Epson 7850p manual

EPSON ® PowerLite ® 7850p 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 Controlling the Picture and Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Switching Between Picture Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Previewing Picture Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Adjusting the Image Shape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Turning Off the Picture and Sound . . . . . . . . . .[...]

5 Playing Sound Through the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Connecting Audio Equipment to the Projector . . . . . . . 65 Connecting External Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 4 Presenting Through a Wireless Network . . . . 67 Starting EasyMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Con[...]

6 6 Using the Projector’s Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Using the Menu System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124 Restoring the Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 Adjusting the Image Quality. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Adjusting Images from Video Sources . . . . . . [...]

7 Using Projector Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 Creating a Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 Connecting to a Projector in a Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161 Exporting a Projector Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163 Importing a Projector Group . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

8 A Software Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193 Windows System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193 Macintosh System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194 Installing the Software on a Windows System . . . . . . . . . . 195 Installing the Software on a Macintos h . . . . . . . . . [...]

Welcome 9 - Welcome T he EPSON ® PowerLite ® 7850p is an easy-to-use, lightweight projector that offers up to 3500 lumens of brightness and a 700:1 contrast ratio for incredibly vivid images and clear text. Versatility You can connect it to a wide range of computers and video source s, or you can project over an 802.11b wireless network or a wire[...]

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[...]

Welcome 11 Registration and Warranty Your projector comes with a basic carry-in warranty as well as an international warranty that let you project with confidence anywhere in the world. For details, see page 212 and the warranty brochure included in your Start Here kit . In addition, for customers who regist er their projector, EPS ON offers free E[...]

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 the projector to another location. If you are moving the projector by hand, use a carrying case (eithe[...]

Welcome 13 Additional Components Depending on how you plan to use the projector, you may need additional components: ■ To receive an S-video signal, you’ll need an S-video cable. One may be provided with your video equipment, or you can purchase one from EPSON; see page 14. ■ To receive a component video sign al from a VCR or other video devi[...]

14 Welcome Optional Accessories To enhance your use of the projec tor, EPSON provides the following optional accessories: You can purchase these accessories from your dealer, by calling EPSON at (800) 873- 7766, or by visiting the EPS ON Store SM at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales on ly). In Canada, please call (800) 463-7766 for dealer refe rral. P[...]

Displaying and Adjusting the Image 15 1 Displaying and Adjusting the Image W hether you’re presenting from a computer or video equipme nt, 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 ?[...]

16 Displaying and Adjusting the Image Positioning the Projector If you’re setting up the projector yourself and it isn’t already installed in the theater or conference room you’re using, you’ll probably want to place it on a table in fron t of the screen, as shown. x art below This lets you stand in the front of the room, face the audience,[...]

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 its feet. This ca[...]

18 Displaying and Adjusting the Image Projecting the Image Make sure your projector and other equipment are set up as described in Chapter 3. Then follow the instructions below to start the projector and display an image. Turning on the Projector If you turn on any connected computer or video equipment before starting the projector, this lets the p[...]

Displaying and Adjusting the Image 19 4. Press the red P Power button on top of the projector—or press the P Power button on the remote control. (If this is your first time using the remote control, make sure the batteries are installed and the ON/OFF switch on the side of the remote is turned on.) The P power light flashes green as th e projecto[...]

20 Displaying and Adjusting the Image Selecting the Image Source Selecting the image source lets you switch between images input from different pieces of equipment conn ected to the projector (such as a computer or DVD player). If you don’t see the image you want, select it using the Source buttons either on the projector or the remote control. T[...]

Displaying and Adjusting the Image 21 Troubleshooting Display Problems Follow these guidelines if you’re having trouble displaying an image. You Can’t Project an Image If you see a blank screen or a b lu e s c r ee n w i th t h e No Signal message, try the following: ■ Make sure the cables are connected correctly, as described in Chapter 3. ?[...]

22 Displaying and Adjusting the Image ■ 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 external monitor port are enabled. From the Control Panel, open the Display utility. In the Display Properties dialog box, click the Settings ta[...]

Displaying and Adjusting the Image 23 If you’re using OS 8.6 to OS 9.x: You may need to set up your system to display on the projector screen as well as the LCD screen. Follow these steps: 1. From the Apple menu, select Co ntrol Panels , then click Monitors or Monitors and Sound. 2. Click the Arrange icon. 3. Drag one monitor icon on top of the o[...]

24 Displaying and Adjusting the Image Adjusting the Image Once you see your image, you need to make certain adjustments: ■ To focus or zoom your image, see below. ■ If the image is too high or too low, you can reposition it. See page 25. ■ If the image isn’t square, see p age 26. ■ If a computer image displays incorrectly, see page 28. If[...]

Displaying and Adjusting the Image 25 Adjusting the Height of Your Image If the image is too low on the screen, you can use the front adjustable foot to raise it. 1. Stand behind the projector. Press th e blue foot release lever up and lift the front of the projector. 2. Once the image is positioned where you want it, release the lever to lock the [...]

26 Displaying and Adjusting the Image Adjusting the Image Shape In most cases, you can maintain a square or rectangular image by placing the projector directly in fron t of the center of the scre en with the base of the lens level with the bottom of the screen. Even if the projector is slightly tilted (within a range of 40° up or down), the projec[...]

Displaying and Adjusting the Image 27 Using Keystone Correction To adjust your image when it is wider on one side, do the following: ■ Look at the shapes of the icons on the projector’s four Keys tone buttons. Press the button whose icon is the mirror image of the shape of your screen image. Continue pressing the button until you are satisfied [...]

28 Displaying and Adjusting the Image Correcting Computer Images If you’re connected to a computer and the image doesn’t look right, 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 . If vertica[...]

Displaying and Adjusting the Image 29 Shutting Down the Projector When you’ve finished using the projector, follow the recommended procedure to shut it d own. This extends the life of the lamp and protects the projector from possible overheating. 1. Turn off any equipment plugged into the projector. 2. To turn off the projector, press the red P P[...]

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Using the Remote Control 31 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 30 feet away. You can use the remote control to adjust the picture and sound (page 35), or as a p[...]

32 Using the Remote Control Activating and Using the Remote Control The remote control has an ON/OFF switch on its side, as shown. Before using the remote, make sure batteries are installed as described on page 34, then push up on the ON/OFF switch to turn it on. Turn off the remote control before transporting or storing it; this prevents the batte[...]

Using the Remote Control 33 Using the Navigation Buttons The remote control has various buttons that let you navigate the projector’s help and menu systems; they also let you use the drawing tools to highlight your presentation. If you’ve connected a computer, the buttons can be used in place of your computer’s mouse, letting you walk about f[...]

34 Using the Remote Control Replacing the Batteries If the projector stops responding to the remote control, check the following: ■ Make sure the remote control’s ON/OFF switch (shown on page 32) is in the ON position. ■ Press the light button and check to see if the buttons on the remote control light up. (If you’re in a bright room, you m[...]

Using the Remote Control 35 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, display a picture-in-picture image, and adjust the volume. Switching Between Picture Sources If your projector is connected[...]

