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• Windows 10

• OS X 10.7.x

• OS X 10.8.x

• OS X 10.9.x

• OS X 10.10.x

• OS X 10.11.x

• macOS 10.12.x

1.

Turn off the projector and unplug the power cord from the projector's power inlet.

2.

Connect a USB cable to your projector's

USB-B

port.

PowerLite 1266

PowerLite 1286

3.

Connect the other end to any available USB port on your computer.

Summary of Contents for PowerLite 1266

Page 1: ...PowerLite 1266 1286 User s Guide ...

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Page 3: ...r Parts Rear 18 Projector Parts Base 19 Projector Parts Control Panel 20 Projector Parts Remote Control 22 Setting Up the Projector 25 Projector Placement 25 Projector Setup and Installation Options 25 Projection Distance 27 Projector Connections 29 Connecting to Computer Sources 29 Connecting to a Computer for USB Video and Audio 29 Connecting to a Computer for VGA Video 31 Connecting to a Comput...

Page 4: ...ws 50 Selecting Wireless Network Settings Manually 52 Wireless LAN Menu Settings 55 Selecting Wireless Network Settings in Windows 56 Selecting Wireless Network Settings on Mac 56 Setting Up Wireless Network Security 57 Wireless Network Projection from a Mobile Device or Windows Computer Screen Mirroring 58 Screen Mirroring Restrictions 58 Selecting Screen Mirroring Settings 58 Connecting for Scre...

Page 5: ...nging the Projection Mode Using the Remote Control 88 Changing the Projection Mode Using the Menus 88 Image Aspect Ratio 89 Changing the Image Aspect Ratio 89 Available Image Aspect Ratios 90 Color Mode 91 Changing the Color Mode 91 Available Color Modes 92 Turning On Auto Iris 92 Controlling the Volume with the Volume Buttons 93 Projecting a PC Free Presentation 94 Supported PC Free File Types 94...

Page 6: ...tween Projectors 117 Saving Settings to a USB Flash Drive 117 Transferring Settings from a USB Flash Drive 119 Saving Settings to a Computer 121 Transferring Settings from a Computer 123 Adjusting the Menu Settings 127 Using the Projector s Menus 127 Image Quality Settings Image Menu 129 Input Signal Settings Signal Menu 132 Projector Feature Settings Settings Menu 134 Projector Setup Settings Ext...

Page 7: ...top 170 Displaying From a Mac Laptop 170 Solutions When Not Supported Message Appears 170 Solutions When Only a Partial Image Appears 171 Solutions When the Image is Not Rectangular 171 Solutions When the Image Contains Noise or Static 172 Solutions When the Image is Fuzzy or Blurry 173 Solutions When the Image Brightness or Colors are Incorrect 174 Solutions to Sound Problems 174 Solving Projecto...

Page 8: ...ecifications 185 Projector Environmental Specifications 186 Projector Safety and Approvals Specifications 186 Supported Video Display Formats 187 USB Display System Requirements 189 Notices 191 Recycling 191 Important Safety Information 191 Important Safety Instructions 192 Restriction of Use 195 List of Safety Symbols corresponding to IEC60950 1 A2 195 FCC Compliance Statement 199 Binding Arbitra...

Page 9: ...9 PowerLite 1266 1286 User s Guide Welcome to the PowerLite 1266 1286 User s Guide For a printable PDF copy of this guide click here ...

Page 10: ...ite 1266 Native resolution of 1280 800 pixels WXGA PowerLite 1286 Native resolution of 1920 1200 pixels WUXGA Flexible connectivity Plug and play 3 in 1 USB projection audio and mouse control for instant setup Wireless network support for projection monitoring and control via remote Projection from iOS or Android devices and free Epson iProjection app visit epson com iprojection U S or epson ca ip...

Page 11: ...decoder composite NTSC input signal only Note The Powerlite 1266 is shown in most illustrations in this manual unless noted otherwise Product Box Contents Additional Components Additional Projector Software and Manuals Optional Equipment and Replacement Parts Warranty and Registration Information Parent topic Introduction to Your Projector Product Box Contents Save all the packaging in case you ne...

Page 12: ... boxes included all of these parts 1 Projector 2 Remote control 3 Remote control batteries two AA alkaline 4 Power cord 5 VGA computer cable 6 USB cable 7 Carrying case 8 Projector documentation CD Parent topic Projector Features ...

Page 13: ...se information Signal or connection type Additional component necessary Composite video RCA style video or A V cable Component video D sub 15 pin component to VGA video cable or adapter Available for purchase from Epson or an authorized Epson reseller HDMI Compatible HDMI cable Available for purchase from Epson or an authorized Epson reseller Note Older Mac computers 2009 and earlier may not suppo...

Page 14: ... your projector Epson iProjection Windows Mac Epson iProjection Operation Guide Lets you hold interactive meetings by projecting the computer screens of users over a network You can download the latest software and documentation from the Epson web site Go to epson com support U S or epson ca support Canada and select your projector Epson iProjection app Instructions are included with the app Lets ...

Page 15: ...20 Epson DC 21 document camera ELPDC21 V12H758020 HDMI audio video cable 3 feet 0 9 m length AV22300 03 HDMI audio video cable 6 feet 1 8 m length AV22300 06 1 Year Extended Exchange Service Plan EPPEXPA1 2 Year Extended Exchange Service Plan EPPEXPA2 Parent topic Projector Features Warranty and Registration Information Your projector comes with a basic warranty that lets you project with confiden...

Page 16: ...elect Help and press Enter to get quick solutions to common problems epson com support U S or epson ca support Canada View FAQs frequently asked questions and e mail your questions to Epson technical support 24 hours a day If you still need help after checking this manual and any other sources listed here you can use the Epson PrivateLine Support service to get help fast For details see Where to G...

Page 17: ...A V Mute slide lever 3 Foot release lever 4 Lens cover 5 Front adjustable foot 6 Lens 7 Remote control receiver 8 Horizontal keystone slider 9 Air filter intake vent 10 Air filter cover 11 Kensington security lock slot 12 Control panel 13 Zoom ring ...

Page 18: ...18 14 Focus ring 15 Lamp cover Parent topic Projector Part Locations Projector Parts Rear PowerLite 1266 PowerLite 1286 1 AC input 2 Audio ports 3 Video port 4 Remote receiver ...

Page 19: ...HL port PowerLite 1266 HDMI1 and HDMI2 MHL ports PowerLite 1286 7 Computer port 8 USB B port 9 USB A port Parent topic Projector Part Locations Projector Parts Base 1 Ceiling mount holes 3 2 Security cable attachment point ...

Page 20: ...utton selects options 3 Vertical keystone adjustment buttons displays the adjustment screen and adjusts screen shape and arrow buttons 4 Esc button cancels exits functions 5 Volume buttons adjust speaker volume horizontal keystone adjustment buttons and arrow buttons 6 Menu button accesses projector menu system 7 Home button displays Home screen 8 Power button 9 Status lights ...

Page 21: ...21 Parent topic Projector Part Locations Related references Projector Light Status Related tasks Using the Projector Help Displays ...

Page 22: ...22 Projector Parts Remote Control 1 Power button ...

Page 23: ...control presentation slides 13 E Zoom buttons zoom into and out of the image 14 A V Mute button turns off picture and sound 15 Split button splits the screen between two image sources 16 Home button accesses source selection projector help information and other features 17 Freeze button stops video action 18 Volume up down buttons adjust speaker volume 19 Pointer button activates on screen pointer...

Page 24: ...24 Parent topic Projector Part Locations ...

Page 25: ...tion Keep these considerations in mind as you select a projector location Place the projector on a sturdy level surface or install it using a compatible mount Leave plenty of space around and under the projector for ventilation and do not place it on top of or next to anything that could block the vents Position the projector within reach of a grounded electrical outlet or extension cord Projector...

Page 26: ...ector make sure to position it squarely in front of the center of the screen not at an angle if possible If you project from the ceiling or from the rear be sure to select the correct Projection option in the projector s menu system Parent topic Projector Placement ...

