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Managing Projectors

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Any projectors found on the network are listed as shown below:

4. Select the projector you want to add by clicking its name, then

click the

Edit

button.

You see this screen:

5. Enter a Display name, select a Parent group (if necessary), enter a

Monitor Password (if necessary), and enter a Description for the
projector. Then click the

button.

Summary of Contents for PowerLite 1825

Page 1: ...PowerLite 1825 Multimedia Projector User sGuide ...

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

Page 3: ...rojector 16 Turning the Projector On and Off 17 Using the Direct Power On Function 19 Shutting Down the Projector 20 Displaying an Image 20 Troubleshooting Display Problems 21 You Can t Project an Image 21 The Projector and Notebook Don t Display the Same Image 21 Adjusting the Image 23 Adjusting the Height of the Image 23 Focusing and Zooming the Image 24 Adjusting the Image Shape 24 Selecting th...

Page 4: ...ing the Remote Control ID 37 3 Connecting to Computers Cameras and Other Equipment 39 Connecting to a Computer 40 Connecting to the Computer Port 40 Connecting to the USB Port 41 Connecting the Cable for Remote Mouse Control 42 Connecting to Video Equipment 44 Connecting a Composite Video Source 45 Connecting an S Video Source 46 Connecting a Component Video Source 47 Connecting an RGB Video Sourc...

Page 5: ...g Connection Problems 92 Using the Control Bar 93 Connecting in Advanced Connection Mode 94 Enabling Network Security 95 Multi screen Projection 98 Projecting Video Clips 102 Using Special Presentation Modes 103 Using Presentation Mode 103 Using Presenter View 104 Connecting With Windows Vista 107 Vista Network Projector Limitations 109 5 Presenting From a USB Drive Camera or CompactFlash Card 111...

Page 6: ...t Settings 137 Adjusting the Image 138 Six Axis Color Adjustment 140 Adjusting Signal Settings 141 Customizing Projector Features 143 Using the Projector Security Features 144 Enabling Password Protection 145 Creating Your Own Startup Screen 146 Disabling the Projector s Buttons 148 Customizing Power and Operation 149 Multi screen Color Adjustment 151 7 Managing Projectors 153 Connecting to a Wire...

Page 7: ...ransporting the Projector 180 9 Solving Problems 181 Using On Screen Help 182 Checking Projector Status 183 What To Do When the Lights Flash 183 Solving Projector Operation Problems 185 Solving Problems With the Image or Sound 185 Solving Network Problems 191 Solving EasyMP Problems 193 Solving Problems With the Remote Control 196 Where To Get Help 197 Speak to a Support Representative 197 A Softw...

Page 8: ...8 B Projector Installation 203 C Technical Specifications 205 D Notices 211 Important Safety Instructions 211 FCC Compliance Statement 213 Index 215 ...

Page 9: ...ns for flexible placement and positioning Security features include password user s logo and the ability to lock the projector buttons A V mute slide lens cover to block the lens and save lamp life when you want to temporarily stop projecting Additional enhancements Connect three computers one via USB 2 0 cable and another two via VGA cable for multi source presentations With Windows Vista you can...

Page 10: ...ection hints Getting More Information Need tips on giving presentations Quick steps for setting up your projector Here s where you can look for help Quick Setup sheet Gives you the instructions you need to get your projector up and running if you are connecting to a notebook MacBook PowerBook or iBook computer or projecting over a wireless network Projector kit Includes this User s Guide your Quic...

Page 11: ...enters Club and it s free Registration and Warranty Your projector comes with a basic carry in 2 year and 90 day lamp warranty that lets you project with confidence For details see the warranty brochure included with your projector In addition for customers who register their projector Epson offers free Extra CareSM Road Service In the unlikely event of an equipment failure you won t have to wait ...

Page 12: ...r transportation instructions Additional Components Depending on how you plan to use the projector you may need additional components To receive an S video signal you ll need an S video cable To receive a component video signal from a VCR or other video device you ll need an HD15 to component video cable You can purchase these items from Epson See Optional Accessories on page 13 Projector Remote c...

Page 13: ...H134A08 Universal ceiling mount False ceiling plate Security bracket cabling for gyro lock mounts Adjustable ceiling channel Suspension adapter ELPMBUNI ELPMBFCP ELPMBSEC ELPMBACC ELPMBAPL Kensington security lock ELPSL01 50 inch portable screen 4 3 aspect ratio 60 inch portable pop up screen 4 3 aspect ratio 80 inch portable pop up screen 4 3 aspect ratio 83 6 inch hanging pull down screen 4 3 as...

Page 14: ...14 Welcome ...

Page 15: ... computer or video equipment you need to follow some basic steps to display your image on the screen Follow the guidelines in this chapter for Positioning the projector Turning on and off the projector Displaying an image Troubleshooting display problems Adjusting the image ...

Page 16: ...tance 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 could block the vents under the projector Make sure the project...

Page 17: ...ge 24 For instructions on installing the projector in a permanent location such as a theater or conference room see page 203 Turning the Projector On and Off Turn on any connected computer or video equipment before starting the projector so it can automatically detect and display the image source If you turn on the projector first or have multiple pieces of connected equipment you may have to sele...

Page 18: ...t The 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 for 30 minutes This conserves electricity cools the projector and extends the life of the lamp If you want to start projecting again press the P Power button If you are done using the projector unplug the power cord To enable sleep mode see page...

Page 19: ... when you plug it in or turn it on with a wall switch You don t have to press the PPower button Follow these steps to enable Direct Power On 1 Press the Menu button on the remote control or projector 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 Menu to exit The setting will take effect the next time ...

Page 20: ...Power light is not flashing then press the PPower button Displaying an Image You may need to select the image source if you have multiple video sources connected to the projector such as a computer or DVD player Selecting the image source lets you switch between images input from different pieces of connected equipment If you don t see the image you want press the Search button on the remote contr...

Page 21: ...er pressing the button If you re using a PC notebook press the function key on your keyboard that lets you display on an external monitor It may be labeled CRT LCD or have an icon such as You may have to hold down the Fn key while pressing it Allow a few seconds for the projector to sync up after changing the setting The Projector and Notebook Don t Display the Same Image If you re projecting from...

Page 22: ...varies by brand you may need to click a Monitor tab then make sure the external Monitor port is set as your primary display and or enabled See your computer s documentation or online help for details If you re using Mac OS X You may need to set up your system to display on the projector screen as well as the LCD screen Follow these steps 1 From the Apple menu select System Preferences then select ...

Page 23: ...fine tune the image and or sound see Chapter 6 Adjusting the Height of the Image If the image is too low on the screen you can use the front adjustable foot to raise it 1 Stand behind the projector Press the foot release lever up and lift the front of the projector 2 Once the image is positioned where you want it release the lever to lock the foot in position 3 If necessary you can fine tune the h...

Page 24: ... by placing the projector directly in front of the screen and keeping it level This also produces the best picture quality If the projector is tilted up or placed at an angle you ll need to correct the image shape by using one of the functions described below Automatic Image Adjustment Use the projector s Quick Setup feature to set up quickly for a presentation This function automatically corrects...

