Epson 830p User Manual
Epson® PowerLite® 830p
Multimedia Projector
User’s Guide
Important Safety Information
WARNING: Never look into the projector lens when the lamp is turned on; the bright light can damage your eyes.
Never let children look into the lens when it is on. Never open any cover on the projector, except the lamp and
filter covers. Dangerous electrical voltages inside the projector can severely injure you. Except as specifically
explained in this User’s Guide, do not attempt to service this product yourself. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.
WARNING: The projector and its accessories come packaged in plastic bags. Keep plastic bags away from small
children to avoid any risk of suffocation.
Caution: When you replace the lamp, never touch the new lamp with your bare hands; the invisible residue left by
the oil on your hands may shorten the lamp life. Use a cloth or glove to handle the new lamp.
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Contents
Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Using Your Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Getting More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Registration and Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Unpacking the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Additional Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Displaying and Adjusting the Image . . . . . . . . 15
Positioning the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
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 Notebook Don’t Display the
Same Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Adjusting the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Adjusting the Height of Your Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Using Quick Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Focusing and Zooming Your Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Adjusting the Image Shape. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Correcting Computer Images. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Shutting Down the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Using the Direct Power ON Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
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Using the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Turning On and Using the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Replacing the Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Controlling the Picture and Sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Switching Between Picture Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Previewing Picture Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Adjusting the Image Shape. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Turning Off the Picture and Sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Stopping Action. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Zooming Part of Your Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Displaying a Picture-in-Picture Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Controlling the Volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Projecting Images Without a Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Making Initial Color Corrections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Adjusting Color Corrections for a New Surface . . . . . . . 41
Operating Your Computer with the Remote Control. . . . . . 41
Highlighting Your Presentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Using the Pointer Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Customizing the Pointer Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Connecting to Computers and Other
Equipment
Connecting to a Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Connecting to the Computer Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Using the Macintosh Desktop Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Connecting the Cable for Remote Mouse Control . . . . 49
Connecting an External Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Connecting to Video Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Connecting a Composite Video Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Connecting an S-Video Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Connecting a Component Video Source . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Connecting an RGB Video Source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Playing Sound Through the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Connecting Audio Equipment to the Projector . . . . . . . 56
Connecting External Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
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Fine-Tuning the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Using the Menu System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Restoring the Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Adjusting the Image Quality. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Adjusting the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Adjusting Signal Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Adjusting the Image Size, Shape, and Position . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Adjusting the Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Adjusting the Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Using the Projector Security Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Enabling Password Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Creating Your Own Startup Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Disabling the Projector’s Buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Controlling Multiple Projectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Setting the Projector ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Changing the Remote Control ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Customizing Projector Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Remote Monitoring Setup Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Miscellaneous Setup Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Enabling Sleep Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Enabling Quick Setup Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Automatically Running Quick Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
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Managing Projectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Connecting and Configuring the Projector on a
Wired Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Using EMP Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Opening and Closing EMP Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Registering Your Projectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Monitoring Your Projectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Controlling Your Projectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Using EMP NetworkManager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Selecting the Projectors to Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Setting a Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Creating the E-Mail Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Understanding the Notification Messages . . . . . . . . . . . 93
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Maintaining the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Cleaning the Lens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Cleaning the Projector Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Cleaning the Air Filters and Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Replacing the Lamp and Air Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Resetting the Lamp Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Transporting the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Using On-Screen Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Checking Projector Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
What To Do When the Lights Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Viewing Lamp Usage and Other Information . . . . . . . 105
Solving Problems with the Image or Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Solving EasyManagement Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Solving Problems with the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
Where To Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Telephone Support Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Software Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Windows System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Installing the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
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Projector Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Projection Lamp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Compatible Video Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
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Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
Remote Control Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
Declaration of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
FCC Compliance Statement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129
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8 Contents
-
Welcome
The Epson
®
PowerLite® 830p is an easy-to-use, lightweight
projector that offers up to 3000 lumens of brightness and a 600:1
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 a wired LAN network.
Ease of use
™
The projector’s keystone correction and Quick Corner
features
automatically correct 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. The
projector also automatically focuses the projected image. These
features can all be set to automatically create the best image projection
by pressing a single button.
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
®
PowerPoint.®
EasyManagement
™
With the projector’s EasyManagement
®
Windows
PC to remotely monitor and control the projector over a
system, you can use a
network.
