Epson PowerLite 8300i User Manual

EPSON® PowerLite® 8300i

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.

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

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

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

EPSON is a registered trademark; and EasyMP and Quick Corner are trademarks of SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION.

EPSON Connection, EPSON Store, and Extra Care, are service ma rks; EasyManagement and SizeWise are trademarks; and PrivateLine, Presenters Club, and PowerLite are registered trademarks of Epson America, Inc.

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

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

Using Your Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Getting More Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Registration and Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

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

Additional Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

1 Setting Up the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Positioning the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Connecting to Video Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Connecting a Composite Video Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Connecting an S-video Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Connecting a Component Video Source . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Connecting an RGB Video Source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Connecting to a Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Connecting to the Computer 1 or 2 Port. . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Connecting to the BNC Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Connecting to the DVI Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Using the Macintosh Desktop Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Connecting the Cable for Remote Mouse Control . . . . 27

Connecting an External Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Playing Sound Through the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Connecting Audio Equipment to the Projector . . . . . . . 29

Connecting External Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

2 Displaying and Adjusting the Image . . . . . . . . 31

Projecting the Image. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Turning on the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Selecting the Image Source. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Troubleshooting Display Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

You Can’t Project an Image. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

The Projector and Laptop

Don’t Display the Same Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Adjusting the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Focusing and Zooming Your Image. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Adjusting the Height of Your Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

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

Correcting Computer Images. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Shutting Down the Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

3 Giving Your Presentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Activating and Using the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Using the Navigation Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Controlling Multiple Projectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Replacing the Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Controlling the Picture and Sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Switching Between Picture Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Previewing Picture Sources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Turning Off the Picture and Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Stopping Action. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Zooming Your Image. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Displaying a Picture-in-Picture Video . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Adjusting the Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Controlling the Volume. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Highlighting Your Presentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Using the Pointer Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Customizing the Pointer Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Operating Your Computer with the Remote Control . . . . . 58

Creating Your Own Startup Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Capturing the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Choosing When to Display the Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

4 Fine-tuning the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Using the Menu System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Restoring the Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Adjusting the Image Quality. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Adjusting Computer Images. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Adjusting the Image Size, Shape, and Position . . . . . . . . . . .67

Adjusting the Color

Adjusting the Sound. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Customizing Projector Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Image Setup Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Communication Setup Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Miscellaneous Setup Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

5 Managing the Projector

from a Remote Computer

Installing the EasyManagement Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Installing the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Connecting and Configuring the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Using EMP Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Opening and Closing EMP Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Registering a Projector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Monitoring Your Projectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

Controlling Your Projectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Configuring the Monitoring Interval . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Using EMP NetworkManager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Selecting the Projectors to Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Creating the E-Mail Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

Understanding the Notification Messages . . . . . . . . . . .88

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

6 Maintaining the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

Cleaning the Lens. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

Cleaning the Projector Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

Cleaning and Replacing the Filters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Cleaning the Lamp Filter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

Cleaning the Air Intake Filters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

Replacing the Lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Resetting the Lamp Timer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

Transporting the Projector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

7 Solving Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

Checking the Projector Status. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

What To Do When the Lights Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Viewing the ‘About’ Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

Solving Problems with the Image or Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Solving Problems with the Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . 109

Where To Get Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Telephone Support Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Appendix A: Projector Installation. . . . . . . . . 111

Placement and Mounting Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Image Size and Projection Distance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

Image Size Calculations (For All Lenses) . . . . . . . . . . . 113

Converting Between Diagonal Size

and Width or Height. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

Converting Between 16:9 and 4:3 Image Sizes. . . . . . . 115

Installing the Rear Cable Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Installing Multiple Projectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116

Appendix B: Technical Specifications. . . . . . 117

Appendix C: Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Important Safety Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Remote Control Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Declaration of Conformity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

FCC Compliance Statement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

Welcome

The EPSON

PowerLite® 8300i is a theater-grade projector that offers up to 5200 ANSI lumens of brightness. Images are displayed at a resolution of 1024 × 768 pixels, and the 1.4-inch LCD provides an unprecedented 1200:1 contrast ratio (1500:1 in low-brightness mode) for incredibly rich images. From auditoriums to conference rooms, your full-color presentations will be vivid and clear even in bright indoor environments.

Your projector includes these outstanding features:

■ Connectivity

Your EPSON PowerLite projector can be connected to four computer sources and five video sources (up to a total of six sources at the same time). You can include an independent sound channel for each of the six sources. A preview feature lets you see all the sources at a glance, so you can easily switch between them.

■ Complete control

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

■ EasyManagement

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

Windows

■ EasyMP.net™ (optional; see page 12)

PC to remotely monitor and control the projector.

The optional EasyMP.net offers you a premium network solution: web browsing, remote desktop client access, projection over an

802.11b wireless network, and storage of Microsoft

PowerPoint

slideshows on a memory card for computer-free presentations.

Welcome 7

Using Your Documentation

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

■ Warnings must be followed carefully to avoid bodily injury.

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

■ Notes contain important information about your projector.

Getting More Information

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

■ presentersonline.com

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

—and it’s free.

need help?

If you still need help after checking this User’s Guide and the sources listed here, you can use the EPSON PrivateLine Support service to get help fast. Call (800) 637-7661 and enter the PIN on the card in your Start Here kit. Or take advantage of EPSON’s automated support services 24 hours a day. See page 110 for more information.

8 Welcome

■ Quick Setup sheet

Gives you basic instructions on connecting to a laptop.

■ Start Here kit

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

Support card. Keep the

folder with your projector at all times.

■ Built-in help system

Provides assistance for common problems. Available from the

Help button on the projector or the remote control.

■ support.epson.com

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

Registration and Warranty

Your projector comes with a basic carry-in warranty as well as an international warranty that let you project with confidence anywhere in the world. For details, see page 128 and the warranty brochure included in your Start Here kit.

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

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

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

Road Service. In the unlikely event of an equipment

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Unpacking the Projector

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

Projector* Rear cable cover Projector software

CD-ROM

Remote control AA batteries Power cord

10 Welcome

Computer VGA cable Audio (stereo

mini-jack) cable

* Remove plastic film from projector’s control panel.

USB cable

Save all packaging in case you need to ship the projector. Always use the original packaging (or the equivalent) when you need to send the projector to another location.

Additional Components

The projector comes with the cables you need for most computer or laptop setups. Depending on how you plan to use the projector, you may need additional components:

■ To connect to a video player, you may need one of these cables:

■ RCA video cable

■ S-video cable

■ BNC cable

These cables are usually included with your video player; check the appropriate section in Chapter 1 to make sure of the kind of cable you need. You may be able to purchase it from EPSON (see page 12) or from your video dealer.

■ To receive stereo sound from a video player, you’ll need a

dual-RCA cable, available from most electronics dealers.

■ To connect a computer to the projector’s Digital Video Interface

(DVI) port, you’ll need a DVI-D dual-link digital video cable, available from EPSON (see page 12); an optional DVI to DFP cable is also available.

■ Some older PowerBooks and Macintosh desktop models may

need a video-out cable (provided by Apple

) or the Macintosh adapter set shown on page 26 (available from EPSON; see page 12). Older iMac systems may need a special adapter to provide a VGA output port; see your computer dealer.

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Optional Accessories

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

Product Product no.

Replacement lamp and air filter V13H010L23 Air filter set V13H134A02 EasyMP.net network option board V12H114P01 Mounting hardware:

Ceiling mount Suspension adapter False ceiling plate

Projection screens:

50-inch portable screen 60-inch portable pop-up screen 80-inch portable pop-up screen

Lenses:

Rear-projection wide lens Wide zoom lens Standard zoom lens Middle throw zoom lens (2.42 to 3.67:1) Middle throw zoom lens (3.57 to 5.45:1) Long throw zoom lens

Cables:

Component video cable (3RCA–VGA) S-video cable DVI to DVI cable, 10 ft

DVI to DFP cable, 10 ft Macintosh adapter set (monitor and desktop adapter) ELPAP01 Remote control cable set ELPKC28 Distribution amplifier ELPDA01 ATA shipping case ELPKS47

Kensington High resolution document imager

High resolution document camera

security lock ELPSL01

ELPMB41 ELPMBAPL ELPMBFCP

ELPSC06 ELPSC07 ELPSC08

V12H004R02 V12H004W02 V12H004S02 V12H004M01 V12H004M02 V12H004L04

ELPKC19 ELPSV01 ELPKC20 ELPKC21

ELPDC02 V12H064020

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

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

Setting Up the Projector

This chapter gives you basic information on setting up the projector:

where to position it and how to connect it to a video source (such as a VCR or DVD player) or to a laptop or desktop computer.

Follow the instructions in this chapter on:

■ Positioning the projector

■ Connecting to video equipment

■ Connecting to a computer

■ Connecting an external monitor

■ Playing sound through the projector

■ Using the remote control as a wireless mouse

Setting Up the Projector 13

Positioning the Projector

note

You can mount the projector on the ceiling, or place it behind a translucent screen for rear projection. See page 111 for details.