Page 25: ...ime you turn it on To fine tune the Quick Setup adjustment use Quick Corner below Using Quick Corner Use Quick Corner to adjust the shape and size of the image when it s uneven on all sides or to finely adjust the image after performing Quick Setup If you just used Quick Setup you can use the projector s arrow buttons to make the Quick Corner adjustment If not you ll have to select Quick Corner as...

Page 26: ...g corners 8 When done press Menu to exit the menu system Using Keystone Correction The projector automatically corrects vertical keystone distortion when it is tilted within a range of 30 up or down 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 screen If keystone correction isn t automatically pe...

Page 27: ...nu select Keystone and press Enter 4 Select H V Keystone and press Enter 5 Select H Keystone for horizontal adjustment or V Keystone for vertical adjustment and use the l and r arrow buttons to adjust the shape of the image If the image becomes smaller use the zoom ring to enlarge the image so it fits the screen If the image contains faint lines or a gridlike pattern decrease the sharpness setting...

Page 28: ...omposite video only sRGB Matches the color palette of standard sRGB computer displays Blackboard Projects accurate colors on a green chalkboard adjusts the white point Customized For manual color adjustment see page 139 Game Increases brightness when playing video games or watching TV in a bright room Emphasizes dark gradations Resizing Video Images You can use the Resize button on the remote cont...

Page 29: ...he remote control to adjust the picture and sound page 30 or as a pointer to highlight your presentation page 33 You can also use it as a wireless mouse when projecting from a computer page 35 or to control two or more projectors at the same time page 36 This chapter covers Using the remote control Controlling the picture and sound Highlighting your presentation Operating your computer with the re...

Page 30: ...ff the picture and sound freeze the action zoom in on the picture and adjust the volume Switching Between Picture Sources If your projector is connected to more 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 ...

Page 31: ...nt to redirect your audience s attention There are two ways to do this Close the A V mute slide as shown below Press the A V Mute button on the remote control This turns the image black and stops the sound To turn the image and sound 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 s...

Page 32: ... Press the E Zoom button on the remote control You see a crosshair indicating the center of the zoom in area 2 Use the pointer button to position the crosshair 3 Continue pressing the E Zoom button to enlarge the selected area up to 4 times 4 While the image is enlarged you can Use the pointer button to move around the screen Press the E Zoom button to zoom out 5 When done press the ESC button to ...

Page 33: ...ll out important information on the screen If you want to customize the pointer tool you can choose from three alternative shapes Using the Pointer Tool 1 To activate the pointer tool press the Pointer button on the remote control A pointer appears on the screen If you prefer to use a different style of pointer see the instructions in the next section note To temporarily shut off the sound and pic...

Page 34: ...izing 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 Pointer Shape and press Enter You can select one of the pointer shapes shown at the left 2 Select the shape you want and press Enter 3 Highlight Return and press Enter 4 Press Menu to exit the menu system ...

Page 35: ...le presentations since you won t have to stand next to the computer to change slides Use the Up and Down buttons to move through a Microsoft PowerPoint slideshow Use the pointer button to move the pointer 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 butt...

Page 36: ...e projector Or you can control all the projectors at once by setting the remote control s ID to zero 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 then Projector ID 3 Use the pointer butt...

Page 37: ...ors or select a number to match the ID of the projector s you want to operate After setting the ID you can check whether the remote control works with a specific projector 1 Point the remote control at the projector you want to check 2 Press the ID button on the remote control You see a message on the screen like one of these If the message says the remote control is On then you can use the remote...

Page 38: ...38 Presenting With the Remote Control ...

Page 39: ...jector to a USB storage device or digital camera use it with a CompactFlash memory card or connect it to your local area network Follow the instructions in this chapter on Connecting to a computer Connecting video equipment Connecting an external monitor Playing sound through the projector Connecting to a digital camera or other USB device Inserting a CompactFlash card Inserting the wireless 802 1...

Page 40: ...ote control as a wireless mouse to operate your computer during presentations see page 42 Connecting to the Computer Port You can connect to the projector using the VGA computer cable that came with it the monitor port on your computer must be a mini D sub 15 pin port 1 If you re using the VGA computer cable connect one end to the projector s Computer1 or Computer 2 port and the other end to your ...

Page 41: ...your computer s display A USB 2 0 connection provides better picture quality and response than USB 1 1 The first time you connect a computer to the projector s USB port software from the projector installs on your computer 1 Follow the instructions beginning on page 17 to turn on the projector and adjust the image 2 Make sure the USB Type B setting under the projector s Extended menu is set to USB...

Page 42: ...r to other image sources using the Source buttons on the remote control and then switch back to your desktop display by pressing EasyMP When you re done projecting from your computer disconnect the USB cable Connecting the Cable for Remote Mouse Control If you ve connected a computer as described in this chapter using the Computer 1 or Computer 2 port and set the USB Type B setting under the proje...

Page 43: ...ndows XP 98SE Me or 2000 or Mac OS X 10 2 x to 10 4 x 1 Connect the square end of a USB cable to the projector s USB port 2 Connect the flat end of the cable to any available USB port on your notebook or desktop computer 3 If necessary configure your computer to work with an external USB mouse See your computer documentation for details USB cable ...

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: ...layer 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 17 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 pres...

Page 46: ... 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 17 for instructions on turning on the projector and adjusting the image Once the projector is turned on select the image source press the Search button on the remote control or press the Source Searc...

Page 47: ...ee page 142 4 If you want to play sound through the projector see page 50 for instructions on connecting audio cables 5 If you don t need to make any other connections see page 17 for instructions on turning on the projector and adjusting the image Once the projector is turned on select the image source press the Search button on the remote control or press the Source Search button on the projecto...

Page 48: ...nt to play sound through the projector see page 50 for instructions on connecting audio cables 5 If you don t need to make any other connections see page 17 for instructions on turning on the projector and adjusting the image Once the projector is turned on select the image source press the Search button on the remote control or press the Source Search button on the projector s control panel repea...

Page 49: ...itched to a different picture source First make sure your computer s VGA cable is connected to the projector s Computer1 port see page 40 Then connect your monitor to the projector s Monitor Out port as shown note The monitor cannot display component video nor computer images via the Computer2 or USB port Some LCD monitors may not be able to display the image correctly If you have trouble displayi...

Page 50: ...ropriate cable and connect it to the Audio jack on the projector If you have equipment connected to the Computer 1 or Computer 2 port use a stereo mini jack cable Connect the cable to the Audio1 port for Computer1 or the Audio2 port for Computer2 If you have equipment connected to the Video or S Video port connect an RCA style audio cable to L Audio R 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the au...

Page 51: ...your speakers you may be able to use a commercially available audio cable with a stereo mini jack connector on one end and pin jacks on the other end For some speakers you may have to purchase a special cable or use an adapter 2 Connect the stereo mini jack end of the audio cable to the Audio Out port on the projector 3 Connect the other end of the cable to your speakers The projector s internal s...

Page 52: ...ble 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 cable less than 10 feet...

Page 53: ... The indicator light next to the slot comes on or flashes when the CompactFlash card is in use Do not remove the card when the light is on or flashing To remove the card press the eject button next to the card slot The button pops out Press the button again to eject the card note The memory card slot also accepts MicrodriveTM cards You can also use an SDTM card Memory Stick or xD Picture CardTM by...

