technical Specifications 201 D Notices 207 Important Safety Instructions 207 Remote Control Information 209 Declaration of Conformity 210 FCC Compliance Statement 211 Warranty 212 Index 215 ...

Page 9: ...inst blackboards and colored walls without loss of image color regardless of ambient lighting If space is limited you can project against a surface less than two and one half feet away Complete control Use the remote control to take charge of your presentation Freeze the action zoom in on part of the picture or display a picture in picture video Use the remote as a pointer or to draw on the screen...

Page 10: ... 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 laptop PowerBook or iBook computer Start Here kit Includes this User s Guide your Quick Setup sheet warranty brochures and EPSON PrivateLine Support card Keep the folder with your projector at all times Built in h...

Page 11: ...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 Here kit for details To register simply fill out the registration card included in your Start Here kit and mail it to EPSON Or ...

Page 12: ...oving the projector by hand use a carrying case either an EPSON case or something similar such as a laptop case See page 14 for ordering information and page 174 for transportation instructions note You won t need all these components your configuration will determine which ones you need Projector Remote control and batteries Projector software CD ROM Power cable VGA computer cable RCA style audio...

Page 13: ...eo equipment or you can purchase one from EPSON see page 14 To receive a component video signal from a VCR or other video device you ll need a component video cable Some older PowerBooks and Macintosh desktop models may need the Macintosh desktop adapter set shown on page 55 available from EPSON see page 14 Older iMac systems may need a special adapter to provide a VGA output port see your compute...

Page 14: ...Suspension adapter False ceiling plate ELPMB40 ELPMBAPL ELPMBFCP Middle Throw Zoom Lens Long Throw Zoom Lens V12H004M03 V12H004L05 Kensington security lock ELPSL01 Projection screens 50 inch portable screen 60 inch portable pop up screen 80 inch portable pop up screen ELPSC06 ELPSC07 ELPSC08 Macintosh adapter set includes monitor adapter and desktop adapter ELPAP01 Remote control cable set V12H005...

Page 15: ...m a computer 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 selecting the image source Troubleshooting display problems Adjusting the image Turning off the projector ...

Page 16: ...elp you determine placement Image size increases with distance but can vary depending on how you position the zoom ring and whether you ve adjusted the image with other settings 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 loose papers that co...

Page 17: ...s the image to become keystone shaped but you can correct the distortion by pressing the Sync buttons on the projector See page 26 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 Appendix B note After positioning the projector you may want to connect a Kensington MicroSaver anti ...

Page 18: ...etect and display the image 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 20 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 a grounded electrical outlet 3 Wait until the Ppower light stops flashing and tu...

Page 19: ...r light flashes green as the projector warms up and an image begins to appear When the Ppower light stops flashing and remains green in about 40 seconds the projector is ready for use 5 If you ve connected a Windows based computer to the projector you may see a New Hardware Wizard saying your computer has found a plug and play monitor if so click Cancel Turn on remote Power button warning Never lo...

Page 20: ...ed to the Video S Video and BNC ports The remote control has six Source buttons Use them to switch between equipment connected to the port identified on each button or select EasyMP to project wirelessly or from a memory card Note that the Computer and BNC ports can be set up to use different input signals for example Analog RGB or RGB Video so if you have equipment connected to one of these ports...

Page 21: ...e button If you re using a PC laptop press the function key on your keyboard that lets you display on an external monitor It may be labelled 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 Laptop Don t Display the Same Image If you re projecting from a laptop and you...

Page 22: ...d you may need to click a Monitor tab then make sure the external Monitor port is set as your primary display and or enabled See your computer s documentation or online help for details If you re using 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...

Page 23: ...ck Monitors or Monitors and Sound 2 Click 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 ...

Page 24: ... to fine tune the image and or sound see Chapter 4 Focusing and Zooming Your Image Use the focus ring on the projector to sharpen the image Use the zoom ring on the projector to reduce or enlarge the image Move the tab toward the W to increase the size and toward the T to decrease it If the image still isn t large enough you may need to move the projector farther away from the screen You can also ...

Page 25: ...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 feet Raising the projector causes the image to distort or keystone but you can manually correct the shape as described in the next section Projector re...

Page 26: ...e image to be corrected During this time a vertical keystone correction gauge appears on the screen If your image is still distorted you can correct it using either of these methods If the image has two parallel sides but is wider on one side top bottom left or right you can correct it using the Keystone keys on the projector s control panel or the projector s Keystone menu see Using Keystone Corr...

Page 27: ...on on the remote control select the Setting menu and press Enter From the Setting menu select H V Keystone in the Keystone menu and press Enter Select V Keystone for vertical keystone distortion or H Keystone for horizontal keystone distortion and press Enter Use the pointer button on the remote control to adjust the keystone setting as needed note The image will be slightly shorter after adjustin...

Page 28: ... settings If vertical bands appear in the projected image and the Auto button doesn t correct the problem hold down the Shift button on the projector s control panel while pressing either the Tracking or the Tracking button If the image appears fuzzy or flickers and the Auto button doesn t correct the problem hold down the Shift button while pressing either the Sync or Sync button note You must be...

Page 29: ... again wait until the orange light stops flashing Then press the Power button 4 If you extended the adjustable front foot press up on the blue foot release lever to retract it 5 Replace the lens cap and unplug the power cord 6 If you re using a remote control set its ON OFF switch to OFF note When the projector has not received any input signals for 30 minutes it automatically turns off the projec...

Page 30: ...30 Displaying and Adjusting the Image ...

Page 31: ...t to make automatic color corrections that let you project images onto any surface page 43 or as a wireless mouse when projecting from a computer page 44 Finally you can use it to prevent unauthorized use of your projector by assigning the projector a password This chapter covers Activating and using the remote control Controlling the picture and sound Highlighting your presentation Projecting ima...

Page 32: ...ps Point the remote control either at the front or back of the projector or at the screen Stand within 30 feet of the projector If you want to operate the projector from a greater distance a remote control cable set is available see page 14 When presenting in a darkened room press the light button to make the buttons on the remote light up temporarily Avoid using the remote under bright fluorescen...

Page 33: ...ils on using the buttons to control specific features see the following sections to highlight your presentation see page 41 to use the remote control in place of your computer s mouse see page 44 to navigate the projector s menu system see page 124 to create your own startup screen see page 132 to use the remote to control more than one projector see page 135 to use the projector s help system see...

Page 34: ...bed below 1 Turn the remote control over 2 Press down on the ridges at one end of the battery cover as you slide the cover off 3 Install two AA batteries inserting the flat negative ends in first 4 Slide the cover back in place caution When replacing batteries take the following precautions Replace the batteries as soon as they run out If the batteries leak wipe away battery fluid with a soft clot...

Page 35: ...to switch between equipment connected to the Video S Video and BNC ports On the remote control there are six Source buttons Use them to switch between equipment connected to the port identified on each button or to use EasyMP to project wirelessly or from a memory card Note that the Computer and BNC ports can be set up to use different input signals for example Analog RGB or RGB Video so if you ha...

