Epson POWERLITE 1815P, POWERLITE 1810P User Manual
PowerLite 1810p/1815p
Projector Parts
Control panel
Lamp cover
Air exhaust vent
Monitor
out port
Audio
out port
Audio input ports
Computer
input ports
Speaker
Zoom ring
Focus ring
Foot adjust lever
USB port type B
Network port (1815p only)
Remote
receiver
A/V mute slide
USB port type A
(1815p only)
Wireless
module
(1815p only)
Projection Front, rear, upside-down (ceiling mount)
methods
Internal 5 W monaural
sound system
Optical aspect 4:3 (horizontal:vertical)
ratio (supports 16:9)
Zoom ratio 1:1.6
Noise level 32 dB (low brightness)
37 dB (high brightness)
Keystone ±30° vertical (automatic)
correction ±45° vertical (manual)
±45° vertical (Quick Setup)
±25° horizontal (manual/Quick Setup)
Mouse Supports USB (type B)
compatibility
Projection Lamp
Type UHE (Ultra High Efficiency)
Power 210 W
consumption
Lamp life Approx. 3,000 hours (low brightness)
Approx, 2,500 hours (high brightness)
Part number V13H010L40
S-Video
port
Video input port
Power inlet
Rear adjustable foot
Audio input ports
Remote receiver
Specifications
General
Type of display Poly-silicon TFT active matrix
Resolution 1024
(native format)
Color Full color, 16.8 million colors
reproduction
Brightness 3,500 lumens (high brightness)
Contrast ratio 500:1
Image size 30 to 300 inches (0.8 to 7.6 meters)
(diagonal)
Projection 2.7 to 48.2 feet (0.8 to 14.7 meters)
distance
× 768 pixels (XGA)
2,700 lumens (low brightness)
Remote Control
Range 20 feet (6 meters)
Batteries (2) Alkaline AAA
Dimensions
Height 3.4 inches (86 mm), feet retracted
Width 13.6 inches (345 mm)
Depth 10.1 inches (257 mm)
Weight PowerLite 1810p: 6.5 lb (2.9 kg)
PowerLite 1815p: 6.9 lb (3.1 kg)
Electrical
Rated frequency 50/60 Hz AC
Power supply 100 to 120 VAC, 3.4A
200 to 240 VAC, 1.5 A
Power consumption
Operating: 100 to 120 VAC, 306 W
220 to 240 VAC, 286 W
Standby
(network off): 100 to 120 VAC, 2.6 W
220 to 240 VAC, 4.6 W
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Environmental
Temperature Operating: 41 to 95 °F (5 to 35 °C)
Storage: 14 to 140 °F (–10 to 60 °C)
Humidity Operating: 20 to 80% RH
(non-condensing) Storage: 10 to 90% RH
Operating altitude Up to 7,500 feet (2,286 meters)
Safety and Approvals
United States FCC 47CFR Part15B Class B (DoC)
UL60950 Third Edition
Canada ICES-003 Class B
CSA C22.2 No. 60950
CE Marking Directive 73/23/EEC
Directive 89/336/EEC
IEC 60950 Third Edition
EN 55022, EN 55024
Compatible Video Formats
The projector supports the high definition video and computer
display formats listed below, as well as traditional NTSC, PAL,
and SECAM video standards. To project images output from a
computer, the computer’s video card must be set at a refresh
rate (vertical frequency) that is compatible with the projector.
Some images are automatically resized using Epson’s SizeWize
technology to display in the projector’s native format (XGA).
The frequencies of some computers may not allow images to
display correctly; see your computer’s documentation for
details.
