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Welcome

Unpacking the Projector

After unpacking the projector, make sure you have all the parts shown
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Save all packaging in case you need to ship the projector. Always use
the original 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 87 for transportation
instructions.

Projector

Remote control and

2 AA batteries

PDF manual and

registration CD-ROM

Power cord

VGA computer cable

USB cable

Carrying case

Projector software

CD-ROM

Security sticker

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Summary of Contents for PowerLite 84

Page 1: ...PowerLite 84 Multimedia Projector User sGuide ...

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

Page 3: ...Projector 16 Turning the Projector On and Off 17 Turning On the Projector 18 Using the Direct Power On Function 19 Shutting Down the Projector 20 Selecting the Image Source 20 Troubleshooting Display Problems 21 You Can t Project an Image 21 The Projector and Notebook Don t Display the Same Image 22 Adjusting the Image 23 Adjusting the Height of Your Image 24 Focusing and Zooming Your Image 24 Adj...

Page 4: ...sing the Pointer Tool 37 Customizing the Pointer Tool 37 3 Connecting to Computers and Other Equipment 39 Connecting to a Computer 40 Connecting to the VGA Port 40 Connecting to the USB Port 41 Connecting the USB Cable for Remote Mouse Control 42 Connecting an External Monitor 43 Connecting to Video Equipment 44 Connecting a Composite Video Source 45 Connecting an S Video Source 46 Connecting a Co...

Page 5: ...abling Password Protection 69 Creating Your Own Startup Screen 72 Disabling the Projector s Buttons 73 Customizing Power and Operation 74 6 Maintaining the Projector 77 Cleaning the Lens 78 Cleaning the Projector Case 78 Cleaning the Air Filter and Vent 79 Replacing the Lamp and Air Filter 80 Replacing the Lamp 80 Replacing the Air Filter 84 Resetting the Lamp Timer 86 Transporting the Projector 8...

Page 6: ...roblems with the Remote Control 101 Where To Get Help 102 Speak to a Support Representative 102 A Projector Installation 105 B Technical Specifications 107 C Notices 113 Important Safety Instructions 113 FCC Compliance Statement 116 Index 117 ...

Page 7: ...sy setup control and security 8 5 second startup time and Instant Off feature for fast setup and shut down Automatic digital keystone correction Closed captioning 1 6x optical zoom lens for flexible placement and positioning USB projection for quick and easy connection 10 Watt speaker and microphone input Security features including password user s logo and the ability to lock the projector button...

Page 8: ...etting More Information Need troubleshooting tips 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 Built in help system Provides assistance for common problems Available from the Help button on the projector or the remote control See page 90 for details epson com support Download ...

Page 9: ...lure you won t have to wait for your unit to be repaired Instead Epson will ship you a replacement unit anywhere in the United States or Canada usually via overnight delivery See the brochure included with your projector for details To register simply fill out the registration card and mail it to Epson Or you can register online using your projector CD or at http www epson com webreg Registering a...

Page 10: ... the original 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 87 for transportation instructions Projector Remote control and 2 AA batteries PDF manual and registration CD ROM Power cord VGA computer cable USB cable Carrying case Projector software CD ROM Security sticker ...

Page 11: ...t Control panel Air filter Air filter cover switch Lamp cover Security bar Back Remote receiver Speaker LAN port USB Type B port Monitor Out port Computer1 and 2 ports and audio jacks Video port S Video port Microphone jack RS 232 serial port Rear adjustable foot Audio L R input jacks Rear adjustable foot Power inlet ...

Page 12: ...signal from a DVD player or other video device you ll need an component to VGA video cable You can purchase one from Epson see the list on page 13 To play sound through your projector you will need an audio cable One may be provided with your equipment or you can purchase one from an electronics store Control Panel Opens menu system Searches for source image Turns projector on and off Indicate pro...

Page 13: ...eled soft case Soft shoulder case for projector and laptop ATA molded hardshell case SwissGear backpack ELPKS62 ELPKS61 ELPKS58 ELPKS63 Universal projector ceiling mount Advanced projector ceiling mount High security 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 E...