Page 54: ...e page 57 to configure the projector and your network 1 Insert the wireless LAN module that came with your projector 2 Turn the projector over and insert the included screw to secure the module and keep it from being easily removed caution Use only the Epson 802 11g b a wireless module in the projector caution Never remove the module while its indicator light is green or when projecting wirelessly...

Page 55: ...Cable To connect the projector to your local area network LAN use a commercially available 100baseTX or 10baseT network cable To ensure proper data transmission use a Category 5 shielded cable or better Connect the cable to the projector and your network port as shown LAN port ...

Page 56: ...56 Connecting to Computers Cameras and Other Equipment ...

Page 57: ...r on Starting EasyMP Configuring basic settings Connecting to the projector in Ad Hoc computer to computer mode or Access Point infrastructure mode Using wireless security options Projecting wirelessly Multi screen projection Projecting video clips Using special presentation modes Using Windows Vista to connect to the projector Before starting make sure you ve installed the wireless network module...

Page 58: ... network settings appear in the lower left 3 If you ve already set up your computer and projector for the mode you want to use Ad Hoc mode also called computer to computer mode or Access Point mode also called infrastructure mode skip to Projecting Over a Network on page 89 Otherwise continue with the next section note Use only the Epson 802 11a b g wireless module in the projector If you see a me...

Page 59: ... using your computer s Web browser 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 the Projector Name text box then press Enter ...

Page 60: ...t up a security keyword so that only people who are in the same room as the projector can access it turn Projector keyword on When you connect to the projector a randomized four digit number or keyword is displayed on the screen When prompted by NS Connection enter the keyword on your computer to connect to the projector see page 91 8 If you want to prevent others from overwriting or deleting file...

Page 61: ...cess 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 Using Ad Hoc Mode To use Ad Hoc computer to computer mode adjust your projector and wireless card or adapter settings as described in this section Configuring the Projector 1 Press the Menu button then choose Network a...

Page 62: ...r computer s network card supports an SSID or ESSID name see page 66 highlight the SSID text box press Enter and enter a name Press the pointer button 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...

Page 63: ... 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 select Return select Setup complete and then select Yes to confirm that you want to save the changes Press Menu to exit the menu system Now you re ready to set up your computer to project wirelessly Go to Configuring the...

Page 64: ...work 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 documentatio...

Page 65: ...Wireless Network 65 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 66: ...89 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 ESSID 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 Pre...

Page 67: ... turned 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 connection to other wireless networks or devices is broken If you need to remain connected to your wireless network use Access Point mode as described on page 68 Also make sure you reconnect to your original wireles...

Page 68: ...ot use the pointer button on the remote control to highlight Advanced then press Enter to select it 5 If your network is using 802 11a use the pointer button 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 AirPort network in the SSID text box The name of y...

Page 69: ... It must be formatted like other addresses on the network The last section 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 optio...

Page 70: ...s for 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 W...

Page 71: ...Presenting Through a Wireless Network 71 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 72: ...cture Set the SSID to match the name assigned to the access point which should also match 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 ico...

Page 73: ... to the computer It must be 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 r...

Page 74: ... the 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 ...

Page 75: ...evious 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 ...

Page 76: ...ically 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 77: ...lect 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 ...

Page 78: ...e methods 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 ...

Page 79: ...llow 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 The Network Configuration screen is displayed 3 Select Wireless LAN and press Enter ...

Page 80: ...WPS 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 82 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 81: ...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 to exit ...

Page 82: ...nd the 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 79 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 83: ...PS Setup 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 84: ...lp from your network administrator See the following sections to enable the security option on your projector Enabling WEP Encryption below Enabling WPA Security on page 86 Enabling EAP LEAP or PEAP Authentication on page 87 Enabling EAP TLS Certificate Validation on page 88 Enabling WEP Encryption 1 Press Menu on the remote control then highlight Network and press Enter 2 Choose Network Configura...

Page 85: ...e highlight Finish and press Enter 8 Check with your network administrator for directions on entering a key for your network and follow these general guidelines For 128 bit WEP encryption with hexadecimal input enter 26 characters from 0 to 9 and from A to F For 64 bit WEP encryption with hexadecimal input enter 10 characters from 0 to 9 and from A to F For 128 bit WEP encryption with ASCII or tex...

Page 86: ...e shared key text box and press Enter Press the pointer button 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 5 When you re done ma...

Page 87: ...C LEAP EAP Fast MS CHAPv2 or EAP FAST GTC Then press Enter 5 Enter the user name and password that match the settings on your authentication server Highlight the User name text box and press Enter Press the pointer button 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 ...

Page 88: ...ted an EAP TLS certificate follow the steps below to enable it Contact your Network Administrator for more information on obtaining or creating the certificate 1 Press Menu Highlight Network and then press Enter 2 Choose Network Configuration and press Enter 3 Highlight Security and press Enter Then press Enter again to display the security options 4 Choose EAP TLS and press Enter The certificate ...

Page 89: ...og box Choose a connection mode and click OK 4 If you see a message asking you to disable the firewall click Yes to make an exception for the projector and allow projection In Windows Vista click Continue when the User Account Control screen appears note If you don t see your network adapter s IP address allow a minute for it to appear If your access point or AirPort base station uses DHCP Distrib...

Page 90: ...d projector is already being used by another person you can still connect to it unless it is locked doing so automatically disconnects the other user If a projector is locked you won t be able to connect to it when it is in use If you don t see the projector follow the suggestions on page 92 Select projector note If a projector is in use and is locked you won t be able to select it To lock the pro...

Page 91: ...t number displayed on the EasyMP Network screen and click OK 7 Once the connection is established you see your computer s image transmitted to the screen and a floating control bar on your computer desktop 8 If necessary you can drag the control bar out of the way on your screen 9 When you re done with your presentation click Disconnect on the control bar Enter keyword ...

Page 92: ... NS Connection 4 Make sure the SSID for your projector matches the SSID for your wireless card adapter or access point If you have an AirPort base station make sure the projector s SSID matches the AirPort network name Remember that the SSID is case sensitive 5 Check the IP address for both your projector and your wireless card adapter access point or AirPort base station The first three segments ...

Page 93: ... images Click again to restart projection Starts Presentation Mode for the selected projector In Presentation Mode only your slideshow images are projected See page 103 Displays the Projector Control screen which allows you to enable A V Mute switch the PC source or switch the video source Allows you to set up Multi screen display and see a preview of how the images will appear on each screen See ...

Page 94: ...ed to the EMP NS Connection screen If the search fails to find a projector with the specified IP address the searching icon turns into a question mark If this happens run EasyMP on your projector see page 58 to check the projector s IP address then repeat this step 3 Click the projector you want to connect to and click the Connect button If more than one projector is listed you can select addition...

Page 95: ...ns that only the registered wireless port can connect to the network and prevents unauthorized third parties from connecting to the network Firewall Prevents unauthorized computer access by closing ports that are not used The security functions that can be used with this projector vary depending on the connection mode of the wireless LAN Use the firewall function provided with your OS The security...

Page 96: ...96 Presenting Through a Wireless Network Enabling Data Encryption 1 Click Set options on the main screen 2 Click the General Settings tab and select the Encrypt communications checkbox 3 Click OK ...