36 Using the Remote Control Previewing Picture Sources You can use the Preview function to help you select the image source. 1. Press Preview on the remote control. You see the currently selected source displayed in the main window, as shown. All other so urces (inc luding the currently selected source) are displayed in smaller preview windows on t[...]

Using the Remote Control 37 Adjusting the Image Shape Even if your projected image has no parallel sides, you can correct the problem with Quick Corner. Follow these steps: 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 an[...]

38 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 and darken your screen. (If you’ve connected a computer to the projector’s Computer port and an external monitor to the projector’s Monitor O ut port, the monitor will continue displaying.) This [...]

Using the Remote Control 39 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 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 to enla[...]

40 Using the Remote Control 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. Once the windo[...]

Using the Remote Control 41 Highlighting Your Presentation You can display a pointer to call out something on the screen, or draw straight or curved lines to emphasize particular points. There are three preset pointer tools you can choose from, and each one can be customized for a different look. Using the Pointer Tool 1. To activate the pointer to[...]

42 Using the Remote Control Customizing the Pointer Tools You can customize the shape and size of each of the three pointe r tools, select the color and width of the line made with each pointer, and set how fast you can move the pointer across the screen. 1. Press the Menu button on the remote control, h ighlight the Effect menu, and press Enter . [...]

Using the Remote Control 43 Projecting Images Without a Screen Even if you don’t have a screen, you can project images onto surfaces like blackboards and colored walls without loss of image color. Your projector has a sensor that measures the conditions of the projection surface and automatically adjusts the colors and shading of your image. For [...]

44 Using the Remote Control Adjusting Color Corrections for a New Surface Adjust the correction values if you’re projecting on a new surface or in a new location. 1. Press the Wall Shot button on the remote control or projector while you’re projecting an image. Wait for the Wall Shot status screen. 2. Press the Wall Shot button until you see Wa[...]

Using the Remote Control 45 ■ Use the pointer button to move the cursor on the screen. ■ Press the Enter button to left-click, or press it twice to double-click; press the ESC but ton to right-click. ■ To drag-and drop, hold down the Enter button for about one second until it lights. Then use the p ointer button to dr ag the object. When it?[...]

46 Using the Remote Control You see this screen: 2. Use the pointer button to set Security Lo ck to ON . Then press the Enter button. 3. Select Password and press the Enter button. 4. When you see a message asking if you want to change the password, select Yes and press Enter . 5. Press the Num button on the remote control. When it lights, the nume[...]

Using the Remote Control 47 Starting the Projec tor with a Password When Password Protect is enabled, you see this screen when you plug in the projector: 1. Press the Num button on the remote control to activate the numeric keypad. 2. Enter the four digit password. 3. Press the Num button to deactivate the numeric keypad. The Security Loc k Release[...]

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Connecting to Computers, Cameras, and Other Eq uipment 49 1 Connecting to Computers, Cameras, and Other Equipment T his chapter tells you how to connect the projector to a laptop or dekstop computer, or to video equipment, such as a VCR or DVD player. You can also connect the projector to a digital camera, video camera, external speakers, or an ext[...]

50 Connecting to Computers, Ca meras, and Other Equipment Connecting to a Computer You can connect the PowerLite projector to any computer that has a standard video output (monitor) port, including d esktop models, PC notebook and laptop comput ers, Macintosh PowerBooks and iBooks, and hand-held devices. You can connect up to three computers at the[...]

Connecting to Computers, Cameras, and Other Eq uipment 51 Connecting to the Computer Port Follow these instruction s: 1. You can connect to the Computer port in the following ways: ■ using the VGA computer cable that came with the projector (the monitor port on your computer must be a mini D-sub 15-pin port) ■ using the optional BNC/VGA compone[...]

52 Connecting to Computers, Ca meras, and Other Equipment 3. If you’re using the optional BNC/VGA cable, connect the VGA connector to the projector’s Computer port and plug the BNC connectors into your computer’s monitor ports. 4. Optionally, you can connect an external monitor (see page 57), play sound through the projector (see page 65), or[...]

Connecting to Computers, Cameras, and Other Eq uipment 53 Connecting to the BNC Connectors 1. Obtain a commercially available standard BNC cable. 2. Plug the BNC connec tors into the projector’s B/Cb/Pb , G/Y , and R/Cr/Pr connectors as shown below. Depending on your computer’s video card, you may h ave to connect to the proj ector’s V Sync a[...]

54 Connecting to Computers, Ca meras, and Other Equipment Connecting to the DVI Port 1. Obtain a DVI digital video cable (either DVI to DVI or DVI to DFP; see page 14 for details about ordering a cable from EPSON). 2. Connec t the cable to the project or’s DVI port as shown. 3. Connect the oth er end to your compute r’s DVI port. 4. Optionally,[...]

Connecting to Computers, Cameras, and Other Eq uipment 55 Using the Macintosh Desktop Adapter If you have an older desktop Macintosh or PowerBook, the VGA cable may not fit when you try to connect it. If so, you’ll need to use the Macintosh desktop adapter to connect the VGA cable to your computer. This is available from EPSON (see page 13). 1. T[...]

56 Connecting to Computers, Ca meras, and Other Equipment Connecting the Cable for Remote Mouse Control If you’ve connected a computer as described in this chapter, you can use the projector’s remote contro l as a wireless mouse. This lets you control your computer and click through slideshow-style presentations, such as PowerP oint, from up to[...]

Connecting to Computers, Cameras, and Other Eq uipment 57 Connecting an External Monitor If you want to monitor your presentation close-up (on a monitor placed beside the projector) as we ll as on the screen, you can connect an external monitor. To attach an external monitor, connect it to the projector’s Monitor Out port, as shown: Follow these [...]

58 Connecting to Computers, Ca meras, and Other Equipment Connecting to Video Equipment You can connect up to four video sourc es to the projector at the same time. Before starting, look at your video equipment to determine its available video-output connections: ■ If your video player has a yellow RCA-style video output connector, see “Connect[...]

Connecting to Computers, Cameras, and Other Eq uipment 59 Connecting a Composite Video Source 1. Locate the RCA-style video cable provided with the projector. 2. Connect the cable to the yellow vide o output connector on your player and the yellow Video connector on the projec tor: 3. If you want to play sound through the projector, see page 65 for[...]

60 Connecting to Computers, Ca meras, and Other Equipment 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 betwee n the S-video connector on your player and the S-Video connector on the projector: 3. If you want to play [...]

Connecting to Computers, Cameras, and Other Eq uipment 61 Connecting a Component Video Source 1. Locate a component video cable (one may be included with your video equipment). Look at the connectors at one end of the cable. If they are bayonet-style (BNC) connectors, continue on to the next step. If they are RCA-style connectors, you’ll need to [...]

62 Connecting to Computers, Ca meras, and Other Equipment Connecting an RGB Video Source Follow these instructions to connect the projector to a video player that has an RGB video output po rt. Depending on the type of connector on your player, you’ll ne ed to use the appropriate cable: ■ If your player has a single VGA-style conne ctor, see be[...]

