Epson PowerLite 400W User Guide

PowerLite® 400W

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.

Trademarks

Epson and Instant Off are registered trademarks, and Epson Exceed Your Vision and Duet are trademarks of Seiko Epson Corporation.

PowerLite and PrivateLine are registered trademarks; SizeWise is a trademark; and Epson Store and Extra Care are service marks of Epson America, Inc.

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

General Notice: Other product names used herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. Epson disclaims any and all rights in those marks.

The contents of this manual are subject to change without notice.

Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Getting the Most from Your Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Using Your Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Getting More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Registration and Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Unpacking the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Projector Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Additional Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Optional Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Setting Up the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

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

Whiteboard Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Other Installations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Connecting to a Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Connecting with the VGA Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Connecting with a VGA-5BNC Cable. . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Connecting an External Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Playing Sound Through the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Connecting External Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Connecting to Video Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Connecting a Composite Video Source . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Connecting an S-Video Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Connecting an RGB Video Source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Connecting a Component Video Source . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Playing Sound Through the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Projecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Turning On Your Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Turning On the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Selecting the Image Source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

What To Do If You See a Blank Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Adjusting the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Focusing and Zooming Your Image. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Adjusting the Height of Your Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Adjusting the Image Shape. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Adjusting the Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Correcting Computer Images. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Adjusting the Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Shutting Down the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Using the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Controlling the Picture and Sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Switching Between Picture Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Adjusting the Color Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Turning Off the Picture and Sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Stopping Action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Zooming Your Image. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Changing the Image’s Aspect Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Replacing the Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

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Fine-tuning the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Using the Projector’s Menu System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Changing Menu Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Adjusting Colors and Clarity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Adjusting the Input Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Customizing Projector Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Selecting Projector Setup Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Selecting Network Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Viewing Lamp Usage and Other Information. . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Using the Projector’s Security Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Creating Your Own Screen Logo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Setting a Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Turning On the Password and User’s Logo . . . . . . . . . . 69

Starting the Projector with a Password. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Disabling the Projector’s Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Installing Security Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Restoring the Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Maintenance and Transportation . . . . . . . . . . 73

Cleaning the Lens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Cleaning the Projector Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Cleaning and Replacing the Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Replacing the Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Resetting the Lamp Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Transporting the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Using On-Screen Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

What To Do When the Lights Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Solving Problems with the Image or Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Solving Password Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Solving Problems with the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Solving Network Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Where To Get Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Speak to a Support Representative. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Monitoring the Projector Over a Network. . 93

Installing the Network Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Windows System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Installing the Software on a Windows System . . . . . . . . 94

Connecting to the Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Selecting Network Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Using Projector E-mail Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

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Using EMP Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Opening and Closing EMP Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Registering a Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Monitoring Your Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Using E-mail Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

Using a Browser to Monitor the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Projection Lamp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Environmental . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Safety and Approvals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Compatible Video Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

Compatible Computer Display Formats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

FCC Compliance Statement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

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Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Welcome

The PowerLite

weighs less than 8 pounds (3.6 kg) and offers 1800 ANSI lumens of brightness. From classrooms to boardrooms, your full-color presentations and videos will be bright and vibrant even in ordinary indoor lighting.

Images are displayed at a native resolution of 1280 × 800 pixels (WXGA) in a wide-screen 16:10 aspect ratio. Epson technology ensures accurate color and remarkable saturation, even in well-lit rooms.

The projector’s ground-breaking short-throw lens is ideal for wall mounting, allowing more space for your class or audience with no shadow cast by the presenter. It can be placed as close as 21 inches (54 cm) from a screen, an interactive whiteboard (IWB), or another projection surface. And its powerful 10 W speaker and crisp 500:1 contrast ratio ensure your presentations are seen and heard at their best.

400W is a portable, short-throw projector that

3LCD

You can connect the projector to a wide range of computers, including

IBM

-compatible PCs and laptops, Apple® PowerPC® and Intel®

™

Core

Macintosh® computers, PowerBook® computers, and many

iMac

and iBook® series systems. With Epson’s patented SizeWise™ technology, the projector supports computer displays ranging from VGA through WSXGA+. You can also connect the projector to a LAN (local area network) so you can monitor the projector from a remote network computer using the included EMP Monitor software (Windows

You can use any of the following video sources: HDTV, VCR, DVD player, gaming console (such as Microsoft PlayStation The projector supports NTSC, PAL, and SECAM video formats.

only).

Xbox,™ Sony®

3, and Nintendo Wii™), camcorder, or digital camera.

You can connect up to four devices to the projector at the same time. With the projector’s

Source Search button, you don’t even have to

identify your input source. Just press the button until you see the image you want on the screen.

To prevent unauthorized use of the projector, you can assign a password, create a user logo which is displayed at startup to identify the projector, and disable the projector’s buttons through a full or partial Control Panel Lock feature. For more information about security features, see page 66.

Getting the Most from Your Projector

Depending on your presentation, you can take advantage of any or all of these options:

■ Connecting to a laptop or other computer

If you want to connect the projector to a laptop or desktop computer, see page 20. For additional presentation control, you can connect an external monitor to view the presentation on your computer simultaneously.

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■ Connecting to video sources

You can connect a DVD player, VCR, HDTV, camcorder, digital camera, and other video sources to your projector. See page 26 for instructions.

■ Using the remote control

The remote control lets you switch from computer to video sources, zoom in on part of your image, freeze or mute the presentation, and adjust many other projector features. For details, see Chapter 3.

■ Enhancing sound in your presentation

By connecting your projector to external speakers, you can enhance the audio impact of your presentations. (The internal 10 W speaker provides powerful sound, but is disabled when you connect external speakers.) See page 25 for details.

Using Your Documentation

In addition to this manual, your documentation includes a Quick Setup sheet, warranty brochures, and an Epson PrivateLine

card.

The Quick Setup sheet gives instructions to quickly set up your projector and connect it to a computer or video device.

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.

Getting More Information

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

■ www.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.

Support

■ Built-in help system

Press the Help button on the remote control or projector to get quick solutions for common problems. See page 82 for details.

■ epson.com/support

Download FAQs (frequently asked questions) and e-mail your questions to Epson support.

If you still need help after checking this User’s Guide and the sources listed above, you can use the Epson PrivateLine Support service to get help fast. Call (800) 637-7661 and enter the PIN on your PrivateLine Support card. See page 91 for more information.

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Registration and Warranty

Your projector comes with a basic carry-in warranty. For details, see the warranty brochure that came with your projector.

In addition, Epson offers Extra Care

Road Service at no additional charge. In the unlikely event of an equipment failure, you won’t have to wait for your unit to be repaired. Instead, Epson will ship you a replacement unit anywhere in the United States or Canada, usually within one business day. See the Extra Care Road Service brochure for details.

To register, complete the registration form that came with your projector and mail it to Epson. Or register your product online using your projector CD, or at:

http://www.epson.com/webreg

Registering also lets you receive special updates on new accessories, products, and services.

Unpacking the Projector

10 Welcome

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

Projector and lens cover

Remote control and batteries

Password Protected VGA computer cable

Power cord

CD-ROMs

stickerProjector

Save the protective pad attached to the lens cover and all other packaging in case you need to ship the projector. Always use the original packaging (or equivalent) when you send the projector to another location. See page 80 for transportation instructions.

Projector Parts

Front

Lamp cover

Air exhaust vents

Remote control sensor

Back

Remote control sensor

Speaker

Control panel

S-Video port

Video portLAN port

Front adjustable foot

Audio L-R input ports

Security slot

Focus ring

Air filter

Lens

Lens cover

Foot release lever

Computer 1 and 2 (VGA/Component Video) ports

Audio 1 and 2 input ports

Bottom

Mounting bracket hole

Rear adjustable feet

Audio Out port

Monitor Out port (for Computer1 port output only)

Power inlet

RS-232C serial port

Rear adjustable foot

Mounting bracket holes

Security lock slot

Mounting bracket hole

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Control Panel

Turns projector on and off

Indicate projector status

Opens menu system

Up/down arrows and keystone correction

Cancel/exit

Opens help system

Searches for source image

Left/right arrows and Wide/Tele buttons

Automatically adjusts computer images

Additional Components

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

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

usually provided with your video device or you can purchase it from Epson. See page 13.

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

device, you need a D-sub, 15-pin, component-to-VGA video cable, which is available for purchase from Epson. See page 13.

■ Some older PowerBooks and Macintosh desktop models may

need a Macintosh video adapter; see your computer dealer. Older iMac systems may need a special VGA adapter, and newer iMac, MacBook, and PowerBook systems may need a mini DVI-to-VGA adapter; see your computer dealer.

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■ To receive an audio signal, you need a commercially available

audio cable; see your computer or electronics dealer.

Optional Accessories

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

Product Product number

Replacement lamp V13H010L42

Air filter set (includes 2 filters) V13H134A13

Replacement remote control 1456641

Presentation remote control V12H007T0B

note

To purchase a replacement remote control, call (562) 276-4394 (U.S.) or (905) 709-3839 (for dealer referral in Canada).

Component-to-VGA video cable S-Video cable

Distribution amplifier ELPDA01

Short-throw Projector Wall Mount Projector Wall Mount Security Module Interactive Whiteboard Retrofit Installation Module

50-inch portable screen (4:3 aspect ratio) 60-inch portable pop-up screen (4:3 aspect ratio) 80-inch portable pop-up screen (4:3 aspect ratio)

83.6-inch hanging pull-down screen (4:3 aspect ratio)

™

Duet

Ultra Portable Projector screen

(4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratio)

ELPDC05 high resolution document imager V12H162020

Kensington

Ceiling mount (gyro lock with suspension adapter) False ceiling plate Suspension adapter Security bracket/cabling for gyro lock mounts Adjustable ceiling channel

security lock ELPSL01

ELPKC19 ELPSV01

ELPMSTPW ELPMSECM ELPMIWBM

ELPSC06 ELPSC07 ELPSC08 ELPSC09

ELPSC80

ELPMBUNI ELPMBFCP ELPMBAPL ELPMBSEC ELPMBACC

You can purchase screens, carrying cases, or other accessories from an Epson authorized reseller. To find the nearest reseller, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Or you can purchase online at www.epsonstore.com (U.S. sales) or www.epson.ca (Canadian sales).

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Setting Up the Projector

This chapter tells you how to set up the projector and connect it to a

computer or video source. You can connect up to four devices simultaneously: four video sources, or two computer and two video sources.

You’ll find instructions for the following in this chapter:

■ Positioning the projector

■ Connecting to a computer

■ Connecting to video sources

note

You can download the Projection Distance Calculator program from the Drivers & Downloads section of Epson’s website:

www.epson.com/support

Positioning the Projector

Before connecting the projector, you need to decide where to place it. If the projector isn’t already installed in the room you’re using, you can place it on a table in front of the screen. This lets you stand in the front of the room, face the audience, and control the projector.