Page 36: ...gnal is out of range the preview window for that source appears blank 2 Press one of the Source buttons on the remote control to switch to the desired source and press Enter to change the source and exit the screen Or press ESC to exit the preview screen without switching sources Preview button note Movies are displayed as still images on the preview screen Computer Analog RGB BNC Video S Video DV...

Page 37: ...jector to adjust the shape 7 Repeat steps 5 and 6 as needed to adjust any remaining corners 8 When done press the ESC button on the remote control or projector s control panel to exit the menu system If Quick Corner remains selected in the Keystone menu the Quick Corner screen appears whenever you press the projector s Keystone buttons You can then follow steps 5 through 8 above to correct the sha...

Page 38: ...een To turn off the picture press the A V Mute button The screen goes dark To turn the image back on press the button again You can also have an image such as a company logo display on the screen whenever you press the A V Mute button see page 132 Stopping Action You can use the remote control to stop the action in your video or computer image Press the Freeze button to stop the action and keep th...

Page 39: ...d to the DVI Computer or BNC port s you can open up a smaller picture in picture window on the screen This window can display video from equipment connected to either the Video or S Video port Setting Up the P in P Image Before starting make sure the computer or video equipment for your main image is connected to the DVI Computer or BNC port s and the video equipment for the P in P window is conne...

Page 40: ...arge it 3 Once the window is located and sized the way you want it press the Enter button your video continues playing on the screen 4 When you re finished viewing the Picture in Picture press the P in P or pointer button again The window disappears Controlling the Volume To change the volume press the or side of the Volume button If necessary you can adjust the tone using the projector s menu sys...

Page 41: ... button to select the desired style Three preset options are available but you can customize the look of each one see page 42 2 Use the pointer button on the remote control to position the pointer on the screen 3 To draw a straight line place the pointer where you want the line to begin and press Enter Move the pointer to where you want the line to end and press Enter again 4 To draw a curved line...

Page 42: ...ges the color of the line you can draw using the pointer Width Changes the line width 3 You can also change the Pointer Speed setting to adjust how fast the pointer tool moves across the screen 4 When done press ESC until you exit from the menu system Set Set Video Video Audio Audio Setting Setting User s Logo User s Logo Advanced1 Advanced1 Color Mode Color Mode Pointer Line1 Pointer Line1 Color ...

Page 43: ...er the remote control or the projector s control panel while projecting an image Wall Shot s status appears in the upper right corner of your screen Then you see a sequence of colors flash for approximately five seconds while the sensor measures the conditions of the projection surface and adjusts the image When you turn the projector off the projector stores the correction values obtained by the ...

Page 44: ...e status screen You see a sequence of colors flash for about five seconds as the projector adjusts the color correction values for the new projection surface Operating Your Computer with the Remote Control If you ve connected a computer to the projector with a USB cable as described on page 56 you can use the remote control in place of your computer s mouse This gives you more flexibility when del...

Page 45: ...ession the projector s operation is locked and the power cord must be disconnected and reinserted to redisplay the password screen If an incorrect password is entered nine times in succession the user must contact the dealer to unlock the projector The default setting for the Password Protect function is off Follow these steps to turn password protection on 1 Press the Freeze button on the remote ...

Page 46: ...ghts the numeric keypad is activated 6 Use the numeric keypad to enter a four digit password The default setting is 0000 7 When you see a confirmation message reenter the password Then press the Menu button to exit the screen 8 Press the Num button on the remote control to deactivate the numeric keypad Security Security Set Set ON ON OFF OFF Password Password Security Lock Security Lock caution If...

Page 47: ...or 1 Press the Num button on the remote control to activate the numeric keypad 2 Enter the four digit password 3 Press the Num button to deactivate the numeric keypad The Security Lock Release screen closes and projection begins Security Lock Release Security Lock Release Enter the password Enter the password 0 9 Enter 0 9 Enter Power OFF Power OFF ...

Page 48: ...48 Using the Remote Control ...

Page 49: ...p or dekstop computer or to video equipment such as a VCR or DVD player You can also connect the projector to a digital camera video camera external speakers or an external monitor Follow the instructions in this chapter on Connecting to a computer Connecting an external monitor Connecting video equipment Connecting to a digital camera Playing sound through the projector ...

Page 50: ... page 54 After connecting to the computer you may also want to connect a USB cable so you can use the remote control as a mouse see page 56 connect a monitor to the projector so you can view your presentation close up as well as on screen not necessary if you re using a laptop see page 57 connect an audio cable to play computer audio see page 65 note If you connect a Windows based computer to the ...

Page 51: ...be a mini D sub 15 pin port using the optional BNC VGA component video cable if your computer provides video output through BNC connectors see page 14 2 If you re using the VGA computer cable connect one end to the projector s Computer port and the other end to your computer s monitor port Then go to step 4 caution Don t try to force a connector to fit a port with a different shape or number of pi...

Page 52: ...able to use the remote control as a mouse see page 56 5 When you ve finished making any connections see Chapter 1 for instructions on turning on the projector and adjusting the image Once the projector is turned on be sure to Enter the projector s Setting menu then make sure Computer Input is set to Analog RGB See page 137 After exiting the menu system press the remote control s Comp1 button or re...

Page 53: ...ter 4 Optionally you can connect an external monitor see page 57 play sound through the projector see page 65 or connect a USB cable to use the remote control as a mouse see page 56 5 When you ve finished making all necessary connections see Chapter 1 for instructions on turning on the projector and adjusting the image Once the projector is turned on be sure to Enter the projector s Setting menu t...

Page 54: ...or see page 57 play sound through the projector see page 65 or connect a USB cable to use the remote control as a mouse see page 56 5 When you ve finished making any connections see Chapter 1 for instructions on turning on the projector and adjusting the image Once the projector is turned on press the DVI button on the remote control or press the Computer DVI button on the projector s control pane...

Page 55: ...ter 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 into the video port on your ...

Page 56: ...our 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 laptop or desktop computer 4 In the projector s menu system set the COM Port setting in the Advanced 2 menu to USB See the instructions beginning on page 124 to use the menu system 5 If necessary configure your computer to work with an external USB m...

Page 57: ...al monitor connect it to the projector s Monitor Out port as shown Follow these guidelines to view images on the monitor The monitor displays the currently selected computer source Press the Preview button on the remote control if you want to display all the active sources at the same time see page 36 You can also view images on the monitor while the projector is in Standby mode if you ve set Netw...

Page 58: ...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 61 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 62 After connecting any video cables you may also want to connect a monitor to the...

Page 59: ...ou want to play sound through the projector see page 65 for instructions on connecting an audio cable 4 If you don t need to make any other connections see Chapter 1 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 Video button on the remote control or press the Video BNC button on the pr...

Page 60: ...e projector 3 If you want to play sound through the projector see page 65 for instructions on connecting an audio cable 4 If you don t need to make any other connections see Chapter 1 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 S Video button on the remote control or press the Video ...

Page 61: ...layer to the corresponding connectors on the projector 3 If you want to play sound through the projector see page 65 for instructions on connecting an audio cable 4 If you don t need to make any other connections see Chapter 1 for instructions on turning on the projector and adjusting the image Once the projector is turned on do the following Enter the projector s Setting menu then change the BNC ...

