Epson 1705c, 1715c User Manual

Epson® PowerLite® 1705c/1715c

Multimedia Projector

User’s Guide

Important Safety Information

WARNING: Never look into the projector lens when the lamp 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 voltages inside the projector can severely injure you. Except as specifically
explained in this User’s Guide, do not attempt to service this product yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.

WARNING: The projector and its accessories come packaged in plastic bags. Keep plastic bags away from small
children to avoid any risk of suffocation.

Caution: When you replace the lamp, never touch the new lamp with your bare hands; the invisible residue left by
the oil on your hands may shorten the lamp life. Use a cloth or glove to handle the new lamp.

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Seiko Epson Corporation.

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PrivateLine, Presenters Club, and PowerLite are registered trademarks; SizeWise is a trademark; and Epson
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Contents

Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Using Your Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Getting More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Registration and Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Unpacking the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Additional Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Displaying and Adjusting the Image . . . . . . . . 15

Positioning the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Projecting the Image. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Turning On the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Selecting the Image Source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Troubleshooting Display Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

You Can’t Project an Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

The Projector and Notebook Don’t Display the

Same Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Adjusting the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Adjusting the Height of Your Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Focusing and Zooming Your Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Adjusting the Image Shape. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Correcting Computer Images. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Shutting Down the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Using the Direct Power On Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

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Using the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Using the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Replacing the Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Controlling the Picture and Sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Switching Between Picture Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Turning Off the Picture and Sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Stopping Action. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Zooming Part of Your Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Controlling the Volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Resizing Video Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Adjusting the Color Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Operating Your Computer with the Remote Control. . . . . . 33

Highlighting Your Presentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Using the Pointer Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Customizing the Pointer Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Connecting to Computers, Cameras, and
Other Equipment

Connecting to a Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Connecting to the Computer Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Connecting the Cable for Remote Mouse Control . . . . 37

Connecting to Video Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Connecting a Composite Video Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Connecting an S-Video Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Connecting a Component Video Source . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Connecting an RGB Video Source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Connecting to a Digital Camera or Other Device. . . . . . . . . 43

Removing the USB Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Playing Sound Through the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Connecting External Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

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Presenting Through a Wireless Network . . . . 47

Starting EasyMP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Configuring Basic Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Configuring the Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Using Ad Hoc Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Using Access Point Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Using Wireless Security Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Enabling WEP Encryption. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Enabling WPA Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Enabling EAP, LEAP, or PEAP Authentication . . . . . . . 70

Enabling EAP-TLS Certificate Validation . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Projecting Over a Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Solving Connection Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Using the Control Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Connecting in Advanced Connection Mode . . . . . . . . . 77

Enabling Network Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Multi-screen Projection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Removing the Wireless 802.11g/b/a Module . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Connecting to a Wired Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Using Projector E-mail Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

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Presenting from a Digital Camera or
External Drive

Creating a Slideshow on the Fly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Displaying the Slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Controlling Your Slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Changing Timing and Other Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Presenting Image Files From a Digital Camera . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Presenting Image Files From an External Drive . . . . . . . . . . 94

Creating a Scenario. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Converting a PowerPoint File to a Scenario . . . . . . . . . . 95

Creating a Scenario from Scratch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Transferring Your Scenario to a USB Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Presenting Scenarios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Controlling Your Scenario . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Supported File Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

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Fine-Tuning the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Using the Menu System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Restoring the Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Adjusting the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Adjusting Signal Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Customizing Projector Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Using the Projector Security Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Enabling Password Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Creating Your Own Startup Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Disabling the Projector’s Buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Customizing Power and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Managing Projectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Using EMP Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Opening and Closing EMP Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Registering a Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

Monitoring Your Projectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

Controlling Your Projectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

Configuring the Monitoring Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

Using E-mail Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Understanding the Notification Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Using a Browser to Monitor the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Maintaining the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

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Cleaning the Lens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

Cleaning the Projector Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

Cleaning the Air Filter and Vent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

Replacing the Lamp and Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

Resetting the Lamp Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

Transporting the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146

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Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

Using On-Screen Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148

Checking Projector Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

What To Do When the Lights Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

Viewing Lamp Usage and Other Information . . . . . . . 151

Solving Projector Operation Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

Solving Problems with the Image or Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

Solving Network Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157

Solving EasyMP Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160

Solving Problems with the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 161

Where To Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162

Speak to a Support Representative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162

Software Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

Windows System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

Mac System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

Installing the Software on a Windows System. . . . . . . . . . . 166

Installing the Software on a Mac. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166

