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Fine-Tuning the Projector

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

sound, and other features. This chapter covers the following
information:

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Using the menu system

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Adjusting the image

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Adjusting signal settings

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Customizing projector features

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Using the projector security features

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Customizing power and operation

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Multi-screen color adjustment

Summary of Contents for PowerLite 1716

Page 1: ...PowerLite 1716 Multimedia Projector User sGuide ...

Page 2: ...of this information as applied to other products Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages losses costs or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parties as a result of accident misuse or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications repairs or alterations to this product or excluding the U S failure to s...

Page 3: ... 14 Turning the Projector On and Off 15 Turning On the Projector 16 Using the Direct Power On Function 17 Shutting Down the Projector 18 Selecting the Image Source 18 Troubleshooting Display Problems 19 You Can t Project an Image 19 The Projector and Notebook Don t Display the Same Image 20 Adjusting the Image 21 Adjusting the Height of Your Image 22 Focusing and Zooming Your Image 22 Adjusting th...

Page 4: ...35 Operating Two or More Projectors with the Remote Control 36 Setting the Projector ID 36 Checking the Projector ID 36 Setting the Remote Control ID 37 3 Connecting to Computers Cameras and Other Equipment 39 Connecting to a Computer 40 Connecting to the Video Port 40 Connecting to the USB Port 41 Connecting the Cable for Remote Mouse Control 43 Connecting to Video Equipment 44 Connecting a Compo...

Page 5: ... the EasyMP Software 88 Removing the Wireless Module 89 Connecting to a Wired Network 90 Using Projector E mail Alerts 91 Using SNMP to Monitor the Projector 93 Connecting With Windows Vista 94 Vista Network Projector Limitations 96 5 Fine Tuning the Projector 97 Using the Menu System 98 Restoring the Default Settings 99 Adjusting the Image 100 Six Axis Color Adjustment 101 Adjusting Signal Settin...

Page 6: ...cking Projector Status 124 What To Do When the Lights Flash 125 Viewing Lamp Usage and Other Information 127 Solving Projector Operation Problems 127 Solving Problems with the Image or Sound 128 Solving Network Problems 134 Solving Problems with the Remote Control 136 Where To Get Help 137 Speak to a Support Representative 137 A Projector Installation 139 B Technical Specifications 141 C Notices 1...

Page 7: ...nd Instant Off feature for fast setup and shut down Automatic digital keystone correction 1 2x optical zoom lens for flexible placement and positioning Security features including password user s logo and the ability to lock the projector buttons A V Mute slide to block the lens and save lamp life when you want to temporarily stop projecting Loaded With Great Features Connect two computers one via...

Page 8: ... s Guide Please follow these guidelines as you read through this manual Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment Notes contain important information about your projector Tips contain additional projection hints Getting More Information Here s where you can find quick steps for setting up your projector and access to help...

Page 9: ...tion and Warranty Your projector comes with a warranty that lets you project with confidence For details see the warranty statement included with your projector In addition Epson offers free Extra CareSM Road Service In the unlikely event of an equipment failure you won t have to wait for your unit to be repaired Instead Epson will ship you a replacement unit anywhere in the United States or Canad...

Page 10: ...ginal packaging or the equivalent when you need to send the projector to another location If you are moving the projector by hand use the carrying case See page 122 for transportation instructions Projector Remote control and 2 AA batteries PDF manual and registration CD ROM Power cable VGA computer cable USB cable Audio adapter Carrying case Projector software CD ROM Security sticker ...

Page 11: ... video device you ll need a component to VGA video cable You can purchase one from Epson see page 12 To use the projector wirelessly you ll need to install the optional wireless module available from Epson see page 12 If you want to connect the projector to your wired network and configure it with an IP address you ll need to install the optional wired LAN module available from Epson see page 12 F...

Page 12: ...PKS63 Universal projector ceiling mount Adjustable suspended ceiling channel kit Suspended false ceiling plate kit Structural round ceiling plate Adjustable extension column 8 to 11 inches ELPMBPJF ELPMBP01 ELPMBP02 ELPMBP03 ELPMBC01 Kensington security lock ELPSL01 Duet portable projector screen 4 3 and 16 9 aspect ratio 50 inch portable screen 4 3 aspect ratio 60 inch portable pop up screen 4 3 ...

Page 13: ...puter or video equipment you need to follow some basic steps to display your image on the screen Follow the guidelines in this chapter for Positioning the projector Turning the projector on and off Selecting the image source Troubleshooting display problems Adjusting the image ...

Page 14: ... to help 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 anything that c...

Page 15: ...he image shape For instructions on installing the projector in a permanent location such as a theater or conference room see page 139 Turning the Projector On and Off Make sure your projector and any computer or video equipment are connected as described on page 39 Turn on your connected equipment before starting the projector so it can automatically detect and display the image source If you turn...

Page 16: ...ojector and the other end into an electrical outlet The P power light turns orange note You can set the projector to automatically turn off the lamp and enter sleep mode when it has not received any signals or the A V Mute slide remains closed for a period of time This conserves electricity cools the projector and extends the life of the lamp To enable sleep mode see page 112 Power light ...

Page 17: ...ll start up automatically when you plug it in you won t have to press the PPower button Follow these steps to enable Direct Power On 1 Press the Menu button on the remote control and select the Extended menu 2 Choose Operation and press Enter 3 Choose Direct Power On and press Enter 4 Highlight On and press Enter 5 Press Esc or Menu to exit The setting will take effect the next time you plug in th...

Page 18: ...or on again make sure the orange P power light is not flashing then press the PPower button 3 If you extended the adjustable front foot press up on the foot release lever to retract it 4 Close the A V Mute slide Selecting the Image Source Selecting the image source lets you switch between images input from different pieces of connected equipment such as a computer or DVD player If you don t see th...

Page 19: ...ginning on page 39 Make sure the P power light is green and not flashing and the A V Mute slide is open If you ve connected more than one computer and or video source you may need to press the Source Search button on the projector s control panel or Search button on the remote control to select the correct source Allow a few seconds for the projector to sync up after pressing the button If you re ...