Connecting to Computers, Cameras, and Other Eq uipment 63 Connecting Using a BNC-style Cable 1. Locate a BNC-style video cable (one may be included with your video equipment). 2. Connect the cab le between your playe r and the corresponding R/G/B connectors on the projector. 3. If you want to play sound through the projector, see page 65 for instru[...]

64 Connecting to Computers, Ca meras, and Other Equipment Connecting to a Digital Camera You can connect your digital camera to the projector using the USB cable specified for your camera. Then you can use your camera’s slideshow function or the projector’s CardPlayer fe ature (see page page 120) to present images on your camera. 1. Make sure t[...]

Connecting to Computers, Cameras, and Other Eq uipment 65 Playing Sound Through the Projector You can play sound through the projector’s sp eaker system, or you can attach an external speaker system. (Attaching speakers to the projector instead of directly to the audio so urce lets you use the projector’s remote control to adjust the sound.) Co[...]

66 Connecting to Computers, Ca meras, and Other Equipment Connecting External Speakers To connect speakers to the projector, follow these steps: 1. Obtain the appropriate cable to connect your speakers. Depending on your stereo system, you may be able to use a commercially available audio ca ble with a stereo mini-jack connector on one end, and pin[...]

Presenting Through a Wireless Network 67 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 and graphics—directly to your audience . Because images are displayed in real-tim[...]

68 Presenting Through a Wireless Network Starting EasyMP Before connecting to the projector, you have to switch it to EasyMP mode. Follow these steps: 1. Turn on the remote control, as described on page 32. Point it at the projector and press the Power button. 2. Press the EasyMP button on the remote control to select EasyMP as the source. 3. Inser[...]

Presenting Through a Wireless Network 69 Once the card is inserted, you see one of these screens, depending on the currently selected mode: 4. If you’ve already set up your co mputer and projector for the mode you want to use—Ad Hoc mode (also called computer-to-computer mode) or Access Point mode (also called infrastructure mode)—skip to “[...]

70 Presenting Through a Wireless Network Configuring the Connection You can use NS Connection to connect to the projector and send images wirelessly in two modes: Ad Hoc mode or Access Point mode. ■ Ad Hoc mode (computer-to-c omputer mode) lets you connect just one computer to the projector at a time; it’s easy to set up, and the only equipment[...]

Presenting Through a Wireless Network 71 2. To select Config , press the Enter button on the remote control. You see the following screen: Make sure Easy connect mode is selected, as shown above. If not, use the button on the remote control to highlight the checkbox next to Easy connect mode , then press Enter to select it. 3. Use the button to hig[...]

72 Presenting Through a Wireless Network 4. Make sure the projector has a un iq ue name, so you can identify it when connecting to it from your computer. If you need to rename it, highlight the Clear button next to Projector name , then press Enter on the remote control to clear the text box. Then highlight the text box and press Enter . The outlin[...]

Presenting Through a Wireless Network 73 8. When done making these settings, highlight the OK button at the top of the screen (you can either press the ESC button on the remote control or use the button to highlight it), then press Enter . Highlight the OK button again and press Enter to return to the main EasyMP Network Screen. Now you’re ready [...]

74 Presenting Through a Wireless Network 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 75 5. Check your wireless card or adap ter’s device settings. (Depending 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—for e[...]

76 Presenting Through a Wireless Network 2. Make sure Location is set to Automatic . 3. Select Net work Port Configu rations in the Show pull-down menu. 4. Under Port Configurations, select AirPort . 5. Click Apply Now . Then close the window. 6. Click the AirPort icon on the menu bar at the top of the Macintosh desktop. You see the AirPort stat us[...]

Presenting Through a Wireless Network 77 Using Access Point Mode In order to use Access Point (infrastructure) mode, first adjust your projector and wireless acces s point or AirPort base station settings as described in this section. Configuring the Projector 1. Switch the projector to EasyMP and insert the EPSON 802.11b card (see page 68). You se[...]

78 Presenting Through a Wireless Network Make sure Access point mode is selected, as shown. If not, use the button on the remote control to highlight the checkbox next to Access point mode , then press Ent er to select it. 3. Use the button to highlight Advanced (next to Access point mode ), then press En ter to select it. You see this screen: 4. M[...]

Presenting Through a Wireless Network 79 5. To enable your computer to find the projector on the network, you need to enter the ESSID, which is the SSID identifier of your access point or the name of your AirPort network. (The name of your AirPort network may be differe nt than that of your AirPort base station; select your base station in the AirP[...]

80 Presenting Through a Wireless Network 10. If you want to set up WEP encryption on the projector for additional security of wireless transmissions, click the WEP button on the left side of the screen and continue with “Adding WEP Encryption” on page 80. Otherwise, continue with step 11. 11. When done making your settings, highlight the OK but[...]

Presenting Through a Wireless Network 81 3. For Key ID, highlight any of the options and press Enter if you’re using 40 bit WEP encryption. (This option is not availabl e for 128 bit WEP encryption.) 4. Highlight the Encryption key text box and press Enter . The cursor turns green to indicate you are in input mode. Check with your network adminis[...]

82 Presenting Through a Wireless Network You see a screen similar to the this: 2. Right-click the Wireless Network Connection icon and select Properties . You see a screen similar to this: 3. Click the Configure button. note On some Windows systems, you can right-click My Network Places or Network Neighborh ood on the desktop and select Properties [...]

Presenting Through a Wireless Network 83 4. Click the Advanced tab. You see a screen like this: 5. Check your wireless card or adap ter’s device settings. (Depending 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 Infrastructu re . ■ Set the SSID to match[...]

84 Presenting Through a Wireless Network 8. Right-click the Wireless Network Connection icon again a nd select Properties . You see this screen: 9. Select Internet Protocol as shown above, then click the Properties button. You see this screen:[...]

Presenting Through a Wireless Network 85 10. If your access point uses DHCP, select Obtain an IP address automati cally . Otherwise select Use the followi ng IP address and enter the required information: ■ IP address : Type in the IP address you want to assign to the computer. It must be formatted like other addresses on the network; usually the[...]

86 Presenting Through a Wireless Network 13. Verify that you’ve enabled yo ur computer’s connection to the access point. It should be listed as shown above, with the small icon next to it, indicating a connection. If it’s not listed, click Configure and then type the name of your access point. 14. When done making your settings , click OK to [...]

Presenting Through a Wireless Network 87 2. Right-click the Wireless Network Connection icon and select Status . Then click the Support tab. The gateway’s IP address is listed as shown: Setting Up Your Macintosh for Access Point Mode Your AirPort software is automatically configured to allow your Macintosh to detect Access Point networks. Typical[...]

88 Presenting Through a Wireless Network 2. Make sure Location is set to Automatic . 3. Select Net work Port Configu rations in the Show pull-down menu. 4. Under Port Configurations, select AirPort . 5. Click Apply Now . Then close the window. 6. Start the AirPort Admin utility. Select your base s tation, then click Configure . 7. On the AirPor t t[...]

