Epson PowerLite 450W, PowerLite 460 User Guide

PowerLite® 450W/460

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 is a registered logomark of Seiko Epson Corporation.

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

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

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

This information is subject to change without notice.

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

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

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

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

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

Projector Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Connection Panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Projector Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Projector Dimensions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Additional Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Optional Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Displaying and Adjusting the Image . . . . . . . . 21

Positioning the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Turning the Projector On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Using the Direct Power On Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Shutting Down the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Selecting an Image Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Adjusting the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Focusing the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Selecting the Color Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Resizing Video Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Presenting With the Remote Control. . . . . . . . 33

Using the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Controlling the Picture and Sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Turning Off the Picture and Sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Stopping Action. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Zooming In on Your Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Controlling the Volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Displaying Patterns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Assigning a Pattern to the User Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Creating Your Own Pattern. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Operating Your Computer With the Remote Control . . . . . 38

Highlighting Your Presentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Using the Pointer Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Customizing the Pointer Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Presenting a Slideshow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Starting a Slideshow. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Selecting Slideshow Display Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Connecting to Computers, USB Devices, and Other Equipment

Connecting to a Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Connecting to the USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Connecting to the VGA Computer Port . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Connecting the USB Cable for Remote Mouse Control 47

Connecting an External Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Connecting to Video Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Connecting a Composite Video Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Connecting an S-Video Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Connecting a Component Video Source . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Connecting an RGB Video Source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Playing Sound Through the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Playing Computer Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Playing Sound from Video Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Connecting a Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Connecting External Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Connecting a Document Camera or Other USB Device . . . 57

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Fine-Tuning the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Using the Menu System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Restoring the Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Adjusting the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Adjusting Signal Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Customizing Projector Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Customizing Power and Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Using the Projector Security Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Enabling Password Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69

Creating Your Own Startup Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Disabling the Projector’s Buttons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Using Security Locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Using the Projector on a Network. . . . . . . . . . . 75

Connecting to a Wired Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Installing the Optional Wireless LAN Module . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Using Quick Wireless Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Configuring Basic Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Configuring the Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Configuring the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Selecting Wireless Network Settings in Windows. . . . . . 86

Selecting Wireless Network Settings in Mac OS. . . . . . . 86

Using Wireless Security Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Enabling WEP Encryption. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Enabling WPA Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Enabling Data Encryption from

EasyMP Network Projection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Using the EasyMP Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Using Projector E-mail Alerts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Using SNMP to Monitor the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Using a Browser to Control the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Using Web Remote Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Maintaining the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

Cleaning the Projection Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Cleaning the Projector Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Cleaning the Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Replacing the Air Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Replacing the Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Resetting the Lamp Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Checking Lamp Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Replacing the Remote Control Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

Transporting the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Using On-Screen Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Checking Projector Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

What To Do When the Lights Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Solving Projector Operation Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Solving Problems With the Image or Sound. . . . . . . . . . . . 114

Solving Password Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Solving Network Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Solving Problems With the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Where To Get Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Speak to a Support Representative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124

Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

Important Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

FCC Compliance Statement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Software Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167

Welcome

The PowerLite

450W/460 is an easy-to-use, ultra short-throw projector. Designed for wall mounting, the projector can be placed above a screen, interactive whiteboard, or other surface and project an image up to 80 inches (207 cm) wide.

The projector offers up to 2500 lumens (PowerLite 450W) or 3000 lumens (PowerLite 460) of white and color light output (brightness). It also provides a native XGA (PowerLite 460) or WXGA (PowerLite 450W) resolution. You can connect it to a wide range of computers, interactive whiteboards, and video sources. You can also project from a USB storage device or over your network. With the optional wireless LAN module, you can project over a wireless network.

■ Included wall bracket (setting plate) and built-in slide plate for

easy and inexpensive wall mounting

■ 8.5-second startup time and Instant Off

feature for fast setup

and shut down

■ Closed captioning

■ USB projection for quick and easy connection

■ 10 Watt speaker and microphone input

■ Security features including password, user’s logo, and the ability

to lock the projector buttons

■ Project up to four different images from one computer

■ Project only the PowerPoint

slide images while viewing handout

notes and controls on the computer screen

Using Your Documentation

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

■ Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.

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

■ Notes contain important information about your projector.

■ Tips contain additional projection hints.

Getting More Information

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

■ Installation Guide

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

■ Quick Setup sheet

Provides information for connecting the projector directly to your equipment or through a network, using the remote control, and solving display problems.

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■ EasyMP Network Projection Operation Guide

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

■ EasyMP Monitor Operation Guide

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

■ Built-in help system

Provides assistance for common problems. Available from the

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

page 110 for details.

■ epson.com/support

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

■ PrivateLine

support

If you still need help after checking this User’s Guide and the sources listed in this section, you can use the Epson PrivateLine Support service to get help fast. Call (800) 637-7661 and enter the PIN on the PrivateLine card. Or take advantage of Epson’s automated support services 24 hours a day. See page 124 for more information.

Registration and Warranty

Your projector comes with a basic warranty that lets you project with confidence. For details, see the warranty brochure included with your projector.

In addition, Epson offers free Extra Care unlikely event of an equipment failure, you won’t have to wait for your unit to be repaired. Instead, Epson will ship you a replacement unit anywhere in the United States or Canada. See the brochure included with your projector for details.

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

. Registering also lets you receive special updates on

new accessories, products, and service.

Road Service. In the

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Unpacking the Projector

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

Projector

Power cord

Wall plate

End cap

PDF manuals and

registration CD-ROM

Remote control

Security sticker

Wall mount (setting plate)

Projector software

CD-ROM

2 AA batteries (for remote control)

VGA computer cable

Wall plate cover

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Installation template

Hex wrenches

Bolts

See the Installation Guide for instructions on mounting the projector on a wall. Save all packaging in case you need to ship the projector. Always use the original packaging (or the equivalent) when you need to send the projector to another location. See page 107 for transportation instructions.

Projector Parts

Speaker

Remote receiver

Kensington security slot

Control panel

Cable cover

Lamp cover

Air exhaust vent

Lamp cover screw

Air filter cover

Security cable attachment

Filter cover opener

Air filter

Remote receiver

Focus lever

Wireless LAN module slot

Projection window

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Base

Connection Panel

Wall mounting slide plate

Security cable attachment

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AC power inlet

Video port

S-Video port

RS-232C port

Monitor out port

Audio out port

Audio in ports

USB (TypeA) port

USB (TypeB) port

Microphone jack

Computer 2input and audio jack

Computer 1 input and audio jack

LAN port

Projector Control Panel

Source Search button (searches for connected video sources)

Power light

Power button

Menu button (displays projector menus)

Keystone button (corrects screen shape)

Esc button (exits menu items)

Help button

Lamp and Temperature warning lights

Wide button (increases image size

Keystone button (corrects screen shape)

Tele button (decreases image size)

Enter button (selects menu items)

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Remote Control

Source Search and Source buttons (select image source)

Power button

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

Aspect button (changes screen size)

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

E-Zoom +/– buttons (zoom into image)

