Epson PowerLite 1825 User Manual
Epson PowerLite 1825 User Manual

Epson PowerLite 1825 User Manual

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  • Page 1 PowerLite ® 1825 Multimedia Projector User’ s Guide...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Information

    Epson product. Epson is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other products. Neither Seiko Epson Corporation nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parties as a result of: accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Welcome ........9 Using Your Documentation .
  • Page 4 Presenting With the Remote Control Using the Remote Control ......30 Controlling the Picture and Sound....30 Highlighting Your Presentation .
  • Page 5 Presenting Through a Wireless Network Starting EasyMP ........58 Configuring Basic Settings .
  • Page 6 Creating a Scenario....... 117 Transferring Your Scenario to a USB Drive or Presenting Scenarios .
  • Page 7 Using E-mail Alerts....... 166 Understanding the Notification Messages ..167 Using a Browser to Monitor the Projector .
  • Page 8 Projector Installation ..... . . 203 Technical Specifications ....205 Notices .
  • Page 9: Welcome

    Welcome ® he PowerLite 1825 is an easy-to-use projector that weighs less than 7 pounds (3.2 kg). The projector offers up to 3500 lumens of brightness. You can connect it to a wide range of computers and video sources, or you can project from a USB or CompactFlash device, or over an 802.11g, 802.11b, or 802.11a wireless or wired network.
  • Page 10: Using Your Documentation

    Provides assistance for common problems. Available from the button on the projector or the remote control. See page 182 Help for details. epson.com/support Download FAQs and e-mail your questions to Epson ® ® Support card. Keep the kit ® support.
  • Page 11: Registration And Warranty

    Canada, usually via overnight delivery. See the brochure included with your projector for details. To register, simply fill out the registration card and mail it to Epson. Or you can register online at epson.com/webreg. Registering also lets you receive special updates on new accessories, products, and service.
  • Page 12: Unpacking The Projector

    180 for transportation instructions. Additional Components Depending on how you plan to use the projector, you may need additional components: ■ ■ You can purchase these items from Epson. See “Optional Accessories” on page 13. Welcome PDF manual and registration CD-ROM Projector...
  • Page 13: Optional Accessories

    Optional Accessories To enhance your use of the projector, Epson provides the following optional accessories: Product Replacement lamp Air filter replacement set (2 filters) Universal ceiling mount False ceiling plate Security bracket/cabling for gyro lock mounts Adjustable ceiling channel Suspension adapter ®...
  • Page 14 Welcome...
  • Page 15: Displaying And Adjusting The Image

    Displaying and Adjusting the Image 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 for: Positioning the projector ■ ■ Turning on and off the projector ■...
  • Page 16: Positioning The Projector

    Positioning the Projector note You can mount the projector If the projector isn’t already installed in the room you’re using, you’ll on the ceiling, or place it probably want to place it on a table in front of the screen, as shown. behind a translucent screen This lets you stand in the front of the room, face the audience, and for rear projection.
  • Page 17: Turning The Projector On And Off

    (see page 20). note After positioning the projector, you may want to connect a Kensington ® MicroSaver anti-theft device to the lock port on the projector. You can purchase this from Epson; see page 13 Screen Displaying and Adjusting the Image...
  • Page 18 Follow these steps to turn on the projector: 1. Open the A/V mute slide (lens cover). note You can set the projector to automatically turn off the lamp and enter “sleep mode” when it has not received any signals for 30 minutes. This conserves electricity, cools the projector, and extends the 2.
  • Page 19: Using The Direct Power On Function

    3. Press the P button on the remote control or on top of the Power projector. The projector beeps once and the projector warms up, then an image begins to appear. When the light stops flashing and remains green, the projector is Power ready for use.
  • Page 20: Shutting Down The Projector

    Shutting Down the Projector This projector incorporates Instant Off technology. To turn it off, you can press its P note off a power switch that supplies power to the projector. You don’t Lamp life results will vary have to wait for the projector to cool off first. depending on mode selected, environmental conditions, 1.
  • Page 21: Troubleshooting Display Problems

    Troubleshooting Display Problems Follow these guidelines if you’re having 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 39.
  • Page 22 ■ If you’re using Mac OS X: You may need to set up your system to display on the projector screen as well as the LCD screen. Follow these steps: 1. From the Apple 2. Make sure the 3. Click the 4.
  • Page 23: 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, reposition it as described below. ■ To focus or zoom your image, see page 24. ■ If the image isn’t square, see page 24.
  • Page 24: Focusing And Zooming The Image

    Focusing and Zooming the Image Turn the focus ring on the projector to sharpen the image. Turn the zoom ring to reduce or enlarge the image. Focus Zoom If the image still isn’t large enough, you may need to move the projector farther away from the screen.
  • Page 25 You see a projected message: 2. Aim the projector so the message appears near the middle of the screen. Then use the zoom ring to enlarge the image so the white frame (not shown above) extends beyond the edges of the screen on all sides.
  • Page 26 5. Use the 6. Use the 7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 as needed to adjust any remaining corners. 8. When done, press Using Keystone Correction The projector automatically corrects vertical keystone distortion when it is tilted within a range of 30° up or down. It takes about one second after projection starts for the image to be corrected.
  • Page 27 You can manually adjust the shape of the image to compensate for vertical and horizontal keystone distortion. First make sure the Keystone setting in the projector’s menu system is set to V-Keystone 1. Press the button on the remote control (or on the Menu projector’s control panel).
  • Page 28: Selecting The Color Mode

    Selecting the Color Mode The Color Mode adjusts the brightness, contrast, and color for various common viewing environments. Use this setting to quickly obtain a good picture. Press the from one of these options: ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■...
  • Page 29: Presenting With The Remote Control

    Presenting With the Remote Control 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 projector from anywhere in the room—up to 20 feet (6 meters) away. You can use the remote control to adjust the picture and sound (page 30) or as a pointer to highlight your presentation (page 33).
  • Page 30: Using The Remote Control

    Using the Remote Control note If a button is pressed longer Make sure batteries are installed as described on page 179. Follow than 30 seconds, the remote these tips for using the remote control: control stops operating to conserve power. When you ■...
  • Page 31: Turning Off The Picture And Sound

    After you select a source, the screen goes dark for a moment before the image appears. Turning Off the Picture and Sound You can temporarily turn off the image and sound when you want to redirect your audience’s attention. There are two ways to do this: ■...
  • Page 32: Stopping Action

    Stopping Action You can use the remote control to stop the action in your video or computer image. note This function pauses the ■ image, not the sound. Because the source continues ■ to transmit signals, when you resume the action, it won’t be at the point you stopped it.
  • Page 33: Controlling The Volume

    Controlling the Volume To change the volume, press the control. You can also adjust the volume using the projector’s menu system. See page 143. 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.
  • Page 34: Customizing The Pointer Tool