Presenting Through a Wireless Network 89 9. Click the AirPort icon on the menu bar at the top of the Macintosh desktop. You see the AirPort status menu: 10. Check to make sure AirPort is turned on. 11. Select the name of your AirPort network. Projecting Wirelessly Once you’ve start ed EasyMP and set up your projector and computer in either Ad Hoc[...]

90 Presenting Through a Wireless Network The first time you start NS Connection, you may see a dialog box asking you to select your network. Select the IP address for your computer’s network card and click OK . You see the screen below. (If you hav e previously started NS Connection, this is the first screen you see.) If the connection is working[...]

Presenting Through a Wireless Network 91 3. If you don’t see your projector, check the following: ■ Make sure your wireless signal is strong enough to establish a connection. If you have a Macintosh, check the AirPort icon on the Macintosh menu bar. For Windows, see the documentation for your access point or computer network card. ■ Make sure[...]

92 Presenting Through a Wireless Network 4. Once the name of your projector appears, select it and click Connect . If more than one projector is listed, you can select additional ones to connect to them at the same time. If the selected projector is already bein g used by another person, you can still connect to it; doing so automatically disconnec[...]

Presenting Through a Wireless Network 93 8. From the control bar, you can access these NS Connection features: 9. When done with your presentation, click Disconnect on the control bar. Provides help for NS Connection. Lists projectors and specifies which ones are in use. Lets you access the projector’s menu system from an HTML browser window. See[...]

94 Presenting Through a Wireless Network Using the Control Bar Clicking one of the buttons on the control bar may cause a submenu to appear above the control bar. For example, clicking the button displays the following submenu: If you are using more than one projector, you can use the Projector drop-down menu to select the projector to which you wa[...]

Presenting Through a Wireless Network 95 Connecting in IP Connect Mode Even if your projector and computer are on a different subnet (Access Point mode only) or connecting over different routers, you can establish a connection manually using IP Connect Mode. 1. Start NS Connection on the computer to which you want to connect. You see this screen: 2[...]

96 Presenting Through a Wireless Network 3. Select Use IP connect mode and click OK . You see this screen: 4. Click IP connection . You s ee this screen: 5. Enter the projector’s IP address and click Search . Click here Enter the IP address and click Search note You can add up to 16 projectors to the list . If you add more, NS Connection begins t[...]

Presenting Through a Wireless Network 97 The IP address appears in the Projector list and a searching icon displays: If the search fails to find a projector with the specified IP address, the searching icon turns into a question mark. If this happens, run EasyMP to check the projector’s IP address, then repeat this step. 6. Click the projector yo[...]

98 Presenting Through a Wireless Network Switching Between Users To connect to the projector while an other person is already using it (Access Point mode only), you follow the same basic steps as described in the previous section. 1. Start NS Connection. You see this screen: 2. Select the projector and click Connect . You see this message: 3. Click[...]

Presenting Through a Wireless Network 99 Removing the Wireless 802.11b Card Follow these ste ps to remove the card. 1. If you’re running NS Connection, click Disconnect on the control bar. 2. Check the card indicator light to make sure it isn’t flashing or on. Then press the eject button. The button pops out. 3. Press the eject button again. Th[...]

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Presenting from a Memory Card or Digital Camera 101 1 Presenting from a Memory Card or Digital Camera T he projector’s EasyMP feature lets you give presentations from a memory card or a digital camera connected to the projector wit h a USB cable. You can play movies, display graphics, or play a scenario , a format that lets you create your ow n s[...]

102 Presenting from a Memory Card or Digital Ca mera Creating a Scenario A scenario is a combination of imag es, movies, and/or audio files that you can present from a memory card. The easiest way to create a scenario is to drag and drop a PowerPoint file on the EMP SlideMaker2 icon on your desktop. This automatically converts the file, which you c[...]

Presenting from a Memory Card or Digital Camera 103 4. When you see a message that th e slideshow is complete, left mouse-click or press Enter as prompted. You see your scenario as shown below. The scenario is made up of individual cells for each of the PowerPoint slides. 5. At this point, you can insert additional images or create transition effec[...]

104 Presenting from a Memory Card or Digital Ca mera Creating a Scenario from Scratch Use this method when you want to create a new scenario from a selection of PowerPoint slides, images, or movie files. 1. To start the software, double-click the EMP SlideMaker2 icon on your computer’s desktop (or click Programs or All Programs > EPSON Project[...]

Presenting from a Memory Card or Digital Camera 105 2. Choose New from the File menu. You see the scenario Properties dialog box: 3. Type a name for your scenario that’s easy to remember, using up to eight capital letters and numbers. Then select from the following options: ■ The default location for the scenario file and folder is in the Prog[...]

106 Presenting from a Memory Card or Digital Ca mera Building a Scenario from Different Files You can build your scenario from any of the following file types, either alone or in combination with other file types: ■ PowerPoint slides, version 2000 through 2002 (file names have .PPT extens ion) ■ JPEG files (with .JPG ext ension) ■ Bitmap file[...]

Presenting from a Memory Card or Digital Camera 107 3. Drag and drop the files you want to use 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 PowerPoint icon itse lf into the[...]

108 Presenting from a Memory Card or Digital Ca mera 6. When you’re done, click the Save button or choose Sa ve from the File menu. Then s ee page 111 to transfer the sc enario to your memory c ard. Setting Up Transitions EMP SlideMaker lets you set your slides to advance manually or automatically after a specified period of time. You can also ch[...]

Presenting from a Memory Card or Digital Camera 109 3. Click Cell Properties . 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 box. Y[...]

110 Presenting from a Memory Card or Digital Ca mera Checking Your Scenario You can play your scenario before you transfer it to a memory card to make sure it looks and sounds the way you want it to. 1. Start EMP Slid eMaker. 2. Use the navigation tools in the folders window to locate the scenario file you want to review. Click the file, then click[...]

Presenting from a Memory Card or Digital Camera 111 Transferring Your Scenario to a Memory Card Once your scenario is saved, you can transfer it to a memory card. You can use any of the following standard Type II cards. Most require a PC card adapter to allow insertion into the projector (check with your computer dealer for availability). Before yo[...]

112 Presenting from a Memory Card or Digital Ca mera The autorun setting means that the scenario will start playing whenever the projector is turned on (with the memory card in the projector). 5. Do one of the following: ■ If you don’t want the scenario to run automatically, click Cancel . Skip to step 9 to remove the card and insert it in the [...]

Presenting from a Memory Card or Digital Camera 113 Inserting the Memory Card in the Projector When done transferring your scenario to the memory card, fol low these steps to insert it in the projector: 1. If necessary, insert the card into a PC card adapter. (ATA flash cards don’t require an adapter.) 2. Insert th e card (with the adapter) into [...]

114 Presenting from a Memory Card or Digital Ca mera Removing the Card When you’re done using the projector and want to remove the memory card, foll ow these steps. Make sure a scenar io is not playing and the card is not in use (the indicator light above the card slot is off) before removing it. 1. Press the eject button above the card slot. The[...]