Menu button (accesses projector menus)

Freeze button (stops image)

User button (lets you assign function)

Color Mode button (changes display mode)

Num button (activates number buttons)

Esc button (exits menus)

Menu navigation (arrow) buttons and Enter button

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Projector Dimensions

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

With slide plate

0.33 in. (8.3 mm)

0.22 in. (5.5 mm)

6.7 in. (170 mm)

11.5 in. (292 mm)

19.0 in. (483 mm)

14.5 in. (369 mm)

7.0 in. (177 mm)

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Without slide plate

4.2 in. (107 mm)

0.91 in. (23 mm)

6.1 in. (155 mm)

14.5 in. (369 mm)

Mounting screw holes

6.7 in. (170 mm)

3.6 in. (92 mm)

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6.2 in. (157 mm)

6.3 in. (160 mm)

19.0 in. (483 mm)

14.5 in. (369 mm)

6.5 in. (166 mm)

Additional Components

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Optional Accessories

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

Product Part number

Replacement lamp V13H010L57

Replacement air filter set V13H134A27

Wireless LAN module V12H306P11

Quick Wireless Connection USB key V12H005M05

Kensington security lock ELPSL01

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

Component-to-VGA video cable S-Video cable

V12H321001 ELPDC10S

ELPKC19 ELPSV01

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You can purchase accessories from an Epson authorized reseller. To find the nearest reseller, call 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766). Or you can purchase online at www.epsonstore.com www.epson.ca

(Canadian sales).

(U.S. sales) or

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Displaying and Adjusting the Image

Whether you’re projecting from a computer or video equipment, you need to follow some basic steps to display your image on the screen.

Follow the guidelines in this chapter for:

■ Positioning the projector

■ Turning the projector on and off

■ Selecting the image source

■ Adjusting the image

Positioning the Projector

The projector lens should be between 18 to 30 inches (47 to 76 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.

You can also use the Image Size Calculator

Height from bottom of projector to top of screen (offset A value)

Projection distance

PowerLite 460 (4:3 aspect ratio)

Screen size (diagonal)

63 inches (160 cm)

70 inches (178 cm)

80 inches (203 cm)

90 inches (229 cm)

102 inches (259 cm)

Projection distance Wide to Tele Offset A Offset B

18 to 25 in. (47 to 63 cm)

20 to 28 in. (52 to 71 cm)

23 in. (60 cm)

26 in. (67 cm)

30 in. (76 cm)

3.7 to 12.3 in. (9 to 31 cm)

4.3 to 13.9 in. (11 to 35 cm)

5.2 in. (13 cm)

6.1 in. (16 cm)

7.2 in. (18 cm)

on the Epson website.

Height from bottom of projector to bottom of screen (offset B value)

41.5 to 50.1 in. (105 to 127 cm)

46.3 to 55.9 in. (118 to 142 cm)

53.2 in. (135 cm)

60.1 in. (153 cm)

68.4 in. (174 cm)

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PowerLite 460 (16:9 aspect ratio)

Screen size (diagonal)

60 inches (152 cm)

65 inches (165 cm)

70 inches (178 cm)

80 inches (203 cm)

90 inches (229 cm)

93 inches (236 cm)

Projection distance Wide to Tele Offset A Offset B

19 to 26 in. (48 to 66 cm)

21 to 28 in. (53 to 71 cm)

22 in. (57 cm)

26 in. (65 cm)

29 in. (73 cm)

30 in. (76 cm)

PowerLite 460 (16:10 aspect ratio)

Screen size (diagonal)

60 inches (152 cm)

70 inches (178 cm)

80 inches (203 cm)

90 inches (229 cm)

96 inches (244 cm)

Projection distance Wide to Tele Offset A Offset B

19 to 25 in. (47 to 64 cm)

22 to 29 in. (55 to 75 cm)

25 in. (63 cm)

28 in. (71 cm)

30 in. (76 cm)

8.8 to 12.8 (22 to 33 cm)

9.7 to 14.1 in. (25 to 36 cm)

10.6 in. (27 cm)

12.4 in. (32 cm)

14.2 in. (36 cm)

14.7 in. (37 cm)

6.9 to 12.4 in. (18 to 32 cm)

8.4 to 14.8 in. (21 to 38 cm)

9.9 in. (25 cm)

11.4 in. (29 cm)

12.3 (31 cm)

38.2 to 52.1 in. (97 to 132 cm)

41.6 to 56.6 in. (106 to 144 cm)

44.9 in. (114 cm)

51.6 in. (131 cm)

58.3 in. (148 cm)

60.3 in. (153 cm)

38.7 to 50.6 in. (98 to 129 cm)

45.5 to 59.4 in. (116 to 151 cm)

52.3 in. (133 cm)

59.1 in. (150 cm)

63.2 in. (160 cm)

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PowerLite 450W (16:10 aspect ratio)

Screen size (diagonal)

60 inches (152 cm)

70 inches (178 cm)

80 inches (203 cm)

90 inches (229 cm)

96 inches (244 cm)

Projection distance Wide to Tele Offset A Offset B

19 to 25 in. (47 to 64 cm)

22 to 29 in. (55 to 75 cm)

25 in. (63 cm)

28 in. (71 cm)

30 in. (76 cm)

PowerLite 450W (4:3 aspect ratio)

Screen size (diagonal)

55 inches ( 140 cm)

60 inches (152 cm)

70 inches (178 cm)

80 inches (203 cm)

85 inches (216 cm)

Projection distance Wide to Tele Offset A Offset B

19 to 26 in. (49 to 66 cm)

21 to 29 in. (53 to 73 cm)

25 in. (63 cm)

28 in. (72 cm)

30 in. (76 cm)

6.9 to 15.6 in. (18 to 40 cm)

8.4 to 18.5 in. (21 to 47 cm)

9.9 in. (25 cm)

11.4 in. (29 cm)

12.3 in. (31 cm)

7.3 to 16.3 in. (18 to 41 cm)

8.1 to 17.9 in. (21 to 46 cm)

9.8 in. (25 cm)

11.5 in. (29 cm)

12.3 in. (31 cm)

38.7 to 47.4 in. (98 to 120 cm)

45.5 to 55.6 in. (116 to 141 cm)

52.3 in. (133 cm)

59.1 in. (150 cm)

63.2 in. (160 cm)

40.3 to 49.3 in. (102 to 125 cm)

44.1 to 53.9 in. (112 to 137 cm)

51.8 in. (132 cm)

59.5 in. (151 cm)

63.3 in. (161 cm)

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PowerLite 450W (16:9 aspect ratio)

Screen size (diagonal)

60 inches (152 cm)

65 inches (165 cm)

70 inches (178 cm)

80 inches (203 cm)

90 inches (229 cm)

93 inches (236 cm)

Projection distance Wide to Tele Offset A Offset B

19 to 26 in. (48 to 66 cm)

21 to 28 in. (53 to 71 cm)

22 in. (57 cm)

26 in. (65 cm)

29 in. (73 cm)

30 in. (76 cm)

8.8 to 16.1 in. (22 to 41 cm)

9.7 to 17.6 in. (25 to 45 cm)

10.6 in. (27 cm)

12.4 in. (32 cm)

14.2 in. (36 cm)

14.7 in. (37 cm)

38.2 to 48.8 in. (97 to 124 cm)

41.6 to 53 in. (106 to 135 cm)

44.9 in. (114 cm)

51.6 in. (131 cm)

58.3 in. (148 cm)

60.3 in. (153 cm)

Turning the Projector On and Off

Turn on any connected computer or video equipment before starting the projector so it can automatically detect and display the image source. If you turn on the projector first, or have multiple pieces of connected equipment, you may have to select the image source manually (see page 28).