    2. Use the 3. When you’re done using the pointer, press Customizing the Pointer Tool You can change the appearance of the pointer by choosing from three alternative shapes. 1. Press the 2. Select the shape you want and press 3.
  • Page 35: Operating Your Computer With The Remote Control

    Operating Your Computer With the Remote Control If you connect a computer to the projector with a USB cable, as described on page 42, then select Type B setting in the Extended menu (see page 150), you can use the remote control in place of your computer’s mouse.
  • Page 36: Setting The Projector Id

    Operating Two or More Projectors With the Remote Control If you’re using more than one projector, you can control all the projectors—or just selected ones—by using the projector ID system. To operate a projector, you have to set the remote control’s ID to match that of the projector.
  • Page 37: Setting The Remote Control Id

    Setting the Remote Control ID The remote control’s default ID is zero. This lets you operate any projector. To set it to operate a specific projector, follow these steps: 1. Point the remote control at the projector you want to be able to operate.
  • Page 38 Presenting With the Remote Control...
  • Page 39: Connecting To Computers, Cameras, And Other Equipment

    Connecting to Computers, Cameras, and Other Equipment 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 also connect the projector to a USB storage device or digital camera, use it with a CompactFlash memory card, or connect it to your local area network.
  • Page 40: Connecting To A Computer

    Connecting to a Computer You can connect the projector to any computer that has a standard video output (monitor) port, including desktop models, PC notebook computers, MacBook, PowerBook, and iBook computers, and hand-held devices. You can also connect a Windows on the projector (see page 41).
  • Page 41: Connecting To The Usb Port

    3. You can connect an optional stereo mini-jack audio cable to play sound through the projector (see page 50), or connect a USB cable to use the remote control as a mouse (see page 42). 4. When you’ve finished making any connections, see page 17 for instructions on turning on the projector and adjusting the image.
  • Page 42: Connecting The Cable For Remote Mouse Control

    Connecting to Computers, Cameras, and Other Equipment your notebook or desktop computer. Messages appear as the projector is recognized and the software installation begins. Epson USB Display software. If you see a “Digital Signature Warning,” select . You will need to install the software Continue only the first time you connect.
  • Page 43 The wireless mouse function is supported on systems with a USB port running Windows Vista, Windows XP, 98SE, Me, or 2000, or ® Mac OS X 10.2.x to 10.4.x. 1. Connect the square end of a USB cable to the projector’s USB port.
  • Page 44: Connecting To Video Equipment

    Connecting to Video Equipment You can connect several video sources to the projector at the same time. Before starting, look at your video equipment to determine its available video output connections: RCA connector (composite video) ■ S-video connector ■ ■ VGA connector (RGB video) ■...
  • Page 45: Connecting A Composite Video Source

    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 the cable to the yellow video output connector on your player and the yellow Video 3.
  • Page 46: Connecting An S-Video Source

    3. If you want to play sound through the projector, see page 50 for 4. If you don’t need to make any other connections, see page 17 for Connecting to Computers, Cameras, and Other Equipment equipment or you can purchase one from Epson; see page 12). connector on the projector: S-Video instructions on connecting audio cables.
  • Page 47: Connecting A Component Video Source

    You will need a special cable to connect your component video equipment to the HD15 (VGA-style) connector on the projector. You can order the HD15 to component cable (ELPKC19) from Epson; see page 13 for more information. 1. Locate an HD15 to component video cable or adapter.
  • Page 48: Connecting An Rgb Video Source

    Connecting an RGB Video Source 1. Locate the VGA computer cable provided with the projector. note 2. Connect the cable to the video port on your player and Be sure your video player is not a component video source. If you select the wrong source, image quality may suffer.
  • Page 49: Connecting An External Monitor

    Connecting an External Monitor If you want to monitor your computer presentation close-up (on a monitor placed beside the projector) as well as on the screen, you can connect an external monitor. You can use it to check on your presentation even if you’ve pressed the to a different picture source.
  • Page 50: Playing Sound Through The Projector

    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 2. Connect the other end of the cable to the audio output Connecting to Computers, Cameras, and Other Equipment the projector.
  • Page 51: Connecting External Speakers

    Connecting External Speakers You can output sound to external speakers with built-in amplifiers. When you play sound through external speakers, the projector’s built-in speaker system is disabled. 1. Locate the appropriate cable to connect your speakers. Depending on your speakers, you may be able to use a commercially available audio cable with a stereo mini-jack connector on one end and pin jacks on the other end.
  • Page 52: Connecting To A Digital Camera Or Other Device

    You can connect your digital camera, USB flash memory drive, USB Use a cable less than 10 feet hard drive, or multimedia storage viewer, such as the Epson P-5000 or (3 meters) long and connect Apple the camera directly to the can use your device’s slideshow function or the projector’s EasyMP...
  • Page 53: Inserting A Compactflash Card

    Inserting a CompactFlash Card You can use a CompactFlash card to store images, movies, and Scenario files. This lets you project your files without connecting to a laptop or PC. To place your files on the card, copy them from your computer to the card using a card reader.
  • Page 54: Inserting The Wireless 802.11G/B/A Module

    Module caution To use the projector over a wireless network, you need to install the Use only the Epson projector’s wireless LAN module (included). Once the module is 802.11g/b/a wireless module installed, see page 57 to configure the projector and your network.
  • Page 55: Connecting A Network Cable

    Connecting a Network Cable To connect the projector to your local area network (LAN), use a commercially available 100baseTX or 10baseT network cable. To ensure proper data transmission, use a Category 5 shielded cable or better. Connect the cable to the projector and your network port as shown: LAN port Connecting to Computers, Cameras, and Other Equipment...
  • Page 56 Connecting to Computers, Cameras, and Other Equipment...
  • Page 57: Presenting Through A Wireless Network

    Presenting Through a Wireless Network 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. If you have Windows Vista, you can also use the Network Projector feature to communicate with your network-connected projector without installing any software.
  • Page 58: Starting Easymp

    Starting EasyMP Before connecting to the projector, you have to switch it to EasyMP note mode. Follow these steps: Use only the Epson 802.11a/b/g wireless module 1. Point the remote control at the projector and press the P in the projector.
  • Page 59: Configuring Basic Settings

    Configuring Basic Settings You can give your projector a unique name, enable a projector keyword, or create a password for controlling the projector using your computer’s Web browser. 1. Press the button, then choose Menu 2. Choose Network Configuration 3. Choose and press Basic Enter...
  • Page 60 5. Press the 6. If you want to create a password for remote access to the 7. If you want to set up a security keyword so that only people who 8. If you want to prevent others from overwriting or deleting files on note You can interrupt projection even when a keyword is...
  • Page 61: Configuring The Connection

