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Index

A

A/V Mute, 63 to 64
A/V Mute button, 57
About menu, 105, 111
Accessories, 14, 118
Air filter, cleaning and replacing, 101 to 102
Anti-theft device, 14, 17
Aspect ratio, 123
Audio

adjusting tone, 73
adjusting volume, 59, 73
problems, troubleshooting, 116
turning off (using A/V Mute), 57

B

Bass, adjusting, 73
Battery, installing, 54
Blank screen, 39
Blurry image, 115
Brightness, 9, 123
Brightness setting, 68

C

Cables

A/V, 12 to 14, 20
audio, 12 to 14, 33
computer, 12 to 14, 26 to 31
mouse, 31
USB, 13, 31
video, 12 to 14, 20

Capturing image, 63 to 64
Ceiling mount, 14, 119 to 121
Cleaning

air filter, 101 to 102
lens, 100
projector, 100

Color

problems, 116
settings, 72

Communication setup options, 76 to 77
Component video

cable, 20
selecting input signal, 23, 75

Composite (RCA) video cable, 20
Computer connector pin assignments, 125
Computers supported, 126 to 127
Connecting projector

to audio source, 33
to computer, 26 to 31
to external monitor, 32
to speakers, 34
to video equipment, 20 to 25

Connector pin assignments, 125
Contrast setting, 68

D

Declaration of Conformity, 132
Default settings, restoring, 67
Desktop adapter, Macintosh, 30
Different image on notebook and screen, 

39 to 41

Distance from projector to screen, 16, 123
Drawing on the screen, 60 to 61
DVI cable, 14, 29

E

EasyManagement

installing software, 82 to 83
monitoring projector, 9, 81 to 96

Electrical specifications, 124
E-mail notification, 92 to 96
EMP Monitor

changing monitoring interval, 91
installing software, 82 to 83
using, 86 to 91

EMP NetworkManager

installing software, 82 to 83
using, 92 to 96

Environmental specifications, 125

Summary of Contents for PowerLite 9300i - PowerLite 9300NL Multimedia Projector

Page 1: ...EPSON PowerLite 9300i Multimedia Projector User sGuide ...

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

Page 3: ... Connecting a Composite Video Source 21 Connecting an S video Source 22 Connecting a Component Video Source 23 Connecting an RGB Video Source 24 Connecting to a Computer 26 Connecting to the Computer 1 or 2 Port 27 Connecting to the BNC Port 28 Connecting to the DVI Port 29 Using the Macintosh Desktop Adapter 30 Connecting the Cable for Remote Mouse Control 31 Connecting an External Monitor 32 Pla...

Page 4: ...Your Presentation 49 Preparing and Using the Remote Control 50 Using the Navigation Buttons 51 Controlling Multiple Projectors 52 Replacing the Batteries 54 Controlling the Picture and Sound 55 Switching Between Picture Sources 55 Previewing Picture Sources 56 Turning Off the Picture and Sound 57 Stopping Action 57 Zooming Your Image 57 Displaying a Picture in Picture Video 58 Controlling the Volu...

Page 5: ...tor 78 Setting Up Password Protection 78 Using the Projector When Password Protection Is On 80 5 Managing the Projector from a Remote Computer 81 Installing the EasyManagement Software 82 System Requirements 82 Installing the Software 82 Connecting and Configuring the Projector 84 Using EMP Monitor 86 Opening and Closing EMP Monitor 86 Registering a Projector 86 Monitoring Your Projector s 88 Cont...

Page 6: ... the Lamp 103 Resetting the Lamp Timer 105 Transporting the Projector 106 7 Solving Problems 107 Checking the Projector Status 108 What To Do When the Lights Flash 108 Viewing the About Menu Screen 111 Solving Problems with the Image or Sound 112 Solving Problems with the Remote Control 117 Where To Get Help 118 Telephone Support Services 118 Appendix A Projector Installation 119 Placement and Mou...

Page 7: ...7 Appendix C Notices 129 Important Safety Instructions 129 Remote Control Information 131 Declaration of Conformity 132 FCC Compliance Statement 133 Warranty 134 Index 137 ...

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Page 9: ...t sound channel for each of the six sources A preview feature lets you see all the sources at a glance so you can easily switch among them Complete control With an optional USB cable use the remote control to take charge of your presentation Freeze the action zoom in on part of the picture or display a picture in picture video You can even use it in place of your computer s mouse to control your c...

Page 10: ...ven more resources and services are available if you register to join the Presenters Club and it s free Quick Setup sheet Gives you basic instructions on connecting to a notebook Start Here kit Includes this User s Guide your Quick Setup sheet warranty brochures and EPSON PrivateLine Support card Keep the folder with your projector at all times Built in help system Provides assistance for common p...

Page 11: ...xtra CareSM Road Service In the unlikely event of an equipment failure you won t have to wait for your unit to be repaired Instead EPSON will ship you a replacement unit anywhere in the United States or Canada usually via overnight delivery See the brochure in your Start Here kit for details To register simply fill out the registration card included in your Start Here kit and mail it to EPSON Or y...

Page 12: ...ship the projector Always use the original packaging or the equivalent when you need to send the projector to another location Projector Rear cable cover Projector software CD ROM Remote control AA batteries Power cord Computer VGA cable Remove the plastic film from the projector s control panel Multi screen software CD ROM Password protect sticker ...

Page 13: ... ll need a USB cable A to B available from your local computer dealer To receive sound from your computer you ll need a stereo mini jack audio cable available from most electronics dealers To receive stereo sound from a video player you ll need a dual RCA cable available from most electronics dealers To connect a computer to the projector s Digital Video Interface DVI port you ll need a DVI D dual...