Presenting from a Memory Card or Digital Camera 115 Presenting Scenarios Before you beg in, insert the memory card as d escribed on page 113. Follow these steps to present a scenario that you’ve saved to a memory card: 1. Turn on the projector, if it’s not alr eady on. ■ If your scenario is set to autorun, it will start as soon as the project[...]

116 Presenting from a Memory Card or Digital Ca mera 5. When you’re done with your presentation, use the button to highlight EJECT in the upper right corner of the screen, and then press Enter on the remote contr ol. When you see a message asking you to insert a LAN card or memory card, it’s safe to remove your memory card (see page 114 for det[...]

Presenting from a Memory Card or Digital Camera 117 2. From the drop-d own menu, select Edit Scenario . You see thumbnail images of the slides in your scenario: 3. To move a slide, select the slide you want to move and press Enter . From the drop-d own menu, select Move Files . A yellow line (or “I-beam”) appe ars beside the slide. Use the butt[...]

118 Presenting from a Memory Card or Digital Ca mera Creating a Slideshow on the Fly If you have a folder on your memory card containing an assortment of images, you can display them as a slideshow. Your options for arranging the slideshow are more limited than when you create a scenario—for example, you won’t be able to include PowerPoint slid[...]

Presenting from a Memory Card or Digital Camera 119 Changing Timing and Other Settings For each folder on the memory card, you can set the display timing for your slides and change several other display settings. 1. Select the folder whose settings you want to change and press Enter . 2. From the drop-d own menu, select Options . You see this scree[...]

120 Presenting from a Memory Card or Digital Ca mera ■ Mode switching Lets you choose the mode to use when presenting slides hows, movies, or images, or editing your scenario on the projector. In Guide mode , which is the default, a drop-down menu appears whenever you select an item and press Enter . In Quick mode , selecting a scenario, movie, o[...]

Presenting from a Memory Card or Digital Camera 121 5. Select Open Folder on the drop-down menu. When the folder opens, you see another folder with your manufacturer’s name. 6. Position the cursor on the folder and press Enter . Then select Open Folder . You see your image files when the folder opens. 7. Position the cursor on the image file you [...]

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Using the Projector’s Menus 123 1 Using the Projector’s Menus Y ou can use the projector’s on-screen menus 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 ■ Adjust[...]

124 Using the Projector’s Menus 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. You see a menu scre en similar to the one shown below (the settings may differ from those shown here, depending[...]

Using the Projector’s Menus 125 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 see a sub-screen for changing the setting. ■ Press the left or right side of the pointer button to adjust a slider bar. ■ To select from two or more setting[...]

126 Using the Projector’s Menus Adjusting the Image Quality You can use the Video menu to adjust the brightness, sharpness, color, tint, and contrast. If you’re projecting from a computer (but not through the DVI port), there are additional adjustments you can make (see page 127). Adjusting Images fr om Video Sources 1. Press the Menu button on[...]

Using the Projector’s Menus 127 ■ Color Adjusts the color intensity, from black-and-white to full color (not available for RGB video images). ■ Tint Adjusts the tint of the image (not available for RGB video images). ■ Sharpness Adjusts the sharpness of the image. Adjusting Computer Images You can also adjust brightness, contrast, and sharp[...]

128 Using the Projector’s Menus ■ Sync Adjust this value if the image appears blurry or flickers. ■ Brightness Lightens or darkens the overall image. ■ Contrast Adjusts the difference betw een light and dark areas. Select Auto to let the projector adjust the contrast automatically , or select Manual to adjust the setti ng yourself. (Press E[...]

Using the Projector’s Menus 129 Adjusting the Image Size, Shape, and Position Whether you’re projecting from a computer or video player, you can use these settings t o adjust the size , shape, and position of the image. ■ Resize button Adjusts how an image fits into the display area. For computer images, resizing is normally unnecessary, sinc[...]

130 Using the Projector’s Menus Adjusting the Color The projector provides several ways for you to adjust the color: ■ Color Mode button (also in the Video menu) Lets you quickly adjust the co lor and brightness for various environments. Use either the remote control or the Color Mode setting in the Video menu; you can save a different setting [...]

Using the Projector’s Menus 131 Adjusting the Sound You can use the Audio menu to adjust the sound volume or treble/bass balance. 1. Press the Menu button on the remote control, then enter th e Audio menu. You see the Audio menu screen: 2. Use the pointer button to highlight the desired option, then adjust it as needed: ■ Volume Adjusts the vol[...]

132 Using the Projector’s Menus Creating Your Own Startup Screen You can transfer any image from your computer or video source to the projector, and then use it as your st artup screen. You can also use it as the screen to be displayed when the projector is not receiving a signal or when you press the A/V Mute button. The image can b e a company [...]

Using the Projector’s Menus 133 4. When you see the mes sage Select th is Image? , highl ight Yes and press Enter . 5. Use the arrow buttons to select a zoom rate (display size), and then press Enter . 6. When the message Save image as user’s logo? appears, select Yes and press Enter . Saving the logo may take a few moments. Do not use your pro[...]

134 Using the Projector’s Menus Choosing When to Display the Image After your image is saved, you can set it up as the startup screen, or the screen you see when ther e’s no signal or when you press the A/V Mute button (see page 38). 1. Press the Menu button to display the menu screen (if not already displayed). 2. To displa y your image as the[...]

Using the Projector’s Menus 135 Controlling Multiple Projectors If you’re using more than one projector for your presentation, you can use the projector’s ID system to switch between them using a single remote control. To do this, you need to set a different ID for each projector. During the presentation, it’s easy to change the remote cont[...]

136 Using the Projector’s Menus Changing the Remote Control ID To change the remote control’s ID to match that of a projector, follow these steps: 1. Press the ID button on the remote control. You see it light. 2. Press one of the numbered buttons on the remote control to select the ID of the projector you want to operate. The ID button’s lig[...]

Using the Projector’s Menus 137 Customizing Projector Features You can use the menu system to change the video signal input at certain ports, turn sleep mode on or off, adjust the network settings, change the language, and customize several other features. Image Setup Options Use these settings to change how the projector processes incoming video[...]

138 Using the Projector’s Menus ■ Progressive (in the Advanced 1 menu) This setting should normally be left at its default setting ( Video or Film/Auto ). Converts interlaced signals to progressive signals. When set to OFF , interlaced signals are processed without conversion (available for video signals only). ■ BNC Sync Termination (in the [...]

Using the Projector’s Menus 139 Miscellaneous Setup Options ■ No-Signal Msg. (in the Setting menu) Selects a screen color or image to display when the projector is not receiving a signal. The logo setting displays an image that you previously transferred to the projector (see page 132). ■ Sleep mode (in the Setting menu) When sleep mode is on[...]

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Managing Projectors 141 1 Managing Projectors T he EasyManagement software for your projector lets you monitor and control your projectors from a remote computer in several ways: ■ Use EMP Monitor to see your project ors’ status, switch image sources, and control basic settings. ■ Use the mail notification function to receive e-mail alerts ab[...]