    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-computer mode) lets you connect ■ just one computer to the projector at a time; it’s easy to set up, and the only equipment you need is a computer with a wireless (802.11g, 802.11b, or 802.11a) network card or adapter, or a ®...
  • Page 62 4. Make sure note 5. If your network is using 802.11a, use the If you are using a WPS-compatible access point, see page 78 for 6. If your computer’s network card supports an SSID (or ESSID) connection information. Presenting Through a Wireless Network You see this screen: is selected for the Connection mode.
  • Page 63 Note that the SSID is case-sensitive (if you enter the name in uppercase on the projector, you must type it the same way on the computer connecting to the projector). 7. If you want to prevent the SSID from being displayed on the standby screen, set the SSID Display 8.
  • Page 64 Configuring the Network Settings for Windows Before connecting to the projector, you need to make sure the settings for your notebook’s or PC’s network card match the settings you entered for the projector. note 1. Access your wireless network Properties window. For example, in On some Windows systems, you can right-click My Network Places...
  • Page 65 2. Right-click the Wireless Network Connection . You see a screen similar to this: Properties 3. Click the button. Configure 4. Click the tab. You see a screen similar to this: Advanced icon and select Click here Presenting Through a Wireless Network...
  • Page 66 5. Check your wireless card or adapter device settings. (Depending note When you connect in Ad Hoc mode, your connection 6. Click the to other wireless networks or devices is broken. If you need to remain connected to your 7. When you’re done, click wireless network, use Access Point mode, as described on Now you’re ready to connect to the projector.
  • Page 67 3. Make sure Location is set to Select Automatic Select Network Port Configurations Then select AirPort 4. Select Network Port Configurations menu. 5. Under Port Configurations, select 6. Click . Then close the window. Apply Now 7. Click the AirPort icon on the menu bar at the top of the Mac desktop.
  • Page 68: Using Access Point Mode

    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 2. Choose 3. Choose 4. Make sure note 5.
  • Page 69 Highlight the text box, press SSID follows: Press the pointer button to select individual letters; then press to input a character. To add a blank space or to navigate Enter backward and forward through the input text, highlight the arrows and press .
  • Page 70 Now you’re ready to set up your computer for wireless projecting. Go to “Configuring the Network Settings for Windows” below, or go to “Setting Up Your Mac for Access Point Mode” on page 76. If you want to enable security options for your network, see page 84 to set up the option that your network uses on the projector.
  • Page 71 You see a screen similar to this: 3. Click the button. Configure 4. Click the tab. You see a screen like this: Advanced Click here Presenting Through a Wireless Network...
  • Page 72 5. Check your wireless card’s or adapter’s device settings. 6. Click the 7. When you’re done, click 8. Right-click the Presenting Through a Wireless Network (Depending on the type of card or adapter you’re using, some of the settings may be different than those listed here.) ■...
  • Page 73 9. Select and click the Internet Protocol see this screen: 10. If your access point uses DHCP, select . Otherwise select automatically Use the following DNS server addresses required information: : Type in the IP address you want to assign to the ■...
  • Page 74 12. Click the 13. Verify that you’ve enabled your computer’s connection to the 14. When you’re done making settings, click Now you’re ready to connect to the projector. See “Projecting Over a Network” on page 89. Presenting Through a Wireless Network Wireless Networks may need to enable your wireless card or adapter by clicking to access the device settings;...
  • Page 75 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), make sure the wireless connection to the access point is currently active, as described in the previous section.
  • Page 76 3. Click the 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 the Mac menu bar. If you’re having problems connecting to the projector, follow these steps: 1.
  • Page 77 3. Make sure Location is set to Select Automatic Select Network Port Configurations Then select AirPort 4. Select Network Port Configurations menu. 5. Under Port Configurations, select 6. Click . Then close the window. Apply Now 7. Start the AirPort Admin utility. Select your base station, then click Configure 8.
  • Page 78: Making A Wps (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) Connection

    10. Click the AirPort icon on the menu bar at the top of the 11. Check to make sure AirPort is turned on. 12. Select the name of your AirPort network. Making a WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) Connection If you are using a WPS-compatible access point, you can configure the settings for the connection between the projector and the access point from the projector’s Configuration menu using one of these methods: ■...
  • Page 79 Follow these steps to open the WPS connection screen: 1. Press the button to open the projector menu. Menu 2. Select , then Network Network Configuration The Network Configuration screen is displayed. 3. Select and press Wireless LAN , and press Enter Enter Presenting Through a Wireless Network...
  • Page 80 4. Select 5. For the Push Button Method, follow the instructions below. Using the Push Button Method 1. Select 2. Press the Presenting Through a Wireless Network , then press To Setup Wizard (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) connection screen: For the PIN Code Method, follow the instructions on page 82. and press Push Button Method button on the projector.
  • Page 81 3. When prompted by the screen, press the access point. You see a message that WPS setup is complete. 4. Press the button or the Enter LAN setting page. 5. Select and press Setup Complete 6. Make sure is selected and press 7.
  • Page 82 Using the PIN Code Method Before you can make a connection using the PIN Code Method, a connection must have already been established between the computer and the access point. For details on how to make this connection, refer to the manual provided with the access point. 1.
  • Page 83 4. When you see a message that WPS Setup is complete, press the button. Enter 5. When you see the wireless LAN setting page, select and press Complete Enter 6. Select and press Enter 7. Press the button and then close the configuration menu to Menu exit.
  • Page 84: Using Wireless Security Options

    Using Wireless Security Options You can use the following security options when connecting to the projector wirelessly: WEP encryption, WPA security, EAP-TLS certificate validation, or LEAP, EAP, or PEAP authentication. To set these security features on your wireless network, see your documentation or get help from your network administrator.
  • Page 85 5. For the WEP encryption setting, highlight press Enter 6. For Format, highlight ASCII enable hexadecimal input. Then press 7. If you chose , choose 64Bit Highlight the Encryption key Key ID you selected, then press button to select individual letters; then press character.
  • Page 86: Enabling Wpa Security

    Enabling WPA Security 1. Press 2. Choose 3. Highlight 4. Choose 5. When you’re done making these settings, select Presenting Through a Wireless Network . Highlight Menu Network Network Configuration and press Security Enter display the security options: WPA-PSK(TKIP) WPA-PSK(AES) and press WPA2-PSK(AES) Highlight the...
  • Page 87: Enabling Eap, Leap, Or Peap Authentication

    Enabling EAP, LEAP, or PEAP Authentication 1. Press . Highlight Menu Network 2. Choose Network Configuration 3. Highlight and press Security display the security options: 4. Choose EAP-TTLS/MD5 EAP-TTLS/MS-CHAPv2 PEAP/MS-CHAPv2 PEAP/GTC , or EAP-Fast/MS-CHAPv2 5. Enter the user name and password that match the settings on your authentication server.
  • Page 88: Enabling Eap-Tls Certificate Validation