Page 62: ...on your player and the Computer port on the projector 3 If you want to play sound through the projector see page 65 for instructions on connecting an audio cable 4 If you don t need to make any other connections see Chapter 1 for instructions on turning on the projector and adjusting the image Once the projector is turned on be sure to Enter the projector s Setting menu then change the Computer In...

Page 63: ...ections see Chapter 1 or the Quick Setup sheet for instructions on turning on the projector and adjusting the image Once the projector is turned on be sure to Enter the projector s Setting menu then change the BNC Input setting to RGB Video see page 137 After exiting the menu system press the BNC button on the remote control or press the Video BNC button on the projector repeatedly to select the c...

Page 64: ...ble to the USB Type A port on the projector as shown 3 Connect the other end of the cable to your camera 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 Ca...

Page 65: ... appropriate audio cable two types are included with the projector Which cable you use depends on how your equipment is connected If you have a computer connected to the Computer or DVI port use the stereo mini jack cable If you have video equipment connected to the Video or S Video port or to the BNC ports use the RCA style audio cable 2 Connect the audio cable to the jack corresponding to the co...

Page 66: ...h a stereo mini jack connector on one end and pin jacks on the other end For some speaker systems you may have to purchase a special cable or use an adapter to connect to your speakers 2 Connect the stereo mini jack end of the audio cable to the Audio Out port on the projector 3 Connect the other end s of the cable to your speaker system You may need to use an adapter to make the connection The pr...

Page 67: ...u make on your PC or laptop are automatically mirrored on the screen You ll find instructions in this chapter on Starting EasyMP Connecting to the projector in Ad Hoc mode or Access Point infrastructure mode Projecting wirelessly Using projector groups Removing the wireless 802 11b card Before starting make sure you ve installed EMP NS Connection as described in Appendix A for each computer you wa...

Page 68: ...on on the remote control to select EasyMP as the source 3 Insert the EPSON 802 11b card with the blue label facing outward note Only the EPSON 802 11b 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...

Page 69: ...rojector for the mode you want to use Ad Hoc mode also called computer to computer mode or Access Point mode also called infrastructure mode skip to Projecting Wirelessly on page 89 Otherwise continue on to the following section note If you see a message asking you to insert a LAN or memory card check to make sure your 802 11b card is properly inserted Ad Hoc mode Access Point mode ...

Page 70: ...e you need a wireless 802 11b access point or an AirPort or AirPort Extreme base station and one or more computers with wireless network cards or adapters Follow the instructions below for the mode you want to use Using Ad Hoc Mode In order to use Ad Hoc computer to computer mode first adjust your projector and wireless card or adapter settings as described in this section Configuring the Projecto...

Page 71: ...ing screen Make sure Easy connect mode is selected as shown above If not use the button on the remote control to highlight the checkbox next to Easy connect mode then press Enter to select it 3 Use the button to highlight Advanced next to Easy connect mode then press Enter to select it You see this screen Easy connect mode ...

Page 72: ...rts using channels instead of ESSID names to identify devices on the network Then select a channel number in the Channel text box and press Enter Channel ad hoc mode is not supported for Macintosh 6 If you want to create a password for remote access to the projector highlight the Password for WEB control checkbox press Enter and enter a password of up to 8 alphanumeric characters When you re done ...

Page 73: ... Ad Hoc Mode on page 75 Configuring the Network Settings for Windows Before connecting to the projector you need to make sure the settings for your laptop s or PC s network card match the settings you entered for the projector 1 Access your wireless network Properties window For example in Windows XP you would click Start Control Panel Network and Internet Connections Then click the Network Connec...

Page 74: ...74 Presenting Through a Wireless Network You see a screen similar to this 3 Click the Configure button 4 Click the Advanced tab You see a screen similar to this Click here ...

Page 75: ...e that your wireless card or adapter is enabled 7 When done making the settings click OK to close the wireless card or adapter s properties dialog box Now you re ready to connect to the projector See Projecting Wirelessly on page 89 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 Acce...

Page 76: ...u bar at the top of the Macintosh desktop You see the AirPort status menu 7 Check to make sure AirPort is turned on 8 Select your projector s ESSID note If you don t need the other network ports disable them by deselecting their check boxes 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 Selec...

Page 77: ...tor and wireless access point or AirPort base station settings as described in this section Configuring the Projector 1 Switch the projector to EasyMP and insert the EPSON 802 11b card see page 68 You see this screen 2 To select Config press the Enter button on the remote control You see the following screen Config button Accesspoint mode ...

Page 78: ...jector name then press Enter on the remote control to clear the text box Then highlight the text box and press Enter The cursor turns green to indicate you are in input mode Tilt the button up to select individual letters in alphabetical order or down to select letters in reverse order then tilt the button to the right to move to the next character position When done typing the new name press Ente...

Page 79: ...ses automatically turn on DHCP Otherwise turn off DHCP and enter the following information manually IP address Type in the IP address you want to assign to the projector It must be formatted like other addresses on the network usually the first three segments XXX XXX XXX match the first three segments of the IP address for your access point or AirPort base station Subnet mask For example 255 255 2...

Page 80: ...and press Enter to return to the main EasyMP Network Screen Now you re ready to set up your computer for wireless projecting Continue with Configuring the Network Settings for Windows on page 81 or go to Setting Up Your Macintosh for Access Point Mode on page 87 Adding WEP Encryption When you click the WEP button on the Access point mode advanced settings screen you see this screen 1 If you want t...

Page 81: ...n at the top of the screen and press Enter On the next screen highlight the OK button again and press Enter to return to the EasyMP Network Screen Continue with the section below to set up your Windows computer for wireless projecting or go to Setting Up Your Macintosh for Access Point Mode on page 87 Configuring the Network Settings for Windows Before connecting to the projector you need to make ...

Page 82: ...the Wireless Network Connection icon and select Properties You see a screen similar to this 3 Click the Configure button note On some Windows systems you can right click My Network Places or Network Neighborhood on the desktop and select Properties Right click and select Properties Click here ...

Page 83: ... settings may be different than those listed here Set the network type to Infrastructure Set the SSID to match the name assigned to the access point which should also be the projector s ESSID for example CONF ROOM Make sure encryption is Disabled 6 Click the General tab and make sure that your wireless card or adapter is enabled 7 When done making the settings click OK to close the wireless proper...

Page 84: ...rough a Wireless Network 8 Right click the Wireless Network Connection icon again and select Properties You see this screen 9 Select Internet Protocol as shown above then click the Properties button You see this screen ...

Page 85: ...ple 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 done making these settings 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 ...

Page 86: ...ess on Windows If you re entering IP addresses manually and need to find out the gateway IP address the IP address of your access point make sure the wireless connection to the access point is currently active as described in the previous section Then follow these steps 1 Access your wireless network Properties window For example in Windows XP you would click Start Control Panel Network and Intern...