Page 97: ...LEAP or PEAP or firewall settings on your network and on the projector see page 84 For network setting details follow the directions from your network administrator If using EAP you need to make settings at the projector that match the authentication server settings Check with your network administrator for details on RADIUS settings ...

Page 98: ...n is not supported in Windows Vista Here are some examples note For a Mac you have to connect a monitor to the computer and use the multi screen display function For Windows even if a monitor is not connected you can set a virtual display by installing the virtual display driver in EMP NS Connection See page 201 For Windows when the real monitor is connected as a secondary monitor the image for th...

Page 99: ...ng Through a Wireless Network 99 To set up multi screen display in NS Connection follow these steps 1 Select the Use multi display checkbox then click Display properties Windows or Display preferences Macintosh ...

Page 100: ...ork 2 Windows On the Settings tab drag the monitor icons to arrange the positions of the displays Macintosh Click the Arrangement button then de select the Mirror Displays checkbox Drag the displayed monitor icon and place it where desired ...

Page 101: ...sh window when you are done arranging the display numbers 4 To allocate projectors to each display choose a number from the menu under Display 5 Click the Connect button when you are ready to project the image 6 You can use the Screen Preview button on the NS Connection toolbar to check the image on each screen ...

Page 102: ...n one projector select the one you want to use for the video 3 Click the Select file button Locate the video you want to project and click Open 4 Use the standard playback buttons on the screen to start pause rewind and control other video functions 5 When you re finished projecting video click the Close button on the screen note Only MPEG1 Layer2 audio is supported The maximum supported MPEG2 vid...

Page 103: ...ction toolbar The projector displays a black screen with the Epson logo 2 Open your presentation in PowerPoint or Keynote 3 In PowerPoint open the Slide Show pull down menu and select Set Up Show Set the Multiple monitors box to Display slide show on Monitor 2 Then click OK 4 In Keynote select Preferences Set the Presentation Mode to Present on secondary display 5 Start your slideshow The projecto...

Page 104: ...om Start Programs or All Programs Select Add Remove EPSON Virtual Display then check EPSON Virtual Display 1 If you see a message that the driver has not passed Windows Logo testing click Continue Anyway Then restart your computer 2 Launch NS Connection as described on page 89 3 Click Use multi display then click Display properties 4 On the Display Properties screen in Windows make sure your Epson...

Page 105: ...ireless Network 105 5 Set your projector to Display 2 or the Virtual Display Driver you selected in step 4 in NS Connection then click Connect 6 Open your presentation in PowerPoint or Keynote 7 In Keynote select Preferences ...

Page 106: ...Presentation Mode to Present on secondary display In PowerPoint set the Multiple monitors box to Display slide show on Monitor 2 or the monitor associated with your Epson Virtual Display and check Show Presenter View Then click OK 9 Start your slideshow The projector displays the slides and your laptop displays your notes and controls ...

Page 107: ...connecting using the Vista network projector function All performances are enhanced when you use EMP NS Connection Follow these steps 1 Turn on the projector 2 Press the EasyMP button on the remote control The standby screen appears 3 From the Start menu on your computer select All Programs Accessories then Connect to a Network Projector You see this screen note Use only the Epson 802 11a b g wire...

Page 108: ...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 To locate the projector by IP address select Enter the projector address You see this screen Enter the IP address for the projector in the format shown Enter a password for the projector if one has been set Then click Connect ...

Page 109: ... to the projector using Windows Vista 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 screen mode When using the optional network projector feature of the Meeting Space function set the display color qua...

Page 110: ...110 Presenting Through a Wireless Network ...

Page 111: ...PEG videos When a CompactFlash card is inserted and the projector is on a network you can also transfer files to the card over the network See page 53 for instructions This chapter covers the following Presenting files from a USB drive or CompactFlash card Presenting image files from a digital camera Creating a slideshow on the fly Creating a scenario Transferring your scenario to a USB drive Pres...

Page 112: ...Flash memory card into the projector see page 52 or 53 If you are using an external hard drive plug in its power cord 2 Turn on the projector if it is not already on 3 Select EasyMP as the source by pressing the EasyMP button on the remote control If you have more than one card inserted in a multicard reader use the pointer button on the remote control to select the card you want to use and press ...

Page 113: ...t your digital camera see page 52 2 Turn on your digital camera 3 Turn on the projector if it is not already on 4 Select EasyMP as the source by pressing the EasyMP button on the remote control If your camera complies with the DCIM standard you ll see a DCIM folder appear on the EasyMP PC Free screen 5 Use the pointer button on the remote control to position the cursor on the folder and press Ente...

Page 114: ...tment of images you can display them as a slideshow See page 133 for a list of the supported file formats Displaying the Slideshow First make sure the images are stored in a folder on the USB drive or CompactFlash memory card Then follow these steps 1 Connect your external drive see page 52 or insert your CompactFlash memory card see page 53 If you are using an external hard drive plug in its powe...

Page 115: ...remote control to run the slideshow as described in the next section Controlling Your Slideshow While your slideshow is running use the remote control as follows Press Enter or Page down to display the next slide or image or to begin playing a movie You can also press right on the pointer button Press Page up to display the previous slide or image or to replay a movie You can also press left on th...

Page 116: ...lect Option and press Enter You see this screen 3 Use the pointer button to select from the following settings After making a selection press Enter to save the change Display order Lets you choose between displaying alphabetically by file name or by image file date Sort Order Determines the order in which the images are shown from first to last Ascending or last to first Descending Continuous Play...

Page 117: ...nd or audio files that you can present from a USB drive The easiest way to create a scenario is to drag and drop a PowerPoint file on the EMP SlideMaker2 icon on your desktop This automatically converts the file to a scenario that you can save to the drive Use this method if you have an existing PowerPoint presentation that you want to transfer to the projector If you prefer you can create a scena...

Page 118: ...your desktop 4 When you see a message about file conversion click Continue 5 When you see the next message click Start EMP SlideMaker 2 starts and your PowerPoint slides open one by one as they are converted Do not interrupt this process or your PowerPoint file won t be completely converted 6 When the scenario is done click on the screen The slideshow closes and you see the following message 7 Con...

Page 119: ...hics or movie files You ll need to set up your scenario file and folder build the scenario set up transitions and check the scenario Setting Up the Scenario File and Folder 1 Double click the EMP SlideMaker2 icon on your computer s desktop or click Start Programs or All Programs Epson Projector EMP SlideMaker2 You see the EMP SlideMaker 2 screen with the Properties window open as shown ...

Page 120: ...color if desired Select the Image Quality for imported PowerPoint slides Higher quality images look better on the screen but may take longer to appear 3 Click OK You see the EMP SlideMaker 2 screen Continue with the instructions in the next section to build your scenario Building a Scenario from Different Files You can build your scenario from any of the following file types either alone or in com...

Page 121: ...ar as icons in the file window 2 Click the icon for each file that you want to preview The preview appears in the thumbnail preview window If you click a PowerPoint icon thumbnail images are generated for all the slides in the PowerPoint file If you click a movie file an illustration of a filmstrip appears Click to see preview Thumbnail preview note Thumbnail previews for PowerPoint slides will no...