142 Managing Projectors Connecting and Configuring the Projector on a Wired Network Before using the EasyManagement software to manage your projector(s), you have to connect each projector you want to monitor to your network and configure it wi th an appropriate IP address. You can connect and configure the projec tor wirelessly, as described in Ch[...]

Managing Projectors 143 ■ To enter numbers using th e remote control, press the Num button until it lights, then use the number keypad shown below. ■ To change the network addresses from the projector’s control panel, press the right and left arrow buttons to select the part of the address you want to enter, then use the up and down arrow but[...]

144 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 sure you’ve installed the s[...]

Managing Projectors 145 Registering a Projector Before you can monitor a projector, you have to register it. Follow these steps: 1. Click Start > Programs or All Programs > EPSON Projector > EMP Monitor . You see this screen: 2. Click Registe r projector as shown. You see this screen: 3. Click Auto detect to locate projectors currently ope[...]

146 Managing Projectors Any projectors found on the network are listed as shown below: 4. Select each projector you want to add by clicking its name, then clicking the Add bu tton. When you’re done adding projectors, click Close . You see this screen with a list of all registere d projectors. 5. Click Close . Click here note To delete a proje cto[...]

Managing Projectors 147 You see the status of each of your registered project ors on the main EMP Monitor screen: Monitoring Your Projectors The EMP Monitor screen lets you monitor your projector s using the Status, Vide o Source, and Err or icon s shown below. These let you see which projectors are currently being used, from which source (o r port[...]

148 Managing Projectors The following table explains the meaning of the status icons: The following table explains the me aning of the video source icons: Status icons (green) Projecting; no problems (dark) Turned off; no proble ms (green) Projecting; problems d etected (dark) Turned off; problems detected Network error (for example, not connected [...]

Managing Projectors 149 The following table explains the meaning of the er ror icons (see Chapter 9 for r ecommended solutions to problems) : Controlling Your Projectors The control buttons in the upper-right let you select video signals and turn projectors on or off. (Hold the pointer over a button to see a description of its function.) Select the[...]

150 Managing Projectors The following table explains the functions of the control buttons: Control buttons Turns the proj ector on Turns the proj ector off Changes the video signal to the Comput er port Changes the video signal to the BNC ports Changes the video signal to the S-Video port Changes the video signal to the Video port Changes the video[...]

Managing Projectors 151 Configuring the Monitoring Interval If you need to have the most current status information about your projectors, click th e 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 Configuratio n . You see this screen. 2. Select the desir[...]

152 Managing Projectors Using E-mail Alerts You can set up e-mail alerts to warn you of problems with the projector on either a wireless network or a wired LAN connection. 1. Do one of the following: ■ Insert the EPSON 802.11b wireless card and se t up your projector to work in Access Point mode, as described on page 77. ■ Insert your LAN card [...]

Managing Projectors 153 4. Wireless network only: On th e Network Scre en, select the Advanced button next to the Access point mode box. Press Enter on the remote control. 5. When you see the scree n below, select Mail and press Ente r . Select Advanced note The ESSID option is not displayed if you are connecting over a wired LAN ne twork. Select M[...]

154 Managing Projectors You see the following screen: 6. For Mail Notification Settings, select ON and press Enter on the remote control. 7. Highligh t the IP address of SMTP server box and press Enter . The outline of the box turns green to indicate you are in input mode. You can enter numbers between 0 and 255. However, you cannot use the followi[...]

Managing Projectors 155 12. When done making your settings, highlight the OK button at the top of the screen (you can either use the button on the remot e control or press ESC to highlight it), then press En ter . Highlight the OK button again and press Enter to return to the main EasyMP Network Screen. For help understanding e-mail alerts, see pag[...]

156 Managing Projectors Using a Browser to Monitor Projectors If your projectors are connected to a network (802.11b wireless or wired LAN), you can a standard web browser to monitor and control each one. 1. Do one of the following: ■ Make sure the PCMCIA LAN card is inserted in the projector’s card slot and the projector is set up for your wir[...]

Managing Projectors 157 3. If you’re connected over a wi red network, the projector’s web screen opens in t he browse r window, as shown below. If you’re connected over an 802.11b wireless network, start NS Connection and connect to the projector you want to monitor. Then click on the control bar that appears on the screen. The projector’s [...]

158 Managing Projectors Using Projector Groups You can register projectors as a group if you want to provide quick and easy access to other computers. You can also export or import group information as a file to another computer. Projectors must be connected to the network in Access Point mode, and must be on the same network segment as the compute[...]

Managing Projectors 159 3. Click the Advanced button. You see this screen: 4. Enter a name for the group in the Connection Group box. Then enter the IP address of the projector you want to register in the IP address box: note You cannot use the address es 0.0.0.0 or 255.255.255.255.[...]

160 Managing Projectors 5. Click Add . The IP address appears in the list of registered printers, and the searching icon appears beside it. If the projector is found, its name appears in the projector list. 6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for each projector you want to add to the group. 7. Click OK to save the projectors as a group. When you see a confirma[...]

Managing Projectors 161 Connecting to a Projector in a Group Follow these steps to connect to a proj ector in a group: 1. Start NS Connection. Then click the Ext ension button on the EMP NS Connection screen. You see this screen: 2. Select Use IP connect mode and Use Group List . 3. From the Connection Group list , choose the group you want to conn[...]

162 Managing Projectors You see this screen: 4. Click IP connection . (If the upper left button on the screen says IP connect mode rather than Auto matic search mode , skip this step.) You see this screen: 5. Select the projector you want to connect to and click Connect . If this says IP connect mode, skip step 4. Select the projector Then click Co[...]

Managing Projectors 163 6. If you want, repeat step 5 to connect to additional p rojectors. The computer’s image appears on the projector scree n. Exporting a Projector Group You can export group information as a file to another computer on the wireless network. This is useful, for example, if you want to share group access with multiple users. 1[...]

164 Managing Projectors 2. Select Use IP connect mode and Use Group List . Then click the Advanced button. You see this screen. 3. Click Export to export a file for all groups in the Connection Group list. 4. Highlight the file name ( NSGroup.ini ), and then select Save to . Choose a location on the second computer and click Save . To connect to th[...]

Managing Projectors 165 Importing a Projector Group You can also import group information as a file to another computer on the wireless network. 1. Start NS Connection. Then click the Ext ension button on the EMP NS Connection screen. You see this screen: 2. Select Use IP connect mode and Use Group List . Then click the Advanced button. You see thi[...]

166 Managing Projectors 4. On the next screen, select the fil e you want to import and click Open . The names of all of the groups in the file are added to the Connection Group list on the Advanced screen. To connect to the projector from the new computer, follow the steps beginning on page 161.[...]

Maintaining the Projector 167 1 Maintaining the Projector Y our projector needs little maintenance. All you have to do on a regular basis is keep the lens clean. Any dirt or smears on the lens may show up on your projected image. You also need to periodically clean th e air filters at the side and base of the projector. A clogged air filter ca n bl[...]