Page 14: ...14 Welcome ...

Page 15: ...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 16: ... 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 17: ...he image shape For instructions on installing the projector in a permanent location such as a theater or conference room see page 105 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 18: ...rojector 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 75 Power light ...

Page 19: ...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 the p...

Page 20: ...on again make sure the orange Ppower 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 the im...

Page 21: ...39 Make sure the Ppower 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 using a PC notebo...

Page 22: ...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 23: ...e you see your image you need to make certain adjustments If the image is too high or too low you can reposition it See page 24 To focus or zoom your image see page 24 If the image isn t square see page 25 If a computer image displays incorrectly see page 27 If you need to fine tune the image and or sound see page 61 Make sure Mirror Displays is checked ...

Page 24: ...is positioned where you want it release the lever to lock the foot in position 3 If necessary you can fine tune the height or level 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 25 Focusing and Zooming Your Image Turn the focus ring on the projector to sharpen the image T...

Page 25: ...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 26: ...l you are satisfied with the shape of the image Or press the Menu button on the remote control or projector select the Settings menu and press Enter From the Settings menu select Keystone and press Enter Use the pointer buttons 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 65...

Page 27: ...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 66 for more information note The Auto button works only with computer images projected through the VGA port ...

Page 28: ...28 Displaying and Adjusting the Image ...

Page 29: ... away You can use the remote control to adjust the picture and sound page 31 or to adjust the color mode for various environments page 35 You can also use it as a wireless mouse when projecting from a computer page 36 or as a pointer to highlight your presentation page 37 This chapter covers Using the remote control Controlling the picture and sound Operating your computer with the remote control ...

Page 30: ... 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 31: ...r 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 on each button The...

Page 32: ...nd 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 72 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 33: ... button to enlarge the selected area up to 4 magnification 4 While the image is enlarged you can Use the pointer buttons 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 pro...

Page 34: ...as a DVD player set the projector s Aspect setting to match that of the player For example if the video player is set to output images at a 16 9 aspect ratio set the projector s Aspect setting to 16 9 so they match If the player outputs images at a 4 3 aspect ratio select 4 3 Note that the projector s native aspect ratio is narrower than 16 9 Therefore widescreen movies and HDTV broadcasts will di...

Page 35: ...increased brightness 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 66 Presentation For computer presentations in a bright room with color graphics Whiteboard For computer presentations in a bright room with black and white text and graphics Theatre For watching movies in a dark roo...

Page 36: ...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 buttons 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 buttons to drag the object When it s where you ...

Page 37: ...ctions in the next section 2 Use the pointer buttons 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 highligh...

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

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

Page 40: ...g to the VGA 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 blue Computer1 or Computer2 port and the other end to your computer s monitor port 2 You can connect an optional stereo mini jack audio cable to play sound throu...

Page 41: ...r s display 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 on page 18 to turn on the projector and adjust the image 2 Make sure the USB Type B setting in the projector s Extended menu is set to USB Display see page 75 3 Turn on your computer 4 Locate the USB cable that came with your pro...

Page 42: ... Display appears briefly in the upper right corner of the image and you see your computer s desktop displayed by the projector Connecting the USB Cable for Remote Mouse Control If you ve connected a computer as described in this chapter using the Computer1 or Computer2 port you can use the projector s remote control as a wireless mouse This lets you control your computer and click through slidesho...

Page 43: ...unction doesn t work when other sources are selected 6 If necessary configure your computer to work with a USB mouse See your computer documentation for details Connecting an External Monitor If you want to see your presentation close up as well as on the projection screen you can connect an external monitor to the projector This lets you view images on your computer monitor while the projector is...

Page 44: ...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 After conne...

Page 45: ...your player and the yellow Video connector on the projector 3 If you want to play sound through the projector see page 49 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 o...

Page 46: ...d the S Video connector on the projector 3 If you want to play sound through the projector see page 49 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 the Source Search...

Page 47: ...ut ports on your video source usually labelled Y Pb Pr or Y Cb Cr 3 If you want to play sound through the projector see page 49 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 press the Search button on the remote control or the Source Searc...

