Epson 7850p User Manual

EPSON® PowerLite® 7850p

Multimedia Projector

User’s Guide

Important Safety Information

WARNING: Never look into the projector lens when the lamp is turned on; the bright light can damage your eyes. Never let children look into the lens when it is on. Never open any cover on the projector, except the lamp and filter covers. Dangerous electrical voltages inside the projector can severely injure you. Except as specifically explained in this User’s Guide, do not attempt to service this product yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

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

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

Copyright Notice

All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION. The information contained herein is designed only for use with this EPSON product. EPSON is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other products.

Neither SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this product or third parties for damages, losses, costs, or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parties as a result of: accident, misuse, or abuse of this product or unauthorized modifications, repairs, or alterations to this product, or (excluding the U.S.) failure to strictly comply with SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION’s operating and maintenance instructions.

SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original EPSON Products or EPSON Approved Products by SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.

EPSON is a registered trademark, and EasyManagement, EasyMP, Quick Corner, and Wall Shot are trademarks of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.

EPSON Connection, EPSON Store, and Extra Care are service marks; SizeWise is a trademark; and PrivateLine, Presenters Club, and PowerLite are registered trademarks 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 their respective owners. EPSON disclaims any and all rights in those marks.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

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

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

Projecting the Image. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Turning on the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Selecting the Image Source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Troubleshooting Display Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

You Can’t Project an Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

The Projector and Laptop Don’t Display

the Same Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Adjusting the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Focusing and Zooming Your Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Adjusting the Height of Your Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Adjusting the Image Shape. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Correcting Computer Images. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Shutting Down the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

2 Using the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Activating and Using the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Using the Navigation Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Replacing the Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Controlling the Picture and Sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Switching Between Picture Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Previewing Picture Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Adjusting the Image Shape. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Turning Off the Picture and Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Stopping Action. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Zooming Your Image. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Displaying a Picture-in-Picture Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Controlling the Volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Highlighting Your Presentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Using the Pointer Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Customizing the Pointer Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Projecting Images Without a Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Making Initial Color Corrections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Adjusting Color Corrections for a New Surface . . . . . . . 44

Operating Your Computer with the Remote Control. . . . . . 44

Enabling Password Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Starting the Projector with a Password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

3 Connecting to Computers, Cameras, and

Other Equipment

Connecting to a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Connecting to the Computer Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Connecting to the BNC Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Connecting to the DVI Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Using the Macintosh Desktop Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Connecting the Cable for Remote Mouse Control . . . . 56

Connecting an External Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Connecting to Video Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Connecting a Composite Video Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Connecting an S-Video Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Connecting a Component Video Source . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Connecting an RGB Video Source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Connecting to a Digital Camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Removing the USB Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Playing Sound Through the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Connecting Audio Equipment to the Projector . . . . . . . 65

Connecting External Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

4 Presenting Through a Wireless Network . . . . 67

Starting EasyMP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Configuring the Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Using Ad Hoc Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Using Access Point Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Projecting Wirelessly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Using the Control Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Connecting in IP Connect Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Switching Between Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

Removing the Wireless 802.11b Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

5 Presenting from a Memory Card

or Digital Camera

Creating a Scenario . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Converting a PowerPoint File to a Scenario . . . . . . . . . 102

Creating a Scenario from Scratch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Transferring Your Scenario to a Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . 111

Inserting the Memory Card in the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Removing the Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Presenting Scenarios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Controlling Your Presentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Editing Your Scenario on the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Creating a Slideshow on the Fly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Displaying the Slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

Changing Timing and Other Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

Presenting Image Files on Your Digital Camera . . . . . . . . . 120

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101

6 Using the Projector’s Menus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Using the Menu System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Restoring the Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Adjusting the Image Quality. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Adjusting Images from Video Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

Adjusting Computer Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

Adjusting the Image Size, Shape, and Position . . . . . . . . . . 129

Adjusting the Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130

Adjusting the Sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

Creating Your Own Startup Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

Capturing the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

Choosing When to Display the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

Controlling Multiple Projectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Setting the Projector ID. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Changing the Remote Control ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

Customizing Projector Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Image Setup Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

Remote Monitoring Setup Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Miscellaneous Setup Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

7 Managing Projectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

Connecting and Configuring the Projector

on a Wired Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142

Using EMP Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

Opening and Closing EMP Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144

Registering a Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145

Monitoring Your Projectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

Controlling Your Projectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

Configuring the Monitoring Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

Using E-mail Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152

Understanding the Notification Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

Using a Browser to Monitor Projectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156

Using Projector Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

Creating a Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

Connecting to a Projector in a Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161

Exporting a Projector Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

Importing a Projector Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

8 Maintaining the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167

Cleaning the Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

Cleaning the Projector Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

Cleaning the Air Filters and Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169

Replacing the Lamp and Air Filters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170

Resetting the Lamp Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173

Transporting the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174

9 Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175

Using On-Screen Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176

Checking Projector Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177

What To Do When the Lights Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177

Viewing Lamp Usage and Other Information . . . . . . . 179

Solving Problems with the Image or Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . 180

Solving EasyManagement Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186

Solving Problems with the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 190

Where To Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191

Telephone Support Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191

Software Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193

Windows System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193

Macintosh System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194

Installing the Software on a Windows System . . . . . . . . . . 195

Installing the Software on a Macintosh. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196

Projector Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199

Installation Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199

Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201

Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207

Important Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207

Remote Control Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209

Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210

FCC Compliance Statement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212

Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215

Welcome

The EPSON

PowerLite® 7850p is an easy-to-use, lightweight projector that offers up to 3500 lumens of brightness and a 700:1 contrast ratio for incredibly vivid images and clear text.

Versatility

You can connect it to a wide range of computers and video sources, or you can project over an 802.11b wireless network or a wired LAN network. You can even store your presentation on a memory card for a computer-free presentation.

Ease of use

The projector’s keystone correction feature automatically corrects image distortion, and EPSON’s unique Wall Shot

™

function lets you project against blackboards and colored walls without loss of image color, regardless of ambient lighting. If space is limited, you can project against a surface less than two and one-half feet away.

Complete control

Use the remote control to take charge of your presentation. Freeze the action, zoom in on part of the picture, or display a picture-in-picture video. Use the remote as a pointer, or to draw on the screen. You can even use it in place of your computer’s mouse to control your computer and change slides in MicroSoft

EasyManagement

™

PowerPoint.®

With the projector’s EasyManagement system, you can use a Windows

PC to remotely monitor and control the projector over a

network.

Security

To prevent unauthorized use, you can assign the projector a password, thus preventing unauthorized persons from using it.

Welcome 9

Using Your Documentation

This book contains all the information you need to set up and use your projector. Please follow these guidelines as you read through it:

■ Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.

■ Cautions must be observed to avoid damage to your equipment.

■ Notes contain important information about your projector.

■ Tips contain additional projection hints.

Getting More Information

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

■ presentersonline.com

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

—and it’s free.

need help?

If you still need help after checking this User’s Guide and the sources listed to the right, you can use the EPSON PrivateLine Support service to get help fast. Call (800) 637-7661 and enter the PIN on the card in your Start Here kit. Or take advantage of EPSON’s automated support services 24 hours a day. See page 191 for more information.

10 Welcome

■ Quick Setup sheet

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

or iBook®

computer.

■ Start Here kit

Includes this User’s Guide, your Quick Setup sheet, warranty brochures, and EPSON PrivateLine

Support card. Keep the

folder with your projector at all times.

■ Built-in help system

Provides assistance for common problems. Available from the

Help button on the projector or the remote control. See page 176

for details.

■ support.epson.com

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

Registration and Warranty

Your projector comes with a basic carry-in warranty as well as an international warranty that let you project with confidence anywhere in the world. For details, see page 212 and the warranty brochure included in your Start Here kit.

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

free Extra Care failure, you won’t have to wait for your unit to be repaired. Instead, EPSON will ship you a replacement unit anywhere in the United States or Canada, usually via overnight delivery. See the brochure in your Start Here kit for details.

To register, simply fill out the registration card included in your Start Here kit and mail it to EPSON. Or you can register online at http://epsonwebreg.info2.net/. Registering also lets you receive special updates on new accessories, products, and service.

Road Service. In the unlikely event of an equipment

Welcome 11

note

You won’t need all these components; your configuration will determine which ones you need.

Unpacking the Projector

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

Projector Remote control and

batteries

Power cable VGA computer cable RCA-style audio cable

12 Welcome

RCA-style video cable Stereo mini-jack audio cable USB cable

802.11b wireless card

Projector software

CD-ROM

Save all packaging in case you need to ship the projector. Always use the original packaging (or the equivalent) when you need to send the projector to another location. If you are moving the projector by hand, use a carrying case (either an EPSON case or something similar, such as a laptop case). See page 14 for ordering information, and page 174 for transportation instructions.

Additional Components

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

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

may be provided with your video equipment, or you can purchase one from EPSON; see page 14.

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

device, you’ll need a component video cable.

■ Some older PowerBooks

need the Macintosh desktop adapter set shown on page 55 (available from EPSON; see page 14.) Older iMac need a special adapter to provide a VGA output port; see your computer dealer.

and Macintosh® desktop models may

systems may

Welcome 13

Optional Accessories

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

Product Part number

Replacement lamp and air filters V13H010L22

Air filter replacement set V13H134A01

ATA molded hardshell case ATA shipping case

Ceiling mount Suspension adapter False ceiling plate

Middle Throw Zoom Lens Long Throw Zoom Lens

Kensington

Projection screens: 50-inch portable screen 60-inch portable pop-up screen 80-inch portable pop-up screen

Macintosh adapter set (includes monitor adapter and desktop adapter)

Remote control cable set V12H005C28

DVI to DVI digital video cable, 10 ft. DVI to DFP digital video cable, 10 ft. Component video cable, 10 ft. S-video cable

Distribution amplifier ELPDA01

High resolution document imager High resolution document camera Motion presentation camera

security lock ELPSL01

ELPKS48 ELPKS46

ELPMB40 ELPMBAPL ELPMBFCP

V12H004M03 V12H004L05

ELPSC06 ELPSC07 ELPSC08

ELPAP01

V12H005C20 V12H005C21 ELPKC19 ELPSV01

ELPDC02 V12H064020 ELPDC03

14 Welcome

You can purchase these accessories from your dealer, by calling EPSON at (800) 873-7766, or by visiting the EPSON Store

www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call (800) 463-7766 for dealer referral.