Follow these steps to turn on the projector:

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

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The Ppower light should be orange.

Power light

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

control.

warning

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

26 Displaying and Adjusting the Image

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

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

Using the Direct Power On Function

The Direct Power On function enables faster setup. The projector starts up automatically when you plug it in or turn it on with a wall switch. You don’t have to press the Ppower button.

Follow these steps to enable Direct Power On:

1. Press the select the

Menu button on the remote control or projector, then

Extended menu and press Enter.

note

If a power outage occurs when Direct Power On is enabled and the projector is plugged in, the projector will restart when the power is restored.

2. Choose

3. Choose

4. Highlight

5. Press

Operation and press Enter.

Direct Power On and press Enter.

On and press Enter.

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

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

Shutting Down the Projector

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

1. To turn off the projector, press the Ppower control or projector.

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

2. Press the Ppower button again. The projection lamp turns off and the projector beeps twice. You can then unplug the power cord.

button on the remote

note

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

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

You can set the projector to automatically turn off the lamp and enter “sleep mode” when it has not received any signals for 1 to 30 minutes (see page 68). This conserves electricity, cools the projector, and extends the life of the lamp. If you want to start projecting again, press the P power button.

Displaying and Adjusting the Image 27

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

Selecting an Image Source

You may need to select the image source if you have multiple image sources connected to the projector (such as a computer or DVD player). Selecting the image source lets you switch between images input from different pieces of connected equipment.

If you don’t see the image you want, press the

Source Search button

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

Computer, Video, USB, or LAN).

Source Search button

Source buttons

If you still can’t see an image or can’t project the same image that is on your notebook or computer screen, see page 114 for solutions.

Select

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

network. See page 40 for instructions.

Adjusting the Image

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

■ To focus the image, see page 29.

■ To quickly adjust the color, brightness, or contrast, see page 30.

■ To change the image aspect ratio, see page 31.

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

“Fine-Tuning the Projector” on page 59.

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Focusing the Image

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

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

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

Air filter cover switch

Focus lever

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Selecting the Color Mode

The Color Mode adjusts the brightness, contrast, and color for various common viewing environments. Use this setting to quickly obtain a good picture.

Press the

Color Mode button on the remote control to select an

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

Color Mode button

Select from one of these

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

room

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

Color Mode options:

setting).

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

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

available when the source is set to

LAN or USB.)

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

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

■ sRGB: Matches the color palette of standard sRGB computer

displays.

■ Blackboard: Projects accurate colors on a green chalkboard

(adjusts the white point).

■ Whiteboard: For computer presentations in a bright room with

black-and white text and graphics.

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Resizing Video Images

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

Press the button repeatedly to cycle through the available options.

Aspect button on the remote control. Press the Aspect

Aspect button

note

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

TypeB port or from a

USB device using the source.

USB

Select from one of these

Aspect options:

PowerLite 460

■ 4:3: Displays images using the full projection area and maintains

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

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

images are elongated horizontally to fit.

PowerLite 450W

■ Normal: Displays images using the full projection area and

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

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

images are elongated horizontally to fit.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Presenting With the Remote Control

The projector includes a number of tools to enhance your

presentation. All of them can be accessed using the remote control, which lets you operate the projector from anywhere in the room—up to 19.7 feet (6 meters) away.

This chapter covers:

■ Using the remote control

■ Controlling the picture and sound

■ Displaying Patterns

■ Operating your computer with the remote control

■ Highlighting your presentation

■ Presenting a slideshow from a USB device

note

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

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

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

Using the Remote Control

Make sure batteries are installed as described on page 106. Follow these tips for using the remote control:

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

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

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

below, the remote control receivers on the projector.

Controlling the Picture and Sound

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

Turning Off the Picture and Sound

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

A/V Mute button

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

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

A/V Mute button. (See page 71

for more information.)

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Stopping Action

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

To restart the action, press the

Freeze button again.

Freeze button

note

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

Zooming In on Your Image

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

1. Press the

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

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

3. Continue pressing the area up to 4 times.

E-Zoom + button on the remote control.

E-Zoom + button

E-Zoom + button to enlarge the selected

note

You cannot use the

Progressive feature (see

page 63) while you are using E-Zoom.

Presenting With the Remote Control 35

4. While the image is enlarged, you can:

■ Use the arrow buttons to move around the screen.

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

note

To temporarily shut off the sound and picture, press the

A/V Mute button.

5. Press the

ESC button to return the image to its original size.

Controlling the Volume

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

Volume buttons

You can also adjust the volume using the projector’s menu system. Seepage65.

Displaying Patterns

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

1. Press the Settings menu and press

2. Highlight

3. Highlight above, or chose pattern, choose

36 Presenting With the Remote Control

Pattern 2Pattern 1

Menu button on the remote control, then select the

Pattern and press Enter.

Pattern Type and select one of the patterns shown

Test Pattern. If you want to create your own User Pattern. See page 37 for more information.

Pattern 3

Enter.

Pattern 4

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

5. Choose

6. Press

Pattern Display to display the pattern.

Esc when you’re finished displaying the pattern.

Assigning a Pattern to the User Button

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

User

button.

1. In the Settings menu, select the

Pattern Type as described on

page 36.

2. Highlight

3. Highlight

4. Press

User Button and press Enter.

Pattern Display and press Enter.

Menu to exit.

Creating Your Own Pattern

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

User button on the remote control.

User

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

1. In the Settings menu, highlight

2. Select

User Pattern and press Enter.

Pattern and press Enter.

note

When you choose an image

or the user pattern, it erases

any previously used image.

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

4. Press

Enter again.

5. When you see a confirmation message, select

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

Yes and press Enter.

Yes and press

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

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

Menu to

exit.

Operating Your Computer With the Remote Control

note

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

Computer1 or

Computer2 ports.

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

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

Before you can use the remote control to operate your computer, you must connect a USB cable to the the projector (see page 44) and select

USB Type B setting on the Extended menu (see page 67).

Page up or down to change slides in PowerPoint

Left-click

TypeB (square) USB port on

Wireless Mouse as the

Right-click

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Then you can control your computer as follows:

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

move through presentation slides.

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

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

Press the

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

Esc button to right-click.

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

Enter button.

