Epson PowerLite 1715c manual

PowerLite ® 1705c/1715c Multimedia Projector User’ s Guide[...]

2 Important Safety Information WARNING : Never look into th e projector lens when the la mp is turned on; the bright light can damage your eyes. Never let children look into the lens when it is on. Never open any cover on the projector, except the lamp and filter covers. Dangerous electrical volta ges inside the projector can severe ly injure you. [...]

3 Contents Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Using Your Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Getting More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Registration and Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Unpacking the Projec[...]

4 2 Using the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Using the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Replacing the Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Controlling the Picture and Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Switching Between Picture Sources . . . . . [...]

5 4 Presenting Through a Wireless Network . . . . 47 Starting EasyMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Configuring Basic Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Configuring the Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Using Ad Hoc Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

6 Presenting Scenarios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 Controlling Your Scenario . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Supported File Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 6 Fine-Tuning the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 Using the Menu System . . . . . . . . . [...]

7 9 Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153 Using On-Screen Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154 Checking Projector Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 55 What To Do When the Lights Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155 Viewing Lamp Usage and Other Information .[...]

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9 - Welcome T he PowerLite ® 1705c/1715c is an easy-to-use proje ctor that weighs less than 4 pounds. The projector offers up to 2700 lumens (1715c) or 2200 lumens (1705c) of brightness. You can connect it to a wide range of computers and video sources, or you can project from a USB storage device, or over an 802.11g, 802.11b, or 802.11a wireless [...]

10 Welcome Using Your Documentation This book contains all the information you need to set up and use your projector. Please follow these guidelines as you read through it: ■ Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury. ■ Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment. ■ Notes contain important information about yo[...]

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12 Welcome Unpacking the Projector After unpacking the projector, make sure you have all the parts shown below: Save all packaging in case you need to ship the projector. Always use the original packaging (or th e equivalent) when you need to send th e projector to another location. If you are moving the projector by hand, use the carrying case. Se[...]

Welcome 13 Additional Components Depending on how you plan to use the projector, you may need additional components: ■ To receive an S-Vide o signal, you’ll ne ed an S-Video cable. One may be provided with your video equipment, or you can purchase one from Epson; see below. ■ To receive a component video sign al from a VCR or other video devi[...]

14 Welcome You can purchase screens, carrying cases, or other accessories from an Epson authorized reseller. To find the ne arest 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).[...]

15 1 Displaying and Adjusting the Image W hether 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 f or: ■ Positioning the projector ■ Turning the projector on and selecting the image source ■ Troubleshooting display problems ?[...]

16 Displaying and Adjusting the Image Positioning the Projector If the projector isn’t already installe d in the room you’re using, you’ll probably want to place it on a table in front of the screen, as shown. This lets you stand in the front of the room, face the audience, and remain close enough to the equipment to be able to control it. Tr[...]

Displaying and Adjusting the Image 17 Ideally, you should place the projector dire ctly in front of the center of the screen, f acing it toward the scre en squarely. The base of the lens should be at about the level of the bottom of the screen. If you place the projector below screen level, you’ll have to tilt it up by extending the front adjusta[...]

18 Displaying and Adjusting the Image Follow these steps to turn on the projec tor: 1. Open the A/V Mute slide (lens cover). 2. Plug one end of the power cable into the projector, and the other end into an electrical outlet. The Power light turns orange. note To shut down the projector, see page 25. Shutting down the projector correctly prevents pr[...]

Displaying and Adjusting the Image 19 3. Press the red P Power button on the remote control or on top of the projector. The projector beeps once and the Power light flashes green as the projector warms up, then an image begins to appear. When the Power light stops flashing and remains green, the projector is ready for use. 4. If you’ve connected [...]

20 Displaying and Adjusting the Image Troubleshooting Display Problems Follow these guidelines if you’re havin g trouble displaying an image. You Can’t Project an Image If you don’t see the image you are trying to project, try the following: ■ Make sure the cables are connected correctly, as described beginning on page 35. ■ Make sure the[...]

Displaying and Adjusting the Image 21 ■ If the function key doesn’t permit you to display simultaneously on both screens, you should check your monitor settings to make sure both the LCD screen and the e xternal monitor port are enabled. From the Control Panel, open the Display utility. In the Display Properties dialog box, click the Settings t[...]

22 Displaying and Adjusting the Image Adjusting the Image Once you see your image, you need to make certain adjustments: ■ If the image is too high or too low, you can reposition it. See below. ■ To focus or zoom your image, see page 23. ■ If the image isn’t square, see p age 23. ■ If a computer image displays incorrectly, see page 25. ?[...]

Displaying and Adjusting the Image 23 Focusing and Zooming Your Image Turn the focus ring on the projector to sharpen the image. Turn the zoom ring on the projector to reduce or enlarge the image. If the image still isn’t large en ough, you may need to move the projector farther away from the scre en. You can also use the E-Zoom buttons on the re[...]

24 Displaying and Adjusting the Image Using Keystone Correction To adjust your image when it is wider on the top or bottom, do the following: ■ Press one of the two triangular bu ttons on the projector’s control panel, as shown below. Continue pressing the button until you are satisfied with the shape of the image. ■ Or press the Menu button [...]

Displaying and Adjusting the Image 25 Correcting Computer Images If you’re connected to a computer and the imag e doesn’t look right, press the Auto button on the remote control or the Enter button on the projector. This automatically resets the projector’s tracking, sync, resolution, and position sett ings. If the Auto button doesn’t corre[...]

26 Displaying and Adjusting the Image You see a confirmation message. (If you don’t want to turn it off, press any other button.) 3. Press the P Power button again. The lamp turns off. When the projector be eps twice, you can unplug the power cord. (If the projector is mounted on the ceiling, you will need to wait 20 seconds for the projector to [...]

27 1 Using the Remote Control T he projector includes a number of tools to enhance your presentation. All of them can be accessed using the remote control, which lets you operate the projecto r from anywhere in the room—up to 20 feet away. You can use the remote control to adjust the picture and sound (page 2 9) or as a pointer t o highlight your[...]

28 Using the Remote Control Using the Remote Control Follow these tips for using the remote control: ■ Point the remote control at the front of the projector or at the screen. ■ Stand within 20 feet of the projector. ■ Avoid using the remote under bright fluorescent lamps or in direct sunlight, or the projector may not respond properly. Repla[...]

Using the Remote Control 29 Controlling the Picture and Sound You can use the remote control to pr eview and select your pictur e sources, temporarily turn off the picture and sound, freeze the acti on, zoom in on the picture, and adjust the volume. Switching Between Picture Sources If your projector is connected to more than one computer and/or vi[...]

30 Using the Remote Control Turning Off the Pi cture and Sound You can use the A/V Mute button on the remote control to turn off the image and sound. This does the same thing as the A/V Mute slide and is useful if you want to temporarily redirect your audience’s attention. ■ To turn off the picture and sound, press the A/V Mute button. The scre[...]

