Epson 450Wi User Manual

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BrightLink 450Wi

Interactive 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.

Trademarks

Epson and Instant Off are registered trademarks, and Epson Exceed Your Vision is a registered logomark of Seiko
Epson Corporation.

E-TORL is a registered trademark, BrightLink and SizeWise are trademarks, and PrivateLine and Extra Care are
service marks of Epson America, Inc.

Pixelworks, DNX, and the DNX logo are trademarks of Pixelworks, Inc.

General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of
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This information is subject to change without notice.

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Contents

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

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

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

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

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

Unpacking the Mounting Hardware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Projector Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Connection Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Projector Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Interactive Pens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Projector Dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Additional Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Optional Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Connecting to Computers, USB Devices, and
Other Equipment

Connecting to a Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Connecting to the VGA Computer Port . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Connecting to the USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Connecting the USB Cable for the Interactive Pens

or Remote Mouse Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Connecting an External Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Connecting to Video Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Connecting a Composite Video Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Connecting an S-Video Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Connecting a Component Video Source . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Connecting an RGB Video Source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

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Playing Sound Through the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Playing Computer Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Playing Sound from Video Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Connecting a Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Connecting External Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Connecting a Document Camera or Other USB Device . . . 37

Displaying and Adjusting the Image . . . . . . . . 39

Turning the Projector On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Using the Direct Power On Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Shutting Down the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Selecting an Image Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Adjusting the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Focusing the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Selecting the Color Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Resizing Video Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Using the Interactive Pens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Using the Easy Interactive Pen Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Calibrating the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Using the Pens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Using the Easy Interactive Tools for Windows . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Presenting With the Remote Control. . . . . . . . 59

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Using the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Controlling the Picture and Sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Turning Off the Picture and Sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Stopping Action. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Zooming In on Your Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Controlling the Volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Displaying Patterns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Assigning a Pattern to the User Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Creating Your Own Pattern. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Operating Your Computer With the Remote Control . . . . . 64

Highlighting Your Presentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Using the Pointer Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Customizing the Pointer Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

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Presenting a Slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Starting a Slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Selecting Slideshow Display Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Using the Projector Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Using the Menu System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Restoring the Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Adjusting the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Adjusting Signal Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Customizing Projector Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Customizing Power and Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Using the Projector Security Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Enabling Password Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Creating Your Own Startup Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Disabling the Projector’s Buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Using Security Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Using the Projector on a Network. . . . . . . . . . . 85

Connecting to a Wired Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Installing the Optional Wireless LAN Module . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Using Quick Wireless Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Configuring Basic Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Configuring a Wireless Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Configuring the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Selecting Wireless Network Settings in Windows. . . . . . 96

Selecting Wireless Network Settings in Mac OS. . . . . . . 96

Using Wireless Security Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Enabling WEP Encryption. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Enabling WPA Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Enabling Data Encryption from EasyMP

Network Projection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Using the EasyMP Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Using Projector E-mail Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Using SNMP to Monitor the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Using a Browser to Control the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Using Web Remote Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

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Maintaining the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Cleaning the Projection Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Cleaning the Projector Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Cleaning the Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Replacing the Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Replacing the Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Resetting the Lamp Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Checking Lamp Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

Replacing the Pen Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Replacing the Remote Control Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Transporting the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

Using On-Screen Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Checking Projector Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

What To Do When the Lights Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Solving Projector Operation Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Solving Problems With the Image or Sound. . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Solving Problems With the Interactive Pens . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

Solving Password Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Solving Network Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Solving Problems With the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . 139

Where To Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

Internet Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

Speak to a Support Representative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140

Software Technical Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

Purchase Supplies and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143

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Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

FCC Compliance Statement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

Software Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181

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Welcome

The BrightLink

™

450Wi is an easy-to-use, ultra short-throw
projector that turns any wall into an interactive whiteboard. The
projector can be wall-mounted above a whiteboard or other surface
and project an image up to 96 inches (diagonal) in native WXGA
format. You can use the interactive pens to operate your computer or
write and draw on a virtual whiteboard.

The projector offers up to 2500 lumens of white and color light
output (brightness). You can connect it to a wide range of computers,
interactive whiteboards, and video sources. You can also project from
a document camera, USB storage device, or over your network. With
the optional wireless LAN module, you can project over a wireless
network.

The BrightLink 450Wi includes these additional features:

■ Wall bracket (setting plate) and built-in slide plate for easy and

inexpensive wall mounting

■ Battery-operated pens and software that turns any wall into an

interactive whiteboard

■ 8.5-second startup time and Instant Off

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feature for fast setup

and shut down

■ Closed captioning

■ 10 watt speaker and microphone input

■ USB display for easy setup of Windows

computers

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and Macintosh®

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Using Your Documentation

This manual 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 quick steps for setting up your projector? Here’s where you can
look for help:

■ Installation Guide

Provides detailed instructions on installing the projector using the
wall mounting hardware included in the box.

■ Quick Guide

Provides all the information you need to install the software, use
the interactive pens, and solve basic problems.

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■ EasyMP Network Projection Operation Guide

Provides detailed instructions on using your projector in a
network environment (PDF installed along with this manual from
the projector CD).

■ EasyMP Monitor Operation Guide

Provides instructions on using the EasyMP Monitor software to
manage projectors on a network (PDF installed along with this
manual from the projector CD).

■ Built-in help system

Provides assistance for common problems. Available from the

?Help button on the projector or the remote control. See

page 122 for details.

■ epson.com/support

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

■ PrivateLine

®

support

If you still need help after checking this User’s Guide and the
sources listed in this section, 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 140 for more
information.

Registration and Warranty

Your projector comes with a basic warranty that lets you project with
confidence. For details, see the warranty in the Quick Guide.

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In addition, Epson offers free Extra Care
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. See the brochure
included with your projector for details.

You can register using the included CD, or you can register online at
epson.com/webreg

. Registering also lets you receive special updates on

new accessories, products, and service.

Road Service. In the

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Unpacking the Projector

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

BrightLink
450Wi CD

Projector

VGA computer cable

Power cord

Remote control

USB cable

Security sticker

*Extra pen and battery set are included in the U.S. and Canada only.

Interactive pens*

Epson Projector
Software for Meeting
and Monitoring CD

Epson Projector
Software for Easy
Interactive Function CD

2 AA batteries
(for remote control)

4 AAA batteries
(for interactive pens)*

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Unpacking the Mounting Hardware

After unpacking the setting plate and mounting hardware, make sure
you have all these parts:

End cap

Wall plate

Installation template

Wall mount (setting plate)

Hex wrenches

Bolts

Wall plate cover

See the Installation Guide for instructions on mounting the projector
on a wall. 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. See page 120 for
transportation instructions.

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Projector Parts

Speaker

Remote
receiver

Kensington
security slot

Control panel

Cable
cover

Lamp
cover

Air exhaust
vent

Lamp cover
screw

Air filter cover

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Security
cable
attachment

Filter cover
switch

Air
filter

Remote

control

receiver

Interactive pen receiver

Focus
lever

Wireless LAN
module slot

Projection
window

Base

Connection Panel

Wall mounting
slide plate

Security
cable
attachment

AC power inlet

Video port

S-Video
port

RS-232C
port

Monitor
out port

Audio out port

Audio in
ports

USB
(TypeA)
port

USB
(TypeB) port

Microphone
jack

Computer2 input
and audio jack

Computer1
input and
audio jack

LAN
port

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Projector Control Panel

Source Search button
(searches for connected
video sources)

Power
light

Power
button

Menu button
(displays
projector menus)

Keystone button
(corrects screen shape)

Esc button
(exits menu
items)

Help
button

Lamp and
Temperature
warning lights

Interactive Pens

Battery
indicator

Wide button
(increases
image size

Button

Keystone button
(corrects screen
shape)

Tele button
(decreases
image size)

Enter button
(selects
menu items)

Battery
compartment
cover

Attachment
for strap or
cord (not
included)

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Remote Control

Source Search and
Source buttons
(select image source)

Power button

A/V Mute button (turns
off image and audio)

Auto button (adjusts
image size and position)

Aspect button
(changes screen size)

Page Up/Down buttons
(control PowerPoint
slides; USB cable required)

E-Zoom +/– buttons
(zoom into image)

Menu button
(accesses
projector menus)

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Freeze button
(stops image)

User button (lets you
assign function)

Color Mode button
(changes display
mode)

Num button (activates
number buttons)

Pointer button
(activates pointer tool)

Esc button
(exits menus)

Menu navigation
(arrow) buttons
and Enter button

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With slide plate

Projector Dimensions

Use the dimensions below to guide you in placing or installing the
projector.

0.33 in. (8.3 mm)

0.22 in. (5.5 mm)

6.7 in.
(170 mm)

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11.5 in. (292 mm)

19.0 in. (483 mm)

14.5 in.
(369 mm)

7.0 in.
(177 mm)

Without slide plate

4.2 in.
(107 mm)

0.91 in. (23 mm)

6.1 in.
(155 mm)

14.5 in.
(369 mm)

Mounting
screw holes

6.7 in.
(170 mm)

3.6 in.
(92 mm)

6.2 in. (157 mm)

6.3 in. (160 mm)

19.0 in. (483 mm)

14.5 in.
(369 mm)

6.5 in. (166 mm)

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Additional Components

Depending on how you plan to use the projector, you may need
additional components:

■ To receive a component video signal from a DVD player or other

video device, you’ll need a component-to-VGA video cable. One
may be included with your video equipment, or you can purchase
the ELPKC19 cable from Epson. See “Optional Accessories”
below.

■ To receive an S-Video signal, you’ll need an S-Video cable. One

may be included with your video equipment, or you can purchase
one from Epson. See “Optional Accessories” below.

■ To receive an audio signal, you’ll need an RCA-type audio cable

with two male plugs, or a stereo mini-jack audio adapter cable
(with red and white jacks on one end).