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

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

If you’re using the standard lens, refer to the figure below to help you determine placement. (For detailed guidelines on placing the projector with any lens, see page 112.) Note that image size increases with distance, but can vary depending on how you’ve adjusted the optical zoom and other settings.

TBD

14 Setting Up the Projector

3 to 5 ft7 to 10 ft37 to 50 ft approx. distance

from screen

Also keep these considerations in mind:

■ Place the projector on a sturdy, level surface.

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

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

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

outlet or extension cord.

Ideally, you should place the projector directly in front of the center of the screen, facing it toward the screen squarely. If the projector isn’t positioned this way, the image will be “keystone” shaped, instead of square or rectangular. If this happens, you can use the proj ector’s Quick Corner

Screen

™

function to readjust the shape (see page 40).

Overhead View

Projector

You can place the projector anywhere between the bottom and top of the screen, and then use the Lens Shift to raise or lower the image (see page 39).

note

After positioning the projector, you may want to connect a Kensington MicroSaver device to the lock port on the projector’s left side. You can purchase this from EPSON; see “Optional Accessories” on page 12.

anti-theft

Screen

Side View

Ideal height

If you place the projector below screen level, you’ll have to tilt it up by extending its feet. This causes the image to lose its square shape, but you can correct the distortion by pressing the

Keystone button as

described on page 40.

Setting Up the Projector 15

Connecting to Video Equipment

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

RCA connector

(composite video)

S-video connector

(4-pin mini-DIN)

BNC connector

(component video)

VGA connector

(RGB video)

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

“Connecting a Composite Video Source” on page 17.

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

S-video Source” on page 18.

■ 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 19.

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

connector for a VGA monitor cable, or three connectors labeled R/G/B), see “Connecting an RGB Video Source” on page 20.

Note that connecting a cable for RGB video provides the highest quality of video transfer; component video is the next-best system, followed by S-video and finally composite video (using an RCA cable).

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

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

presentation close-up as well as on-screen; see page 28

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

page 29

16 Setting Up the Projector

Connecting a Composite Video Source

1. Locate an RCA video cable (one is usually provided with your video equipment).

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

3. If you want to play sound through the projector, see page 29 for instructions on connecting an audio cable.

Video connector on the projector:

4. If you don’t need to make any other connections, see Chapter 2 for instructions on turning on the projector and adjusting the image. Once the projector is turned on, be sure to select

Video as

the source to see your image (see page 34).

Setting Up the Projector 17

Connecting an S-video Source

1. Locate an S-video cable (one is usually provided with your video equipment, or you can purchase it from EPSON; see page 12).

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

S-Video connector on the projector:

the

3. If you want to play sound through the projector, see page 29 for instructions on connecting an audio cable.

18 Setting Up the Projector

4. If you don’t need to make any other connections, see Chapter 2 for instructions on turning on the projector and adjusting the image. Once the projector is turned on, be sure to select

S-Video

as the source to see your image (see page 34).

Connecting a Component Video Source

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

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

BNC adapters

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

BNC

connectors on the projector. Match the Y/Cb/Cr (or Y/Pb/Pr) connectors on your player to the corresponding connectors on the projector.

3. If you want to play sound through the projector, see page 29 for instructions on connecting an audio cable.

4. If you don’t need to make any other connections, see Chapter 2 for instructions on turning on the projector and adjusting the image. Once the projector is turned on, be sure to do the following:

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

Input setting to

■ After exiting the menu system, select BNC as the source to see

YCbCr or YPbPr, as needed (see page 70).

your image (see page 34).

Setting Up the Projector 19

Connecting an RGB Video Source

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

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

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

“Connecting Using a BNC Cable” on page 21.

Connecting Using a VGA Computer Cable

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

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

Computer 1 or Computer 2 port on the projector.

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3. If you want to play sound through the projector, see page 29 for instructions on connecting an audio cable.

4. If you don’t need to make any other connections, see Chapter 2 for instructions on turning on the projector and adjusting the image. Once the projector is turned on, be sure to:

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

Computer1 Input (or Computer2 Input) setting to

RGB-Video (see page 70).

■ After exiting the menu system, select Computer 1 (or

Computer 2) as the source to see your image (see page34).

Connecting Using a BNC Cable

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

2. Connect the cable to your player and the corresponding

R/G/B

connectors on the projector.

3. If you want to play sound through the projector, see page 29 for instructions on connecting an audio cable.

4. If you don’t need to make any other connections, see Chapter 2 for instructions on turning on the projector and adjusting the image. Once the projector is turned on, be sure to:

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

Input setting to

■ After exiting the menu system, select BNC as the source to see

RGB-Video (see page 70).

your image (see page 34).

Setting Up the Projector 21

Connecting to a Computer

note

The projector accepts a wide range of resolutions and video formats. For best results, set your computer to output video at the projector’s native display resolution (1024 See page 120 for instructions.

768).

You can connect the PowerLite projector to any computer that has a standard VGA, BNC, or DVI-D (or DFP) dual-link monitor port, including desktop models, PC notebook and laptop computers, Macintosh PowerBooks and iBooks, and hand-held devices. (Some proprietary video ports may require a special adapter.) You can connect up to four computers at the same time:

■ To connect to the Computer 1 or Computer 2 port (standard

VGA cable connection), see page 23.

■ To connect using the BNC port, see page 24.

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

page 25.

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

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

mouse; see page 27

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

presentation close-up as well as on-screen (not necessary if you’re using a laptop); see page 28

■ connect an audio cable to play computer audio; see page 29

22 Setting Up the Projector

Connecting to the Computer 1 or 2 Port

Follow these instructions to connect to one or both of the projector’s Computer ports:

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

2. Connect one end of the cable to the projector’s

Computer 2 port.

Computer 1 or

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

4. Optionally, you can connect an external monitor (see page 28), play sound through the projector (see page 29), or connect a USB cable to use the remote control as a mouse (see page 27).

5. If you don’t need to make any other connections, see Chapter 2 for instructions on turning on the projector and adjusting the image. Once the projector is turned on, be sure to:

note

If you’re using a PowerBook or an older Macintosh and you can’t connect the cable to your computer, you may need to use the Macintosh desktop adapter as shown on page 26 (available from EPSON; see page 12).

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

Computer1 Input (or Computer 2 Input) is set to

Analog-RGB (this is the default setting; see page 70).

■ After exiting the menu system, select Computer 1 (or

Computer 2) as the source to see your image (see page 34).

Setting Up the Projector 23

Connecting to the BNC Port

1. Depending on your computer’s connection, obtain the correct type of BNC cable (these cables are commercially available):

■ If your computer has a VGA port, use a VGA–5BNC cable.

■ If your computer provides video output through BNC

connectors, use a 5BNC–5BNC cable.

note

The connectors on your cable may be labelled, or they may be color-coded (black for H/C Sync and gray for VSync).

2. Connect the cable to the projector’s the red, green, and blue connectors to the corresponding and

B ports on the projector. Then plug the remaining two

BNC port as shown. Connect

R, G,

connectors into the corresponding H/C Sync and V Sync ports.

RGB

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

4. Optionally, you can connect an external monitor (see page 28), play sound through the projector (see page 29), or connect a USB cable to use the remote control as a mouse (see page27).

24 Setting Up the Projector

5. If you don’t need to make any other connections, see Chapter 2 for instructions on turning on the projector and adjusting the image. Once the projector is turned on, be sure to:

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

Input is set to

Analog-RGB (this is the default setting; see

page 70).

■ After exiting the menu system, select BNC as the source to see

your image (see page 34).

Connecting to the DVI Port

1. Obtain a DVI-D dual-link digital video cable (this cable is commercially available). Note that various types of DVI cables are offered on the market, so it’s important to select the correct one (see page 12).

2. Connect the cable to the projector’s DVI port as shown.

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

4. Optionally, you can connect an external monitor (see page 28), play sound through the projector (see page 29), or connect a USB cable to use the remote control as a mouse (see page 27).

note

An optional DVI to DFP cable is available from EPSON; see page 12.

5. If you don’t need to make any other connections, see Chapter 2 for instructions on turning on the projector and adjusting the image. Once the projector is turned on, be sure to select

DVI as

the source to see your image (see page 34).

Setting Up the Projector 25

Using the Macintosh Desktop Adapter

If you have an older desktop Macintosh or PowerBook, the VGA cable may not fit when you try to connect it. If so, you’ll need to use a Macintosh desktop adapter to connect the VGA cable to your computer (available from EPSON; see page 12).

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

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

3. Tighten the screws on the connectors.

26 Setting Up the Projector

Connecting the Cable for Remote Mouse Control

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

To use the wireless mouse function, your system must have a USB port and one of these operating systems:

Windows Macintosh

Windows 98, 2000, Me, and XP Macintosh OS 8.6 to 9.2, OS X

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

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

note

For details on using the remote control in place of your computer’s mouse, see page 58.