Displaying and Adjusting the Image

Whether you’re presenting from a computer or video equipment,

you need to follow some basic steps to display your image on the screen.

Follow the guidelines in this chapter for:

■ Positioning the projector

■ Turning the projector on and selecting the image source

■ Troubleshooting display problems

■ Adjusting the image

■ Turning off the projector

Displaying and Adjusting the Image 15

note

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

Positioning the Projector

If you’re setting up the projector yourself and it isn’t already installed in the theater or conference room you’re using, you’ll probably want to place it on a table in front of the screen, as shown. x art below

This lets you stand in the front of the room, face the audience, and remain close enough to the equipment to be able to control it. Try to leave as much space as possible between the projector and the screen to get a good-size image.

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

TBD

Also keep these considerations in mind:

■ Place the projector on a sturdy, level surface.

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

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

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

outlet or extension cord.

16 Displaying and Adjusting the Image

2.6 to 3.5 ft7 to 9.5 ft27 to 36.5 ft distance from screen

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

Projector

Screen

If you place the projector below screen level, you’ll have to tilt it up by extending its feet. This causes the image to become “keystone” shaped, but you can correct the distortion by pressing the

Sync buttons on the

projector. See page 26 for detailed information about correcting the image shape.

note

After positioning the projector, you may want to connect a Kensington MicroSaver device to the lock port on the projector’s left side. You can purchase this from EPSON; see “Optional Accessories” on page 14.

anti-theft

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

Displaying and Adjusting the Image 17

Projecting the Image

Make sure your projector and other equipment are set up as described in Chapter 3. Then follow the instructions below to start the projector and display an image.

Turning on the Projector

note

To shut down the projector, see page 29. Shutting down the projector correctly prevents premature lamp failure and possible damage from overheating.

If you turn on any connected computer or video equipment before starting the projector, this lets the projector automatically detect and display the image source. If you turn on the projector first, or have multiple pieces of connected equipment, you may have to select the image source manually (see page 20).

Follow these steps to turn on the projector:

1. Remove the lens cap.

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

3. Wait until the Ppower light stops flashing and turns orange.

Power light

18 Displaying and Adjusting the Image

4. Press the red PPower button on top of the projector—or press the P

Power button on the remote control.

(If this is your first time using the remote control, make sure the batteries are installed and the

ON/OFF switch on the side of the

remote is turned on.)

Power button

The Ppower light flashes green as the projector warms up, and an image begins to appear. When the Ppower light stops flashing and remains green (in about 40 seconds) the projector is ready for use.

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

Cancel.

Turn on remote

warning

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

Displaying and Adjusting the Image 19

note

To focus and adjust the image, see page 24. If a projected image fails to appear, see page 21 for help.

note

You can also preview all sources on one screen to help you select the desired source (see page 36).

Selecting the Image Source

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

If you don’t see the image you want, select it using the buttons either on the projector or the remote control.

Source buttons work as follows:

The

■ The projector has two Source buttons. Use the Computer/DVI

button to switch between connected to the

Use the

Video/BNC button to switch between equipment

connected to the

■ The remote control has six Source buttons. Use them to switch

Computer and DVI ports.

Video, S-Video, and BNC ports.

EasyMP, and between equipment

between equipment connected to the port identified on each button, or select EasyMP to project wirelessly or from a memory card.

Source

Note that the

Computer and BNC ports can be set up to use different

input signals (for example, Analog RGB or RGB Video)—so if you have equipment connected to one of these ports, it’s important to make sure the correct signal is selected to match the equipment you’re using. You can change the input signal settings using the projector’s menu system; see page 137.

20 Displaying and Adjusting the Image

Troubleshooting Display Problems

Follow these guidelines if you’re having trouble displaying an image.

You Can’t Project an Image

If you see a blank screen or a blue screen with the No Signal message, try the following:

■ Make sure the cables are connected correctly, as described in

Chapter 3.

■ Make sure the power light is green and not flashing and the lens

cap is off.

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

you may need to press one of the

Source buttons on the

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

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

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

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

Fn key while pressing it. Allow a few seconds for

the projector to sync up after changing the setting.

The Projector and Laptop Don’t Display the Same Image

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

No Signal

If you’re using a PC laptop:

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

between the LCD screen and the projector, or display on both at the same time. It may be labelled as . You may have to hold down the it. Allow a few seconds for the projector to sync up after changing the setting.

CRT/LCD or with an icon such

Fn key while pressing

Displaying and Adjusting the Image 21

■ If the function key doesn’t permit you to display simultaneously

on both screens, you should check your monitor settings to make sure both the LCD screen and the external monitor port are enabled.

From the Control Panel, open the Properties dialog box, click the

Advanced. The method for adjusting the settings varies by

brand; you may need to click a

Display utility. In the Display

Settings tab, then click

Monitor tab, then make sure the

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

If you’re using Macintosh OS X:

You may need to set up your system to display on the projector screen as well as the LCD screen. Follow these steps:

1. From the Apple menu, select

Displays.

2. Make sure the

3. Click the

VGA Display dialog box is selected.

Arrange (or Arrangement) tab.

System Preferences, then select

Select the VGA Display dialog box

Make sure Mirror Displays is checked

4. Make sure the

22 Displaying and Adjusting the Image

Mirror Displays checkbox is selected.

If you’re using OS 8.6 to OS 9.x:

You may need to set up your system to display on the projector screen as well as the LCD screen. Follow these steps:

1. From the Apple menu, select

Control Panels, then click

Monitors or Monitors and Sound.

2. Click the Arrange icon.

Click here

Drag one monitor

icon on top of

the other

3. Drag one monitor icon on top of the other.

If the Arrange option isn’t available, you may need to select one of the Simulscan resolution settings:

1. Click the

2. Select a

Monitor icon.

Click here

Simulscan resolution as shown. (Allow a few seconds for

the projector to sync up after making the selection.)

Select a Simulscan resolution

Displaying and Adjusting the Image 23

Adjusting the Image

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

■ To focus or zoom your image, see below.

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

page 25.

■ If the image isn’t square, see page 26.

■ If a computer image displays incorrectly, see page 28.

If you need to fine-tune the image and/or sound, see Chapter 4.

Focusing and Zooming Your Image

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

Use the zoom ring on the projector to reduce or enlarge the image. Move the tab toward the decrease it.

W to increase the size, and toward the T to

If the image still isn’t large enough, you may need to move the projector farther away from the screen. You can also use the buttons on the remote control to zoom in on a portion of the image. See page 39 for instructions.

24 Displaying and Adjusting the Image

Focus ring Zoom ring

E-Zoom

Adjusting the Height of Your Image

If the image is too low on the screen, you can use the front adjustable foot to raise it.

1. Stand behind the projector. Press the blue foot release lever up and lift the front of the projector.

2. Once the image is positioned where you want it, release the lever to lock the foot in position.

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

Raising the projector causes the image to distort or “keystone,” but you can manually correct the shape as described in the next section.

Projector rear foot

Displaying and Adjusting the Image 25

Keystone correction

Adjusting the Image Shape

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

Even if the projector is slightly tilted (within a range of 40° up or down), the projector has an automatic keystone correction function that detects and corrects vertical keystone distortion.

Corrected imageProjector tilted up Projector tilted down

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

If your image is still distorted, you can correct it using either of these methods:

■ If the image has two parallel sides but is wider on one side (top,

bottom, left, or right), you can correct it using the on the projector’s control panel or the projector’s Keystone menu (see “Using Keystone Correction” on page 27).

Keystone keys

■ If the image has no parallel sides, you can adjust its shape using

Keystone correction

Quick Corner

You cannot use both keystone correction and Quick Corner at the same time.

Quick Corner correction

26 Displaying and Adjusting the Image

™

(see page 37).

Using Keystone Correction

To adjust your image when it is wider on one side, do the following:

■ Look at the shapes of the icons on the projector’s four Keystone

buttons. Press the button whose icon is the mirror image of the shape of your screen image. Continue pressing the button until you are satisfied with the shape of the image.

Keystone buttons

■ Or press the Menu button on the remote control, select the

Setting menu, and press Enter. From the Setting menu, select H/V-Keystone in the Keystone menu and press Enter. Select V-Keystone (for vertical keystone distortion) or H-Keystone (for

horizontal keystone distortion) and press pointer button on the remote control to adjust the keystone setting as needed.

Enter. Use the

note

The image will be slightly shorter after adjusting. If it’s important to maintain the correct aspect ratio, use the menu system to perform keystone correction, then adjust the Height setting as needed. See page 129.

Menu button

Displaying and Adjusting the Image 27

Correcting Computer Images

note

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

Auto button

If you’re connected to a computer and the image doesn’t look right, press the

Auto button on the remote control (or the Auto/Enter

button on the projector’s control panel). This automatically resets the projector’s tracking, sync, resolution, and position settings.