Highlighting Your Presentation

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

Using the Pointer Tool

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

note

You may be able to use the Page Up/Page Down feature with USB Display.

Pointer button

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

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

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

Pointer or Esc

button to clear the screen.

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Customizing the Pointer Tool

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

note

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

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

You cannot project movie files using the Slideshow feature.

1. Press the

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

Menu button on the remote control, highlight the

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

2. Select the shape you want and press

3. Highlight

4. Press

Return and press Enter.

Menu to exit from the menu system.

Enter.

Presenting a Slideshow

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

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

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

USB button.

Source Search and select USB, or simply press the

Starting a Slideshow

Source Search button or one of the specific

1. Connect a USB device to the projector’s TypeA (flat) USB port (see page 57).

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

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USB

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

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

Enter button.

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

Enter.

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

Enter. To display additional image files,

press the l or r arrow button.

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

Slideshow on the bottom of the

Enter. The images display sequentially

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

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

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

of the Slideshow screen and press

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

right corner of the screen, press

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

highlight

Next page at the bottom of the screen and press Enter

to display the next screen full of images. Select

Enter.

Enter, and select the device.

Previous page at

the top of the screen to select the previous screen.

note

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

note

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

Esc button on the

remote control. Then select

Slideshow from the menu

that appears and press

Enter.

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

Enter,

Presenting With the Remote Control 41

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

Selecting Slideshow Display Options

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

Enter. You see this screen:

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

Option Available settings

Display order

Sort order In Ascending sorts the files first to last

Continuous play

Screen switching time

3. When you are finished, highlight and press

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

In Descending sorts the files last to first

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

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

and switches them automatically

OK at the bottom of the screen

Enter. (Highlight Cancel and press Enter to cancel

your changes.)

Enter.

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Connecting to Computers, USB Devices, and Other Equipment

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

desktop computer or to video equipment, such as a VCR, DVD player, or video camera.

You can also connect the projector to a USB storage device or digital camera.

Follow the instructions in this chapter on:

■ Connecting to a computer

■ Connecting to video equipment

■ Connecting an external monitor

■ Playing sound through the projector

■ Connecting to a digital camera or other USB device

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 49.

You can connect the projector to any computer using the projector’s

TypeB (square) USB port, including desktop models,

PC notebook computers, Macintosh

PowerBook® and iBook

computers, and other devices.

You can also connect the projector to any computer that has a standard video output (monitor) port. See page 46 for instructions.

To play sound through the projector, connect an audio cable (see page 53).

You may be able to use your remote control as a wireless mouse when projecting from a computer (see page 38).

Connecting to the USB Port

You can connect a Windows® or Macintosh computer to the projector’s computer’s display. This feature supports the following operating systems: Windows 7, Windows Vista (SP4), or Mac OS

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

TypeB (square) USB port and project your

, Windows XP, Windows 2000

10.5.1 or later.

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

1. Follow the instructions beginning on page 25 to turn on the projector.

2. Make sure the to

USB Display (see page 67).

USB Type B setting on the Extended menu is set

3. Turn on your computer.

44 Connecting to Computers, USB Devices, and Other Equipment

4. Connect the square end of a USB cable to the projector’s TypeB (square) USB port.

5. Connect the flat end of the cable to any available USB port on

your notebook or desktop computer.

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

On Mac OS, double-click the

USB Display Installer icon to

install the software.

6. Follow the instructions on the screen to install the Epson USB

Display software. If you see a “Digital Signature Warning,” select

Continue or Continue Anyway. (You see these instructions only

the first time you connect.)

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

Source Search button on the

remote control or the projector.

7. You can connect an optional audio cable if you want to play

sound through the projector (see page 53).

Connecting to Computers, USB Devices, and Other Equipment 45

note

If the software does not install automatically, you can install it manually. See page 113 for instructions.

caution

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

When you’ve finished making connections, see page 28 for instructions on displaying and adjusting the image.

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

Windows: simply disconnect the USB cable.

Mac OS: click the USB Display icon on the Dock and drag it to

the trash, then remove the USB cable.

Connecting to the VGA Computer Port

You can connect to the projector using the VGA computer cable that came with it (the monitor port on your computer must be a D-sub 15-pin port).

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

Computer1 or Computer2 port and the other end to your

computer’s monitor port.

Computer1 port

Computer2 port

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

Input Signal setting in the

RGB or Auto (see page 64).

3. You can connect an optional stereo mini-jack audio cable to play sound through the projector (see page 53).

4. You may also be able to use the remote control as a wireless mouse (see page 38).

46 Connecting to Computers, USB Devices, and Other Equipment

When you’ve finished making connections, see page 25 for instructions on turning on the projector and page 28 for instructions on displaying and adjusting the image.

Connecting the USB Cable for Remote Mouse Control

If you’ve connected a computer as described in this chapter using the

Computer1 or Computer2 port, you can use the projector’s remote

control as a wireless mouse. This lets you control your computer and click through slideshow-style presentations, such as PowerPoint from up to 20 feet (6 meters) away (see page 38 for more information).

The wireless mouse function is supported on systems with a USB port running Windows or Mac OS.

®,

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

TypeB

(square) USB port.

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

3. Set the

Wireless Mouse (see page 68).

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

Connecting to Computers, USB Devices, and Other Equipment 47

4. Press the

Computer button on the remote control to select your

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

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

note

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

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

Communication On in

the Extended menu. See page 67.

Connecting an External Monitor

If you want to view your computer presentation close-up (on a monitor) as well as on the screen, you can connect an external monitor. You can use it to check on your presentation even if you’ve pressed the Only computer images will appear on the external monitor, not video images.

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

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

Computer1 or Computer2 port (see page 46). Then

Monitor Out port, as shown:

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Connecting to Video Equipment

You can connect several video sources to the projector at the same time. Before starting, look at your video equipment to determine its available video output connections:

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

“Connecting a Composite Video Source” on page 49.

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

an S-Video Source” on page 50.

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

labeled either Y/Cb/Cr or Y/Pb/Pr), see “Connecting a Component Video Source” on page 51.

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

RGB Video Source” on page 52.

After connecting video cables, you may also want to connect an optional audio cable to play sound through the projector; see page 53.

Connecting a Composite Video Source

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

Video port on the projector.

Video port

2. If you want to play sound through the projector, see page 53 for instructions on connecting an audio cable.

Connecting to Computers, USB Devices, and Other Equipment 49

note

If the video cable was not

rovided with your video

device, you can purchase one

rom an electronics dealer.

3. When you’ve finished making connections, see page 25 for

instructions on turning on the projector and page 28 for instructions on displaying and adjusting the image.

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

Source Search button on the projector or remote

control.

note

If the S-Video cable was not

rovided with your video

device, you can purchase one

rom Epson; see page 19.

Connecting an S-Video Source

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

S-Video port

2. If you want to play sound through the projector, see page 53 for instructions on connecting an audio cable.

3. When you’ve finished making connections, see page 25 for instructions on turning on the projector and page 28 for instructions on displaying and adjusting the image.