Use to move cursor

USB cable

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

4. If necessary, configure your computer to work with an external USB mouse.

Left-click Right-click

Setting Up the Projector 27

Connecting an External Monitor

note

The monitor can display images from any connected computer or video source.

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.

If you want to monitor your presentation close-up (on a monitor placed beside the projector) as well as on the screen, you can connect an external monitor. You can use it to check on your presentation or switch between picture sources even if you’ve pressed the

A/V Mute

button to turn off projection on the screen. To attach an external monitor, connect it to the projector’s

Out

port, as shown:

External monitor

Monitor

Follow these guidelines to view images on the monitor:

28 Setting Up the Projector

■ The monitor displays the currently selected video source. Press the

Preview button if you want to display all the active sources at the

same time (see page 52).

■ To be able to view (or preview) images on the monitor after

pressing

A/V Mute, first make sure the necessary setting is

enabled. Enter the projector’s Setting menu, then set the A/V Mute option to able to view images from a connected source after pressing

Mute

); see page 60.

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

standby mode (plugged in but not turned on), if the

Mode

setting has been set to Network ON (see page 71).

Black (if it’s set to Blue or Logo, you won’t be

A/V

Standby

Playing Sound Through the Projector

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

Connecting Audio Equipment to the Projector

To play sound through the projector, follow these steps:

1. Locate the appropriate audio cable (a stereo mini-jack cable for connecting computer audio is included with the projector). Which cable you use depends on how your equipment is connected:

■ If you have a computer connected to the Computer 1,

Computer 2, or DVI port, use the stereo mini-jack cable.

■ If you have video equipment connected to the Video, BNC,

or S-Video port, use an RCA stereo cable.

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

Audio jacks for stereo mini-jack cable

Audio jacks for RCA cables

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

note

If your computer is connected to the BNC port, you’ll need to use an adapter to connect the audio cable.

note

For details on adjusting the sound, see page 55.

Setting Up the Projector 29

Connecting External Speakers

To connect speakers to the projector, follow these steps:

1. Obtain the appropriate cable to connect your speakers. Speaker systems come with a variety of jacks. Depending on your

system, you may be able to use a stereo mini-jack cable (such as the one included with the projector), or you may have to purchase a special cable or use an adapter to connect to your speakers.

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

Out

port on the projector.

Audio

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

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

30 Setting Up the Projector

Displaying and Adjusting the Image

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

or with the optional EasyMP.net, you need to follow some basic steps to display your image on the screen.

Follow the guidelines in this chapter to:

■ Turn on the projector and select the image source

■ Adjust the image

■ Shut down the projector

Displaying and Adjusting the Image 31

Projecting the Image

Make sure your projector and other equipment are set up as described in Chapter 1. Then follow the instructions below to start the projector and display an image.

Turning on the Projector

If you turn on your connected computer or video equipment before starting the projector, the projector automatically detects and displays the image source. If you turn on the projector first, or have multiple pieces of connected equipment, you may have to select the image source manually (see page 34).

note

To shut down the projector, see page 43. Shutting down the projector correctly prevents premature lamp failure and possible damage from overheating.

Follow these steps to turn on the projector:

1. Remove the lens cap.

2. Plug in the projector, as shown below.

The Ppower light stops flashing and remains orange.

32 Displaying and Adjusting the Image

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

Power button on the remote control.

(If this is your first time using the remote control, make sure the batteries are installed and the power switch on the side of the remote is turned on; see page 46.)

Power button

Turn on remote

The Ppower light flashes green as the projector warms up, and an image begins to appear after about 30 seconds. When the Ppower light stops flashing and remains green (in about a minute) the projector is ready for use.

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

Cancel.

warning

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

Displaying and Adjusting the Image 33

Selecting the Image Source

note

To focus and adjust the image, see page 38. If a projected image fails to appear, see page 35 for help.

note

You can also preview all sources on one screen to help you select the desired source (see page 52).

Selecting the image source lets you switch between images input from different pieces of equipment connected to the projector (such as a computer or DVD player), or turn on EasyMP.net if that option has been installed.

If you don’t see the image you want, select it using the

Source

buttons either on the projector or the remote control.

The

Source buttons work as follows:

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

button to switch between equipment connected to the Computer 1, Computer 2, and DVI ports (or to select EasyMP.net, if that option has been installed).

Use the Video/BNC button to switch between equipment connected to the Video, S-Video, and BNC ports.

■ The remote control has seven Source buttons. Use them to

switch between equipment connected to the port identified on each button.

Note that the Computer 1, Computer 2, and BNC ports can be set up to use different input signals (for example, Analog RGB or RGB Video)—so if you have equipment connected to one of these ports, it’s important to make sure the correct signal is selected to match the equipment you’re using. You can select the input signal settings using the projector’s menu system; see page 70.

34 Displaying and Adjusting the Image

Troubleshooting Display Problems

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

You Can’t Project an Image

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

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

Chapter 1.

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

cover is off.

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

you may need to press one of the

Source buttons on the

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

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

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

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

Fn key while pressing it. Allow a few seconds for

the projector to sync up after changing the setting.

The Projector and Laptop Don’t Display the Same Image

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

No Signal

If you’re using a PC laptop:

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

between the LCD screen and the projector, or display on both at the same time. It may be labeled

. You may have to hold down the Allow a few seconds for the projector to sync up after changing the setting.

CRT/LCD or with an icon such as

Fn key while pressing it.

Displaying and Adjusting the Image 35

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

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

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

Advanced. The method for adjusting the settings varies by

brand; you may need to click a

Display utility. In the Display

Settings tab, then click

Monitor tab, then make sure the

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

If you're using Macintosh OS X:

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

1. From the Apple menu, select

Displays.

2. Make sure the

3. Click the

VGA Display or Color LCD dialog box is selected.

Arrange (or Arrangement) tab.

System Preferences, then select

Select the VGA Display dialog box

Make sure Mirror Displays is checked

4. Make sure the

36 Displaying and Adjusting the Image

Mirror Displays checkbox is selected.

If you’re using OS 8.6 to 9.x:

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

1. From the Apple menu, select

Control Panels, then click

Monitors or Monitors and Sound.

2. Click the Arrange icon.

Click here

Drag one monitor

icon on top of

the other

3. Drag one monitor icon on top of the other. If the Arrange option isn’t available, you may need to select one of the

Simulscan resolution settings:

1. Click the

2. Select a

Monitor icon.

Click here

Simulscan resolution as shown. (Allow a few seconds for

the projector to sync up after making the selection.)

Select a Simulscan resolution

Displaying and Adjusting the Image 37

Adjusting the Image

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

■ To focus or zoom your image, see below.

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

page 39.

■ If the image isn’t square, see page 40.

■ If a computer image displays incorrectly, see page 42.

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

Focusing and Zooming Your Image

note

The Focus and Zoom buttons won’t work when the wide-angle rear projection lens is installed.

Use the Focus buttons on the remote control (or on the projector) to sharpen the image.

Use the

Zoom buttons to reduce or enlarge the image.

Focus Zoom

If the image still isn’t large enough, you may need to move the projector farther away from the screen. You can also use the

E-Zoom

buttons on the remote control to zoom in on a portion of the image. See page 53 for instructions.

38 Displaying and Adjusting the Image

Adjusting the Height of Your Image

If the image is too low on the screen, you can raise it using the Lens Shift. This is the best method for adjusting the height of the image. If you need to raise the image further, you can tilt the projector upward by extending the feet.

Using the Lens Shift

To raise or lower the image, use the Lens Shift buttons on the remote control (or on the projector).

Lens Shift

Raising the Projector’s Feet

If you need to raise the image further, you can incline the projector:

1. Stand behind the projector. Press the foot release buttons on each side and lift the front of the projector.

note

The Lens Shift buttons won’t work when the wide-angle rear projection lens is installed.

Displaying and Adjusting the Image 39

Projector foot

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

3. If necessary, you can level the picture or fine-tune the height by turning the projector feet.

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

Adjusting the Image Shape

In most cases, you can maintain a square or rectangular image by placing the projector directly in front of the center of the screen and using the Lens Shift (instead of tilting the projector upward) to adjust the image height.

If this isn’t possible, use one of these methods to correct the image shape:

■ If the image tapers inward on the right and left sides only, use

Keystone correction as described below.

■ If the image looks uneven on all sides, you can adjust its shape

using Quick Corner (see page 41).

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

Using Keystone Correction

To adjust your image when the right and left sides are uneven, do one of the following:

note

The image will be slightly shorter after adjusting. If it’s important to maintain the correct aspect ratio, use the menu system to perform Keystone correction, then adjust the Height setting as needed (see page 41).

40 Displaying and Adjusting the Image

■ Use the Keystone buttons on the projector’s control panel to

adjust the image shape.

Keystone buttons

■ Or press the Menu button on the remote control,

select the the Setting menu, select

Enter. Then select V-Keystone and press Enter.