Auto button

If vertical bands appear in the projected image and the doesn’t correct the problem, hold down the

Shift button on the

projector’s control panel while pressing either the

Tracking - button.

Auto button

Tracking + or the

If the image appears fuzzy or flickers and the correct the problem, hold down the

Sync + or Sync - button.

the

28 Displaying and Adjusting the Image

Auto button doesn’t

Shift button while pressing either

Shutting Down the Projector

p y p

Power OFF?

Yes : :

Press button

No : :

Press any other button

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

1. Turn off any equipment plugged into the projector.

2. To turn off the projector, press the red P projector or remote control.

Power button on the

Power button

note

When the projector has not received any input signals

or 30 minutes, it

automatically turns off the

rojector lamp and enters “sleep mode.” This conserves electricity, cools the

rojector, and extends the life of the lamp. If you want to start projecting again,

ress the Power button. If

ou are done using the

rojector, unplug the power cord. To turn off sleep mode, see page 139.

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

3. Press the

Power button again. The power light flashes orange for

about 40 seconds as the projector cools down. After the projector has cooled, the orange light stays on and the exhaust fan shuts off.

If you want to turn the projector on again, wait until the orange light stops flashing. Then press the Power button.

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

5. Replace the lens cap and unplug the power cord.

6. If you’re using a remote control, set its

ON/OFF switch to OFF.

Displaying and Adjusting the Image 29

Power OFF?

Yes

Press button

Press any other button

caution

To avoid damaging the projector or lamp, never unplug the power cord when the power light is green or flashing orange.

30 Displaying and Adjusting the Image

note

For information and resources to help you give the most professional

resentation, be sure to visit

presentersonline.com.

Using 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 30 feet away.

You can use the remote control to adjust the picture and sound (page 35), or as a pointer or drawing tool to highlight your presentation (page 41). You can also use it to make automatic color corrections that let you project images onto any surface (page 43), or as a wireless mouse when projecting from a computer (page 44). Finally, you can use it to prevent unauthorized use of your projector by assigning the projector a password.

This chapter covers:

■ Activating and using the remote control

■ Controlling the picture and sound

■ Highlighting your presentation

■ Projecting images without a screen

■ Operating your computer with the remote control

■ Enabling password protection

Using the Remote Control 31

note

If a button is pressed longer than 60 seconds, the remote control stops operating to conserve power. When you release the button, normal operation resumes.

Activating and Using the Remote Control

The remote control has an ON/OFF switch on its side, as shown. Before using the remote, make sure batteries are installed as described on page 34, then push up on the

Turn off the remote control before transporting or storing it; this prevents the batteries from discharging if something presses against one of the buttons.

Here are some additional tips:

■ Point the remote control either at the front or back of the

projector, or at the screen.

ON/OFF switch to turn it on.

ON/OFF switch

32 Using the Remote Control

■ Stand within 30 feet of the projector. If you want to operate the

projector from a greater distance, a remote control cable set is available (see page 14).

■ When presenting in a darkened room, press the light button to

make the buttons on the remote light up temporarily.

■ Avoid using the remote under bright fluorescent lamps or in

direct sunlight, or the projector may not respond properly.

Using the Navigation Buttons

The remote control has various buttons that let you navigate the projector’s help and menu systems; they also let you use the drawing tools to highlight your presentation. If you’ve connected a computer, the buttons can be used in place of your computer’s mouse, letting you walk about freely while controlling your presentation.

Pointer button (controls cursor movement)

ESC buttonEnter button

For details on using the buttons to control specific features, see the following sections:

■ to highlight your presentation, see page 41

■ to use the remote control in place of your computer’s mouse,

see page 44

■ to navigate the projector’s menu system, see page 124

■ to create your own startup screen, see page 132

■ to use the remote to control more than one projector, see

page 135

■ to use the projector’s help system, see page 176

note

The projector has equivalent buttons that you can use on its control panel:

ESC

button

Arrow buttons

Enter button

Using the Remote Control 33

Replacing the Batteries

If the projector stops responding to the remote control, check the following:

■ Make sure the remote control’s ON/OFF switch (shown on

page 32) is in the

■ Press the light button and check to see if the buttons on the

remote control light up. (If you’re in a bright room, you may not be able to see them light.)

ON position.

caution

When replacing batteries, take the following precautions:

■ Replace the batteries as

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

■ Do not expose batteries to

heat or flame.

■ Dispose of used batteries

according to local regulations.

■ Remove the batteries if

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

If the buttons do not light up, replace the batteries as described below:

1. Turn the remote control over.

2. Press down on the ridges at one end of the battery cover as you slide the cover off.

3. Install two AA batteries, inserting the flat (negative) ends in first.

4. Slide the cover back in place.

34 Using the Remote Control

Controlling the Picture and Sound

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

Switching Between Picture Sources

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

■ On the projector’s control panel, there are two Source buttons:

Press the equipment connected to the the to the

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

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

Note that the input signals (for example, Analog RGB or RGB Video)—so if you have equipment connected to one of these ports, it’s important to make sure the correct signal is selected to match the equipment you’re using. You can change the input signal settings using the projector’s menu system; see page 137.

Computer/DVI button to switch between EasyMP and

Computer and DVI ports. Or press

Video/BNC button to switch between equipment connected

Video, S-Video, and BNC ports.

Computer and BNC ports can be set up to use different

note

You can use the projector’s menus to fine-tune the picture and sound quality as described in Chapter 4.

Source buttons

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

Using the Remote Control 35

Previewing Picture Sources

You can use the Preview function to help you select the image source.

note

Movies are displayed as still images on the preview screen.

1. Press

Preview on the remote control.

Preview button

You see the currently selected source displayed in the main window, as shown. All other sources (including the currently selected source) are displayed in smaller preview windows on the right side and at the bottom. If no equipment is connected to a port, if there is no incoming signal, or if the signal is out of range, the preview window for that source appears blank.

Computer (Analog-RGB)

note

A red highlight surrounds the preview window for the currently selected source. You can use the pointer button on the remote control to highlight a different source, and then press to display it.

36 Using the Remote Control

Enter

Currently selected source

BNC

2. Press one of the

Source buttons on the remote control to switch

to the desired source, and press exit the screen. Or press switching sources.

Computer

DVI

Video

S-Video

Preview windows

Enter to change the source and

ESC to exit the preview screen without

Adjusting the Image Shape

Adjust [ ] :Move next [ESC]

:Return (Press 1 second to

reset)

Even if your projected image has no parallel sides, you can correct the problem with Quick Corner. Follow these steps:

1. Press the

Menu button on the remote control (or on the

projector’s control panel).

2. Select the

Setting menu and press Enter.

3. From the Setting menu, select

4. Select

Quick Corner and press Enter.

You see this screen:

[

]:Adjust

[ ] :Move next [ESC]

:Return (Press 1 second to

reset)

Keystone and press Enter.

note

For more information on using the menu system, see Chapter 6.

5. Press the

6. Use the pointer button on the remote control (or the arrow buttons on the projector) to adjust the shape.

7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 as needed to adjust any remaining corners.

8. When done, press the projector’s control panel to exit the menu system.

Quick Corner remains selected in the Keystone menu, the Quick

If Corner screen appears whenever you press the projector’s buttons. You can then follow steps 5 through 8 above to correct the shape of your image, or press

Enter button to select the corner you want to adjust.

ESC button on the remote control or

Keystone

ESC to exit Quick Corner.

note

If you are not satisfied with the corrections made, press the

ESC button for one

second to reset the screen to its original shape.

Using the Remote Control 37

Turning Off the Picture and Sound

You can use the A/V Mute button on the remote control to turn off the image and sound and darken your screen. (If you’ve connected a computer to the projector’s to the projector’s

Monitor Out port, the monitor will continue

displaying.) This feature is useful if you want to temporarily redirect your audience’s attention without the distraction of a bright screen.

■ To turn off the picture, press the A/V Mute button. The screen

goes dark.

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

You can also have an image, such as a company logo, display on the screen whenever you press the

Computer port and an external monitor

A/V Mute button (see page 132).

note

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

38 Using the Remote Control

Stopping Action

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

■ Press the Freeze button to stop the action and keep the current

image on the screen. The sound continues.

■ Press the Freeze button again to restart it.

Zooming Your Image

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

1. Press the

E-Zoom button on the remote control.

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

2. Use the pointer button to position the crosshair.

3. Continue pressing the area up to 4

× .

E-Zoom button to enlarge the selected

4. While the image is enlarged, you can:

■ Use the pointer button to pan about.

■ Press the E-Zoom button to zoom out.

5. When done, press the

ESC button to return to the original size.

Displaying a Picture-in-Picture Video

If you’re displaying an image from equipment connected to

DVI, Computer, or BNC port(s), you can open up a smaller

the picture-in-picture window on the screen. This window can display video from equipment connected to either the port.

Video or S-Video

note

The Picture-in-Picture function does not work for RGB video images.

Setting Up the P-in-P Image

Before starting, make sure the computer or video equipment for your main image is connected to the the video equipment for the P-in-P window is connected to the or

S-Video port. Then select the corresponding video setting:

1. Press the

Setting menu.

2. Highlight

Composite or S-Video, then press Enter.

3. Press

Menu button on the remote control, and enter the

P in P, use the pointer button to select either

ESC to exit the menu system.

DVI, Computer, or BNC port(s), and

Video

note

Select Composite if your P-in-P video equipment is connected to the Video port.

Using the Remote Control 39

Displaying the P-in-P Image

Make sure your main image source is displayed, then follow these steps to display and use the Picture-in-Picture window:

P in P button

note

To temporarily shut off the sound (and picture), press the A/V Mute button.