S-Video port on the projector.

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

Source Search button on the projector or remote

control.

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Connecting a Component Video Source

If your video equipment has component video connectors (three connectors labeled either Y/Cb/Cr or Y/Pb/Pr), you will need a component-to-VGA video cable or a component video cable and adapter. You can order the component-to-VGA cable (ELPKC19) from Epson (see page 19) or an electronics dealer.

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

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

Computer1 or Computer2 port on the projector.

Connect componentto-VGA cable

Component-toVGA cable (ELPKC19)

Connect componentto-VGA cable

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

Input Signal setting in the

Auto (see page 64).

4. If you want to play sound through the projector, see page 53 for instructions on connecting an audio cable.

5. When you’ve finished making connections, see page 25 for instructions on turning on the projector and page 28 for instructions on displaying and adjusting the image.

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

Source Search button on the projector or remote

control.

Connecting to Computers, USB Devices, and Other Equipment 51

Connecting an RGB Video Source

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

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

Computer1 or Computer2 port on the projector.

Connect to RGB video source

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

Input Signal setting in the

RGB (see page 64).

3. If you want to play sound through the projector, see page 53 for instructions on connecting audio cables.

4. When you’ve finished making connections, see page 25 for instructions on turning on the projector and page 28 for instructions on displaying and adjusting the image.

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

Source Search button on the projector or remote

control.

52 Connecting to Computers, USB Devices, and Other Equipment

Playing Sound Through the Projector

Audio jack

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

You can use the or adjust the volume.

Volume buttons on the remote control to

Playing Computer Audio

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

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

Audio1 or Audio2 jack on

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

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

port.

Connecting to Computers, USB Devices, and Other Equipment 53

note

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

Playing Sound from Video Equipment

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

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

R Audio jacks on the projector.

and

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

Connect to audio-out ports for video equipment

54 Connecting to Computers, USB Devices, and Other Equipment

Connecting a Microphone

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

Use the volume. See page 66 for more information.

Mic Input Level option on the Settings menu to adjust the

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Connecting External Speakers

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

1. Locate the appropriate cable to connect your speakers.

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

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

Out

port on the projector.

Audio cable

Audio

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

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

56 Connecting to Computers, USB Devices, and Other Equipment

Connecting a Document Camera or Other USB Device

You can connect an interactive whiteboard, document camera, USB thumb (flash memory) drive, USB hard drive, or multimedia storage viewer, such as the Epson P-7000. You can use the projector’s Slideshow function to display JPEG images or a presentation. See page 40 for details.

note

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

Use the USB cable specified for your device.

1. Follow the instructions beginning on page 25 to turn on the projector.

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

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

Connecting the DC-06 document camera

Indicator light

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

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

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

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

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

5. See page 40 for instructions on controlling the slideshow.

USB

6. When you’re finished, press

Esc and select Exit to exit the

Slideshow before turning off or removing the USB device.

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

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Fine-Tuning the Projector

You can use the projector’s on-screen menus to adjust the image,

sound, and other features. This chapter covers the following information:

■ Using the menu system

■ Adjusting the image

■ Adjusting signal settings

■ Customizing projector features

■ Customizing power and operation

■ Using the projector security features

Using the Menu System

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

1. To display the menu screen, press the

Menu button on the

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

Options

Menu list

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

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

Enter button to select it.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Enter button to view a sub-screen.

arrow button to highlight the setting and press

Enter.

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

Menu button to exit.

Restoring the Default Settings

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

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

Yes to confirm.

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

note

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

Adjusting the Image

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

1. Press the select the

Computer/USB/USB Display/LAN Component video/

Auto Iris settings.

Menu button on the projector or remote control and

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

Composite video/ S-Video

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note

The available settings vary depending on the input source selected.

The

Brightness setting

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

Consumption

Settings menu, then choose

Normal or ECO (the

default setting is Normal).

Power

in the

2. Adjust the desired options as needed:

■ Color Mode

Lets you quickly adjust the color and brightness for various environments. You can save a different setting for each source. See page 30 for a description of each color mode.

■ Brightness

Lightens or darkens the overall image.

■ Contrast

Adjusts the difference between light and dark areas.

■ Color Saturation

Adjusts the color depth of the image.

■ Tint

Adjusts the balance of green to magenta in the image.

■ Sharpness

Adjusts the sharpness of the image.

■ Color Adjustment

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

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

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

sRGB is selected as the

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■ Auto Iris

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

Dynamic

Adjusting Signal Settings

Although the projector normally detects and optimizes the input signal automatically, you can use the Signal menu to make manual adjustments. In addition to changing the position of the projected image, you can correct tracking and sync for computer images, or change the aspect ratio.

1. Press the

Menu button and select the Signal menu. You see a

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

Computer

Composite video/S-Video

Component video

2. Adjust the desired options as needed:

■ Auto Setup

Leave this setting

On to automatically optimize computer

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

■ Resolution

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

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

Wide (for

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note

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

and Position settings. See

Auto button to

rojector’s Tracking, Sync,

age 118 for details.

■ Tracking

Adjust this value to eliminate vertical stripes in computer images.

■ Sync

Adjust this value if computer images appear blurry or flicker.

■ Position

If the image is slightly cut off on one or more sides, it may not be centered exactly. Select this setting and use the arrow buttons to center it.

■ Progressive

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

Off for still

images.

■ Noise Reduction

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

Off when viewing

low-noise image sources, such as DVDs.

■ Input Signal

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

Computer1 or Computer2 port. Choose RGB for a

computer or RGB-video connection, or

Auto for a video

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

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

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

Video port. Leave this setting at Auto unless you are

using a 60-Hz PAL system (then select

■ Aspect

PAL60).

Sets the image’s aspect ratio (ratio of width to height). See page 31 for more information.

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Customizing Projector Features

You can use the Settings menu to lock the buttons on the projector, adjust audio volume, and customize several other features.

■ Keystone

Adjusts the shape of the image if the projector has been tilted upward or downward. If you notice that lines or edge look jagged after adjustment, decrease the

■ Zoom

Adjusts the image size from

Sharpness setting (see page 61).

Wide (larger) to Tele (smaller).

■ Control Panel Lock

Lets you disable all of the buttons on the projector, or all of the buttons except the Ppower button. See page 73 for more information.

■ Pointer Shape

Lets you choose from three alternative pointer shapes. See page 39 for more information.

■ Power Consumption

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

■ Volume

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

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■ Mic Input Level

Adjusts the microphone volume.

■ Remote Receiver

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

■ User Button

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

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

, Resolution, Mic Input Level, or Pattern

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

the assigned menu item is displayed.

■ Pattern

Lets you select one of the following:

Pattern Display to display one of the available patterns.

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

user-defined pattern:

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Pattern 2Pattern 1

User Pattern to capture a customized pattern. See page 37 for

Pattern 3

Pattern 4

more information.

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

the projector without connecting it. You can adjust the zoom, focus, and keystone correction. To cancel the test pattern, press the

Esc button on the remote control.