Optional Accessories

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

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Product Part number

Additional interactive pen V12H387001

Replacement lamp V13H010L57

Replacement air filter set V13H134A27

Wireless LAN module* V12H306P11

Quick Wireless Connection USB key V12H005M05

Kensington security lock ELPSL01

DC-06 document camera (ELPDC06)
DC-10s document camera

Component-to-VGA video cable
S-Video cable

* Requires USB cable for interactive use.

V12H321001
ELPDC10S

ELPKC19
ELPSV01

You can purchase 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
www.epson.ca

(Canadian sales).

(U.S. sales) or

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Connecting to Computers, USB Devices, and Other Equipment

This chapter tells you how to connect the projector to a notebook or

desktop computer 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
document camera.

Follow the instructions in this chapter on:

■ Connecting to a computer

■ Connecting an external monitor

1

■ Connecting to video equipment

■ Playing sound through the projector

■ Connecting to a document camera or other USB device

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Connecting to a Computer

You can connect the projector to any computer that has a standard
video output (monitor) port. This connection is recommended for use
with the interactive pens. See the next section for instructions.

note

If you have an iBook with
an RCA video-out port,
follow the instructions for
connecting to a video device
on page 29.

You can also connect the projector to a computer using the projector’s

TypeB (square) USB port, including desktop models,

®

PC notebook computers, Macintosh PowerBook

and iBook®

computers, and other devices.

To play sound through the projector, connect an audio cable (see
page 33).

You may be able to use your remote control as a wireless mouse when
projecting from a computer (see page 64).

Connecting to the VGA Computer Port

You can connect to the projector using the VGA computer cable that
came with it (the monitor port on your computer must be a D-sub
15-pin port).This is the best type of connection for use with the
interactive pens.

1. Connect one end of the VGA computer cable to the projector’s

Computer1 or Computer2 port and the other end to your

computer’s monitor port.

Computer1 port

caution

Don’t try to force a
connector to fit a port with a
different shape or number of
pins. You may damage the
port or connector, or the
device you are trying to
connect.

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Computer2 port

2. You may need to change the Input Signal setting in the
projector’s Signal menu to

RGB or Auto (see page 74).

3. You can connect an optional stereo mini-jack audio cable to play
sound through the projector (see page 33) or connect a
microphone (see page 35).

4. You may also be able to use the remote control as a wireless mouse
(see page 64).

When you’ve finished making connections, see page 40 for
instructions on turning on the projector and page 43 for instructions
on displaying and adjusting the image. For instructions on using the
interactive pens, see page 47.

Connecting to the USB Port

You can connect a Windows or Macintosh computer to the
projector’s
computer’s display. This feature supports the following operating
systems: 32-bit versions of Windows 7, Windows Vista
XP, Windows 2000 (SP4), or Mac OS

A USB 2.0 connection (recommended) provides better picture quality
and response than USB 1.1.

TypeB (square) USB port and project your

®

, Windows

®

10.5.1 or later.

The first time you connect a computer to the projector’s USB port,
software from the projector is installed on your computer.

1. Follow the instructions beginning on page 40 to turn on the
projector.

2. Make sure the
to

USB Display (see page 77).

USB Type B setting on the Extended menu is set

3. Turn on your computer.

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4. Connect the square end of the USB cable to the projector’s

TypeB (square) USB port.

5. Connect the flat end of the cable to any available USB port on
your notebook or desktop computer.

Messages appear on your computer screen as the projector is
recognized and the software is installed automatically.

6. In Windows, if the AutoPlay window appears, click

EMP UDs.exe.

On Mac OS, double-click the

note

If the software does not
install automatically, you
can install it manually. See
page 125 for instructions.

install the software.

7. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the Epson USB
Display software. If you see a “Digital Signature Warning,” select

Continue or Continue Anyway. (You see these instructions only

the first time you connect.)

After the software is installed, you see your computer’s current
desktop displayed by the projector. You can switch the projector
to other image sources using the
remote control or the projector.

26 Connecting to Computers, USB Devices, and Other Equipment

USB Display Installer icon to

Source Search button on the

8. You can connect an optional audio cable if you want to play
sound through the projector (see page 33).

When you’ve finished making connections, see page 43 for
instructions on displaying and adjusting the image.

9. When you’re done projecting, do one of the following:

Windows: simply disconnect the USB cable.

Mac OS: click the

USB Display icon on the Dock and drag it to

the trash, then remove the USB cable.

Connecting the USB Cable for the Interactive Pens or Remote Mouse Control

In order to use the interactive pens, you must connect the USB cable
to the projector and your computer.

Connecting the USB cable also lets you use the projector’s remote
control as a wireless mouse. You can control your computer and click
through slideshow-style presentations, such as PowerPoint,

19.7 feet (6 meters) away (see page 64 for more information).

1. Connect the square end of the USB cable to the projector’s

TypeB (square) USB port.

from up to

Connecting to Computers, USB Devices, and Other Equipment 27

2. Connect the flat end of the cable to any available USB port on
your notebook or desktop computer. A USB 2.0 port is
recommended for the best performance.

note

Some LCD monitors may
not be able to display the
image correctly. If you have
trouble displaying the
image, connect a multiscan
monitor. If you’re projecting
computer images, make sure
the computer’s refresh rate is
set to 65 Hz or greater.

The projector must be
turned on for the Monitor
Out port to send a signal to
the monitor (though it may
be in standby mode). Make
sure Standby Mode is set to

Communication On in

the Extended menu. See
page 77.

3. Set the

Wireless Mouse (see page 78).

4. Press the

USB Type B setting in the projector’s Extended menu to

Computer button on the remote control to select your

computer as the source. (The wireless mouse function doesn’t
work when other sources are selected.)

5. If necessary, configure your computer to work with a USB mouse.
See your computer documentation for details.

Connecting an External Monitor

If you want to view your computer presentation close-up (on a
monitor) 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
Only computer images will appear on the external monitor, not video
images.

First make sure your computer’s VGA cable is connected to the
projector’s
monitor to the projector’s

A/V Mute button or switched to a different picture source.

Computer1 port (see page 27). Then connect your

Monitor Out port, as shown:

28 Connecting to Computers, USB Devices, and Other Equipment

Connecting to Video Equipment

p

f

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:

■ If your video player has a yellow RCA video output connector, see

“Connecting a Composite Video Source” on page 29.

■ If your video player has an S-Video connector, see “Connecting

an S-Video Source” on page 30.

■ If your video player has a component video port (three connectors

labeled either Y/Cb/Cr or Y/Pb/Pr), see “Connecting a
Component Video Source” on page 31.

■ If your video player has an RGB video port, see “Connecting an

RGB Video Source” on page 32.

After connecting video cables, you may also want to connect an
optional audio cable to play sound through the projector; see page 33.

Connecting a Composite Video Source

1. If your video cable has an RCA connector, connect it to the
yellow video output connector on your player and the yellow

Video port on the projector.

Video port

2. If you want to play sound through the projector, see page 33 for
instructions on connecting an audio cable.

Connecting to Computers, USB Devices, and Other Equipment 29

note

If the video cable was not

rovided with your video

device, you can purchase one

rom an electronics dealer.

3. When you’ve finished making connections, see page 40 for

p

f

instructions on turning on the projector and page 43 for
instructions on displaying and adjusting the image.

Once the projector is turned on, select the image source by
pressing the

Source Search button on the projector or remote

control.

note

If the S-Video cable was not

rovided with your video

device, you can purchase one

rom Epson; see page 20.

Connecting an S-Video Source

1. Connect the S-Video cable to the S-Video connector on your
player and the

S-Video port

2. If you want to play sound through the projector, see page 33 for
instructions on connecting an audio cable.

3. When you’ve finished making connections, see page 40 for
instructions on turning on the projector and page 43 for
instructions on displaying and adjusting the image.

S-Video port on the projector.

Once the projector is turned on, select the image source by
pressing the

Source Search button on the projector or remote

control.

30 Connecting to Computers, USB Devices, and Other Equipment

Connecting a Component Video Source

If your video equipment has component video connectors (three
connectors labeled either Y/Cb/Cr or Y/Pb/Pr), you will need a
component-to-VGA video cable or a component video cable and
adapter. You can order the component-to-VGA cable (ELPKC19)
from Epson (see page 20) or an electronics dealer.

1. Connect the component end of the cable (3 male RCA) to the
color-coded Y/Cb/Cr (or Y/Pb/Pr) connectors on your player.

2. Connect the other end of the cable (HD15 male) to the blue

Computer1 or Computer2 port on the projector.

Connect component­to-VGA cable

Component-to­VGA cable
(ELPKC19)

Connect component­to-VGA cable

3. You may need to change the
projector’s Signal menu to

Input Signal setting in the

Auto (see page 74).

4. If you want to play sound through the projector, see page 33 for
instructions on connecting an audio cable.

5. When you’ve finished making connections, see page 40 for
instructions on turning on the projector and page 43 for
instructions on displaying and adjusting the image.

Once the projector is turned on, select the image source by
pressing the

Source Search button on the projector or remote

control.

Connecting to Computers, USB Devices, and Other Equipment 31

Connecting an RGB Video Source

You can connect to an RGB video source using the VGA computer
cable provided with the projector.

1. Connect the cable to the RGB video port on your player and the

Computer1 or Computer2 port on the projector.

Connect to RGB
video source

Connect to RGB
video source

2. You may need to change the
projector’s Signal menu to

Input Signal setting in the

RGB (see page 74).

3. If you want to play sound through the projector, see page 33 for
instructions on connecting audio cables.

4. When you’ve finished making connections, see page 40 for
instructions on turning on the projector and page 43 for
instructions on displaying and adjusting the image.

Once the projector is turned on, select the image source by
pressing the

Source Search button on the projector or remote

control.