Page 14: ...ens 50 inch portable screen 60 inch portable pop up screen 80 inch portable pop up screen ELPSC06 ELPSC07 ELPSC08 Lenses Rear projection wide lens Wide zoom lens Standard zoom lens Middle throw zoom lens 2 42 to 3 67 1 Middle throw zoom lens 3 57 to 5 45 1 Long throw zoom lens V12H004R02 V12H004W02 V12H004S02 V12H004M01 V12H004M02 V12H004L04 Cables Component video cable S video cable DVI to DVI ca...

Page 15: ...ector where to position it and how to connect it to a video source such as a VCR or DVD player or to a notebook or desktop computer Follow the instructions in this chapter on Positioning the projector Connecting to video equipment Connecting to a computer Connecting an external monitor Playing sound through the projector ...

Page 16: ...nt Image size increases with distance but can vary depending on how you ve adjusted the optical zoom and other settings For detailed calculations for the lens you are using see page 18 Also keep these considerations in mind Place the projector on a sturdy level surface Make sure there is plenty of space for ventilation around and under the projector Do not set the projector on top of loose papers ...

Page 17: ... bottom and top of the screen and then use the Lens Shift to raise or lower the image see page 43 If you place the projector below screen level you ll have to tilt it up by extending its feet This causes the image to lose its square shape but you can correct the distortion by pressing the Keystone button as described on page 44 Overhead View Projector Screen Ideal height Side View Screen note Afte...

Page 18: ...ches 0 193237 2 54 1 843826 Rear Projection Wide Lens V12H004R02 To find the distance when you know the screen s diagonal size Distance inches diagonal screen size inches 1 81553 6 59805 2 54 To find a screen s diagonal size when you know the distance Screen size inches projection distance inches 2 54 0 5508024 3 634232 Wide Zoom Lens V12H004W02 To find the distance when you know the screen s diag...

Page 19: ...s diagonal screen size inches 7 409 14 5823 2 54 Distance at Tele setting inches diagonal screen size inches 11 2032 14 8525 2 54 To find a screen s diagonal size when you know the distance Screen size at Wide setting inches projection distance inches 2 54 0 134971 1 968187 Screen size at Tele setting inches projection distance inches 2 54 0 08926 1 323702 Long Throw Zoom Lens V12H004L04 To find t...

Page 20: ...onent Video Source on page 23 If your video player has an RGB video port either a single connector for a VGA monitor cable or three connectors labeled R G B see Connecting an RGB Video Source on page 24 Note that connecting a cable for RGB video provides the highest quality of video transfer component video is the next best system followed by S video and finally composite video using an RCA cable ...

Page 21: ...your player and the yellow Video connector on the projector 3 If you want to play sound through the projector see page 33 for instructions on connecting an audio cable 4 If you don t need to make any other connections see Chapter 2 for instructions on turning on the projector and adjusting the image Once the projector is turned on be sure to select Video as the source to see your image see page 38...

Page 22: ...eo connector on your player and the S Video connector on the projector 3 If you want to play sound through the projector see page 33 for instructions on connecting an audio cable 4 If you don t need to make any other connections see Chapter 2 for instructions on turning on the projector and adjusting the image Once the projector is turned on be sure to select S Video as the source to see your imag...

Page 23: ... BNC connectors on the projector Match the Y Cb Cr or Y Pb Pr connectors on your player to the corresponding connectors on the projector 3 If you want to play sound through the projector see page 33 for instructions on connecting an audio cable 4 If you don t need to make any other connections see Chapter 2 for instructions on turning on the projector and adjusting the image Once the projector is ...

Page 24: ...mputer cable provided with the projector 2 Connect the cable to the video port on your player and the Computer 1 or Computer 2 port on the projector 3 If you want to play sound through the projector see page 33 for instructions on connecting an audio cable 4 If you don t need to make any other connections see Chapter 2 for instructions on turning on the projector and adjusting the image Once the p...

Page 25: ...y sound through the projector see page 33 for instructions on connecting an audio cable 4 If you don t need to make any other connections see Chapter 2 for instructions on turning on the projector and adjusting the image Once the projector is turned on be sure to Enter the projector s Setting menu then change the BNC Input setting to RGB Video see page 75 After exiting the menu system select BNC a...

Page 26: ...n see page 27 To connect using the BNC port see page 28 To connect using the DVI Digital Video Interface port see page 29 After connecting any video cables you may also want to connect a USB cable so you can use the remote control as a mouse see page 31 connect a monitor to the projector so you can view your presentation close up as well as on screen not necessary if you re using a notebook see pa...

Page 27: ...h the projector see page 33 or connect a USB cable to use the remote control as a mouse see page 31 5 If you don t need to make any other connections see Chapter 2 for instructions on turning on the projector and adjusting the image Once the projector is turned on be sure to Enter the projector s Setting menu then make sure the Computer1 Input or Computer 2 Input is set to Analog RGB this is the d...

Page 28: ...d to your computer s video out or monitor port 4 Optionally you can connect an external monitor see page 32 play sound through the projector see page 33 or connect a USB cable to use the remote control as a mouse see page 31 5 If you don t need to make any other connections see Chapter 2 for instructions on turning on the projector and adjusting the image Once the projector is turned on be sure to...

Page 29: ...ect the other end to your computer s DVI port 4 Optionally you can connect an external monitor see page 32 play sound through the projector see page 33 or connect a USB cable to use the remote control as a mouse see page 31 5 If you don t need to make any other connections see Chapter 2 for instructions on turning on the projector and adjusting the image Once the projector is turned on be sure to ...

Page 30: ... VGA cable to your computer available from EPSON see page 14 1 To use the adapter remove its cover as shown and set its DIP switches according to the resolution you want to use such as 16 inch mode A chart with the DIP switch settings is provided with the adapter 2 Replace the cover and connect the adapter to the VGA cable Then plug the cable with the adapter into the video port on your Macintosh ...