1. Press the

P in P button on the remote control.

2. Use the pointer button to reposition the video window; use

E-Zoom buttons to reduce or enlarge it.

the

3. Once the window is located and sized the way you want it, press the

Enter button; your video continues playing on the screen.

Video window

4. When you’re finished viewing the Picture-in-Picture, press the

PinP or pointer button again. The window disappears.

Controlling the Volume

To change the volume, press the or side of the Volume button.

40 Using the Remote Control

If necessary, you can adjust the tone using the projector’s menu system. See page 131.

Highlighting Your Presentation

You can display a pointer to call out something on the screen, or draw straight or curved lines to emphasize particular points. There are three preset pointer tools you can choose from, and each one can be customized for a different look.

Using the Pointer Tool

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

Pointer

If you prefer to use a different style of pointer, continue pressing

Effect button to select the desired style. Three preset

the options are available, but you can customize the look of each one (see page 42).

2. Use the pointer button on the remote control to position the pointer on the screen.

3. To draw a straight line, place the pointer where you want the line to begin and press line to end, and press

4. To draw a curved line, place the pointer at the start of the line, then press and hold the

pointer button to move the pointer and draw on the screen.

Press

ESC when done.

5. If you want to draw additional lines, repeat steps 3 and 4.

6. When done drawing, press ESC to clear the screen.

Enter. Move the pointer to where you want the

Enter again.

Enter button until it lights. Then use the

Using the Remote Control 41

Customizing the Pointer Tools

Set

Video Audio

Setting User's Logo Advanced1

Color Mode

Pointer/Line1

Color

[Menu]: Exit

Pointer Speed

[ ]: Enter

[ ]: Select

About Reset All

Advanced2

Effect

Zoom Rate

100%

Color

Set

Pointer/Line2

Set

Pointer/Line3

Zoom Rate

100%

Zoom Rate

100%

Exe cute

Color

Width

Res et

You can customize the shape and size of each of the three pointer tools, select the color and width of the line made with each pointer, and set how fast you can move the pointer across the screen.

1. Press the

Menu button on the remote control, highlight the

Effect menu, and press Enter.

You see this screen:

Video Audio

Effect

Setting User's Logo Advanced1 Advanced2 About Reset All

[ ]: Select

[ ]: Enter

Pointer/Line1

Zoom Rate

Color

Pointer/Line2

Zoom Rate

Color Mode

Pointer/Line3

Zoom Rate

Pointer Speed

Reset

Set

100%

Set

100%

Set

100%

L M

Execute

[Menu]: Exit

2. For each of the three Pointer/Line icons, you can change the following settings:

■ Shape

Lets you select one of the following pointer shapes:

42 Using the Remote Control

■ Zoom Rate

Changes the size of the pointer

■ Color

Changes the color of the line you can draw using the pointer

■ Width

Changes the line width

3. You can also change the

Pointer Speed setting to adjust how fast

the pointer tool moves across the screen.

4. When done, press

ESC until you exit from the menu system.

Projecting Images Without a Screen

Even if you don’t have a screen, you can project images onto surfaces like blackboards and colored walls without loss of image color. Your projector has a sensor that measures the conditions of the projection surface and automatically adjusts the colors and shading of your image. For example, if you’re projecting onto a surface near a window, your image appears clear and well-defined rather than faint.

Making Initial Color Corrections

Press the Wall Shot button on either the remote control or the projector’s control panel while projecting an image.

Wall Shot’s status appears in the upper right corner of your screen. Then you see a sequence of colors flash for approximately five seconds while the sensor measures the conditions of the projection surface and adjusts the image.

Wall Shot ON

note

If the status message indicates that Wall Shot is off, press the button again to turn it on.

Wall Shot

When you turn the projector off, the projector stores the correction values obtained by the last Wall Shot measurements. This is useful if you’re projecting against the same surface and under the same conditions. To retrieve these corrections, just press the button again while projecting an image.

Wall Shot

Using the Remote Control 43

Adjusting Color Corrections for a New Surface

Adjust the correction values if you’re projecting on a new surface or in a new location.

1. Press the while you’re projecting an image. Wait for the Wall Shot status screen.

2. Press the

Readjustment

You see a sequence of colors flash for about five seconds as the projector adjusts the color correction values for the new projection surface.

Wall Shot button on the remote control or projector

Wall Shot button until you see Wall Shot

on the status screen.

Operating Your Computer with the Remote Control

If you’ve connected a computer to the projector with a USB cable, as described on page 56, you can use the remote control in place of your computer’s mouse. This gives you more flexibility when delivering PowerPoint and other slideshow-style presentations, since you won’t have to stand next to the computer to change slides.

44 Using the Remote Control

Use to move cursor

Left-click Right-click

■ Use the pointer button to move the cursor on the screen.

■ Press the Enter button to left-click, or press it twice to

double-click; press the

■ To drag-and drop, hold down the Enter button for about one

second until it lights. Then use the object. When it’s where you want it, press

■ Use the Page buttons to move through a slideshow.

Page up or down to change slides in PowerPoint

ESC button to right-click.

pointer button to drag the

Enter to release it.

Enabling Password Protection

To prevent unauthorized use, you can assign the projector a password. If you do, a screen will appear requesting the password whenever the projector is plugged in. If an incorrect password is entered three times in succession, the projector’s operation is locked and the power cord must be disconnected and reinserted to redisplay the password screen. If an incorrect password is entered nine times in succession, the user must contact the dealer to unlock the projector.

The default setting for the Password Protect function is off. Follow these steps to turn password protection on:

1. Press the

Freeze button on the remote control for about five

seconds.

note

It’s a good idea to write your password down. Also, make a note of the “Request Code: xxxxx” number that appears in the Password Protect Release screen. If you do forget the password, you’ll need this code when you contact the dealer.

If you leave the projector plugged in, the Password Protect Release screen will not appear. You only need a password if you unplug and reconnect the power cable.

Using the Remote Control 45

You see this screen:

Security

Set

OFF

Password

Security Lock:

Security

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.

Security Lock:

Password

2. Use the pointer button to set press the

3. Select

Enter button.

Password and press the Enter button.

ONONOFF

Set

Security Lock to ON. Then

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

5. Press the

Yes and press Enter.

Num button on the remote control. When it lights, the

numeric keypad is activated.

6. Use the numeric keypad to enter a four digit password. (The default setting is 0000.)

7. When you see a confirmation message, reenter the password. Then press the

8. Press the

Menu button to exit the screen.

Num button on the remote control to deactivate the

numeric keypad.

46 Using the Remote Control

Starting the Projector with a Password

Security Lock Release

Enter the password.

[0-9]:Enter

[ ]:Power OFF

When Password Protect is enabled, you see this screen when you plug in the projector:

Security Lock Release

Enter the password.

[0-9]:Enter

1. Press the

Num button on the remote control to activate the

[ ]:Power OFF

numeric keypad.

2. Enter the four digit password.

3. Press the

Num button to deactivate the numeric keypad.

The Security Lock Release screen closes, and projection begins.

Using the Remote Control 47

48 Using the Remote Control

Connecting to Computers, Cameras, and Other Equipment

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

dekstop computer, or to video equipment, such as a VCR or DVD player. You can also connect the projector to a digital camera, video camera, external speakers, or an external monitor.

Follow the instructions in this chapter on:

■ Connecting to a computer

■ Connecting an external monitor

■ Connecting video equipment

■ Connecting to a digital camera

■ Playing sound through the projector

Connecting to Computers, Cameras, and Other Equipment 49

note

If you connect a Windowsbased computer to the projector, you may see a New Hardware Wizard saying your computer has found a plug-and-play monitor; if so, click Cancel.

Connecting to a Computer

You can connect the PowerLite projector to any computer that has a standard video output (monitor) port, including desktop models, PC notebook and laptop computers, Macintosh PowerBooks and iBooks, and hand-held devices. You can connect up to three computers at the same time:

■ To connect to the Computer port (standard VGA cable

connection), see page 51.

■ To connect using the BNC ports, see page 53.

■ To connect using the DVI (Digital Video Interface) port, see

page 54.

note

If you’re using a PowerBook or an older Macintosh and you can’t connect the cable to your computer, you may need to use the Macintosh desktop adapter, as shown on page 55 (available from EPSON; see page 14).

After connecting to the computer, you may also want to:

■ connect a USB cable so you can use the remote control as a

mouse; see page 56

■ connect a monitor to the projector so you can view your

presentation close-up as well as on-screen (not necessary if you’re using a laptop); see page 57

■ connect an audio cable to play computer audio; see page 65

50 Connecting to Computers, Cameras, and Other Equipment

Connecting to the Computer Port

Follow these instructions:

1. You can connect to the

■ using the VGA computer cable that came with the projector

(the monitor port on your computer must be a mini D-sub 15-pin port)

Computer port in the following ways:

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.

■ using the optional BNC/VGA component video cable, if

your computer provides video output through BNC connectors (see page 14).

2. If you’re using the VGA computer cable, connect one end to the projector’s

Computer port, and the other end to your computer’s

monitor port. Then go to step 4.

VGA computer cable

BNC/VGA cable

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3. If you’re using the optional BNC/VGA cable, connect the VGA connector to the projector’s

Computer port and plug the BNC

connectors into your computer’s monitor ports.

4. Optionally, you can connect an external monitor (see page 57), play sound through the projector (see page 65), or connect a USB cable to use the remote control as a mouse (see page 56).