Page 27: ...en but can vary depending on the zoom factor aspect ratio and other settings Use the tables here to determine approximately how far to place the projector from the screen based on the size of the projected image Conversion figures may have been rounded up or down You can also use the Projection Distance Calculator here U S here Canada or here Caribbean 1 Projection distance 2 Distance from the cen...

Page 28: ...o 338 cm 4 7 inches 12 cm 150 inches 167 to 200 inches 424 to 509 cm 7 1 inches 18 cm PowerLite 1286 16 10 Aspect Ratio Image or Screen Screen or image size Projection distance 1 Wide to Tele Offset from lens center 2 50 inches 58 to 71 inches 148 to 180 cm 2 4 inch 6 cm 80 inches 94 to 114 inches 238 to 291 cm 3 9 inches 10 cm 100 inches 118 to 143 inches 299 to 364 cm 4 8 inches 12 cm 150 inches...

Page 29: ...uter Sources Follow the instructions in these sections to connect a computer to the projector Connecting to a Computer for USB Video and Audio Connecting to a Computer for VGA Video Connecting to a Computer for HDMI Video and Audio Connecting to a Computer for USB Mouse Control Connecting to a Computer for Sound Parent topic Projector Connections Connecting to a Computer for USB Video and Audio If...

Page 30: ...he dialog box that appears to install the Epson USB Display software Windows 7 Windows Vista Select Run EMP_UDSE EXE in the dialog box that appears to install the Epson USB Display software Mac The USB Display setup folder appears on your screen Select USB Display Installer and follow the on screen instructions to install the Epson USB Display software Follow any on screen instructions You need to...

Page 31: ...GA computer cable Note To connect a Mac that includes only a Mini DisplayPort Thunderbolt port or Mini DVI port for video output you need to obtain an adapter that allows you to connect to the projector s VGA video port Contact Apple for compatible adapter options 1 If necessary disconnect your computer s monitor cable 2 Connect the VGA computer cable to your computer s monitor port 3 Connect the ...

Page 32: ...an connect it to the projector using an optional HDMI cable Note To connect a Mac that includes only a Mini DisplayPort Thunderbolt port or Mini DVI port for video output you need to obtain an adapter that allows you to connect to the projector s HDMI port Contact Apple for compatible adapter options Older Mac computers 2009 and earlier may not support audio through the HDMI port 1 Connect the HDM...

Page 33: ... speaker Parent topic Connecting to Computer Sources Connecting to a Computer for USB Mouse Control If you connected your computer to a Computer USB B or HDMI port on the projector you can set up the remote control to act as a wireless mouse This lets you control projection at a distance from your computer To do this connect the projector to your computer using a USB cable if it is not connected a...

Page 34: ...mputer documentation for details Parent topic Connecting to Computer Sources Related tasks Using the Remote Control as a Wireless Mouse Connecting to a Computer for Sound If your computer presentation includes sound and you did not connect it using the projector s USB B or HDMI port you can still play sound through the projector s speaker system Connect an optional stereo mini jack adapter cable w...

Page 35: ...er end to the projector s Audio ports PowerLite 1266 PowerLite 1286 Parent topic Connecting to Computer Sources Connecting to Video Sources Follow the instructions in these sections to connect video devices to the projector Connecting to an HDMI Video Source Connecting to an MHL Compatible Device Connecting to a Component Video Source ...

Page 36: ... can connect it to the projector using an optional HDMI cable The HDMI connection provides the best image quality 1 Connect the HDMI cable to your video source s HDMI output port 2 Connect the other end to the projector s HDMI port PowerLite 1266 PowerLite 1286 Note The projector converts the digital audio signal sent from your video source into a mono analog signal for the internal speaker ...

Page 37: ...e with a built in MHL connector plug it directly into the HDMI MHL Powerlite 1266 or HDMI2 MHL PowerLite 1286 port Note Some connected devices may not charge when using an MHL adapter 1 Connect the MHL cable or adapter to your device s Micro USB port 2 If you are using an MHL adapter connect it to an MHL compatible HDMI cable 3 Connect the other end of the cable to the projector s HDMI MHL Powerli...

Page 38: ...nect it to the projector using an optional component to VGA video cable Depending on your component ports you may need to use an adapter cable along with a component video cable 1 Connect the component connectors to your video source s color coded component video output ports usually labeled Y Pb Pr or Y Cb Cr If you are using an adapter connect these connectors to your component video cable 2 Con...

Page 39: ...necting to Video Sources Related references Input Signal Settings Signal Menu Related tasks Connecting to a Video Source for Sound Connecting to a Composite Video Source If your video source has a composite video port you can connect it to the projector using an optional RCA style video or A V cable 1 Connect the cable with the yellow connector to your video source s yellow video output port ...

Page 40: ...s Related tasks Connecting to a Video Source for Sound Connecting to a Video Source for Sound You can play sound through the projector s speaker system if your video source has audio output ports Connect the projector to the video source using an RCA audio cable 1 Connect the audio cable to your video source s audio out ports ...

Page 41: ...Video Sources Connecting to External USB Devices Follow the instructions in these sections to connect external USB devices to the projector USB Device Projection Connecting a USB Device or Camera to the Projector Selecting the Connected USB Source Disconnecting a USB Device or Camera From the Projector Parent topic Projector Connections ...

Page 42: ...drives must meet these requirements USB Mass Storage Class compliant not all USB Mass Storage Class devices are supported Formatted in FAT or FAT32 Self powered by their own AC power supplies bus powered hard drives are not recommended Does not have multiple partitions You can project slide shows from image files on a connected USB device Parent topic Connecting to External USB Devices Connecting ...

Page 43: ...er than 10 feet 3 m or the device may not operate correctly 3 Connect the other end of the cable if applicable to your device Parent topic Connecting to External USB Devices Selecting the Connected USB Source You can switch the projector s display to the source you connected to the USB A port 1 Make sure the connected USB source is turned on if necessary ...

Page 44: ...le that came with the camera and connect it to the projector s port and to the document camera s USB Type B port For the Epson DC 13 document camera connect it to the projector s HDMI Computer or Video port and to the corresponding port on the document camera See the document camera manual for details For the Epson DC 21 document camera connect it to the projector s HDMI Computer or Video port and...

Page 45: ...45 1 Remove the battery cover 2 Insert the batteries with the and ends facing as shown ...

Page 46: ...not expose batteries to heat or flame Keep batteries out of the reach of children they are choking hazards and are very dangerous if swallowed Parent topic Setting Up the Projector Opening the Lens Cover To open the projector s lens cover slide the A V Mute slide lever until it clicks into the open position Parent topic Setting Up the Projector ...

Page 47: ...hat includes a wireless access point you can connect to the projector wirelessly through the access point using the Epson network software Using a QR Code to Connect a Mobile Device Using Quick Wireless Connection Windows Selecting Wireless Network Settings Manually Selecting Wireless Network Settings in Windows Selecting Wireless Network Settings on Mac Setting Up Wireless Network Security Wirele...

Page 48: ...test version of Epson iProjection on your device Visit epson com iprojection U S or epson ca iprojection Canada for more information 1 Press the Menu button 2 Select the Network menu and press Enter 3 Select Network Configuration and press Enter ...

Page 49: ...ay LAN Info setting to Text QR Code 6 Select Complete and follow the on screen instructions to save your settings and exit the menus 7 Do one of the following Press the LAN button on the remote control Select Display the QR Code in the projector s Network menu ...

Page 50: ... Wireless Network Projection Using Quick Wireless Connection Windows You can create a Quick Wireless Connection USB Key to quickly connect the projector to a Windows computer wirelessly Then you can project your presentation and remove the key when you are done Note A USB flash drive is not included with your projector 1 Create a Quick Wireless Connection USB Key with a USB flash drive and the Eps...

Page 51: ...ority to install the software If it is not installed automatically double click MPPLaunch exe in the USB key After a few minutes your computer image is displayed by the projector If it does not appear press the LAN or Source Search button on your remote control or restart your computer 7 Run your presentation as necessary 8 When you finish projecting wirelessly select the Safely Remove Hardware op...