Ideally, you should place the projector between 26 to 48 inches (66 to 122 cm) from the screen. Use the illustrations and tables below to help you determine approximately how far to place it based on the screen size you’re using and the aspect ratio of the image. Image size can vary depending on how you adjust the zoom and other settings.

Center of lens

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16:10 aspect ratio

Screen size

50 inches (127 cm)

60 inches (152 cm)

70 inches (178 cm)

80 inches (203 cm)

90 inches (229 cm)

100 inches (254 cm)

110 inches (279 cm)

Projection distance (A) Wide to Tele

21 to 29 inches (54 to 73 cm)

26 to 35 inches (65 to 89 cm)

30 to 41 inches (76 to 104 cm)

34 to 47 inches (88 to 119 cm)

39 inches (99 cm)

43 inches (110 cm)

48 inches (122 cm)

Offset (B) Wide to Tele

4 to 10 inches (10 to 25 cm)

4.8 to 12 inches (12 to 30 cm)

5.6 to 14 inches (14 to 36 cm)

6.4 to 16 inches (16 to 41 cm)

7.2 inches (18 cm)

7.9 inches (20 cm)

8.7 inches (22 cm)

4:3 Aspect Ratio

Screen size (diagonal)

44 inches (112 cm)

50 inches (127 cm)

60 inches (152 cm)

70 inches (178 cm)

80 inches (203 cm)

90 inches (229 cm)

97 inches (246 cm)

16:9 Aspect Ratio

Screen size

49 inches (124 cm)

60 inches (152 cm)

70 inches (178 cm)

80 inches (203 cm)

90 inches (229 cm)

100 inches (254 cm)

107 inches (272 cm)

Projection distance (A) Wide to Tele

21 to 29 inches (54 to 73 cm)

24 to 33 inches (61 to 83 cm)

29 to 40 inches (73 to 100 cm)

34 to 46 inches (86 to 118 cm)

39 inches (99 cm)

44 inches (112 cm)

48 inches (122 cm)

Projection distance (A) Wide to Tele

21 to 29 inches (54 to 73 cm)

26 to 36 inches (67 to 91 cm)

31 to 42 inches (78 to 107 cm)

35 inches (90 cm)

40 inches (102 cm)

45 inches (113 cm)

48 inches (122 cm)

Offset (B) Wide to Tele

4 to 13.1 inches (10 to 33 cm)

4.5 to 14.7 inches (11 to 37 cm)

5.4 to 17.6 inches (14 to 45 cm)

6.3 to 20.6 inches (16 to 52 cm)

7.2 inches (18 cm)

8.1 inches (21 cm)

8.7 inches (22 cm)

Offset (B) Wide to Tele

5.3 to 12 inches (13 to 30 cm)

6.5 to 14.7 inches (17 to 38 cm)

7.6 to 17.2 inches (19 to 44 cm)

8.7 inches (22 cm)

9.8 inches (25 cm)

10.9 inches (28 cm)

11.7 inches (30 cm)

Setting Up the Projector 17

Also keep these considerations in mind:

■ If you’re projecting from a table or other flat surface, make sure

the surface is sturdy and level.

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

under the projector. Do not set the projector next to loose papers that could block the vents on the sides of the projector.

■ Make sure the projector is within 6 feet (2 m) of a grounded

electrical outlet or extension cord.

■ Place the projector in front of the center of the screen, facing it

squarely. If the projector isn’t positioned this way, the image will be “keystone” shaped ( or ) instead of rectangular.

If you’re projecting from a table or other flat surface, you may need to tilt the projector up by extending the front adjustable foot, as described on page 41. This causes the image to lose its rectangular shape. You can adjust the shape using the buttons on the projector (see page 42), or using the projector’s menu system (see page 53).

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Whiteboard Installation

You can project onto a whiteboard (or IWB, interactive whiteboard) by mounting the projector to the wall or directly onto a compatibly equipped whiteboard.

To mount the projector on the wall or attach it to a whiteboard, you’ll need an optional short-throw wall mounting system. (See page 13 for ordering information.) You’ll also need to select

Front/Ceiling for the

Projection option in the Extended menu. See page 62 for details.

Other Installations

You can also project from behind the screen or from the ceiling, with the projector mounted upside-down:

translucent screen)

Front/ceiling projectionRear projection (using a

Rear/ceiling projection (using a translucent screen)

To project from the ceiling, you’ll need the optional ceiling mount. (See page 13 for ordering information.) You’ll also need to select

Front/Ceiling or Rear/Ceiling for the Projection option in the

Extended menu. To project from the rear, select

Rear. See page 62 for

details.

Setting Up the Projector 19

Connecting to a Computer

note

If you have an iBook with an RCA video-out port, follow the instructions for connecting to a video device on page 27.

You can connect the projector to any computer that has a standard VGA or BNC monitor port, including PC notebook and laptop computers, Macintosh PowerBooks and iBooks, and hand-held devices.

Follow the instructions in this section to:

■ Connect the projector to your computer with the VGA cable

included with the projector.

■ Connect the projector to your computer with a commercially

available VGA–5BNC cable.

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

■ 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 23.

■ Connect the projector to your computer with a commercially

available audio cable to play computer audio; see page 24.

Connecting with the VGA Cable

20 Setting Up the Projector

Follow these instructions to connect to your computer with the VGA cable that came with your projector. Before you start, make sure your computer and the projector are turned off.

1. If you are connecting the projector to a desktop computer, disconnect the monitor cable from your computer.

2. Locate the VGA computer cable that came with the projector.

VGA computer cable

Connect one end of the cable to the projector’s Computer1 or

Computer2 port.

Computer1 and Computer2 ports

3. Connect the other end of the cable to your computer’s video-out or monitor port.

If you’re using a PowerBook or iBook and you can’t connect the cable, you may need to use an optional Macintosh video adapter; see your computer dealer.

4. If you connected the computer to the

Computer1 port and you

want to view the display simultaneously on your computer monitor and the projector screen, see “Connecting an External Monitor” on page 23.

5. To play audio from your computer through the projector speaker, see “Playing Sound Through the Projector” on page 24.

6. Tighten the screws on the connectors.

If you don’t need to make any other connections, you can plug in your projector and turn it on. See page 36 for instructions.

If more than one device is connected to the projector, select the correct source after projection starts by pressing the

Source Search

button on the projector or remote control. See page 38.

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VGA-5BNC cable

Connecting with a VGA-5BNC Cable

If your computer provides video output through BNC connectors, follow these instructions to connect the projector to your computer with an optional VGA-5BNC cable. Before you start, make sure your computer and the projector are turned off.

1. Disconnect the monitor cable from your computer.

2. Connect the cable’s VGA connector to the projector’s

Computer1 or Computer2 port.

Computer1 and Computer2 ports

3. Connect the BNC connectors to your computer’s BNC ports.

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4. If you want to view the display simultaneously on your computer monitor and the projector screen, see “Connecting an External Monitor” on page 23.

5. To play audio from your computer through the projector speaker, see “Playing Sound Through the Projector” on page 24.

6. Tighten the screws on the VGA connector.

If you don’t need to make any other connections, you can plug in your projector and turn it on. See page 36 for instructions.

If more than one device is connected to the projector, select the correct source after projection starts by pressing the

Source Search

button on the projector or remote control. See page 38.

Connecting an External Monitor

If you want to see your presentation close-up as well as on the projection screen, you can connect an external monitor to the projector. This lets you view images on your computer monitor while the projector is in standby mode (plugged in but not turned on) and check your presentation or switch between picture sources even if you’ve pressed the projection on the screen. (Simultaneous display is possible only when the computer is connected to the projector’s

Make sure the projector and computer are off. Then connect the monitor’s cable to the projector’s Monitor Out port, as shown:

A/V Mute button on the remote control to turn off

Computer1 port.)

note

Some LCD monitors may not be able to display the image correctly. If you have trouble displaying the image, connect a multiscan monitor. If you’re projecting computer images, make sure the computer’s refresh rate is set to 60 Hz or greater. See your computer and/or monitor documentation for instructions.

If you don’t need to make any other connections, you can plug in your projector and turn it on. See page 36 for instructions.

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3.5 mm stereo mini-jack audio cable

Playing Sound Through the Projector

You can connect a commercially available 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack audio cable to take advantage of the projector’s built-in speaker. You can obtain the audio cable from a computer or electronics dealer.

1. Connect one end of the 3.5 mm stereo mini-jack audio cable to the corresponding

2. Connect the other end of the audio cable to your laptop’s

headphone jack or audio-out jack, or your desktop’s

speaker or audio-out port.

If you don’t need to make any other connections, you can plug in your projector and turn it on. See page 36 for instructions.

Audio1 or Audio2 jack on the projector.

Audio1 and Audio2 jacks

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Connecting External Speakers

You can output sound to external speakers with built-in amplifiers. When you play sound through external speakers, the projector’s built-in speaker is disabled.

1. Locate the appropriate cable to connect your speakers.

Depending on your speakers, 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 speakers, you may have to purchase a special cable or use an adapter.

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

Out

port on the projector.

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

Audio

Setting Up the Projector 25

note

The projector does not support TV antenna cable F connectors.

Connecting to Video Sources

You can connect a DVD player, VCR, camcorder, digital camera, gaming console, or any other compatible video source to your projector. You can connect up to four video devices at one time.

The projector supports HDTV, SDTV, NTSC, PAL, and SECAM, and automatically detects the video format. It can receive composite video, S-Video, RGB video, and component video. The type of cable you need depends on the video source:

■ For composite video, use a commercially available RCA A/V

cable. See page 27.

■ For S-Video, use the S-Video cable supplied with your video

device or order one from Epson. See page 28.

■ For RGB video, use the VGA computer cable included with the

projector. See page 29.

■ For component video, you’ll need the optional Epson

component-to-VGA video cable. See page 30.

After connecting your video device to the projector, you may want to connect an audio cable to play sound from your video equipment through the projector’s built-in speaker or external speakers. See page 31 for instructions.

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Connecting a Composite Video Source

If you’re connecting a composite video device, use a commercially available RCA A/V cable. Before starting, make sure the projector and your DVD player or other video source are turned off.

1. Connect the yellow RCA plug on one end of the cable to the projector’s yellow

2. Connect the yellow plug on the other end of the cable to the video-out port on your video source.

3. To play sound through the projector, follow the instructions beginning on page 31.

Video port.

Video port

If you don’t need to make any other connections, you can plug in your projector and turn it on. See page 36 for instructions.

If more than one device is connected to the projector, select the correct source after projection starts by pressing the

Source Search

button on the projector or remote control. See page 38.