    6. When you’re done making these settings, select Enabling EAP-TLS Certificate Validation Once you have created an EAP-TLS certificate, follow the steps below to enable it. (Contact your Network Administrator for more information on obtaining or creating the certificate.) 1. Press 2.
  • Page 89: Projecting Over A Network

    1. Make sure you’ve set up your projector (see page 58). 2. Windows: Select Start > Programs EPSON Projector > EMP NS Connection Macintosh: Double-click the Applications folder. 3. The first time you start NS Connection, you see this dialog box.
  • Page 90 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 next to each projector’s name.
  • Page 91 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 7. Once the connection is established, you see your computer’s image transmitted to the screen, and a floating control bar on your computer desktop: 8.
  • Page 92: Solving Connection Problems

    Solving Connection Problems If you don’t see your projector, check the following: 1. Make sure your wireless signal is strong enough to establish a note 2. Make sure you’re trying to connect to the right network. In If none of these suggestions work, see the troubleshooting information beginning on page 191.
  • Page 93: Using The Control Bar

    Using the Control Bar From the control bar, you can access these NS Connection features: Displays the Select target projector dialog box. Stops projection of computer images while connecting to the projector. The projector projects the computer image. Pauses projection of computer images. Click again to restart projection.
  • Page 94: Connecting In Advanced Connection Mode

    Connecting in Advanced Connection Mode 1. Click 2. Enter the IP address or the projector name for the projector you 3. Click the projector you want to connect to and click the Presenting Through a Wireless Network on the NS Connection screen. Manual search want to connect to, and click The Projector is added to the EMP NS Connection screen.
  • Page 95: Enabling Network Security

    4. If you are prompted for a keyword, enter the four-digit number displayed on the EasyMP Network screen and click The computer’s image is transmitted to the projector and appears on the screen. See page 91 for details about using the floating control bar on your computer desktop.
  • Page 96 Enabling Data Encryption 1. Click 2. Click the 3. Click Presenting Through a Wireless Network on the main screen. Set options tab and select the General Settings checkbox. communications Encrypt...
  • Page 97 Enabling Network Security Options You need to enable network security including WEP, WPA, EAP, LEAP, or PEAP, or firewall settings on your network and on the projector (see page 84). For network setting details, follow the directions from your network administrator. If using EAP, you need to make settings at the projector that match the authentication server settings.
  • Page 98: Multi-Screen Projection

    Multi-screen Projection When using Multi-screen display, you can set each projector to note display a section of the screen or image, to create a single image For a Mac, you have to spanning a large area. Make sure the projectors are at least 3.6 feet connect a monitor to the (1.1 meters) apart to avoid overheating.
  • Page 99 To set up multi-screen display in NS Connection, follow these steps: 1. Select the checkbox, then click Use multi-display Display (Windows) or (Macintosh). properties Display preferences Presenting Through a Wireless Network...
  • Page 100 2. Windows: On the Settings tab, drag the monitor icons to arrange the positions of the displays. Macintosh: Click the button, then de-select the Arrangement checkbox. Drag the displayed monitor icon and Mirror Displays place it where desired. Presenting Through a Wireless Network...
  • Page 101 3. Close the Display Preferences (Windows) or System Preferences (Macintosh) window, when you are done arranging the display numbers. 4. To allocate projectors to each display, choose a number from the menu under Display 5. Click the button when you are ready to project the Connect image.
  • Page 102: Projecting Video Clips

    Projecting Video Clips note You can project full-screen MPEG2 and WMV video clips with audio Only MPEG1-Layer2 audio is supported. The in real time (30 frames per second). For best performance, advanced maximum supported wireless mode, 802.11g, or 802.11a are recommended. MPEG2 video resolution 1.
  • Page 103: Using Special Presentation Modes

    (Mac) slideshow, the projector shows your slides. 1. Click the Presentation Mode button on the NS Connection toolbar. The projector displays a black screen with the Epson logo. 2. Open your presentation in PowerPoint or Keynote. 3. In PowerPoint, open the Slide Show pull-down menu and select .
  • Page 104: Using Presenter View

    Follow these steps to set up and use Presenter View: 1. Make sure you have at least one EPSON Virtual Display enabled. 2. Launch NS Connection as described on page 89.
  • Page 105 5. Set your projector to Display 2 (or the Virtual Display Driver you selected in step 4) in NS Connection, then click Connect 6. Open your presentation in PowerPoint or Keynote. 7. In Keynote, select Preferences Presenting Through a Wireless Network...
  • Page 106 In PowerPoint, open the Slide Show pull-down menu and select Set Up Show display In PowerPoint, set the Multiple monitors box to (or the monitor associated with your Epson show on Monitor 2 Virtual Display) and check Show Presenter View The projector displays the slides, and your laptop displays your notes and controls.
  • Page 107: Connecting With Windows Vista

    , then Accessories Connect to a Network Projector this screen: note Use only the Epson 802.11a/b/g wireless module in the projector. If you see a message asking you to insert a LAN or memory card, check to make sure your 802.11 a/b/g module is...
  • Page 108 4. You can select the projector automatically or manually: Presenting Through a Wireless Network ■ To let your computer search automatically for the projector, select Search for a projector After locating the connected projectors, your computer lists them on the screen. Select the one you want and then click Connect To locate the projector by IP address, select ■...
  • Page 109: Vista Network Projector Limitations

    5. If you need to pause your presentation, press the Click when you are ready to continue. Resume 6. When you want to disconnect from the projector, click the button. Disconnect Vista Network Projector Limitations When you connect wirelessly to the projector using Windows Vista, be aware of the following limitations: You can connect to only one projector at a time.
  • Page 110 Presenting Through a Wireless Network...
  • Page 111: Presenting From A Usb Drive, Camera, Or Compactflash Card

    Presenting From a USB Drive, Camera, or CompactFlash Card from a USB flash drive, digital camera, USB multicard reader, or CompactFlash card. You can play movies, display graphics, or play a scenario, a format that lets you create your own slideshow using PowerPoint files, image files, and MPEG videos.
  • Page 112: Presenting Files From A Usb Drive Or Compactflash Card

    Presenting Files From a USB Drive or CompactFlash Card This section explains how to project individual image or movie files from a USB hard drive, flash memory drive, or CompactFlash card using EasyMP. See page 133 for a list of the supported file formats. Follow these steps to display images or play movies: 1.
  • Page 113: Presenting Image Files From A Digital Camera

    5. Position the cursor on the movie or image file you want to project and press . (Or press Enter Play Movie If you selected an image, it is projected on the screen. If you want, you can press the pointer button up or down to rotate the image while you’re viewing it.
  • Page 114: Creating A Slideshow

    6. Select the folder and press 7. Position the cursor on the file you want to project and press note Make sure your camera shows up on your desktop as a drive letter. If it does, it is probably a USB-mounted device and will work with the projector software.
  • Page 115: Controlling Your Slideshow

