Epson 1815p User Manual
PowerLite® 1815p
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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Contents
Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Using Your Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Getting More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Registration and Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Unpacking the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Additional Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Displaying and Adjusting the Image . . . . . . . . 15
Positioning the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Turning On and Off the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Using the Direct Power On Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Shutting Down the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Displaying an Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Troubleshooting Display Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
You Can’t Project an Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
The Projector and Notebook Don’t Display the
Same Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Adjusting the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Adjusting the Height of the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Focusing and Zooming the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Adjusting the Image Shape. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Selecting the Color Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Resizing Video Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
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Presenting with the Remote Control . . . . . . . . 29
Using the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Controlling the Picture and Sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Switching Between Picture Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Turning Off the Picture and Sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Stopping Action. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Zooming Part of Your Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Controlling the Volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Highlighting Your Presentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Using the Pointer Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Customizing the Pointer Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Operating Your Computer with the Remote Control. . . . . . 34
Operating Two or More Projectors with the
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Setting the Projector ID. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Setting the Remote Control ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Connecting to Computers, Cameras, and
Other Equipment
Connecting to a Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Connecting to the Computer Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Connecting to the USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Connecting the Cable for Remote Mouse Control . . . . 40
Connecting to Video Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Connecting a Composite Video Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Connecting an S-Video Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Connecting a Component Video Source . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Connecting an RGB Video Source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Connecting an External Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Playing Sound Through the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Connecting External Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Connecting to a Digital Camera or Other Device. . . . . . . . . 50
Removing the USB Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Inserting a CompactFlash Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Inserting the Wireless 802.11g/b/a Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Connecting a Network Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
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Presenting Through a Wireless Network . . . . 55
Starting EasyMP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Configuring Basic Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Configuring the Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Using Ad Hoc Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Using Access Point Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Using Wireless Security Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Enabling WEP Encryption. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Enabling WPA Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Enabling EAP, LEAP, or PEAP Authentication . . . . . . . 79
Enabling EAP-TLS Certificate Validation . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Projecting Over a Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Solving Connection Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Using the Control Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Connecting in Advanced Connection Mode . . . . . . . . . 86
Enabling Network Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Multi-screen Projection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Projecting Video Clips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Using Special Presentation Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Using Presentation Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Using Presenter View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
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Presenting from a USB Drive, Camera, or
CompactFlash Card
Presenting Files From a USB Drive or
CompactFlash Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Presenting Image Files From a Digital Camera . . . . . . . . . . 101
Creating a Slideshow on the Fly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Displaying the Slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Controlling Your Slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Changing Timing and Other Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Creating a Scenario. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Converting a PowerPoint File to a Scenario . . . . . . . . . 106
Creating a Scenario from Scratch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Transferring Your Scenario to a USB Drive or
CompactFlash Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
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Presenting Scenarios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Controlling Your Scenario . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Supported File Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Fine-Tuning the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Using the Menu System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Restoring the Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Adjusting the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Six-Axis Color Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Adjusting Signal Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Customizing Projector Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Using the Projector Security Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Enabling Password Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Creating Your Own Startup Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
Disabling the Projector’s Buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
Customizing Power and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Multi-screen Color Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Managing Projectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
Connecting to a Wired Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
Using Projector E-mail Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Using EMP Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Opening and Closing EMP Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
Registering a Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
Monitoring Your Projectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
Controlling Your Projectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
Configuring the Monitoring Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Using E-mail Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
Understanding the Notification Messages . . . . . . . . . . 148
Using a Browser to Monitor the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Transferring Files by FTP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
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Maintaining the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
Cleaning the Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Cleaning the Projector Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Cleaning the Air Filter and Vent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Replacing the Lamp and Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Resetting the Lamp Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Checking Lamp Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
Replacing the Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Transporting the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Using On-Screen Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Checking Projector Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
What To Do When the Lights Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Solving Projector Operation Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Solving Problems with the Image or Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
Solving Network Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
Solving EasyMP Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
Solving Problems with the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Where To Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Speak to a Support Representative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
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Software Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Windows System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
Mac System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
Installing the Software on a Windows System. . . . . . . . . . . 182
Installing the Software on a Mac. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
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Projector Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187
Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
Important Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
FCC Compliance Statement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
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Welcome
The PowerLite
®
1815p is an easy-to-use projector that weighs less
than 7 pounds. 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 storage device, or over an 802.11g,
802.11b, or 802.11a wireless network.
Easy setup, control, and security:
■ 5-second startup time and Instant Off
®
feature for fast setup and
shut down
■ Automatic digital keystone correction
■ 1.6x optical zoom lens for flexible placement and positioning
■ Security features include password, user’s logo, and the ability to
lock the projector buttons
■ A/V mute slide (lens cover) to block the lens and save lamp life
when you want to temporarily stop projecting
Additional enhancements:
■ Connect three computers, one via USB 2.0 cable and another two
via VGA cable for multi-source presentations
■ Wirelessly send MPEG2 full screen video with audio from a PC
■ Project up to four different images from one computer
■ Color match images from up to four projectors for a uniform,
wide-screen view
■ Project only the PowerPoint
®
slide images while viewing handout
notes and controls on the computer screen
■ Perform six-axis color adjustment for fine art and photography
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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 164
for details.