Using the Remote Control 31 Zooming Part of 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 remote control. You see a crosshair indicating the ce nter of the zoom-in area. 2. Use the pointer button to position the crosshair. 3. Continue pressing the E-Zoom button[...]

32 Using the Remote Control Resizing Video Images You can use the Resize button on the remote control to adjust how an image fits into the display area. For video images, press Resize to switch the aspect ratio between 4:3 and 16:9, (and Normal for computer images). This lets you play certain digital video images or movies recorded on certain DVDs [...]

Using the Remote Control 33 Operating Your Computer with the Remote Control If you connect a computer to the projector with a USB cable, as described on page 38, then select Link21L for the USB Type B sett ing in the Extended menu (see page 12 8), you can use the remote control in place of your computer’s mouse. This gives you more flexibility wh[...]

34 Using the Remote Control Highlighting Your Presentation You can display a pointer to call out important information on the screen. If you want to customize the pointer tool, you can choose from three alternative shapes. Using the Pointer Tool 1. To activate the pointer tool, press the Pointer button on the remote control. A pointer appears on th[...]

35 1 Connecting to Computers, Cameras, and Other Equipment T his chapter tells you how to connect the projector to a notebook or desktop computer, and/or to video equipment, such as a VCR, DVD player, or video camera. You can al so connect the projector to a USB storage device, digital camera, or external speakers. Follow the instructions in this c[...]

36 Connecting to Computers, Ca meras, and Other Equipment Connecting to a Computer You can connect the projector to an y computer that has a standard video output (monitor) port, inclu ding desktop models, PC notebook and notebook computers, MacBook s, PowerBooks and iBooks, and hand-held devices. You can also connect a Windows computer to the Type[...]

Connecting to Computers, Cameras, and Other Eq uipment 37 3. When you’ve finished making any connections, see page 17 for instructions on turning on the projector and adjusting the image. Connecting to the USB Port You can connect a Windows XP or Windows 2000 (SP4) computer to the projector’s Type B (square) USB port and project your computer?[...]

38 Connecting to Computers, Ca meras, and Other Equipment 6. Follow the inst ructions on your compute r screen to install the Epson USB Display software. If you see a “Digital Signature Warning,” select Continue . You will only need to install the software the first time you connect. After the software has installed, you see your computer’s d[...]

Connecting to Computers, Cameras, and Other Eq uipment 39 3. Connect the flat end of the cable to any available USB port on your notebook or desktop computer. 4. If necessary, configure your computer to work with an external USB mouse. See your computer documentation for det ails. Connecting to Video Equipment You can connect several video source s[...]

40 Connecting to Computers, Ca meras, and Other Equipment Connecting a Composite Video Source 1. Locate an RCA-style video cable (one is usually provided with your video equipment or you can purchase one from an electronics dealer). 2. Connect th e cable to the yellow video ou tput connector on your player and the yellow Video connector on the proj[...]

Connecting to Computers, Cameras, and Other Eq uipment 41 Connecting an S-Video Source 1. Locate an S-Video cable (one is usually provided with your video equipment or you can purchase one from Epson; see page 13). 2. Connect the cable to the S-Video connector on your player and the S-Video connector on the projector: 3. If you want to play sound t[...]

42 Connecting to Computers, Ca meras, and Other Equipment Connecting a Compon ent Video Source You will need a compone nt-to- VGA video cable or a component video-to-VGA adapter for this connection. You can order the component-to-VGA cable (ELPKC19) from Epson; see page 14 for more information. 1. Locate a component-to-VGA video c able or adapter. [...]

Connecting to Computers, Cameras, and Other Eq uipment 43 Connecting an RGB Video Source 1. Locate the VGA computer cable provided with the projector. 2. Connect the cable to the video port on your player and the Computer/C ompone nt port on the projector. 3. If you want to play sound through the projector, see page 45 for instructions on connectin[...]

44 Connecting to Computers, Ca meras, and Other Equipment Connecting to a Digital Camera or Other Device You can connect your digital camera, USB flash memory drive, USB hard drive, or multimedia storage vi ewer, such as the Epson P-4000 or iPod ® photo. Use the USB cable specified for your device. Then you can use your device’s slideshow fu nct[...]

Connecting to Computers, Cameras, and Other Eq uipment 45 Playing Sound Through the Projector You can play sound through the projector’s speaker system or attach an external speaker system. To play sound through the projector, follow these steps: 1. Locate the appropriate cable and connect it to the Audio jack on the projector. ■ If you have a [...]

46 Connecting to Computers, Ca meras, and Other Equipment Connecting External Speakers When you use EasyMP, you can output the sound to external speakers with built-in amplifiers. First, you need to use the Settings menu to set the EasyMP Audio Out option to Exter nal . See page 121 for instructions. To connect speakers to the projector, follow the[...]

47 1l Presenting Through a Wireless Network T his chapter tells you how to send pictures to the projector through a wireless network. Using EMP NS Connection, you can project images shown on your computer screen—including text, graphics, and video—directly to your audience. You’ll find instructions in this chapter on: ■ Starting EasyMP ■ [...]

48 Presenting Through a Wireless Network Starting EasyMP Before connecting to the projector, you have to switch it to EasyMP mode. Follow these steps: 1. Point the remote co ntrol at the projector and press the P Power button. 2. Press the EasyMP button on the remote control to sel ect EasyMP as the source. You see this screen. The network settings[...]

Presenting Through a Wireless Network 49 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, then choose Network and press Enter . 2. Choose To Network Configuration and press Enter . 3. Choose Basic and press Ent[...]

50 Presenting Through a Wireless Network 5. Press the pointer button to select individual letters ; then press Enter to input a character. To add a blank space or to navigate backward and forward through the input text, highl ight the arrows and press Enter . To toggle symbol settings or capital letters, highlight the option and press Enter . When [...]

Presenting Through a Wireless Network 51 Macintosh with an AirPort ® or AirPort Extreme card. When you connect with this mode, any connection to other wireless networks is broken; you can c onnect to the projector only. ■ Access Point mode (infrastructure mode) lets multiple computers access the projector at the same time and easily trade off co[...]

52 Presenting Through a Wireless Network 4. Make sure Quick is selected for the Connection mode. If not, use the pointer button on the remote control to highlight Quick , then press Enter to select it. 5. If your network is using 802.11a, use the pointer button on the remote control to highlight 802.11 a , then press Enter to select it. 6. If your [...]

Presenting Through a Wireless Network 53 Configuring the Network Settings for Windows Before connecting to the projector, yo u need to make s ure the settings for your notebook’s or PC’s network card match the settings you entered for the projec tor. 1. Access your wireless network Properties window. For example, in Windows XP you would click S[...]

54 Presenting Through a Wireless Network 2. Right-click the Wireless Network Connection icon and select Properties . You see a screen similar to this: 3. Click the Configure button. 4. Click the Advanced tab. You see a screen similar to this: Click here[...]

Presenting Through a Wireless Network 55 5. Check your wireless card or adap ter device settings. (Dependi ng on the type of card or adapter yo u’re using, some of the settings may be different than those listed here.) ■ Set the Network Type to 802.11 Ad Hoc . ■ Set the SSID to match the name you assigned to the projector’s ESSID. ■ Make [...]