Security
To prevent unauthorized use, this projector includes several security
features including a password, user’s logo, and the ability to lock the
projector buttons.
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.
10 Welcome
■ Quick Setup sheet
Gives you the instructions you need to get your projector up and
running if you are connecting to a notebook, PowerBook,
®
iBook
■ Start Here kit
computer.
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 102
for details.
■ support.epson.com
Access technical information, including FAQs, and e-mail your
questions to Epson support.
®
or
■ If you still need help after checking this User’s Guide and the
sources listed above, you can use the Epson PrivateLine Support
service to get help fast. Call (800) 637-7661 and enter the PIN on
the card in your Start Here kit. Or take advantage of Epson’s
automated support services 24 hours a day. See page 112 for more
information.
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 126 and the warranty brochure
included in your Start Here kit.
In addition, for customers who register their projector, Epson offers
SM
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 overnight. 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://www.epson.com/webreg. 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 software
CD-ROM
Projector
Remote control
and batteries
Power cable
VGA computer cable
USB cable
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. See page 13 for ordering information, and
page 100 for transportation instructions.
Additional Components
Depending on how you plan to use the projector, you may need
additional components:
■ To receive an S-Video signal, you’ll need an S-Video cable. One
may be provided with your video equipment, or you can purchase
one from Epson; see page 13.
■ To receive a component video signal from a VCR or other video
device, you’ll need a component video cable. You can purchase
one from Epson; see page 13.
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■ Some older PowerBooks
®
and Macintosh® desktop models may
need the Macintosh desktop adapter set shown on page 48
(available from Epson; see below.) Older iMac
®
systems may need
a special adapter to provide a VGA output port; see your
computer dealer.
Optional Accessories
To enhance your use of the projector, Epson provides the following
optional accessories:
Product Part number
Replacement lamp V13H010L31
Air filter replacement set V13H134A07
ATA molded hardshell case
Samsonite
Ceiling mount
Suspension adapter
False ceiling plate
Security bracket/cabling for gyro lock mounts
Adjustable ceiling channel
Kensington
Projection screens:
50-inch portable screen
60-inch portable pop-up screen
80-inch portable pop-up screen
83.6-inch hanging pull-down screen
Macintosh adapter set ELPAP01
Component video cable
S-Video cable
Distribution amplifier ELPDA01
Image Presentation Camera
High resolution document camera
®
wheeled soft case
®
security lock ELPSL01
ELPKS35
ELPKS52
ELPMB36
ELPMBAPL
ELPMBFCP
ELPMBSEC
ELPMBACC
ELPSC06
ELPSC07
ELPSC08
ELPSC09
ELPKC19
ELPSV01
V12H162020
V12H064020
You can purchase these accessories from your dealer, by calling
Epson at (800) 873-7766, or by visiting the Epson Store
SM
at
www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales only). In Canada, please call
(800) 463-7766 for dealer referral.
Welcome 13
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Displaying and Adjusting the Image
Whether you’re presenting from a computer or video equipment,
you need to follow some basic steps to display your image on the
screen.
Follow the guidelines in this chapter for:
■ Positioning the projector
■ Turning the projector on and selecting the image source
■ Troubleshooting display problems
■ Adjusting the image
1
■ Turning off the projector
15
note
You can mount the projector
on the ceiling, or place it
behind a translucent screen
for rear projection. See
page 115 for details.
Positioning the Projector
If the projector isn’t already installed in the room you’re using, you’ll
probably want to place it on a table in front of the screen, as shown.
This lets you stand in the front of the room, face the audience, and
remain close enough to the equipment to be able to control it. Try to
leave as much space as possible between the projector and the screen to
get a good-size image.
Use the figure below to help you determine placement. Image size
increases with distance, but can vary depending on how you position
the zoom ring and whether you’ve adjusted the image with other
settings.
TBD
Also keep these considerations in mind:
■ Place the projector on a sturdy, level surface.
■ Make sure there is plenty of space for ventilation around and
under the projector. Do not set the projector on top of anything
that could block the vents under the projector.
■ Make sure the projector is within 10 feet of a grounded electrical
outlet or extension cord.