Page 31: ...e of these operating systems You must also purchase a USB cable A to B available from your local computer dealer 1 Connect the square end of the cable to the projector s USB port 2 Connect the flat end of your USB cable to an available USB port on your notebook or desktop computer 3 If necessary configure your computer to work with an external USB mouse Windows Macintosh Windows 98 2000 Me and XP ...

Page 32: ...itor Out port as shown Follow these guidelines to view images on the monitor The monitor displays the currently selected video source Press the Preview button if you want to display all the active sources at the same time see page 56 You can also view images on the monitor while the projector is in standby mode plugged in but not turned on if the Standby Mode setting has been set to Network ON see...

Page 33: ...use depends on how your equipment is connected If you have a computer connected to the Computer 1 Computer 2 or DVI port use a stereo mini jack cable If you have video equipment connected to the Video BNC or S Video port use an RCA stereo cable 2 Connect the audio cable to the jack s corresponding to the connected video source 3 Connect the other end of the cable to the audio output connector s on...

Page 34: ...u may be able to use a stereo mini jack cable or you may have to purchase a special cable or use an adapter to connect to your speakers 2 Connect the stereo mini jack end of your audio cable to the Audio Out port on the projector 3 Connect the other end of the cable to your speaker system You may need to use an adapter to make the connection The projector s internal speaker system is disabled whil...

Page 35: ...you re presenting from a computer or video equipment you need to follow some basic steps to display your image on the screen Follow the guidelines in this chapter to Turn on the projector and select the image source Troubleshoot display problems Adjust the image Shut down the projector ...

Page 36: ...omatically detects and displays the image source If you turn on the projector first or have multiple pieces of connected equipment you may have to select the image source manually see page 38 Follow these steps to turn on the projector 1 Remove the lens cap 2 Connect the power cord to the projector then plug the other end into a grounded electrical outlet The power light turns on and remains orang...

Page 37: ...ctor is ready for use If you ve enabled password protect enter your password at the prompt See page 78 for details 4 If you ve connected a Windows based computer to the projector you may see a New Hardware Wizard saying your computer has found a plug and play monitor if so click Cancel If you want to allow the projector to turn on directly when you plug it in or when you turn on the power when the...

Page 38: ...en equipment connected to the Video S Video and BNC ports The remote control has seven Source buttons Use them to switch between equipment connected to the port identified on each button Note that the Computer 1 Computer 2 and BNC ports can be set up to use different input signals for example Analog RGB or RGB Video so if you have equipment connected to one of these ports it s important to make su...

Page 39: ...n If you re using a Windows 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 a notebook a...

Page 40: ...eed to click a Monitor tab then make sure the external Monitor port is set as your primary display and or enabled See your computer s documentation or online help for details If you re using Macintosh OS X You may need to set up your system to display the same image on the projector screen as well as the LCD screen Follow these steps 1 From the Apple menu select System Preferences then select Disp...

Page 41: ...en click Monitors or Monitors and Sound 2 Click the Arrange icon 3 Drag one monitor icon on top of the other If the Arrange option isn t available you may need to select one of the Simulscan resolution settings 1 Click the Monitor icon 2 Select a Simulscan resolution as shown Allow a few seconds for the projector to sync up after making the selection Click here Drag one monitor icon on top of the ...

Page 42: ...ne the image and or sound see Chapter 4 Focusing and Zooming Your Image Use the Focus buttons on the remote control or on the projector to sharpen the image Use the Zoom buttons to reduce or enlarge the image If the image still isn t large enough you may need to move the projector farther away from the screen You can also use the E Zoom buttons on the remote control to zoom in on a portion of the ...

Page 43: ... the projector upward by extending the feet Using the Lens Shift To raise or lower the image use the Lens Shift buttons on the remote control or on the projector Raising the Projector s Feet If you need to raise the image further you can incline the projector 1 Stand behind the projector Press the foot release buttons on each side and lift the front of the projector note The Lens Shift buttons won...

Page 44: ...e image height If this isn t possible use one of these methods to correct the image shape If the image tapers inward on the right and left sides only use Keystone correction as described below If the image looks uneven on all sides you can adjust its shape using QuickCorner see page 45 You cannot use both Keystone correction and QuickCorner at the same time Using Keystone Correction To adjust your...

Page 45: ... on all sides 1 Press the Menu button on the remote control or on the projector s control panel 2 Select the Setting menu and press Enter 3 From the Setting menu select Keystone and press Enter 4 Select Quick Corner and press Enter You see this screen 5 Press the Enter button to select the corner you want to adjust 6 Use the pointer button on the remote control or the arrow buttons on the projecto...

Page 46: ...t properly on the screen press the Auto button on the remote control or the Auto Enter button on the projector s control panel This automatically resets the projector s tracking sync resolution and position settings note You must be projecting an image for this button to have any effect The Auto button works only with computer images Auto button ...

Page 47: ...to turn the projector on again wait until the orange light stops flashing Then press the Power button 4 Turn off and disconnect any equipment plugged into the projector 5 If you extended the feet press the side buttons to retract them 6 Replace the lens cap and unplug the power cord note When the projector has not received any input signals for 30 minutes it automatically turns off the projector l...

Page 48: ...48 Displaying and Adjusting the Image ...

Page 49: ...SB cable when projecting from a computer page 62 this lets you easily change slides for example when giving presentations To further enhance your presentation you can create a customized screen to display a picture or company logo page 63 and then use it as the startup screen or the screen you see when you press the A V Mute button This chapter covers Preparing and using the remote control Control...

Page 50: ...oint the remote control either at the front or back of the projector or at the screen Stand within about 30 feet of the projector If you want to operate the projector from a greater distance a remote control cable set is available see page 14 When presenting in a darkened room press the light button to make the buttons on the remote light up temporarily Avoid using the remote under bright fluoresc...

Page 51: ... of your computer s mouse letting you walk about freely while controlling your presentation For details on using the buttons to control specific features see the following sections to highlight your presentation see page 60 to use the remote control in place of your computer s mouse see page 62 to navigate the projector s menu system see page 66 Pointer button controls cursor movement ESC button E...