Page 122: ... cell background color varies according to the type of file in the cell 5 If you want you can make changes to the scenario To rearrange cells drag and drop them as necessary within the scenario window To delete a cell right click the cell and select Cut To check the animation for a slide click its cell A section appears at the bottom of the scenario window displaying each animation operation Slide...

Page 123: ...ified period of time You can also choose from a variety of transition effects between slides 1 Click the cell or cells you want to set up in the scenario window To select more than one cell hold down the Ctrl key while you click To select all the cells choose Select All from the Edit menu Selected cells turn yellow 2 Right click the selected cell or cells The cell menu appears 3 Click Cell Propert...

Page 124: ... you can still change slides manually using the remote control 5 To add a transition effect such as a dissolve fade or wipe select one of the Animation Effects settings and choose a Direction setting if applicable 6 When you re finished setting up the transition for the selected cell or cells click OK 7 Click the Save button or choose Save from the File menu Continue with the steps in the next sec...

Page 125: ...e file then select File Open to open the scenario 2 Click Scenario Option s Scenario Preview The Scenario Preview window appears If the scenario is set to advance automatically see page 124 it begins to play If it is set to advance each time you click the mouse click the play button to go through your slides one by one 3 Use the controls in the Scenario Preview window to pause stop rewind or fast ...

Page 126: ...ge the order in which images are projected or select whether to display individual images 1 Press the pointer button on the remote control to move the cursor to the icon for the scenario you want to edit and then press the Esc button You see this screen 2 Select Edit Scenario and press the Enter button 3 Use the cursor to select the desired slide then press Esc ...

Page 127: ...ct Move Files then move the cursor to the desired position and press Enter 4 When you are done editing use the remote control to select the Edit Complete button and press Enter The edited content can be accessed only while the CompactFlash card or USB storage device is inserted into the projector Select the slide to be moved Cursor for selecting the desired position ...

Page 128: ...pen to open the scenario 4 From the Scenario Option s menu choose Send Scenario You see a drive selection window 5 Choose the drive and folder and click OK 6 Click OK again to confirm Your scenario is transferred to the location you specified Once the scenario is transferred you see this message about your scenario s autorun setting The autorun setting means that the scenario will start playing wh...

Page 129: ... the list on the left side of the screen and use the arrow button to move it to the list on the right 9 Click the Revive box if you want your scenario to repeat continuously Clear the checkbox if you want it to play only once 10 When done click OK 11 Disconnect the USB device or card reader or remove the CompactFlash card See your computer s documentation if you need instructions If you re using W...

Page 130: ...rio icon identifies a scenario file 3 Use the pointer button on the remote control to highlight your scenario file and press Enter In a moment your scenario begins playing Controlling Your Scenario While your scenario is running use the remote control as follows Press Enter or Page down to display the next animation slide or image or to begin playing a movie Press Page up to display the previous s...

Page 131: ...s mounted on the ceiling or in a remote location You cannot copy or delete files on a USB storage device this way Follow the steps below for your operating system when the EasyMP standby screen is displayed Windows 1 Right click My Computer and select Map Network Drive 2 For Drive enter a drive name that is not being used For Folder enter the IP address followed by share as shown below Then click ...

Page 132: ... password enter the network drive password set for the projector Then click OK 4 Copy the target folder s or file s to the CompactFlash card Macintosh 1 Click the Finder icon 2 From the Transfer menu select Connect to Server 3 In the address field enter smb Projector IP address CompactFlash 4 Click Connect ...

Page 133: ...24 768 cannot be projected jpg Projection is not possible for CMYK color formats progressive formats and images with a resolution in excess of 4608 3072 png Projection is not possible for images with a resolution in excess of 1024 768 Movie mpg MPEG2 PS The reproducible audio format is MPEG 1 Layer 1 2 Linear PCM and AC 3 audio cannot be played back but MPEG contents with no sound can be played mp...

Page 134: ...e extension JPEG and MPEG can t be projected Rename or save files as JPG or MPG Files with high compression will not look good and movie files may not look as good from media with a slow access speed Files to which DRM digital rights management is applied cannot be projected ...

Page 135: ...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 136: ...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 137: ...m 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 to re...

Page 138: ...he Color Mode setting in the Image menu You can save a different setting for each source Select from these settings Game Ideal for use in bright rooms and when playing video games this mode produces the brightest images and most vivid colors Presentation For making presentations with color materials in bright rooms Text For making presentations with black and white materials in bright rooms Theatr...

Page 139: ...pness of the image Abs Color Temp Sets a color temperature between 5000 and 10000 K Not available if sRGB is selected as the Color Mode setting Color Adjustment Adjusts the color values For Customized color mode select RGBCMY to adjust individual red green blue cyan magenta and yellow hue and saturation values For other color modes RGB may be selected to adjust red green and blue hue and saturatio...

Page 140: ...ss Enter You see hue and saturation controls on the screen for six colors RGBCMY red green blue cyan magenta and yellow 4 Select the color axis you want to adjust and press Enter You see color controls for hue and saturation Hue changes the balance of color and saturation changes the strength of the color 5 Use the pointer button to adjust the hue and saturation You see the adjustments reflected o...

Page 141: ...r button to highlight the desired option then adjust it as needed Auto Setup Leave this setting On to automatically optimize computer images Turn it off if you want to save adjustments you have made to the Tracking Sync and Position settings Tracking Adjust this value to eliminate vertical stripes in computer images Sync Adjust this value if computer images appear blurry or flicker Progressive For...

Page 142: ...pment you ve connected to the Computer1 or Computer2 port RGB For a computer or RGB video connection Component For a video player that outputs a component video signal with connectors labeled Y Cb Cr or Y Pb Pr Video Signal Leave this setting at Auto unless you are using a 60 Hz PAL system then select PAL60 Resize Choose an aspect ratio of either 4 3 or 16 9 For videos you can also select 16 9 Up ...

Page 143: ... on or off see page 26 Select Quick Corner to adjust the shape and position of the projected image see page 25 Operation Lock Lets you disable all of the buttons on the projector except the PPower button See page 148 for more information Pointer Shape Lets you choose from three pointer shapes See page 33 for more information Brightness Control Lets you select from two levels of brightness The Low ...

Page 144: ...ssword You can use the password to prevent the projector from being turned on prevent your custom startup screen from being changed and lock network settings Create a custom screen that is displayed at startup and or when the A V Mute button is pressed The screen can be locked with a password to discourage theft and provides a way to identify the projector should it be stolen See page 146 Disable ...

Page 145: ...o set security options access the Password Protect screen as described above and then turn on any of the following options Power On Protect to prevent unauthorized use of the projector After the projector is plugged in and turned on you must enter a password to use the projector For details see page 146 User s Logo Protect to prevent your custom screen and display settings from being changed None ...

Page 146: ...screen again you can try to enter the correct password If you enter an incorrect password 30 times in succession the projector remains locked 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 screen for assistance See Where To Get Help on page 197 Creating Your Own Startup Screen You can transfer any i...

Page 147: ... box displays over the image 4 Use the pointer button to select the area of the image you want to use Then press Enter 5 When you see the message Select this Image highlight Yes and press Enter 6 Use the arrow buttons to select a zoom factor display size and press Enter 7 When the message Save this image as the user s logo appears select Yes and press Enter Saving the logo may take a few moments D...