Page 48: ...age 49 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 press the Search button on the remote control or the Source Search button on the projector s control panel and select Computer1 or Computer2 as the image source note Make sure the Input ...

Page 49: ...the or Volume buttons on the projector or the remote control to adjust the volume Playing Computer Audio For laptop and most desktop computers use a 3 5 mm stereo mini jack cable which you can purchase from a computer or electronics store 1 Connect one end of the cable to the Audio1 or Audio2 jack on the projector 2 Connect the other end to your laptop s headphone jack or audio out jack or your co...

Page 50: ...e plugs on the other end to the corresponding color coded audio output jacks on your video source Connecting a Microphone You can connect a dynamic microphone to the projector s Mic port using a 3 5 mm mini jack cable as shown below Use the Mic Input Volume option on the Settings menu to adjust the volume See page 68 for more information note If you are using the component to VGA cable you will ne...

Page 51: ...eakers you may be able to use a standard audio cable with a stereo mini jack connector on one end and pin jacks on the other end For some speakers you may need a special cable or 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 speaker system is disabled while sound is...

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

Page 53: ...only to monitor and control your projector through the network For information on installing and using EMP Monitor see the EMP Monitor Operation Guide You ll find instructions in this chapter on Connecting the projector to a wired LAN Configuring projector and network settings Sending e mail alerts and monitoring the projector Using a browser to control the projector ...

Page 54: ...etwork and configure it with an IP address 1 Connect the projector to your network using a commercially available 100BaseTX or 10BaseT network cable Connect the cable to the LAN port on the projector as shown 2 Connect the other end to your Ethernet hub or router 3 Point the remote control at the projector and press the Ppower button Network cable ...

Page 55: ...ter 6 Select the Wired LAN menu and press Enter 7 Choose IP Settings and press Enter You see a screen like the following 8 Do one of the following If your network assigns addresses automatically turn on the DHCP setting If your network does not assign addresses automatically turn off DHCP and enter the projector s IP Address Subnet Mask and Gateway Address as needed ...

Page 56: ...P Address Display setting to Off 10 When you re done making all necessary changes select Complete and press the Enter button to save your settings Then press Enter again to confirm Press Menu to exit the menu system Configuring Basic Settings You can give your projector a unique name enable a projector keyword or create a password for controlling the projector over the Web 1 Press the Menu button ...

Page 57: ...ess Enter When you re done highlight Finish and press Enter 6 If you want to create a password for using PJLink to control the projector highlight PJLink 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 create a password for remote access to the projector highlight Web Control Password press Enter and en...

Page 58: ...es cannot be used 127 x x x 224 0 0 0 to 255 255 255 255 where x is a number from 0 to 255 6 Enter the SMTP server s port number The default value is 25 You can enter a numeric value from 1 to 65535 7 Choose one of the 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 en...

Page 59: ...ojector 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 4 Enter up to two IP addresses for notification You can enter a number from 0 to 255 in each field of t...

Page 60: ...er 2 Open your web browser and enter the IP address of the projector you want to monitor in the browser window If you re not sure what the address of the projector is turn the projector on and select Net Info Wired LAN from the Network menu to display the IP address of the projector 3 Click OK or if you set a Web control password in the projector s Network menu enter your user name and password th...

Page 61: ...en menus to adjust 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 ...

Page 62: ...utton on the remote control or on the projector You see a menu screen similar to the one 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 buttons 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...

Page 63: ...ttings use the pointer buttons to highlight the desired setting and then press Enter 5 After changing the settings press the Esc button to save your changes and return to the previous menu or press it repeatedly to exit the menu 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 al...

Page 64: ... quickly adjust the color and brightness for various uses You can save a different setting for each source See page 35 for details on each setting You can also change the color mode by pressing the Color Mode button on the remote control Brightness Lightens or darkens the overall image Contrast Adjusts the difference between light and dark areas Color Saturation video only Adjusts the color depth ...