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Connecting an S-Video Source

If your video source has an S-Video jack, you can use it to project a higher quality video image. You’ll need an S-Video cable, which is usually provided with your video source, or you can purchase one from Epson (part number ELPSV01). See page 13 for ordering information.

Before starting, make sure the projector and your DVD player or other video source are turned off.

1. Insert one end of the S-Video cable into the projector’s

S-Video

port and the other end into the S-Video output port of your video source.

S-Video port

2. To play sound through the projector, follow the instructions beginning on page 31.

If you don’t need to make any other connections, you can plug in your projector and turn it on. See page 36 for instructions.

If more than one device is connected to the projector, select the correct source after projection starts by pressing the

Source Search

button on the projector or remote control. See page 38.

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Connecting an RGB Video Source

Follow these instructions to connect the projector to a video player or satellite receiver that has an RGB video output port using the VGA computer cable that came with the projector.

Before starting, make sure the projector and your DVD player or other video source are turned off.

1. Connect one end of the VGA computer cable to the

Computer1

or Computer2 port on the projector.

Computer1 and Computer2 ports

2. Connect the other end to the video port on your player.

3. To play sound through the projector, follow the instructions beginning on page 31.

If you don’t need to make any other connections, you can plug in your projector and turn it on. See page 36 for instructions.

If more than one device is connected to the projector, select

Computer 1 or Computer 2 as the source after projection starts by

pressing the

Source Search button on the projector or remote

control. See page 38.

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Component-to-VGA video cable

Connecting a Component Video Source

If your video source has component video connectors, you can use them to project a higher quality video image. You’ll need a component-to-VGA video cable, which can be purchased from Epson (part number ELPKC19). See page 13 for ordering information.

Before starting, make sure the projector and your DVD player or other video device are turned off.

1. Connect the 15-pin VGA connector end of the component-to-VGA video cable to the projector’s

Computer2 port.

Computer1 and Computer2 ports

Computer1 or

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2. Insert the three component ends of the component-to-VGA video cable into the color-coded video output ports on your video source, usually labelled

Y, Pb, Pr or Y, Cb, Cr.

3. To play sound through the projector, follow the instructions beginning on page 31.

If you don’t need to make any other connections, you can plug in your projector and turn it on. See page 36 for instructions.

If more than one device is connected to your projector, select

Computer1 or Computer2 as the source by pressing the Source Search

button on the projector or the remote control. See page 38.

Playing Sound Through the Projector

The projector has a built-in speaker with a maximum output of 10 W. You can play sound from your video equipment through the projector’s speaker if your video device has an audio output port.

For RCA-Type Audio Output Ports

Most video devices have an RCA-type audio output port. In this case, use a commercially available RCA-type audio cable to connect the projector to your video source:

1. Connect one end of the RCA audio cable to the

L-Audio-R jacks

on the projector.

L-Audio-R jacks (for Video and S-Video ports)

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

If you don’t need to make any other connections, you can plug in your projector and turn it on. See page 36 for instructions.

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For Stereo Mini-Jack Audio Output Ports

Some video devices, especially camcorders, may have a stereo mini-jack audio output port. To connect to the jacks when using the

S-Video or Video port, use a commercially

L-Audio-R input

available stereo mini-jack audio adapter cable (3.5-mm stereo miniplug to two male RCA plugs) to connect to the projector.

1. Connect one end of the audio adapter cable to the

L-Audio-R

jacks on the projector.

L-Audio-R jacks

2. Connect the other end of the audio adapter cable to your video device’s audio output port.

If you don’t need to make any other connections, you can plug in your projector and turn it on. See page 36 for instructions.

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Connecting External Speakers

You can output sound to external speakers with built-in amplifiers. When you play sound through external speakers, the projector’s built-in speaker is disabled.

1. First connect your video and audio input cables as necessary.

2. Locate the appropriate cable to connect your external speakers.

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

Audio Out port on the projector.

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

The projector’s internal speaker is disabled while sound is output to external speakers, but you can use the remote control to adjust the volume.

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34 Setting Up the Projector

Projecting

Once you’ve set up the projector, you’re ready to turn it on, adjust

the image, and give your presentation.

Although you can operate the projector without it, the remote control lets you use additional features. See Chapter 3 for instructions on using the remote.

This chapter covers the following:

■ Turning on the projector and other equipment

■ Adjusting the image

■ Adjusting the volume

■ Shutting down the projector

Turning On Your Equipment

Make sure your projector and other equipment are set up and connected correctly, as described in Chapter 1. Then turn on your projector, as described below.

If you turn on your connected computer or video equipment before starting the projector, the projector automatically detects and displays 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 38.

Turning On the Projector

Follow these steps to plug in and turn on the projector:

1. Remove the lens cover.

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2. Connect one end of the power cord to the projector’s power inlet, then connect the other end to an electrical outlet. The P light on top of the projector turns orange, indicating that the projector is receiving power but is not yet turned on.

Power

3. Turn on your computer or video source if you have not already.

4. Press the P

Power button on the projector or on the remote

control to turn it on.

Power button

note

If you are using the remote control for the first time, be sure to insert the batteries as described on the Quick

Setup poster.

The projector beeps and the P

Power light flashes green as the

projector warms up. The projector lamp comes on in about 5seconds and the P

■ If you’re using a computer, you should see your computer

Power light stays green.

display projected after a moment or two. If not, you need to select the image source. See page 38.

(With Windows, if you see a message saying that it has found a plug-and-play monitor, click

■ If you’re projecting a video, you may need to press the

Source Search button on the projector or remote control to

switch to your video source. Then press the

Cancel.)

Play button on

your DVD player or other device.

■ If you are prompted to enter a password, see page 70.

To focus and adjust the image, see page 40. If a projected image fails to appear, see “What To Do If You See a Blank Screen” on page 38.

When you’re done, shut down the projector as described on page 44.

warning

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

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note

The name of the selected image source appears briefly in the upper right corner of the screen.

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 and DVD player). If you don’t see the image you want, press the

Source Search button on the remote control or projector

until the correct device image is projected. If a projected image fails to appear, see the next section for help.

Once you see your image, turn to page 40 for instructions on focusing and making other image adjustments.

What To Do If You See a Blank Screen

If you see a blank screen or a blue screen with the message No Signal after turning on your computer or video source, try the following:

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

Chapter 1.

■ Make sure the P Power light is green and not flashing and the

lens cover is removed.

■ Make sure you’ve selected the correct image source; see the

previous section. Allow a few seconds for the projector to sync up after pressing the button.

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■ Check the Signal menu to make sure the correct input source is

selected. See page 58.

If you’re using a PC laptop:

■ Hold down the Fn key and press the function key that lets you

display on an external monitor. It may have an icon such as or it may be labelled projector to sync up after pressing it. Check your laptop’s manual or online help for details.

On most systems, the or between the LCD screen and the projector, or display on both at the same time.

CRT/LCD. Allow a few seconds for the

CRT/LCD key lets you toggle

■ If you’re projecting from a laptop, and you don’t see the same

image on the projection screen and computer screen, check your monitor settings to make sure both the LCD screen and the external monitor port are enabled.

From the Control Panel, open the

Settings tab, then click Advanced. The method for adjusting

the settings varies by brand; you may need to click a

Display utility. Click the

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 a Macintosh laptop with 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

Display or Displays.

2. Select VGA Display or Color LCD, click Arrange or

Arrangement, and make sure Mirror Displays is checked.

Click here

System Preferences, then click

Select Mirror Displays

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Adjusting the Image

Once you see your image, you’ll 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 41.

■ If the image isn’t square, see page 42.

■ To adjust image brightness, see page 42.

■ If a computer image displays incorrectly, see page 43.

You can make many other adjustments to the image—such as changing the brightness, contrast, and aspect ratio—using the projector’s menu system. See Chapter 4 for more information.

Focusing and Zooming Your Image

Rotate the focus ring to sharpen the image.

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Focus ring

Press the

Wide button on the projector to enlarge the image, or the

Tele button to reduce it.

Wide button

Tele button

You can also change the image size by moving the projector closer to or farther away from the screen. You can use the the remote control to zoom in on a portion of the image. See page 49 for instructions.

E-Zoom buttons on

Adjusting the Height of Your Image

If you’re projecting from a table or other flat surface and the image is too high or low, you can correct it by adjusting the projector’s front and/or rear feet.

1. To adjust the front foot, stand behind the projector. Press up on the blue foot release lever and lift the front of the projector to extend the front adjustable foot.

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

3. To adjust the rear feet, rotate the feet to extend or retract them to the desired height.

If the projected image isn’t rectangular, follow the instructions in the next section.

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Adjusting the Image Shape

If the projector is tilted up or down, the images that are displayed will be distorted. To correct the distortion or “keystone” shape, do one or more of the following:

■ If your image looks like or , you’ve placed the projector

off to one side of the screen, at an angle. Move it directly in front of the center of the screen, facing the screen squarely.

■ If your image looks like or , you need to adjust the

keystone correction value. Press the or buttons on the projector to correct the shape of the image. After correction, your image will be slightly smaller.

Keystone correction buttons

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You can also make keystone adjustments using the projector’s Settings menu. See page 60.

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, here are two ways you can adjust it:

■ Change the Brightness setting in the Image menu. See page 57.

■ Select Low or High for the Brightness Control option in the

Settings menu. (See page 61.) Low brightness mode extends the life of the lamp and decreases the fan noise.

Correcting Computer Images

If you’ve connected a computer and the image doesn’t look right, or it doesn’t fit properly on the screen, press the projector or the

Enter/Auto button on the remote control. This

Enter button on the

automatically resets the projector’s tracking, sync, resolution, and position settings. You must be projecting a computer image for this button to have any effect. Additionally, if the the Signal menu is set to

Off, the Auto function will not work. See

Auto Setup option in

page 59.

Adjusting the Volume

You can use the Vol– and Vol+ buttons on the remote control to increase or decrease the volume for the projector’s built-in speaker. A volume gauge appears on the screen while the volume is being adjusted.

note

You can also adjust the volume using the projector’s Settings menu. See page 60 for details.

You must adjust the volume separately for each input source.

Volume control buttons

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note

When the projector has not received any input signals for 30 minutes, it automatically turns off the projector lamp and enters “sleep mode.” This conserves electricity, cools the projector, and extends the life of the lamp. If you are done using the projector, unplug the power cord. If you want to start projecting again, press the P button. You can turn sleep mode on or off through the Extended menu. See page 63.

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

Power

Shutting Down the Projector

When you’ve finished using the projector, follow the recommended procedure to shut it down.

1. If you’re using a computer, shut it down first; otherwise you may not be able to see your computer’s display to shut it down properly.

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

You see this confirmation message: (If you don’t want to turn it off, press any other button or wait a few seconds until it disappears.)