Setting menu, and press Enter. From

Keystone and press

Adjust the setting as needed. When corrected, the image will be slightly

shorter. If necessary, you can stretch the image to its proper size using the

Height setting.

Using Quick Corner

Menu button

Use Quick Corner to correct the image shape when it’s uneven on all sides.

1. Press the

Menu button on the remote control (or on the

projector’s control panel).

2. Select the

3. From the Setting menu, select

4. Select

Setting menu and press Enter.

Keystone and press Enter.

Quick Corner and press Enter.

You see this screen:

note

For more information on using the menu system, see page 62.

5. Press the

Enter button to select the corner you want to adjust.

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

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

8. When done, press

ESC to exit the menu system.

Displaying and Adjusting the Image 41

note

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

Auto button

Correcting Computer Images

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

Auto/Enter button on the projector’s

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

Auto button on the

Auto button

42 Displaying and Adjusting the Image

Shutting Down the Projector

f p

p y p

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

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

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

Power button on the

Power button

note

When the projector has not received any input signals

or 30 minutes, it

automatically turns off the

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

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

ress the Power button. If

ou are done using the

rojector, unplug the power cord. To turn off sleep mode, see page 72. If

Mode

has been set to

Network ON (see page 71),

the lamp will turn off but the projector will not go into

ull sleep mode.

Standby

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

3. Press the

Power button again. The power light flashes orange for

Power OFF?

:Press button

Yes

No :Press any other button

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

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

Power button.

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

5. If you extended the feet, press the side buttons to retract them.

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

Displaying and Adjusting the Image 43

caution

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

44 Displaying and Adjusting the Image

Giving Your Presentation

The projector includes a number of tools to enhance your

presentation. All of them can be accessed using the remote control, which lets you operate the projector from anywhere in the room—up to 30 feet away.

note

For information and resources to help you give the most professional

resentation, be sure to visit

presentersonline.com.

You can use the remote control to adjust the picture and sound (page 51), or as a pointer or drawing tool to highlight your presentation (page 56). You can also use it as a wireless mouse when projecting from a computer (page 58); this lets you easily change slides, for example, when giving presentations in PowerPoint.

To further enhance your presentation, you can create a customized screen to display a picture or company logo (page 59), and then use it as the startup screen or the screen you see when you press the

A/V Mute button.

This chapter covers:

■ Activating and using the remote control

■ Controlling the picture and sound

■ Highlighting your presentation

■ Operating your computer with the remote control

■ Creating your own startup screen

Giving Your Presentation 45

note

If the pointer button is

ressed longer than 10 seconds, the remote control stops operating to conserve

ower. Releasing the button resumes normal operation.

Activating and Using the Remote Control

The remote control has an on/off switch on its side, as shown. Before using the remote, make sure batteries are installed as described on page 50, then push up on the on/off switch to turn it on.

On/off switch

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

Here are some additional tips:

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

projector, or at the screen.

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

the projector from a greater distance, a remote control cable set is available (see page 12).

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

make the buttons on the remote light up temporarily.

■ Avoid using the remote under bright fluorescent lamps or in

direct sunlight, or the projector may not respond properly.

46 Giving Your Presentation

Using the Navigation Buttons

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

Pointer button (controls cursor movement)

ESC button Enter button

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

■ to highlight your presentation, see page 56

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

see page 58

note

If you’ve installed the EasyMP.net option, you can also use these buttons to control the EasyMP features.

note

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

ESC

button

■ to navigate the projector’s menu system, see page 62

Arrow buttons

Enter button

Giving Your Presentation 47

Controlling Multiple Projectors

RGB

COM P

mination

OFF

Select

[ ESC ]:

Retur

Set

If you’re using more than one projector, you can control all the projectors—or just selected ones—by using the projector ID system. To operate a projector, you have to set the remote control’s ID to match that of the projector. Or you can control all of the projectors simultaneously by setting the remote control’s ID to zero.

Setting the Projector ID

The projector’s default ID is 1. If you need to change it, follow these steps:

1. Press the

Menu button on the remote control.

You see the projector’s menu screen.

2. Enter the

Advanced2 menu and highlight Projector ID.

Video Audio Effect Setting User's Logo Advanced1

Advanced2

About Reset All

[ ESC ]:

[ / ]: Select

Retur

n [ ]: Set

Brightness Control High Low

Projector ID

Network COM P BNC Sync Termination Reset

: 1

Setting

ort

RS-232C USB

ON OFF

Color Temp. RGB

Execute

[Menu]: Exit

3. Press the right or left side of the pointer button to increase or decrease the ID value.

4. Press

5. When done, press

Enter to set the value.

ESC to exit the menu system.

48 Giving Your Presentation

Setting the Remote Control ID

The remote control’s default ID is zero. If you need to change it, follow these steps:

1. Press the

ID button on the remote control. You see it light up.

2. Press one of the numbered buttons on the remote control to select the desired ID (0 through 9). Select zero to control all projectors, or select a number to match the ID of the projector(s) you want to operate.

Nine

The

ID button’s light shuts off and the new ID is registered.

Zero

If you would like to check the remote control’s current ID, do the following:

1. Press the

ID button twice in succession. After a moment, the

button flashes.

2. Count the number of flashes; this number corresponds to the remote control’s ID.

Giving Your Presentation 49

Replacing the Batteries

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

■ Make sure the remote control’s on/off switch (shown on page 46)

is in the

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

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

ON position.

caution

When replacing batteries, take the following precautions:

■ Replace the batteries as

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

■ Do not expose batteries to

heat or flame.

■ Dispose of used batteries

according to local regulations.

■ Remove the batteries if

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

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

1. Turn the remote control over.

2. Slide the battery compartment cover open.

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

4. Slide the cover back in place.

50 Giving Your Presentation

Controlling the Picture and Sound

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

Switching Between Picture Sources

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

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

Press the connected to the Computer 1, Computer 2, and DVI ports (or to select EasyMP.net, if that option has been installed). Or press the

Video/BNC button to switch between equipment connected to

the Video, S-Video, and BNC ports.

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

to switch between equipment connected to the port identified on each button.

Note that the Computer 1, Computer 2, and BNC ports can be set up to use different input signals (for example, Analog RGB or RGB Video)—so if you have equipment connected to one of these ports, it’s important to make sure the correct signal is selected to match the equipment you’re using. You can change the input signal settings using the projector’s menu system; see page 70.

Computer/DVI button to switch between equipment

note

You can fine-tune the picture and sound quality as described in Chapter 4.

Source buttons

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

Giving Your Presentation 51

Previewing Picture Sources

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

note

Movies are displayed as still images on the preview screen.

1. Press

Preview on the remote control.

Preview

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

note

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

52 Giving Your Presentation

Enter

Currently selected source

2. Press one of the

Source buttons on the remote control to switch

to the desired source. Or press without switching sources.

Preview windows

ESC to exit the preview screen

Turning Off the Picture and Sound

You can use the A/V Mute button on the remote control to turn off the image and sound and darken your screen. (If you’ve connected an external monitor to the projector, it will continue displaying.) This feature is useful if you want to temporarily redirect your audience’s attention without the distraction of a bright screen.

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

goes dark.

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

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

A/V Mute button (see page 59).

Stopping Action

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

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

image on the screen. The sound continues.

■ Press the Freeze button again to restart it.

A/V Mute button

Freeze button

Zooming Your Image

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

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

2. Use the pointer button to position the crosshair.

3. Continue pressing the area up to 4

4. While the image is enlarged, you can:

■ Use the pointer button to pan about.

■ Press the E-Zoom button to zoom out.

5. When done, press the

E-Zoom button on the remote control.

E-Zoom button to enlarge the selected

×.

ESC button to return to the original size.

E-Zoom buttons

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Displaying a Picture-in-Picture Video

note

Depending on your equipment’s ports, you may be able to connect either a computer or video player to the BNC, Computer 1, and/or Computer 2 port. See Chapter 1.

note

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

If you’re displaying an image from equipment connected to the DVI, Computer 1, Computer 2, or BNC port, you can open up a smaller picture-in-picture (P-in-P) window on the screen. This window can display video from either the Video or S-Video port.

Setting Up the P-in-P Image

Before starting, make sure the computer or video equipment for your main image is connected to the DVI, Computer 1 or 2, or BNC port, and the video equipment for the P-in-P window is connected to the Video or S-Video port. Then select the corresponding video setting:

1. Press the

Setting menu.

2. Highlight

Composite or S-Video, then press Enter.

3. Press

Menu button on the remote control, and enter the

P in P, use the pointer button to select either

ESC to exit the menu system.

Displaying the P-in-P Image

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

P in P button

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1. Press the

P in P button on the remote control.

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

E-Zoom buttons to reduce or enlarge it.

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

Enter button; your video continues playing on the screen.

the

Video window

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

PinP or pointer button again. The window disappears.