32 Connecting to Computers, USB Devices, and Other Equipment

Playing Sound Through the Projector

Audio jack

You can play sound through the projector’s speaker system or attach
an external speaker system. You can also connect a microphone and
output sound through the projector.

You can use the or
adjust the volume.

Volume buttons on the remote control to

Playing Computer Audio

For laptop and most desktop computers, use a 3.5 mm stereo
mini-jack cable, which you can purchase from a computer or
electronics store.

1. Connect one end of the cable to the
the projector.

Audio1 or Audio2 jack on

s

2. Connect the other end to your laptop’s headphone jack or

audio-out jack, or your computer’s speaker or audio-out

port.

Connecting to Computers, USB Devices, and Other Equipment 33

note

If you are using a
component-to-VGA cable,
you will need to connect an
audio adapter to use the
Audio1 or Audio2 jack.

Playing Sound from Video Equipment

For video equipment, use an RCA-style audio cable, which you can
purchase from an electronics store.

1. Connect the red and white plugs on one end of the cable to the

R Audio jacks on the projector.

and

2. Connect the red and white plugs on the other end to the
corresponding color-coded audio output jacks on your video
source.

Connect to audio-out
ports for video equipment

L

34 Connecting to Computers, USB Devices, and Other Equipment

Connecting a Microphone

You can connect a dynamic microphone to the projector’s Mic port,
using a 3.5 mm mini-jack cable as shown below.

Use the
volume. See page 76 for more information.

Mic Input Level option on the Settings menu to adjust the

Connecting to Computers, USB Devices, and Other Equipment 35

Connecting External Speakers

You can output sound from the projector to external speakers with a
built-in amplifier.

1. Locate the appropriate cable to connect your speakers.

Depending on your speakers, you may be able to use a standard
audio cable with a stereo mini-jack connector on one end and pin
jacks on the other end. For some speakers, you may need a special
cable or adapter.

2. Connect the stereo mini-jack end of the audio cable to the

Out

port on the projector.

Audio cable

Audio

3. Connect the other end of the cable to your speakers.

The projector’s internal speaker system is disabled while sound is
output to external speakers.

36 Connecting to Computers, USB Devices, and Other Equipment

Connecting a Document Camera or Other USB Device

You can connect an interactive whiteboard, document camera, USB
thumb (flash memory) drive, USB hard drive, or multimedia storage
viewer, such as the Epson P-7000. You can use the projector’s
Slideshow function to display JPEG images or a presentation. See
page 66 for details.

note

Use a cable less than 10 feet
(3 meters) long and connect
the camera or other device
directly to the projector.
Your projector may not
function correctly if you use
a longer cable or connect to
a USB hub.

Use the USB cable specified for your device.

1. Follow the instructions beginning on page 40 to turn on the
projector.

2. Connect the USB drive or the flat end of the USB cable to the

TypeA (flat) USB port on the projector, as shown.

Connecting the DC-06
document camera

Indicator light

If you connect a USB hard
drive, make sure you use the
AC adapter to power the
hard drive. Make sure the
file format is FAT 16/32.
Some USB hard drives may
not be supported.

3. Connect the other end of the cable to your camera or other
device, if necessary.

The indicator light on the projector turns orange and then green
when a USB device is connected.

4. If the projector is connected to a storage device (and not
connected to another image source), the Slideshow program
appears.

Connecting to Computers, USB Devices, and Other Equipment 37

If you are connected to another image source, press the
button on the remote control to go to the Slideshow program.

5. See page 66 for instructions on controlling the slideshow.

USB

6. When you’re finished, press

Esc and select Exit to exit the

Slideshow before turning off or removing the USB device.

Be sure to turn off your USB device (if necessary) before you remove
the device or cable from the projector. Failure to do so may damage
the device and/or the projector.

38 Connecting to Computers, USB Devices, and Other Equipment

Displaying and Adjusting the Image

Whether you’re projecting 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:

■ Turning the projector on and off

■ Selecting the image source

■ Adjusting the image

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39

Turning the Projector On and Off

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 43).

Follow these steps to turn on the projector:

1. Make sure the power cord is connected and the projector is
plugged into an electrical outlet.

The Ppower light should be orange.

Power light

40 Displaying and Adjusting the Image

2. Press the Ppower button on the projector or on the remote

control.

The projector beeps once and the Ppower light flashes green as
the projector warms up, then an image begins to appear. When
the Ppower light stops flashing and remains green, the projector
is ready for use.

3. If you are prompted to enter a password, see page 80.

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 Ppower button.

Follow these steps to enable Direct Power On:

1. Press the
select the

2. Choose

3. Choose

Menu button on the remote control or projector, then

Extended menu and press Enter.

Operation and press Enter.

Direct Power On and press Enter.

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
restart when the power is
restored.

4. Highlight

5. Press

On and press Enter.

Menu to exit. The setting will take effect the next time you

plug the projector into a power outlet or turn it on with a wall
switch.

Displaying and Adjusting the Image 41

note

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

Shutting Down the Projector

This projector incorporates Instant Off technology. To turn it off, you
can press its Ppower button as described below, unplug it, or turn off
a power switch that supplies power to the projector. You don’t have to
wait for the projector to cool down first.

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

You can set the projector to
automatically turn off the
lamp and enter “sleep mode”
when it has not received any
signals for 1 to 30 minutes
(see page 78). This conserves
electricity, cools the
projector, and extends the
life of the lamp. If you want
to start projecting again,
press the P power button.

1. To turn off the projector, press the Ppower

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.)

2. Press the Ppower button again. The projection lamp turns off

and the projector beeps twice. You can then unplug the power
cord.

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

42 Displaying and Adjusting the Image

Selecting an Image Source

You may need to select the image source if you have multiple image
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

Source Search button

on the remote control or the projector until you see the image you
want to project. Or, press one of the Source buttons on the remote
control (

Computer, Video, USB, or LAN).

Source Search button

Source
buttons

If you still can’t see an image or can’t project the same image that is on
your notebook or computer screen, see page 126 for solutions.

USB to project from a USB device or LAN to project over a

Select
network. See page 66 for instructions.

Adjusting the Image

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

■ To focus the image, see page 44.

■ To quickly adjust the color, brightness, or contrast, see page 45.

■ To change the image aspect ratio, see page 46.

■ If you need to fine-tune the image and/or sound, see “Using the

Projector Menus” on page 69.

Displaying and Adjusting the Image 43

Focusing the Image

Focusing the projector is part of the installation process. If necessary,
you can re-adjust the focus at any time using the focus lever next to
the air filter on the side of the projector.

1. Slide the switch to open the air filter cover on the side of the
projector.

2. Raise or lower the focus lever to sharpen the image.

Air filter
cover switch

Focus lever

44 Displaying and Adjusting the Image

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

Color Mode button on the remote control to select an

option. Press it until the option you want is projected in the upper
right corner.

Color Mode
button

Select from one of these

■ Dynamic: Brightest mode; for video games or TV in a bright

.

room

■ Presentation: For color presentations in a bright room (default

Color Mode options:

setting).

■ Theatre: For natural-toned movies in a darkened room.

■ Photo: For vivid, high-contrast still images in a bright room (only

available when the source is set to

LAN or USB).

■ Sports: For vivid TV images in a bright room (only available for

component video, S-Video, or composite video sources).

■ sRGB: Matches the color palette of standard sRGB computer

displays.

■ Blackboard: Projects accurate colors on a green chalkboard

(adjusts the white point).

■ Whiteboard: For computer presentations in a bright room with

black-and-white text and graphics.

Displaying and Adjusting the Image 45

note

You cannot change the
aspect ratio when displaying
from a computer using the
USB

TypeB port or from a

USB device using the
source.

USB

Resizing Video Images

You can resize your images by changing the aspect (width to height)
ratio (depending on your input signal).

Press the
button repeatedly to cycle through the available options.

Aspect button on the remote control. Press the Aspect

Aspect
button

Select from one of these

■ Normal: Displays images using the full projection area and

Aspect options:

maintains the aspect ratio of the image. Choose this setting to
automatically resize the image and make the best use of the
display area.

■ 16:9: Converts the aspect ratio of the image to 16:9. 4:3 ratio

images are elongated horizontally to fit.

■ Full: Displays images using the full width of the projection area,

but does not retain the aspect ratio. 4:3 ratio images are elongated
horizontally.

■ Zoom: Displays images using the full width of the projection area

and maintains the aspect ratio of the image. The image may be
cut off on the top and bottom depending on its aspect ratio.

■ Native: Displays images as is (aspect ratio and resolution are

maintained). Black bands may appear or images may be cut off,
depending on the resolution.

If you are using the interactive pens, you will have to recalibrate after
changing the projector’s aspect setting.

46 Displaying and Adjusting the Image

Using the Interactive Pens

The interactive pens included with your projector turn almost any

wall into an interactive whiteboard. This chapter tells you how to use
the Easy Interactive Driver software, calibrate the projector, and use
the pens to annotate presentations or write and draw on a virtual
whiteboard.

Follow the instructions in this chapter on:

■ Using the Easy Interactive Pen Driver

■ Calibrating the projector

■ Using the pens

■ Using the Easy Interactive Tools for Windows

Periodically, it’s a good idea to check Epson’s support website in the

or Canada for free updates to your Easy Interactive software.

U.S.

3

47

Using the Easy Interactive Pen Driver

The Easy Interactive Driver software is included on the CD labeled
“Epson Projector Software for Easy Interactive Function.” Note the
following system requirements:

■ Microsoft

Windows 7 (32-bit versions for Windows Vista and Windows 7)
or
Mac OS X 10.3 or above

■ USB 1.1 port (minimum) or USB 2.0 port (recommended)

1. Connect the VGA computer cable and USB cable to the projector
and computer, as described on pages 24 and 27.

2. Turn on your computer.

3. Make sure the driver software is installed on your computer, as
described in the Quick Guide.

4. Turn on the projector, as described on page 40.

You should see your computer desktop displayed. If you see a
blank screen or the

®

Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista or

No signal message, check the following:

48 Using the Interactive Pens

■ Make sure the power light on the projector is green and not

flashing.