16 Displaying and Adjusting the Image
2.8 to 4.7 ft5.8 to 9.5 ft29.8 to 48.3 ft Distance from screen
Ideally, you should place the projector directly in front of the center of
the screen, facing it toward the screen squarely. The base of the lens
should be at about the level of the bottom of the screen.
Projector
Screen
If you place the projector below screen level, you’ll have to tilt it up by
extending the front adjustable foot. This causes the image to become
“keystone” shaped, but you can correct the distortion by pressing the
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 13.
®
anti-theft
For instructions on installing the projector in a permanent location,
such as a theater or conference room, see page 115.
Displaying and Adjusting the Image 17
Projecting the Image
Make sure your projector and other equipment are set up as described
on the Quick Setup sheet or on page 45 (for desktop, video, or other
installations). Then follow the instructions below to start the projector
and display an image.
Turning On the Projector
Turn on any connected computer or video equipment before starting
the projector so it can automatically detect and display the image
source. If you turn on the projector first, or have multiple pieces of
connected equipment, you may have to select the image source
manually (see page 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.
note
The
If the Direct Power ON
feature has been enabled (as
described on page 30), the
Power light flashes green
when you plug it in. When
the light stops flashing and
stays green, the projector is
ready. Skip to step 4.
18 Displaying and Adjusting the Image
Power light turns orange, indicating it is in standby mode.
Power light
3. If the Power light is orange, press the red PPower button on
top of the projector—or press the P
Power button on the remote
control to turn on the projector. The projector beeps once and the
Power light flashes green as it warms up.
(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
Power button
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.
The projector adjusts the focus and then displays your image. The
Power light stops flashing and remains green.
4. If you’ve connected a Windows-based computer to the projector,
you may see a New Hardware Wizard screen saying your
computer has found a plug-and-play monitor; if so, click
Cancel.
5. If you are prompted to enter a password, see page 68.
Displaying and Adjusting the Image 19
note
To conserve electricity and
make the lamp last longer,
you can enable the Sleep
Mode function. This feature
turns off the lamp and
reduces power consumption
whenever the projector has
not received any signals for
30 minutes. See page 75 for
more information.
note
To focus and adjust the
image, see page 24. If a
projected image fails to
appear, see page 21 for help.
Selecting the Image Source
Selecting the image source lets you switch between images input from
different pieces of connected equipment (such as a computer or DVD
player).
If you don’t see the image you want, press the
on the remote control or the projector repeatedly until you see the
image you want to project on the screen.
Source Search button
You can also select your image using the
Source buttons either on the
projector or the remote control as follows:
■ The projector has two Source buttons. Use the
Computer/Component button to switch between equipment
connected to the
Use the
Video/S-Video button to switch between equipment
connected to the
■ The remote control has four Source buttons. Use them to switch
Computer/Component ports.
Video and S-Video ports.
between devices connected to the ports identified on each button.
(The PowerLite 830p does not support EasyMP.
TM
)
You can preview all sources on one screen to help you select the
desired source (see page 35).
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 don’t see the image you are trying to project, try the following:
■ Make sure the cables are connected correctly, as described
beginning on page 45.
■ 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
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 notebook, press the function key on your
keyboard that lets you display on an external monitor. It may be
labeled
hold down the
CRT/LCD or have an icon such as . You may have to
Fn key while pressing it. Allow a few seconds for
the projector to sync up after changing the setting.
Source buttons on the
The Projector and Notebook Don’t Display the Same Image
If you’re projecting from a notebook, and you can’t see your image on
the projection screen and on your computer at the same time, follow
these guidelines.
If you’re using a PC notebook:
■ On most systems, there’s a function key that lets you toggle
between the LCD screen and the projector, or display on both at
the same time. It may be labeled
. You may have to hold down the
Allow a few seconds for the projector to sync up after changing
the setting.
CRT/LCD or have an icon such as
Fn key while pressing it.
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■ If the function key doesn’t permit you to display simultaneously
on both screens, you should check your monitor settings to make
sure both the LCD screen and the external monitor port are
enabled.
From the Control Panel, open the
Properties dialog box, click the
Advanced. The method for adjusting the settings varies by
brand; you may need to click a
Display utility. In the Display
Settings tab, then click
Monitor tab, then make sure the
external Monitor port is set as your primary display and/or
enabled. See your computer’s documentation or online help for
details.