Page 52: ...t ID is 1 If you need to change it follow these steps 1 Press the Menu button on the remote control You see the projector s menu screen 2 Enter the Advanced2 menu and highlight Projector ID 3 Press the right or left side of the pointer button to increase or decrease the ID value 4 Press Enter to set the value 5 When done press ESC to exit the menu system Brightness Control High Low Video Audio Set...

Page 53: ... desired ID 0 through 9 Select zero to control all projectors or select a number to match the ID of the projector s you want to operate The ID button s light shuts off and the new ID is registered If you would like to check the remote control s current ID do the following 1 Press the ID button twice in succession After a moment the button flashes 2 Count the number of flashes this number correspon...

Page 54: ...e batteries as described below 1 Turn the remote control over 2 Slide the battery compartment cover open 3 Install two AA batteries inserting the flat negative ends in first 4 Slide the cover back in place caution When replacing batteries take the following precautions Replace the batteries as soon as they run out If the batteries leak wipe away battery fluid with a soft cloth If fluid gets on you...

Page 55: ... to switch between equipment connected to the Video S Video and BNC ports On the remote control there are seven Source buttons Use them to switch between equipment connected to the port identified on each button Note that the Computer 1 Computer 2 and BNC ports can be set up to use different input signals for example Analog RGB or RGB Video so if you have equipment connected to one of these ports ...

Page 56: ...ipment is connected to a port or if there is no incoming signal the preview window for that source appears blank 2 Press one of the Source buttons on the remote control to switch to the desired source Or press ESC to exit the preview screen without switching sources Preview note Movies are displayed as still images on the preview screen Currently selected source Preview windows note A red highligh...

Page 57: ...e page 63 Stopping Action You can use the remote control to stop the action in your video or computer image Press the Freeze button to stop the action and keep the current image on the screen The sound continues Press the Freeze button again to restart it Zooming Your Image You can zoom in on a portion of the image using the E Zoom buttons on the remote control 1 Press the E Zoom button on the rem...

Page 58: ...utton to select either Composite or S Video then press Enter 3 Press ESC to exit the menu system Displaying the P in P Image Make sure your main image source is displayed then follow these steps to display and use the Picture in Picture window 1 Press the P in P button on the remote control 2 Use the pointer button to reposition the video window use the E Zoom buttons to reduce or enlarge it 3 Onc...

Page 59: ...e To change the volume press the volume down or volume up side of the Volume button If necessary you can adjust the tone using the projector s menu system See page 73 note To temporarily shut off the sound and picture press the A V Mute button Volume ...

Page 60: ...o select the desired style Three preset options are available but you can customize the look of each one see page 61 2 Use the pointer button on the remote control to position the pointer on the screen 3 To draw a straight line place the pointer where you want the line to begin and press Enter Move the pointer to where you want the line to end and press Enter again 4 To draw a curved line place th...

Page 61: ...ngs Shape Lets you select one of the following pointer shapes Zoom Rate Changes the size of the pointer Color Changes the color of the line you can draw using the pointer Width Changes the line width 3 You can also change the Pointer Speed setting to adjust how fast the pointer tool moves across the screen 4 When done press ESC to exit from the menu system Set Video Audio Setting User s Logo Advan...

Page 62: ... the computer to change slides To use the remote control this way you have to connect a USB cable not included between your computer and the projector see page 31 While projecting a presentation this setup also lets you use the Page buttons to move through your slideshow note To drag and drop hold down the Enter button for about one second until it lights Then use the pointer button to drag the ob...

Page 63: ...DVD player or digital camera 2 Press the Menu button on the remote control highlight the User s Logo menu and press Enter 3 When you see the screen shown at right select Yes and press Enter A selection 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 note ...

Page 64: ...dy displayed 2 To display your image as the startup screen highlight the Advanced 1 menu then press Enter Select Startup Screen highlight ON then press Enter To display your image on the No Signal or A V Mute screen continue with the following steps 3 Highlight the Setting menu then press Enter 4 Select the screen s on which you want your image to appear Highlight No Signal Msg if you want to disp...

Page 65: ...s to adjust the image sound and other features This chapter covers the following information Using the menu system Adjusting the image quality Adjusting the image size shape and position Adjusting the color Adjusting the sound Using Direct Power On Customizing projector features Securing the projector ...

Page 66: ...s 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 options Some of the options may be grayed out or unavailable depending on the selected source Menu button Video Audio Color Mode Position Tracking Sync Brightness Contrast Sharpness Selec...

Page 67: ...se the menu system s Reset options to restore the factory default settings for all the settings listed in a specific menu 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 reset the Video menu To restore all the projector settings to their factory default values...

Page 68: ...s needed Brightness Lightens or darkens the overall image Contrast Adjusts the difference between light and dark areas If you re projecting from a computer select Auto to let the projector adjust the contrast automatically or select Manual and then press Enter to adjust the setting yourself Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness of the image Video Audio Color Mode Position Tracking Sync Brightness Contra...

Page 69: ...our image contains a lot of fine detail such as text you may notice one or more vertical stripes or bands or some of the details may look heavy or blurred You can adjust the Tracking and Sync settings manually 1 Fill the screen with an image containing fine detail when making these adjustments For example in Windows you can select a pattern to appear as your desktop background If this option isn t...

Page 70: ...elf Position in the Video menu If the image is slightly cut off on one or more sides it may not be centered exactly You can use this setting to center it Preset in the Video menu Once you ve fine tuned the settings in the Video menu for the computer you re using you can save them as a group using of one of the ten Preset settings 1 From the Video menu select Preset and press Enter 2 Select a numbe...

Page 71: ... This lets you play certain digital video images or movies recorded on certain DVDs in 16 9 widescreen format Keystone in the Setting menu Squares up the shape of the image after the projector has been tilted upward or angled to one side see page 44 If you notice lines or edges looking jagged after adjusting the shape decrease the Sharpness setting see page 68 Position in the Video menu If the ima...