■ Press the Computer button on the remote control.

■ If you’re using a Windows laptop, press the function key on

your keyboard that lets you display on an external monitor. It
may be labelled
may need to hold down the

CRT/LCD or have an icon such as . You

Fn key while pressing it.

If you need more help, see page 127.

5. Check the connection status.

Windows: you should see the pen icon in the system tray on
your taskbar (lower right corner of your screen).

Mac OS: you should see the pen icon in the Dock.

You may need to wait a minute for the icon to appear after you
turn on the computer and projector.

If a red X appears on the icon, the computer and projector are not
connected correctly. Try removing and reconnecting the USB
cable.

If you don’t see the icon, do one of the following:

Windows: select

Epson Projector > Easy Interactive Driver.

Mac OS: open the Application folder, then select the

Interactive Driver

or Start > All Programs or Programs >

Easy

icon.

If you need more help, see page 134.

When the computer and projector are connected and the Easy
Interactive Driver icon is displayed, you’re ready to calibrate. See the
next section for instructions.

Calibrating the Projector

Calibration sets up the connection between your computer and the
interactive pens. This simple process ensures that your computer can
accurately detect the position of the pen on the projection surface.

note

Do not select Exit or Quit
from the Easy Interactive
Driver menu. If you do, you
will have to open the driver
as described here the next
time you want to use the
interactive pen.

You need to calibrate before using the pens for the first time, or if you
change the resolution on your computer or connect a different
computer. You can use either pen for calibration.

Two types of calibration are available:

■ Normal, which is faster and appropriate for most situations (25

calibration points)

■ Advanced, which is recommended when you need higher

accuracy (49 calibration points)

You may need to recalibrate if you change the projector’s aspect ratio
using the remote control, or if you change the following settings in the
projector’s menu system:

■ Settings menu: Keystone or Zoom. See page 75 for more

information.

Using the Interactive Pens 49

■ Signal menu: Auto Setup, Resolution, Tracking, Sync,

Position

, or Aspect. See page 73 for more information.

1. To start calibration, do one of the following:

■ In Windows, click the pen icon in the system tray on

your taskbar (lower right corner of your screen), then select

Calibrate (Normal) or Calibrate (Advanced).

■ In Mac OS, click the pen icon in the Dock, select

Calibrate from the menu bar, then select

Calibrate (Advanced).

or

Calibrate (Normal)

note

For the most accurate
calibration, make sure you
hold the pen at an angle to
the projection surface and
touch the center of the circle.

2. After you read the message about calibration, click

OK.

You see a flashing green circle in the upper left corner of your
projected image.

3. Touch the center of the circle with the tip of the pen.

The circle stops flashing and turns black. You see another circle
on the right.

4. Touch the center of the next circle, then repeat. When you get to
the end of the row, the next circle appears at the left edge of a new
row.

Make sure you are not blocking the signal between the pen and
the interactive receiver (next to the projection window on the
projector)

50 Using the Interactive Pens

Don’t press the button on the pen while calibrating.

If you make a mistake, press

Esc on your computer keyboard and

restart the calibration process.

5. Continue until all of the circles are black.

After you have finished calibration, you can use either pen as a mouse
on the projection board or wall. With additional software, you can
also use the pens to write or draw on the projected image. See the next
section for more information.

Using the Pens

The Easy Interactive Driver allows you to use the pen as a mouse. If
you installed interactive whiteboard software such as RM Easiteach or
the Easy Interactive Tools, you can also use the pens to write or draw
on the projected image.

Battery indicator
light

Button

Press the button on the pen to test the battery. If the indicator light is
green, the battery has enough power.

Follow these tips to use the pen as a mouse:

■ For best performance, hold the pen at an angle, rather than

perpendicular to the board.

■ To left-click, tap on the board.

Using the Interactive Pens 51

note

T

The Easy Interactive Tools
are not required for using
the interactive features of the
projector. You can use RM
Easiteach or any other
interactive whiteboard
software.

■ To double-click, tap twice.

■ To right-click, tap while pressing the button on the pen.

■ To click and drag, tap and drag with the pen.

To use the pen for writing or drawing on the board, you need to
install interactive whiteboard software, such as RM Easiteach. You can
use your own interactive whiteboard software or Easy Interactive
Tools. To download and install Easy Interactive Tools, double-click
the

Download Easy Interactive Tools link on your desktop.

Using the Easy Interactive Tools for Windows

With Easy Interactive Tools, you can use the pen to write or draw on
the projection surface. Make sure you installed the software, as
described in the Quick Guide.

1. To start Easy Interactive Tools, select

Programs
Tools

or Programs > Epson Projector > Easy Interactive

.

You see the tools on your desktop. When you first open Easy
Interactive Tools, you are in interactive mode, as indicated by the
mouse icon in the upper left corner of the toolbar.

or Start > All

oggle between interactive and

annotation modes

Draw on screen
(see page 54)

Undo

Use on-screen keyboard

Hide part of screen

Minimize the toolbar

52 Using the Interactive Pens

Toggle between interactive
and whiteboard modes

Page up and down

Clear all annotations

Capture current screen

Create spotlight effect

In interactive mode, you can use the pen to operate your
computer, as described on page 51.

■ To switch to annotation mode, select any of the drawing tools

described on page 54. Or, select the mouse icon in the
upper left corner.

■ To switch to whiteboard mode, select the whiteboard

icon in the upper right corner. Your screen changes to a blank
white surface, and new tools are available, as described on
page 55.

2. To exit Easy Interactive Tools, select the Easy Interactive
Tools icon on the Windows taskbar and select

Exit.

Following are lists of the interactive and drawing tools:

Interactive tools

Icon Description

Page up or down in a browser or other software program.

Use an on-screen keyboard to enter text on a website or in
a browser or other software program.

Capture the current screen and save it as an image file. See
page 56 for more information.

Hide part of the screen. You can use the yellow arrows to
adjust the hidden area.

Create a spotlight effect for highlighting and shading part of
the screen. You can move the spotlight, and change its
shape, color, and transparency.

Use the pen to right-click without pressing the button.

Minimize the toolbar. When the toolbar is minimized, you
can restore it by selecting the Easy Interactive Tools
icon on the Windows taskbar.

Using the Interactive Pens 53

Drawing tools

Icon Description

Write or draw with a semi-transparent highlighter. You can
select the color and pen width.

Toggle between writing/drawing and erasing. You can
select the color and pen width. In the erase mode, you
can select a free-form, straight line, circle, or rectangle
eraser.

Select pen width and color (basic/fast).

Customize pen width and color (advanced/accurate).

Draw free-form lines (or use free-form eraser).

Draw straight lines (or use straight-line eraser)

Draw circles or ellipses (or use circle eraser).

Draw rectangles or squares (or use rectangle eraser).

Undo the last annotation.

Clear all annotations.

54 Using the Interactive Pens

Using Whiteboard Mode

To switch to a white screen that you can use as an interactive
whiteboard, select the whiteboard icon.

You see the whiteboard tools, as shown below. Select the icon to
display additional tools.

Switch to
interactive mode

View list of saved pages

Clear annotations

Open background image
or previously saved page

Create new page

Save current page(s)

Print preview

Print

Delete current page

Select background

Copy previous page to
current page

Display additional tools

Some of the tools are the same as those available in interactive mode.
Following is a list of the tools that are unique to whiteboard mode:

Whiteboard tools

View a list of saved pages in the current folder.

Switch back to interactive mode.

Delete the current page and display the previously saved
page.

Insert a picture as the whiteboard background or open a
previously saved page. You can select any image file in the
JPEG or BMP format.

Select a background. Tap the button repeatedly to choose
from six solid colors, two styles of writing lines, or music
staffs.

Create a new page on the whiteboard.

Using the Interactive Pens 55

Whiteboard tools

Copy the contents of the previously displayed page and
paste it on the current page.

Undo the last operation.

Redo the last operation.

Save the current page as an image file. See the next
section for more information.

Display additional tools.

Print preview.

Print all whiteboard pages in the current folder.

Saving Your Pages

You can save both whiteboard pages and computer screen images with
annotations. You can also decide where you want to save your pages
and in what format.

1. Select the icon in your taskbar (lower right-hand corner of
the screen) to open the Easy Interactive Tools menu:

56 Using the Interactive Pens

2. Select

Saving Setting.

You see the on-screen keyboard and a file saving window:

3. Select the folder where you want to save your pages. You can use
the on-screen keyboard to enter a file name prefix and select either

Jpeg or BMP as the file type.

4. Select

Save. You return to Easy Interactive Tools.

5. Do one of the following to save your pages:

■ In interactive mode, select the camera icon to capture the

current screen and annotations. You see a message confirming
that the screen is saved. Easy Interactive Tools adds the time
and date to the file name prefix you selected.

■ In whiteboard mode, select the save icon. The on-screen

keyboard appears and a Save as window opens. You can select
a location for saving and enter a name to create a new folder.
Your pages are automatically saved as numbered images.

Using the Interactive Pens 57

58 Using the Interactive Pens

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 19.7 feet (6 meters) away.

This chapter covers:

■ Using the remote control

■ Controlling the picture and sound

■ Displaying Patterns

■ Operating your computer with the remote control

4

■ Highlighting your presentation

■ Presenting a slideshow from a USB device

59

note

p

If a button is stuck down for
longer than 30 seconds, the
remote control stops
operating to conserve battery

ower. When you release the
button, normal operation
resumes.