■ epson.com/support
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 (800) 637-7661 and enter the PIN on
the PrivateLine card. Or take advantage of Epson’s automated
support services 24 hours a day. See page 178 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-year and 90-day lamp
warranty as well as an international warranty that let you project with
confidence anywhere in the world. For details, see the warranty
brochures 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 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 these parts:
Projector
Wireless module and
security screw
Power cable
PDF manual and
registration CD-ROM
Remote control and
2 AAA batteries
VGA computer cable
EasyMP™ software
CD-ROM
USB 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 161 for transportation instructions.
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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.
■ 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 these items from Epson. See “Optional Accessories”
on page 13.
Optional Accessories
To enhance your use of the projector, Epson provides the following
optional accessories:
Product Part number
Replacement lamp V13H010L40
Air filter replacement set (2 filters) V13H134A08
Universal ceiling mount
False ceiling plate
Security bracket/cabling for gyro lock mounts
Adjustable ceiling channel
Suspension adapter
Kensington® security lock ELPSL01
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)
DUET Portable Projector Screen (4:3/16:9 combination)
HD-15 to component video cable
S-video cable
Distribution amplifier ELPDA01
Image presentation camera (ELPDC05) V12H162020
ELPMBUNI
ELPMBFCP
ELPMBSEC
ELPMBACC
ELPMBAPL
ELPSC06
ELPSC07
ELPSC08
ELPSC09
ELPSC80
ELPKC19
ELPSV01
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).
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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 on and off the projector
■ Displaying an image
■ Troubleshooting display problems
■ Adjusting the image
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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 185 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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2.7 to 4.6 ft5.7 to 9.4 ft29.7 to 48.2 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 (see page 24).
For instructions on installing the projector in a permanent location,
such as a theater or conference room, see page 185.
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
Turning On and Off 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 20).
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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 132.
P Power button.
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.
The
Power light turns orange.
Power light
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3. Press the 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 are prompted to enter a password, see page 129.
Using the Direct Power On Function
The Direct Power On function enables faster setup. The projector
starts up automatically when you plug it in or turn it on with a wall
switch. You don’t have to press the P
Follow these steps to enable Direct Power On:
1. Press the
select the
2. Choose
3. Choose
4. Highlight
Menu button on the remote control or projector and
Extended menu.
Operation and press Enter.
Direct Power On and press Enter.
On and press Enter.
Power button.
warning
Never look into the lens
when the lamp is on. This
can damage your eyes, and is
especially dangerous for
children.
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.
5. Press
Menu to exit. The setting will take effect the next time you
plug in the projector.
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note
Lamp life results will vary
depending on mode selected,
environmental conditions,
and usage.
Shutting Down the Projector
This projector incorporates Instant Off technology. To turn it off, you
can press its P
off a power switch that supplies power to the projector. You don’t
have to wait for the projector to cool off first.
1. To turn off the projector, press the P
remote control or projector.
Power button as described below, unplug it, or turn
Power button on the
Turn off this product when
not in use to prolong the life
of the projector.
You see a confirmation message.
(If you don’t want to turn it off,
press any other button.)
2. Press the P
Power button again. The
projection lamp turns off and you can unplug the power cord.
If you want to turn the projector on again, make sure the orange
Power light is not flashing, then press the PPower button.
Displaying an Image
You may need to select the image source if you have multiple video
sources connected to the projector (such as a computer or DVD
player). Selecting the image source lets you switch between images
input from different pieces of connected equipment.
If you don’t see the image you want, press the
remote control or the
Source Search button on the projector until
you see the image you want to project.
Search button on the
You can also use the
between devices connected to the ports identified on each button, or
select EasyMP to project wirelessly or from a USB drive.
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Source buttons on the remote control to switch
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 37.
■ Make sure the Power light is green and not flashing and the A/V
mute slide (lens cover) 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
. You may have to hold down the
Allow a few seconds for the projector to sync up after changing
the setting.
CRT/LCD or have an icon such as
Fn key while pressing it.
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■ 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
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Mirror Displays checkbox is selected.
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.
■ To quickly adjust the color, brightness, or contrast, see page 27.
■ To change the image aspect ratio, see page 28.
■ If you need to fine-tune the image and/or sound, see Chapter 6.
Adjusting the Height of the 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 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 any of the projector’s adjustable feet.
Raising the projector causes the image to distort or “keystone,” but
you can correct the shape as described on page 24.
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Focusing and Zooming the 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 32 for instructions.
Adjusting the Image Shape
You can maintain a square or rectangular image by placing the
projector directly in front of the screen and keeping it level. This also
produces the best picture quality. If the projector is tilted up or placed
at an angle, you’ll need to correct the image shape by using one of the
functions described below.