Projector Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167

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Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169

Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175

Remote Control Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177

Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178

FCC Compliance Statement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180

Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183

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Welcome

The Epson

®

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

Easy control

The projector’s keystone correction feature automatically corrects
image distortion, and you can use the remote control to take charge of
your presentation from almost anywhere in the room. Freeze the
action, zoom in on part of the picture, or use the remote as a pointer.
You can even use it in place of your computer’s mouse to control your
computer and change slides in Microsoft

®

PowerPoint.®

EasyManagement

™

With the projector’s EasyManagement
Windows

®

PC to remotely monitor and control the projector over a

system, you can use a

network.

Security

To prevent unauthorized use, this projector includes several security
features including a password, user’s logo, and the ability to lock the
projector buttons.

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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 your projector.

■ Tips contain additional projection hints.

Getting More Information

Need tips on giving presentations? Quick steps for setting up your
projector? Here’s where you can look for help:

■ Quick Setup sheet

Gives you the instructions you need to get your projector up and
running if you are connecting to a notebook, MacBook,
PowerBook,

®

or iBook® computer, or projecting over a wireless

network.

■ Projector kit

Includes this User’s Guide, your Quick Setup sheet, warranty

®

brochures, and Epson PrivateLine

Support card. Keep the kit

with your projector at all times.

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■ Built-in help system

Provides assistance for common problems. Available from the

Help button on the projector or the remote control. See page 148

for details.

■ http://support.epson.com

Download FAQs and e-mail your questions to Epson support.

■ If you still need help after checking this User’s Guide and the

sources listed above, you can use the Epson PrivateLine Support
service to get help fast. Call [phone] and enter the PIN on
the PrivateLine card. Or take advantage of Epson’s automated
support services 24 hours a day. See page 162 for more
information.

■ presentersonline.com

Includes a library of articles covering presentation tips, tricks, and
technology. The site provides templates, clip art and sound clips,
as well as Presenters Services to use on the road. Even more
resources and services are available if you register to join the
Presenters Club

®

—and it’s free.

Registration and Warranty

Your projector comes with a basic carry-in 2-yearr and 90-day lamp
warranty as well as an international warranty that let you project with
confidence anywhere in the world. For details, see page 180 and the
warranty brochure included with your projector.

In addition, for customers who register their projector, Epson offers

SM

free Extra Care

Road Service. In the unlikely event of an equipment
failure, you won’t have to wait for your unit to be repaired. Instead,
Epson will ship you a replacement unit anywhere in the United States
or Canada, usually via overnight delivery. See the brochure 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 http://www.epson.com/webreg.
Registering also lets you receive special updates on new accessories,
products, and service.

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Unpacking the Projector

After unpacking the projector, make sure you have all the parts shown
below:

EasyMP software

Projector with

802.11g/b/a wireless
adapter

Audio adapter

PDF manual and

registration CD-ROM

Remote control and

2 AAA batteries

CD-ROM

USB cable

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Power cable

VGA computer cable

Carrying case

Save all packaging in case you need to ship the projector. Always use
the original packaging (or the equivalent) when you need to send the
projector to another location. If you are moving the projector by
hand, use the carrying case. See page 13 for ordering information, and
page 146 for transportation instructions.

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 13.

■ To receive a component video signal from a VCR or other video

device, you’ll need an HD15 to component video cable. You can
purchase one from Epson; see below.

Optional Accessories

To enhance your use of the projector, Epson provides the following
optional accessories:

Product Part number

Replacement lamp V13H010L38

Air filter replacement set (2 filters) V13H13408

ATA molded hardshell case
Samsonite

Notebook/projector soft shoulder bag
Soft carrying case

Universal ceiling mount

False ceiling plate
Security bracket/cabling for gyro lock mounts
Adjustable ceiling channel
Suspension adapter

Kensington

50-inch portable screen (4:3 aspect ratio)
60-inch portable pop-up screen (4:3 aspect ratio)
80-inch portable pop-up screen (4:3 aspect ratio)

83.6-inch hanging pull-down screen (4:3 aspect
ratio)

Component video cable
S-Video cable

Distribution amplifier ELPDA01

Image presentation camera (ELPDC05) V12H162020

Ethernet LAN module V12H005M02

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wheeled soft case

®

security lock ELPSL01

ELPKS54
ELPKS35-S
ELPKS43
ELPKS16B

ELPMBUNI
ELPMBFCP

ELPMBSEC
ELPMBACC
ELPMBAPL

ELPSC06
ELPSC07
ELPSC08
ELPSC09

ELPKC19
ELPSV01

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

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Displaying and Adjusting the Image

Whether 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 the projector on and selecting the image source

■ Troubleshooting display problems

■ Adjusting the image

■ Turning off the projector

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note

You can mount the projector
on the ceiling, or place it
behind a translucent screen
for rear projection. See
page 167 for details.