If you’re using 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 or Color LCD dialog box is selected.
Arrangement (or Arrange) tab.
System Preferences, then select
Make sure
Mirror Displays
is checked
4. Make sure the
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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
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Adjusting the Image
Once you see your image, you need to make certain adjustments:
■ If the image is too high or too low, you can reposition it. See
below.
■ If you have quick setup enabled on the projector, see page 25.
■ To focus or zoom your image, 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.
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.
Projector rear foot
Raising the projector causes the image to distort or “keystone,” but
you can manually correct the shape as described in the next section.
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Using Quick Setup
You can use the Quick Setup button on the projector or the remote
control to quickly and automatically set up the projector’s focus,
zoom, and shape, as well as the Wall Shot setting. All you need to do is
position your projector, then press
Quick Setup. You may need need
to enable Quick Setup for some of the settings you want to use; see
page 76.
Quick Setup
Focusing and Zooming Your Image
Your projector automatically focuses the image (unless you have
turned this feature off), but you can also use the
projector or remote to sharpen the image.
Focus buttons on the
Use the
the image. Press the
button on the remote to increase the size, and the
Zoom buttons on the projector or remote to reduce or enlarge
W button on the projector or the top zoom
T button on the
projector or bottom zoom button on the remote to decrease it.
Focus Zoom
If the image still isn’t large enough, you may need to move the
projector farther away from the screen. You can also use the
E-Zoom
buttons on the remote control to zoom in on a portion of the image.
See page 38 for instructions.
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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 Keystone
buttons on the projector’s control panel (see page 27) or the
projector’s Keystone menu (see page 27).
■ If the image has no parallel sides, you can adjust its shape using
Keystone correction
Quick Corner (see page 36).
You cannot use both keystone correction and Quick Corner at the
same time.
Quick Corner correction
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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 opposite 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
Keystone and press Enter, select H/V Keystone and press Enter,
then 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.
Horiz./Vert./Height and press Enter. Select
Enter. Use the
note
The image will be slightly
smaller after adjusting. If
it’s important to maintain
the correct aspect ratio, use
the menu system to perform
keystone correction, then use
the remote’s
to adjust the aspect ratio. See
page 65.
Resize button
Menu
button
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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. 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
the
Sync + or Sync – button on the projector.
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Auto button doesn’t
Shift button while pressing either
Shutting Down the Projector
When you’ve finished using the projector, follow these steps to shut it
down:
1. Turn off any equipment plugged into the projector.
2. To turn off the projector, press the red P
projector or remote control.
You see a confirmation message:
If you don’t want to turn it off, press any other button or just wait
a few seconds for the message to disappear.
Power button on the
caution
Turn the projector off when
you’re not using it.
Continuous 24-hour-a-day
use may reduce its overall
life.
3. Press the P
and the
Power button again. The projector lamp is turned off
Power light turns orange as the projector cools down.
After the projector has cooled, the exhaust fan shuts off.
If you want to turn the projector on again, press the P
Power
button.
4. If you extended the adjustable front foot, press 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.
note
The projector’s Direct Power
Off feature allows you to
turn it off from a remote
source, such as a wall switch.
This is convenient for
permanent installations. For
desktop or table-top use, you
can unplug the projector as
soon as you turn it off. (The
projector continues cooling
down even after it is
unplugged.) Then you can
pack up the projector and
go.
You can also turn the power
on to restart the projector
immediately after turning it
off.
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Using the Direct Power ON Function
The Direct Power ON function enables faster startup. It’s convenient
for ceiling mounted projectors because you can simply flip a switch
that is connected to the power outlet for the projector to turn it on
and off. For desktop or table-top presentations, just connect the power
cord to turn it on.
You can also turn the power on to restart the projector immediately
after turning it off.
Follow these steps to enable Direct Power ON:
1. Press the
Extended menu.
2. Choose
3. Choose
4. Highlight
5. Press
With Direct Power ON enabled, when you connect the power cable
or turn on the projector, the
green, indicating the projector is ready.
Menu button on the remote control and select the
Operation and press Enter.
Direct Power ON and press Enter.
ON and press Enter.
Esc or Menu to exit.
Power light flashes green and then stays
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