Page 148: ... exit Disabling the Projector s Buttons When you enable the Operation Lock function you can lock all the projector s buttons or all buttons except the Power button The remote control can still be used to operate the projector 1 Press the Menu button highlight the Settings menu and press Enter 2 Select Operation Lock and press the Enter button 3 Select Full Lock to lock all projector buttons or Par...

Page 149: ...iling 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 down from the ceiling Operation Enable Direct Power On if you want to have the projector start when the power cable is connected without pressing the Power button Enable Sleep Mode if you want to have the projector turn off automatically ...

Page 150: ...the one you want to operate with the remote control See page 36 for instructions Multi screen Use this option if you want to color match two or more projectors that are being used to display images near each other or you are using the multi screen feature to project from one source one image with multiple projectors see page 98 You can make image adjustments at each of five adjustment levels First...

Page 151: ...s the Menu button on the remote control You see the projector s menu screen 3 Select Extended Multi screen 4 Start by setting the Adjustment Level to 1 for two projectors Then use Brightness Correct to match the darker projector to the lighter one Press Enter to see the effects of your adjustments 5 Next adjust the brightness of Level 5 for the same two projectors Match the brighter projector to t...

Page 152: ...152 Fine Tuning the Projector ...

Page 153: ... quick and easy access to these projectors from other computers To use the software to manage your projectors first install EMP Monitor as described on page 201 If you plan to create projector groups also install EMP NS Connection Then connect and configure each projector you want to monitor You can connect the projector wirelessly in Access Point mode see page 68 or over a wired network as descri...

Page 154: ... 10BaseT network cable Connect the cable to the LAN port on the projector See page 55 2 Point the remote control at the projector and press the P Power button 3 Press the EasyMP button on the remote control to select EasyMP as the source 4 Press the Menu button on the remote control select the Network menu then press Enter 5 Choose Network Configuration and press Enter 6 Choose Wired LAN and press...

Page 155: ...eturn select Setup complete and then select Yes to confirm that you want to save the changes Press Menu to exit the menu system Using Projector E mail Alerts When this feature is enabled the projector sends you an e mail alert if it has any problems 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 Mail th...

Page 156: ...mbers 1 through 3 in this section correspond to the e mail addresses you entered 9 When you re done making all necessary changes select Return select Setup complete and then select Yes to confirm that you want to save the changes Press Menu to exit the menu system When the selected problem or warning occurs an e mail message is sent to the specified notification addresses The subject line of the e...

Page 157: ...ould already be connected to your network Opening and Closing EMP Monitor To start EMP Monitor click Start Programs or All Programs EPSON Projector EMP Monitor If you ve added the program to the Startup programs folder then it may already be open If so click the icon in the system tray on the lower right corner of your screen to display the EMP Monitor window To close EMP Monitor select Exit from ...

Page 158: ...for your projector s 1 Open EMP Monitor as described above You see this screen 2 Select Edit New Projector automatic search You see this screen 3 Click Search to locate projectors currently operating on the network note If the projector is not automatically found your projector may not be connected or configured correctly for the network See page 61 ...

Page 159: ...below 4 Select the projector you want to add by clicking its name then click the Edit button You see this screen 5 Enter a Display name select a Parent group if necessary enter a Monitor Password if necessary and enter a Description for the projector Then click the Register button ...

Page 160: ... Error icons shown below This lets you see which projectors are currently being used from which source or port they are projecting an image and if a problem occurs For detailed status information right click the projector in question and click Property note To delete a projector from the list right click the projector name and click Delete note To monitor a projector when it s in standby mode plug...

Page 161: ...a is currently being updated Type status icons No warnings or problems Warning or problem Monitor Password error No monitor password was entered when the projector was registered or an incorrect password was entered Monitoring disabled Right click the icon and select Monitoring Enabled to begin monitoring the projector Data is currently being updated Network error for example the projector is not ...

Page 162: ...erature is normal medium The projector s internal temperature is normal high The projector s internal temperature is high high temperature warning The projector s internal temperature is too high internal temperature error The projector is turned off automatically Error status icons Lamp life warning The lamp is nearing the end of its life High temperature warning The projector is getting too hot ...

Page 163: ...t The lamp has reached the end of its life Lamp failure at power on The lamp has reached its end of life or is installed incorrectly High internal temperature error The projector is turned off automatically Internal system error Contact Epson as described on page 197 Fan error Contact Epson as described on page 197 Sensor error Contact Epson as described on page 197 Other error Contact Epson as de...

Page 164: ...er over a button to see a description of its meaning Make sure you ve selected the projector you want to operate with the mouse pointer before clicking one of the buttons note To turn on a projector when it s in standby mode plugged in but not projecting you must have selected Network On as the Standby Mode setting in the projector s menu system see page 150 Control buttons ...

Page 165: ...ors click the Refresh button in EMP Monitor To select how often EMP Monitor checks the status of projectors follow these steps 1 From the Tool menu select Environment Setup You see this screen 2 Enter the desired Update interval and click OK note If you want EMP Monitor to run whenever you start your computer click Register at startup ...

Page 166: ...nter the IP address and port number of your network s SMTP outgoing mail server 5 Enter the Sender projector mail address 6 Enter up to three e mail addresses to send alerts to the Recipient mail address boxes 7 Click the Notification event buttons to select the conditions under which an e mail alert will be sent 8 When you re done click the OK button to close the Set mail notification function wi...

Page 167: ...d Using a Browser to Monitor the Projector If your projector is connected to a network you can use a standard web browser to monitor and control it 1 Make sure that the projector is set up for your network as described on page 61 Standby Mode in the Extended menu should be set to Network On to monitor the projector in standby mode When using a browser to access the projector you cannot connect thr...

Page 168: ...ing If you didn t set a Web control password in the projector s Network menu click OK If you set a Web control password in the projector s Network menu enter it in the Password box then click OK You see this screen Functions corresponding to remote control buttons Menus ...

Page 169: ...power on or off Transferring Files by SMB If your projector is connected to a network as described on page 154 you can send files over the network to a CompactFlash card inserted in the projector see page 53 Then you can use the projector s PC Free feature to present images and movies On a Windows PC you can use SMB Server Message Block to send files to the projector as described below On a Macint...

Page 170: ...170 Managing Projectors You see the contents of the projector s CompactFlash card displayed on the right 3 Copy your files to the projector ...

Page 171: ...This chapter covers the following Cleaning the lens Cleaning the projector case Cleaning the air filter and vent Replacing the lamp and air filter Replacing the remote control batteries 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 p...

Page 172: ...lable cloth for cleaning glasses Cleaning the Projector Case Before you clean the case turn off the projector and unplug the power cord To remove dirt or dust wipe the case with a soft dry lint free cloth To remove stubborn dirt or stains moisten a soft cloth with water and a neutral detergent Then wipe the case caution Do not use wax alcohol benzene paint thinner or other chemical detergents Thes...

Page 173: ... 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 even if the projector is mounted on the ceiling See page 177 3 If the dirt is difficult to remove or the filter is broken replace the filter ...

Page 174: ...ts to deteriorate The message Replace the lamp appears on the screen when the lamp comes on and the lamp warning light flashes orange To maintain projector brightness and image quality replace the lamp as soon as possible The lamp warning light flashes red the lamp is burnt out Contact your dealer or call Epson at 800 GO EPSON 800 463 7766 Request part number V13H010L40 note When you get a replace...