3. Press the P lamp is turned off, and the P

Power button again. The projector beeps twice, the

Power light turns orange. (To turn

the projector on again, press the P

With Epson’s exclusive Instant Off cool-down period, so you can pack up and go immediately after turning off the projector.

Power button on the

Power button.)

technology there’s no

caution

To avoid damaging the projector or lamp, never unplug the power cord when the

P Power light is green

or flashing orange.

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4. Press up on the blue foot release lever and lower the projector to retract the front adjustable foot.

5. Attach the lens cover.

6. Unplug the power cord.

7. Turn off and disconnect any equipment plugged into the projector.

8. If you won’t be using the projector for awhile, attach the lens cover’s protective pad. Then store it in a protective case.

Using the Remote Control

The remote control lets you access your projector’s features from

anywhere in the room—up to 20 feet (6 m) away. For example, you can turn the projector on and off, freeze the presentation, zoom in on a portion of your image, and access the menu system. (The projector menus let you adjust many projector settings; see Chapter 4.)

When using the remote control, stand within 20 feet (6 m) of the projector. Point the remote control either at the front or back of 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.

This chapter covers the following information:

■ Controlling the picture and sound

■ Replacing the remote control batteries

Controlling the Picture and Sound

You can use the remote control to select your source, adjust the colors, temporarily turn off the picture and sound, freeze the action, or zoom in on the picture. Make sure you have set up your projector and connected any equipment as described in Chapter 1.

Switching Between Picture Sources

If you’ve connected your projector to more than one computer and/or video source, you can use the or remote control to switch between the different sources.

Source Search button on the projector

Source Search button

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After you select a source, the screen goes dark for a moment before the image appears. The name of the selected source (such as or

S-Video) appears briefly on the screen.

Computer1

Adjusting the Color Mode

You may want to adjust the color mode to select a different setting that is appropriate for the image you’re projecting and the environment in which you’re projecting it. Press the button on the remote control.

If you’re projecting computer or RGB video images, the default color mode is

Presentation, which is appropriate for full-color

presentations in bright rooms.

The following table lists the color modes available.

Color mode Description

Game Brightest mode, best for playing video games in a

bright room.

Presentation Use when you’re projecting a full-color presentation in

a bright room.

Text Use when you’re projecting a black and white

presentation in a bright room.

Theatre Use when projecting movies in a dark room.

Photo Best for projecting still images with vivid color in a

bright room (computer input only).

Color Mode

Color Mode button

sRGB Use when projecting computer images conforming to

the sRGB color standard.

Blackboard Choose this fixed color mode when you need to

project against a green blackboard.

You can also use the projector menu system to change the color mode in the Image menu (see page 57).

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Turning Off the Picture and Sound

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

A/V Mute button

Freeze button

To turn off the picture and sound, press the

A/V Mute button. The

screen goes dark.

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

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

A/V Mute button. See

page 67 for more information.

Stopping Action

Press the Freeze button to stop the action in your video or computer image and keep the current image on the screen. The sound will continue, however. Also, because the source continues to transmit signals, you won’t resume the action from the point you paused it.

To restart the action, press the

Freeze button again.

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Zooming Your Image

Follow these steps to zoom in on a portion of the image:

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 four “arrow” buttons on the remote control to position the crosshair in the area you want to enlarge.

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 arrow buttons to pan about.

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

5. When you’re done, press the

ESC button to return to the original

size.

Changing the Image’s Aspect Ratio

You can use the Aspect button on the remote control to change the aspect (width to height) ratio, depending on the input signal.

■ Auto (video images only)

Automatically sets the aspect ratio according to the input signal. 4:3 ratio images display at 4:3, squeeze-recorded signals display at 16:9, and letterbox signals display at below).

Zoom ratio (described

Arrow buttons

E-Zoom buttons

Aspect button

■ Normal

Displays images using the full projection area and maintains the aspect ratio of the image. 4:3 ratio images project with black bands on the sides, 16:9 images project with black bands on the top and bottom, and 16:10 images use the entire projection area.

■ 16:9

Converts the aspect ratio of the image to 16:9. 4:3 ratio images are elongated horizontally to fit.

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■ Zoom

Displays images using the full width of the projection area and maintains the aspect ratio of the image. 4:3 ratio images are cut off on the top and bottom.

■ Full

Displays images using the full width of the projection area, but does not retain the aspect ratio. 4:3 ratio images are elongated horizontally.

■ Through

Displays images as is (aspect ratio and resolution are maintained). Black bands appear if the resolution is 1280 × 800 or less; images are cut off if the resolution is over 1280 × 800.

Press the

Aspect button repeatedly to cycle through the available

options.

You can also change the aspect ratio using the projector’s Signal menu. See page 58 for details.

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Replacing the Batteries

The remote control uses two AA alkaline batteries. Follow these steps when you need to replace them:

1. Press in the tab to remove the battery cover.

2. Remove the old batteries, then insert the new ones as shown.

3. Replace the battery cover. (It should click into place.)

note

The remote control automatically shuts off when it detects a button being pressed more than 30 seconds. This conserves battery life. It can be helpful, for example, when the remote is in a carrying case and the P button is accidentally pushed.

Power

caution

When replacing batteries, take the following precautions:

■ Replace the batteries as

soon as they run out. If a battery leaks, wipe away battery fluid with a soft cloth. If fluid gets on your hands, wash them 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 remote control for a long period of time.

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Fine-tuning the Projector

You can use the Menu button on the projector or remote control to

access on-screen menus to adjust the image, sound, and other features. This chapter covers the following information:

■ Using the menu system

■ Adjusting image colors and clarity

■ Adjusting the input signal

■ Customizing projector features

■ Selecting projector setup options

■ Selecting projector network settings

■ Viewing lamp usage and other information

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■ Using the projector’s security features

■ Restoring the default settings

Using the Projector’s Menu System

The projector menus let you adjust and customize the projector features:

■ The Image menu lets you modify the colors of the projected

image and fine-tune brightness, contrast, and sharpness. See page 56.

■ The Signal menu lets you make adjustments to the input signal.

You can select your input source, change the image position and aspect ratio, and adjust tracking and sync for computer images. See page 58.

■ The Settings menu lets you customize the way you use the

projector. It allows you to adjust the volume and keystone correction, set lamp brightness to high or low, control use of the remote control receivers, project a test pattern for adjustments, and disable buttons on the projector while you are projecting. See page 60.

■ The Extended menu lets you customize the way you set up the

projector. Among the options, you can select the menu language, set rear or ceiling projection, and record a custom image or logo to be displayed as the startup screen or whenever you press the

A/V Mute button on the remote control. See page 62 and

page 66.

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■ The Network menu lets you select your network settings and

optional passwords for monitoring the projector over a network or over the web. See page 64.

■ The Info menu provides information about lamp status, and

computer or video settings. See page 64.

■ The Reset menu lets you restore the projector’s factory default

settings. See page 72.

Changing Menu Settings

Use the buttons on the remote control or on the projector to access the menus and change settings. Follow these steps:

1. Press the

Menu button on the remote control or projector to

display the menu screen:

Menu options

Menus

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

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

Enter button on the projector or the

remote control to select it.

The highlight moves to the first option for that menu.

3. Use the up and down arrow buttons on the projector or remote control to scroll through the list of options. (The options available depend on which source is selected.)

4. After highlighting the option you want to adjust, use the left or right arrow buttons on the projector or the remote control to change the setting. In some cases, you may have to press the

Enter

button to see a sub-screen for changing the setting.

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Press the left or right arrow buttons on the projector or the remote control to adjust a slider bar. To select from two or more settings, use the up or down arrow buttons on the projector or the remote control to highlight the desired setting, then press

Enter.

5. Press the

Esc button to return to the previous menu or to close

the menu system if you are at the main menu. Your changes are saved automatically, however you may be prompted to restart the projector to activate some settings.

6. Press the

Menu button to exit the menu system.

Adjusting Colors and Clarity

The Image menu lets you make adjustments to the colors of the projected image and fine-tune brightness, contrast, and sharpness. The options available depend on which image source is selected:

Computer (analog-RGB) and RGB video

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Component, composite, and S-Video

Follow these steps to adjust the appearance of your image:

1. Press the

2. Press

Menu button. You see the main menu.

Enter to select the Image menu.

3. Use the up and down arrow buttons and press following options:

■ Color Mode

Corrects the vividness of image color. You can select from the following settings, and save a different one for each computer and/or video source:

Game: Brightest mode, for playing video games in a bright

room.

Presentation: For color presentations in a bright room.

Text: For black and white presentations in a bright room.

Theatre: For optimizing movie images with natural color in a

dark room (the default for video or S-Video display).

Photo: For projecting still images with vivid color in a bright

room (Computer input only).

sRGB: For standard sRGB computer displays (the default

when projecting from a computer with analog video).

Enter to set the

Blackboard: Fixed color mode for projecting against a green

blackboard.

■ Brightness

Lightens or darkens the overall image.

■ Contrast

Adjusts the difference between light and dark areas.

■ Color Saturation (component, composite, and S-Video)

Adjusts the depth or intensity of the image colors.

note

You can also select High or

Low brightness mode in the

Settings menu. See page 61.

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■ Tint (component, composite, and S-Video)

Adjusts the balance of green to magenta in the image.

■ Sharpness

Sharpens or softens the image.

■ Color Adjustment

Adjusts the color temperature and intensity of red, green, and blue.

4. When the image is set correctly, press

Esc or Menu.

Adjusting the Input Signal

Although the projector normally detects and optimizes the input signal automatically, you can use the Signal menu to manually select it. You can also change the position of the projected image, correct tracking and sync, and change the aspect ratio to widescreen format.

1. Press the

2. Select the

Computer (analog-RGB) and RGB video Component video

Menu button. You see the Image menu.

Signal menu. You see one of the following screens:

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Composite video and S-Video

3. Press Enter. Then use the up and down arrow buttons and the

Enter button to set the following options:

■ Auto Setup (computer images)

Leave this setting

On to automatically optimize the computer

image. Turn it off if you want to save adjustments you have made to the video settings.

■ Tracking (computer images)

Removes unwanted vertical lines from a computer image by matching the projector’s internal clock to various computer signals. See page 88 for more information.

■ Sync (computer images)

Corrects fuzziness or screen flicker by synchronizing the projector with the tracking signal sent from the computer. See page 88 for more information.

■ Position

Use the arrow buttons to move the image on the screen left, right, up, or down.

■ Progressive

Leave this setting On when viewing S-Video or composite video so that interlaced-to-progressive conversion is carried out (best for fast-moving pictures). If you notice flickering while viewing still images, or you are using a component with a 480i signal, switch this setting to

Off.

note

If you have repositioned the image but then change your mind, you can press the

Enter/Auto button on the

remote control to restore the default settings.