Page 52: ...ss network you must select the network settings for the projector using its menu system 1 Turn on the projector 2 Press the Menu button 3 Select the Network menu and press Enter 4 Make sure the Wireless Mode setting is set to Wireless LAN On 5 Select Network Configuration and press Enter ...

Page 53: ... Password lets you enter a password up to 8 alphanumeric characters long for accessing the projector over the web Default user name is EPSONWEB default password is admin Moderator Password lets you enter a password up to 4 numbers long for accessing the projector as a moderator with Epson iProjection Projector Keyword lets you turn on a security password to prevent access to the projector by anyon...

Page 54: ... control to highlight characters and press Enter to select them 8 Select the Wireless LAN menu and press Enter 9 Select the settings on the Wireless LAN menu as necessary for your network 10 When you finish selecting settings select Complete and follow the on screen instructions to save your settings and exit the menus After you complete the wireless settings for your projector you need to select ...

Page 55: ...he SSID network name of the wireless LAN system the projector is connecting to Security Open WPA2 PSK WPA WPA2 PSK Selects the type of wireless security used in the wireless network some options are only available when the Connection Mode setting is set to Advanced Passphrase Between 8 to 63 alphanumeric characters Enter a paraphrase for the wireless network Channel 1ch 6ch 11ch In Quick connectio...

Page 56: ...e access the Desktop and double click the network icon on the Windows taskbar 2 Do one of the following If your projector is set up on an existing network Advanced mode select the network name SSID If your projector is configured for Quick mode select the projector s SSID 3 Click Connect Parent topic Wireless Network Projection Selecting Wireless Network Settings on Mac Before connecting to the pr...

Page 57: ... with your network administrator for guidance on entering the correct information 1 Press the Menu button 2 Select the Network menu and press Enter 3 Select Network Configuration and press Enter 4 Select the Wireless LAN menu and press Enter 5 Select the Security setting and press Enter 6 Select the security settings for your network 7 When you finish selecting settings select Complete and follow ...

Page 58: ...ojection Screen Mirroring Restrictions Note the following when using Screen Mirroring features PowerLite 1286 You cannot project an interlaced image You cannot play audio with more than 3 channels You cannot project images with a resolution above 1920 1080 and a frame rate above 30 fps You cannot project 3D video You cannot use extended Miracast features on Windows 8 1 You may not be able to view ...

Page 59: ...ring Settings and press Enter 5 Select the Screen Mirroring Settings options as necessary 6 When you finish selecting settings select Set and follow the on screen instructions to save your settings and exit the menus 7 Press the Home button on the control panel or remote control You see the Display Name on the Home screen ...

Page 60: ... enter the PIN code displayed on the Screen Mirroring standby screen or at the bottom right of the projected image The projector displays the image from your mobile device Caution It may take some time to establish the connection Do not disconnect the projector s power cord while it is connecting to your device Doing so may cause your device to freeze or malfunction Note Depending on the mobile de...

Page 61: ...e device Note It may take some time to establish the connection Do not disconnect the projector s power cord while it is connecting to your device This may cause your device to freeze or malfunction Parent topic Wireless Network Projection from a Mobile Device or Windows Computer Screen Mirroring Setting Up Projector Network E Mail Alerts You can set up the projector to send you an e mail alert ov...

Page 62: ...ish selecting settings select Complete and follow the on screen instructions to save your settings and exit the menus Note If a critical problem causes a projector to shut down you may not receive an e mail alert Network Projector E mail Alert Messages Parent topic Using the Projector on a Network Network Projector E mail Alert Messages When a problem occurs with a networked projector and you sele...

Page 63: ...ddresses to receive SNMP notifications using 0 to 255 for each address field Note To enter the IP address using the numeric keys on the remote control press and hold the Num button Do not use these addresses 127 x x x or 224 0 0 0 through 255 255 255 255 where x is a number from 0 to 255 7 If you want this projector to receive broadcasted messages over the network select the Others menu and turn o...

Page 64: ...or later and Safari on networks that do not use a proxy server for connection You cannot select all of the projector menu settings or control all projector functions using a web browser Note If you set Standby Mode to Communication On in the ECO menu you can use a web browser to select settings and control projection even if the projector is in standby mode 1 Make sure the projector is turned on 2...

Page 65: ...he Web Control screen If you see a log in window enter your user name and password The default user name is EPSONWEB and the default password is admin 5 To control projection remotely select the Basic Control option from the Web Control screen Note If you see a log in window enter your user name and password The default user name is EPSONREMOTE and the default password is guest ...

Page 66: ...tton control 2 Select an HDMI port source 3 Selects the USB Display source 4 Selects the USB device source 5 A V Mute button control 6 Freeze button control 7 Page Up and Page Down button controls 8 Displays a QR code 9 Volume button controls ...

Page 67: ... 1286 12 Selects the Computer port source 13 Selects a Video port source 14 Searches for connected sources 6 Select the icon corresponding to the projector function you want to control Parent topic Using the Projector on a Network Related references Projector Setup Settings ECO Menu ...

Page 68: ...ight Image Shape Resizing the Image Focusing the Image Using the Focus Ring Remote Control Operation Selecting an Image Source Projection Modes Image Aspect Ratio Color Mode Controlling the Volume with the Volume Buttons Projecting a PC Free Presentation Turning On the Projector Turn on the computer or video equipment you want to use before you turn on the projector so it can display the image sou...

Page 69: ...ight stops flashing and turns blue Warning Never look into the projector lens when the lamp is on This can damage your eyes and is especially dangerous for children If you do not see a projected image right away try the following Verify the lens cover is open all the way Turn on the connected computer or video device Insert a DVD or other video media and press the play button if necessary Change t...

Page 70: ...Home screen 1 To display the Home screen do one of the following Press the Home button on the control panel or remote control Turn on the projector with the Home Screen Auto Disp setting enabled Turn on the projector when no signal is received from the selected input source 2 Press the arrow buttons on the remote control or control panel to navigate the screen and press Enter to select an option 1...

Page 71: ...3 Press the Home button to hide the Home screen Parent topic Turning On the Projector Related references Projector Setup Settings Extended Menu Turning Off the Projector Before turning off the projector shut down any computer connected to it so you can see the computer display during shutdown Note Turn off this product when not in use to prolong the life of the projector Lamp life will vary depend...

Page 72: ...he Status light turns off Note With Epson s Instant Off technology there is no cool down period so you can pack up the projector for transport right away if necessary 3 To transport or store the projector make sure Status light is off then unplug the power cord Caution To avoid damaging the projector or lamp never unplug the power cord when the Status light is on or flashing ...

Page 73: ...rojector Features Related references Projector Light Status Selecting the Language for the Projector Menus If you want to view the projector s menus and messages in another language you can change the Language setting 1 Turn on the projector 2 Press the Menu button ...

Page 74: ... menus Parent topic Using Basic Projector Features Adjusting the Image Height If you are projecting from a table or other flat surface and the image is too high or low you can adjust the image height using the projector s adjustable feet 1 Turn on the projector and display an image 2 To adjust the front foot pull up on the foot release lever and lift the front of the projector ...

Page 75: ... side you may need to correct the image shape for the best display quality When you turn on automatic keystone correction in your projector s Settings menu your projector automatically corrects vertical keystone effects when you reposition the projector Correcting Image Shape with the Horizontal Keystone Slider Correcting Image Shape with the Keystone Buttons Correcting Image Shape with Quick Corn...

Page 76: ...ular After correction your image is slightly smaller Parent topic Image Shape Correcting Image Shape with the Keystone Buttons You can use the projector s keystone correction buttons to correct the shape of an image that is unevenly rectangular on the sides Note To provide the best possible image quality adjust the projector s position to correct the image shape If this isn t possible use the keys...

Page 77: ...77 2 Press one of these keystone buttons on the control panel to display the Keystone adjustment screen ...