Customizing Power and Operation

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

■ Display

Messages:

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

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

Lets you turn screen messages on or off.

Logo) screen when the projector is turned on.

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

when the

■ Closed Caption

A/V Mute button is pressed.

Lets you display closed captioning for content that provides it.

■ User’s Logo

Create a custom startup screen, as described on page 71.

■ Projection

Select Front (to project onto the front of a screen), Front/Ceiling (when the projector is mounted upside-down), from behind onto a transparent screen), or

Rear (to project

Rear/Ceiling (to

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

note

If you hold down the A/V

Mute

button on the remote control for about five seconds, you switch between

Front and Front/Ceiling

Rear and Rear/Ceiling.

Direct Power On is

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

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■ Operation

note

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

Direct Power On:

Enable if you want to be able to start the

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

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

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

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

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

High Altitude Mode: Enable when you are using the projector

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

■ Standby Mode

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

■ USB Type B

■ Language

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

USB Display to use the USB port to project computer

Select images. Select

Wireless Mouse to use the remote control

buttons like a wireless mouse. See page 38 for restrictions and details.

Select a language to use for the projector menus and messages.

Using the Projector Security Features

To prevent unauthorized use of the projector, you can:

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

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

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

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

the password to discourage theft and provides a way to identify the projector should it be stolen. See page 71.

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

classroom when you want to ensure that no one touches the projector’s buttons while you’re using the remote control. See page 73.

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

See page 74.

Enabling Password Protection

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

1. Press the seconds. You see this screen:

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

Freeze button on the remote control for five to seven

caution

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

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Hold down

■ Power On Protect: Prevents unauthorized use of the

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

Enter, then press Esc to return to the Password Protect

On,

screen.

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

page 71), display, and User’s Logo settings in the Extended menu from being changed. Select

Esc to return to the Password Protect screen.

■ Network Protect: Prevents any of the network settings from

being changed. Select

On, press Enter, then press Esc to

On, press Enter, then press

return to the Password Protect screen.

note

If you leave the projector

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

3. Use the arrow buttons to select

Password and press Enter.

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

5. Hold down the

Yes and press Enter.

Num button and use the numeric keypad to enter

a four digit password.

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

7. Press the

Menu button, then press Enter to exit the screen.

8. Turn off and unplug the projector.

Starting the Projector With a Password

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

Hold down the

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four digit password.

Num button and use the numeric keypad to enter the

The password screen closes and projection begins.

If projection does not begin, check the following:

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

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

projector’s operation will be locked

and the projector switches

The

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

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

request code number that appears in the Password screen for assistance. See “Where To Get Help” on page 124.

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

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

Creating Your Own Startup Screen

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

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

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note

When you choose an image

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

Capturing the Image

Start by displaying the image you want to use from either a computer or video source, such as a DVD player or digital camera. Then follow these steps to capture the image and transfer it to the projector:

1. Press the

Extended menu, and press Enter.

Menu button on the remote control, highlight the

2. Highlight

3. When you see a message asking

User’s Logo?

User’s Logo and press Enter.

Choose this image as the

, select Yes and press Enter. A selection box

displays over the image.

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

5. When you see the message and press

Enter.

Select this image?, highlight Yes

Enter.

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

Enter.

7. When the message appears, select

Save this image as the User’s Logo?

Yes and press Enter. Saving the logo may take a

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

8. When you see the message

Completed, press Menu to exit.

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Choosing When to Display the Image

After your image is saved, you can set it to display as the startup screen, the screen you see when there’s no signal, or the screen you see when you press the

A/V Mute button (see page 34).

1. Press the

Enter.

2. Select

Menu button, highlight the Extended menu, and press

Display and press Enter.

3. Choose from these display options:

■ Set Display Background to Logo to display your image

when there is no signal.

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

projector is warming up.

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

the

A/V Mute button.

4. When you’re finished, press

Menu to exit.

Disabling the Projector’s Buttons

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

1. Press the

Enter.

Menu button, highlight the Settings menu, and press

note

You can lock these settings to prevent them from being changed without a password (see page 69).

2. Select

3. Select

Control Panel Lock and press the Enter button.

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

lock all buttons except the P power button) and press

4. Select

Yes and press Enter to confirm the setting.

Enter.

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5. Press the

Menu button to exit.

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

Enter button on the

Off in the Control

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

Using Security Locking

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

■ Security cable attachment. You can attach a commercially

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

Kensington security slot

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

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Security cable attachment bar

of the projector) is compatible with the MicroSaver security systems manufactured by Kensington. You can purchase this lock from Epson (see page 19).

Using the Projector on a Network

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

projector through a wireless or wired network.

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

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

You’ll find instructions in this chapter on:

■ Connecting the projector to a wired LAN

■ Installing the optional wireless LAN module

■ Using Quick Wireless Connection

■ Configuring projector and network settings

■ Using wireless security options

■ Sending e-mail alerts and monitoring the projector

■ Using a browser to control the projector

For wireless connection, make sure you’ve installed the optional wireless LAN module, as described on page 79. Then follow the steps in this chapter to use Quick Wireless Connection (Windows only) or configure your projector and network. See the EasyMP Network

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

Connecting to a Wired Network

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

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

LAN port on the projector as shown.

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

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

4. Press the the source.

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Network cable

LAN button on the remote control to select network as

5. Press the Menu button on the remote control, select the

Network menu, then press Enter.

6. Choose

7. Select the

8. Choose

Network Configuration and press Enter.

Wired LAN menu and press Enter.

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

following:

9. Do one of the following:

■ If your network assigns addresses automatically, turn on the

DHCP setting.

■ If your network does not assign addresses automatically, turn

off

DHCP and enter the projector’s IP Address, Subnet

Mask

, and Gateway Address, as needed.

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

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

the network menu, highlight

Finish, then press the Enter

button.

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

IP Address Display setting to Off.

11. When you’re done making all necessary changes, select and press the

Enter again to confirm.

Menu to exit the menu system.

Press

Enter button to save your settings. Then press

Complete

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Installing the Optional Wireless LAN Module

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

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

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2. Insert the wireless LAN module as shown.

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

4. Close the air filter cover.

If you have the optional USB key, you can use Quick Wireless connection as described in the next section. Or, you can configure your connection manually as described on page 81.

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Insert screw here

Using Quick Wireless Connection

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

First, make sure you have installed the wireless module as described on page 79 and turned on the projector.

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

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

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

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

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

If you see a Windows Firewall message, click firewall.

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

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

Run LaunchU3.exe. When you see the User

Allow.

TypeA (flat) USB

Yes to disable the

note

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

note

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

Configuring Basic Settings

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

1. Press the

2. Choose

Menu button, then choose Network and press Enter.

Network Configuration and press Enter.

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3. Choose

Basic and press Enter. You see the following screen:

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

If you need to rename it, highlight the then press

Enter.

Projector name text box

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

Enter to input a character. To add a blank space

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

Finish and press Enter.