Adjusting the Brightness

If you’re presenting in a small room, you may find the brightness of the projector to be too intense. You can adjust it to a more comfortable level using the projector’s menu system:

1. Press the

Menu button on the remote control.

2. To adjust the brightness to a lower, preset level, use the pointer button to highlight the

Enter, select Brightness Control, and then choose High or Low.

3. Press the

ESC button when done making the setting.

Advanced2 menu. Press

4. To fine-tune the brightness, use the pointer button to

highlight the

Video menu. Press Enter, select Brightness, then

adjust the brightness level as desired.

5. Press

ESC when done to exit the menu system.

Controlling the Volume

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

Volume

note

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

If necessary, you can adjust the tone using the projector’s menu system. See page 69.

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Highlighting Your Presentation

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

Using the Pointer Tool

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

Effect

button

Pointer

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

Enter button to select the desired style. Three preset

the options are available, but you customize the look of each one (see page 57).

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

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

Enter. Move the pointer to where you want the

Enter again.

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

Enter button until it lights. Then use the

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

Press

ESC when done.

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

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

Customizing the Pointer Tools

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

1. Press the

Menu button on the remote control, highlight the

Effect menu, and press Enter.

You see this screen:

Video Audio

Effect

Setting User's Logo Advanced1 Advanced2 About Reset All

[ ]: Enter[ ]: Select

Pointer/Line1

Zoom Rate

Color

Pointer/Line2

Zoom Rate

Color Mode

Pointer/Line3

Zoom Rate

Pointer Speed

Reset

Setting

100%

Setting

100%

Setting

100%

L M Execute

Color Width

: :

[Menu]: Exit

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

■ Shape

Lets you select one of the following pointer shapes:

■ Zoom Rate

Changes the size of the pointer

■ Color

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

■ Width

Changes the line width

3. You can also change the

Pointer Speed setting to adjust how fast

the pointer tool moves across the screen.

4. When done, press

ESC to exit from the menu system.

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Operating Your Computer with the Remote Control

If you’ve connected a computer as described in Chapter 1, you can use the remote control in place of your computer’s mouse. This gives you more flexibility when delivering PowerPoint and other slideshow-style presentations, since you won’t have to stand next to the computer to change slides.

note

To drag-and-drop, hold down the for about one second until it lights. Then use the

the object. When it’s positioned where you want it, press Enter to release it.

Enter button

pointer button to drag

Use to move cursor

Left-click

Right-click

To use the remote control this way, you have to connect a USB cable between your computer and the projector (see page 27).

While projecting a PowerPoint presentation, this setup also lets you use the

Page buttons to move through your slideshow.

Page up or down to change slides in PowerPoint

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Creating Your Own Startup Screen

Execute

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 to be displayed when the projector is not receiving a signal or when you press the company logo, slogan, photograph, or any other image you want to use.

Capturing the Image

Start by displaying the image you want to use. It can be an image 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:

A/V Mute button. The image can be a

note

You can also turn off the message you see when there is no signal, or when you change picture sources or color modes (see page 72).

1. Press the

Menu button on the remote control, highlight the

User’s Logo menu, and press Enter.

Video Audio Effect Setting

User's Logo

Advanced1 Advanced2 About Reset All

[ ]: Select

[ ]: Execute [Menu]: Exit

2. When you see the screen shown at right, select

Execute

Yes and press

Enter. A selection box displays over the image.

3. Use the pointer button to select the area of the image you want to use. Then press

4. When you see the message “Select this image?” highlight press

Enter.

Yes and

Accept the present image as user’s logo?

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5. Use the arrow buttons to select a zoom rate (display size), and then press

Enter.

6. When the message “Save image as user’s logo?” appears, select and press

Enter. Confirm as needed.

Yes

Saving the logo may take a few moments. Do not use your projector or video source (computer, DVD player, etc.) while the logo is being saved.

7. When you see the message “Completed,” press

ESC to return to

the menu screen.

Choosing When to Display the Image

After your image is saved, you can set it up as the startup screen, or the screen you see when there’s no signal or when you press the button (see page 53).

1. Press the

Menu button to display the menu screen (if not already

displayed).

2. To display your image as the startup screen, highlight the

Advanced 1 menu, then press Enter. Select Startup Screen,

highlight

ON, then press Enter.

To display your image on the No-Signal or A/V Mute screen, continue with the following steps.

A/V Mute

note

To be able to preview images on an external monitor after pressing A/V Mute (see page 28), select

Black as the A/V Mute

screen color.

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3. Highlight the

Setting menu, then press Enter.

4. Select the screen(s) on which you want your image to appear:

■ Highlight No-Signal Msg. if you want to display your image

(instead of a blank screen) when there is no video signal incoming from the currently selected source.

■ Highlight A/V Mute if you want your image to appear when

you press the

5. Select

Logo, then press Enter. This sets your image as the screen

to be displayed. (Or select

A/V Mute button.

Blue if you prefer to display a blue

screen instead.)

6. When you’re finished, press

ESC to exit.

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 quality

■ Adjusting the image size, shape, and position

■ Adjust the color

■ Adjusting the sound

■ Customizing projector features

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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:

Menu button

note

You can also use the buttons on the projector to access the menu system:

Menu button

ESC

button

1. To display the menu screen, press the

Menu button.

You see a menu screen similar to the one shown below (the settings may differ from those shown here, depending on the selected input source):

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 pointer button on the remote control (or the arrow buttons on the projector) to scroll through the menu list. When you’ve highlighted the desired menu, press the

Enter button to

select it.

Arrow buttons

Enter button

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3. Once you’ve selected the menu, use the pointer button to scroll through the list of options. (Some of the options may be grayed out or unavailable, depending on the selected source.)

4. After highlighting the option you want to adjust, use the pointer button to change the setting. In some cases, you may

have to press the

Enter button to see a sub-screen for changing

the setting.

■ Press the left or right side of the pointer button to adjust

a slider bar.

■ To select from two or more settings, use the pointer

button to highlight the desired setting, then press

Enter.

5. After changing the settings, press the

ESC button to save your

changes and return to the previous menu (or press it repeatedly to exit the menu system).

You can also press the

Menu button to exit.

Restoring the Default Settings

You can use the menu system’s Reset options to restore the factorydefault settings for:

■ all the settings listed in a specific menu

■ all the settings in all menus

To restore the settings in a specific menu, enter the menu whose settings you want to change, select example below shows how to reset the Video menu.)

Reset, and confirm as needed. (The

note

The Reset All option does not reset the Input signal, User’s Logo, Language, Projector ID, Network, and Lamp settings.

Reset All

Reset

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

Reset All.

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Adjusting the Image Quality

You can use the Video menu to adjust the brightness, sharpness, and contrast. If you’re projecting from a computer (but not through the DVI port), there are additional adjustments you can make (see page 65).

note

The Brightness setting changes the opacity of the projector’s LCD panels. You can also adjust the brightness of the lamp itself. Select

Brightness Control

in the Advanced2 menu, then choose (the default setting is Selecting the low brightness setting extends the life of the lamp (see page 94).

High or Low

High).

1. Press the

Video menu.

Menu button on the remote control, then enter the

You see the Video menu screen (the actual settings may vary, depending on the selected input source).

2. Use the pointer button to highlight the desired option, then adjust it as needed:

■ Brightness

Lightens or darkens the overall image.

■ Contrast

Adjusts the difference between light and dark areas. If you’re projecting from a computer, select adjust the contrast automatically; or select press

Enter to adjust the setting yourself.

■ Sharpness

Auto to let the projector

Manual and then

Adjusts the sharpness of the image.

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Adjusting Computer Images

When you’re projecting an analog RGB computer image, there are several additional settings you can use to adjust the image.

■ Auto button

If your computer image doesn’t look correct, press the (or the

Auto button on the remote control

Auto/Enter button on the projector).

Auto button

This automatically resets the projector’s tracking, sync, resolution, and position settings.

If further adjustment is needed, you can change these settings manually as described below.

■ Tracking and Sync (in the Video menu)

If your image contains a lot of fine detail (such as text), you may notice one or more vertical stripes or bands, or some of the details may look heavy or blurred. You can adjust the

Sync settings manually:

Tracking and

1. Fill the screen with an image containing fine detail when making these adjustments. For example, in Windows you can select a pattern to appear as your desktop background. If this option isn’t available, try projecting black text on a white background.

note

These settings do not pertain to digital RGB images transmitted through the DVI port.

2. Press the

Video menu.

3. Adjust the

Menu button on the remote control, then enter the

Tracking to eliminate vertical stripes by pressing

the left or right side of the pointer button.

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4. Adjust the

Sync setting to reduce blurriness by pressing the

left or right side of the pointer button. (Be sure to adjust the tracking first for best results.)