5. When you’ve finished making any connections, see Chapter 1 for instructions on turning on the projector and adjusting the image. Once the projector is turned on, be sure to:

■ Enter the projector’s Setting menu, then make sure

Computer Input is set to

■ After exiting the menu system, press the remote control’s

Comp1 button, or repeatedly press the Computer/DVI

button on the projector’s control panel to select the correct source.

Computer (Analog-RGB) should appear on the

screen.

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Analog-RGB. See page 137.

Connecting to the BNC Connectors

1. Obtain a commercially available standard BNC cable.

BNC cable

2. Plug the BNC connectors into the projector’s

R/Cr/Pr connectors as shown below. Depending on your

B/Cb/Pb, G/Y, and

computer’s video card, you may have to connect to the projector’s

V Sync and H/C Sync connectors too. (See your computer

documentation for more information.)

R/Cr/Pr

G/Y

B/Cb/Pb

3. Plug the connectors on the other end of the cable into the BNC video out connectors on your computer.

4. Optionally, you can connect an external monitor (see page 57), play sound through the projector (see page 65), or connect a USB cable to use the remote control as a mouse (see page 56).

5. When you’ve finished making all necessary connections, see Chapter 1 for instructions on turning on the projector and adjusting the image. Once the projector is turned on, be sure to:

■ Enter the projector’s Setting menu, then make sure the BNC

Input is set to

■ After exiting the menu system, press the BNC button on

the remote control or repeatedly press the

Analog-RGB. See page 137.

Video/BNC button

on the projector’s control panel to select the correct source.

BNC (Analog-RGB) should appear on the screen.

Connecting to Computers, Cameras, and Other Equipment 53

note

Various types of DVI cables are offered on the market. Be sure to use only a cable with DVI to DVI or DVI to DFP connectors.

Connecting to the DVI Port

1. Obtain a DVI digital video cable (either DVI to DVI or DVI to DFP; see page 14 for details about ordering a cable from EPSON).

2. Connect the cable to the projector’s

3. Connect the other end to your computer’s DVI port.

4. Optionally, you can connect an external monitor (see page 57), play sound through the projector (see page 65), or connect a USB cable to use the remote control as a mouse (see page 56).

DVI port as shown.

5. When you’ve finished making any connections, see Chapter 1 for instructions on turning on the projector and adjusting the image. Once the projector is turned on, press the remote control, or press the projector’s control panel to select

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DVI button on the

Computer/DVI button on the

DVI as the image source.

Using the Macintosh Desktop Adapter

If you have an older desktop Macintosh or PowerBook, the VGA cable may not fit when you try to connect it. If so, you’ll need to use the Macintosh desktop adapter to connect the VGA cable to your computer. This is available from EPSON (see page 13).

1. To use the adapter, remove its cover as shown and set its DIP switches according to the resolution you want to use, such as 16-inch mode. See your Macintosh documentation for instructions.

2. Replace the cover and connect the adapter to the VGA cable. Then plug the cable (with the adapter) into the video port on your Macintosh.

3. Tighten the screws on the connectors.

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Connecting the Cable for Remote Mouse Control

If you’ve connected a computer as described in this chapter, you can use the projector’s remote control as a wireless mouse. This lets you control your computer and click through slideshow-style presentations, such as PowerPoint, from up to 30 feet away.

note

The remote mouse control function may not operate correctly on systems that have been upgraded from an earlier version of Windows.

note

For details on using the remote control in place of your computer’s mouse, see page 44.

Use to move cursor

The wireless mouse function is supported on systems with a USB port running Windows XP, 98, 2000, or Me, or Macintosh OS 8.6 to OS X 10.2.

1. Locate the USB cable that came with your projector.

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

USB cable

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

4. In the projector’s menu system, set the Advanced 2 menu to

USB. See the instructions beginning on

page 124 to use the menu system.

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

Left-click

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Right-click

COM Port setting in the

Connecting an External Monitor

If you want to monitor your presentation close-up (on a monitor placed beside the projector) as well as on the screen, you can connect an external monitor.

To attach an external monitor, connect it to the projector’s

Out

port, as shown:

External monitor

Monitor

Follow these guidelines to view images on the monitor:

■ The monitor displays the currently selected computer source.

Press the

Preview button on the remote control if you want to

display all the active sources at the same time (see page 36).

■ You can also view images on the monitor while the projector is in

Standby mode, if you’ve set

Network ON in the Advanced 1

menu (see page 138).

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RCA connector

(composite video)

S-video connector

(4-pin mini-DIN)

Connecting to Video Equipment

You can connect up to four 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-style video output

connector, see “Connecting a Composite Video Source” on page 59.

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

S-Video Source” on page 60.

BNC connector

(component video)

VGA connector

(RGB video)

■ 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 61.

■ If your video player has an RGB video port (either a single

connector for a VGA-style monitor cable, or three connectors labeled R/G/B), see “Connecting an RGB Video Source” on page 62.

After connecting any video cables, you may also want to:

■ connect a monitor to the projector so you can view your

presentation close-up as well as on-screen; see page 57

■ connect an audio cable to play sound through the projector; see

page 65

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Connecting a Composite Video Source

1. Locate the RCA-style video cable provided with the projector.

2. Connect the cable to the yellow video output connector on your player and the yellow

3. If you want to play sound through the projector, see page 65 for instructions on connecting an audio cable.

Video connector on the projector:

4. If you don’t need to make any other connections, see Chapter 1 or the Quick Setup sheet for instructions on turning on the projector and adjusting the image. Once the projector is turned on, select the image source: press the control, or press the panel repeatedly until

Video/BNC button on the projector’s control

Video is displayed on the projected image.

Video button on the remote

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Connecting an S-Video Source

1. Locate an S-video cable (one is usually provided with your video equipment, or you can purchase one from EPSON; see page 13).

2. Connect the cable between the S-video connector on your player and the

3. If you want to play sound through the projector, see page 65 for instructions on connecting an audio cable.

S-Video connector on the projector:

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S-Video button on the

Video/BNC button on the projector’s

S-Video is displayed on the

Connecting a Component Video Source

1. Locate a component video cable (one may be included with your video equipment).

Look at the connectors at one end of the cable. If they are bayonet-style (BNC) connectors, continue on to the next step. If they are RCA-style connectors, you’ll need to attach commercially available BNC adapters to plug the cable into your projector.

2. Connect the cable to your player and the cable (with the adapters) to the

BNC connectors on the projector. Match the Y/Cb/Cr (or

Y/Pb/Pr) connectors on your player to the corresponding connectors on the projector.

BNC adapters

note

Be sure your video player is not an RGB video source. If you set the wrong source, image quality may suffer. Check your video player’s documentation.

3. If you want to play sound through the projector, see page 65 for instructions on connecting an audio cable.

4. If you don’t need to make any other connections, see Chapter 1 for instructions on turning on the projector and adjusting the image. Once the projector is turned on, do the following:

■ Enter the projector’s Setting menu, then change the BNC

Input setting to

■ After exiting the menu system, press the remote control’s

BNC button or repeatedly press the projector’s Video/BNC

button to select

YCbCr or YPbPr, as needed (see page 137).

BNC as the image source.

Connecting to Computers, Cameras, and Other Equipment 61

note

Be sure your video player is not a component video source. If you set the wrong source, image quality may suffer. Check your video player’s documentation.

Connecting an RGB Video Source

Follow these instructions to connect the projector to a video player that has an RGB video output port. Depending on the type of connector on your player, you’ll need to use the appropriate cable:

■ If your player has a single VGA-style connector, see below.

■ If your player has three connectors labeled R/G/B, see

“Connecting Using a BNC-style Cable” on page 63.

Connecting Using a VGA-style Computer Cable

1. Locate the VGA computer cable provided with the projector.

2. Connect the cable between the video port on your player and the

Computer port on the projector.

3. If you want to play sound through the projector, see page 65 for instructions on connecting an audio cable.

4. If you don’t need to make any other connections, see Chapter 1 for instructions on turning on the projector and adjusting the image. Once the projector is turned on, be sure to:

■ Enter the projector’s Setting menu, then change the

Computer Input setting to

■ After exiting the menu system, press the remote control’s

Comp button or the projector’s Computer/DVI button

repeatedly to select the image source. (

Video)

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should appear on the screen.)

RGB-Video (see page 137).

Computer (RGB

Connecting Using a BNC-style Cable

1. Locate a BNC-style video cable (one may be included with your video equipment).

2. Connect the cable between your player and the corresponding

R/G/B connectors on the projector.

3. If you want to play sound through the projector, see page 65 for instructions on connecting an audio cable.

note

Be sure your video player is not a component video source. If you set the wrong source, image quality may suffer. Check your video player’s documentation.

■ Enter the projector’s Setting menu, then change the BNC

Input setting to

■ After exiting the menu system, press the BNC button on the

remote control or press the

RGB-Video (see page 137).

Video/BNC button on the

projector repeatedly to select the correct image source (

BNC (RGB-Video) should appear on the screen).

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Connecting to a Digital Camera

note

Use a cable less than 10 feet long, and connect the camera directly to the projector. Your projector may not function correctly if you use a longer cable or connect your camera to a USB hub.

You can connect your digital camera to the projector using the USB cable specified for your camera. Then you can use your camera’s slideshow function or the projector’s CardPlayer feature (see page page 120) to present images on your camera.

1. Make sure there is no card inserted in the projector’s card slot.

2. Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB Type A port on the projector, as shown.

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

Removing the USB Cable

If you’re using CardPlayer to project your images, close the program before you remove the USB cable from the projector.