Page 175: ...ift it off of the projector 4 Loosen the two screws holding the lamp in place you can t remove them warning Let the lamp cool fully before replacing it In the unlikely event that the lamp has broken small glass fragments may be present and should be removed carefully to avoid injury If the lamp is used after the replacement period has passed the possibility that the lamp may break increases When a...

Page 176: ... it doesn t fit easily make sure it is facing the right way 7 Once the lamp is fully inserted tighten its screws 8 Replace the lamp cover then tighten its screw note The lamp s in this product contain mercury Please consult your state and local regulations regarding disposal or recycling Do not put in the trash ...

Page 177: ...described in the next section Resetting the Lamp Timer After you replace the lamp you need to reset the lamp timer using the projector s menu 1 Press the Menu button on the remote control or on the projector s control panel You see the main menu 2 Use the pointer button on the remote control or the arrow buttons on the projector to highlight Reset then press Enter You see this screen ...

Page 178: ...ed press the Menu button and highlight the Info menu You see a screen like this The life span of the lamp is about 2500 hours if the Brightness Control setting in the Settings menu is set to High default and 3000 hours if the Brightness Control setting is set to Low Make sure you have a spare lamp handy if the usage hours on this menu are close to the life span of your lamp note The information di...

Page 179: ...hown 4 Position the cover as shown then press down until it snaps into place caution When replacing batteries take the following precautions Replace the batteries as soon as they run out If the batteries leak wipe away battery fluid with a soft cloth If fluid gets on your hands wash immediately Do not expose batteries to heat or flame Dispose of used batteries according to local regulations Remove...

Page 180: ...lent 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 Close the A V mute slide lens cover to protect the lens If a CompactFlash card is installed remove it from the projector Make sure the card eject button is pushed all the way in or it...

Page 181: ...n 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 EasyMP problems Solving problems with the remote control Contacting technical support ...

Page 182: ...the remote control or on the projector You see the Help menu 2 Use the pointer button on the remote control or the navigational buttons on the projector to highlight menu items 3 Press the Enter button on the remote control or on the projector to select the menu item 4 To exit the help system press the Help button If none of the suggestions solve your problem see additional solutions to problems i...

Page 183: ... following table for a complete description of the projector s status lights Temperature light Lamp light Power light Status lights Light Status Description Orange The projector is in sleep or standby mode You can unplug it or press the P Power button to turn it on Flashing green The projector is warming up Wait for the image to appear Green The projector is operating normally Flashing orange The ...

Page 184: ...act Epson for help as described on page 197 Warning Except as specifically explained in this User s Guide do not attempt to service this product yourself Flashing red There is a problem with the fan or temperature sensor The air filter or vents may be clogged Clean them or replace the air filter as described on pages 173 to 177 If this does not resolve the problem stop using the projector disconne...

Page 185: ...control instead See page 148 for information about the Operation Lock function Solving Problems With the Image or Sound No image appears on the screen Check that the Power light is green not flashing The projector may be in standby or sleep mode If the Power light is orange press the PPower button to turn the projector on If the power was switched off and then on again the projector may be cooling...

Page 186: ... the function key that lets you display on an external monitor 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...

Page 187: ...he Resize button on the remote control Press the Esc button on the remote control to cancel the E Zoom function Make sure your computer s resolution setting is correct Ideally it should be 1024 768 to match the projector s native resolution If this option isn t available select one of the other compatible video formats listed on page 207 You also may need to modify existing presentation files if y...

Page 188: ...k Setup Quick Corner or Keystone adjustment you may need to decrease the Sharpness setting in the Image menu see page 139 The image is blurry There may be dirt or smears on the lens Clean the lens as described on page 172 Adjust the focus using the focus ring see page 24 If the projector is angled sharply toward the screen it may not be possible to focus the entire image Move the projector to posi...

Page 189: ...uch as a pattern to appear as your desktop background or try projecting black text on a white background 2 Adjust the Tracking to eliminate vertical bands 3 Adjust the Sync setting to increase the image sharpness The image is too light or dark or colors are incorrect Use the Color Mode option in the projector s Image menu to adjust the color see page 138 If you re displaying video adjust the Color...

Page 190: ...includes computer audio make sure the volume control on your computer is not turned all the way down or muted In Windows you may be able to check this by clicking the volume control in your Windows system tray lower right corner of the screen On a Mac you may be able to adjust the volume from your menu bar top right corner of the screen or via the volume control function keys If you re using a DVD...

Page 191: ...l the module restart NS Connection or the program will not be able to detect the projector Make sure you are using Version 2 30 of EMP NS Connection If you are using an older version you must uninstall it and install version 2 30 on the EasyMP CD ROM that came with your projector See page 199 for instructions Restart your computer Make sure your projector and computer are configured correctly see ...

Page 192: ... projector s IP address on the Access Point mode advanced settings screen The first three segments of the IP address should be identical to the 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 ...

Page 193: ...how All Settings The network name appears on the AirPort tab If you re prompted for a password when you connect enter the WEP encryption key if you re using WEP encryption Try connecting using IP Connect Mode see page 94 Solving EasyMP Problems An image displayed with EasyMP appears distorted Some high resolution images cannot be displayed correctly Files with a high compression ratio may appear b...

Page 194: ...SB drive You can t transfer your slideshow to the drive because you aren t able to see the drive letter You must connect the drive to your computer before you select Send Scenario from the Scenario Option s menu If this happens close and restart EMP SlideMaker 2 Make sure your drive is connected before you select Send Scenario You can t play your movies on the projector The projector supports MPEG...

Page 195: ...g EasyMP you see an ERR code at the bottom of the screen Check for the code below ERR Code Meaning 2 50 53 245 or 103 Failed to start EasyMP Turn the projector off then turn it back on again 51 52 or 100 EasyMP processing error If you re using EMP NS Connection try reconnecting to the projector If you re projecting through the projector s USB port reconnect the USB cable 101 Communication was cut ...

Page 196: ...and turn off any fluorescent lights Make sure the projector is not in direct sunlight Strong lighting especially fluorescent lights may affect the projector s infrared receivers Also turn off any nearby equipment that emits infrared energy such as a radiant room heater If necessary use the Remote Receiver setting to disable the projector s front or back sensor if it continues to pick up interferen...

Page 197: ...e 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 Pacific Time Monday through Friday for the duration of your warranty period You may also speak with a projector support specialist by dialing one of these numbers U S ...

Page 198: ... purchase 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 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 199: ...our computer meets these requirements Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4 Windows XP or Windows Vista 802 11g or 802 11b or 802 11a network card or wireless adapter to use EMP NS Connection wirelessly IBM compatible PC with at least a Pentium III 1 2 GHz processor At least 256MB of RAM 512 recommended At least 128MB of free hard disk space XGA 1024 768 or better display adapter and monitor 16 bit color or ...

Page 200: ...P NS Connection General settings tab you cannot select Use full screen video transfer You may find that you have to input your user account name into the User Account Control screen each time you start EMP NS Connection To disable this set the Windows Firewall setting to On recommended click the Exceptions tab in the Windows Firewall Settings window and register EMP NS Connection Mac System Requir...