Page 65: ...mic or Theatre is selected as the Color Mode setting Adjusting Signal Settings Although the projector normally detects and optimizes the input signal automatically you can use the Signal menu to make manual adjustments In addition to changing the position of the projected image you can correct tracking and sync for computer images or change the aspect ratio to widescreen format for video images 1 ...

Page 66: ...nel display or Normal for a computer with a 4 3 or 5 4 display Tracking Adjust this value to eliminate vertical stripes in the image Sync Adjust this value if the image appears blurry or flickers Position If the image is slightly cut off on one or more sides it may not be centered exactly Select this setting and use the pointer buttons to center it Progressive Select On for moving images or Off fo...

Page 67: ...uto unless you are using a 60 Hz PAL system then select PAL60 Aspect Choose an aspect ratio setting that allows the image to fit best in the display area See page 34 for details Customizing Projector Features You can use the Settings menu to lock the buttons on the projector adjust audio volume and customize several other features Keystone Squares up the shape of the image after the projector has ...

Page 68: ...olume of the projector s speaker for each type of signal Mic Input Volume Adjusts the microphone volume Remote Receiver Deactivates the projector s front and or back sensors that detect signals from the remote control Use this setting to prevent use of the remote control or to stop interference from bright fluorescent lights Restart the projector for this setting to take effect User Button Lets yo...

Page 69: ...tartup screen and or A V Mute screen Unauthorized users cannot turn it off or change it This feature is intended to discourage theft and provides a way to identify the projector should it be stolen Enabling Password Protection To prevent unauthorized use you can assign the projector a password If you do a screen will appear requesting the password whenever the projector is plugged in and turned on...

Page 70: ...default setting is 0000 7 When you see a confirmation message reenter the password Then press the Menu button to exit the screen 8 To enable your screen logo select User s Logo Protect and press Enter Select On and press Enter When this feature is on the logo appears whenever you turn on the projector if the Startup Screen is enabled in the Extended menu see page 72 It also appears when you press ...

Page 71: ...lly deactivated and projection begins If the password is not correct you see a message prompting you to re enter the password If you enter an incorrect password three times in succession you see the message The projector s operation will be locked Request code xxxxx and the projector switches to standby mode for approximately 5 minutes Write down the request code Then disconnect the projector s po...

Page 72: ...her image you want to use Capturing the Image Start by displaying the image you want to use from either a computer or video source such as a DVD player Then follow these steps to capture the image and transfer it to the projector 1 Press the Menu button on the remote control highlight the Extended menu and press Enter 2 Highlight User s Logo and press Enter 3 When you see a message asking Choose t...

Page 73: ...press the A V Mute button see page 32 1 Press the Menu button highlight the Extended menu and press Enter 2 Select Display and press Enter 3 Highlight Display Background for when there is no signal Startup Screen or A V Mute and press Enter 4 Select Logo and press Enter 5 When you re finished press Esc to exit Disabling the Projector s Buttons You can lock all the projector s control panel buttons...

Page 74: ...play or turn off the startup screen display Closed Caption Lets you display closed captioning for content that provides it User s Logo Create a custom startup screen as described on page 72 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 ...

Page 75: ...tor to be monitored over a network when it is in standby mode the power light is orange Standby Microphone When the Standby Mode is set to Communication On you can set Standby Microphone to On This allows you to use a microphone connected to the projector even in standby mode when Power On Protect is off USB Type B Select USB Display to project your computer s display through the projector s USB T...

Page 76: ...76 Fine Tuning the Projector ...

Page 77: ...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 78: ...r 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 kind...

Page 79: ...p 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 For instructions see page 84 3 If the dirt is difficult to remove or the filter is damaged or if the mes...

Page 80: ...t number V13H010L50 Replacing the Lamp 1 Turn off the projector 2 When the Ppower 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 replace the lamp for your projector you should also replace the filter To check how long the lamp has been in use see page 93 Turn off this product w...

Page 81: ...tor 81 4 Loosen the lamp cover screw you can t remove it Then slide the lamp cover 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 82: ...ly insert the new lamp If it doesn t fit easily make sure it is facing the right way 8 Push down the side marked PUSH until it snaps in 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 83: ...Maintaining the Projector 83 9 Once the lamp is fully inserted tighten its screws 10 Replace the lamp cover then tighten its screw 11 Reset the lamp timer as described page 86 ...