Mode
VGA EGA 70 640
VGA—60
VESA—72
VESA—75
VESA—85
VGA—120
Refresh Rate
(Hz) Resolution
× 350
60
72
75
85
120
640
640
640
640
640
× 480
× 480
× 480
× 480
× 480
Mode
SXGA1—70
SXGA1—75
SXGA1—85
SXGA1—1205
SXGA2—60
SXGA2—75
SXGA2—85
SXGA+60
SXGA+75
SXGA+85
SXGA3—60
SXGA3—75
SXGA3—85
UXGA—60 60 1600
iMAC VGA
iMAC SVGA
iMAC XGA
MAC13
MAC16
MAC19
MAC19—60
MAC21
TM
NTSC
NTSC 4:43
PAL
N—PAL
M—PAL
PAL—60
SECAM
HDTV (720p)
HDTV (720p)
HDTV (1080i)
HDTV (1080i)
SDTV (480p)
SDTV (576p)
TV480i
TV625i
Refresh Rate
(Hz) Resolution
70
75
85
120
60
75
85
60
75
85
60
75
85
1152
1152
1152
1152
1280
1280
1280
1400
1400
1400
1280
1280
1280
× 864
× 864
× 864
× 864
× 960
× 960
× 960
× 1050
× 1050
× 1050
× 1024
× 1024
× 1024
× 1200
117
95
75
67
75
75
59
75
60
60
50
50
60
60
50
60
50
60
50
60
50
60
50
640
× 480
800
× 600
1024
× 768
640
× 480
832
× 624
1024
× 768
1024 × 768
1152 × 870
SVGA—56
SVGA—60
SVGA—72
SVGA—75
SVGA—85
SVGA—120
XGA—60
XGA—70
XGA—75
XGA—85
XGA—120
56
60
72
75
85
120
60
70
75
85
120
800
× 600
800
× 600
800
× 600
800
× 600
800
× 600
800
× 600
1024
× 768
1024 × 768
1024 × 768
1024 × 768
1024 × 768
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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.
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.
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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
29.7 to 48.2 ft
5.7 to 9.4 ft
Distance from screen
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.
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.
2.7 to 4.6 ft
Follow these steps to turn on the projector:
1. Open the A/V mute slide (lens cover).
2. Plug one end of the power cable into the projector, and the
other end into an electrical outlet.
Screen
Projector
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.
Turning On and Off the Projector
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 5).
The
Power light turns orange.
Power
light
3. Press the P
of the projector.
Power button on the remote control or on top
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The projector beeps once and the
Power light flashes green
as the projector warms up, then an image begins to appear.
When the
Power light stops flashing and remains green, the
projector is ready for use.
4. If you are prompted to enter a password, see page 9.
Warning: Never look into the lens when the lamp is on. This can
damage your eyes and is especially dangerous for children.
Using the Direct Power On Function
The Direct Power On function enables faster setup. The
projector starts up automatically when you plug it in or turn it
on with a wall switch. You don’t have to press the P
Power
button.
Follow these steps to enable Direct Power On:
1. Press the
and select the
2. Choose
3. Choose
4. Highlight
5. Press
Menu button on the remote control or projector
Extended menu.
Operation and press Enter.
Direct Power On and press Enter.
On and press Enter.
Menu to exit. The setting will take effect the next time
you plug in the projector.
Note: If a power outage occurs when Direct Power On is enabled
and the projector is plugged in, the projector will start when the
power is restored.
Shutting Down the Projector
This projector incorporates Instant Off technology. To turn it
off, you can press the P
power switch that supplies power to the projector. You don’t
have to wait for the projector to cool off first.
1. To turn off the projector, press the P
remote control or projector. You see a confirmation message.
If you don’t want to turn it off, press any other button.
2. Press the P
Power button again. The projection lamp turns
off and you can unplug the power cord.
Power button, unplug it, or turn off a
Power button on the
If you want to turn the projector on again, make sure the
orange
Power light is not flashing, then press the PPower
button.
Note: Turn off this product when not in use to prolong the life of the
projector. Lamp life results vary depending on the mode selected,
environmental conditions, and usage.
Sleep Mode
You can set the projector to automatically turn off the lamp and
enter “sleep mode” when it has not received any signals for up
to 30 minutes. This conserves electricity, cools the projector,
and extends the life of the lamp. You can enable sleep mode in
the Extended menu under
Operation. If you are done using the
projector, unplug the power cord. If you want to start
projecting again, press the P
Power button.
Troubleshooting Display Problems
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.
❏ Make sure the
A/V mute slide (lens cover) is open.
❏ If you’ve connected more than one computer and/or video
source, you may need to press the
the projector’s control panel or
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, see below.
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
an icon such as . You may have to hold down the
key while pressing it. Allow a few seconds for the projector to
sync up after changing the setting.
❏ 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.
Power light is green and not flashing and the
Source Search button on
Search button on the
CRT/LCD or have
Fn
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From the Control Panel, open the
Display Properties dialog box, click the
click
Advanced. The method for adjusting the settings
varies by brand; you may need to click a
Display utility. In the
Settings tab, then
Monitor tab, then
make sure the external Monitor port is set as your primary
display and/or enabled. See your computer’s documentation
or online help for details.