Page 87: ...ur AirPort software is automatically configured to allow your Macintosh to detect Access Point networks Typically you need only 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 Then double click the Network icon You see the Networ...

Page 88: ...lect Network Port Configurations then select AirPort note If you don t need the other network ports disable them by deselecting their check boxes If more than one network port is enabled the projector software warns you to turn off AirPort when you first connect the projector Disregard this message Your AirPort network and base station names may be different To check or change your AirPort network...

Page 89: ...r AirPort network Projecting Wirelessly Once you ve started EasyMP and set up your projector and computer in either Ad Hoc mode or Access Point mode follow these steps to start NS Connection and project wirelessly 1 Make sure you ve installed your wireless 802 11b card see page 68 2 Windows Select EMP NS Connection from the Start menu Macintosh OS X Double click the EMP NS Connection icon in your ...

Page 90: ...tatus Gray the projector is not connected Orange the projector is connected to another computer Green the projector is connected to your computer note If you don t see your network adapter s IP address allow a minute for it to appear If your access point or AirPort base station uses DHCP Distribute IP addresses setting is enabled for AirPort sometimes it takes a minute for the server to pick up th...

Page 91: ...on Make sure the ESSID for your projector matches the SSID for your wireless card adapter or access point If you have an AirPort base station make sure the projector s ESSID matches the AirPort network name Remember that the ESSID is case sensitive Check the IP address for both your projector and your wireless card adapter access point or AirPort base station The first three segments of the IP add...

Page 92: ...you for a keyword before connecting you see a screen 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 projector and a floating control bar 7 If necessary drag the control bar out of the way or minimize it to an icon on the taskbar by clicking it as shown above note I...

Page 93: ...m an HTML browser window See page 156 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 keystone angle contrast color mode and other basic settings Lets you switch between the Video S Video and BNC ports Lets you switch between signals from...

Page 94: ... edge of the screen or to narrow the bottom edge this option functions like the Sync 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 the default when projecting from a computer with analog video Dynamic for presentations in ...

Page 95: ...establish a connection manually using IP Connect Mode 1 Start NS Connection on the computer to which you want to connect 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 ...

Page 96: ... 4 Click IP connection You see this screen 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 ...

Page 97: ...n click the Connect button If more than one projector 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 See page 92 for details about using the floating control bar This icon indicates search is in...

Page 98: ... using it Access Point mode only you follow the same basic steps as described in the previous section 1 Start NS Connection You see this screen 2 Select the projector 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 ...

Page 99: ...e sure it isn t flashing or on 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 Ind...

Page 100: ...100 Presenting Through a Wireless Network ...

Page 101: ...s and BMP graphics files This chapter includes instructions for the following Creating a scenario Transferring your scenario to a memory card Inserting the memory card in and removing it from the projector Presenting scenarios Creating a slideshow on the fly Presenting image files on a digital camera Before starting make sure you ve installed the EMP SlideMaker software as described in Appendix A ...

Page 102: ...nt slides other graphics and even movies see page 104 Converting a PowerPoint File to a Scenario Follow these steps to convert a PowerPoint file to scenario Once the scenario is created you can add transitions as described on page 108 1 Locate the PowerPoint file you want to use in My Computer or Windows Explorer 2 Make sure the EMP SlideMaker program is closed Then drag the file icon on top of th...

Page 103: ...there are slides in the scenario that you don t want to use right click those cells and select Inactivate 6 Click the Save button or choose Save from the File menu EMP SlideMaker automatically names your scenario SCN____ and 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...

Page 104: ...a selection of PowerPoint slides images or movie files 1 To start the software double click the EMP SlideMaker2 icon on your computer s desktop or click Programs or All Programs EPSON Projector EMP SlideMaker2 from the Start menu You see the EMP SlideMaker screen Folders window File window Scenario window File type selection box Thumbnail window ...

Page 105: ... during the scenario A selection screen appears letting you choose the WAV file After you select the file you want click the arrow button to the right of this 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...

Page 106: ...t side of the EMP SlideMaker screen 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 in the thumbnail 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 fi...

Page 107: ...ground color varies according to the type of file in the cell 5 If you want you can make changes to the scenario To rearrange cells drag and drop them as necessary within the scenario window To delete a cell right click the cell and select Cut To check the animation for a slide click its cell A section appears at the bottom of the scenario window displaying each animation operation Slides using an...

Page 108: ... slides to advance manually or automatically after a specified period of time You can also choose from a variety of transition effects between slides 1 Click the cell or cells 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...

Page 109: ...e slides manually using the remote control 5 To add a transition effect such as a dissolve fade or wipe select one of the Animation Effects and choose a Direction 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 yo...

Page 110: ...Click the file then click File Open to open the scenario 3 Click Scenario Option s Scenario Preview The Scenario Preview window displays If your scenario is set to advance automatically see page 109 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 4 Use the controls on the Scenario Preview window to pause stop rewind...

Page 111: ...ve selection window 3 Choose the drive where your card is located then click OK 4 Click OK again to confirm Your scenario is transferred to the card Once the scenario is transferred you see this message about your scenario s autorun setting CompactFlash Memory Stick SmartMedia Microdrive ATA flash does not require a PC card adapter note You have to save the scenario on your computer s hard drive b...

Page 112: ... 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 7 Click the Revive box if you want your scenario to repeat continuously Clear the checkbox if you want it to play only once 8 When done click OK 9 Remove the card from your computer See your computer s documentation if you need instructions on removin...

Page 113: ...er ATA flash cards don t require an adapter 2 Insert the card with the adapter into the projector with the label facing outward as shown The projector does not have to be turned off before inserting the card note If a digital camera is connected to the projector disconnect it before inserting the memory card The memory card is not functional when a digital camera is connected caution Never force t...

Page 114: ...fore removing it 1 Press the eject button above the card slot The button pops out 2 Press the button again The memory card is released and you can remove it from the slot in the projector 3 To remove the card from the adapter pull it out as shown note If you are using CardPlayer highlight the EJECT button and press Enter on the remote control Then wait for the indicator light to go off before you ...

Page 115: ... on the remote control You see a screen like the one below JPEG files are displayed as thumbnails Other files or folders are displayed as icons A scenario icon identifies a scenario file 3 Use the button on the remote control to highlight your scenario file then press Enter A drop down menu appears under the scenario 4 Use the button to select Play Scenario In a moment your scenario begins playing...

Page 116: ...de or image or to replay a movie Press different sides of the button to rotate a slide or image on the screen To exit the scenario at any point press the ESC button Press the Enter button to confirm that you want to exit Editing Your Scenario on the Projector You can modify your scenario using EasyMP on the projector This lets you make last minute changes such as changing the order of your slides ...

Page 117: ...ow line or I beam appears beside the slide Use the button to move the I beam where you want to insert the slide Then press Enter The slide moves to the new position 4 To hide a slide select the slide you want to hide and press Enter From the drop down menu select Show Hide If you change your mind and want to display the slide again repeat the process to make the slide visible 5 When done highlight...