■ Computer Input (1 or 2)

Selects the signal from equipment connected to the

Computer1 or Computer2 ports. If your image colors look

wrong, try changing this setting from following:

Component Video for component video sources.

RGB for computer or RGB video sources, or

Auto to one of the

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■ Video Signal (composite and S-Video)

Leave this setting at system (select

■ Aspect

Auto unless you are using a 60-Hz PAL

PAL60).

Sets the image’s aspect ratio (ratio of width to height). Select

Auto, Normal, 16:9, Full, Zoom, or Through; see page 49

for details.

4. When you’re finished, press

Esc or Menu.

Customizing Projector Features

The Settings menu lets you customize the way you use the projector, from adjusting lamp brightness and speaker volume to applying security controls.

1. Press the

2. Select the

Menu button.

Settings menu.

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3. Press

Enter. Then use the up and down arrow buttons and the

Enter button to set the following options:

■ Keystone

Adjusts a distorted image from a trapezoid shape to rectangular.

■ Zoom

Adjusts the image size from Wide (larger) to Tele (smaller).

■ Control Panel Lock

Disables all projector buttons (Full Lock) or all the buttons except the P

Power button (Partial Lock). You can still

operate the projector from the remote control. Changes to this setting take effect after you restart the projector. (After you turn off the projector, wait for the P

Power light to turn

a steady orange before turning it on again.)

■ Brightness Control

Select Low lamp brightness when the projection is too bright for the room. The consumption and fan noise. Select maximum brightness. (Also check the

Low setting also reduces electricity

High to project the

Brightness setting in

the Image menu; see page 57.)

■ Volume

Adjusts the volume for the projector’s speaker.

■ Remote Receiver

Deactivates the projector’s front and/or back sensors that detect signals from the remote control. This may be necessary to prevent interference from bright fluorescent lights.

note

To cancel the Control Panel Lock function from the projector, press the button for about seven seconds.

Enter

■ Test Pattern

Displays a test pattern to assist you in focusing and zooming the image, and correcting the image shape. (To cancel the displayed test pattern, press

4. When you’re finished, press

Esc.)

Esc or Menu.

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Selecting Projector Setup Options

Use the Extended menu to customize the way you set up the projector. You can configure the projector for rear and/or ceiling/wall-mounted projection, change the language for the menus and messages, set the screen background color, capture and store a custom image or logo for the startup screen.

1. Press the

2. Select the

3. Press

Enter button to set the following options:

■ Display

Menu button.

Extended menu.

Enter. Then use the up and down arrow buttons and the

Messages:

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

Lets you turn screen messages on or off.

note

Captions are not visible when you display the projector menus or use EMP Monitor to access the projector over a network.

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Startup Screen: Enables or disables display of the startup

screen when the projector is turned on.

A/V Mute: Sets the screen background to Black, Blue, or Logo when the A/V Mute button is pressed.

Closed Caption: Turns on closed captioning using CC1 or

CC2.

■ User’s Logo

Turn on to display the image or logo you have captured whenever the projector is turned on. See page 67 details.

■ Projection

Front:

Projector is in front of the screen.

Front/Ceiling: Projector is in front of the screen, mounted

upside-down from a wall, whiteboard mounting, or ceiling.

Rear: Projector is behind the screen.

Rear/Ceiling: Projector is behind the screen, mounted

upside-down from the ceiling.

note

Logo settings cannot be changed if the User’s Logo Protect feature has been turned on. See page 68.

To change from

Rear/Ceiling, press and hold the A/V Mute button on the

Front to Front/Ceiling or Rear to

remote control for five seconds.

■ Operation

Direct Power On:

When this feature is enabled, projection

starts as soon as you plug in the power cord. You don’t have to press the P

Sleep Mode: When enabled, the projector turns off the lamp

Power button.

if it has not received any input signals for a period of time (as defined in the Sleep Mode Timer setting).

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

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

High Altitude Mode: When using the projector at an

altitude above 4,921 feet (1,500 m), turn this setting on to ensure that the internal temperature of the projector is regulated properly. Turn this setting off for lower elevations.

■ Standby Mode

Select Network On to allow the projector to be monitored over a network when the projector is in standby mode (the

Power light is orange).

note

When Direct Power On is turned on, press the

Power button to turn

the projector off, wait until the P

Power light turns a

steady orange, then unplug the power cord.

■ Language

Select the language to be used for the projector menus.

4. When you’re finished, press

Esc or Menu.

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Selecting Network Settings

For information connecting the projector to a network and monitoring the projector over a network, see “Monitoring the Projector Over a Network” on page 93.

note

You can make changes to many of the signal settings on the Signal menu. See page 58 for details.

Computer (analog RGB, digital RGB, RGB Video/Component video)

Viewing Lamp Usage and Other Information

Use the Info menu to view information about the display settings of your computer and the number of hours the lamp has been used.

1. Press the

2. Select the

Menu button.

Info menu. You see one of the following menus:

Video (Composite video, S-Video)

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■ Lamp Hours

Displays the number of hours the lamp has been used. The life span of the lamp ranges from about 3000 hours in brightness mode to about 4000 hours in

Low brightness

High

mode. If the number shown is close to 3000 or the information is displayed in red, make sure you have a spare lamp handy.

■ Source

Displays the input source currently being projected.

■ Input Signal (computer, RGB video, and component video)

Displays the input signal setting.

■ Resolution (computer, RGB video, and component video)

Displays the input resolution.

■ Video Signal (composite and S-Video)

Displays the video signal format.

■ Refresh Rate (computer, RGB video, and component video)

Displays the refresh rate.

■ Sync Info (computer, RGB video, and component video)

Provides information that may be needed by the service technician.

note

The lamp usage timer doesn’t register until you’ve used the lamp for at least 10 hours.

■ Status

Displays informations about projector problems. This information may be needed if service is required.

3. When you’re finished, press

Esc or Menu.

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Using the Projector’s Security Features

y p p p

To prevent unauthorized use of the projector, you can do the following:

■ Create an identifying user logo that is displayed at startup and/or

when the

■ Assign a password to prevent the projector from being turned on,

prevent your startup screen from being changed, and lock network settings.

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

you’re projecting in a classroom and you want to ensure that no one touches the projector’s buttons while you’re using the remote control.

■ Install an anti-theft lock or cable.

If you create a user’s logo for the projector, you can lock the logo on so it is displayed as the startup screen and/or AV/Mute screen. Unauthorized users cannot turn it off or change it. This feature is intended to discourage theft and provides a way to identify the projector should it be stolen.

A/V Mute button is pressed.

note

If you should happen to enable the password before

ou set one and you see the

rompt to enter the assword, enter the default assword 0000 to proceed.

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If you assign the projector a password, a screen appears requesting the password whenever the projector is turned on. If you enter the password incorrectly three times in succession, the projector’s operation is locked and you’ll need to disconnect the power cord, then reconnect it to redisplay the password screen. If an incorrect password is entered 30 times in a row, the projector is locked and you’ll need to contact Epson to unlock it. See “Where To Get Help” on page 91.

If someone else will be using the projector for awhile but you want to make sure that person returns it by a certain time, you can temporarily disable the password for a set period. When that time has elapsed, the password is reactivated and must be entered before the projector can be used.

When you enable the Control Panel Lock feature, all of the projector’s buttons ( (

Partial Lock) are disabled.

Full Lock) or all of the buttons except the P Power button

Creating Your Own Screen Logo

You can transfer any image on your computer to the projector, and then use it as the startup screen and/or the screen that is displayed when you press the logo, slogan, photograph, or any other image you want to use. The projector considers this image the “User’s Logo.”

Follow these steps to capture the image and transfer it to the projector:

1. Display the image you want to use on the projector. You can use an image from a computer or video source, such as a DVD player.

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

2. Press the

3. Use the down arrow button and press

Logo

Menu button and select the Extended menu.

Enter to select User’s

4. When you see a message asking if you want to use the present image as a user’s logo, select

Yes and press Enter. A selection box

displays over the image.

5. Use the arrow buttons on the projector or remote control to select the area of the image you want to use. Once you have selected the area, press

Enter.

note

If the User’s Logo Protect function is message that the logo cannot be recorded. You’ll need to disable the User’s Logo Protect function before you can create or change the User’s Logo. See page 69.

ON, you see a

6. When you see the message

, choose Yes and press Enter. If you want to change the

Logo?

area selected, select

No, press Enter and repeat steps 5 and 6.

Choose this image as the User’s

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note

The default setting for the

Startup Screen option

menu is

Screen

logo will not display at startup.

If the User’s Logo Protect function has been set to the setting cannot be changed. You need to turn the protect function off first. See page 69 for details.

Once you’ve saved a user’s logo, you cannot reset the logo setting to its factory default (no logo).

On. If the Startup

is set to Off, the

On,

Display Background

7. When you see this screen, select a zoom rate (display size), and then press

8. When you see the message

Yes and press Enter. Saving the logo takes a few moments. Do

Enter.

Save image as user’s logo?, select

not use the projector or other sources (computer, video, etc.) while the logo is being saved. When you see the message

Completed, press Esc.

9. To display the logo as the background screen when you press the

A/V Mute button or when no image signal is available, select the Extended menu and press Enter. Then select Display, Display Background, and Logo and press Enter. Select A/V Mute and Logo and press Enter.

10. When you’re finished, press

Menu to exit the menus.

note

If a password has already been set, you see the Password Protect Release screen. See “Starting the Projector with a Password” on page 70.

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Setting a Password

1. Press the Freeze button on the remote control for about five seconds until you see the Password Protect menu:

2. Select

Password and press Enter.

3. When you see the message Change the password?, select Yes and press

Enter.

4. Enter a 4-digit number using the numeric buttons on the remote control, as shown.

The password will be displayed as

****. After you enter the last

digit, a confirmation screen appears. Enter the password again. You see the message

5. After you finish setting the password, press the

Password accepted.

Esc button to

return to the Password Protect menu.

Make a note of the password and keep it in a safe place in case you forget it.

Turning On the Password and User’s Logo

1. Press the Freeze button on the remote control for about five seconds until you see the Password Protect menu.

2. To enable the password, select

Enter. Select On then press Esc.

3. To enable your screen logo, select

Enter. Select On then press Esc.

When this feature is on the logo appears whenever the projector is turned on (if the

Startup Screen is enabled in the Extended

menu; see page 62) and as the A/V Mute screen (if you selected the

Logo as the Display Background in the Extended menu).

None of the User’s Logo features can be changed when the User’s Logo Protect function is enabled.

Power On Protect and press

User’s Logo Protect and press

Numeric buttons

4. To lock the network settings in the menu system, select

Protect

5. Press

and press Enter. Select On and press Enter.