Page 72: ...white to full color not available for adjusting computer images Tint in the Video menu Adjusts the balance of magenta to green not available for adjusting computer images Color Adjustment in the Advanced1 menu Adjusts the color temperature Select Color Temp to set a temperature between 5000 and 10000 K Or select RGB to adjust individual red green and blue values as shown Not available if sRGB is s...

Page 73: ... control then enter the Audio menu You see the Audio menu screen 2 Use the pointer button to highlight the desired option then adjust it as needed Volume Treble Bass note You can also adjust the volume using the remote control Advanced2 Volume 15 Video Audio Setting User s Logo Advanced1 About Reset All Menu Exit Enter Select Reset Execute Treble 0 Bass 0 Effect ...

Page 74: ... Direct Power ON then choose ON and press the Enter button to select it Make sure you do not unplug the projector to turn it off You must power off the projector as described on page 47 to allow it to cool down or you will damage the projector Video Audio Setting User s Logo Advanced1 About Reset All Reset Execute Menu Exit Enter Select Effect Advanced2 BNC Sync Termination ON OFF Projector ID Net...

Page 75: ... to the Computer 1 port Analog RGB For a computer connection RGB Video For a video player that outputs an RGB video signal Computer2 Input in the Setting menu Select the setting for the type of equipment you ve connected to the Computer 2 port as described above BNC Input in the Setting menu Select the setting for the type of equipment you ve connected to the BNC port Analog RGB For a computer con...

Page 76: ...anced1 menu Select Network ON to enable the projector to be monitored and controlled over a network as described in Chapter 5 when it s in standby mode plugged in but not turned on and not in full sleep mode This setting also lets you view images on an external monitor during standby if the monitor has been connected to the projector s Monitor Out port see page 32 The projector does not go into fu...

Page 77: ...tifying text that appears briefly when you switch picture sources or change color modes It s best to leave this on Sleep mode in the Setting menu When sleep mode is on the projector turns off the lamp if it has not received any input signals for 30 minutes Turn sleep mode off if you want the lamp to remain on all the time this is the default setting Rear Proj in the Advanced1 menu Turn on to proje...

Page 78: ...o the lock port on the projector s left side See page 14 for ordering information Setting Up Password Protection 1 Press the Freeze button on the remote control for approximately five seconds The Password Protect menu appears 2 Use the pointer button to highlight Power ON Protect then choose ON and press the Enter button to select it 3 You can set the time that the projector can be used without ne...

Page 79: ...red password press the Num button on the remote control then use the numeric keypad to enter a 4 digit number The password appears as on the screen After you enter the last digit you see a confirmation screen 8 Re enter the password that you entered in step 7 If you enter the correct password the message The new password is stored appears If you enter the password incorrectly a message prompting y...

Page 80: ...ange the Startup Screen setting in the Advanced menu To change any of these settings you will need to enter the Password Protect menu and turn off the User s Logo Protect option as described on page 78 note If an incorrect password is entered three times in succession the message The projector s operation will be locked appears for about five minutes and then the projector goes into sleep mode If ...

Page 81: ...hen you are combining multiple projectors to display a single large image To use the EasyManagement software first install it as described on page 82 Then connect and configure each projector you want to monitor so it can be recognized on your network see page 84 This chapter covers the following Installing the EasyManagement software Configuring the projector to your network Using EMP Monitor Usi...

Page 82: ... Microsoft Windows 98 SE 2000 NT 4 0 service pack 6a or later Me or XP IBM compatible with at least a Pentium MMX 166 MHz processor Pentium II 233 MHz or better recommended At least 256MB of RAM At least 7MB of free hard disk space XGA 1024 768 or better display adapter and monitor Installing the Software Follow these steps to install the software 1 Insert the projector software CD ROM in your com...

Page 83: ...e button Follow the instructions on the screen to finish installing it 4 If you want to be able to manage the projector remotely from this computer select the option for EMP Monitor and install it the same way 5 When done installing the software click the button to exit Once installed you can access these programs from your computer s Start menu note If you need to uninstall the software use the A...

Page 84: ...tor see page 36 3 Press the Menu button on the remote control and select Network from the Advanced2 menu 4 If your network assigns addresses automatically turn on DHCP caution You must use a category 5 shielded twisted pair cable to connect to the LAN to prevent malfunction To network port Ethernet port note Make sure the Standby Mode setting in the Advanced1 menu is on or you won t be able to vie...

Page 85: ...o select the part of the address you want to enter then use the up and down arrow buttons to increase or decrease the numeric value When you finish changing an address in the network menu press the Enter button on the remote control or the Auto Enter button on the projector This stores the value 6 When done making all necessary changes press ESC to exit the menu system note If you re a network adm...

Page 86: ...be connected to your network Opening and Closing EMP Monitor To open the program select EMP Monitor from the Start menu If you ve added the program to the Startup programs folder see page 91 then it may already be open If so click the icon in the system tray on the lower right corner of your screen to display the EMP Monitor window To close EMP Monitor right click the program icon shown above then...

Page 87: ...the projector s name and network address Manual registration may be required on some networks Any projectors found on the network are listed as shown below 4 Select the projectors you want to add by clicking their name Then click Add and on the next screen click Close Click here note If the name of a projector does not appear you can give it a name or change its existing one in EMP NetworkManager ...

Page 88: ...rom which source or port they are projecting an image and if a problem occurs For detailed status information select the projector in question and click View details note To delete a projector from the list click Register projector highlight the projector name and click Delete note To monitor a projector when it s in standby mode plugged in but not turned on and not in full sleep mode you must sel...