Page 78: ... to adjust the image shape After correction your image is slightly smaller Note If the projector is installed out of reach you can also correct the image shape with the remote control using the H V Keystone settings in the projector menus Parent topic Image Shape ...

Page 79: ...t possible image quality adjust the projector s position to correct the image shape If this isn t possible use the Quick Corner setting to correct the image shape 1 Turn on the projector and display an image Note You can display a pattern to aid in adjusting the projected image using the Settings menu Note You can also display the pattern by pressing the User button on the remote control if the te...

Page 80: ...etting and press Enter 5 Select the Quick Corner setting and press Enter Then press Enter again You see the Quick Corner adjustment screen 6 Use the arrow buttons on the projector or the remote control to select the corner of the image you want to adjust Then press Enter ...

Page 81: ...nlarge or reduce the image size If the projector includes Wide and Tele buttons press the Wide button on the projector s control panel to enlarge the image size Press the Tele button to reduce the image size Parent topic Using Basic Projector Features Focusing the Image Using the Focus Ring You can correct the focus using the focus ring 1 Turn on the projector and display an image Note You can dis...

Page 82: ...r Features Remote Control Operation The remote control lets you control the projector from almost anywhere in the room You can point it at the screen or the front or back of the projector Make sure that you aim the remote control at the projector s receivers within the distance and angles listed here ...

Page 83: ... the Remote Control as a Wireless Mouse You can use the projector s remote control as a wireless mouse so you can control projection at a distance from the computer Note This function does not work when you project from a device connected using an MHL cable 1 Connect the projector to a computer using the projector s USB B Computer or HDMI port to display video 2 If you connected your computer to a...

Page 84: ...k press the Esc button To drag and drop hold the button as you move the cursor with the arrow buttons then release at the destination Parent topic Remote Control Operation Related tasks Connecting to a Computer for USB Mouse Control Using the Remote Control as a Pointer You can use the projector s remote control as a pointer to help you call out important information on the screen The default poin...

Page 85: ...f you connected multiple image sources to the projector such as a computer and DVD player you may want to switch from one image source to the other Note If you turned on the Auto Source Search setting in the Extended menu the projector automatically switches to another detected image source if the signal to the current image source is lost 1 Make sure the connected image source you want to use is ...

Page 86: ... control until you see the image from the source you want Press the button for the source you want on the remote control 1 Computer port sources 2 Video HDMI and MHL sources 3 USB port sources computer display and external devices 4 Network source LAN and Screen Mirroring PowerLite 1286 ...

Page 87: ...ct correctly Front default setting lets you project from a table in front of the screen Front Ceiling flips the image over top to bottom to project upside down from a ceiling or wall mount Rear flips the image horizontally to project from behind a translucent screen Rear Ceiling flips the image over top to bottom and horizontally to project from the ceiling and behind a translucent screen Changing...

Page 88: ... seconds The image disappears briefly and reappears flipped top to bottom 3 To change projection back to the original mode hold down the A V Mute button for five seconds again Parent topic Projection Modes Changing the Projection Mode Using the Menus You can change the projection mode to flip the image over top to bottom and or left to right using the projector menus 1 Turn on the projector and di...

Page 89: ...determines the image s aspect ratio However for certain images you can change the aspect ratio to fit your screen by pressing a button on the remote control If you always want to use a particular aspect ratio for a certain video input source you can select it using the projector s menus Changing the Image Aspect Ratio Available Image Aspect Ratios Parent topic Using Basic Projector Features Changi...

Page 90: ... Image Aspect Ratio Related references Input Signal Settings Signal Menu Available Image Aspect Ratios You can select the following image aspect ratios depending on the input signal from your image source Note Black bands and cropped images may project in certain aspect ratios depending on the aspect ratio and resolution of your input signal Aspect ratio setting Description Auto Automatically sets...

Page 91: ...ariety of viewing environments and image types You can select a mode designed to match your image and environment or experiment with the available modes If you always want to use a particular color mode for a certain video input source you can select it using the projector menus Changing the Color Mode Available Color Modes Turning On Auto Iris Parent topic Using Basic Projector Features Changing ...

Page 92: ...u are using Color Mode Description Presentation Best for color presentations in a bright room Dynamic Best for video games in a bright room Cinema Best for movies projected in a dark room sRGB Best for standard sRGB computer displays Blackboard Best for presentations onto a green chalkboard adjusts the colors accordingly Parent topic Color Mode Turning On Auto Iris In certain color modes you can t...

Page 93: ...tting 5 Press Menu or Esc to exit the menus Parent topic Color Mode Related references Projector Setup Settings Extended Menu Controlling the Volume with the Volume Buttons You can use the Volume buttons on the remote control to adjust the volume as you project a presentation with audio You can also use the volume buttons on the projector s control panel The volume buttons control the projector s ...

Page 94: ...ovie Presentation PC Free Display Options Parent topic Using Basic Projector Features Supported PC Free File Types You can project these types of files using the projector s PC Free feature Note For best results place your files on media that is formatted in FAT16 32 If you have trouble projecting from media formatted for non Windows file systems try formatting the media for Windows instead You ma...

Page 95: ...ec other than PCM or ADPCM Above 1280 720 resolution Larger than 2GB Parent topic Projecting a PC Free Presentation Starting a PC Free Slide Show After connecting a USB device or digital camera to the projector you can switch to the USB input source and start your slide show Note You can change the PC Free operation options or add special effects by highlighting Option at the bottom of the screen ...

Page 96: ... page and press Enter You can also press the Page up or down buttons on the remote control 3 Do one of the following To display an individual image press the arrow buttons to highlight the image and press Enter Press the Esc button to return to the file list screen To display a slide show of all the images in a folder press the arrow buttons to highlight the Slideshow option at the bottom of the s...

Page 97: ...n screen instructions or press the Esc button Parent topic Projecting a PC Free Presentation Starting a PC Free Movie Presentation After connecting a USB device or digital camera to the projector you can switch to the USB input source and start your movie Note You can change the PC Free operation options by highlighting Option at the bottom of the screen and pressing Enter 1 Press the USB button o...

Page 98: ...tons on the remote control 3 To play back a movie press the arrow buttons to highlight the file and press Enter Note If any file names are longer than 8 characters or include unsupported symbols the file names may be shortened or changed only in the screen display If you want to play back all the movies in a folder in sequence select the Slideshow option at the bottom of the screen 4 To stop movie...

Page 99: ...ys a slide show one time through Screen Switching Time No Does not display the next file automatically 1 Second to 60 Seconds Displays files for the selected time and switches to the next file automatically high resolution images may switch at a slightly slower rate Effect Wipe Transitions between images with a wipe effect Dissolve Transitions between images with a dissolve effect Random Transitio...

Page 100: ...ience s attention during a presentation Any sound or video action continues to run however so you cannot resume projection at the point that you stopped it If you want to display an image such as a company logo or picture when the presentation is stopped you can set up this feature using the projector s menus Note If the picture and sound are off for more than 30 minutes the power automatically tu...

Page 101: ...opping Video Action Temporarily You can temporarily stop the action in a video or computer presentation and keep the current image on the screen Any sound or video action continues to run however so you cannot resume projection at the point that you stopped it 1 Press the Freeze button on the remote control to stop the video action 2 To restart the video action in progress press Freeze again Paren...

Page 102: ...uttons on the remote control to adjust the zoomed image Use the arrow buttons to position the crosshair in the image area you want to zoom into Press the E Zoom button repeatedly to zoom into the image area enlarging it as necessary Press and hold the E Zoom button to zoom in more quickly To pan around the zoomed image area use the arrow buttons To zoom out of the image press the E Zoom button as ...

Page 103: ...one shared password Power On Protection password prevents anyone from using the projector without first entering a password User s Logo Protection password prevents anyone from changing the custom screen the projector can display when it turns on or when you use the A V Mute feature The presence of the custom screen discourages theft by identifying the projector s owner Network Protection password...

Page 104: ...d 3 Select Yes and press Enter 4 Press and hold down the Num button on the remote control and use the numeric buttons to set a four digit password The password displays as as you enter it Then you see the confirmation prompt 5 Enter the password again You see the message Password accepted 6 Press Esc to return to the menu 7 Make a note of the password and keep it in a safe place in case you forget...