    You see your files displayed on the screen: 4. Use the pointer button to highlight the folder containing your images. Then press and select pop-up menu, or highlight the of the screen and press Enter The images contained in the folder are presented as a slideshow. Use the remote control to run the slideshow as described in the next section.
  • Page 116: Changing Timing And Other Settings

    Changing Timing and Other Settings For each folder on the USB drive or memory card, you can set the display timing for your slides and change several other display settings. 1. Select the folder containing the images for the slideshow settings 2.
  • Page 117: Creating A Scenario

    ■ Screen switching time Sets the display time for each image. Choose to change slides manually. ■ Effect Lets you choose from various transitions between slides, such as Dissolve or Wipe. 4. When you’re done, highlight are permanently saved with each folder—even if you turn off the projector or disconnect the drive or camera.
  • Page 118: Converting A Powerpoint File To A Scenario

    Converting a PowerPoint File to a Scenario Follow these steps to convert a PowerPoint file to a scenario. Once the scenario is created, you can set up transitions as described on page 123. 1. Make sure the EMP SlideMaker program is closed. 2.
  • Page 119: Creating A Scenario From Scratch

    (or click Start > Programs > Projector EMP SlideMaker2 You see the EMP SlideMaker 2 screen with the Properties window open as shown: icon on your computer’s All Programs > Epson Presenting From a USB Drive, Camera, or CompactFlash Card...
  • Page 120 2. Type a name for your scenario file and folder that’s easy to note The scenario name you enter is also the name of the folder for your scenario on your hard drive. 3. Click Continue with the instructions in the next section to build your scenario.
  • Page 121 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 movie files appear as icons in the file window.
  • Page 122 3. Drag and drop the files you want to include in your scenario from note Transition effects created in PowerPoint look smoother than those you add with EMP SlideMaker 2. 4. Continue dragging files into the scenario window to build your 5.
  • Page 123 6. When you’re done, click the the File menu. Then see page 128 to transfer the scenario to your USB drive or CompactFlash card. 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 choose from a variety of transition effects between slides.
  • Page 124 4. Choose how you want to advance to the next cell: 5. To add a transition effect (such as a dissolve, fade, or wipe), select note Transition effects look smoother when you create 6. When you’re finished setting up the transition for the selected cell them in the PowerPoint file itself and use that file to create a scenario.
  • Page 125 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.
  • Page 126: Editing A Scenario

    Editing a Scenario You can edit a scenario stored on a USB storage device or CompactFlash card to change the order in which images are projected, or select whether to display individual images. 1. Press the 2. Select 3. Use the cursor to select the desired slide, then press Presenting From a USB Drive, Camera, or CompactFlash Card pointer button on the remote control to move the cursor to the icon for the scenario you want to edit, and then press...
  • Page 127 To select whether to display a slide, select ■ press Enter To change the order of the slide, select ■ move the cursor to the desired position and press 4. When you are done editing, use the remote control to select the button and press Edit Complete The edited content can be accessed only while the CompactFlash card...
  • Page 128: Transferring Your Scenario To A Usb Drive Or Compactflash Card

    Transferring Your Scenario to a USB Drive or CompactFlash Card note Once your scenario is saved, you can transfer it to a USB drive or Don’t use Windows to copy CompactFlash memory card. Be sure to use the transfer process the scenario to your USB described below to ensure that the scenario plays properly: drive or memory card, or it...
  • Page 129 7. Do one of the following: ■ If you don’t want the scenario to run automatically, click . Skip to step 11 to remove the drive and insert it in Cancel the projector. If you want it to run automatically, click ■...
  • Page 130: Presenting Scenarios

    Presenting Scenarios Before you begin, connect the USB drive (see page 52) or insert the CompactFlash card containing the scenario to your projector (see page 53). Then follow these steps to present your scenario: 1. Turn on the projector, if it’s not already on. 2.
  • Page 131: Copying And Deleting Compactflash Card Files

    Copying and Deleting CompactFlash Card Files You can use your computer to copy and delete files on a CompactFlash card that is inserted in the projector even if the projector is mounted on the ceiling or in a remote location. (You cannot copy or delete files on a USB storage device this way.) Follow the steps below for your operating system when the EasyMP standby screen is displayed.
  • Page 132: Macintosh

    3. Double-click the CompactFlash folder. For the password, enter 4. Copy the target folder(s) or file(s) to the CompactFlash card. Macintosh 1. Click the 2. From the Transfer menu, select 3. In the address field, enter 4. Click Presenting From a USB Drive, Camera, or CompactFlash Card the network drive password set for the projector.
  • Page 133: Supported File Formats

    Supported File Formats The following file types may be projected from a digital camera, external hard drive, flash memory drive, or CompactFlash card: File Type Extension Notes Scenario .sit These are scenario files created using the EMP SlideMaker 2 program that is included with the projector.
  • Page 134 Files with the extension JPEG and MPEG can’t be projected. Rename or save files as JPG or MPG. Files with high compression will not look good, and movie files may not look as good from media with a slow access speed. Files to which DRM (digital rights management) is applied cannot be projected.
  • Page 135: Fine-Tuning The Projector

    Fine-Tuning the Projector 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 ■ Adjusting signal settings ■ ■ Customizing projector features Using the projector security features ■...
  • Page 136: Using The Menu System

    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 2. Use the 3. Once you’ve selected the menu, use the Fine-Tuning the Projector remote control or on the projector.
  • Page 137: Restoring The Default Settings

    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 button to view a sub-screen for changing Enter the setting. Press the left or right side of the ■...
  • Page 138: Adjusting The Image

    Adjusting the Image You can use the Image menu to adjust the brightness, sharpness, color, tint, and contrast. 1. Press the 2. Use the note The available settings vary depending on the input source selected. Fine-Tuning the Projector button on the projector or remote control and Menu select the menu.
  • Page 139 For matching the color palette of standard sRGB sRGB: computer displays. : For projecting accurate colors on a green Blackboard chalkboard (adjusts the white point). For manual color adjustment (see below). Customized: ■ Brightness Lightens or darkens the overall image. ■...
  • Page 140: Six-Axis Color Adjustment

    Six-Axis Color Adjustment For special projection material, such as high-quality photographs or artwork, you can adjust the hue and saturation for six different color axes. 1. Follow the instructions on page 138 to open the Image menu and 2. Press the 3.
  • Page 141: Adjusting Signal Settings

    Adjusting Signal Settings Although the projector normally detects and optimizes the input signal automatically, you can use the Signal menu to make manual adjustments. In addition to changing the position of the projected image, you can correct tracking and sync for computer images, or change the aspect ratio to widescreen format for video images.
  • Page 142 Fine-Tuning the Projector ■ Position If the image is slightly cut off on one or more sides, it may not be centered exactly. Select this setting and use the button to center it. ■ Computer1 Input Computer2 Input If the colors don’t look right on the setting for the type of equipment you’ve connected to the Computer1 Computer2...
  • Page 143: Customizing Projector Features