Page 118: ... over the order in which they re displayed However this method quickly lets you display your images if you don t have time to make a scenario Displaying the Slideshow First make sure the images are stored in a folder on the memory card Then follow these steps 1 Use the button on the remote control to highlight the folder containing your images Then press Enter 2 From the drop down menu select Play...

Page 119: ...lect Options You see this screen 3 Use the button to select from the following settings After making a selection press Enter to enable the change Continuous Play Determines whether to repeat the display of images in the folder Screen switching time Sets the display time for each image Choose No if you want to change slides manually Display order Choose between displaying alphabetically by file nam...

Page 120: ...re you begin make sure that there is no memory card in the projector s card slot and that your digital camera is connected to the computer see page 64 for details You cannot have the camera connected while a memory card is inserted neither the camera nor the card will function with EasyMP Follow these steps 1 Turn on your digital camera 2 Turn on the projector and the remote control if they re not...

Page 121: ...you can press different sides of the button to rotate the image while you re viewing it To end projection press the ESC button on the remote control then select Exit and press Enter note Make sure your camera shows up on your desktop as a drive letter If it does it is probably a USB mounted device and will work with the projector software The EasyMP software does not support TWAIN compliant digita...

Page 122: ...122 Presenting from a Memory Card or Digital Camera ...

Page 123: ...ust the image sound and other features This chapter covers the following information Using the menu system Adjusting the image quality Adjusting the image size shape and position Adjusting the color Adjusting the sound Creating your own startup screen Controlling multiple projectors Customizing projector features ...

Page 124: ... Once you ve selected the menu use the pointer button to scroll through the list of options Some of the options may be grayed out or unavailable depending on the selected source Video Video Audio Audio Color Mode Color Mode Position Position Tracking Tracking Sync Sync Brightness Brightness Contrast Contrast Sharpness Sharpness Select Select 0000 0000 0 0 0 0 0 0 Adjust Adjust Presentation Present...

Page 125: ...ngs 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 Video menu To restore all the projector settings to their factory default values select Reset All ON ON OFF OFF Video Video Audio Audio Color Mode Color Mode Position Position Tracking Tracking Sync Sync Brightness ...

Page 126: ... it may not be centered exactly Use this setting to center it not available for RGB video images Brightness Lightens or darkens the overall image Contrast Adjusts the difference between light and dark areas Adjust Adjust Video Video Audio Audio Setting Setting User s Logo User s Logo Advanced1 Advanced1 Color Mode Color Mode Position Position Brightness Brightness Contrast Contrast Color Color Tin...

Page 127: ...nter it Tracking Adjust this value to eliminate vertical stripes in the image note You can also use the remote control s Auto button to automatically reset the projector s tracking sync resolution and position settings See page 28 for details Video Video Audio Audio Color Mode Color Mode Position Position Tracking Tracking Sync Sync Brightness Brightness Contrast Contrast Sharpness Sharpness Selec...

Page 128: ... partially cut off or doesn t completely fill the display area the projector s resolution setting may not match that of your computer Select Auto to let the projector adjust the resolution automatically or Manual to adjust the setting yourself Press Enter after you make the selection Preset Once you ve fine tuned the settings in the Video menu for the computer you re using you can save them as a g...

Page 129: ... as the projector s 1024 768 pressing Resize has no effect For video images pressing resize switches the aspect ratio between 4 3 and 16 9 This lets you play certain digital video images or movies recorded on certain DVDs in 16 9 widescreen format Keystone in the Setting menu Squares up the shape of the image after the projector has been tilted upward or angled to one side see page 26 If you notic...

Page 130: ... For presentations in bright rooms Presentation For presentations in dark rooms Theatre For optimizing movie images with natural color the default for video display Living Room For optimizing video games Color in the Video menu Adjusts the color intensity from black and white to full color not available for adjusting computer images Tint in the Video menu Adjusts the balance of magenta to green no...

Page 131: ...ume Treble Adjusts the intensity of the treble range Bass Adjusts the intensity of the bass range note You can also adjust the volume using the remote control Advanced2 Advanced2 Volume Volume 15 15 Video Video Audio Audio Setting Setting User s Logo User s Logo Advanced1 Advanced1 About About Reset All Reset All Menu Exit Menu Exit Enter Enter Select Select Reset Reset Execute Execute Treble Treb...

Page 132: ... a computer or video source such as a DVD player or digital camera 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 User s Logo menu and press Enter 2 When you see a message asking whether you accept the present image as the user s logo select Yes and press Enter 3 A selection box displays over the image Use t...

Page 133: ...ct a zoom rate display size and then press Enter 6 When the message Save image as user s logo appears select Yes and press Enter Saving the logo may take a few moments Do not use your projector or video source computer DVD player etc while the logo is being saved 7 When you see the message Completed press ESC to return to the menu screen ...

Page 134: ...ress Enter To display your image on the No Signal or A V Mute screen continue with the following steps 3 Highlight the Setting menu then press Enter 4 Select the screen s on which you want your image to appear Highlight No Signal Msg if you want to display your image instead of a blank screen when there is no video signal incoming from the currently selected source Highlight A V Mute if you want y...

Page 135: ...e of the pointer button to increase or decrease the ID value 4 Press Enter to set the value 5 When done press ESC to exit the menu system note By default the remote control s ID is set to zero which allows it to control any projector If you want to control multiple projectors simultaneously and you don t want to switch between them each projector would need its own screen you can leave the remote ...

Page 136: ...mote control to select the ID of the projector you want to operate The ID button s light shuts off and the new ID is registered 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 each time you want to switch projectors To check the remote control s current ID do the following 1 Press the ID button twice in succession After a moment the button flashes 2 Count the number of flashes this number corresponds to the remote control...

Page 137: ...setting for the type of equipment you ve connected to the Computer port Analog RGB For a computer connection RGB Video For a video player that outputs an RGB video signal BNC Input in the Setting menu Select the setting for the type of equipment you ve connected to the BNC ports Analog RGB For a computer connection RGB Video For a video player that outputs an RGB video signal YCbCr For a video pla...

Page 138: ...network when it s in standby mode Network in the Advanced 2 menu Used for managing the projector over a wired network see Chapter 7 If the network assigns addresses automatically turn on DHCP Otherwise turn off DHCP and enter the projector s IP Address Subnet Mask and Gateway Address if applicable If you want to monitor the projector using a network management utility select SNMP and enter at leas...

Page 139: ... off the lamp if it has not received any input signals for 30 minutes Turn sleep mode off if you want the lamp to remain on all the time this is the default setting Message in the Setting menu Selects whether the image source or the color mode is displayed on the screen Rear Proj in the Advanced 1 menu Turn on to project from behind onto a transparent screen Ceiling in the Advanced 1 menu Turn on ...

Page 140: ...140 Using the Projector s Menus ...

Page 141: ...Appendix A If you plan to create projector groups also install EMP NS Connection Then connect and configure each projector you want to monitor You can connect the projector wirelessly in Access Point mode as described on page 77 or over a wired network as described on page 142 This chapter covers the following information Connecting the projector to and configuring it for a wired network Monitorin...