1. Position the cursor over the corner of the CardPlayer screen.

2. Press the

3. Remove the USB cable.

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Enter button on the remote control to close CardPlayer.

EJECT button in the upper right

Playing Sound Through the Projector

You can play sound through the projector’s speaker system, or you can attach an external speaker system. (Attaching speakers to the projector instead of directly to the audio source lets you use the projector’s remote control to adjust the sound.)

Connecting Audio Equipment to the Projector

To play sound through the projector, follow these steps:

1. Locate the appropriate audio cable (two types are included with the projector). Which cable you use depends on how your equipment is connected:

■ If you have a computer connected to the Computer or DVI

port, use the stereo mini-jack cable.

■ If you have video equipment connected to the Video or

S-Video port, or to the BNC ports, use the RCA-style audio

cable.

2. Connect the audio cable to the jack corresponding to the connected video source.

Use with BNC connection

Use with composite video connection

Use with S-video connection

Use with Computer or DVI connection

3. Connect the other end of the cable to the audio-output connector on your computer or video equipment.

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Connecting External Speakers

To connect speakers to the projector, follow these steps:

1. Obtain the appropriate cable to connect your speakers.

Depending on your stereo system, you may be able to use a commercially available audio cable with a stereo mini-jack connector on one end, and pin jacks on the other end. For some speaker systems, you may have to purchase a special cable or use an adapter to connect to your speakers.

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

Out

port on the projector.

Audio

3. Connect the other end(s) of the cable to your speaker system. You may need to use an adapter to make the connection.

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

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Presenting Through a Wireless Network

This chapter tells you how to send pictures to the projector through

a wireless network. Using EMP NS Connection, you can project images shown on your computer screen—including text and graphics—directly to your audience. Because images are displayed in real-time, any changes you make on your PC or laptop are automatically mirrored on the screen.

You’ll find instructions in this chapter on:

■ Starting EasyMP

■ Connecting to the projector in Ad Hoc mode or Access Point

(infrastructure) mode

■ Projecting wirelessly

■ Using projector groups

■ Removing the wireless 802.11b card

Before starting, make sure you’ve installed EMP NS Connection as described in Appendix A for each computer you want to be able to connect to the projector. Then follow the steps in this chapter to start EasyMP, configure your projector and computer, and run EMP NS Connection.

Presenting Through a Wireless Network 67

Starting EasyMP

Before connecting to the projector, you have to switch it to EasyMP mode. Follow these steps:

note

Only the EPSON 802.11b card is guaranteed to work. Other brands may not be compatible.

caution

Be careful to insert the card correctly, and never force the card in; doing so may damage it. The black end of the card protrudes from the slot when the card is fully inserted.

Always remove the card before transporting the projector. See page 99 for instructions.

1. Turn on the remote control, as described on page 32. Point it at the projector and press the

2. Press the

EasyMP button on the remote control to select EasyMP

Power button.

as the source.

3. Insert the EPSON 802.11b card with the blue label facing outward.

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Once the card is inserted, you see one of these screens, depending on the currently selected mode:

Ad Hoc mode

Access Point mode

note

If you see a message asking you to insert a LAN or memory card, check to make sure your 802.11b card is properly inserted.

4. If you’ve already set up your computer and projector for the mode you want to use—Ad Hoc mode (also called computer-to-computer mode) or Access Point mode (also called infrastructure mode)—skip to “Projecting Wirelessly” on page 89.

Otherwise, continue on to the following section.

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Configuring the Connection

note

Make sure you’ve installed the NS Connection software as described in Appendix A.

To connect to the projector ov er a wireless network, your computer must be running Windows 98, Me, 2000, or XP. Your Macintosh must be running OS X 10.2.4 or later. See Appendix A for complete system requirements for projecting wirelessly.

You can use NS Connection to connect to the projector and send images wirelessly in two modes: Ad Hoc mode or Access Point mode.

■ Ad Hoc mode (computer-to-computer mode) lets you connect

just one computer to the projector at a time; it’s easy to set up, and the only equipment you need is a computer with a wireless (802.11b) network card or adapter, or a Macintosh with an AirPort

■ Access Point mode (infrastructure mode) lets multiple users

or AirPort Extreme card.

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

Follow the instructions below for the mode you want to use.

Using Ad Hoc Mode

In order to use Ad Hoc (computer-to-computer) mode, first adjust your projector and wireless card or adapter settings as described in this section.

Configuring the Projector

1. Switch the projector to EasyMP and insert the EPSON 802.11b card (see page 68). You see this screen:

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Config button

2. To select Config, press the Enter button on the remote control.

You see the following screen:

Easy connect mode

Make sure

Easy connect mode is selected, as shown above.

If not, use the button on the remote control to highlight the checkbox next to

Easy connect mode, then press Enter

to select it.

3. Use the button to highlight

connect mode

), then press Enter to select it.

Advanced (next to Easy

You see this screen:

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4. Make sure the projector has a unique name, so you can identify it when connecting to it from your computer.

note

If you want to enter a blank space, use the space character that comes before the capital letter A.

If you want to enter numbers, press the button on the remote control. The button lights up to indicate that the numeric keypad mode is active. Press the

Num button again to

exit numeric keypad mode.

Num

If you need to rename it, highlight the

Projector name, then press Enter on the remote control to clear

the text box. Then highlight the text box and press

Clear button next to

Enter. The

outline of the text box turns green to indicate you are in input mode. Tilt the button up to select individual letters in alphabetical order, or down to select letters in reverse order; then tilt the button to the right to move to the next character position. When done typing the new name, press

Enter.

5. To enable your computer to find the projector on the network, select the appropriate

■ Select ESSID ad hoc if your network card supports an SSID

or ESSID identifier (see page 75). Then highlight the text box, press ROOM”). When you’re done, press

Ad hoc mode settings:

ESSID

Enter, and enter a name (for example, “CONF

Enter. Note that the

ESSID 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).

■ Select Channel ad hoc if your network card supports using

channels instead of ESSID names to identify devices on the network. Then select a channel number in the box and press

Enter. (Channel ad hoc mode is not supported

Channel text

for Macintosh.)

note

The projector keyword changes each time you turn the projector off and then on again, or remove and reinsert the 802.11b card. Check the keyword on the EasyMP Network screen whenever you start EasyMP, and enter that keyword on your computer. You can’t connect using a previous keyword.

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

Enter, and enter a password of up to 8 alphanumeric

characters. When you’re done, press

7. 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

displays a randomized four-digit number or “keyword” on the screen. When prompted by NS Connection, you can enter the keyword on your computer to connect (see page 92).

Password for WEB control checkbox,

Enter.

Projector

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

8. When done making these settings, highlight the OK button at the top of the screen (you can either press the

ESC button on the

remote control or use the button to highlight it), then press

Enter. Highlight the OK button again and press Enter to return

to the main EasyMP Network Screen.

Now you’re ready to set up your computer for wireless projecting. Go to “Configuring the Network Settings for Windows” below, or “Setting Up Your Macintosh for Ad Hoc Mode” on page 75.

Configuring the Network Settings for Windows

Before connecting to the projector, you need to make sure the settings for your laptop’s or PC’s network card match the settings you entered for the projector.

1. Access your wireless network Properties window. For example, in Windows XP you would click

and Internet Connections Connections

icon.

Start > Control Panel > Network

. Then click the Network

You see a screen similar to this:

note

On some Windows systems, you can right-click

My Network Places or Network Neighborhood

on the desktop and select

Properties.

2. Right-click the

Properties.

Right-click and select Properties

Wireless Network Connection icon and select

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You see a screen similar to this:

Click here

3. Click the

4. Click the

Configure button.

Advanced tab. You see a screen similar to this:

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5. Check your wireless card or adapter’s device settings. (Depending on the type of card or adapter you’re using, some of the settings may be different than those listed here.)

■ Set the network type to 802.11 Ad Hoc.

■ Set the SSID to match the name you assigned to the

projector’s ESSID—for example,

CONF ROOM. (If your

network card uses channel mode instead, set the correct channel, 1 to 11, so it matches that of the projector.)

■ Make sure encryption is Disabled.

6. Click the

General tab and make sure that your wireless card or

adapter is enabled.

7. When done making the settings, click

OK to close the wireless

card or adapter’s -properties dialog box.

Now you’re ready to connect to the projector. See “Projecting Wirelessly” on page 89.

Setting Up Your Macintosh for Ad Hoc Mode

Your AirPort software is automatically configured to allow your Macintosh to detect both computer-to-computer (Ad Hoc) and Access Point networks. Typically, you only need to select your projector’s ESSID from the AirPort status menu on the Macintosh menu bar.

If you’re having problems detecting the projector, follow these steps:

1. From the Apple pull-down menu, select Then double-click the

Network icon. You see the Network

System Preferences.

settings window.

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2. Make sure Location is set to

Select

Automatic

Select Network Port

Configurations

then select AirPort

Automatic.

note:

If you don’t need the other network ports, disable them by deselecting their check boxes. If more than one network port is enabled, the projector software warns you to turn off AirPort when you first connect the projector. Disregard this message.

3. Select

Network Port Configurations in the Show pull-down

menu.

4. Under Port Configurations, select

5. Click

Apply Now. Then close the window.

AirPort.

6. Click the AirPort icon on the menu bar at the top of the Macintosh desktop. You see the AirPort status menu:

7. Check to make sure AirPort is turned on.

8. Select your projector’s ESSID.

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Using Access Point Mode

In order to use Access Point (infrastructure) mode, first adjust your projector and wireless access point or AirPort base station settings as described in this section.