Enter. To toggle symbol settings or

Enter. When you’re

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

PJLink Password, press Enter, and enter a

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

Finish and press Enter.

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

Web Control Password, press Enter, and

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

Finish and press Enter.

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

keyword

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

Projector

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

9. When you’re done making these settings, highlight the button at the top of the screen, then press

Complete

and press Enter, then choose Yes and press Enter to

Enter. Choose

Return

save your settings.

note

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

Network Projection Operation Guide.

Configuring the Connection

After you install the optional wireless LAN module, you can use the EasyMP Network Projection software to connect to the projector and send images wirelessly in two modes: Ad Hoc mode or Access Point mode.

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

just one computer to the projector at a time; it’s easy to set up, and the only equipment you need is a computer with a wireless (802.11g, 802.11b, or 802.11a) network card or adapter, or a Macintosh with an AirPort connect with this mode, any connection to other wireless networks is broken; you can connect to the projector only.

■ Access Point mode (infrastructure mode) lets multiple computers

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

or AirPort Extreme card. When you

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

10.3 to 10.6.

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

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

802.11g networking.

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Configuring the Projector

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

2. Choose

3. Choose

4. Make sure Wireless LAN Power is set to

Network Configuration and press Enter.

Wireless LAN and press Enter. You see this screen:

On. You can turn it off

to prevent unauthorized access.

5. Select one of the following connection modes:

■ Quick mode lets you easily connect one computer to the

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

■ Advanced mode lets multiple computers access the projector

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

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

802.11a, then press Enter to select it.

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

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

Enter. To toggle symbol settings or capital letters, highlight

the option and press and press

Enter.

Enter. When you’re done, highlight Finish

Note that the SSID is case-sensitive (if you enter the name in uppercase on the projector, you must type it the same way on the computer connecting to the projector).

8. Select

IP Settings and do one of the following:

■ If your network assigns addresses automatically, turn on the

DHCP setting.

■ If your network does not assign addresses automatically, turn

off

DHCP and enter the projector’s IP Address, Subnet

Mask

, and Gateway Address, as needed.

Enter

note

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

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

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

the network menu, highlight

Finish, then press the Enter

button.

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

SSID Display option to Off.

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

IP Address Display setting to Off.

set the

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If you’re using AirPort, start the AirPort Admin utility, select your base station and click Configure. Then click the Network tab to see your base station’s IP address.

note

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

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

Return button at the top of the screen, then press Enter. Choose Complete

and press Enter, then choose Yes and press Enter to

Esc. Highlight the

save your settings.

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

Selecting Wireless Network Settings in Windows

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

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

2. Do one of the following:

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

mode), select the network name (SSID).

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

SSID you assigned to the projector.

3. Click

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

Selecting Wireless Network Settings in Mac OS

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

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

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

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

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

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Connect.

mode), select the network name (SSID).

SSID you assigned to the projector.

Using Wireless Security Options

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

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

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

■ “Enabling WEP Encryption” below

■ “Enabling WPA Security” on page 89

You also need to enable security settings from EasyMP Network Projection (see page 90).

Enabling WEP Encryption

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

Enter.

note

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

2. Choose

Network Configuration and press Enter.

3. Highlight screen:

4. Press

Enter to select Security, then select WEP and press Enter.

Security, then press Enter. You see the following

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5. For the WEP encryption setting, select

Enter.

128Bit or 64Bit and press

note

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

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

7. If you chose

Highlight the

64Bit, choose Encryption key 1, 2, 3, or 4.

Encryption key text box that corresponds to the

Key ID you selected, then press select individual letters; then press

ASCII to enable text input or HEX to

Enter.

Enter. Use the arrow buttons to

Enter to input a character. To

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

Enter. To toggle

symbol settings or capital letters, highlight the option and press

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

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

■ For 128 bit WEP encryption with hexadecimal input, enter

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

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

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

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

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

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

Return button at the top of the screen, then press Enter. Choose Complete

save your settings.

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

13 alphanumeric characters.

alphanumeric characters.

Open or Shared, depending on

Esc. Highlight the

and press Enter, then choose Yes and press Enter to

Enabling WPA Security

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

2. Choose

3. Highlight

Network Configuration and press Enter.

Security, then press Enter. You see the following

screen:

4. Press

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

and press

■ WPA-PSK (TKIP)

■ WPA-PSK (AES)

Enter.

■ WPA2-PSK (TKIP)

■ WPA2-PSK (AES)

5. Press

6. Highlight the

Esc to return to the previous screen.

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

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

Enter to

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note

If the password is longer than 32 characters, enter it by accessing the projector from a web browser. This lets you enter up to 63 characters. See page 94 for details.

press

Enter. To toggle symbol settings or capital letters, highlight

the option and press and press

Enter.

Enter. When you’re done, highlight Finish

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

Return button at the top of the screen, then press Enter. Choose Complete

and press Enter, then choose Yes and press Enter to

Esc. Highlight the

save your settings.

Enabling Data Encryption from EasyMP Network Projection

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

1. Click

2. Click the

3. Select the

4. Click

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

Set options on the main screen.

General Settings tab.

Encrypt communications checkbox.

OK.

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Using the EasyMP Software

Once you’ve set up your projector and computer for network projection, see the EasyMP Network Projection Operation Guide for instructions on the following EasyMP features:

■ Starting EasyMP Network Projection

■ Projecting over the network (content over IP)

■ Multi-screen projection

■ Using Presentation mode

■ Connecting to a projector on a different subnet

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

Network menu, then press Enter.

2. Choose

3. Choose

4. Highlight

5. Press

Menu button on the remote control, select the

Network Configuration and press Enter.

Mail, then press Enter. You see the following screen:

On to receive email notifications, then press Enter.

Esc to return to the previous menu.

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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

Communication ON in

the Extended menu, the projector can still be monitored even if the projector is in standby mode (when the power is off).

6. 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. However, the following IP addresses cannot be used: 127.x.x.x,

224.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255 (where x is a number from 0 to

255).

7. Enter the SMTP server’s port number. The default value is 25. You can enter a numeric value from 1 to 65535.

8. Choose one of the

Address fields, then enter the e-mail address

and the contents of the message that you will receive when a problem or warning occurs. You can register up to three addresses. You can enter up to 32 alphanumeric characters for the e-mail address.

When the selected problem or warning occurs, an e-mail message is sent to the specified notification addresses. The subject line of the e-mail is

EPSON Projector.

The e-mail includes 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

Using SNMP to Monitor the Projector

Network administrators can use SNMP (Simple Network

note

If you’re a network administrator, you can use the SNMP option to enter a tr ap IP a ddres s. Thi s lets you receive trap alerts for the projectors you’re monitoring.

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Management Protocol) to monitor projectors.

1. Press the

Network menu, then press Enter.

2. Choose

Menu button on the remote control, select the

Network Configuration and press Enter.