56 Presenting Through a Wireless Network 3. Make sure Location is set to Automati c . 4. Select N etwork Por t Configurat ions in the Show pull-down menu. 5. Under Port Configurations, select AirPort . 6. Click Apply Now . Then close the window. 7. Click the AirPort icon on the menu bar at the top of the Mac desktop. You see the AirPort status menu[...]

Presenting Through a Wireless Network 57 Using Access Point Mode To use Access Point (infrastructure) mode, first adjust your projector and wireless access point or AirPort base station settings as described in this section. Configuring the Projector 1. Press the Menu button, then choose Network and press Enter . 2. Choose Wireless LAN and press En[...]

58 Presenting Through a Wireless Network your AirPort network may be differ ent from that of your AirPort base station; select your base station in the AirPort Admin utility and click Configure to check the name of your network.) Highlight the ESSID text box, press Enter , and enter a name: Press the pointer button to select individual letters; the[...]

Presenting Through a Wireless Network 59 7. When you’re done making these settings, highlight the Return button at the top of the screen, then press Enter . Choose Setup Complete and press Enter , then choose Yes and press Enter to save your settings and return to the main EasyMP screen. Now you’re ready to set up your co mputer for wireless pr[...]

60 Presenting Through a Wireless Network 2. Right-click the Wireless Network Connection icon and select Properties . You see a screen similar to t his: 3. Click the Configure button. 4. Click the Advanced tab. You see a screen like this: Click here[...]

Presenting Through a Wireless Network 61 5. Check your wireless card’s or adapter’s device settings. (Depending on the type of card or adapter you’re using, some of the settings may be different than those listed here.) ■ Set the Network Type to Infrastructure . ■ Set the SSID to match the name assigned to the access point (which should a[...]

62 Presenting Through a Wireless Network 9. Select Internet Protocol and click the Properties button. You see this screen: 10. If your access point uses DHCP, select Obtain an IP addre ss automatically . Otherwise select Use the fo llowing IP address and enter the required information: ■ IP address : Type in the IP address you want to assign to t[...]

Presenting Through a Wireless Network 63 You see a screen like this: 13. Verify that you’ve enabled yo ur computer’s connection to the access point. It should be listed with the small icon next to it, indicating a connection. If it’s not listed, click Configure and type the name of your access point. 14. When you’re done making settings, cl[...]

64 Presenting Through a Wireless Network Checking the Gateway IP Address on Windows If you’re entering IP addresses manually and need to find out the gateway IP address (the IP address of your access point), mak e sure the wireless connection to the acces s point is currently active, as described in the previous section. Then follow these steps: [...]

Presenting Through a Wireless Network 65 3. Click the Support tab. The gateway’s IP address is listed as shown: Setting Up Your Mac for Access Point Mode Your AirPort software is automatically configured to allow your Mac to detect Access Point networks. Typically, you only need to select your AirPort network name from the AirPort status menu on [...]

66 Presenting Through a Wireless Network 3. Make sure Location is set to Automati c . 4. Select N etwork Por t Configurat ions in the Show pull-down menu. 5. Under Port Configurations, select AirPort . 6. Click Apply Now . Then close the window. 7. Start the AirPor t Admin utility. Se lect your base stat ion, then click Configure . 8. On the AirPor[...]

Presenting Through a Wireless Network 67 10. Click the AirPort icon on the menu bar at the top of the Macintosh desktop. You see the AirPort status menu: 11. Check to make sure AirPort is turned on. 12. Select the name of your AirPort network. Using Wireless Security Options You can use the following security options when connecting to the projecto[...]

68 Presenting Through a Wireless Network You see the following screen: 4. Press Enter to show the menu, then highlight WEP and press Enter . 5. For the WEP encryption setting, highlight 128 Bit or 64 Bit and press Enter . 6. For Format, highlight HEX to enable hexadecimal input or ASCII to enable text input, then press Enter . 7. If you chose 64 Bi[...]

Presenting Through a Wireless Network 69 8. Check with your network administrator for directions on entering a key for your network, and follow these general guidelines: ■ For 128 bit WEP encryption with hexadecimal input, enter 26 characters, from 0 to 9 and from A to F. ■ For 64 bit WEP encryption with hexadecimal input, enter 10 characters, [...]

70 Presenting Through a Wireless Network 4. Press Enter to show the menu, then choose WPA-PSK (TKIP) or WPA-PSK (AES) and press Enter . Highlight the PSK (pre-shared key) text box and press Enter . Press the pointer button to select individual letters; then press Enter to input a character. To add a blank space or to navigate backward and forward t[...]

Presenting Through a Wireless Network 71 You see the following screen: 4. Press Enter to show the menu, then choose EAP-TTLS/MD5 , EAP-TTLS/MS-CHAPv2 , LEAP , PEAP/MS-CHAPv2 , or EAP-FAST/GTC and press Enter . 5. Enter the user name and password that match t he settings on your authentication server: Highlight the User name text box and press Enter[...]

72 Presenting Through a Wireless Network 6. When you’re done making th ese settings, high light the Return button at the top of the screen, then press Enter . Choose Setup Complete and press Enter , then choose Yes and press Enter to save your settings and return to the main EasyMP screen. Enabling EAP-TLS Certificate Validation 1. Press Menu . H[...]

Presenting Through a Wireless Network 73 Projecting Over a Network Once you’ve start ed EasyMP and set up your projector and c omputer in either Ad Hoc (Quick) mode or Access Point (Advanced) mode, or in the optional wired LAN mode, as described on page 89, follow these steps to start NS Connection and project over the network. 1. Make sure you?[...]

74 Presenting Through a Wireless Network You see the screen below. (If you hav e previously started NS Connection, this may be the first screen you see.) If the connection is working properly, you see your projector listed. If you have additional Epson projectors on the network, they are also listed, along with their status. The status is indicated[...]

Presenting Through a Wireless Network 75 6. If you set up the projector to prompt you for a keyword before connecting, you see a screen like this one: Type in the four-digit number displayed on the EasyMP Network screen and click OK . 7. Once the connection is established, you see y our computer’s image transmitted to the screen, and a floating c[...]

76 Presenting Through a Wireless Network 2. Make sure you’re t rying to co nnect to the right network. In Windows, verify that you’ve enabled your computer’s connection to the access point or that your wireless card or adapter is enabled, and that its SSID matches the projector’s ESSID. In Mac OS X, check the AirPort status menu (click the [...]

Presenting Through a Wireless Network 77 Clicking one of the buttons on the control bar may cause a submenu to appear above the control bar. When you’re done, click the arrow in the upper right corner to close the submenu. Connecting in Advanced Connection Mode 1. Click Manual search on the NS Connection screen. Starts Presentation Mode for the s[...]

78 Presenting Through a Wireless Network 2. Enter the IP address or the projector name for the projector you want to connect to, and click OK . The Projector is added to th e EMP NS Connection screen. If the search fails to find a projec tor with the specified IP address, the searching icon turns into a question mark. If this happens, run EasyMP on[...]