Page 20: ...imultaneously on both screens you should check your monitor settings to make sure both the LCD screen and the external monitor port are enabled From the Control Panel open the Display utility In the Display Properties dialog box click the Settings tab then click Advanced The method for adjusting the settings varies by brand you may need to click a Monitor tab then make sure the external Monitor po...

Page 21: ...ce you see your image you need to make certain adjustments If the image is too high or too low you can reposition it See below To focus or zoom your image see page 22 If the image isn t square see page 23 If a computer image displays incorrectly see page 25 If you need to fine tune the image and or sound see page 97 Make sure Mirror Displays is checked ...

Page 22: ...ned where you want it release the lever to lock the foot in position 3 If necessary you can fine tune the height or level of the image by turning the projector s adjustable rear feet Raising the projector causes the image to distort or keystone but you can correct the shape as described on page 23 Focusing and Zooming Your Image Turn the focus ring on the projector to sharpen the image Turn the zo...

Page 23: ...th the base of the lens level with the bottom of the screen Even if the projector is slightly tilted within a range of 30 up or down the projector has an automatic keystone correction function that detects and corrects vertical keystone distortion It takes about one second after projection starts for the image to be corrected During this time a vertical keystone correction gauge appears on the scr...

Page 24: ...il you are satisfied with the shape of the image Or press the Menu button on the remote control or projector select the Setting menu and press Enter From the Setting menu select Keystone and press Enter Use the pointer button on the remote control to adjust the keystone setting as needed If the image quality declines for example lines or edges look jagged reduce the sharpness setting See page 101 ...

Page 25: ...trol or the Enter button on the projector This automatically resets the projector s tracking sync resolution and position settings If the Auto button doesn t correct the problem you may need to adjust the tracking or sync using the projector s Signal menu See page 103 for more information note The Auto button works only with computer images projected through the VGA port ...

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

Page 27: ... control to adjust the picture and sound page 29 or to adjust the color mode for various environments page 33 You can also use it as a wireless mouse when projecting from a computer page 34 or as a pointer to highlight your presentation page 35 This chapter covers Using the remote control Controlling the picture and sound Operating your computer with the remote control Highlighting your presentati...

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

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

Page 30: ...d back on press the button again You can have the screen turn blue when you press the A V Mute button You can also have an image such as a company logo display on the screen see page 108 Stopping Action You can use the remote control to stop the action in your video or computer image To stop the action and keep the current image on the screen press the Freeze button The sound continues To restart ...

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

Page 32: ... outputs images at a 4 3 aspect ratio select 4 3 Note that the projector s native aspect ratio XGA is narrower than 16 9 Therefore widescreen movies and HDTV broadcasts will display with black bars at the top and bottom when 16 9 is selected as the Aspect setting When Connected to a Computer For computer images Normal is usually the best setting to select This displays the image at the largest pos...

Page 33: ...rightness and contrast when playing video games or watching TV in a bright room If you notice video delays during high speed gaming turn off the Progressive setting see page 103 Presentation For computer presentations in a bright room with color graphics Text For computer presentations in a bright room with black and white text and graphics Theatre For watching movies in a dark room Photo For vivi...

Page 34: ...ring slideshow style presentations since you won t have to stand next to the computer to change slides Use the Page Up and Down buttons to move through a slideshow Use the pointer button to move the cursor on the screen Press the Enter button once to left click or press it twice to double click Press the Esc button to right click To drag and drop hold down the Enter button Then use the pointer but...

Page 35: ...ctions in the next section 2 Use the pointer button on the remote control to position the pointer on the screen 3 When you re done using the pointer press the Pointer or Esc button to clear the screen Customizing the Pointer Tool You can change the appearance of the pointer by choosing from three alternative shapes 1 Press the Menu button on the remote control highlight the Settings menu highlight...

Page 36: ...ets you control it without affecting the others Setting the Projector ID The projector s default ID is set to Off This lets it respond to commands from any remote control To change the ID follow these steps 1 Press the Menu button on the remote control You see the projector s menu screen 2 Select Extended Projector ID 3 Use the pointer button to highlight the new ID and press Enter to select it 4 ...

Page 37: ...ting the Remote Control ID The remote control s default ID is zero This lets it operate any projector To set it to operate only those projectors with a specific ID follow these steps 1 Press and hold the ID button on the remote control 2 While holding the ID button press the numbered button on the remote control 1 through 9 that corresponds to the ID of the projector s you want to operate Selectin...

Page 38: ...38 Using the Remote Control ...

Page 39: ... and or to video equipment such as a VCR DVD player or video camera You can also connect the projector to a USB storage device digital camera or external speakers Follow the instructions in this chapter on Connecting to a computer Connecting video equipment Connecting to a digital camera or other USB device Playing sound through the projector ...

Page 40: ...s below To connect using your computer s USB port see page 41 To control your presentation using the remote control as a wireless mouse see page 43 Connecting to the Video Port You can connect to your computer using the VGA computer cable that came with the projector the monitor port on your computer must be a mini D sub 15 pin port 1 Connect one end of the VGA computer cable to the projector s bl...

Page 41: ...or Windows 2000 SP4 computer to the projector s Type B square USB port and project your computer s display The USB connection also supports computer audio output A USB 2 0 connection provides better picture quality and response than USB 1 1 The first time you connect your computer to the projector s USB port software from the projector installs on your computer 1 Follow the instructions beginning ...

Page 42: ...7 Follow the instructions on your computer screen to install the Epson USB Display software If you see a Digital Signature Warning select Continue You will only need to install the software the first time you connect 8 After the software has installed press the EasyMP button on the remote control Easy MP appears briefly in the upper right corner of the image and you see your computer s desktop dis...

Page 43: ...pported on systems with a USB port running Windows or Mac OS 1 Locate the USB cable that came with your projector 2 Connect the square end of the cable to the projector s Type B square USB port 3 Connect the flat end of the cable to any available USB port on your notebook or desktop computer 4 Set the USB Type B setting in the projector s Extended menu to Link 21L see page 112 5 Press the Computer...