Configuring the Projector

1. Switch the projector to EasyMP and insert the EPSON 802.11b card (see page 68). You see this screen:

Config button

2. To select

Config, press the Enter button on the remote control.

You see the following screen:

Access point mode

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Make sure

Access point mode is selected, as shown. If not,

use the button on the remote control to highlight the checkbox next to

Access point mode, then press Enter

to select it.

note

If you want to enter a blank space, use the space character that comes before the capital letter A.

If you want to enter numbers, press the button on the remote control. The button lights up to indicate that the numeric keypad mode is active. Press the

Num button again to

exit numeric keypad mode.

Num

3. Use the button to highlight

mode

), then press Enter to select it.

Advanced (next to Access point

You see this screen:

4. Make sure the projector has a unique name, so you can identify it when connecting to it from your computer.

If you need to rename it, highlight the

Projector name, then press Enter on the remote control to clear

the text box. Then highlight the text box and press

Clear button next to

Enter. The

cursor turns green to indicate you are in input mode. Tilt the button up to select individual letters in alphabetical order, or down to select letters in reverse order; then tilt the button to the right to move to the next character position. When done typing the new name, press

Enter.

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5. To enable your computer to find the projector on the network, you need to enter the ESSID, which is the SSID identifier of your access point or the name of your AirPort network. (The name of your AirPort network may be different than that of your AirPort base station; select your base station in the AirPort Admin utility and click Highlight

Configure to check the name of your network.)

ESSID on the projector screen and press Enter. Then

enter your access point’s SSID identifier or your AirPort network name in the text box. Note that the ESSID is case-sensitive.

6. If you want to create a password for remote access to the projector, type it in the box next to and press

Enter.

Password for WEB control

7. 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. When prompted by NS Connection, you can enter the keyword on your computer to connect (see page 92).

8. If your access point assigns IP addresses automatically, turn on

DHCP. Otherwise, turn off DHCP and enter the following

information manually:

■ IP address: Type in the IP address you want to assign to the

projector. It must be formatted like other addresses on the network; usually the first three segments (XXX.XXX.XXX) match the first three segments of the IP address for your access point or AirPort base station.

■ Subnet mask: For example: 255.255.255.000, but this

depends on how your network is set up.

■ Gateway address: Enter the IP address that was assigned to

the access point or AirPort base station when it was set up.

™

9. If you want to monitor the projector using HP OpenView, you’ll need to enter at least one trap IP address. See Chapter 7 for details on monitoring the projector.

note

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

If you don’t know your gateway or access point address, see page 86. 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.

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10. If you want to set up WEP encryption on the projector for additional security of wireless transmissions, click the

WEP

button on the left side of the screen and continue with “Adding WEP Encryption” on page 80. Otherwise, continue with step 11.

note

For instructions on how to access the Access point mode advanced settings screen, see page 77.

11. When done making your settings, highlight the

OK button at the

top of the screen (you can either use the button on the remote control or press the

OK button again and press Enter to return to the main

ESC to highlight it), then press Enter. Highlight

EasyMP Network Screen.

Now you’re ready to set up your computer for wireless projecting. Continue with “Configuring the Network Settings for Windows” on page 81, or go to “Setting Up Your Macintosh for Access Point Mode” on page 87.

Adding WEP Encryption

When you click the WEP button on the Access point mode advanced settings screen, you see this screen:

1. If you want to enable WEP encryption, highlight either for 128 bit WEP encryption, or Then press

2. For Format, highlight press

Enter.

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128Bit

40Bit for 40 bit WEP encryption.

Enter.

HEX to enable hexadecimal input, then

3. For Key ID, highlight any of the options and press Enter if you’re using 40 bit WEP encryption. (This option is not available for 128 bit WEP encryption.)

4. Highlight the

Encryption key text box and press Enter. The

cursor turns green to indicate you are in input mode. Check with your network administrator for directions on entering a key for your network, and follow these general guidelines:

■ For 128 bit WEP encryption with hexadecimal input, enter

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

■ For 40 bit WEP encryption with hexadecimal input, enter 10

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

■ For 128 bit WEP encryption with text input, enter 13 letters

of the alphabet.

■ For 40 bit WEP encryption with text input, enter 5 letters of

the alphabet.

5. When done making your settings, highlight the top of the screen and press the

OK button again and press Enter to return to the EasyMP

Enter. On the next screen, highlight

OK button at the

Network Screen.

Continue with the section below to set up your Windows computer for wireless projecting, or go to “Setting Up Your Macintosh for Access Point Mode” on page 87.

note

To enter numbers with the remote control, press the

Num button. When it lights

up, numeric keypad mode is active. Press the button again to exit numeric keypad mode.

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

Num

Text1

Configuring the Network Settings for Windows

Before connecting to the projector, you need to make sure the settings for your computer’s wireless card or adapter match the settings you entered for the projector.

1. Access your wireless network Properties window. For example, in Windows XP you would click

and Internet Connections Connections

icon.

Start > Control Panel > Network

. Then click the Network

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note

On some Windows systems, you can right-click

My Network Places or Network Neighborhood

on the desktop and select

Properties.

You see a screen similar to the this:

Right-click and select Properties

2. Right-click the

Wireless Network Connection icon and select

Properties.

You see a screen similar to this:

3. Click the

Configure button.

Click here

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4. Click the Advanced tab. You see a screen like this:

5. Check your wireless card or adapter’s device settings. (Depending on the type of card or adapter you’re using, some of the settings may be different than those listed here.)

■ Set the network type to Infrastructure.

■ Set the SSID to match the name assigned to the access point

(which should also be the projector’s ESSID)—for example,

CONF ROOM.

■ Make sure encryption is Disabled.

6. Click the

General tab and make sure that your wireless card or

adapter is enabled.

7. When done making the settings, click

OK to close the wireless

properties dialog box.

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8. Right-click the select

Properties. You see this screen:

Wireless Network Connection icon again and

9. Select

Internet Protocol as shown above, then click the

Properties button.

You see this screen:

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10. If your access point uses DHCP, select Obtain an IP address

automatically

. Otherwise select Use the following IP address

and enter the required information:

■ IP address: Type in the IP address you want to assign to the

computer. It must be formatted like other addresses on the network; usually the first three segments (XXX.XXX.XXX) match the first three segments of the access point’s IP address.

note

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

■ Subnet mask: For example: 255.255.255.000, but this

depends on how your network is set up.

■ Default gateway: Enter the IP address that was assigned to

the access point when it was set up.

11. When done making these settings, click

12. Click the

Wireless Networks tab.

OK.

(If you don’t see this tab, you may need to enable your wireless card or adapter by clicking

Configure to access the device

settings; then follow any instructions on the screen to enable the device.)

Once you click the

Wireless Networks tab, you see this screen:

note

If you don’t know your gateway or access point address, see page 86.

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13. Verify that you’ve enabled your computer’s connection to the access point. It should be listed as shown above, with the small

icon next to it, indicating a connection.

note

If you cannot identify the gateway address using this Windows utility, use the administrator’s utility software that came with your access point.

If it’s not listed, click

Configure and then type the name of your

access point.

14. When done making your settings, click

OK to close the dialog

box.

Now you’re ready to connect to the projector. See “Projecting Wirelessly” on page 89.

Checking the Gateway IP Address on Windows

If you’re entering IP addresses manually and need to find out the gateway IP address (the IP address of your access point), make sure the wireless connection to the access point is currently active, as described in the previous section. Then follow these steps:

1. Access your wireless network Properties window. For example, in Windows XP you would click

and Internet Connections Connections

icon.

Start > Control Panel > Network

. Then click the Network

You see a screen similar to this:

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Right-click and select Status

2. Right-click the Wireless Network Connection icon and select

Status. Then click the Support tab.

The gateway’s IP address is listed as shown:

Gateway address

Setting Up Your Macintosh for Access Point Mode

Your AirPort software is automatically configured to allow your Macintosh to detect Access Point networks. Typically, you need only select your AirPort network name from the AirPort status menu on the Macintosh menu bar.

If you’re having problems connecting to the projector, follow these steps:

1. From the Apple pull-down menu, select Then double-click the

Network icon. You see the Network

System Preferences.

settings window.

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note:

Your AirPort network and base station names may be different. To check or change your AirPort network name, start the AirPort Admin utility, select your base station, and click

Configure. Click Show All Settings, then make any

changes you want on the AirPort tab.

2. Make sure Location is set to

Select

Automatic

Select Network Port

Configurations

then select AirPort

3. Select

Network Port Configurations in the Show pull-down

Automatic.

menu.

4. Under Port Configurations, select

5. Click

Apply Now. Then close the window.

AirPort.

6. Start the AirPort Admin utility. Select your base station, then

Configure.

click

If you’re connecting to your projector in static IP mode, deselect the

addresses

sure your projector’s gateway address is identical to the base station’s IP address, and the first three segments of the projector’s IP address are identical to the first three segments of the base station’s IP address.

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Distribute IP

check box. Make

7. On the AirPort tab, make sure your AirPort network name matches your projector’s ESSID. If not, enter the projector’s ESSID in the AirPort Network text box and click

8. If you turned DHCP on in your projector’s advanced menu, click the Network tab and make sure the check box is selected. If you need to select it, click

Update.

Distribute IP addresses

Update.

9. Click the AirPort icon on the menu bar at the top of the Macintosh desktop. You see the AirPort status menu:

10. Check to make sure AirPort is turned on.

11. Select the name of your AirPort network.

Projecting Wirelessly

Once you’ve started EasyMP and set up your projector and computer in either Ad Hoc mode or Access Point mode, follow these steps to start NS Connection and project wirelessly.