Using the remote control
under bright fluorescent
lamps or in direct sunlight
may affect projector
response.

Using the Remote Control

Make sure batteries are installed as described on page 119. Follow
these tips for using the remote control:

■ Point the remote control at the projector or at the screen.

■ Stand within 19.7 feet (6 meters) of the projector.

■ Aim the remote control within 30° to the side of, or 15° above or

below, the remote control receivers on the projector.

Controlling the Picture and Sound

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

Turning Off the Picture and Sound

Press the A/V Mute button on the remote control to turn off the
image and sound, and darken your screen. This is useful if you want to
temporarily re-direct your audience’s attention without the distraction
of a bright screen.

A/V Mute button

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

You can create an image, such as a company logo or picture, to display
on the screen whenever you press the

A/V Mute button. (See page 81

for more information.)

60 Presenting With the Remote Control

Stopping Action

Press the Freeze button on the remote control to stop the action in
your video or computer image. The image freezes but the sound
continues.

To restart the action, press the

Freeze button again.

Freeze button

note

The Freeze function pauses
the image, not the sound.
Because the source continues
to transmit signals, it will
not resume at the same
point.

Zooming In on Your Image

You can zoom in on a portion of the image using the E-Zoom buttons
on the remote control.

If you are using one of the interactive pens, the pen position and
mouse position will not match when you press the

1. Press the

E-Zoom + button on the remote control.

E-Zoom +
button

You see a crosshair indicating the center of the zoom-in area.

2. Use the arrow (menu navigation) buttons to position the
crosshair.

3. Continue pressing the

E-Zoom + button to enlarge the selected

area up to 4 times.

E-Zoom buttons.

note

You cannot use the

Progressive feature (see

page 73) while you are using
E-Zoom.

Presenting With the Remote Control 61

4. While the image is enlarged, you can:

■ Use the arrow buttons to move around the screen.

■ Press the E-Zoom – button to zoom out.

note

To temporarily shut off the
sound and picture, press the

A/V Mute button.

5. Press the

ESC button to return the image to its original size.

Controlling the Volume

To change the volume on the projector, press the or button on
the remote control.

Volume
buttons

You can also adjust the volume using the projector’s menu system.
Seepage75.

Displaying Patterns

You can display a test pattern or one of the following 4 patterns for
use on a whiteboard or chalkboard:

1. Press the

Settings menu and press Enter.

2. Highlight

3. Highlight

62 Presenting With the Remote Control

Pattern 2Pattern 1

Menu button on the remote control, then select the

Pattern and press Enter.

Pattern Type and press Enter.

Pattern 3

Pattern 4

4. Select one of the patterns shown on page 62, or choose Test

f

Pattern
Pattern

. If you want to create your own pattern, choose User
. See below for more information.

5. Press

6. Choose

7. Press

Enter to select the pattern you want, then press Esc.

Pattern Display to display the pattern.

Esc when you’re finished displaying the pattern.

Assigning a Pattern to the User Button

You can assign any of the available patterns to the User button on the
remote control, and then display it by simply pressing the

User

button.

1. In the Settings menu, select the

Pattern Type as described on

page 62.

2. Highlight

3. Highlight

4. Press

User Button and press Enter.

Pattern Display and press Enter.

Menu to exit.

Creating Your Own Pattern

You can transfer any image from your computer or video source to the
projector and then use it as a pattern. If you assign it to the
button as described above, you can display it any time you want by
simply pressing the

User button on the remote control.

User

Start by displaying the image you want to use from a computer or
other source. Then follow these steps to capture the image and transfer
it to the projector:

1. In the Settings menu, highlight

2. Select

User Pattern and press Enter.

Pattern and press Enter.

note

When you choose an image

or the user pattern, it erases

any previously used image.

3. When you see a message asking if you want to use the current
image as the pattern, select

4. Press

Enter again.

Yes and press Enter.

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5. When you see a confirmation message, select

Enter. Saving the image may take a few moments. Do not use

Yes and press

your projector, remote control, or video source while the pattern
is being saved.

note

You can use the remote
control as a wireless mouse
only when projecting from
the

Computer1 or

Computer2 ports.

You may need to select
specific settings on your
computer to use the remote
control as a mouse. See your
computer documentation for
details.

6. When you see a message that saving is complete, press

Menu to

exit.

Operating Your Computer With the Remote Control

You can use the remote control in place of your computer’s mouse so
you won’t have to stand next to the computer to control the
presentation.

Before you can use the remote control to operate your computer, you
must connect a USB cable to the
the projector (see page 25) and select

USB Type B setting on the Extended menu (see page 77).

Page up or down
to change slides
in PowerPoint

TypeB (square) USB port on

Wireless Mouse as the

Right-click

Left-click

64 Presenting With the Remote Control

Then you can control your computer as follows:

■ Use the remote control’s Page Up or Page Down buttons to

move through presentation slides.

■ Use the arrow buttons to move the cursor on the screen.

■ Press the Enter button once to left-click, or twice to double-click.

Press the

■ To drag-and-drop, hold down the Enter button. Then use the

Esc button to right-click.

arrow buttons to drag the object. When it’s where you want it,
release the

Enter button.

Highlighting Your Presentation

You can display a pointer to call out important information on the
screen. If you want to customize the pointer tool, you can choose from
three alternative shapes.

Using the Pointer Tool

1. To activate the pointer tool, press the Pointer button on the
remote control. A pointer appears on the screen.

note

You can use the
Page Up/Page Down
feature with USB Display.

Pointer
button

If you prefer to use a different style of pointer, see the instructions
in the next section.

2. Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to position the
pointer on the screen.

3. When you’re done using the pointer, press the

Pointer or Esc

button to clear the screen.

Presenting With the Remote Control 65

Customizing the Pointer Tool

You can change the appearance of the pointer by choosing from three
alternative shapes.

note

You can project .JPG files in
resolutions up to
4608 × 3072, with pixel
counts incrementing in
multiples of 8.

If a .JPG file is highly
compressed, your projector
may not be able to display it
correctly. The projector can’t
display progressive or
CMYK .JPG files.

You cannot project movie
files using the Slideshow
feature.

1. Press the

Settings menu, highlight Pointer Shape, and press Enter. You

Menu button on the remote control, highlight the

can select one of the pointer shapes shown at the left.

2. Select the shape you want and press

3. Press

Menu to exit from the menu system.

Enter.

Presenting a Slideshow

You can use your projector’s Slideshow feature whenever you connect
a USB device that contains image files having a .JPG filename
extension. This lets you quickly and easily display individual images,
or start a slideshow of all the images in a folder. You can control your
slideshow using the projector remote control.

For an instant PowerPoint presentation, convert your PowerPoint
slides to individual .JPG files (save as *.jpg) and store them in a folder.
Copy that folder to a USB flash memory drive (thumb drive), or other
USB device. Then connect the device to the projector and begin your
presentation.

You can switch the display from the device displaying the slideshow to
another source using the
source buttons on the remote control. To return to the Slideshow
source, press

USB button.

Source Search and select USB, or simply press the

Starting a Slideshow

Source Search button or one of the specific

1. Connect a USB device to the projector’s TypeA (flat) USB
port (see page 37).

2. If you are connected to another image source, press the
button on the remote control to go to the Slideshow program.

66 Presenting With the Remote Control

USB

If you are not connected to another image source, the Slideshow
program appears automatically.

Files for images that have been scanned or modified will display
an icon, rather than a thumbnail image.

If necessary, press the arrow buttons on the remote control to
highlight the device you want to present from, then press the

Enter button.

3. If you need to select a subfolder on your device, press the arrow
buttons to highlight the folder and press

Enter.

note

To rotate a displayed image,
press the u or d button on
the remote control until it is
displayed correctly.

4. To display an individual image, press the arrow buttons to
highlight it and press

Enter. To display additional image files,

press the l or r arrow button.

5. To display a slideshow of all the images in the current folder, use
the arrow buttons to highlight
Slideshow screen and press

Slideshow on the bottom of the

Enter. The images display sequentially

one time through. At the end, you see the folder display again.

Select the following as necessary to control your display or slideshow:

■ To move back up a folder level, highlight Back to Top at the top

of the Slideshow screen and press

■ To select a different device, highlight Select drive in the upper

right corner of the screen, press

Enter.

Enter, and select the device.

Presenting With the Remote Control 67

note

To display a slideshow from
a folder that is not open,
highlight the folder and press
the

Esc button on the

remote control. Then select

Slideshow from the menu

that appears and press

Enter.

To begin a slideshow from a
particular image, use the
arrow buttons to highlight
that image, press
then press Enter again.

Enter,

■ If all the images in a folder do not fit on the Slideshow screen,

highlight
to display the next screen full of images. Select

Next page at the bottom of the screen and press Enter

Previous page at

the top of the screen to select the previous screen.

■ To exit the slideshow, press Esc, select Exit, and press Enter.

Selecting Slideshow Display Options

1. Highlight Option at the bottom left corner of the slideshow
screen and press

Enter. You see this screen:

2. Highlight the options you want to use, and press

Option Available settings

Display
order

Sort order In Ascending sorts the files first to last

Continuous
play

Screen
switching
time

3. When you are finished, highlight
and press

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Enter.

Name order displays files in name order
Date order displays files in date order

In Descending sorts the files last to first

On displays a slideshow continuously
Off displays a slideshow one time through

No does not switch file display automatically
1Sec. to 60Sec. displays files for the selected time

and switches them automatically

OK at the bottom of the screen

Enter. (Highlight Cancel and press Enter to cancel.)