Page 44: ...r has an S video connector see Connecting an S Video Source on page 46 If your video player has a component video port three connectors labeled either Y Cb Cr or Y Pb Pr see Connecting a Component Video Source on page 47 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 48 ...

Page 45: ... connector on your player and the yellow Video connector on the projector 3 If you want to play sound through the projector see page 50 for instructions on connecting audio cables 4 If you don t need to make any other connections see page 15 for instructions on turning on the projector and adjusting the image Once the projector is turned on select the image source press the Search button on the re...

Page 46: ... your player and the S Video connector on the projector 3 If you want to play sound through the projector see page 50 for instructions on connecting audio cables 4 If you don t need to make any other connections see page 15 for instructions on turning on the projector and adjusting the image Once the projector is turned on select the image source press the Search button on the remote control or th...

Page 47: ...adapter connect it to a standard component video cable as shown below 3 If you want to play sound through the projector see page 50 for instructions on connecting audio cables 4 If you don t need to make any other connections see page 15 for instructions on turning on the projector and adjusting the image Once the projector is turned on select the image source press the Search button on the remote...

Page 48: ...nd through the projector see page 50 for instructions on connecting audio cables 4 If you don t need to make any other connections see page 15 for instructions on turning on the projector and adjusting the image Once the projector is turned on select the image source press the Search button on the remote control or the Source Search button on the projector s control panel note Make sure the Input ...

Page 49: ...e other end of the cable to your camera or other device Removing the USB Cable If you re using PC Free mode to project your images exit PC Free mode before you remove the USB cable from the projector 1 Position the cursor over the Exit button in the upper right corner of the PC Free screen 2 Press the Enter button on the remote control to close PC Free mode 3 Disconnect the USB cable note Use a ca...

Page 50: ...te the appropriate cable and connect it to the Audio jack on the projector For laptop and most desktop computers use a stereo mini jack cable For video equipment use an RCA style audio cable and the audio adapter included with the projector 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the audio output connector s on your computer or video equipment 3 Make sure the EasyMP Audio Out option in the Setting...

Page 51: ...follow these steps 1 If your speakers have a stereo mini jack connector connect it to the Audio port on the projector If your speakers have two RCA stereo jacks use the audio adapter included with the projector 2 Set the EasyMP Audio Out option in the projector s Settings menu to External See page 105 for instructions The projector s internal speaker system is disabled while sound is output to ext...

Page 52: ...52 Connecting to Computers Cameras and Other Equipment ...

Page 53: ... If you have Windows Vista you can also use the Network Projector feature to communicate with your network connected projector You ll find instructions in this chapter on Using Quick Wireless Connection Configuring projector and network settings Using wireless security options Removing the wireless 802 11a b g module Connecting the projector to a wired LAN Sending e mail alerts and monitoring the ...

Page 54: ...USB key 3 Connect the USB key to a USB port on your computer or notebook In Windows Vista if you see the AutoPlay window select Run LaunchU3 exe When you see the User Account Control screen click Allow 4 When you see a license agreement click Agree to install the Quick Wireless Connection driver If you see a Windows Firewall message click Yes to disable the firewall After a few minutes your comput...

Page 55: ...able a projector keyword or create a password for controlling the projector over the Web 1 Press the Menu button then choose Network and press Enter 2 Choose Network Configuration and press Enter 3 Choose Basic and press Enter You see the following screen 4 Make sure the projector has a unique name so you can identify it when connecting to it from your computer If you need to rename it highlight t...

Page 56: ...ctor highlight Web Control Password press Enter and enter a password of up to 8 alphanumeric characters When you re done highlight Finish and press Enter 7 If you want to set up a security keyword so that only people who are in the same room as the projector can access it turn Projector keyword on Then when you want to connect to the projector it displays a randomized four digit number or keyword ...

Page 57: ...e and easily trade off control over the projector To use Access Point mode you need a wireless 802 11g 802 11b or 802 11a access point or an AirPort Extreme or AirPort base station and one or more computers with wireless network cards or adapters Follow the instructions below for the mode you want to use note Make sure you ve installed the NS Connection software as described in the EasyMP Operatio...

Page 58: ...Connection mode If not use the buttons on the remote control to highlight Quick then press Enter to select it 5 If your network is using 802 11a use the buttons on the remote control to highlight 802 11a then press Enter to select it 6 If your network card supports an SSID or ESSID name see page 62 highlight the SSID text box press Enter and enter a name Use the buttons to select individual letter...

Page 59: ... standby screen set the SSID Display option to Off 8 To prevent the IP address from appearing on the standby screen set the IP Address Display setting to Off 9 When you re done making these settings highlight the Return button at the top of the screen then press Enter Choose Setup Complete and press Enter then choose Yes and press Enter to save your settings Now you re ready to set up your compute...

Page 60: ... Properties window For example in Windows XP you would click Start Control Panel Network and Internet Connections Then click the Network Connections icon You see a screen similar to this note On some Windows systems you can right click My Network Places or Network Neighborhood on the desktop and select Properties Settings may vary depending on your wireless network adapter See the documentation fo...

Page 61: ...k Projection 61 2 Right click the Wireless Network Connection icon and select Properties You see a screen similar to this 3 Click the Configure button 4 Click the Advanced tab You see a screen similar to this Click here ...

Page 62: ... Setting Up Your Mac for Ad Hoc Mode Your AirPort software is automatically configured to allow your Mac to detect both computer to computer Ad Hoc and Access Point networks Typically you only need to select your projector s SSID from the AirPort status menu on the Mac menu bar If you re having problems detecting the projector follow these steps 1 From the Apple pull down menu select System Prefer...

Page 63: ...ned on 9 Select your projector s SSID note If you don t need the other network port configurations disable them by deselecting their checkboxes When you connect in Ad Hoc mode your computer is disconnected from any other wireless networks If you need to remain connected to your wireless network use Access Point mode as described on page 64 Also make sure you reconnect to your original wireless net...