Presenting Through a Wireless Network 79 ■ Firewall Prevents unauthorized compute r ac cess by closing ports that are not used.The security functions that can be used with this projector vary depending on the connection mode of the wireless LAN. Use the firewall function provided with your OS. The security functions that can be used with this pro[...]

80 Presenting Through a Wireless Network 3. Select the Enc rypt communications checkbox. 4. Click OK . Enabling Network Security Options You need to enable network security including WEP, WPA, EAP, LEAP, or PEAP, or firewall settin gs on your network and on the projector (see page 67). For netw ork setting details, follow the directions from your n[...]

Presenting Through a Wireless Network 81 Multi-screen Projection When using Multi-screen display, you can set each projector to display a section of the screen or image, to create a single image spanning a large area. Make sure the projectors are at least 3.6 feet apart to avoid overheating. Here are some examples: To set up multi-screen display in[...]

82 Presenting Through a Wireless Network 2. Click Display properties . 3. Drag the monitor icons to arrange the positions of the displays. 4. Close the Display Prefere nces (Windows) or System Preferences (Mac), when you are done arranging the display numbers.[...]

Presenting Through a Wireless Network 83 5. To allocate projectors to each display, choose a number from the menu under Display . 6. Click the Connect button when you are re ady to project the image. 7. You can use the Screen Preview button on the NS Connection toolbar to check the image on each screen. Projecting Video Clips You can project full-s[...]

84 Presenting Through a Wireless Network 3. Click the Select file button. Locate the MPEG2 video you want to project and click Open . 4. Use the standard playback buttons on the screen to start, pause, rewind, and control other video functions. 5. When you’re finished projecting video, click the Close button on the screen. Using Special Presentat[...]

Presenting Through a Wireless Network 85 Using Presentation Mode In Presentation Mode, the projector shows a black screen (or an image of your choice) while you search for files or perform other activities on your laptop. When you start a Po werPoint (Windows) or Keynote (Mac) slide show, the projector shows your slides. 1. Click the Presentation M[...]

86 Presenting Through a Wireless Network 3. Click Use mult i-display , then click Display properties . 4. On the Display Properties scre en in Windows, make sure your Epson Projector Virtual Display Driver is selected, then check Extend my Windows desktop ont o this monitor and click OK . In the Mac OS X Displays program, select the Arrangement tab[...]

Presenting Through a Wireless Network 87 5. Set your projector to Display 2 (or the Virtual Display Driver you selected in step 4) in NS Connection, then click Co nnect . 6. Open your presentation in PowerPoint or Keynote. 7. In Keynote, select Preferenc es .[...]

88 Presenting Through a Wireless Network In PowerPoint, open the Slide Show pul l-down menu and select Set Up Show . 8. In Keynote, set the Presentation Mode to Present on seco ndary display . In PowerPoint, set the Multiple monitors box to Display slide show on Monitor 2 (or the monitor associated with your Epson Virtual Display) and check Show Pr[...]

Presenting Through a Wireless Network 89 Removing the Wireless 802.11g/b/a Module Follow these steps to remove the module from your projec tor. 1. If you’re running NS Connecti on, click Disconnect on the control bar. 2. Check the access light to make sure it isn’t flashing. 3. If you installed the security screw, remove it. Then pull the modul[...]

90 Presenting Through a Wireless Network 2. 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. 3. Point the remote co ntrol at the projector and press the P Power button. 4. Press the EasyMP button on the remote control to sel ect EasyMP as the[...]

Presenting Through a Wireless Network 91 To enter numbers, use the pointer button on the remote control to highlight th e number you want to input, then press the Enter button. When you’re finished changing an address in the network menu, highlight Return , then press the En ter button. When you’re done making all necessary changes, press Menu [...]

92 Presenting Through a Wireless Network 4. Highli ght On to recei ve email notifi cations, then press Enter . 5. Enter the IP address for the SMTP server for the projector. You can enter a number from 0 to 255 in each field of the address. However, the following IP addresses cannot be used:127.x.x.x, 224.0.0.0 to 255.2 55.255.255 (where x is a num[...]

93 1 Presenting from a Digital Camera or External Drive T he projector’s EasyMP PC Free feature lets you give presentations from a drive or a digital camera connected to the projector via USB. You can play mo vies, display graphics, or play a scenario , a format that lets you create your own slideshow using PowerPoint files, JPG image files, and [...]

94 Presenting from a Digital Camera or External Drive Creating a Slideshow on the Fly If you have a folder containing an assortment of images, you can display them as a slideshow. Displaying the Slideshow First make sure the images are stored in a folder on the USB drive. Then follow these steps: 1. Use the pointer button on the remote control to h[...]

Presenting from a Digital Camera or External Drive 95 3. From the drop-down menu, use the pointer to select Play Slideshow and press Enter . The images contained in the folder are presented as a slides how. Use the remote control to run the slideshow as described in the next section. Controlling Y our Slideshow While your slideshow is running, use [...]

96 Presenting from a Digital Camera or External Drive You see this screen: 3. Use the pointer button to select from the foll owing settings. After making a selection, press Enter to save the change. ■ Mode switching Lets you choose the mode to use when presenting slides hows, movies, or images, or editing a scenario on the projector. In Guide mod[...]

Presenting from a Digital Camera or External Drive 97 ■ Screen switc hing time Sets the display time for each image. Choose No if you want to change slides manually. ■ Effect Lets you choose from various transitions between slides, such as Dissolve or Wipe. 4. When you’re done, highlight OK and press Enter . Your changes are permanently saved[...]

98 Presenting from a Digital Camera or External Drive 9. Position the cursor on the image file you want to project and press Enter . 10. Select View Image . The image is projected on the screen. If you want, you can press a side of the pointer button to rotate the image while you’re viewing it. To stop viewing images, p ress the Esc button on the[...]

Presenting from a Digital Camera or External Drive 99 To stop viewing images, p ress the Esc button on the rem ote control, then select Exit and press En ter . Creating a Scenario A scenario is a combination of images, movies, and/or audio files that you can present from a USB drive. The easiest way to creat e a scenario is to drag and drop a Power[...]

100 Presenting from a Digital Camera or External Drive 6. When the scenario is done, cl ick Close . You see the following message: 7. Connect a USB device and browse to the drive, then click OK to transfer your scenario file. Creating a Scenario from Scratch Use this method when you want to creat e a scenario from a selection of PowerPoint slides, [...]

Presenting from a Digital Camera or External Drive 101 You see the EMP SlideMaker 2 screen: 2. Choose New from the File menu. You see the scen ario Properties dialog box: Folders window File window Scenario window File-type selection box Thumbnail window[...]

102 Presenting from a Digital Camera or External Drive 3. Type a name for your scenario file and folder that’s easy to remember, using up to eight capi tal letters and numbers. Then select from the following options: ■ The default location for the scenario file and folder is in the Program FilesEMP SlideMaker2 folder. Cl ick Browse to choose [...]