Page 201: ... monitor 16 bit color or higher Installing the Software in Windows Follow these steps 1 Insert the Projector Software CD ROM in your computer s CD ROM or DVD drive The installation program starts and you see this screen 2 Click Easy Install then make sure all three programs are selected including EMP Monitor ...

Page 202: ... the Epson Projector Support Driver has not passed Windows Logo testing click Continue Anyway If you have selected multiple Virtual Displays you will see this message several times 5 When installation is complete click Finish to close the installation window Installing the Software on a Mac Follow these steps to install EMP NS Connection 1 Insert the EasyMP software CD ROM in your drive 2 If neces...

Page 203: ...nal ceiling mounting hardware see page 13 You ll also need to select the appropriate Projection setting in the projector s Extended menu to flip the image upside down see page 149 If you re mounting the projector on the ceiling and you place it above screen level you ll have to tilt the projector down to position the image on the screen This causes the image to lose its square shape You can correc...

Page 204: ...ble security cable as shown below to secure the projector to a table or ceiling mount Kensington security slot The security slot is compatible with the MicroSaver security systems manufactured by Kensington You can purchase this lock from Epson see page 13 In addition the projector includes several menu operated security features See page 144 Kensington security slot Security cable attachment ...

Page 205: ...rast ratio 500 1 Image size 30 to 300 inches 76 2 to 762 centimeters Projection distance 2 7 to 48 2 feet 0 8 to 14 7 meters Projection methods Front rear upside down ceiling mount Internal sound system 5 W monaural Optical aspect ratio 4 3 horizontal vertical Zoom ratio 1 1 6 Noise level 32 dB in Low Brightness mode 37 dB in High Brightness mode Keystone correction 30 vertical automatic manual 20...

Page 206: ...acted Width 13 6 inches 345 mm Depth 10 1 inches 257 mm Weight 6 9 lb 3 1 kg Electrical Rated frequency 50 60 Hz AC Power supply 100 to 120 VAC 3 4 A 200 to 240 VAC 1 5 A Power consumption Operating 100 to 120 VAC 306 W 220 to 240 VAC 286 W Standby 100 to 120 VAC 2 6 W network off 12 W network on 220 to 240 VAC 4 6 W network off 12 W network on note Lamp life results will vary depending upon mode ...

Page 207: ...on EN 55022 EN 55024 Pixelworks DNX ICs are used in this projector Compatible Video Formats The projector supports the high definition video and computer display formats listed below as well as traditional NTSC PAL and SECAM video standards To project images output from a computer the computer s video card must be set at a refresh rate vertical frequency that s compatible with the projector Some i...

Page 208: ...A 75 XGA 85 XGA 120 60 70 75 85 120 1024 768 1024 768 1024 768 1024 768 1024 768 SXGA1 70 SXGA1 75 SXGA1 85 SXGA1 120 70 75 85 120 1152 864 1152 864 1152 864 1152 864 SXGA2 60 SXGA2 75 SXGA2 85 SXGA 60 SXGA 75 SXGA 85 60 75 85 60 75 85 1280 960 1280 960 1280 960 1400 1050 1400 1050 1400 1050 SXGA3 60 SXGA3 75 SXGA3 85 60 75 85 1280 1024 1280 1024 1280 1024 UXGA 60 60 1600 1200 iMAC VGA iMAC SVGA i...

Page 209: ...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 TV625i SDTV 480p SDTV 576p 60 50 60 50 Compatible video formats continued Mode Refresh Rate Hz Resolution ...

Page 210: ...210 Technical Specifications ...

Page 211: ...r use with this projector Do not stand on the projector or place heavy objects on it Do not use the projector where it may be exposed to rain water or excessive humidity Unplug the projector from the wall outlet before cleaning Use a damp cloth for cleaning Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners Never spill liquid of any kind into the projector Do not use the projector where it may be exposed to ex...

Page 212: ... 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 Except as specifically explained in this User s Guide do not attempt to service this product yourself Refer all servicing t...

Page 213: ...ul interference to radio or television reception However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause interference to radio and television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the...

Page 214: ... This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le materiel brouilleur du Canada ...

Page 215: ...ckboard projecting on 28 Blank screen 21 to 22 Blurry image 188 bmp 133 Brightness 205 Brightness control 143 Brightness setting 139 C Cables HD15 to component 12 47 illustrations 12 mouse 42 network 55 ordering 13 remote control cable set 13 security 204 S video 13 46 VGA 40 VGA to component 12 47 Camera see Digital camera Capturing image 147 Carrying case 12 Ceiling mount 13 203 Certificate vali...

Page 216: ...g the projector 157 to 165 problems 191 using 157 to 165 EMP NS Connection configuring projector for 68 to 88 creating password for 60 disconnecting 91 entering keyword 91 installing software 199 to 202 problems 191 to 193 projecting wirelessly 57 to 101 using 89 to 101 EMP SlideMaker checking scenarios 125 converting PowerPoint files 117 to 118 creating scenarios 117 to 124 problems 193 to 194 se...

Page 217: ...30 45 to 48 Installing projector 203 to 204 Installing software 199 to 202 Instant Off 20 IP Connect Mode 94 to 95 J jpg 133 K Kensington anti theft device 13 17 204 Keystone correction 24 to 27 143 187 205 Keyword 60 91 L Lamp number of hours used 178 ordering 13 replacing 174 to 178 specifications 206 status light 183 to 184 Lamp timer resetting 177 to 178 Language setting 150 Laptop computer co...

Page 218: ...e 187 NS Connection see EMP NS Connection Numeric keypad using 145 O Operation Lock setting 143 148 Optical aspect ratio 205 Options for projector 13 P Password protection 145 to 146 remote access 60 request code 146 PC Free 112 to 117 130 to 134 PEAP authentication 87 to 88 Photo color mode 28 138 Picture source selecting 20 30 45 to 48 Picture see Image PIN code method 78 82 to 83 png 133 Pointe...

Page 219: ...181 to 184 turning off 20 turning on 17 to 19 unpacking 12 viewing information about 178 Projector ID setting 36 Push button method 78 80 to 81 Q Quick Corner 25 143 R Raising image 23 Rear screen projection 149 203 Registration 11 Remote control A V Mute button 31 as wireless mouse 35 battery used 206 connecting cable for mouse 42 to 43 controlling multiple projectors 36 to 37 correcting color 28...

Page 220: ...g from images 114 to 117 Software installation 199 to 202 Sound adding to scenarios 120 troubleshooting 190 Source selecting 20 30 Speaker specifications 205 Speakers connecting 51 Special effects adding to slide transitions 117 124 Specifications brightness 205 dimensions 206 electrical 206 environmental 207 general 205 lamp 206 remote control 206 resolution 205 safety 207 Sports color mode 28 13...

Page 221: ...onnecting video equipment 44 to 48 formats supported 207 to 209 projecting wirelessly 102 selecting source 20 30 45 46 Video Signal setting 142 Virtual display 202 Volume controlling 33 143 W Warning lights 183 to 184 Warranty 11 WEP encryption 84 to 85 Wi Fi 78 to 83 Windows configuring for wireless 64 to 66 70 to 74 display problems 186 EasyMP system requirements 199 Explorer 169 to 170 Vista 10...

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