Page 142: ...s and MAC Address as needed note For information about supported PCMCIA LAN cards contact EPSON as described on page 191 Brightness Control Brightness Control High High Low Low Video Video Audio Audio Setting Setting User s Logo User s Logo Advanced1 Advanced1 About About Reset All Reset All Projector ID Projector ID Network Network Reset Reset Execute Execute 1 1 Menu Exit Menu Exit Enter Enter S...

Page 143: ...lect the part of the address you want to enter then use the up and down arrow buttons to increase or decrease the numeric value When you finish changing an address in the network menu press the Enter button on the remote control or the Auto Enter button on the projector This stores the value 5 When done making all necessary changes press ESC to exit the menu system Num button Zero Increase or decr...

Page 144: ...d already be connected to your network Opening and Closing EMP Monitor To start EMP Monitor click Start Programs or All Programs EPSON Projector EMP Monitor If you ve added the program to the Startup programs folder see page 151 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 c...

Page 145: ...wn 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 name and network 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 142 to configure your projector for a wired network or Chapter 4 t...

Page 146: ...ch projector you want to add by clicking its name then clicking the Add button When you re done adding projectors 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 ...

Page 147: ...ch source or port they are projecting an image and if a problem occurs For detailed status information select the projector in question 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 menu system see page 138 Remember that when Standby Mode is set to Network ON the ex...

Page 148: ...atus icons green Projecting no problems dark Turned off no problems green Projecting problems detected dark Turned off problems detected Network error for example not connected to network or power cable disconnected You may also see this error if Network OFF is selected in Standby Mode see page 138 Video source icons Computer BNC S video Video DVI EasyMP ...

Page 149: ...ons Lamp replacement notification the lamp is nearing the end of its life see page 170 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 N...

Page 150: ...uttons Turns the projector on Turns the projector off Changes the video signal to the Computer port Changes the video signal to the BNC ports Changes the video signal to the S Video port Changes the video signal to the Video port Changes the video signal to the DVI port Switches the display to EasyMP ...

Page 151: ...ojectors click the Refresh button in the EMP Monitor screen You can also select how often EMP Monitor checks the projector status 1 From the Tool menu select Configuration You see this screen 2 Select the desired update interval and click OK note If you want EMP Monitor to run whenever you start your computer click Add to Startup ...

Page 152: ...l Press the EasyMP button on the remote control to switch to EasyMP You see the following screen 3 Select Config in the lower right corner of the screen and press Enter on the remote control If you re connecting over a wired LAN network go to step 5 If you re connecting over a wireless network continue with the next step note The projector must be plugged in projecting or in standby mode for you t...

Page 153: ...n select the Advanced button next to the Access point mode box Press Enter on the remote control 5 When you see the screen below select Mail and press Enter Select Advanced note The ESSID option is not displayed if you are connecting over a wired LAN network Select Mail ...

Page 154: ...alerts You can enter a maximum of 53 single byte alphanumeric characters 10 If you want to send e mail alerts to one or two other computers enter addresses for those computers in Destination address 2 and Destination address 3 11 Select the conditions under which an e mail alert will be sent note To enter numbers with the remote control press the Num button When the button lights up the numeric ke...

Page 155: ...lem it sends an e mail message to each of the addresses you provided using EMP NetworkManager The message includes the heading EPSON Projector in the subject line 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 errors reported by EMP Monitor listed on page 149 If a plus sign appears befor...

Page 156: ...s Point mode as described on page 77 2 Open the web browser and enter the IP address of the projector you want to monitor in the browser window If you re not sure what address the projector is using turn it on and switch it to EasyMP You see a screen like this which shows you the IP address note You can t use your browser to monitor projectors if it is set up to connect via a proxy server If you a...

Page 157: ...dow 4 Select one of the menu options listed on the left then change any settings as needed in the main part of the screen These settings correspond to those found in the projector s menu system for details see Chapter 6 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...

Page 158: ...roup You can register up to 16 projectors as a group and all projectors must be part of your wireless network 1 Start NS Connection Then click the Extension button on the EMP NS Connection screen You see this screen 2 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 ...

Page 159: ...dvanced button You see this screen 4 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 ...

Page 160: ...the projector list 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 for each projector you want to add to the group 7 Click OK to save the projectors as a group When you see a confirmation message click Yes 8 Click Close to close the Advanced screen 9 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 ...

Page 161: ...t to a projector in a group 1 Start NS Connection Then click the Extension button on the EMP NS Connection screen You see this screen 2 Select Use IP connect mode and Use Group List 3 From the Connection Group list choose the group you want to connect to and click OK Select these two boxes ...

Page 162: ...the upper left button on the screen says IP connect mode rather than Automatic search mode skip this step You see this screen 5 Select the projector you want to connect to and click Connect If this says IP connect mode skip step 4 Select the projector Then click Connect ...

Page 163: ... you want to share group access with multiple users 1 Start NS Connection Then click the Extension button on the EMP NS Connection screen You see this screen 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 laptop is configured for your wireles...

Page 164: ...e Connection Group list 4 Highlight the file name NSGroup ini and then select Save to Choose a location on the second computer and click Save To connect to the projector from the new computer follow the steps beginning on page 161 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 ...

Page 165: ... a file to another computer on the wireless network 1 Start NS Connection Then click the Extension button on the EMP NS Connection screen You see this screen 2 Select Use IP connect mode and Use Group List Then click the Advanced button You see this screen 3 Click Import Select these two boxes ...

Page 166: ...n select 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 161 ...

Page 167: ...ew lamp replacement filters come with it If any other part needs replacing contact your dealer or a qualified servicer This chapter covers the following Cleaning the lens Cleaning the projector case Cleaning the air filters and vents Replacing the lamp and air filters Transporting the projector warning Before you clean any part of the projector turn it off and unplug the power cord Never open any ...

Page 168: ...h lens cleaner and gently wipe the lens surface Cleaning the Projector Case Before you clean the case first 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 Do not use wax alcohol benzene thinner or other chemical detergen...

Page 169: ...rd 2 To clean the intake vents EPSON recommends using 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 3 Gently turn the projector over and remove the filters from the side and bottom of the projector Then use a small vacuum cleaner or soft brush to clean the filters Slide the filt...

Page 170: ...soon as possible The lamp warning light flashes red the lamp is burnt out Contact your dealer or call EPSON at 800 873 7766 in the United States for a replacement lamp Request part number V13H010L22 In Canada please call 800 463 7766 for dealer referral Follow these steps to replace the lamp and air filters 1 Turn off the projector 2 When the power light stops flashing unplug the power cord 3 Let ...

Page 171: ...ttom of the projector 5 Insert the two new air filters They should click into place 6 Insert the screwdriver supplied with the spare lamp or another flat tipped screwdriver into the space beside the air vent Gently slide the lamp cover off Slide the filter up here and here 1 Insert the screwdriver here ...

Page 172: ... to remove them 8 Grasp the wire handle as shown and pull the lamp straight out 9 Gently insert the new lamp 10 Once the lamp is fully inserted tighten its screws and replace the cover The projector won t come on if the lamp cover is loose 11 Reset the lamp timer as described in the next section ...