Presenting from a Digital Camera or External Drive 103 Follow these steps: 1. Use the navigation tools on the left side of the EMP SlideMaker 2 screen to locate the files you want to include in your scenario. PowerPoint, JPEG, bitmap, and movi e files appear as icons in the file window. 2. Click the icon for each file that you want to preview. The [...]

104 Presenting from a Digital Camera or External Drive 3. Drag and drop the files you want to include in your scenario from either the file window or thumbnail window into the scenario window. (You can also double-click a thumbnail to add the file to the scenario.) To include a whole PowerPoint file (instead of individual slides), drag the PowerPoi[...]

Presenting from a Digital Camera or External Drive 105 6. When you’re d one, click the Save button or choose Save from the File menu. Then see page 108 to transfer th e scenario to your USB drive. Setting Up Transitions EMP SlideMaker 2 lets you set your slides to advance manually or automatically after a specified period of time. You can also ch[...]

106 Presenting from a Digital Camera or External Drive 3. Click Cell Propertie s . You see this dialog box: 4. Choose how you want to advance to the next cell. ■ If you want to change slides manually using the remote control, select On mouse click. ■ If you want your slides to advance automatically, set the timing in the Automatically a fter bo[...]

Presenting from a Digital Camera or External Drive 107 Checking Your Scenario You can play your scenario before you transfer it to a USB drive to make sure it looks and sounds the way you want it to. 1. Use the navigation tools in the folders window to locate the scenario file you want to review. Click the file, then select File > Open to open t[...]

108 Presenting from a Digital Camera or External Drive Transferring Your Scenario to a USB Drive Once your scenario is saved, you can transfer it to a USB drive. Be sure to use the transfer process described below to ensure that the scenario plays properly: 1. Connect the USB drive. 2. Start EMP SlideMake r 2 (see page 100). 3. Use the navigation t[...]

Presenting from a Digital Camera or External Drive 109 7. Do one of the following: ■ If you don’t want the scenario to run automatically, click Cancel . Skip to step 11 to remove the drive and insert it in the projector. ■ If you want it to run automatically, click OK and continue with the following instructions. You see the Edit Autorun wind[...]

110 Presenting from a Digital Camera or External Drive Presenting Scenarios Before you begin, connect the USB drive containing the scenario to your projector, as described on page 93. The follow these steps to present your scenario: 1. Turn on the projector, if it’s not already on. ■ If your scenario is set to autorun, it will start as soon as [...]

Presenting from a Digital Camera or External Drive 111 Controlling Your Scenario While your scenario is running, use the remote control as follows: ■ Press Enter or Page down to display the next slide or image, or to begin playing a movie. ■ Press Page up to display the pr evious slide or image, or to replay a movie. ■ Press the appropriate s[...]

112 Presenting from a Digital Camera or External Drive Supported File Formats The following file types may be projected from a digital camera, external hard drive, or flash memory drive: Files with the extension JPEG and MPEG can’t be projected. Rename o r s a v e f i l e s a s J P G o r M P G . F i l e s w i t h h i g h c o m p r e s s i o n w i[...]

113 1 Fine-Tuning the Projector Y ou can use the projector’s on-screen menus to adjust th e 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 po[...]

114 Fine-Tuning the Projector Using the Menu System You can use the remote control or the projector’s control panel to access the menus and change settings. Follow these steps: 1. To display the menu screen, press the Menu button on the remote control or on the projector. You see a menu scre en similar to the one below: The menus are listed on th[...]

Fine-Tuning the Projector 115 4. After highlighting the option you want to adjust, use the pointer button to change the setting. In some cases, you may have to press the Enter button to view a sub-scre en for changin g the setting. ■ Press the left or right side of the pointer button to adjust a slider bar. ■ To select from two or more settings[...]

116 Fine-Tuning the Projector Adjusting the Image You can use the Image menu to adjust the brightness, sharpness, color, tint, and contrast. 1. Press the Menu button on the projecto r or remote control and select the Image menu. You see the Image menu screen. 2. Use the pointer button to highlight the desired option, then adjust it as needed: ■ C[...]

Fine-Tuning the Projector 117 Blackboard : For projecting accurate colors on a green chalkboard (adjusts the white point). Customized: For manual color adjustment. (See below.) ■ Brightness Lightens or darkens the overall image. ■ Contrast Adjusts the difference between light and dark areas. ■ Color Saturation (video only) Adjusts the color d[...]

118 Fine-Tuning the Projector 3. Select Color Adjustme nt and press Enter . You see hue and saturation controls on the screen for six colors: RGBCMY (red, green, blue, cyan, magenta, and yellow. 4. Select the color axis you want to adjust and press Enter . You see color controls for hue and saturation. Hue changes the bal ance of color, and saturat[...]

Fine-Tuning the Projector 119 2. Use the pointer button to highlight the desired option, then adjust it as needed: ■ Auto Setup Leave this setting On to automatically optimize the computer image. Turn it off if you want to save adjustments you have made to the video settings. ■ Tracking Adjust this value to eliminate vertical stripes in the ima[...]

120 Fine-Tuning the Projector Customizing Projector Features You can use the Settings menu to lock the buttons on the projector, adjust audio volume, and cust omize several other features. ■ Keystone Squares up the shape of the image after the projector has been tilted upward. If you notice lines or edges looking jagged after adjusting the shape,[...]

Fine-Tuning the Projector 121 ■ EasyMP Audi o Out Lets you output sound from EasyMP scenarios (.wav files) or MPEG files to external speakers with built-in amplifiers. Connect the speakers as shown on page 46. Using the Projector Security Features To prevent unauthorized use of the pr ojector, you can do the following: ■ Assign a password; this[...]

122 Fine-Tuning the Projector The default setting for the Password Protect function is Of f . Follow these steps to turn password protection on: 1. Press the Freeze button on the remote control for about five seconds. You see this screen: 2. Use the pointer button to set Power On Protect to On . Then press Enter . 3. Press Esc. 4. Select Password a[...]

Fine-Tuning the Projector 123 The countdown for the elapsed time begins as soon as you close the Password Protect menu. (You can check the elapsed time in this menu next to Tim e elapsed .) 10. To enable your screen l ogo, select User’s Logo Protect and press Enter . Select On and press Ent er . When this feature is on, the logo appears whene ver[...]

124 Fine-Tuning the Projector If the password is not correct, you see a message prompting you to re-enter the pass word. If you ente r an incorrect password three times in succession, you see the message The projector’s operation will b e locked. Request code xxxxx and the projector switches to standby mode for approximately 5 minutes. Write down[...]

Fine-Tuning the Projector 125 2. Highlight User’s Logo and press Enter . 3. When you see a message asking Choose this image as the user’s logo? , 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 th e message Select [...]

126 Fine-Tuning the Projector Choosing When to Display the Image After your image is saved, it is automatically set as the startup screen. You can also set it to display as the screen you see when there’s no signal or when you press the A/V Mute button (see page 30). 1. Press the Menu button, highlight the Extended menu, and press Enter . 2. Sele[...]