Page 89: ...urce icons Status icons green Projecting no problems not lit Turned off no problems green Projecting problems detected not lit Turned off problems detected Network error for example not connected to network or power cable disconnected You may also see this error if Standby Mode is turned off see page 76 Video source icons Computer 1 Computer 2 BNC S Video Video DVI ...

Page 90: ...you want to operate with the mouse pointer before clicking one of the buttons Error icons Lamp replacement notification the lamp is nearing the end of its life see page 103 High speed cooling in progress the projector is getting too hot but continues to operate Overheating projection turned off automatically Lamp out or lamp cover open Fan error Sensor error Internal problem note To turn on a proj...

Page 91: ...bout your projectors click the Refresh button in the EMP Monitor screen You can also select how often EMP Monitor checks the projector status 1 From the Tool menu select Configuration You see this screen 2 Select the desired update interval and click OK note If you want the program to run whenever you start your computer click Add to Startup ...

Page 92: ...ctor Before running EMP NetworkManager make sure you ve installed the software as described on page 82 Then follow the steps below to create e mail settings for each projector you want to monitor Selecting the Projector s to Monitor 1 To open the program select EMP NetworkManager from the Start menu You see this screen In a few moments your projectors are displayed as icons as shown ...

Page 93: ...r the projector s IP address and click Add The projector s icon is added to the EMP NetworkManager screen Setting a Password You can set a password to restrict access to each projector from EMP NetworkManager 1 Right click the icon of the projector whose password you want to set then select Change Password 2 Enter a password up to 14 characters long using alphanumerics only including the hyphen ...

Page 94: ...d if you created one see page 93 3 EMP NetworkManager connects to the projector and you see this screen 4 Verify that the network settings are correct Make any desired changes to the projector s network address configuration turning off DHCP enables the manual settings note The projector must be plugged in projecting or in standby mode for you to be able to connect to it To access a projector in s...

Page 95: ...want the event notification messages to be sent 9 Click the Setting a Notification Event button next to each address then select the conditions under which you want a message to be sent 10 Click OK then on the next screen click Set Confirm as needed 11 When you see the test message window you can send a message with the heading TEST MAIL to the addresses you have entered The projector s name and I...

Page 96: ...ppears before the description it indicates that a problem has occurred A minus sign appears when the problem goes away or is resolved Installing the EMP Multi Screen Adjustment Software The EMP Multi Screen Adjustment software allows you to adjust image brightness and color for each projector individually from a single remote control when multiple projectors are used at once The EPSON Projector fo...

Page 97: ...ay adapter and monitor Installing the Software 1 Turn on the computer s power start Windows and then place the EPSON Projector Software for Multi Screen CD ROM into the computer s CD ROM drive The installer will start automatically 2 Click Next and follow the on screen instructions 3 The following screen appears when the installation is complete Click Finish note Only users with administrator righ...

Page 98: ...Guide Follow these steps to view the guide 1 Insert the EPSON Projector Software for Multi Screen CD ROM in your drive 2 Double click the My Computer icon on the desktop in Windows XP click Start then click My Computer 3 Right click on the EPSON CD ROM icon and select Open 4 Double click the Manual folder 5 Double click the Manual_E pdf file The guide opens in Adobe Acrobat note You will need Adob...

Page 99: ...placement filters come with it If any other part needs replacing contact your dealer or a qualified servicer This chapter covers the following Cleaning the lens Cleaning the projector case Cleaning and replacing the air filters Replacing the lamp 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...

Page 100: ...h lens cleaner and gently wipe the lens surface Cleaning the Projector Case Before you clean the case first turn off the projector and unplug the power cord To remove dirt or dust wipe the case with a soft dry lint free cloth To remove stubborn dirt or stains moisten a soft cloth with water and a neutral detergent Then wipe the case Do not use wax alcohol benzene thinner or other chemical detergen...

Page 101: ...clean the filters EPSON recommends using a small vacuum cleaner designed for computers and other office equipment If you don t have one gently clean the filters with a soft brush such as an artist s paintbrush 3 If the dirt is difficult to remove or a filter is broken replace the filters as described on the next page Contact your dealer or call EPSON at 800 873 7766 in the United States to obtain ...

Page 102: ... mounted 2 Remove the filters from the projector by sliding them out to the sides 3 Remove each filter from its holder by releasing the two tabs as shown 4 Install new filters in the holders aligning the tabs with the slots on each side 5 Slide the assembled filters back into the projector 1 2 Tabs ...

Page 103: ...te The lamp warning light flashes red the lamp is burnt out Contact your dealer or call EPSON at 800 873 7766 in the United States for a replacement lamp Request part number V13H010L26 In Canada please call 800 463 7766 for dealer referral Follow these steps to replace the lamp 1 Turn off the projector 2 When the power light stops flashing unplug the power cord 3 Let the projector cool for at leas...

Page 104: ...lamp is fully inserted tighten its screws and replace the cover The projector won t come on if the lamp cover is loose 10 Reset the lamp timer as described in the next section 2 1 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 When you get a replacement lamp for your projector new air filters a...

Page 105: ...ct Reset Lamp Timer then press Enter You see this prompt 4 Select Yes then press Enter 5 When you re finished press ESC or Menu to exit note The lamp usage timer shows 0H until you ve used the lamp for at least 10 hours Video Audio Setting User s Logo Advanced1 About Reset All Frequency Frequency Source V Hz Reset Lamp Timer H kHz Lamp 0H SYNC Mode SYNC Polarity V H Resolution Refresh Rate Hz x Co...

Page 106: ...sible If you do not have the original packaging use equivalent materials When transporting the projector a long distance first place it in a hard shell shipping case and then pack it in a firm box placing cushioning around the case An optional shipping case is available from EPSON see page 14 It s a good idea to turn off the remote control before packing it in a carrying case This prevents the bat...

Page 107: ...heck for possible solutions on page 108 If you re having a problem with the image or sound see page 112 for the remote control see page 117 This chapter covers the following Checking the projector s status lights Solving problems with the image or sound Solving problems with the remote control Contacting technical support note You can also get on screen help by pressing the blue Help button on the...