168 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 sme ars on the lens, use lens-c leaning tissue. If necessary, moisten a soft cloth with lens cleaner and gent ly wipe the lens surface. Cleaning the Projector Cas[...]

Maintaining the Projector 169 Cleaning the Air Filters and Vents Clean the air filters and air intake ve nts after every 10 0 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 and [...]

170 Maintaining the Projector 4. 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 S tates to obtain new ones. In Canada, please call (8 00) 463-7766 for dealer referral. Replacing the Lamp and Air Filters The life span of t[...]

Maintaining the Projector 171 4. Turn the projector over and remove the air filters at the side and bottom of the projector. 5. Insert the two new air filters. They should click into place. 6. Insert the screwdriver supplied with the spare lamp, or another flat-tipped screwdriver, into the space beside the air vent. Gently slide the lamp cover off.[...]

172 Maintaining the Projector 7. Loosen the two screws holding th e lamp in place ( you don’t need to remove them). 8. Grasp the wire handle as shown and pull the lamp straight out. 9. Gently insert the ne w lamp. 10. Once the lamp is fully inserted, tighten its screws and replace the cover. (The projector won’t come on if the lamp cover is loo[...]

Maintaining the Projector 173 Resetting the Lamp Timer After you replace the lamp, you need to reset the lamp timer using the projector’s menu. 1. Press the Menu button on the remote control (or on the projector’s control panel). You see the main menu. 2. Use the pointer button on the remote control (or the arrow buttons on the projector) to hi[...]

174 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[...]

Solving Problems 175 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. This chapter explains the following: ■ Using the projector’s on-screen help system ■ What to do when the projec tor’s status lights flash ■ Solving prob[...]

176 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: ■ Help for the image ■ Help for the sound ■ Language selection ( Language) Follow these steps to g[...]

Solving Problems 177 Checking Projector Status If your projector isn’t working correctly, first turn it off, wait for it to cool (the P 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 L[...]

178 Solving Problems flashing orange Rapid cooling in progress. Alth ough this is not an abnormal conditi on, projection will stop automatically if the temperature rises higher. Make sure there is plenty of space around and under the projector for ventilation, and that the air filters and vents are clear. red The projector is overheating, which tur[...]

Solving Problems 179 Viewing Lamp Usage and Other In formation Use the About menu to view information about the display settings of your computer and the number of hours the lamp has been used. 1. Press the Menu button, the n highlight the Ab out menu and press Enter . You see the lamp usage hours and various input signal settings on the right: The[...]

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

Solving Problems 181 If you’re using a PC laptop: ■ 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 CR T/LC D . Allow a few seconds for the projector to sync up after pressing it. Check your laptop’s manual or online help for deta[...]

182 Solving Problems The message Not Supporte d is displayed. ■ Make sure the correct Input Signal is selected in the Setting menu (see page 137). ■ Make sure your computer’s resolution doesn’t exceed UXGA (1600 × 1200), and the frequency is support ed by the projector (see page 204). If necessary, chan ge your computer’s r esolution set[...]

Solving Problems 183 The image isn’t square, but keystone-shaped. ■ If the top or bottom of the image is broader, press the Sync + or Sync - button on the projector until the image is square. ■ If the projector is angled toward the screen from the left or right, the image will be broader on one side. Center the projector in front of the middl[...]

184 Solving Problems ■ Adjust the Sharpness setting on the Video menu (see Chapter 6). When you change video settings, you should be able to see the effect on the screen immediately. If you ’re projecting from a computer, you may also need to adju st the tracking and sync as described in the next section. If you don’t like the new settings, y[...]

Solving Problems 185 3. Adjust the Sync set ting to increase the sharpness of the image. The colors of the image are not right. ■ If you’re displaying a computer image, use the Color Mode option in the projector’s Video menu to adjust the color. If you’re displaying video, adjust the Color , Tint , and Color Mode settings on the Video menu.[...]

186 Solving Problems Solving EasyManagement Problems You don’t see your projector in the EMP Monitor window. ■ Make sure that you’ve connected the projector to the network and configured it correctly; see page 142 for information about setting up the projector for a wired network, or page 70 for information about setting it up for a wireless [...]

Solving Problems 187 ■ If you’ve changed any settings for your projector or network, or you’ve restarted your computer, allow a minute or two for the connection to appear. If you’re using AirPort, you may have to turn AirPort off and then on again. ■ Make sure that you’re trying to connect to the right network. In Windows, verify that y[...]

188 Solving Problems ■ If you’re using Access Point mode and you’re connecting to the wrong network, you may be experiencing s ignal interference from another network. Try resetting your access point or base station, then restart NS Connection. ■ If you’re using AirPort, the pr ojector’s ESSID should match the AirPort network name, not [...]

Solving Problems 189 In EMP SlideMaker, your PowerPoint fil es don’t display thumbnails and can’t b e pasted into scenarios. If you use PowerPoint 97, make su re the MS Office JPEG converter has been installed. Run the Office 97 installer, display the Converts and Filters option, and install the JPEG filter. Also, make sure PowerPoint is instal[...]

190 Solving Problems Solving Problems with the Remote Control The projector doesn’t respond to remote control commands. ■ If you’re using the remote control for the first time, be sure to push up on the ON/OFF switch, as shown on page 19. ■ The remote control’s batteries may not be installed correctly or may be low on power. To change the[...]

Solving Problems 191 Where To Get Help EPSON provides technical assistance through electronic support services 24 hours a day, as listed in the following table. Telephone Support Services To use the EPSON Private Line Support service, call (800) 6 37-7661 and enter the PIN on the EPSON Private Line Support card included in your Start Here kit. This[...]

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Software Installation 193 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 wireless network, transferring PowerPoint presentations to a memory card, and monitoring the projector from a remote location. Windows System Requirements Before you install t[...]

194 Software Installatio n Macintosh System Requirements Before you install the software, make sure your Macintosh meets the following requirements for projecting wirelessly: ■ Macintosh OS X 10.2.4 or later ■ AirPort(802.11b) or AirPort Extreme (802.11g) wireless network interface ■ PowerMacintosh ® series , iMac, ® PowerBook, ® or iBook [...]

Software Installation 195 Installing the Software on a Windows System Depending on your needs, you may not need to install all the components. For example, you may just want to install EMP NS Connection on your laptop (to project wirelessly) and then install EMP Monitor on another system (to remotely monitor the projector). Follow these steps: 1. I[...]

196 Software Installatio n 3. If you want to project over a wireless networ k, make sure the option to install EMP NS Connect ion is highlighted, then click the button. Follow the on-screen instructions. When you see a message that th e EPSON GDI Monitor Driver has not passed Windows Logo testing, click Continue Anyway . 4. To project images stored[...]

Software Installation 197 3. Click Continue . You see the software license agreement. 4. Click Continue , then click Agree . 5. Select the destination drive, then click Continue. You see the following installation window: 6. Click Install . When installation is complete, close the installation window.[...]