1. Make sure you’ve installed your wireless 802.11b card (see page 68).

2. Windows: Select

Macintosh OS X: Double-click the your Applications folder.

EMP NS Connection from the Start menu.

EMP NS Connection icon in

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note

If you don’t see your network adapter’s IP address, allow a minute for it to appear. If your access point or AirPort base station uses DHCP (

Distribute IP addresses

setting is enabled for AirPort), sometimes it takes a minute for the server to pick up the IP address.

Once you’ve selected the IP address for your network adapter, you won’t see the Switch network dialog box when you start NS Connection. If you want to change to a different network adapter, click

Extension on the EMP NS

Connection dialog box, then click

Switch LAN on the

extension dialog box.

The first time you start NS Connection, you may see a dialog box asking you to select your network. Select the IP address for your computer’s network card and click

OK.

You see the screen below. (If you have previously started NS Connection, this is the first screen you see.)

Select projector

If the connection is working properly, you see your projector listed. If you have additional EPSON projectors on the network, they are also listed, along with their status.

The color of the status icon next to each projector’s name indicates its status:

■ Gray: the projector is not connected

■ Orange: the projector is connected to another computer

■ Green: the projector is connected to your computer.

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This box indicates projector status

3. If you don’t see your projector, check the following:

■ Make sure your wireless signal is strong enough to establish a

connection. If you have a Macintosh, check the AirPort icon on the Macintosh menu bar. For Windows, see the documentation for your access point or computer network card.

■ Make sure you’re trying to connect to the right network. In

Windows, verify that you’ve enabled your computer’s connection to the access point or that your wireless card or adapter is enabled, and that its SSID matches the projector’s ESSID. In Macintosh, check the AirPort status menu (click the AirPort icon on your menu bar) to make sure AirPort is turned on and the projector’s ESSID or your AirPort network is selected.

■ Make sure you aren’t projecting one of the EasyMP

configuration screens. (You should see a message that the projector is ready to connect.) If you have to exit a configuration screen, restart NS Connection.

■ Make sure the ESSID for your projector matches the SSID

for your wireless card, adapter, or access point. If you have an AirPort base station, make sure the projector’s ESSID matches the AirPort network name. Remember that the ESSID is case-sensitive.

■ Check the IP address for both your projector and your

wireless card, adapter, access point, or AirPort base station. The first three segments of the IP address should be identical. The last segment of the projector’s IP address should be close, but not identical, to the last segment of the IP address for your wireless interface, access point, or base station.

note

If none of these suggestions work, see the troubleshooting information beginning on page 186.

note

The AirPort network name may be different than the AirPort base station name. check the network name, star the AirPort Admin utility, select your base station, and click

Configure. Then click

Show All Settings. The

network name appears on th AirPort tab.

■ Restart your computer and start NS Connection again.

■ If you still don’t see your projector, follow the instructions in

“Connecting in IP Connect Mode” on page 95 to connect to the projector.

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note

If you want your presentation encrypted, click

Extension and select

Use encrypted communication

This step enhances security but decreases the data transmission speed.

4. Once the name of your projector appears, select it and click

Connect. If more than one projector is listed, you can select

additional ones to connect to them at the same time. If the selected projector is already being used by another person, you can still connect to it; doing so automatically disconnects the other user.

5. If you set up the projector to prompt you for a keyword before connecting, you see a screen like this one:

Enter keyword

Type in the four-digit number displayed on the EasyMP Network screen and click

OK.

6. Once the connection is established, you see your computer’s image transmitted to the projector, and a floating control bar:

7. If necessary, drag the control bar out of the way, or minimize it to an icon on the taskbar by clicking it as shown above.

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Click here to minimize

8. From the control bar, you can access these NS Connection features:

Provides help for NS Connection.

Lists projectors and specifies which ones are in use.

Lets you access the projector’s menu system from an HTML browser window. See page 156 for more information.

Lets you keep the projected image on screen, even if the image on your computer changes.

Turns off the image and sound.

Lets you zoom in on a part of your image.

Lets you change the brightness, keystone angle, contrast, color mode, and other basic settings.

Lets you switch between the

S-Video, and BNC ports.

Lets you switch between signals from the

Computer and DVI ports.

Flashes three lights in sequence when the computer and projector connection is active.

9. When done with your presentation, click control bar.

Video,

Disconnect on the

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Using the Control Bar

Clicking one of the buttons on the control bar may cause a submenu to appear above the control bar. For example, clicking the button displays the following submenu:

Click to close

If you are using more than one projector, you can use the

Projector

drop-down menu to select the projector to which you want to make any of the following changes:

■ Brightness

Increase or decrease brightness

■ Keystone

Click + to narrow the top edge of the screen, or - to narrow the bottom edge (this option functions like the

Sync buttons on the

projector’s control panel)

■ Contrast

Increase or decrease image contrast

■ Color Mode

Lets you select from five preset modes to adjust the color and brightness for specific environments:

sRGB for computer displays

(the default when projecting from a computer with analog video),

Dynamic for presentations in bright rooms, Presentation for

presentations in dark rooms, images (the default for video display), and

Theatre for optimizing movie

Living Room for video

games

When you’re done making changes, click the arrow in the upper right corner to close the menu.

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Connecting in IP Connect Mode

Even if your projector and computer are on a different subnet (Access Point mode only) or connecting over different routers, you can establish a connection manually using IP Connect Mode.

1. Start NS Connection on the computer to which you want to connect. You see this screen:

Click here

note

Depending on your network, your projector and computer may connect over different routers even if they are in the same room. Try this method if you are unable to connect automatically.

2. Click the

Extension button. You see this screen:

Select this box

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3. Select

Use IP connect mode and click OK. You see this screen:

Click here

note

You can add up to 16 projectors to the list. If you add more, NS Connection begins to delete projectors from the list, starting with the first projector added.

4. Click

IP connection. You see this screen:

5. Enter the projector’s IP address and click

Enter the IP address and click Search

Search.

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The IP address appears in the Projector list and a searching icon displays:

This icon indicates search is in progress

This icon appears if the search fails to find the projector

If the search fails to find a projector with the specified IP address, the searching icon turns into a question mark. If this happens, run EasyMP to check the projector’s IP address, then repeat this step.

6. Click the projector you want to connect to, then click the

Connect button. If more than one projector is listed, you can

select additional projectors and connect to them at the same time.

note

You can connect to a projector while another person is using it. Follow the steps on page 98.

7. If you are prompted for a keyword, enter the four-digit number displayed on the EasyMP Network screen and click

OK.

The computer’s image is transmitted to the projector. See page 92 for details about using the floating control bar.

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Switching Between Users

To connect to the projector while another person is already using it (Access Point mode only), you follow the same basic steps as described in the previous section.

1. Start NS Connection. You see this screen:

Select projector

2. Select the projector and click

You see this message:

3. Click

Yes to connect.

The other user is automatically disconnected and notified about the interruption:

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Connect.

Removing the Wireless 802.11b Card

Follow these steps to remove the card.

1. If you’re running NS Connection, click

Disconnect on the

control bar.

Click Disconnect

2. Check the card indicator light to make sure it isn’t flashing or on. Then press the eject button. The button pops out.

Indicator light

caution

Never remove the card while the card indicator light is green, or when projecting wirelessly. You may damage the card or lose data.

Eject button

3. Press the eject button again. The wireless card partially ejects.

4. Pull the card straight out. Then press the eject button back in to prevent it from being damaged.

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Epson 7850p User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Important Safety Information

Copyright Notice

Contents

Welcome

Using Your Documentation

Getting More Information

Registration and Warranty

Unpacking the Projector

Additional Components

Optional Accessories

Displaying and Adjusting the Image

Positioning the Projector

Projecting the Image

Turning on the Projector

Selecting the Image Source

Troubleshooting Display Problems

You Can’t Project an Image

The Projector and Laptop Don’t Display the Same Image

Adjusting the Image

Focusing and Zooming Your Image

Adjusting the Height of Your Image

Adjusting the Image Shape

Correcting Computer Images

Shutting Down the Projector

Using the Remote Control

Activating and Using the Remote Control

Using the Navigation Buttons

Replacing the Batteries

Controlling the Picture and Sound

Switching Between Picture Sources

Previewing Picture Sources

Adjusting the Image Shape

Turning Off the Picture and Sound

Stopping Action

Zooming Your Image

Displaying a Picture-in-Picture Video

Controlling the Volume

Highlighting Your Presentation

Using the Pointer Tool

Customizing the Pointer Tools

Projecting Images Without a Screen

Making Initial Color Corrections

Adjusting Color Corrections for a New Surface

Operating Your Computer with the Remote Control

Enabling Password Protection

Starting the Projector with a Password

Connecting to Computers, Cameras, and Other Equipment

Connecting to a Computer

Connecting to the Computer Port

Connecting to the BNC Connectors

Connecting to the DVI Port

Using the Macintosh Desktop Adapter

Connecting an External Monitor

Connecting to Video Equipment

Connecting a Composite Video Source

Connecting an S-Video Source

Connecting a Component Video Source

Connecting an RGB Video Source

Connecting to a Digital Camera

Removing the USB Cable

Playing Sound Through the Projector

Connecting Audio Equipment to the Projector

Connecting External Speakers

Presenting Through a Wireless Network

Starting EasyMP

Configuring the Connection

Using Ad Hoc Mode

Using Access Point Mode

Projecting Wirelessly

Using the Control Bar

Connecting in IP Connect Mode

Switching Between Users

Removing the Wireless 802.11b Card