Page 105: ... and press Esc 2 To prevent changes to the User s Logo screen or related display settings select User s Logo Protection press Enter select On press Enter again and press Esc 3 To prevent changes to network settings select Network Protection press Enter select On press Enter again and press Esc 4 To prevent changes to the projector s Screen Mirroring settings select Screen Mirroring Protec press En...

Page 106: ...nabled you see a prompt to enter a password whenever you turn on the projector You must enter the correct password to use the projector 1 Press and hold down the Num button on the remote control while you enter the password using the numeric buttons Note The default password is 0000 The password screen closes ...

Page 107: ... unlocking the projector Parent topic Password Security Types Related references Where to Get Help Saving a User s Logo Image to Display You can transfer an image to the projector and then display it whenever the projector turns on You can also display the image when the projector is not receiving an input signal or when you temporarily stop projection using the A V Mute feature This transferred i...

Page 108: ...user s logo 4 Select Yes and press Enter You see a selection box overlaying your image 5 Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to surround the image area you want to use as the User s Logo and press Enter You see a prompt asking if you want to select this image area 6 Select Yes and press Enter If you want to change the selected area select No press Enter and repeat the last step ...

Page 109: ...ut signal select Display Background and set it to Logo To display it whenever you turn the projector on select Startup Screen and set it to On To display it whenever you press the A V Mute button select A V Mute and set it to Logo To prevent anyone from changing the User s Logo settings without first entering a password set a password and enable User s Logo security Parent topic Password Security ...

Page 110: ... a confirmation prompt 6 Select Yes and press Enter Unlocking the Projector s Buttons Parent topic Projector Security Features Unlocking the Projector s Buttons If the projector s buttons have been locked hold the Enter button on the projector s control panel for seven seconds to unlock them You can also set the Control Panel Lock setting to Off in the Settings menu Parent topic Locking the Projec...

Page 111: ...jector Security Features Projector Identification System for Multiple Projector Control You can operate multiple projectors using one remote control for more elaborate presentations To do this you assign an identification number to each projector and to the remote control Then you can operate all the projectors at once or individually Setting the Projector ID Setting the Remote Control ID Matching...

Page 112: ...utton to temporarily display the projector s ID on the screen Parent topic Projector Identification System for Multiple Projector Control Setting the Remote Control ID The remote control s ID is set to zero by default so it can operate any compatible projector If you want to set the remote control to operate only a particular projector you need to set the remote control s ID to match the projector...

Page 113: ...s 5 Press the ID button on the remote control to check if the ID setting process worked You see a message displayed by the projector If the remote control is listed as On the remote control ID is set to operate only the listed projector If the remote control is listed as Off the remote control ID is not set properly Repeat the steps above to set the ID to match the projector you want to control Pa...

Page 114: ...e next projector then select Image menu adjustments as necessary to match the projectors displays Note The brightness and tint may not match exactly even after adjustments If brightness and tint differences become more noticeable over time repeat the adjustments Parent topic Projector Identification System for Multiple Projector Control ...

Page 115: ...t screen feature to simultaneously project two images from different image sources next to each other You can control the split screen feature using the remote control or the projector menus Note You cannot use split screen with certain input source combinations ...

Page 116: ...ing press Enter select the input source select Execute and press Enter You can also change image sources if necessary 4 To switch the images select the Swap Screens setting and press Enter 5 To change the image sizes select the Screen Size setting press Enter select a sizing option press Enter and press Menu to exit Note Depending on the video input signals the images may not appear at the same si...

Page 117: ...er failure communication error or for any other reason Epson will not be responsible for any repair costs incurred The following settings will not transfer between projectors Info menu items Network menu settings other than those in the Notifications and Others menus Saving Settings to a USB Flash Drive Transferring Settings from a USB Flash Drive Saving Settings to a Computer Transferring Setting...

Page 118: ...118 2 Insert the flash drive into the USB A port PowerLite 1266 PowerLite 1286 Note Connect the flash drive directly to the projector Do not use a hub or your settings may not be saved correctly ...

Page 119: ...or remove the flash drive while the lights are flashing This could damage the projector 5 Once the projector enters standby mode remove the flash drive Parent topic Copying Menu Settings Between Projectors Transferring Settings from a USB Flash Drive After saving projector settings to a USB flash drive you can transfer them to another projector of the same model Note Make sure the USB flash drive ...

Page 120: ... have to repeat your adjustments 1 Turn off the projector and unplug the power cord from the projector s power inlet 2 Insert the flash drive into the USB A port PowerLite 1266 PowerLite 1286 Note Connect the flash drive directly to the projector Do not use a hub or your settings may not be saved correctly ...

Page 121: ...the power light turns blue and the projector enters standby mode Caution Do not unplug the power cord or remove the flash drive while the lights are flashing This could damage the projector 5 Once the projector enters standby mode remove the flash drive Parent topic Copying Menu Settings Between Projectors Saving Settings to a Computer You can save the projector settings you want to transfer to a ...

Page 122: ... x OS X 10 11 x macOS 10 12 x 1 Turn off the projector and unplug the power cord from the projector s power inlet 2 Connect a USB cable to your projector s USB B port PowerLite 1266 PowerLite 1286 3 Connect the other end to any available USB port on your computer ...

Page 123: ...the following Windows Open the My Computer Computer Windows Explorer or File Explorer utility Right click the name of your projector listed as a removable disk and select Eject Mac Drag the removable disk icon for your projector from the desktop into the trash The projector enters standby mode Parent topic Copying Menu Settings Between Projectors Transferring Settings from a Computer After saving ...

Page 124: ... macOS 10 12 x Do not adjust image settings on a projector until after you transfer settings to it Otherwise you may have to repeat your adjustments 1 Turn off the projector and unplug the power cord from the projector s power inlet 2 Connect a USB cable to your projector s USB B port PowerLite 1266 ...

Page 125: ...your computer 4 Press and hold the Menu button on the control panel or remote control as you connect the power cord to the projector s power inlet 5 When all of the projector lights turn on release the Menu button The projector shows up as a removable disk on your computer ...

Page 126: ... of your projector listed as a removable disk and select Eject Mac Drag the removable disk icon for your projector from the desktop into the trash All the lights start flashing to indicate that the projector s settings are being updated When the lights stop flashing the power light turns blue and the projector enters standby mode Caution Do not unplug the power cord while the lights are flashing T...

Page 127: ...ettings Signal Menu Projector Feature Settings Settings Menu Projector Setup Settings Extended Menu Projector Network Settings Network Menu Projector Setup Settings ECO Menu Projector Information Display Info Menu Projector Reset Options Reset Menu Using the Projector s Menus You can use the projector s menus to adjust the settings that control how your projector works The projector displays the m...

Page 128: ...128 1 Press the Menu button on the control panel or remote control You see the menu screen displaying the Image menu settings ...

Page 129: ...ns listed on the bottom of the menu screens 6 To return all the menu settings to their default values select Reset 7 When you finish changing settings on a menu press Esc 8 Press Menu or Esc to exit the menus Parent topic Adjusting the Menu Settings Image Quality Settings Image Menu Settings on the Image menu let you adjust the quality of your image for the input source you are currently using The...

Page 130: ...le Adjusts the balance of green to magenta tones in the image Sharpness Varying levels available Adjusts the sharpness or softness of image details Color Temp color temperature Color Temp Customized Sets the overall color tone high values tint the image blue cool and low values tint the image red warm Color Temp Sets the color tone in a range of 3200 to 10000 K Kelvin for the sRGB Color Mode or 0 ...

Page 131: ...ss when the Dynamic or Cinema Color Modes are selected High Speed sets faster luminance correction for fast moving images Note The Brightness setting does not affect lamp brightness To change the lamp brightness mode use the Power Consumption setting in the ECO menu Note The Noise Reduction setting is not available if you have set the Deinterlacing setting to Off or selected a digital RGB or inter...