■ Resolution (in the Video menu)

If your image is distorted (compressed, stretched, partially cut off, or doesn’t completely fill the display area), the projector’s resolution setting may not match that of your computer. Select

Auto to let the projector adjust the resolution automatically; or

Manual and then press Enter to adjust the setting yourself.

select

■ Position (in the Video menu)

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

■ Preset (in the Video menu)

Once you’ve fine-tuned the settings in the Video menu for the computer you’re using, you can save them as a group, using of one of the ten

Preset settings:

Preset button

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1. From the Video menu, select

Preset and press Enter.

2. Select a number (1 to 10).

3. Press

4. Press

Enter, then select Yes to overwrite. ESC to exit the menu system.

The next time you use the same computer, simply press the

Preset button on the remote control to recall your saved settings.

(Press the

Preset button repeatedly to select the number

corresponding to the Preset setting you want to use.)

Adjusting the Image Size, Shape, and Position

Whether you’re projecting from a computer or video player, you can use these settings to adjust the size, shape, and position of the image.

■ Resize button

Adjusts how an image fits into the display area. For computer images, resizing is normally unnecessary, since the

projector automatically resizes the image to make the best use of the display area. If you press the control, the projector displays the image at the output resolution of the computer (which make the image larger or smaller, depending on its resolution). If the resolution of the image is the same as the projector’s (1024 effect.

For video images, pressing resize switches the aspect ratio between 4:3 and 16:9. This lets you play certain digital video images or movies recorded on certain DVDs in 16:9 widescreen format.

■ Keystone (in the Setting menu)

Squares up the shape of the image after the projector has been tilted upward or angled to one side (see page 40). If you notice lines or edges looking jagged after adjusting the shape, decrease the Sharpness setting (see page 64).

■ Position (in the Video menu)

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

Resize button on the remote

× 768), pressing Resize has no

note

If your computer image is stretched, compressed, or doesn’t fit correctly on the screen, you should try adjusting the Resolution setting first (see page 66).

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Color Mode button

Adjusting the Color

The projector provides several ways for you to adjust the color:

■ Color Mode button (also in the Video menu)

Lets you quickly adjust the color and brightness for various environments. Use either the remote control or the setting in the Video menu. Select

sRGB for standard computer

displays (the default when projecting from a computer with analog video), or select one of the other color settings. You can save a different setting for each computer and/or video source.

■ Color (in the Video menu)

Adjusts the color intensity, from black-and-white to full color (not available for adjusting computer images).

■ Tint (in the Video menu)

Adjusts the balance of magenta to green (not available for adjusting computer images).

■ Color Adjustment (in the Advanced1 menu)

Adjusts the color temperature. Select Color Temp. to set a temperature between 5000 and 10000 °K. Or select adjust individual red, green, and blue values, as shown. (Not available if

sRGB is selected as the Color Mode setting.)

Color Mode

RGB to

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■ Black Level (in the Advanced1 menu)

Adjusts the brightness of dark shades without affecting the brightness of light shades.

■ White Level (in the Advanced1 menu)

Adjusts the brightness of light shades without affecting the brightness of dark shades.

Adjusting the Sound

You can use the Audio menu to adjust the sound volume or treble/bass balance.

1. Press the

Audio menu.

Menu button on the remote control, then enter the

You see the Audio menu screen:

2. Use the pointer button to highlight the desired option, then adjust it as needed:

■ Volume

■ Treble

note

You can also adjust the volume using the remote control.

■ Bass

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Customizing Projector Features

You can use the menu system to change the video signal input at certain ports, turn on or off sleep mode, adjust the network settings, change the language, and customize several other features.

Image Setup Options

Use these settings to change how the projector processes incoming video signals. Several of these settings should normally be left at the factory default setting (except for the Computer1, Computer2, and BNC Input settings).

■ Computer1 Input (in the Setting menu)

Select the setting for the type of equipment you’ve connected to the Computer 1 port:

Analog-RGB: For a computer connection RGB-Video: For a video player that outputs an RGB video signal

■ Computer2 Input (in the Setting menu)

Select the setting for the type of equipment you’ve connected to the Computer 2 port, as described above.

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■ BNC Input (in the Setting menu)

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

Analog-RGB: For a computer connection RGB-Video: For a video player that outputs an RGB video signal YCbCr: For a video player that outputs an NTSC signal YPbPr: For a video player that outputs an HDTV signal

■ Video Signal (in the Video menu)

Leave this setting at Auto unless you are using a 60-hertz PAL system (select

PAL60). You can change this setting only if you’re

displaying an image through the Video or S-Video port.

■ Progressive (in the Advanced1 menu)

This setting converts interlaced to progressive signals. Leave the setting on

Film/Auto to automatically detect video recorded at

24 frames per second (fps) and convert it to 60 fps for a more natural appearance; or select Selecting

OFF projects interlaced signals without converting them

Video to prevent frame conversion.

to progressive, which improves the look of images that contain a lot of movement.

■ BNC Sync Termination (in the Advanced2 menu)

This setting should normally be left OFF (for TTL input). If an analog (75-ohm) terminator is required, as for a switcher, change the setting to

ON.

Communication Setup Options

These options let you set up the projector so it can be monitored and controlled from a remote computer (see Chapter 5).

■ Standby Mode (in the Advanced1 menu)

Select Network ON to enable the projector to be monitored and controlled over a network, as described in Chapter 5, when it’s in standby mode (plugged in but not turned on).

This setting also lets you view images on an external monitor during standby, if the monitor has been connected to the projector’s Monitor Out port (see page 28). The projector does not go into full sleep mode (see page 43) when this setting is in effect.

note

When this setting is on, you cannot view or change the projector’s network settings.

■ Network (in the Advanced2 menu)

Used for managing the projector over a network (see Chapter 5). If the network assigns addresses automatically, turn on Otherwise, turn off

Subnet Mask, and Gateway Address, if applicable.

DHCP and enter the projector’s IP Address,

DHCP.

If you want to monitor the projector using a network management utility, select

SNMP and enter at least one trap IP

address.

■ COM Port (in the Advanced2 menu)

Used for communicating with a computer running EMP Link21L utility software. Select

RS-232C or USB, depending on the port

note

Press the Num button on the remote control to use the number keypad.

Num button

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Zero

that is being used for communication with the computer. Turn off the projector and then turn it back on for the new setting to take effect.

Miscellaneous Setup Options

■ No-Signal Msg. (in the Setting menu)

Selects a screen color or image to display when the projector is not receiving a signal. The logo setting displays an image that you previously transferred to the projector (see page 59).

■ Prompt (in the Setting menu)

Turns off the identifying text that appears briefly when you switch picture sources or change color modes. (It’s best to leave this on.)

■ Sleep mode (in the Setting menu)

When sleep mode is on, the projector turns off the lamp if it has not received any input signals for 30 minutes. Turn sleep mode off if you want the lamp to remain on all the time (this is the default setting).

■ Rear Proj. (in the Advanced1 menu)

Turn on to project from behind onto a transparent screen.

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■ Ceiling (in the Advanced1 menu)

Turn on when the projector is mounted upside-down from the ceiling.

■ Language (in the Advanced1 menu)

Select from nine languages to be used for the projector menus.

note

You may also be able to monitor your projector(s) through a network management utility, such as HP OpenView. need to install a plug-in for your system provided by EPSON, then enter a trap IP address using the option in the projector’s menu system (see page 77).

™

You’ll

SNMP

Managing the Projector from a Remote Computer

Your projector’s EasyManagement software lets you monitor and

control your projector(s) from a remote computer. (The topics covered in this chapter are intended for use by network administrators.)

■ Use EMP Monitor to see your projectors’ status, switch image

sources, and control basic settings.

■ Use EMP NetworkManager to receive e-mail notifications

alerting you to possible problems.

To use the EasyManagement software, first install it as described on page 74. Then connect and configure each projector you want to monitor, so it can be recognized on your network (see page 76).

This chapter covers the following:

■ Installing the EasyManagement software

■ Configuring the projector to your network

■ Using EMP Monitor

■ Using EMP NetworkManager

Managing the Projector from a Remote Computer 73

note

The software cannot be installed on Macintosh systems.

Installing the EasyManagement Software

The projector software CD-ROM includes the software you need to use the projector’s EMP Monitor and EMP Network Manager.

System Requirements

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

■ Microsoft

later), Me, or XP

■ IBM

processor (Pentium II 233 MHz or better recommended)

■ At least 256MB of RAM

■ At least 7MB of free hard disk space

■ XGA (1024 × 768) or better display adapter and monitor

Installing the Software

Windows 98 SE, 2000, NT 4.0 (service pack 6a or

compatible with at least a Pentium® MMX 166 MHz

Follow these steps to install the software:

1. Insert the projector software CD-ROM in your computer’s CD-ROM drive. You see this screen:

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Click here

2. Click the button to advance to the next screen.

3. If you want to receive e-mail notifications when projector problems occur, make sure the option to install

Manager

is highlighted, then click the button. Follow the

EMP Network

instructions on the screen to finish installing it.