If you’re using Mac OS X:
You may need to set up your system to display on the projector
screen as well as the LCD screen. Follow these steps:
1. From the Apple
click
Displays.
®
menu, select System Preferences, then
2. Select VGA Display or Color LCD, click Arrange or
Arrangement, and make sure Mirror Displays is checked.
Adjusting the Image
Once you see your image, you may need to make certain
adjustments, as described in this section.
Adjusting the Height of the Image
If the image is too low on the screen, you can use the front
adjustable foot to raise it.
1. Stand behind the projector. Press the foot release lever up
and lift the front of the projector.
Focusing and Zooming the Image
To sharpen the image, turn the focus ring on the projector. To
reduce or enlarge the image, turn the zoom ring on the
projector.
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 8 for instructions.
Adjusting the Image Shape
You can maintain a square or rectangular image by placing the
projector directly in front of the screen and keeping it level.
This also produces the best picture quality. If the projector is
tilted up or placed at an angle, you’ll need to correct the image
shape by using one of the functions described below.
Automatic Image Adjustment
Use the projector’s Quick Setup feature to set up quickly for a
presentation. This function automatically corrects the shape
and position of the image to fit on a screen with a 4:3 aspect
ratio. It can correct image distortion when the projector is
placed up to a 45° angle to the screen (vertically) and 20°
(horizontally).
1. Press the
panel.
Quick Setup button on the projector’s control
2. Once the image is positioned where you want it, release the
lever to lock the foot in position.
3. If necessary, you can fine-tune the height or level the image
by turning any of the projector’s adjustable feet.
Raising the projector causes the image to distort or “keystone,”
but you can correct the shape as described in the next section.
You see a projected message:
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2. Aim the projector so the message appears near the middle of
the screen. Then use the zoom ring to enlarge the image so
the white frame (not shown above) extends beyond the edges
of the screen on all sides.
3. Press the
Quick Setup button again. Two white boxes flash
momentarily onto the screen, and the adjustment is
complete. Your projected image now fits on the screen (some
slight overlap is normal).
The Quick Setup adjustment is retained when the projector is
turned off. If the projector is installed in a fixed location, you
won’t need to repeat the adjustment each time you turn it on.
To fine-tune the Quick Setup adjustment, use Quick Corner
Using Quick Corner
®
Use Quick Corner to adjust the shape and size of the image
when it’s uneven on all sides, or to finely adjust the image after
performing Quick Setup. If you just used Quick Setup, you can
use the projector’s arrow buttons to make the Quick Corner
adjustment. If not, you’ll have to select
Quick Corner as
follows:
1. Press the
Menu button on the remote control or on the
projector’s control panel.
2. Select the
3. From the Settings menu, select
Settings menu and press Enter.
Keystone and press Enter.
4. Select Quick Corner and press Enter.
You see this screen:
Using Keystone Correction
The projector automatically corrects vertical keystone distortion
when it is tilted within a range of 30° up or down.
Projector tilted up
Corrected image
Projector tilted down
It takes about one second after projection starts for the image to
be corrected. During this time, a vertical keystone correction
.
gauge appears on the screen. If keystone correction isn’t
automatically performed, you may need to turn on the
Auto V-Keystone setting in the projector’s menu system.
You can manually adjust the shape of the image to compensate
for vertical and horizontal keystone distortion. First make sure
the Keystone setting in the projector’s menu system is set to
H-Keystone or V-Keystone:
1. Press the
Menu button on the remote control (or on the
projector’s control panel).
2. Select the
3. From the Settings menu, select
4. Select
5. Select
V-Keystone (for vertical adjustment) and use the l and r
Settings menu and press Enter.
Keystone and press Enter.
H/V-Keystone and press Enter.
H-Keystone (for horizontal adjustment) or
arrow buttons to adjust the shape of the image.
5. Use the pointer button on the remote control (or the
arrow buttons on the projector) to select the corner you want
to adjust, and press
Enter.
6. Use the pointer button on the remote control (or the
arrow buttons on the projector) to adjust the shape.
7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 as needed to adjust any remaining
corners.
When done, press Menu to exit the menu system.
Vertical
keystone
adjustment
Horizontal
keystone
adjustment
If the image becomes smaller, use the zoom ring to enlarge the
image so it fits the screen. If the image contains faint lines or a
gridlike pattern, decrease the sharpness setting.