Fine-Tuning the Projector 127 Customizing Power and Operation You can use the Extended menu to customize the way the projector displays images, enable quick st artup, turn sleep mode on or off, and customize other projector operations. ■ Display Use this setting to turn off the display of messages, change the background color, enable logo display[...]

128 Fine-Tuning the Projector button). Enable Sleep Mode if you want to have the projector turn off automatically if it is idle (and no signal is received) for 30 minutes or when the A/V Mute Slide is Closed. Enable High Altitude Mode when you are using the projector above 4900 ft (1500 m). ■ Standby Mode Select Network On to enable the projector[...]

Fine-Tuning the Projector 129 Multi-screen Color Adjustment When you use the multi-screen feature to project from one source (one image) using multiple projecto rs (as described on page 81), you can match the color betw een projecto rs. For each screen, you can set five levels of brightness and color correction. To match the display colors as close[...]

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131 1 Managing Projectors T he software included with your projector lets you monitor and control your projectors from a remote computer: ■ Use EMP Monitor (available for Windows only) to see your projectors’ status, switch image sources, and control basic settings. ■ Use the mail notification function to receive e-mail alerts about possible [...]

132 Managing Projectors Using EMP Monitor EMP Monitor lets you use a remote computer to manage your projectors, whether connected wireless ly or over a wired network. It lets you easily turn the projectors on or off (together or individually), switch image sources, and check their status. Before using EMP Monitor, make su re you’ve installed the [...]

Managing Projectors 133 Registering a Projector Before you can monitor a projector, you have to register it. Follow these steps to automatically search for your projector(s). To manually register your projector(s) with EMP Monitor, refer to the on-screen Operation Guide . 1. Open EMP Monitor as described above. You see this screen: 2. Select Edit &[...]

134 Managing Projectors 3. Click Search to locat e projectors currently operating on the network. Any projectors found on the network are listed as shown below: 4. Select the projector you want to add by clicking its name, then click the Edit button. You see this screen: note If the projector is not automatically found, yo ur projector may not be c[...]

Managing Projectors 135 5. Enter a Display name, select a Pa rent group, if necessary, enter a Monitor Password, if necessary, and a Description for the projector. Then click the Register button. To register additional projectors with EMP Monitor , repeat steps 2 through 5. 6. When you’re d one adding projec tors, click Cancel . You see a screen [...]

136 Managing Projectors The following tables describe th e status icons shown on the EMP Monitor screen. Group status icons No warnings or problems. All p rojectors in the grou p are operating normally. Warning or problem. A projector in the group h as a warning or problem. Monitoring disabled. Right click the icon and sel ect Monitoring Enabled to[...]

Managing Projectors 137 Power status icons The projector is powered on and its status is normal. The projector is powere d off and its status is normal. The projector is powered on and its status is abnormal. The projector is powere d off and its status is abnormal. Temperature level status icons The projector’s internal temperature is normal (lo[...]

138 Managing Projectors See page 153 for recommended solutions to problems. Air flow sensor error. There is a problem with the projector’s air flow sensor; contact Epson as described on page 168. Lamp cover door o pen. Close the lamp cover d oor. Lamp out. The l amp has reached the end of i ts life. Lamp failure at power on . The lamp h as reache[...]

Managing Projectors 139 Controlling Your Projectors The control buttons in the upper-right let you turn the projector on and off and select video sources. (Hold the mouse pointer over a button to see a description of it s me aning.) Make sure you’ve selected the projector you want to operate (with the mouse pointer) before clicking one of the but[...]

140 Managing Projectors Configuring the Monitoring Interval If you need to have the most curre nt status information about your projectors, click the Refresh button in EMP Monitor. To select how often EMP Monitor checks the status of projectors, follow the steps below: 1. From the Tool menu, select Environment Setup . You see this screen. 2. Enter [...]

Managing Projectors 141 Using E-mail Alerts You can set up e-mail alerts to warn you of problems with the projector. Follow the steps below: 1. From the Tool menu, select Mail notification function . You see this screen: 2. Turn the Mail notification function setting On . 3. Enter the IP address and port number of your network’s SMTP (outgoing) m[...]

142 Managing Projectors Understanding the Notification Messages If a projector experiences a problem, EMP Monitor sends an e-mail message to each of the addresses you entered in the Set mail notification function window. The subject line of the me ssage includes the projector’s display name, shown in EMP Monitor, and the warning/error. The body o[...]

Managing Projectors 143 You see a login screen. 3. Do one of the following: ■ If you didn’t set a Web control password in the projector’s Network menu, click OK . ■ If you set a Web control password in the projector’s Network menu, enter it in the Password box, then click OK . You see this screen: Functions corresponding to remote control[...]

144 Managing Projectors 4. Select one of the menu options li sted on the left, then change any of the settings as needed. These settings correspond to those found in the projector’s menu system. You cannot change the f ollowing settings using a web browser: ■ Pointer in the Settings menu ■ User’s Logo in the Extended menu ■ Reset All , Re[...]

145 1 Maintaining the Projector Y our projector needs little maintenance. All you have to do is keep the lens clean and periodically clean the air filter and vent. A clogged air filter or vent can block ventil ation needed to cool the projector. The only parts you should replace ar e the lamp and air filter. If any other part needs replacing, conta[...]

146 Maintaining the Projector Cleaning the Lens Clean the lens whene ver you notice dirt or dust on the surface. Use a canister of compressed air to remove dust. To remove dirt or smea rs on the lens, use le ns-cleaning tis sue. If necessary, moisten a soft cloth with lens cleaner and gently wipe the lens. Cleaning the Projector Case Before you cle[...]

Maintaining the Projector 147 Cleaning the Air Filter and Vent Clean the air filter and air intake vent after every 100 hours of use. If they are not cleaned periodically, th ey can bec ome clogged with d ust, preventing proper ventilation. This can cause overheating and damage the projector. Follow these steps: 1. Turn off the projector. Wait for [...]

148 Maintaining the Projector Replacing the Lamp and Air Filter The life span of the projection lamp is about 2000 hours if Brightness Control in the Setting menu is set to High (default), and 3000 hours if Brightness Control is set to Low . It is time to replace the lamp when: ■ The projected image gets darker or starts to deteriorate. ■ The m[...]

Maintaining the Projector 149 4. Loosen the lamp cover screw (you don’t need to remove it). Then slide the lamp cover to the side and lift it off of the projector. 5. Loosen the two screws holding the lamp in place (you can’t remove them). 6. Hold the l amp as shown and pull it straight out. 7. Gently insert the new lamp. (If it doesn’t fit e[...]

150 Maintaining the Projector 8. Push down the corner marked PUSH until it snaps in. 9. Once the lamp is fully inserted, ti ghten its screws. 10. Replace the lamp cover, then tighten its screw. 11. Turn the projector over. 12. Slide the air filter out and remove it. 13. Slide in the new air filter until it clicks in place. 14. Reset the lamp timer [...]