Page 173: ...ess Enter 5 When you re finished press ESC or Menu to exit note The lamp usage timer shows 0H until you ve used the lamp for at least 10 hours Video Video Audio Audio Setting Setting User s Logo User s Logo Advanced1 Advanced1 About About Reset All Reset All Frequency Frequency Video Source Video Source V Hz V Hz Reset Lamp Timer Reset Lamp Timer H kHz H kHz Lamp Lamp 1400H 1400H SYNC Mode SYNC Mo...

Page 174: ...ssible 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 and then pack it in a firm box placing cushioning around the case An optional ATA molded hard shell case is available from EPSON see page 14 note EPSON shall not be liable for any dam...

Page 175: ...hnical support for problems you can t solve yourself This chapter explains the following Using the projector s on screen help system What to do when the projector s status lights flash Solving problems with the image or sound Solving problems with EasyManagement Solving problems with the remote control Contacting technical support ...

Page 176: ...llow these steps to get help 1 Press the blue Help button 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 After highlighting a menu item press the Enter button on the remote control or on the projector to select it 4 To exit the Help system press the Help button If none of the suggestions solves y...

Page 177: ... table for a complete description of the projector s status lights and their meaning Temperature light Lamp light Power light Status lights Light Status Description orange The projector is in sleep mode You can unplug it or press the 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 proje...

Page 178: ... 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 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 170 for instructions If you continue to use the lamp after the repl...

Page 179: ...us input signal settings on the right The life span of the lamp is about 2000 hours if the Brightness Control setting in the Advanced 2 menu is set to High default and 3000 hours if the Brightness Control setting is set to Low Make sure you have a spare lamp handy if the usage hours on this menu are close to the life span of your lamp If you ve installed a new lamp be sure to reset the lamp timer ...

Page 180: ...Power button on the remote control or on the projector Press the A V Mute button to make sure the picture has not been turned off temporarily The attached computer may be in sleep mode or displaying a black screen saver Try pressing a key on the computer 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 ...

Page 181: ...e LCD screen and external monitor 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 Double click Displays 3 Make sure the VGA Display or Color LCD dialog box is selected 4 Click the Arrange or Arrangement tab 5 Make sure the Mirror Displays checkbox is selected If you re using Macintosh OS 8 6 to 9 x 1 From the ...

Page 182: ...ore information 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 204 Windows Right click the desktop select Properties click the Settings tab and select a different resolution Macintosh OS X Open System Preferences double cli...

Page 183: ...or details The image contains static or noise Make sure the correct Input Signal is selected in the Setting menu see Chapter 6 If you re using a computer cable longer than 6 feet 2 meters or an extension cable the image quality may be reduced Keep your computer and video cables away from the power cord as much as possible to prevent interference The video signal may be split between the computer a...

Page 184: ...e projecting from a computer and displaying an image that contains a lot of fine detail you may notice one or more vertical bands or some of the characters may look heavy or blurred Press the Auto button on the remote control This resets the projector s tracking and sync settings If further adjustment is needed you can fine tune the Tracking and Sync settings manually using the Video menu as descr...

Page 185: ...ng a VCR or other video source make sure the volume is not turned all the way down or muted Also make sure the cables are connected correctly as described in Chapter 3 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 com...

Page 186: ... card correctly in the projector see page 68 for instructions If you have to reinstall the card restart NS Connection or the program will not be able to detect the projector Make sure your projector and computer are configured correctly See page 70 Ad Hoc mode or page 77 Access Point mode or details Make sure that you have sufficient wireless signal strength above 50 per cent If you have a Macinto...

Page 187: ...IP address for your access 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 for your 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 Ai...

Page 188: ...ode To access this setting start the AirPort Admin utility select your base station click Configure and then click Show All Settings Finally click the Network tab If you re prompted for a password when you connect enter the WEP encryption key if you re using WEP encryption Try connecting using IP Connect Mode See page 95 for instructions Restart your computer An image displayed with EasyMP appears...

Page 189: ...nges then transfer the scenario again to your memory card You can t transfer your slideshow to the memory card because you aren t able to see the card s drive letter You must insert the memory card in your computer s PCMCIA slot before you select Send Scenario from the Scenario Option s menu If you don t you won t be able to see the card s drive in the drive selection window If this happens close ...

Page 190: ...ake sure your remote control s ID is set to 0 or to the projector s ID See page 135 Make sure you are within about 30 feet 10 meters of the projector and within range of the projector s front or back sensor approximately 30 to the left or right and 15 above or below Dim the room lights and turn off any fluorescent lights Make sure the projector is not in direct sunlight Strong lighting especially ...

Page 191: ...39 6 AM to 6 PM Pacific Time Monday through Friday Toll or long distance charges may apply Before you call please have the following information ready Product name EPSON PowerLite 7850p 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 EPSON at 800 873 7766 or by visiting ...

Page 192: ...192 Solving Problems ...

Page 193: ...u install the software make sure your computer meets these requirements for projecting wirelessly Microsoft Windows 98 2000 Me or XP 802 11b network card or wireless adapter to use EMP NS Connection IBM compatible 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 note You can present over a ...

Page 194: ...e following requirements for projecting wirelessly Macintosh OS X 10 2 4 or later AirPort 802 11b or AirPort Extreme 802 11g wireless network interface PowerMacintosh series iMac PowerBook or iBook series system At least 256MB of RAM At least 128MB of free hard disk space SVGA 800 600 or better display adapter and monitor ...

Page 195: ...For example you may just want to install EMP NS Connection on your laptop to project wirelessly and then install EMP Monitor on another system to remotely monitor the projector Follow these steps 1 Insert the EasyMP software CD ROM in your computer s CD ROM drive You see this screen 2 Click the button to advance to the next screen Click here ...

Page 196: ...aker2 and install it the same way 5 To monitor the projector remotely from this computer select the option for EMP Monitor and install it the same way 6 When done installing the software click the button to exit Once installed you can access these programs from your computer s Start menu Installing the Software on a Macintosh Follow these steps to install EMP NS Connection 1 Insert the NS Connecti...

Page 197: ...e You see the software license agreement 4 Click Continue then click Agree 5 Select the destination drive then click Continue You see the following installation window 6 Click Install When installation is complete close the installation window ...

Page 198: ...198 Software Installation ...

Page 199: ...ups front projection ceiling mounting rear projection onto a semi transparent screen or rear ceiling projection as shown To project from overhead you ll need the optional ceiling mounting hardware see page 13 for ordering information You ll also need to select Ceiling in the projector s Advanced 1 menu to flip the image upside down To project from the rear select Rear Proj see page 139 Front proje...

Page 200: ...ng the Keystone buttons on the projector s control panel If you place the projector so that the base of the lens is level with the bottom of the screen the image will 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 If you want to be able to control the pr...

Page 201: ...colors Brightness 3500 lumens ANSI Contrast ratio 700 1 Image size 30 to 300 inches Projection distance 2 5 to 36 1 feet 0 8 to 11 meters Projection methods Front rear upside down ceiling mount Internal sound system 5 W monaural Optical aspect ratio 4 3 horizontal vertical Zoom ratio 1 1 35 Noise level 36 dB Keystone correction Automatic vertical only manual adjustment capability 40 vertical 20 ho...