Positioning the Projector

If the projector isn’t already installed in the room you’re using, you’ll
probably want to place it on a table in front of the screen, as shown.
This lets you stand in the front of the room, face the audience, and
remain close enough to the equipment to be able to control it. Try to
leave as much space as possible between the projector and the screen to
get a good-size image.

Use the figure below to help you determine placement. Image size
increases with distance, but can vary depending on how you position
the zoom ring and whether you’ve adjusted the image with other
settings.

TBD

Also keep these considerations in mind:

■ Place the projector on a sturdy, level surface.

■ Make sure there is plenty of space for ventilation around and

under the projector. Do not set the projector on top of anything
that could block the vents under the projector.

■ Make sure the projector is within 10 feet of a grounded electrical

outlet or extension cord.

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3.2 to 3.9 ft6.6 to 7.9 ft33.1 to 39.7 ft Distance from screen

Ideally, you should place the projector directly in front of the center of
the screen, facing it toward the screen squarely. The base of the lens
should be at about the level of the bottom of the screen.

Projector

Screen

If you place the projector below screen level, you’ll have to tilt it up by
extending the front adjustable foot. This causes the image to become
“keystone” shaped, but you can correct the distortion by pressing the
buttons on the projector. See page 23 for detailed information about
correcting the image shape.

For instructions on installing the projector in a permanent location,
such as a theater or conference room, see page 167.

note

After positioning the
projector, you may want to
connect a Kensington
MicroSaver
device to the lock port on the
projector. You can purchase
this from Epson; see
page 13.

®

anti-theft

Projecting the Image

Make sure your projector and other equipment are set up as described
on page 35. Then follow the instructions below to start the projector
and display an image.

Turning On the Projector

Turn on any connected computer or video equipment before starting
the projector so it can automatically detect and display the image
source. If you turn on the projector first, or have multiple pieces of
connected equipment, you may have to select the image source
manually (see page 19).

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note

To shut down the projector,
see page 25. Shutting down
the projector correctly
prevents premature lamp
failure and possible damage
from overheating.

Follow these steps to turn on the projector:

1. Open the A/V Mute slide (lens cover).

2. Plug one end of the power cable into the projector, and the other
end into an electrical outlet.

Power light turns orange.

The

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Power light

3. Press the red PPower button on the remote control or on top of

the projector.

The projector beeps once and the

Power light flashes green as the

projector warms up, then an image begins to appear. When the

Power light stops flashing and remains green, the projector is

ready for use.

4. If you’ve connected a Windows-based computer to the projector,
you may see a New Hardware Wizard screen saying your
computer has found a plug-and-play monitor; if so, click

Cancel.

5. If you are prompted to enter a password, see page 117.

Selecting the Image Source

Selecting the image source lets you switch between images input from
different pieces of connected equipment (such as a computer or DVD
player).

If you don’t see the image you want, press the
on the projector or the

Search button on the remote control until

you see the image you want to project.

You can also use the

Source buttons on the remote control to switch

between devices connected to the ports identified on each button, or
select EasyMP

™

to project wirelessly or from a USB drive.

Source Search button

warning

Never look into the lens
when the lamp is on. This
can damage your eyes, and is
especially dangerous for
children.

note

To focus and adjust the
image, see page 22. If a
projected image fails to
appear, see page 20 for help.

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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 35.

■ Make sure the Power light is green and not flashing and the A/V

Mute slide is open.

■ If you’ve connected more than one computer and/or video source,

you may need to press the
projector’s control panel or
to select the correct source. (Allow a few seconds for the projector
to sync up after pressing the button.)

■ If you’re using a PC notebook, press the function key on your

keyboard that lets you display on an external monitor. It may be
labeled
hold down the

CRT/LCD or have an icon such as . You may have to

Fn key while pressing it. Allow a few seconds for

the projector to sync up after changing the setting.