Maintaining the Projector 151 Resetting the Lamp Timer After you replace the lamp, you need to reset the lamp timer using the projector’s menus. 1. Press the Menu button on the remote control or on the projector’s control panel. You see the main menu. 2. Use the pointer button on the remote control (or the arrow buttons on the projector) to hig[...]

152 Maintaining the Projector Transporting the Projector The projector contains many glass and precision parts. Follow these guidelines to prevent damage: ■ When shipping the projector for repairs, use the origin al packaging material if possible. If you do not have the original packaging, use equivalent materials, placing plenty of cushioning ar[...]

153 1 Solving Problems T his chapter helps you solve problems with your projector, and tells you how to contact technical support for problems you can’t solve yourself. The following information is included: ■ Using the projector’s on-screen help system ■ What to do when the projec tor’s status lights flash ■ Solving projector operation[...]

154 Solving Problems Using On-Screen Help If the image doesn’t look right or your audio isn’t working, you can get help by pressing the blue ? Help button on top of the projector or on the remote control. The following choices are available: ■ Problems with image ■ There is no soun d ■ Select a differe nt language Follow these steps to ge[...]

Solving Problems 155 Checking Projector Status If your projector isn’t working correctly, first turn it off, wait for it to cool (the Power light stops flashing orange), and unplug it. Then plug the power cord back in and turn on the projector. If thi s doesn’t solve the problem, check the lights on top of the projector. What To Do When the Lig[...]

156 Solving Problems Flashing red There is a problem with the fa n or temperature sensor. Stop using the projector, disconnect the power cable , and contact Epson as describ ed on page 168. Flashing orange Rap id cooling is in progress. Although this is not an abnorm al condition, projection will stop automatically if the temperature rises higher. [...]

Solving Problems 157 Viewing Lamp Usage and Other In formation Use the Info menu to view information about the display settings of your computer and the number of hours the lamp has been used. Press the Menu button and high light the Info menu. You see the lamp usage hours and various input signal settings on the right. The life span of the lamp is[...]

158 Solving Problems Solving Problems with the Image or Sound No image appears on the screen. ■ Check that the Po wer li ght is green, not flashing. ■ The projector may be in standby or sleep mode. If the Power light is orange, press the P Power button to turn the projector on. ■ If the power was switched off and then on again, the projector [...]

Solving Problems 159 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/LC D . Allow a few seconds for the projector to sync up after pressing it. Check your notebook’s manual or on line help for [...]

160 Solving Problems ■ Press the Resize button on the remote control. ■ Press the Esc button on the remote control to cancel the E-Zoom function. ■ Make sure your computer’s resolution setting is correct. Ideally, it should be 1024 × 768 to match the projector’s native resolution. If this option isn’t available, se lect one of the othe[...]

Solving Problems 161 ■ 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 di splayed simultaneously on your notebook computer and the projector, turn off the notebook’s LCD display. ■ Make sure the correct input signal is selected in the Signal menu (s[...]

162 Solving Problems 2. Adjust the Tracking to eliminate vertical bands. 3. Adjust the Sync setting to increase the image sharpness. The image is too light or dark, or colors are incorrect. ■ If you’re displaying a computer image, use the Color Mode option in the projector’s Image menu to adjust the color (see page 116). ■ If you’re displ[...]

Solving Problems 163 ■ Try adjusting the Volume setting in the Setting menu (see page 120). ■ If you’re using a VCR or other video source, make sure the volume is not turned all the way down or muted. Also, make sure the cables are connected correctly, as described on page 45. ■ If your presentation includes computer au dio, make sure the v[...]

164 Solving Problems ■ Try restarting your computer. You can’t connect to the projector using NS Connection. ■ Make sure the Epson 80 2.11g card is installed correctly in the projector; see page 48. If you have to reinstall the card, restart NS Connection or the program will not be able to detect the projector. ■ Restart your computer. ■ [...]

Solving Problems 165 ■ If you have an access point or AirPort base station and you’re not using DHCP, check your projector’s IP address on the Access Point mode advanced settings screen. The first three segments of the IP address should be identical to the first three segments of the IP address of your access point or base station. The last s[...]

166 Solving Problems Solving EasyMP Problems An image displayed with EasyMP appears distorted. Because of their resolution, some JPEG images cannot be displayed correctly. Some JPEG files from digi tal cameras cann ot be previewed. Files with a high compression ratio may appear blurry. In EMP SlideMaker 2, PowerPoin t files don’t appear in the fi[...]

Solving Problems 167 You can’t play your movies on the projector. ■ The projector only supports MPEG2 files. It does not support MPEG1 files. ■ Movie files included in a PowerPoint prese ntation can’t be played back in a scenario. EasyMP is unable to see the image files on your camera or external drive. Make sure your camera or drive sh ows[...]

168 Solving Problems Where To Get Help Epson provides these technical support services: Internet Support Visit Epson’s support website at epson.com/support and select your product for solutions to common problems. You can download utilities and documentation, get FA Qs and troubleshooting advice, or e-mail Epson with your questions. Visit http://[...]

Solving Problems 169 Purchase Supplies and Accessories You can purchase screens, carrying cases, or other accessories from an Epson authorized reseller. To find the nearest reseller, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463 -7766). Or you can purchase online at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales).[...]

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171 A Software Installation T he EasyMP software CD-ROM includes the software you need to use the projector’s EasyMP fe atures—for presenting over a wirele ss network, transferring PowerPoint presentations to a memory card, and monitoring the projector from a remote location. Epson Projector Software CD-ROM includes EMP Monitor and EMP Network [...]

172 Software Installation Mac System Requirements Before you install the software, make sure your Mac meets the following requirements: ■ Mac OS X 10.3 or later (OS X 10.3.9 or 10.4.5 or later recommended) ■ AirPort (802.11b) or AirPort Ex treme (802.11 g) wireless network interface to use EMP NS Connection wirelessly ■ Power Macintosh ® ser[...]

Software Installation 173 If you see a message that the Epson Projector Support Driver has not passed Windows Logo testing, click Continue Anyway . If you have selected multiple Virtual Displays, you will see this message several times. 4. When installati on is complete, close the installation win dow. Installing the Software on a Mac Follow these [...]

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175 A Projector Installation T his appendix provides guidelines on installing the projector in a permanent location, such as a theater or conference room. The projector can be installed for fo ur different viewing setups: front projection, ceiling projection, rear projection onto a semi-transparent screen, or rear/ceiling projection, as shown: To p[...]

176 Projector Installation If you’re mounting the projector on the ceiling and you place it above screen level, you’ll have to tilt the projector down to position the image on the screen. This causes the image to lose its square shape. You can correct the distortion using th e Keystone function in the projector’s menu system (see page 120). I[...]

177 A Technical Specifications General Type of display Epson poly-silicon TFT active matrix Resolution (native format) 1024 × 76 8 pixels (XGA) Color reproduction 16.8 million colors Brightness 1705c 2200 lumens (High Brightness mode) 1700 lumens (Low Brightness mode) 1715c 2700 lumens (High Brightness mode) 2100 lumens (Low Brightness mode) Contr[...]