Menu to close the Password Protect menu.

Network

If you lose the remote control, you will not be able to enter the password, so keep the remote control in a safe place at all times.

You can attach the password protect sticker to the projector as an additional theft deterrent.

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Starting the Projector with a Password

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

Use the numeric buttons on the remote control to enter the password. Once you have entered the password correctly, the password screen closes, and projection begins.

If the password is not correct, you see the message

Please try again.

succession, you see the message

locked. Request code xxxxx

If you enter an incorrect password three times in

The projector’s operation will be

and the projector switches to standby

Wrong password.

mode for approximately 5 minutes. Write down the request code. Then disconnect the projector’s power cord from the electrical outlet, reconnect it, and turn the projector back on.

When you see the Password Protect Release screen again, you can try to enter the correct password.

If you enter an incorrect password 30 times in succession, the projector remains locked and you must contact Epson for service.

If you have forgotten the password, contact Epson with the request code number that appears in the Password Protect Release screen for assistance. See “Where To Get Help” on page 91.

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Disabling the Projector’s Buttons

You can use the Control Panel Lock function to disable all the projector’s buttons, or all the buttons except for the P

1. Press the

2. Select the

Menu button.

Settings menu and press Enter.

3. Use the up and down arrow buttons to select and press the

Enter button.

Power button.

Control Panel Lock

note

To cancel Control Panel Lock, press the projector’s

Enter button for 7 seconds.

4. Select

5. Select

6. Press the

Full Lock to disable all the buttons, or Partial Lock to

disable all except the

Yes and press Enter to confirm the setting.

Menu button.

P Power button. Then press Enter.

Installing Security Locks

You can install two different types of security locks on the projector:

■ You can use the security slot on the base of the projector to install

a Kensington Microsaver Security System. See page 13.

■ You can use a wire lock to secure the projector to a room fixture

or heavy furniture, as shown below.

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note

The Computer Input (1 and

2), User’s Logo, Network menu settings, Lamp Hours, and Language settings do not return to their defaults when you select To reset the computer inputs, use the on the Signal menu; see page 58 for details. To reset the network settings, use the

Reset option on the

Network menu; see page 64 for details. To reset the Language settings, use the

Reset option on the

Extended menu; see page 62 for details.

Reset All.

Reset option

Restoring the Default Settings

The Reset menu lets you return most projector menu settings to their default values. It also lets you reset the lamp hours to their initial default value; see page 79 for instructions on resetting the lamp timer.

To reset most projector menu settings, select

Enter button to display the confirmation screen. Select Yes to reset all

the default settings or

No to cancel.

Reset All and press the

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warning

Before you clean any part of the projector, turn it off and unplug the power cord. Never open any cover on the projector, except the lamp and filter covers. Dangerous electrical voltages in the projector can injure you severely. Do not try to service this product yourself, except as specifically explained in this User’s Guide. Refer all other servicing to qualified service personnel.

Maintenance and Transportation

Your projector needs little maintenance. All you need to do on a

regular basis is keep the lens clean. Any dirt or smears on the lens may show up on your projected image.

You may need to clean the air filter and air vents. A clogged air filter or air vent can block ventilation needed to cool the projector and cause overheating.

The only parts you should replace are the lamp and air filter. If any other part needs replacing, contact your dealer or a qualified servicer.

This chapter covers the following:

■ Cleaning the lens

■ Cleaning the projector case

■ Cleaning and replacing the air filter

■ Replacing the lamp

■ Resetting the lamp timer

■ Transporting the projector

Cleaning the Lens

Clean the lens whenever you notice dirt or dust on the surface.

■ Use a canister of compressed air to remove dust.

caution

Do not use glass cleaner to clean the lens.

Avoid touching the lens with your bare hands to prevent fingerprints on or damage to the lens surface.

■ To remove dirt or smears on the lens, use lens-cleaning paper. If

necessary, moisten a soft cloth with lens cleaner and gently wipe the lens surface.

Cleaning the Projector Case

Before you clean the case, first turn off the projector and unplug the power cord.

■ To remove dirt or dust, wipe the case with a soft, dry, lint-free

cloth.

■ To remove stubborn dirt or stains, moisten a soft cloth with water

and a mild detergent. Then wipe the case.

■ Do not use wax, alcohol, benzene, paint thinner, or other

chemical detergents. These can damage the case.

Cleaning and Replacing the Air Filter

Your projector includes an air filter to ensure the best performance. If dust collects on the air filter or vent on the side of the projector, clean them as described below. Dust clogs prevent proper ventilation and can cause overheating and damage the projector.

When the filter and vent are clogged, the projector displays the message

blocking the air vent, and clean or replace the air filter.

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The projector is overheating. Make sure nothing is

To clean the air filter and air vent, follow these steps:

1. Turn off the projector, allow it to cool down, and unplug the power cord.

2. To clean the filter and vent, Epson recommends using a small vacuum cleaner designed for computers and other office equipment. If you don’t have one, gently clean them using a very soft brush (such as an artist’s paintbrush).

You can remove the air filter to clean both sides.

Vent

If the dirt is difficult to remove or if the filter is torn, replace it. Contact your dealer or call Epson at (800) 463-7766 to obtain a new one (part number V13H134A13).

3. If you need to clean or replace the filter, slide it out, as shown.

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note

Air filters contain polycarbonate, ABS resin, and polyurethane foam. Dispose of used air filters according to local regulations.

note

You can check to see how many hours the lamp has been used. See page 64.

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

4. Align the new filter and slide it in until it clicks into place.

Replacing the Lamp

The projection lamp typically lasts for about 3000 hours of use (in high brightness mode) or 4000 hours (in low brightness mode). It is time to replace the lamp when:

■ The projected image gets darker or starts to deteriorate.

■ The lamp light is flashing orange.

■ The message Replace the Lamp appears on the screen when the

lamp comes on. To maintain projector brightness and image quality, replace the lamp as soon as possible.

Contact your dealer or call Epson at (800) 463-7766 for a replacement lamp. Request part number V13H010L42.

warning

Let the lamp cool before replacing it. If the lamp breaks, handle the shards carefully to avoid injury.

Follow these steps to replace the lamp:

1. Press the P

you hear the projector beep twice, unplug the power cord.

2. If the projector has been on, allow it to cool down for at least an hour (or until the lamp is cool).

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Power button twice to turn off the projector. When

3. Use the screwdriver included with the replacement lamp or a #2 Phillips-head screwdriver to loosen the screw holding the lamp cover (the lamp cover is located on top of the projector).

4. Slide the cover out, then lift it off.

5. Use the screwdriver to loosen the two screws holding the lamp in place. (You can’t remove the screws.)

6. Hold the lamp as shown and pull it straight out.

Don’t remove these screws

note

The lamp(s) in this product contain mercury. Please consult your state and local regulations regarding disposal or recycling. Do not put in the trash.

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caution

Do not touch the glass portion of the lamp assembly. Touching the glass could result in premature lamp failure.

note

Be sure to seat the lamp fully and secure the lamp cover. If the lamp is not properly installed or the cover is loose, the lamp will not turn on.

7. Gently insert the new lamp along the guide rail. If it doesn’t fit easily, make sure it’s facing the correct way. Push the lamp down firmly where the label

PUSH appears.

8. Once the lamp is fully inserted, tighten its screws.

9. Lower the lamp cover into place. (The opening should be almost covered, and the top of the cover should be flush with the top of the projector.) Then slide the cover closed and tighten the screw.

10. Reset the lamp timer as described in the next section.

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Resetting the Lamp Timer

You must reset the lamp timer after replacing the lamp to clear the

Replace the Lamp warning message. Follow these steps:

1. Connect the power cable and turn on the projector.

2. Press the select the

Menu button on the remote control or projector and

Reset menu. Then press Enter.

note

Do not reset the lamp timer if you have not replaced the lamp. If you do, the Lamp Hours will not accurately reflect the number of hours that the lamp has been used.

3. Select

Reset Lamp Hours and press Enter. You see a

confirmation screen.

4. Select

5. Press

Yes and press Enter.

Esc to return to the main menu or the Menu button to exit

the menu system.

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note

Epson shall not be liable for any damage incurred during transportation.

Transporting the Projector

The projector contains many glass and precision parts. If you need to transport it, please follow these packing guidelines to prevent damage to the projector:

■ Whenever you transport the projector, always attach the lens

cover and the protective pad that fits over the lens cover to protect the lens.

■ When shipping the projector for repairs, use the original

packaging material if possible. If you do not have the original packaging, use equivalent materials, placing plenty of cushioning around the projector.

■ When transporting the projector as freight or checked luggage,

first put it in a carrying case, then pack it in a firm box, using cushioning around the case. Make sure the shipping carrier is equipped to handle fragile equipment and mark the box “Fragile.”

■ When you are hand-carrying the projector, be sure to use a

carrying case.

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Solving Problems

This chapter helps you solve problems with your projector, and tells

you how to contact technical support for problems you can’t solve yourself. This chapter explains the following:

■ Using the projector’s on-screen help system

■ What to do when the projector’s status lights flash

■ Solving problems with the image or sound

■ Solving password problems

■ Solving problems with the remote control

■ Solving problems monitoring the projector over a network

■ Contacting technical support

Using On-Screen Help

If the image doesn’t look right or your audio isn’t working, you can get help by pressing the control.

? Help button on the projector or remote

1. Press the see the Help menu.

2. Use the up and down arrow buttons on the projector or remote control to highlight the problem you want to solve. Then press the

3. Press

If none of the suggestions solves your problem, see additional solutions to problems in the following sections.

? Help button on the remote control or projector. You

Enter button to view the solution(s).

Esc to view another topic or press ? Help to exit.

What To Do When the Lights Flash

The lights on top of the projector indicate the projector’s status and let you know when a problem occurs.

Power light

Lamp light

Temperature light

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If the projector is not working correctly, first turn it off and unplug it. Then plug the power cord back in and turn on the projector. If this does not solve the problem, check the status lights on top of the projector and try the solutions recommended in the following table.

Power light

Green Off Off The projector is operating normally.

Lamp light

Temperature light Description

Flashing green

Orange Off Off The projector is in standby or sleep mode. You can unplug

Flashing orange

Red Off Flashing

Red Off Red The projector has overheated and turned itself off. Let it

Red Flashing

Off Off The projector is warming up. Wait for the image to appear.

it or press the P Power button to turn it on.

Off Off The projector is shutting down. Wait for the light to stop

flashing and remain orange before unplugging it.