Using the Projector Menus

You 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

■ Customizing power and operation

■ Using the projector security features

5

69

Using the Menu System

You can use the remote control or the projector’s control panel to
access the menus and change settings. Follow these steps:

1. To display the menu screen, press the

Menu button on the

remote control or on the projector. You see a menu screen similar
to the one below:

Options

Menu list

The menus are listed on the left and the options available for the
highlighted menu are shown on the right.

2. Use the arrow buttons on the remote control or the projector to
scroll through the menu list. When you’ve highlighted the desired
menu, press the

Enter button to select it.

3. Once you’ve selected the menu, use the arrow buttons to scroll

4. After highlighting the option you want to adjust, use the arrow

70 Using the Projector Menus

through the list of options. (Some of the options may be grayed
out or unavailable, depending on the selected source.)

buttons to change the setting. In some cases, you may have to
press the

■ Press the left or right arrow button to adjust a slider bar.

■ To select from two or more settings, press the up or down

Enter button to view a sub-screen.

arrow button to highlight the setting and press

Enter.

5. After changing the settings, press the Esc button to save your
changes and return to the previous menu (or press it again to exit
the menu system). You can also press the

Menu button to exit.

Restoring the Default Settings

You can use the Reset option on any menu to restore the
factory-default settings for the settings in that menu.

To restore all the projector settings to their factory-default values,
select the

Yes to confirm.

Reset menu, highlight Reset All, press Enter, and select

note

When you select Reset All
in the Reset menu, it does
not reset the Input Signal,
User’s Logo, Language, or
Lamp Hours settings.

Adjusting the Image

You can use the Image menu to adjust the brightness, sharpness, color,
tint, contrast, and

1. Press the
select the

Computer/USB/USB Display/LAN Component video/

Auto Iris settings.

Menu button on the projector or remote control and

Image menu. You see a screen similar to one of these:

Composite video/
S-Video

Using the Projector Menus 71

note

The available settings vary
depending on the input
source selected.

The

Brightness setting

changes the opacity of the
projector’s LCD panels. You
can also change the lamp’s
brightness. Select

Consumption

Settings menu, then choose

Normal or ECO (the

default setting is Normal).

Power

in the

2. Adjust the desired options as needed:

■ Color Mode

Lets you quickly adjust the color and brightness for various
environments. You can save a different setting for each
source. See page 45 for a description of each color mode.

■ Brightness

Lightens or darkens the overall image.

■ Contrast

Adjusts the difference between light and dark areas.

■ Color Saturation

Adjusts the color depth of the image.

■ Tint

Adjusts the balance of green to magenta in the image.

■ Sharpness

Adjusts the sharpness of the image.

■ Color Adjustment

Adjusts the color values. Select Abs. Color Temp. to adjust
the overall value from 5000 °K (red) to 10000 °K (blue).
Select

Red, Green, Blue to adjust red, green, and blue hue

and saturation values. (Not available if
Color Mode setting.)

sRGB is selected as the

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■ Auto Iris

Automatically adjusts the projected luminance according to
the brightness of the image. (Available only when
or Theater is selected as the Color Mode for the current
input source.)

Dynamic

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.

1. Press the

Menu button and select the Signal menu. You see a

screen similar to one of those below. (The settings will be different
depending on the source you are projecting from.)

Computer

Composite video/S-Video

Component video

2. Adjust the desired options as needed:

■ Auto Setup

Leave this setting

On to automatically optimize computer

images. Turn it off if you want to save adjustments you have
made to the Tracking, Sync, and Position settings.

■ Resolution

Set to Auto to have the projector automatically identify the
resolution of the input signal. If necessary, select
widescreen images) or

Normal (for 4:3 or 5:4 ratio images).

Wide (for

note

If you are using the
interactive pens, you will
have to recalibrate if you
change any of these settings:
Auto Setup, Resolution,
Tracking, Sync, Position, or
Aspect.

Using the Projector Menus 73

note

p

p

You can also use the remote
control’s
automatically reset the

and Position settings. See

Auto button to

rojector’s Tracking, Sync,

age 132 for details.

■ Tracking

Adjust this value to eliminate vertical stripes in computer
images.

■ Sync

Adjust this value if computer images appear blurry or flicker.

■ 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 arrow
buttons to center it.

■ Progressive

For composite video, S-Video, and component video. Turn
this setting on to convert interlaced signals into progressive
signals (best for moving images). Leave the setting

Off for still

images.

■ Noise Reduction

Smooths out rough images. You may need to experiment to
select the best setting for your image. Select

Off when viewing

low-noise image sources, such as DVDs.

■ Input Signal

If the colors don’t look right on the Auto setting, select the
setting for the type of equipment you’ve connected to the

Computer1 or Computer2 port. Choose RGB for a

computer or RGB-video connection, or

Auto for a video

player that outputs a component video signal (with
connectors labeled Y/Cb/Cr or Y/Pb/Pr).

■ Video Signal (composite or S-Video signals only)

Select the setting for the type of equipment you’ve connected
to the

Video port. Leave this setting at Auto unless you are

using a 60-Hz PAL system (then select

■ Aspect

PAL60).

Sets the image’s aspect ratio (ratio of width to height). See
page 46 for more information.

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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 downward. If you notice that lines or edge look jagged
after adjustment, decrease the

■ Zoom

Adjusts the image size from

Sharpness setting (see page 71).

Wide (larger) to Tele (smaller).

note

If you are using the
interactive pens and you
change the Keystone or
Zoom settings, you will have
to recalibrate.

■ Control Panel Lock

Lets you disable all of the buttons on the projector, or all of the
buttons except the Ppower button. See page 83 for more
information.

■ Pointer Shape

Lets you choose from three alternative pointer shapes. See page 65
for more information.

■ Power Consumption

Lets you select from two levels of brightness. The ECO setting
reduces power consumption and projector noise, and extends the
lamp’s operating life.

■ Volume

Raises or lowers the volume of the projector’s speaker.

Using the Projector Menus 75

■ Mic Input Level

Adjusts the microphone volume.

■ Remote Receiver

Deactivates the projector’s front and/or rear sensors that detect
signals from the remote control. Use this setting to prevent use of
the remote control or to stop interference from bright fluorescent
lights. Restart the projector for this setting to take effect.

■ User Button

Lets you create a shortcut to one of the following menu items: ,

Power Consumption, Info, Progressive, Closed Caption,
Test Pattern
Display

, Resolution, Mic Input Level, or Pattern

. When you press the User button on the remote control,

the assigned menu item is displayed.

■ Pattern

Lets you select one of the following:

Pattern Display to display one of the available patterns.

Pattern Type to select from the following 4 patterns, or select a

user-defined pattern:

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Pattern 2Pattern 1

User Pattern to capture a customized pattern. See page 63 for

Pattern 3

Pattern 4

more information.

Test Pattern to display a pattern that you can use for adjusting

the projector without connecting it (for a 16:10 image). You can
use the pattern to adjust the zoom, focus, and other settings. To
cancel the test pattern, press the

Esc button on the remote

control.

Customizing Power and Operation

You can use the Extended menu to customize the way the projector
displays images, enable Direct Power On, use closed captioning, turn
sleep mode on or off, and customize other projector operations.

■ Display

Messages:

Display Background: Sets the screen background to Black,
Blue, or Logo when no image signal is available.

Startup Screen: Enables or disables display of the startup (User’s

Lets you turn screen messages on or off.

Logo) screen when the projector is turned on.

A/V Mute: Sets the screen background to Black, Blue, or Logo

when the

■ Closed Caption

A/V Mute button is pressed.

Lets you display closed captioning for content that provides it.

■ User’s Logo

Create a custom startup screen, as described on page 81.

■ Projection

Select Front/Ceiling to project onto the front of a screen when
the projector is mounted upside-down or

Rear/Ceiling to project

from behind onto a transparent screen when the projector is
mounted upside-down.

Using the Projector Menus 77

note

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

note

Do not use the projector at
altitudes above 7,500 feet
(2,286 meters).

■ Operation

Direct Power On:

Enable if you want to be able to start the

projector when you connect the power cord (without pressing the
Ppower button).

Sleep Mode: Enable if you want the projector to turn off

automatically if it is idle and no signal is received for 1 to 30
minutes (you can adjust the amount of time using the next
setting).

Sleep Mode Timer: When Sleep Mode is on, you can set the

period of time before the projector turns off automatically, from
1to 30 minutes.

High Altitude Mode: Enable when you are using the projector

above 4,900 feet (1,500 meters) to ensure that the temperature is
regulated properly. Turn this setting off for lower elevations.

■ Standby Mode

Select Communication On to enable the projector to be
monitored and controlled from a computer when it is in standby
mode (the power light is orange). This setting also allows you to
use a microphone connected to the projector when the projector
is in standby mode.

■ USB Type B

■ Language

78 Using the Projector Menus

Select how you want to use the TypeB (square) USB port.

USB Display to use the USB port to project computer

Select
images. Select

Wireless Mouse to use the remote control

buttons like a wireless mouse. See page 64 for restrictions and
details.

Select a language to use for the projector menus and messages. To
change the language, press the
control, highlight
and press

Enter, then select your language and press Enter.

Extended and press Enter, select Language

Menu button on the remote

Using the Projector Security Features

To prevent unauthorized use of the projector, you can:

■ Assign a password. You can use the password to prevent the

projector from being turned on and prevent your custom startup
screen from being changed. See the next section.

■ Create a custom screen that is displayed at startup and/or when

A/V Mute button is pressed. The screen can be locked with a

the
password to discourage theft and provides a way to identify the
projector should it be stolen. See page 81.

■ Disable the projector’s buttons; this is useful, for example, in a

classroom when you want to ensure that no one touches the
projector’s buttons while you’re using the remote control. See
page 83.

■ Secure the projector to prevent theft using a cable locking system.

See page 84.