4. If you want to be able to manage the proje ctor remot ely from this computer, select the option for

EMP Monitor and install it the

same way.

5. When done installing the software, click the button to exit.

Once installed, you can access these programs from your computer’s Start menu.

note

If you need to uninstall the software, use the Add/Remove Programs utility in the Windows Control Panel.

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Connecting and Configuring the

Video

Setting User's Logo Adv

About Reset All

Enter

Select

Eff

Adv

Projector

Before using the EMP software to manage your projector(s), you have have to connect each projector you want to monitor to your network and configure it with an appropriate IP address.

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

Connect the cable to the ethernet port on the projector as shown.

Ethernet port

To network port

2. Turn on the projector (see page 32).

note

Make sure the Standby

Mode

setting in the Advanced1 menu is off, or you won’t be able to view or change the projector’s network settings.

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3. Press the from the

Video Audio Eff

ect Setting User's Logo Adv

anced1

Adv

anced2

About Reset All

[ ]: Select

4. If your network assigns addresses automatically, turn on

Menu button on the remote control and select Network Advanced2 menu.

Brightness Control High Low Projector ID Network COM Port Auto setup BNC Sync Termination Reset

: : 1

Set

RS-232C USB

: :

ON OFF

Execute

Select Network

[Menu]: Exit[ ]: Enter

DHCP.

5. 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.

■ To enter numbers using the remote control, press the Num

button until it lights, then use the number keypad shown below.

note

If you’re a network administrator, you can use the

SNMP option to enter a

trap IP address. This lets you monitor the projector using a network management utility.

Num button

■ To change the network addresses from the projector’s control

Zero

panel, press the right and left arrow buttons to select the part of the address you want to enter, then use the up and down arrow buttons to increase or decrease the numeric value.

Increase or

Select the part of the address to change

decrease the value

When you finish changing an address in the network menu, press the

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

button (on the projector). This stores the value.

6. When done making all necessary changes, press

ESC to exit the

menu system.

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Using EMP Monitor

EMP Monitor lets you manage up to 64 projectors from a remote computer. This lets you easily turn the projectors on or off (together or individually), switch image sources, and check on their status.

Before using EMP Monitor, make sure you’ve installed the software as described on page 74. The computer you’re using to monitor the projector should already be connected to your network.

Opening and Closing EMP Monitor

To open the program, select EMP Monitor from the Start menu. If you’ve added the program to the Startup programs folder (see

page 83), then it may already be open. If so, click the icon in the system tray on the lower-right corner of your screen to display the EMP Monitor window:

Click here to open monitor window

To close EMP Monitor, right-click the program icon shown above, then select

Exit.

Registering a Projector

Before you can monitor a projector, you have to register it. Follow these steps:

1. Open EMP Monitor as described above. You see this screen:

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Click here

2. Click Register projector as shown. You see this screen:

Click here

3. Click

Auto detect to locate projectors currently operating on the

network. Or click

Manual registration and enter the projector’s

name and network address. Any projectors found on the network are listed as shown below:

note

If the name of a projector does not appear, you can give it a name or change its existing one in EMP NetworkManager (see page 87).

Click here

4. Select the projectors you want to add by clicking their name. Then click

Add, and on the next screen click Close.

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note

To delete a projector from the list, click

projector

projector name, and click

Delete.

, highlight the

You see your registered projectors listed on the main EMP Monitor screen:

Monitoring Your Projectors

note

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

Network ON as the Standby Mode setting in

the projector’s menu system (see page 71).

The EMP Monitor screen lets you monitor your projectors using the Status, Video Source, and Error icons shown below. This lets you see which projectors are currently being used, from which source (or port) they are projecting an image, and if a problem occurs.

Status icon

Video Source

icon

Error icon

For detailed status information, select the projector in question and click

View details.

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The following table explains the meaning of the status icons:

Status icons

(green) Projecting; no problems

(dark) Turned off; no problems

(green) Projecting; problems detected

(dark) Turned off; problem s detected

Network error (for example, not connected to network, or power cable disconnected).

You may also see this error if Standby Mode is turned off (see page 71).

The following table explains the meaning of the video source icons:

Video source icons

Computer 1

Computer 2

BNC

S-Video

Video

DVI

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The following table explains the meaning of the error icons (see page 101 for recommended solutions to problems):

Error icons

Lamp replacement notification (the lamp is nearing the end of its life; see page 94)

High-speed cooling in progress (the projector is getting too hot but continues to operate)

Overheating (projection turned off automatically)

Lamp out or lamp cover open

Fan error

Sensor error

Internal problem

Controlling Your Projectors

note

To turn on a projector when it’s in standby mode (plugged in but not projecting), you must have selected

Network ON as the

Standby Mode setting in

the projector’s menu system (see page 71).

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The control buttons in the upper-right let you turn on and off the projectors and select video sources. (Hold the mouse pointer over a button to see a description of its meaning.) Make sure you’ve selected the projector(s) you want to operate (with the mouse pointer) before clicking one of the buttons.

Control buttons

Configuring the Monitoring Interval

If you need to have the most current status information about your projectors, click the

You can also select how often EMP Monitor checks the projector status:

Refresh button in the EMP Monitor screen.

1. From the Tool menu, select

Configuration.

You see this screen.

2. Select the desired update interval and click

OK.

note

If you want the program to run whenever you start your computer, click

Startup.

Add to

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Using EMP NetworkManager

You can use EMP NetworkManager to send out messages by e-mail, notifying you when a problem occurs with a projector. Before running EMP NetworkManager, make sure you’ve installed the software as described on page 74. Then follow the steps below to create e-mail settings for each projector you want to monitor.

Selecting the Projectors to Monitor

1. To open the program, select EMP NetworkManager from the Start menu.

You see this screen:

2. If you’d like to monitor the projectors you’ve already registered using EMP Monitor, click

Your imported projectors are displayed as icons as shown:

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Import.

3. If you’d like to register a projector manually and you know its IP address, click the

Projector address selection icon.

You see this screen:

4. Enter the projector’s IP address and click

Add. The projector’s

icon is added to the EMP NetworkManager screen.

Setting a Password

You can set a password to restrict access to each projector from EMP NetworkManager:

1. Right-click the icon of the projector whose password you want to set, then select

2. Enter a password up to 14 characters in length.

Change Password.

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Creating the E-Mail Settings

1. If EMP NetworkManager is not already running, open it from the Start menu.

You see your registered projectors displayed as shown:

2. Double-click the icon for the projector whose e-mail settings you want to create. Enter your password, if you created one (see page 85).

note

The projector must be plugged in (projecting or in standby mode) for you to be able to connect to it. To access a projector in standby mode, you must select

Network ON as the

Standby Mode setting in

the projector’s menu system (see page 71).

3. EMP NetworkManager connects to the projector, and you see this screen:

4. Verify that the network settings are correct.

■ Make any desired changes to the projector’s network address

configuration (turning off DHCP enables the manual settings).

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■ You can give the projector a name—up to 15 characters

long—using alphanumerics only, including the hyphen (-). Naming the projector helps you identify it in EMP Monitor

and EMP NetworkManager. This is especially useful if you’re managing more than a few projectors.

5. Click

Mail Notification Settings.

You see this screen:

6. Select

ON for the Mail Notification setting.

7. Enter the IP address and port number of the SMTP server used for sending e-mail. (The port’s default setting is 25, but you can enter any number from 1 to 65535.)

8. Enter up to three e-mail addresses where you want the event notification messages to be sent.

9. Click the

Setting a Notification Event button next to each

address, then select the conditions under which you want a message to be sent.

10. Click

OK, then on the next screen click Set. Confirm as needed.

11. When you see the test message window, you can send a message with the heading “TEST MAIL” to the addresses you have entered. The projector’s name and IP address are included in the body of the message.

note

A no-signal message is reported when no image signals are being input to a projector. If the projector will not normally be displaying an image, do not select ‘no signal’ as a condition for which you want a message to be sent.

12. When done making all your projector settings, close the EMP NetworkManager. (It does not have to be open for messages to be sent or received.)

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note

If a projector develops a critical problem, it may not be possible for it to report the error.

Understanding the Notification Messages

If a projector experiences a problem, it sends an e-mail message to each of the addresses you provided using EMP NetworkManager. The message includes the heading “EPSON Projector” in the subject line.

The body of the message contains:

■ the name of the projector

■ the projector’s IP address

■ a description of the problem

The problem descriptions are similar to the errors reported by EMP Monitor (see page 82).

If a plus (+) sign appears before the description, it indicates that a problem has occurred. A minus (–) sign appears when the problem goes away or is resolved.

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warning

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

Maintaining the Projector

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

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

You also need to periodically clean the air filter on the side of the projector. A clogged air filter can block ventilation needed to cool the projector.

The only parts you should replace are the lamp and air filters (when you order a new lamp, replacement filters come with it). If any other part needs replacing, contact your dealer or a qualified servicer.