Page 84: ...eating message appears after cleaning you need to replace the filter Contact your dealer or call Epson at 800 GO EPSON 800 463 7766 to obtain a new filter 1 Turn off the projector 2 When the Ppower light stops flashing unplug the power cord 3 Open the air filter cover by sliding the switch and pulling down the cover ...

Page 85: ...Maintaining the Projector 85 4 Grasp the tab and pull the filter straight out 5 Press in the new air filter until it clicks in place 6 Close the air filter cover ...

Page 86: ...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 87: ... 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 13 note Epson shall not be liabl...

Page 88: ...88 Maintaining the Projector ...

Page 89: ...lems 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 90: ...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 Ppower light...

Page 91: ...pear Green The projector is operating normally Flashing orange The projector is cooling down or preparing network monitoring You can t turn it back on and you should not unplug it until the light stops flashing and remains orange Red or flashing red There is a problem with the projector Check the other two lights and the information on page 91 to diagnose the problem Flashing red There is a proble...

Page 92: ... 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 102 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 80 for instructions If you continue to use the lamp after the replacement warning there ...

Page 93: ...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 p...

Page 94: ...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 If you are projecting from a DVD player or other video so...

Page 95: ...essing the button If you re using a PC notebook Hold down the Fn key on the keyboard and press 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...

Page 96: ...the Auto button on the remote control Also make sure the image Position setting is correct in the Signal menu see page 66 Check the projector s Resolution setting see page 66 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 or dual display Press the Esc button on the remote control to cancel the E Zoom fu...

Page 97: ... you can purchase one from Epson see page 13 Keep your computer and video cables away from the power cord as much as possible to prevent interference The video signal may be split between the computer 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 Mak...

Page 98: ... don t like the new settings you can always select Reset to return to the factory default settings You see vertical bands or the image still looks blurry after 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 bu...

Page 99: ... to change the color settings back to their defaults There is no sound or the sound is not loud enough Press the button on the projector or remote control to increase the volume Make sure A V Mute is not enabled The A V Mute button on the remote control may have been pressed Try adjusting the Volume setting in the Settings menu see page 68 If you re using a DVD player or VCR or other video source ...

Page 100: ...m your menu bar top right corner of the screen or via the volume control function keys If you are using a microphone connected to the projector s Mic port make sure the cable is connected correctly and the Mic Input Volume option on the Settings menu is adjusted correctly See page 68 for more information Solving Network Problems You are not receiving mail when a projector problem occurs Make sure ...

Page 101: ...ighting 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 To avoid interference you can also turn off the projector s front or back sensor with the Remote Receiver setting see page 68 but this may limit where you can use the remote control Make sure the projector s sensors have not...

Page 102: ...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 562 276 4394 6 AM to 6 PM Pacific Time Monday through Friday Canada 905 709 3839 6 AM to 6 PM Pacific Time Monday through Friday Days and hours of support are s...

Page 103: ...ories 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 104: ...104 Solving Problems ...

Page 105: ...transparent screen or rear ceiling projection as shown To project from overhead you ll need the optional ceiling mounting hardware see page 13 for ordering information You ll also need to select 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 106: ... the base of the lens is level with the bottom of the screen the image should be square and you won t have to adjust it If you place the lens lower than the bottom of the screen you ll have to tilt the projector upward if you want to fill the whole screen with the image The following illustrations provide measurements you can use when installing the projector Distance from center of lens to suspen...

Page 107: ...output ISO 21118 standard 2080 lumens color light output Contrast ratio 2000 1 with auto iris Image size 30 to 300 inches Projection distance 2 7 to 45 5 feet 0 83 to 13 86 meters Projection methods Front rear upside down ceiling mount Internal sound system 10 W monaural Optical aspect ratio 4 3 horizontal vertical Zoom ratio 1 1 62 Noise level 28 dB in Low Brightness mode 35 dB in High Brightness...