Page 132: ...g and Sync settings by pressing the Auto button on the remote control To change settings for an input source make sure the source is connected and select that source Setting Options Description Resolution Auto Wide Normal Sets the input signal resolution if not detected automatically using the Auto option Aspect See the list of available aspect ratios Sets the aspect ratio width to height ratio fo...

Page 133: ...the edges visible by a selectable percentage or automatically when using an HDMI input source Advanced See the Advanced settings table in this topic Advanced settings Setting Options Description HDMI Video Range Auto Normal Expanded Sets the video range to match the setting of the device connected to the HDMI input port Auto detects the video range automatically Normal for images from a device oth...

Page 134: ...onent corrects color for component video inputs Video Signal Auto Various video standards Specifies the signal type from the input sources connected to the video ports Auto detects signals automatically Parent topic Adjusting the Menu Settings Projector Feature Settings Settings Menu Options on the Settings menu let you customize various projector features The available settings depend on the curr...

Page 135: ...ens Audio Source Align Display the QR Code Divides the viewing area horizontally and displays two images side by side press Esc to cancel split screen display Volume Varying levels available Adjusts the volume of the projector s speaker system you can set the volume level for each input source separately Lock Setting Control Panel Lock Controls projector button locking to secure the projector Full...

Page 136: ...er Button Power Consumption Info Deinterlacing Closed Caption Test Pattern Resolution Display the QR Code Assigns a menu option to the User button on the remote control for one touch access Test Pattern Displays a test pattern to assist in focusing and zooming the image and correcting image shape press Esc to cancel pattern display Parent topic Adjusting the Menu Settings ...

Page 137: ...ription Home Screen Home Screen Auto Disp Custom Function 1 Custom Function 2 Select various options for the projector s Home screen Home Screen Auto Disp controls whether the Home Screen displays automatically when the projector is turned on Custom Function 1 Custom Function 2 lets you customize the options displayed on the Home Screen and save your settings as a preset ...

Page 138: ...en appears when the projector starts up A V Mute selects the screen color or logo to display when A V Mute is turned on Closed Caption Off CC1 CC2 Controls use of closed captions and selects the closed caption type closed captions are visible only for NTSC signals connected through the Video port User s Logo Creates a screen that the projector displays to identify itself and enhance security Proje...

Page 139: ...g input when the projector is turned on Auto Power On automatically turns on the projector when it receives an image signal available only when Standby Mode is set to Communication On HDMI EQ Setting adjusts the HDMI input signal level depending on the connected device Projector ID Off 1 through 9 Sets the projector to a particular ID number which allows you to use a remote control to individually...

Page 140: ...etting Options Description Wireless Mode PowerLite 1286 Screen Mirroring On Wireless LAN On Both Settings Off Turns on screen mirroring or wireless LAN mode Wireless Mode PowerLite 1266 Wireless LAN On Off Turns on wireless LAN mode Screen Mirroring Info PowerLite 1286 Display Name MAC Address Region Code Channel Connected Device Displays screen mirroring status and details ...

Page 141: ...reless LAN Connection mode Wireless LAN System Antenna level Projector Name SSID DHCP IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway Address MAC Address Region Code IPv6 Displays wireless network status and details Display the QR Code Displays a QR code for connecting with iOS or Android devices using the Epson iProjection app Network Configuration Accesses additional network menus Configures your network setting...

Page 142: ...Selects the brightness mode of the projector lamp Normal sets maximum lamp brightness ECO reduces lamp brightness and fan noise and saves power and lamp life Light Optimizer On Off When Power Consumption is set to Normal and Auto Iris is turned off the lamp brightness is adjusted based on the projected image you can set this option for each color mode Sleep Mode On Off Automatically places the pro...

Page 143: ...turns off the projector after 30 minutes if A V Mute is enabled Standby Mode Communication On Communication Off Communication On indicates that the projector can be monitored and controlled over a network when the projector is in standby mode ECO Display On Off Displays a leaf icon in the bottom left corner of the projected screen to indicate the power saving status when the lamp brightness change...

Page 144: ... not register any hours until you have used the lamp for at least 10 hours Information item Description Lamp Hours Displays the number of hours H the lamp has been used in Normal and ECO Power Consumption modes if the information is displayed in yellow obtain a genuine Epson replacement lamp soon Source Displays the name of the port to which the current input source is connected Input Signal Displ...

Page 145: ...nding to a specific projector problem see the list of Event ID codes Event ID Code List Parent topic Adjusting the Menu Settings Event ID Code List If the Event ID option on the Info menu displays a code number check this list of Event ID codes for the solution to the projector problem associated with the code Event ID code Cause and solution 0020 Screen mirroring communication error occurred Turn...

Page 146: ...formation on your computer and try connecting again 00432 The network software did not start Turn the projector off and then on again 00435 0433 Cannot display the transferred images Restart the network software 0434 Unstable network communication Check the network communication status wait a few moments and try connecting to the network again 0481 0482 0485 0483 The network software quit unexpect...

Page 147: ...work administrator 0898 Failed to acquire DHCP address Make sure the DHCP server is operating correctly If you are not using DHCP turn off the DHCP setting in the Network menus 0899 A communication error has occurred Parent topic Projector Information Display Info Menu Projector Reset Options Reset Menu You can reset most of the projector settings to their default values using the Reset All Config...

Page 148: ...eset the following settings using the Reset All Config option Input Signal User s Logo Language Network menu items Lamp Hours Password Display Background Startup Screen A V Mute Parent topic Adjusting the Menu Settings ...

Page 149: ...ed Epson servicer Warning Before cleaning any part of the projector turn it off and unplug the power cord Never open any cover on the projector except as specifically explained in this manual Dangerous electrical voltages in the projector can injure you severely Warning Do not try to service this product yourself except as specifically explained in this manual Refer all other servicing to qualifie...

Page 150: ...n the projector Caution Do not use wax alcohol benzine paint thinner or other chemicals to clean the projector case These can damage the case Do not use canned air or the gases may leave a residue Parent topic Projector Maintenance Air Filter and Vent Maintenance Regular filter maintenance is important to maintaining your projector Your Epson projector is designed with an easily accessible user re...

Page 151: ...as a paintbrush 3 If dust is difficult to remove or the air filter is damaged replace the air filter Parent topic Air Filter and Vent Maintenance Replacing the Air Filter You need to replace the air filter in the following situations After cleaning the air filter you see a message telling you to clean or replace it The air filter is torn or damaged You can replace the air filter while the projecto...

Page 152: ...152 3 Pull the air filter out of the projector Note Air filters contain ABS resin and polyurethane foam Dispose of used air filters according to local regulations ...

Page 153: ...nce The projector keeps track of the number of hours the lamp is used and displays this information in the projector s menu system Replace the lamp as soon as possible when the following occurs The projected image gets darker or starts to deteriorate A message appears when you turn on the projector telling you to replace the lamp The projector s Lamp light is flashing orange and its power light is...

Page 154: ...unted to the ceiling if necessary 1 Turn off the projector and unplug the power cord 2 Allow the projector lamp to cool down for at least one hour 3 Use the screwdriver included with the replacement lamp to loosen the screw securing the lamp cover Warning If the lamp is broken glass fragments may be loose inside the lamp chamber Be careful removing any broken glass to avoid injury If the projector...

Page 155: ...155 4 Slide the lamp cover out and lift it off 5 Loosen the screws securing the lamp to the projector The screws do not come all the way out ...

Page 156: ...uct contain mercury Please consult your state and local regulations regarding disposal or recycling Do not put in the trash 7 Gently insert the new lamp into the projector If it does not fit easily make sure it is facing the right way Caution Do not touch any glass on the lamp assembly to avoid premature lamp failure ...

Page 157: ...p firmly and tighten the screws to secure it Caution Do not over tighten the screws 9 Replace the lamp cover and tighten the screw to secure it Note Be sure the lamp cover is securely installed or the lamp will not come on ...