Page 202: ...010L22 Remote Control Range 33 feet 10 meters Batteries 2 Alkaline AA Mouse Compatibility Supports USB Dimensions Height 4 6 inches 117 mm feet retracted Width 16 5 inches 419 mm Depth 12 8 inches 325 mm Weight 12 8 lb 5 8 kg Electrical Rated frequency 50 60 Hz AC Power supply 100 to 120 VAC 3 6 A 200 to 240 VAC 1 6 A Power consumption Operating 350 W Standby 1 5 W with Network OFF 47 W with Netwo...

Page 203: ...60 C Humidity Operating 20 to 80 RH non condensing Storage 10 to 90 RH non condensing Safety United States FCC 47CFR Part 15B Class B DoC UL1950 Rev 3 Canada ICES 003 Class B CSA C22 2 No 950 95 cUL CE Marking Directive 73 23 EEC Directive 89 336 EEC EN 55022 EN 55024 Pixelworks DNX ICs are used in this projector ...

Page 204: ...addition the frequencies of some computers may not allow images to display correctly see your computer s documentation for details Mode Refresh Rate Hz Resolution VGAEGA 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 XGA 100 XGA 120 60 70...

Page 205: ... 1200 1600 1200 1600 1200 1600 1200 1600 1200 1600 1200 MAC13 MAC16 MAC19 MAC21 67 75 75 75 640 480 832 624 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 1080i 60 60 1024 576 1024 576 SDTV 480i SDTV 480p SDTV 625i SDTV 625p 60 60 50 50 1024 768 1024 768 1024 768 1024 768 Mode Refresh Rate Hz Resolution ...

Page 206: ...206 Technical Specifications ...

Page 207: ...nded outlet If you have a two prong outlet 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 rece...

Page 208: ...d for service If it has been dropped or the housing has been damaged This product includes a lamp component that contains mercury Please consult your state and local regulations regarding proper disposal and do not place 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 producin...

Page 209: ...light is too bright Certain types of fluorescent lighting are used A strong light source shines into the IR receiver Other equipment that emits infrared energy such as a radiant room heater is in the room These conditions commonly cause problems for most infrared controlled equipment Try the following The remote control s batteries may be low on power replace them Dim the ambient lighting and or t...

Page 210: ...tal device Each product marketed is identical to the representative unit tested and found to be compliant with the standards Records maintained continue to reflect the equipment being produced can be expected to be within the variation accepted due to quantity production and testing on a statistical basis as required by 47CFR 2 909 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device...

Page 211: ...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 212: ...ment 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 covers only normal consumer use in the United States and Canada For lamps 24 hour per day use causes unusual strain and is not considered normal use This warranty do...

Page 213: ...R LEGAL THEORY IF THE REMEDY ABOVE FAILS EPSON S ENTIRE LIABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED TO A REFUND OF THE PRICE PAID FOR THE EPSON PRODUCTS COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY In Canada warranties include both warranties and conditions Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or conseque...

Page 214: ...214 Notices ...

Page 215: ...creen 21 to 23 Blurry image 183 to 184 Brightness 201 Brightness setting 126 128 Browser monitoring projectors with 156 to 157 C Cables BNC 51 53 DVI 14 54 illustrations 12 mouse 56 ordering 14 remote control cable set 14 S video 14 60 VGA to component 51 Camera see Digital camera Capturing image 132 to 133 Carrying case 14 174 Ceiling mount 14 199 to 200 Channel ad hoc 72 Cleaning air filter 169 ...

Page 216: ... Monitor changing monitoring interval 151 installing software 195 to 196 problems 186 using 144 to 151 EMP NS Connection configuring projector for 77 to 81 creating password for 72 79 disconnecting 93 encrypting presentation 92 entering keyword 92 installing software 195 to 197 problems 186 to 188 projecting wirelessly 67 to 98 switching between users 98 using 89 to 98 EMP SlideMaker checking scen...

Page 217: ... 35 to 36 52 53 54 59 60 61 62 63 137 to 138 Installing projector 199 to 200 Installing software 193 to 197 IP Connect Mode 95 to 97 K Kensington anti theft device 14 17 Keystone correction 26 to 27 129 183 201 Keyword 72 79 92 L Lamp number of hours used 179 ordering 14 replacing 170 to 173 specifications 202 status light 177 to 178 Lamp timer resetting 173 Language setting 139 176 Laptop compute...

Page 218: ...rd 111 PCMCIA slot 111 Picture source selecting 20 35 to 36 52 53 54 59 60 61 62 63 137 to 138 Picture see Image P in P image 39 to 40 Pointer tool using 41 to 42 Positioning image 25 projector 16 to 17 Power button 19 specifications 202 status light 19 177 to 178 PowerPoint files adding slides to a scenario 106 to 107 converting to scenarios 102 to 103 presenting 115 to 116 problems 188 to 189 Pr...

Page 219: ...rojection 139 199 to 200 Registration 11 Remote control A V Mute button 38 as wireless mouse 44 to 45 battery used 202 checking ID 136 connecting cable for mouse 56 correcting color 43 to 44 E Zoom button 39 Freeze button 38 information 209 numeric keypad using 46 72 pointer tool using 41 to 42 problems 190 209 range 202 replacing batteries 34 running slideshow with 115 to 116 setting ID 136 speci...

Page 220: ...martMedia cards 111 SNMP 141 142 Software installation 193 to 197 Sound adding to scenarios 105 adjusting 131 troubleshooting 185 Source selecting 20 35 to 36 137 to 138 viewing 179 Speaker specifications 201 Speakers connecting 66 Special effects adding to slide transitions 109 119 Specifications brightness 201 dimensions 202 electrical 202 environmental 203 general 201 lamp 202 lens 201 remote c...

Page 221: ...o 63 Video cables 12 14 58 connecting video equipment 58 to 63 display settings viewing 179 formats supported 204 to 205 menu 126 to 128 selecting source 20 35 to 36 59 60 61 137 to 138 Volume adjusting 131 W Wall Shot 43 to 44 Warning lights 177 to 178 Warranty 11 212 to 213 Web browser monitoring projector with 156 to 157 WEP encryption 80 to 81 Windows configuring for wireless 73 to 75 81 to 86...

Page 222: ...222 Index ...

Page 223: ... to make menu selections A V buttons Control image and sound Help button Provides on screen help Preset button Retrieves saved settings for Video menu Preview button Displays active image sources Auto button Optimizes tracking sync resolution and position Source buttons Switch between equipment connected to projector ports Volume controls Control sound ID button Sets remote control ID code Pointer...

Page 224: ... to make menu selections A V buttons Control image and sound Help button Provides on screen help Preset button Retrieves saved settings for Video menu Preview button Displays active image sources Auto button Optimizes tracking sync resolution and position Source buttons Switch between equipment connected to projector ports Volume controls Control sound ID button Sets remote control ID code Pointer...

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