Page 108: ... also view the About menu screen page 111 This gives you information about the lamp life and currently selected input signal What To Do When the Lights Flash The lights on top of the projector indicate the projector s status and let you know when a problem occurs If the projector seems to be indicating a problem locate the pattern of lights in the table on the next page then follow the recommended...

Page 109: ...rojector is warming up Wait for the image to appear When the power light is green the projector is operating normally When the power light is flashing orange the projector is cooling down Do not unplug it until the light stops flashing and remains orange If you want to turn it back on wait until the light stops flashing When the power and temperature lights are flashing the projector is getting to...

Page 110: ... yourself When the power light is red and the temperature light is flashing red there is a problem with the fan or temperature sensor Unplug the power cord and contact EPSON for help see page 118 When the power light is green and the lamp light is flashing orange the lamp is near the end of its life To ensure continued operation you should replace it as soon as possible see page 103 When the power...

Page 111: ...000 hours If the number shown is close to that make sure you have a spare lamp handy The lamp usage timer shows 0H until you ve used the lamp for at least 10 hours If you ve installed a new lamp be sure to reset the lamp timer see page 105 note The information displayed depends on the input signal currently selected Video Audio Setting User s Logo User s Logo Advanced1 About Reset All Frequency So...

Page 112: ...password protection turned on Press the Num button on your remote and make sure it lights up then enter your 4 digit password If you enter the wrong password three times the projector will become locked Unplug the projector plug it back in turn it on then enter the correct password If you enter the wrong password nine times the projector will not turn back on again and you will need to contact EPS...

Page 113: ...ou may need to select the image source the projector port to which your equipment is connected To switch sources press the corresponding Source button on the projector or remote control see page 38 Allow a few seconds for the projector to sync up after pressing the button You ve connected a notebook but the projector and notebook don t display the same image You have to enable your notebook to dis...

Page 114: ...display only half the image the right or left side Access your computer s display settings as you would to adjust other display properties see page 39 then turn off dual display See your computer s manual or online help for details You may have to adjust the Position setting if the image is slightly off center see page 71 The image isn t square but tapered on the sides If you ve tilted up the proj...

Page 115: ...the projector If you notice a decline in the projected image quality when the image is displayed simultaneously on your notebook and through the projector turn off the notebook s LCD display The image is blurry There may be dirt or smears on the lens Clean the lens as described on page 100 Adjust the focus using the Focus buttons Make sure the lens is not fogged up by condensation You may need to ...

Page 116: ...art to deteriorate Check the lamp timer to see how long the lamp has been in use see page 111 and replace the lamp if necessary see page 103 There is no sound Make sure the A V Mute button is not enabled Use the Volume button to raise the sound level Make sure the sound cables are connected properly see page 33 For computer audio the cable should be connected to the computer s headphone jack or au...

Page 117: ...ote control s batteries may not be installed correctly or may be low on power To change the batteries see page 54 Make sure you are within 30 feet 9 meters of the projector and within range of the projector s front or back sensor approximately 30 to left or right and 15 above or below Dim the room lights and turn off any fluorescents Make sure the projector is not in direct sunlight Strong lightin...

Page 118: ...5 709 3839 6 AM to 6 PM Pacific Time Monday through Friday Toll or long distance charges may apply Before you call please have the following information ready Product name EPSON PowerLite 9300i Product serial number located on the bottom of the projector Computer configuration Description of the problem You can purchase screens carrying cases or other accessories from EPSON at 800 873 7766 or by v...

Page 119: ... as shown To project from overhead you ll need the optional ceiling mounting hardware see page 14 for ordering information You ll also need to select Ceiling in the projector s Advanced1 menu to flip the image upside down To project from the rear select Rear Proj see page 77 If the projector is positioned at screen height anywhere between the bottom and the top of the screen you can use the Lens S...

Page 120: ...u system see page 71 or by pressing the Keystone button on the projector s control panel Installing the Rear Cable Cover If you re mounting the projector on the ceiling you can install the rear cable cover to enhance the cosmetic appearance of the system To install the cover insert the cover s tabs into the slots as shown then push the cover against the projector until it locks into place note If ...

Page 121: ...he remote control to operate each projector independently see page 52 If you have multiple projectors installed at your place of business and want to be able to monitor and control them over a network see Managing the Projector from a Remote Computer on page 81 To open release the locking tab note A remote control cable set is available that lets you operate the projector from extended distances s...

Page 122: ...122 Appendix A Projector Installation ...

Page 123: ...0 1050 pixels SXGA Color reproduction 24 bit 16 8 million colors Brightness typical 2500 ANSI lumens Contrast ratio 1100 1 Image size 22 to 300 inches Projection distance 3 4 to 50 6 feet 1 1 to 15 meters Projection methods Front rear upside down ceiling mount Internal sound system 7 W monaural Optical aspect ratio 4 3 horizontal vertical supports 16 9 and 5 4 Zoom ratio 1 1 35 Noise level 33 dB K...

Page 124: ...Control Range Approx 30 feet 10 meters Battery AA 2 Mouse Compatibility Supports USB Dimensions Height 7 6 inches 194 mm including feet Width 13 9 inches 352 mm Depth 19 3 inches 491 mm Weight 24 7 lb 11 2 kg Electrical Rated frequency 50 60 Hz AC Power supply 100 to 120 VAC 200 to 240 VAC Power consumption Operating 340 W Standby on network 60 W Full sleep mode 1 8 W ...

Page 125: ... B CSA C22 2 No 950 95 cUL CE Marking Directive 73 23 EEC Directive 89 336 EEC EN 55022 EN 55024 Computer Video Port Pin Assignments The Computer1 and Computer 2 ports are female video RGB 15 pin micro D style connector Here are their pin assignments Pin no Computer port Pin no Computer port 1 Red video 9 Reserved 2 Green video 10 Synchronous GND 3 Blue video 11 GND 4 GND 12 SDA 5 GND 13 Horizonta...