Page 64: ...is selected for the Connection mode If not use the buttons on the remote control to highlight Advanced then press Enter to select it 5 If your network is using 802 11a use the buttons on the remote control to highlight 802 11a then press Enter to select it 6 To enable your computer to find the projector on the network you need to enter the SSID name of your access point or the name of your AirPort...

Page 65: ...ther addresses on the network The last 3 digits should be unique Subnet mask For example 255 255 255 000 but this depends on how your network is set up Gateway address Enter the IP address that was assigned to the access point or AirPort base station when it was set up 8 If you want to prevent the SSID from being displayed on the standby screen set the SSID Display option to Off 9 To prevent the I...

Page 66: ...r your computer s wireless card or adapter match the settings you entered for the projector 1 Access your wireless network Properties window For example in Windows XP you would click Start Control Panel Network and Internet Connections Then click the Network Connections icon You see a screen similar to this 2 Right click the Wireless Network Connection icon and select Properties note On some Windo...

Page 67: ...Setting Up Network Projection 67 You see a screen similar to this 3 Click the Configure button 4 Click the Advanced tab You see a screen like this Click here ...

Page 68: ...re Set the SSID to match the name assigned to the access point which should also be the projector s SSID Make sure Encryption is Disabled if you have not set up encryption on the projector 6 Click the General tab and make sure that your wireless card or adapter is enabled 7 When you re done click OK to close the wireless properties dialog box 8 Right click the Wireless Network Connection icon agai...

Page 69: ...e formatted like other addresses on the network The last section must be unique Subnet mask For example 255 255 255 000 but this depends on how your network is set up Default gateway Enter the IP address that was assigned to the access point when it was set up Preferred DNS server Alternate DNS server Enter the IP address of the DNS server s for your network 11 When you re done click OK note For s...

Page 70: ...screen to enable the device You see a screen like this 13 Verify that you ve enabled your computer s connection to the access point It should be listed with the small icon next to it indicating a connection If it s not listed click Configure and type the name of your access point 14 When you re done making settings click OK to close the dialog box Now you re ready to connect to the projector See t...

Page 71: ...us section Then follow these steps 1 Access your wireless network Properties window For example in Windows XP you would click Start Control Panel Network and Internet Connections Then click the Network Connections icon You see a screen similar to this 2 Right click the Wireless Network Connection icon and select Status note If you cannot identify the gateway address using this Windows utility use ...

Page 72: ...ly configured to allow your Mac to detect Access Point networks Typically you only need to select your AirPort network name from the AirPort status menu on the Mac menu bar If you re having problems connecting to the projector follow these steps 1 From the Apple pull down menu select System Preferences 2 Click the Network icon You see the Network settings window Gateway address ...

Page 73: ... Network Port Configurations Then select AirPort note If you don t need the other network ports disable them by deselecting their checkboxes If more than one network port is enabled the projector software warns you to turn off AirPort when you first connect the projector Disregard this message Your AirPort network and base station names may be different To check or change your AirPort network name...

Page 74: ...thods Push Button Method Press both the Enter button on the projector and the button on the access point to make the SSID and security settings This method is recommended when the projector and access point are close together PIN Code Method With the PIN code method you enter an 8 digit code from the computer to enable the SSID and security settings The connection between the computer and the acce...

Page 75: ...rk Projection 75 Follow these steps to open the WPS connection screen 1 Press the Menu button to open the projector menu 2 Select Network then Network Configuration and press Enter 3 Select Wireless LAN and press Enter ...

Page 76: ...Wi Fi Protected Setup connection screen 5 For the Push Button Method follow the instructions below For the PIN Code Method follow the instructions on page 78 Using the Push Button Method 1 Select Push Button Method and press Enter You see this screen 2 Press the Enter button on the projector ...

Page 77: ...he WPS button on the access point You see a message that WPS setup is complete 4 Press the Enter button or the Esc button to return to the wireless LAN setting page 5 Select Setup Complete and press Enter 6 Make sure Yes is selected and press Enter 7 Press the Menu button ...

Page 78: ...he access point For details on how to make this connection refer to the manual provided with the access point 1 Follow steps 1 through 4 on page 75 to access the WPS Connection Screen 2 Select PIN Code Method and press Enter You see this screen 3 From the computer enter the displayed PIN code for the access point select Start Setup and then press Enter You see a progress meter on the screen ...

Page 79: ...etup is complete press the Enter or Esc button 5 When you see the wireless LAN setting page select Setup Complete and press Enter You see this screen 6 Select Yes and press Enter to save the settings 7 Press the Menu button and then close the configuration menu to exit ...

Page 80: ...ity functions that can be used with this projector vary depending on the connection mode Quick Connection Mode Encrypted communication Advanced Connection Mode Encrypted communication WEP WPA PSK TKIP WPA PSK AES EAP TLS EAP TTLS MD5 EAP TTLS MS CHAPv2 PEAP MS CHAPv2 PEAP GTC LEAP EAP FAST MS CHAPv2 EAP FAST GTC Make sure the settings you select match the ones used by your network follow the direc...

Page 81: ...bling EAP LEAP or PEAP Authentication on page 85 Enabling EAP TLS Certificate Validation on page 86 You also need to enable security settings from EMP NS Connection see page 88 Enabling WEP Encryption 1 Press the Menu button highlight Network and press Enter 2 Choose Network Configuration and press Enter 3 Highlight Security then press Enter You see the following screen ...

Page 82: ...hat corresponds to the Key ID you selected then press Enter Use the buttons to select individual letters then press Enter to input a character To add a blank space or to navigate backward and forward through the input text highlight the arrows and press Enter To toggle symbol settings or capital letters highlight the option and press Enter When you re done highlight Finish and press Enter note Tex...