Source Search button on the

Search button on the remote control

The Projector and Notebook Don’t Display the Same Image

If you’re projecting from a notebook, and you can’t see your image on
the projection screen and on your computer at the same time, follow
these guidelines.

If you’re using a PC notebook:

■ On most systems, there’s a function key that lets you toggle

between the LCD screen and the projector, or display on both at
the same time. It may be labeled

Allow a few seconds for the projector to sync up after changing
the setting.

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CRT/LCD or have an icon such as

. You may have to hold down the

Fn key while pressing it.

■ 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
Properties dialog box, click the

Advanced. The method for adjusting the settings varies by

brand; you may need to click a

Display utility. In the Display

Settings tab, then click

Monitor tab, then make sure the

external Monitor port is set as your primary display and/or
enabled. See your computer’s documentation or online help for
details.

If you’re using 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

Displays.

2. Make sure the

3. Click the

menu, select System Preferences, then select

VGA Display or Color LCD dialog box is selected.

Arrangement (or Arrange) tab.

Make sure
Mirror Displays
is checked

4. Make sure the

Mirror Displays checkbox is selected.

Displaying and Adjusting the Image 21

Adjusting the Image

Once you see your image, you need to make certain adjustments:

■ If the image is too high or too low, you can reposition it. See

below.

■ To focus or zoom your image, see page 23.

■ If the image isn’t square, see page 23.

■ If a computer image displays incorrectly, see page 25.

■ If you need to fine-tune the image and/or sound, see Chapter 6.

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 the 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 foot in position.

3. If necessary, you can fine-tune the height or level the image by
turning the projector’s adjustable rear foot.

Projector rear foot

Raising the projector causes the image to distort or “keystone,” but
you can correct the shape as described on page 23.

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Focusing and Zooming Your Image

Turn the focus ring on the projector to sharpen the image.

Turn the zoom ring on the projector to reduce or enlarge the image.

Focus Zoom

If the image still isn’t large enough, you may need to move the
projector farther away from the screen. You can also use the

E-Zoom

buttons on the remote control to zoom in on a portion of the image.
See page 31 for instructions.

Adjusting the Image Shape

In most cases, you can maintain a square or rectangular image by
placing the projector directly in front of the center of the screen with
the base of the lens level with the bottom of the screen.

Even if the projector is slightly tilted (within a range of 30° up or
down), the projector has an automatic keystone correction function
that detects and corrects vertical keystone distortion.

Corrected imageProjector tilted up Projector tilted down

It takes about one second after projection starts for the image to be
corrected. During this time, a vertical keystone correction gauge
appears on the screen.

If your image is still distorted, you can correct it using the Keystone
buttons on the projector’s control panel or the projector’s Setting
menu.

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Keystone correction

note

The image will be slightly
smaller after adjusting. If
it’s important to maintain
the correct aspect ratio, use
the menu system to perform
keystone correction, then use
the remote’s
to adjust the aspect ratio. See
page 32.

Resize button

Using Keystone Correction

To adjust your image when it is wider on the top or bottom, do the
following:

■ Press one of the two triangular buttons on the projector’s control

panel, as shown below. Continue pressing the button until you
are satisfied with the shape of the image.

■ Or press the Menu button on the remote control or projector,

select the

Setting menu, and press Enter.

From the Setting menu, select
the pointer button on the remote control to adjust the
keystone setting as needed.

If the image becomes uneven, decrease the sharpness setting. (See
page 113.)

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Keystone and press Enter. Use

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 Enter button on

the projector. This automatically resets the projector’s tracking, sync,
resolution, and position settings.

If the

Auto button doesn’t correct the problem, you may need to

adjust the tracking or sync using the projector’s Signal menu. See
page 114 for more information.

Shutting Down the Projector

When you’ve finished using the projector, follow the recommended
procedure to shut it down. This extends the life of the lamp and
protects the projector from possible overheating.

note

You must be projecting an
image for this button to have
any effect. The
works only with computer
images projected through the
VGA port.

Auto button

note

Lamp life results will vary
depending on mode selected,
environmental conditions,
and usage.

1. Turn off any equipment plugged into the projector.

2. To turn off the projector, press the red P

Power button on the

remote control or projector.

You see a confirmation message. (If
you don’t want to turn it off, press
any other button.)