178 Technical Specifications Projection Lamp Type UHE (Ultra High Efficiency) Power consumption 170 W Lamp life Approx. 2000 hours (High Brightness mode) Approx. 3000 hours (Low Brightness mode) Part number V13H010L38 Remote Control Range 20 feet (6 meters) Batteries (2) Alkaline AAA Dimensions Height 2.7 inches (68 mm), feet retracted Width 10.7 i[...]

Technical Specifications 179 Environmental Temperature Operating: 41 to 95 °F (5 to 35 °C) Storage: 14 to 14 0 °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 Third Edition Canada ICES-003 Cl[...]

180 Technical Specifications VGA—60 VESA—72 VESA—75 VESA—85 60 72 75 85 640 × 480 * 640 × 480 * 640 × 480 * 640 × 480 * SVGA—56 SVGA—60 SVGA—72 SVGA—75 SVGA—85 56 60 72 75 85 800 × 600 * 800 × 600 * 800 × 600 * 800 × 600 * 800 × 600 * XGA—60 XGA—70 XGA—75 XGA—85 60 70 75 85 1024 × 768 1024 × 768 1024 × 768 1024[...]

Technical Specifications 181 * The image is resized using Epson’s SizeWise ™ Technology. HDTV (720p) HDTV (720p) HDTV (1080i) HDTV (1080i) 60 50 60 50 — — — — TV480i TV480i SDTV (480p) SDTV (480p) 60 50 60 50 — — — — Mode Refresh Rate (Hz) Resolution[...]

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183 A Notices T his appendix includes safety instru ctions and other important info rmation about your Epson PowerLite projector. Important Safety Instructions Follow these safety instructions when setting up and using the projector: ■ Do not place the projector on an unstable cart, stand, or table. ■ Do not use the projector near water or sour[...]

184 Notices ■ Except as specifically explained in this User’s Guide , do not attempt to service this product yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Opening or removing covers may expo se you to dangerous voltages and other hazards. ■ Unplug the projector from the wall outl et and refer servicing to qualified service personnel u[...]

Notices 185 Remote Control Information You can operate the projector by remote control via a line-of-sight infrared (IR) receiver at the front and rear of the pr ojector. The projector may not respond to remote control commands under the follow ing conditions: ■ There is an object between the remote control IR emitter and the IR receiver on the p[...]

186 Notices Declaration of Conformity According to 47CFR, Part 2 and 15, Class B Personal Computers and Peripherals; an d/or CPU Boards and Power Suppli es used with Class B Personal Computers We: Epson America, Inc. Located at: 3840 Kilroy Airport Way MS: 3-13 Long Beach, CA 90806-2469 Telephone: (562) 290-5254 Declare under sole responsibility th[...]

Notices 187 FCC Compliance Statement For United States Users This equipment has been tested and fo und to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protecti on against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, a[...]

188 Notices Warranty Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty Basic Two-Year Warranty and 90-Day Lamp Warranty What Is Covered: Epson America, Inc. (“Epson” ) warrants to the original retail purchaser of the Epson product enclosed with this limited warranty statement that the product, if purcha sed new and operated in the United States or Canada, w[...]

Notices 189 THE WARRANTY AND REMEDY PROVIDED ABOV E ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDIN G, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNE SS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SOME LAWS DO NOT AL LOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES. IF THESE LAWS APPLY, THEN ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRAN[...]

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191 Index A A/V Mute, 25, 30, 126, 158 Access Point mode, 57 to 67 Access point, chec king IP address of, 64 to 65 Accessories, 13 to 14 Ad Hoc mode, 51 to 56 Adapter, audio, 12, 45 Air filter cleaning, 147 ordering, 13 replacing, 148 to 150 AirPort, configuring for wirel ess, 55 to 56, 65 to 67 Altitude, 128, 179 Anti-theft device, 13, 17 Aspect r[...]

192 Index D Data encryption, 79 to 80 Declaration of Conf ormity, 186 Default settings, restoring, 115 DHCP, 58, 62, 66, 165 Digital camera connecting to, 44 projecting images from, 97 to 98 Direct Power On, 26 Display order setting, 96 Distance from projector to sc reen, 16, 177 Documentation, 10 DPOF, 112 Drive, external, 98 to 99 DVD player, con[...]

Index 193 I Image adjusting, 22 to 25, 116 to 117 blurry, 161 capturing and saving in projector, 124 to 125 correcting shape, 23 to 24, 120, 160 fitting on screen, 119 , 159 to 1 60 height, adjusting, 22 problems with, 158 to 162 projecting on chalkboard, 32 raising, 22 rotating, 95, 98, 111 selecting source, 19, 29, 40 to 43 size and projection di[...]

194 Index N Network managing projector remotely, 131 to 144 problems, 163 to 165 projecting , 73 to 75 security, 78 to 80 setting, 135 wired, 89 to 91 wireless, 47 to 89 Network card, 171 Network settings, configuring, 48 to 72 New Hardware Wizard, 19 No Signal message, 20, 158 to 159 Noise level, 177 Not Supported message, 159 NS Connection, see E[...]

Index 195 Projector carrying case, 13, 152 cleaning, 146 disabling buttons, 126 distance from screen , 16, 177 installi ng, 175 to 17 6 lamp specifications, 178 locking, 74 monitoring remotely, 131 to 144 options, 13 to 14 password protection, 121 to 124 positioning, 16 to 17 resolution, 177 specifi cations , 177 to 179 transporting, 152 troublesho[...]

196 Index Sleep mode, 26 SlideMaker, see EMP SlideMaker Slides displaying on the fly, 94 to 97 Software installation, 171 to 173 Sound adding to scenarios, 102 troubleshooting, 162, 163 Source selecting, 19, 29 viewing, 157 Speaker, specifications, 177 Speakers, connecting, 46 Special effects, adding to slide transitions, 97, 106 Specifications bri[...]

Index 197 W Warning lights, 155 to 156 Warranty, 11, 188 to 189 WEP encryption, 68 to 69 Windows configuring for wireless, 53 to 55, 59 to 63 display problems, 159 EasyMP system requirements, 171 resolution setting, 160 Wired network, 89 to 91 Wireless connecting manually, 77 t o 78 EAP, 70 to 72 EAP-TLS, 72 LEAP, 70 to 72 module, 12 network card, [...]

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T urn projector on and off Optimize computer images Stop action Switch between equipment connected to projector ports Activate on-screen pointer Enter (left mouse button) Change slides in PowerPoint Enlarge section of image Esc (right mouse button) Activate numeric keypad Select color mode Activate menu system Access on-screen help Control volume M[...]

T urn projector on and off Optimize computer images Stop action Switch between equipment connected to projector ports Activate on-screen pointer Enter (left mouse button) Change slides in PowerPoint Enlarge section of image Esc (right mouse button) Activate numeric keypad Select color mode Activate menu system Access on-screen help Control volume M[...]