Page 83: ...128 bit WEP encryption with ASCII or text input enter 13 alphanumeric characters For 64 bit WEP encryption with ASCII or text input enter 5 alphanumeric characters 9 When you re done making these settings highlight the Return button at the top of the screen then press Enter Choose Setup Complete and press Enter then choose Yes and press Enter to save your settings Enabling WPA Security 1 Press the...

Page 84: ...t the arrows and press Enter To toggle symbol settings or capital letters highlight the option and press Enter When you re done highlight Finish and press Enter 6 When you re done making these settings highlight the Return button at the top of the screen then press Enter Choose Setup Complete and press Enter then choose Yes and press Enter to save your settings note If the password is longer than ...

Page 85: ...tion 1 Press the Menu button highlight Network and press Enter 2 Choose Network Configuration and press Enter 3 Highlight Security then press Enter You see the following screen 4 Press Enter to show the menu then choose one of the EAP LEAP or PEAP options and press Enter ...

Page 86: ... re done highlight Finish and press Enter Highlight the Password text box and press Enter Enter the password as you entered the User name 6 When you re done making these settings highlight the Return button at the top of the screen then press Enter Choose Setup Complete and press Enter then choose Yes and press Enter to save your settings Enabling EAP TLS Certificate Validation Once you have creat...

Page 87: ...o show the menu then choose EAP TLS and press Enter The certificate information appears on the screen for example 5 When you re done making these settings highlight the Return button at the top of the screen then press Enter Choose Setup Complete and press Enter then choose Yes and press Enter to save your settings ...

Page 88: ...elect the Encrypt communications checkbox 4 Click OK For more information see the EasyMP Operation Guide Using the EasyMP Software Once you ve set up your projector and computer for network projection see the EasyMP Operation Guide for instructions on the following EasyMP features Starting NS Connection Projecting over the network Multi screen projection Projecting video clips Movie Sending mode U...

Page 89: ...ntrol bar 2 Check the access light to make sure it isn t flashing 3 Turn off the projector and unplug it 4 Turn the projector over Unscrew the cover plate then remove it 5 Slide the module out of the projector 6 Replace the cover plate and secure it with the screw Click Disconnect caution Never remove the module while the indicator light is green or when projecting wirelessly You may damage the mo...

Page 90: ... commercially available 100BaseTX or 10BaseT network cable Connect the cable to the LAN port on the projector 3 Point the remote control at the projector and press the PPower button 4 Press the EasyMP button on the remote control to select EasyMP as the source 5 Press the Menu button on the remote control select the Network menu then press Enter 6 Choose Network Configuration and press Enter 7 Cho...

Page 91: ... then press the Enter button When you re finished changing an address in the network menu highlight Return then press the Enter button 9 To prevent the IP address from appearing on the standby screen set the IP Address Display setting to Off When you re done making all necessary changes press Menu to exit the menu system Using Projector E mail Alerts When this feature is enabled the projector send...

Page 92: ...nter a numeric value from 1 to 65535 7 Choose one of the Destination Address fields then enter the e mail address and the contents of the message that you will receive when a problem or warning occurs You can register up to three addresses You can enter up to 32 alphanumeric characters for the e mail address 8 Select problems or warnings to be notified about by mail note If a critical problem deve...

Page 93: ...re the problem has occurred Line 3 Details of the problem Using SNMP to Monitor the Projector Network administrators can use SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol to monitor projectors 1 Press the Menu button on the remote control select the Network menu then press Enter 2 Choose Network Configuration and press Enter 3 Choose Others then press Enter You see the following screen note If you re a ...

Page 94: ...tup sheet you can use the Network Projector function to connect to the projector without installing the EasyMP software This provides a quick easy way to connect wirelessly though with limited capabilities Not all the features available with EMP NS Connection are possible when connecting using the Vista network projector function All performances are enhanced when you use EMP NS Connection Follow ...

Page 95: ...work Projector You see this screen 4 You can select the projector automatically or manually To let your computer search automatically for the projector select Search for a projector You see this screen After locating the connected projectors your computer lists them on the screen Select the one you want and then click Connect ...

Page 96: ...he projector click the Disconnect button Vista Network Projector Limitations When you connect wirelessly to the projector using Vista Network Projector be aware of the following limitations You can connect to only one projector at a time You cannot connect the projector to a PC with a video output resolution in excess of 1024 768 XGA You cannot project a Windows Photo Gallery slideshow in full scr...

Page 97: ...ust the image sound and other features This chapter covers the following information Using the menu system Adjusting the image Adjusting signal settings Customizing projector features Using the projector security features Customizing power and operation Multi screen color adjustment ...

Page 98: ...below The menus are listed on the left and the options available for the highlighted menu are shown on the right 2 Use the pointer button on the remote control or the navigational buttons on the projector to scroll through the menu list When you ve highlighted the desired menu press the Enter button to select it 3 Once you ve selected the menu use the pointer button to scroll through the list of o...

Page 99: ... system You can also press the Menu button to exit Restoring the Default Settings You can use the menu system s Reset options to restore the factory default settings for all the settings listed in a specific menu or all the settings in all menus To restore the settings in a specific menu enter the menu whose settings you want to change select Reset and confirm as needed The example below shows how...

Page 100: ...r each source See page 33 for details on each setting You can also change the color mode by pressing the Color Mode button on the remote control To use the Customized color mode see Six Axis Color Adjustment on page 101 Brightness Lightens or darkens the overall image Contrast Adjusts the difference between light and dark areas Color Saturation video only Adjusts the color depth of the image Tint ...

Page 101: ...Improves the depth and detail of dark scenes Only available when Game Theatre or Customized is selected as the Color Mode setting Six Axis Color Adjustment For special projection material such as high quality photographs or artwork you can adjust the hue and saturation for six different color axes 1 Follow the instructions on page 100 to open the Image menu and select Color Mode 2 Press the Enter ...

Page 102: ... tracking and sync for computer images or change the aspect ratio to widescreen format for video images 1 Press the Menu button and select the Signal menu You see a screen similar to one of those below The settings will be different depending on the source you are projecting from 2 Use the pointer button to highlight the desired option then adjust it as needed Auto Setup Leave this setting on to a...