Resizing Video images
You can use the Resize button on the remote control to adjust
how an image fits into the display area. Press
Resize to switch
the aspect ratio between 4:3 and 16:9. This lets you play certain
digital video images or movies recorded on certain DVDs in
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16:9 widescreen format. You can also select
(Down)
to reposition videos to accommodate subtitles or
16:9 (Up) or 16:9
supertitles.
For computer images, select
Normal to automatically resize the
image and make the best use of the display area.
Adjusting the Brightness
The brightness of an image depends on the source you are
projecting and the amount of light in the room. If the image is
too bright or not bright enough, do one of the following:
❏ Change the
❏ Select
Brightness setting in the Image menu.
Low or High for the Brightness Control option in
the Setting menu. Low Brightness mode extends the life of
the lamp and decreases the fan noise.
Selecting the Color Mode
The Color Mode adjusts the brightness, contrast, and color for
various common viewing environments. Use this setting to
quickly obtain a good picture.
❏
Sports: For vivid TV images projected in a bright room
(video, S-video, or composite video only).
❏
Game: Increases brightness when playing video games or
watching TV in a bright room. Emphasizes dark gradations.
❏
sRGB: Matches the color palette of standard sRGB
computer displays.
❏
Blackboard: Projects accurate colors on a green chalkboard
(adjusts the white point).
❏
Customized: For manual color adjustment
Using the Remote Control
When using the remote control, stand within 20 feet of the
projector. Point the remote control either at the projector or at
the screen (the projector’s front sensor can detect signals
bounced off the screen). Press the button for the function you
want to use. Avoid using the remote under bright fluorescent
lamps or in direct sunlight, or the projector may not respond
properly.
Switching Between Picture Sources
If your projector is connected to more than one computer
and/or video source, you can switch between the different
sources:
❏ The easiest way to select your source is to press the
button on the remote control (or the
Source Search button
on the projector) repeatedly until you see the image you
want on the screen.
Search
Press the
Color Mode button on the remote control, and then
select from one of these options:
❏
Presentation: For giving color presentations in a bright
room.
❏
Text: For giving black-and-white presentations in a bright
room.
❏
Theatre: For watching movies in a darkened room; gives
images a natural tone.
❏
Photo: For vivid, high-contrast still images in a bright room.
❏ On the remote control, there are several
Source buttons.
Use them to switch between equipment connected to the
port identified on each button, or to use EasyMP (PowerLite
1815p only).
After you select a source, the screen goes dark for a moment
before the image appears.
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Turning Off the Picture and Sound
You can temporarily turn off the image and sound when you
want to redirect your audience’s attention. There are two ways
to do this:
❏ Press the
turns the image off and stops the sound. To turn the image
and sound back on, press the button again.
❏ Close the A/V mute slide, as shown below:
A/V Mute button on the remote control. This
2. Use the pointer button to position the crosshair.
3. Continue pressing the
E-Zoom button to enlarge the
selected area up to 4 times.
4. While the image is enlarged, you can:
❏ Use the pointer button to move around the screen.
❏ Press the
E-Zoom button to zoom out.
5. When done, press the Esc button to return the image to its
original size.
Controlling the Volume
To change the volume, press the or button on the
remote control or projector. You can also adjust the volume
using the projector’s Setting menu.
Operating Your Computer with the Remote Control
If you connect a computer to the projector with a USB cable,
you can use the remote control in place of your computer’s
mouse. This gives you more flexibility when delivering
slideshow-style presentations, since you won’t have to stand
next to the computer to change slides.
❏ Use the
Microsoft
Up and Down buttons to move through a
®
PowerPoint® slideshow.
Stopping Action
To stop the action and keep the current image on the screen,
press the
To restart it, press the
Freeze button. The sound continues.
Freeze button again.
Zooming Part of Your Image
1. Press the E-Zoom button on the remote control.
Page up or down
to change slides
in PowerPoint
Use to move
pointer on
screen
Left-click
Right-click
❏ Use the pointer button to move the pointer on the
screen.
❏ Press the
double-click. Press the
❏ To drag-and-drop, hold down the
Enter button once to left-click, or press it twice to
Esc button to right-click.
Enter button. Then use
the pointer button to drag the object. When it’s where
you want it, release the
Enter button.
You see a crosshair indicating the center of the zoom-in area.
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