Turn off this product when
not in use to prolong the life
of the projector.

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note

You can set the projector to
automatically turn off the
projector lamp and enter
“sleep mode” when it has
not received any signals for
30 minutes. This conserves
electricity, cools the
projector, and extends the
life of the lamp. If you want
to start projecting again,
press the
If you are done using the
projector, unplug the power
cord. To enable sleep mode,
see page 122.

P Power button.

3. Press the P

Power button again. The lamp turns off. When the

projector beeps twice, you can unplug the power cord.

(If the projector is mounted on the ceiling, you will need to wait
20 seconds for the projector to cool down before you can unplug
the power cord.)

If you want to turn the projector on again, make sure the orange
light is not flashing, then press the P

Power button.

4. If you extended the adjustable front foot, press up on the blue
foot release lever to retract it.

5. Close the A/V Mute slide.

Using the Direct Power On Function

The Direct Power On function enables faster setup. The projector will
start up automatically when you plug it in; you won’t have to press the

P

Power button.

Follow these steps to enable Direct Power On:

1. Press the

Extended menu.

2. Choose

3. Choose

note

If a power outage occurs
when Direct Power On is
enabled and the projector is
plugged in, the projector will
start when the power is
restored.

4. Highlight

5. Press

The setting will take effect the next time you plug in the projector.

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Menu button on the remote control and select the

Operation and press Enter.

Direct Power On and press Enter.

On and press Enter.

Esc or Menu to exit.

Using the Remote Control

p

The 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 away.

1

note

For information and
resources to help you give
the most professional

resentation, be sure to visit

presentersonline.com.

You can use the remote control to adjust the picture and sound
(page 29) or as a pointer to highlight your presentation (page 34). You
can also use it to adjust the color mode for various environments
(page 32) or as a wireless mouse when projecting from a computer
(page 33).

This chapter covers:

■ Using the remote control

■ Controlling the picture and sound

■ Operating your computer with the remote control

■ Highlighting your presentation

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note

If a button is pressed longer
than 30 seconds, the remote
control stops operating to
conserve power. When you
release the button, normal
operation resumes.

Using the Remote Control

Follow these tips for using the remote control:

■ Point the remote control at the front of the projector or at the

screen.

■ Stand within 20 feet of the projector.

■ Avoid using the remote under bright fluorescent lamps or in

direct sunlight, or the projector may not respond properly.

Replacing the Batteries

caution

When replacing batteries,
take the following
precautions:

■ Replace the batteries as

soon as they run out. If the
batteries leak, wipe away
battery fluid with a soft
cloth. If fluid gets on your
hands, wash immediately.

■ Do not expose batteries to

heat or flame.

■ Dispose of used batteries

according to local
regulations.

■ Remove the batteries if

you won’t be using the
projector for a long period of
time.

Replace the batteries 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

+ and – ends as

shown.

4. Position the cover as shown, then
press down until it snaps into
place.

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Controlling the Picture and Sound

You can use the remote control to preview and select your picture
sources, temporarily turn off the picture and sound, freeze the action,
zoom in on the picture, and adjust the volume.

Switching Between Picture Sources

If your projector is connected to more than one computer and/or
video source, you can switch between the different sources:

■ The easiest way to select your source is to press the Search button

on the remote control (or the
projector) repeatedly until you see the image you want on the
screen.

Source Search button on the

■ On the remote control, there are four Source buttons. Use them

to switch between equipment connected to the port identified on
each button, or to use EasyMP to project wirelessly or from a
USB drive.

After you select a source, the screen goes dark for a moment before the
image appears.

Using the Remote Control 29

Turning Off the Picture and Sound

You can use the A/V Mute button on the remote control to turn off
the image and sound. This feature is useful if you want to temporarily
redirect your audience’s attention.

■ To turn off the picture and sound, press the A/V Mute button.

The screen turns black.

■ To turn the image and sound back on, press the button again.

note

This function pauses the
image, but not the sound.
Also, because the source
continues to transmit
signals, you won’t resume
the action from the point
you stopped it.

You can have the screen turn blue when you press the

A/V Mute

button. You can also have an image, such as a company logo, display
on the screen (see page 119).

Stopping Action

You can use the remote control to stop the action in your video or
computer image.

■ To stop the action and keep the current image on the screen, press

the

Freeze button. The sound continues.

■ To restart it, press the Freeze button again.

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