Page 103: ... Select this setting and use the pointer button to center it Progressive Select On for moving images or Off for still images If you notice video delays during high speed gaming turn this setting off Input Signal If the colors don t look right on the Auto setting select the setting for the type of equipment you ve connected to the Computer Component Video port RGB For a computer connection Componen...

Page 104: ...stone distortion when the projector is tilted upward This feature is available only when the projector is set for front projection it is enabled by default Control Panel Lock Lets you disable the buttons on the projector See page 110 for more information Pointer Shape Lets you choose from three alternative pointer shapes See page 35 for more information Brightness Control Lets you select from two ...

Page 105: ...l or to stop interference from bright fluorescent lights Restart the projector for this setting to take effect User Button Lets you create a shortcut to one of the following menu items Brightness Control Info Progressive Closed Caption Test Pattern Multi screen or Resolution When you press the User button on the remote control the assigned menu item is displayed Test Pattern Displays a test patter...

Page 106: ... projector is plugged in and turned on If an incorrect password is entered three times in succession 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 thirty times in succession the user must contact Epson to unlock the projector The default setting for the Password Protect function is Off...

Page 107: ...ature is on the logo appears whenever you turn on the projector if the Startup Screen is enabled in the Extended menu see page 108 It also appears when you press the A V Mute button if you selected the Logo for the A V Mute setting under Display in the Extended menu None of the User s Logo features in the Extended menu can be changed when the User s Logo Protect function is enabled 9 To enable net...

Page 108: ...ked and you must contact Epson to unlock it If you have forgotten the password contact Epson with the request code number that appears in the Password Protect Release screen for assistance See Where To Get Help on page 137 Creating Your Own Startup Screen You can transfer any image from your computer or video source to the projector and then use it as your startup screen You can also use it as the...

Page 109: ...mage as the user s logo appears select Yes and press Enter Saving the logo may take a few moments Do not use your projector remote control or video source while the logo is being saved 8 When you see the message Completed press Esc to return to the menu screen Choosing When to Display the Image After your image is saved it is automatically set as the startup screen You can also set it to display a...

Page 110: ...tons except the PPower button The projector can still be operated using the remote control 1 Press the Menu button highlight the Settings menu and press Enter 2 Select Control Panel Lock and press the Enter button 3 Select Full Lock to lock all projector buttons or Partial Lock to lock all buttons except the PPower button and press Enter 4 Select Yes and press Enter to confirm the setting 5 Press ...

Page 111: ...ontent that provides it User s Logo Create a custom startup screen as described on page 108 Projection Select Front to project from the front of a screen and right side up Front Ceiling when the projector is mounted upside down from the ceiling Rear to project from behind onto a transparent screen or Rear Ceiling to project from behind onto a transparent screen when the projector is mounted upside...

Page 112: ...s orange USB Type B Select USB Display to project your computer s display through the projector s USB Type B port see page 41 Choose Link 21L to use the remote control as a wireless mouse when your computer is connected to the Computer Component Video port see page 43 Link 21L Enables the projector to work with Link 21L software not supported in all regions Projector ID Lets you selectively operat...

Page 113: ...ecting the same Adjustment Level for two projectors Each adjustment level 1 through 5 displays a screen that lets you adjust the color and brightness at a different level of projector output luminance 4 Adjust the Brightness Correct and Color Correct settings for one projector so that its brightness and color tone match that of the other projector 5 Select the next Adjustment Level for both projec...

Page 114: ...114 Fine Tuning the Projector ...

Page 115: ...qualified servicer This chapter covers the following Cleaning the lens Cleaning the projector case Cleaning the air filter and vent Replacing the lamp and air filter Transporting the projector warning Before you clean any part of the projector turn it off and unplug the power cord Never open any cover on the projector except the lamp cover Dangerous electrical voltages in the projector can injure ...

Page 116: ...or Case Before you clean the case turn off the projector and unplug the power cord To remove dirt or dust wipe the case with a soft dry lint free cloth To remove stubborn dirt or stains moisten a soft cloth with water and a neutral detergent Then wipe the case caution Do not use wax alcohol benzene paint thinner or other chemical detergents These can damage the case Never spray a liquid of any kin...

Page 117: ...t to stop flashing then unplug the power cord 2 To clean the intake vent and filter use a small vacuum cleaner designed for computers and other office equipment If you don t have one gently clean the vent with a soft brush such as an artist s paintbrush You can remove the air filter to clean both sides 3 If the dirt is difficult to remove or the filter is broken replace the filter as described on ...

Page 118: ...8 Follow these steps to replace the lamp and air filter 1 Turn off the projector 2 When the P power light stops flashing unplug the power cord 3 Let the projector cool for at least an hour if it has been on The lamp is extremely hot immediately after use note When you get a replacement lamp for your projector you should replace the filter To check how long the lamp has been in use see page 127 Tur...

Page 119: ...jector 119 4 Remove the lamp cover screw Then slide the lamp cover to the side and lift it off of the projector 5 Loosen the two screws holding the lamp in place you can t remove them Loosen but don t remove these screws ...

Page 120: ...he lamp is fully inserted tighten its screws 10 Replace the lamp cover then tighten its screw 11 Slide out the air filter on the bottom of the projector and remove it 12 Slide in the new air filter until it clicks in place 13 Reset the lamp timer as described in the next section note The lamp s in this product contain mercury Please consult your state and local regulations regarding disposal or re...

Page 121: ... the remote control or on the projector s control panel You see the main menu 2 Use the buttons on the remote control or the arrow buttons on the projector to highlight Reset then press Enter You see this screen 3 Select Reset Lamp Hours and press Enter 4 When you see the prompt select Yes and press Enter 5 When you re finished press Esc or Menu to exit the Menu system ...

Page 122: ...s use the original packaging material if possible If you do not have the original packaging use equivalent materials placing plenty of cushioning around the projector When transporting the projector a long distance first place it in a hard shell shipping case then pack it in a firm box with cushioning around the case An optional case is available from Epson see page 12 note Epson shall not be liab...