    Customizing Projector Features You can use the Settings menu to lock the buttons on the projector, adjust audio volume, and customize several other features. ■ Keystone Adjusts the shape of the image if the projector has been tilted upward or placed at an angle to the screen. Select to correct horizontal and vertical keystone H/V-Keystone...
  • Page 144: Using The Projector Security Features

    ■ ■ Using the Projector Security Features To prevent unauthorized use of the projector, you can do the note following: You can also attach a security cable to the ■ projector to prevent theft (see page 204). ■ ■ Fine-Tuning the Projector Remote Receiver Deactivates the projector’s front and/or back sensors that detect signals from the remote control.
  • Page 145: Enabling Password Protection

    Enabling Password Protection The default setting for the password is create a new password: 1. Press the button on the remote control for about five Freeze seconds. You see this screen: 2. Use the pointer button to select 3. When you see a message asking if you want to change the password, select and press 4.
  • Page 146: Creating Your Own Startup Screen

    If you enter an incorrect password 30 times in succession, the projector remains locked and you must contact Epson to unlock it. If you have forgotten the password, contact Epson with the request code number that appears in the Password screen for assistance.
  • Page 147: Capturing The Image

    Capturing the Image Start by displaying the image you want to use from either a computer or video source, such as a DVD player or digital camera. Then follow these steps to capture the image and transfer it to the projector: 1.
  • Page 148: Disabling The Projector's Buttons

    Choosing When to Display the Image After your image is saved, you can set it to display as the startup screen, the screen you see when there’s no signal, or the screen you see when you press the 1. Press the 2.
  • Page 149: Customizing Power And Operation

    Customizing Power and Operation You can use the Extended menu to customize the way the projector displays images, enable quick startup, 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, or turn off the startup screen display.
  • Page 150 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Fine-Tuning the Projector Standby Mode Select to enable the projector to be monitored over Network On a network when it is in standby mode (the power light is orange). USB Type B Select to project your computer’s display through the Easy MP projector’s Type B USB port (see page 41).
  • Page 151: Multi-Screen Color Adjustment

    Multi-screen Color Adjustment You can match the color of projected images when two or more projectors are being used to display images near each other, or when you use the multi-screen feature to project from one source (one image) as described on page 98. For each screen, you can set five levels of brightness and color correction.
  • Page 152 Fine-Tuning the Projector...
  • Page 153: Managing Projectors

    Managing Projectors 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 ■...
  • Page 154: Connecting To A Wired Network

    Connecting to a Wired Network Follow these steps to connect the projector to your network and configure it with an IP address: 1. Connect the projector to your network using a commercially 2. Point the remote control at the projector and press the P 3.
  • Page 155: Using Projector E-Mail Alerts

    7. Do one of the following: If your network assigns addresses automatically, turn on the ■ setting. DHCP ■ If your network does not assign addresses automatically, turn and enter the projector’s DHCP Mask Gateway Address To enter numbers, use the control to highlight the number you want to input, then press button.
  • Page 156 Setup complete want to save the changes. Press . The e-mail includes the following EPSON Projector Line 1: The name of the projector where the problem has occurred Line 2: The IP address of the projector where the problem has...
  • Page 157: Using Emp Monitor

    To start EMP Monitor, click Start > Programs EPSON Projector > EMP Monitor If you’ve added the program to the Startup programs folder, then it may already be open. If so, click the icon in the system tray on the...
  • Page 158: Registering A Projector

    Registering a Projector Before you can monitor a projector, you have to register it. Follow these steps to automatically search for your projector(s): 1. Open EMP Monitor as described above. You see this screen: 2. Select note If the projector is not automatically found, your projector may not be connected or configured...
  • Page 159 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 button. Edit You see this screen: 5. Enter a Display name, select a Parent group (if necessary), enter a Monitor Password (if necessary), and enter a Description for the projector.
  • Page 160: Monitoring Your Projectors

    6. When you’re done adding projectors, click note To delete a projector from the list, right-click the projector name, and click Delete Monitoring Your Projectors note The EMP Monitor screen lets you monitor your projectors using the To monitor a projector Status, Video Source, and Error icons shown below.
  • Page 161 The following tables describe the status icons shown on the EMP Monitor screen. Group status icons No warnings or problems. All projectors in the group are operating normally. Warning or problem. A projector in the group has a warning or problem. Monitoring disabled.
  • Page 162 Power status icons Temperature level status icons Error status icons Managing Projectors The projector is powered on and its status is normal. The projector is powered off and its status is normal. The projector is powered on and its status is abnormal.
  • Page 163 High internal temperature error. The projector is turned off automatically. Internal (system) error. Contact Epson as described on page 197. Fan error. Contact Epson as described on page 197. Sensor error. Contact Epson as described on page 197. Other error. Contact Epson as described on page 197.
  • Page 164: Controlling Your Projectors

    Controlling Your Projectors The control buttons in the upper-right let you turn the projector on note and off and select video sources. (Hold the mouse pointer over a To turn on a projector when button to see a description of its meaning.) Make sure you’ve selected it’s in standby mode the projector you want to operate (with the mouse pointer) before (plugged in but not...
  • Page 165: Configuring The Monitoring Interval

    Configuring the Monitoring Interval If you need to have the most current status information about your projectors, click the button in EMP Monitor. Refresh To select how often EMP Monitor checks the status of projectors, follow these steps: 1. From the Tool menu, select screen.
  • Page 166: Using E-Mail Alerts

    Using E-mail Alerts note You can set up e-mail alerts to warn you of problems with the You can also set e-mail alerts projector. Follow the steps below: from the projector’s menu system (see page 155). 1. Open EMP Monitor. 2.
  • Page 167: Understanding The Notification Messages

    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 message includes the projector’s display name, shown in EMP Monitor, and the warning/error.
  • Page 168 3. Do one of the following: Menus Managing Projectors You see a login screen. If you didn’t set a Web control password in the projector’s ■ Network menu, click ■ If you set a Web control password in the projector’s Network menu, enter it in the Password box, then click You see this screen: Functions corresponding to remote control buttons...
  • Page 169: Transferring Files By Smb

    4. Select one of the menu options listed 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 following settings using a web browser: in the Settings menu ■...
  • Page 170 You see the contents of the projector’s CompactFlash card displayed on the right: 3. Copy your files to the projector. Managing Projectors...
  • Page 171: Maintaining The Projector

    Maintaining the Projector the lens clean. You may also need to clean the air filter and vent. A clogged air filter or vent can block ventilation needed to cool the projector. warning The only parts you should replace are the lamp and air filter. If any Before you clean any part of other part needs replacing, contact your dealer or a qualified servicer.
  • Page 172: Cleaning The Lens