Enabling Password Protection

The default setting for the password is 0000. Follow these steps to
create a new password:

1. Press the
seconds. You see this screen:

2. Select the type(s) of password protection you want to use:

Freeze button on the remote control for five to seven

caution

If you lose the remote
control, you will not be able
to enter the password. Keep
the remote control in a safe
place at all times. Also, it’s a
good idea to write down
your password.

Using the Projector Menus 79

Hold down

p

■ Power On Protect: Prevents unauthorized use of the

projector. After the projector is plugged in and turned on,
you must enter a password to use the projector. Select
press

Enter, then press Esc to return to the Password Protect

On,

screen.

■ User’s Logo Protect: Prevents your custom screen (see

page 81), display, and User’s Logo settings in the Extended
menu from being changed. Select

Esc to return to the Password Protect screen.

■ Network Protect: Prevents any of the network settings from

being changed. Select

On, press Enter, then press Esc to

On, press Enter, then press

return to the Password Protect screen.

note

If you leave the projector

lugged in, the Password
screen will not appear. It
appears only if you unplug
and reconnect the power
cord.

3. Use the arrow buttons to select

Password and press Enter.

4. When you see a message asking if you want to change the
password, select

5. Hold down the

Yes and press Enter.

Num button and use the numeric keypad to enter

a four digit password.

6. When you see a confirmation message, re-enter the password.

7. Press the

Menu button, then press Enter to exit the screen.

8. Turn off and unplug the projector.

Starting the Projector With a Password

When the password function is enabled, you see this screen when you
plug in and turn on the projector:

Hold down the

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four digit password.

Num button and use the numeric keypad to enter the

The password screen closes and projection begins.

If projection does not begin, check the following:

■ If the password is not correct, you see a message prompting you to

re-enter the password. If you enter an incorrect password three
times in succession, you see an error code with the message

projector’s operation will be locked

and the projector switches

The

to standby mode. Write down the error code, then disconnect the
projector’s power cord from the electrical outlet, reconnect it, and
turn the projector back on. Try entering the correct password
again.

■ If you have forgotten the password, contact Epson with the

request code number that appears in the Password screen for
assistance. See “Where To Get Help” on page 140.

■ If you enter an incorrect password 30 times in succession, the

projector remains locked and you must contact Epson to arrange
for service.

Creating Your Own Startup Screen

You can transfer any image from your computer or video source to the
projector and then use it as your startup screen. You can also use it as
the screen displayed when the projector is not receiving a signal or
when you press the
logo, slogan, photograph, or any other image you want to use.

A/V Mute button. The image can be a company

Using the Projector Menus 81

note

f

When you choose an image

or the user’s logo, it erases
any previously used image.
You can save an image up to
300 × 400 pixels in size.
Once you have saved a new
user’s logo, you cannot
return to the factory default
logo.

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. Press the

Extended menu, and press Enter.

Menu button on the remote control, highlight the

2. Highlight

3. When you see a message asking

User’s Logo?

User’s Logo and press Enter.

Choose this image as the

, select Yes and press Enter. A selection box

displays over the image.

4. Use the arrow buttons to select the area of the image you want to
use. Then press

5. When you see the message
and press

Enter.

Select this image?, highlight Yes

Enter.

6. Use the arrow buttons to select a zoom factor (display size) and
press

Enter.

7. When the message
appears, select

Save this image as the User’s Logo?

Yes and press Enter. Saving the logo may take a

few moments. Do not use your projector, remote control, or
video source while the logo is being saved.

8. When you see the message

Completed, press Menu to exit.

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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

A/V Mute button (see page 60).

1. Press the

Enter.

2. Select

Menu button, highlight the Extended menu, and press

Display and press Enter.

3. Choose from these display options:

■ Set Display Background to Logo to display your image

when there is no signal.

■ Set Startup Screen to On to display your image when the

projector is warming up.

■ Set A/V Mute to Logo to display your image when you press

the

A/V Mute button.

4. When you’re finished, press

Menu to exit.

Disabling the Projector’s Buttons

When you enable the Control Panel Lock function, you can lock all of
the projector’s buttons, or all of the buttons except the Ppower
button. The remote control can still be used to operate the projector.

1. Press the

Enter.

Menu button, highlight the Settings menu, and press

note

You can lock these settings to
prevent them from being
changed without a password
(see page 79).

2. Select

3. Select

Control Panel Lock and press the Enter button.

Full Lock (to lock all projector buttons) or Partial Lock (to

lock all buttons except the P power button) and press

4. Select

Yes and press Enter to confirm the setting.

Enter.

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5. Press the

Menu button to exit.

To disable the Control Panel Lock function, select
Panel Lock menu. Or press and hold the

Enter button on the

Off in the Control

projector’s control panel for seven seconds. A message is displayed and
the lock is released.

Using Security Locking

The projector includes two security locking points to prevent its theft
when installed or used in public locations:

■ Security cable attachment. You can attach a commercially

available security cable as shown below to secure the projector to
the wall mount (setting plate).

Kensington
security slot

■ Kensington security slot. The security slot (located on the side

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Security cable
attachment bar

of the projector) is compatible with the MicroSaver security
systems manufactured by Kensington. You can purchase this lock
from Epson (see page 20).

note

If you want to use the
interactive pens while
projecting through a wired
or wireless network, you
must connect the USB cable
from the projector to your
computer.

6l

Using the Projector on a Network

This chapter tells you how to prepare to send images to your

projector through a wired or wireless network.

Using EasyMP Network Projection, you can project images shown on
your computer screen—including text, graphics, and video—directly
to your audience. See the EasyMP Network Projection Operation Guide
for information on features and use.

You can use EasyMP Monitor (available for Windows only) to
monitor and control your projector through the network. For
information on installing and using EasyMP Monitor, see the EasyMP
Monitor Operation Guide.

You’ll find instructions in this chapter on:

■ Connecting the projector to a wired LAN

■ Installing the optional wireless LAN module

■ Using Quick Wireless Connection

■ Configuring projector and network settings

■ Using wireless security options

■ Sending e-mail alerts and monitoring the projector

■ Using a browser to control the projector

For wireless connection, make sure you’ve installed the optional
wireless LAN module, as described on page 89. Then follow the steps
in this chapter to use Quick Wireless Connection (Windows only) or
configure your projector and network. See the EasyMP Network

85

Projection Operation Guide for instructions on installing the software.
The guide also contains instructions on using the software to project
over the network.

If you want to use the interactive pens while projecting through a
wired or wireless network, you must set the

Wireless Mouse in the Extended menu. See page 78 for more

information.

USB Type B option to

Connecting to a Wired Network

With a shielded, Category-5 Ethernet cable, you can connect the
projector to your network and configure it with an IP address. You
can then project from multiple computers on your network without
changing any cables.

1. Connect the projector to your network using a commercially
available 100BaseTX or 10BaseT network cable. Connect the
cable to the

LAN port on the projector as shown.

2. Connect the other end to your Ethernet hub or router.

3. Point the remote control at the projector and press the Ppower
button.

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Network cable

4. Press the LAN button on the remote control to select network as
the source.

5. Press the

Network menu, then press Enter.

6. Choose

7. Select the

8. Choose

Menu button on the remote control, select the

Network Configuration and press Enter.

Wired LAN menu and press Enter.

IP Settings and press Enter. You see a screen like the

following:

9. Do one of the following:

■ If your network assigns addresses automatically, turn on the

DHCP setting.

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■ If your network does not assign addresses automatically, turn

off

DHCP and enter the projector’s IP Address, Subnet

Mask

, and Gateway Address, as needed.

To enter numbers, use the arrow buttons on the remote
control to select each number on the screen, then press the

Enter button. When you’re finished entering an address in

the network menu, highlight

Finish, then press the Enter

button.

10. Press

Esc to return to the previous menu.

11. To prevent the IP address from appearing on the standby screen,
set the

IP Address Display setting to Off.

12. When you’re done making these changes, press

Complete and press Enter. Then select Yes and press Enter

Esc, select

again to save your settings.

Press

Menu to exit the menu system.

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Installing the Optional Wireless LAN Module

Make sure you have the optional Wireless LAN Module. Turn off the
projector and disconnect the power cord before you install the
module.

1. Open the air filter cover by sliding the switch and lifting the
cover.

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2. Insert the wireless LAN module as shown.

3. As a security feature, you can fasten the module using the screw
that came with it.

4. Close the air filter cover.

If you have the optional Quick Wireless Connection USB key
(V12H005M005), you can use Quick Wireless connection as
described in the next section (Windows only). Or, you can configure
your connection manually as described on page 91.

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screw here

Using Quick Wireless Connection

Using the optional Quick Wireless Connection USB key, you can
connect the projector to a Windows computer wirelessly without any
configuration.

First, make sure you have installed the wireless module as described on
page 89 and turned on the projector.

1. Connect the USB key to the projector’s
port.

2. When you see a projected message that the network information
update is complete, remove the USB key.

3. Connect the USB key to a USB port on your computer or
notebook.

In Windows 7 or Windows Vista, if you see the AutoPlay
window, select
Account Control screen, click

4. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the Quick Wireless
Connection driver.

If you see a Windows Firewall message, click
firewall.

After a few moments, your computer image will be displayed
through the projector. If not, try restarting your computer.

5. When you’re done with your presentation, remove the USB key.
You may need to restart your computer to reactivate your wireless
interface.

Run LaunchU3.exe. When you see the User

Allow.

TypeA (flat) USB

Yes to disable the

note

Do not attempt to write to
the USB key or use it as a
flash memory drive.

note

The Quick Wireless
Connection utility will
disable any other wireless
sessions and adapter
programs. Make sure you
leave the USB key in your
computer for your entire
Quick Wireless Connection
session.

Configuring Basic Settings

You can give your projector a unique name, enable a projector
keyword, or create a password for controlling the projector over the
Web.