Page 123: ...blems you can t solve yourself The following information is included Using the projector s on screen help system What to do when the projector s status lights flash Solving projector operation problems Solving problems with the image or sound Solving network problems Solving problems with the remote control Contacting technical support ...

Page 124: ...ector to highlight menu items 3 Press the Enter button on the remote control or on the projector to select the menu item 4 To exit the help system press the Help button If none of the suggestions solve your problem see additional solutions to problems in the following sections Checking Projector Status If your projector isn t working correctly first turn it off wait for it to cool the P power ligh...

Page 125: ... is warming up Wait for the image to appear Green The projector is operating normally Flashing orange The projector is cooling down You can t turn it back on and you should not unplug it until the light stops flashing and remains orange Red There is a problem with the projector Check the other two lights to diagnose the problem Flashing red There is a problem with the fan or temperature sensor The...

Page 126: ...er you clean the air filter the problem may be caused by damage to the cooling fan or temperature sensor Contact Epson for help as described on page 137 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 118 for instructions If you continue to use the lamp after the replacement warning...

Page 127: ...e usage hours on this menu are close to the life span of your lamp Solving Projector Operation Problems The power doesn t turn on If the projector doesn t turn on when you press the PPower button make sure the power cable is connected to the projector and plugged into a working electrical outlet The power cable may be defective Disconnect the cable from the outlet and contact Epson as described on...

Page 128: ...gain the projector may be cooling down Wait until the P power light stops flashing and remains orange then press the PPower button again Press the A V Mute button on the remote control to make sure the picture has not been turned off temporarily Open the A V Mute slide if it is closed The attached computer may be in sleep mode or displaying a black screen saver Try pressing a key on the computer I...

Page 129: ... It may have an icon such as or it may be labelled CRT LCD Allow a few seconds for the projector to sync up after pressing it Check your notebook s manual or online help for details On most systems the key lets you toggle between the LCD screen and the projector or display on both at the same time Depending on your computer s video card you might need to use the Display utility in the Control Pane...

Page 130: ...so make sure the image Position setting is correct in the Signal menu see page 103 Check the projector s Resolution setting see page 103 Select Normal or Wide depending on the size of your computer s display panel Make sure your computer is not set to display an extended desktop Press the Esc button on the remote control to cancel the E Zoom function Make sure your computer s resolution setting is...

Page 131: ... 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 and the projector If you notice a decline in the projected image quality when the image is displayed simultaneously on your notebook computer and the projector turn off the notebook s LCD display Make sure the correct input signal is selected in th...

Page 132: ...r trying the solutions in the previous section If you re projecting from a computer and displaying an image that contains a lot of fine detail you may notice vertical bands or some of the characters may look heavy or blurred Press the Auto button on the remote control to reset the projector s tracking and sync settings If further adjustment is needed you can fine tune the Tracking and Sync setting...

Page 133: ...ase the volume Make sure A V Mute is not enabled The A V Mute button on the remote control may have been pressed Make sure the A V Mute slide is open Try adjusting the Volume setting in the Setting menu see page 104 If you re using a DVD player or 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 on...

Page 134: ...l wireless module is installed correctly in the projector as shown on the Quick Setup sheet Restart your computer Make sure your projector and computer are configured correctly see page 58 Ad Hoc mode or page 64 Access Point mode Make sure that you have sufficient wireless signal strength above 50 percent On a Mac check the AirPort icon on the Mac menu bar In Windows see the documentation for your...

Page 135: ... first three segments of the IP address of 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 of the access point or base station If you re not using DHCP check your projector s Gateway address on the projector s Access Point mode advanced settings screen It should be identical to the IP address f...

Page 136: ...espond to remote control commands The remote control s batteries may not be installed correctly or may be low on power To change the batteries see page 28 Make sure you are within about 20 feet 6 meters of the projector and within range of the projector s front or back sensor approximately 30 to the left or right and 15 above or below Dim the room lights and turn off any fluorescent lights Make su...

Page 137: ... You can download utilities and documentation get FAQs and troubleshooting advice or e mail Epson with your questions Speak to a Support Representative To use the Epson PrivateLine Support service call 800 637 7661 and enter the PIN on the included Epson PrivateLine Support card This is the fastest way of speaking to a live representative and it s free This service is available 6 AM to 6 PM Pacifi...

Page 138: ...se such as a store receipt and date of purchase Computer or video configuration Description of the problem Purchase Supplies and Accessories You can purchase screens carrying cases or other accessories from an Epson authorized reseller To find the nearest reseller call 800 GO EPSON 800 463 7766 Or you can purchase online at www epsonstore com U S sales or www epson ca Canadian sales ...

Page 139: ...ransparent screen or rear ceiling projection as shown To project from overhead you ll need the optional ceiling mounting hardware see page 12 for ordering information You ll also need to select Front Ceiling or Rear Ceiling as the Projection option in the projector s Extended menu to flip the image upside down To project from the rear onto a semi transparent screen select Rear or Rear Ceiling see ...

Page 140: ... square shape You can correct the distortion using the Keystone function in the projector s menu system see page 104 If you place the projector so that the base of the lens is level with the bottom of the screen the image should be square and you won t have to adjust it If you place the lens lower than the bottom of the screen you ll have to tilt the projector upward if you want to fill the whole ...

Page 141: ...t output ISO 21118 standard 1700 lumens color light output Contrast ratio 2000 1 with auto iris Image size 30 to 300 inches Projection distance 2 1 to 27 1 feet 0 65 to 8 26 meters Projection methods Front rear upside down ceiling mount Internal sound system 1 W monaural Optical aspect ratio 4 3 horizontal vertical Zoom ratio 1 1 2 Noise level 30 dB in Low Brightness mode 39 dB in High Brightness ...