Page 158: ...lamp timer after replacing the projector s lamp to clear the lamp replacement message and to keep track of lamp usage correctly Note Do not reset the lamp timer if you have not replaced the lamp to avoid inaccurate lamp usage information 1 Turn on the projector 2 Press the Menu button 3 Select the Reset menu and press Enter 4 Select Reset Lamp Hours and press Enter You see a prompt asking if you w...

Page 159: ...eplace the batteries as soon as they run out Caution Use only the type of batteries specified in this manual Do not install batteries of different types or mix new and old batteries 1 Remove the battery cover as shown 2 Remove the old batteries Warning If the battery fluid has leaked wipe it away with a soft cloth and avoid getting the fluid on your hands If it gets on your hands wash them immedia...

Page 160: ...and press it down until it clicks into place Warning Dispose of used batteries according to local regulations Do not expose batteries to heat or flame Keep batteries out of the reach of children they are choking hazards and are very dangerous if swallowed Parent topic Projector Maintenance ...

Page 161: ...tor When transporting the projector a long distance or as checked luggage place it in a carrying case Then pack the case in a firm box with cushioning around it and mark the box Fragile When shipping the projector for repairs place it in its original packing materials if possible or use equivalent materials with cushioning around the projector Mark the box Fragile Note Epson shall not be liable fo...

Page 162: ...ly try turning it off and unplugging it Then plug it back in and turn it on If this does not solve the problem check the following The lights on the projector may indicate what the problem is The Help option on the Home screen can display information about common problems if the projector is operating The solutions in this manual can help you solve many problems If none of these solutions help you...

Page 163: ...lution in the table here 1 Power light 2 Status light 3 Wireless LAN light 4 Lamp light 5 Temp temperature light Projector status Power light Status light Lamp light Temp light Status and solution Blue Blue Off Off Normal operation Blue Flashing blue Off Off Warming up or cooling down Blue Off Off Off Standby or sleep mode Flashing blue Off Off Off Preparing for network monitoring ...

Page 164: ...ir filter Make sure the environmental temperature is not too hot Off Flashing blue Off Orange Projector has overheated and turned off leave it turned off to cool down for about five minutes then do the following Make sure that the vents and air filter are not clogged with dust or obstructed by nearby objects Clean or replace the air filter If operating the projector at high altitude turn on High A...

Page 165: ...is installed correctly Flashing blue Light status varies Flashing orange Light status varies Replace the lamp soon to avoid damage do not continue using the projector Off Flashing blue Off Flashing orange A fan or sensor has a problem turn the projector off unplug it and contact Epson for help Off Flashing blue Flashing orange Off Internal projector error turn the projector off unplug it and conta...

Page 166: ...p Parent topic Solving Problems Related concepts Air Filter and Vent Maintenance Projector Lamp Maintenance Related references Projector Setup Settings Extended Menu Where to Get Help Related tasks Turning Off the Projector Using the Projector Help Displays You can display information to help you solve common problems using the projector s Help system 1 Turn on the projector 2 Press the Home butto...

Page 167: ...s are Incorrect Solutions to Sound Problems Parent topic Solving Problems Solutions When No Image Appears If no image appears try the following solutions Make sure the lens cover is open all the way or off Press the A V Mute button on the remote control to see if the image was temporarily turned off Make sure all necessary cables are securely connected and the power is on for the projector and con...

Page 168: ...ences Image Quality Settings Image Menu Input Signal Settings Signal Menu Projector Setup Settings Extended Menu Projector Reset Options Reset Menu Related tasks Unlocking the Projector s Buttons Solutions When Image is Incorrect Using the USB Display Function If no image appears or if the image appears incorrectly using the USB Display function try the following solutions Press the USB button on ...

Page 169: ...Home button on the remote control to select from a list of available sources shown in black text Turn on the connected computer or video source and press its play button to begin your presentation if necessary Check the connection from the projector to your video sources If you are projecting from a laptop computer make sure it is set up to display on an external monitor If necessary turn the proj...

Page 170: ...ption to Mirror or Duplicate Parent topic Solutions When No Signal Message Appears Displaying From a Mac Laptop If you see the No Signal message when you display from a Mac laptop you need to set up the laptop for mirrored display See your laptop manual for details 1 Open the System Preferences utility and select Displays Display or Color LCD 2 Click the Arrange or Arrangement tab 3 Select the Mir...

Page 171: ...ter display settings to disable dual display and set the resolution within the projector s limits See your computer manual for details Check the resolution assigned to your presentation files to see if they are created for a different resolution than you are projecting in See your software help for details Make sure you selected the correct Projection setting Parent topic Solving Image or Sound Pr...

Page 172: ...ilable for your video source adjust the Deinterlacing and Noise Reduction settings If available for your video source select Auto as the Resolution setting in the Signal menu Select a computer video resolution and refresh rate that are compatible with the projector If you are projecting from a computer using a VGA cable press the Auto button on the remote control to automatically adjust the tracki...

Page 173: ...ystone adjustment in the projector s menus Adjust the Sharpness setting to improve image quality If you are projecting from a computer press the Auto button on the remote control to automatically adjust the tracking and sync If any bands or overall blurriness remain display a uniformly patterned image on the screen and manually adjust the Tracking and Sync settings If you are projecting from a com...

Page 174: ...er cables If you are using the ECO Power Consumption setting try selecting Normal in the projector s menus Position the projector close enough to the screen If the image has been progressively darkening you may need to replace the projector lamp soon Parent topic Solving Image or Sound Problems Related concepts Color Mode Projector Placement Related references Image Quality Settings Image Menu Inp...

Page 175: ... This is normal Parent topic Solving Image or Sound Problems Related references Projector Setup Settings Extended Menu Projector Setup Settings ECO Menu Solving Projector or Remote Control Operation Problems Check the solutions in these sections if you have problems operating the projector or remote control Solutions to Projector Power or Shut Off Problems Solutions to Problems with the Remote Con...

Page 176: ...mote control batteries are installed correctly and have power If necessary replace the batteries Make sure you are operating the remote control within the reception angle and range of the projector Make sure the projector is not warming up or shutting down Check to see if a button on the remote control is stuck down causing it to enter sleep mode Release the button to wake the remote control up St...

Page 177: ... If you set a Web Control password and forgot the user ID or password try entering the following User ID EPSONWEB Default password admin If you set a Remote password in Epson Web Control and forgot the user ID or password try entering the following User ID EPSONREMOTE Default password guest If you lose the remote control you cannot enter a password Order a new one from Epson Parent topic Solving P...

Page 178: ... Access the Projector Through the Web If you are unable to access the projector through a web browser make sure you are using the correct ID and password which are case sensitive Note You cannot change the user ID You may need to log in to access some options on the Web Control screen If you see a log in window enter EPSONWEB as the user ID and enter the password set in the projector s Network men...

Page 179: ...ation and connect to the projector from the list of available devices Parent topic Solving Network Problems Related concepts Wireless Network Projection from a Mobile Device or Windows Computer Screen Mirroring Related references Projector Setup Settings Extended Menu Projector Network Settings Network Menu Solutions When the Image Contains Static During Network Projection If the projected image c...

Page 180: ...ts Where to Get Help If you need to contact Epson for technical support services use the following support options Internet Support Visit Epson s support website at epson com support U S epson ca support Canada or epson com jm support Caribbean and select your product for solutions to common problems with your projector You can download utilities and documentation get FAQs and troubleshooting advi...

Page 181: ...e problem Purchase Supplies and Accessories You can purchase screens other optional accessories and replacement parts from an Epson authorized reseller To find the nearest reseller call 800 GO EPSON 800 463 7766 in the U S or 800 807 7766 in Canada Or you can purchase online at epsonstore com U S sales or epsonstore ca Canadian sales To purchase a replacement remote control call 562 276 4394 U S o...

Page 182: ...ector Electrical Specifications Projector Environmental Specifications Projector Safety and Approvals Specifications Supported Video Display Formats USB Display System Requirements General Projector Specifications Type of display Poly silicon TFT active matrix Resolution PowerLite 1266 1280 800 pixels WXGA PowerLite 1286 1920 1200 pixels WUXGA Lens F 1 50 to 1 71 Focal length 20 42 to 24 5 mm Colo...