The projector is too hot. Make sure the temperature

°F (35 °C)

red

orange

Off The lamp is burned out, broken, or not installed correctly;

surrounding the projector does not exceed 95 and there is plenty of space around and under the projector for ventilation. Clean the air filter and air vents, if necessary. See page 74 for instructions.

cool for about five minutes, then turn it back on. Make sure there is plenty of space around and under the projector for ventilation. If you are using the projector at an altitude above 4921 ft (1500 m), turn on High Altitude Mode as the Operation setting in the Extended menu; see page 62. Also clean the air filter and air vents; see page 74. If it continues to overheat, you may need to replace the air filter.

or the lamp cover is open. Close the cover or replace or reseat the lamp, if necessary, as described on page 76. Also clean the air filter and air vents; see page 74. If you are using the projector at an altitude above 4921 ft (1500 m), turn on High Altitude Mode as the Operation setting in the Extended menu; see page 62. If these suggestions don’t work, contact Epson.

Orange Flashing

orange

Red Off Flashing red There is a problem with the fan or a sensor. Turn the

Flashing red

Off Replace the lamp with a new one as soon as possible; see

page 76 for instructions. If you continue to use the lamp, there is a risk it may break.

projector off and unplug it. Contact Epson for help; see page 91.

Flashing red There is an internal error in the projector. Turn the projector

off and unplug it. Contact Epson for help; see page 91.

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Solving Problems with the Image or Sound

No image appears on the screen.

■ Check that the P Power light is green, not flashing, and the lens

cover is removed. Also press the control to see if the picture was turned off temporarily.

■ If the projector doesn’t turn on, the Control Panel Lock may be

enabled. Press and hold the 7 seconds to release the lock.

■ The projector may be in standby or sleep mode. If the projector

has not received any signal for 30 minutes, it turns off the lamp to conserve the lamp life and save energy. If the P orange, press the P

Power button to turn on the projector.

The attached computer may also be in sleep mode or displaying a black screen saver. Try pressing a key on the computer.

■ If the power was switched off and then on again, wait until the

Power light stops flashing and remains orange. Then press the

Power button again.

A/V Mute button on the remote

Enter button on the projector for

Power light is

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■ Check the Video Signal, Computer1 Input, or Computer2

Input

setting in the Signal menu to make sure it is correct for the

selected source. See page 58 for more information.

■ Messages may have been turned off in the Display setting of the

Extended menu. See page 62 for details.

■ Adjust the Brightness setting on the Image menu (see page 57)

or select

High for the Brightness Control setting in the Settings

menu (see page 61).

■ With Direct Power On enabled in the Operation setting of the

Extended menu, if you unplug the projector and then plug it right back in, you must press the P

Power button to turn on the

projector. See page 62 for details.

■ Make sure at least one of the projector’s remote receivers are

turned on in the Settings menu. See page 60 for details.

Nothing appears on the external monitor.

■ Make sure the VGA computer cable is connected to your

computer’s video port and the projector’s

■ Make sure the cable from your monitor is connected to the

projector’s

Monitor Out port.

Computer1 port.

You see a blue screen with the message No Signal displayed.

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

Chapter 1.

■ Make sure the power to your computer or video source is

turned on.

■ If you’ve connected a computer and one or more video sources,

you may need to press the projector 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’ve connected a laptop computer, make sure it’s set to

display on an external monitor. See page 38.

Source Search button on the

The message Not Supported is displayed.

■ Make sure your computer’s resolution doesn’t exceed WXGA+

and the frequency is supported by the projector; see page 109. If necessary, change your computer’s resolution setting as described on page 86.

■ Make sure the correct Video Signal is selected in the Signal

menu. See page 60. It should normally be set to

Auto.

The buttons on the projector don’t work.

The Control Panel Lock may be enabled. Press and hold the Enter button on the projector for 7 seconds to release the lock.

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Only part of the computer image is displayed.

■ If you’re projecting from a computer or RGB video device, press

the

Enter/Auto button on the remote control. If this doesn’t

work, you may need to adjust the menu. See page 59 for more information.

■ If you’ve enlarged part of the image using the E-Zoom button on

the remote control, press the return to full display.

■ Try pressing the Aspect button on the remote control to select a

different aspect ratio. See page 49 for details.

■ Make sure your computer’s resolution setting is correct and dual

display is not activated. Ideally, it should be 1280 × 800 to match the projector’s native resolution. If this option isn’t available, select another compatible video format. See page 109.

■ Windows:

Right-click the desktop, select tab, and select a different resolution.

■ Macintosh OS X:

On the Apple menu, choose click

Display or Displays. Select a different resolution.

Position setting in the Signal

Esc button to cancel zooming and

Properties, click the Settings

System Preferences, then

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■ You also may need to modify existing presentation files if you

created them for a different resolution. See your software documentation for specific information.

The image isn’t rectangular, but trapezoid-shaped.

■ Make sure the projector isn’t placed off to one side of the screen,

at an angle, or the image won’t be rectangular. Place it directly in front of the center of the screen, facing the screen squarely.

■ If you’ve tilted the projector upward, the image will be broader at

the top. Hold down the or buttons on top of the projector until the image is rectangular.

The image contains static or noise.

■ If you’re using a computer cable longer than 6 feet (2 m), or an

extension cable, the image quality may be reduced.

■ Keep your computer and video cables separated from the power

cord as much as possible to prevent interference.

■ The video signal may be split between the computer and the

projector. If you notice a decline in the projected image quality when the image is displayed simultaneously on your laptop computer and the projector, turn off the laptop’s LCD display.

■ If you’re projecting from a composite or S-Video source, check

the

Video Signal setting in the Signal menu. In most cases, leave

it set at this setting to

On. See page 60 for details.

■ Make sure the cables are securely connected at both ends.

■ Select the correct resolution; see “Compatible Video Formats” on

page 108.

■ If you’re projecting from a computer, press the Enter/Auto

button on the remote control or the projector to adjust tracking and sync automatically. If that doesn’t work, try adjusting the menu. See page 59.

Auto. If you’re using a 60-Hz PAL video source, change

PAL60. Also make sure the Progressive setting is

Enter button on the

Sync and Tracking settings in the Signal

The image is blurry.

■ Adjust the focus using the focus ring. See page 40.

■ Try cleaning the lens as described on page 74.

■ Make sure the lens is not fogged by condensation. You may need

to wait before using the projector after moving it from a cold environment.

■ Make sure the projection distance is within the ranges described

on page 16 through page 18.

■ Adjust the Sharpness setting on the Image menu (see page 58).

You should be able to see the effect on the screen immediately.

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You see vertical stripes or the image still looks blurry after trying the solutions in the previous section.

■ If you’re projecting from a computer and displaying an image that

contains a lot of fine detail, you may notice one or more vertical stripes or bands, or some of the characters may look heavy or blurred. Press the

Enter/Auto button on the remote control to

automatically reset the projector’s tracking and sync settings.

■ If necessary, you can manually adjust the Tracking and Sync

settings on the Signal menu as described on page 59.

To help you adjust these settings, fill the screen with a detailed image, such as a desktop background pattern or black text on a white background. Adjust the vertical stripes; adjust the

Tracking setting to eliminate

Sync setting to increase the sharpness.

The colors of the image are not right.

note

Because of the different technologies used, your projected image may not exactly match the colors on your laptop or computer monitor.

■ Try selecting a different Color Mode. See page 57 for

instructions.

■ If you’re displaying video, adjust the Color Saturation and Tint

settings on the Image menu. See page 57 for instructions.

■ Adjust the Brightness, Contrast, and Color Adjustment

settings on the Image menu. See page 57.

■ Make sure the input signal setting on the Signal menu matches

the signal from the connected device. See page 58 for details.

If the image is too purple and you’ve connected a computer or other RGB device to the

RGB as the input source. If you’ve connected a component video

device to one of these ports, select

Computer1 or Computer2 port, select

Component Video.

If you’re projecting from a composite video or S-Video source, select the correct

■ Check your computer display settings to correct the color balance.

■ If the image seems dark, the lamp may be nearing time for

Video Signal in the Signal menu.

replacement. Check the lamp hours as described on page 64 and replace the lamp, if necessary, as described on page 76.

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There is no sound.

■ Press the Vol+ button on the remote control to turn up the

volume.

■ If you’ve turned off the picture and sound, press the A/V Mute

button on the remote control to turn them on again.

■ If you’re using a DVD player or other video source, make sure its

volume is not turned all the way down or muted. Also, make sure the cables are connected correctly, as described in Chapter 1.

■ Make sure the audio cable is connected to the correct audio port.

See page 24 or page 31.

■ If your presentation includes computer audio, make sure the

volume control on your computer is not turned all the way down or muted. Make sure the audio cable is securely connected to both the projector and your computer. See page 24.

■ The wrong source may be selected. Press the Source Search

button on the projector or the remote control.

Solving Password Problems

You have forgotten the password.

■ Write down the request code that appears in the Password Protect

Release screen and contact Epson. See page 91.

■ If you turned on the password protect feature before setting the

password and no password was set before, try using the default password:

0000.

The remote control is not available.

You must have the remote control to enter the password. You can purchase a replacement remote control from Epson. See page 92.

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Solving Problems with the Remote Control

The projector doesn’t respond to remote control commands.

■ Make sure you are within 20 feet (6 m) of the projector, and

within range of the projector’s front or back sensor. The effective range is approximately 30° to the left or right, 30° above or below the rear sensor, and 60° above the front sensor (below, if mounted upside-down).

30°

20 feet (6 m)

60°

30°

20 feet (6 m)

■ If a button on the remote control is held for more than

20 feet (6 m)

30°

20 feet (6 m)

30 seconds, the remote enters sleep mode. Press another button for normal operation.

■ The remote control batteries may not be installed correctly or may

be low on power. Replace the batteries as described on page 51.

■ Dim the room lights and turn off any fluorescent lights. Make

sure the projector is not in direct sunlight. Strong lighting, especially fluorescent lights, may affect the projector’s infrared receivers. If you still have trouble using the remote control, disable one of the remote receivers using the Settings menu to block interference from bright light. See page 60 for details.

■ Turn off any nearby equipment that emits infrared energy, such

as a radiant room heater.

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You have lost the remote control.

You need the remote control to access many projector features. If you have lost it, you can order another from Epson; see page 92 for details.

Solving Network Problems

You don’t see your projector in the EMP Monitor window.

■ Make sure that you’ve connected the projector to the network and

configured it correctly; see page 95. Also, make sure you’ve registered the projector with EMP Monitor; see page 99.

■ Make sure that Standby Mode in the projector’s Extended menu

is set to

Network On; see page 62.

■ If the computer you are using is running Windows XP or 2000,

or Windows Vista,

■ Try restarting your computer.

you must be logged in as the Administrator.

You don’t receive an e-mail over the network when a projector problem occurs.