Page 142: ... Range 20 feet 6 meters Batteries 2 Alkaline AA Dimensions Height 2 8 inches 72 mm feet retracted Width 11 2 inches 284 mm Depth 7 9 inches 202 mm Weight 3 9 lb 1 8 kg Electrical Rated frequency 50 60 Hz AC Power supply 100 to 120 VAC 2 7 A 200 to 240 VAC 1 2 A note Lamp life will vary depending on mode selected environmental conditions and usage Turn off this product when not in use to prolong th...

Page 143: ...tal Temperature Operating 41 to 95 F 5 to 35 C Storage 14 to 140 F 10 to 60 C Humidity non condensing Operating 20 to 80 RH Storage 10 to 90 RH Operating altitude 0 to 7 500 ft 0 to 2 286 m Safety United States FCC 47CFR Part 15B Class B DoC UL60950 1 First Edition Canada ICES 003 Class B CSA C22 2 No 60950 1 CE Marking Directive 2004 108 EC IEC 60950 1 First Edition Pixelworks DNX ICs are used in...

Page 144: ... not allow images to display correctly see your computer s documentation for details Mode Refresh Rate Hz Resolution VGA EGA 70 640 350 VGA 60 VESA 72 VESA 75 VESA 85 60 72 75 85 640 480 640 480 640 480 640 480 SVGA 56 SVGA 60 SVGA 72 SVGA 75 SVGA 85 56 60 72 75 85 800 600 800 600 800 600 800 600 800 600 XGA 60 XGA 70 XGA 75 XGA 85 60 70 75 85 1024 768 1024 768 1024 768 1024 768 WXGA 60 WXGA 75 WX...

Page 145: ...GA iMAC XGA MAC13 MAC16 MAC19 MAC19 60 MAC21 117 95 75 67 75 75 59 75 640 480 800 600 1024 768 640 480 832 624 1024 768 1024 768 1152 870 NTSC NTSC 4 43 PAL N PAL M PAL PAL 60 SECAM 60 60 50 50 60 60 50 HDTV 720p HDTV 720p HDTV 1080i HDTV 1080i 60 50 60 50 TV480i TV480i SDTV 480p SDTV 480p 60 50 60 50 Mode Refresh Rate Hz Resolution ...

Page 146: ...146 Technical Specifications ...

Page 147: ...o prevent the screws from loosening or if you use lubricants or oils on the projector the projector case may crack and the projector may fall from its ceiling mount This could cause serious injury to anyone under the mount and could damage the projector When installing or adjusting a ceiling mount do not use adhesives to prevent the screws from loosening and do not use oils or lubricants Do not st...

Page 148: ...ay and could lead to projector damage Do not store the projector outside the required temperature range of 14 to 140 F 10 to 60 C or in direct sunlight for long periods of time Doing so may cause damage to the case Do not touch the plug during an electrical storm Otherwise you may receive an electric shock Unplug the projector when it will not be used for extended periods Unplug the projector from...

Page 149: ...d or damaged by heat near the exhaust vents Do not bring your hands or face close to the vents while projection is in progress Before you move the projector make sure its power is turned off the plug is disconnected from the outlet and all cables are disconnected Never try to remove the lamp immediately after use because it will be extremely hot Before removing the lamp turn off the power and wait...

Page 150: ...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 151: ...cal 132 Blackboard color mode 33 Blackboard projecting on 33 Blank screen 19 to 21 Blurry image 131 to 132 Brightness 141 Brightness setting 100 C Cables audio adapter 10 illustrations 10 mouse 43 ordering 12 remote control cable set 12 S video 12 46 USB 10 41 43 VGA to component 10 40 Capturing image 108 to 109 Carrying case 10 122 Ceiling mount 12 139 to 140 Certificate validation 86 to 87 Clean...

Page 152: ...t 9 137 to 138 Ethernet unit optional 90 to 91 Extended menu 111 to 112 E Zoom button 31 F FCC compliance statement 150 Filter see Air filter Focusing image 22 Freeze button 30 G Game color mode 33 Gateway address checking 71 H HDTV images video formats 145 Height of image adjusting 22 Help system using 124 Help Epson 8 137 to 138 High altitude 112 I Image adjusting 21 to 25 100 to 101 blurry 131 ...

Page 153: ...tor e mail notifications 91 to 93 SNMP 93 to 94 Mouse compatibility 141 connecting cable for remote 43 using remote control as 34 Multiple projectors controlling 36 to 37 Multi screen color adjustment 113 N Network problems 134 to 136 security 80 to 88 wired 90 to 91 wireless 53 to 96 Network settings configuring 55 to 94 No Signal message 19 129 Noise level 141 Not Supported message 130 NS Connec...

Page 154: ...rmation about 127 Projector ID setting 36 112 Push button method 74 76 to 77 Q Quick Wireless Connection troubleshooting 134 using 54 to 55 R Raising image 22 Rear screen projection 111 139 to 140 Registration 9 Remote control A V Mute button 30 as wireless mouse 34 battery used 142 connecting cable for mouse 43 controlling multiple projectors 36 to 37 correcting color 33 E Zoom button 31 Freeze b...

Page 155: ...chnical support 9 137 to 138 Temperature requirements 143 status light 125 to 126 Temperature color 101 Test pattern displaying 24 105 Text color mode 33 Theatre color mode 33 Tint setting 100 Tracking adjusting 25 103 132 Transporting projector 122 Troubleshooting blank screen 19 to 21 128 to 129 cut off image 130 distorted image 23 to 24 image and sound problems 128 to 134 network problems 134 t...

Page 156: ... to 91 Wireless EAP 85 to 86 EAP TLS 86 to 87 LEAP 85 to 86 module 10 network module 89 PEAP 85 to 86 presentation 53 to 96 problems 134 to 136 Quick Wireless Connection 54 to 55 security 80 to 88 WEP encryption 81 to 83 Windows Vista 94 to 96 WPA security 83 to 84 Wireless mouse 34 43 WPA security 83 to 84 WPS connection 74 to 79 Z Zoom ratio 141 Zooming image 22 31 ...

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