This chapter covers the following:

■ Cleaning the lens

■ Cleaning the projector case

■ Cleaning and replacing the air filters

■ Replacing the lamp

■ Transporting the projector

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Cleaning the Lens

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

■ Use a canister of compressed air to remove dust.

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

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

Remove the cap before cleaning

Cleaning the Projector Case

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

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

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

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

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cloth.

and a neutral detergent. Then wipe the case.

detergents. These can damage the case.

Cleaning and Replacing the Filters

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The projector has several filters that should be cleaned periodically to remove trapped dust. If the filters become clogged, the projector can overheat and damage can result. Clean the filters approximately every three months, or after every 100 hours of use; clean them more often if you use the projector in a dusty environment.

Cleaning the Lamp Filter

To clean the lamp filter, follow these steps:

1. Remove the lamp as described on page 94.

2. Hold the shutter open and use a vacuum cleaner (a small one designed for computers and office equipment) to remove any dust from the wire mesh filters inside.

3. Insert the lamp back into the projector, tighten its screws, and replace the lamp cover.

aution

void touching the glass

ortion of the lamp. Oils transferred from your hands can cause the lamp to overheat and fail

rematurely.

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note

When you get a replacement lamp for your projector, new air filters are included. You should replace the filters when you replace the lamp.

Cleaning the Air Intake Filters

To clean the air intake filters, follow these steps:

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

2. Use a computer vacuum to clean the filters. If you don’t have one, gently clean the filters with a soft brush, such as an artist’s paintbrush.

3. If the dirt is difficult to remove or a filter is broken, replace the filters as described in the next section. Contact your dealer or call EPSON at (800) 873-7766 in the United States to obtain new ones. In Canada, please call (800) 463-7766 for dealer referral.

Replacing the Filters

1. Turn the projector over (unless it’s ceiling-mounted).

2. Remove the filters by sliding them out to the sides.

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3. Remove each filter from its holder by releasing the two tabs, as shown.

4. Install new filters in the holders, aligning the tabs with the slots on each side.

Tabs

5. Slide the assembled filters back into the projector.

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note

You can check how long the lamp has been in use (see page 96).

Replacing the Lamp

The projection lamp typically lasts from 2000 to 3000 hours, depending on the Brightness Control setting used (see page 64). Selecting the low brightness setting helps extend the lamp’s life.

It is time to replace the lamp when:

■ The projected image gets darker or starts to deteriorate.

Lamp life results will vary depending on environmental conditions and usage. Turn the projector off when not in use. Continuous 24-houra-day use may reduce the overall life of this product.

warning

Let the lamp cool fully before replacing it.

In the unlikely event that the lamp has broken, small glass fragments may be present and should be removed carefully to avoid injury.

■ The message LAMP REPLACE appears on the screen and the

lamp warning light flashes orange.

■ The lamp warning light flashes red (the lamp is burnt out).

Contact your dealer or call EPSON at (800) 873-7766 in the United States for a replacement lamp. Request part number

V13H010L23. In

Canada, please call (800) 463-7766 for dealer referral. Follow these steps to replace the lamp:

1. Turn off the projector.

2. When the power light stops flashing, unplug the power cord.

3. Let the projector cool for at least half an hour (if it has been on). The lamp is extremely hot immediately after use.

4. If the projector is mounted on the ceiling, remove the rear cover.

Release tab to remove rear cover

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5. Loosen the lamp cover screws (you don’t need to take them out all

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h p

the way). Then remove the cover.

6. Loosen the three screws holding the lamp in place (you can’t remove them).

7. Grasp the wire handle as shown and pull the lamp straight out.

aution

void touching the glass

8. Gently insert the new lamp.

9. Once the lamp is fully inserted, tighten its screws and replace the cover. (The projector won’t come on if the lamp cover is loose.)

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

ortion of the new lamp.

Oils transferred from your

ands can cause the lamp to

overheat and fail

rematurely.

note

When you get a replacement lamp for your projector, new air filters are included. This is a good time to install them (see page 92).

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Resetting the Lamp Timer

After you replace the lamp, you need to reset the lamp timer using the projector’s menu.

note

The lamp usage timer shows 0H until you’ve used the lamp for at least 10 hours.

1. Press the

Menu button on the remote control (or on the

projector’s control panel). You see the main menu.

2. Use the pointer button on the remote control (or the arrow buttons on the projector) to highlight

About, then press Enter.

You see this screen:

Execute

Computer1

: : Analog-RGB :

H ---.---kHz V ---.---Hz

H -----V ------

------

----x ----

Lamp usage

3. Select

Video Audio Effect Setting User's Logo Advanced1 Advanced2

About

Reset All

[ ]: Select [ ]: Enter [Menu]: Exit

Lamp 1400H Reset Lamp Timer Video Source Input Signal Frequency

SYNC Polarity

SYNC Mode Resolution Refresh Rate ---.-- Hz

Reset Lamp Timer, then press Enter. You see this

prompt:

4. Select

5. When you’re finished, press

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Yes, then press Enter.

ESC or Menu to exit.

Transporting the Projector

The projector is heavy and contains many glass and precision parts. Follow these guidelines to prevent injury or damage:

■ When hand-carrying the projector, you should use the handle to

lift it only a short distance (for example, to set it on a table). To move the projector over longer distances, place it on a rolling cart or use a dolly.

Handle

■ When shipping the projector for repairs, use the original

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

■ When transporting the projector a long distance, first place it in a

hard-shell shipping case, and then pack it in a firm box, placing cushioning around the case. (An optional shipping case is available from EPSON; see page 12.)

warning

The projector is heavy (24 lbs.). Use care when handling it to prevent physical strain or injury.

note

EPSON shall not be liable for any damages incurred during transportation.

■ It’s a good idea to turn off the remote

control before packing it in a carrying case. This prevents the batteries from discharging if something presses against one of the buttons.

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Solving Problems

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

you how to contact technical support for problems you can’t solve yourself.

note

You can also get on-screen help by pressing the blue

?Help button on the

projector or remote control. Follow the instructions on the screen.

If the projector is not working correctly, first look at its status lights and check for possible solutions on page 100. If you’re having a problem with the image or sound, see page 104; for the remote control, see page 109.

This chapter covers the following:

■ Checking the projector’s status lights

■ Solving problems with the image or sound

■ Solving problems with the remote control

■ Contacting technical support

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Checking the Projector Status

If you’re having a problem with the projector, check the following:

■ Check the lights on the top of the projector (as described below).

The lights can often tell you about the nature of the problem.

■ You can also view the About menu screen (page 103). This gives

you information about the lamp life and currently selected input signal.

What To Do When the Lights Flash

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

Power light Lamp light Temperature light

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If the projector seems to be indicating a problem, locate the pattern of lights in the table on the next page, then follow the recommended solutions.

Epson PowerLite 8300i User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Welcome

Using Your Documentation

Getting More Information

Registration and Warranty

Unpacking the Projector

Additional Components

Optional Accessories

Setting Up the Projector

Positioning the Projector

Connecting to Video Equipment

Connecting a Composite Video Source

Connecting an S-video Source

Connecting a Component Video Source

Connecting an RGB Video Source

Connecting to a Computer

Connecting to the Computer 1 or 2 Port

Connecting to the BNC Port

Connecting to the DVI Port

Using the Macintosh Desktop Adapter

Connecting the Cable for Remote Mouse Control

Connecting an External Monitor

Playing Sound Through the Projector

Connecting Audio Equipment to the Projector

Connecting External Speakers

Displaying and Adjusting the Image

Projecting the Image

Turning on the Projector

Selecting the Image Source

Troubleshooting Display Problems

You Can’t Project an Image

The Projector and Laptop Don’t Display the Same Image

Adjusting the Image

Focusing and Zooming Your Image

Adjusting the Height of Your Image

Adjusting the Image Shape

Correcting Computer Images

Shutting Down the Projector

Giving Your Presentation

Activating and Using the Remote Control

Using the Navigation Buttons

Controlling Multiple Projectors

Replacing the Batteries

Controlling the Picture and Sound

Switching Between Picture Sources

Previewing Picture Sources

Turning Off the Picture and Sound

Stopping Action

Zooming Your Image

Displaying a Picture-in-Picture Video

Adjusting the Brightness

Controlling the Volume

Highlighting Your Presentation

Using the Pointer Tool

Customizing the Pointer Tools

Operating Your Computer with the Remote Control

Creating Your Own Startup Screen

Capturing the Image

Choosing When to Display the Image

Fine-tuning the Projector

Using the Menu System

Restoring the Default Settings

Adjusting the Image Quality

Adjusting Computer Images

Adjusting the Image Size, Shape, and Position

Adjusting the Color

Adjusting the Sound

Customizing Projector Features

Image Setup Options

Communication Setup Options

Miscellaneous Setup Options

Managing the Projector from a Remote Computer

Installing the EasyManagement Software

System Requirements

Installing the Software

Using EMP Monitor