Page 126: ...ower Macintosh series including G3 and G4 systems PowerBook computers many iMac and iBook series systems and high end workstations such as the Sun SPARCstation Although images are displayed at the projector s native resolution of 1400 1050 pixels EPSON s patented SizeWise chip supports computer display formats ranging from VGA through UXGA To project images output from a computer the computer s ex...

Page 127: ...en click Displays Make sure the VGA Display or Color LCD dialog box is selected then click the Display tab and select a compatible resolution Macintosh OS 9 x On the Apple menu choose Control Panels then click Monitors or Monitors and Sound Click the Monitor tab and select a compatible resolution for your external monitor You may need to modify existing presentation files if you created them for a...

Page 128: ...0 1280 960 SXGA3 43i SXGA3 60 SXGA3 75 SXGA3 85 43 60 75 85 1280 1024 1280 1024 1280 1024 1280 1024 SXGA 60 SXGA 75 SXGA 85 60 75 85 1400 1050 1400 1050 1400 1050 UXGA 48i UXGA 60 UXGA 65 UXGA 70 UXGA 75 UXGA 80 UXGA 85 96 60 65 70 75 80 85 1600 1200 1600 1200 1600 1200 1600 1200 1600 1200 1600 1200 1600 1200 iMAC VGA iMAC SVGA iMAC XGA MAC13 MAC16 MAC19 60 MAC19 MAC21 117 95 75 67 75 59 75 75 640...

Page 129: ...roperly grounded outlet If you have a two prong outlet contact an electrician to replace it Do not hold the plug with wet hands Take the following precautions for the plug Failure to comply with these precautions could result in sparks or fire Do not insert the plug into an outlet with dust present Insert the plug firmly into the outlet Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral conv...

Page 130: ...If it has been dropped or the housing has been damaged 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 Unplug the projector during lightning storms or when not in use for extended periods Do not place the projector and or remote control on top of heat producing equipment or in a hot location If you u...

Page 131: ...bient light is too bright Certain types of fluorescent lighting are used A strong light source shines into the IR receiver Other equipment that emits infrared energy such as a radiant room heater is in the room These conditions commonly cause problems for most infrared controlled equipment Try the following The remote control s batteries may be low on power replace them Dim the ambient lighting an...

Page 132: ...B digital device Each product marketed is identical to the representative unit tested and found to be compliant with the standards Records maintained continue to reflect the equipment being produced can be expected to be within the variation accepted due to quantity production and testing on a statistical basis as required by 47CFR 2 909 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this ...

Page 133: ...receiving 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 ...

Page 134: ...iously refurbished to the EPSON standard of quality and at EPSON s option the replacement may be another model of like kind and quality EPSON s liability for replacement of the covered product will not exceed the original retail selling price of the covered product Exchange or replacement products or parts assume the remaining warranty period of the product covered by this limited warranty However...

Page 135: ...BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY NEITHER EPSON AMERICA INC NOR ITS AFFILIATES SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS INCONVENIENCE OR DAMAGE INCLUDING DIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE EPSON PRODUCT WHETHER RESULTING FROM BREACH OF WARRANTY OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY In Canada warranties include both warrantie...

Page 136: ...136 Appendix C Notices ...

Page 137: ...77 Component video cable 20 selecting input signal 23 75 Composite RCA video cable 20 Computer connector pin assignments 125 Computers supported 126 to 127 Connecting projector to audio source 33 to computer 26 to 31 to external monitor 32 to speakers 34 to video equipment 20 to 25 Connector pin assignments 125 Contrast setting 68 D Declaration of Conformity 132 Default settings restoring 67 Deskt...

Page 138: ...correcting 44 to 45 71 114 size and projection distance 16 123 turning off using A V Mute 57 zooming 42 57 Input signal selecting 38 55 to 56 75 Installing projector 119 to 121 software 82 to 83 K Kensington anti theft device 14 17 Keystone correction 44 to 45 71 114 123 L Lamp number of hours used 103 105 111 replacing 103 to 105 status light 103 108 to 110 Lamp timer resetting 105 Laptop compute...

Page 139: ...Connecting projector customizing features 75 to 77 distance from screen 16 123 feet adjusting height with 43 Projector continued installing 119 to 121 lamp specifications 124 monitoring remotely 81 to 96 options 14 positioning 16 to 17 resolution 9 123 126 to 128 shipping case 14 106 specifications 123 to 125 transporting 106 troubleshooting 107 to 116 turning off 47 turning on 36 to 37 unpacking ...

Page 140: ...itching picture source 38 55 to 56 Synchronization adjusting 70 System requirements 82 T Technical support 10 118 Temperature requirements 125 status light 108 to 110 Tone adjusting 73 Tracking adjusting 69 Transporting projector 106 Treble adjusting 73 Troubleshooting blank screen 39 cut off image 46 71 114 different images on notebook and screen 39 image and sound problems 39 to 41 112 to 116 pr...

Page 141: ...us Zoom LensShift Color Mode Resize F r e e z e Page Power E Zoom R C ON OFF On Off switch Turns the remote control on and off Pointer Moves cursor on the screen Effect Selects pointer or drawing tool Help Provides on screen help Source buttons Switch between equipment connected to projector ports Number keypad Press Num button to activate number keys 0 to 9 ID Sets remote control ID code A V butt...

Page 142: ...us Zoom LensShift Color Mode Resize F r e e z e Page Power E Zoom R C ON OFF On Off switch Turns the remote control on and off Pointer Moves cursor on the screen Effect Selects pointer or drawing tool Help Provides on screen help Source buttons Switch between equipment connected to projector ports Number keypad Press Num button to activate number keys 0 to 9 ID Sets remote control ID code A V butt...

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