3. Choose Others, then press Enter. You see the following screen:

4. Turn on the SNMP setting.

5. Enter up to two IP addresses for notification.

You can enter a number from 0 to 255 in each field of the address. However, the following IP addresses cannot be used: 127.x.x.x,

224.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255 (where x is a number from 0 to

255).

6. For

Priority Gateway, select Wired or Wireless.

7. If your network environment uses an AMX controller, select to allow the projector to be detected by AMX Device Discovery.

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Using a Browser to Control the Projector

You can use a standard web browser to monitor and control the projector through the network. Because you can use your computer’s keyboard, you may find it easier to make network settings using your browser than using the projector’s remote control.

1. Make sure the projector is set up for your network, as described on page 76. (Standby Mode in the Extended menu should be set to

Communication On to monitor the projector in standby

mode.) When using a browser to access the projector, you cannot connect through a proxy server.

2. Open your web browser and enter the IP address of the projector you want to monitor in the browser window.

If you’re not sure what the address of the projector is, turn the projector on and select

Info.-Wireless LAN

address of the projector. Do not enter leading zeroes.

Net. Info.-Wired LAN or Net.

from the Network menu to display the IP

3. Press

Enter, or, if you set a Web control password in the

projector’s Network menu, enter your user name and password, then press

Enter. You see a screen like the following:

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4. Select one of the menu options listed on the screen, then change any of the settings as needed. These settings correspond to those found in the projector’s menu system.

You cannot change the following settings using a web browser:

■ Pointer Shape, Pattern, or User Button in the Settings

■ User’s Logo, High Altitude Mode, and Language in the

Extended menu

■ Reset All and Reset Lamp Hours in the Reset menu

■ Password protection

Using Web Remote Control

When you access the projector through your browser, you can display a “virtual remote control” on your computer screen. This lets you change sources and perform many of the same functions as you can with the physical remote control.

From the Projector Control menu, select

Web Remote. You see the

following screen:

Power button

Computer button

Video button

A/V Mute button

Pause button

Page-up/down buttons

■ The Power button turns the projector on and off.

■ The Search button searches for signal sources (see page 28).

Source Search button

LAN button

USB button

Volume buttons

Closed captioning button

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■ The Computer button selects a computer signal (connected to the

Computer1 or Computer2 port).

■ The Video button selects a video signal (connected to the Video

S-Video port).

■ The LAN button selects a network signal or wireless signal (using

the optional wireless unit).

■ The USB button selects USB computer display (see page 44) or a

signal from equipment connected to the

TypeA (flat) USB

port, such as a document camera (see page 57).

■ The Pause button stops the image (see page 35).

■ A/V Mute button temporarily turns off the picture and sound (see

page 34).

■ The Page Up/Down buttons control PowerPoint slides (requires

USB cable. See page 38).

■ The Volume buttons raise or lower the audio volume.

■ The CC (Closed Captioning) button lets you display closed

captioning for content that provides it.

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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 cover. 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.

Maintaining the Projector

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

regular basis is clean the lens, and check that the air filter and vents are clean. A clogged air filter or vent can block ventilation needed to cool the projector.

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 projection window

■ Cleaning the projector case

■ Cleaning the air filter

■ Replacing the air filter

■ Replacing the lamp

■ Replacing the remote control batteries

■ Transporting the projector

caution

Do not rub the projection window with harsh materials or subject it to shocks, or you may damage the window.

Do not use wax, alcohol, benzene, paint thinner, or other chemical detergents. These can damage the case.

Cleaning the Projection Window

Clean the projection window whenever you notice dirt or dust on the surface.

To remove dirt or smears on the window, use a commercially available cloth for cleaning glasses.

Cleaning the Projector Case

Before cleaning, turn off the projector and unplug the power cord.

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

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

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cloth.

and a neutral detergent and firmly wring the cloth dry. Then wipe the case.

Cleaning the Air Filter

Your projector includes an air filter to ensure the best performance and help protect your equipment investment. If dust collects on the air filter, clean it as described here. Dust clogs prevent proper ventilation and can cause overheating, which can damage the projector.

1. Turn off the projector.

2. Remove dust from the air filter using a small vacuum cleaner designed for computer or office equipment, or gently clean the vent with a soft brush (such as an artist’s paintbrush).

note

To order replacement air filters, request part number V13H134A27. See page 19 for ordering information.

You can remove the air filter to clean both sides.

If the filter is too dirty or broken, replace the filter as described below.

Replacing the Air Filter

You need to replace the air filter if:

■ You cannot remove the dust from it

■ The air filter is damaged or torn

■ You repeatedly see a projected message telling you to clean or

replace it

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Contact your dealer or call Epson at 800-GO-EPSON (800-463-7766) to obtain a new air filter. Request part number V13H134A27.

1. Turn off the projector and unplug the power cord.

2. Slide the switch, then open the air filter cover on the side of the projector.

note

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

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3. Grasp the tab and pull the air filter straight out as shown.

Epson PowerLite 450W, PowerLite 460 User Guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Important Safety Information

Copyright Notice

Trademarks

Contents

Welcome

Using Your Documentation

Getting More Information

Registration and Warranty

Unpacking the Projector

Projector Parts

Base

Connection Panel

Projector Control Panel

Remote Control

Projector Dimensions

Additional Components

Optional Accessories

Displaying and Adjusting the Image

Positioning the Projector

Turning the Projector On and Off

Using the Direct Power On Function

Shutting Down the Projector

Selecting an Image Source

Adjusting the Image

Focusing the Image

Selecting the Color Mode

Resizing Video Images

Presenting With the Remote Control

Using the Remote Control

Controlling the Picture and Sound

Turning Off the Picture and Sound

Stopping Action

Zooming In on Your Image

Controlling the Volume

Displaying Patterns

Assigning a Pattern to the User Button

Creating Your Own Pattern

Operating Your Computer With the Remote Control

Highlighting Your Presentation

Using the Pointer Tool

Customizing the Pointer Tool

Presenting a Slideshow

Starting a Slideshow

Selecting Slideshow Display Options

Connecting to Computers, USB Devices, and Other Equipment

Connecting to a Computer

Connecting to the USB Port

Connecting to the VGA Computer Port

Connecting the USB Cable for Remote Mouse Control

Connecting an External Monitor

Connecting to Video Equipment

Connecting a Composite Video Source

Connecting an S-Video Source

Connecting a Component Video Source

Connecting an RGB Video Source

Playing Sound Through the Projector

Playing Computer Audio

Playing Sound from Video Equipment

Connecting a Microphone

Connecting External Speakers

Connecting a Document Camera or Other USB Device

Fine-Tuning the Projector

Using the Menu System

Restoring the Default Settings

Adjusting the Image

Adjusting Signal Settings

Customizing Projector Features

Customizing Power and Operation

Using the Projector Security Features

Enabling Password Protection

Creating Your Own Startup Screen

Disabling the Projector’s Buttons

Using Security Locking

Using the Projector on a Network

Connecting to a Wired Network

Installing the Optional Wireless LAN Module