    Cleaning the Lens Clean the lens whenever you notice dirt or dust on the surface. Use a canister of compressed air to remove dust. To remove dirt or smears on the lens, use a commercially available cloth for cleaning glasses. Cleaning the Projector Case Before you clean the case, turn off the projector and unplug the power caution...
  • Page 173: Cleaning The Air Filter And Vent

    (See page 177). 3. If the dirt is difficult to remove or the filter is broken, replace the filter as described on page 177. Contact your dealer or call Epson at 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766) to obtain a new filter.
  • Page 174: Replacing The Lamp And Air Filter

    ■ ■ ■ Lamp warning light Contact your dealer or call Epson at 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Request part number V13H010L40. Maintaining the Projector in the Settings menu is set to Brightness Control The projected image gets darker or starts to deteriorate.
  • Page 175 Follow these steps to replace the lamp and air filter: 1. Turn off the projector and unplug the power cord. 2. Let the projector cool for at least an hour (if it has been on). The lamp is extremely hot immediately after use. 3.
  • Page 176 5. Hold the lamp as shown and pull it straight out. note The lamp(s) in this product contain mercury. Please consult your state and local regulations regarding disposal or recycling. Do not put in the trash. 6. Gently insert the new lamp. (If it doesn’t fit easily, make sure it is 7.
  • Page 177: Resetting The Lamp Timer

    9. Slide out the air filter on the bottom of the projector and remove it. 10. Slide in the new air filter until it clicks in place. 11. Reset the lamp timer as described in the next section. Resetting the Lamp Timer After you replace the lamp, you need to reset the lamp timer using the projector’s menu.
  • Page 178: Checking Lamp Usage

    3. Select 4. When you see the prompt, select 5. When you’re finished, press Checking Lamp Usage To check the number of hours the lamp has been used, press the Menu note The information displayed depends on the input signal currently selected.
  • Page 179: Replacing The Batteries

    Replacing the Batteries Replace the batteries in the remote control as described below: 1. Turn the remote control over. 2. Press down on the tab on the battery cover as you lift the cover off. 3. Install two AAA batteries, inserting the ends as –...
  • Page 180: Transporting The Projector

    Transporting the Projector The projector contains many glass and precision parts. Follow these note guidelines to prevent damage: Epson shall not be liable for any damages incurred ■ during transportation. ■ ■ ■ Maintaining the Projector When shipping the projector for repairs, use the original packaging material if possible.
  • Page 181: Solving Problems

    Solving Problems 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 projector’s status lights flash ■...
  • Page 182: Using On-Screen Help

    Using On-Screen Help If the image doesn’t look right or your audio isn’t working, you can get help by pressing the the remote control. 1. Press the 2. Use the 3. Press the 4. To exit the help system, press the If none of the suggestions solve your problem, see additional solutions to problems in the following sections.
  • Page 183: Checking Projector Status

    Checking Projector Status If your projector isn’t working correctly, first turn it off, wait for it to cool (the light stops flashing orange), and unplug it. Then Power plug the power cord back in and turn on the projector. If this doesn’t solve the problem, check the lights on top of the projector.
  • Page 184 174. The air filter or vents may be clogged. Clean them or replace the air filter as described on pages 173 to 177. If this does not resolve the problem, contact Epson as described on page 197. Flashing red Power is cut off because of an internal problem.
  • Page 185: Solving Projector Operation Problems

    The power cable may be defective. Disconnect the cable from the ■ outlet and contact Epson as described on page 197. Check to see if the A/V mute slide (lens cover) is closed. ■...
  • Page 186 ■ You’ve connected a computer and see a blue screen with the message ■ ■ If you’re using a PC notebook: ■ ■ If you’re using Mac OS X: 1. Open 2. Click 3. Click 4. Make sure the 5. Click the 6.
  • Page 187 The message Not Supported ■ Make sure the correct input signal is selected in the Signal menu (see page 141). Make sure your computer’s resolution doesn’t exceed UXGA ■ × (1600 1200) and the frequency or refresh rate is supported by the projector (see page 207).
  • Page 188 The image contains static or noise. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ The image is blurry. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Solving Problems If you’re using a computer cable longer than 6 feet, or an extension cable, the image quality may be reduced. Keep your computer and video cables away from the power cord as much as possible to prevent interference.
  • Page 189 You see vertical bands or the image still looks blurry after trying the solutions in the previous section. If you’re projecting from a computer and displaying an image that ■ contains a lot of fine detail, you may notice vertical bands or some of the characters may look heavy or blurred.
  • Page 190 ■ ■ ■ ■ There is no sound, or the sound is not loud enough. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Solving Problems Try adjusting the Brightness menu. Check your computer display settings to correct the color balance. The projector’s lamp may need to be replaced. See page 174 for instructions.
  • Page 191: Solving Network Problems

    Solving Network 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 61. Also, make sure you’ve registered the projector with EMP Monitor; see page 157. Make sure that Standby Mode in the projector’s Extended menu ■...
  • Page 192 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Solving Problems If the projector is configured for Access Point mode and you’re using DHCP, allow time for your projector to appear. It takes the server a little while to pick up the IP address. If you’ve changed any settings for your projector or network, or restarted your computer, allow a minute or two for the connection to appear.
  • Page 193: Solving Easymp Problems

    If you’re using AirPort and DHCP is turned off on your ■ projector’s Access Point mode advanced settings screen, make sure is off. Distribute IP Addresses ■ If you’re using Access Point mode and you’re connecting to the wrong network, you may be experiencing signal interference from another network.
  • Page 194 In EMP SlideMaker, your PowerPoint files don’t display thumbnails and can’t be pasted into scenarios. Make sure the MS Office JPEG converter has been installed. See the MS Office documentation for instructions. Also, make sure PowerPoint is installed on the computer you’re using to build the scenario.
  • Page 195 EasyMP is unable to see the image files on your camera or external drive. Make sure your camera or drive shows up on your desktop as a drive letter when you connect it to your computer. If it does, it is probably a USB-mounted device and will work with your projector.
  • Page 196: Solving Problems With The Remote Control

    Solving Problems With the Remote Control The projector doesn’t respond to remote control commands. ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Solving Problems The remote control’s batteries may not be installed correctly or may be low on power. To change the batteries, see page 179. Make sure you are within about 20 feet (6 meters) of the projector and within range of the projector’s front or back sensor (approximately 30°...
  • Page 197: Where To Get Help

    Speak to a Support Representative To use the Epson PrivateLine Support service, call (800) 637-7661 and enter the PIN on the included Epson PrivateLine Support card. This is the fastest way of speaking to a live representative, and it’s free.
  • Page 198: Purchase Supplies And Accessories

    ■ ■ ■ Purchase Supplies and Accessories You can purchase screens or other accessories from an Epson authorized reseller. To find the nearest reseller, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Or you can purchase online at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales).
  • Page 199: Software Installation