Page 108: ... inches 327 mm Depth 9 8 inches 250 mm Weight 7 0 lb 3 1 kg Electrical Rated frequency 50 60 Hz AC Power supply 100 to 120 VAC 3 3 A 200 to 240 VAC 1 5 A Power consumption Operating 100 to 120 VAC 289 W 200 to 240 VAC 275 W Standby 100 to 120 VAC 1 9 W Communication off 7 9 W Communication on 200 to 240 VAC 3 0 W Communication off 8 9 W Communication on note Lamp life results will vary depending u...

Page 109: ... 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 Second Edition Canada ICES 003 Class B CSA C22 2 No 60950 1 07 Pixelworks DNX ICs are used in this projector ...

Page 110: ...ormat XGA or WXGA The frequencies of some computers may not allow images to display correctly see your computer s documentation for details Mode Refresh Rate Hz Resolution VGA EGA 70 640 350 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...

Page 111: ...5 1280 1024 1280 1024 1280 1024 UXGA 60 60 1600 1200 iMAC VGA iMAC SVGA iMAC XGA MAC13 MAC16 MAC19 MAC19 60 MAC21 117 95 75 67 75 75 59 75 640 480 800 600 1024 768 640 480 832 624 1024 768 1024 768 1152 870 NTSC PAL SECAM 60 50 50 HDTV 720p HDTV 720p HDTV 1080i HDTV 1080i HDTV 1080p HDTV 1080p 60 50 60 50 60 50 TV480i TV480i SDTV 480p SDTV 480p 60 50 60 50 Mode Refresh Rate Hz Resolution ...

Page 112: ...112 Technical Specifications ...

Page 113: ...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 114: ...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 115: ...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 116: ...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 117: ...ss 107 Brightness setting 64 Browser control 60 C Cables Ethernet 54 illustrations 10 mouse 42 ordering 13 S video 13 46 USB 10 41 42 VGA to component 47 Capturing image 72 to 73 Carrying case 10 13 87 Ceiling mount 13 105 to 106 Cleaning air filter 79 lens 78 projector case 78 Closed captioning 74 Color correcting 35 mode 35 64 problems 99 saturation 64 settings 64 to 65 temperature 65 Color Adju...

Page 118: ...Image adjusting 23 to 27 64 to 65 blurry 97 to 98 capturing and saving in projector 72 to 73 correcting shape 25 to 26 67 97 fitting on screen 66 96 height adjusting 24 positioning 66 problems with 94 to 99 projecting on chalkboard 35 raising 24 selecting source 20 to 21 31 45 to 48 size and projection distance 16 107 turning off using A V Mute 32 zooming 24 33 Image menu 64 to 65 Info menu 93 Inp...

Page 119: ...6 No Signal message 21 95 to 96 Noise level 107 Not Supported message 96 Notebook computer see Laptop computer Numeric keypad using 70 O Optical aspect ratio 107 Options for projector 13 P Password default 70 protection 69 to 71 request code 71 Photo color mode 35 Picture source selecting 20 to 21 31 45 to 48 Picture see Image Pointer Shape setting 68 Pointer tool using 37 Positioning image 24 pro...

Page 120: ...ries 30 specifications 108 switching sources 31 troubleshooting 101 Replacing lamp 80 to 86 Request code password 71 Resetting lamp timer 86 Resetting menu options 63 Resize image 34 to 35 Resolution 96 107 Resolution setting 66 S Safety instructions 113 to 115 specifications 109 Saturation setting 64 Screen blank 21 to 23 distance from projector 16 107 ordering 13 startup screen creating 72 to 73...

Page 121: ...nd problems 94 to 100 network problems 100 no signal 21 95 to 96 projector problems 89 to 101 remote control problems 101 Turning off picture using A V Mute 32 Turning on off projector 17 to 20 U Unpacking projector 10 USB button 42 cable 10 41 42 display 41 to 42 setting 75 User button 68 User s Logo setting 72 to 73 V VCR connecting 44 to 48 Video cables 10 13 44 connecting video equipment 44 to...

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