1. Press the

2. Choose

Menu button, then choose Network and press Enter.

Network Configuration and press Enter.

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3. Choose

Basic and press Enter. You see the following screen:

4. Make sure the projector has a unique name, so you can identify it
on your network.

If you need to rename it, highlight the
then press

Enter.

Projector name text box

5. Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to select individual
letters; then press

Enter to input a character. To add a blank space

or to navigate backward and forward through the input text,
highlight the arrows and press
capital letters, highlight the option and press
done, highlight

Finish and press Enter.

Enter. To toggle symbol settings or

Enter. When you’re

6. If you want to create a password for using PJLink to control the
projector, highlight

PJLink Password, press Enter, and enter a

password of up to 8 alphanumeric characters. When you’re done,
highlight

Finish and press Enter.

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7. If you want to create a password for remote access to the
projector, highlight

Web Control Password, press Enter, and

enter a password of up to 8 alphanumeric characters. When you’re
done, highlight

Finish and press Enter.

8. If you want to set up a security keyword so that only people who
are in the same room as the projector can access it, turn

keyword

on. Then when you want to connect to the projector, it

Projector

displays a randomized four-digit number or “keyword” on the
screen. If you’re using EasyMP Network Projection, you can enter
the keyword on your computer to connect (see the EasyMP
Network Projection Operation Guide for details).

9. When you’re done making these settings, press

Complete

and press Enter, then choose Yes and press Enter to

Esc, choose

save your settings.

Configuring a Wireless Connection

After you install the optional wireless LAN module, you can use the
EasyMP Network Projection software 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
Macintosh with an AirPort
connect with this mode, any connection to other wireless
networks is broken; you can connect to the projector only.

■ Access Point mode (infrastructure mode) lets multiple computers

access the projector at the same time and easily trade off control
over the projector. To use Access Point mode, you need a wireless
(802.11g, 802.11b, or 802.11a) access point or an AirPort
Extreme (or AirPort) base station, and one or more computers
with wireless network cards or adapters.

®

or AirPort Extreme card. When you

note

Make sure you’ve installed
the EasyMP Network
Projection software as
described in the EasyMP

Network Projection
Operation Guide.

To connect to the projector
ov er a wirele ss network, your
computer must be running
Windows 2000, XP, Vista,
or Windows 7. Your Mac
must be running Mac OS X

10.3 to 10.6.

Access Point mode
(infrastructure mode) is
required to achieve transfer
speeds up to 54MB/sec on an

802.11g network. Ad Hoc
mode (computer-to­computer mode) limits
network connections to
11MB/sec. This is a
standard specification of

802.11g networking.

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Configuring the Projector

1. Press the Menu button, then choose Network and press Enter.

2. Choose

3. Choose

4. Make sure Wireless LAN Power is set to

Network Configuration and press Enter.

Wireless LAN and press Enter. You see this screen:

On. You can turn it off

to prevent unauthorized access.

5. Select one of the following connection modes:

■ Quick mode lets you easily connect one computer to the

projector at a time. You can also select this setting when
you’re using the optional Epson Quick Wireless Connection
USB key.

■ Advanced mode lets multiple computers access the projector

6. If your network is using 802.11a, use the arrow buttons on the
remote control to highlight
Press

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at the same time and easily trade off control of the projector.
This method requires a wireless network access point or an
AirPort Extreme (or AirPort) base station.

802.11a, then press Enter to select it.

Esc to return to the previous menu.

7. Highlight SSID, press Enter, and enter the name you want to
assign to the projector (Quick mode), or the name of your
existing wireless network (Advanced mode):

Use the arrow buttons to select individual letters; then press
to input a character. To add a blank space or to navigate backward
and forward through the input text, highlight the arrows and
press

Enter. To toggle symbol settings or capital letters, highlight

the option and press
and press

Enter.

Enter. When you’re done, highlight Finish

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).

8. Select

IP Settings and do one of the following:

■ If your network assigns addresses automatically, turn on the

DHCP setting.

■ If your network does not assign addresses automatically, turn

off

DHCP and enter the projector’s IP Address, Subnet

Mask

, and Gateway Address, as needed.

Enter

note

For specific details about
your network, please consult
your network administrator.

To enter numbers, use the arrow buttons on the remote
control to select each number on the screen, then press the

Enter button. When you’re finished entering an address in

the network menu, highlight

Finish, then press the Enter

button.

9. If you want to prevent the SSID from being displayed on the
standby screen, set the

SSID Display option to Off.

10. To prevent the IP address from appearing on the standby screen,
set the

IP Address Display setting to Off. Press Esc to return to

the previous menu.

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If you’re using AirPort, start
the AirPort Admin utility,
select your base station and
click

Configure. Then click

the Network tab to see your
base station’s IP address.

note

Settings may vary,
depending on your wireless
network adapter. See the
documentation for your
adapter for more
information.

11. When you’re done making these settings, press

Complete

and press Enter, then choose Yes and press Enter to

Esc. Choose

save your settings.

Now you’re ready to select the wireless network your computer, as
described below.

Selecting Wireless Network Settings in Windows

Before connecting to the projector, select the correct wireless network
on your computer.

1. To access your wireless utility software, double-click the network
icon on the Windows taskbar.

2. Do one of the following:

■ If your projector is set up on an existing network (Advanced

mode), select the network name (SSID).

■ If your projector is configured for Quick mode, select the

SSID you assigned to the projector.

3. Click

Now you’re ready to connect to the projector. See the EasyMP
Network Projection Operation Guide for details.

Selecting Wireless Network Settings in Mac OS

Before connecting to the projector, select the correct wireless network
on your computer.

1. Click the AirPort icon on the menu bar at the top of the screen.

2. Make sure AirPort is turned on, then do one of the following:

■ If your projector is set up on an existing network (Advanced

■ If your projector is configured for Quick mode, select the

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Connect.

mode), select the network name (SSID).

SSID you assigned to the projector.

Using Wireless Security Options

The projector includes WEP and WPA data encryption security
options which you can enable for network projection.

Make sure the settings you select match the ones used by your
network; follow the directions from your network administrator.

See the following sections to enable security options on your
projector:

■ “Enabling WEP Encryption” below

■ “Enabling WPA Security” on page 99

You also need to enable security settings from EasyMP Network
Projection (see page 100).

Enabling WEP Encryption

1. Press Menu on the projector remote. Highlight Network and
then press

Enter.

note

The authentication and
firewall features are only
effective when the access
point for the connection
destination supports the
same functions.

2. Choose

Network Configuration and press Enter.

3. Highlight
screen:

4. Press

Enter to select Security, then select WEP and press Enter.
Esc to return to the previous menu.

Press

Security, then press Enter. You see the following

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5. For the WEP encryption setting, select

Enter. Press Esc to return to the previous menu.

128Bit or 64Bit and press

note

Text input for WEP
encryption varies with
different access points; check
with your network
administrator. Try ASCII
first. If that doesn’t work,
try Text2 and then Text3.

6. For Format, highlight
enable hexadecimal input, then press

ASCII to enable text input or HEX to

Enter. Press Esc to return to

the previous menu.

7. If you chose

1, 2, 3, or 4. Press Esc to return to the previous menu.

Highlight the
you selected, then press
individual letters; then press

64Bit as WEP Encryption, choose Encryption key

Encryption key that corresponds to the Key ID

Enter. Use the arrow buttons to select

Enter to input a character. To add a

blank space or to navigate backward and forward through the
input text, highlight the arrows and press

Enter. To toggle

symbol settings or capital letters, highlight the option and press

Enter. When you’re done, highlight Finish and press Enter.

8. Check with your network administrator for directions on entering
a key for your network, and follow these general guidelines:

■ For 128 bit WEP encryption with hexadecimal input, enter

■ For 64 bit WEP encryption with hexadecimal input, enter 10

■ For 128 bit WEP encryption with ASCII or text input, enter

■ For 64 bit WEP encryption with ASCII or text input, enter 5

9. For Authentication Type, select
the setting your network uses. Press
menu.

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26 characters, from 0 to 9 and from A to F.

characters, from 0 to 9 and from A to F.

13 alphanumeric characters.

alphanumeric characters.

Open or Shared, depending on

Esc to return to the previous

10. When you’re done making these settings, press Esc. Choose

Complete

and press Enter, then choose Yes and press Enter to

save your settings.

Enabling WPA Security

1. Press Menu. Highlight Network and then press Enter.

2. Choose

3. Highlight

Network Configuration and press Enter.

Security, then press Enter. You see the following

screen:

4. Press

Enter to show the menu, then choose one of the following

and press

■ WPA-PSK (TKIP)

■ WPA-PSK (AES)

Enter.

■ WPA2-PSK (TKIP)

■ WPA2-PSK (AES)

5. Press

6. Highlight the

Esc to return to the previous screen.

PSK (pre-shared key) and press Enter. Use the

arrow buttons to select individual letters; then press

Enter to

input a character. To add a blank space or to navigate backward
and forward through the input text, highlight the arrows and

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note

If the password is longer
than 32 characters, enter it
by accessing the projector
from a web browser. This
lets you enter up to 63
characters. See page 104 for
details.

press

Enter. To toggle symbol settings or capital letters, highlight

the option and press
and press

Enter.

Enter. When you’re done, highlight Finish

7. When you’re done making these settings, press

Complete

and press Enter, then choose Yes and press Enter to

Esc. Choose

save your settings.

Enabling Data Encryption from EasyMP Network Projection

When using the EasyMP Network Projection software, follow these
steps to enable data encryption.

1. Click

2. Click the

3. Select the

4. Click

For more information, see the EasyMP Network Projection Operation
Guide.

Set options on the main screen.

General Settings tab.

Encrypt communications checkbox.

OK.

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