    EasyMP features—for presenting over a wireless network, transferring PowerPoint presentations to a memory card, and monitoring the projector from a remote location. The Epson Projector Software CD-ROM includes EMP Monitor and EMP Network Manager for presenting and monitoring the projector from a remote location.
  • Page 200: Limitations In Windows Vista

    Limitations in Windows Vista If you install the Epson projector software in a previous version of Windows and later upgrade to Windows Vista, you must uninstall the software before you upgrade. Then reinstall it after you are running Windows Vista.
  • Page 201: Installing The Software In Windows

    At least 128MB of free hard disk space ■ XGA (1024 × 768) or better display adapter and monitor, 16-bit ■ color or higher Installing the Software in Windows Follow these steps: 1. Insert the Projector Software CD-ROM in your computer’s CD-ROM or DVD drive.
  • Page 202: Installing The Software On A Mac

    EPSON Projector menu and selecting Add-Remove EPSON Virtual Display. If you see a message that the Epson Projector Support Driver has not passed Windows Logo testing, click you have selected multiple Virtual Displays, you will see this message several times.
  • Page 203: Projector Installation

    Projector Installation 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 four different viewing setups: front projection, ceiling projection, rear projection onto a semi-transparent screen, or rear/ceiling projection, as shown: Front projection Rear projection...
  • Page 204 The security slot is compatible with Kensington security slot. the MicroSaver security systems manufactured by Kensington. You can purchase this lock from Epson (see page 13). Security cable attachment Kensington security slot...
  • Page 205: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications General Type of display Epson poly-silicon TFT active matrix Resolution (native format) 1024 × 768 pixels (XGA) Color reproduction 16.8 million colors Brightness 3500 lumens (High Brightness mode) 2700 lumens (Low Brightness mode) Contrast ratio 500:1 Image size 30 to 300 inches (76.2 to 762 centimeters)
  • Page 206: Projection Lamp

    Projection Lamp note Type Lamp life results will vary Power consumption depending upon mode selected, environmental Lamp life conditions, and usage. Turn off this product when Part number not in use to prolong the life of the projector. Remote Control Range Batteries (2) Dimensions...
  • Page 207: Safety And Approvals

    To project images output from a computer, the computer’s video card must be set at a refresh rate (vertical frequency) that’s compatible with the projector. Some images are automatically resized using Epson’s SizeWize™ technology to display in the projector’s native format (XGA).
  • Page 208 Compatible video formats Mode VGA EGA VGA—60 VESA—72 VESA—75 VESA—85 VGA—120 SVGA—56 SVGA—60 SVGA—72 SVGA—75 SVGA—85 SVGA—120 XGA—60 XGA—70 XGA—75 XGA—85 XGA—120 SXGA1—70 SXGA1—75 SXGA1—85 SXGA1—120 SXGA2—60 SXGA2—75 SXGA2—85 SXGA+60 SXGA+75 SXGA+85 SXGA3—60 SXGA3—75 SXGA3—85 UXGA—60 iMAC VGA iMAC SVGA iMAC XGA MAC13 MAC16...
  • Page 209 Compatible video formats (continued) Mode Refresh Rate (Hz) NTSC NTSC 4:43 N-PAL M-PAL PAL—60 SECAM HDTV (720p) HDTV (720p) HDTV (1080i) HDTV (1080i) TV480i TV625i SDTV (480p) SDTV (576p) Resolution — — — — — — — — — — —...
  • Page 210 Technical Specifications...
  • Page 211: Notices

    Notices his appendix includes safety instructions and other important information about your projector. Important Safety Instructions Follow these safety instructions when setting up and using the projector: ■ Do not look into the lens when the projector is on. The bright light can damage your eyes.
  • Page 212 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Notices Do not operate the projector in a closed-in cabinet unless proper ventilation is provided. If you are using two or more projectors side-by-side, leave at least 2 feet (60 cm) of space between the projectors to allow for proper ventilation.
  • Page 213: Fcc Compliance Statement

    ■ If the lamp breaks, ventilate the room to prevent gases contained in the lamp from being inhaled or coming in contact with the eyes or mouth. ■ If the projector is mounted overhead and the lamp breaks, be careful to prevent pieces of glass from falling into your eyes when you open the lamp cover.
  • Page 214: For Canadian Users

    For Canadian Users This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le materiel brouilleur du Canada. Notices...
  • Page 215: Index

    Index A/V Mute button, 31 display settings, 148 Access Point mode, 68 to 78 Access point, checking IP address of, 75 to 76 Accessories, 13 Ad Hoc mode, 61 to 67 Air filter cleaning, 173 ordering, 13 replacing, 174 to 177 AirPort, configuring for wireless, 66 to 67, 76 to 78 Altitude, 149, 184, 207...
  • Page 216 123 to 124 transferring scenarios to drive, 128 to 129 Encryption, 66, 72, 84 to 85, 96 to 97 Environmental specifications, 207 Epson accessories, 13 presentation tips, 11 PrivateLine Support, 11 technical support, 10, 197 to 198...
  • Page 217 Gateway address, checking, 75 HDTV images, video formats, 209 Height of image, adjusting, 23 Help, 197 to 198 Help system, using, 182 Help, Epson, 10 High altitude, 149, 184 Image adjusting, 23 to 28, 138 to 139 blurry, 188 capturing and saving in projector, 147...
  • Page 218 Monitoring projector e-mail notifications, 155 to 156 EMP Monitor, 157 to 165 Mouse compatibility, 205 connecting cable for remote, 42 to 43 using remote control as, 35 Movie files projecting from external drive, 112 to 113 using in scenarios, 120 to 123 Movie Sending Mode, 102 MP4, 133 MPEG, 102, 133...
  • Page 219 Presenter View, 104 to 106 Presenters Online, 11 PrivateLine Support, 11 Problems color, 189 to 190 connecting wirelessly, 92, 191 to 193 image, 185 to 190 monitoring projector, 191 no signal, 21, 186 remote control, 196 scenarios, 193 to 194 sound, 190 using on-screen help, 182 Progressive format, 133, 141...
  • Page 220 Scenarios adding movie files, 120 to 123 adding sound, 120 background color, 120 cells, 122 converting PowerPoint files, 117 to 118 creating, 117 to 124 default location, 120 editing, 126 to 127 exiting, 115, 130 presenting on the projector, 130 previewing, 125 problems, 193 to 194 rearranging, 122...
  • Page 221 Troubleshooting blank screen, 21 to 22, 185 to 186 cut-off image, 187 distorted image, 24 to 27 EasyMP problems, 193 to 195 image and sound problems, 185 to 190 network problems, 191 to 193 no signal, 21, 186 projector problems, 181 to 184 remote control problems, 196 tapered image, 24 to 27 wireless projection problems, 92,...

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