Page 183: ...olor mode Normal Power Consumption mode and Wide Zoom mode Image size in native aspect ratio 30 inches 0 76 m to 300 inches 7 62 m Projection distance in native aspect ratio 34 3 inches 0 87 m to 432 3 inches 10 98 m Projection methods Front rear ceiling mounted Optical aspect ratio width to height 16 10 Focus adjustment Manual Zoom adjustment Manual optical zoom Zoom ratio Tele to Wide 1 0 to 1 2...

Page 184: ... hours Note Turn off this product when not in use to prolong the life of the projector Lamp life will vary depending upon mode selected environmental conditions and usage Brightness decreases over time Parent topic Technical Specifications Remote Control Specifications Reception range 19 7 feet 6 m Batteries Two alkaline or manganese AA Parent topic Technical Specifications Projector Dimension Spe...

Page 185: ...frequency 50 60 Hz Power supply 100 to 240 V AC 10 PowerLite 1266 3 1 to 1 3 A PowerLite 1286 3 3 to 1 4 A Power consumption 100 to 120 V Operating PowerLite 1266 Normal Power Consumption mode 296 W ECO Power Consumption mode 211 W Standby 2 0 W Communication On 0 2 W Communication Off PowerLite 1286 Normal Power Consumption mode 315 W ECO Power Consumption mode 228 W Standby 2 2 W Communication O...

Page 186: ...ical Specifications Projector Environmental Specifications Temperature Operating Up to 7500 ft 2286 m 41 to 95 F 5 to 35 C 7500 ft 2286 m to 9843 ft 3000 m 41 to 86 F 5 to 30 C Storage 14 to 140 F 10 to 60 C Humidity relative non condensing Operating 20 to 80 Storage 10 to 90 Operating altitude Up to 4921 feet 1500 m 4921 feet 1500 m to 9843 feet 3000 m with High Altitude Mode enabled Parent topic...

Page 187: ...r port or video card refresh rate vertical frequency must be compatible with the projector See your computer or video card manual for details The table here lists the compatible refresh rate and resolution for each compatible video display format Display format Refresh rate in Hz Resolution in pixels Computer signals analog RGB VGA 60 72 75 85 640 480 SVGA 60 72 75 85 800 600 XGA 60 70 75 85 1024 ...

Page 188: ...50 720 576 HDTV 720p 50 60 1280 720 HDTV 1080i 50 60 1920 1080 HDMI input signals VGA 60 640 480 SVGA 60 800 600 XGA 60 1024 768 WXGA 60 1280 800 60 1366 768 WXGA 60 1440 900 WXGA 60 1600 900 UXGA 60 1600 1200 WSXGA 2 60 1680 1050 SXGA 60 1280 960 60 1280 1024 SXGA 60 1400 1050 WUXGA Reduced Blanking 2 60 1920 1200 SDTV 480i 480p 60 720 480 SDTV 576i 576p 50 720 576 HDTV 720p 50 60 1280 720 ...

Page 189: ...ions USB Display System Requirements Your computer system must meet the system requirements here to use the projector s USB Display software Requirement Windows Mac Operating system Windows Vista Ultimate Enterprise Business Home Premium and Home Basic 32 bit OS X 10 7 x 32 and 64 bit 10 8 x 64 bit 10 9 x 64 bit 10 10 x 64 bit 10 11 x 64 bit Windows 7 Ultimate Enterprise Professional and Home Prem...

Page 190: ...Intel Core i3 or faster recommended Intel Core2 Duo or faster Intel Core i5 or faster recommended Memory 2GB or more 4GB or more recommended Hard disk space 20MB or more Display Resolution between 640 480 and 1920 1200 16 bit color or greater Parent topic Technical Specifications ...

Page 191: ... on the bright light can damage your eyes Never let children look into the lens when it is on Never open any cover on the projector except the lamp and filter covers Dangerous electrical voltages inside the projector can severely injure you Except as specifically explained in this User s Guide do not attempt to service this product yourself Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Warnin...

Page 192: ...ult your dealer or power company Place the projector near a wall outlet where the plug can be easily unplugged Take the following precautions when handling the plug Do not hold the plug with wet hands Do not insert the plug into a dusty outlet Insert the plug firmly into the outlet Do not pull the power cord when disconnecting the plug always be sure to hold the plug when disconnecting it Do not o...

Page 193: ...ns if it does not operate normally when you follow the operating instructions or exhibits a distinct change in performance if smoke strange odors or strange noises come from the projector if the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed if liquid or foreign objects get inside the projector or if it has been exposed to rain or water if it has been dropped or the housing has been damaged Do not touch ...

Page 194: ...ce of an open flame such as a lit candle on or near the projector Do not block the lens during projection using a book or any object other than the lens cover This could damage the projector or cause a fire Do not modify the power cord Do not place heavy objects on top of the power cord or bend twist or pull it excessively Keep the power cord away from hot electrical appliances If the lamp breaks ...

Page 195: ...uclear power control equipment or medical equipment related to direct medical care please make your own judgment on this product s suitability after a full evaluation Parent topic Important Safety Instructions List of Safety Symbols corresponding to IEC60950 1 A2 The following table lists the meaning of the safety symbols labeled on the equipment No Symbol Approved Standards Description 1 IEC60417...

Page 196: ...f DC power connector To identify the positive and negative connections the polarity on a piece of equipment to which a DC power supply may be connected 9 Polarity of DC power connector To identify the positive and negative connections the polarity on a piece of equipment to which a DC power supply may be connected 10 IEC60417 No 5001B Battery general On battery powered equipment To identify a devi...

Page 197: ...y an earth ground terminal in cases where neither the symbol No 13 is explicitly required 15 IEC60417 No 5032 Alternating current To indicate on the rating plate that the equipment is suitable for alternating current only to identify relevant terminals 16 IEC60417 No 5031 Direct current To indicate on the rating plate that the equipment is suitable for direct current only to identify relevant term...

Page 198: ...ctor 22 ISO3864 IEC60825 1 Caution laser radiation To indicate the equipment has a laser radiation part 23 ISO 3864 Disassembly prohibition To indicate a risk of injury such as electric shock if the equipment is disassembled 24 IEC60417 No 5266 Standby partial standby To indicate that part of the equipment is in the ready status 25 ISO3864 IEC60417 No 5057 Caution movable parts To indicate that yo...

Page 199: ... 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 or Declaration of this device and may cause interference levels which exceed the limits established by the FCC for this equipment It is the responsibility of the user to obtain and use a shielded equipment interface ca...

Page 200: ... resolve any Dispute informally If Epson and you do not reach an agreement to resolve the Dispute within the sixty 60 days you or Epson may commence an arbitration Notice to Epson must be addressed to Epson America Inc ATTN Legal Department 3840 Kilroy Airport Way Long Beach CA 90806 the Epson Address The Dispute Notice to you will be sent to the most recent address Epson has in its records for yo...

Page 201: ...e relief only in favor of the individual party seeking relief and only to the extent necessary to provide relief warranted by that party s individual claim In some instances the costs of arbitration can exceed the costs of litigation and the right to discovery may be more limited in arbitration than in court The arbitrator s award is binding and may be entered as a judgment in any court of compete...

Page 202: ... sending a written letter to the Epson Address within thirty 30 days of your assent to this Agreement including without limitation the purchase download installation of the Software or other applicable use of Epson Hardware products and services that specifies i your name ii your mailing address and iii your request to be excluded from the final binding individual arbitration procedure and waiver ...

Page 203: ...All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopying recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Seiko Epson Corporation The information contained herein is designed only for use with this Epson product Epson is not responsible for any use of this information a...

Page 204: ...er to be responsible and respectful of the copyright laws when using any Epson product While some countries laws permit limited copying or reuse of copyrighted material in certain circumstances those circumstances may not be as broad as some people assume Contact your legal advisor for any questions regarding copyright law Parent topic Copyright Notice Copyright Attribution 2017 Epson America Inc ...

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