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Projector Installation 199 A Projector Installation T his appendix provides guidelines on installing the projector in a permanent location, such as a theater or conference room. Installation Guidelines The projector can be installed for fo ur different viewing setups: front projection, ceiling mounting, rear pr ojection onto a semi-transparent scre[...]

200 Projector Installation If you’re mounting the projector on the ceiling and you place it above screen level, you’ll have to til t it down to position the image on-screen. This causes the image to lose its square shape. You can then correct the distortion by using the Keystone function in the projector’s me n u s y st e m ( s ee pa g e 1 2 [...]

Technical Specifications 201 A Technical Specifications General Type of display Poly-silicon TFT active matrix Size of LCD panels Diagonal: 1.0 inch (25.4 mm) Lens F=1.7 to 2.3, f=28 to 3 7 mm Resolution (native format) 1024 × 768 pixels (XGA) Color reproduction 24 bit, 16.8 million colors Brightness 3500 lumens (ANSI)* Contrast ratio 700:1 Image [...]

202 Technical Specifications Projection Lamp Type UHE (Ultra High Efficiency) Power consumption 250 W Lamp life Approx. 2000 hours (high brightness mode) Approx. 3000 hours (low brightness mode) Part number V13H010L22 Remote Control Range 33 feet (10 meters) Batteries (2) Alkaline AA Mouse Compatibility Supports USB Dimensions Height 4.6 inches (11[...]

Technical Specifications 203 Environmental Temperature Operating: 41 to 95 °F (5 to 35 °C) Storage: 14 to 140 °F (-10 to 60 °C) Humidity Operating: 20 to 80% RH, non-condensing Storage: 10 to 90 % RH, non-condensing Safety United States FCC 47CFR Part 15B Class B (DoC) UL1950 Rev. 3 Canada ICES-003 Class B CSA C22.2 No. 950-95 (cUL) CE Marking [...]

204 Technical Specifications Compatible Video Formats The projector supports NTSC, PAL, and SECAM international video standards, as well as the monitor display formats listed below. To project images output from a co mputer, the computer’s video card must be set at a refresh rate (ver tical frequency) that’s compatible with the projector; see t[...]

Technical Specifications 205 * The image is resized using EPSON’s SizeWise ™ Technology. UXGA—60 UXGA—65 UXGA—70 UXGA—75 UXGA—80 UXGA—85 60 65 70 75 80 85 1600 × 1200 * 1600 × 1200 * 1600 × 1200 * 1600 × 1200 * 1600 × 1200 * 1600 × 1200 * MAC13 MAC16 MAC19 MAC21 67 75 75 75 640 × 480 * 832 × 624 * 1024 × 768 1152 × 870 * N[...]

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Notices 207 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[...]

208 Notices ■ Never push objects of any kind through the cabinet slots. Never spill liquid of any kind into the projector. ■ 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 o[...]

Notices 209 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 projector. 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 pr[...]

210 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 211 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[...]

212 Notices Warranty Epson America, Inc. Limited Warranty Basic Two-Year Warranty and 90-Day Lamp Warranty What Is Covered : Epson America , Inc. (“EPSO N”) warrants to the first end user customer of the EP SON product enclosed with this limited warranty statement that the product, if purchased and used in the Uni ted States or Canada, conforms[...]

Notices 213 FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. SOME LAWS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES. IF THESE LAWS APPLY, THEN ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED TO THE WARRANTY PE RIOD IDENTIFIED ABOVE. UNLESS STATED HEREIN, ANY STATEMENTS OR REPRESENTATIONS MADE BY ANY OTHER PERSON OR FIRM ARE VOID. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THIS WRITTEN WAR[...]

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Index 215 Index A A/V Mute, 38, 134, 180 About menu, 173, 179 Access Point mode, 77 to 89, 95 to 98 Access point, chec king IP address of, 86 to 87 Accessories, 14, 191 Ad Hoc mode, 70 to 76 Adapter, Macintosh, 14, 55 Air filter cleaning, 169 to 1 70 ordering, 14 replacing, 170 to 171 AirPort, configuring for wirel ess, 75 to 76, 87 to 89 Anti-thef[...]

216 Index Continuous play setting, 112, 119 Contrast setting, 126, 128 D Declaration of Conf ormity, 210 Default settings, restoring, 125 Desktop adapter, Macintosh, 14, 55 DHCP, 79, 85, 88, 187 Digital camera connecting to, 64 projecting images from, 120 to 121 Display order setting, 119 Distance from projector to sc reen, 16, 201 Documentation, 1[...]

Index 217 Groups, projector connecting to, 161 to 163 creating, 158 to 160 exporting, 163 to 164 importing, 165 to 166 H HDTV images, video formats, 205 Height of image, adjusting, 25 Help system, using, 176 Help, EPSON, 10, 19 1 HP OpenView, 79, 14 1 I ID setting, 135 to 136 Image adjusting, 24 to 28, 126 to 130 blurry, 183 to 184 capturing and sa[...]

218 Index Monitoring projector EMP Monitor, 144 to 151 HP OpenView, 141 receiving e-mail alerts, 152 to 155 remote setup options, 138 web browser, 156 to 157 Mouse connecting cable for remote, 56 using remote control a s, 44 to 45 Movie files, using in s cenarios, 106 to 108 N Network managing projector remotely, 141 to 155 setting, 138, 147, 149 w[...]

Index 219 Projector carrying case, 14, 174 cleaning, 168 connections, see Connecting projector distance from sc reen, 16, 201 groups, 158 to 1 66 ID, setting, 135 installi ng, 199 to 20 0 lamp specifications, 202 monitoring remotely, 138, 141 to 157 multiple projectors, controlling, 135 to 136 options, 14 password protection, 45 to 47 positioning, [...]

220 Index Scenarios adding movie files, 106 to 108 adding sound, 105 background color, 105 cells, 103, 107 converting PowerPoint files, 102 t o 103 creating, 102 to 109 default location, 10 5 editing on the projector, 116 to 120 exiting, 116 presenting on the projector, 115 to 116 previewing, 110 problems, 188 to 189 rearranging, 107 running automa[...]

Index 221 Troubleshooting blank screen, 21 to 23, 180 to 1 81 cut-off image, 182 distorted image, 26 to 27 EasyManagement, 186 to 189 image and sound problems, 180 to 185 no signal, 21, 180 to 18 1 projector problems, 175 to 178 remote control problems, 190 wireless projection problems, 91, 186 to 188 Turning off picture (u sing A/V Mute), 38 Turni[...]

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Focus ring Remote control receiver Air exhaust vent Foot release lever Zoom ring T emperature light Lamp light P ower light Control panel Lens cover Handle Air filter Adjustable f oot Remote control receiver Computer port T ype A USB port BNC ports A udio-out port Remote port Control port for service use only T ype B USB port Video port and related[...]

Focus ring Remote control receiver Air exhaust vent Foot release lever Zoom ring T emperature light Lamp light P ower light Control panel Lens cover Handle Air filter Adjustable f oot Remote control receiver Computer port T ype A USB port BNC ports A udio-out port Remote port Control port for service use only T ype B USB port Video port and related[...]