Automatic Image Adjustment
Use the projector’s Quick Setup feature to set up quickly for a
presentation. This function automatically corrects the shape and
position of the image to fit on a screen with a 4:3 aspect ratio. It can
correct image distortion when the projector is placed up to a 45° angle
to the screen (vertically) and 20° (horizontally).
1. Press the
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Quick Setup button on the projector’s control panel.
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.
3. Press the
Quick Setup button again. Two white boxes flash
momentarily onto the screen, and the adjustment is complete.
Your projected image now fits on the screen (some slight overlap
is normal).
The Quick Setup adjustment is retained when the projector is turned
off. If the projector is installed in a fixed location, you won’t need to
repeat the adjustment each time you turn it on. To fine-tune the
Quick Setup adjustment, use Quick Corner
®
(below).
Using Quick Corner
Use Quick Corner to adjust the shape and size of the image when it’s
uneven on all sides, or to finely adjust the image after performing
Quick Setup. If you just used Quick Setup, you can use the projector’s
arrow buttons to make the Quick Corner adjustment. If not, you’ll
have to select
1. Press the
projector’s control panel.
2. Select the
3. From the Settings menu, select
Quick Corner as follows:
Menu button on the remote control or on the
Settings menu and press Enter.
Keystone and press Enter.
note
If Quick Setup did not
detect the edges of your
screen (for example, if you’re
projecting on a wall), then
the arrow buttons will be in
Keystone correction mode
after performing Quick
Setup (see page 26).
4. Select
Quick Corner and press Enter.
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You see this screen:
5. Use the pointer button on the remote control (or the arrow
buttons on the projector) to select the corner you want to adjust,
and press
Enter.
6. Use the pointer button on the remote control (or the arrow
buttons on the projector) to adjust the shape.
7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 as needed to adjust any remaining corners.
8. When done, press
Menu to exit the menu system.
Using Keystone Correction
The projector automatically corrects vertical keystone distortion when
it is tilted within a range of 30° up or down.
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 keystone correction isn’t automatically
carried out, you may need to turn on the
the projector’s menu system (see page 126).
Auto V-Keystone setting in
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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
or
V-Keystone:
1. Press the
Menu button on the remote control (or on the
H-Keystone
projector’s control panel).
note
The projector’s arrow
buttons may already be in
Keystone correction mode if
you haven’t used Quick
Setup or Quick Corner.
2. Select the
3. From the Settings menu, select
4. Select
5. Select
Settings menu and press Enter.
Keystone and press Enter.
H/V-Keystone and press Enter.
H-Keystone (for horizontal adjustment) or V-Keystone
(for vertical adjustment) and use the l and r arrow buttons to
adjust the shape of the image.
Vertical
keystone
adjustment
Horizontal
keystone
adjustment
If the image becomes smaller, use the zoom ring to enlarge the image
so it fits the screen. If the image contains faint lines or a gridlike
pattern, decrease the sharpness setting (see page 123).
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.
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Press the
Color Mode button on the remote control, and then select
from one of these options:
■ Presentation: For making color presentations in a bright room.
■ Text: For making black-and-white presentations in a bright
room.
■ Theatre: For watching movies in a darkened room; gives images a
natural tone.
■ Photo: For vivid, high-contrast still images in a bright room.
■ Sports: For vivid TV images projected in a bright room (video,
S-video, or composite video only).
■ Game: Increases brightness when playing video games or
watching TV in a bright room. Emphasizes dark gradations.
■ sRGB: Matches the color palette of standard sRGB computer
displays.
■ Blackboard: Projects accurate colors on a green chalkboard
(adjusts the white point).
■ Customized: For manual color adjustment (see page 123).
Resizing Video Images
You can use the Resize button on the remote control to adjust how
an image fits into the display area.
Press
Resize to switch the aspect ratio between 4:3 and 16:9. This lets
you play certain digital video images or movies recorded on certain
DVDs in 16:9 widescreen format. You can also select
16:9 (Down) to reposition videos to accommodate subtitles or
supertitles.
For computer images, select
and make the best use of the display area.
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16:9 (Up) or
Normal to automatically resize the image
Presenting with the Remote Control
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.
You can use the remote control to adjust the picture and sound
(page 30) or as a pointer to highlight your presentation (page 33). You
can also use it as a wireless mouse when projecting from a computer
(page 34), or to control two or more projectors at the same time
(page 35).
This chapter covers:
2
■ Using the remote control
■ Controlling the picture and sound
■ Highlighting your presentation
■ Operating your computer with the remote control
■ Operating two or more projectors with the remote control
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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
Make sure batteries are installed as described on page 160. 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.
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.
■ On the remote control, there are several Source buttons.
Use them to switch between equipment connected to the port
identified on each button, or to use EasyMP (PowerLite 1815p
only).
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Source Search button on the
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