■ Make sure that Standby Mode in the projector’s Extended menu

is set to

■ Make sure that you’ve connected the projector to the network and

Network On; see page 62.

configured it correctly; see page 95.

■ Make sure you set up projector e-mail alerts correctly in the

Network menu (see page 97) or in EMP Monitor (see page 102).

Where To Get Help

Epson provides these technical support services:

Internet Support

Visit Epson’s support website for solutions to common problems with the PowerLite 400W. You can download utilities and documentation, get FAQs and troubleshooting advice, or e-mail Epson with your questions.

Visit Presenters Online to access tips, templates, and training for developing successful presentations.

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Speak to a Support Representative

To use the Epson PrivateLine Support service, call (800) 637-7661 and enter the PIN on the included Epson PrivateLine Support card. This is the fastest way of speaking to a live representative, and it’s free. This service is available 6 Friday, for the duration of your warranty period.

You may also speak with a projector support specialist by dialing one of these numbers:

■ U.S.: (562) 276-4394, 6 AM to 6 PM, Pacific Time, Monday

through Friday

■ Canada: (905) 709-3839, 6 AM to 6 PM, Pacific Time, Monday

through Friday

Days and hours of support are subject to change without notice. Toll or long distance charges may apply.

Before you call, please have the following information ready:

■ Product name (PowerLite 400W)

■ Product serial number (located on the bottom of the projector)

AM to 6 PM, Pacific Time, Monday through

note

To purchase a replacement remote control, call (562) 276-4394 (U.S.) or (905) 709-3839 (for dealer referral in Canada).

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■ Proof of purchase (such as a store receipt) and date of purchase

■ Computer or video configuration

■ Description of the problem

Purchase Supplies and Accessories

Monitoring the Projector

Over a Network

The software included with your projector lets you monitor and

control your projector over a network.

■ Use EMP Monitor (available for Windows only) to see your

projector’s status, switch image sources, and control basic settings.

■ Use the mail notification function to receive e-mail alerts about

possible problems.

To use the software to manage your projectors, first install EMP Monitor. Then connect and configure the projector you want to monitor as described here.

This chapter covers the following information:

■ Installing the network software

■ Connecting your projector to a network

■ Selecting network settings

■ Monitoring and controlling your projector with EMP Monitor

■ Using a browser to monitor the projector

Installing the Network Software

The network software CD-ROM includes the software you need to monitor the projector from a remote location. The Epson Projector Software CD-ROM includes EMP Monitor for monitoring the projector from a remote location.

Windows System Requirements

Before you install the software, make sure your computer meets these requirements:

■ Microsoft Windows 98SE, Me, or 2000 (SP4), Windows XP, or

Windows Vista

■ IBM

■ At least 256MB of RAM (512 recommended)

■ At least 128MB of free hard disk space

■ XGA (1024 × 768) or better display adapter and monitor, 16-bit

compatible PC with at least a Pentium® III 1.2 GHz

processor

color or higher

Installing the Software on a Windows System

1. Insert the network software CD-ROM in your computer’s CD-ROM or DVD drive.

2. Click

3. Click

4. When installation is complete, click Exit.

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Custom, then make sure EMP Monitor is selected.

Install, then follow the on-screen instructions to install

your projector software.

Connecting to the Network

Follow these steps to connect the projector to your network and configure it with an IP address.

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

LAN port on the projector.

2. Press the projector’s P

Power button to turn it on.

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Selecting Network Settings

Follow the instructions in this section to set up the projector’s network settings in the menu system.

1. Press the

2. Select the

3. Press

Enter button to set the following options:

■ Wired LAN

Menu button.

Network menu.

Enter. Then use the up and down arrow buttons and the

If your network assigns addresses automatically, turn on the

DHCP setting.

If your network does not assign addresses automatically, turn

DHCP and enter the projector’s IP Address, Subnet

off

, and Gateway Address as needed.

Mask

To enter numbers, use the numeric buttons on the remote control.

■ PJLink Password

Lets you enter a password for using the PJLink™ protocol to control the projector.

■ Web Control Password

Lets you enter a password for accessing the projector over the web from a computer running the EMP Monitor software.

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■ SNMP

If you’re a network administrator, you can use the SNMP option to enter trap IP addresses. This lets you receive trap alerts for the projector on a computer running the SNMP Manager software.

■ Mail

When enabled, the projector sends you an e-mail alert if it has any problems. For instructions on setting up e-mail alerts, see the next section.

■ Projector Name

Enter a name for identifying the projector over the network.

■ AMX Device Discovery

Turn on to allow the projector to be detected by AMX® Device Discovery-enabled software, if you are using it on your network.

Using Projector E-mail Alerts

When this feature is enabled, the projector sends you an e-mail alert if it has any problems.

1. Press the

Enter.

2. Select

Menu button, select the Network menu, and press

Mail and press Enter.

note

You can also set e-mail alerts from EMP Monitor (see page 102).

3. Select the following settings as necessary:

■ Mail Notification

Select On to enable sending of an e-mail if there is a problem with the projector.

■ SMTP Server

Enter the IP address for the SMTP server for the projector. You can enter a number from 0 to 255 in each field of the address.

■ Port Number

Enter the SMTP server’s port number. The default value is

25. You can enter a numeric value from 1 to 65535.

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note

If a critical problem develops with a projector which causes it to suddenly stop working, it may not be possible for the projector to send a message.

If Standby Mode is set to Network On in the Extended menu, the projector can still be monitored even if the projector is in standby mode (when the power is off).

■ Address 1/2/3 Setting

Choose one of the Address numbers, then enter the e-mail address where you want to receive a message when a problem occurs and select the condition under which you want to receive a message.

4. When you’re done, press

Menu to exit the menu system.

When a problem occurs, an e-mail message is sent to the specified addresses with the subject line

EPSON Projector and the following

information:

■ Line 1: The name of the projector where the problem has

occurred

■ Line 2: The IP address of the projector where the problem has

occurred

■ Line 3: Details of the problem

note

If you want to monitor the projector while it is in standby mode, select

Standby Mode in the

Extended menu, then select

Network On. See page 62.

Using EMP Monitor

EMP Monitor lets you use a remote computer to manage your projectors. It lets you easily turn the projector on or off, switch image sources, and check its status.

Before using EMP Monitor, make sure you’ve installed the software (available for Windows only) as described on page 94. The computer you’re using to monitor the projector should already be connected to your network.

Opening and Closing EMP Monitor

To start EMP Monitor, click Start > Programs or All Programs >

EPSON Projector > EMP Monitor

If you’ve added the program to the Startup programs folder, it may already be open. If so, click the icon in the system tray on the lower-right corner of your screen to start EMP Monitor:

Click here to start EMP Monitor

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To close EMP Monitor, select Exit from the File menu or right-click the program icon shown above, then select

Exit.

Registering a Projector

Before you can monitor a projector, you have to register it. Follow these steps to automatically search for your projector.

1. Open EMP Monitor.

2. Select

3. Click

Edit > New > Projector (automatic search).

Search to locate projectors currently operating on the

network.

4. Select the projector you want to add by clicking its name, then click the

Edit button.

5. Enter a Display name, select a Parent group, if necessary, enter a Monitor Password, if necessary, and a Description for the projector.

6. Click the

7. Repeat steps 2 through 5 to register any additional projectors on the network.

8. When you’re done adding the projector, click

Cancel. You see a

screen with a list of all registered projectors:

Monitoring Your Projector

The EMP Monitor screen lets you monitor your projector status and check if a problem has occurred.

For the most current status, click the Refresh button.

note

If the projector is not automatically found, your projector may not be connected or configured correctly for the network. See page 95.

To delete a projector from the list, right-click the projector name, and click

Delete.

note

To monitor a projector when it’s in standby mode (plugged in but not turned on), you must select

Network On as the Standby Mode setting in

the projector’s Extended menu (see page 62).

For detailed status information, right-click the projector and click

Property.

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The following table describes the EMP Monitor status icons.

Group status icons

No warnings or problems in the projector group.

Warning or problem in a projector in the group.

Monitoring disabled. Right click the icon and select Monitoring Enabled to begin monitoring the group.

Data is currently being updated.

Type status icons

No warnings or problems.

Warning or problem.

Monitor Password error. No monitor password was entered when you registered the projector, or an incorrect password was entered.

Monitoring disabled. Right-click the icon and select Monitoring Enabled to monitor the projector.

Data is currently being updated.

Power status icons

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Network error (projector is not connected to the network, the power cable is disconnected, or Network Off is selected as the Standby Mode setting in the Extended menu; see page 62).

Network error (Esc/VP.net communication error).

The projector is powered on; normal status.

The projector is powered off; normal status.

The projector is powered on; abnormal status.

The projector is powered off; abnormal status.

Epson PowerLite 400W User Guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Important Safety Information

Copyright Notice

Trademarks

Contents

Welcome

Getting the Most from Your Projector

Using Your Documentation

Getting More Information

Registration and Warranty

Unpacking the Projector

Projector Parts

Additional Components

Optional Accessories

Setting Up the Projector

Positioning the Projector

Whiteboard Installation

Other Installations

Connecting to a Computer

Connecting with the VGA Cable

Connecting with a VGA-5BNC Cable

Connecting an External Monitor

Playing Sound Through the Projector

Connecting External Speakers

Connecting to Video Sources

Connecting a Composite Video Source

Connecting an S-Video Source

Connecting an RGB Video Source

Connecting a Component Video Source

Playing Sound Through the Projector

Projecting

Turning On Your Equipment

Turning On the Projector

Selecting the Image Source

What To Do If You See a Blank Screen

Adjusting the Image

Focusing and Zooming Your Image

Adjusting the Height of Your Image

Adjusting the Image Shape

Adjusting the Brightness

Correcting Computer Images

Adjusting the Volume

Shutting Down the Projector

Using the Remote Control

Controlling the Picture and Sound

Switching Between Picture Sources

Adjusting the Color Mode

Turning Off the Picture and Sound

Stopping Action

Zooming Your Image

Changing the Image’s Aspect Ratio

Replacing the Batteries

Fine-tuning the Projector

Using the Projector’s Menu System

Changing Menu Settings

Adjusting Colors and Clarity

Adjusting the Input Signal

Customizing Projector Features

Selecting Projector Setup Options

Selecting Network Settings

Viewing Lamp Usage and Other Information

Using the Projector’s Security Features

Creating Your Own Screen Logo

Setting a Password

Turning On the Password and User’s Logo

Starting the Projector with a Password

Disabling the Projector’s Buttons

Installing Security Locks

Restoring the Default Settings

Maintenance and Transportation

Cleaning the Lens

Cleaning the Projector Case

Cleaning and Replacing the Air Filter

Replacing the Lamp

Resetting the Lamp Timer

Transporting the Projector

Solving Problems